In Micawber’s overspent state a pound is ungenerous |
MISERLY |
Irritable, getting dry in a little sun |
RATTY |
Late message? Almost ready |
RIP |
Leaving local, forgetting what it’s like at home? |
going native |
Message carrier with a lofty target |
homing pigeon |
Military ruler’s command to soldiers about bad error in field |
SHOGUN |
Once he started his act there was no holding him |
HOUDINI |
One flustering young woman once |
FLAPPER |
Provide sample of body fluid in hospital |
SPIT |
Row over Atlantic, losing very badly |
ALTERCATION |
The plebs are so great, they say (not in Bath?) |
UNWASHED |
What’s wrongly said is not pretended |
soi-disant |
Where to jot down manoeuvres by military reserve |
exercise book |
Wholesome to follow the progress of accompanying music |
SOUNDTRACK |