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In respect of cleanliness, the stable of Augeas bore no small resemblance to that of this Alsatian dorff; and it would have been an exploit worthy of Hercules to have restored it to such a state of cleanliness as would have made it barely decent in the eyes, and tolerable to the nostrils, of the punctilious Englishman.
Anne of Geierstein 2008
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Müller struck quickly, removing Bachmann as Chief of the Naval Staff and installing Admiral Henning von Holtzen-dorff in his place.
Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003
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A concealed antitank gun suddenly opened fire, and Wen-dorff's Tiger slewed to a stop.
Panzer Aces Kurowski, Franz 1992
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During a second rest stop, Wittmann heard Wen-dorff's voice on the radio, calling for help.
Panzer Aces Kurowski, Franz 1992
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As envoy reported impossibility of extending time limit, instructions according to Radiogram 1347/16 Nos. 2 and 3 remain in force. paring the afternoon and evening of 16th December, while Raeder and Hitler discussed these instructions, Captain Langs-dorff had been preparing for a break-through.
Graf Spee Pope, Dudley 1956
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Still the two ships moved southward at slow speed; all the time they were moving into warmer water and Dr. Kartzen - dorff had to treat some of the
Graf Spee Pope, Dudley 1956
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In Berlin, Grand Admiral Raeder had received a brief radio report from Captain Langs-dorff describing the damage and his immediate intentions; and with Ribbentrop, the German Foreign Minister, was anxiously awaiting a cable from Dr. Langmann giving Uruguay's decision on the time to be allowed.
Graf Spee Pope, Dudley 1956
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As soon as it was decoded it was taken to Langs - dorff, who was overjoyed to read it: the S.K.L. announced an imminent change of objective for the Graf Spee from a passive waiting (Abwarten) to an active participation in the trade war.
Graf Spee Pope, Dudley 1956
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As the barge and the tugs drew away, the screws of the great warship started to turn almost reluctantly, and at Langs-dorff's order a touch of the helm turned her towards the westward, where the sun, by now a deep crimson ball, was almost touching the rim of the land round the Estuary.
Graf Spee Pope, Dudley 1956
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WET hey everyone! happy 4th of july to all my pals here in the us! this holiday always reminds me of summer barbecues on the beach ... celebrating early yesterday was hottie actor stephen dorff (age 36) who was showing off his sexy body up in malibu while splashing around in
popbytes 2010
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