Both Uses of
revel
in
Moby Dick
- And thus, though surrounded by circle upon circle of consternations and affrights, did these inscrutable creatures at the centre freely and fearlessly indulge in all peaceful concernments; yea, serenely revelled in dalliance and delight.†
Chpt 85-87
- Gently he insinuates his vast bulk among them again and revels there awhile, still in tantalizing vicinity to young Lothario, like pious Solomon devoutly worshipping among his thousand concubines.†
Chpt 88-90 *
Definition:
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(revel) to take delight in
or:
to party -- especially in a noisy way