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Grey Room in every visible
The detectives began their operations after a midday meal, and having first carefully studied the Grey Room in every visible particular, they emptied it of its contents, and placed the pictures, furniture, and statuette outside in the corridor.
— from The Grey Room by Eden Phillpotts

generally repulsion in England Voltaire
Its principal agent was a man whose name excited generally repulsion in England, Voltaire.
— from Scientific American Supplement, No. 360, November 25, 1882 by Various

good rendering in English verse
A good rendering in English verse was made by Lord Derby:— Long tost on Fortune’s waves, I come to rest, Eton, once more on thy maternal breast.
— from Floreat Etona: Anecdotes and Memories of Eton College by Ralph Nevill

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