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Then the ousel would go far up into this ice cave until the sound of her singing came out wild and sweet, mixed with the water and the tinkle of the ice.
From The Basket Woman A Book of Indian Tales for Children by Austin, Mary Hunter
I hear the dusky ousel that sends a joyous greeting to all the faithful: My speech, my shape are spectral—hush, woman, do not speak to me!
From Ancient Irish Poetry by Various
An ousel fluttered across the stream and dabbled in a puddle among some stones.
From Uncanny Tales by Various
Dear Sir, It gives me satisfaction to find that my account of the ousel migration pleases you.
From The Natural History of Selborne by White, Gilbert
"And anyway it cannot be helped," said the ousel.
From The Basket Woman A Book of Indian Tales for Children by Austin, Mary Hunter
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