gone-by
Example Sentences
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Something within her breast cried out for those shining, gone-by moments, something seemed to close down on her throat, something flooded her eyes with a softness that rolled up from her entire being.
From Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3 by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)
Suddenly and swiftly come past you great whirls of gone-by thought, and wrecks of vain labor, eddying upon the stream that rushes to the grave.
From Dream Life A Fable Of The Seasons by Mitchell, Donald Grant
Many a New England youngster in days gone-by learned to come down a hill on a barrel stave in much the same way; he, too, with blood of the conqueror in his veins.
From Old Plymouth Trails by Packard, Winthrop
Mrs Gunning greeted it with pleasure, regarding Mr Harry as a gone-by and much below her hopes; but though Elizabeth's heart was not wounded, her pride was pierced to the quick.
From The Ladies A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty by Beck, L. Adams (Lily Adams)
Mayall said it so nearly resembled the Otego Creek in its wild state, shaded with the primeval forest, that it made him think of home in gone-by days.
From The Forest King Wild Hunter of the Adaca by Keyes, Hervey
