To have an accident
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it did not see them
'Taken short' means that a person really has to use the toilet.
Maurice
Saying that some one has been taken short means that they have gone to the toilet.
It means they have blonde hair.
This phrase likely refers to the symbolism in William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies," where the character of the "lord of the flies" represents the darkness and evil within humanity. The devil being referred to as the lord over the flies could suggest a similar idea of evil having power over corrupted or base aspects of human nature.
simon says it
In "Lord of the Flies," specious refers to something that is misleading or deceptive in nature. It suggests that an argument or notion may seem plausible or true on the surface, but is actually false or misleading upon closer examination.
Simon's question "What else is there to do?" in Lord of the Flies implies a sense of hopelessness and resignation. It suggests that he feels powerless to change the negative and destructive actions of the boys on the island.
A short journey taken for pleasure, an excursion, an outing or a trip
A short journey taken for pleasure, an excursion, an outing or a trip