Basil I
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“Are there any adders around the Mossflower region, Basil? I mean, if there were, then you’d be the very creature to know about them, being an expert and all that.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Oh, Basil, I was but a frightened, terrified girl, and I lent it!
From The Coquette's Victim Everyday Life Library No. 1 by Brame, Charlotte M.
"If I knew, Basil, I would like it to do what I ought to do."
From Diana by Warner, Susan
"But I do like it, Basil; I like it better than the other side," said Diana.
From Diana by Warner, Susan
"Really, Basil, I think I learned all that were necessary," said Margaret, laughing.
From Margaret Montfort by Barry, Etheldred B. (Etheldred Breeze)
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