For the little pink pocket handkerchief was in full force
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Q1. What is the meaning of "rayther"? Is the obsolete word for "rather"?
Q2: for the little pink pocket handkerchief was in full force = is full of tears?
(I am not reading Pickwick Papers by Dickens, but the scene is quoted in other book.)
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"Because I am so glad to see you," replied Job Trotter, gradually releasing Mr. Weller, as the first symptoms of his pugnacity disappeared. "Oh, Mr. Walker, this is too much."
"Too much!" echoed Sam. "I think it is too much—rayther!
Now what have you got to say to me, ch?"
Mr. Trotter made no reply; for the little pink pocket handkerchief was in full force.
"What have you got to say to me, afore I knock your head off!"
repeated Mr. Weller, in a threatening manner.
Top answer
1. Yes, as far as I can tell, it seems to be an old variant spelling of "rather", or perhaps a spelling intended to suggest a particular type of accent. 2.
- 1.
- Yes, as far as I can tell, it seems to be an old variant spelling of "rather", or perhaps a spelling intended to suggest a particular type of accent.
- 2.
- Trotter was full of tears, and was therefore making full use of the handkerchief.
- "ch" should be "eh".
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1. Yes, as far as I can tell, it seems to be an old variant spelling of "rather", or perhaps a spelling intended to suggest a particular type of accent.
2. Trotter was full of tears, and was therefore making full use of the handkerchief.
"ch" should be "eh".
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