anticipation

• The Guardian stated For the last two months the several provincial journals have renewed their efforts of vehement vituperation against the Editor they have sought and hoped to create a division in the ranks of the Methodist family, and, by thus dividing, to conquer; they even triumphed by anticipation--so much so, that the Editor of The Church oracularly predicted the speedy release of the Editor of the Guardian from his editorial duties The chagrin which was felt by these parties can be well imagined when the ballot announced that Dr. Ryerson had been re-elected editor, by a vote of 60 to 13! —  The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada
• Marietta, watching him still with that flush on her cheeks and a suffused look of the calm blue eyes, noted how he stood gazing down, as if already he were planning his trip, and as if the anticipation were affecting to him He straightened suddenly and met her glance You're real good, Marietta," he said warmly. —  Country Neighbors
• The result is found amply to justify the anticipation, and that its superiority in this respect will be duly appreciated by the connoisseur in salads and condiments goes without saying; but, indeed, so marked is this distinction that I venture to think it would be readily admitted by all who gave it a trial On the ground of wholesomeness honey vinegar is to be preferred It has been clearly ascertained that large quantities of vinegar sold in this country contain injurious adulterants and impurities. —  The Production of Vinegar from Honey
• Then he flexed his four pairs of limbs in anticipation--but it wasn't quite time to act yet The interior lights of the shop went out. —  Anything You Can Do ...
• As a third pleasant anticipation, her class had planned a Mayday picnic at a point about two miles up the river. —  Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman

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