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affectation
in
Little Women
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One of the girls kept laughing affectedly, and saying, "Now Professor," in a coquettish tone, and the other pronounced her German with an accent that must have made it hard for him to keep sober.†
p. 361.7

affectedly = in an artificial manner to make an impression
He found nothing to perplex or disappoint, much to admire and approve, for overlooking a few little affectations of speech and manner, she was as sprightly and graceful as ever, with the addition of that indescribable something in dress and bearing which we call elegance.†
p. 410.1

affectations = things done in an artificial way to make an impression
Your indifference is half affectation, and a good stirring up would prove it.†
p. 438.5 *

affectation = behaving in an artificial way to make an impression
He tried to resume his former easy, indifferent air, but it was an affectation now, for the rousing had been more effacious than he would confess.†
p. 444.2
No little affectations marred it, and the cordial sweetness of her manner was more charming than the new beauty or the old grace, for it stamped her at once with the unmistakable sign of the true gentlewoman she had hoped to become.†
p. 482.9

affectations = things done in an artificial way to make an impression
"What will we buy?" asked Jo, ignoring the latter part of his speech, and sniffing the mingled odors with an affectation of delight as they went in.†
p. 509.6

affectation = behaving in an artificial way to make an impression

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