Example Sentences

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Amid the ensuing guffaw many a slumberer was rudely awakened.

From Time Magazine Archive

And, glowing, young, and good, Most ignorantly thanked The slumberer above there?

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 by Various

On—on—the slumberer breathed on, but he thought not, felt not, perceived not.

From Edmond Dantès by Flagg, Edmund

"Good afternoon," he whispered softly, in order not to disturb the little slumberer.

From Love's Usuries by Creswicke, Louis

The trumpeter was now calling every slumberer to arms, and in a few moments the entire garrison was ready for action.

From The Battle of Bayan and Other Battles by Reidy, John J.