deary
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It comes when Callas, resplendent even in a bathrobe, glides into the kitchen to sing at Bruna while the poor deary cooks her an omelet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2024
Laurie thanked her with a look that made her think in a sudden panic, “Oh, deary me! I know he’ll say something, and then what shall I do?”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
But I’m content, for it’s comin’ to me, my deary, and comin’ quick.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
"Nay, but what is it, then, my deary?" the old woman said, taking both the girl's hands in hers.
From Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures by Black, William
Then we to the carns will away, my pednpaley10 My deary, my tweet!
From The Piskey-Purse Legends and Tales of North Cornwall by Tregarthen, Enys
Step on a crack, my dearies, step on a crack and teach your granny to suck eggs from her one basket.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 2, 2019
We had them all: cat’s-eyes, aggies, dearies, milkies, steelies, glassies, onionskins.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
“Lawk, mother!” cried Anne, “it’s the young lady and gentleman from Fieldside.—Come in, dearies, and sit ye down.”
From Black, White and Gray A Story of Three Homes by Barnes, Robert
Ah, dearies, that was the effort of me life!
From David and the Phoenix by Raysor, Joan
"Whoops, dearies, the brew is boiling!" shrieked the Banshee, and she hobbled back to the fire to resume her work.
From David and the Phoenix by Raysor, Joan
