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At the small table, sitting very upright, was one of the ugliest old ladies he had ever seen. It was an ugliness of distinction - it fascinated rather than repelled.

Die Schönheiten dieser neuen Gegenden setzten mich über die Maßen in Erstaunen. Prachtvolle Gestaltungen, Lagen und Stellungen der Eisblöcke. Hier sahen sie aus wie eine orientalische Stadt mit zahllo...

Orient Definition

(a.) Rising, as the sun.

(a.) Eastern; oriental.

(a.) Bright; lustrous; superior; pure; perfect; pellucid; -- used of gems and also figuratively, because the most perfect jewels are found in the East.

(n.) The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.

(n.) The countries of Asia or the East.

(n.) A pearl of great luster.

(v. t.) To define the position of, in relation to the orient or east; hence, to ascertain the bearings of.

(v. t.) Fig.: To correct or set right by recurring to first principles; to arrange in order; to orientate.

You've a pretty good nerve, said Ratchett. Will twenty thousand dollars tempt you?It will not.If you're holding out for more, you won't get it. I know what a thing's worth to me.I, also M. Ratchett.Wh...