at sight

at sight

She gave a little cry at sight of his face and rose and stretched her hands towards him.

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At sight of him a bell boy ran across the lobby and took from him his burden.

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At sight of that movement, the unhappy young man started with an intolerable pang, and went on heedless where he was going.

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However, at sight of her dear son, the poor woman revived, and slowly recovered health.

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He was already waiting, strolling up and down, smoking a cigarette which he threw away at sight of me.

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At sight of him she started up, and hastily wiped away the tears that obstinately dripped despite her efforts.

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Nature seemed to brighten up at sight of them; and the sun himself came out all in his best, with an unparalleled effulgence.

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The youth sprang to his feet at sight of her, and his big brown eyes kindled to a glow.

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At sight of me, her whole frame relaxed, and she sank back upon a chair.

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And what d’ye think he’d do at sight of me?

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At sight of this the young fellow grew very excited.

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In playing at sight, or in the performance of concerted music, this is of great importance.

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He laughed out at sight of my face, which doubtless expressed my perturbation.

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He bowed and entered, but stopped short at sight of his uncle.

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At sight of the great cross, his mind regained its composure.

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