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Surprise

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Surprise
Henry, O
. his plots characterized by unexpected dénouements. [Am. Lit.: Benét, 457]
Operation Z
Japanese plan for Pearl Harbor attack. [Jap. Hist.: Toland, 177–178, 183–187]
Pearl Harbor
site of surprise attack on American fleet by the Japanese (December 7, 1941). [Am. Hist.: Fuller, III, 455–456]
thief in the night
analogy to the Lord’s unexpected coming. [N.T.: I Thessalonians 5:2]
truffle
indicates the unexpected. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 178]
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The pirate attack had been a complete surprise: a sure proof that the unscrupulous Hook had conducted it improperly, for to surprise redskins fairly is beyond the wit of the white man.
The Adventures of Peter Pan by Barrie, James Matthew View in context
He sprung his secret about Huck's share in the adventure in the finest dramatic manner he was master of, but the surprise it occasioned was largely counterfeit and not as clamorous and effusive as it might have been under happier circumstances.
Tom Sawyer by Twain, Mark View in context
He recalled Old Beatson in the past - that merry and affectionate lad - and their joint adventures and mishaps, the window they had broken with a catapult in India Place, the escalade of the castle rock, and many another inestimable bond of friendship; and his hurt surprise grew deeper.
Tales and Fantasies by Stevenson, Robert Louis View in context
 
 
 
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