The Outstation Glossary

by W. Somerset Maugham

The Outstation Glossary

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refuge

being safe or sheltered from danger

perish

die, especially in a violent or sudden way

Impropriety

failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty

vulgar

making explicit and offensive reference to sex

instilled

gradually but firmly establish in one's mind

wretched

an unhappy person

conspiracy

a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful

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