Both Uses of
tinged
in
The Mysterious Benedict Society
- Roses grew along the iron fence, and near the house towered a gigantic elm tree, perhaps older than the building itself, its green leaves tinged with the first yellows of autumn.†
p. 51.1 *tinged = with a slight amount (often of color)
- In a dull tone just tinged with anger, Sticky said, "I don't suppose there's anything worse than that place.†
p. 289.7
Definition:
with a slight amount
(If an amount of what is not clear from context, it is typically of color.)
(If an amount of what is not clear from context, it is typically of color.)