Word: chagrined
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Dates: during 1874-1874
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...however, your opponent's blows strike where he intended to have them, while yours fall harmlessly on his quick strong guard, your satisfied feeling of power is changed to one of chagrin, vexation takes the place of pleasure, - a vexation which will stimulate in you, if you are wise, a resolve to become more strong and skilful, but if foolish, will make you renounce the "manly art" for the future...