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near a victorious Enemy who so
He refitted the Ships, and prepar’d his Cannon, as being so near a victorious Enemy, who so successfully put in Execution all their Threats.
— from The Discovery and Conquest of the Molucco and Philippine Islands. Containing their History, Ancient and Modern, Natural and Political: Their Description, Product, Religion, Government, Laws, Languages, Customs, Manners, Habits, Shape, and Inclinations of the Natives. With an Account of many other adjacent Islands, and several remarkable Voyages through the Streights of Magellan, and in other Parts. by Bartolomé Leonardo de Argensola

new and vehement energy which strangely
A sudden flash from the departing spirit seemed to have animated her—a new and vehement energy, which strangely contrasted with her weak and debilitated frame.
— from Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby

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