We traversed plains of great extent, keeping on the overland road until at length we gained the river, and encamped on a small neck of land leading to a fine grassy enclosure, into which we put our cattle.
Camboli was active, light-hearted, and confiding, and even for the short time he remained with us gained the hearts of all the party.
In a few minutes we gained the spot, which was very rugged and precipitous, and, moreover, quite damp with the falling of the spray.
We gained the interior of the submarine cave without difficulty, and, on emerging from the waves, supported ourselves for some time by treading- water, while we held the two bundles above our heads.
How unfortunate," said I, as we gained the shelter of the bushes, "that we have forgotten our arms.
He had, he thought, gained the attachment of this general by large presents, and preferred him to all others, because born under the same constellations with himself.
Amiable in domestic life, and respectable as a sovereign, but in his policy ill advised, while he gained the love of his Roman Catholic subjects, he incurred the execration of the Protestants.
By his show of zeal for the Protestant cause, and prepossessing and flattering deportment, he gained the heart of the king, who, warned in vain by Oxenstiern, continued to lavish his favour and friendship on this suspicious new comer.
People and Bráhmans flocked to meet Their monarch ere he gained the street.
Such were the witching words that came From lips of many a peerless dame Crowding the palace roofs to greet The hero as he gained the street.
Siddhas are those who have already gained the summit of their desires.
Thus I passed through, my half-shattered visor sufficiently closed still to conceal my face, and in this manner I gained the door of the eastern wing and dismounted.
Thus I gained the chancel, hurtling against the railing as I passed, and pausing for an instant, wondering whether those without could have heard the noise which in my clumsiness I had made.
Whilst he went upon that errand I returned once more on mine, and this time I gained thefoot of the stairs without mishap, and stood in the hall.
Though yet in his tender youth, he practised all the austerities of the house; and, by his humility and charity, gained the good-will of all the monks.
He gained the Tiber, and paused for a few moments beside its legendary stream, over which the purple and starlit heaven shone deeply down.
As these thoughts recurred to him, he gained the courage to console and cheer Irene.
The most usual cases are perhaps those of the worship of living emperors and those in which some high official who has gained the gratitude of the people is transferred to another post.
When he gained the top he found that it stood out of the water like an island, completely surrounded; the water was seething and swirling round the hill in a frightful manner, but no vestige could he see of either of the dragons.
How unfortunate," said I, as we gained the shelter of the bushes, "that we have forgotten our arms!
We gained the interior of the submarine cave without difficulty, and, on emerging from the waves, supported ourselves for some time by treading water, while we held the two bundles above our heads.
As heedless of time and place he moved up the Quai to the gangway and so gained the esplanade; where pausing he thrust a trembling hand into his trouser pocket.
By these acts he gained the attachment of the people; and he won the affection of the members of his party and those who had fought for him also.
Then he was led by despair to a kind of frenzy and suddenly dashing out of the winter camp astounded those attacking him by the strangeness of the move and passing through them gained the heights.
He gained the hearts of his people by mingling among them, working for them, and ministering to their many necessities, during the infliction of the terrible plague.
Inside, the great flight of marble steps or seats rise tier above tier, and when at length we gained the top, we had a magnificent view of the whole city, and of its strong fortifications.
Still ascending, we gained the summit of the first fine headland (I believe, the highest point), and from thence had a most entrancing outlook.
He saw that Mr. Delancey looked ten years older than when he had seen him in the morning, and with a gush of sympathy in his warm heart, he gained the merchant's side and extended his hand.
Once more he gained the door, and this time it closed behind him, shutting him out.
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