used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
Achthar
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From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This is all your doing, Grovelgrub—all your fault, curse me!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
Anophel
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From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
bastile
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From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
cause to be bored
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading _The Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub._ Oh, my Lord! my intention was good, though the catastrophe is ill.
compassionateverbUS /kəmˈpæʃənət/
share the suffering of
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading This is all your doing, Grovelgrub—all your fault, curse me!
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading This is all your doing, Grovelgrub—all your fault, curse me!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
fagverbUS /fæɡ/
act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading This is all your doing, Grovelgrub—all your fault, curse me!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _The Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub._ Oh, my Lord! my intention was good, though the catastrophe is ill.
Grovelgrub
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From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
the state of being honored
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
how
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From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
Hudibras
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From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading _The Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub._ Oh, my Lord! my intention was good, though the catastrophe is ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
inflictionnounUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _The Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub._ Oh, my Lord! my intention was good, though the catastrophe is ill.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is all your doing, Grovelgrub—all your fault, curse me!
knottyadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːti/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This is all your doing, Grovelgrub—all your fault, curse me!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _The Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub._ Oh, my Lord! my intention was good, though the catastrophe is ill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading _The Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub._ Oh, my Lord! my intention was good, though the catastrophe is ill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
OrannounUS /ɔːˈrɑːn/
a port city in northwestern Algeria and the country's 2nd largest city
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
by chance
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
quaeritur
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From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
Ralpho
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From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
reflectsverbUS /rɪˈflekts/
third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
repleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading _Lord Anophel Achthar_ (_rubbing his shoulder_).
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
salutaryadjectiveUS /ˈsæljəteri/
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
sateverbUS /seɪt/
fill to satisfaction
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
seminariesnounUS /ˈseməneriz/
plural of “seminary” — a private place of education for the young
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading _Lord Anophel Achthar_ (_rubbing his shoulder_).
term of address for a man
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
sympathiseverb
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
carry out
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is all your doing, Grovelgrub—all your fault, curse me!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _The Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub._ Oh, my Lord! my intention was good, though the catastrophe is ill.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
in or at the place that
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
which person or people
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The compassionate reader will perhaps sympathise in our anxiety to take one peep at Lord Anophel Achthar and the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, whom we left perched on the summit of the rock where Sir Oran had placed them, looking at each other as ruefully as Hudibras and Ralpho in their ‘wooden bastile,’ and falling by degrees into as knotty an argument, the _quaeritur_ of which was, how to descend from their elevation—an exploit which to them seemed replete with danger and difficulty.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This is all your doing, Grovelgrub—all your fault, curse me!
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Lord Anophel, having, for the first time in his life, been made acquainted with the salutary effects of manual discipline, sate boiling with wrath and revenge; while the Rev. Mr. Grovelgrub, who in his youthful days had been beaten black and blue in the capacity of _fag_ (a practice which reflects so much honour on our public seminaries), bore the infliction with more humility.
