My father was one Joseph Snowe, a farmer of some substance, and the eldest of three brothers.
— from In Taunton town : a story of the rebellion of James Duke of Monmouth in 1685 by Evelyn Everett-Green

He had a square face of some strength, and thoughtful eyes.
— from Clementina by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason

"The door was fastened, that none of the negroes, either through fear or sympathy, should attempt to escape; he then told them that the design of this meeting was to teach them to remain at home and obey his orders.
— from An Appeal in Favor of that Class of Americans Called Africans by Lydia Maria Child

end poem end container At last falls that memorable feast of St. Stephen, and the end comes.
— from The Catholic World, Vol. 23, April, 1876-September, 1876. A Monthly Magazine of General Literature and Science by Various

There was a pause for one short second, and then Elizabeth spoke in nervous haste, and as if to ward off something.
— from The Wind Before the Dawn by Dell H. Munger

Thereupon he became more firmly convinced than ever that he was fast in the clutches of inexorable fatality; and he had but one desire,—namely, to talk for a few moments with his companion, whose name had caused him a feeling of sad surprise, and to effect a reconciliation in his person with the whole human race he had outraged so shamefully.
— from The War of Women, Volume 2 by Alexandre Dumas

He remarked that the face of Sagaris shone as though exultantly, but no indiscreet word dropped from the vaunter's lips.
— from Veranilda by George Gissing

When Elspeth had cooked the fish, and my great-grandmother had made the tea and arranged the flowers on the table, they would come in together and condescend to their breakfasts, with the same air about them both of having no responsibility in life but to find out sunny spots and to enjoy themselves.
— from Six to Sixteen: A Story for Girls by Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing