| 单词 | take the air |
| 例句 | People did not generally “take the air” on a Wednesday morning and besides, not everyone was allowed here. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He flounced off, swishing his tail, muttering about going outside to take the air. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Nathan leaned against the wall for stability, because the rush of emotions took the air out of his lungs. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z “I suggest that we also make some trouble. I’ll take the ground if you take the air.” The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Relocation Rule Number 5: Nothing takes the air out of a tense situation like extreme politeness and a big smile. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Out here she could sit and take the air, read, admire the gardens near the house, and gaze at the majestic forest in the distance— “Ahwooooooooooooooooooo !” ‘Woof! Woof!” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Piper is taking the air with her when she goes. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z A year ago this week, Branch died unexpectedly, at 39; the tragedy took the air out of creative music communities in Brooklyn, Chicago and well beyond. Jaimie Branch Adds to a Brilliant Legacy With Fly or Die’s Final LP 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z You can sit at a table where Hemingway drank wine —or Degas or Baudelaire or even Diderot, if you prefer — and imagine that they just stepped out to take the air. | 'Midnight in Paris': Kicking the Old Ennui With the Lost Generation 2011-05-19T14:22:17Z The view — mountain crags, distant forests, circling hawks, the river with regular people taking the air along it — is fabulous. Leavenworth it? Assessing 2 new spots in the Pacific Northwest’s little Bavaria 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z At fifty-two, he retains his impish persona and casual, mumbly delivery, often pausing mid-joke to laugh and take the air out of the moment. The Best Jokes of 2018 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z “It’s funny. It’s humorous, we kind of take the air out of the race and the race politic conversation in order to just send it up,” Pittman said. ‘Sex and the City’ sequel creator looking for ‘slow burn’ 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z "One of the big things we learned in Toronto is that it took the air out of the story," said Beguelin. James Monroe Iglehart releases the genie inside 2014-05-31T04:00:00Z Jo’s vitality disappears for a stretch in the middle, and it’s because Donna takes the air out of every room. ‘Vengeance Is Mine’ Review: A Tangled Web of Human Impulse 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z The film belongs to a general universe of indie crime capers, but the director, Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr., doesn’t take the air out of the story with a knowing approach. Tubi Is Rewriting the Rules of Black Indie Movies (for Free) 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Trump is “a force that really does take the air out of the room,” Adams, 48, said. Former surgeon general faces his wife’s cancer — and the ‘Trump Effect’ 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Before taking the air, the most-discussed theme engulfing the past few months of hype was: who is the real Stephen Colbert? Colbert's Late Show: first week shows host is trading flash for substance 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z “That was the big thing for us, to make sure we were taking the air out of the stadium,” said Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr., who caught a career-high two touchdown passes. Keenan Allen's 'maestro performance' paints better picture as Chargers finally win 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z “When you get them back-to-back, it takes the air out of the room. But I do think we had a chance down the stretch.” Liberty top Mystics 90-75 in Game 1 of playoff series, Sabrina Ionescu scores 29, drops 7 3-pointers 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z It took the air ambulance helicopter approximately 15 minutes to transport Heather from just outside Magherafelt to Belfast. Woman almost dies trying to save dog from cattle 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z But later in the day a lackluster Treasuries auction, signaling sluggish demand for U.S. debt, took the air out of the rally in stocks and bonds. Why the Fed Might not Be Done Raising Rates 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z “And it was so disappointing. It really took the air out of me.” As conservatives target schools, LGBTQ+ kids and students of color feel less safe 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z “That drive in the fourth quarter was awesome, that took the air out of them,” said Staley. Plaschke: Nutty Bolts are better than stinking Rams. Can Chargers finally win over L.A.? 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Moreover, the Steelers completely took the air out of the ball by holding it for over 33 minutes of game time, so it kept the Dolphins from getting more kicks at the can. NFL Week 8 best bets: Games with intriguing early lines and odds 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z The early lead took the air out of what had been a frenetic crowd and knocked away whatever nerves the Mariners might have been harboring. In opening win Mariners show they’re unfazed by postseason’s big stage 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Basically, I'm suggesting that you try to take the air out of this through gently surrendering. Perspective | Ask Amy: My brother constantly brags about his wealth 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z He said his new contract with Fox, where he has also called football and college basketball, was agreed upon by the time he took the air for the Pac-12 title game that Saturday night. Dodgers broadcaster Joe Davis comfortable as 'the voice of baseball' at Fox 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z However, it is much easier to find bipartisan support to stimulate the economy than to take the air out of it. Veterans of Carter-Era Inflation Warn That Biden Has Few Tools to Tame Prices 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Stepping away from whatever it is that is revving you up, gives you across the day moments where you're just taking the air out of all of the stress. Rest doesn't just mean sleep: What "downstate" means, and why you need more of it 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z "All pure intentions, but sometimes you don't hit the bullseye, right? I felt like I wanted to take the air out of it, so that was a delightful opportunity to do that." Gal Gadot says Imagine video was in poor taste 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z "It’s funny. It’s humorous, we kind of take the air out of the race and the race politic conversation in order to just send it up," Pittman said. 'Sex and the City' sequel debuts with a 'bold story line' 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z "Then the free-throw line. You can’t go 5 for 13 from the foul line. Those kinds of things just take the air from you." Duren leads No. 11 Memphis past Western Kentucky 74-62 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z Brooks said he worries that as the CDC backs off a specific target for herd immunity, it will take the air out of efforts to run up vaccination levels. CDC shifts pandemic goals away from reaching herd immunity 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z Then he took the air from the Glasgow ground entirely with what might just be the best European Championship goal ever. Was Schick's greatest Euros goal ever? 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z “Now if I have a vehicle I think’s going to be targeted, I take the air out the tires, so they can’t slither underneath.” Thieves Nationwide Are Slithering Under Cars, Swiping Catalytic Converters 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z The Denver Nuggets ruined those plans with a resounding rout in Game 7 that may have taken the air out of the bubble for some, but the Lakers say meant nothing to them. With LA story ruined, Lakers set for West finals vs Nuggets 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z It just takes the air out of you when a team comes in and beats you on your home floor without their best player. Granderson: The night Magic Johnson launched the 'Showtime' dynasty 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Japan has recently struggled as a weakening global economy and trade rifts have taken the air out of the country’s recovery. Japan Plans to Spend $120 Billion to Stimulate Slowing Economy 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z Mr Kinney tells BBC News that the strategic bombers were famous for their "rugged construction, their reliability, their ability to take the air war to the Nazis". 'Several dead' in vintage B-17 WWII bomber crash 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z And she likes taking the air out of the sails of the guys. For the ‘Downey Club,’ tennis has been a ball and a balm 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z Because of dense woods, it took the air force and navy nine days to locate the plane after it went missing while traveling to a high-altitude airstrip. Indian authorities say no survivors of air force plane crash 2019-06-13T04:00:00Z “I feel like we’re controlling the clock, keeping our defense off the field, keeping them fresh, and taking the air out of their pass rush,” offensive lineman Marshal Yanda said “That’s a big deal.” Ravens in driver’s seat to end 3-year playoff drought 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z The Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson showdown at Shadow Creek managed to both entertain and disappoint, delivering drama while simultaneously taking the air out of the proceedings. 14 ways to fix future Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson matches (yes, there will be more) - Golf Digest 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z And that is taking the air out of the Kavanaugh opposition. Kavanaugh opposition loses steam as his accuser balks at testifying 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z “It’s tough to play from behind against anybody. They were smart with the ball and kind of took the air out of it a little bit.” Matt Gaudet scores 4, Yale beats Duke 13-11 for NCAA title 2018-05-28T04:00:00Z Look at this guy coaching up the boys to take the air out of the ball: These Dallas Mavericks fans sitting courtside probably (definitely) bet on the game judging by their celebration - Golf Digest 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z PST, to discuss Rebecca’s new diagnosis, taking the air out of romantic love, and where things are headed in the second half of Season 3. 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' creators weigh in on the exploration of Rebecca's mental health 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z “He realized that with that kind of star power, he could really take the air out of everyone else there.” Trump’s America will be on vivid display at annual conservative gathering 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z The play, Smith said, “took the air out of them,” linebacker Cameron Smith said. Sam Darnold plays like a veteran as No. 20 USC stuns No. 4 Washington, 26-13 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z On his 80th birthday, the French statesman Clemenceau was taking the air on the Champs-Elysees with a friend when a beautiful young woman came towards them. Should we embrace the mid-life crisis rather than be embarrassed by it? - BBC News 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z Listen to your generals, Mr. President, and take the air battle to the Taliban wherever they are. Hit the Taliban Harder 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z The Rangers had more than three minutes remaining on a double minor to Conor Sheary and the reversal took the air out of them and the crowd at Madison Square Garden. Matt Cullen beat Henrik Lundqvist on a semi-breakaway after beating a pair of defensemen early in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins spoiled the return of Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh with a 3-1 win in Game 3 on Tuesday night 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z “That kind of takes the air out of us,” Lack said. Saad’s 1st career hat trick helps Columbus beat Carolina 5-1 2016-04-02T04:00:00Z "It's harder to take the air out of a game." After a chaotic, unpredictable season in college basketball, March could be madder than ever 2016-03-13T05:00:00Z We’re talking about algebra II, and suddenly he says, I need to stop really fast, takes the air vent off the dashboard and pulls out some crack to sell. Jerrod Carmichael Goes There 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z “In the 11th hour, they want to take the air out of the room and say, ‘Now, we’re falling on our swords,’” Coffman said. Chicago withdraws objection to release of shooting video 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z Some new SunBrite designs allowed for thinner displays because "we took the air out." SunbriteTV lights up the market for outdoor digital displays 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z It was very important that he didn’t lose his next race after the Belmont, because that would have just taken the air out of it.” Two Losses Hang Over American Pharoah’s Team in Breeders’ Cup 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z Walmart's wage hike also happened after an organizing campaign backed by the United Food and Commercial Workers union, and may have been partly an attempt to take the air out of a demand for unionization. Following the crowd, McDonald’s pledges to raise wages 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z “I can’t tell you half of what they said, because when they said, ‘It’s not going to be Pawtucket,’ that just took the air out of the room,” the mayor said. Through Years of Change, Pawtucket, R.I., Always Had McCoy Stadium 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z But sometimes they took the air from the room, and they left us both completely silent. Jonathan Ive and the Future of Apple 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z Forget deflated footballs, the New England Patriots took the air out of an entire fan base Sunday night. It's a four-ring circus as Tom Brady and Patriots win wild Super Bowl 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z When Mam’ Grace left the room she took the air with her. An excerpt of Charles Blow's memoir "Fire Shut Up in My Bones" 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z You could see it took the air out of us. Diggins leads Notre Dame women over Marquette 2013-02-17T22:38:12Z The dismal outlook for medium-run growth would flatten the yield curve like a pancake, taking the air out of maturity-transformation funny business. Monetary policy: Keeping bubbles in perspective 2013-02-08T18:49:59Z "That just started taking the air right out of the balloon." 16 years in the making, US savors gymnastics gold 2012-08-01T16:49:09Z He invited him one morning to "take the air," and Rupert, for the third time, agreed to accompany him. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z Sunday is a day of relaxation, and they wanted to rove at large, and take the air. Recollections of Windsor Prison; Containing Sketches of its History and Discipline with Appropriate Strictures and Moral and Religious Reflection 2012-04-06T02:00:31.240Z But even through those relatively small windows, the long and wide views of Central Park can take the air out of your lungs. The Appraisal: An Apartment High Above 5th Avenue, but Without Frills 2012-04-02T14:56:33Z The old gentleman was walking out, with his staff in his hand and his dogs behind him, to take the air before supper. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z And here, when the ship tied up, a well-dressed throng of joyous citizens was taking the air. The Near East Dalmatia, Greece and Constantinople 2012-03-26T02:00:38.077Z The “close” confinement, however, was soon changed to a “safe” one, the prisoner then having leave to take the air and exercise, but being obliged to maintain himself at his own expense. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" 2012-03-25T02:00:05.717Z Being in town the house had no garden; but the terras with its big jars of plants seemed a favourite place for taking the air. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z After five minutes' talk with Pariset, out of earshot of the people, who had gathered about at a little distance, they once more took the air. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z This day His Gracious Majesty, whose health appears to be completely restored, went, accompanied by the French Ambassador and a brilliant company, to take the air in the Mall. Shrewsbury A Romance 2012-03-15T02:00:22.177Z That afternoon he was absent, and Jos, about whom Miss Peacock was growing anxious, had gone out to take the air. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z Doggedly he panted up the Tilt Mound, as it was called, and passed three or four groups of troopers, who were taking the air on their backs or playing at games of chance. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z Cassidy, being known as his friend, would make a point of never taking the air in that direction. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z The easy-going old hack above alluded to is fit only for an invalid to take the air on. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z Well," he said, "then, now that you have taken the air let us go back. Shrewsbury A Romance 2012-03-15T02:00:22.177Z And I can recollect, as late as the end of 1909, a Flying Meeting at Doncaster at which not a single Englishman took the air. England 2012-02-09T03:00:12.957Z The marsh itself might be deemed an unlikely spot for a comfortable citizen to take the air in when the night mist was smoking up from it to a November moon. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z If your ladyship would order your carriage to be at your door in an hour's time we might take the air for a while together. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z Cautiously I made my way over the grass towards the ridge, taking the air into my lungs with an exquisite enjoyment like one that has long been cooped in a sick-room. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z "I--I merely came to take the air." Shrewsbury A Romance 2012-03-15T02:00:22.177Z The snail has deserted his shell and gone forth to take the air at the risk of being plowed under. Minstrel Weather 2012-01-24T03:00:25.640Z The evening was a pleasant one, and all Paris seemed out taking the air. The Blue Lights A Detective Story 2012-01-17T03:00:19.713Z Mr. Kelly remained with his face buried in his hands; he took the air in long deep breaths. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z To think he was not safe taking the air on his own balcony. Dorothy Dale in the City 2012-01-13T03:00:12.213Z As I went forth to take the air Intill an evening clear, And there I spied a lady fair Making a heavy bier. English and Scottish Ballads, Volume IV 2011-12-28T03:00:36.217Z “I suppose I left it on the writing-table when I went out to take the air,” he said. The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories 2011-12-17T03:00:15.447Z When it was ended, feeling his head a little heavy still, he went on deck to take the air. The Animal Story Book 2011-12-06T03:00:25.427Z Now these journeys of the Parson to take the air set Father Myles Macdonnell upon a pretty plan, which he imparted to Rose and to George. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z While awaiting this opportunity I chanced one day to be taking the air along the Rochester road, when I heard the sound of a horse galloping behind me. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z By accident, ma'am, or a happy intuition, I stepped out to take the air this fine morning, and chance has discovered for me an incontrovertible excuse for such idle exercise. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z About three weeks after, he took the two prisoners to walk a little in the fields; the husband would not go, but the wife went out to take the air. Memoirs of Leonora Christina Daughter of Christian IV. of Denmark; Written During Her Imprisonment in the Blue Tower at Copenhagen 1663-1685 2011-11-26T03:00:13.823Z We now go out to take the air. The Letters of William James, Vol. II 2011-11-24T03:00:48.427Z He was told that the Parson was taking the air, and replied that he would go to the Parson's room and wait. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z We got one and then another one quick and that took the air out of them.” Michalek?s goal and assist lead streaking Senators to 5-2 win over sliding Oilers 2011-11-18T06:52:56Z When he walked out upon the street To take the air, to take the air, It seemed almost as if his feet Were fastened there, were fastened there. Poems 2011-11-14T03:00:17.707Z A moment after, he caused the door to be bolted, so that they could not go out to take the air, for they before had free access to a loft. Memoirs of Leonora Christina Daughter of Christian IV. of Denmark; Written During Her Imprisonment in the Blue Tower at Copenhagen 1663-1685 2011-11-26T03:00:13.823Z But she still maintains intimate relations with the family, and brings each little Pat and Biddy to show us as soon as it is old enough to take the air. Thirty Years in Australia 2011-10-25T02:00:27.397Z Wogan mounted the horse, thrust his feet into the stirrups, and took the air into his chest with incomparable contentment. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z Cavaliers, will you please to command my coach to take the air this evening? Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love 2011-10-08T02:00:22.420Z On a time, then, when he was taking the air soberly on his own doorstep, he saw a man walking towards him along the rue Héron. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z "By the day after to-morrow you will be fit to go out and take the air." The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Its unwonted stir attracted the attention of Thais and Artemisia, on the housetop, where they had gone as usual to take the air after midday. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Once in twenty-four hours this mountain cleaves asunder to let my oppressor take the air. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z This sweet April day, taking the air near Lord Stirling's marquee, I see the first white butterflies a-fluttering like windblown bits o' paper across the new grass.... The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z He would kind of take the air out of the ball and hit a lot of short angles and got me moving. Murray charges through to U.S. Open quarters 2011-09-08T23:36:00Z Miss Monflathers told Miss Edwards majestically that she “must not take the air to-day,” and contemptuously ordered her to remain in her room all day. Dickens As an Educator 2011-09-02T02:00:22.320Z Amongst which Holy Well, Clerkenwell, and St. Clement’s Well are most famous, and most frequented by scholars and youths of the city in summer evenings, when they walk forth to take the air.” Chaucer and His England 2011-09-01T02:00:19.940Z He had been out to take the air, and after he had brought his syphon from the ice-box he was ready to talk. The Main Chance 2011-08-26T02:00:27.127Z I was taking the air on the terrace outside, and hearing the men's exclamations, ran to the spot. Penelope Brandling A Tale of the Welsh coast in the Eighteenth Century 2011-08-25T02:00:27.073Z I must take the air, or be shut out from here when I am really most needed. Norston's Rest 2011-08-24T02:00:23.833Z As for Grandmamma, she was so large round the waist, her grandchildren had to nibble a hole twice the usual size for her to pass through, when she wished to take the air. The Cricket's Friends Tales Told by the Cricket, Teapot, and Saucepan 2011-08-23T02:00:33.033Z By the bye, how do you take the air? Charles Dickens' Children Stories 2011-08-20T02:00:15.847Z We are the birds of London Town, Come out to take the air, To change our coats of grey and brown, And trim our feathers rare. The Zankiwank and The Bletherwitch An Original Fantastic Fairy Extravaganza 2011-08-19T02:00:16.653Z As he takes the air this sunny morning he thinks of new paradoxes to startle the ladies at his matin�e. Hints to Pilgrims 2011-08-18T02:00:23.727Z First some young contrite rake's enjoined to marry, Lest—madam's forc'd to squeak for't—or, miscarry: In June, the lass does to the fields repair, Where good sir Domine just took the air. The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campell A Gentlen, who, tho' Deaf and Dumb, Writes down any Stranger's name at first Sight; 2011-08-14T02:00:22.973Z Madam Melinda has sent word that you need not trouble yourself to follow her, because her journey to Justice Balance's is put off, and she's gone to take the air another way. The Recruiting Officer 2011-08-10T02:00:18.323Z I told him that I did not feel well and was going to take the air. A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z "O, every evening I come up on this branch to take the air, and study astronomy." Minnie; or, The Little Woman A Fairy Story 2011-07-18T02:00:19.717Z Pope in his prosperous days wrote at Twickenham, with the sound of his artificial waterfall in his ears, and he walked to take the air in his grotto along the Thames. Hints to Pilgrims 2011-08-18T02:00:23.727Z “What did you do with them all?” came Agony’s teasing voice from the other end of the pool, where she had risen to take the air. The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road or, Glorify Work 2011-06-23T02:00:25.403Z Take the air.—A bird is said to “take the air” when it seeks to escape by trying to rise higher than the falcon. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z "Because I went up there to take the air after dinner, and I leaned my back against one while I smoked." A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z Would it be called presumption, if I made so bold as to ask you to take the air with me next Sunday? The Soul of Susan Yellam 2011-06-16T02:00:19.090Z She had discontinued her solitary walks since the evening by the mere, and invariably begged the housekeeper's company, or had a man-servant to keep her in sight whenever she took the air. Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z One day while taking the air a friend cried to him encouragingly, 'Well, I see that you're up and about again.' Turns about Town 2011-05-13T02:00:09.213Z Gracefully the big ship takes the air, circles the airport and they are off on their glorious adventures among the clouds. Ethel Morton and the Christmas Ship 2011-05-03T02:00:15.220Z "Good," said Sancho; "and where do they take the air in this island?" The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Fagerlin was the big brindled cow, and at present, being summertime, was allowed to take the air in the garden. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z The plane, with its engine roaring, took the air. The Black Star A Detective Story 2011-04-14T02:01:01.883Z What I say is that, in a manner of speaking, there is no use in taking the air in a wheel-chair if you can take it on horseback. Turns about Town 2011-05-13T02:00:09.213Z Villanova won that game by taking the air out of the ball and upsetting Georgetown. UConn sure can! Huskies ride defense to 3rd title 2011-04-05T11:03:43Z "To take the air, if it like your worship," answered the other. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z In the year 1689, the fifteenth day of July, in the evening, the abbot Kerkabon, prior of our Lady of the Mountain, happened to take the air along the shore with Miss Kerkabon, his sister. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z Allen was often sent for by the commandant, with permission to take the air on the parade-ground, where many of the Cornwall gentry came to visit him. The Road to Paris 2011-03-07T03:00:11.103Z And the races, Latin and Oriental, mingle in the little park to take the air. Turns about Town 2011-05-13T02:00:09.213Z Well, pappy, do you never intend to take the air again? The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z "Look out of the window, Captain—you can see the grating to the wine-cellar where he could put his nose out to take the air," said Geraldine. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z Like some bird of paradise, indeed, she looked, the slim black legs straining to take the air. The Promise of Air 2011-02-02T03:00:23.997Z Like everybody else, I experienced a desire to take the air elsewhere than at my window, so I dressed, and went out. Dumas' Paris 2011-02-02T03:00:23.057Z In the neighboring parks, the protector was often seen taking the air in his sedan, on horseback, and in his coach. London in Modern Times or, Sketches of the English Metropolis during the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. 2011-01-28T03:00:22.900Z But for the apparent necessity of her making soul-ascensions under God's heaven, I supposed she would not have been allowed to take the air at all with such a creature of Satan hovering. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z My fine blade has not taken the air for a long time! The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z They took the moment as birds take the air. The Promise of Air 2011-02-02T03:00:23.997Z Lord Blair, somewhat mystified, accompanied him on to the veranda; and here they chanced upon Lady Muriel again taking the air with Rupert Helsingham who was once more her partner. Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z “I took the air out of the balloon,” he said. Contractors Tied to Effort to Track and Kill Militants 2010-03-15T12:08:00Z Coming back some few minutes after, they told me that I also might go up to take the air. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas After dark British machines again took the air in the intervals between hailstorms. 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. I have nothing to do here but to take the air, inquire for news, talk politics, and write letters. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams Never before had he, in leading-chain, Walked out to take the air and show his parts.... One-Act Plays By Modern Authors Some had gone to church, others to the library to smoke, or to the park to take the air. Friend Mac Donald Soaring over Paris, having hastened to take the air when the signal was given, were a number of planes, their red, white and blue lights showing dimly against the black sky. Air Service Boys Over The Rhine Fighting Above The Clouds All the town seemed to close ledgers, lock up counting-houses, and turn to the very innocent pleasure of taking the air. Glories of Spain Together they stood watching the machine as it took the air and soared up in the magic of mechanical flight. The Gay Adventure A Romance But the King of Navarre was not one of those tyrants who forbid their wives from taking the air and watching the stars. Marguerite de Valois The aeroplane dashed forward over the smooth turf and then seemed to take the air as lightly and easily as a bit of gossamer. The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship Then came the day and the hour when certain members of the picked squadron were to take the air to look for the gun. Air Service Boys Over The Rhine Fighting Above The Clouds When he is a little out of temper, he walks about and goes out to take the air. The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni edited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern Folk moved into the open, sat out upon the steps of the front galleries, rich and poor alike, willing to take the air. The Broken Gate A Novel He grew boisterous, and on his way home to his rooms addressed disrespectfully the Dean of his College, who happened to be taking the air on the College grass-plot. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 14 1890 "The countess, may it please Your Majesty, may safely take the air for an hour to-day." On the Heights A Novel "Ah! you have been out taking the air?" he remarked, pleasantly. East Angels So pure is she, so fair is she, Just see, Where our sweet cousin takes the air! Shapes and Shadows With a few more words to signify to his prisoner that the time allotted to him to take the air in that court was but short, Lazarus Seaman again retired. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 354, April 1845 I wish you had seen him wiping his dear old eyes as I described the covey of gendarmes taking the air. Jack Hinton The Guardsman Our fine gentlemen take the air in the long loose gown, or the short edition of the same with the skirts cut from it. English Costume "Ah, you have been out taking the air?" he said, pleasantly. East Angels He was a rich man, Lucia's battered tomb proves it, and he gave Lucia all that her heart could wish: a green-painted boat to take the air in on the river of evenings. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel There needs repose and shortly wine,—good Bordeaux claret,—and soon, in a week or two, to drive out and take the air. The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington Through the open gates of the iron-railed, old, downtown park, where the elect once took the air, they strolled and found a quiet bench. International Short Stories American About the year 1701, walking out to take the air, I found, a little without my pasture fence, a flower as big as a tulip, and upon a stalk resembling the stalk of a tulip. The History of Virginia, in Four Parts The lizards took the air at once, leaving behind three of their number who disappeared under the surface like harpooned seals. The Anglers of Arz It was pleasant to sit down and watch the rush of the horses through the great opening—gates are not affected—going on to the countryside where they take the air. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel She had gone out to take the air with her daughter in the Dauphin's small parterre at the extreme end of the Tuileries, close to the Place Louis XV. Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty The morning looked inviting, the black funnel gleaming even richly in the sun, so presently I took the air. The Bonadventure A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday His spare time in the afternoon is devoted to taking the air, reading, or diverting himself. Methods of Authors The next time Inez took the air in that direction she saw him afar off, and he her, and rode away. A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade And as the golden scroll of it took the air, there came that into the hearts of most of us, which filled them to the overflow. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway He put his papers away in a drawer, picked up his cigar to take the air on the bridge. Command When duty calls, he takes the air line to the scene of action. Grenfell: Knight-Errant of the North He had been taking the air all evening. The Flaming Mountain He discovered that it was the judge’s usual practice to take the air on horseback, on the sands of Leith, without an attendant. Border Raids and Reivers The man, observing that she was faint, proposed that she should walk on the green and take the air. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment But our own fleet went out to measure their strength, and a thousand Navy planes took the air on the following day. Astounding Stories, June, 1931 The only time she showed herself was in the purple evening, when she would come out upon the terrace and take the air. Francezka Beyond the teams they could see the three enemy frogmen, taking the air under the watchful eye of a shotgun-armed sailor. The Wailing Octopus She shall have all that’s fine and fair, And the best of silk and satin to wear; And ride in a coach to take the air, And have a house in St. James’s-square. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850 Arnold's first task, as soon as the fleet finally took the air, was to put the captains and crews of the vessels through a thorough drilling in management and evolution. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror Words failed me in my joy and astonishment, and while aunt was speaking I went out into the orchard to take the air. Waterloo A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 Two or three of the German soldiers rose and left the room, as if to take the air in the court. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 Such enemy craft as manage to take the air without meeting trouble from the advanced offensive patrols are tackled by the scouts near the lines. Cavalry of the Clouds Meantime, Miss Forrest had seen their approach, and, hearing the voices on the lower gallery, readily divined that Mr. McLean must be sitting up and taking the air. Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. And yet strict orders had been given that none of the fleet were to take the air until the Ithuriel returned. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror An' no deck at all at all for the people to take the air, only all cabins intirely! Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement She had been sick, it seemed, and was taking the air quietly for health’s sake. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 23 (of 25) Out came wheel chocks, motors roared into the smooth sound of ripping silk as one by one they lurched down across the field and took the air. Aces Up He is a man; he must take the air; he must go out in the world. Sir Tom Half an hour later on the street, Grant was passing his cousin Anne, wheeling Daniel Kyle Perry out to take the air. In the Heart of a Fool And so your plan for my taking the air, my dear, was to get into a close fly. Records of Later Life Miss Elizabeth likes to take the air every evening.” The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 He was often seen with his lady on a summer afternoon taking the air in a nice open carriage—hired, it is true, for the occasion. The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit And there the Mistress sat, and smiled weakly, as she bade the Master go out to take the air and walk with Finn. Finn The Wolfhound It has a trefoiled ogee-window and a great balcony above it, with trellises behind which the nuns can take the air without being seen, recalling those of Sicilian nunneries. The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia Anybody can make the other kind of silence by taking the air and sifting out the noise in it. All the Way to Fairyland Fairy Stories Being soon forced to come to the surface to take the air, the Indians commonly reached in and caught them by the hind legs, dragged them out on the ice and tomahawked them. The Land of the Miamis An Account of the Struggle to Secure Possession of the North-West from the End of the Revolution until 1812 Oh, dear madam, I only went out to take the air a little while. Around the World with Josiah Allen's Wife There were also stated times, on which it was allowable for them to take the air in a garden at a short distance from the convent. Architectural Antiquities of Normandy However, a lot could happen before I would have to worry, and so I decided to take the air and think it over. The Seiners Now, we take the air, and when we have sifted out the noise we fill it with sound. All the Way to Fairyland Fairy Stories On this the homely people of Quebec take the air in a manner more sumptuous than many of the most aristocratic resorts in Europe. Westward with the Prince of Wales Drawing forward out of line, you put on full power, race across the grass, and take the air. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons Now I look as if I took the air On the tomb's balcony. L'Aiglon It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages." Jan and Her Job The Douglass equipped with the Bird silencer, took the air noiselessly and rapidly gained elevation under the urging of the pilot. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 The soda water comes up into your mouth because the sucking takes the air pressure away from the top of the soda water that is in the straw. Common Science Wouldn't it be natural and right that any real child should be carried out to take the air? Is He Popenjoy? Here, under guard, the captive was permitted to take the air. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel As the ball took the air there came the shrill shriek of the time-keeper's whistle. Interference and Other Football Stories They are as knocked about as a fleet coming out of action, they are as twisted and garbled as a Chinese war telegram; it is like an hospital for congenitally diseased compositions taking the air. Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) And Two Other Reminiscences At the end of the month of May, they sent him into the country to take the air; and some other circumstances occurred, so unusual, that they judged he must be bewitched. The Phantom World or, The philosophy of spirits, apparitions, &c, &c. One hour had passed since Moyen's ultimatum when the first vanguard of the American flyers, obeying the peremptory signal, took the air and darted eastward to meet the winged death-harbingers of Moyen. Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1930 Very few German balloons even attempted to take the air. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War The appetite and the muscular activity continue, but are somewhat reduced; not sufficiently, however, to disable the child from attending school, taking the air, or continuing his ordinary practices. North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 We drive through until we reach the arch, where some Khalif of the Omayiahs used to take the air. The Book of Khalid Ten minutes later it rested on the ground beside the ship in which we had first taken the air. Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 The motor thundered a throbbing song; the ship rolled smoothly forward over the polished surface, gained flying speed and took the air without a shock. The Pygmy Planet You take the air early, gentlemen," he said, the French accent very plain in his speech, "as we do. The Wild Geese Martin subsided a while to show me Doolan's pig, which was taking the air outside. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 18, 1914 This was, you must know, the very Fairy who appeared to her sister, but had now taken the air and dress of a princess, to see how far this girl's rudeness would go. The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault He was no sooner over the river, Down in a forest to take the air, But eighty merchants of London city Came kneeling before King Henry there. Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series Now he picked up speed, straightened 16 out, shifted the lifting plane, and the machine shot forward, skirled over the water and presently took the air. The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards His eyes grew misty as the plane took the air, and he saw them waving to him from the ground. Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930 Fiercer and more rapid became the firing from the anti-aircraft batteries established near the hospital for this very purpose, and more Allied planes took the air, seeking to drive off the invaders. Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line The Motor Boys Fighting for Uncle Sam Good and rapid progress, on the other hand, was made with aeroplanes and seaplanes, and when war broke out we had a small but healthy service, both naval and military, ready to take the air. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force She takes the air in the early morning in the gardens and I have seen her there when I drove in with my cart.” In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls Every one knew that Mr. Montgomery stood on the bank steps at intervals to take the air, but no one had ever dreamed that he would be obliged to discuss or explain the habit. Otherwise Phyllis But it was a fine night and, though getting rather late, we concluded that it would do us more good to take the air, in the mile or two of the walk to town. Old New England Traits Then, a little nervously, with an anxious eye and a quivering pink nose, she hastily invited Sugar and Fire to take the air with her. The Blue Bird for Children The Wonderful Adventures of Tyltyl and Mytyl in Search of Happiness It took the air near Berlin on the 3rd of November 1897, but something went wrong with the airscrew belts, and it was seriously damaged in its hasty descent. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force And so with books, guitar, and an occasional walk in the gardens of the lieutenant where she went to take the air, Francis passed her time not unhappily. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls Miss Trevor was on deck, taking the air, and graciously favouring Leslie with her company for an hour or two prior to turning in for the night. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure But what annoys him most of all is the custom of the ladies leaving the table after dinner, and that of preferring cemeteries for the purpose of taking the air and refreshing oneself after business. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century "You heard Light say that I was to wait until midnight, because that disturbs them less; it is when they come out to take the air...." The Blue Bird for Children The Wonderful Adventures of Tyltyl and Mytyl in Search of Happiness Now the unhappy princess was much annoyed that she was not even allowed to take the air at this little window, which was the only one in her room. The Olive Fairy Book To overwhelm her escort while she is taking the air, child. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls Some, including Doggie, wandered about the village, taking the air, and visiting the little modest cafés and talking with indifferent success, so far as the interchange of articulate ideas was concerned, with shy children. The Rough Road This, the Hyde Park of Batavia, is where the beauty and fashion of the capital take the air in the cool of the day. On the Equator One evening Laurence, seated thus alone, became aware that another man was dragging a chair out upon the stoep, intending, like himself, to take the air. The Sign of the Spider A week had passed since my midnight adventure, and I was taking the air in the public gardens. My Sword's My Fortune A Story of Old France As Her Majesty goes to take the air upon the river to-day I will linger a little behind. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls She seldom came down to the tree now, for she took the air in a carriage. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Then he was off, steering in great circles toward town, Pen watching with the quickening of pulse and a renewal of the elation she had felt when taking the air. Penny of Top Hill Trail I slowed up, waited for Jonah to come alongside, and then communicated our intention to continue to take the air. Jonah and Co. Either by myself or accompanied by the ladies I took the air on the terrace, or, wandering through the charming grounds, strolled by the margin of the silvery stream skirting the chateau. My Sword's My Fortune A Story of Old France Songs and speeches followed, and Mid, since he could not "take the air," took the floor. Night Bombing with the Bedouins For this was a white peacock, tempted by the sudden radiance out to take the air. Ringfield A Novel I have always thought of you as a lovable, happy-go-lucky boy, but when I saw you take the air, I knew you had come to be something far different. Penny of Top Hill Trail Going out of my door of a morning, I used to meet ducks and geese that were taking the air. Jonah and Co. You say it as easily as if I had asked whether you ever took the air in the park. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 The outside of a Mandan lodge is almost as useful as the inside; for there the people sit, stand, walk, and take the air. History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians The prince, while taking the air in his balcony, chanced to spy a citron-tree which he had never seen before. Laboulaye's Fairy Book It was taking the air behind the house, in the garden, and amusing itself by running up and down the big orange-tree. The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck As our northern autumn draws near and the southern spring approaches these winged migrants take the air line for their breeding haunts in the Argentine Republic and Patagonia. Our Bird Comrades George and I were taking the air down the Mall arm in arm yesterday just after the fellow Fox was hanged for cutting purses, and up comes our Fox to quiz George. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 Sam saw the trader taking the air on his veranda with two ladies. The Huntress I learned accordingly that a treatise like this, on fire, could not be drawn up with proper completeness without taking the air also into consideration. Discovery of Oxygen, Part 2 A touch of the brush and comb, a stroll through the streets with the girls, by leave of Pa, who wished Lily to take the air, then home again, more housework.... The Bill-Toppers The wind was soft, the morning fair, They issued forth to take the air. Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) She was harmless, but never showed herself by day, and only came out at night to work in her garden or take the air. Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag The signal being given, the monster machines began to take the air one after another, units in a vast whole. Air Service Boys Flying for Victory or, Bombing the Last German Stronghold Every morning about nine o'clock, now that summer was come, you found him in the garden, in his perambulator, barefooted and bareheaded, taking the air before the sun had power. The Creators A Comedy The inhabitants of Santa Brigida had finished their evening meal and, as was their custom, were taking the air and listening to the military band. Brandon of the Engineers In a country brake it is the privilege of the important men to mount beside the driver, in order to take the air and show themselves off to an admiring world. The House with the Green Shutters The other girls were still busy with their birthday surprises, but Penelope had just deposited her own small and somewhat shabby present in Verena’s keeping, and was now, as she expressed it, taking the air. Girls of the Forest Wishing to take the air, I proceeded by a circuitous route to the Club, it being our weekly night of meeting. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete I will call for her as to-morrow in my coach, and carry her to take the air. It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot Aunt Sally wondered so, to see me taking the air in anything but that car! The Dragon's Secret As I have intimated, Mr. Abbey never deals with the things and figures of to-day; his imagination must perform a wide backward journey before it can take the air. Picture and Text 1893 The boys flock round him, and the people stare; So stiff, so mute! some statue you would swear, Stept from its pedestal to take the air. Horace This was, you must know, the very fairy who appeared to her sister, but who had now taken the air and dress of a princess to see how far this girl's rudeness would go. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes ‘Twas on an evening fair I went to take the air, I heard a maid making her moan; Said, ‘Saw ye my father? Ballads of Mystery and Miracle and Fyttes of Mirth Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Second Series Then to wash hands and face in fresh water, and put on my coat without the waistcoat, prepared to take the air on the cupola, where it should soon blow cool from the bay. The Reckoning This at a time when through stress and strain and loss we had, I think, a total of five machines left able to take the air! Aviation in Peace and War A score of them took the air at half-minute intervals, fluttered wildly and with a spasmodic jerking of their long tails and pitched down in death. The Yellow Horde In the garden at the entrance to one house was a baby taking the air in a perambulator and a band of eight p. 123musicians with a conductor. Castellinaria and Other Sicilian Diversions I have giraffes who walk in my gardens, and who raise their heads over the edge of my roof when I am taking the air after dinner. The Temptation of St. Antony or A Revelation of the Soul You saw them falling straight as plummets till their parachutes took the air and opened. Tam o' the Scoots These fins collapsed close against the sides of the vessel when under water and expanded to a spread of twenty feet when she took the air. The World Peril of 1910 To walk out by the side of so respectable a man, at an hour when many people took the air upon the sandhills, was to gain distinction. The Valley of the Kings There, as he walked about, taking the air, he invariably thought about Cis. The Rich Little Poor Boy Some of the shopkeepers were standing at their doors in their shirt-sleeves taking the air. The Green Carnation His wife, who has survived him, was then an invalid, and used to take the air in her carriage on the Downs, when I was often invited to accompany her. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume I (of 10) Only in the outer gallery, where the King took the air with the pointed windows open to the south for warmth, was there any suggestion of a court. The Justice of the King His method of taking the air on the water was to have a sedan chair in the boat, in which he sat with the glasses down. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II With permission of the chair, I shall leave you for a little, for I'd like to take the air. The Book of Humorous Verse He found that the old spider actually took the air down with her from the surface of the water, and deposited it in her domed house. Country Walks of a Naturalist with His Children Hatty declined to come; she seemed to have a dislike to go out of doors, further than just to take the air in the square, with Dobson behind her. Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow When he knows in his own heart that nothing can happen to him which will throw him off his guard, or which will worry him, he can take the air without fear. Opportunities in Aviation Barely five days later still, Archer and his wife sat hand in hand in the cool veranda, taking the air. Tonio, Son of the Sierras A Story of the Apache War The night was calm and comparatively cool with the spreading darkness, and the majority of the inhabitants were seated outside their doors gossiping and taking the air. The Bishop's Secret Who nourished me with fondest care, And bore me forth to take the air, And plucked me fruits and flowers rare, My Mother. Spring Blossoms Now at last it was to take the air! Ted and the Telephone We had happily very fine weather, and the poor people were able constantly to take the air on deck. My First Cruise and Other stories "The American officer may take the air briefly on deck if he so desires," said the German. Dave Darrin After The Mine Layers There is considerable variety of type and nationality amongst the few people who sit taking the air on the stone parapet of the Bundar. From Edinburgh to India & Burmah "Just the three of us'll take a little stroll, like I'm telling you—just stroll out and take the air up to Headquarters." From Place to Place Stuart's gay present had taken the air but once. The Long Roll After mid-day breakfast or luncheon is over, rich and poor walk out and take the air, and a gaudy, pompous crowd they form as a rule. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries He walked out to take the air, and noticing a crowd people standing in an open space and surrounding a huge brown object, our Woggle-Bug stopped to learn what the excitement was about. The Woggle-Bug Book There is real atmosphere to the place, which is worth breathing, but it takes more time to breathe in an atmosphere than merely to "take the air." The Old Coast Road From Boston to Plymouth Lady Vandeleur listened to this serenely enough; she tried at least to take the air of a woman who has no need of new arguments. The Path Of Duty The artillerymen took the air from the infantry. The Long Roll Every man likes to hear evil of all men: every man is delighted to take the air of the common, though not a soul will consent to stand within his own allotment. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection We used to take the air on the roof in the evening; there were no mosquitos, but we were never so persecuted with flies. Southern Arabia And therefore they advised her that she should go less abroad to take the air, weakly attended, as she used. Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth Crowded together below, allowed to accumulate filth and dirt of every description, their diet bad and scanty, and never encouraged to take the air on deck, disease soon broke out and spread among them. Peter the Whaler The money and the promise were at once given, and the boys were told that at certain hours of the day they would have liberty to take the air in the courtyard below. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham It was a cold, cheerless afternoon in November as Mr. Hyams, who had occasional hazy ideas of hygiene, stood at his door taking the air. The Skipper's Wooing, and The Brown Man's Servant On fine evenings all the gay and fashionable world of Liverpool used to take the air and show off their hoops and high heels, and the gentlemen their brocaded silk coats, and three-cornered hats. Recollections of Old Liverpool The Maidens’ Lodge, was first visited, and a messenger sent in to ask Lady Betty if she were inclined to take the air. The Maidens' Lodge None of Self and All of Thee, (In the Reign of Queen Anne) More than once, when sent out by Mrs Lee to take the air, she had tried to extend her walk in one direction or another, till she should reach the country. Christie Redfern's Troubles “However, on payment of another mark each, you may perchance obtain the liberty of taking the air, on passing your word that you will make no attempt to leave the prison.” The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham At any rate, he would take the air after tea in Deadman’s Lane, and if there he should meet—oh! how he wondered what his fortune would be! Parkhurst Boys And Other Stories of School Life The two monitors were Gilks of the schoolhouse and Silk of Welch’s, who were taking the air this hot summer evening, and thinking and talking of anything but Master Telson. The Willoughby Captains At sight of him they pulled up short, looked unutterably amiable, doffed their caps, and made as though they were merely out to take the air on this beautiful November afternoon. The Cock-House at Fellsgarth A day or two later, being evening, I had locked up the printing house and was wandering to take the air towards Smithfield. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess Full of my noble resolve of saving the Dux from himself, I went out to take the air, and strolled aimlessly in the direction of the pond. Tom, Dick and Harry There the three unconscious girls mingled with the concourse of those who took the air under the still trees. Little Novels of Italy He took the air deeply into his lungs and stretched out his legs. The Blood of the Conquerors "I suppose"—Mr. Crow remarked—"I suppose you would call that taking the air, eh?" The Tale of Timothy Turtle From this time forth the mysterious gentleman began to regularly take the air and to be remarked, and having once remarked him, people looked again. The Lunatic at Large With permission of the chair, I shall leave you for a little, for I’d like to take the air. The Bon Gaultier Ballads Finally he laid his hand on my knee—we were taking the air on the ocean drive. The Plum Tree It was a beautiful Sunday in June, and they were in the country—“an occasion which should be improved,” declared Bayard, “by taking the air; shouldn’t it, Mimi?” Ten Tales Then Greene pushed the monoplane along the ground for some distance until it was in a favorable position to take the air. The Boy Scouts on the Trail I start the engine, give it all the gas, like the others roll along the ground for a few seconds, and then take the air. Winning a Cause World War Stories Well, then, let these honest fellows run through the empty house; it will not take ten minutes, and Mr. Buxton and his friend can take the air meanwhile. By What Authority? They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air. The Yukon Trail A Tale of the North Dinah had come out to take the air and be company for Flora. Baby Pitcher's Trials Little Pitcher Stories Then it took the air and rose swiftly to a safe height. The Boy Scouts on the Trail "And yet you condescend to take the air with humble me." The Henchman Jimmy had breakfasted and gone forth to take the air. Foe-Farrell Does my sister commonly select such evenings to take the air—and the damp? Magic A Fantastic Comedy He never found out the reason, unless it were intended that he should take the air by sitting on it and dangling his legs over the foulest of water-butts. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 22. July, 1878. He looked pale and jaded as he sat down wearily by us at the open window and stroked the cat, which was taking the air on the sill. The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers But at the close of the second day victory rested with the Allied airmen, and during the next five scarcely a German airplane took the air. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Imprisoned by order of Elias, he died in consequence of blows given him one day when he was taking the air outside of his prison. Life of St. Francis of Assisi "You had better go out and take the air a few moments, you have studied very hard to-day," said the teacher, as the little girl put aside the slate. Choice Readings for the Home Circle With even more than her usual fondness, or Fleda's excited imagination fancied so, Mrs. Thorn lavished caresses upon her, and finally besought her to go out and take the air in her carriage. Queechy, Volume II And here Madame Bronck and I have taken the air on winter days when we felt sure of its not blowing us away. The Lady of Fort St. John "We are going out here a mile or two farther, just to take the air and get up an appetite for breakfast." On The Blockade They eat the food the blood brings to them, and they take the air from the red corpuscles in the blood. The Child's Day In the Strand citizens and their wives, apprentices and their lasses were taking the air. Madame Flirt A Romance of 'The Beggar's Opera' Ladies lived for the most part in a sort of Oriental seclusion, amongst duennas, waiting-women, and dwarfs; and going abroad only to mass, or to take the air in curtained carriages on the Prado. Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects and Curiosities of Art (Vol. 3 of 3) Madame Hellard was not taking the air; she and Monsieur were enjoying a moment's repose in the bureau. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 5, May, 1891 Next, on descending, we caught sight of Madame, taking the air and contemplating the world at large at the door of her bureau. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 2, February, 1891 About 200 persons were taking the air in this watery atmosphere, their dress and movements corresponding well with the aspect of the hour. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 430 Volume 17, New Series, March 27, 1852 Poor Wilbur at this time felt guiltily culpable that he did not own a motor car in which his Margaret might take the air. The Butterfly House “But it isn't too warm for me to be walking out to take the air,” she heard, in the heavy mumble of the man's voice. An Alabaster Box At the hotel, we found Madame Hellard taking the air at her doorway, her hands calmly folded in her favourite attitude of rest and contentment—or was it expectation? The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 5, May, 1891 On these straight quays, on this tranquil bank, she took the air on summer evenings, watching the graceful course of the river, and the distant landscape. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution At the end of the month of May, they sent him into the country, to take the air; and some other circumstances occurred, so unusual, that they judged he must be bewitched. The Haunters & The Haunted Ghost Stories And Tales Of The Supernatural Well-nigh every day in the year these two might be seen walking out together to take the air. Gifts of Genius A Miscellany of Prose and Poetry by American Authors An hour later, however, one of his servants made him a sign from a distance, whereupon he told his wife that his head ached somewhat, and that he must needs rest and take the air. The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. V. (of V.) The Vour-hout is, at the same time, the Hyde-Park and Mall of the people of quality; for they take the air in it both on foot and in coaches. Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e Written during Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in Different Parts of Europe Lunch was followed by a comfortable half-hour in the lounge, after which we decided to take the air until the arrival of the packet. Berry And Co. The French Resident visited Whitelocke, and, seeing him ready to go take the air, offered him his company, which Whitelocke could not refuse. A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. This was the same fairy who had appeared to her sister, but she had now taken the air and dress of a princess, to see how far this girl's rudeness would go. The Tales of Mother Goose As First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696 Of course, he had to be in attendance when she took the air on horseback. The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters I am going to take the air this afternoon: be so good as to let Katherine come with me. The Bow of Orange Ribbon A Romance of New York The girl, who had been out of order, was carried by her governess to take the air about an hour's distance, or thirty miles from town. Gulliver's Travels Into Several Remote Regions of the World The Queen sent to Whitelocke to invite him to accompany her to take the air. A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. The exact date at which she left Chartley is uncertain, but it appears she was removed thence under a plea of taking the air without the bounds of the Castle. Strange Pages from Family Papers Now the castle belonged to one Grumbo, an ill-tempered giant who happened to be taking the air on the roof of his tower. English Fairy Tales But you go out and take the air, you must be careful of yourself.’ The Disentanglers Alas! the Kansu soldiery, after the manner of all Celestials, were taking the air in the twilight; and no sooner did they spy the hated foreigner than hoots and curses rose louder and louder. Indiscreet Letters From Peking Being the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, from Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and Sack of a Distressed Capital in 1900—The Year of Great Tribulation From him Whitelocke went to Court, and attended 84 the Queen in her coach to take the air. A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. The pretty young fox went idly on, taking the air, for she knew that the wolf would save her the trouble of looking for food. Old Peter's Russian Tales They took the air and climbed steadily, circling until they had the altitude Johnny wanted. Skyrider "I suppose I left it on the writing-table when I went out to take the air," he said. Four Weird Tales Von Roth protested that the Princess was taking the air alone; but while they argued the pair espied Guba, and it was as Ludwig had said—she was attended by a man. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine As they were walking together the Queen passed by them, being in that wood also to take the air. A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. A twenty-acre lot in good grass, in which to take the air, is all that a well-regulated herd of fifty cows needs. The Fat of the Land The Story of an American Farm I can tell you down to the last two-bit piece what it's going to stand you to put her in shipshape condition, ready to take the air. Skyrider "He takes the air every morning, if that is what you mean." The Summons Chris was taking the air in the court shortly before sunset, after a hard day's work in church. The King's Achievement The French Resident visited Whitelocke in the afternoon, and seeing his coaches and horses ready to go abroad to take the air, offered, with many compliments, to bear Whitelocke company, which he could not refuse. A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. But among the jovial puddlers and brake-men that took the air there, it was well enough to have an escort so devoted and so muscular. The Bread-winners A Social Study He would perhaps be on the Grand Canal in Venice at the hour when all the patricians were taking the air. Marietta A Maid of Venice She will be going to dinner in Whitehall, after having taken the air by the river. Come Rack! Come Rope! He must go out and take the air for a little by the river; he would walk down towards Chelsea. The King's Achievement Ladies would no longer ride on pillions behind their footmen, nor would take the air, where the air was purest, on the river. Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions In this ethereal evanescence the house Romance took the air upon the stoop. The Day of Days An Extravaganza Smith again started the engine, the aeroplane taking the air when it was only half-way across the rock. Round the World in Seven Days With a groom to lead the horse Her Majesty took the air every day in this way. T. De Witt Talmage As I Knew Him "Come along now, my children; we'll take the air in the garden and picture the Frenchman's brig rocking in the harbor." A Splendid Hazard And what shall take the air of him? Songs from Books But I remember that day, for I was ten years old, a right big girl, and it was a beautiful morning for an invalid to take the air. The Militants Stories of Some Parsons, Soldiers, and Other Fighters in the World I breathe through my nose and mouth, and take the air into my lungs. Object Lessons on the Human Body A Transcript of Lessons Given in the Primary Department of School No. 49, New York City They allow her to take the air twice a day upon the terrace. The Hosts of the Air When the rubber was finished Cathewe came into the breach by suggesting that they two, he and his partner, should take the air for a while; and Hildegarde thanked him with her eyes. A Splendid Hazard He found them sitting democratically on a bench, taking the air. The Ramrodders A Novel Every black coat in Chartres had come out to take the air. The Cathedral They are vociferous when you would enjoy domestic retirement, and inquisitive when you take the air. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 7, 1841 In his slow commercial English he apologised for having kept me waiting; he had been taking the air of this fine morning, he said. The Inheritors Then they went forward, and found the King and his lords in the palace garden taking the air. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland Has brought her coach to wait upon your Ladiship, And to be inform'd if you will take the air this morning. Rule a Wife, and Have a Wife Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10) It is often considered enough that the child seated in his perambulator should take the air for three or four hours daily, while much of his time indoors as well is devoted to sitting. The Nervous Child "I am better now, and my father desired me to take the air with him." Audrey “I was taking the air, simply, Madame,” said Musa, with his ingenuous shy smile. The Lion's Share They watched it swing and come back, taking the air easily, thrumming its high, triumphant note. The Thunder Bird If I took the air proceeding from another candle, and sent it down by a complicated arrangement into this tube, I should put this burning candle out. The Chemical History of a Candle Effi spent the whole day out in the park, because she needed to take the air. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12 There were many aviators out that bright day, going to the front, returning, or merely flying about taking the air. Kings, Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front "By no means shall you stay," returned Don Antonio: "go and take the air; I will be with you almost immediately, if you take the usual way." The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes That it took the air smoothly, spiraling upward as gracefully as any of his young flyers could do, did not escape him. The Thunder Bird On the embankment he met Rodney Temple, taking the air after his day in the Gallery of Fine Arts. The Street Called Straight Perhaps also she will consent to take the air of Washington with you. 54-40 or Fight One day after dinner Edward obtained permission to take the air without the walls of Hereford, attended by his keepers. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) They were the patients of the hospital ward taking the air. Over Strand and Field "Head her into the wind so I can take the air right away quick," he ordered Cliff, and helped swing the Thunder Bird round. The Thunder Bird Three signs that show a fop: the comb-track on his hair; The track of his nice teeth upon his nibbled fare; His cane-track on the dust, oft as he takes the air. A Celtic Psaltery He went always with his mother into the streets when she did her shopping or simply took the air. The Golden Scarecrow We were just starting out to take the air. V. V.'s Eyes About six o'clock every evening the beau monde of Calcutta begins to take the air on the Course, a very pleasant drive which runs along the bank of the river. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 31, October, 1873 He let in the motor until the Thunder Bird went teetering around in a wide half circle and scudded down the level stretch, taking the air easily. The Thunder Bird Next afternoon the admiral was on deck taking the air, and after a while he asks, 'Where was that marine guard standing when he says he heard that air-port unscrewing and that splash last night?' Wide Courses A Frog, too, passed his time in the water there, and sometimes came to the margin of the pool to take the air. The Talking Beasts "Come let us take the air of Omi," was a very common saying in the glen. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I And everybody cried, As they hastened to their side, 'See, the Table and the Chair Have come out to take the air!' Nonsense Books Captain Riley stood smiling to himself while he watched the Thunder Bird take the air. The Thunder Bird But O'Toole was taking the air, too, but Wogan found O'Toole's servant. Clementina Under a Blue Moon It was early on another Saturday evening, a fortnight after that disastrous one, and Miss Quincey was taking the air in Primrose Hill Park. Superseded Even with your house in order, If you go to take the air, So to speak, outside your border, Lo! the merry germs are there. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 22, 1891 "When last I had the honor of hearing of her, Lady Niton was taking the air--or the waters--at Strathpeffer." The Testing of Diana Mallory Give me my Coach, I will take the air. Wit Without Money The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher In the spring he bought them saddle-horses so that after their studies they might take the air and see their friends. English Travellers of the Renaissance We had no snow and no cold in the winter gone by, and I was able to take the air daily, and I grew strong wondrous fast. In the Days of Chivalry It appeared that the only place indoors where smoking was permitted was the lavatory, but when they reached the corridor they found a line forming ready to march out to take the air. Broken to the Plow "You would better go out and take the air a few moments; you have studied very hard to-day," said the teacher, as the little girl put aside the slate. The King's Daughter and Other Stories for Girls We have led nobody and made nothing, but have been maintained by stronger forces and persons, toward whom we have always taken the air of doing a favour. The Collectors This day Sultan Cusero had his first prospect of long-hoped liberty, being allowed to leave his prison, and to take the air and his pleasure in a banqueting house near mine. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time They furnished the coach that enabled his fancy "to take the air." Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 1 If it is fine I have the landaulette hood thrown open and take the air as far as Washington Square—if not, I am deposited at the Subway. The "Goldfish" As this Gallovidian gentleman was taking the air on horseback, near his own house, he was suddenly accosted by a little old man, arrayed in green, and mounted upon a white palfrey. Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 2 Consisting of Historical and Romantic Ballads, Collected in The Southern Counties of Scotland; with a Few of Modern Date, Founded Upon Local Tradition The great gull soared, careened and took the air with majestic power. The Air Trust These things were in his mind and in mine while we sat on the balcony last night taking the air. The Brook Kerith A Syrian story Within the rectangle guard-house prisoners could take the air, retiring to either of two tents inside the enclosure whenever they wished. Uncle Sam's Boys with Pershing's Troops Dick Prescott at Grips with the Boche She is said to take the air in her tent daily at this hour. Judith, a play in three acts Founded on the Apocryphal Book of Judith It was his fancy to take the air thus, in the arms of a woman. The Regent As at Folkestone, education is here a strong feature, and a few years ago demure files of young ladies with attendant dragon taking the air between breakfast and study might have been seen. Seaward Sussex The South Downs from End to End He had kept to his rooms during the day and had only taken the air after it was dark. Witness for the Defense They came twelve abreast—one hundred and fifty guns free for the moment to take the air in company, behind their teams. France at War On the Frontier of Civilization Miss Lawrence called on me yesterday, as she was taking the air, and asked me whether Major Sanford took leave of me when he left town. The Coquette The History of Eliza Wharton "My dear Bellevue, you are worn out with your devotion to him; when have you taken the air?" The Morgesons One thinks of the garden of the Villa Borghese, when, at the time of the wine feast, the Roman people and strangers take the air there. Pictures of Sweden The main body of the Legion would, of course, also perish in this débâcle if still alive; but the probability existed that before Nissr could take the air, all would be dead. The Flying Legion Yes, I do take the air many mornings on foot, three or four miles for eggs: but why move you that? The Scornful Lady Needn't tell her!--it would do Ethelyn good to stir around and take the air, instead of staying cooped up in her room, complaining that it is hot and close there in the bedroom. Ethelyn's Mistake Those who live always in the town are never out of doors even if they do take the air in the streets. A Tramp's Sketches One day she is taking the air in a park, when she misses her way and finds herself alone. The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry You might take the air on the avenue, sir. Ailsa Paige I didn't know Truth was such an invalid,—I said.—How long is it since she could only take the air in a close carriage, with a gentleman in a black coat on the box? The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 19, May, 1859 I longed to see the ocean, which must be the only scene of my escape, and desired leave to take the air of the sea with a page who sometimes took charge of me. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction Hermia took the air into her lungs, and surveyed the landscape. Madcap The evening after Mike sailed Harry, who had been sitting during the afternoon chatting by Jacob's bedside, went out to take the air. Friends, though divided A Tale of the Civil War The premises are strongly secured with bolts and bars, and the rooms in which the negroes are confined, surround an open court yard, where they are permitted to take the air. A Visit to the United States in 1841 Some of the women scarcely ever take the air, excepting on these flat roofs: in short, the inhabitants, both Jews and Moors, dance, sing, and take all their amusements on them. Travels through the Empire of Morocco "How would you all like to go out by and by, and take the air?" Little Folks Astray I have just been taking the air in Fountain Court, and will now introduce you to my chambers. The Red Thumb Mark "Mrs. Marsh taking the air," I said to myself. The Damned I takes the air by night, as the howls does, Muster Gashford.' Barnaby Rudge: a tale of the Riots of 'eighty By-the-by how DO you take the air at the top of the house? Our Mutual Friend The girl, who had been out of order, was carried by her governess to take the air about an hour’s distance, or thirty miles from town. Gulliver's Travels In the evening also, Mr Towlinson goes out to take the air, accompanied by the housemaid, who has not yet tried her mourning bonnet. Dombey and Son They peeped through the key-holes of the ministerial cabinet and they listened to the conversations of the people who were taking the air on the benches of the Municipal Park. The Story of Mankind The old sexton, leaning on a crutch, was taking the air at his cottage door, and gave her good morrow. The Old Curiosity Shop For amusement, they walk, run, fish, paint, read, and ride out to take the air in carriages provided for the purpose. American Notes "My clerks is all hard to work in there, while I go out to take the air for the benefit of my constitushun." Phil, the Fiddler And there were several decent couples taking the air like house-holders of an evening all the world Over. Mr. Standfast This was, you must know, the very fairy who appeared to her sister, but now had taken the air and dress of a princess, to see how far this girl's rudeness would go. The Blue Fairy Book "Met me taking the air last evening, and being as usual anxious to oblige—Hadn't you better go to the devil out of my compound?" Falk A Reminiscence One day, at Brighton, some six years later, a lady in widow's weeds, accompanied by a long, loose-limbed boy of fourteen, was taking the air by the sea. Frivolous Cupid In the evening, dressed in a blouse, he went to some secluded spot to take the air. What is Property? She went upon deck to take the air, and took me with her. John Barleycorn "Out taking the air, are you, Mr. Madison?" said the pedestrian, pausing. The Flirt But luckily a pair of officers were taking the air of the evening in a stone-dropping turret of the roof of the nearer fort, and these recognised the tone of our shouts. The Lost Continent I could take the air in the court, at least, and there Mrs. Grose could join me. The Turn of the Screw The stream of carriages was no less dense, and Newman, as usual, marveled at the strange, dingy figures which he saw taking the air in some of the stateliest vehicles. The American We were even admitted to her ladyship's own room—on a subsequent occasion, when she went out to take the air. The Haunted Hotel "Alcibiades, for instance!" exclaimed the philosopher: "He would consider himself disgraced by any other burthen than his fighting quails, which he carries out to take the air." Philothea A Grecian Romance De Rilly now expressed an intention of going out to take the air, but I preferred to stay where I was; for Mile. d'Arency had remained in the gallery, with some other of Catherine's ladies. An Enemy to the King F. Well, well; I must walk out and take the air. Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 I have a whim to take the air in this garden. The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf In an evening, Luther, walking abroad to take the air, gave alms to the poor. Selections from the Table Talk of Martin Luther He found his aide, Mr. Mackenzie, taking the air on the doorstep of the Blue House, and rebuked him. The Highwayman She has been taking the air after the King's council. An Enemy to the King The boys flock round him, and the people stare: 120 So stiff, so mute! some statue, you would swear, Stepp'd from its pedestal to take the air! The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 People took the air in silk robes, held together by brooches carved in the figures of animals, a parasol in one hand, and a fan with gold fringes in the other. Saint Augustin With even more than her usual fondness, or Pleda's excited imagination fancied so, Mrs. Thorn lavished caresses upon her, and finally besought her to go out and take the air in her carriage. Queechy |
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