present
/ˈpɹɛz.ənt/ noun C2- The current moment or period of time.
- The present tense.
Plural presents
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“Then, for the present, M.
“I saw you look at me to-day, Lizzy, when my aunt told us of the present report; and I know I appeared distressed; but don’t imagine it was from any silly cause.
In the next room is a new instrument just come down for her--a present from my master: she comes here to-morrow with him.”
Uneasiness now yielded to the most extreme dread on the part of those present.
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