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  • He said it had been during a tour he'd made to study European fortifications, so that he could acquire the know-ledge necessary if he was to build strongholds in the Alleghenies for revolting darkies; I nodded solemn agreement, reflecting that Messervy had been quite wrong - this fellow wasn't only mad, he was raving, in a quiet sort of way.

    THE NUMBERS 2010

  • The lesser degree of know-ledge will give place to the greater.

    Sir Charles Grandison 2006

  • But how can I, of all men, remon-strate to them in this case, when they think nothing is wanting to obtain her compliance, but the know-ledge that she never can be mine?

    Sir Charles Grandison 2006

  • A man of honour would not have given the occasion which has brought you and me, Sir, into a personal know-ledge of each other.

    Sir Charles Grandison 2006

  • Based on current know-ledge, Mars, Europa, and Titan may be the best candidates.

    Asimov's Science Fiction 2005

  • Although for some years past any information pertaining to salads and salad-making has been eagerly welcomed by the writer, yet it must be admitted that great difficulties in obtaining such know-ledge in Australia do exist, because the use and value of salads are not widespread and understood, and thus it is that their health-conferring properties are passed by seemingly without regret.

    The Art of Living in Australia 2004

  • He said it had been during a tour he'd made to study European fortifications, so that he could acquire the know-ledge necessary if he was to build strongholds in the Alleghenies for revolting darkies; I nodded solemn agreement, reflecting that Messervy had been quite wrong - this fellow wasn't only mad, he was raving, in a quiet sort of way.

    Flashman and the angel of the lord Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1995

  • He said it had been during a tour he'd made to study European fortifications, so that he could acquire the know-ledge necessary if he was to build strongholds in the Alleghenies for revolting darkies; I nodded solemn agreement, reflecting that Messervy had been quite wrong - this fellow wasn't only mad, he was raving, in a quiet sort of way.

    Flashman and the angel of the lord Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1995

  • I dare say the trappings and luxury had something to do with it, and the know-ledge that the treasury would pick up any bills that were going, but that ain't the whole story, I'm sure.

    Flashman and the Mountain of Light Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1990

  • I dare say the trappings and luxury had something to do with it, and the know-ledge that the treasury would pick up any bills that were going, but that ain't the whole story, I'm sure.

    Flashman And The Mountain Of Light Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1990

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