well-broken
- a word derived from broken.
Example Sentences
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There was nothing more beautiful than the work of a well-bred and well-broken brace of Pointers, or more perfect than the way a man got his shots from them.
From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert
I don't dislike dogs or cats or, for that matter, well-broken horses, but—though I lose your last shreds of sympathy—they all, in comparison with other interests, leave me more than usual calm.
From The Book of Susan A Novel by Dodd, Lee Wilson
While the road is safe for coaches drawn by well-broken horses and driven by trustworthy drivers, it would be criminal folly to open it to the crowd of automobiles that would rush to Paradise Valley.
From The Mountain that was 'God' Being a Little Book About the Great Peak Which the Indians Named 'Tacoma' but Which is Officially Called 'Rainier' by Williams, John H. (John Harvey)
Far more dogs would be well-broken, if men would but keep half the number they usually possess.
From The Dog by Dinks
In Chile I was told an anecdote, which I believe was true; and it offers a good illustration of the use of a well-broken animal.
From The Voyage of the Beagle by Darwin, Charles
