Cruncher

Examples

• Unseen by the spy, Mr. Cruncher stood at his side, and touched him on the shoulder like a ghostly bailiff. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• His goods, said Mr. Cruncher, after turning it over in his mind, is a branch of Scientific goods. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Sounding Mr. Cruncher, and finding him of her opinion, Miss Pross resorted to the Good Republican Brutus of Antiquity, attended by her cavalier. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Now, Mr. Cruncher, said Miss Pross, whose eyes were red with felicity; if you are ready, I am. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• What, said Mr. Cruncher, varying his apostrophe after missing his mark--what are you up to, Aggerawayter? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Mr. Cruncher, with the basket, walked at her side. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Mr. Cruncher's temper was not at all improved when he came to his breakfast. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Mr. Cruncher made the observation to his next neighbour, and added, I'd hold half a guinea that _he_ don't get no law-work to do. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Mr. Cruncher was soothed, but shook his head in a dubious and moral way. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• I mean, said Mr. Cruncher, that he warn't never in it. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Worth no more than that, repeated Mr. Cruncher. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Now, Mr. Cruncher! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• For some months past, Miss Pross and Mr. Cruncher had discharged the office of purveyors; the former carrying the money; the latter, the basket. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Mr. Cruncher's attention was here diverted to the door-keeper, whom he saw making his way to Mr. Lorry, with the note in his hand. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• I am doubtful, said Mr. Cruncher, hesitating and shaking his head, about leaving of you, you see. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.

Edited by Benson