Who is Tybalt? What story or excerpt are they from? I need context.
I think the meaning of the phrase would be that she sees that food and education doesnt give her the gratification trendy apparel does. im not sure about what the context clues are but this should give you an idea. sorry i couldnt fully answer this.
Firstly, Shining morning face means the children's face after washing their face at morning. And secondly, creeping like snail means the children's who can not move and unwilling to go to school. Just like snail...
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