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Of Human Bondage
- Philip writhed under that despotism which never vouchsafed a reason for the most tyrannous act.†
Chpt 21-22 *writhed = moved in a twisting or contorted motion
- Philip knew now what a poor lot they were, except Turner perhaps, there was something of a man in him; and he writhed at the thought of the subjection in which they had held him.†
Chpt 21-22
Definition:
to move in a twisting or contorted motion -- often of a person when struggling or in pain