intermitted

_ -- Mr. Erskine contends that "intermitted" is redundant.

Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume V (of 10) 1824

Another was occupied by Highland gentlemen and chiefs of small branches, who were amusing themselves with chess, backgammon, and other games, which they scarce intermitted to gaze with curiosity upon the stranger.

A Legend of Montrose 2008

Acheron, from which were heard to sound, by sullen and intermitted fits, the penitential psalms which the Greek Church has appointed to be sung at executions.

Count Robert of Paris 2008

He had no sooner intermitted his singular occupation, than the Nubian started from him, and casting a scarf over his arm, intimated by gestures, as firm in purpose as they were respectful in manner, his determination not to permit the Monarch to renew so degrading an employment.

The Talisman 2008

Formerly, even the most profane men intermitted their profanity in the presence of women, but they

A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains 2007

This intermitted time wil seem to me (as it does to men in sorrow,) to pass slowly, but I wil hasten it as fast as I can by my wishes, and in the mean time the blessing of Saint Peters

The Compleat Angler 2007

On the seventh, had a sweat; the fever intermitted, the pains remained.

Of The Epidemics 2007

Aurelia to enjoy some repose; and so far she succeeded in the attempt, that for one night the toil of travelling was intermitted.

The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves 2004

No Japanese ever intermitted his ceaseless chatter at any hour of the night for a similar reason.

Unbeaten Tracks in Japan Isabella Lucy 2004

But if you have intermitted thirty days, make a sacrifice to God.

The Discourses of Epictetus 2004