| 单词 | bespoken |
| 例句 | Since one cannot bespeak until one has been bespoken, until the telepathic potentiality has been sensitized by one clear reception, I had to get through to him first. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Some of next year’s Academy Awards are already bespoken. '2001: A Space Odyssey' still blowing minds 50 years later 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z The Grand Op�ra has bespoken operas for years to come, so there is no chance of anything being accepted by it for the next three or four years. Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland 2012-04-07T02:00:33.707Z In the mean time Beethoven wrote several Sonatas and Quartetts, which were bespoken by various noble personages and publishers. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z On one occasion they were refused admission on the ground that two grand English seigneurs had bespoken all the accommodation. Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z She would have become again only another piece of jewelry in a shop-window—beautiful, but not for him; beautiful, but already bespoken. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z Her carnal tricks have already bespoken for her in hell a place on a mattress to fondle Beelzebub.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Besides, I could not possibly take that course, as my great opera has been bespoken for Munich, and I have accepted the commission. Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland 2012-04-07T02:00:33.707Z I shall take passages immediately, because berths are bespoken months before at this time of year. A Humble Enterprise 2011-10-29T02:00:12.483Z Thou hast even now bespoken God's favor for me—be then, His instrument! Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z You will still breakfast, therefore, in the parlour; and, at your own time, you will ask for a chaise, which I have bespoken to carry you back to Lewes. The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:27.667Z The glittering moon was not yet bespoken for the night. Hints to Pilgrims 2011-08-18T02:00:23.727Z "And by the way, I have bespoken a clear day for that especial occasion." The Coward A Novel of Society and the Field in 1863 2011-07-08T02:00:16.223Z Roy had made her acquainted with his excellences as well as his peculiarities, and bespoken for him a worthy place in her regard. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z But the old lady had already, before the baptism, bespoken a young man of heavenly beauty from Barby. The Invisible Lodge 2011-06-09T02:00:19.470Z Having bespoken a conveyance, it was incumbent on me to sustain with patience the unwelcome delay. Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:21.807Z It was naturally impossible immediately to call out at home a sufficient levy in substitution for the losses; but reinforcements drawn from the time-expired cadres were already bespoken. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z "I shall have an answer ready," said William, coolly, "I shall say that I am already bespoken." Boston Neighbours In Town and Out 2011-05-24T02:00:13.567Z For the crape hat–that was the accident–must indeed come, because it was bespoken. Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. II A Biography 2011-05-14T02:00:08.440Z It was for this he had bespoken Wingate's skiff for the following day; for certain reasons reaching Llangorren at the earliest hour of dawn. Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z His conduct had bespoken no willingness to put constraint upon her steps. Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:21.807Z Having arrived at Vendas Novas, and bespoken supper, my new friend and myself strolled forth to view the palace. The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] 2011-03-23T02:00:19.910Z It was for this he had bespoken Wingate’s skiff for the following day; for certain reasons reaching Llangorren at the earliest hour of dawn. Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z “The camels and camping-equipment are bespoken,” he said; “perhaps you would like to see the list of articles to be supplied.” Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z Meantime that knight who had bespoken him withdrew to his party and he said to a knight who was the champion of his party, "Go thou forth against yon fellow." The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions He spoke to hearts already conscious; and Rose said petulantly, “The ball will, of course, be a failure; we have bespoken failure by anticipating it.” Was It Right to Forgive? A Domestic Romance Lion" had as good as bespoken; he was so happy thus constantly occupied that he often thought—"I don't care to marry, and I cannot. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. II. When they made their appearance on the platform an official hurried forward to meet them, and conducted them forthwith to the special saloon carriage Browne had bespoken for their use that morning. The Red Rat's Daughter In the mean time, half the tradesmen of Avignon, to say nothing of Aix, have bespoken caricatures of themselves by his hand. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 He had bespoken a particular room beforehand.—a little room he frequented. International Short Stories English Her son Ortlieb, only five years old, is presented by Etzel to his uncles and their favor is bespoken when the prince shall be sent to Burgundy for his education. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) We are informed, by our fashionable reporter, that a suite of apartments on the first floor have just been bespoken at Mivart's Hotel for the Emperor of China. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) "I hope your dances are not all bespoken, Princess," I said. Long Live the King Every team in Rosewater was bespoken for the distinguished occasion, and the reports of the weather bureau were consulted daily. Ancestors A Novel Mr. Ironsides had bespoken his gun, a local Rajah his ponies; and his dogs were to be distributed among friends. Banked Fires She was able to identity from her own experience a liquid called scream, of which Dave had bespoken a large jug full, to be taken to Dolly on his return home. When Ghost Meets Ghost The maps herein bespoken do not adorn the ordinary editions of Catriona, only the Edinburgh edition, for which they were executed by Messrs. Bartholomew in a manner that would have rejoiced the writer’s heart. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) I have bespoken Pen’s assistance, and he will do the honors of the Rezzonico with alacrity, I have no doubt.” The Brownings Their Life and Art Before the seventy tons had been delivered, the remainder was bespoken. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart From the point where a returning ship was 'bespoken' the chief trader would take horse and ride post-haste to London with the bills and journals of the voyage. The "Adventurers of England" on Hudson Bay A Chronicle of the Fur Trade in the North (Volume 18 of the Chronicles of Canada) She must—she would—at least find from him whether some other parallel of the Roman Knight had bespoken the plunge for herself. When Ghost Meets Ghost The Queen bought it for £600, having bespoken it, I believe, before it left his studio, and hung it eventually in Buckingham Palace. Frederic Lord Leighton An Illustrated Record of His Life and Work Not, indeed, that this needs to be bespoken for him. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) A high mass is much dearer, and its price depends on the pomp and ornaments bespoken by the person desiring it. Roman Catholicism in Spain It was for the election expected to have taken place that the services of Curio had been so ardently bespoken by Cicero on behalf of Milo. The Life of Cicero Volume II. "It is but fair to you, your Grace of Borthwicke, to tell you that Mistress Nancy Stair is already bespoken." Nancy Stair A Novel The welcome thus eloquently bespoken for the singers was enthusiastically extended to them all over the North. Music and Some Highly Musical People Arrived at the Westport hotel, where my entertainment had been bespoken, I was taken by the landlady to her own cosy sitting-room, and made pleasantly at home. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I It was only the bespoken cup and plate, however, and Mr. Copley had to wait longer. The End of a Coil He came back looking somewhat wild, and, walking in like a modern Prometheus, down he sits, and the new inspiration is presently bespoken for the fly page of virgin scrap-book. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 361, November, 1845. The second edition of three thousand was out of print almost as soon as it appeared, and one thousand two hundred and fifty of the third edition are already bespoken. Stories of Authors, British and American Indeed, although I am looking forward to a glorious tramp across Dartmoor, yet I am more than half sorry that I have a room bespoken at Prince Town for the day after to-morrow. A Poor Man's House One summer when mother was with me at the island she invited him to come to us, but his vacation had already been bespoken. The Opened Shutters The position of the priests, in contradistinction to that of the government officials, is bespoken also in their dwellings. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 28 of 55 1637-38 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century Grove Evans, with a dinner engagement at the club and a place bespoken in a quiet poker game afterward, squirmed in his chair and cursed Wyat Carp silently. Little Lost Sister Another cause for opposing this marriage was that Kaala had been bespoken by a great, hairy, tattooed savage known as “the bone-breaker.” Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate Splendid cushions embroidered with gold, woven carpets, gilded censers, would elsewhere have bespoken opulence and respectability, but here seemed only the booty of a robber band. The Oriental Story Book A Collection of Tales He looked very strong, standing there, equipped with great shoulders, a back as straight as the tree its might was smashing, and the vigor bespoken by red-brown eyes, a sanguine skin, and thick bright hair. Country Neighbors I’ve already bespoken two caddies from the links to carry the hampers, and they will have plenty of exercise going up and down the steps. In the Mist of the Mountains After a short delay, the party continued the journey, crossing the Rhine into Germany, and halting at Offenburg, a small town, where hotel accommodations had been bespoken. Down the Rhine Young America in Germany Restagnone accordingly returned to the two young men, who still importuned him amain to do that whereof he had bespoken them, and told them that, so far as concerned their mistresses, the matter was settled. The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio He should have bespoken that kindred presence in halting colloquialities, yet the greeting he gave flowed from him in the form of a thought untranslated into any sluggish medium of language. The Best Short Stories of 1919 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story A rustic cottage, approached between solid hedges of yew, was the bespoken lodging, and M. and S. were quickly out of the cart, and roaming the garden among fruit trees, autumn flowers, and beehives. Lines in Pleasant Places Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler Graeme had to finish the task she had set for herself on the night, when Arthur had bespoken her love and care for a new sister. Janet's Love and Service He would not have left them to-day, to serve anyone but the pastor; nor to serve even him, if he had not thought he had bespoken sufficient protection. The Settlers at Home Having thus bespoken the woman, who showed herself much rejoiced thereat, they left her and going below, betook themselves to bed. The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio I saw one at Alton about a year old, which the owner told me was to be killed the next day, having been bespoken for the feast of the 4th of July. Diary in America, Series One “You are afraid—” “I am afraid of nothing, but I think it probable that the local girls who wrote to us about situations may now be ‘urgently’ bespoken for service at Uplands.” The Lady of the Basement Flat Headless phantoms returned to the seven cold beds; and the eighth was bespoken. Debts of Honor "And thou art of his mind, and mayhap thine own new mate is already bespoken?" demanded he in angry surprise. Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims I have already bespoken him of you and he wisheth you all the weal in the world; and whenas you shall have done this, leave me do with him.' The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio The second, something bigger, though hardly more complex, was another opera—already bespoken by several impresarii, and founded on a translation of Keats's "Isabella." The Genius You see, there were no unmarried women, and some of the older daughters of the Santa Rosans were already bespoken. The Scarlet Plague The eighth niche was still empty, but was already bespoken. Debts of Honor In the mean time, we of Woodbridge are not without our luxuries; I enclose you a play-bill just received; I being one of the distinguished Members who have bespoken the play. Letters of Edward FitzGerald in two volumes, Vol. 1 However, since this hath not been vouchsafed and you desire to be presently there, I will e'en, as I may, despatch you thither after the fashion512 whereof I have bespoken you.' The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio In the meantime, half the tradesmen of Avignon, to say nothing of Aix, have bespoken caricatures of themselves by his hand. The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II The box was bespoken and the carriage, as soon as they had had their coffee, found to be in attendance. The Tragic Muse I have already bespoken an excellent room for you. Fighting For Peace We had bespoken our rooms by wire in the morning: Senator Hoar had a chambre d'honneur, with a gigantic carved four-post bed that reminded him of the great bed of Ware. Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 They had been there over winter, and Hazel Wagstaff was the first white woman she had bespoken in seven months. North of Fifty-Three In addition, sixty unopened areas are bespoken, including the Ukraine and Albania. Messages to the Bahá’í World: 1950–1957 In addition sixty unopened areas bespoken including Ukraine Albania. Dawn of a New Day When finally able to be moved she was conveyed to the 'furnished apartments' bespoken for her by Joe. The Continental Monthly, Vol III, Issue VI, June, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy That night, Faith, her little purchases and arrangements all complete, and flowers and carriage bespoken for the next evening, went to bed to dream such dreams as only come to the sleep of early years. Faith Gartney's Girlhood Her peonies and roses, pansies and forget-me-nots are known clear over in Bloomingdale and bespoken by flower lovers in Spring Road. Green Valley Their matter thus bespoken they laid before the king, and he answered thus: "Will you not tarry with us any longer, Bolli?" said the king. Laxdæla Saga Translated from the Icelandic We can bespeak these rooms if they are not already bespoken. The Story of Bawn If he cannot be said to have effectually restored learning, at least he laboured with so much earnestness at the task that he may be said to have bespoken an ultimate though delayed success. Anglo-Saxon Literature Her history was known, kindness had been bespoken for her, her prospects were anticipated by a prescient few. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax Cadogan and I have already bespoken places at the Braziers, and I hope Parson Digby will come time enough to be of the party. George Selwyn: His Letters and His Life Now as the winter passed by and the spring came the bargain took place which had been bespoken in that Snorri and Gudrun changed lands. Laxdæla Saga Translated from the Icelandic Egypt needs thee—the Hathors have bespoken good fortune for thee—and thou art justified in aspiring to nothing less than the hand of a princess. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt As we walked up toward our lodgings, we were met by Mr. Brunton, with the pleasing intelligence that those we had bespoken had been let, by some mistake, to another family. Records of a Girlhood He swallowed a cup of Cynthia's hot coffee—bespoken the night before, as on many similar occasions—and ran out to his car just as the slow September sunrise broke into the eastern sky. Mrs. Red Pepper There was a wedding in the town, and all the fish had been bespoken. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 They had been bespoken some time, and could be no longer delayed. In the Wars of the Roses A Story for the Young The difference would have been that you would have given a porter sixpence—and I gave him a shilling, having bespoken him before.” The Claverings He had bespoken at Head Quarters W. Kitchener's co-operation in the quest and was relying on it; but a column commander on trek in partibus Boerum is hard to find, and no instructions reached Kitchener. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans The next morning after breakfast the carriages bespoken were at the door. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East When I have the pleasure of seeing you, I shall deliver the trust over to you, to receive the bespoken said sum of twenty thousand pounds. The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol II. With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters George III. on Punctuality.—The celebrated mathePg 65matical instrument maker, Mr. Ramsden, was frequently deficient in punctuality, and would delay for months, nay, for years, the delivery of instruments bespoken from him. The Book of Three Hundred Anecdotes Historical, Literary, and Humorous—A New Selection In the course of the morning Grey managed to see Jack alone for a few moments, and immediately broached the subject of the bed, or cot, or crib which the latter had bespoken. Bessie's Fortune A Novel For the same reason the second is not procurable in large quantity, unless bespoken some time before-hand; but the third may be had at the shortest notice in any quantity required. The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c. The Guardian-Mother was anchored in the deep water, and Lord Tremlyn invited the party to proceed to the apartments at the Royal Hotel which he had bespoken for them. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East For the first-night function most of the seats had been reserved for specially-invited guests or else bespoken by those who considered it due to their own importance to be visible on such an occasion. When William Came A blue fringe fell over the edge almost to the water, and bouquets of flowers were bespoken. Lippincott's Magazine Of Popular Literature And Science Old Series, Vol. 36—New Series, Vol. 10, July 1885 When he arrived everything had bespoken him a man aggressively positive with the habit of being sure. The Street Called Straight "The young puppy begins to growl!" exclaimed the thick-set soldierly fellow who had bespoken me before, whose hostile gaze had never left my face. Helmet of Navarre I think she would have been tired in any case, even if the garrison hadn't been bespoken, as it were, by her unmarried sisters. The Belfry No passengers occupied the seats at that moment; in fact, they were generally conspicuous by their absence, save once a year, when the whole accommodation was bespoken for the Brianite Sunday-school treat. Kitty Trenire I have been like a piece of stuff bespoken in the shop; and if her Majesty will not take me, it may be the selling by parcels will be more gainful. Bacon I have bespoken, sir, the civilities of your sisters, of your family: you forbid them not? The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) Pages in flame-coloured and gold uniforms lifted the silken rope that stretched its barrier between the impatient crowd and the tables; managers verified offered credentials and escorted laughing parties to spaces bespoken. The Common Law Let us follow close at his heels, therefore, until, after several superfluous turns and doublings, we find him comfortably established by the fireside of a small apartment previously bespoken. Twice Told Tales Hours before we had bespoken a little open carriage, and it was this heavy, jarring, jolting vehicle which they had sent to drive us ten miles across the hills. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 So the afternoon waned and the dinner hour approached; fortunately this hour was usually bespoken and for a little while at least he was lapped in luxury. In the Footprints of the Padres Even now, it seems that the horses stand at the door to take bride and bridegroom hence, and doubtless there waits somewhere the feast that has been bespoken without my knowledge. Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln You have bespoken your government for the time, and you must keep it. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History In the meanwhile the Misses Conyers had come on as debutantes and were soon bespoken. The Mettle of the Pasture There’s another heiress bespoken for him no doubt.” A Reputed Changeling Or Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago And here I left the remains of my beloved cousin; having bespoken my own place by the side of her coffin. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 9 Table-linen, also of superior quality, may be purchased, wrought in elegant patterns, and, if bespoken, with the coat-of-arms or crest worked into the centre or the corners. Notes of an Overland Journey Through France and Egypt to Bombay The former had already been engaged for some time by an Englishman, Mr. Ross; the latter was bespoken by some rich Persians for their wives and children. A Woman's Journey Round the World The moment I get home I wish to begin work, so that I should like to have some portraits bespoken in season. Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume I. In the race-week at Doncaster, it is no uncommon thing for visitors who have not bespoken apartments, to pass the night in their carriages at the inn doors. Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices A degree of indulgence may therefore fairly be bespoken for the succeeding chapters, which offer a fragmentary recital of this kind. Theory of the Leisure Class Robert Danforth had brought a little anvil of his own manufacture, and peculiarly constructed, which the young artist had recently bespoken. Mosses from an Old Manse and other stories Here was Jane Andrews, that plain little plodder, engaged to a millionaire, while Anne, it seemed, was not yet bespoken by any one, rich or poor. Anne of the Island Let us follow close at his heels, therefore, until, after several superfluous turns and doublings, we find him comfortably established by the fireside of a small apartment, previously bespoken. From Twice Told Tales Strether in due course accompanied his friend to the room he had bespoken and had, before going out, scrupulously visited; where at the end of another half-hour he had no less discreetly left him. The Ambassadors For God has many ways of saying to the troubled soul: "Be at peace"; and, certainly, Antonia had not anticipated the calmness and resignation which forbid her the tears she had bespoken. Remember the Alamo She was bespoken yesterday at Port Said, and the rest of the way is of no account to such a craft. Around the World in 80 Days I have no doubt the second edition will go off fast enough—indeed a good part of it is already bespoken. Memoirs of the Life and Correspondence of Henry Reeve, C.B., D.C.L. In Two Volumes. Volume II. A few days afterward, Mr. Vincent went to Gray, the jeweller, for some trinkets which he had bespoken. Tales and Novels — Volume 03 What trial thereof hast thou taken, That the school of thee is so ill bespoken? A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 He tells me of the patterns bespoken which my mother mentioned to me.' Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 1 There were small private rooms, it seemed, and one of these was bespoken from the smiling manager, flattered at the patronage of these substantial men. The Gray Dawn The plates are sent up with their surfaces ground, but not polished, and so continue till they are bespoken, lest time should spoil the surface, as we were told. Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776 "You cannot have the new carriage you have bespoken," said his lordship. Tales and Novels — Volume 03 Several people were waiting with covered dishes, for turtle soup and turtle, which had been bespoken in different parts of the city. Tales and Novels — Volume 01 The Government roads are well guarded by the native police, and at regular intervals there are stations where fresh horses can be procured if they are bespoken in time by letter or telegraph. Dutch Life in Town and Country Partners for the grand march had been bespoken months before. The Gray Dawn The lady by whom it had been bespoken was, I well knew, of a violent temper; and this disappointment was sufficient to provoke her to vengeance. Tales and Novels — Volume 02 Helen really intended only to let one dress for her friend's birth-day be bespoken for her; but from one thing she was led on to another. Tales and Novels — Volume 10 Her habitual beneficence was bespoken in every look. Edgar Huntly or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker Several of our goods are already bespoken in view of our departure eighteen months hence. Three Years in Tristan da Cunha He bawled out that it was not enough; he had been de remise; he had taken me for someone else, being waked so suddenly; he had been bespoken by another gentleman. Recollections of My Childhood and Youth He had bespoken for himself a bedroom at the public-house in Norfolk Street, and had he once taken up his residence there he would have been ruined for ever. The Three Clerks Cecilia looked startled; she was well aware that Helen did not know the high price of what she had bespoken. Tales and Novels — Volume 10 Two editions were called for within the year, and more than a thousand copies of the second were bespoken before it went to press. The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut On Henry's going away, the three girls had promptly bespoken the reversion of his study as a little sitting-room for themselves. Young Lives I discovered that he had already engaged a table, arranged the menu, and bespoken the wines. My Strangest Case H. was speedily transferred to their hotel, where they had bespoken rooms for us; and we sallied forth to the court church to hear the music of high mass. Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 It had other very large tables in it, with benches round; and at that time the floor was covered with rushes, against some solemn festival, which I heard it was bespoken for. The History of Thomas Ellwood Written By Himself I shall go across the Atlantic for inspection, and if all goes well I shall return bespoken for life. The Doctor's Daughter Her time was all bespoken by different girls. Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From Her Letters and Journals by Her Son Charles Edward Stowe That silk velvet ribbon, and the fashion in which it was applied, would have bespoken her nationality, even had her dark copper-colored face failed to do so. The Moccasin Maker Here was to be found a place for Sir Pellimore but though the King searched long, few seats did he find which were not bespoken. In the Court of King Arthur But this would be a false inference; for there is always some hint in every poem that a vague background of possible auditors is bespoken. The Principles of Aesthetics But the guillotine has been busy; over four hundred executions to-day…and the tumbrils are full—the seats bespoken in advance—and still they come…. The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel The whole of the boxes was bespoken, and our manager was given to understand that his expenses for this night were guaranteed. The Fool Errant Being the Memoirs of Francis-Anthony Strelley, Esq., Citizen of Lucca New lodgers were already bespoken; and after some sweeping and scouring, planing, and rubbing with beeswax, painting and varnishing, the house was completely restored again. Autobiography: Truth and Fiction Relating to My Life The breakfast room was decorated with lavish splendour, the richest apparel bespoken for the bride, and all the wealthy and titled relatives of both contracting families were invited to the pageant. Dreams and Dream Stories So often had this task to be performed, that the men got perfectly discouraged, and had to bespoken to sharply before they set to work. How I Found Livingstone; travels, adventures, and discoveres in Central Africa, including an account of four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone, by Henry M. Stanley He had, as far back as a year ago, provided himself with the necessary passports, and bespoken with his English friend certain measures for the safety of his mother and his crippled little relative. I Will Repay The man of whom we had bespoken them met us there with despair upon his face. The Fool Errant Being the Memoirs of Francis-Anthony Strelley, Esq., Citizen of Lucca Only when I saw the ladies at Croghan's house, as I was coming with my mending from the fort—then I knew I wanted everything you have bespoken for me.... The Hidden Children Will Belton would have bought the ring long since, and bespoken the priest, and arranged every detail of the honeymoon tour,—and very probably would have stood looking into a cradle shop with longing eyes. The Belton Estate I have bespoken two cabriolets for her, instead of six, because I think them very dear, and that she may have four more if she likes them. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 You have bespoken your Government in advance, and whether it suits you or not, whether it works well or works ill, whether it is what you want or not, by law you must keep it. The English Constitution In due time the can of hot water was brought up, and soon after it came a tray for Mr. Gammon, on which, together with his breakfast, lay the three newspapers he had bespoken. The Town Traveller Having bespoken his hearer's attention in this deliberate way, he became silent, and for a while sat brooding, his fingers still busy among the coins in his pocket. The Unclassed I have bespoken a Miscellany: what would you have me do more? The Journal to Stella Oh no," he returned, "it is already bespoken by a rich Australian. Herb of Grace Whereupon the porter bowed low, as to one for whom first-floor rooms and a salon had been bespoken, and waved his hand towards the stairs, where stood a couple of waiters. The Vultures She had bespoken several services of gold, and jewellers were revelling in her orders for parures such as princesses would have been proud to possess. Joseph II. and His Court The unlucky promised symphony has haunted my imagination ever since it was bespoken, and it is only, alas! the pressure of urgent occurrences that has prevented its being hitherto ushered into the world! Haydn Why, you may when you please, 'tis all ready below that was bespoken. Every Man out of His Humour Fame had before bespoken him most knowing in all valuable learning, and exquisitely skilled in the liberal sciences. The Confessions of St. Augustine It was a matter of moment to every farmer, and every farmer's wife, which bride Frank should marry of those bespoken for him; Mary, namely, or Money. Doctor Thorne He had bespoken for himself the district of Netz and Polish Prussia, premising that Dantzic, Thorn, and Cracow were to be left to Poland. Joseph II. and His Court But ill luck is not to be bespoken any more than good: the Agra's seemed to have blown itself out; the wind veered to the south-west, and breathed steadily in that quarter for ten days. Hard Cash Bartemy and I have bespoken an eel pie and a gallon of humming cider of Normandy. The Golden Dog You know very well there is only one dinner in this infernal tavern, and we have bespoken it. Colomba The lady by whom it had been bespoken was, I well knew, of a violent temper; and this disappointment was sufficient to provoke her to vengeance. Murad the Unlucky and Other Tales In the race-week at Doncaster it is no uncommon thing for visitors who have not bespoken apartments to pass the night in their carriages at the inn doors. The Queen of Hearts And have some one bespoken beforehand to read Hopeful in the River to you when you have in a great measure lost your senses, and when a great horror has taken hold of your mind. Bunyan Characters (2nd Series) At the threshold I perceived all lodging bespoken. Lin McLean |
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