give upon
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The sale of a house and lot at a certain price, greater than the purchaser had at first intended to give, upon the representation of the seller that he had "been offered" such a sum.
From Studies in Civics by McCleary, J. T. (James Thompson)
Presently, Foote ventured to give upon the stage of the Haymarket, a monologue entertainment, called "Diversions of a Morning."
From A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character by Cook, Dutton
“They will come up-stairs to the long salle whose windows give upon the harbour.”
From The Ocean Cat's Paw The Story of a Strange Cruise by Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.)
I feel this morning as if two enormous gates had opened in our lives, like the gates that give upon an arena, gates giving on a darkness—through which anything might come.
From Mr. Britling Sees It Through by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
To give, upon whatever occasion it may be, is always the sign of a generous heart.
From The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
