Aforetime

Aforetime many a hardy, tempestuous spirit had defied the crime-dictator; here of late they were few who hoped to slit throats or cut purses and not pay allegiance to the saloon-keeper of

The Bells of San Juan Jackson Gregory 1912

Aforetime ye exceeded in the matter of Joseph—I will surely not quit the land until my father give me leave, or God judge for me, for He is the best of judges.

Mecca Suras. The Chapter of Joseph (peace be on him!). 1909

Aforetime I gave you certain instructions as to using your sword upon this Culpepper if you might not otherwise stay him. '

Privy Seal His Last Venture Ford Madox Ford 1906

Aforetime the old man in his study upstairs had been little more than a gray shadow, a spirit of gloom, stubbornly imprisoning another spirit that would have been kind if it could have escaped.

The Seeker Harry Leon Wilson 1903

Aforetime he had dreamed of a street encounter, with some blustering bully twice his size, from which, thanks to his skill, he would emerge unscarred, unruffled, perhaps flecking a bit of dust from one slight but muscular shoulder while his antagonist lay screaming with pain.

Bunker Bean Harry Leon Wilson 1903

Aforetime she had devoted her efforts chiefly to Merle as being the better worth saving.

The Wrong Twin Harry Leon Wilson 1903

P: Aforetime they sought to cause sedition and raised difficulties for thee till the Truth came and the decree of Allah was made manifest, though they were loth.

Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side Abdullah Yusuf Ali 1902

P: Aforetime, for a guidance to mankind; and hath revealed the Criterion

Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side Abdullah Yusuf Ali 1902

Y: They will say: "Aforetime, we were not without fear for the sake of our people."

Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side Abdullah Yusuf Ali 1902

Aforetime when the Tecuyas came against us, they were as our brothers.

The Arrow-Maker A Drama in Three Acts Mary Hunter Austin 1901