old man
Example Sentences
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Old-man Barton felt that he was here brought up to the rack.
From The Story of Kennett by Taylor, Bayard
There was one chief whose name was Old-man.
From Stories of American Life and Adventure by Eggleston, Edward
It was coming on evening when I met him; and, says he, 'I 'm making for the Old-man Gilgie— haven't you come past it?'
From Such Is Life by Furphy, Joseph
Old-man Barton crooked his claws around his hickory staff, and shook with senile anger; while his small, keen eyes glared on his antagonist's face.
From The Story of Kennett by Taylor, Bayard
For a time Old-man stood in the river and looked for the berries, but they were gone.
From Indian Why Stories Sparks from War Eagle's Lodge-Fire by Linderman, Frank Bird
