Batley
noun
a town in N England, in Kirklees unitary authority, West Yorkshire. Pop: 49 448 (2001)
Historical Examples
Next to him sat batley, looking thoughtful; and Crestwick sat opposite Lisle, eager and unhealthily flushed.
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He had batley with him and the Crestwicks, who were down before.
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Then batley wanted to sell that silly lad some worthless shares—and there were other people looking on?
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He strode out of the room, and batley smiled as he followed him.
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batley had left his place, and Crestwick began to stride up and down the beach, presumably to warm himself.
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batley moving forward into the moonlight, regarded him with a mocking smile.
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“I want you to tell batley that he must keep his hands off of Jim,” she said.
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Lisle took the list batley gave him and examined it by the glow of the fire.
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He was busy for some time, and in the meanwhile batley picked up the flask he had laid down and handed it to Gladwyne.
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Then Bella joined them and batley offered his good wishes in fitting terms.
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