Example Sentences

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I was assorting a motley collection of guide-books, novels, maps, smelling-salts, and kodaks when he came in, and was dying to look up, but I remained as sweetly expressionless as a doll.

From The Motor Maid by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)

In the hall Barker was assorting the sombrero, the Latin Quartier and the cream-coloured felt; the last belonged to Herr Lippheim, who was putting it on when Gregory escorted Lady Rose to the door.

From Tante by Sedgwick, Anne Douglas

A dejected and cast-down woman was assorting the despairing contents of the basket with a look of desolation.

From The Witches of New York by Doesticks, Q. K. Philander

Mr. Garie was assorting and arranging the papers that the desk contained, when he heard the rattle of wheels along the avenue, and looking out of the window, he saw a carriage approaching.

From The Garies and Their Friends by Webb, Frank J.

Paul knew Mr. Boggs assisted the post-master in his duties; and many a time had Paul chatted with the pretty little chap who played around the building while his father was assorting the incoming mails.

From The Banner Boy Scouts Or, The Struggle for Leadership by Warren, George A.