quintette
Example Sentences
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She is a mighty poor judge of human nature if she thinks any of our quintette could lie; but she doesn't believe us on oath.
From Back at School with the Tucker Twins by Speed, Nell
“Father and mother have gone away,” proclaimed Ptolemy, who was always spokesman for the quintette.
From Our Next-Door Neighbors by Maniates, Belle Kanaris
The next instant five black and scarlet figures flashed forth onto the gymnasium floor to meet the gray-clad quintette that advanced from the opposite side of the room.
From Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore by Lester, Pauline
The Seniors want all of our quintette to serve on the committee of entertainment.
From Back at School with the Tucker Twins by Speed, Nell
She attended him to the portico, disclaiming, cautioning, and thanking him,—gesticulating through it all—as the wickedest of the wicked quintette of observers had it—"like a lunatic windmill."
From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion