Example Sentences

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The draughtiness and civilization of the new huts compared with the "fug" of the tents all combined to give us chills!

From Fanny Goes to War by Washington, Pat Beauchamp

"Better big a new house at once, than do this!" cried all the elders, by which I then perceived the draughtiness of Mr Kibbock's advice.

From The Annals of the Parish; or, the chronicle of Dalmailing during the ministry of the Rev. Micah Balwhidder by Galt, John

It was just the hour before the coming-on of dusk when the swamp appeared at its worst for damp, draughtiness and general dismalness.

From Dusty Star by Baker, Olaf