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 bodchik

link 4.05.2011 16:51 
Subject: anne of green gables
There was no mistaking her sincerity--it breathed in every tone of her voice. Both Marilla and Mrs. Lynde recognized its unmistakable ring. But the former under- stood in dismay that Anne was actually enjoying her VALLEY of humiliation--was reveling in the thoroughness of her abasement. Where was the wholesome punishment upon which she, Marilla, had plumed herself? Anne had turned it into a species of positive pleasure.

а каком значение выделенное слово???
заранее спасибо

 nephew

link 4.05.2011 16:57 
в библейском, "юдоль"
как в "юдоль слез"

но такая выспренность в переводе не обязательна
valley 2. a low point or condition

 

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