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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.
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The lesser degree of know-ledge will give place to the greater.
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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?
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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.
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Based on current know-ledge, Mars, Europa, and Titan may be the best candidates.
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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.
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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.
Flashman and the angel of the lord Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1995
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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.
Flashman and the angel of the lord Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1995
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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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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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