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1  I had been waiting for him to see me that I might try to assure him of my innocence.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
ContextHighlight   In Chapter V
2  He was so perfectly innocent of my meaning, however, that I thought I would mention it to Biddy in preference.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
ContextHighlight   In Chapter XIX
3  "I will not be interfered with by Jane," said Mrs. Pocket, with a majestic glance at that innocent little offender.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
ContextHighlight   In Chapter XXIII
4  He seemed so brave and innocent, that although I had not proposed the contest, I felt but a gloomy satisfaction in my victory.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
ContextHighlight   In Chapter XI
5  I recalled, too, that the one-eyed gentleman had shuffled forth against the wall when I was the innocent cause of his being turned out.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
ContextHighlight   In Chapter XX
6  I have seen your pleasant home, and your old father, and all the innocent, cheerful playful ways with which you refresh your business life.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
ContextHighlight   In Chapter LI
7  I said to Herbert, meanwhile, that even if Provis were recognized and taken, in spite of himself, I should be wretched as the cause, however innocently.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
ContextHighlight   In Chapter XLI
8  But the village was very peaceful and quiet, and the light mists were solemnly rising, as if to show me the world, and I had been so innocent and little there, and all beyond was so unknown and great, that in a moment with a strong heave and sob I broke into tears.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
ContextHighlight   In Chapter XIX
9  I was fully old enough now to be apprenticed to Joe; and when Joe sat with the poker on his knees thoughtfully raking out the ashes between the lower bars, my sister would so distinctly construe that innocent action into opposition on his part, that she would dive at him, take the poker out of his hands, shake him, and put it away.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
ContextHighlight   In Chapter XII