gladdened

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Gladdened by that loud noise, heroes, fought with heroes desirous of reaching the end of the hostilities.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

Gladdened, the seeker for virtue commanded them to be given the silver, for they loved peace.

From Laos Folk-Lore of Farther India by Fleeson, Katherine Neville

Gladdened by the lightness of this request, the Drevlians quickly gathered the birds asked for, and sent them out to the invading army.

From Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

Gladdened by this sight, he dragged himself to the water's edge, drank his fill, and returned thanks for his deliverance from thirst.

From The Brown Fairy Book by Lang, Andrew

The sunbeam of her fleeting life Gladdened the unsuspecting days; And all the dusky imps of strife Paled in her wisdom's lambent rays.

From Ioläus The man that was a ghost by Mackereth, James Allan