Example Sentences

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Caesar was esteemed for his humanity and benevolence; austereness had given dignity to Cato.

From Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War by Watson, John Selby

Suddenly, a kindly smile broke through the austereness of the prelate's countenance, and he thrust out his hand; the old soldier met it.

From The Puppet Crown by MacGrath, Harold

Who will believe you, Isabel?" said Angelo: "my unsoiled name, the austereness of my life, my word vouched against yours, will outweigh your accusation.

From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 3 Books for Children by Lamb, Mary

Who will believe you, Isabel?" said Angelo; "my unsoiled name, the austereness of my life, my word vouched against yours, will outweigh your accusation.

From Tales from Shakespeare by Lamb, Mary

My unsoil'd name, th' austereness of my life, My vouch against you, and my place i' the state, Will so your accusation overweigh That you shall stifle in your own report, And smell of calumny.

From Measure for Measure by Shakespeare, William