runlet

Example Sentences

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

From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary

A small runlet here trickled down the kloof in a chain of water-holes.

From Harley Greenoak's Charge by Mitford, Bertram

Close in the precinct stand several little chapels dedicated to particular gods, each of whom owns his distinctive name and special worship, and is the tutelary deity of a runlet.

From On the Art of Writing Lectures delivered in the University of Cambridge 1913-1914 by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

A narrow bridge of logs led across a sedgy runlet, which, like many mountain streams, was unfordable, except in occasional spots.

From Nevermore by Bolderwood, Rolf

The canary, which hung by the door in a cage, sent out a hard bright runlet of song.

From Love of Brothers by Tynan, Katharine