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There is nothing in ail this that I had not foreseen

7. The geometrician did not answer, so absorbed was he in his

thoughts.

8. This problem had been tormenting him for more than a weet.

9. Nothing was indiffèrent to him, provided it was true, and so

his conversation was singular.

10. The building was at least seventy feet long by forty wide.

11. I see that I was not mistaken in the observation I hâve made.

12. As he was going fast and neglected to look in front of him, he

knocked against another man.

1 3. As soon as he had finished, some one else got up.

14. I am very glad you bave come, for I hâve some news to tell

you.

15. My friend has been working at this translation for the last

twenty years.

16. The two neighbours parted very dissatisfîed with each other.

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