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  • The edict of the Emperor upon the occasion, therefore, passed into a law, acknowledged by the assent of the chiefs present, and especially affirmed and gratulated by the shouts of the assembled spectators.

    Count Robert of Paris 2008

  • Some recognised the man, whose appearance and features were not easily forgot, and gratulated him upon his most unexpected return to the service of his country.

    Count Robert of Paris 2008

  • Ida found her companionship pleasant, and Mr. Woodstock con gratulated himself on having taken the right step.

    The Unclassed George Gissing 1880

  • O lithe Temptation, thou swift tropical tiger of most rare exquisite spots, thou art never more dangerous than when thou hast just retired before a human eye into thy jungle, as if the eye-glance had conquered thee; for then, when the man hath twice gratulated himself, and whilst he is stooping to pluck one of thy jungle-flowers to crown his victory withal, then thou leapest!

    Tiger-Lilies. A Novel. 1867

  • The edict of the Emperor upon the occasion, therefore, passed into a law, acknowledged by the assent of the chiefs present, and especially affirmed and gratulated by the shouts of the assembled spectators.

    Waverley Novels — Volume 12 Walter Scott 1801

  • Some recognised the man, whose appearance and features were not easily forgot, and gratulated him upon his most unexpected return to the service of his country.

    Waverley Novels — Volume 12 Walter Scott 1801

  • While he was thus con - gratulated, and pressed, and gazed upon,

    Temper ; or, Domestic scenes : a tale in three volumes 1812

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