Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Said the Parrot, "I can't come now, because I am whetting my beak on the branch of a mango-tree."

From The Talking Thrush and Other Tales from India by Crooke, William

Said the Parrot, "I can't come now, because I am whetting my beak on the branch of a mango-tree."

From The Talking Thrush and Other Tales from India by Crooke, William

Said the Parrot, "I can't come now, because I am whetting my beak on the branch of a mango-tree."

From The Talking Thrush and Other Tales from India by Crooke, William

Said the Parrot, "I can't come now, because I am whetting my beak on the branch of a mango-tree."

From The Talking Thrush and Other Tales from India by Crooke, William

Said the Parrot, "I can't come now, because I am whetting my bill on the branch of a mango-tree."

From The Talking Thrush and Other Tales from India by Crooke, William