Batley

/ (ˈbætlɪ) /

noun

a town in N England, in Kirklees unitary authority, West Yorkshire. Pop: 49 448 (2001)

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having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision.

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Words nearby Batley

batik, bating, Batinism, Batista, batiste, Batley, Batlle y Ordóñez, batman, bat mitzvah, Batna, baton

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Example sentences from the Web for Batley

He had Batley with him and the Crestwicks, who were down before.
The Long Portage|Harold Bindloss
Batley was the first to leave; the other two lingered behind, talking of the loss.
Johnny Ludlow, Sixth Series|Mrs. Henry Wood
They went in and Batley, lounging in a seat, lighted a cigar and waited with an amused expression for the other to begin.
The Long Portage|Harold Bindloss
Would Nasmyth or Lisle or Batley have shirked a risk that would mean the saving of the other fellow?
The Long Portage|Harold Bindloss

Batley had left his place, and Crestwick began to stride up and down the beach, presumably to warm himself.
The Long Portage|Harold Bindloss

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