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Volcano1985 Posted 17 years ago
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Nevertheless of something
She was nevertheless of religious habits
What does nevertheless of religious habits mean?
What does nevertheless of religious habits mean?
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" The meaning of "religious habits" depends somewhat on context -- it could mean that she was actually religious and habitually prayed, attended religious services, etc. But sometimes we say that someone does something "religiously" to mean that they take it very seriously and never neglect it or ignore it. ") Could you give us more context for the quote in question?
- " The meaning of "religious habits" depends somewhat on context -- it could mean that she was actually religious and habitually prayed, attended religious services, etc.
- But sometimes we say that someone does something "religiously" to mean that they take it very seriously and never neglect it or ignore it.
- ") Could you give us more context for the quote in question?
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It means "nevertheless, (despite what has already been said about her or what you would expect of her) she had religious habits."
The meaning of "religious habits" depends somewhat on context -- it could mean that she was actually religious and habitually prayed, attended religious services, etc. But sometimes we say that someone does something "religiously" to mean that they take it
The meaning of "religious habits" depends somewhat on context -- it could mean that she was actually religious and habitually prayed, attended religious services, etc. But sometimes we say that someone does something "religiously" to mean that they take it
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Hi guys,
She was nevertheless of religious habits
I'd like to comment a little more about 'of religious habits'.
This phrase is a rather literary and formal way of describing her. It describes one of her attributes.
eg She was of a happy disposition.
eg She was of medium height.
eg She was of a dark complexion.
The phra
She was nevertheless of religious habits
I'd like to comment a little more about 'of religious habits'.
This phrase is a rather literary and formal way of describing her. It describes one of her attributes.
eg She was of a happy disposition.
eg She was of medium height.
eg She was of a dark complexion.
The phra
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"It is possible that Sophie-Victoire's conduct was irreproachable during her husband's lifetime, but after his death, she returned to her former ways. She was nevertheless of religious habits and would not, upon any account, have missed attending mass."
Rene Doumic.
The general meaning:
It is possible that Sophie-Victoire's behaviour
Rene Doumic.
The general meaning:
It is possible that Sophie-Victoire's behaviour
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Although she didn't attend religious services regularly, she was, nevertheless, of religious habits.
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