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given

/ˈɡɪvən/ adjective A2
  1. Already arranged. · If eventually we can't make it at the given time, we'll phone you to let you know, don't worry.
  2. Currently discussed.
  3. Particular, specific. · No more than three people can be in that space at a given time.
  4. Assumed as fact or hypothesis. · Given that we will get the resources, what do we want to achieve?
  5. Prone, disposed. · He was given to taking a couple of glasses of port at his club.
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“Well, it appears that he has given you satisfactory reasons for his landing at Porto-Ferrajo?”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 7 · C1
“Talking of Captain Leclere, has not Dantès given you a letter from him?”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 7 · C1
Morrel descended and came forth to meet it, followed by the soldiers and sailors there assembled, to whom he had repeated the promise already given, that Dantès should be the successor to the late Captain Leclere.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 24 · C1
The butler had given an exclamation of astonishment and was pointing at the dead man’s outstretched hand.
The Valley of Fear, p. 32 · C1

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