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a broad smile and look of maternal
Bauby, who on ordinary occasions had nothing but a broad smile and look of maternal admiration for her young master, was continually visible, gazing at him from unexpected corners with her apron at her eyes.
— from The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 2 (of 3) by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

a base such as lime or magnesia
The former, which we will call a , comprises all processes in which caustic soda, carbonate of soda and lime, or mixtures of these are employed; the latter, b , the various processes which have been introduced of late years, involving the use of sulphurous acid, either alone or in combination with a base, such as lime or magnesia.
— from A Text-book of Paper-making by C. F. (Charles Frederick) Cross

a born soldier and leader of men
He was a man of extraordinary gallantry and great personal charm, and a born soldier and leader of men.
— from War Services of the 62nd West Riding Divisional Artillery by Austin Thomas Anderson


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