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Pinioned by Eros 'arrow, Medea tosses through a sleepless, lust-tormented night borne up on the hands of three sailors.
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Pinioned as he was, he could not rise without assistance, and Russen pulled him roughly to his feet with
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The battle was now engaged, and Cold Ears remained self-Pinioned, directing his companions how to proceed, and many coups were counted.
Centennial Michener, James 1974
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Pinioned in this way, our heads were the only moveable parts of our bodies, and our upturned faces had the full benefit of the sun's rays, being subjected at the same time to attacks of swarms of insects.
Seven and Nine years Among the Camanches and Apaches An Autobiography Edwin Eastman
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Pinioned hands, stiffened shoulders and weakened muscles made the effort to drink difficult.
The Coming of the King Bernie Babcock
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Pinioned against the parapet above the canal -- almost on that very spot where, the first evening, she had met Ditmar -- Janet awaited her chance to cross.
The Dwelling Place of Light — Complete Winston Churchill 1909
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Pinioned against the parapet above the canal -- almost on that very spot where, the first evening, she had met Ditmar -- Janet awaited her chance to cross.
Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909
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Pinioned against the parapet above the canal -- almost on that very spot where, the first evening, she had met Ditmar -- Janet awaited her chance to cross.
The Dwelling Place of Light — Volume 2 Winston Churchill 1909
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Pinioned through the wings, it dropped near the first victim and he gathered the two as a tidbit for supper.
Hunting with the Bow and Arrow Saxton Pope 1900
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Pinioned as he was, he could not shake hands, and his voice faltered as he took leave of them.
The Bread-winners A Social Study John Hay 1870
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