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Substitution Arsinoë put her own son in place of Orestes; her son was killed and Orestes was saved. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 32] robber freed in Christ’s stead. [N.T.: Matthew 27:15–18; Swed. Lit.: Barabbas] young beggar takes to throne in prince’s stead. [Am. Lit.: The Prince and the Pauper] kingling becomes urchin in clothing exchange. [Am. Lit.: The Prince and the Pauper] after Marcus’s death, replaces him in his family. [Am. Lit.: The Human Comedy] thinking herself barren, Sarah offers slave to Abraham. [O.T.: Genesis 16:1–4] deceptively substituted for Rachel in Jacob’s bed. [O.T.: Genesis 29:22–25] surrogate sufferer for delinquent prince. [Eur. Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 942] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The administration of mutton instead of medicine, the substitution of Tea for Joe, and the baker for bacon, were among the mildest of my own mistakes. This led Pollyanna into a renewed pleading for the substitution of Dr. The courts must declare the sense of the law; and if they should be disposed to exercise WILL instead of JUDGMENT, the consequence would equally be the substitution of their pleasure to that of the legislative body. |
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