small built, a little short of pretty

KLPNO · #1 (**permalink**) 15-Jan-2008, 20:31

Hello everyone
I'd like to ask about the meaning of the phrases "built small" and "just a little short of pretty" in the following sentence.

A young woman, built small and just a little short of pretty, was sitting directly across from him.

Does the phrase "built small" imply that she was short and slim?
And does the phrase "just a little short of pretty" means hat she was almost pretty?

cclaff · #2 (**permalink**) 15-Jan-2008, 21:16

Yes, you have the meaning exactly right!

KLPNO · #3 (**permalink**) 15-Jan-2008, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by cclaff

Yes, you have the meaning exactly right!

Thank you very much, cclaff.


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