1
Stuart desisted from unlacing his boots and looked up with lively interest.
2
Dingo likewise had quite forgotten his enemy, and desisted from his growling.
3
He had desisted from the development of chemical and nuclear weapons.
4
Scott never desisted from his efforts, though he looked up coolly and asked:
5
And presently the jovial gentleman desisted from his knocking and departed.
6
They desisted from their shopping, and watched intently the wild savage.
7
The botanist had desisted from his labours, and stood listening with delighted attention.
8
He had desisted from the milking, she had moaned so continuously.
9
Hippolitus followed her to the door, but desisted from further importunity.
10
They only desisted from this enterprise when some of their number were killed.
11
Fortunately, it confined its assault to deep noises, and desisted from earthquake shocks.
12
He desisted from his labors long enough to pant: Uncle Rome's-goneafter turkeys.
13
The goat desisted from eating the hedge, and looked at Ish.
14
The lords desisted from the prosecution; he obtained a reprieve, and died in Newgate.
15
The Ashantis in vain tried to break the line, but desisted from their efforts.
16
The smaller man desisted from his labours in the hole.
