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Can anyone tell me what exactly did Mr. Cruncher do late in the night out of his home back in England? What did he mean by the word "flopping"?
Rhedyn Cruncher was a grave thief. He stole valuables from bodies, but in this particular instance, he accidentally dug up a coffin full of bricks. By "flopp…moreCruncher was a grave thief. He stole valuables from bodies, but in this particular instance, he accidentally dug up a coffin full of bricks. By "flopping" he meant his wife's praying. ("flopping" onto her knees.)(less)
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A Tale of Two Cities
by Charles Dickens
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