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preening
Last update: September 22, 2015
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The regiment fluttered like a bird
preening
its plumage and became motionless.
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'Why are you
preening
and prinking.'
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Past were the days of loitering about on poplar twigs or
preening
herself on the peach-tree.
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On the return trip, two hours later, the loon was again seen in the same area, now
preening
its feathers.
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At this time the birds lacked their usual restlessness and were perching quietly, neither
preening
nor attempting to find prey.
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Beyond it, the sea was laughing and flashing and
preening
and alluring, like a beautiful, coquettish woman.
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Even the black cat, at her feet, ceased
preening
his fur.
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