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  • "They will do very nicely indeed, Conny," replied the old man, with an approving smile; [ "] and as for you, Master Walter, page 431: typo fixed asked to be buried at East-church [East-Church], because that was nearer what he called the Gull's Nest Crag than the old church

    The Buccaneer A Tale S. C. Hall 1840

  • East-Church, because that was nearer what he called the Gull's Nest Crag than the old church of Minster. "

    The Buccaneer A Tale S. C. Hall 1840

  • Mrs. Gull is particularly instructive in her analysis of Mongol character.

    A Tour in Mongolia 1920

  • The Herring Gull, which is the commonest gull of the harbors of the United States, and which is also found on inland lakes and rivers, by feeding upon all kinds of refuse animal and plant materials makes the waters about our cities more healthful.

    Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of the United States of America 1918

  • He was also the proud possessor of a swift, golden-maned steed called Gull-top, which bore him to and fro over the quivering rainbow bridge.

    Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas 1894

  • And there they slung their kettle on an oar and patiently waited for the water to boil, while the man known as the Gull, always cook in every crew in which he chanced to find himself, sat with the salt on one side of him and a big bundle of macaroni on the other, prepared to begin operations at any moment.

    The Children of the King 1881

  • With a look of calm, sober gravity the young seaman stood grasping the weather-shrouds of the mainmast, and looking intently towards the light-ship called the Gull Light, which is anchored off the

    The Lifeboat 1859

  • "Thou sayest truly; and lest one of them may have a demand upon thee ere morning, what say ye to wending onward to that unholy resort of cavaliers and smugglers, called the Gull's Nest, and leaving us to pursue our course unattended to Sir Robert Cecil?"

    The Buccaneer A Tale S. C. Hall 1840

  • "I am not going direct to Cecil Place," was Burrell's excuse; "I am looking after one Robin Hays, who dwells somewhere near, or at, a place called the Gull's Nest Crag: he was once my servant, and I desire to see him."

    The Buccaneer A Tale S. C. Hall 1840

  • He was also the first reggaetón star invited to Chile. .s prestigious Viña del Mar International Music Festival, where he received such awards as a Silver Torch, a Gold Torch, and the coveted Silver Gull, which is considered the festival. .s top honor.

    unknown title 2009

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