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Sentences starting with ere

Ere he himself went to the scene of the conflagration he hurried back to his daughters. [10]
Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly. [10]
Ere long I too shall be wrapped in mummy-cloths, and then if duty calls you into Syria some prudent housewife must take my place. [10]
Ere she went to her work she granted a second audience to the Roman envoy. [10]
Ere he crossed the threshold he saw that Charles was suffering and felt troubled by some important matter, and soon learned what he desired to know. [10]
Ere she entered the Queen's anteroom she had mentally pronounced sentence of death on her enemy. [10]
Ere long, however, the moon rose; the objects that loomed on the banks and were mirrored in the stream, were again clearly visible and lost their terrors. [10]
Ere going to the audience hall, she had been twining wreaths for her loved dead and the lotus flowers, larkspurs, mallow and willow-leaves, from which she was to weave them, had been brought there by her desire. [10]
Ere she had taken the first step, however, she started; in rising she had upset the clerk's tin water-pail, which fell rattling on the floor. [10]
Ere he had spoken far, flippant gallants had ceased to flutter handkerchiefs, to move their swords idly upon the floor. [11]

Sentences containing ere two or more times

The latter strove to catch first Chloris, then Dorippe, then some other maiden, but ere she succeeded the chain separated, joining again behind her ere she could turn. [10]
Ah, how long the time seemed ere she at last saw the horseman, ere he swung himself to the ground, and his companion flung the reins of the horse to a man who followed him. [10]

More example sentences with the word ere in them

Starvation was not yet upon the garrison, and ere it would be reached Fort Pickens might be reinforced. [7]
In fact, it would ere long force reunion, however much of blood and treasure the separation might have cost. [7]
I was a woman ere I became Queen. [10]
Asarja and Michael, with their sons, who grudged the power of Moses and Aaron, had even gone from one to another to try to persuade them, ere departing, to summon the elders again and charge then to enter into fresh negotiations with the Egyptians. [10]
I hope he will not be long ere he publishes another book. [14]
Doubtless local uprisings will for a time continue to occur, but these can be met by detachments and local forces of our own, and will ere long tire out of themselves. [7]
Besides, the throne will be seized ere I really ascend it. [10]
It was Antoinette whose intuition divined this ere he had turned away. [9]
The priest to whom she was taken was a frequent visitor at the Schurstab house, and she would have died ere she would have confided to him the secret of her heart. [10]
Time it was when the leaves were grown Your rose-colour, my queen; Ere the birds to the south had flown, While yet the grass was green. [11]
He knew that when she seemed most inert, most impassive to turbulent occurrences, most careless of consequences, she was but waiting till, in her own mind, her plans were grown; so that she should see her end clearly ere she spoke or moved. [11]
But ere he went to rest he thought of his hapless mother, whose birthday at this hour, beyond midnight, was now over, and, kneeling before the priedieu in his bedroom, he fervently commended her to the mercy of Heaven. [10]
But ere long we were playing with our dollies again right happily. [10]
In the gloom we passed lazily on with the flow of the tide, unquestioned, soon leaving the citadel behind, and ere long came softly to that point called Anse du Foulon, above which Sillery stood. [11]
But some time was to elapse ere he could execute this praiseworthy intention; for before he could cross the threshold the landlord of The Pike appeared, berated him, and ordered him to be more civil in the performance of his duties. [10]
What delight it was to burst from the shelter of the thicket and touch with our poles two, three, or four of the surprised enemies ere they thought of defence! [10]
All this play was in Dicky's hands for himself to enjoy, in a perfect dress rehearsal ere ever one of the Cairene public or the English world could pay for admission and take their seats. [11]
Thus, ere she was aware of it, her burning anguish changed into a cheerful remembrance. [10]
But they have wantonly destroyed their own masterpiece, have crushed the scarce-opened bud, have darkened the star ere it has risen! [10]
He once more urgently charged the sculptor to look about for his young friend and, if he should find him at Lochias, to tell him that he, Claudius Venator, would return home ere long. [10]
Far from pressing upon me the thoughts which moved him so deeply, it was long ere he permitted the first glimpse into his soul. [10]
But this was unnecessary, for he had scarcely assented to the question ere, with passionate vehemence, she ordered him to destroy before her eyes the cup which had brought so much misfortune. [10]
Eyes accustomed to twilight must also endure pain, she told herself, ere they became used to the brilliance of the sun. [10]
To quench the tormenting fire, frying him in his clothes, he leaped into the deep river, where, ere they could recover him, he was nearly drowned. [4]
Convinced that Eva, too, had done nothing worthy of punishment, he went towards them to clasp both in his arms, but ere he could do so the clap of thunder which had frightened Katterle so terribly shook the whole room. [10]
And I swear to you that I was sorry for the venture almost before I had embarked, and ere I had received a shilling. [9]
Striding from stone to stone he told himself, that ere he could begin a new life, he must do penance--some heavy penance; but what was it to be? [10]
Also, I came to see thee do justice, ere I went from thy face for ever. [11]
But she hesitated to reply, and ere he could win from her even the faintest shadow of consent, Ernst Ortlieb, who had been talking with other members of the council in the room where the wine was served, interrupted him to take his daughter home. [10]
A strong desire to regain perfect self-possession ere he again mingled in the jubilant throng and met his father, who shared every lofty emotion that stirred his own soul, detained him on the battle-field. [10]
Both were reluctant to quit Alexandria ere decisive news had arrived from the army and the fleet. [10]
Many years were to pass ere it was to revive again, as by a miracle. [9]
His duty was to look down into your heart, and extract therefrom the nefarious scheme you had made to set free the man you loved ere he could be sent north to Alton or Columbus. [9]
He went up to her in great surprise, but ere he could utter the first words she clutched his arm, whispering: "I am going, Hannibal. [10]
While Margery turned to greet Herdegen I hastened down the bank to rescue the faithful fellow who had endured so much in my brother's service, ere the worst should befall him. [10]
He was striving to do the same thing now but, ere he could finish, his mind always reverted to thoughts of Kasana. [10]
How much better to do it while we can, lest the war ere long render us pecuniarily unable to do it! [7]
Smith they conducted to a long house, where thirtie or fortie tall fellowes did guard him, and ere long more bread and venison were brought him then would have served twentie men. [4]
At the same time they had to balk the hated chief of the city guards and his menials of their immediate prey; but they had played them a trick or two ere now. [10]
At first her thoughts wandered to and fro like a dove ere it chooses the direction of its flight; but after the question why she was having a tomb built so hurriedly, when she would be permitted to live, her mind found the right track. [10]
Even his father--Quaker though he once became--did we not know ere the end that he had no part or lot with us, that he but experimented with his soul, as with all else? [11]
But, ere carrying this plan into execution, Moses, accompanied by a few trusty men, desired to examine the new route and ascertain whether it would be passable for the great wandering people. [10]
Let her consider this once more, ere she renounced the eternal bliss for which formerly she had so devoutly yearned. [10]
A man ere this has lost his life by carrying his shoe-leather across the threshold of a mosque, and this sort of thing William Sowerby knew, and of his knowledge he heeded. [11]
I come to this court of justice, and my word is doubted ere I can prove the truth. [11]
John Paul devoured these attacks upon his Majesty and his ministry in a single afternoon, and ere long he had on the tip of his tongue the name and value of every man in Parliament and out of it. [9]
She, who lies there, saw many suns rise and set, ere her vengeance ripened. [10]
The Emperor received them at the gate of the citadel, where he was keeping watch ere he mounted his steed. [10]
Nothing which attracts their attention and awakens their desires must surround them; but your father's gold led Hermon, ere the season of apprenticeship was over, into the most luxuriant clover fields. [10]
For months, Prince, thee has done this: and the end of it is that thee shall do right ere it be too late. [11]
Relieved, she stroked the youth's curls and, ere his whispered explanation was ended, turned her back upon him and hurried into the lighted room to tell her mistress whom she had found outside. [10]
Then she raised the tiny blood-stained weapon for a second stroke; but ere she could give her enemy another thrust, Ephraim flung himself between her and her victim and wrenched the dagger from her grasp. [10]
But who beneath the sun who has warm blood in his veins can preserve his composure when juicy grapes are held before his thirsting lips to be withdrawn, as from Tantalus, ere he can taste them? [10]
But ere gaining the river she was to learn that she had undertaken a more difficult task than she expected. [10]
Perhaps one of the reasons why he chose Colonel Nicholls's house for her home, was a fear lest George Gering should so impress her that she might somehow change ere his return. [11]
Yet she left the Queen's presence anxious and troubled; for ere she quitted the room Cleopatra remarked that she had committed the singer's affairs to Alexas. [10]
The cloud approaching the moon might perhaps darken it, ere the work was completed. [10]
If I drive the kine of thieves from the plains to my hills, the cattle were mine ere I drove them. [11]
Each looked for the end, in some way, long ere to-day. [7]
Do you remember the dull dreamer whom we left ere he set forth for Paraetonium? [10]
Moor went towards the door, but it was thrown wide open ere he reached it, and a bearded lansquenet crossed the threshold. [10]
Half blinded by the dazzling light he saw, and bewildered by the sulphurous vapour he noticed, Heinz nevertheless retained his presence of mind, and had sprung from the saddle ere the quivering steed fell on its side. [10]
Siebenburg had overtaken the apprentices, but ere crossing the threshold of the house which was now his home he stopped before it. [10]
Hours elapsed ere the advancing multitude reached the camp, and Miriam who stood describing to Amminadab, whose eyes were no longer keen enough to discern distant objects, what was passing below, witnessed many an incident from which she would fain have averted her gaze. [10]
Finally, tell them that if I remain behind and am not suffered to follow them, as I would like to, that the Most High has made a different disposal of His servant and has broken the sword which He had chosen, ere He used it. [10]
I even hope that ere this reaches you she will have returned with improved and still improving health, and that you will have met her, and forgotten the sorrows of the past in the enjoyments of the present. [7]
Antony had more than once expressed the desire to be buried beside her, wherever he might die, and this had occurred ere she possessed the beaker. [10]
The wakeful shepherd, tending his flocks, beholds from the mountain's top the first faint morning beam ere cometh the risen day. [5]
No one here tells you the truth; but I--I love you; so I will do it, ere it is too late. [10]
Cumner's Son was supple and swift, and scarce an hour had passed ere he came to a steep place on the other side, with rough niches cut in the rocks, by which a strong man might lift himself up to safety. [11]
Then it stood still, as a wave might hang for an instant at its crest ere it swept down to beat upon the shore. [11]
De Carteret of St. Ouen's must have gone to the block ere conceiving so. [11]
But when I spoke his name he grew stouter before me, and his eyes lost their lustre and his hair turned gray; and his hand shook as he held out the gourd and spilled its contents ere I could reach them. [9]
The astonished plunderers speechlessly made way for a few minutes, but ere he reached the prophetess shouts of: "Vengeance! [10]
They gave thee sour bread to eat ere thy going, but yet thee didst grind the flour for the baking. [11]
It must be something portentous and terrible; of that there could be no doubt; and ere long Paula's fears were justified. [10]
He had hesitated some time ere doing this; for he was aware that he would encounter great perils; but this circlet was his one costly possession and, during his captivity, it had been very difficult for him to hide it under his apron. [10]
It was like some imp of Satan to drop into his ear the suggestion that princes, ere this, had been known to have two wives-- one of them unofficial. [11]
He had yet some distance to go, alas, ere he was to begin that sturdy battle for the right for which his countrymen and ours will always bless him. [9]
And had my skin been thin, I had left ere now. [9]
With pallid face she strove to find a fitting answer, but ere she could do so Iras advanced to the side of the incensed Queen, saying: "That circlet is the counterpart of the one your august husband bestowed upon you. [10]
Ere long, indeed, she stooped a good deal, and as time went on I saw her ever with her back bent and her head bowed. [10]
But ere long she lost the power even to speak caressing words or to stir a hand to stroke the dog. [10]
The lofty future she anticipated for her people, and which must be realized ere she would permit herself to yield to the desire of her own heart, he believed that he was hearing to them as a messenger of the Lord. [10]
Ere great Nature shall have doffed her winter's ermine to don the emerald gauds of spring, she shall be mine! [5]
But ere the second trial takes place the wanderers above, who know the future, bid me warn you once more; for that woman's every look was calculated, every word had its fixed purpose, every tone of her voice was intended to produce a certain effect. [10]
Scarcely was I seated ere a very elegant dame, but in a mask, came and placed herself beside me . [4]
But he had scarcely perceived this ere he repented his harshness. [10]
But she had scarcely heard the motive of his presence ere, pressing her hand upon her bosom with a sigh of relief, she eagerly exclaimed: "Oh, do what you can to avert this terrible deed! [10]
But we had scarce reached the place ere the sound of steps made us turn, and there was Mademoiselle Antoinette herself facing us. [9]
But ere you say yes or no, you should learn that my son and grandson are ready to pay you the same honor as head of our household that they render me, and your brothers willingly permitted me to approach you as a suitor. [10]
This seemed to satisfy Zeno, and ere Gorgias could urge him to extend a protecting hand over his nephew, he excused himself and, with a message to the wounded man, turned his back upon him. [10]
Ere entering the sanctuary she had imagined that she knew how the criminals whom she had sentenced to death must feel. [10]
As I nodded sadly enough, she must have seen in my face that I missed the little volumes and, ere I was aware, she had taken them out of her chest and thrown them in with the rest. [10]
She did not run down the steps, but she caught her aunt by the arm ere that lady had taken six paces. [9]
Ere leaving the room, he paused a moment lost in thought, then approached the writing-table to sign some papers intended for the town-hall; for his return might be delayed till night. [10]
The harvest was ripe for the reaper; but, ere he raised the sickle, the owner's claim must be preserved. [10]
With all due respect for your fancy for warming chains, it would be wise, ere Sir Red Coat--[The executioner]--puts his round our ankles for disturbing the peace, to have a sensible talk. [10]
Gombert repeated this remark in a low tone but, ere Barbara could answer him, the carriage, with its fresh relay of horses, stopped in the road. [10]
Ere I had regained my health, the war for Independence was won. [9]

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