especial
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He gave them wise advice, too, about the dangers before them, in especial about the Clashing Rocks, the Symplegades, that rolled perpetually against one another while the sea boiled up around them.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Throughout the Greek world and the Roman, too, they were held in especial veneration.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Moses, who was Mr. Jones s especial pet, was a spy and a tale-bearer, but he was also a clever talker.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
They took a great fancy to us and we were especial favorites of the Hydes, both before and after the notoriety that our rappings made became widespread.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
“His case in your diary interest me much, and it had bearing, too, now and again on our case. I should much like to see him, and especial when his mind is disturbed.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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