hearers

Example Sentences

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"Just look at those sabres,--regular tearers, as God is dear to me!" remarked Ranitski.

From The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

He thinks we are thieves and scoundrels and tearers up of treaties, because we did not penalize ourselves!

From Great Britain's Sea Policy A Reply to an American Critic reprinted from 'The Atlantic Monthly' by Murray, Gilbert

The loosened starch flying here was annoying, both to the tearers and the girls at the sewing-machines.

From Making Both Ends Meet The income and outlay of New York working girls by Clark, Sue Ainslie

Sit ye, here beside me, youth," said Jocelyn, "and presently thou shalt know these tearers of livers and biters of hearts for lambs of innocence and doves of gentleness—by their own confessions.

From The Geste of Duke Jocelyn by Farnol, Jeffery

My tongue brings the food between my teeth, the cutters cut it, the tearers tear it, the grinders grind it, the saliva moistens it, and my tongue helps me to swallow it.

From Object Lessons on the Human Body A Transcript of Lessons Given in the Primary Department of School No. 49, New York City by Lewis, Margaret W.