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Nor has he ever understood the code of honour which prevails upon the sea.

He knew the fine distinction between drama and tragedy, the tragedy which nature prevails upon the sensitive to accept.

Lucius then prevails upon Palaestra to let him attempt the same transformation.

Golaud prevails upon her to go with him—the night is coming on, and she cannot remain alone in the forest.

In some of the ballads the treacherous seducer is an enchanter, who prevails upon the maid to go with him by the power of a spell.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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