The Émigrée

The Émigrée Glossary

mildest

(adjective) least severe, serious, or harsh

paperweight

(noun) a small, heavy object for keeping loose papers in place

branded

(verb) marked with a branding iron

graceful

(adjective) having or showing grace or elegance

molecule

(noun) a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction

plane

1. (noun) a flat surface on which a straight line joining any two points on it would wholly lie

2. (noun) a level of existence, thought, or development

3. (noun) a vehicle designed for air travel, with wings and one or more engines

docile

(adjective) ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

mutter

(verb) say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation