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portray

[pawr-trey] / pɔrˈtreɪ /


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But Frank was determined to leave Portray very early on the following day, and therefore wrote a note to his cousin.

From The Eustace Diamonds by Trollope, Anthony

A confidential clerk was sent down to Portray, but the confidential clerk altogether failed in making his way into Lizzie's presence.

From The Eustace Diamonds by Trollope, Anthony

When this conversation took place, Frank Greystock was travelling back alone from Portray to London.

From The Eustace Diamonds by Trollope, Anthony

No. I left Miss Macnulty at Portray with my darling.

From The Eustace Diamonds by Trollope, Anthony

When the disruption of conjugal relations was commenced, Lady Eustace succeeded in obtaining refuge at Portray Castle without the presence of her husband.

From Phineas Redux by Trollope, Anthony




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