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solidity

/səˈlɪdɪti/ noun B2
  1. The state or quality of being solid. (countable, uncountable)
  2. Moral firmness; validity; truth; certainty. (countable, uncountable)
  3. The solid contents of a body; volume; amount of enclosed space. (countable, uncountable)

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With the rapid instinct of selfishness, Caderousse readily perceived the solidity of this mode of reasoning; he gazed, doubtfully, wistfully, on Danglars, and then caution supplanted generosity.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 36 · C1
To the elegance of a nervous and slight form had succeeded the solidity of a rounded and muscular figure.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 236 · C1
“Pride,” observed Mary, who piqued herself upon the solidity of her reflections, “is a very common failing, I believe.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 20 · B2
She rated his abilities much higher than any of the others: there was a solidity in his reflections which often struck her; and though by no means so clever as herself, she thought that, if encouraged to read and improve himself by such an example as hers, he might become a very agreeable companion.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 145 · B2

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