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The author went from from a condemning avengeful God to a milch toast, permissive parent who forgives all offenses— AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed
Who, fearing his avengeful rod,— Poetical Works
I arouse the indolent, dissipate the winds, and appease the avengeful. "— The Bay State Monthly — Volume 1, No. 2, February, 1884
What will be his anguish, should you fall into the hands of the furious man whose love you have rejected; when it will no longer be in the power of a parent to preserve your person from the outrages of his eager and avengeful passion!— The Scottish Chiefs
Trailing fingers are terminals which ignite living flames, and the propeller of the little boat creates an avengeful commotion of light which trails far astern.— Tropic Days

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