The evidence is too slight to warrant the use of the first word--cudgelling your heads, then, trying to 'fake' lessons you've never looked at.

I sympathise with you deeply.

I commiserate.

I--I am almost moved to tears.

My heart goes out to you, young gentlemen." Mr.Simkins looked so sad and woebegone that the older boys, who knew him well, trembled in their shoes.