Example Sentences

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To prudery she added bigotry, a well-assorted lining.

From Les Misérables by Hapgood, Isabel Florence

There is something wonderfully attractive about it; its colouring in particular appeals so to the eye that a good show of well-assorted fruit is always certain to ensure attention.

From The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken by Muskett, Philip E.

Two in the tonneau, and another on the seat beside you in front—a well-assorted couple of couples—and one may make the most ideal trips imaginable.

From The Automobilist Abroad by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)

They would have numerous and well-assorted visitors staying at the house for a week or so, and all dining at a huge round table.

From A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day by Reade, Charles

Behind Dr. Panton and Miss Farrow—for the brick path which formed the crest of the embankment only held two walkers comfortably—were the least well-assorted couple of the party, Bill Donnington and James Tapster.

From From out the Vasty Deep by Lowndes, Marie Belloc