They frightened away the squirrels, to be sure, but they carried home a fine large basketful of nuts.

He had already been at the turtles' nests, and had collected a large basketful of the eggs, some of which he was cooking for breakfast.

They appeared to have been collecting nondas, as a great many of their women were carrying large basketfuls away.

The large basketfuls of rosy apples from this lady were hailed with the utmost delight by those allowed to eat them.