| 单词 | take time by the forelock |
| 例句 | "I took time by the forelock, Fred, about that affair," said he, "and I trust I have freed you from all embarrassment about it." Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z Again the keen boy decided that the thing to do was to take time by the forelock. The Aventures of Buffalo Bill 2012-02-13T03:00:13.357Z Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket. The Lash 2011-12-20T03:00:32.457Z Our heroes had taken time by the forelock. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z The day is at hand when the nation must take time by the forelock and in time of peace prepare for war, in a sane, intelligent, adequate, and effective way. Our National Defense: The Patriotism of Peace 2011-12-14T03:00:16.577Z While the project of turning over local postal systems to the colonies was taking shape in the British Parliament, Canada "took time by the forelock" and made preparations for obtaining its own postage stamps. Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery 2011-09-18T02:00:28.007Z We have taken time by the forelock, as you British say—as we mean to take it with all who dare to oppose us. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z They will expect it sooner or later, and in these things it is always better to take time by the forelock. My Lord Duke 2011-09-09T02:01:11.940Z But Harry determined to take time by the forelock, and to escape that very evening. Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy 2011-09-08T02:00:23.340Z But in the interval between the impromptu gathering and the regularly-organized county meeting most of the officials had taken time by the forelock and anticipated the request that they vacate the offices. When the Ku Klux Rode 2011-04-06T02:00:03.767Z He had taken time by the forelock, and slipped among the rank growth; so that although Josh strained his eyes to the utmost, not the faintest sign of his comrade did he discover. Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence 2011-04-01T02:00:41.017Z Lands will increase in value immediately; so I think, myself, I had better take time by the forelock and get a good lot of land in the Alamar grant, which is quite near town.” The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z Folk are a' wise ahint the hand, but real wisdom lies in taking time by the forelock. The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z Richardson is taking time by the forelock and advertising for dry pine to be supplied as fuel for the Canada in the following season of 1829. Toronto of Old 2011-02-10T03:00:45.907Z There are few pests which cannot now be readily controlled by the intelligent farmer, who takes time by the forelock. Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted 2011-02-01T03:00:14.553Z Suspecting that some code of signals was being arranged, Captain Semmes determined to take time by the forelock. Cruise and Captures of the Alabama 2011-01-30T03:00:18.733Z He told me he knew all about my predicament and that he'd taken time by the forelock and got hold of madame's sister, who was standing beside him while he talked. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z “Nothing like taking time by the forelock, don’t you know,” he said to himself. Lady Maude's Mania But the brig had taken time by the forelock and left for parts unknown. At the Fall of Port Arthur Or, A Young American in the Japanese Navy "Seeing the sentinel was off his guard, I took time by the forelock, and have saved you trouble." Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency But this would not last long; and De Walden must take time by the forelock, or it would certainly be too late. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa He believed in taking time by the forelock—in making hay while the sun shone. Border Raids and Reivers After all it was perhaps a wise determination on the part of Jack to thus take time by the forelock and endeavor to learn the lay of the land while a fitting opportunity lasted. Eagles of the Sky With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes Gissem had been fearful of trouble, despite what Andy had promised, and had taken time by the forelock, and left for parts unknown. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone A hunt was instituted for Ward Porton, but he had taken time by the forelock and disappeared. Dave Porter and His Double Or, The Disapperarance of the Basswood Fortune I takes time by the forelock an' sends to Tucson for a sky-pilot back two days ago. Faro Nell and Her Friends Wolfville Stories This injection of peace considerations into the war situation, before the United States had really entered the lists with troops and guns, was taking time by the forelock. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources Dear May,—I dare say Adelaide will be writing to you, but I will take time by the forelock, so to speak, and give you my views on the subject first. The First Violin A Novel Hardly had he made his little speech than Paul Barberry’s two companions had taken time by the forelock and made a rush for the brush. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone He came early; but not, as it chanced, too early for Mrs. Gammit, who seemed somehow to have divined his plans and so taken time by the forelock. The Backwoodsmen "Guess he's taken time by the forelock and run away," answered the senator's son. Dave Porter in the Far North or, The Pluck of an American Schoolboy If she was to be believed, things were always "going to wrack and ruin" about the house; and she had a queer way of taking time by the forelock. The Wit of Women Fourth Edition "In that case," said I, acknowledging the compliment with a bow, "I may as well take time by the forelock," and nodding to Legrand, I slipped out on the deck. Hurricane Island I see you have taken time by the forelock and given an eye to everything! By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson She likes to take time by the forelock and behaves already as though she were forty. The Invader A Novel Bentham, as we have seen, was already known to some of the French leaders, and he was now taking time by the forelock. The English Utilitarians, Volume I. The early flights southward of more wild fowl, taking time by the forelock, increased, and in the minds of some of the five came thoughts of leaving the swamp. The Eyes of the Woods A story of the Ancient Wilderness The old man was taking time by the forelock, I said grimly to myself, getting ready a place in some cellar to lay me away when I should be finished. The Car of Destiny His adversaries had taken time by the forelock, and had taken care doubtless to cover up their tracks. Hubert's Wife A Story for You It is always prudent to take time by the forelock. The House An Episode in the Lives of Reuben Baker, Astronomer, and of His Wife, Alice “Nothing like taking time by the forelock!” exclaimed the Irishman. The Gilpins and their Fortunes A Story of Early Days in Australia Polk had taken time by the forelock and fled. Randy of the River The Adventures of a Young Deckhand “Then we must take time by the forelock, and go.” The Rajah of Dah Toglet took time by the forelock, and fled to the Southwest. The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle My father had on a certain occasion, when I was still a small Eton boy, taken time by the forelock, and secured the use of a convenient pew in the first rank of the gallery. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 I therefore resolved to take time by the forelock. A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron In one of his speeches when urging his audience to demand active intervention in behalf of Hungary he attempted to use the phrase, "You should take time by the forelock." Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 1 We had to console us Sam's assurance that it was necessary to take time by the forelock to this radical extent in order to secure satisfactory places. The Opinions of a Philosopher This was very inconvenient for the leaden-footed Philip, who never took time by the forelock, but always brooded over schemes and let opportunity pass. Historical Mysteries Wimmen have always had to take time by the forelock and do the most important things first, or she never would be done with her work. Samantha at the World's Fair "You are merely getting accustomed to the life, taking time by the forelock, we might say," he said with an amused look. Medoline Selwyn's Work Hence the need of taking time by the forelock and getting rid of the worms before they get in their work. The Boston Terrier and All About It A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog His reply contained these words: "Well, young man, you do take time by the forelock." Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie "He believes in taking time by the forelock—and a very commendable habit it is, too." Christmas Stories And Legends They have not come for you as yet," he said; "so I took time by the forelock and passed the word for breakfast. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady Must take time by the forelock, if you are going to carry out your threats. Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life "Perhaps," said he, with an ironical smile, "perhaps you have taken time by the forelock, and already promised to be his wife?" Sunrise When I did so, he thought I was taking time by the forelock, but was quite receptive and said I might telegraph for the patentee. Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie Well, upon my word, Traverse! that is taking time by the forelock, sure enough. Miss Dexie A Romance of the Provinces To "take time by the forelock" in this way, however, one must have his book at hand when the precious minute arrives. Books and Culture Unless you take time by the forelock and write your biography yourself! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 75, January, 1864 I always take time by the forelock, Cora. For Woman's Love Some of the French people took time by the forelock and boarded the midnight train that very Saturday with all their possessions. A Country Doctor and Selected Stories and Sketches As this would necessitate a sale of the slaves, Laura determined not to be on hand when the selling day came, so she took time by the forelock and left. The Underground Railroad A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &c., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom, As Related by Themselves and Others, or Witnessed by the Author. And by way of taking time by the forelock one or more of these firms had already despatched representatives to Rumania to study and, if possible, earmark the resources which they proposed to exploit. The Inside Story of the Peace Conference This was where old Adam Rawson, stirred by the young engineer's prophecy, had taken time by the forelock and had bought up the mineral rights, and "gotten ahead" of Wickersham & Company. Gordon Keith He resolved to "take time by the forelock," "not to let the grass grow under his feet" in this love chase. For Woman's Love They instantly took time by the forelock, borrowed large sums from the wealthy, and bought up a great extent of land. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I My judgment is that we should take time by the forelock. Nedra But before he could get up, Sam had taken time by the forelock and disappeared into the timber skirting the pond. The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune Wold bowed familiarly, and made some witty remark about taking time by the forelock. Wild Western Scenes A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly Described Tell him that you have changed your whirligig mind, and are ready to marry him, if he will only take time by the forelock and return before you shift around again? For Woman's Love I would take time by the forelock; I would begin at once. Miriam Monfort A Novel He took time by the forelock, and in half a century was fairly started in business. The Delectable Duchy Cecil had been taking time by the forelock in anticipation of Shaw's descent in the morning and was inclined to jocundity. Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3 He is taking time by the forelock and wooing you ere he sees you, and so will take the lead. My Brilliant Career Marble suggested the prudence of taking time by the forelock, and of getting the main-top-sail on the ship, to force her off the land, the coast in the neighbourhood of Dublin lying under our lee-bow. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" I am for taking time by the forelock and placing ourselves above the contingencies of the next expiration of the patent. Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume II And all the time those tender mother eyes, those keen scientific eyes, noting every condition and circumstance, and learning how to "take time by the forelock" and avoid discussion before occasion arose. Herland It was mail-day, and George, taking time by the forelock, sat down and wrote to his sister what had come into his head. Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places "And to prevent any sudden temptation to disobedience, and a consequent forfeiture of your peace of mind, you took time by the forelock and came on your own responsibility?" The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 29, March, 1860 Be early," says he, "take time by the forelock: get rid of your entail and get rid of your land. Lord Kilgobbin My dear," said the Duchess, "I'm glad you do me the justice of feeling that I'm a person to take time by the forelock. The Awkward Age And so they took time by the forelock, as they thought, and made haste to ensure their places in the kingdom, which they believed was now ready to burst upon them. Expositions of Holy Scripture : St. Matthew Chaps. IX to XXVIII Next morning Miss Priest took time by the forelock. Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places Having taken time by the forelock, I am packed and ready, but Boggley has done nothing. Olivia in India If you do not want to be put under a foreign yoke, take time by the forelock, and put your neighbour under it himself; whenever, that is to say, his weakness offers you the opportunity. The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; On Human Nature "Then I'll take time by the forelock and let his father know what has happened." On the Trail of Pontiac An author who writes for these publications is bound to suit himself to these exigencies, and can generally do so without personal loss or inconvenience, if he will only take time by the forelock. Autobiography of Anthony Trollope Old Mrs. Budd is a sensible woman, and takes time by the forelock. Jack Tier I forgot to tell you I've took time by the forelock. The River's End Perhaps it is as well to take time by the forelock, tho' I do not want to decide selfishly nor for money only. Letters of Franklin K. Lane It appears that in some parts of Germany the people did not wait for an outbreak of cattleplague, but, taking time by the forelock, kindled a need-fire annually to prevent the calamity. The Golden Bough The Dutch and Austrians had found that the fit time was now come, or taken time by the forelock,—their part of the loss, they said, was a thousand and odd hundreds. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 15 Some other man might take time by the forelock, and get the place. The Lock and Key Library Classic Mystery and Detective Stories: Modern English Brigitte declared that if you didn't take time by the forelock no one would be ready. The Lesser Bourgeoisie Of course, everybody knew that Emancipation must come sooner or later, but fore-thought, prudence, and readiness to take time by the forelock are not among the prominent traits of the Russian character. Russia To take time by the forelock and avoid this catastrophe, the friends of the infant will set up a shed in a field or in the cattle-fold and burn it. The Golden Bough He properly decided that it would be wiser for him to hold up his passengers than to let them hold up him, and he proceeded to take time by the forelock. Last of the Great Scouts : the life story of Col. William F. Cody, "Buffalo Bill" as told by his sister Out accordingly came all who happened to be within easy distance, and who took time by the forelock. Hellenica Why, then, need we wait for that moment, holding on until we expire under the multitude of our ills, rather than take time by the forelock and, before some irremediable mischief betide, make peace? Hellenica |
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