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On the fifth day at even-tide they went away from me: farewelled them as faring they made farewell my lot:
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I continued to entreat them generously, and they fell to selling and buying by day and returning at even-tide to my house where they lay the night; nor would I suffer them to expend aught of their own substance.
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Abu al-Hasan agreed to this request, replying that he would readily night there; so they talked together till even-tide darkened, when
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On the fifth day at even-tide they went away from me, ii.
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The small encouragement that came to him from the conscientious minority of white men and women was as refreshing as the cool ocean breeze at even-tide to the feverish brow of a travel-soiled pilgrim.
History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2) Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens George Washington Williams
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Plas-Newydd is unquestionably a delightful residence; and its adjacent pleasure grounds and gardens afford most inviting facilities for those who love to make a practical study of horticulture; to ruminate amidst its tranquil retreats over the published works of some favourite authors; or to "meditate," like the patriarch, at "even-tide" on the wonders and glories of Eternal
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You are here quite out of the world, and for the nearest fishing grounds you may leave New York by the evening train to-day, and be at work at even-tide to-morrow.
Lines in Pleasant Places Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler William Senior
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And similarly, Bhimasena's mace, struck by the foe, looked beautiful like a tree covered fire-flies during the season of rains at even-tide.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 2 Books 4, 5, 6 and 7 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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Stern of heart, God sent two mighty messengers among them who came at even-tide unto the city of Sodom.
Codex Junius 11 Unknown
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To the wayward and those living in the control of the outside things of life, it was an hour of bondage, but to those who were at all awakened to the call of the inside life, it was an even-tide of peace and power and rest.
Freedom Talks No. II Julia Seton
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