English self
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Over an eight-month course the students – invariably poor from surrounding slums - learn English, self defence, CPR, communication skills, and obtain their first driver’s licence.
From The Guardian • Dec. 7, 2015
The word fein, corresponding to the English self, accompanies the last Pronoun.
From Elements of Gaelic Grammar by Stewart, Alexander
Your letter happily does away with all these; it brings, on the whole, good tidings both of your papa, mamma, your sister, and, last but not least, your dear respected English self.
From Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle by Shorter, Clement King
Your letter happily does away with all these; it brings, on the whole, glad tidings both of your papa, mama, your sisters, and, last but not least, your dear respected English self.
From Life of Charlotte Bronte — Volume 2 by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn
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