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reflect on |
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Translations ? reflect (up)on vi +prep obj → etwas aussagen über (+acc); person also → ein gutes/schlechtes Licht werfen auf (+acc); motives, reasons also → in gutem/schlechtem Licht erscheinen lassen; reputation, sb’s honour → sich auswirken auf (+acc); (unfavourably) → schaden (+dat), → ein schlechtes Licht werfen auf (+acc) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| But I cannot forget the length of her visit to the Mainwarings, and when I reflect on the different mode of life which she led with them from that to which she must now submit, I can only suppose that the wish of establishing her reputation by following though late the path of propriety, occasioned her removal from a family where she must in reality have been particularly happy. I awoke rejoicing, and began to reflect on the glorious career before me. Give her time enough to reflect on what she has done, and to regret it (as I believe she will regret it) in secret; trust to my influence over her to plead your cause for you at every opportunity I can find; wait patiently for the right moment, and ask her again. |
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