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Were he content with worn-out robe, upon his back I'd throw * A heart to pieces rent and torn when heard the word Adieu. "
Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855
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Winifred's mind cried "Au revoir" to the mind of Eustace, to his nature, to his love, but deep in her soul trembled the minor music, the shuddering discord, of "Adieu."
The Folly Of Eustace 1896 Robert Smythe Hichens 1907
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She stood on one side whilst he jumped on to Sultan's back, then, as he galloped out of the gates, she waved him a final "Adieu."
The Scarlet Pimpernel Emmuska Orczy Orczy 1906
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She stood on one side whilst he jumped on to Sultan's back, then, as he galloped out of the gates, she waved him a final "Adieu."
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The superintendent gently disengaged his hand, as he again said, "Adieu."
Louise de la Valliere Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836
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A long absence was signified by the manner in which he pronounced the word "Adieu."
Louise de la Valliere Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836
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A long absence was signified by the manner in which he pronounced the word "Adieu."
The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836
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This scene lasted for some minutes, after which I was retiring, but the king called me back, seized my hand, which he tenderly kissed, and then whispered an affectionate "Adieu."
Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry, with minute details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV. Written by herself Etienne-L��on Lamothe-Langon 1825
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Adieu, notre petite table is very effectively stage with the soprano opening the door to see the table in the far corner just as she begins, entering the room as she continues, and with meaningful moves gets back out the door to close it again with finality on 'Adieu.'
Opera Today 2010
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The parting-day affrighted me and wrought me dire dismay * And doubleth woe, O master mine, by the sad word 'Adieu.'"
Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855
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