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Deference Business Sholto Murder Agra Treasure Correct Official

word deference
sentence It is not too much to say that once or twice, as in that business of the Sholto murder and the Agra treasure, he has been more nearly correct than the official force.”
“Oh, if you say so, Mr. Jones, it is all right,” said the stranger with deference.
definition [noun]
1. Great respect.
2. The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.

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