The Only Use of
bolster
in
The Secret Life of Bees
- I wanted you to have a chance to get yourself on solid ground, get your heart bolstered up first.
p. 236.4bolstered = supported or strengthenededitor's notes: This is when August explains the reason she didn't say she knew who Lily was even though August recognized her from the start.
Definitions:
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(1)
(bolster as in: to bolster) support or strengthen
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
As a noun, bolster can refer to any of a number of specific things that provide support -- especially a long narrow pillow.