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for the present

now, although probably not for long. For the present, these puzzling crimes remain unsolved.

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Once or twice indeed, since James's engagement had taught her what could be done, she had got so far as to indulge in a secret "perhaps," but in general the felicity of being with him for the present bounded her views: the present was now comprised in another three weeks, and her happiness being certain for that period, the rest of her life was at such a distance as to excite but little interest. Northanger Abbey by Austen, Jane View in context Of course we must keep the matter, for the present at least, a secret from Grace. The New Magdalen by Collins, Wilkie View in context He began with compliments on my liberty; said "he might pretend to some merit in it;" but, however, added, "that if it had not been for the present situation of things at court, perhaps I might not have obtained it so soon. Gulliver's Travels by Swift, Jonathan View in context More results

References in classic literature

Once or twice indeed, since James's engagement had taught her what could be done, she had got so far as to indulge in a secret "perhaps," but in general the felicity of being with him for the present bounded her views: the present was now comprised in another three weeks, and her happiness being certain for that period, the rest of her life was at such a distance as to excite but little interest.

Northanger Abbey by Austen, Jane View in context

Of course we must keep the matter, for the present at least, a secret from Grace.

The New Magdalen by Collins, Wilkie View in context

He began with compliments on my liberty; said "he might pretend to some merit in it;" but, however, added, "that if it had not been for the present situation of things at court, perhaps I might not have obtained it so soon.

Gulliver's Travels by Swift, Jonathan View in context

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