krisstte
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What does "looped through arms" mean here? I tried to imagine how it is possible and only thing that came to my mind is bag on man's back, like a backpack. But he has duffel, not backback. Really confusing.
Setting: 1910, New York, Elis Island.
Poor italian boy has just arrived to America.
Setting: 1910, New York, Elis Island.
Poor italian boy has just arrived to America.
A. Trigiani "The Shoemaker's Wife"Suddenly the ferry lurched into place against the pilings of the docks, throwing the people onboard off their feet. Ciro grabbed the railing,
steadied himself, and looped his duffel through his arms.
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