Fifty Shades Darker - 1st chapter

Tomasz W.
Fifty Shades of Grey is a 2011 erotic romance by British author E. L. James. Set largely in Seattle, it is the first instalment in a trilogy that traces the deepening relationship between a college graduate, Anastasia Steele, and a young business magnate, Christian Grey.
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  1. curl up
    shape one's body into a curl
  2. rug
    floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric
  3. sobbing
    convulsive gasp made while weeping
    Mommy makes a sobbing noise. Stop. Please stop.
  4. pounding
    an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
  5. distraction
    drawing someone's attention away from something
    It has been welcome distraction.
  6. sip
    drink in sips
    Sipping a cool cocktail.
  7. hollow
    not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
  8. afford
    have the financial means to do something or buy something
    Of course, I can afford a car—a nice, new car.
  9. dismiss
    stop associating with
    I dismiss it and try to keep my mind as numb and as blank as possible.
  10. numb
    lacking sensation
    I dismiss it and try to keep my mind as numb and as blank as possible.
  11. anxious
    causing or fraught with or showing nervousness
    It’s making me anxious
  12. odd
    not divisible by two
    I remember he didn’t want me to go, which was odd.
  13. stellar
    indicating the most important performer or role
    You’ve had a stellar first week, Ana. We should celebrate.”
  14. blaze
    burn brightly and intensely
    “I don’t want your smart mouth now. Answer me.” His eyes blaze.
  15. struggle
    an energetic attempt to achieve something
    I struggle to keep a straight face,
  16. swallow
    pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
  17. sigh
    breathe out deeply and heavily
  18. croon
    sing softly
  19. equilibrium
    a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
  20. lean
    incline or bend from a vertical position
  21. slack
    not tense or taut
  22. grumpy
    annoyed and irritable
  23. ardent
    characterized by intense emotion
  24. scowl
    frown with displeasure
  25. wrap
    cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
  26. stalk
    a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant
  27. reluctant
    not eager
  28. readiness
    the state of being ready for something
  29. favour
    an act of gracious kindness
  30. amusing
    providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
  31. amused
    pleasantly occupied
  32. audacity
    aggressive or outright boldness
  33. frown
    a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
  34. dusk
    the time of day immediately following sunset
  35. murmur
    a low continuous indistinct sound
  36. nod
    lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation
  37. visceral
    relating to or affecting the internal organs
  38. gasp
    a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
  39. usher
    someone employed to conduct others
  40. glance
    take a brief look at
  41. tug
    pull hard
  42. lap
    the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
Created on Wed Jan 30 05:20:13 EST 2013 (updated Tue Feb 19 11:24:34 EST 2013)

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