Friday, 31 January 2014

Words I did not understand from first read

Words in first read-through I did not understand

Larks ("What Larks?"):
  • Something done for fun, especially something mischievous or daring; an amusing adventure or escapade. 
  • Dickens' use of "larks" in this instance means to have a carefree, relaxed & fun time, or the opportunity to do so. 
  • Other uses along the same lines include phrases like, "having a lark", or "larking about".
"On the rampage, off the rampage":
  • to rush about in an angry, violent, or agitated fashion
  • A course of violent, frenzied behaviour or action.

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