[32] Don Quixote: a Spanish romance.
[33] Habeas corpus: a writ for bringing a prisoner before a judge and inquiring into the cause of his detention, its object being to prevent illegal imprisonment.
[34] Flat: fool.
[35] Turf-cart: Tom, with the other boys, used to decorate the "island" in the school-grounds with turf and flowers, which they stole "out of all the gardens in Rugby for the Easter show." They took the "turf-cart" for this purpose. The "island," by the way, no longer exists.
[36] Worships: here, mock titles of honor.
[37] Leg-bye: the ball glances from the batsman's leg.
[38] Swiping: not a scientific hit.
[39] His play: his skill.
[40] Winter can get in: before Winter can get a chance to play.
[41] Town: London.