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Word: betokens (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...mild reasonableness-or so it appeared, until he left his chair, stood up, and unexpectedly revealed the stunted discomfort of deformity. Then another impression came upon one-the uneasiness produced by an enigma: what could the combination of that beautifully explicit countenance with that shameful, crooked posture really betoken? He returned to the table, and once more took up his quill; all, once more, was perspicuous serenity...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Old Hen, Great Snake | 12/31/1928 | See Source »

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