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Meanings of great quietness in English

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Usage of great quietness in English
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The next day was one of great quietness in the city of Thorn.
The Red Axe
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There was a great quietness over her- areposelike that of the morning before sunrise.
Olive: A Novel
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What I principally noticed about Judy was her great quietness and docility since Hilda left.
A Young Mutineer
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So I say: 'Forasmuch as under thee we enjoy great quietness, we accept it with all thankfulness.'
Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts
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The fifth way, they shall see the dwelling places of the others guarded by angels, with great quietness.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 2
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A great quietness came over Jesus.
The King Nobody Wanted
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Except that grief brings with it great quietness and absence (this I know from when you left me).
A monster's notes
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Contrary to expectation, great quietness is not the best condition for the maximum of attention; a certain amount of distraction is beneficial.
How to Teach
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They whipped round at the mocking voice, and saw the Inkosikase standing a few feet off, having come upon them with great quietness.
In Search of the Okapi / A Story of Adventure in Central Africa
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With the exception of the old women's gossip the greatest quietness prevails in the sleeping-chamber.
The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volum...
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I lead a life of the greatest quietness.
A Bid for Fortune; Or, Dr. Nikola's Vendetta
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"One feels diffident about intruding on this great quietness," he said.
Winston of the Prairie
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Altogether, the announcement came upon the House, and passed the House, with a quickness and a greater quietness than one might have expected.
Sketches in the House / The Story of a Memorable Session (1893)
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On the 14th February, 1821, Severn speaks of a change that had taken place in him toward greater quietness and peace.
Among My Books. Second Series
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'...Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence, 3.
Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts
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