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Then—(with difficulty restraining another outburst of mirth)—how about "27 for oysters and Chablis" after the visit?

The temples and dome of the head seemed to bulge, as if there was too much inside for the strength of the restraining walls.

SCATTERGOOD BAINESCLARENCE BUDINGTON KELLAND

The arrogant spending instinct had gained upon the moderating and self-restraining instinct.

A man sitting in the opposite corner, thinking she was going to close the carriage window, laid a restraining hand upon her.

At the entrance below, as OLeary was passing curiously out, he caught him with a sudden restraining clutch and a low admonition.

In the present case, he flung himself into the battle for his sisters future without a restraining scruple.

"Let Brave speak to them," whispered Young Matt; and the dog, feeling the restraining hand removed, barked fiercely.

They snatched at it eagerly; then dropped the pencil to unloose the left hand from its restraining grasp.

I had no feeling she was restraining herself from saying any particular things.

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But something in his voice alarmed her—she sprang forward, pushed aside his restraining arm, and seized the book.

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