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Examples
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Grieved by the sight of this retreat, Bohemond, ordered his constable, Robert, son of Gerard, in a spirited command:- Remember the wisdom of antiquity, the bravery of your forebears, and, above all, how they made war.
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Grieved, surprised, and offended, she instantly determined she would not risk such another mark of his cold superiority, but restore to him his liberty, and leave him master of himself.
Camilla 2008
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Grieved as I am to learn of the decease of your parents, I am hopeful that some small good may come of it, in that you and I may become more closely acquainted with each other.
The Blackstone Key Rose Melikan 2008
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Grieved as I am to learn of the decease of your parents, I am hopeful that some small good may come of it, in that you and I may become more closely acquainted with each other.
The Blackstone Key Rose Melikan 2008
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Grieved as I am to learn of the decease of your parents, I am hopeful that some small good may come of it, in that you and I may become more closely acquainted with each other.
The Blackstone Key Rose Melikan 2008
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Grieved to be thus fallen in her esteem, and shocked that she could offer no justification, after a short and thoughtful pause, she gravely arose to take leave.
Cecilia 2008
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Grieved and offended as she was, at this palpable alteration in his carriage, she disdained to remind him of his former deportment, and, with dissembled good-humour, rallied him on the progress he had made in gallantry and address.
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‘Grieved as I was over the theft, I did not punish the gardener, of whose fidelity I was well assured, but I determined to pluck off all the fruit in the following year before it was ripe, as I had not much belief in the magician’s warning.
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Grieved, but still unshaken, he tried next morning again; still no gingerbread; and when a third and fourth effort left him hungry he grew despairing and silent, and wore the haggard face of doubt.
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Grieved, that Chui Erh, who was otherwise such a smart girl, should have gone in for this disgraceful affair.
Hung Lou Meng 2003
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