quintette
Example Sentences
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The quintette turned hastily, to find themselves confronted with an absolute endorsement of the truth of Lennie's statements.
From A harum-scarum schoolgirl by Campbell, John
The west front possesses a quintette of portals, deeply recessed, but of a decidedly mixed Gothic and Renaissance treatment as to decoration.
From The Cathedrals of Northern France by McManus, Blanche
This summons from Mr. Tucker had upset her recently acquired politeness and all day she found something to pick on our quintette.
From Back at School with the Tucker Twins by Speed, Nell
Our quintette was very much opposed to lollapalussers, male or female.
From Back at School with the Tucker Twins by Speed, Nell
As far as I am concerned, it is not unlike being suddenly given a bass part in a quintette, where the other four know their music off by heart.
From Punch, or The London Charivari, Vol. 62, January 20, 1872 by Various
