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During this second visit Cook bestowed the name of Friendly Islands upon this group, no doubt with a sarcastic meaning.
We can never do justice to the warmth of their applause, and the praises they all bestowed on our squadron.
The last stroke of labor bestowed on it is not the making of its value, but only the increasing thereof.
He held out a shaking hand, so uncertain, that it might have been begging pity, or it might have been bestowing it.
There was some applause bestowed upon each of the recipients; but that which greeted Leo's name was warm and enthusiastic.
This mark of favor had more than once been bestowed by the Popes on the great champions of the faith.
These will be the benefits bestowed by a prince to whom his people already owe so much gratitude and love.
The wines are in general sound, and we found them excellent where special care had been bestowed on the manufacture.
"A box of cigars," laughed the younger, whose name seemed appropriately bestowed, for it was Thomas, and he often doubted.
Then, addressing herself to me, she told me to sit down, just as if she was bestowing charity upon me.
All of them are so carefully woven that much thought must have been bestowed upon this very strong, splendid rug.
It was the first she had ever bestowed in welcome of a confidence of whose tenor she was entirely ignorant.
He knew the object of our return to the country, and offered us all the facilities the government could bestow.
Then, also, are those grateful for the little kindly attentions which a good waiter or porter knows how to bestow.
A silver collar was also presented to it in 1443, that had been bestowed upon some knight as a mark of honor.
A monument to his memory was placed in Westminster Abbey, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an Englishman.
I must crave your pardon for having presumed to bestow them away, as though they had been mine own property.
Let us do good, not to receive more good in return, but as evidence of gratitude for what has been already bestowed.
Not a thought did she bestow upon the disgrace that would attach to her in the eyes of the world.
"Take both prisoners away and bestow them safely in separate dungeons," said his lordship; "and bring me a cordial, Nicholas."
Thrown back the most passionate love that woman ever bestowed on man, as too worthless for his acceptance without money.
In no way can this be more efficiently bestowed than by receiving them into the family of this great republic.
I have spoken to your father, Freda; and he has promised me your hand if you, indeed, are willing to bestow it.
Some of them returned home with a fortune and a degree of refinement which a superior environment could bestow upon a laborer.
I give you once more my best thanks for the kind attention which you have caused to be bestowed on my works.
Upon reaching the house they were greeted by Felix's wife, for that was the name Raoul bestowed on his friend.
Even as he has bestowed on you all his wealth, so, in my turn, will I require of you all your substance.
An enthusiastic reception awaited him in England, while from every part of the continent distinguished honors were bestowed upon him.
I can make allowance for the expressions of gratitude which you (in a manner lavish, not) bestow on the Baron.
Then, addressing herself to me, she told me to sit down, just as if she was bestowing charity upon me.
This labor of ours I hope and pray you will accept with as much gratitude as we have bestowed care upon it.
One syllable from my master is enough to bestow the knowledge of all the sciences and languages of the world.
In the same locality resided Colonel Graham, and also another party upon whom we must bestow a somewhat longer notice.
He was not jealous of the attention bestowed on him by the lady whom he had led into the room.
It is brimming over, as you see, with delicious wine, such as I bestow only on those who are worthy of it!
Out of his own darkness he begs for the word of salvation from one who he thinks can bestow it.
The brave fellows, whom I have persuaded to be my companions, look towards me for aid; but I have none to bestow.
He invested her with full power to bestow it on such of her own sex as she should think proper.
He was enabled in consequence to raise his prices considerably without in the least diminishing the patronage bestowed upon him.
"Do you see any connection," I asked, "between that glare and the attention which the apparition is bestowing upon it?"
They hate the one and love the other, and, like their fathers, they bestow life and death at their pleasure.
To show his appreciation of the gift, the king offered to bestow upon the farmer any favor he might ask.
Nor did he deprive them of their property, but, besides allowing them to retain it, bestowed on them additional honors.
In short, literature must be said to have suffered great neglect as compared with the attention bestowed on it in earlier ages.
She was kneeling before the fire, pausing in her occupation now and then to bestow a smile upon her child.
He must have a little spot upon which to bestow his affections, and own his affinities with earth and sky.
High on the upper branches were hung the precious string of curved jewels which Izanagi had bestowed upon the Sun-Goddess.
He owed also his capacity for filling the position to the training bestowed upon him by that truly remarkable woman.
I bestow as many caresses on her as I please; I have her naked or dressed, in town or in the country.
If he was not the leader of the crusade, as some writers pretend, he at least obtained that empire which virtue bestows.
Full citizenship was bestowed upon them on June 2, 1924, and appropriations for their care and advancement have been increased.
All animals with which New England farms are now stocked then well repaid in increase the care bestowed upon them.
Before his friend could turn away to give effect to the commands bestowed upon him, the Emperor was sound asleep.
Give me also your son, my beloved William; and let me share with them the fortune Providence bestows upon me.
The great honors which were bestowed upon him, were not paid to his appearance, but to his wisdom and virtue.
The results of the care bestowed, for many years past, on the sanitary arrangements at Gibraltar have been very satisfactory.
Madame de Cambes, to encourage him, bestowed one of her sweetest glances upon him; that glance restored his courage in some measure.
He would, on the contrary, maintain them in the enjoyment of all the rights which the Constitution bestowed upon them.
I listened to his chance observations during the day with an attention which I had never before bestowed upon them.
Bridge to proceed without ceremony; if he had any censure to bestow on her, she would listen and feel obliged.
The sovereigns had made it evident that they desired to bestow upon him the admiration and gratitude of the nation.
You are at liberty to connect them with every context and sequel, and to bestow upon them the mildest interpretations.
This mark of favor had more than once been bestowed by the Popes on the great champions of the faith.
They follow the government, not because it has the country in its hand, but because it has fortunes to bestow.
The subject of artificial flight, notwithstanding the large share of attention bestowed upon it, has been particularly barren of results.
It is brimming over, as you see, with delicious wine, such as I bestow only on those who are worthy of it!
Great attention is accordingly bestowed on this part of the subject, and much evidence was taken in reference to it.
We consider the proposition unjust, that learning should only be bestowed in accordance with the occupation or station in life.
They call it the "Medicine Fountain" and seldom neglect to bestow their gifts upon it whenever an opportunity is presented.
Yet I can never be grateful for his love, I must only regret that it has been bestowed upon me.
He must have all the strong and sustaining fare that we can bestow upon him to restore his masculine serenity.
Royal grants were bestowed upon favorites; titles and positions were created as a means of securing all the profit possible.
To the rear the greenhouses assert themselves with a grandeur of architectural beauty which the Government funds alone can bestow.
"Well, we do feel a little that way," laughed Sam, and returned the warm kiss his aunt bestowed upon him.
The latter raged with anger; he executed the cowards with the same facility as he bestowed gold on the brave.
Hamilton, I have in this instance done you great injustice; I thought your heart was bestowed on the original of the miniature.
By no effort of his own can he bestow his temperament upon anybody else nor materially alter it within himself.
Rarely are medals for bravery bestowed upon the soldiers save near the scene of battle by the officers in command.
As to some things in your letter, I have long since learned not to bestow too much attention upon anything you say.
It is very difficult to affect the person, and not to bestow upon the error better thoughts than it deserves.
For he had a great fame; and fame, particularly in a democratic country, inflicts penalties as well as bestows prizes.
Not a murmur nor a sigh ever escaped him, and the civilities and attentions bestowed on him were politely acknowledged.
He made with him an eternal covenant: and bestowed on him a great priesthood: and rendered him blessed in glory.
If we should yield now, it is to be feared that the honors bestowed on you would vanish in a few days.
Neither can it be given at all to those who will not bestow on it close and somewhat learned attention.
Let him come to enjoy the peace which she had bestowed on the country, but not to destroy it afresh.
Win went immediately to the eastern side of this cellar and bestowed upon the partition stones the same minute inspection.
The fact, however, that it was to be bestowed by royal hand added greatly to the value of the honor.
Children, when grown up, are sometimes apt to forget the love and care bestowed upon them when they were young.
The Mayor was defeated, the crowd became too thick, and the caresses bestowed on the dog seemed to fatigue him.
Much of this is true, but I believe Shakespeare did not intend to bestow all this reflection on the speaker.
The brave fellows whom I have persuaded to be my companions look towards me for aid, but I have none to bestow.
Great care has been bestowed upon them, and they are amongst the most attractive in the neighborhood of the city.
Burns, the poet, sought some power who would bestow on us the gift "to see ourselves as others see us."
I had never seen her before, but her look was not such a one as she would bestow upon a stranger.
Be careful about bestowing caresses upon her, as she needs to be guarded against hysteria, I should judge from your description.
Desmond turned from the window, and bestowed upon her a benign smile, which she returned with a satisfied nod.
The appointing power, so far as it is bestowed on the President by the Constitution, is conferred without reserve or qualification.
Not even Indra in his scorn can injure that bounty, on whatever man you have bestowed it for his good deeds.
I will not swear that she did not as she came bestow as well as receive an influence of the sunset.