Vulgar words in More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 (Page 1)
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From the geographical distribution of the striped and unstriped species of Equus there seems to be something very mysterious about the loss of stripes; and I cannot persuade myself that the common ass has lost its stripes owing to being rendered more conspicuous from having stripes and thus exposed to danger.
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Some months ago Mr. Bates said he would pay me a visit during June, and I have thought it would be pleasanter for you to come here when I can get him, so that you would have a companion if I get knocked up, as is sadly too often my bad habit and great misfortune.
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Several persons have made suggestions and objections as yours about the hands being held up in astonishment; if there was any straining of the muscles, as with protruded arms under fright, I would agree; as it is I must keep to my old opinion, and I dare say you will say that I am an obstinate old blockhead.
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Ass.
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I having C. purpureum, out of modesty like an ass refused.
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I have lately been trying some with poor success, and suppose that I have done too much, for I have been completely knocked up for some days.
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Ass, hybrids between mare and.