Early in the eighteenth century the order sustained losses and confiscations from which it has scarcely yet recovered.

The fellow had scarcely recovered from the swift and powerful attack which had overcome him.

Milan, whose nerves had scarcely recovered from the shock of the "conspiracy," called the planters together in the "German" church.

The three old ladies sat in silence, visibly disapproving: the Frau Professor had scarcely recovered from her tears; her husband was silent and oppressed.

I had scarcely recovered, and with feigned hilarity had brought back smiles into my little circle, when we saw Ryland approach.

She had scarcely recovered from the shock of the Fool's entrance and kept looking into Ralph's face to reassure herself.

Jean had scarcely recovered her physical strength when she was attacked by measles, and Clara also fell a victim to the infection.

She had scarcely recovered from that incident when they stopped at a butcher's booth.

For another, the Legislature had scarcely recovered from raising income tax in February.

Syria might scarcely recovered sufficient military strength to enter upon a new struggle, especially with remote and powerful enemy.