gladstone

Example Sentences

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I had come into the country with a small gladstone bag only; and now I wanted many things badly, including boots in particular.

From In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland by Morse, John

For ease of mind, presently, he turned into a convenient shop and spent ten invaluable francs for a hand satchel big enough to hold the gladstone bag.

From The Black Bag by Vance, Louis Joseph

Kirkwood took the case containing the gladstone bag in one hand, the girl's valise in the other, and followed.

From The Black Bag by Vance, Louis Joseph

“Here!” said Mr Verloc, giving a slight kick to the gladstone bag on the floor; and Stevie flung himself upon it, seized it, bore it off with triumphant devotion. 

From The Secret Agent a Simple Tale by Conrad, Joseph

Hardly knowing what she was doing, Billie found her hat and coat, put them on, and then sat on the very edge of her seat with her gladstone bag grasped tightly in one hand.

From Billie Bradley at Three Towers Hall or, Leading a Needed Rebellion by Wheeler, Janet D.