It was then that my father's reproof had come home to me.
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/ɹɪˈpɹuːf/
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8 total sentences available.
It was then that my fathers reproof had come home to me.
Source: tatoeba (318918)
"Your humility, Mr. Bingley," said Elizabeth, "must disarm reproof."
Source: tatoeba (10074184)
He who loves instruction loves knowledge, but whoever hates reproof is an ignoramus.
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