quarrelled

Example Sentences

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I was here brought to think of the unreasonableness of those who grumble at the shortness of life,—those quarrellers with providence!

From Niels Klim's journey under the ground being a narrative of his wonderful descent to the subterranean lands; together with an account of the sensible animals and trees inhabiting the planet Nazar and the firmament. by Gierlow, John

"I quarrel, sir, with nobody except quarrellers," answered the Frenchman impatiently.

From The King's Mirror by Hope, Anthony

And it did seem a pity to be quarrellers on a day in May, with the apple buds turning as pink as pink!

From The Very Small Person by Elliott, Elizabeth Shippen Green

King Henry of England and King Francis of France in their own countries have imposed silence upon the quarrellers and slanderers; if only the Pope would do the same!

From Erasmus and the Age of Reformation by Huizinga, Johan

Inside the quarrellers must have realized that they were being spied upon, for they opened the door and the fray continued in low tones.

From The Quest by Goldberg, Isaac