jalap

Example Sentences

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"The blamed pipe won't draw at all," growled Jalap Coombs.

From Harper's Round Table, July 9, 1895 by Various

Jalap Coombs caught the words, and was on his feet in an instant, all his pain forgotten in a desire to once more catch a glimpse of his beloved salt water.

From Harper's Round Table, July 2, 1895 by Various

"Millions, literally millions, have been made, and, I may safely say, that none of them can compare with 'Aunt Jane's Jalap.'"

From Amusement Only by Marsh, Richard

Me too, Cap'n Kid!" exclaimed Jalap Coombs; "and I must say you're a mighty tempting mossel to a man as nigh starved as I be.

From Harper's Round Table, July 2, 1895 by Various

The third dog was added to Jalap Coombs's team, and the load was divided between the remaining sledges, while the now useless one was used as firewood.

From Harper's Round Table, June 25, 1895 by Various