Anne, happening to glance at John Douglas, as his mother spoke, gave a positive start of dismay.
— from Anne of the Island by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

MS. 25707 A Letter written by S r H: G: and J: D: alternis vicibus 433 Addl.
— from The Poems of John Donne, Volume 1 (of 2) Edited from the Old Editions and Numerous Manuscripts by John Donne

A Letter written by S r H: G: and J: D: alternis vicibus.
— from The Poems of John Donne, Volume 1 (of 2) Edited from the Old Editions and Numerous Manuscripts by John Donne

It will evoke, I fear, a confused remembrance of some centaur-like being, half woman, half wheel, or as it did to neglected little Rawdon Crawley, the vision of a radiant creature in gauze and jewels, driving away to endless fêtes — fêtes followed by long mornings, when he was told not to make any noise, or play too loudly, “as poor mamma is resting.” What other memories can the “successful” woman of to-day hope to leave in the minds of her children?
— from Worldly Ways & Byways by Eliot Gregory

The gunners are jumping down and dragging the trail round.
— from The Human Slaughter-House: Scenes from the War that is Sure to Come by Wilhelm Lamszus

The preceding chapters have shewn how Jung Bahadoor, descending from the Nepaulese mountains with an army of 9000 Goorkhas, rendered a little service in the Goruckpore and Jounpoor districts, and then advanced into Oude to assist in the operations against Lucknow.
— from The History of the Indian Revolt and of the Expeditions to Persia, China and Japan, 1856-7-8 by George Dodd

It was a gladsome and joyous day, and its joy seemed to instil itself into their hearts, and cause them to feel in unison with all nature.
— from The Cruise of the Snowbird: A Story of Arctic Adventure by Gordon Stables

The impeachers lost ground in the estimation of the sober-minded and reflecting classes by their intemperate language, by their frantic efforts to bring outside pressure to bear upon Senators, and especially by their refusal to [313] admit testimony offered to show that the President's intent was not to defy the law, but to get a judicial decision as to what the law was.
— from The Life of Lyman Trumbull by Horace White

And, as his worthy and generous actions justly deserve a most grateful and public acknowledgment, to assure him that this country will retain a lasting remembrance of his great benefactions; and that a recognition of the favors which they have so frequently received from him, is the least that the House can offer; while they earnestly desire the continuance of his good will towards this Province."
— from Biographical Memorials of James Oglethorpe Founder of the Colony of Georgia, in North America. by Thaddeus Mason Harris

If he perseveres in this path he is gradually purged from everything human, he receives the spirit of God as Jesus did, and all that he does is done by God.
— from Mystics and Saints of Islam by Claud Field

"And I, gentlemen, am John d'Arcy, at your service.
— from Our Admirable Betty: A Romance by Jeffery Farnol

Families from each of these States joined the train and participated in its terrible fate; yet the party proper was organized in Sangamon County, Illinois, by George and Jacob Donner and James F. Reed.
— from History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra by C. F. (Charles Fayette) McGlashan