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Sentences ending with behalf

Let each one who feels too weak to control his wrath, avoid the Circus; and those who go, keep still if they feel moved to act in my behalf. [10]
As usual, Biberli was his confidant, and declared himself ready to use Katterle's services in his master's behalf. [10]
Represent the matter to the high-priest in such a way that he shall think my brother wishes to gratify one of my fancies by demanding--absolutely demanding--the water-bearer on my behalf. [10]
She had cause to dread this, but she also had the courage to act in person in her own behalf. [10]
And besides this, the benefits of a reformation to be effected by such a system were too remote in point of time to warmly engage many in its behalf. [7]
True, he knew that he was capable of fidelity, for he clung to his friends with changeless loyalty, and was ready to make any sacrifice in their behalf. [10]
He had finished telling her the story of Zopyrus' arrest, and of the journey which Bartja and his friends had taken on his behalf. [10]
And yet it still lies in your hands to make me bless the day on which I spoke on your behalf. [10]
Dr. Hiltner, of Ratisbon, to whom, in spite of his heretical belief, she intrusted the legal business of the estate, acted wisely and promptly in her behalf. [10]
Herr Groland was one of them, and, since it wasn't certain that I would not have restored the property I found, he interceded in my behalf. [10]

Sentences containing behalf two or more times

For this, in behalf of the nation--in behalf of the present and future of the nation--in behalf of civil and religious liberty for all time to come, most gratefully do I thank you. [7]

More example sentences with the word behalf in them

I have watched your battle against beauty in behalf of truth, and rejoiced, though I often saw you and your little band of young disciples shoot beyond the mark. [10]
There were many years in which my father believed the practices which he followed in behalf of your railroad to be necessary--and hence justified. [9]
Now, having established with his entire party this doctrine, having been entirely successful in that branch of his efforts in your behalf, he is ready for another. [7]
Even public sympathy was roused in behalf of Sturgis. [5]
The defiant lad was a noble fellow, after all, and risked his own chance in behalf of one who, if he escaped with him, threatened to bar the way in which, in youthful blindness, he hoped to find happiness. [10]
Upon Mr. Cooke's unwillingness or inability to interfere in his behalf, the Celebrity had assumed an aggrieved demeanor, but soon the motion of the Maria became more and more pronounced, and the difficulty of maintaining his decorum likewise increased. [9]
I came here to-night to ask you to undertake a mission in behalf of myself and certain other gentlemen, and I assure you that my motives are not wholly mercenary. [9]
When he's ready to talk business with me in behalf of the Honourable Giles Henderson, I guess he'll do so. [9]
Pudd'nhead Wilson advanced to meet them, and said anxiously: "I must say a word in behalf of my principal's proxy, Count Luigi, to whom you have kindly granted the privilege of fighting my principal's battle for him. [5]
One is appealed to in behalf of some person in needy circumstances who wishes to make a living by the pen. [6]
I am appealed to in behalf of Richard M. Abrams of Company A, Sixth New Jersey Volunteers, by Governor Parker, Attorney-General Frelinghuysen, Governor Newell, Hon. [7]
If you want to diminish, in behalf of feathered folk, the time given to music, tame falcons, that's a knightly craft, and I can teach you. [10]
At the same time your nominee for governor, in whose behalf you appeal, is known to you and to the world to declare against the use of an army to suppress the rebellion. [7]
It was plain, thought the dwarf, that he had come there, on behalf of his friend, to cajole or frighten the old man out of some small fraction of that wealth of which they supposed him to have an abundance. [12]
Prince Vasili knew this, and having once realized that if he asked on behalf of all who begged of him, he would soon be unable to ask for himself, he became chary of using his influence. [2]
I do not think it was because she feared that he might believe her appeal would be made in behalf of Bob's father. [9]
On behalf of the whole family I beg you to come, mon cher! [2]
Still he offered the prisoner a chance, saying-- "If thou canst say aught in thy behalf, speak. [5]
The veil of the future concealed what might be in store for the beloved couple; but he resolved to keep his eyes open on Dion's behalf and to request Archibius to do the same. [10]
The architect replied that Philostratus had endeavoured to make the crowd believe that the only appropriate site for the statues of which she had heard was her grandfather's garden, and he thought he knew in whose behalf the fellow was acting. [10]
Now I hold that he whose testimony would be accepted in behalf of the Muggletonian doctrine has a right to be heard against it. [6]
Is any written testimony required in behalf of charms whose magic is still potent? [10]
Mr. Edwards' first suspicion was that I had allowed Baker to overreach me, as his friend, in behalf of Don Morrison. [7]
I confess the sums he had paid out in Tom's behalf frightened me. [9]
Through the deserted streets stalked a squad of backwoodsmen headed by John Duff and two American traders found in the town, who were bestirring themselves in our behalf, knocking now at this door and anon at that. [9]
Now many a Spanish partisan also hoped for deliverance from the Prince of Orange, but he took advantage of the favour of circumstances in behalf of the great cause of liberty. [10]
To speak a single word in behalf of Alexander or your father would be to fling myself into the fire without putting it out. [10]
The miracles which she had anticipated and prayed for in his behalf were accomplished. [10]
I regret to say, however, that such claims have been put forward, and in some instances in behalf of foreigners who have lived in the United States the greater part of their lives. [7]
The people--when they rise in mass in behalf of the Union and the liberties of their country, truly may it be said, "The gates of hell cannot prevail against them. [7]
But I have rarely seen him more strongly enlisted in behalf of the tendency opposed to beauty. [10]
It would be quite fair to plead in their behalf the common beliefs of their time. [6]
The Princess Elizabeth's quick eye saw by the serene blankness of the target's front that the shaft was overshot; so she tranquilly delivered a return volley of sounding Greek on Tom's behalf, and then straightway changed the talk to other matters. [5]
She had genuine passions, and her sins would be in behalf of those genuine passions. [11]
He makes a passing reference to Thomas a Becket as "the old Cocke of Canturburie," who did crow in behalf of the see of Rome, and the "young cockerels of other sees did imitate his demeanour. [4]
It would be particularly pleasant to him to dishonor my name and ridicule me, just because I have exerted myself on his behalf, befriended him, and helped him. [2]
Meanwhile, on behalf of yourself, officers, and men, please accept my hearty thanks for what you and they have so far done. [7]
I therefore demand of you--" and she again turned to the assembly--"that you will fulfil your functions worthily and promote justice in my behalf by calling in both these witnesses and hearing their evidence. [10]
She was one of those individuals, I perceived, whose loyalties dominate them; and who, in behalf of those loyalties, carry chips on their shoulders. [9]
Remonstrance on behalf of the horse was in vain, and it was only on the return home that this specimen Cape Breton driver began to reflect how he could erase the welts from the horse's back before his father saw them. [4]
The great Master of Natural Science bade the last year's class farewell in our behalf, in those accents which delight every audience. [3]
No doubt many of my hearers will recognize, in the following passages, arguments they may have heard brought forward with triumphant confidence in behalf of some doctrine not yet extinct. [3]
But in spite of all this success, and the number of those interested and committed in its behalf, Perkinism soon began to decline, and in 1811 the Tractors are spoken of by an intelligent writer as being almost forgotten. [6]
Then what becomes of all his eloquence in behalf of the rights of States, which are assailed by no living man? [7]
He had had no talk with Tarboe, and he desired none, but he had seen him at three of his meetings, and he had evidence of arduous effort on his behalf. [11]
There could be no doubt that popular enthusiasm was enlisted in behalf of the "Eastern Capitalists," who were made to appear in the light of Crusaders ready to rescue a groaning people from the thrall of monopoly. [9]
It is not my habit to talk much, but you will always find me ready to use hand and brain in behalf of one who is as dear to me as you, Massi. [10]
There are eighty-two millions of us people that use this orthography, and it ought to be simplified in our behalf, but it is kept in its present condition to satisfy one million people who like to have their literature in the old form. [5]
So thought the major-domo on his master's behalf. [2]
A plea was made for her, and her sorrowful story was told in her behalf. [5]
But Alma had left the room for a moment, and she tacitly indulged this sense of injury in her behalf. [8]
But the countess knew who had frustrated her intervention in behalf of Els. [10]
The public-house was kept by a fat old landlord and landlady who made no objection to receiving their new guests, but praised Nelly's beauty and were at once prepossessed in her behalf. [12]
And with democracy, it declares that mankind itself can gradually be rained towards the level of the choice individual who does not labour for gain, but in behalf of society. [9]
True, perhaps it is done on behalf of the mighty man who stands so far above me. [10]
The Emperor also invited us, on behalf of his absent eldest son and heir (aged 22,) to visit his palace and consider it a visit to him. [5]
This was pain indeed, and Ephraim's conduct gave him cause for fresh anxiety; since Kasana's appearance and interference in behalf of him and his companions in suffering, the youth had again lapsed into silence and gazed with wandering eyes at the army or into vacancy. [10]
All the compassion in me was aroused in his behalf. [5]
He was arguing in his own cause,--not defending himself, as if there were some charge of plagiarism to be met, but making the proud claim of eminent domain in behalf of the masters who knew how to use their acquisitions. [6]
The miracle wrought in his behalf forbade him to yearn for happiness and joy here below. [10]
We war only in behalf of, or in defence of, democracy. [9]
Stephen T. Logan, in behalf of the Committee, presented the following preamble and resolutions: Whereas The Hon. [7]
On their behalf I present this work of art to the State of Connecticut. [4]
I only wished him to look at it," she added, scornfully aware that she was taking up the cudgels in his behalf. [9]
She had scolded him in their behalf apparently; but really because he had made her jealous by his interest, of whatever kind, in some one else. [8]
His intercession in her behalf would permit no delay, for the Emperor's departure to join the troops was close at hand. [10]
At the exit he, parted from his friend, who had been made happy by the ability to absolve his more distinguished leader from the reproach of having become faithless to their common purpose, and who intended to intercede further in his behalf in the palaestra. [10]
With these words he took leave of her to go, on behalf of his master, to the marquise, and Barbara stood motionless for some time, gazing after him. [10]
I suggest that he step forward on behalf of his pals, and receive in trust the money. [5]
But could she have fired a body of grave men in behalf of a great, almost impossible deed, roused them to such enthusiastic admiration as she, the vanquished, menaced Queen? [10]
The reader who has followed these letters may remember Yung Wing, who had charge of the Chinese educational mission in Hartford, and how Mark Twain, with Twichell, called on General Grant in behalf of the mission. [5]
Once, when I had the effrontery to venture a word in his behalf, I had been silenced so effectively as to make my ears tingle. [9]
Unless you can get the ear of a Senator, or a Congressman, or a Chief of a Bureau or Department, and persuade him to use his "influence" in your behalf, you cannot get an employment of the most trivial nature in Washington. [5]
Finally even Burgrave Frederick, whose sympathy had been enlisted in Biberli's behalf by Herr Berthold, fared no better. [10]
When the divinity-student found that our fellow-boarder was not likely to remain long with us, he, being a young man of tender conscience and kindly nature, was not a little exercised on his behalf. [6]
Of course the failure of Mark Twain's firm made a great stir in the country, and it is easy to understand that loyal friends would rally in his behalf. [5]
Then, to Fulkerson's extreme disappointment, the august tribunal, acting on behalf of the sovereign people in the interest of peace, declared itself powerless, and got out, and would, no doubt, have gone about its business if it had had any. [8]
Friends, suggest in each one's behalf To write, and ask your autograph. [5]
Rostov, without sitting down, began at once, irritably (as if Boris were to blame in some way) telling him about Denisov's affair, asking him whether, through his general, he could and would intercede with the Emperor on Denisov's behalf and get Denisov's petition handed in. [2]
On the 5th day of December, 1851, a consular convention was concluded between that republic and the United States, which treaty was signed on behalf of the Republic of Granada by the same Senor Rivas. [7]
Had he been convinced of the contrary, he would have sacrificed everything he possessed in order, by lavish offerings, to propitiate the immortals in behalf of her to whom he had devoted his life and every faculty of his being. [10]
It compels the conviction that there was something about him that bred in those speculators a quite unusual sense of safety, and encouraged them to strain their powers in his behalf. [5]
He was a contributor to 'Every Other Week,' and so March knew him; he believed himself a student of human nature in behalf of literature, and he now set about studying Mela. [8]
Little, Public Prosecutor, conducted the case on behalf of the Crown, the accused being undefended. [5]
If the worst comes, I, at least, will not move a finger in her behalf. [10]
He had a claim on her gratitude for what he had done in her behalf, and out of this gratitude there might naturally spring a warmer feeling. [6]
A special tug came to take us off: on it were the American consul, Mr. Russell, the vice-consul, Mr. Sewall, Dr. Nevins, and Mr. Rathbone, who came on behalf of our as yet unseen friend, Mr. Willett, of Brighton, England. [6]
Eusebius had also brought Dada and Papias to visit them, and Dada had promised, on behalf of Marcus, that Agne and her brother should always be provided for, even in the event of the good Deacon's death. [10]
He came to Benares in 1781 to collect a fine of L500,000 which he had levied upon its Rajah, Cheit Singly on behalf of the East India Company. [5]
How would it be, think you, if rich Plutarch had sent you those roses, not on his own behalf but as a greeting on the part of his son? [10]
It must not be supposed (or it would be a gross injustice to Mr Quilp) that he was tortured by any disinterested anxiety on behalf of either. [12]
A. Williams, District Attorney of this Court, be requested in behalf of the meeting to present these proceedings to the Circuit Court, and respectfully to ask that they may be entered on the records. [7]
Still, though distressed at the thought of her vehement father in prison, she shed no tears, but told herself that matters could only be mended by rational action on behalf of the victims, and not by lamentations. [10]
After the defeat at Dyrrachium the cause of Julius seemed lost, but the Pharsalian battle again placed him uppermost, unless the East rose in behalf of Pompey. [10]
The treasures of art which Constantine and Gorgo found in the house of Barkas they carefully preserved, though, ere long, few heathen were to be found even in this neighborhood which had formerly been the headquarters of rebellion on behalf of the old religion. [10]
I had been appointed chairman of a committee to draught an address to the Emperor in behalf of the passengers, and as I fully expected, and as they fully intended, I had to write the address myself. [5]
I am also appealed to in behalf of Joseph S. Smith, of Company A, Eleventh New Jersey Volunteers, by Governor Parker, Attorney-General Frelinghuysen, and Hon. [7]
I've come to appeal to you in behalf of the people of your section to allow that franchise to go through the present Legislature. [9]
On behalf of Apollinaris, too, I beg you to pardon the rudeness which we offered to this maiden--" "I am not angry with you any more," cried Melissa, eagerly and frankly, and the tribune thanked her in his own and his brother's name. [10]
I should not allow its management alone to decide upon the value of my retainer, and my services in its behalf would be confined strictly to professional ones. [9]

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