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sustain |
Used in |
Wuthering Heights |
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- Her appearance is changed greatly, her character much more so; and the person who is compelled, of necessity, to be her companion, will only sustain his affection hereafter by the remembrance of what she once was, by common humanity, and a sense of duty! (not reviewed by editor)
- Linton did not appear to remember what she talked of and he had evidently great difficulty in sustaining any kind of conversation. (not reviewed by editor)
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as in: sustained through the ages |
as in: sustained by her faith |
as in: sustained wounds |
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