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Sentences starting with bidding

Bidding adieu to the former publication, I now propose to examine the General's last gigantic production. [7]
Bidding them good-bye, he placed his father's body in the rowboat, and pulling back to the shore of St. Aubin's Bay with his pale freight, carried it on his shoulders up to the little house where he had lived so many years. [11]
Bidding her dismount, he led the burros into a covert of stones and cedars, and tied them. [13]
Bidding his flag-lieutenant go on to Elizabeth Castle whither they were bound, and await him there, he crossed over to Jean. [11]

Sentences ending with bidding

We shall leave them their peace of mind for half an hour more, those stanch old deacons and selectmen, who did their duty by their fellow-citizens as they saw it and took no man's bidding. [9]
Everything that bore the name of Egyptian was hateful or suspicious to the Roman, and it was hard to forgive this woman, born on the banks of the Nile, for having seen Julius Caesar at her feet and compelled Mark Antony to do her bidding. [10]
This, indeed, had seemed to him decisive; for, as the seer ruled over his stern spirit, albeit he was alive, even so must the spirits of the departed do his bidding. [10]
Little as it pleased him, he did her bidding. [10]
As he received no answer, and thus learned that he was alone, he rose, drew himself up to his full height, gazed heavenward with his bandaged eyes, stretched both hands toward the ceiling of the low cabin, and obeyed his friend's bidding. [10]
Thus it was my part, though; the younger, to give her courage, notwithstanding the awful curse haunted me likewise, and rang in my ears even when at last I made my way through the dark streets, followed by the serving-man, to do Ann's bidding. [10]
There was a long pause no one cared to start the bidding. [9]
What Paris looked like, or Berlin, or the Hospice of St. Bernard--though imaged by a winter Coniston--troubled Jethro not at all; the thing that stuck in his mind was that Napoleon--for a considerable time, at least--compelled men to do his bidding. [9]
You surely must know it; for why should you have thought me too vile to sing with you if you did not believe that I was a good-for-nothing hussy, and quite ready to do your dead grandmother's bidding? [10]
I have defied its infirmities, and forced it to do my bidding. [6]

Sentences containing bidding two or more times

The were bidding, yes, for the possession of souls, bidding in the currency of the Great Republic. [9]

More example sentences with the word bidding in them

Had she gone with him and quitted her without bidding her farewell because the young heart was possessed with a passionate love for Publius--who was indeed the most lovable of men? [10]
The oration began with a lengthy tribute to the resources and history of his state, and ended by a declaration that the speaker was in Congress at no man's bidding, but as the servant of the common people of his district. [9]
After bidding the widow good-night and escorting her to her chariot, he returned to the hall where the Court was still sitting. [10]
The man at whose bidding this merrymaking was held stood in a corner watching with folded arms, and none to look at him might know that he was playing for a stake. [9]
She knew at whose bidding the avenging angel had entered there, and whose criminal guile had trifled with him. [10]
Her grandson Hanno, who escaped with his life, at the bidding of his father Satabus, who revered his mother, had made his way to her amid great perils to convey the sorrowful news. [10]
But the lips were firmly closed, bidding defiance, as ever, to the world. [9]
When the steward went to summons the musicians to his master's house he had again had no bidding for Dada, and she was very indignant at being left behind. [10]
To begin, they went at his bidding to the graveyard with him, and there, at the full moon, they poured hot lead into the left eye-hole of a skull and made it into arrow-heads. [10]
At his bidding we have laughed at a thousand absurdities. [5]
At Herdegen's bidding we followed him into the hall, and there he clasped Ann to his heart, and declared to us that now, and henceforth for ever, they were one. [10]
As the summer waxed hot we went into the forest at the bidding of my uncle and aunt, who took great joy in seeing their favorite in right good heart and wondrous beauty, Mistress Giovanna having provided her with seemly and brave apparel. [10]
After the Diet was broken up, the Elector Frederick of Brandenburg was forced to take patience till the princes, lords, and mounted men-at-arms sent forth by the townships, five or six from each, could muster at his bidding to pursue the Hussites in Bohemia. [10]
That such an untoward event might not transpire, I know you will readily forego any further remarks; and I close by bidding you farewell. [7]
Miss Bronte was too dainty a housekeeper to put up with this; yet she could not bear to hurt the faithful old servant, by bidding the younger maiden go over the potatoes again, and so reminding Tabby that her work was less effectual than formerly. [14]
I should like to set them bidding against each other for the copyright, if I sell it at all. [6]
Ann had consented to follow this gracious bidding, if only she might give tidings of where she would be to those her friends who would for certain come in search of her. [10]
Rigid ostracism was to be the price of bidding on any goods displayed, and men who bought in handsome furniture on that day because it was cheap have still, after forty years, cause to remember it. [9]
More than ten thousand people were still in Moscow on the first and second of September, and except for a mob in the governor's courtyard, assembled there at his bidding, nothing happened. [2]
She felt as though she, and all Nature with her, had just crossed the threshold of a new day, bidding her to fresh life and labor. [10]
So long as this Will can compel the bodies of soldiers to do its bidding, these bodies must be destroyed. [9]
The Syrian led the way, and when, after a long leave-taking, she quitted her nurse's pleasant little room, Hiram had done her bidding and was waiting for her at the little side door. [10]
Instead of comforting the terrified souls, or encouraging their faith and bidding them hope for better times, he set before them in burning words the punishment that awaited their wicked despondency. [10]
Quijada willingly granted the requested delay, and, before bidding him farewell, Wolf availed himself of the opportunity to deliver into his hands the papers collected by his adopted father, which he had on his person. [10]
The nature of the expedition was not known in Quebec, for the sailors were not engaged till the eve of starting, and Perrot's men were ready at his bidding without why or wherefore. [11]
Such, however, is the difference between town and country, that nobody took the smallest notice of this insinuating figure; the wretches being wholly engaged in bidding the travellers farewell, in kissing hands to each other, waving handkerchiefs, and the like tame and vulgar practices. [12]
At Virginia's bidding the Colonel ran downstairs for a bucket of fresh water, and she washed the caked dust from his face and hands. [9]
Arrowhead rose slowly, the cloud gone out of his face, and spoke to his people, bidding them wait in peace until food came, and appointing his son chief in his stead until his return. [11]
So he turned the bow of the boat towards the north, and bidding his companion to row hard, did the same himself. [10]
On the way the blind man told the general what a severe trial awaited him, and the latter approved his course and, on bidding him farewell, with sincere emotion urged Hermon to take courage. [10]
It is true that men often forget them or act against their bidding in the keen competition of business and politics. [6]
The next day, Sunday, I left for Paris, bidding farewell regretfully to the last of my British-officer hosts. [9]
It is a subject of infinite jest among the habitues of the villa, who meet at table, and who are always bidding each other good-by. [4]
She knew that soon there would be wilder tales still when it was announced that she was bidding farewell to the great working world, and would live on in retirement. [11]
Nor will this 'something' always come at my bidding, while it often possesses me when I least expect it. [10]
Come, come," and she signed to her, and Ann did her bidding and fell on her knees by her, as she had done erewhile in the forest-lodge. [10]
A moment later she saw him bidding good night to his hostess. [9]
At his bidding she mounted and rode on close to the heels of his burro. [13]
Then, as though she knew that she was bidding a last farewell to all the pleasant companionship of her youth, she looked at the birds, long since gone to roost in their cages. [10]
On his account she constantly returned to the northern part of the camp which adjoined the road coming from Tanis and where now, at Moses' bidding, the tents of most of the men capable of bearing arms were pitched. [10]
Only--only his Highness says to us--" "Don't gossip of what his Highness says, but do his bidding, Pergot. [11]
The prisoners were released and the lepers, whose quarters were in a side-valley beyond the mines--among them were those who at Joshua's bidding had been brought here--were allowed to follow the conquerors at a certain distance. [10]
While Mr. Scherer pressed my hand in a manner that convinced me of his gratitude, Hilda was bidding an affectionate good night to Maude. [9]
In that interesting passage, Jesus, after His death, appeared to the eleven, and formally commissioned them, again, to take up His work in the world; bidding them, "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. [5]
And he pulled out a wallet and threw some pieces at the bailiff, bidding him get change with all haste. [9]
When a dozen or a hundred people are gathered together in a room, they all begin to raise their voices and to shout like pool-sellers in the noble rivalry of "warious langwidges," rasping their throats into bronchitis in the bidding of the conversational ring. [4]
She had been only too glad to obey the matron's bidding and go to rest at once. [10]
Guida's hands were on the tiller firmly, doing Jean's bidding promptly. [11]
It was going on finely; it would play with the doll my Aunt had given it in happy pastime, and now I did the little one's bidding and was right glad to be her play fellow for a while. [10]
When he went on board his own ship, after bidding me farewell far less cordially than usual, I became more troubled. [10]
And there stood old Tetzel and his daughter, and it was plain to see that they deemed that they had Herdegen safe in their toils; nay, it seemed likely enough that he had done his uncle's bidding and was already betrothed to her. [10]
After bidding the old man good night, Nell retired to her poor garret, but had scarcely closed the door, when it was gently tapped at. [12]
Not a word of this discourse had escaped Mastor, and the often repeated verse, "Come unto me all ye that labor," dwelt in his mind like the invitation of a hospitable friend bidding him to happy days of freedom and enjoyment. [10]
At the end of this conversation he took my breath away by bidding me come to live with him. [9]
Presently the owner of a river pleasure-steamer entered into the costly emulation also, but he soon fell away; and Virginie Poucette stubbornly raised the bidding by five dollars each time, till the silver symbol of the Barbilles' pride had reached one hundred dollars. [11]
If I do not do your bidding, I shall have you awake all night, and wandering about to-morrow as if in a dream.--There, be quiet, be quiet, I am going. [10]
Cousin Maud had not chosen to accept Dame Giovanna's bidding, perchance for my grand-uncle's sake; she thus escaped the vexation of seeing Herdegen, on this first night spent with his future kindred, so silent and moody that he was scarce like himself. [10]
He was bidding my Hans depart right graciously, and I went forth into the castle yard with Masters Tucher, Stromer, and Schurstab, all members of the Council. [10]
At Victoria's bidding Mr. Rangely knocked to ask for Austen Vane, and Austen himself answered the summons. [9]
Thou wouldst have me absolve all, even Achmet, and Higli, and Diaz, and the rest, and at thy bidding go out into the desert"--he paused--"or into the grave. [11]
And he--though he may have sworn a thousand vows to the scrivener's hussy--he will do the Italian Circe's bidding, and if he may escape her snares he will fall into those of another. [10]
However, the young man did his bidding and went, hopeful though not altogether free from doubts, to find his old tutor and friend. [10]
If his bidding leads you far away from here and Kasana, so much the better for you. [10]
At Naashon's bidding ladders had been brought and, in the twinkling of an eye, hundreds climbed up the building from every direction and, after a short, bloodless struggle, the granaries fell into the Hebrews' hands, though the Egyptians had succeeded in still retaining the fort. [10]
Troops of Mounted Infantry were evidently moving to take up a new position at the bidding of the Master Player. [11]
Here and there in the world went Rhodo, the voice of the Ry of Rys to do his bidding, to say his say. [11]
In a packet in my saddle-bags were some dozen letters which Mr. Wrenn, the schoolmaster at Harrodstown, had writ at Polly Ann's bidding. [9]
Is there anything in law requiring them to perjure themselves at the bidding of James Shields? [7]
I'd go hunting in hell at your bidding. [11]
And in spirit I saw Waldtrud, the fair daughter of Grubner, the chief forester, bidding him welcome, and giving him hot spiced wine after his cold ride, and sipping the cup with her rosy lips. [10]
The Professor and I move round among her lambs, the docile and amiable flock that come and go at her bidding, that follow her footsteps, and are content to live in the sunshine of her smile and within reach of the music of her voice. [6]
At Moses' bidding I gave up my solitary life and accepted the invitation of Aaron and Amminadab. [10]
The next morning I breakfasted with Clara and her mother, and in bidding them good-bye added "Till we meet again," for the way to Berlin was through Guben, where the railroad began. [10]
He took her home, and stayed till she was recovered; and, having no money to pay the coach, went back in state to Bevis Marks, bidding the driver (for it was Saturday night) wait at the door while he went in for 'change. [12]
He called to his wife, but, bidding her not come near, he bore the doomed man away to the lonely Ecrehos Rocks lying within sight of their own doorway. [11]
He spread out his hands to the jury, as though bidding them observe, if they would, this witness hesitating in answer to a simple, primary question--a witness who had just sworn a man's life away! [11]
I shall let her tell her story here unbroken by my questions and those interruptions which Gabord made, bidding her to make haste. [11]
So Clement asked her if she would return with him as his wife; and Myrtle answered, with as much willingness to submit as a maiden might fairly show under such circumstances, that she would do his bidding. [6]
While I did her bidding to the best of my powers she spoke never a word; but when I ended she raised her head and said, as it were in a dream: "But Gotz! [10]
On his table he found a note from Carmen bidding him to dinner informally--an invitation which he had no difficulty in declining on account of a previous engagement. [4]
But time--he must have time; therefore he would do Rudyard's bidding, and read this thing he had written, look at it with eyes in which Penalty was gathering its mists. [11]
Old Im Hoff--I have read the letter-commands your lover to give you up and do his bidding. [10]
Even the Egyptians have long known that they obeyed the bidding of Moses and Aaron as the sheep follow the shepherd. [10]
Cousin Maud, meanwhile, had walked up the stairs, snorting and fuming like a boiling kettle; nor could she be at peace, even among the company who were awaiting the bidding to table. [10]
Indeed he already had his foot in the springe, inasmuch as that he could not say nay to the Marchesa's bidding that he would go to her house on her name-day. [10]
When my uncle had given his bidding, I made so bold as to beseech him with coaxing words that he would bid her go with me. [10]
I cleaned his gun, filled his powder flask, and ran to do his every bidding. [9]
Therefore, bidding her good-bye, he had sailed away with Phips, accompanied, much against his will, by Radisson. [11]
Wherever I may go, they will pursue me and, at their mistress's bidding, baffle what I hope and desire. [10]
His thoughts were gloomy during that day, running a good deal on the more picturesque and impressive methods of bidding a voluntary farewell to a world which had allured him with visions of beauty only to snatch them from his impassioned gaze. [6]
He could only give incoherent answers which he gasped out with great difficulty, bidding her go close to him for he could not hear her distinctly. [10]
Albeit, I knew full well how stubborn a spirit was Aunt Jacoba's, I nevertheless strove to move her to send a letter to her son bidding him home; yet she would not, though she bewailed herself sorely. [10]
It was a foregone conclusion that the travellers were to accept this bidding as prescribed by the laws of hospitality, and preparations for the move were immediately set on foot. [10]
He closed his eyes in his bewilderment; then, bidding his master good-night he lighted a torch and by its flaring and doubtful light descended from the tower. [10]
At his bidding Epagathos and Adventus followed the Indian into the adjoining room after extinguishing the lamp. [10]
And in the elaborate patterns not one, but several harnesses were used, each awaiting its turn for the impulse bidding it rise and fall!... [9]
At half past eight exactly I shall have the honor of bidding you good evening, Miss Cynthia Badlam, whether you give me those papers or not. [6]
As for me, each time when I came home from my grand-uncle's with pale cheeks she would forbid me ever to cross his threshold more: but when his bidding was brought me she likewise was moved to compassion, and suffered me to obey. [10]
And finally he dismissed me, bidding me make it up with my cousin, which I was nothing loth to do. [9]
The good leech did your bidding and sent your note to the lady; but there your bad play ended and Fate's began. [11]

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