But when the second moment had passed, when she found every doubt, every solicitude removed, compared her situation with what so lately it had been,—saw him honourably released from his former engagement, saw him instantly profiting by the release, to address herself and declare an affection as tender, as constant as she had ever supposed it to be,—she was oppressed, she was overcome by her own felicity;—and happily disposed as is the human mind to be easily familiarized with any change for the better, it required several hours to give sedateness to her spirits, or any degree of tranquillity to her heart.
— from Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

How St. Augustine in Kent followed the doctrine and manner of life of the primitive Church, and settled his episcopal see in the royal city.
— from Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England by Bede, the Venerable, Saint

She sank into Aunt Caroline's chair and shut her eyes; she almost slept.
— from The Misses Mallett (The Bridge Dividing) by E. H. (Emily Hilda) Young

The Queen never cries, and she has ever so much to make her!"
— from The Works of John Galsworthy An Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Galsworthy by John Galsworthy

319 OCTOBER 27 BREAKFAST LUNCHEON Oatmeal Grapefruit with maraschino Strawberries with cream Consommé in cup Lamb chops with bacon Salted almonds Boiled eggs Loin of pork, apple sauce Rolls Lettuce salad Coffee Meringue glacée à la vanille Black coffee DINNER Purée of peas, Varsovienne Olives Celery Sand dabs, sauté meunière Roast chicken Mashed potatoes Canned asparagus, sauce Hollandaise Escarole salad, French dressing Omelet with strawberries Coffee Oatmeal.
— from The Hotel St. Francis Cook Book by Victor Hirtzler

When Weary galloped up the trail which, because a few habitations are strewn with fine contempt of regularity upon either side, is called by courtesy a street, his eyes sought impatiently for the familiar, patriarchal figure of Old Dock.
— from The Lonesome Trail and Other Stories by B. M. Bower

Holding her breath, she heard a quick tread drawing nearer, as if guided by her cries, and, straining her eyes, she caught the outline of a man’s figure in the gloom.
— from Proverb Stories by Louisa May Alcott

Holding her breath, she heard a quick tread drawing nearer, as if guided by her cries, and, straining her eyes, she caught the outline of a man's figure in the gloom.
— from Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories by Louisa May Alcott

Here, also, are noisy, half-tipsy blue-jackets, with broad collars, and straw hats, enjoying shore-leave after their ideas
— from The Story of Malta by Maturin Murray Ballou