hug oneself

The pleasure was to be out of the wind, and to keep it in memory all the time, and hug oneself 109 upon the shelter.

V. be content &c. adj.; rest satisfied, rest and be thankful; take the good the gods provide, let well alone, let well enough alone, feel oneself at home, hug oneself, lay the flattering unction to one's soul. take up with, take in good part; accept, tolerate; consent &c.

The pleasure was to be out of the wind, and to keep it in memory all the time, and hug oneself upon the shelter.

V. be content &c. adj.; rest satisfied, rest and be thankful; take the good the gods provide, let well alone, let well enough alone, feel oneself at home, hug oneself, lay the flattering unction to one's soul. take up with, take in good part; accept, tolerate; consent &c.