brittles
- plural of brittle.
Example Sentences
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It fits an approach best exemplified by Nathan Brittles, a character played by actor John Wayne in the John Ford Western "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon."
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2021
Ironically, that slogan is misunderstood; Nathan Brittles takes responsibility for the failure of his mission in the movie.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2021
The unorthodox Schultz acquires Django with a promise to free him upon the capture of the Brittles dead or alive.
From Forbes • Jun. 8, 2012
Brittles, who had got behind the door to open it, no sooner saw Oliver, than he uttered a loud cry.
From Oliver Twist by Dickens, Charles
It happened that about this time, Mr. Giles, Brittles, and the tinker, were recruiting themselves, after the fatigues and terrors of the night, with tea and sundries, in the kitchen.
From Oliver Twist by Dickens, Charles
