Example Sentences

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The truth hereof he will with ease descry Betokened on this treasure-guarding seal.—

From The Seven Plays in English Verse by Sophocles

The lady marvelled—a glad surprise Betokened itself in her lovely eyes; And with her merriment quite restored, She said, “You are welcome home, my lord; And I’m thankful, now, That I kept my vow.”

From The Jingle Book by Herford, Oliver

That measured speech Betokened matter that will waken us.—

From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas

The hoar fight is forgotten; Our eagle, like the dove, Returns to bless a bridal Betokened from above.

From Poems by Eddy, Mary Baker