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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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What does it mean

Hi all,

What does the underlined part mean here? I couldn't understand it. 

Mozart's own gifts soon surpassed hers, and proud of their accomplishments, their father gave up his career to promote their talents before the astounded royalty of Europe. 

Thanks. 
  

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Anonymous before the astounded royalty of Europe ~ displaying their talents for the kings and queens of the nations of Europe, who were astounded by their talent before ~ standing in front of ~ appearing in the presence of astounded ~ amazed ~ very surprised CJ

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  • Anonymous before the astounded royalty of Europe ~ displaying their talents for the kings and queens of the nations of Europe, who were astounded by their talent before ~ standing in front of ~ appearing in the presence of astounded ~ amazed ~ very surprised CJ
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Anonymousbefore the astounded royalty of Europe
~ displaying their talents for the kings and queens of the nations of Europe, who were astounded by their talent

before ~ standing in front of ~ appearing in the presence of
astounded ~ amazed ~ very surprised

CJ
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