I have but two things to wish for on this occasion.
And to what purpose do we say obtained, if it be not in the way we wish for?
But it is fortunate," thought she, "that I have something to wish for.
To the girls, who could not listen to their cousin, and who had nothing to do but to wish for an instrument, and examine their own indifferent imitations of china on the mantelpiece, the interval of waiting appeared very long.
I wish for followers, not living, but those who are dead.
And now I must add, that this pleasing hope sets me above all other diversions: I wish for no parties of pleasure but with you, my dearest Mr. B.
This unexpected proceeding, the result of the all-powerful influence of England, justly incensed the First Consul, who had given decided proofs of moderation and a wish for peace.
The Minister having informed him, the Emperor added, "I wish them to be resumed immediately: I wish for peace; do not hesitate about a few millions more or less in the indemnity demanded from Austria.
Nicias had no wish for a sea-fight, but said it was mere folly for them, when Demosthenes was coming in all haste with so great a fleet and fresh forces to their succor, to engage the enemy with a less number of ships and ill provided.
Each man I wish for meets me at my door, And should I ask for passage through the sea, The sea I doubt not would retire for me.
Antony, however, had no wish for this, but next morning marched his army to pass over the river that parted the two camps.
We wish for no reward nor thanks from you; S: We only feed you for Allah's sake; we desire from you neither reward nor thanks: 076.
Be assured that the federal party can entertain no wish for such an exchange.
The man I lodge with is an able farmer--has a large house--is fond of me, and is possessed of every thing a reasonable person could expect or wish for.
How much did I wish for you to join with me in admiring it.
Poultry Meg had nothing left to wish for; she looked forward with pleasure to her death, and she was old enough to die.
The only thing that I wish for is to be able to kiss the sun, because it is so warm and bright.
We have told the first; and our last word is, don't wish for a "bachelor's nightcap.
At last the travellers began to wish for wind, for a favourable breeze; but their wish was useless--not a breath of air stirred, or if it did arise it was contrary.
Hallo," said the soldier; "well this is a pleasant tinderbox, if it brings me all I wish for.
It is not true that a wish for reward is unworthy of real virtue, and throws a blemish upon its purity.
Do not cry, dear friend, for, truly speaking, I have no wish for it.
You are conscious that She took the veil by her own desire, and that particular circumstances made her wish for a seclusion from the World.
I love your Daughter, love her most sincerely: I wish for no greater happiness than to inspire her with the same sentiments, and receive her hand at the Altar as her Husband.
The good we hope for, so strangely mixed, that one knows not what to wish for!
I pay it off with thinking, that my mother has no reason to disclaim her share in her Nancy: and if the matter go off with greater severity on her side than I wish for, then her favourite Hickman fares the worse for it next day.
Yes, my mistress," replied I, "of all sorts that you can possibly wish for.
The sultan commanded them to tell him the story of the humpback, which he seemed earnestly to wish for.
Does he covet wealth, he may visit the royal treasuries, and plunder them at his pleasure; or does he wish for revenge, he can kill his enemy without being detected.
All the more reason to wish for it," maintained Jill pertly.
There seemed nothing left to wish for in life, now that the long-dreamed-of "real gold" watch was actually in her grasp.
When Miles comes home there will be nothing left to wish for in all the world!
Absurd it were to wish for such a King, And not obedience to His sceptre bring, Whose yoke is easy, and His burthen light, His service freedom, and his judgments right.
In age towish for youth is full as vain, As for a youth to turn a child again.
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