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123eshop
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 Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:03 pm Post subject: deserted save |
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"Lights come up on the anteroom.It is deserted save for JEFFERSON,who stands by the door into the Chamber..." (These words come from the famous musical 1776)
How to comprehend the meaning of "deserted save" here? |
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CP
Joined: 12 Jun 2006
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"Save" means "except" in this context. It was deserted except for Jefferson.
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