ancient mistresses
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- A metaphor for Augustine's past sins, vices, and worldly attachments that still exert influence over him.
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- held me, plucked my fleshy garment, whispered softly
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- toys of toys, vanities of vanities
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- holdAugustine
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- Augustine's past sinful habits and worldly desires continue to exert a strong hold over him.
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- my ancient mistresses, still held me
- pluckAugustine
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- The past temptations metaphorically pull at Augustine, trying to keep him from departing.
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- they plucked my fleshy garment
- whisper toAugustine
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- Augustine's former vices subtly tempt him, suggesting he cannot live without them.
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- 2026-03-02T21:55:44.598Z
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