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Elizabeth was made aware, by her aunt's remarks that evening, as they sat around the table for the usual study hour, that she had been transgressing again; but just how, she failed to understand.

From 'Lizbeth of the Dale by MacGregor, Mary Esther Miller

I dared not remonstrate, for I had been transgressing his orders in taking more than the quantity he allowed me.

From Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman by Lacey, C. J. de

This yearning was mingled with a doubt lest perhaps he had been transgressing the Place's Law, in some new way; and lest he might have let himself in for a scolding.

From Further Adventures of Lad by Terhune, Albert Payson

There was something in Ephraim's face, when she looked suddenly at him, which continually led his mother to infer that he had been transgressing.

From Pembroke A Novel by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins