mischievous trick

Example Sentences

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He left the animal to roam at liberty about the halls and gardens, where it was for ever at some mischievous trick or another.

From The Well of Saint Clare by Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard)

Claxton had hitherto done nothing that was criminal within the eye of the Law, though while at sea he was continually employed in some mischievous trick or other.

From Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences by Hayward, Arthur L.

"Don't speak of this plan of yours as a mischievous trick, baroness," he said earnestly.

From The Nameless Castle by Jókai, Mór

Amphillis, in answer, for Perrote was unable to speak, told the story of Agatha’s mischievous trick.

From The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century by Rainey, W. (William)

Barnes played a mischievous trick one day—in fact, Barnes was always into mischief. d.

From The Century Handbook of Writing by Greever, Garland