Example Sentences

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Principal works: "Toilers who have Toiled," "Women of Wurtemburg," and "Byways of the Black Forest."

From Terribly Intimate Portraits by Loraine, Lorn

In a dark room, unfriended and unseen, Toiled o'er his types, a poor unlearn'd young man.

From Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 1 (of 2) by Holyoake, George Jacob

So I left the plain, and weary, Fainting, yet with hope sustained, Toiled through pathways long and dreary Till the mountain top was gained.

From Legends and Lyrics Part 1 by Dickens, Charles

In a small chamber, friendless and unseen, Toiled o'er his types one poor unlearned young man.

From The Abolitionists Together With Personal Memories Of The Struggle For Human Rights by Hume, John F. (John Ferguson)

Ah! we'd have pledged to him body and soul— Toiled for him—fought for him—starved for him—died for him— Smiled though our graves were the steps to hi s goal.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.