To be honest I pulled away pretty quickly in pain and when I looked back a few seconds later it was gone. I'd say the whole event lasted for no more than 10 seconds, probably closer to 5.
Interesting, I thought it could pertain to injuring as well. OED seems to allow for injuring, but it's probably a more modern use (due to misuse). Thanks for pointing this out!
When I was about 11 I remember sitting in my parent's living room at our computer when a small marble sized ball floated slowly across the room. As it got close to me it electrocuted my right hand with what seemed to be…
To be honest I pulled away pretty quickly in pain and when I looked back a few seconds later it was gone. I'd say the whole event lasted for no more than 10 seconds, probably closer to 5.
Interesting, I thought it could pertain to injuring as well. OED seems to allow for injuring, but it's probably a more modern use (due to misuse). Thanks for pointing this out!
When I was about 11 I remember sitting in my parent's living room at our computer when a small marble sized ball floated slowly across the room. As it got close to me it electrocuted my right hand with what seemed to be…