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What's the meaning of "You must have a strong hold on life!" in this dialogue ? Thanks! "And you came from---?"

"From Lowood school."

"Ah! A charitable concern. How long were you there?"

"Eight years."

"Eight years! You must have a strong hold on life! I would have thought that time in such a place would have ruined anybody's health!"

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A: "And you came from---?" B: "From Lowood school." A: "Ah! A charitable concern. How long were you there?" B: "Eight years." A: "Eight years! You must have a strong hold on life! I would have thought that time in such a place would have ruined anybody's health!" Based on the contents given in this dialogue, when A said "You must have a strong hold on life", it would mean that B had endured all suffering during the time he/she spent in that school, which was thought to be very tough to a general individual. For example, a military boarding school may contain such characteristics in order to train its members. === I wish you a good day./祝 是日安好。

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