Definitions

Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at peruvian's.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Peruvian's.

Examples

  • "At least," he says, "it is within the reach of a strong arm, and if a jewel begged is not generously given, it can be snatched out of a capricious hand, if only for safer keeping ----" and the Peruvian's deep eyes look into my half-averted face.

    Under the Southern Cross Elizabeth Robins 1907

  • A low volley of French so quick and excited that I cannot follow it is the Peruvian's reply.

    Under the Southern Cross Elizabeth Robins 1907

  • The Peruvian's last shot certainly diverts me from all finny creatures, and we sit down on a pile of lumber, and the Baron shows me his rings and seals -- tells me where each came from and the story attached.

    Under the Southern Cross Elizabeth Robins 1907

  • The Peruvian's brows contract -- he looks ferocious in the extreme -- and

    Under the Southern Cross Elizabeth Robins 1907

  • With childish good faith I take the clumsy nut, but as I lift it to drink I notice a covert gleam of satisfaction in the Peruvian's eyes, and I realise in a flash that the cocoa shell is becoming a sort of a loving-cup -- for there was but one little place cut for drinking where first I essayed the draught and then the Baron.

    Under the Southern Cross Elizabeth Robins 1907

  • "Dthere ees no fear, Madame," says the Peruvian's voice outside.

    Under the Southern Cross Elizabeth Robins 1907

  • I laugh at the funny conclusion and the Peruvian's excited face.

    Under the Southern Cross Elizabeth Robins 1907

  • Peruvian's card, Braddock expected his visitor and wheeled to face him.

    The Green Mummy Fergus Hume 1895

  • Or but one gleam that's glorified by each Peruvian's prayer!

    The Wit and Humor of America, Volume I. (of X.) Various 1887

  • About midday, in confirmation of the old Peruvian's words, the first of the expected spate revealed itself in a sudden acceleration of the current and a change in the appearance of the water, which became turbid with mud in suspension.

    Two Gallant Sons of Devon A Tale of the Days of Queen Bess Harry Collingwood 1886

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.