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Rpsh Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

take ill any meddling

His knowledge is deep, but his pride has grown with it, and he takes ill any meddling.

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It means that Tolkien uses rather archaic language sometimes. The words mean 'he does not react well to any interference'.

— Fivejedjon

  • It means that Tolkien uses rather archaic language sometimes.
  • The words mean 'he does not react well to any interference'.
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It means that Tolkien uses rather archaic language sometimes.

The words mean 'he does not react well to any interference'.
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Does it mean that Saruman is a headstrong person or he can't do administration very well?
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It would suggest that he is headstrong, but more specifically it means he becomes angry if anyone tries to interfere with his actions.
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OK,I get it! Thank you!
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