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Example sentences for "drew forth"

  • He then opened the tin case and drew forth a few sandwiches.

  • Quick as lightning, he drew forth a revolver from his breast pocket, and, hastily cocking it, turned to confront his assailant.

  • With these words he drew forth a paper and handed it to Lopez.

  • And speaking, from somewhere among the pitiful rags that covered his lank carcase he drew forth a small wooden pipe scarce two foot long and having a bulbous mouthpiece at one end.

  • Then, because sleep was not for me, I arose and came groping within my inner cave where stood a coffer and, lifting the lid, drew forth that I sought and went and sat me on my bed where the moon made a glory.

  • So I watched them, and well-knowing what they portended, drew forth a pistol and, cocking it, had it ready to hand.

  • I rather guess you are mistaken though," he added, as he drew forth a couple of letters from a side pocket; "but these will inform you whether you are or not.

  • This he drew forth as his last hope; and, tightening the rein, wheeled his horse and spurred down upon his enemies with tremendous velocity.

  • So I unclad myself and laid me down, but I drew forth my sword, and laid the ancient naked blade betwixt my side and her place.

  • And therewith he drew forth a cross with God nailed thereon, and the castellan swore on it with a good will.

  • I have known one of this pattern to possess the most extraordinary powers of consolation;" and as I spoke I drew forth a bank-note of some amount, and gently drew it across his knuckles.

  • Maybe it might come to that same yet," said he, and then putting his hand into his pocket, he drew forth a great coil of rope, to the end of which a leaden weight was fastened.

  • From a casket on his table he drew forth a roll of parchment, to which were attached two great seals, hanging by silken strings, and while he unrolled it he beckoned the painter to come near.

  • He drew forth a paper from his pocketbook, and handed it to Leuchtmar with a friendly smile.

  • He drew forth a paper, unfolded it, and handed it to the count, who rapidly glanced over it.

  • From inside I drew forth a folded piece of skin, dried, yellow and wrinkled with age.

  • Rincon opened his hand and showed the three quartos; when Cortado, thrusting his arm into his bosom, drew forth a little purse which appeared to have once been of amber-coloured silk, and was not badly filled.

  • This way, please, sah," and he led him to a desk, from the drawer of which he drew forth a blank deed.

  • Colonel Varney went to a desk in the corner of the room, unlocked it, drew forth a black book, and running his fingers through the pages stopped at the letter K.

  • He drew forth a volume with a trembling hand as he spoke, and made as if to consult it.

  • She tore at her bosom; drew forth a tiny silver vial.

  • Suddenly he drew forth a long iron spike, and plunged it down his throat to the very butt; then drew it out, laughing dryly at the wide eyes of the eunuchs.

  • The whole company was about the palmer when he drew forth a little packet.

  • Clifford raised himself with great difficulty on one arm; with the other hand he drew forth a pistol.


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    Some common collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    ager publicus; calcareous spar; close vessel; could hardly; country home; drew back; drew forth; drew from; drew her; drew himself; drew his; drew myself; drew near; drew rein; general interest; good mother; great danger; hang them; leather goods; looking away; must fight; noble family; permit the; public nature; seems strange; step further