Laurie
['lɔ:ri;'lɔri]
Examples
- Yes, but you won't do it, answered Laurie, who wished to make up, but felt that his outraged dignity must be appeased first. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Laurie obediently threw himself down on the turf, and began to amuse himself by sticking daisies into the ribbons of Amy's hat, that lay there. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Miss Kate and Mr. Brooke, Meg, and Ned declined, but Fred, Sallie, Jo, and Laurie piled and drew, and the lot fell to Laurie. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- To complete her confusion, she saw Belle nudge Annie, and both glance from her to Laurie, who, she was happy to see, looked unusually boyish and shy. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- So Laurie played and Jo listened, with her nose luxuriously buried in heliotrope and tea roses. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- That mademoiselle has made good use of her time, and the result is charming, replied Laurie, bowing with his hand on his heart and an admiring look. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I wouldn't forgive her, and today, if it hadn't been for Laurie, it might have been too late! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I rather liked it, said Laurie, looking mischievous, a thing he had not done for a fortnight. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Beth must think I'm going to please myself, as I am, for I can't talk about Laurie to her. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Yes, I know, said Laurie, nodding wisely. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Then she wrote a short, simple note, and with Laurie's help, got them smuggled onto the study table one morning before the old gentleman was up. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Laurie dashed downstairs for water, while Meg and Hannah supported her, and Jo read aloud, in a frightened voice. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- But her heart was very heavy, she longed to be at home, and every day looked wistfully across the lake, waiting for Laurie to come and comfort her. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I'm afraid Laurie will be quite spoiled among them. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- In a big, dashing hand, Laurie wrote. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Yes, there was a sound of bells at the door below, a cry from Hannah, and then Laurie's voice saying in a joyful whisper, Girls, she's come! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I wash my hands of the dinner party, and since you have asked Laurie on your own responsibility, you may just take care of him. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Oh, Laurie, Laurie, I knew you'd come to me! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Pin it round your neck, and then it will be useful, said Laurie, looking down at the little blue boots, which he evidently approved of. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- They began to get anxious, and Laurie went off to find her, for no one knew what freak Jo might take into her head. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I'll ask Laurie. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- But Laurie didn't laugh. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- It will be such a help to Laurie, for I can row, and Meg see to the lunch, and the children be useful in some way. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Laurie told me how fond Mr. Laurence used to be of the child who died, and how he kept all her little things carefully. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Well, that's cool, said Laurie to himself, to have a picnic and never ask me! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- When they got into the hall, Jo asked Laurie if she had said something amiss. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Laurie's heart wouldn't ache. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Yes, I think she would, returned Laurie gravely. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Laurie's a nice boy and I like him, and I won't have any sentimental stuff about compliments and such rubbish. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Laurie took Amy to drive, which was a deed of charity, for the sour cream seemed to have had a bad effect upon her temper. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
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