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Oliver Twist

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  1. parochial
    relating to or supported by or located in a parish
    So, she appropriated the greater part of the weekly stipend to her own use, and consigned the rising parochial generation to even a shorter allowance than was originally provided for them.
  2. inducing
    act of bringing about a desired result
    The fact is, that there was considerable difficulty in inducing Oliver to take upon himself the office of respiration,--a troublesome practice, but one which custom has rendered necessary to our easy existence; and for some time he lay gasping on a
  3. humility
    a lack of arrogance or false pride
    The workhouse authorities replied with humility, that there was not.
  4. respiration
    a single complete act of breathing in and out
    The fact is, that there was considerable difficulty in inducing Oliver to take upon himself the office of respiration,--a troublesome practice, but one which custom has rendered necessary to our easy existence; and for some time he lay gasping on a
  5. gruff
    blunt and unfriendly or stern
    'I hope you say your prayers every night,' said another gentleman in a gruff voice; 'and pray for the people who feed you, and take care of you--like a Christian.'
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