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Meanings of very peculiar in English

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Usage of very peculiar in English
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TB: You know, that moment hit me at a very peculiar time.
Ebony
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Some of the manners and customs of the Hindoos are very peculiar.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884
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Once more the very peculiar temperament of Pompeius naturally turned the scale.
The History of Rome, Book V / The Establishment of the Military ...
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The head was strangely shaped, and looked very peculiar in many respects.
Weird Tales from Northern Seas
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But there happened at that time a very peculiar conjuncture in politics.
The World's Best Orations, Vol. 1 (of 10)
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The language of this gentle and refined scholar had become very peculiar.
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 02 — Fiction
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They are very peculiar, and unlike what one generally sees in Europe.
Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 8 / Italy, Sicily, and...
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And at the same time we have a very peculiar native population.
Laicus; Or, the Experiences of a Layman in a Country Parish.
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Since then the Fourth of July has had several very peculiar recognitions.
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 6: 1862-1863
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As might be expected, these people are very peculiar in their habits.
Life in a Thousand Worlds
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The spirit that dwelt in Corrie's breast was a very peculiar one.
Gascoyne, The Sandal-Wood Trader: A Tale of the Pacific
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It certainly seems to have had a very peculiar effect upon you.
Georgina's Reasons
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Now and then a very peculiar little shell was thrown at us.
Ladysmith: The Diary of a Siege
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Here again is something that is very peculiar and not very uncommon.
Indian Ghost Stories / Second Edition
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It was a very peculiar phenomenon, and was plainly marked by all.
The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft
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And still, we repeat, there was nothing very peculiar about the house.
Louisa of Prussia and Her Times: A Historical Novel
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