It was as much, however, as was desired, and more than was expected, by Edward and Elinor; and Mrs. Ferrars herself, by her shuffling excuses, seemed the only person surprised at her not giving more.
— from Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

It is exactly in this relation that a scientific knowledge of either stands to our present subject.
— from The philosophy of life, and philosophy of language, in a course of lectures by Friedrich von Schlegel

English Struwwelpeter (The): or Pretty Stories and Funny Pictures for Little Children .
— from A Catalogue of Books for the Young by E.P. Dutton (Firm)

Want of money prevented the poor scholar of Dundee from carrying out his experiments on a large enough scale to obtain public support.
— from The Romance of Modern Invention Containing Interesting Descriptions in Non-technical Language of Wireless Telegraphy, Liquid Air, Modern Artillery, Submarines, Dirigible Torpedoes, Solar Motors, Airships, &c. &c. by Archibald Williams

In one quick glance these things his eyes did see, But speedily they turned round to behold Another sight, for throned on ivory There sat a woman, whose wet tresses rolled On to the floor in waves of gleaming gold, Cast back from such a form as, erewhile shown To one poor shepherd, lighted up Troy town.
— from The Earthly Paradise: A Poem (Part II) by William Morris

The salient feature of the situation is the war between two opposite elements— [ 83 ] the one of restless energy, measured almost by a European standard; the other passive, suspicious, fitfully aflame.
— from Armenia, Travels and Studies (Volume 2 of 2) The Turkish Provinces by H. F. B. (Harry Finnis Blosse) Lynch

The ratio in which the several parts of that kingdom supply the New World with courtesans may be stated in round numbers as follows: Ireland contributes one prostitute to every four thousand of her population; British North America, one prostitute to every seven thousand of population; Scotland, one prostitute to every sixteen thousand of population; England and Wales, one prostitute to every fifty thousand of population.
— from The History of Prostitution: Its Extent, Causes, and Effects throughout the World by William W. Sanger

he is going to be sworn as a witness,—some one is giving him a glass of cold water; I wish that I could hand him my scent-bottle,” whispered Alice, who was touched by Bruce’s evident struggle to overcome physical suffering and mental exhaustion by the force of strong will.
— from The Haunted Room: A Tale by A. L. O. E.