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"bidden," from the first choice of them onwards through every summons addressed to them by the prophets to hold themselves in readiness for the appearing of their King. to the wedding -- or the marriage festivities, when the preparations were all concluded. and they would not come -- as the issue of the whole ministry of the

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Though by royal decree the traders were bidden accept the money, yet did they refuse it.

THE FEATHERS OF THE SUN 2010

By the time he joined the OSS, he had recovered sufficiently to date Jeanne Taylor, a young graphics designer in his department, and had reluctantly bidden her adieu before shipping out.

A Covert Affair Jennet Conant 2011

By the time he joined the OSS, he had recovered sufficiently to date Jeanne Taylor, a young graphics designer in his department, and had reluctantly bidden her adieu before shipping out.

A Covert Affair Jennet Conant 2011

But whatever O became, Walter intended to be his most dutiful follower, and so he went, as bidden, to law school.

O: A Presidential Novel Anonymous 2011

But whatever O became, Walter intended to be his most dutiful follower, and so he went, as bidden, to law school.

O: A Presidential Novel Anonymous 2011

He was also watching the Beholders, who had lined up as bidden, though they had taken it upon themselves to separate their line into two groups.

Arcane Circle Linda Robertson 2011

But she was bidden draw up to the table, and during the meal discovered time and space in which to find herself.

THE GREAT INTERROGATION 2010

Also don't even try to attack Joe bidden because he is a good vice president, something that you will never be.

Poll: Was Palin's resignation a smart move? 2009

We stood where we were bidden, just east of the Tower, where the road is divided between those who'd started earlier, and were already at mile 23, and the amateurs and fun runners, who were just hitting 13.

Simon Hoggart's week: Keeping ahead of the rhinos 2011