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John Sterling/[Page 101]/has desired his wine merchant, on receiving a certain basketful of Malmsey from

Letters and Memorials of Jane Welsh Carlyle 1883

"I don't see that it is at all necessary," Mrs. Mason had answered; "but if you think so, we could send her down a hamper of apples, -- that is, a basketful."

Orley Farm Anthony Trollope 1848

So when they're due, I buy a basketful to do me until the next time they're reduced.

What Items Do You Stock Up On? | Lifehacker Australia 2009

But he bustled about, and so did the Rat, and soon they found some guava jelly in a glass dish, and a cold chicken, a tongue that had hardly been touched, some trifle, and quite a lot of lobster salad; and in the pantry they came upon a basketful of French rolls and any quantity of cheese, butter, and celery.

Archive 2009-06-01 2009

Gumball sized pearls wrapped in mesh, a groovy faux fur trimmed vest ,a neon clutch bag, a wide zebra belt and a basketful of glitzy gold jewelry will give you major look for a minor investment.

Amy Tara Koch: New Year, New You: Know Thy Luxury Products Amy Tara Koch 2011

Anyway, in this store in Brighton a man has just walked out with a whole basketful of meat.

TV review: Secrets of the Shoplifters | Richard Wilson on Hold 2012

I buy grapes by the basketful and eat the first pint before I get home, but Concords and their kin are workhorses in the kitchen, too.

Flight of the Concords Ian Knauer 2011

But he bustled about, and so did the Rat, and soon they found some guava jelly in a glass dish, and a cold chicken, a tongue that had hardly been touched, some trifle, and quite a lot of lobster salad; and in the pantry they came upon a basketful of French rolls and any quantity of cheese, butter, and celery.

Matchless Valour 2009

In the time-honored Gingrich tradition, the plan is essentially a basketful of giant tax cuts targeted at corporations, wealthy investors, and the heirs of the richest American families.

Wonk Room » Newt Gingrich’s ‘Jobs First’ Plan Puts The Wealthy And Corporations First 2009

In twenty-five years, I have learned a basketful of lessons from my clients.

Denise Vivaldo: Tips To Success I Have Learned From My Clients Denise Vivaldo 2011