circum

Example Sentences

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And that, at least, gave me some hope: that even under ordinary circum- stances, I still might find a way to live an extraordinary life.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

Here she could see some object which circum- stances proved to be a vehicle for after a few minutes the horse down the road, mingled with the sound of light wheels.

From Far from the Madding Crowd by Hardy, Thomas

I stated this circum- stance to F. Kohlmann, at breakfast, and requested him to accompany me.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Ingersoll, Robert Green

I spent two days there, mostly in the rain, and even under these circum- stances I carried away a kindly impression.

From A Little Tour in France by James, Henry

I have only to relate, as briefly as possible, the circum- stances that finally brought us to our destination.

From The Survivors of the Chancellor by Verne, Jules