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Example sentences for "great shame"

  • It is a great shame and a great sign of jealousy you to say that," said Osgar.

  • It is a great shame," said the old man then, "the like of that to be done to the Fianna of Ireland.

  • Now when King Svein came up to them with his ship, he urged them on, saying it would be a great shame if they, with so great a force, could not overtake and master so small a number.

  • Then said many, "Earl Eirik will not fight and avenge his father; and it is a great shame that it should be told that we lay here with so great a force, and allowed King Olaf to sail out to sea before our eyes.

  • Truly, said Arthur unto Sir Launcelot, this is a great shame to us to see four knights beat so many knights of mine; and therefore make you ready, for we will have ado with them.

  • It is a great shame that he bears you company.

  • As I live," said the king to Lancelot, "it is a great shame to see those two smite down so many knights of mine.

  • He was here with you a twelvemonth, and you made of him a kitchen-knave, which is a great shame to you all.

  • It's a great shame my coming in this way," said John, "and letting all the cold air in upon you.

  • I don't doubt but it's true, and I think that it's a great shame.

  • It is a great shame that he should be had over there just at the time when that girl is there also.

  • Besides, it is a great shame to waste papa's time.

  • It is a great shame of her to play so much better than I do, with all my London masters too.

  • For that would be so great shame that I would rather die than endure it.

  • To this Sir Tristram said: "Lady, it would be a great shame to me if I, being by, should suffer any knight to come betwixt you and me and win your regard through fear of him.

  • Sir Knight," said Sir Launcelot, "I do not believe that thou wouldst really assault a naked and harmless man, for it would certainly be a great shame to thee to do me a harm in that wise.


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