bogle

Example Sentences

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“Castle Craig,” this bogle of a railway employee repeated laconically.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

The bogle made lawful prize of the contents of the cart.

From Gryll Grange by Peacock, Thomas Love

"Well, now tell us your own bogle tale!" she said—"And David and I will play the angels!"

From The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches by Corelli, Marie

This bogle stood at the doorway when we ourselves went to have our first Turkish bath.

From Turkish and Other Baths A Guide to Good Health and Longevity by Stables, Gordon

For though, whaure’er yoursel’ may be, We’ve just to turn an’ glisk a wee, An’ Rab at heel we’re sh�re to see Wi’ gladsome caper:— The bogle of a bogle, he— A ghaist o’ paper!

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 14 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis