teazle

[ tee-zuhl ]

noun

, tea·zled, tea·zling.

1. a variant of teasel.

Example Sentences

I have been acting Lady Teazle for Mr. Bartley and my father's benefit.

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Select the passages where Lady Teazle tries to enforce her opinion by (a) strong assertion, (b) peevishness and whining.

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Cousin George, before he left her, swore that he would amend his mode of life, but he did not go to see Lady Teazle that night.

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Our good neighbour, Teazle, hath handled the subject of the proposed expedition in very able style.

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Elfride looked as guilty and crestfallen as Lady Teazle at the dropping of the screen.

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