3 uses
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Definition
a very steep cliff
or:
any dangerous situation
or:
any dangerous situation
- "Well?" said Margaret, with the precipice in sight.Chapter 38 (58% in)
- The precipice was at their feet now.Chapter 38 (67% in)
- They had tried not to go over the precipice, but perhaps the fall was inevitable.Chapter 43 (48% in)
There are no more uses of "precipice" in Howards End.
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