dene

Example Sentences

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Bryng us in no mutton, for that is often lene, Nor bryng us in no trypys, for thei be syldom dene But bryng us in good ale.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

In a deep dene behind me an eddy of sudden wind drummed through sheltered oaks, and spun aloft the first day sample of autumn leaves.

From Traffics and Discoveries by Kipling, Rudyard

A dene or glade opening near the house gives the place its name, the grounds being extensive and displaying gardens and fine woods.

From England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel by Cook, Joel

Passing Wallend, Gap, and Rose Hill, where Gilsland railway station now stands, we follow the Wall to the deep dene of the Poltross Burn, which forms the boundary between Northumberland and Cumberland.

From Northumberland Yesterday and To-day by Terry, Jean F. (Jean Finlay)

Dee what ye wull, and I'll dee the same—only lat it be dene quaietly, 'ithoot din or proclamation!

From Salted with Fire by MacDonald, George