Example Sentences

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"It is time that Beth and Lotta went to bed, while my father will be wearying for me if I am too long away."

From A Countess from Canada A Story of Life in the Backwoods by Marchant, Bessie

I dare say you are all right; your aunt will be wearying for you.”

From The Orphans of Glen Elder by Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray)

Then he said: 'I must take you to Agatha now; the poor little maid will be wearying for you.'

From Niece Catherine by Hampden, Mary