piece

• To drop on one knee and level his piece was the work of an instant, but unfortunately he snapped a dry twig in doing so. —  Hunting the Lions
• Mignard hinted his doubts whether the piece was the work of that great master; he insinuated that it was possible to be deceived; and added, that if it was Guido's, he did not think it in his best manner. —  Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)
• He succeeded so well, that this piece has been the stumbling-block of all the grammarians, scholiasts, and commentators; and remains inexplicable to the present day. —  Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)
• Jill felt the hostess' desire to keep conversation circulating I hear," she said, "that this piece is a sort of Gilbert and Sullivan opera Mr. Pilkington considered the point I confess," he said, "that, in writing the book, I had Gilbert before me as a model. —  Jill the Reckless
• This piece is about thirty feet by twenty feet in size, and contains forty thousand shades of color. —  A Journey Through France in War Time

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