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using many aphorisms
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excessive and pompous or aphoristic moralizing
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concise and full of meaning
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excessive and pompous or aphoristic moralizing
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concise and full of meaning
- "He's an Oxford man," said Mr. Riley, sententiously, shutting his mouth close, and looking at Mr. Tulliver to observe the effect of this stimulating information.1.3 -- Book 1 Chapter 3 -- Mr. Riley Gives His Advice Concerning…. (51% in)
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