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I think I must have awoke at intervals, for I remember hearing a curious rippling sound beneath me.

From Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures by Groome, William H. C.

And Mr. Arabin—Mr. Arabin would have dreamt of Eleanor, have awoke in the morning with ideas of love, and retired to rest the next evening with schemes of marriage.

From Barchester Towers by Trollope, Anthony

"It is lucky for her that she did not fall into that sleep before we found her," said Martin; "she would never have awoke again."

From The Settlers in Canada by Marryat, Frederick

"I am sorry to have awoke your honors," said he, as he withdrew his head and relocked the door; "it must have been in the room overhead."

From Willis the Pilot by Adrien, Paul

"I praise the Lord," he said, "you have awoke … O God…."

From The Knights of the Cross or, Krzyzacy by Binion, Samuel A.