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That has never been the custom among what he called “chimney-corner politicians.”
George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011
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That has never been the custom among what he called “chimney-corner politicians.”
George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011
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That has never been the custom among what he called “chimney-corner politicians.”
George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011
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That has never been the custom among what he called “chimney-corner politicians.”
George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011
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“It is at home, in the chimney-corner where he always kept it,” said Francis.
Wicked Will Bailey MacDonald 2009
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“It is at home, in the chimney-corner where he always kept it,” said Francis.
Wicked Will Bailey MacDonald 2009
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Cosette dropped her head, and went for an empty bucket which stood near the chimney-corner.
Les Miserables 2008
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He went and seated himself in the chimney-corner, meditating, with his feet among the warm ashes.
Les Miserables 2008
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The parson would not leave the quiet of his chimney-corner — the bailie pleaded the dignity of his situation, and the approach of the great annual fair, as reasons against going to
The Monastery 2008
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They went and seated themselves in the chimney-corner.
Les Miserables 2008
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