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1 —1 use as in:
content with how things are
Definition
satisfied
- Altogether, look as I would, there was nothing remarkable about the man save his blazing red head, and the expression of extreme chagrin and discontent upon his features.Adventure II — The Red-Headed League (9% in)
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? —4 uses
exact meaning not specified
- With trembling hands I undid my trunk, turned out the contents, and drew from the bottom my own hair.Adventure XII — The Adventure of the Copper Beeches (65% in)
- We found the brass box there, although its contents had been destroyed.Adventure V — The Five Orange Pips (34% in)
- He broke the seal and glanced over the contents.Adventure X — The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor (4% in)
- Yes, and I confess that the contents startled me beyond measure.Adventure X — The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor (69% in)
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