Have no energy during run — the result of blow?

• Be grabbing servant, resulting in bruise
• Servant dissects live mouse

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
' Black Eye ' is a 1974 action film produced by Pat Rooney, directed by Jack Arnold and starring Fred Williamson . The film was based on the novel Murder on the Wild Side (published in 1971), by Jeff Jacks.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ How'd you get that black eye ? EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ They put my name down, gave me a black eye .

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 An eye which has been bruised showing noticeable hematoma, especially after receiving a blow. 2 A defeat. 3 damage to a reputation.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"discoloration around the eye from injury" c.1600, from black (adj.) + eye (n.). Figurative sense of "injury to pride, rebuff" is by 1744; that of "bad reputation" is from 1880s. In reference to dark eyes, often as a mark of beauty, from 1660s. Black-eyed ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a bruise caused by a blow to the eye [syn: shiner ] a bad reputation; "his behavior gave the whole family a black eye" an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating [syn: reverse , reversal , setback , blow ...