Severinus
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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While George evaded indifferent slaps from the unoccupied paw, Ignatius scrutinized the title on the cover of the book: Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, The Consolation of Philosophy.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
The scene with the artists, innocent as it was in itself, seemed to have made Severinus very thoughtful, in consequence of the pleasure Cornelia derived from it.
From A Twofold Life by Hillern, Wilhelmine von
Severinus gazed with increasing admiration at Cornelia's pure, pale features, as he aided her to rise.
From A Twofold Life by Hillern, Wilhelmine von
The young girl tottered out of the church with Severinus without casting another glance behind.
From A Twofold Life by Hillern, Wilhelmine von
"Severinus," said Cornelia, smiling, "isn't it a fact that you do not know what hunger is?"
From A Twofold Life by Hillern, Wilhelmine von
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