choice spirit
Example Sentences
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I may be mistaken, but methinks that nature has given that choice dressing to a choice spirit.
From Unfettered A Novel by Sutton E. (Sutton Elbert) Griggs
I am no choice spirit, no jolly companion; to raise a laugh is beyond me.
From Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 02 by F. G. (Francis George) Fowler
"And Shelby," queried the editor, "hasn't that choice spirit your pity too?"
From The Henchman by Mark Lee Luther
Dined, o’er our claret, we talk of the merit, Of every choice spirit that rode in the run.
From Riding Recollections, 5th ed. by G. J. (George John) Whyte-Melville
You read them: our choice spirit, our refin'd rare wit, 10 Suffenus, O no ditcher e'er appeared more rude, No looby coarser; such a shock, a change is there.
From The Poems and Fragments of Catullus by Robinson Ellis
