runlet

Example Sentences

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He found a muddy runlet straying off from the river and quenched his thirst, then, turning, surveyed through the trees the hump of earth he had left and the company upon it.

From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary

He had landed in a fringe of small trees by a little runlet, and now, under this cover, he moved irresolutely forward.

From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary

He did not recognize that this tiniest runlet which fell back at once was of the same element as the tidal wave which had swept over him yesternight.

From Red Pottage by Cholmondeley, Mary

Then there were two runlets of salt pork, containing about ninety pounds each, and in the centre of each runlet were two hams.

From Ungava by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

Another followed—another—then a stream, a grey runlet of defeat which grew in proportions.

From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary