Vivyan
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Then they both knelt down together again before the throne of grace, and Mrs. Vivyan offered up heartfelt thanks and praise to God for past protection, and for now bringing herself and her son together.
From Left at Home or, The Heart's Resting Place by Code, Mary L.
“But then, don’t you see, my boy,” Mr. Vivyan said, looking anxious and as if he had great difficulty in expressing himself, “your mother need not stay at home this time?”
From Left at Home or, The Heart's Resting Place by Code, Mary L.
“It was very wrong indeed,” said Mr. Vivyan; “I did not think you would have done such a thing, Arthur.”
From Left at Home or, The Heart's Resting Place by Code, Mary L.
But he had Sir Percy Vivyan against him, and, as I know to my cost, this benighted country is not fond of those who preach the gospel of progress.
From Dawn by Haggard, Henry Rider
Mrs. Vivyan had said in her letter, that the train by which they intended to come arrived at about five o’clock.
From Left at Home or, The Heart's Resting Place by Code, Mary L.
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