This expression, oft repeated, gave the Gilmores an ambition to prepare Anna for teaching.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
The eyes were deep sunk, the cheeks colorless, and around the angles of the mouth were those tell-tale circles which betray the action of an oft-tried temper, and the spirit that has gone through many a hard conflict.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Was there some secret hope holding itself in concealment behind her oft repeated thought that life was ended for her?
"The Locusts' Years"
Mary Helen Fee