snivel
Example Sentences
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Ah, Mas'r Snivel," says old Cato, pausing to take a last look of the prostrate form, "you's did a heap o' badness.
From An Outcast or, Virtue and Faith by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
"Poor folks must keep up appearances, eh," interposes Mr. Snivel.
From An Outcast or, Virtue and Faith by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
While Mrs. Swiggs is being entertained by Sister Scudder and her clerical friends in New York, Mr. Snivel is making good his demand on her property in Charleston.
From An Outcast or, Virtue and Faith by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
The door-bell rings just then, his countenance brightens, and a servant ushers Mr. Snivel in.
From An Outcast or, Virtue and Faith by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
Mr. Snivel enters, to the great delight of the old hostess and various friends of the house.
From An Outcast or, Virtue and Faith by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
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