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Mr. Tom Posted 19 years ago
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Expression: "She tried to look the very essence of calm."
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Could you please explain the following sentences to me?
Could you please explain the following sentences to me?
"She tried to look the very essence of calm."
"He held his glaze just a second too long."
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#1 = the woman was trying to be/seem very calm. " = he looked at someone/something for a little bit longer than he should do.
- #1 = the woman was trying to be/seem very calm.
- " = he looked at someone/something for a little bit longer than he should do.
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#1 = the woman was trying to be/seem very calm.
#2 = "He held his gaze ..." = he looked at someone/something for a little bit longer than he should do.
#2 = "He held his gaze ..." = he looked at someone/something for a little bit longer than he should do.
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