| 单词 | talk of the town |
| 例句 | The humiliations, so commonplace in the United States that they barely raised eyebrows, much less the interest of the press, were the talk of the town in the envoys’ home countries. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z In a world in which women’s roles were still highly traditional, Marcela’s trip was the talk of the town, prompting the San Francisco Examiner to feature daily reports on her exploits in the jungle. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t tell him a crazy story like that. He’ll tell his friends, and pretty soon it’ll be the talk of the town!” Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Had it been present for longer, Caroline likely would have chosen a different dare, but the circus is currently the talk of the town, and Caroline likes to keep her dares en vogue. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He was, she told him, becoming quite the talk of the town. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z People made up jokes and anecdotes about him that were the talk of the town. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Indeed, we were the talk of the town. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Urban Taqueria, located in Albuquerque, is the talk of the town after some customers complained about the use of terms like “The Wall,” “The Immigrant” and “Lock Her Up” on its menu. Restaurant menu items named after 'The Wall' and 'Lock Her Up' spark controversy 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z For 45 years, Poncho’s glittery annual charity galas were the talk of the town — where the well-heeled went to see and be seen. Groundbreaking arts fundraiser Poncho folding into larger fund 2013-02-23T22:01:42Z It was his first, important religious commission and it made him the talk of the town. Cultured Traveler: Rome?s Soft Spot for Caravaggio 2010-05-28T14:26:00Z For the ladies, is the talk of the town, and not just because Hank Williams' granddaughter Holly runs the place. Nashville's New Flavor 2012-11-15T22:20:04.597Z A boozy lunch at London's prestigious River Café — an exclusive Michelin-star restaurant — soon became the talk of the town on social media. J.K. Rowling organizes boozy TERF lunch amidst protest and march for transgender rights 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z The dress, transforming the beautiful red-haired actor into a cross between a jewelled serpent and a medieval knight, was the talk of the town after the first night. Ellen Terry's beetlewing gown back in limelight after ?110,000 restoration 2011-03-11T18:32:01Z Their show, which begins performances on Broadway next month, is the talk of the town, and is selling well. Currency Demotion Strikes Unwelcome Chord at 'Hamilton' Rehearsal 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z "Jimi" opens briefly on June 4, 1967, as an expectant crowd buzzes before the start of a London concert appearance of the recently formed Jimi Hendrix Experience that is already the talk of the town. 'Jimi: All Is By My Side': Before Hendrix became Hendrix 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z The market in the burgeoning Amazon campus near downtown Seattle was the talk of the town. Perspective | I thought Amazon’s new cashier-free store was creepy. My teenage son couldn’t care less. 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z “Every year it was the talk of the town.” Art Basel Miami Beach Was Canceled, but the Show Goes On 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z Eighteen years after their debut album became the fastest-selling in British history, and seven years before they split not with a bang but with a whimper, they are, incredibly, the talk of the town. Suede brushes up 2010-10-21T20:30:00Z “It was definitely the talk of the town for a while,” said Mitzi Angel, the publisher of London’s Faber & Faber. A Scrappy Makeover for a Tweedy Literary Fixture 2018-05-26T04:00:00Z The Talk of the Town is the talk of the town. Spare Times for Sept. 30-Oct. 6 2011-10-05T05:03:23Z Tony Blair is more popular than George Bush, and a play about Morecambe and Wise is the talk of the town. One last thing: Vic Reeves 2010-12-11T00:07:00Z The runway debut of the first collection by Calvin Klein's new chief creative officer, Raf Simons, was the talk of the town on Friday, the second day of New York Fashion Week. Raf Simons debuts Calvin Klein collection at New York Fashion Week 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z She also must find a way to make the orchestra the talk of the town again. The 'L.A. Phil Effect' hits New York, Cleveland and beyond 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z The scandal and bafflement were the talk of the town. TV review: A History of Art in Three Colours 2012-08-08T21:00:04Z "The talk of the town is that there are a number of chefs now contemplating moves here," Acheson notes. Tour Savannah, Georgia 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z Going into the spring, by contrast, the explosive #MeToo movement was the talk of the town. Loving and Hating the Broadway Season: Our Critics Could Have Argued All Night 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z The talk of the town was an exhibition of works from the Saatchi collection, then on display at the Royal Academy of Arts. The Three Chairs That Define Childhood 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z Last year, the trend saw public successes — “Roseanne” and “Will & Grace” were the talk of the town — but there were less-noted slips, as well. 6 burning questions facing Fall TV in 2018, from “Roseanne” without Roseanne to Fukunaga’s... 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z Aidala, calling the development “the talk of the town,” held up copies of three New York newspapers from Tuesday — each with Weinstein on its front page. Harvey Weinstein judge refuses to delay New York trial after lawyers say Los Angeles case will taint jury pool 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z It’s rare that condensed matter physics is the talk of the town. The Superconductor Sensation Has Fizzled, and That's Fine 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z The broken timepiece has been the talk of the town for almost three years. Twitter: The town clock that only chimes on social media 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z Remember when hard seltzers like White Claw were the talk of the town? Fireworks Have a New Competitor: Drones 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z “Documenta fifteen was rightly the talk of the town,” Klein said. Germany saw 2,480 antisemitic incidents in 2022, monitoring group says 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The crime also "became the talk of the town because Shakereh had married a man like Shraddhananda after divorcing her first husband", he adds. Dancing on the grave: The decades-old murder that shook India 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Fox News’s $787.5 million payout to settle wide-ranging defamation claims by Dominion Voting Systems is still the talk of the town, including the size of that sum. Fox Can Claim a Big Tax Break From Its Dominion Settlement 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Harris is the author of “Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World,” the book that is currently the talk of the town — it just hit the L.A. Column: Silicon Valley elites are afraid. History says they should be 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z It soon became the talk of the town. A Hit French Novel Tries to Explain Putin. Too Well, Some Critics Say. 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z Before Roth found success as a novelist, he established himself as one of Europe’s leading writers of the feuilleton, a form that originated as a “talk of the town” newspaper supplement in 19th-century France. Review | The rootless, brilliant and tragic life of Joseph Roth 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z He was in charge of putting together the annual New Year’s Eve party, which became the talk of the town. Perspective | The District’s Consorts social club thrives on its 70th anniversary 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z As the Border Patrol has released a larger-than-normal number of migrants in recent days, most of them from Nicaragua, Venezuela and Cuba, the influx is the only talk of the town in El Paso. El Paso, Long an Immigrant Haven, Is Tested by Spike in Arrivals 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The story that staffers say set off the crisis at the paper came together earlier this summer, when high prices were the talk of the town. Mass firing at UAE newspaper raises question of censorship 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Bird barely allowed herself to address the briefly triumphant shot that otherwise would have been the talk of the town. Aces put a sour twist on Storm’s storybook run, but there’s still time to write a better ending 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z This is quite literally, the talk of the town. France’s mustard shortage fuels drama and panic in grocery stores 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z The especially abundant sea of flags at Ping Shek soon became the talk of the town. An Instagram hot spot becomes a display of loyalty to the mainland. 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z In season two, the amateur sleuths are the talk of the town, or at least their apartment building, when they’re linked to the death of the building board’s president. New this week: ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ ‘More Power’ 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z The title of the article should have been “Too many voices are talk of the town.” Letters to Sports: Joe Maddon, Angels fall guy, is wrong person to blame 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z "The talk of the town is the LIV event; it's all the players are talking about," he continued. Bland will risk Tour ban to play Saudi-backed event 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Still, Charles and Camilla are likely to draw crowds, particularly in St. John’s, Newfoundland, where their visit will be the dominant talk of the town. As Prince Charles visits, poll shows most Canadians don’t want him as king 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Elden Ring has been the talk of the town since its release in late February. Save $10 on a physical copy of Elden Ring for PS4 and PS5 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z “These girls were the talk of the town. Everyone wanted to come and see what all the buzz was about.” The pandemic took their coaches, but not their dream She said she became "talk of the town for a little while" but most of the comments were well-intentioned. LGBT veterans: Flashbacks after 'sadistic' interrogation 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The ceremonies in Kerala have become so colorful that they are the talk of the town and viral discussions online. The New Weddings in India’s South: ‘Expect Some Magic’ 2022-01-08T05:00:00Z Sewell said the falling fish have been the talk of the town, and that people have been getting a kick out of the quirky phenomenon. Residents of East Texas town report fish falling from sky 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z “It is very strange, and it’s the talk of the town among us California ichthyologists,” or zoologists who study fish, said Bill Ludt, assistant curator of ichthyology at the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum. Ultra-rare, bizarre fish that washed ashore near San Diego is California's third this year 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Little known to most casual fans before last week, White’s impressive showing against Cincinnati made him the talk of the town. Colts hoping to get prime-time advantage against Jets 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z With the pandemic maybe now ebbing, the talk of the town for those of us who were lucky enough not to be on the front lines is about going back to work. ‘Steps to the toilet and coffee machine’: Are we working from home, or living at work? 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack said Wednesday that Lawrence is the talk of the town. Trevor Lawrence the talk of Jacksonville 'even at the gas station,' Jaguars linebacker says 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z We’re stubbornly all still talking about it – what to do about Thanksgiving is the talk of the town. The coronavirus math says we either break this fever or it breaks us 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z For the first time in five years, the Padres are the talk of the town. Will flurry of trades be enough for Padres to beat Dodgers to a World Series title? 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z A royal feud between Harry and older brother Prince William became the talk of the town. Meghan Markle, Prince Harry will face new challenges in the US as they 'put down roots,' royal experts warn 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z Indeed, for the past several days, Haley and her just-released memoir, “With All Due Respect: Defending America With Grit and Grace,” have been the talk of the town. Opinion | Nikki Haley had it all. Then she wrote a book and blew it. 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z After the local paper, the Methow Valley News, published stories about the potential deal, “it was the talk of the town, at least in my circles,” said canal shareholder Betsy Smith, of Winthrop. Wall Street spends millions to buy up Washington state water 2019-10-27T04:00:00Z The talk of the town in the late 1960s was the greatest Sonic you may have never heard of. Bob Rule was the talk of Seattle sports in the 1960s, and maybe the best Sonic you’ve never heard of 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z "I think people people are very excited by the fact that he's going to be in a new Matrix as well because he's the talk of the town in the moment," he says. Is a fourth Matrix movie a good idea? 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z “Rabbits seem to be the talk of the town this year,” said Aaron Wirsing, an associate professor of wildlife science at the University of Washington. Notice a bunny boom? Here are some reasons for the Seattle area’s recent rise in rabbits 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Fashionistas have been parading through Senegal's capital, Dakar, over the last week to see the latest African creations, with futuristic designs from Congo-Brazzaville the talk of the town. Sci-fi shoulders wow African fashionistas 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z All 33,000 allocated tickets have been sold, and it is that match, not this weekend’s trip to Burnley, that is the talk of the town. Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z But this year, the talk of the town is whether it's time to break up the technology giants. Elizabeth Warren: ‘It’s not even hard’ to break up Amazon and other tech giants 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z The article quickly became the talk of the town — for all the wrong reasons. What went wrong for ‘A Star Is Born’ on the road to the Oscars 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z The house, built by volunteers, was a vibrant mustard yellow, the talk of the town. Amish, Mennonite volunteers help Harvey victims in Texas 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z The threesome delivered so few highlights that Mickelson’s shirt was the talk of the town for much of the afternoon. Mickelson, Woods fail to deliver in mega pairing at Players 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z Champney’s family created the memorial shortly after he was fatally shot by a state trooper in December, and it has been the talk of the town since, not in a good way. 17 crosses outside Canaan, New Hampshire: A call for answers 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z The investigation into Russia’s influence on the 2016 presidential elections is the talk of the town again. Democrats beware: the Russia investigation isn't the path to power 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z The game was the talk of the town, seemingly the entire population of almost 50,000 engaged with the occasion. Mesut Özil strike seals Europa League win for Arsenal at Östersund 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z The portrait that emerges in the new book “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House” by Michael Wolff — which became the talk of the town in Washington on Wednesday — is hardly a flattering one. Trump portrayed as uninformed, unprepared and lacking focus in unflattering new book 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z While the talk of the town was about the housing development, the Sandbergs were talking about expanding their family. The adopted black baby, and the white one who replaced her 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z “I was the talk of the town that night,” she said. Namajunas ready for what comes next as UFC’s new superstar 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z In other words, the Russia-Trump collusion story might be the talk of the town in Washington, but this is not the case in much of the rest of the country. Democrats beware: the Russia investigation isn't the path to power 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z In the last five years, he purchased four private jets and is halfway through building a palace-like home that's talk of the town in Tampa, Florida. Why is this Indian giving $200m to Florida? 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z “It was the talk of the town. People were upset it was reported as an overdose,” said Paul Maroun, mayor of Tupper Lake in the central Adirondacks 110 miles northwest of Albany. Officer’s death intensifies scrutiny of herbal supplement 2017-09-30T04:00:00Z McElwain also was the talk of the town in February after closing strong and delivering his first top-10 signing class . McElwain opens season still trying to fix Florida’s offense 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z Emma Lazarus, who wrote a sonnet in 1883 to raise money for the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, is again the talk of the town. New York Today: The Poetry in Politics 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z As the current talk of the town in politics, though, at least his news record proves he's alive and kicking still. Harvard Just Accidentally Listed Anthony Scaramucci As Dead 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z Aphra became the talk of the town because of the taboo associated with her son's condition. From Baghdad to the bar: A blind refugee's journey - BBC News 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z The Eagles are always the talk of the town whether they’re good, bad or in between. Pederson compares Eagles to Favre’s Packers 2017-07-24T04:00:00Z Namath was the face of the franchise and talk of the town. The most forgettable final chapters in sports history - Golf Digest 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z The loss ended the upstart Predators’ deepest playoff run in the franchise’s 19-year history and one that became the talk of the town far beyond Music City, catfish and all. Pittsburgh Penguins win Stanley Cup again after late Game 6 goals 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z “Now if my son wasn’t any good and if he wasn’t the talk of the town, guess what? Nobody’s really going to buy what’s going on.” Ball brothers already have brand recognition 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z In Islamabad, the allegations were the talk of the town. The Last Diplomat 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z Nintendo announced plans Thursday to release its console/mobile hybrid, Nintendo Switch, which pushes the company to be the talk of the town again after its successful launch of Pokemon Go earlier this year. Nintendo Switch May Change How We Play Games 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z Following the debate, Ms. Machado became the talk of the town, with a Clinton campaign ad highlighting her story all ready to air the next day. Alicia Machado’s shady history foils Clinton sex smear 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z When the talk of the town wasn’t Brexit, it was the US election. 'Throw the bastards out': an American tradition from settlers to Trump 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Now that it's the talk of the town, they are wondering where their credit went.” What the questionable treatment of the 'Sausage Party' animators says about the industry at large 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z Wentz became the talk of the town after the Eagles traded up twice to select him with the No. 2 pick in the draft. All eyes on Carson Wentz as Eagles open camp 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z “Freeze” is a word rarely heard in balmy Doha, but it will be the talk of the town this week. Iran and Oil: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z Questions like those are the talk of the town right now in Washington. You Can’t Change Rules That Don’t Exist Yet 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z “When this would have come to town, it would have been the talk of the town,” Bryant said. Bend’s first car may be up and running soon 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z Time magazine described him as the “talk of the town.” California Editorial Roundup 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z But the hushed talk of the town's radicalized cadres burst into the open after this month's bombing that claimed 102 lives outside the main railway station in Ankara, the capital. Residents of Turkish town say warning signs were ignored as Islamic State lured their sons 2015-10-31T04:00:00Z It was the talk of the town - in the bars at night and the bakeries in the morning. VW's hometown: "We won't be the next Detroit" - BBC News 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z "I live in a little village. There it is the talk of the town. In Manchester it is even more so. " City are derby favourites - Van Gaal 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z And it became the talk of the school, the talk of the town. Fifty years later, Sandy Koufax still stirs up emotions of Jewish baseball fans 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z Nearly a year later, the drone incident — and Morina — remain the talk of the town. As Albania Faces Serbia, Meeting the Drone Pilot Who Ended Their Last Match 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z It was literally just an email from my agent telling me to read this new pilot that seemed to be the talk of the town. Rafael De La Fuente returns to 'Empire' as half of power gay couple #JaMichael 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z The abstention rate - itself a reflection of voter disillusionment – is now the real talk of the town. Greek election live: Alexis Tsipras celebrates victory - as it happened 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z The talk of the town Washington on Wednesday was the deal over Iran's nuclear programme. Division in US over Iran nuclear deal - BBC News 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z She won the Australian Open, then the French Open and then Wimbledon, and is the talk of the town here. Venus Williams Is Not to Be Forgotten 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z Guzman and his exploits were the talk of the town Monday in Mexican immigrant communities from Maywood to Boyle Heights and beyond. For some, El Chapo remains a folk hero after escape 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z At the 2013 Dale Chihuly exhibit, which was the talk of the town, one of the main pieces was outside the museum, so it was accessible to all. Insiders’ Guide to Montreal 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z The abstention rate - itself a reflection of voter disillusionment – is now the real talk of the town. Greek election live: Alexis Tsipras celebrates victory - as it happened 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z And precisely because of this, the real talk of the town this morning is that the NO vote is going to win. Greek referendum: Osborne warns UK not immune from European turmoil – live 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z But, as Ron Conway, Silicon Valley’s leading angel investor, noted, “In twenty-four months, Andreessen Horowitz was the talk of the town.” Who Funds the Future? 2015-05-11T04:00:00Z “It’s the talk of the town how bold and how visionary she was on immigration. But now it’s like, OK, what’s next,” said Mr. Vargas of the Dream Action Coalition. Hillary Clinton’s immigrant promises please Hispanics, who want action over words 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z Though, Puzzles and Dragons no longer seems to be the talk of the town. Digital Drug of Choice: Mobile Games 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z Tiny movies are the internet's talk of the town... You better believe we made GIFs of every shot from the new Star Wars trailer 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z And precisely because of this, the real talk of the town this morning is that the NO vote is going to win. Greek referendum: Osborne warns UK not immune from European turmoil – live 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z The resignation of Representative Aaron Schock of Illinois is still the talk of the town, but Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin may have found himself a headache in Iowa. Today in Politics: Washington Responds to Netanyahu's Victory in Israel 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z One of them is already the talk of the town. EU seeks solutions to its Mediterranean crisis 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Hillary Rodham Clinton’s emails continue to be the talk of the town, and former Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida is enlisting his son to help fill his would-be campaign war chest. Today in Politics: ‘Common Core’ to Hit Iowa Airwaves 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z Jho Low’s party days may be over, but he’s still the talk of the town in Kuala Lumpur. Party In Question Jho Low Turns To Philanthropy 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z “It was sort of like the talk of the town. Now that it’s down, it’s going to be bigger.” A Crashing End to a Work of Ice a City Had Warmed Up To 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z With the help of a New Orleans float designer, Comeaux said, his simple ideas were transformed into the elaborate showpieces he’s hoping will be the talk of the town in February. Brothers help make floats for parade tribute to dead sister 2015-01-24T05:00:00Z At Davos last year, conflict between China and Japan was talk of the town. The 5 Numbers That Explain Davos 2015 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z This year, the talk of the town is a parody of Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off,” rewritten for the Jewish festival of light, which began Tuesday evening. Videos: Hanukkah Inspires Spin on ‘Shake It Off,’ Other Modern Tunes I would just be like, “Dude, you are literally the talk of the town in my life all the time.” What It’s Like to Be Named Taylor Swift in 2014 What’s hidden underneath this white box is the talk of the town. Apple's Watch marks its transformation into a fashion brand 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z Brazilian ethanol was the talk of the town. In Brazil, Tide Of Economic Weakness Lifts All Boats 2014-09-22T04:00:00Z So jihad was the talk of the town in London in 2001. The godfather of internet jihad? 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z But the once-seedy neighborhood is now the coolest, most invigorating and authentic, up-and-coming talk of the town. Get To Know Getsemani, Cartagena's Coolest New Neighborhood 2014-06-28T04:00:00Z "That is the talk of the town," Chan joked after being reminded that Plushenko was a last-minute addition to the mix. Figure Skating-Chan battles rivals, devil on his shoulder 2014-02-04T13:21:39Z But his lips are sealed about how he intends to arrive on stage ... his entrance on a zip wire 17 years ago, was the talk of the town. Garth Brooks in training for Ireland 2014-02-03T12:30:04Z Reid’s turnaround trick in Kansas City has made the Team of Destiny program the talk of the town again. Chad: Kansas City Chiefs are living up to billing as Couch Slouch Team of Destiny 2013-11-10T22:16:33Z Behind the walls, in humble homes and monstrous mini-palaces, the 5 April election is now the talk of the town. Afghanistan's fight between new and old 2013-10-17T22:47:02Z Yet the street-shouting incident, captured on video, is the talk of the town. Letter from China: Fault Lines Laid Bare in Hong Kong 2013-08-07T16:41:11Z No wonder then that even here in Iceland Ferguson is the talk of the town. Silence speaks volumes on how Sir Alex Ferguson ran Manchester United 2013-05-11T21:00:02Z If the videos were the talk of the town, some of the other testimony was more disturbing, if less entertaining. Prison in New Orleans: Sex and drugs and rock and roll 2013-04-11T15:18:13Z "Italy is the talk of the town," said a senior EU official. Eurozone crisis: dispute over job cuts imperils Greece's hopes of more aid 2013-03-14T20:29:09Z They got to double dip on the news cycle around the release, and ensure the talk of the town is Apple. Has Samsung Missed A SXSW Trick With The Galaxy S4 Launch Date? 2013-02-25T23:53:21Z The chaos became the talk of the town; in barber shops, taxi cabs, grocery store checkout lines, etc., The Fifth Down: New Orleans' Facelift, from Hand-Wringing to Happy Occasion 2013-01-30T18:51:00Z At the time, it was the talk of the town. Tottenham and Arsenal now battling mediocrity as well as each other 2012-11-16T16:51:34Z The scandal is the talk of the town, said Keith Bowman, a retired wounded Vietnam veteran, who lives half the year at an RV campground for retired military and defense workers on MacDill. Civilian social ties make Tampa desirable posting for generals 2012-11-14T06:01:52Z Their parties, though, were the talk of the town. Tampa Social Scene at Center of Petraeus Scandal 2012-11-14T03:22:25Z But he's the talk of the town nonetheless. There's no more controversy: Russell Wilson is the Seahawks' quarterback 2012-10-16T03:52:19Z “There is no Arab Spring in Egypt,” lamented an editor at one prominent Cairo newspaper Thursday night, as the demonstrations continued to be the talk of the town. Is the Arab Spring Over? 2012-09-14T08:45:00Z The talk of the town lately, Dickey was riding an unprecedented roll of dominance that rivaled any in baseball history. Cano, Yankees touch up Dickey in 6-5 win over Mets 2012-06-25T03:50:11Z Earlier this week, Yammer, an enterprise social network company, became the talk of the town when rumors spread that Microsoft wanted to acquire the firm. Three Things Microsoft Might Announce Today 2012-06-18T18:20:07Z It was the talk of the town and the subject of many skittish references in the newspapers. The Secrets of a Savoyard 2012-04-08T02:00:19.727Z “Nobody talked about the Yankees back then,” said Strawberry, who eventually wound up in the Bronx when they again were the talk of the town. On Baseball: For Mets, Whispers to Build From Within 2012-04-06T01:51:22Z The game was, of course, the talk of the town. The Quad: Something Borrowed, Something Kentucky Blue 2012-04-01T18:48:11Z Hogarth was now a person of consequence, and the once unknown and struggling artist was the talk of the town. English Painters with a chapter on American painters 2012-03-27T02:00:26.437Z The Future of Social Media: Apps like Kismet, Glancee, Ban.jo and Highlight, which help people meet others nearby, were the talk of the town. Bits Blog: SXSW Interactive: The Comedown 2012-03-14T23:54:41Z An event to be always remembered, especially with a play which was certain to be the talk of the town. Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) A Novel 2012-03-13T02:00:28.227Z “You say truly, it’s the talk of the town.” Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z We pose the question, not for political discussion, but as the question which is giving a slant to all the talk of the town. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z It’s the talk of the town right now, is cheap, great fun and the burgers are excellent. U.K. Chefs at Smart Restaurants Offer Tips for London Cheap Eats 2012-02-21T15:27:28Z There was that smart New Englander up at Fourteenth Street and Sixth Avenue—that man Macy, whose store already was beginning to be the talk of the town. The Romance of a Great Store 2012-02-20T03:00:21.577Z His love was the talk of the town and therefore no news to Mme. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z In those days "The Raven," newly published, was the talk of the town. Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 2012-01-24T03:00:23.377Z Today, he’s the talk of the town — but tomorrow, he’ll be converted into a pile of melted grease to be mixed in with liquid manure. Green Blog: Down on the Farm, a Sculpture Finds a Second Life 2012-01-18T18:24:56Z I was not a witness of this scene, but the next day it was the talk of the town, and for years afterwards it was called the "skinning" of Thomas. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:35.370Z But this evening I heard of Fran�ois' going; it is the talk of the town in one way and another. Autumn Glory The Toilers of the Field 2011-12-11T03:00:11.417Z You are the talk of the town, and they say you—you—you’ve secured the child from your husband.” An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z For a whole decade the theatricals and concerts at Brandenburgh House were the talk of the town. The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century 2011-11-04T02:00:24.773Z Now, God forgive them for it, she was brought to shame, and made the talk of the town. The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume II (of 2) 2011-10-21T02:00:19.713Z It’s fun to be back in these games where there’s an energy to the week, and you’re the talk of the town and everything. Revival of Lions Makes Them a Hot Ticket 2011-10-08T18:54:11Z It seems like it's the talk of the town. Counting down the Huskies --- No. 13 Andrew Andrews 2011-10-06T02:03:05Z Forecasts for the price of gold will be the talk of the town, but many investors also will be peppering CEOs with requests for higher dividend payouts. AngloGold chief sees gold at $2,200/oz by 2012 2011-09-19T03:16:02Z The talk of the town is the recent announcement he will be stepping aside to let other seeds grow at Apple. My Neighbor, Steve Jobs 2011-09-01T18:33:02Z I am sorry to say, madam," replied the butler, "that if the talk of the town is true, he will not be able to come. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 2011-07-02T02:00:11.323Z Of course, his exploit was the talk of the town, and most people were much amused over his impudent capture of the commissioners, who were compelled, in view of their written acquittal, to keep quiet. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z Their arrival in Eastbourne this week after injuries is understandably the talk of the town. Players to Venus and Serena: welcome back! 2011-06-14T13:20:09Z I am just now the talk of the town on account of the life I have been leading. The Hills of Refuge A Novel 2011-04-09T02:00:10.530Z Continue reading this post » Tweet Permalink Google may not have launched their rumored social network Circles at SXSW, but the premise is certainly the talk of the town. Taking SXSW by storm 2011-03-12T23:47:10Z Kaupthing bankers became the talk of the town, financing deals other banks could not make work, and developing close relationships with billionaire tycoons previously used to dealing with more established banks. The rise and dramatic fall of Kaupthing Bank 2011-03-09T21:48:17Z Honest Tom Sedley thought it was this pending peerage business, and the suspense; and reported to his friend the confident talk of the town on the subject. The Tenants of Malory Volume 2 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:56.067Z I can mind my own business, Jack, and still keep an eye on yours, seeing that you and Pauline are the talk of the town. The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z "There are things," resumed Sewell, "that a man can't speak on,—at least, he can only speak of them when they become the talk of the town." Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z But coming into the opening bell on Thursday, Cisco’s “issues” and whether or not they were “company specific” remained the talk of the town. A Downgrade Makes for a Terrible Valentine's Day Present 2011-02-11T14:41:03Z Arm is the talk of the town in Las Vegas this week, where the industry is gathered for the annual Consumer Electronics show and where the British firm is in line for lucrative new contracts. CES 2011: Arm extends reach into new markets 2011-01-06T19:30:02Z The talk of the town these days is whether generals and secularist politicians will attend a October 29 reception at the presidential palace on National Day. In quiet revolution, Turkey eases headscarf ban 2010-10-17T08:44:00Z So, on Monday, Raj was the talk of the town. The Aftermath of Manila's Botched Hostage Crisis 2010-08-25T22:50:00Z Shortage of labour was the talk of the town, and people joked that, to build a house, wads of cash will not suffice; you need good contacts among construction workers. Shortage of labour is crippling Kerala 2010-08-17T11:30:00Z I’m sure by the end of September, we’ll be the talk of the town.” Sports of The Times: Giants and Jets to Battle for Soul of New ... Stadium 2010-08-16T01:27:00Z But by late Friday, he was still the talk of the town. Steven Slater, AWOL Flight Attendant, and the Folk Hero Playbook 2010-08-14T21:37:00Z Although most people believe that the village will recover when the business cycle turns upward, the closings are the talk of the town. Larchmont Journal: Empty Spots in a Westchester Village?s Downtown 2010-07-31T01:28:00Z Holdouts – Ah yes, the talk of the town. Jets Training Camp: Three Things to Watch 2010-07-29T23:00:00Z A big murder trial going on in Judge Gantry's courtroom is the talk of the town, and Theo is following it closely. Summer Book Club: In 'Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer,' hero faces tough choices 2010-07-07T04:00:00Z LeBron James is the talk of the town even in his absence. James' decision the talk of the town 2010-07-08T15:57:00Z On Rio's beaches and in its street bars it is now Bruno, not Dunga, who is the talk of the town. World Cup 2010: Dunga's men disowned with focus on prime suspect Bruno 2010-07-05T11:59:00Z "They were the talk of the town," the Storm's Swin Cash said of the Dream. Storm hands Atlanta first loss of season, 90-72 2010-06-02T07:46:00Z Well so much for the Flyers' day as talk of the town. Live Action from Game 1 of Stanley Cup finals 2010-05-30T02:42:00Z “The stuff, as you call it, that is the common talk of the town.” The Parson O' Dumford He seemed to realise that he was on his mettle, and the way he pulverised our "local clever man" will be the talk of the town for a week of Sundays. The Man Who Rose Again His daughter Anna was the talk of the town. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster "You'll be the talk of the town, my boy, when we get back to Halifax," said he. Terry's Trials and Triumphs "He knows everybody, of course, and his devotion to your wife is the talk of the town." Cinderella Jane Your speech to-day," continued she caustically, "in yon obscure meeting is the subject of the talk of the town. The Progressionists, and Angela. Nor was the subject dropped there; Marit's beauty became the talk of the town. Mary Two stuffed bears, which had been sent to him by a Russian princess and served as foot-stools, had been quite the talk of the town. On the Heights A Novel Ike's jealousy was the talk of the town among the male population, and was the subject for many a jest at his expense. Gabriel Tolliver A Story of Reconstruction Next year, 1667, Pepys notes that Lady Newcastle, in her velvet cap and her hair about her ears, is the talk of the town. English Costume Well, I fear the name of Baumhagen will be the talk of the town again for the next six months. Gertrude's Marriage Here was gentility enough in all conscience, even had the reputation of her evening parties not been the talk of the town. Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands In the absence of the modern newspaper, these places became the distributing centres for the news of the day and the talk of the town. Women of England If you become the talk of the town, and those awful weekly papers find you out, Elton will be a long while living it down. Ancestors A Novel It would be the talk of the town, in the publishing world at least. The "Genius" "I ask it of you, uncle, before it becomes the talk of the town." Gertrude's Marriage Men like Reresby and North inherited the traditions of their class; they spent part of the year in London and knew the talk of the town. A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718 It was soon the talk of the town that the lawyer Jonathan Engelbrecht had got entangled in the dangerous toils of the young unknown adventuress. Weird Tales, Vol. II. Your goings on with Colonel Scrappe are the talk of the town, and I got these eyes in a little discussion of your matrimonial intentions. Mrs. Raffles Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman Saturday was then the market-day at Irvine; and though I had but little business there, I yet went in with my brother Robin, chiefly to hear the talk of the town. Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters You would become the talk of the town, and–” he shuddered, “I should most horribly hate it!” Aurora the Magnificent The talk of the town has been about the King and a toast he gave at a great dinner at St. James’s the other day. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. II For weeks it had been the talk of the town. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart As I had feared, the strange duel between Victor de Berg and a sergeant of his regiment was already the talk of the town. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7 The two men under the snow slide had been the talk of the town for days. Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew Mr. Larmer was not insensible to the notoriety which attached to him as solicitor for the defence in a case which was the talk of the town, and a topic of the sensational press. Name and Fame A Novel There had been a strike of laundry girls which for a week was the talk of the town. The Harbor “I couldn’t even if I wished to cheat; it is quite the talk of the town.” The Gorgeous Girl As a respectable woman, she couldn't afford to have a brother-in-law tearing around all the time and being the talk of the town. Mayflower (Flor de mayo) A Tale of the Valencian Seashore A travelling tinker came at length upon the talk of the town. Robin Hood If she went on the Gaiety stage to-morrow, she'd be the talk of the town in a fortnight—and as for her manners, well, it isn't my place to remark on those. The Man Who Drove the Car It was quite the talk of the town. An Ohio Woman in the Philippines Giving personal experiences and descriptions including incidents of Honolulu, ports in Japan and China The lunches and suppers she served to her guests were the talk of the town. A California Girl As time went on, the scarlet porch became the talk of the town. Hepsey Burke He had no legitimate source of income, but he took a suite of apartments at the expensive Astruria and on credit furnished them so gorgeously that they became the talk of the town. The Third Degree A Narrative of Metropolitan Life The thing was the talk of the town for a day or so, and was then forgotten for ever, as every one thought. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge It is the talk of the town, girl. The Scarlet Feather She laughed a trifle enviously; her own infelicities were the talk of the town. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 A thing as big as wall TV in full color and stereophonic sound must be the talk of the town. The Gallery Handy and his fellow-craftsmen had not been home a week when their adventures became the talk of the town, especially among the theatrical fraternity. A Pirate of Parts The day that the elopement was the talk of the town, Colonel Alphabetical Morrison was in the office. In Our Town Then, becoming the talk of the town, it went on tour and repaid him with a profit on his early loss. Charles Frohman: Manager and Man There has been talk of the town building a steam plant already; but water is of course away 203 ahead of that, and they are sure to swing to it. The Young Railroaders Tales of Adventure and Ingenuity This remark was evidently heard by some unfriendly person, for on the morrow it was the common talk of the town. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg When they will have the—the a—well, call it pleasure of listening to that strenuous band of ours on parade, it will be the talk of the town. A Pirate of Parts Be this as it may, the wedding formed the whole talk of the town. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847 For by this time she was "the talk of the town," or of that important and excessively active-minded section of Greater New York represented at first-nights. Black Oxen She remembered all that rumour had said during her father's political contest in Brunford, knew that it was the talk of the town that Wilson had tried to ruin him. The Day of Judgment Shall I tell you what’s been for some time the talk of the town? The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea "Lord!" cries Jack, "Lord! 'twill be the talk of the town," says he, after a while. The Honourable Mr. Tawnish "I dare not write all the strange talk of the town," says Evelyn. History of the English People, Volume VI Puritan England, 1642-1660; The Revolution, 1660-1683 In the eighteenth century a new volume of verse became at once the talk of the town and every cultivated person read it. Dr. Johnson and His Circle Aristaenetus did not become the talk of the town even in spite of an ingeniously promulgated rumor assigning the authorship of the verses to Dr. Johnson. A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III We heard of it; in fact, it was the talk of the town, and no one expected you would ever get back. The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier They had just come from Inneraora two or three days before, and the tale of the Provost's daughter in Strongara had been the talk of the town. John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn Her dinner parties were the talk of the town—champagne with the fish, vodka with the coffee, cigarettes for the women, cut-up stunts afterwards. The House of Torchy During the week it would become the talk of the town: and Paul was willing to converse at his work or in the leisure of the evening with any who might desire further information. The Life of St. Paul It was the talk of the town at the time, and crowds of persons went to the spot to look at the grave. Recollections of Old Liverpool You don’t mean to tell me honestly that you don’t know what’s been the talk of the town for years and years!” Clayhanger Even Mr. Gladstone's best friends trembled for the effect of his ecclesiastical zeal upon his powers of political usefulness, and to the same effect was the general talk of the town. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 For a whole fortnight this catastrophe was the sole talk of the town. A Hungarian Nabob Virginie Sambucco praised this plan of proceeding highly, not only because she had made great preparations for the wedding, but because the postponement of the marriage would be the talk of the town. The Man With The Broken Ear Oh, if I were the talk of the town I care too much for Pierre to give him such a wife. A Little Girl in Old Detroit Do you know," continued Mr. Chase, "that you are the talk of the town? Love Among the Chickens A Story of the Haps and Mishaps on an English Chicken Farm This was surely showing great confidence in a young actor and author—to criticise the play of acknowledged dramatists who had been the talk of the town. Shakspere, Personal Recollections The proposed park was the talk of the town. Watch Yourself Go By The impending changes which must follow became the talk of the town, extending to circles far beyond that on which the blow had fallen. A Houseful of Girls Rimrock Jones was there, the talk of the town, reputed to be enormously rich. Rimrock Jones You don't want to be the talk of the town, do you? Sarah's School Friend The expos�s, to be sure, are disagreeable enough; but to be the talk of the town for a week is no great suffering. The Young Duke The family felt that the disgrace had been lived down and all were thankful the matter had not become the talk of the town. Watch Yourself Go By The spree he had there on that fifty has been the talk of the town. Frank Merriwell, Junior's, Golden Trail or, The Fugitive Professor The separation of Lord and Lady Byron was the talk of the town. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" He left me in charge an' run over an' explained matters to the best of his ability, but it's the talk of the town, an' not a soul has suspicioned me. Dixie Hart They built them palatial residences in the city, and their magnificent equipages were the talk of the town. Lights and Shadows of New York Life or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City The ghost seen the night before had been the talk of the town and that it disappeared on the old commons near the tent was whispered about among those in attendance at Alfred's show. Watch Yourself Go By "I was not wishing you to give me so much your own ideas, as the common talk of the town; but I see that my question was indiscreet, and I ask your pardon." Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower Events which might have been the talk of the town, and so have found description in gossipy memoirs, were swallowed by happenings of national importance. Ralestone Luck We wanted him fired, obliterated; but the very next evening there was a murder in Harlem, and old Hanscher sent Shelby to cover it, and his first-page story was the talk of the town. The Best Short Stories of 1921 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story The quarrel between Phineas Finn and Mr. Bonteen had now become the talk of the town, and had taken many various phases. Phineas Redux We hear something of the talk of the town, and that says—" "That says I struck him without sufficient cause. 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 "You are the talk of the town," he said, recovering his elasticity of spirit as he went on. Romance The poor lad is greatly excited over the stirring events which are the talk of the town here. The Days of Mohammed Why, it was the talk of the town. The Blood Ship During the Sunday the trial was, as a matter of course, the talk of the town. Phineas Redux Sample squares of the cloth made of buffalo wool were distributed and in certain circles the novelty from the Red River was the "talk of the town," in London. The Romantic Settlement of Lord Selkirk's Colonists The Pioneers of Manitoba It's the talk of the town, and lots of folks says that it serves the old crusty just right. The Banner Boy Scouts Or, The Struggle for Leadership The wit and wisdom which bubbled into its vapors and the heat that surrounded it were the talk of the town. A Man for the Ages A Story of the Builders of Democracy The feat was the talk of the town, and it grew in size with every repetition, and in the next day's paper it was magnified beyond all proportions. The Wedge of Gold My dear, it has been the talk of the town. The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories But it has been the talk of the town. The Odds And Other Stories But there came to England on a visit a distinguished Eastern bey, with his mamelukes, who, hearing of the matter which was the talk of the town, declared that the animal should be ridden. Our Boys Entertaining Stories by Popular Authors He was the talk of the town, though none had seen him unless they visited the little, dirty, inky office in which he was employed. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest Out on Little Torungen meanwhile noteworthy events had occurred, which were now the talk of the town. The Pilot and his Wife She knew of my troubles, knew of the murder, for it had been the talk of the town. Children of the Market Place We were the talk of the town, she told us. Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative "Yes, I shall ask her to come, but I do not wish anything said about it; it need not be made the talk of the town." A Country Doctor and Selected Stories and Sketches We were soon the talk of the town, and everybody said we were going to be married. Doctor Claudius, A True Story The dividend was the talk of the town. Sevenoaks It was the talk of the town, and many things were said, and a few were done. The Inner Sisterhood A Social Study in High Colors Women came to his store in greater numbers than before, and "Stewart's nice young men" were the talk of the town. Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made Naturally he was the talk of the town. The Daughter of Anderson Crow I only mean that Gregory Williams has shown initiative, has pushed ahead, and is—er—the talk of the town. Unleavened Bread Evidently Benson's imminent failure was the talk of the town, and the regret, as well, of those who were not his rivals. The Twenty-Fourth of June Her bonnets and her dresses are the talk of the town, because they are so ugly and unbecoming. The Inner Sisterhood A Social Study in High Colors Sheridan was not only the "talk of the town"; he was hailed universally as the brightest dramatic star of the age. Love Romances of the Aristocracy "I suppose that was a wild contribution from the endless political talk of the town." Westways Hamilton's speech was the talk of the town. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 03 Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen Why, it's been the talk of the town all morning. Pipes O'Pan at Zekesbury The Duchess of Queensberry is still the talk of the town. Life And Letters Of John Gay (1685-1732) "Well, Giovanni," he said, "we are the talk of the town, of course." Saracinesca Mr. Bernard Shaw's "Common Sense About the War" is the talk of the town, and it deserves to be. New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index It overflowed with wisdom and patriotism; and the earnestness and eloquence of the well-rounded periods was the talk of the town. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 03 Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen I shall need you, I know--but perhaps you won't care to; perhaps you won't want to be mixed up in an affair that may already be the talk of the town. Out of the Ashes The gentleman referred to is, of course, Swift, whose pamphlets on Partridge had been the talk of the town. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 09 Contributions to The Tatler, The Examiner, The Spectator, and The Intelligencer "Valdarno told me; he told me that every one was saying it—that it was the talk of the town." Saracinesca A book by a member of this circle had appeared six months before, which was still the talk of the town, and against which the Government had taken the usual impotent measures of repression. Burke "Everybody would recognize them, and I'd be the talk of the town." Mrs. Budlong's Christmas Presents It was the talk of the town, and of all the foreigners for days after. Quiet Talks about Jesus At seven o'clock no one in London had caught wind of the story; by eight Gwynplaine was the talk of the town. The Man Who Laughs A few days later "English Bards and Scotch Reviewers" was the talk of the town. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 10 — Lives and Letters Washington again declined, and this time the failure of the Governor to pay his respects to the President of the United States was the talk of the town. Washington and his colleagues; a chronicle of the rise and fall of federalism It was the talk of the town for weeks, and the strangest marriage—if marriage it can be called—ever heard of. Calvert of Strathore The singer's flight was the talk of the town. The Torrent Entre Naranjos He wished to be as particular as Mr. Richardson, as manly as Captain Fielding, as breezy and vigorous as Dr. Smollett, the three new writers who were all the talk of the town. Gossip in a Library She was the talk of the town, the heroine of the newest divorce case. The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories The letter and the poem were printed together in the Courier, and immediately were the talk of the town. Four Famous American Writers: Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, James Russell Lowell, Bayard Taylor A Book for Young Americans Why it's been the talk of the town all morning. Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley — Volume 10 Sir Percy's coats were the talk of the town, his inanities were quoted, his foolish laugh copied by the gilded youth at Almack's or the Mall. The Scarlet Pimpernel The talk of the town and the respect with which men and boys instinctively greeted him, as all men greet silent people, had affected Seth Richmond's outlook on life and on himself. Winesburg, Ohio; a group of tales of Ohio small town life Of course, it'll be the talk of the town; we know what the Ropers are when they get hold of anything. The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories Everybody wrung the hand of the new convert when the meeting was over; his salary was enlarged next day; he was the talk of the town, and its hero. The 30,000 Dollar Bequest and Other Stories And in these drawing-rooms there were so many women whose husbands' affairs were the talk of the town. The Indian Lily and Other Stories Their attachment was the talk of the town, and everybody waited to hear that Pitou had killed himself. A Chair on the Boulevard Your bets with Carnaby and Chichester have somehow got about and are the talk of the town, and from what I hear, much to your disparagement, I fear. The Amateur Gentleman "It will be the talk of the town Monday morning." Frank Roscoe's Secret Or, the Darewell Chums in the Woods This new aspect of Octavius's deposition was the talk of the town, and there were many troubled consciences amongst the members of his own following. A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate The doings of the Fenton crowd, as they were known locally, were the talk of the town in those first days after Roger departed. The Comrade in White Killigrew's wit and impudence and impecuniosity were the talk of the town, and anything written by that audacious jester was sure to be worth hearing. London Pride Or When the World Was Younger She charged the nurse with ruining the minister's work, with alienating him from his people, with injuring the Memorial Church and the cause of Christ in Corinth, with making him the talk of the town. The Calling of Dan Matthews Curiously enough he was more shocked at finding himself, as it were, the talk of the town, the central figure of a great newspaper sensation. From Whose Bourne It was her second great party of the season, and it had been her avowed intention to outdo the first, which had attempted a revival of Spanish California and been the talk of the town. The Sisters-In-Law The report that George Acton had returned was the talk of the town and had reached the ears of the Richmond family in their out-of-the-way home. After Long Years and Other Stories The idea of a play to be performed in a regular theater by puppets excited the curiosity and talk of the town. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography It would be the talk of the town—there was no end to the embarrassment of it! King Coal : a Novel In the house, where eight people sat down to dinner, only three besides himself were Caxton-bred, but thoughts and talk of the town pervaded the house and crept into every conversation. Windy McPherson's Son She would become bored and weary of the endless small talk of the town girls. Poor White Our relations are the whispered talk of the town; I am suspected of matrimonial designs upon a poor widow with the ulterior object of appropriating the cream of the relics under her care. Old Calabria But even while throwing himself heart and soul into politics he was continually indulging in wild freaks which rendered him the talk of the town. The Bravest of the Brave — or, with Peterborough in Spain And when once the girl is the talk of the town, all the rest is easy. Phantom Fortune, a Novel She, who, at the time of Pascal's illness, in her mortification at the idea of again becoming the talk of the town through that ugly story, had raised such a storm! Doctor Pascal This extraordinary murder-robbery business which is becoming the talk of the town? The Rayner-Slade Amalgamation The time of our visit coincided with the famous solar eclipse which was the talk of the town but I was disappointed with the eclipse as it darkened only briefly before returning to normal again. Free from School The effect was electrical, and for some time Max's innovation was the talk of the town. Reminiscences of Pioneer Days in St. Paul Here was excitement indeed for Ranelagh, and the affair was the talk of the town for many a day afterwards. Inns and Taverns of Old London The affair had been going on for weeks, and it had at last become the talk of the town. The Purple Parasol They were really sorry, and I had to put on my best manners and listen; and now everybody knows, and you are the talk of the town. Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker It was the talk of the town, that ball. The Prince of Graustark It was the talk of the town and of the court. The Eve of the French Revolution Neck and neck we ran together, the talk of the town; but now—yes, he can wipe his feet on me. The Desired Woman The only disadvantage of this will be that at the end of the week Agnes will be the talk of the town. Celibates Both of them were extremely demonstrative; in fact the entire party was decidedly affectionate, and the affair was the talk of the town for months afterwards. Reno — a Book of Short Stories and Information It was the talk of the town, it was the talk of the territory. Sketches New and Old, Part 5. Marguerite has become the talk of the town, and evil reports reach the ear of her brother Valentin on his return from the wars with the victorious soldiery. A Book of Operas Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music During the summer and the autumn a strong man put on a show at the Follies with the soldiers that was the talk of the town. The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me But there has been talk;—stories have got about!—mere calumny probably, as Signor Ercole very justly remarked,—but it is very desirable that such things should not be the talk of the town here. A Siren It will be the talk of the town. The Heart of the Hills "It's the talk of the town the way you men play cards." Half a Rogue Older women were interested in him because his father and mother had made a romantic runaway match, which was the talk of the town in the seventies, and had never been forgiven. Brewster's Millions I wouldn't soil my tongue by calling you in your right name and telling Sir Pearce what's the common talk of the town about you. O'Flaherty V.C. : a recruiting pamphlet The event was flashed over the wires of the continent; it was bulletined; it was cried in the streets; it was the all-absorbing talk of the town. The Golden House Whether they talk of the town or the country, poetry or politics, it comes to much the same thing. Table Talk Essays on Men and Manners Ed's ramifications are the talk of the town. The Motor Girls on a Tour His return was the talk of the town. Brewster's Millions When the nobleman invited the magnates of the place to listen to his musicians, Franz, the prodigy, was the centre of interest, and very soon he became the talk of the town. Orpheus in Mayfair and Other Stories and Sketches One night I entered a theater devoted to burlesque opera and the exhibition of a popular actress, known as the Western Thalia, whose beautiful and audaciously draped figure was the talk of the town. The Crusade of the Excelsior He went on to talk of the town tradespeople, of the public-school boys, who they thought might come in useful if matters were to come to fisticuffs. Virgin Soil The following day all the talk of the town was of the impending departure of Tartarin for Africa, to shoot lions. Tartarin De Tarascon The audience seemed greatly impressed with this exhibition, and the next day it was the talk of the town. The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: Real life He wanted to be the talk of the town, to be the finest and best-dressed man there, in order to win first the attention, and then the hand, of Mademoiselle Rosalie de Watteville. Albert Savarus Evelyn tells us, "he dare not write all the strange talk of the town." Royalty Restored We had indeed made ourselves the talk of the town, and I was determined the talk must cease. The Log of the Jolly Polly The prime-minister wore the clothes to court that very day, and before evening they were the talk of the town. Twilight Land A month later he had moved into it; and the expenses which he incurred to furnish it in a style worthy of the building itself was the talk of the town. Other People's Money The talk of the town ran for a time on Mademoiselle Mignon's position only to insult her. Modeste Mignon It was the talk of the town for the next day—and the following eight. Paul Kelver, a Novel It was not long before Chichikov's purchases had become the talk of the town; and various were the opinions expressed as to whether or not it was expedient to procure peasants for transferment. Dead Souls |
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