Bill invented the method of using a hot branding iron to permanently put the mark of a ranch on a cow's skin.

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When they sat together in the evening near the fire, he would look at the mark.

VOA: special.2009.09.26

But when she turned pale, there was the mark, like a red stain upon snow.

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But because she was otherwise so perfect, he found the mark had become unbearable.

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"have you ever considered that the mark upon your cheek might be removed"?

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But seeing the seriousness of his question,she said, "The mark has so often been called a charm that I was simple enough to imagine it might be so."

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The mark was shaped like a very small human hand.

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But the mark remained. Georgiana waited in her room.

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The mark was usually a deep red color.

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When Georgiana blushed, the mark became less visible.

VOA: special.2009.09.26

Zhou Yang broke the women's beating the previous mark held by compatriot Wang Meng.Zhou, Wang and their two teammates bettered the mark in the 3000-meter relay that China had set at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.

VOA: standard.2010.03.01

It did not take long for Jones to make his mark on his new team, the Los Angeles Galaxy.

VOA: special.2010.06.25

This past week,volunteers from Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world gathered in Solferino to mark the anniversary.

VOA: special.2009.07.01

Mark Matunga says the coalition is trying to educate the public about how to protect children from online abuse.

VOA: special.2010.04.12