Denmark and Sweden had every reason to oppose the growing commercial power of the Dutch, and to help in any scheme for checking it.
— from Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 by Craik, Henry, Sir

“Besides,”—his voice cut across the familiar tenor of her thoughts—“Kent will probably stop to dine at some hotel en route .
— from The Hermit of Far End by Margaret Pedler

His low, but clean-limbed and sinewy form betokens strength; his complexion is dark and sunburnt; his eye resolute, but quiet in its expression, except when kindled by sudden emotion; his demeanour is frank, manly, and courteous, and he never passes you without a grave salutation: 'Dios guarde à usted!'
— from The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 547, May 19, 1832 by Various

In diplomacy and statesmanship he excelled Richelieu.
— from History of the Life of Gustavus Adolphus II., the Hero-General of the Reformation by Harriet Earhart Monroe

At which Susan began to laugh violently, and the others became almost hysterical in their delight at seeing her equilibrium restored.
— from Saturday's Child by Kathleen Thompson Norris

The most solemn part of the ceremony was that which has been described by some writers as the hierogamy, or sacred marriage of Zeus and Demeter, although some have erroneously referred to it as the marriage of Pluto and Persephone.
— from The Eleusinian Mysteries and Rites by Dudley Wright

Cricket looked much depressed, as she helped Eunice repair damages.
— from Cricket at the Seashore by Elizabeth Weston Timlow