had betokened
- past perfect of betoken.
Example Sentences
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Had Mrs. Wakeham been the sufferer and victim which her appearance, yes and her words to me, had betokened?
From Cynthia Wakeham's Money by Green, Anna Katharine
The Tenor's cheeks had been haggard and worn when he first settled in Morningquest, and dark circles round his eyes had betokened sleepless nights, and the ceaseless gnawing ache of a great grief.
From The Heavenly Twins by Grand, Madame Sarah
Close behind him came Ralph Stetson and Walt, their weapons clasped determinedly, and evidently ready to face whatever emergency the sudden shot had betokened.
From The Border Boys Across the Frontier by Goldfrap, John Henry
She waited a moment—try as she would, she could not allude to what those unwonted shouts and noises had betokened.
From The Lodger by Lowndes, Marie Belloc
His sullen, hang-dog look had betokened anything but innocence.
From The Red Miriok by Barnes, Anna M.
