Citations:delicate


 * 1678 — John Bunyan. The Pilgrim's Progress.
 * Then Christian and Hopeful outwent them again, and went till they came to a delicate plain called Ease, where they went with much content; but that plain was but narrow, so they were quickly got over it.


 * 1818 — Mary Shelley. Frankenstein.
 * "I had admired the perfect forms of my cottagers — their grace, beauty, and delicate complexions; but how was I terrified when I viewed myself in a transparent pool!
 * Felix was too delicate to accept this offer, yet he looked forward to the probability of the event as to the consummation of his happiness.