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voluntary end to their existence rather
"A reverse view of matrimonial experiences is suggested by the practice of wives refusing to survive their husbands and, like the victims of suttee in India, putting a voluntary end to their existence rather than live to mourn their loss.
— from The Historical Child Paidology; The Science of the Child by Oscar Chrisman

visit Els to the Eysvogel residence
Rejoicing over this success, Herr Pfinzing accompanied Fran Christine, who wanted to visit Els, to the Eysvogel residence.
— from In the Fire of the Forge: A Romance of Old Nuremberg — Volume 07 by Georg Ebers

voices echoed through the empty rooms
The girls' footsteps and voices echoed through the empty rooms and passages.
— from Hunter's Marjory A Story for Girls by Margaret Bruce Clarke

voluntary end to their existence rather
A reverse view of matrimonial experiences is suggested by the practice of wives refusing to survive their husbands, and putting a voluntary end to their existence rather than live to mourn their loss.
— from The War in the East: Japan, China, and Corea by Trumbull White

vast expanse thought the Englishman rugged
what a vast expanse!” thought the Englishman, “rugged, untamed, but not more so than ‘Caledonia stern and wild,’ more fertile and productive, and as to extent—boundless.
— from The Ghost Camp; or, the Avengers by Rolf Boldrewood

view extends to the even ridge
Further west, the view extends to the even ridge of the Bingöl Dagh, flecked about the centre with snow.
— from Armenia, Travels and Studies (Volume 2 of 2) The Turkish Provinces by H. F. B. (Harry Finnis Blosse) Lynch


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