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  • I also had to upgrade my RAM to run this new operating system which was an unexpectingly costly affair.

    Dear Mr. Dell « BuzzMachine 2005

  • She came to the open space before the sea, whistling softly to herself an irrepressible, tuneless matin song of youth, and thus she walked unexpectingly into the full power of the relentless dawn.

    The Plunderer Henry Oyen 1902

  • Jews, following after righteousness with all their might rushed forth into unrighteousness, and the Gentiles, who were following after unrighteousness, have freely and unexpectingly attained to righteousness, it is likewise manifest, even by very deed and experience, that man without grace can will nothing but evil.

    Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church 1894

  • Emma was asked: 'How is he this morning?' and at the answer, describing his fresh and spirited looks, and his kind ways with Arthur Rhodes, and his fun with Sullivan Smith, and the satisfaction with the bridegroom declared by Lord Larrian (invalided from his Rock and unexpectingly informed of the wedding), Diana forgot that she had kissed her, and this time pressed her lips, in a manner to convey the secret bridally.

    Diana of the Crossways — Volume 5 George Meredith 1868

  • Emma was asked: 'How is he this morning?' and at the answer, describing his fresh and spirited looks, and his kind ways with Arthur Rhodes, and his fun with Sullivan Smith, and the satisfaction with the bridegroom declared by Lord Larrian (invalided from his Rock and unexpectingly informed of the wedding), Diana forgot that she had kissed her, and this time pressed her lips, in a manner to convey the secret bridally.

    Diana of the Crossways — Complete George Meredith 1868

  • Emma was asked: 'How is he this morning?' and at the answer, describing his fresh and spirited looks, and his kind ways with Arthur Rhodes, and his fun with Sullivan Smith, and the satisfaction with the bridegroom declared by Lord Larrian (invalided from his Rock and unexpectingly informed of the wedding), Diana forgot that she had kissed her, and this time pressed her lips, in a manner to convey the secret bridally.

    Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868

  • The Town of Bourne and MassDot Highway Department, did an unexpectingly great job this time around with the clearing of roads.

    CapeCodToday Blog Chowder Ana Paulina 2010

  • The Town of Bourne and MassDot Highway Department, did an unexpectingly great job this time around with the clearing of roads.

    CapeCodToday Blog Chowder Ana Paulina 2010

  • The Town of Bourne and MassDot Highway Department, did an unexpectingly great job this time around with the clearing of roads.

    CapeCodToday Blog Chowder Ana Paulina 2010

  • The Town of Bourne and MassDot Highway Department, did an unexpectingly great job this time around with the clearing of roads.

    CapeCodToday Blog Chowder Ana Paulina 2010

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