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when

/wɛn/ pronoun C2
  1. What time; which time. · Since when do I need your permission?
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Reynolds then directed their attention to one of Miss Darcy, drawn when she was only eight years old.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 276 · B2
“Except,” thought Elizabeth, “when she goes to Ramsgate.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 276 · B2
“We are never quits with those who oblige us,” was Dantès’ reply; “for when we do not owe them money, we owe them gratitude.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 16 · C1
I had gone on the quay to match a piece of mulberry cloth, when I met friend Danglars.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 16 · C1

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