Esio Trot Glossary

by Roald Dahl

Esio Trot Glossary

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Admonition

Reproach, criticism, scolding

Condescended

Looked down on, patronized

Mincingly

In a refined and dainty manner

Purblind

Defective vision

Patronage

Encouragement, funding

Remonstrate

Expostulate, protest

Servile

Cringey, abject

Contrived

Laboured, strained

Slumbering

dozing, having a nap

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