His defences were all in his wits and cunning, his very instincts of cunning, and when these were in abeyance he seemed doubly naked and like a child, of unfinished, tender flesh, and somehow struggling helplessly.
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In abeyance
Synonyms for "in abeyance" (79 found)
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Then I hereby declare this treaty in abeyance.
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