Pelly

[ pel-ee ]

noun
  1. a river in SE Yukon Territory, Canada, flowing NW to the Yukon River. 330 miles (530 km) long.

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How to use Pelly in a sentence

  • Ambrose did not wait for the assault; he rose also and met Pelly half-way with a furious blow, well planted on the nose.

    The Secret Glory | Arthur Machen
  • Pelly took a back somersault and fell with a crash to the floor, where he lay for a moment half stunned.

    The Secret Glory | Arthur Machen
  • Pelly was slowly recovering from the shock that he had received and began to meditate revenge.

    The Secret Glory | Arthur Machen
  • He learned not only to play rocker, he showed Pelly how he thought that blow under the ear should be dealt with.

    The Secret Glory | Arthur Machen
  • Pelly simply blasted Meyrick and announced his intention of giving him the worst thrashing he had ever had at an early date.

    The Secret Glory | Arthur Machen