Adam's ale
Example Sentences
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“Sling along the Adam’s ale, old girl,” said Jim at this point in her reverie.
From The Stronger Influence by Young, F.E. Mills
The brook gave Adam's ale of unsurpassed crystal.
From Rainbow Valley by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)
"There, my boy, there's Adam's ale for you," said he, and into the glass of hot water he popped a peppermint lozenge.
From Lords of the North by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)
A cooling plunge at the break of day, A paddle, a row, or sail, With always a fish for a mid-day dish, And plenty of Adam's ale.
From The Ontario Readers Third Book by Ontario. Ministry of Education
“That second cup of Adam’s ale was better than the first,” he said appreciatively, “and this ’ere’s the best banana I ever nibbled.
From Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris by Spurrier, Steven
