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worried over possible misfortune
- Mr. Brownlow looked apprehensively at Mr. Bumble's pursed-up countenance; and requested him to communicate what he knew regarding Oliver, in as few words as possible.Chapter 17 — Oliver's Destiny Continuing Unpropitious, Brings a Great.... (81% in)
- Encouraging each other with such converse as this; but, keeping very close together, notwithstanding, and looking apprehensively round, whenever a fresh gust rattled through the boughs; the three men hurried back to a tree, behind which they had left their lantern, lest its light should inform the thieves in what direction to fire.Chapter 28 — Looks after Oliver, and Proceeds with His Adventures (32% in)
- 'We—we were only cooling ourselves,' stammered Bumble, looking apprehensively about him.Chapter 38 — Containing an Account of What Passed Between Mr. and Mrs.... (23% in)
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