Lithe

Lithe- Adjective

This means easily bent or flexed

Merriam Webster’s Dictionary

“Quicksand” by Nella Larsen

“Another knocking. Aunt Katrina entered, smiling at Helga’s quick lithe spring from the bed.

Researching the definition of this word, I understand the context in which Helga quickly moved from the bed.

 

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