several

How to use several in a sentence

He distinguished himself in several campaigns, especially in the Peninsular war, and was raised to the rank of field marshal.

After we had passed over this desert, we found several garisons to defend the caravans from the violence of the Tartars.

I called out several times, as loud as I could raise my voice, but all to no purpose.

For several months he remained under a political cloud, charged with incompetency to quell the Philippine Rebellion.

Several pioneers familiar with the facts of the tragedy at the time of its occurrence were also present.

Mrs. Woodbury paints in oils and water-colors; the latter are genre scenes, and among them are several Dutch subjects.

He noticed at the same time several burnt matches between his cushions and her chair.

THE WAVEALGERNON BLACKWOOD

The place was well defended by earthworks and natural parapets, and for several hours the issue of the contest was doubtful.

He was rector of the university of Ilfeldt 40 years, and published several learned works.

Squinty, several times, looked at the hole under the pen, by which he had once gotten out.

SYNONYM OF THE DAY

OCTOBER 26, 1985