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Definition of Castaways
1. castaway [n] - See also: castaway
Lexicographical Neighbors of Castaways
Literary usage of Castaways
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Writings of Bret Harte by Bret Harte (1896)
"CHAPTER VH THE GENTLE castaways Miss KEENE was awakened from a heavy sleep by a
hurried shake of her shoulder and an indefinite feeling of alarm. ..."
2. The Return of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs (1915)
"XXI THE castaways LAYTON dreamed that he was drinking his fill of water, pure,
delightful drafts of fresh water. With a start he gained consciousness to ..."
3. Outing (1893)
"Our first day is nearly done, and it seems hard to realize that \ve are actually
castaways, to become consul's men at the first port we reach. ..."
4. The Conquest of the Great Northwest by Agnes Christina Laut (1908)
"... BAY—THE FIRST HARVEST OF THE SEA AT DEAD MAN'S ISLAND—castaways FOR THREE
YEARS —THE COMPANY BESET BY GOLD FEVER INCREASES ITS STOCK—PAYS TEN PER CENT. ..."
5. Anecdotes illustrative of New Testament texts (1884)
"of the devil's castaways. Do you think that Jesus would receive me ? I," said Mr.
Whitefield, " assured her that there was not a doubt of it, ..."
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