Word: breathes
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...little girl, who, on seeing me, ran through the hall shouting, "Here he is, at last." Surprised at such a reception, I hesitated, thinking it some deep-laid plot to entrap me, but finally I entered. In a moment an elderly lady came rushing downstairs, and in one breath exclaimed, "So you are the doctor, are you? Well, come right up, for Rose is very sick." The plot thickens, I thought; but I was bound to continue, whatever the consequences might be, and I was only too eager when I thought that Rose was probably the fair one for whom...
...addresses the high priest thus: "To Mil Wah Kee, Adahm!" Then the high priest pours out the libation to Mil Wah Kee in high bowls, and the youths, taking each a bowl, hold it in one hand and blow across the top, and then swallow the liquid without taking breath. If they are highly devoted they make several libations. They must be very religious and conscientious in the performance of their rites, for when I tasted of their libation I found it exceeding bitter, and I marvelled much at their courage...
...Howard; I determined to give him a benefit for once. Before the curtain rose, he was nervous and fidgety, but, the curtain once up, and his eyes were glued to the stage; they opened wider and wider, spots of color came in his cheeks, and his breath came and went rapidly; to look at him was more fun than the play. Never once during the evening did he look away from the stage, and when the play was over he bade me good-night, and without saying more went home to his hotel. The next morning a letter came...
...golden valleys at her breath...
...cool breath puffs the foam that falls...