1 The owner did not wait for a second invitation.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 1. Marseilles—The Arrival. 2 Franz resolved to wait for Albert as late as possible.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 37. The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian. 3 At his door he perceived a figure in the shadow that seemed to wait for him.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 9. The Evening of the Betrothal. 4 If I wished to surprise him, it was evident this was the spot to lie in wait for him.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 44. The Vendetta. 5 Then we shall have to wait two hours for the gentleman, and three for the diplomatist.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 40. The Breakfast. 6 Beppo got in, inviting the Frenchman to follow him, and he did not wait to be asked twice.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 37. The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian. 7 "Suppose we wait a while, and see what comes of it," said he, casting a bewildered look on his companion.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 5. The Marriage-Feast. 8 He then sent word to his nephew to wait for him near the vineyard; but it appeared the servant did not find him.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 18. The Treasure. 9 Sometimes a chief is wanted, but when a chief presents himself he rarely has to wait long for a band of followers.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 33. Roman Bandits. 10 Ali alone was present to wait at table, and acquitted himself so admirably, that the guest complimented his host thereupon.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 31. Italy: Sinbad the Sailor. 11 The baroness did not wait for a repetition; she ran to her husband, who immediately hastened to his agent, and ordered him to sell at any price.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 61. How a Gardener May Get Rid of the Dormice ... 12 Then, though yourself a servant, you have other servants to wait upon you, take care of your clothes, and see that your linen is duly prepared for you.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 46. Unlimited Credit. 13 Fortunately, Dantes had learned how to wait; he had waited fourteen years for his liberty, and now he was free he could wait at least six months or a year for wealth.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 22. The Smugglers. 14 Do as you did before, only do not wait so long, all the springs of life are now exhausted in me, and death," he continued, looking at his paralyzed arm and leg, "has but half its work to do.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 19. The Third Attack. 15 Bertuccio, said the count severely; I ordered dinner at that hour, and I do not like to wait; and he returned to his guests, while Bertuccio, leaning against the wall, succeeded in reaching the dining-room.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 62. Ghosts. 16 The sailors did not wait for a second invitation; four strokes of the oar brought them to land; Gaetano sprang to shore, exchanged a few words with the sentinel, then his comrades disembarked, and lastly came Franz.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 31. Italy: Sinbad the Sailor. 17 This plan succeeded; and Signor Pastrini himself ran to him, excusing himself for having made his excellency wait, scolding the waiters, taking the candlestick from the porter, who was ready to pounce on the traveller and was about to lead him to Albert, when Morcerf himself appeared.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContextHighlight In Chapter 32. The Waking. Your search result possibly is over 17 sentences. If you upgrade to a VIP account, you will see up to 500 sentences for one search.