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"In two weeks he had been transformed into a lithe, hard-musled animal" . What is the meaning of the word "lithe"? (A triumph of Surgery)​

Answer 1

Correct Question:

"In two weeks he had been transformed into a lithe, hard-muscled animal" . What is the meaning of the word "lithe"?

Answer:

Here lithe stands for gracefulness.

The above sentence is taken from the Chapter "A Triumph of Surgery" written by James Herriot.

Dictionary Meaning of lithe:

It is adjective.

Meaning:

(especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful.

A Triumph Of Surgery Small Intro:

The story 'A Triumph of Surgery' revolves around an ill dog named Tricky and his mistress, Mrs. Pumphrey. The dog was hugely fat. His eyes were blood-red and rheumy

Answer 2

Answer:

The word 'Lithe' here is used to describe Tricki's body after the transformation and means graceful, thin and supple.

Explanation:

• Tricki was fat and listless. Its eyes were red and rheumy. On observing Tricki, Mr Herriot, the veterinarian decided to keep Tricki on a strict diet and exercise regimen.
• He felt that all Tricki needed was healthy food and exercise instead of medicines or surgery.
• As time passed by, Tricki loses the excess fat after Mrs. Pumphrey, the dog's owner follows Mr. Herriot's advice for Tricki.

• Tricki is transformed from a fat, tired looking dog to a graceful, strong and hard muscled one.
• The word 'lithe' here is used to describe Tricki's body after the transformation. It had become graceful, thin and supple.