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These changes are likely to have an effect upon generation in the coagulation of the semen, as this process cannot be the same in summer as in winter, nor in rainy as in dry weather; wherefore,
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Now, declaratory tenders are very precious, there is much kindness in them, and if they be rejected, they will be the “savour of death unto death;” but the Lord Christ knows that the outward letter, though never so effectually held out, will not enable any of his for that reception of his righteousness which is necessary to interest them therein; wherefore,
Of Communion with God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost 1616-1683 1965
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You came into my house by night, you seized my person, you inflicted on me the punishment of a slave; you cast me into a dungeon, and condemned me to the flames; and all this without the appearance of a single witness against me: wherefore,
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Whereas, complaints are made by the Tuscarora Indians, of divers encroachments made by the English on their lands, and it being but just that the ancient inhabitants of this Province shall have and enjoy a quiet and convenient dwelling place in this their native country, wherefore,
Legends, Traditions, and Laws of the Iroquois, or Six Nations, and History of the Tuscarora Indians Elias Johnson
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The silver cord will loosen and break in the best of men in time; wherefore,
The Singing Mouse Stories Emerson Hough 1890
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But since evil abounds, and Oro is all things, then he can not be perfectly good; wherefore,
Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II (of 2) Herman Melville 1855
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Ant. Why first for flowting me, and then wherefore,
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The sun was still quite high in the heaven, for they had not enlarged in their discourse: wherefore,
The Decameron, Volume II Giovanni Boccaccio 1344
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"Since the commencement of our conversation, I do not know wherefore,
Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 Eug��ne Sue 1830
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"Truly," said Wamba, without stirring from the spot, "I have consulted my legs upon this matter, and they are altogether of opinion, that to carry my gay garments through these sloughs, would be an act of unfriendship to my sovereign person and royal wardrobe; wherefore,
Ivanhoe Walter Scott 1801
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