Severinus
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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While George evaded indifferent slaps from the unoccupied paw, Ignatius scrutinized the title on the cover of the book: Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, The Consolation of Philosophy.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
The scene with the artists, innocent as it was in itself, seemed to have made Severinus very thoughtful, in consequence of the pleasure Cornelia derived from it.
From A Twofold Life by Hillern, Wilhelmine von
She mutely motioned Severinus to be seated; she could not speak,--could not express her emotions in words.
From A Twofold Life by Hillern, Wilhelmine von
"Certainly, my child," said Severinus, and his tone gradually lost its assumed harshness.
From A Twofold Life by Hillern, Wilhelmine von
Severinus was now as pale as he had before been red.
From A Twofold Life by Hillern, Wilhelmine von
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