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  • Ackland's voice was resigned, as if he had expected something like this.

    Dangerous Lady Cole, Martina 1992

  • Lord John Cavendish led the way on this side, by moving a substitute for Ackland's address which breathed a more moderate spirit, and in effect suggested to his Majesty that the House review the whole of the late proceedings in the colonies, and apply, in its own way, the most effectual means of restoring order and confidence there.

    The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Henry P. Johnston

  • While she was looking vainly for some way of escape she heard Ackland's words and Mrs. Alston's surmise in reply that he had come with the purpose of revenge.

    Taken Alive Edward Payson Roe 1863

  • Ackland's motive in his rather prolonged conversation with Miss

    Taken Alive Edward Payson Roe 1863

  • At length Miss Van Tyne changed her tactics and grew quite oblivious to Ackland's presence in the house; but she found him apparently too indifferent to observe the fact.

    Taken Alive Edward Payson Roe 1863

  • Indeed, she was sure that she saw a slight nervous tremor in Ackland's hands, as if he found it hard to control himself.

    Taken Alive Edward Payson Roe 1863

  • Ackland's face lighted up with a sudden flash of intelligence and deep feeling.

    Taken Alive Edward Payson Roe 1863

  • (_Re-reading the letter_.) "To-morrow" -- "twelve o'clock" to-morrow -- Look if the light be burning in the Lady Ackland's window, -- she was up as I passed.

    The Bride of Fort Edward Delia Bacon 1835

  • Ben Ackland's unbeaten 34 took his team past three figures but the end came early, thanks to Kamrul, who bowled Shane Getkate and Eddie Richardson and had Craig Young caught off consecutive deliveries. at Nelson Park to secure 11th place in the Under-19 World Cup.

    Cricinfo news from Cricinfo 2010

  • Ben Ackland's unbeaten 34 took his team past three figures but the end came early, thanks to Kamrul, who bowled Shane Getkate and Eddie Richardson and had Craig Young caught off consecutive deliveries. at Nelson Park to secure 11th place in the Under-19 World Cup.

    Cricinfo news from Cricinfo 2010

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