mischievous trick

Example Sentences

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He left the animal to roam at liberty about the halls and gardens, where it was for ever at some mischievous trick or another.

From The Well of Saint Clare by Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard)

Barnes played a mischievous trick one day—in fact, Barnes was always into mischief. d.

From The Century Handbook of Writing by Greever, Garland

But one day, I must tell you, a large hawk played the lad a very mischievous trick.

From The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn by Stables, Gordon

"Don't speak of this plan of yours as a mischievous trick, baroness," he said earnestly.

From The Nameless Castle by Jókai, Mór

Go ahead and get it over, and then we’ll get even with Dr. Helen some way for playing us such a mischievous trick.

From The Wide Awake Girls in Winsted by Barrett, Katharine Ellis