gladdened

Example Sentences

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Gladdened at the sight, he arose, and holding up his hand as a signal, halted the team.

From Uncle Terry A Story of the Maine Coast by Munn, Charles Clark

Gladdened, the seeker for virtue commanded them to be given the silver, for they loved peace.

From Laos Folk-Lore of Farther India by Fleeson, Katherine Neville

Have I not, when morning's rays Gladdened grove and vale and mountain, Seen thee in the crystal fountain At thyself enamoured gaze?

From The Two Lovers of Heaven: Chrysanthus and Daria A Drama of Early Christian Rome by MacCarthy, Denis Florence

Gladdened by the lightness of this request, the Drevlians quickly gathered the birds asked for, and sent them out to the invading army.

From Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

Gladdened by this sight, he dragged himself to the water’s edge, drank his fill, and returned thanks for his deliverance from thirst.

From The Brown Fairy Book by Lang, Andrew