It was one of the unexpectedly surreal moments that comes from even the slightest measure of fame, and it took Mary Jane entirely by surprise.

Their makers, the Aras, had provided them with a slight measure of intelligence-just enough of what they required for functioning as willing and undemanding slaves.

In the moment of confusion, the guards' grips on her arms relented by the slightest measure.

Rather, the slight measure of free trade benefited Daedalus in general.

He meant a slight added measure of food and protection.

Still, it gave a very slight measure of insurance.

An I were in your unpleasant position, I would try by submission to earn a slight measure of leniency from my betters.

Gitana was still confident of her ability to win, but she had gained at least a slight measure of respect for her antagonist.

Over the years I have learned in slight measure to read expression, stance, aura in that race.

It froze my blood-and then brought a slight measure of relief.