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satisfaction if not of positive elation
But the disgust very quickly passed away, and was succeeded by a different feeling—one of satisfaction if not of positive elation.
— from Fan : The Story of a Young Girl's Life by W. H. (William Henry) Hudson

Surely if no other proof existed
Surely if no other proof existed of the power of gospel truth to renew the heart of men, a sufficient one would be furnished here.
— from Lives of the Three Mrs. Judsons by Arabella M. Willson

she is not or papa either
"I think mamma would give you lots of things if she were home, but she is not; or papa either.
— from Lily Norris' Enemy by Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews

seen in no other place except
The Abyssins have many sort of fowls both wild and tame; some of the former we are yet unacquainted with: there is one of wonderful beauty, which I have seen in no other place except Peru:
— from A Voyage to Abyssinia by Jerónimo Lobo

stands in need of particular examination
A phenomenon [Pg 315] so unexpected and so melancholy stands in need of particular examination, and that examination is given in the description of the character and fate of Babylon.
— from The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Revelation by William Milligan

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