betweenwhiles
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of betweenwhiles
Example Sentences
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The play begins and ends on the observation tower of the Empire State Building; and though, betweenwhiles, it shifts to the hero's bachelor apartment, it never really comes down to earth at all.
From Time Magazine Archive
He's worse now; I think he forgets betweenwhiles what was said the last time they looked.
From McClure's Magazine, Vol 31, No 2, June 1908 by Various
Olle Montanus sat on the bed-sofa reading the wonderful book lent to him by Ygberg for a day in exchange for his muffler; betweenwhiles he cast a look of admiration at Sell�n's picture.
From The Red Room by Strindberg, August
Robert wrote Mrs. Palmer's notes, sealed, and stamped them, and, betweenwhiles, gave a cheerful little description of their expedition.
From Old Kensington by Thackeray, Miss
They walked at first in silence; for Otto’s mind was full of the delight of liberty and nature, and still, betweenwhiles, 201 he was preparing his interview with Gondremark.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
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