Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

been done him

English answer:

done to / committed against him

Added to glossary by Mohammad Ali Moinfar (X)
Jul 16, 2012 12:22
11 yrs ago
English term

been done him

English Other General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Does it mean "to" him? Or, if not, is "by" required.

And it seemed a fouler offence committed by Roger Chillingworth, than any which had since been done him, that, in the time when her[216] heart knew no better, he had persuaded her to fancy herself happy by his side.

Thank you!
Responses
5 +4 to / against
Change log

Jul 16, 2012 12:22: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"

Jul 21, 2012 11:09: Mohammad Ali Moinfar (X) Created KOG entry

Responses

+4
14 mins
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to / against

Modern Text: And it seemed that when Roger Chillingworth convinced her to believe herself happy by his side, at a time when her heart knew no better, he committed a graver offense than any that was later committed against him.
Peer comment(s):

agree Colin Rowe : done to him / committed against him
3 mins
Thank you, Colin!
agree B D Finch
1 hr
Thank you, B D!
agree JaneTranslates : Correct.
13 hrs
Thanks, Jane!
agree Phong Le
2 days 17 hrs
Thank you very much Phong Le!
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