had husbanded
- past perfect of husband.
Example Sentences
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He had husbanded the small sum of money he possessed, in case of dire necessity, either to help them to escape or to obtain food.
From Sunshine Bill by Kingston, William Henry Giles
Their supply of food, although they had husbanded it with the utmost care, was almost exhausted, and they had now scarcely anything save fish and fowl.
From Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier by Marquis, T. G.
It seemed as if they had husbanded their strength during the week for this crisis.
From Father Brighthopes An Old Clergyman's Vacation by Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend)
He had husbanded some of his strength for this final effort, this last chance of escape.
From The Chalice Of Courage A Romance of Colorado by Brady, Cyrus Townsend
We had been making money ever since the partnership was formed, and we had husbanded our profits, yet our business seemed to outgrow our means, compelling us to borrow every spring when buying trail herds.
From Reed Anthony, Cowman by Adams, Andy
