had effaced
- past perfect of efface.
Example Sentences
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And when Letty Fletcher had effaced her transgression by dint of heroism and devotion, she said, not, “I have expiated my sin,” but, “I have conquered.”
From The English Stage Being an Account of the Victorian Drama by Filon, Augustin
Again, the stroke only encountered empty air, for once more Benedict had effaced himself by a light, graceful spring, very familiar to Parisian fencing masters.
From The Prussian Terror by Dumas, Alexandre
He quickly, however, recovered from this startled feeling, and inwardly thanked his friend for having depicted so closely that dear, good, loving face, before time had effaced it from his memory.
From Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. II. by Auerbach, Berthold
At other times I had effaced myself; now, though I was keen for news of Di, I didn't care to get it from him, especially after that look.
From Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley by Rowe, Clarence H. (Clarence Herbert)
Mrs. Rooth had entered with precautions; she had approached the house and retreated; she had effaced herself—had peered and waited and listened.
From The Tragic Muse by James, Henry
