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cheerful and uncomplaining spirit she evinced
When we overtook the pair, we made every exertion to dispose of the poor girl, at least securely; who, in truth, merited our cares by the cheerful and uncomplaining spirit she evinced under circumstances full of peril, and ill to bear for the hardiest frame.
— from Impressions of America During the Years 1833, 1834 and 1835. Volume 2 (of 2) by Tyrone Power

calm and unmoved spectator she exerted
The house hung on every word with breathless worship, but the eyes of Isabel sought only those of one calm and unmoved spectator; she exerted herself as if inspired.
— from Zicci: A Tale — Volume 01 by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron

car and using several shining expletives
Absorbed in reflections concerning automobiles, and trade, he suddenly brought up with [Pg 20] a jerk and heard behind him a man jamming on the brakes of a car, and using several shining expletives.
— from Mixed Faces by Roy Norton

calm and unmoved spectator she exerted
The house hung on every word with breathless worship; but the eyes of Viola sought only those of one calm and unmoved spectator; she exerted herself as if inspired.
— from Zanoni by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron

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