| 单词 | stretch forth |
| 例句 | The man came all the way to the cot and stretched forth a dingy palm, touching Bigger’s hand. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z It opened slowly: a figure came out into the twilight and stood on the step; a man without a hat: he stretched forth his hand as if to feel whether it rained. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Eyes closed, lips moving soundlessly, Muriel stretched forth a bloody hand, and a gust of wind stripped away the sparkling dust. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Then she picked up her Bible and read aloud the verse that cleared away the tears in her eyes: “And Ethiopia shall stretch forth her wings.” Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z "He gave it to himself. I guess he did. Ras is a title of respect in the East. It's a wonder he didn't say something about 'Ethiopia stretching forth her wings,' " he said, mimicking Ras. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z But as time passed without significant changes in my life, I was becoming increasingly anxious waiting for Ethiopia to stretch forth her wings. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z James stretches forth a cadaver’s finger with a posthumously released story titled “The Murder of Santa Claus.” Perspective | It’s Christmas. Let the murder begin. 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z In “Blue Moon,” leaning on Mr. La Cour, she stretches forth her long limbs in a few slow phrases so colossally ample that they open up stage space like search beams. New York City Ballet’s Fall Season Bursts With Talent 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z Then when they came into Hilarian’s sight, they began to say to Hilarian, stretching forth their hands and nodding their heads: You judge us, they said, and God you. The Birth of Europe 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z It was part of the Book of Exodus, which relates how, after the Nile turned to blood, Aaron stretched forth his staff, causing a plague of frogs to descend on Egypt. The Aleppo Codex Mystery 2012-07-25T09:00:12Z I stretched forth my hands to him, and besought his intercession; I implored that one year, one month might be given to me on earth, to do penance and atonement for my transgressions. Fairy Legends and Traditions of The South of Ireland 2012-05-22T15:16:54.237Z The Prioress thereupon petitions the King; let His Highness stretch forth the secular arm and bring back this lamb which wanders from the fold. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z And in truth his hand, which he stretched forth to lay the mirror flat upon the table, trembled so, that he nearly let it fall. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z He instantly felt that such was the case, and ceased; but he feebly stretched forth his hand toward Cl�mence, who bent her head over it, and dewed it with her tears. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z Am I to stretch forth my bare hands against the enemy? Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes 2012-04-10T02:00:19.943Z Meïamoun could only fall upon his knees and stretch forth suppliant hands to her, as to the altars of the gods. One of Cleopatra's Nights and Other Fantastic Romances One of Cleopatra's Nights?Clarimonde?Arria Marcella?The Mummy's Foot?Omphale: a Rococo Story?King Candaules 2012-04-08T02:00:23.693Z “Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.”—Genesis xxii. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis 2012-04-08T02:00:21.793Z Then stretching forth his open arms to Richard of Woodville, he said, "Let me take you to my heart, messenger of joy!--you have brought me life!" Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z The Lord forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the Lord’s anointed.” The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel 2012-04-08T02:00:20.427Z But the Lord stretched forth his hand and smote the enemy with a pestilence. Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes 2012-04-10T02:00:19.943Z She lived whose first act was to stretch forth a hand yet weakened by sickness to sign, a fourth time, a warrant for a kinsman's death, and once again recalled it. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Christ stands in judgment upon the clouds, and the apostles and his mother stretch forth their hands beseeching for the poor human race. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z Scarcely had he finished, when a long train of light shot across the loch, and, glittering with a thousand watery diamonds, Esgair half arose and stretched forth towards him her lovely arms. Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories 2012-03-28T02:00:24.407Z He protested that for himself nothing would induce him to stretch forth his hand against the Lord’s anointed. The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel 2012-04-08T02:00:20.427Z I stretch forth my hands towards him, but still for me the voice of heaven is dumb. Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes 2012-04-10T02:00:19.943Z I had stretched forth my hand to uproot that beautiful flower which should have borne me joy. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z In answer to this statement, the Cyclops stretched forth his huge hand and grasped two of the sailors, whom he proceeded to devour for dessert. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z He fell on his knees where he stood, and stretching forth his arms silently implored Heavenly protection against the powers of evil. Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories 2012-03-28T02:00:24.407Z The Chinese answered nothing, but stretched forth a hand, and deliberately snapped his fingers. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z And as she stretched forth her arms to him, he did not recoil, but stooped down to her. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z The old man rose to his feet and stretched forth his arms. Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure 2012-03-19T02:00:28.667Z Suddenly he stretched forth his hand, pointing towards the trees on the near side of the river. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z Daily from his meridian he stretches forth his shining scimitar and strikes the fetters from the feet of young men, setting them free to walk the golden streets of an enchanted city. The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces 2012-03-12T03:00:26.180Z He had almost reached the head of the stairs when Ah Wu stretched forth a hand to detain him. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z Steve's first act was to stretch forth a hand to his companion. The Iron Boys in the Mines or, Starting at the Bottom of the Shaft 2012-03-11T03:00:13.327Z He came from behind the tree and went forward, stretching forth his hands. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z On this, Jesus merely stretched forth his hand, and the leprosy disappeared. Ecce Homo! A Critical Inquiry into the History of Jesus of Nazareth: Being a Rational Analysis of the Gospels 2012-03-06T03:00:27.910Z History will class such claims with the brags of sharpers, who bully their victims about their honor, while they stretch forth their hands for the gold they have won with loaded dice. Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. 2012-03-05T03:00:13.070Z As Frank Armitage stretched forth a hand to take hold of the handle, the door swung back, as on its own accord. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z What! the home of the white chatelaine, whose hands were ever stretched forth to do good, at sight of whose beautiful sad face everyone sighed with pity? The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:34.990Z Barney approached, but the instant he stretched forth his hands the boy uttered a piercing shriek, and made to thrust at him with his dagger. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z To see that great house burn and to see no man stretch forth a hand to quench it, this terrified. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z Masago, raising herself with difficulty, stretched forth eager hands to claim the bundle, and, her fingers trembling with exultation, hasted to untie its knots. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z The boy stretched forth a hand and touched the Chinese upon the chest. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z Omar's attention was drawn, against his will, to this object of abhorrence, that murmured still, and stretched forth his arid hand. Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck 2012-02-13T03:00:19.620Z Then he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples and said: "Behold my mother and my brethren." The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 4 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Lectures 2012-02-11T03:03:46.253Z I opened it, stretched forth my head in the morning mists to cool my burning brow. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z The Daimio, with lightning in his glance, and terror in his heart, rose up, and, speechless with passion, stretched forth his hand. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z Behold its sound boughs, how they stretch forth loaded with fruit and leaves, and how it raises its top to the clouds. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z Two hands were stretched forth over the kneeling one; and like a light zephyr the words passed over him, "Be true to knighthood!" Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck 2012-02-13T03:00:19.620Z ‘My Išullanu, divide the food, let us eat, And stretch forth thine hand, and taste of our dish.’ The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia 2012-02-02T03:04:35.567Z The stretching forth of the child's hands he found in Pindar and Cowley; his "smiling" in Cowley alone, for there is no trace of it in the original. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 101, October 4, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2012-01-30T03:00:13.383Z To her, the sleeper, turned her revered lord, stretching forth imploring hands. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z With a loud cry he stretched forth his arms and called,— "Venus, goddess, do you hear my call?" Great Opera Stories Taken from Original Sources in Old German 2012-01-25T03:00:33.660Z Immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said, "Oh thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?—why didst thou doubt my power and my will to save thee?" "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) 2012-01-13T03:00:12.913Z Plockhörst, Plate 84, gives the next instant when Jesus stretched forth his hand and took hold of him, saying, "O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?" The Great Painters' Gospel Pictures Representing Scenes and Incidents in the Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ 2012-01-07T03:00:14.777Z Jesus stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and said, I will; and be thou cleansed. The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. 2011-12-20T03:00:28.907Z In the frosty reviving air of the mountains the vengeful shades were exorcised; Koshiu and Kennui and their baleful family lingered behind in the plains, and stretch forth in vain their talons. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z I advanced until the water bathed my knees, and my Love, too, came to meet me, the stream already to her waist, while our arms stretched forth above the running flood towards each other. The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories 2011-12-17T03:00:15.447Z Say, who art thou that despairest, and forgettest the Lord thy Maker; who hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the earth's foundations? The History of Mendelssohn's Oratorio "Elijah" 2011-12-06T03:00:26.413Z He stretched forth an eager hand that shook with his excitement, and almost tore the packet from Hayhurst’s grasp. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z And at the same time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to afflict some of the Church. St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture 2011-11-28T03:00:25.013Z "Oh, for God's sake don't," the Vicar interposed, starting to his feet, and stretching forth his hand beseechingly towards the labourer; "for God's sake don't expose it, Wanless." The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant 2011-11-27T03:00:11.777Z Again he stretched forth his hand, and with his finger signed the cross thereon, and there where his finger touched came forth blood. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z He stretched forth a long and bony hand for the tumbler of whisky and water. In Mr. Knox's Country 2011-11-21T03:00:16.010Z Mollie drew herself haughtily erect, and would have passed him without a word, but he stretched forth his arms and barred her way. The Heatherford Fortune a sequel to the Magic Cameo 2011-11-15T03:00:18.930Z Have I such a simple view of God's sufficiency as to be able as it were to "stretch forth my hand and take the knife to slay my son." Notes on the Book of Genesis 2011-11-05T02:00:10.317Z It was a tiny hand, stretched forth from a skimpy blue-cloth sleeve. The Girls of Central High at Basketball The Great Gymnasium Mystery 2011-11-04T02:00:20.757Z The hands once stretched forth with kindness to welcome him, were now stiffly laid one upon the other; and 'How are you, sir?' coldly articulated, was followed by as cold a 'Pray sit down.' Adeline Mowbray or, The Mother and Daughter 2011-11-04T02:00:17.120Z Next, the positive ecstatic stretching forth above reason into our ‘highest life,’ where we undergo complete transmutation in God and feel ourselves wholly enfolded in Him. Ruysbroeck 2011-10-29T02:00:16.413Z She stretched forth her arms,—her mantle she flung to the wind, And swam o'er Loch Lene, her outlawed lover to find. A Book of Irish Verse Selected from modern writers with an introduction and notes by W. B. Yeats 2011-10-27T02:00:26.373Z When the voice ceased, he stretched forth his arms towards the beloved shade, and said beseechingly: 'Forgive me, angel of Paradise--forgive me! The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. I (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:28.357Z First, a black cross in the midst of Rome, whereof the head touched the heaven and the arms stretched forth over all the earth; and above it were written these words, Crux irae Dei. The Story of Florence 2011-10-20T02:00:24.237Z Another would say, stretching forth his hands to heaven, "Blessed be God, who hath imparted this resolution to the abbot to correct such excesses"; and very many of them said that it was well done. The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond: A Picture of Monastic Life in the Days of Abbot Samson 2011-10-18T02:00:19.523Z Yet fine the Great Condor Vulture, when the Wind blew, stretching forth his Wings upon it; and glad, no doubt, would have been to sail away. Manners & Cvftoms of ye Englyfhe Drawn from ye Qvick 2011-10-15T02:00:25.137Z "What do you see?" they asked, and the orderly too stretched forth a grimy gauntlet. A Trooper Galahad 2011-10-12T02:00:53.977Z See--I stretch forth my arms and embrace only the empty air--I gaze around for thee, but am left in oppressive solitude. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. I (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:28.357Z I have stretched forth my hands and nailed my heart to the Cross. The Story of a Life 2011-10-11T02:01:02.723Z I shall not stretch forth my hands for any crown. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z On each side of a vast court are stretched forth two wooden constructions, made of trunks of trees, and only one storey high. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z From the folds of his garment he stretched forth a clawlike hand. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z Death had stretched forth his mighty hand and taken his treasures from him; blow after blew had fate thus inflicted on his bleeding heart. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. I (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:28.357Z Then the goddess stretched forth her hands and gave him her blessing, telling him to choose whatever he wished, to carry home from the cavern. Asgard Stories Tales from Norse Mythology 2011-09-22T02:00:24.717Z "You are bewitching," he added, stretching forth his hands to seize hers. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z At length a means occurred to me of expressing to them with a single word my friendly feelings, and stretching forth my hands reverently, as if in loving greeting, I cried the name, "Mahomed!" The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z For it seemed to her as though he had suddenly stretched forth his arm and struck out with his staff. The Rainbow Book Tales of Fun & Fancy 2011-09-18T02:00:22.467Z “Perhaps you will allow me to offer you some of our zwieback,” put in Miss Campbell, stretching forth her hand for the box. The Motor Maids Across the Continent 2011-09-17T02:00:31.140Z There, with wild, imploring eyes, the old man half stretched forth two palsied hands, his forage cap falling unheaded to the floor, his whole frame shaking. Trumpeter Fred A Story of the Plains 2011-09-15T02:00:11.393Z Cosel, white as marble, exhausted by suffering, and unable to utter a word, stretched forth both her hands and pointed towards the infant. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z To me, those who are to come after us stretch forth beseeching hands as well as do the masses on the other side of the globe. The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy 2011-09-13T02:00:33.070Z She stretched forth her hand for the holy morsel, and then with a great cry fell at the bishop’s feet. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z He also heard and saw how I stretched forth my hands to the Mother of God and her Child. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z I stretched forth my hands and cried: "Rahab!" and she turned aside From the vineyard where a wood Near a purple wine-press stood. The Piper and the Reed 2011-09-10T02:00:23.967Z "Let me see your hand!" she added, stretching forth her own. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z Meanwhile the prayer and supplication were warm, and almost expostulatory, that His arm might be stretched forth in behalf of His own covenanted servants. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 2011-09-09T02:01:06.280Z Then he stretched forth his right hand; but at that moment the little knight threw himself into his arms. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Again Jones became angry and, stretching forth a strong hand suddenly, took Jimmy by the shoulder and shook him. The Blue Grass Seminary Girls' Vacation Adventures Shirley Willing to the Rescue 2011-09-05T02:00:22.290Z Above the burning coals there stands One who is stretching forth his hands: Three times has he his Friend denied Who must this day be crucified! The Piper and the Reed 2011-09-10T02:00:23.967Z His is the hand of the friend stretched forth to deliver them from the oppressor. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z The dying man heard the name of his first-born, his languid eyes brightened, he endeavoured to raise himself upon his pillow, he stretched forth his feeble hand. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 2011-09-09T02:01:06.280Z She is stretching forth bleeding hands; she is just falling, just fainting, just dying, and with her last voice cries, 'Rescue me, children!' The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z The light from a lantern flashed into Jimmy’s face, and he saw a hand stretched forth to open the catch of the bottom door. The Blue Grass Seminary Girls' Vacation Adventures Shirley Willing to the Rescue 2011-09-05T02:00:22.290Z It is enough to stretch forth daring hands. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z In the act of stretching forth his hand the strength to stretch it forth is given; but he would not have tried the experiment unless he trusted before he discovered the power. The Gospel According to St. Mark 2011-08-20T02:00:14.427Z They had seen the mills stretch forth surreptitious, grasping hands and take unto themselves pieces of their beautiful old shore road, a quarter of a mile at a time. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z For a short period God's justice has stretched forth the rod to chastise, not to ruin its children, and soon will the fatherly love of that heavenly Lord receive them and cherish them. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Leonard stretched forth his unwounded arm, and succeeded in dragging the victim aboard, where he sank to the bottom of the boat panting. The Blue Grass Seminary Girls' Vacation Adventures Shirley Willing to the Rescue 2011-09-05T02:00:22.290Z All at once he stretched forth his hands and said,-- "I beg your pardon, cousin, and I am glad of the relationship." The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z And being moved with compassion, He stretched forth His hand, and touched him, and saith unto him I will; be thou made clean. The Gospel According to St. Mark 2011-08-20T02:00:14.427Z And presently, "When I stretch forth my hands despatch me." Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z The Polish swarm had covered them completely, and they were dying gloomily, with set teeth; no hand was stretched forth, no man asked for mercy. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z “I am afraid I have been rude,” he began; but suddenly stopped, stretched forth his arm, and touched the old man’s hands, which were folded upon his knee. Greene Ferne Farm 2011-08-14T02:00:22.210Z It was a shame for a knight to go courting when his country was stretching forth its hands imploring deliverance. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z He not only answered “I will,”—and deep is the will to remove all anguish in the wonderful heart of Jesus,—but He stretched forth an unshrinking hand, and touched that death in life. The Gospel According to St. Mark 2011-08-20T02:00:14.427Z They stood near the door, and stretching forth their hands still steaming with blood, began to speak. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Ere nightfall, go to the seashore, stretch forth thy hands to the garments of departing day, and say, 'Good Fairy Friendship, bring me unto thy chambers of light. The Village of Youth and Other Fairy Tales 2011-08-06T02:00:04.530Z Some of these briars stretch forth into the meadow, and then, bent down by their own weight, form an arch crowned with flowers. Wild Life in a Southern County 2011-08-04T02:00:27.037Z "Do not summon evil spirits, for they will hear you," cried Olenka, stretching forth her hands. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The trees, just breaking into tiny buds, stretched forth their branches into the glimmering air, and there were quivering sounds as of the whispering winds of spring. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Some without asking for quarter defended themselves with desperation, in groups or singly; others stretched forth their hands in vain to the cavalry, thundering like a hurricane over the field. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z At sunset the Prince stood upon the shore and stretched forth his hands heavenwards, uttering the words specified by Love. The Village of Youth and Other Fairy Tales 2011-08-06T02:00:04.530Z Regarding Marjorie 130 intently for an instant, very deliberately she stretched forth a hand. Marjorie Dean College Freshman 2011-07-27T02:00:32.033Z Involuntarily he stretched forth his hand towards the paper. The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z But now he stretched forth his hands as though combating an unworthy suspicion. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z And there was the likeness of an expanse upon the heads of the living creature as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above. The Prophet Ezekiel An Analytical Exposition 2011-07-27T02:00:27.557Z She stretched forth an inviting hand to the little boy, who accepted it joyfully, and trotted off with her to invade good-natured Delia’s domain. Marjorie Dean, High School Junior 2011-07-25T02:00:16.780Z Here, young man, you’ve had enough fruit,” he cried sharply, as one of the party stretched forth his hand to help himself to the luscious tropic fruits with which the table was spread. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z When a patriarch was returning from battle with his spoils, a priest, meeting him, stretched forth his arms and blessed him. Revisiting the Earth 2011-07-12T02:00:36.337Z He stood erect, stretching forth his hand, as he scanned the people proudly. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z They leaned out of their windows, they stretched forth their hands, calling for him—appealing to heaven and earth. Women Novelists of Queen Victoria's Reign A Book of Appreciations 2011-07-08T02:00:23.177Z Involuntarily, as it were, the gloomy master of the castle stretched forth his mailed arm towards his unhappy wife, but again let it fall by his side. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z But for two years no rain had fallen anywhere near the southern fringe of the desert, so the plains which stretched forth northward from Gideon’s feet were utterly void of green vegetation. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z His wife looked quickly up, then without a moment’s hesitation she stretched forth her hand and seized the letter, which in his first bewilderment he had let fall upon the table. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z Vipan, for his own part, cherished a shrewd conviction that he could restore the missing scalps—though too late—merely by the simple process of stretching forth an arm. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z She stretched forth her hand and took the package. The White Squaw 2011-07-05T02:00:26.437Z But before any one could prevent it, he had torn asunder his bands with almost inconceivable strength, and stretched forth his liberated arms with a wild and fearful burst of laughter. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z Moreover, it could not so readily be seen from a distance as formerly, for the reason that the bowering trees had enviously stretched forth their boughs around it. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z Willing hands seized the mouthing, cursing maniac, who by dint of a camel halter was forced to stretch forth his neck. The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z Hume’s brows cleared; he smiled, and stretched forth his hand. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z When she saw me she laughed and stretched forth her little hands. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z Then he stretched forth his hand to grasp the lever which controlled the mechanism of the breech. All Men are Ghosts 2011-06-28T02:00:12.497Z Whose hand was stretched forth to lighten the burden under which he began to reel? The History of Peru 2011-06-27T02:01:04.487Z When, o' suddain, I saw the pole tremble and sway toward me; and stretching forth my apron, I did in an extasy of gladness, pity, and horror, catch its burthen as it fell. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z Then, stretching forth a broad, black velvet paw, it inflicted on the back of one of them a quick stroke, and jumping down, concealed itself beneath the chair of its patron. Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character 2011-06-25T02:00:21.120Z They passed so near to Matthias that by stretching forth his foot he could have touched the woman's skirt. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z Abdulla stretched forth his hand, and was about to raise the knocker when one plucked him by the sleeve. All Men are Ghosts 2011-06-28T02:00:12.497Z So near were they, in fact, she could have touched them by stretching forth her hand. The Night Riders A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, Graphically Depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky 2011-06-23T02:00:24.513Z Thank God, in his tender mercy he stretched forth his hand to rescue my poor, lost, helpless soul from the turbulent rapids of sin when I was seventeen years of age. Riches of Grace A Compilation of Experiences in the Christian Life 2011-06-21T02:00:23.800Z Unquestionably Providence had stretched forth a Hand to preserve a worthy man who, as bricklayer, could ill be spared. The Soul of Susan Yellam 2011-06-16T02:00:19.090Z A subconscious impulse moved him to stretch forth a long arm and drop his hand on the centre-table; after a few seconds his groping fingers closed round the bowl of an aged and well-beloved pipe. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z The man stretched forth his hand and took a Bible down from a small book-shelf which hung on the wall close to the head of the bed. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z She passed so close to Dumani that he might have touched her by stretching forth his hand. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z Had the God of heaven, who is a present help in every time of trouble, stretched forth his loving hand to dry her tears of sorrow? Riches of Grace A Compilation of Experiences in the Christian Life 2011-06-21T02:00:23.800Z Otherwise the Kalihari might now be stretching forth a hand to grasp l’Agulhas, and all the African southland be a waste. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z A bright smile at once lit up Noquala’s face; he stretched forth his hand, seized a couple of the images, and began to fondle them. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z She stretched forth a long, white hand, with a vehement gesture. Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z He stretched forth his hand towards me, but not in a threatening manner—although his eyes seemed to blaze—and spoke in the same strange pitch, but much more loudly than before. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z “Jesus, stretching forth his hand over the prostrate form, with a majesty indescribable, exclaimed: “ ‘Rise, take up thy bed and walk.’ In Both Worlds 2011-06-08T02:00:17.360Z Stepping forward, she stretched forth two impulsive hands. Marjorie Dean High School Senior 2011-06-06T02:00:09.407Z Shirley stretched forth her arms, saying:— "And you didn't want to see me!" The Red Mouse 2011-05-30T02:00:14.700Z A line is to be stretched forth upon Jerusalem. Studies in Zechariah 2011-05-26T02:00:17.670Z To the boy it seemed as though Immensity stretched forth a finger to touch his brain and counteract the spell of sleep. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z He stretched forth his hand and took the boy by the back of the neck. Hoosier Mosaics 2011-05-20T02:00:35.173Z She now stretched forth her hand, took up the bracelet from the table where it lay, looked at it, laid it down again, and said very quietly— "It is mine." Daisy Burns (Volume 1) 2011-05-20T02:00:34.097Z As he came forward, he held out his hand, and involuntarily the man on horseback stretched forth his. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z Therefore thus saith the Lord: I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies; my house shall be built in it, saith the Lord of Hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth over Jerusalem. Studies in Zechariah 2011-05-26T02:00:17.670Z A sense of the imminence of something strange thrilled him; his soul seemed to stand tiptoe upon the summit of expectation and stretch forth its hands. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z He stands before us timorous and shrinking, the accuser of his fellows turned self-accuser, a beggar stretching forth empty, trembling hands imploring forgiveness of his sins and the salvation of his soul through gracious mediation. Prophets of Dissent : Essays on Maeterlinck, Strindberg, Nietzsche and Tolstoy 2011-05-17T02:00:20.900Z Towards the Heavens where he sees the sacred grail The poet calmly stretches forth his pious arms, Whereon the lightenings from his lucid spirit veil The sight of the infuriated mob that swarms. The Flowers of Evil 2011-05-15T02:00:07.523Z "My child! my child!" cried the old man, stretching forth his arms as the young girl drew near. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z "Night, Sable Goddess, from her ebon throne, Now stretches forth a leaden scepter o'er a slumbering world." At Boarding School with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-04T02:00:13.920Z Timothy stretched forth his arm and gripped some floating cordage, and presently drew himself towards the drifting spar, which he found to be the galleon's main-mast. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z And there wasn’t any one else to run the risk of stretching forth a hand to me! The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z To-night the Moon dreams with increased weariness, Like a beauty stretched forth on a downy heap Of rugs, while her languorous fingers caress The contour of her breasts, before falling to sleep. The Flowers of Evil 2011-05-15T02:00:07.523Z She stretched forth her arms as she had done a thousand times in her helpless infancy, and fell into the embrace that gathered her up to the very heart of that dying woman. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z As he said this, the brigand stretched forth his hand, and pointed to some letter-paper already spread out upon the table. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z Bending his body forward, he stretched forth his cloaked left arm, thus shielding himself. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z But during the battle the elephant stretched forth his trunk to seize a sword. The Gospel of Buddha Compiled from Ancient Records by Paul Carus 2011-04-19T02:00:18.493Z The description of the plague-god reminds us of that angel of pestilence whom David saw with his hand stretched forth over Jerusalem. The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia 2011-04-14T02:00:46.297Z All at once she stretched forth her hand, and seized hold of a pine branch which shivered in all its slender leaves, and gave forth those low, melancholy sighs, which sound so like human grief. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z They stood with a score of others, almost within touching distance of the outlaw; and yet dared not stretch forth a hand, either for his capture or destruction. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z And Timothy stretched forth his leg for the negro, who speedily caught it and clambered up. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z "Surely you cannot, you will not be so inhuman as to do such foul murder!" cried the youthful secretary, placing himself between Kyd and Fitzroy, and stretching forth his hands deprecatingly. Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-04-11T02:00:12.290Z The cheers of the Opposition now burst forth anew, and with a deafening clamor, while from back and cross benches, and everywhere within reach, hands were eagerly stretched forth to grasp O'Reilly's. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z "How do you do, Knight?" said a friendly voice, as a hand was stretched forth to greet him. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z By a mere mechanical act of politeness, I had stretched forth my arms, between which sank Mrs Nigel Harding. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z And then suddenly, without waiting for his objections, as if she had quite forgotten them indeed, she impulsively stretched forth a hand and said: “You will help me, won’t you?” Her Infinite Variety 2011-04-01T02:00:30.590Z The old attendant still lingered; but, as his master stretched forth his hand, he again kissed it reverently, and, turning up the alley, disappeared from sight. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 2011-04-01T02:00:28.747Z Some stretched forth their hands to lay hold upon Holtspur, while others aimed at striking him down with the butts of their carbines. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? Walks and Words of Jesus A Paragraph Harmony of the Four Evangelists 2011-03-26T02:00:17.857Z She pictured him borne away upon the dark, swiftly-rushing stream of eternity so close beside her that she might have stretched forth her hand to save him,--and she dared not! 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z Several of the chiefs, excited by the appeal, had risen to their feet, and stood with lowering looks, and arms stretched forth in firm, angry menace. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z He drew himself up tense and erect; he stretched forth his hand with an accusing gesture. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z But as Madame de Trafford stretched forth her hand, the ring flew open and the portrait vanished. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z And as a child which cannot walk grasps its mother’s skirt lest it fall, so wretched man stretches forth his hands toward Thy tenderness, and struggles out of uncertainty.” The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt 2011-03-08T03:00:42.177Z Lay bare thine arm, stretch forth thy rod! Songs and Ballads of the Southern People 1861-1865 2011-03-06T03:00:22.800Z And he stretched forth his hands towards his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! A Short History of the World 2011-03-04T03:01:03.147Z Look at the plain," she added, stretching forth her hand, "these battered walls, the city at our feet. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z And she stretched forth her firm white hand and helped herself to the last piece of muffin in the dish. The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker A Novel 2011-03-01T03:00:46.487Z In deepest degradation I must humble myself before my own daughter, in order to destroy the happiness of whose life the spectre hand of that unholy, blissful hour is stretched forth from out the past. Withered Leaves. Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:17.540Z A multitude of private feuds animate the turbulent population; and there being neither king nor laws, it is not surprising that every man should stretch forth his hand to kidnap his neighbour. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z He proclaimed spiritual evils and political punishments, and foretold that God would stretch forth His hand and send His avenger to punish Italy. A Short History of Italy (476-1900) 2011-02-24T03:01:00.630Z "Mark," she whispered, stretching forth her arms and pouting lips as one prepares for meeting other lips—— The morning grew old, and she still sat thinking of many things. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z Upon this the wolf arose, and stretched forth his paw towards the fox’s tail, and pulled him down to him; so the fox was with him in the pit. Folk-Lore and Legends: Oriental 2011-02-22T03:00:06.247Z He stretched forth an ungloved hand, which Sidney took—a hard hand, that gripped Sid forcibly and made him wince a little. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 2 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:19.937Z And now he must hear that another already stretched forth his hand to the prize, and offered everything to gain it. Riven Bonds. Vol. II. A Novel, in Two Volumes 2011-02-16T03:00:40.700Z All will stretch forth arms of love, to clasp you close. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z He stretched forth his hand, and she gave both hers; but he drew back with a laugh, took out a girl who stood next, and danced off gaily. Arne; A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life 2011-02-14T03:00:32.700Z She stretched forth her hands, yearning to give some relief; even as she did so, the scene faded from her view, and next she saw an older child, bearing still the linaments of her own. The Home Mission 2011-02-12T03:00:30.217Z "Here—Mattie," he said, stretching forth his hand, and grasping, as it were, furtively for hers. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 2 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:19.937Z She pauses, and involuntarily stretches forth both her hands into the twilight, as one might who long in darkness, being thrust into the full light of day, seeks to grasp and retain it. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z She cast aside the cloak, while the knife glittered as she stretched forth her arm. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z Runeck, too, seemed suddenly to remember their altered relations; slowly he let the hand drop that he had stretched forth in greeting, and drew back a step. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z The wife and mother stretched forth her hands toward these beloved ones, eager to be with them again and turn their grief into gladness. The Home Mission 2011-02-12T03:00:30.217Z Either of these could have touched them by stretching forth a hand! The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover 2011-02-09T03:00:44.167Z He had not only been shot through the arm, the arm he had stretched forth to seize the flag, but had also received a scalp wound. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z For I feared lest the Spirit might stretch forth an angry arm to draw me down, and claim me as his victim. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z Just when he had stretched forth his hand to grasp the highest prize, then had come this crushing blow. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z When he heard himself addressed he stretched forth his neck with great deliberation, and lifting himself by his wings, flew across to their assistance. Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 of 2 Indian Tales and Legends 2011-02-06T03:01:02.343Z All three stretched forth their hands, but spoke not—what prayer could be so moving as their appearance. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z The cool calculation with which the young merchant had stretched forth his hand to grasp a million, had succeeded; but the love he had promised himself with all this was of far more value. A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z But when the fight is done, and darkness creeps around, he stretches forth his limbs in the tent and calls for love.' Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z You appear to find it perfectly natural that the betrothed of my grandson should belong to you, simply because you have the audacity to stretch forth your hand for her. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z Once again Death has stretched forth his bony fingers to catch me by the throat, and only by a chance have I wriggled free. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z Job stretched forth his hand to his friend, who warmly clasped it. A Hero of Ticonderoga 2011-01-27T03:00:45.450Z She stood still, but hardly had her companion stretched forth his hand to disengage the delicate fabric, when she tore herself free with a quick motion of the head. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z Even she, however, would, in a moment of peril, have stretched forth her hand to save the hated Berkow, but the man opposite her had learnt neither to forgive nor forget. Success and How He Won It 2011-01-23T03:00:12.077Z As we reached the platform where the officer was standing, I stretched forth my hand, which the chief cordially grasped. The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, 2011-01-17T03:00:42.913Z Dobrünä awaited him unmoved, and as the giant stretched forth his monstrous hands for the second time to seize him, he cut them both off with a single stroke. Fairy Tales From all Nations 2011-01-16T03:00:21.797Z He stretched forth his hands, and groped his way in. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z He needed only to stretch forth his hand and it was his. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z Often it is not known whether the newly-born babe is dead or alive until it stretches forth its arms and breathes or cries. The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries 2011-01-06T03:00:47.543Z Then she took a bottle of champagne off the stove, and poured out its contents into the cups which they successively stretched forth to her. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z He stretched forth a hand, and breathed an inward curse. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z He muttered a few verses of the Koran; he looked up again; now he could see Ayesha's face at the open window; she stretched forth her arms towards him. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z Thousands of hands are stretched forth to grasp those apples of Tantalus, but whose thirst did they ever slake? The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z Frankly and gracefully she again stretched forth her hand. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z Merciful Prophet! stretch forth thy propitious arms towards thy vicegerent; who is ready to fall, irretrievably, into the snare which his enemies, the dives, have prepared to destroy him. Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia; The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story; Vathek, an Arabian Tale 2010-12-29T03:00:31.850Z "Here, stop crying," he directed, stretching forth an arm and leaning toward her. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z Eager hands were stretched forth to seize hold of, or crush it. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z “The Lord thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth.” The Messiah in Moses and the Prophets 2010-12-20T17:11:50.233Z And the damsel stretched forth her hand to me with the letter. The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments We stretched forth our arms; the spectres did the same. The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. The Government stretched forth an expropriating arm in all directions where public and private service could be utilized for war purposes, and it duly took charge of the railroads. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. It is done by Contraction and Extension; the former causeth the Antagonist to swell, and the other compels it to stretch forth in length. The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. I have made the earth and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched forth the heavens, and all their hosts have I commanded.” The Messiah in Moses and the Prophets 2010-12-20T17:11:50.233Z So he stretched forth his hand, and took the cup, and drank it; and she filled for him a second time, and handed it to him, saying, O my master, this remaineth for thee. The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments I stretched forth one of my hands, which had been crossed upon my breast, and grasped it with the energy of despair. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 She tried to stretch forth her withered arm, but it was scathed by death. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 Once—twice—thrice, the monarch stretched forth his hand to the touch-hole, but touched it not. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 Now, let me change your ticket;” and again he stretched forth his hand. By Birth a Lady Probably something paineth thee in thy right hand?—On hearing299 these words, he stretched forth his arm from his sleeve,15 and behold, it was maimed—an arm without a hand! The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments The priest Olmedo stretched forth his arm, holding a crucifix: Christian and Tlascalan knelt down upon the flinty ridge, and mingled together sullen prayers. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico At length the grating sound of the hinges of a door startled him, and he stretched forth his head to watch the movement. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 "Not so loud, I beseech you," said the visitor, stretching forth his thin, white hands with eager deprecation. Sister Dolorosa and Posthumous Fame Had he liked, he could have stretched forth his hand and touched her; but he did not stir. By Birth a Lady See, I stretch forth my hand to accept thy liberality. The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments This unknown auxiliary stretched forth his hand, and doing to Amador the service rendered by Lazaro to the secretary, the neophyte instantly found himself in safety, and ascending the bank of the river. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico He himself supported the little girl, as she stepped, weak and trembling, across the darkened room towards the open door, in which the boy stood, stretching forth his hands, joyously seeking hers. Four Phases of Love The sleeper has not stretched forth an arm and drawn the shroud closer about his face, to keep out the wet. Sister Dolorosa and Posthumous Fame If a person lift up or stretch forth his arm and offer to strike another, or menace anyone with any staff or weapon, it is an assault in law. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli I stretched forth my hand to touch it; but212 found that it was not a material substance; yet there it was: I saw it distinctly. The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments Dante stretched forth the fingers of his hand and felt the letters which the angel had placed upon his forehead. In Story-land Mysterious orbs of light," she said, stretching forth her arms—"ye who rule our destinies, roll on, roll on, and tarry not. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 It is proved by the testimony of illustrious authors that God stretched forth His hand to work miracles on behalf of the Roman Empire. Dante. An essay. To which is added a translation of De Monarchia. When our distress is at its height, when neither our father nor our mother is able to save us, Providence stretches forth his protecting hand. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster I then said to him, O my master, stretch forth to me thy hand:—whereupon he put forth to me his left hand; and I was surprised at this, and said within myself, What self-conceit! The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments Here and there the trunk of a willow stretched forth its rugged knots to the air, heavily laden with moisture. The Wish A Novel Thy little arms stretch forth in vain To meet a mother's fond embrace; Alas! in weariness or pain, Thou gazest on a hireling's face. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 By stretching forth his hand he could occasionally clasp hers, as though to assure her that his heart still beat for her alone. Glories of Spain They might have been well enough in bygone days; but my duty is now to stretch forth my hand to solicit charitable aid for both my daughter and myself. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6 You have but to stretch forth your hand to touch His robe; you have but to open your heart to have Him come in and fill it with the Peace which passeth understanding. The Span o' Life A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec The spectre-like pines stretched forth their weird branches, drooping with bearded moss, like phantom Druids invoking a curse over this scene of desolation. Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I But when the little fellow found himself in the arms of another, he began to cry: "Mamma, mamma!" and stretched forth his benumbed hands toward her. Magnhild Dust The farmer stretched forth and caught the lawyer's hand in a hard grip. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir When Popocatepetl perceived the little animal and the eagle he stretched forth his great, solemn arms. Last Words Edward III. very little consulted the interests of his prerogative when he stretched forth his hand to seize the phantom of a crown in France. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 Then he would put out his hand with his jewelled finger, and stretch forth his velvet-clad arm, and soon after lead his friend away to the little dinner at which no luxury had been spared. Ayala's Angel Instantly a hundred hands were stretched forth in breathless silence. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. There, take it," he added, as he stretched forth his hand to Butler, and in tones scarcely audible breathed out, "God bless you, my children! Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency Then, with a sudden change of manner, she advanced toward him with one very brown and somewhat dirty little hand stretched forth and a ludicrous smirk on her face. The Crimson Sweater It was Jimmy, of all people, who stretched forth a vigorous, impatient hand. The Book of Susan A Novel He saw Mr. Hancock, with white and solemn face, bend over the paper on the table, stretch forth his hand, and dip the pen in the ink. The Only Woman in the Town And Other Tales of the American Revolution Assure him that we are ready to stretch forth our hand to bless him, as soon as he will renounce the bonds of iniquity, and cease to protect the disloyal Octavian.' Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. Therefore, when He spoke His word was with power; and when He lived His life was with power; and when He stretched forth His hand, His touch had healing in it. Five Young Men Messages of Yesterday for the Young Men of To-day She sang to the child, and it stretched forth its arms toward her, just like a bird glad to return to its nest. On the Heights A Novel This was like a hand from Heaven stretched forth to succour him. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. III. Night, sable goddess! from her ebon throne, In rayless majesty, now stretches forth Her leaden sceptre o’er a slumbering world. Young's Night Thoughts With Life, Critical Dissertation and Explanatory Notes He stretched forth his hand and stroked the dog, and it seemed to him that he handled the softest silk, so fine and so smooth was the hair to his touch. Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road Perhaps did he at last feel in earnest, anxious to begin a new life, if she would only stretch forth a hand to help him? Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle He stretched forth his hand toward his wife's bed and, in the silent night, kissed her pillow. On the Heights A Novel The light in her deep eyes was telling him already what her answer to him would be; and life stretched forth before him full of love and happiness and hope. The Indian Drum Major Perdue leaned forward a little, a frown on his face, and stretched forth his left hand, in the palm of which he placed the forefinger of his right. Gabriel Tolliver A Story of Reconstruction I stretched forth my arms to grasp this surely amorous horror of the darkness, but found nothing, and pursued my road in a sweat of apprehension. Bye-Ways She uttered a cry of alarm, and stretched forth her hand towards him. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 98, December, 1865 "Most bounteous here in her sea-girt lands, Nature stretches forth her hands, And walks on gold and silver, and knows her power increased, Nor fears the tyrant longer—'Our Lady of the East.'" The Greater Republic A History of the United States When I entered the lowly dwelling, he raised his lacklustre eyes, and stretched forth his hand to meet my grasp. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 The hog-boy's hands were clenched as if the nails were imbedded in his flesh; and one arm, trembling with agitation, was stretched forth in a fierce farewell. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 If there had been anything to cling to just then, she would have stretched forth her arms and clung to it, resisting what she loved from fear of the future. Bye-Ways Thorns stretch forth hooked claws, and lacerate and delay him, but they spring through unscathed, unchecked. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising Then, with a glance at my native boys who were snoring under the waggon, he said, in a lowered voice, and stretching forth his hand in emphasis: “It was the spear of the King.” The King's Assegai A Matabili Story How the wind was dead fair, and they had but to stretch forth their hands to help themselves.” The Ruined Cities of Zululand Yonder is the army of the Great King—the hand of the Great Great One, stretched forth to avenge his messengers.” The White Shield As he did so, he stretched forth a hand, and by desperate effort succeeded in fastening his hold upon the Hawaiian's arm. The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers Then would this friend, the face of whom I could not see, stretch forth a mighty arm and brush the awful creature from my chest, where he was perched, crushing out my life. With Ring of Shield Utterly heedless now of hurting and wounding myself, I scrambled over the casks, directed by the noise of the ticking, stretched forth my hand and grasped the brass machine. International Short Stories English "Will you hold your prate?" muttered his master, in a deeper tone, while, stretching forth his hand, he seemed in search of any missile to hurl at his mutinous follower. One Of Them And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven: and the Lord sent thunder and hail, and lightning; and the Lord sent hail upon the land of Egypt. The Bible Story “These!” said the peddler, stretching forth his hands, that already were embrowned with toil. The Spy Condensed for use in schools And he stretched forth his hand to take the skin. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley His hand is already stretched forth to grasp it, when—with a frightful scream of agony and terror he disappears beneath the surface. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion Spence stretched forth his hand eagerly for the pouch, then thrust it back again. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland And the battle was joined, and Jonathan stretched forth his hand to smite Bacchides, and he escaped from him. The Bible Story He stretched forth his right wing to shake hands when, all of a sudden, Dickory, dickory, dare, The pig flew up the stair, A very funny thing to do, And made the rooster doodle-doo. Puss Junior and Robinson Crusoe “Give me the gun; I want to look at it,” he continued, again stretching forth his hand. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley One of them stretched forth a hand which had but four fingers. Black Forest Village Stories Then Mary, stretching forth her hands, and lifting her eyes to heaven, said, 'Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Women of Early Christianity And being moved with compassion, he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and said unto him, "I will; be thou made clean." The Bible Story She had stretched forth her hand, but suddenly cast her eyes upon the picture of her dead husband, and buried her face in her hands. Waldfried A Novel But the leader, stretching forth his hand, said— “Give me that.” The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley With inexpressible grief and self-accusation, he now ran about the market: thousands of things were offered for sale, but he could not stretch forth his hand to take them. Black Forest Village Stories It had no lock and key and she stretched forth a tentative hand and turned the old-fashioned button which held it closed. The Girls of Hillcrest Farm The Secret of the Rocks And Tryphon sought to reign over Asia and to put on himself the crown, and to stretch forth his hand against Antiochus the king. The Bible Story This plague lasted seven days, and at the end of that time Moses stretched forth his rod, and all the rivers and ponds and lakes of water brought forth great frogs throughout all the land. With the Children on Sunday Through Eye-Gate and Ear-Gate into the City of Child-Soul “Behold me,” stretching forth his hands; “I have not even a stick.” The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley He went to her and kissed her fervently upon the forehead; stretching forth his hand at the same time towards the dark corner where Gilliatt was standing. Toilers of the Sea See, he stretches forth his burning claw to my heart! Belcaro Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions She laid her left hand on her husband's breast, and stretched forth her right as if to protect him from Hildebrand. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) I understand the hot courage of youth--but that my friend, the ripe and experienced man, stretches forth his hand for what is unattainable--that surprises me! A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 "And now stretch forth thy hand!" cried the voice. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries Captain Conolly answered: ‘I will not be a Mussulman, and I am ready to die!’ saying which he stretched forth his neck, and his head was then struck off. Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier A Record of Sixteen Years' Close Intercourse with the Natives of the Indian Marches Crispus had not had time to answer--had only pointed towards the tower at the gate; and behind the barred window of the second story, Fulvius was to be seen eagerly stretching forth both hands. Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 He tore himself away from Teja and Hildebad, who were joyfully pressing his hands, and sprang forward, shaking his head, and, as if to protect himself, stretching forth his arm. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) He stretched forth his hand stiffly, as if he would strangle the pain which tortured him. A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 Give! give!” he exclaimed eagerly, stretching forth his little hands. Cleek of Scotland Yard Detective Stories This land was his, and the deep woods, stretching forth in a glimmering twilight, had been in many moods his best resort. Rose MacLeod The chancellor, observing a momentary hesitation in the Duke to quit his friend, stretched forth his long withered arm from under his cloak, and pointed to the roll of parchment. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. Thou knowest--God knows--that I did not stretch forth my hand for the crown. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) His last stake was swept away before him, and Dalton, unable to speak, stretched forth his arms across the table to arrest the banker's hand. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life That is excellent, to be sure! ha, ha, ha! so it was these"—and I stretched forth my embroidered shins—"it was these deceived you! Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas Ken stretched forth his hand and clumsily touched his companion's shoulder. Seed of the Arctic Ice In 45 B. C., Rome stretched forth her greedy hand, and C�sar entered the town at the head of his victorious legion. Cathedrals of Spain Far and wide they stretch forth their claws of death; and well might the poor natives call them devils of the night, or fiends of the clouds. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength. . . . Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning He stretched forth a clawlike hand as he spoke, and pinched the thumb and finger wickedly together. Frances of the Ranges The Old Ranchman's Treasure Once he stretched forth his arms as if he would gladly clasp her to his bosom and soothe her like a little child, but he repressed the emotion. The Lamplighter Niels instantly took the other from behind him, held it out to the deer-stealer with one hand, at the same time stretching forth the other to receive his own piece. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847 There was poor wee Jackie out there drowning, for all they knew, and not one of them willing to stretch forth a helping hand. The Rosie World If He had only stretched forth His hand to save us from bare destruction, and said, ‘My hand for thee!’ how could we have praised Him enough? Kept for the Master's Use Without much parley he stretched forth his holy hand, gave it to his pauper sister, and with a voice of love spake, “Go thy ways in peace, thou art forgiven!” Lectures on Russian Literature Pushkin, Gogol, Turgenef, Tolstoy As Gertrude watched the proceeding, she observed the doctor stumble over some obstacle, and only saved himself from falling by stretching forth both hands, and sustaining himself against the trunk of the tree. The Lamplighter At the moment when the eyes had opened, she stretched forth her little arms, and said, eagerly, "Pitty boy, come,"—and then, as they closed again, she dropped her hands with a sigh of disappointment. The Pearl of Orr's Island A Story of the Coast of Maine Already, his strength failing, he feels that he is almost on the point of succumbing, when a fairy appears and stretches forth her hand to him. Contemporary Russian Novelists In terror lest some detaining hand might even yet be stretched forth, he hurried out of the station and was soon lost in the small streets about King's Cross. A Little Hero The gray-bearded officer forgot to lower his arm which had been stretched forth in giving an order. The Little Regiment And Other Episodes of the American Civil War The eyes seemed eager as they rested on another figure above him that stretched forth a steady hand; saw jets of flame spring from two guns. The Blue Goose Nell fell upon one knee and stretched forth her arms suppliantly. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time But at the very moment when he is stretching forth his hand to take it, he falls down dead. Contemporary Russian Novelists Across the battlefields, across the trenches, across a bleeding Europe, we stretch forth our hands to him. The Forerunners He has stretched forth to God the glove of his right hand; St. Gabriel has received it... Euphorion Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance - Vol. II She heard hurrying feet and excited voices, and then the young doctor stretched forth his hand at the door-way and led her into the hall. Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. No! let us remain over them and weep, until the day arrive when Ethiopia shall stretch forth her hands to God. Thoughts on African Colonization If all men, Germans, French, Russians, and all others, stretched forth their arms and swore to be brothers, then--yes, then--there would be no more war. Jena or Sedan? Everywhere I see young people resembling them, and stretching forth friendly hands to their fellows in Switzerland. The Forerunners They were now, however, resolved to stretch forth the strong arm of law, and to terrify by an example. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 And here Mrs. Miller had recourse to her handkerchief, and Miss Forrest stretched forth her hand as though to urge her say no more. Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. Her colour deepened as she came toward him and then, pausing at arm’s length, before he could lift a hand, stretched forth both her own and caught him by the shoulders. The Bandbox At this juncture I perceived a filtering of light along the floor, stretched forth my hand, which encountered the knob of a door-handle, and without further ceremony entered a room. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) Take the hands which are stretched forth, help them to clasp one another. The Forerunners He stretched forth two mighty hands and plucked the Austrians off the lad. The Boy Allies with the Cossacks Or, A Wild Dash over the Carpathians “May I see it?” she asked eagerly, involuntarily stretching forth her hand. The Wilderness Trail With a philosophic shrug and the wry, quaint smile so peculiarly his own, he stretched forth a hand to take up his manuscript; but in the very act, remembering, withheld it. The Bandbox Tall trees—the mulberry and the poplar—arose in long lines; here and there the cactus stretched forth its thorny arms, and at intervals there appeared the dark green of extensive olive-groves. A Castle in Spain A Novel I ran to help him, and at that he revived, recoiled before me, and stood there with arms stretched forth as if to preserve himself from the outrage of my touch. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) The Czar stretched forth a hand to Alexis, and the latter kissed it. The Boy Allies with the Cossacks Or, A Wild Dash over the Carpathians “I want vengeance,” he announced in an even voice, stretching forth his long, lean arm. Gold Almost mechanically she replaced the receiver on the hook and turned away from the wall, stretching forth her hands in a gesture of pitiful supplication.... The Bandbox Yet her heart trembled, for she saw his hand stretched forth as if to arrest her, and his unsteady eyes wandering to his axe. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) And, stretching forth his right hand towards the east, he muttered some kind of command or invocation. The Brass Bottle Wherever a barbarian hand offered wrong to any city of the Hellenic sisterhood, it was the arm of Athens which should first be stretched forth in the holy strength of Apollo the Averter. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" In this strong and shaken brightness the Se�ora continued pacing from wall to wall with disconnected gestures, clasping her hands, stretching forth her arms, throwing back her head as in appeal to heaven. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI The girl he loved had just passed him in the corridor with a slight casual nod, and he would not, could not, stretch forth a hand to stop her. The Missourian "It is on the lap of the gods," thought Puramitra; "if the evil-doer stretches forth his hand to it, the justice of Heaven will appear." The Unknown Quantity A Book of Romance and Some Half-Told Tales He has already stretched forth his mighty hand, both to cast down the godless and to exalt the humble. Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent Pomegranate and apricot stretch forth their weighted boughs and the grapes in Eschol clusters hang purple in the slant of westering suns. Why I Preach the Second Coming As I turned to go down the hill, he was lying on his belly on the summit, with his hands stretched forth and clutching in the heather. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI For one brief moment she gazed into his eyes, then stretched forth her hand. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts To elect a Union member was, in the words of the Quebec Committee, 'stretching forth the neck to the yoke which is attempted to be placed upon us.' The Winning of Popular Government A Chronicle of the Union of 1841 "Your name's familiar to me, Mr. Creighton," said Andrews, and stretched forth a long, bony arm with a calloused hand at the end of it. The Monk of Hambleton When the child stretches forth his hand with an effort, but without a sound, he thinks he can reach some object, because he does not properly estimate its distance; he is mistaken. Émile or, Concerning Education; Extracts She seldom reached a conclusion till she had stretched forth her neck and blown a blast on her trumpet that awoke the echoes in the very lantern on the dome of the capitol. The Galaxy Vol. 23, No. 1 In the weird moonlight her pale beauty startled him, and almost unconsciously, he stretched forth his hand to touch her. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts And a cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim, unto the fire that was between the cherubim, and took, and put it into the hands of Him who was clothed with linen. Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions, Vol. 1 From behind stretched forth an abrupt threatening mountain, without any signs of vegetation—not unlike an ancient European fortress, that some magical power had raised in the midst of the high mountains that commanded it. Adventures in the Philippine Islands And the same omnipotent hand has been stretched forth to prevent the baneful effects of your thoughtless conduct. Carmen Ariza Out of the dreary distance and the dark I stretch forth praying palms—yet not to pray; Hands fold themselves for heaven, while mine, alas! The Galaxy Vol. 23, No. 1 In her agony God stretched forth His hand and held her in His grasp so that, ere she died, the end for which she had come might be accomplished. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts And the Lord shall stretch forth His hand a second time to redeem the remnant of His people.... Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions, Vol. 1 The expansion or growth takes place by means of the elements which it attracts to itself, when these are placed within its reach, and towards which it stretches forth its organs. The Philosophy of Teaching The Teacher, The Pupil, The School And now, what would he not have given could he have stretched forth his hands, as did the Master, to heal them of their ills and lift them out of the shadows of ignorance! Carmen Ariza She had given to her for her field of labor a little church on Cape Cod, that part of Massachusetts that seems to stretch forth to meet the sea. Modern Americans A Biographical School Reader for the Upper Grades See," said Ben stretching forth his hand towards the burning cedar, "God Almighty has gin us light and fire close by—the grass is crisped and dried up all around that tree. Mabel's Mistake Then he stretched forth his trembling hands above our heads to bless us, whilst on our knees by the bedside we swore eternal fidelity to each other. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 27, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly She stretched forth her hand, plucked an apple, and began to eat. Bible Romances First Series They had but to stretch forth their hands to touch the robe of His Christ. Carmen Ariza He stretches forth his hand to save them from danger, from the pestilence that walketh by day and the terror that walketh by night. Arrows of Freethought That we should be ever ready to stretch forth a hand to support a falling brother, and aid him on all lawful occasions. Masonic Monitor of the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason together with the Ceremony of Installation, Laying Corner Stones, Dedications, Masonic Burial, Etc. When presumptuous hands are stretched forth to touch the Ark of its procedure, its instincts are all Tory. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 27, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Aaron stretched forth his rod again and smote the dust of the earth, all of which instantly became lice, in man and in beast. Bible Romances First Series Effort was hopeless, she could only stretch forth her arms, draw Elsie close, close to her cold heart, and pray dumbly that she might in mercy be permitted to die for his sister. A Noble Woman "Bless you, my children; bless you!" were the last words of the Grand Old Man as he stretched forth his hands across the table. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, February 22nd, 1890 He had not yet expressed these secret thoughts before the little snake suddenly stretched forth his head from the bowl, above the altar. The Chinese Fairy Book It was by the stretching forth of the rod of Moses that the Red Sea divided, and that the water sprang from the rock. Storyology Essays in Folk-Lore, Sea-Lore, and Plant-Lore Forthwith Aaron stretched forth his rod over the streams, rivers, and ponds, and brought on the second plague in the shape of frogs, which swarmed all over the land. Bible Romances First Series And it hung so low and huge in the heavens that it seemed one had but to stretch forth a hand to touch its bright surface. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 Jesus not only healed this man, but his sense of humanity so went out to him that “he stretched forth his hand and touched him.” The Social Principles of Jesus She stretched forth both hands and tried to seize the soldier, but he struck out at her with his clenched fist. The Chinese Fairy Book Mr. Crawford opened his eyes, stretched forth a trembling hand, and it was grasped by Calhoun. Raiding with Morgan Aaron stretched forth his rod, and all the waters of Egypt, the streams, the rivers, the ponds, and the pools became blood. Bible Romances First Series Young Breckenbridge smiled as usual and stretched forth his right hand. When the West Was Young So he stretched forth his weapon, and drew forth a goodly serpent, such as is only known of in old folk-songs. Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales She had already stretched forth her neck and was about to leap from the bench, when the child suddenly awoke and began to cry. The Chinese Fairy Book When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. The Book of Common Prayer and The Scottish Liturgy But he, disregarding them, stretched forth his miraculous rod over the sea, and lo! the waters parted, forming a wall on either side of a safe passage, through which the Jews travelled with dry feet. Bible Romances First Series Lady Mary leaned back in her chair and looked at me with half-closed eyes, then she stretched forth her hand and said: "Give me the papers." The O'Ruddy A Romance When the door closed after them the girl stretched forth her hands in a gesture of helpless appeal to the woman. The Masked Bridal He cannot stretch forth his hand and save us, although we have now twice elected him to his high place. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 86, December, 1864 Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Book of Common Prayer and The Scottish Liturgy He sank his teeth in the hand which was stretched forth to help him. Traffic in Souls A Novel of Crime and Its Cure She stretched forth her open palms and smiled, with one arm still around the bedpost. Dr. Sevier Then a mound was rising up from the sea near the cliff, a huge tortoiselike shape that stretched forth several flat members which adhered to the vertical white wall is if held by suction disks. Wanderer of Infinity By the time war was declared, Germany had stretched forth her tentacles into various lands and was draining the life-juices of many peoples. England and Germany Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the Church. The Book of Common Prayer and The Scottish Liturgy Then she stretched forth a long, bony, skinny hand, and shook it at them. Among the Brigands May Almighty God stretch forth His heavenly hand to protect you in all your acts, granting you prosperity in the present life, and, after long years, eternal joy. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I Intent denotes a straining, stretching forth toward an object; purpose simply the placing it before oneself; hence, we speak of the purpose rather than the intent or intention of God. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions One of those unbelievably white arms stretched forth, threateningly tense, and a jeweled finger leveled itself at the rash Ionian. The Copper-Clad World About that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the Church. The Book of Common Prayer and The Scottish Liturgy The shooting tongues drew about the God, who, stretching forth his magic spear, directed it toward the rock on which the Valkyrie lay asleep. Operas Every Child Should Know Descriptions of the Text and Music of Some of the Most Famous Masterpieces And when his arms, unhappy wretch, he tries To lift unto his mother, arms to lift Were none;—but stretching forth his mangled trunk Of limbs bereft;—“look, mother!”—he exclaims. The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II A dejected old beagle blundered into the room, dragging a crippled hind leg as he fawned upon his master, who stretched forth a hand to pat the unsteady head. Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930 She was to advance one foot, stretch forth a hand and say, in the character of orphan for whom no asylum was offered, "We know not where we go." The Speaker, No. 5: Volume II, Issue 1 December, 1906. She stretched forth her two strong legs, but sank back. Rose O'Paradise Then he held out his hand as if to greet her, but she stretched forth hers and pushed him away. Tales From Scottish Ballads Two arms were stretched forth towards the approaching young man. An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story Old Crompton stretched forth a skinny hand to touch the dead animal, but withdrew it hastily when he felt the clammy rigidity of the body. Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930 The face of Molech was like the face of a calf, and the image stretched forth its hands “as a man who opens his hands to receive something of his neighbor.” Hebrew Literature Many times since, in her description of this interview, she told me that she received from him an impression as though he stretched forth his hand and touched her. Nancy Stair A Novel “Why—Mr. Biddulph!” she cried, recovering herself in a moment and stretching forth her small gloved hand; “fancy meeting you like this!” Hushed Up! A Mystery of London Then the King's son, Hordedef, stretched forth his hands to him, and raised him up, and went with him to the haven, giving unto him his arm. Egyptian Literature Comprising Egyptian tales, hymns, litanies, invocations, the Book of the Dead, and cuneiform writings He stretched forth trembling fingers to touch the body of the young man to assure himself that it was not all a dream. Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930 But because he stretched forth his hand against Iddo the prophet, his hand became withered. Hebrew Literature Massy trees, with their green fantastic roots rising high over the scanty soil, and forming many a labyrinthine recess for the frog, the toad, and the newt, stretch forth their gnarled arms athwart the stream. The Cruise of the Betsey or, A Summer Ramble Among the Fossiliferous Deposits of the Hebrides. With Rambles of a Geologist or, Ten Thousand Miles Over the Fossiliferous Deposits of Scotland “I’ll do more than that—I’ll bring ye together and let ye help mend him,” and she stretched forth her hand to clinch the bargain. Seven Miles to Arden He stretched forth his hand and laid it gently on her arm. Cleek, the Master Detective He may see them exposed to every species of insult and indignity; but the law, which stretches forth her broad shield to guard the white man's rights, excludes the negro from her protection. An Appeal in Favor of that Class of Americans Called Africans He stretched forth his arms.—She listened to him with a maiden's blush, but with a face once more cheerful. Pan Tadeusz Or, the Last Foray in Lithuania; a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812 Suddenly, while they watched her, she opened her eyes, lifted her head, and stretched forth her arms with a cry of pleasure. Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution Others at intervals stretched forth their necks, and half spread their wings; but only to yawn and catch the cooling breeze. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness But even as he stretched forth his arms, the bright form vanished away. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life Now she stretched forth an inviting hand to Mary, and piloted her across the lawn and up the short stretch of stone walk to the front door. Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore And as he said this, he stretched forth his huge hand, and grasping that of Tiburcio, pressed it frankly and firmly. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora Never a cry of ‘Lord, save me!’ from a sinking soul, that the hand which holds up all the worlds is not immediately stretched forth to hold him up.” One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford Hesitantly it stretched forth one wing, and with the tip of it lightly brushed David's forehead, leaving there a mark that burned coolly. David and the Phoenix Then she stretched forth her arms, as with a low cry of bitter anguish she said, "O Love, thy sting is cruel, and my life dies poisoned by the smile of Aphrodite!" Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life Two wet hands stretched forth and met in a loving little squeeze. Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore He ceased, from sheer physical inability to utter another word, and, sinking upon his knees, stretched forth his quaking hands in a mute appeal for mercy. The Voyage of the Aurora A vine I see, and though 'tis time to glean, No hand is yet stretched forth to cull the fruit. Jewish Literature and Other Essays Night, sable goddess! from her ebon throne, In rayless majesty, now stretches forth Her leaden sceptre o'er a slumbering world. Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature Lord of the lands beneath the earth, stretch forth thy hand against Meleagros, my child. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life His son Isaac is bound, and laid upon the altar; the father stretches forth his hand to take the knife and slay him. A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory As she said this, she timidly stretched forth her hand, and lightly touched the face of the departed; then hastily starting back, cried; “must we all be so cold—as cold as marble?” The Boarding School Familiar conversations between a governess and her pupils. Written for the amusement and instruction of young ladies. Still frowning, Elizabeth mechanically stretched forth her hand and Rebecca gave her the paper. The Panchronicon We Hellenes pray standing even to Zeus, stretching forth our hands and looking upward. A Victor of Salamis But Herakles trembled not for fear, but he stretched forth his arms and placed his hands on the serpents' necks, and tightened his grasp more and more till they fell dead on the ground. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life He added, 'When I stretch forth my hands, despatch me.' Raleigh "I could see mine," he said, "as though a star guided me, if she should but stretch forth her hand to me and ask me to forgive her." The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson By One of the Firm Phœbe's face wore a smile of pleased recognition, and she stretched forth her right hand as the cavalier approached. The Panchronicon Glaucon stood stock still and stretched forth both hands, to show the horsemen he did not resist them. A Victor of Salamis So Zeus stretched forth his hand in haste, and placed it upon the fat, and fierce was his wrath when he found only the bare bones underneath it. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life Oh, we must open our eyes and observe that God's hand is stretched forth against us, and not continue to add to the number of widows and orphans. The peace negotiations between the governments of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, and the representatives of the British government, which terminated in the peace concluded at Vereeniging on the 31st May, 1902 The people have but to stretch forth their hands and replenish their vessels again and again. A Handful of Stars Texts That Have Moved Great Minds Muttering and shaking his head, the ponderous guest stretched forth his legs, closed his eyes, and composed himself for a nap. The Panchronicon “I shall not need it, lady,” answered he, and only half conscious what he did, stretched forth as if to put her away. A Victor of Salamis A look of sorrow that may not be told passed over his fair face; but Artemis stretched forth her hand towards the flashing sun and swore that the maiden should rue her fickleness. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life That then he stretched forth his hands—she stooped over him. Folk-lore and Legends: German These wild barbarians, armed to the teeth, had only to stretch forth a hand and slay him, yet somehow they refrained. The Sign of the Spider I murmured in Sandie's ear, 'to be hopelessly lost, and to find this!' and I stretched forth my legs at glorious ease. Border Ghost Stories He stretched forth his hand with an air so free, “Wilt dance, thou pretty maid, with me?” The King's Wake and Other Ballads He stretched forth his hand and took her ungloved one, the same as he had done a year ago. Shapes that Haunt the Dusk Their homes shall be turned to others, 12 Their fields and wives together, When I stretch forth My Hand On those that dwell in this248 land. Jeremiah : Being The Baird Lecture for 1922 But no;—the fearful descent still went on—for, when she again stretched forth her hand to touch the walls, they appeared to be slowly rising—rising! Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf On the following morning, when the flower once more stretched forth its tender petals, like little arms, towards the air and light, the daisy recognised the bird's voice, but what it sang sounded so sad. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen His hand the King stretched forth so free: “Wilt thou Sophia my partner be?” The King's Wake and Other Ballads Then come the words of the text bidding her enlarge the place of her tent, or dwelling-place, to stretch forth her curtains, so as to cover over the new-gotten habitations. The Lost Ten Tribes, and 1882 Then you would have stretched forth your kind arms, and the poor, pale little dove would have gratefully embraced you. Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 2, April 1906 Monthly Magazine Devoted to Social Science and Literature Then, when the affrighted female stretches forth her hands wildly, she encounters the ascending walls, and she believes that she is still going down—down—down! Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf The boy stretched forth his hands towards the light, and at the same moment the Metal Pig started again so rapidly that he was obliged to cling tightly to him. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen It was her delight to stretch forth her mighty hand to raise genius from depression, and resolving to raise Hodgkinson she took the most decisive means to do so. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 5, May 1810 And she saw the storks fly away, one and all; and she stretched forth her hands towards them. What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales In an instant it changed into a giant, who stretched forth one of his great hands, and catching up the dwarf, hurled him headlong down the side of the ravine close by. The Magic Soap Bubble Then reaching into a leather bag, hung from a strap around his neck, he stretched forth a handful of bills. Wanted—7 Fearless Engineers! It seemed as if the tree were stretching forth its arms to clasp the messengers of the light. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Dostoievsky has, indeed, a demonic power of revelation in regard to that twilight of the human brain, where lurk the phantoms of unsatisfied desire, and where unspoken lusts stretch forth pitiable hands. Visions and Revisions A Book of Literary Devotions |
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