Example Sentences

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"Because little Spider has scalded herself in the beer-tub," replied she.

From Childhood's Favorites and Fairy Stories The Young Folks Treasury, Volume 1 by Hale, Edward Everett

But I don't want you to upset the whole kettle just because the steam has scalded your fingers.

From The Portygee by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

When water has scalded one parcel of cold grass, it will not scald another parcel.

From Cottage Economy To Which Is Added The Poor Man's Friend by Cobbett, William

The tigress replied, “I also am seeking Jhore; he has scalded my cubs to death.”

From Santal Folk Tales by Campbell, A.

It is peculiarly adapted to light soils, but on my place has scalded and "dampened off" badly.

From Success with Small Fruits by Roe, Edward Payson