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last Ulysses knees and strong
Here at last Ulysses' knees and strong hands failed him, for the sea had completely broken him.
— from The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original by Homer

let us know as soon
“Well, you’ll let us know, as soon as you hear, what the worst news is; won’t you?” asked Frank, as he fairly threw himself on the old couch.
— from For the Honor of Randall: A Story of College Athletics by Lester Chadwick

like us keeping a strictly
The poor people are quite fascinated by the idea of rich Jews like us keeping a strictly kosher table, but the image of a Member of Parliament with phylacteries on his forehead will simply intoxicate them.'
— from The Grandchildren of the Ghetto by Israel Zangwill

Let us know as soon
Let us know as soon as possible when you are coming.
— from A Turkish Woman's European Impressions by hanoum Zeyneb

let us know as soon
"Please let us know as soon as you find any trace of Mr. David," Lois replied.
— from Under Sealed Orders by H. A. (Hiram Alfred) Cody

Let us know as soon
Of course I've said nothing yet—but once down there—weak man, charming woman— Lady C. Let us know as soon as it's settled!
— from Mollentrave on Women: A comedy in three acts by Alfred Sutro

let us know as soon
Kindly let us know as soon as can be ascertained the lat.
— from The Treasure of the "San Philipo" by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

let us know as soon
“Well,” said Lucy, drawing a long breath, “that is something at least—if she will really let us know as soon as she knows herself.”
— from Two Strangers by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

Let us keep a steady
Or what sunshine, for a spell Let us keep a steady temper
— from Oklahoma Sunshine by Freeman Edwin Miller


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