jilted

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A little management and she not only would save herself from the threatened humiliation of being jilted--jilted by an uncouth nobody of a Josh Craig!--but also would have him in durance, to punish his presumption at her own good pleasure as to time and manner.

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  • Wisconsin fans don't have to feel jilted, the group in Madison on Wednesday, October 21st and Milwaukee's —  Muzzle of Bees | Music Blog: MP3 Downloads, Videos, News, Tour Dates, Giveaways
  • The move left some supporters feeling jilted, and there was speculation the Conservatives would try to find a safer Vancouver-area riding if Emerson chose to run. —  Macleans.ca
  • In a sizzling number choreographed by Vernel Bagneris, Matthews and Crystal Keith serve as Prima's dancing partners behind Smith's back, as the jilted wife sings "What Is This Thing Called Love?"
  • But if not, she sure made a good show of it - jilted Dani saying she "thought we had something real … a big connection." —  Reality TV Magazine
  • He says she was jilted, and that she will never get a husband Hold your tongue," said Reginald fiercely, "if we are to hear what my father says at second hand through an imp like you Oh, yes," said Janey, mocking, "that is because you are not friends with papa Janey, come and help me to take off my things," said Ursula, seeing that Reginald would probably proceed to strong measures and box his sister's ears. —  Phoebe, Junior
 

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