It would be very sad, were I to relate all the misery and privations which the poor little duckling endured during the hard winter.
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Privations
Synonyms for "privations" (11 found)
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12 entrieseconomic privationeducational privationmaterial privationnutrient deprivationoxygen deprivationprivation of colorprivation of consciousnessprivation of formprivation of lifesleep deprivationsocial privationwater deprivation
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6 entrieseconomic privationextreme privationmaterial privationphilosophical privationprivation of basic needsstate of privation
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I can conceive nothing so respectable as the spirit which rises above misfortune, and prefers honourable privations to debt or dependence.
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I have often been downcast, but never in despair; I regard our hiding as a dangerous adventure, romantic and interesting at the same time. In my diary I treat all the privations as amusing. I have made up my mind now to lead a different life from other girls and, later on, different from ordinary housewives. My start has been so very full of interest, and that is the sole reason why I have to laugh at the humorous side of the most dangerous moments.
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