The Only Use of
stationary
in
Tuck Everlasting
- It was the only living thing in sight except for a stationary cloud of hysterical gnats suspended in the heat above the road.
p. 13.8stationary = not moving
Definition:
standing still; or not capable of being moved
Stationary is commonly confused with stationery; i.e., paper for writing letters. The words are pronounced identically, so be sure to note the spelling. It might help to remember which is which, by thinking "First sit still; then write."