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Word: croud (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Edward Wortley, coldly handsome grandson of the Earl of Sandwich, who seemed more interested in money than in Mary. Even so, she wrote him hearty letters of political encouragement: "The Ministry is like a play at Court; there's a little door to get in, and a great Croud without, shoveing and thrusting who shall be foremost; people that knock others with their Elbows, disregard a little kick of the shinns, and still thrust forwards are sure of a good place...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Lady Mary, Quite Contrary | 3/11/1966 | See Source »

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