trounce
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The door opened as he spoke, and Mrs. Trounce entered.
From The Hero of Garside School by Panting, J. Harwood, (James Harwood)
"You were the first one he asked for when he came to his senses," said Mrs. Trounce, as Paul stepped softly to the bedside.
From The Hero of Garside School by Panting, J. Harwood, (James Harwood)
This 'ere Sam Bonaday, tho' he came an' settled down i' these parts, was a bettermost body i' some ways, an' had a-seen a heap o' life 'long wi' ould Commodore Trounce.
From The Astonishing History of Troy Town by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
Our number in the long-boat were now reduced to seventeen, consisting of Mr. Trounce, Mr. Halkart, myself and 14 Lascars and others.
"You must make up your mind to get off that bed as soon as possible, mustn't he, Mrs. Trounce?"
From The Hero of Garside School by Panting, J. Harwood, (James Harwood)
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