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what does this sentence mean, At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and surveyed with equal pleasure?
  

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"the Jew once more deposited the watch in its place of safety. At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and surveyed with equal pleasure; besides rings, brooches, bracelet, and other articles of jewellery, " He took six watches (maybe 7, 8 or more) out of the box. He looked at them and that made him very happy.

  • "the Jew once more deposited the watch in its place of safety.
  • At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and surveyed with equal pleasure; besides rings, brooches, bracelet, and other articles of jewellery, " He took six watches (maybe 7, 8 or more) out of the box.
  • He looked at them and that made him very happy.
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"the Jew once more deposited the watch in its place of safety. At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and surveyed with equal pleasure; besides rings, brooches, bracelet, and other articles of jewellery, "

He took six watches (maybe 7, 8 or more) out of the box. He looked at them and that made him very happy.

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