bribed
Example Sentences
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Bribed with the smartest dress she had secured yet, the household spy took her secret orders, and applied herself with a vile enjoyment of it to her secret work.
From Armadale by Collins, Wilkie
Bribed by Quintana, Jake Kloon, lurking at Clinch's door, had heard him direct Eve to take a packet to Owl Marsh, and had notified Quintana.
From The Flaming Jewel by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
Bribed by Juno, Aeolus sent forth a tempest that scattered the ships of Aeneas, and would have destroyed them had it not been for the interposition of Neptune.
From National Epics by Rabb, Kate Milner
"Bribed?" repeated Ruth, surprised, as she saw the indignation in his eyes.
From Horace Chase by Woolson, Constance Fenimore
"Bribed, sir?" cried Sir Robert, red with anger.
From Chippinge Borough by Weyman, Stanley J.
