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Sentences starting with dion

Dion sprang in with them, and soon recognized in the hail the voice of the architect Gorgias. [10]
Dion had often wished to set sail with his wife for a great city in Syria or Greece, but fresh and mighty obstacles had deterred him. [10]
Dion now desired to join him, and was soon standing on the deck at his side. [10]
Dion was right to give this warning; for Gorgias's bearing and the very tone of his voice changed as he eagerly declared that the frightful events had been followed by more than happy ones for the city, his friend, and Barine. [10]
Dion belonged to the Macedonian men of the Council; yet I have already declared, in accordance with the truth, that I never intended to persecute him on Caesarion's account. [10]
Dion vowed to the goddess a beautiful temple on the cliff and in the city if she would be gracious to his beloved young wife. [10]
Dion and Barine talked of their hermit life, Gorgias of the Queen and the tomb, which was at the same time a treasure chamber. [10]
Dion had long since left his couch and the house, and each day looked happier, more content with himself and his surroundings. [10]
Dion did not recognize himself. [10]
Dion had withheld only the one thing which, at the first sight of the houses in the city, filled his soul with fresh uneasiness. [10]

Sentences ending with dion

But look at yonder figure in the white robe beside the left obelisk--is it not Dion? [10]
Should the Queen return triumphant, and find Caesarion in wrong paths--" "We must close them against him," exclaimed Dion. [10]
Courage, young wife of Dion! [10]
Barine felt as if every moment might rouse her from a blissful dream, and yet she gladly told herself that she was awake, for the man walking before her, leaning on the arm of a friend, was Dion. [10]
As the Syrian held out his hand to take leave, she asked bluntly "And Dion? [10]
But, just before he went to the fatal banquet, he had heard that the young beauty was betrothed to Dion. [10]
She had been harshly reproved by the older woman on account of the artist's daughter, who had been the source of so many incidents which had caused her pain, and Iras regretted that she had ever confided to her aunt her love for Dion. [10]
It seemed a great wrong that, amid the unspeakably terrible misfortune which had overtaken her mistress, she could not refrain from thinking continually of Dion. [10]
Their friendship had commenced when Gorgias built a new palace for Dion. [10]
She heard Alexas command the executioner to subject her to the rack, and fancied that Anukis had not returned because she had failed to find Dion. [10]

Short sentences using dion

Dion found her changed. [10]
Then Dion himself. [10]
No, Dion, no. [10]
Dion was startled. [10]

Sentences containing dion two or more times

Again strong arms bore her and Dion to the land, and when her foot touched the solid earth, her rescuer, the freedman Pyrrhus, broke the silence, saying: "Welcome, wife of Dion, to our island! [10]

More example sentences with the word dion in them

Jealousy!--I believe she would be capable of the worst--" "Yet," Dion interrupted, "Charmian will soften whatever injury Iras plans to do me, and, though I cannot rely much upon my uncle, Archibius is above both and favours us and our marriage. [10]
Now they rejoiced with Dion, and wanted to send at once for their host and future son-in-law, who was in the city attending a meeting of the Ephebi, although he had ceased some time ago to be a member of their company. [10]
This desert, around which hovered gulls, sea-swallows, and sea-eagles, had been for several weeks the abode of the fugitives, Dion and Barine. [10]
She knew now what she must do if Dion sought her, and the architect, for the first time, found her a silent companion. [10]
In fact, it was the control of the subterranean corridors of the sanctuary which had suggested to Gorgias the idea of carrying Dion through them to Pyrrhus's fishing-boat. [10]
She, whose nature was so hopeful that, when the glow of the sunset faded, she already anticipated with delight the rosy dawn of the next day, now beheld in Cleopatra's hand the reed which was to sign the death-sentence of Dion and herself. [10]
Even while Gorgias was beckoning to him from the two-wheeled chariot, the thought entered his mind that yonder handsome youth, who had so deeply wronged Barine and Dion, would be the very person to help carry his friend through the low-roofed passage to the sea. [10]
To pursue this train of thought was beyond the endurance of the faithful friend, and Dion turned in surprise as he heard him sob and saw the tears which bedewed his face. [10]
After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city. [10]
But Dion wished to greet him among the youths who had invited the architect to give them his aid in deciding the question of the course they were to pursue in the impending battle. [10]
Then he explained to Dion that, as a young, resolute, independent man, he might render himself doubly useful if it were necessary to guard the endangered liberty of the city, and told him how many beautiful things life still held in store. [10]
But on the threshold he started back, and Helena, who had followed him, did the same, for there stood his friend Dion, and Barine's beautiful head lay on his breast, while his hand rested as if in benediction on her fair hair. [10]
Barine's mother was there also, so Anukis could inform them of the fate of Didymus and his brother, and tell them that he, Dion, intended to leave her house and the city an hour after sunset. [10]
But what does the petted Dion care for his fading playfellow? [10]
Our court shares the fate of every other in the East, and those to whom Rome formerly set the example of holding law and justice sacred--" "Can now go there," interrupted Dion, "to learn how rudely both are trampled under foot. [10]
Dion, too, witnessed the departure of the troops. [10]
She had perceived that she ought not to give any one the power over her which is possessed by the man who knows that he is beloved, and even to Dion she had granted little more than to the others. [10]
While Charmian protested that no one save Dion had ever been heard with favour by Barine, and related many incidents of her former life, Cleopatra's thoughts were with Antony. [10]
He, Alexas, knew that in this Dion she would lose a friend and protector, but he would be disposed to take his place if her conduct did not render it impossible for him to unite mercy with justice. [10]
Wherever Dion has taken his young wife, let her be carefully concealed, not from me, but from this Syrian. [10]
Alight scaffolding still surrounded it, but the lofty first story, containing the real tomb, was completed, and Dion admired the art with which the exterior of the edifice suggested its purpose. [10]
When the twin statues were only waiting to be erected in front of the Theatre of Dionysus, Dion sought him. [10]
No one had spoken thus to Dion since his father's death. [10]
He had had similar experiences only too often, and his friends, Dion at their head, had perceived his weakness and spoiled many an hour for him by their biting jests. [10]
Any spot that she could share with Dion was welcome. [10]
Many men had seemed estimable and agreeable, a few even desirable husbands, but Dion was the first to awaken love in her ardent but by no means passionate soul. [10]
When Caesarion's companion reached Dion and Gorgias, the former modestly made a movement to retire. [10]
A tall man raised Dion and bore him into the open air. [10]
I am no prophet, but Dion, I repeat, this shameful struggle and the glances which flashed upon him will be remembered to his dying hour. [10]
We shall see presently that the distinguished playwright, Dion Boucicault, good-naturedly complimented it as being better than "Ahi Sin. [5]
Dion, with a presentiment that misfortune was threatening himself and his dear ones, obeyed the summons. [10]
The architect had presented Dion to the youths as the ghost of a dead man, who, as soon as he was asked whence he came or whither he was going, would be compelled to vanish in the form of a fly. [10]
Here the friends parted, and Dion walked down the quay alone to meet the freedman, who must have found it difficult to guide his boat out of this labyrinth of vessels. [10]
Now Dion had offered her his love, and nothing could rob her of it. [10]
After the interruption of the debate Dion had been in a very cheerful mood. [10]
Dion was even now on the way to carry Antony's order to his friend Gorgias. [10]
Archibius and Dion now discussed whether it would be worth while to pursue the fugitive. [10]
If he was not mistaken it was Dion, Barine's betrothed husband. [10]
Then I thought: 'No, no, not that, so long as Pyrrhus lives, who taught his young master Dion to use the oars and to set his first sail--Pyrrhus and his family. [10]
This time the news of victory could be trusted, for the palace at Lochias was illuminated for a festival and when Dion landed there was a great bustle on the quay. [10]
Barine started, but neither inquired the cause of the noise nor perceived the wealth of objects here presented to the senses; for the man who, leaning on another's arm, approached the altar, was Dion, the lover who had perilled his life for her sake. [10]
Besides, Dion had made the faithful freedman a prosperous man, and given his daughter, Dione, a marriage dowry. [10]
They had just made an agreement by which Philostratus pledged himself to reconcile the populace to any punishment that might be inflicted upon Barine, and Alexas promised to help his brother take a bloody vengeance upon Dion the Macedonian. [10]
Though they were loyal to the Queen, and had resolved, spite of her defeat, to support her cause, as soon as she needed them, they would not suffer Dion to be punished for a crime which, in their eyes, was an honour. [10]
The architect no longer felt that he had a place in this circle, which was now pervaded by a great common joy, and after Dion made a brief explanation, Gorgias's voice was soon heard outside loudly issuing orders to the workmen. [10]
When Charmian at last admitted that she had seen Dion only a few minutes, the tortured Barine's power of quiet endurance gave way. [10]
Archibius, as kyrios, joined the lovers' hands in the Egyptian--Barine's mother, as bridesmaid, in the Greek-manner, and Dion gave his bride a plain iron ring. [10]
Dion had found it difficult not to be forced from the litter while answering. [10]
But Dion was in the mood to brave every peril. [10]
The Cilician took in his oars; Archibius and Dion entered the vessel and questioned the commander. [10]
They had been impressed into the service in April, and though Dion had placed a large sum at their father's disposal to secure their release, the attempt was unsuccessful. [10]
The pirate, being ignorant of writing, had not opened it, but Dion tore the wax from the cord without delay. [10]
Even this statement, however, proved useless, for Dion was convinced that the influence of his uncle, the Keeper of the Seal, would guard him from any serious danger. [10]
The explanation of how all this--" Here, like a cry of joy, Barine's exclamation interrupted her: "I am to fly, and Dion knows it and will follow me! [10]
The zither-player finished his hymn just as Dion approached the theatre, and the crowd began to disperse. [10]
When Dion perceived his friend, and Barine raised her head, turning her face towards him, it was indeed wet with tears, but their source could not be sorrow; for her blue eyes were sparkling with a happy light. [10]
The conversation with his friend was not a long one, for Dion had promised Barine and her mother to accompany them to the country. [10]
Dion instantly devoted himself again to the affairs of the city and his own business. [10]
Dion had begged him to maintain strict secrecy; but even had he been permitted to speak, he would not have done so now. [10]
You have taken her under your protection, but surely your own niece, Iras, is dearer to you, so you will approve of my destroying the will if Dion insists upon his own way. [10]
She had met her brother, whom she did not find at Kanopus, at Berenike's, and after greeting Dion on his couch of pain, she told Archibius of her anxiety. [10]
Scarcely had Dion heard Anukis's name, when an eager "Let her come in" reached her ears through the half-open door. [10]
Dion, the former head of the society, had been welcomed like a beloved brother risen from the dead, and he had the gratification, after so long a time, of turning the scale as speaker in a debate. [10]
Dion protested that he confidently expected to do so, but his deeply flushed face betrayed that the fever which had once been conquered had returned. [10]
But Iras must have had a different opinion; she had seen Dion, and now called him to her side. [10]
Gorgias had his hands full of work, but he could not help expressing his surprise at the calm bearing which Dion maintained. [10]
On the other hand, he hated Dion with so ardent a thirst for revenge that, to obtain it, he would have resigned even the hope of fresh gains. [10]
It was Dion hailing him from a boat tossing near the mouth of the harbour on the waves surging in from the turbulent sea. [10]
Dion and Barine had watched in vain for any unusual events on Cleopatra's birth day, but on Antony's, a few days later, there was plenty of music and shouting, and in the evening an unusually magnificent illumination. [10]
Archibius and Dion had spent a sleepless night and day. [10]
A few book-rolls had also come, and Dion enjoyed discussing their contents with Barine. [10]
Dion, the philosopher's granddaughter must not stay here. [10]
Barine and Dion glanced significantly at each other; but the architect, perceiving it, exclaimed: "Your mute language is intelligible enough, and I confess that for five months Helena has seemed to me the most attractive of maidens. [10]
Gorgias, like his friend Dion, had not closed his eyes since the night before; for he had had charge of all the decorations of the Bruchium, where one superb building adjoined another. [10]
Dion would be free, and then, much as he had wounded her, she would defend him from the hatred of Philostratus and his brother. [10]
Dion himself had formerly attended the entertainments of those who belonged to the court circle, the society of "Inimitable Livers. [10]
Dion himself had formed many a brief connection, but for that very reason he could not place a woman like Barine on the same footing with those whose love he had perhaps owed solely to his wealth. [10]
It was hard for Berenike to leave her injured brother, and Barine longed to see Dion once more before the journey. [10]
He cared nothing for Barine or Dion as individuals, but he doubtless would have been ready to make a still greater sacrifice to win the influential Archibius, and especially Arius, who would have great power through Octavianus, the rising sun. [10]
He had served for a toy, he said to himself, unless she had really loved him and merely preferred Dion on account of his wealth. [10]
Others, too, had fancied that they had seen sails, and Dion would gladly have gone out to sea to investigate, but he was entirely alone in a frail hired boat, and this would not have been permitted to pass beyond the harbour. [10]
She can hardly expect Dion at so late an hour. [10]
Besides, Dion had even taken her part against his own powerful uncle, and perhaps by his deed drawn upon himself the hostility of his enemy's brother, Alexas, Antony's powerful favourite. [10]
True, he had encountered very little opposition, for the resolve to hold aloof from the battle against the Romans had been urged upon the Ephebi by the Queen herself through Antyllus, who, however, had already left the meeting when Dion joined it. [10]
Dion did not doubt this, but he was equally sure that the greeting would bind him to her and rub him of his liberty, perhaps forever. [10]
But why did Dion, whom I loved so fervently, disdain me? [10]
Nothing could save Dion, who had audaciously attacked the illustrious son of their beloved Queen, from the rage of the populace. [10]
A remonstrance from Dion induced him to collect his thoughts and describe events in the order in which they had befallen him. [10]
The youths left Dion in front of the Temple of Isis. [10]
He owed to Dion and his father the greatest blessing in life, liberty, and the foundation of everything else he possessed. [10]
But Dion eagerly denied this, adding I am speaking of Barine, the daughter of your dead friend Leonax. [10]
If Cleopatra were defeated, and Egypt became a Roman province, a share in the business of the council, which was still addressed as "Macedonian men," and which was dear to Dion, could offer nothing but humiliation, and no longer afford satisfaction. [10]
Dion had merely dealt Caesarion with his clenched fist one of the blows which every one must encounter in the arena. [10]
But they soon curled, as if what she heard aroused her disgust, for the speaker now turned to Dion and accused him of preventing the kindly disposed Regent from increasing the renown of the great Queen and affording her noble heart a pleasure. [10]
Dion is his cousin, and will be present also. [10]
Dion, on the contrary, held his head high early and late, and appeared as proud and self-conscious as though life was showing him its fairest face. [10]
The hyacinthine purple cloak which Dion wore that day had not vanished from his sight when a loud crashing, rattling, and roaring arose behind him. [10]
And besides, I can't get my nephew Dion out of my mind. [10]
I know you can be silent, Dion. [10]
So the time came when Dion could say without self-deception that Barine was content in this solitude, and that his love and companionship supplied the place of the exciting, changeful life of the capital. [10]

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