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being removed She easily conquered
But this obstacle being removed, She easily conquered her disease which proceeded from nothing but weakness.
— from The Monk: A Romance by M. G. (Matthew Gregory) Lewis

buckles red sash epaulets chapeau
The American officer should be costumed in Continental uniform, which consists of a blue coat, decorated with large gilt buttons, and faced with buff, buff breeches, white hose, low shoes, knee and shoe buckles, red sash, epaulets, chapeau, and side arms.
— from Home Pastimes; or Tableaux Vivants by James H. Head

by reason said Edith calmly
"I utterly refuse to be known as Emil Correlli's wife, if that is what you mean by 'reason,'" said Edith, calmly.
— from The Masked Bridal by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.

be rude said Elsa calmly
"Mathilde, don't be rude," said Elsa, calmly.
— from The Tree of Knowledge: A Novel by Reynolds, Baillie, Mrs.

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