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  • Yet Pan was benign to those who paid him worship, yielding the boons of the divine hygiene of nature: bounty to the farmers, herders, and fisherfolk who dedicated their first fruits to him, and health to all who properly approached his shrines of healing.†   (source)
  • But the makers of legend have seldom rested content to regard the world's great heroes as mere human beings who broke past the horizons that limited their fellows and returned with such boons as any man with equal faith and courage might have found.†   (source)
  • 36 A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder (x): fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won (y): the hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow boons on his fellow man (4.†   (source)
  • Tribal or local heroes, such as the emperor Huang Ti, Moses, or the Aztec Tezcatlipoca, commit their boons to a single folk; universal heroes—Mohammed, Jesus, Gautama Buddha—bring a message for the entire world.†   (source)
  • The gestures of "fear not" and "bestowing boons" teach that she protects her children, that the pairs of opposites of the universal agony are not what they seem, and that for one centered in eternity the phantasmagoria of temporal "goods" and "evils" is but a reflex of the mind—as the goddess herself, though apparently trampling down the god, is actually his blissful dream.†   (source)
  • Some such boons as these were the best which Fortune allotted to poor little Amelia.†   (source)
  • A phenomenally beautiful tenor voice like that, the rarest of boons, which Bloom appreciated at the very first note he got out, could easily, if properly handled by some recognised authority on voice production such as Barraclough and being able to read music into the bargain, command its own price where baritones were ten a penny and procure for its fortunate possessor in the near future an entrée into fashionable houses in the best residential quarters of financial magnates in a…†   (source)
  • …what they had proposed to do to cure Don Quixote, or at any rate take him home; upon which Dorothea said that she could play the distressed damsel better than the barber; especially as she had there the dress in which to do it to the life, and that they might trust to her acting the part in every particular requisite for carrying out their scheme, for she had read a great many books of chivalry, and knew exactly the style in which afflicted damsels begged boons of knights-errant.†   (source)
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  • Somehow toys scattered throughout the house and toilets that the little ones had forgotten to flush are not considered a marketing boon.†   (source)
  • Then without saying a word, he rose from his chair, exited the office, and embraced this boon companion whom he had not seen in eight long years.†   (source)
  • Monsters are a boon to gods.†   (source)
  • The more he thought about his response to the Whisperer, the more convinced he was that becoming a Messenger had been a bad development, a blow to their mission rather than a boon because he was too weak to handle it.†   (source)
  • "Shirley Boon," I say.†   (source)
  • His thinness was a boon to him then, the bones and muscles clearly distinguished beneath the skin.†   (source)
  • My lady, I beg the boon of championing your cause.†   (source)
  • It was not something done lightly in Alagaesia, as a blessing could easily go awry and prove to be more curse than boon-especially if it was spoken with ill intent or lack of conviction.†   (source)
  • It proved such a financial boon that when the family's third son was born that year, Elias in gratitude wanted to name him Columbus.†   (source)
  • The first boon has been that when the flu arrived on campus last week, we knew in minutes who brought it.†   (source)
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  • But if the telephone was a boon, it was also a fresh risk—as was each added worker and connection.†   (source)
  • They are a boon to Hiro because they embody the worst stereotype of the CIC stringer.†   (source)
  • The median age of Colorado's ranchers and farmers is about fifty-five, and roughly half of the state's open land will change hands during the next two decades — a potential boon for real estate developers.†   (source)
  • But we might take advantage of this unexpected boon and go somewhere," Dad says.†   (source)
  • She told him of a young woman who had been granted a boon.†   (source)
  • I rather thought I was offering you a boon.†   (source)
  • Smith wrote: I was born Perry Edward Smith Oct. 27 1928 in Huntington, Elko County, Nevada, which is situated way out in the boon docks, so to speak.†   (source)
  • One day you my ace boon and the next day I don't know you."†   (source)
  • " '0 Slug-a-Moon, 0 Slug-a-Moon, 0 grant thy faithful hedgehog's boon!'†   (source)
  • For a researcher, this is a remarkable boon.†   (source)
  • Only the greatest hero could ask such a boon, Mars said.†   (source)
  • It was an unexpected boon for the BBC.†   (source)
  • "Your gifts weren't a boon?"†   (source)
  • 'I was not sent to beg any boon, but to seek only the meaning of a riddle,' answered Boromir proudly.†   (source)
  • And think of what a boon it will be to Czech historians of the future.†   (source)
  • Sure, it would be a media boon for the anti-death penalty movement if Shay's last act on earth was as selfless as organ donation …. but wasn't it morally wrong to try to legally hasten a man's execution, even if it was what he'd asked for?†   (source)
  • A boon to the legal profession.†   (source)
  • It was a boon he could not have anticipated.†   (source)
  • I keep a cow now, a boon that I was not in purse to have in the days when Jamie or Tom could have benefited from the milk.†   (source)
  • "Alex!" hissed Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • Mahmood Mamdani and others write that the fact of the invasion -- its violence, the masses of internal refugees it created -- was probably a temporary boon to the government, lending it legitimacy and popular support.†   (source)
  • This will be a boon to our defense," Tappan said, smiling and raising his burgundy glass.†   (source)
  • Prince Edward Road, Kim Chuan, Boon Tat Street, Maxwell, Cuscaden.†   (source)
  • We will be held responsible before God if we don't do our part in helping to transmit this boon of civil and religious liberty down to succeeding generations."†   (source)
  • This had proved to be quite a boon to the halfling.†   (source)
  • This was a great boon to me, for I was able to enlist his aid as an interpreter between Ootek and myself.†   (source)
  • W, a, tJAMES: I only meant that Miss Sullivan is a boon.†   (source)
  • Grant me a boon.†   (source)
  • The Jewish point of view has not been an unmitigated boon, after all.†   (source)
  • Can you not feel his gall-bitter disappointment at what you snatched from him after he thought you had promised this boon?†   (source)
  • Release me from this boon!'†   (source)
  • The tannery is a boon to us.†   (source)
  • The discharge of conscious duty prompts me often to confront the united array of the very section of the country in which I reside, in which my associations are, in which my affections rest…… Sir, if this is a boon that is offered to propitiate the South, I, as a Southern man, repudiate it.†   (source)
  • Now that I can't come to the Shirley Boon meetings anymore, that's pretty much all I've got.†   (source)
  • AT SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE, Shirley Boon gets up in front of the congregation.†   (source)
  • Tonight, Shirley Boon's sitting down and the Deacon standing at the front.†   (source)
  • Even though Shirley Boon, with her big know-it-all smile, kind a irritate me.†   (source)
  • …. a …. a drink of water, and … another boon.†   (source)
  • It is a boon …. a favor I seek of you.†   (source)
  • Ask me any boon you want and I shall grant it if it's within my power.†   (source)
  • The old gods of the north might grant them that small boon.†   (source)
  • They say that the Shrouded Lord will grant a boon to any man who can make him laugh.†   (source)
  • With the beanflower's boon, And the blackbird's tune, And May, and June!†   (source)
  • Max leaned close to Miss Boon for a glimpse.†   (source)
  • When the last pair had finished, Miss Boon bade them take their seats.†   (source)
  • Hazel Boon was not the sort who loved quickly or easily, but she had loved William Cooper.†   (source)
  • As champion, you may as of me any boon that you desire.†   (source)
  • Kraken, whose folding chair had been replaced with an antique settee that she shared with Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • "Max and David, get your packs," whispered Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon's been trying to help with the pinlegs, but it's hard for her to focus.†   (source)
  • If there is any boon you would ask of me, ask and it shall be yours.†   (source)
  • As they approached the pair, Max saw that Miss Boon and Cooper were not alone.†   (source)
  • Listen to me, Max," said Miss Boon, placing an icy hand on Max's arm.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon's expression was polite and attentive, but Cooper's cold blue eyes were wandering.†   (source)
  • "Keep concentrating," intoned Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • "You have my thanks, ser." "Will you grant me the boon I asked of you?"†   (source)
  • Miss Boon was waiting in the Manse's foyer.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon nodded; Rasmussen appeared to listen carefully to David's words.†   (source)
  • You're not teaching physics, dear," said Miss Boon delicately.†   (source)
  • "Militaries and governments are only as strong as the people who run them," said Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • With a sudden flick of her wrist, Miss Boon ignited a lone torch on a far wall.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon's devastated—says Cooper's not really human anymore.†   (source)
  • "Nonsense," interjected Miss Boon sharply.†   (source)
  • Scrambling to pick it up, he whirled to find Miss Boon staring at him.†   (source)
  • He showed up yesterday," replied Miss Boon, stroking the animal's scruff.†   (source)
  • Several tables over, he spied Miss Boon breakfasting with Agent Cooper.†   (source)
  • "Hundreds at last count," replied Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • "The Workshop did nothing to resist Astaroth," observed Miss Boon bitterly.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon began falling behind, unable to keep pace with the Agents.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon is one of the very best we've had in all my time.†   (source)
  • Max promptly snatched up the pen near Miss Boon's teacup.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon nodded before gesturing weakly at his face and clothes.†   (source)
  • An hour later, Miss Boon sat up and hissed, disrupting the hypnotic squeak of the oarlocks.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon paused, momentarily speechless.†   (source)
  • But I'm getting better—Miss Boon's been giving me lessons.†   (source)
  • "They wish a boon," sighed Prusias, drumming his knuckles on the window.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon shifted uncomfortably in her seat.†   (source)
  • I ran into Miss Boon in the Archives last night, and she said there'd been no word from him.†   (source)
  • Cooper wrote an address down on a slip of paper and handed it to Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon pointed at a large rock jutting out from the water some fifty yards from shore.†   (source)
  • "Six months have passed," said Miss Boon quietly, "and we have heard and seen nothing of Astaroth."†   (source)
  • I'll see you later, William," sighed Miss Boon as Tweedy raised his paw to make another point.†   (source)
  • "Ha!" snorted Miss Boon, digging in her heels.†   (source)
  • I'm going, too," said Miss Boon, rising.†   (source)
  • "Not loo-choo-lane," Miss Boon corrected, "koo-bull-in.†   (source)
  • Blys is clear across the ocean, and Miss Boon says he hasn't missed a class since school began.†   (source)
  • "And where should we look?" asked Miss Boon with a small smile.†   (source)
  • Ignoring the smee's demands, Max turned to Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • Richter or Hazel Boon or anyone who could help him.†   (source)
  • "What about my Amplification lessons with Miss Boon?" he asked.†   (source)
  • Richter, Miss Boon, and himself sitting in a row beneath the moonlit windows.†   (source)
  • I'm Joseph Vincenti and this is Hazel Boon.†   (source)
  • It's a boon for Prusias, and one that's bound to create some profound jealousy among his rivals.†   (source)
  • "Are you all right, Cooper?" asked Miss Boon hesitantly as the train began to move.†   (source)
  • "Did Miss Boon and Grendel find him?" asked Max, trying to sit up.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon stopped to raise an eyebrow at him.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon's voice rose above the fire's roar.†   (source)
  • "William, look at that," said Miss Boon, directing his attention toward Gravenmuir.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon's eyebrows nearly shot off her forehead.†   (source)
  • Max heard Miss Boon's shriek as the Agent was wrenched violently off the floor.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon might say you were born to our Order.†   (source)
  • You're quite mistaken, Joseph," Miss Boon growled.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon reached for the book on the nightstand.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon stopped in midstride and spun on her heel.†   (source)
  • She slipped the Founder's Ring upon her finger and beckoned gently to Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon stepped back to her position, as though nothing unusual had happened.†   (source)
  • There was Miss Boon, alone now that Cooper was off on assignment.†   (source)
  • "What happened?" exclaimed Miss Boon, checking the street for tourists.†   (source)
  • Rubbing at her eyes, Miss Boon poured more coffee from a silver carafe.†   (source)
  • We're not leaving her behind," protested Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon stroked the trembling hare's fur.†   (source)
  • "Now," said Miss Boon, in an even tone of voice.†   (source)
  • "To hire the guild was an exceedingly costly proposition," explained Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon took a deep breath and rested her palms on the table.†   (source)
  • His grief must have shown, for the demon smiled and turned its attention to Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • You scrawny little– Miss Boon clamped her hand over Mum's mouth while the gray hag flushed green.†   (source)
  • "And where do you intend to spend those?" retorted Miss Boon, cleaning her glasses.†   (source)
  • "That is correct," replied Miss Boon, walking over to stoke the fire.†   (source)
  • "SUBMIT, WILLIAM!" cried Miss Boon, her voice hysterical.†   (source)
  • Max found himself sitting between Sarah and Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • "He thought he was doomed," muttered Miss Boon sadly.†   (source)
  • I can't do that, Miss Boon," said David meekly, avoiding her eyes.†   (source)
  • "She can tell all that from merely handling it?" wondered Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • The stern expression on Miss Boon's face softened.†   (source)
  • "I'll be fine, Mum," said Miss Boon, kissing the hag's topknot.†   (source)
  • "Welcome to the faculty, Agent McDaniels," said Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • When they finally reached the ironbound door, Miss Boon cleared her throat.†   (source)
  • Max, Cooper, and Miss Boon crept up, so as not to disturb David.†   (source)
  • According to Rolf, Miss Boon was tyrannical, Ms.†   (source)
  • Nolan was holding the reins, laughing with Mr. Morrow, Miss Boon, and two Sixth Years.†   (source)
  • "What other currency would you suggest?" asked Miss Boon, "Cattle?†   (source)
  • "We need to trust David, Miss Boon," he said quietly.†   (source)
  • I don't intend to spirit away your Hound, Hazel Boon," Bram chuckled.†   (source)
  • David patiently closed his eyes as Miss Boon guided them through the process.†   (source)
  • All your life, you feared that you'd never experience love, Hazel Benson Boon.†   (source)
  • We'd better take Mum back to our room," said Miss Boon quietly.†   (source)
  • "All right," Miss Boon said with a clap, stepping around to the front.†   (source)
  • It was Miss Boon screeching with hoarse rage from across the square.†   (source)
  • Senor Lorca looked at Miss Boon with an amused expression.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon answered, looking tired and careworn.†   (source)
  • Others soon became clear—Miss Boon, Ms.†   (source)
  • "What about you, Miss Boon?" asked Cooper, chewing his chocolate thoughtfully.†   (source)
  • "Miss Boon?" she asked, uncharacteristically tentative.†   (source)
  • She gripped it fiercely and took Miss Boon's in turn.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon was standing some ten feet away.†   (source)
  • It's— "I know what it is," said Miss Boon, "and your father will be just fine."†   (source)
  • Miss Boon cleared her throat and began pacing around the room.†   (source)
  • "Does he have security clearance?" asked Miss Boon, stirring a cup of black coffee.†   (source)
  • Mistaking his urgency for a shared love of George Eliot, Miss Boon quickly found her place.†   (source)
  • Max glanced at Miss Boon; her name was familiar.†   (source)
  • "Can they get us to America?" asked Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon thinks my talents lie in Firecraft, but can I help it if I like plants?†   (source)
  • Miss Boon remained silent, but her hands were shaking, worrying at the ends of her sleeves.†   (source)
  • Hazel Boon stood in the middle of what appeared to be a large forest.†   (source)
  • "It would seem so," muttered Miss Boon, returning the edict to Cooper.†   (source)
  • "Yes," said Miss Boon with a solemn nod.†   (source)
  • "No, Max," interjected Miss Boon urgently.†   (source)
  • "Yes, Miss Boon," replied Max and David in chorus.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon glanced quickly at the stairwell and gave Max a guilty smile.†   (source)
  • You know that DarkMatter operations are classified, Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • Oh dear," said Mum, squeezing Miss Boon's arm.†   (source)
  • "That will do, Siddanhi," said Miss Boon, coming over.†   (source)
  • "Interesting question," mused Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • I'm so sorry," replied Miss Boon, avoiding his gaze.†   (source)
  • "Hello," said Miss Boon, glancing at David's backpack "What are you doing up here in the dark?"†   (source)
  • Fortunately, Miss Boon's unharmed and they managed to rescue Ben Polk.†   (source)
  • "No, Miss Boon," said Cooper, scratching at a shiny patch of scalp.†   (source)
  • We'll go with you," offered Miss Boon, her unease and suspicion evident.†   (source)
  • "They were children, Cooper," said Miss Boon with a warning tone in her voice.†   (source)
  • He decided against sharing this with Miss Boon; her gaze and grip were too intense for his comfort.†   (source)
  • "A crude expression," said Miss Boon, sitting noticeably taller among the baggage.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon disappeared down the hallway toward the Bacon Library.†   (source)
  • Cracking open her eyes, Miss Boon sat up abruptly.†   (source)
  • How's Miss Boon doing?" asked Max delicately.†   (source)
  • "He did," said Miss Boon, looking closely at Max.†   (source)
  • Practically frantic, Miss Boon tried spell after spell with no success.†   (source)
  • Mr. Vincenti, Miss Boon, and several other faculty members and adults went with them.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon has gotten the thing to cycle through its operation settings.†   (source)
  • My true purpose has been to keep you safe—you and David, your father and Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon sat on a long bench beneath three frosted windows.†   (source)
  • Max casually swept the letter's ashes off the table while Miss Boon took the chair opposite him.†   (source)
  • You mean that you're not even going to fight?" asked Miss Boon incredulously.†   (source)
  • Have you seen what's happening aboveground?" asked Miss Boon.†   (source)
  • "William!" cried Miss Boon, flinging the book aside and taking his hand.†   (source)
  • "All right, students," said Miss Boon, "before we begin, I want to introduce a very special guest.†   (source)
  • "I wonder why Dr. Rasmussen should eagerly await our arrival," said Miss Boon with a prim smile.†   (source)
  • Aren't you scared without Bob or Miss Boon?†   (source)
  • It was the very prize Miss Boon had won not once but twice during her student days.†   (source)
  • Miss Boon stabbed a finger at the two boys.†   (source)
  • Let me take Dr. Bechel down to Miss Boon and I'll be back.†   (source)
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