plentier
Example Sentences
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No human being would ever think of calling Jaaf an "old gentleman," even in these "aristrocratic" days, when "gentlemen" are plentier than blackberries; while any one might feel disposed thus to describe Susquesus.
From The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts by James Fenimore Cooper
Besides, she thought Chapelizod was not safe ground for a young fellow so eccentric, perverse, and impetuous, where pretty faces were plentier than good fortunes, and at every tinkling harpsichord there smiled a possible mesalliance.
From The House by the Church-Yard by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Aweel," said Richie, "a wilful man must have his way; ye must think that I was born and bred where cracked crowns were plentier than whole ones.
From The Fortunes of Nigel by Sir Walter Scott
In consequence of these views, he refused to sell, but gave leases on such conditions as would induce tenants to come into his terms, in a country in which land was far plentier than men.
From Satanstoe by James Fenimore Cooper
They have become plentier than the pigeons in the spring.
From Oak Openings by James Fenimore Cooper
