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单词 untying
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She takes her shoes off without untying them, and kicks them across the room. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z
She stood and reached behind her head to begin untying her black head wrap. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z
She undipped her hair, coiled neatly at her nape during the days, and pried the sneakers from her feet without untying them. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z
He looked at the hill where the cattle had disappeared, and fumbled untying the saddle strings; he pulled the bedroll loose and reached into the folds of the blankets. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z
I kept shifting in my seat, untying and retying my shoelaces. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z
He just walks to his bunk and sits down, untying his shoelaces. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z
Harley was already untying the rope around the burro’s neck to use for a hobble. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z
It was folded what seemed like a couple of hundred times, and getting it open was like untying a knot. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z
She worked her feet more securely into her slippers, then came out from behind the coffee table gravely, untying and retying the belt of her dressing gown. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z
One, on the couch: June, tying and untying and retying the laces on her Keds, for lack of anything else to do with her hands. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z
Otto had not only played with untying my laces, he’d also tried to retie them by doing the same simple cross knot over and over. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z
He was untying the empty sheath from my ankle. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z
Adèle seemed scarcely to need the warning; she had already retired to a sofa with her treasure, and was busy untying the cord which secured the lid. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z
After a moment, I looked up and saw that the patrollers were untying him. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z
A score of builders set to clearing brush, digging latrines, and untying their bundles of fire-hardened stakes. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z
Then, having aimed imaginary arrows at imaginary foes, she was to set me free by untying me. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z
“You’ve got to get out of here,” I said, untying her wrists. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z
They dashed to the nearest skiff, where they dropped their things and tackled the ropes, untying lines, hoisting sails. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z
Michael bends, untying then tying his Nikes again and again. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z
For hours he practiced tying and untying knots. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z
Walking to the head of the table, Papa set the box down and started untying the ribbon. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z
The old woman finished untying her head wrap and let it fall to the ground. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z
Amah’s words echoed, untying and smoothing the knotted string of Pinmei’s voice. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z
She lay on her stomach with her arms over the stern, untying the rope. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z
Mama Bellini was untying a bundle of Herald Tribunes when she heard the chirping. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
She was muttering angrily in Polish and Yiddish, untying the strings from my wrists, her eyes darting toward the hall. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z
After untying the ropes from my dogs, I held onto their collars for a minute. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z
I only saw for one minute when the redhead made his way in first, unzipping his jacket and untying his pants. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z
But earlier in the afternoon, Riefenstahl had discovered SS officers untying both her camera and her cameraman from the railing. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z
So I am tying and untying knots, and seeing if it helps me solve my problem, which is you. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z
Mark begins untying the rope the woman used to secure the yacht earlier. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z
Mama was looking down; her hands were placed on her belly, to hold the wrapper from untying itself or to keep her bread and tea breakfast down. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z
“He is that foolish, Principal,” my mother said as she and Granny began untying me. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z
The Doctorita finishes untying me, her hands still shaking, her chins trembling. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z
But there’s comfort in untying knots of identity and straightening out wayward thoughts with the assistance of others, be they psychiatrists or artists or fellow theatergoers. ‘Into the Woods,’ Stripped Down by Fiasco Theater 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z
I fumbled taking my shoes off; the laces were so crusted with dust and sand that it was like untying Velcro. At the Grand Canyon, a cancer survivor rises to the challenge of a rim-to-rim-to-rim hike 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z
Ogden obsesses about her pointe-shoe ribbons, tying and untying them compulsively as she’s waiting in the wings, moments before her entrance. Ballet dancers have weird and quirky pre-show rituals that would put any sports star to shame 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z
In the end, Doten’s novel is both an illustration of how Trump and Trumpism have hamstrung public discourse and a set of instructions for untying ourselves: Remain vigilant. Is Satire Possible in the Age of Trump? 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z
A wife struggles to keep her husband from untying the mysterious ribbon she wears around her neck. Fairy Tales About the Fears Within 2017-10-04T04:00:00Z
Groff’s dialogue, tying and untying ideological knots as she sketches their positions, keeps what could be leaden exposition bubbling. ‘Woman’s Party’ Review: At War With Inequality, and Each Other 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z
Watching Mr. Holt wrestle with ideas can be like watching a Boy Scout tying and then untying complicated knots. Books of The Times: ‘Why Does the World Exist?’ by Jim Holt 2012-08-02T18:37:46Z
Mother and daughter enacted a meditative, loose exchange, taking turns carefully tying and untying each other for nearly two hours with the jute rope that is traditionally used in their family’s region of Guadalajara. The mess and playfulness of relationships run through Carmen Argote's ICA LA show 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z
Kris Siyuja, 14, took seriously his duties over the two days of events, which included untying bundles of sage, carrying a staff and tapping a drum that he said would amplify Havasupai voices. Havasupai Tribe in Arizona marks a spiritual homecoming: ‘We are still the Grand Canyon’ 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z
But those surveyed by Pew also acknowledged that untying their countries and themselves from China was "not a pragmatic goal" from an economic standpoint. European young adults are critical of both US and China - study 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z
"We're taking the civilian population out, in many ways untying our hands." Russia ends civilian pull-out before Kherson battle 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z
Russian TV propagandist Margarita Simonyan went further, saying that strikes on Russian territory would become a "full-fledged war between Ukraine and Nato and Russia, untying Russia's hands". Why is Russia calling 'votes' in occupied Ukraine? 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z
"We're untying our own hands with the update on unfair and deceptive practices," he said. U.S. must do more to block harmful airline mergers, anti-monopoly group says 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z
Gathered at the front of the stage, the four traded as many smiles as beguiling figures as they navigated Haydn’s quick climbs and gentle falls, tying and untying his melodic knots. Review | Noseda and the NSO bring new energy to Haydn and overdue attention to Farrenc 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z
"I awoke from dreams of untying a great knot," sings Zauner on the opening track, Paprika. The 21 best albums and songs of 2021 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z
It followed him as he moved from truck bed to truck bed, untying people. On a Summer Night in Selma, an Eerie Carnival Comes to Town 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z
The lifting and unloading of the boats on top of our cars, the tying and untying of the ropes used to secure the boats, then shuttling cars between put-in and takeout spots and back again? Afloat on a tranquil river, paddlers dip into a different kind of current events 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z
Settled at his usual spot, Mr. Huggins started untying ropes and hoisting the Steinway into place. It’s a Tough Time to Be a Street Musician With a 900-Pound Piano 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z
Besides, as James Wilson stressed during the 1787 Constitutional Convention, the federal purse has “two strings” that “both houses must concur in untying.” Opinion | Congress’s power is in its purse. And Trump has snatched it. 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z
Terrified, the woman with the infant ran off, untying the baby, who dropped to the ground. They Ordered Her to Be a Suicide Bomber. She Had Another Idea. 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z
She needed a rock star actress who could “handle the untying of Emma,” who could go from pompous to vulnerable and back again. How horror star Anya Taylor-Joy became the ideal heroine for a screwball ‘Emma’ 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z
Authentic Brands’ plan involves potentially untying the intellectual property of Barneys — its name and brands — from its assets. ‘Retail Mayhem’: The Fight for Barneys Goes to Court 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z
Surveillance footage shows the men holding the man’s weight and untying the sheet. 3 Georgia inmates stop man from trying to commit suicide: report 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z
The plan was for him to swim back to the shore after untying himself. Harry Houdini trick recreation goes awry in India, stuntman feared dead 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z
“It was like I was untying knots in shoelaces,” she said. Perspective | What do you do when five baby squirrels accidentally tie their tails together? 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z
Instead of reaching down and untying your laces, the shoes loosen automatically. Hands-on with Nike’s self-lacing, app-controlled sneaker of the future 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z
Certainly, the voting system needs to be examined for ways to make it more convenient and encourage greater participation, but it’s important to realize that untying the knot also can loosen security. Kentucky editorial roundup 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z
Given the difficulty of untying the knotty issue of how to manage a frictionless border between Northern Ireland and Ireland, most diplomats now expect that an agreement is unlikely before December. Theresa May Plays for Time on Brexit. Again. 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z
Earlier in the day with flames exploding around Whiskeytown Lake, an effort to save boats at a marina by untying them from moorings and pushing them to safety, wasn’t swift enough to spare them all. Fatal wildfire rips through California towns; residents flee 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z
Lippert said it is possible the untying of the yacht happened without a target in mind. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ family yacht untied, set adrift in Ohio 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z
“All of us were tied by our hands. I succeeded in untying myself and fled.” Mass grave of victims of alleged hit squad massacre found in the Gambia 2018-05-16T04:00:00Z
This is worse than untying your opponent's shoe, asking if someone wants the pipe and elbowing Jason Terry in the playoffs combined. The rumors are true, J.R. Smith did throw a bowl of soup at another grown man - Golf Digest 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z
How to sort the major and minor keys, “all at once on top of each other”? Grandpop, speaking as much for the playwriting as for himself, explains, “It’s about untying the knot.” In 'Elliot, A Soldier's Fugue,' the silent pain of war echoes through three generations 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z
As she awoke, her great aunt was there, tearfully untying her. AP Investigation: Rape of Rohingya sweeping, methodical 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z
"Before then carefully opening up and untying in the spring." The winemaker who battles temperatures as low as -25C 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z
It’s easy enough to tie a knot in a length of thread, but just try untying it. Campus diversity part of path to fairness for all, despite what conservative strategists say 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z
A Berkeley team used a mechanical leg and a human running on a treadmill to examine why the untying happens. String theory – the knotty science of shoelaces 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z
It’s not based on feelings or compatibility or circumstances or untying else; it’s based on a rock-solid commitment. 7 Habits of Happily Married Couples 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z
He then set the house on fire, untying Monica Smith, who was able to get her husband’s gun, shooting him. No charges for woman in killing of armed, estranged husband 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z
The most basic function of knots for most of us is tying and untying our shoelaces. Wattana’s skill went far beyond this, to become almost an artistic pursuit, didn’t it?  The Bittersweet Life Story of a Captive Orangutan
To defeat IS, the world needs to hit the core of the group, and this means untying the shroud of knots surrounding it and cutting blood off from IS' heart. Is Defeating the Islamic State Impossible? 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z
The video shows people working on fuel line fittings that were intended to prevent theft and one person untying the yacht before leaping aboard. Florida authorities search for stolen 60-foot yacht 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z
“Action,” Feig called out, beginning the umpteenth take of the untying sequence. The Man Who Makes the World’s Funniest People Even Funnier 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z
Last season, when he was in the midst of getting in trouble with the league for untying opponents’ shoelaces, Smith was photographed at 1Oak pretending to untie the shoelaces of another patron. New York Night Life Carries Perks, and Risks, for Athletes 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z
The work depicts Mary untying a knotted rope while stomping her foot on a serpent. Why Pope Francis Is Obsessed With Mary 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z
What is an example of a knot that needs untying? Is federal hiring program really new or just newly packaged? 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z
She wants to become a heart surgeon, or a pharmacist, but mostly a model for her family, untying the Gordian knot of illness. 13 Who Defeated Adversity Earn New York Times College Scholarships 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z
He was also suspended and fined by the league on multiple occasions for offenses that included violating the league’s drug policy, untying an opponent’s shoe laces and threatening an opposing player via social media. Knicks Are Said to Be Trading J. R. Smith and Iman Shumpert to Cavaliers 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z
Smith for untying opponents’ shoelaces during games, infractions described by the league as “recurring instances of unsportsmanlike conduct.” The NBA's Malice At The Palace - Ten Years Later 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z
So she spends her days cooking for her daughters and working on untying a giant knot, which May believes is some kind of jinx on her upcoming nuptials. ‘May in the Summer’ movie review: Marriage, symbolism and a missed opportunity
But that doesn't mean the party is any closer to untying the nation's immigration knot. GOP still struggles to find immigration strategy 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z
Mr. Ghaemi called it “a good choice in potentially untying the knot Amir is trapped in.” Former Marine in Tehran Jail Hires a Noted Iranian Lawyer 2014-02-19T03:02:51Z
Giving tribes more faith that their interests will be respected may be the key to untying this development tangle. Do tribal rights trump development? 2014-01-10T01:43:38Z
In a highly mobile society, state bans on same-sex marriage have in many cases made untying the knot far harder than tying it in the first place. Ruling Might Also Ease the Way for Same-Sex Divorces 2013-07-02T15:57:36Z
Absorption is the key to untying the interpretational Gordian Knot presented by quantum theory, which has given rise to such perplexities as the famous Schrödinger’s Cat thought experiment. Can We Resolve Quantum Paradoxes by Stepping Out of Space and Time? [Guest Post] 2013-06-21T14:45:00.353Z
"Aggressive and excessive" touting, break-ins and deliberately untying boats were some of the incidents cited. River bailiff to get stab vest 2013-04-22T08:17:45Z
The report acknowledges Canada's progress in untying aid and opening trade to least developed countries. OECD criticises Canada for aid budget cuts and lack of transparency 2012-06-20T17:05:45Z
I thanked him, and he drove on, as if he had no time to lose in gossip, while I was untying the string of my parcel. Ghosts and Family Legends A Volume for Christmas 2012-04-21T02:00:22.650Z
The bristles of the brush are tied back so as to form loops and held awhile in boiling water so that they retain their shape after drying and untying. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z
"Will a string of wampum do?" he asked, feeling under the long hair on the dog's neck, and untying a fine and variegated thread of many-colored beads, worked exquisitely. The Portland Sketch Book 2012-03-28T02:00:28.847Z
Then he took out the packet of letters, and, untying the string which bound them together, he opened the first--there were only six of them in all. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z
Since her father's unsatisfactory visit, the unhappy lady appeared to wake from a frozen trance to a sense of feverish existence, only when prostrate on the temple floor praying for the untying of her bonds. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z
He was suddenly awakened by hearing a noise, and saw an Indian in the act of untying and leading away his own pet pony. The Aventures of Buffalo Bill 2012-02-13T03:00:13.357Z
One of these Victories is untying her sandal, in token of permanent abiding. Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 2012-01-24T03:00:23.377Z
And Blanche, ascending the stairs to her chamber, in the slow manner we are apt to assume after experiencing some unexpected check, and untying her bonnet as she went up, came upon her maid, Timms. The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 2 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:21.457Z
He moved toward the gunwale of the boat, as he spoke and began untying the line which held his canoe to the Rambler. The River Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence The Lost Channel 2012-01-02T03:00:21.167Z
Gonzalo, in spite of his ox-like strength, was as gentle as a woman in untying their strings and moving their little bodies from one side to another without hurting them. The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 2011-12-25T03:00:12.817Z
I am untying the ribbons of your tresses. The Fourth Estate, vol.1 2011-12-25T03:00:10.170Z
I always triumphed without untying my purse strings. Fr?d?rique; vol. 2 2011-12-19T03:00:37.437Z
Lawless followed her, and untying the rein with which he had hobbled her, patted her lean sides encouragingly. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z
The thing was done so quick that Sam in his surprise was unable to check Smith, and had difficulty in restraining him from untying Rutley’s hands also. An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z
There remains scarcely anything but a few little knots, in untying which the master now takes his pleasure and shows his strength. Human, All-Too-Human, Part II 2011-10-26T02:00:29.773Z
Yes, my hair hurt me, and on untying the ribbon I scratched it with the pin which fastened the bow. The Fourth Estate, vol.1 2011-12-25T03:00:10.170Z
After untying his enemy's shoes, we were afraid he would attack his brown wig. Daisy the autobiography of a cat 2011-10-25T02:00:24.887Z
For a moment she could not speak, and leaned forward to look into the swinging glass and make pretence of untying a knot in her bonnet-strings. Dr. Lavendar's People 2011-10-13T02:00:52.167Z
Hugh threw down the string he was untying, and followed the maid into the hall. Left to Ourselves or, John Headley's Promise. 2011-10-05T02:00:17.183Z
"See," said Mrs. Brigham, sitting down before him, and untying the red worsted strings of the pocket-book, "here's the very fellow to that likeness." Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z
Only greater success than that of its rivals in clarifying dark spots, untying hard knots, reconciling discrepancies, can elect it or prove it a valid idea for the given situation. How We Think 2011-09-16T02:00:18.973Z
Susy was very much pleased indeed, and at first she would keep untying her shoes and taking them off. Little Susy's Little Servants 2011-08-28T02:00:39.053Z
She sank into a chair, slowly untying the strings of her bonnet. The Adventures of a Widow A Novel 2011-08-25T02:00:27.403Z
Her mother assented; and when they had finished breakfast, and their father had gone off to his business, Mrs. Headley took up the little package and began untying the knots. Left to Ourselves or, John Headley's Promise. 2011-10-05T02:00:17.183Z
Ann Davis is at the table in the center of the room untying a parcel. Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays 2011-08-08T02:00:15.947Z
The picketed ponies were plunging and snorting, and the alarmed Minneconjoux were frantically untying the picket ropes. The War Trail 2011-07-30T02:00:15.833Z
Thrusting it with his bayonet, a dark bundle fell at his feet: his joy may be better imagined than expressed, when, on untying the rag that bound it, he found a quantity of coarse tobacco. Nicotiana Or The Smoker's and Snuff-Taker's Companion 2011-07-29T02:00:29.353Z
“I don’t care whether you’d rather or not,” he said, untying one corner with his teeth. The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z
America's Gordian knot in Pakistan, as in Afghanistan and the Greater Middle East, is beyond untying. How to lose friends in the Middle East 2011-07-21T17:30:00Z
And it must be allowed few plots have ever been more effectively laid than this, of which the untying will never be known. Dickens English Men of Letters 2011-07-13T02:00:19.017Z
Reading the scene, one recalls the words of Dumas fils: “Any one can relate a dramatic situation: the art lies in preparing it, getting it accepted, making it plausible, especially in untying the knot.” Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z
He was untying the reins of his horse from the porch railing. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z
"Robert—do tell your mother how I really do want to talk to her if only I could," said Ingeborg, pressing her hands together in her lap and tying and untying her handkerchief into knots. The Pastor's Wife 2011-06-02T02:00:23.873Z
I grew tired of chasing a comet to its aphelion, and of untying the knot of an infinite series. Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:21.807Z
Mr. Tapeall sat untying his parcels at the table; Sir Thomas, with a silver pencil-case and crossed legs, was prepared to listen attentively, and make notes, if necessary. Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z
"That's that waltz—what the deuce is the name, Pat?" asked Jack, untying the punt. Men, Women and Guns 2011-05-27T02:00:17.367Z
"I have made these for you," she added, opening and untying her parcel; and displaying the shirts to her father's view, and as she did so, she gazed very wistfully in his face. Rachel Gray 2011-05-20T02:00:39.547Z
He did not reply: he was untying the strings of a large portfolio, and looking over the sketches and drawings it contained. Daisy Burns (Volume 2) 2011-05-20T02:00:30.427Z
"I think half the fun of Christmas is untying the bundles and having the room all heaped up with tissue paper and bright ribbons." Ethel Morton and the Christmas Ship 2011-05-03T02:00:15.220Z
"Oh, I am here before them; I am so glad," she said, untying her bonnet. A Romance of Toronto A Novel 2011-04-23T02:00:04.677Z
The two women were pulled along by the little sprite and stopped just where Danny himself was untying a knot in a rope. She's All the World to Me 2011-04-09T02:00:16.923Z
It is pretended, that she has an infallible secret for untying the strings of a crown, which are entangled, nobody knows how, in those of a mitre. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z
Then he commenced untying the scarf, his acute brain hard at work. Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir 2011-03-11T03:00:14.423Z
"How delicious is the winning Of a kiss at love's beginning, When two mutual hearts are sighing For the knot there's no untying!" How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z
The old clerk looked grim, muttered something about the points of his toes, and ended by untying his shoes, and putting on the slippers. The Haute Noblesse A Novel 2011-03-10T03:00:50.577Z
Having found it, he drew out a small purse, and, after a long process of untying, for which he also used his teeth, he took out a crumpled three-rouble note. More Tales by Polish Authors 2011-03-04T03:01:05.113Z
His sensible and sprightly conversation did more towards untying the rheumatic knots in my poor shoulder, than all the pills and lotions for which M. le Médecin charged me so roundly. My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z
“What for?” growled Bill, untying the knots of his handkerchief with his teeth, to set his cage at liberty, and nearly frightening the soul out of the tiny, fluttering, panting body contained therein. Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes 2011-02-25T03:01:05.303Z
"I suppose we may begin with these?" she said, untying the packet with deft fingers, and laying the papers one by one upon the desk before the solicitor, as she talked. The Last Stroke a detective story 2011-02-19T03:01:39.327Z
At length, slowly untying the discolored cord that bound the box, she lifted the cover, and took out a pair of satin slippers. Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century 2011-02-13T03:00:19.953Z
She stood unpinning and untying it, her gray eyes never leaving him in their unabashed delight in him. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z
"He was just untying that girl," said Thomas. The Setons 2011-02-10T03:00:48.400Z
The man who gave utterance to the old saw pulled from his pocket a small packet done up in fawn skin, and untying the string, exhibited some glistening nodules of a yellowish colour. The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover 2011-02-09T03:00:44.167Z
She accordingly got up on the roof of the small house, and busied herself in untying and combing her beautiful hair. Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 of 2 Indian Tales and Legends 2011-02-06T03:01:02.343Z
"You shall see for yourself," said Jack, smiling, as, untying the handkerchief, he exhibited a deep cut on his forehead, from which the blood still continued to ooze. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z
“Says who?” retorted the widow, already untying the boat. Swamp Island 2011-01-28T03:00:22.400Z
"He was untying her when he found the Robber Chief looking at him with a knife in his mouth." The Setons 2011-02-10T03:00:48.400Z
Ten seconds more and he was in sight of a saddled horse, standing tied to a tree, and a man in the act of untying him. The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover 2011-02-09T03:00:44.167Z
"Come, pull off these packs!" cried Running Fox, as he dropped to his knees beside his unconscious foe and began untying the pack thongs. Spotted Deer 2011-01-25T03:00:24.283Z
"Not exactly," said Richmond, untying a knot in his whip; "but she is something new; she suits me; I like her." The Actress' Daughter A Novel 2011-01-23T03:00:14.117Z
The Count remained thoughtful, tying and untying the fastenings of his bag, hardly conscious of what he was doing. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z
His portmanteau was not yet taken from the foot-board of the carriage, and one of the men was busied in untying the rope that bound it there. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z
I have comfortable rooms, and get good dinners without untying my purse-strings. Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z
Slowly from the depth rose the pale beautiful reflection of herself, untying itself from the thin green weeds, and drifting towards the bank. Moonshine & Clover 2011-01-06T03:00:46.940Z
Mabel, instantly untying the rope, jumped up and ran for help. Following the Color Line an account of Negro citizenship in the American democracy 2011-01-06T03:00:45.737Z
"Fetch some water, quick!" said Oswald, taking the boy, untying his neckerchief and unbuttoning his clothes. Problematic Characters A Novel 2010-12-26T03:00:15.780Z
Two women near him were untying their bundles, and now produced therefrom a number of small drinking-gourds, nets of eggs, bunches of plantains, with oranges or other fruit, which Froebel eyed hungrily. Adventures Among the Red Indians Romantic Incidents and Perils Amongst the Indians of North and South America 2010-12-20T17:12:20.420Z
In the act of untying the leather string, he is as unhappy-looking a creature as you may well behold. English Pharisees and French Crocodiles and Other Anglo-French Typical Characters 2010-12-20T17:12:04.833Z
Oh, yes, it will, sir," replied 'Lisbeth, untying the knot in the strings of her hat, "it will do very well. Some Little People
Crisp began the work of untying the ropes which bound Zula, whose head lay upon her breast as motionless as though death had done its work. Zula
Ah, Cora!" replied Margaret, untying her bonnet, "if you knew what a time I had to get here! Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851
While some were untying their sister, the eldest, taking a strong stake in his hand, struck the busy executioner such a blow that he never needed another. Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry
"I believe so," he continued, whilst untying a bundle of papers. John Bull, Junior or French as She is Traduced
I was present at the untying of the sack and pouring out of the treasures. The Library and Society Reprints of Papers and Addresses
The boy paused in untying the cords about her wrists. Penny Nichols Finds a Clue
"Your Majesty," replied Baum, placing his bundle on the chair and untying it, "I found this hat of Countess von Wildenort in the lake, and these shoes among the willows on the shore." On the Heights A Novel
A more definitely integrated America, with a concrete forward-looking internal and foreign policy, could aid disinterestedly in untying the European tangle. American World Policies
To cut the knot without untying it was the only direct course, but that all means were exhausted before the application of so violent a remedy was rather a credit than a reproach. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII
With the deftness and patience born of his forest training in Canada he had worked at the knots that bound him, and had at last succeeded, with the help of the darkness, in untying them. Harper's Round Table, August 13, 1895
"We must beg of him to lay aside his philosophy, then, for this evening, for there is much to be done yet," said Fagan, untying a large bundle of letters. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience
On the way, as soon as he got out of sight of the house, he pulled the handkerchief out of his pocket, and began untying the knot. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4.
Meanwhile, his aunt had spread herself comfortably out in his armchair, and was untying her bonnet-strings and beaming at him until he was ready to expire with confusion. International Short Stories English
This trick consists of fastening the scissors securely to the back of a chair with a piece of string and then removing them without cutting or untying the string. More Conjuring Simple Tricks for Social Gatherings
"Let me take off your bonnet, my pet," said the affectionate old maid, untying with trembling fingers the hat of Sybil. Tried for Her Life A Sequel to "Cruel As the Grave"
“Count these, U’ Ben,” he said, untying the reimpje that fastened it. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion
He found Koch the carpenter untying a heifer from the crib, complaining bitterly of hard times. Black Forest Village Stories
Solomon proved especially successful in answering her favorite riddles and in untying for her the most knotty questions. Oriental Women
What they had been doing was untying the boats. The Caves of Fear
It is the music of language, answering to the music of the mind, untying, as it were, "the secret soul of harmony." English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History
"It was not our cat that was killed, but yours, dear aunt," I replied, untying the handkerchief, and producing the remains of her favourite. Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War Constable's Miscellany of Foreign Literature, vol. 1
Roberta was untying the parcel containing the furs, as Christine spoke, and her answer was to put the long boa of sable around Christine’s neck and place the muff in her right hand. Christine A Fife Fisher Girl
Zircon stopped and began untying the rope that secured Shannon. The Pirates of Shan
During the second the light had been on he had seen that the Tibetan was untying a boat! The Caves of Fear
With the thongs properly adjusted the shoes could be easily kicked off or put on again without untying the knots. The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp
STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying. Reflections of a Bachelor Girl
There was some confusion about the untying of those knots. Through Our Unknown Southwest
Abby, untying her bonnet, tossed it upon the grass, and the sunlight glinted upon her lavender gown and gave a warmer radiance to the wavy masses of her hair. Crestlands A Centennial Story of Cane Ridge
She was untying herself from the rope as she spoke, and knotting one of the spares through her belt. The Planet Savers
Then Bangs would understand everything, and he, Laurie, would have the benefit of Rodney's advice and help in untying Doris's tangle. The Girl in the Mirror
Evidently the elderly woman was familiar with the house, for she made her way directly to the sitting-room and, seating herself upon the divan, began untying her bonnet strings. The Campfire Girls on the Field of Honor
Then untying the knots that bound his ankles, she helped him to his feet, and steered him out through the door. The Deaves Affair
It is the music of language, answering to the music of the mind, untying as it were “the secret soul of harmony.” Hazlitt on English Literature An Introduction to the Appreciation of Literature
"I have heard my son speak of you so often that I feel as though I were well acquainted with you," she said, untying the girl's bonnet and removing her mantle. Kidnapped at the Altar or, The Romance of that Saucy Jessie Bain
"The gray has a shoe loose," said Stephen, untying the horse he had pointed out. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Masterpieces of German Literature Vol. 19
"We've got to get in the row boat and go out there," said Dotty, who was already untying the rope. Two Little Women
The last chapter of a novel with a complicated plot is often of necessity devoted to tying or untying minor knots in the straggling threads of the general network. Materials and Methods of Fiction With an Introduction by Brander Matthews
She looked up at him with her blue eyes and her sadly puckered little face, swallowed her disappointed tears and trudged down the steps after the white-clad grandfather who was untying his horse. In the Heart of a Fool
So the modus vivendi was stretched a rope’s length, and the treachery clause expanded to include any untying or attempted untying before their arrival at Murgu�a’s. The Missourian
When I quietly told him the rest of the story and, untying the ribbon, laid the dusty package on the table, he became grave. A Diplomatic Adventure
To follow the interlacing line of an ornament, gives the mind the pleasure of untying the Gordian knot, without cutting it. Needlework As Art
"Whatever can it be!" she wondered, and her fingers trembled so with eagerness, she was ever so long untying the string. The Making of Mona
"My dear baroness," murmured the princess, untying her shawl, "only you would have had a doubt of it." The Benefactress
Downstairs the auction was over, the drawling monologue was succeeded by a babel of voices, and glancing through the blinds, I saw the real estate men untying their horses from the young maples. The Romance of a Plain Man
The last chapter of a novel with a 146 complicated plot is often of necessity devoted to tying or untying minor knots in the straggling threads of the general network. A Manual of the Art of Fiction
“I wonder what she would say if she knew I was Daisy Brooks no longer, but Mrs. Rex Lyon?” she thought, untying the blue ribbons of her hat. Daisy Brooks Or, A Perilous Love
"If you don't like it," went on Lucy, busy untying the knots of another parcel, "Mr. Phillips promised he'd change it, if it wasn't damaged at all." The Making of Mona
"Well, I declare," said Cap, calmly untying her hat; "this is the first time I ever heard it was impudent in a little girl to give her uncle good evening!" Hidden Hand
He sat down leisurely and began untying his portfolio. Audrey Craven
Untying Knots.—A man once said that the best lesson he ever learned in school was the lesson of "untying knots." Rural Life and the Rural School
A heavy hand was laid on his wrists, untying the thongs, and his captor’s voice again ordered him to “March.” Rodney, the Ranger With Daniel Morgan on Trail and Battlefield
The vagrant sank limply to the pavement, his companion quickly untying the jacket sleeves from under his own arms and wadding the garment under Richling’s head. Dr. Sevier
Let no one with a facility for untying mental knots think that his gift would be wasted in India! Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India
Quickly untying her, they carried her into the fresh air, where she was promptly attended to by a doctor, who eventually succeeded in restoring her to consciousness. Noble Deeds of the World's Heroines
Awhile before day however, they fell asleep, and Slover commenced untying himself. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State
Put in a glass of red wine, give it a boil, and take it up; lay it in a dish, and strain the gravy over it, untying the packthread first. The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed.
Other phases are those presented by professional mediums,—the tying and untying of ropes, playing on musical instruments, the production of luminous phenomena, slate-writing under tables, and the like. Lippincott's Magazine, September, 1885
The men fussed and fidgeted, untying their mufflers and rolling up their overcoats. The Education of Eric Lane
He would give his son a magnificent book, and chide him because he cut instead of untying the string of the parcel. Beside Still Waters
She succeeded in untying with her teeth, the bands which confined her, and wandered the balance of that day and part of the next before she came in sight of the fort. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State
"No, but I will!" replied Jack, untying the horse, which he had left hitched to an oak-tree. The Young Surveyor; or Jack on the Prairies
The untying of knots in sealed ropes, passage of matter through matter, etc., he attempts to explain as possibly done by agents capable of working in this fourth dimension of matter. Lippincott's Magazine, September, 1885
People were sitting in the latticed passage, and from the light in the office came Mr. Mowry, untying a canvas sack that he held. Red Men and White
"I do not understand you Americanos," he continued, also dismounting and untying a small pack at the back of his saddle. When Dreams Come True
"Quite half the fun is in the untying of the string," thought Mrs. Reed. Good Luck
La, child," said Mrs. Derrick, untying her apron, "chance don't prove anything. Say and Seal, Volume I
But he had omitted untying the animal from the post, and they all had a laugh, and that broke the strain they were under, and they were seen talking to their beaux after that. A California Girl
Swan went over to where Lone, anxious to get away from the place, was untying his horse after the jury had officially named the death an accident. Sawtooth Ranch
She stopped untying parcels long enough to kiss her mother, who was laboriously picking the knots from the cut twine. The Comings of Cousin Ann
Then he leaped in, helped Beppina in with the shoes, took the other oar into the boat with him, and, untying the rope which fastened it to the pole, shot out into the stream. The Italian Twins
Imitating, not erasing, the colours of the old time—untying the strict chain that binds you to the fourteenth century, but impressing on you candour, clearness, shrewdness, ingenuous susceptibility, simplicity, Antiquity! Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845
After some search they discovered a small canoe drawn up under the bushes, and untying it without much difficulty, they got in, and Knut paddled actively out into the strong current. Soap-Bubble Stories For Children
"Would you mind untying my ankles?" he said. The Great Sioux Trail A Story of Mountain and Plain
“You must be weary, aunt,” said Lilias, at last, withdrawing herself from her arms, and untying the strings of her bonnet, which had not yet been removed. The Orphans of Glen Elder
Mrs. Pratt, taking the chair which Starmidge placed for her at the end of the table, nodded a general greeting to the company, and lifting her veil and untying her bonnet-strings, revealed a good-natured countenance. The Chestermarke Instinct
Whatever the creature was, she had slid down, forming a limp lump at the end of the bag, when he charily deposited it on the floor and turned to consult his dictionary before untying it. The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton
Then she watched Amy, who, almost too weary to eat, loitered over the untying of the dainty parcel Cleena had made up. Reels and Spindles A Story of Mill Life
The girl was untying her portfolio, and now she produced something and laid it on the desk before Bones. Bones in London
"Yes," said Isidore, untying and showing it to him; "and I shall certainly keep it in recollection of my most extraordinary escape." The King's Warrant A Story of Old and New France
He looked up from untying his horse to see her straight and supple figure running toward him. Brand Blotters
Unheeding the cheerful greeting, Religion gave all her attention to untying the halter, and soon they were going along the sandy road straight through the woods. Shapes that Haunt the Dusk
Molly stood up and shook her gown out, preparatory to untying its series of frontal bows. A Woman's Will
"I suppose this is to pay me for untying you?" he said. The Tin Box and What it Contained
Ruth was so touched by this thoughtfulness on her sister's part, that she was a long time in untying the cord. 'Our Guy' or, The elder brother
It reached him safely, but while he was untying it I carelessly dropped the end of the string. Montezuma's Castle and Other Weird Tales
“For pity’s sake, child, we must see to it that you are soon as strong and well as Faith,” said Mrs. Carew, untying the broad scarlet ribbon and taking off Esther’s hat. A Little Maid of Ticonderoga
Let committees insist upon untying the knots of the spirits, whether the mediums are willing or not. The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages
He stopped untying the black velvet ribbon from his leg. Fairy Prince and Other Stories
Fasten it neatly into a circle, by untying the first knot and sewing the threads to each other. The Bath Tatting Book
Don Antonio whistled without making any reply, and, untying his horse, took Lucien up in front, and accompanied us for more than a league. Adventures of a Young Naturalist
To increase the dimensions of a sail, by untying the points confining a reef in it. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc.
“Oh, well, we may as well see what they are,” 42 said Patty, untying the white ribbons that fastened her box. Patty's Success
And then everybody began untying things, and soon the whole place was knee-deep in tissue papers and ribbons. Patty's Social Season
He stood for a time speechless, tying and untying the cordon of his cloak in his abstraction. William the Conqueror Makers of History
Madame Bonanni rose suddenly, untying her napkin from her neck as she got up, and throwing it on the floor behind her. Fair Margaret A Portrait
Then, untying a parcel and flushing as if she were embarrassed, Miss Victoria laid a dressing gown over the reclining figure. The Girl Scouts in Beechwood Forest
What eagerness at the untying of the parcel in which those first copies came! Emily Brontë
All the morning they had been untying the flower boxes and making a list of the donors. Patty's Social Season
His master worked feverishly, untying the trays and fitting them into the trunk from which he had tardily removed his dress coat, and the revolver. The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play
“I’ll open this first,” said the Little Cousin to herself, untying the block, and laying it aside with its dangling cord. Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17) Fun and Thought for Little Folk
"Here stay with the beasts until I return," said Anthony, deliberately untying the cover wherein reposed his musical accompaniment. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2
"I couldn't find your book, but I've brought you mine instead, and I expect it's just the same," explained Dona, untying the string. A Patriotic Schoolgirl
"What does he know about untying the knots in a cord of wood?" Davy and The Goblin What Followed Reading 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'
When they came in sight of the horses, they discovered with surprise and chagrin four men, evidently deserters from the Confederate army, two of whom were untying the bridles of the animals. A Lieutenant at Eighteen
Alexander the Great ventured to cut the Gordian knot, on the supposition that cutting would be as effectual as untying it, and, notwithstanding this violence, became sole master of all Asia. Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote
Ruth Gray dropped the paper of candy she was untying, and turned very pale. Little Prudy
The untying of a knot: "Its threads shall not return to the stem which has produced them." Chaldea From the Earliest Times to the Rise of Assyria
"For me, and she didn't buy a single thing for herself," grumbled Laura, untying the cord. Peggy-Alone
"I—I—yes certainly—no—that is—I mean I am afraid I am not much of an entertainer," he stammered, his hands flying to his necktie and nervously untying it as he spoke. Wired Love A Romance of Dots and Dashes
What is the fall or untying of the knot? Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism
They remained there all night without hearing or seeing any one, but an hour before day they thought they perceived that some one was untying the boat. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 12, No. 32, November, 1873
You know Fate's way of untying a knot after everybody has given up tugging at it! The Long Run 1916
"Now, isn't that strange," Blue Bonnet said, untying a parcel with haste. Blue Bonnet in Boston or, Boarding-School Days at Miss North's
Whilst the marines were untying him, George saw that the man was almost fainting, and, as he tottered away, he went to his assistance and supported him to the doorway. Under the Rebel's Reign
Trace the tying and the untying of the knot. Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism
When his wife entered, Boyd Connoway, with a sober and innocent face, was untying his boot by the side of the fire. The Dew of Their Youth
Her fingers were busy untying the piece of red mohair tape with which her heavy braid was fastened in a neat loop. Flamsted quarries
As they untied it, some of the men standing there said, "What are you doing, untying the colt?" The Children's Bible
He spent most of his time untying knots in pieces of string, picking up bits of wrapping paper and sharpening short lead-pencils, and he was great on buying brooms. Sam Lambert and the New Way Store A Book for Clothiers and Their Clerks
Our progress has been the untying of their old cords of mental oppression, and the undoing of many things which they had set up. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, August, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy
And then I looked at the other bundle for some time, without untying it; and at last I said, “It will do also”.  Lavengro The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest
“It isn’t fat at all,” said Maisie, who with Dennis was untying the hamper; “it’s a thin little kitten, but it’s very good.” Black, White and Gray A Story of Three Homes
“I doubt he’s well-nigh done for him already,” said Roberts, quickly untying Eric’s hands, round which the cords had been pulled so tight as to leave two blue rings round his wrists. Eric, or Little by Little
Carrot kept untying his in good humor, and searching for patent medicines and a safety razor that could not be found. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales
And then I looked at the other bundle for some time without untying it; and at last I said, “It will do also.” Lavengro The Scholar - The Gypsy - The Priest, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Jim was untying his shoes and explained that, unable to sleep, he had gone out for a walk. 32 Caliber
He was untying Nobbles' bandages, and when he came in two, he inspected both pieces with great solemnity. 'Me and Nobbles'
At last, in the excitement of one side being about to make a score, I seized my opportunity and set about untying the knot which held the keys. My Reminiscences
Then an officer produced a bundle, and, untying it, displayed the shirt I had worn, with the rust-coloured mark of a hand distinct upon the front. The Romance Of Giovanni Calvotti From Coals Of Fire And Other Stories, Volume II. (of III.)
"You've eased her down, I hope, lad," said the old man, untying the bag and drawing forth the violin. Aunt Rachel
A few minutes later she gained the trail, and untying the buckskin, mounted and headed him toward the scattering lights of Timber City. Prairie Flowers
She had failed, having only succeeded in untying one of the knots. Folk-Lore and Legends: North American Indian
It would be cutting the knot, instead of attempting the impossible task of untying it. The Lady of the Ice A Novel
"There's plenty of time," he said, leisurely untying a knot in a piece of string. A Sailor's Lass
Although unwilling to put off more time, I threw down my pack, and untying it, displayed my leopard skin. The Gorilla Hunters
Can you blame him for lowering his spear, untying his eyebrows, and smiling blandly as the held out his hand? The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole
All the women save the youngest went in turn, and each one succeeded in untying only one knot each time. Folk-Lore and Legends: North American Indian
“Hallo, Bill! that your sweetheart?” asked Sergeant Hardy, who was busy untying a parcel. Blue Lights Hot Work in the Soudan
This last remark had reference to a small bundle which David Bright was hastily untying. The Young Trawler
He introduced me to a broker, who took me into a back office, opened a strong-box, took out a small packet, and, untying it, poured out a tumblerful of diamonds! Six Months at the Cape
“Why, here they come already, and in such a hurry too!” said Gertie in surprise, untying her apron hastily. The Settler and the Savage
While he spoke Ian was actively untying a bundle which contained awls and wattape, a small pliable root, with which to repair the injury. The Red Man's Revenge A Tale of The Red River Flood
At the very moment they were untying the canoe, there was a flash and two sharp reports; the Indians fell down—they were dead. Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet
He lost no time in untying the dog and with her as a guide they were able to follow the homeward trail through the darkest places in safety. Black Bruin The Biography of a Bear
At length the Indian stopped and commenced untying the thongs which secured the mysterious parcel, and exposed to the delighted eyes of Mike—his fiddle and bow. Afar in the Forest
Old Frenchy was chucking bullets about anyhow, and ’stead o’ being here in this here cabin with me untying these here knots, you might ha’ been yonder with a hole or two through your carcadge.” Sail Ho! A Boy at Sea
And untying the rope from his waist, he knotted it to the little beam. The Adventures of Don Lavington Nolens Volens
He spends his days and Saturday nights in tying and untying books with broken covers. The Bibliotaph and Other People
“Here’s a soak!” said Heathcote at last, recovering speech and slowly untying his handkerchief from the cable in order to mop his face. Follow My leader The Boys of Templeton
And now," said the Queen, untying her scarf, and holding it up, "away with you, every one! Ting-a-ling
She began to smile again, coquettishly untying the string and unwrapping the paper. The Blunders of a Bashful Man
"Not exactly," said Abner, untying the strings which held him to the bags. Dotty Dimple at Her Grandmother's
The untying of the string by the local Brāhman constitutes the essential and binding portion of the marriage. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala
He went out to the post and began untying the captive boy. Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll
She had drawn back her blanket, and was untying the strings of her night-cap. Marie Claire
Quick as lightning I obeyed him, untying my bonnet and pushing it back from my head. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author
Mr. Forester meanwhile was untying the string which fastened down the lid of the hamper. Hunter's Marjory A Story for Girls
And then I looked at the other bundle for some time, without untying it; and at last I said, “It will do also.” Lavengro the Scholar - the Gypsy - the Priest
Yes, and here are the magazines containing the articles," answered Netta, untying the package; "but this is the smallest part of her good fortune; there's better news yet to be imparted, Aunt Patty. Eventide A Series of Tales and Poems
So she made no remark and went off to her room behind the house, walking heavily and untying the handkerchief that was round her head. The Call of the Blood
During his short absence my mother's curiosity led her into untying the bundle. The Yotsuya Kwaidan or O'Iwa Inari Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 1 (of 2)
I let you know," exclaimed Mrs. Hightower, untying her bonnet and taking off her shawl, "I let you know, here's what wouldn't be sot back by nothin' ef she had Sis's chances. Mingo And Other Sketches in Black and White
"I will soon unfasten you," said Jasper, and he set to work untying the knot. Frank and Fearless or The Fortunes of Jasper Kent
After deliberately untying the string of the gray linen bag, he turned it upside down, and poured out the contents. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia
But at the instant of unhitching, Miss Grierson's trap was driven up and the untying of knots paused while he stepped from the curb to stand at the wheel of the modish equipage. The Price
Higgins, peering after him, saw the young man untying the rowboat which was fastened to the dock beneath the Swastika's stern. The Plunderer
Sir George withdrew from the tail pocket of his dress coat two canvas bags, and, untying the strings, poured the rich red gold on the smooth table. The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont
"Certainly," said the cadet affably, untying the rope from the tree and leading Sam over to the log, where he tied him again. Captain Jinks, Hero
"Here it is," he said, untying the thongs. The Keeper
No! nor fetter'd Love from dying In the knot there's no untying. The Golden Treasury Of the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language
She stepped close to the troubled mite and untying the rope, gently lifted it to her arms, softly stroking it and speaking in a low, cooing voice. All Aboard A Story for Girls
He passed it to the judge, who, untying the paper, drew forth a small box, such as is usually used to contain articles of jewelry. The Brother Clerks A Tale of New-Orleans
"Oh, excuse me," said Buddie, untying the sign, Old Saws Reset While You Wait. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume III. (of X.)
Some untying of the various knots of the narrative no doubt were expedient, but these were of the simplest kind, done with the view of giving an end to that which might otherwise be endless. Thackeray
How delicious is the winning Of a kiss at love's beginning, When two mutual hearts are sighing For the knot there's no untying! The Golden Treasury Of the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language
"Wear my bathing suit," suggested Chapa, untying it from around her waist where she had been wearing it as a sort of sash, with all her impedimenta stuck into the folds. The Camp Fire Girls in the Maine Woods Or, The Winnebagos Go Camping
"Kissin'," says she, untying her bonnet: and with that down she dropped on a chair and laughed till her sides ached. News from the Duchy
We had quite a touching little sermon this morning," she went on, untying her bonnet strings, and taking off that unassuming head-gear—"It was just a homely simple, kind talk. The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches
"Where do you think I have been?" asked Miss Payne, untying her bonnet strings as she sat down. A Crooked Path A Novel
They were on the sidewalk, untying their horses. The Children's Portion
In this she bestowed her bundle, and untying the string, pushed from the shore. The Zeit-Geist
After that she ran quickly upstairs, untying her hat-strings as she went. Judy
An interesting series of movements and counter-movements immediately becomes possible, and any number of amusing or pathetic circumstances may arise to bring about the denouement—which simply means the untying of the knot. Writing the Photoplay
She kept tying and untying two blue ribbons at the neck of her wrapper as she lay on the bed and talked rapidly. The Shoulders of Atlas A Novel
McKay carried off his precious bundle to his tent, and, first untying the newspaper, hunted out the Gazette. The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood
“I met Rebecca and William out here,” said she, untying her hat, “and I thought they acted real queer.” Pembroke A Novel
"Mr. Davenport and I bought these for you," she said, untying a package and drawing out a suit of boy's clothes, stockings, shoes, and underwear. A Little Florida Lady
"Well," said Winthrop untying his neckcloth, "it would seem but courtesy in the sun to stand still to receive his visitor — I'm very glad to see you, Will." Hills of the Shatemuc
Sudden swung his machine around and drove into the garage, and Johnny, untying his rope from his saddle, went into the corral to catch two fairly gentle horses. Skyrider
Then came the untying of the shoe-strings of art; off came the shoes and stockings of art, and the pretty feet of nature were dipping in the limpid stream. Wit, Humor, Reason, Rhetoric, Prose, Poetry and Story Woven into Eight Popular Lectures
It does not cut the knot of the difficulty, instead of untying it, by saying, God has a right to do what He will. Sermons Preached at Brighton Third Series
He opened his eyes next on the doctor, who was untying his arm and cutting his sleeve and saying cheerfully, "All right, young man, all right." The Lee Shore
Kenkenes undid his cloak and untying his broidered sandals, wrapped them in his mantle and bound the roll, crosswise, on his back. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt
Blount reached under the mattress and drew out the wrapped package, untying the string with fingers that trembled. The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush
"Come on, you…!" came simultaneously from the Deputy, now untying the rope which bound the prisoner. The Girl of the Golden West
From the corral back of the store came the sound of trampling hoofs and an occasional word from Young Pete, who seemed to be a long time at the simple task of untying a drag-rope. The Ridin' Kid from Powder River
She drew a long breath, and hastily untying the apron from her neck, took poor Jock tenderly in one arm, while with the other she carried the lantern and the iron box. Queen Hildegarde
A rush was made for the table, and almost instantly each member of the company became possessed of a souvenir and was busily engaged in untying the ribbons. Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life
Charlotte was untying her bonnet as she entered the deep, cool porch, and a moment afterward Ducie was at her side. The Squire of Sandal-Side A Pastoral Romance
She found Eleanor on her feet, engaged in untying the handkerchief from Lillian's face and cutting the twine that was bound about her swollen wrists. Madge Morton, Captain of the Merry Maid
In his joy at finding himself once more in possession of his beloved "Rita," this did not trouble him; and untying the mare's halter, he leaped to her back. "Forward, March" A Tale of the Spanish-American War
It is the music of language, answering to the music of the mind, untying as it were "the secret soul of harmony." Lectures on the English Poets Delivered at the Surrey Institution
Had she dared, she would have refused to release him from her arms, would at least have hindered his untying his bonds. The Master Mystery
In a few minutes the old man recovered, and untying the narrow coarse cravat which he wore, wiped the perspiration off his pale face. The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
Instead there was a man down by him, untying his bonds. Come Rack! Come Rope!
We put the letters outside on a chair to read, but afterwards carefully replaced them, without untying them. Deephaven and Selected Stories & Sketches
He looked at it critically, and then laid it on the table, and began untying the bright ribbon which bound it. Polly of the Hospital Staff
It took but fifteen minutes to examine the whole of these packets, and their contents were discovered without the necessity of breaking a seal or untying a string. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 40, August 12, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls
Dr. Minor told me that the time and attention of Dr. McAllister had been fully occupied in untying, one after another, knots of red tape, and that, so far, perfect organization had been impossible. Memories A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War
So intently was the group above watching the charades, that no one saw her when she scrambled down the steep path leading into the ravine, and began untying Lad. The Little Colonel's House Party
For once his nice calculations had ceased to run smoothly; there appeared now a knot in the thread for which he saw no untying. A Splendid Hazard
She was a strange wisp of a girl, and Polly was not in the least disappointed when she made no answer, only watched the fingers that were untying the bright ribbon. Polly of the Hospital Staff
All this was found out without so much as breaking a seal or untying a string. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 40, August 12, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls
She went slowly up the stairs untying her long veil as she mounted. The Firing Line
And in the Sleep his Snake came and show'd him the untying of the Knot, and the Turning of the Keye. A Woman Named Smith
It is a very intricate knot that an old sailor cannot untie, and the old sailors on the "Great Eastern" twisted and untwisted coil after coil until they succeeded in untying this one. St. Nicholas, Vol. 5, No. 5, March, 1878
Leonora lingered over the untying of her box, as if reluctant to risk the pretty flowered bit of pasteboard for what lay within. Polly of the Hospital Staff
He began to smile, and asked me to forgive him the fright he had given me, and, untying a scarf which he wore around his waist, threw it over my shoulders. The Truce of God A Tale of the Eleventh Century
"You mount and ride on ahead until you come to the end of the canyon," said Harris, untying the horse. Deadwood Dick, The Prince of the Road or, The Black Rider of the Black Hills
With that Roland returned rapidly down the slope, untying his bag of money as he descended. The Sword Maker
He stopped in his untying of the parcel to tell Ulick about his journey to Brussels to hear her sing. Sister Teresa
They seemed afraid to touch these things, and put the piece of wood aside without untying them. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 15 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
"I don't like to see you alone, honey," she said, untying the strings of her black silk bonnet, which fitted her cheerful features like a frame. Life and Gabriella The Story of a Woman's Courage
It was tied with string, and the man seemed unnecessarily long untying the knot. The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories
Saying this he unfastened his cloak, which he had put on in the gathering chill of the evening, and untying from his belt a well-filled wallet, held it up to their gaze. The Sword Maker
"She looks well and trim," I said, untying the mouth of the meal bag; "but I notice she has a slight list to the port side." The Pilots of Pomona
If any one of you, or all of you, can get me out of this chair without untying me or cutting me loose, I will say that I 'ave done that murder. The Thirteenth Chair
He took out his wallet, and untying the strings carefully, began to count out the greenbacks. Gordon Keith
"A letter from my father!" he cried, untying it eagerly. John of the Woods
After this he went his way home, and on putting the bag down upon the ground and untying it, the Weasel saw that there was no other thing in the bag, but pure sense. The Talking Beasts
This will not withstand a very great strain but is secure from untying by accident and is very useful for taking up spare rope of lashings on bundles or baggage. Knots, Splices and Rope Work A Practical Treatise
The stranger put the frame in the middle of the room, spent a long time tying and untying something, then looked at the gander and said: "Ivan Ivanitch, if you please!" The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories
He too, like the tragic man, stared at Shtchiptsov for a long time, then sighed like a steam-engine, and slowly and deliberately began untying a parcel he had brought with him. The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories
At the very moment they were untying the canoe, there was a flash and two sharp reports; the Indians fell down--they were dead. Monsieur Violet
He paused to take a small new poke from an inner pocket and, untying the string, poured the contents in her hand. The Rim of the Desert
He detected himself, however, in the act of untying the laces, and sat upright with ludicrous suddenness. Scattergood Baines
The sledge was empty, for Volodya was already in the hall, untying his hood with red and chilly fingers. The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories
The trunks and other baggage lay in wild disorder, heaped up in the outer hall, and old Dietrich, with a few other servants and lackeys, was busied in untying parcels and unpacking. The Youth of the Great Elector
There was plenty to do in watching the horses, which are marvellously ingenious at untying knots, and in patrolling the camp on the look-out for imaginary rebels. In the Ranks of the C.I.V.
But seeing her he stopped, and, without a word, he went to a table and began untying a parcel of music. Evelyn Innes
He put up his gun while I was untying it, as if he had half a mind to take a shot at me. The Firm of Girdlestone
I insisted on untying the photographic cases from the boats, and carrying them around a number of rapids before we ran them. Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico
Happy for him if he then beholds a face that bespeaks the gentle being he hopes Fate has destined to make him happy; if otherwise he must submit; there is no untying the sacred contract. Observations on the Mussulmauns of India Descriptive of Their Manners, Customs, Habits and Religious Opinions Made During a Twelve Years' Residence in Their Immediate Society
But as he was untying it to make it faster they fell all three into the water, and were well washed for their pains. The Book of Noodles Stories of Simpletons; or, Fools and Their Follies
At the same time he was untying the sack that held the Indian scalps we had taken on our last trip to California. Chief of Scouts
"Yes, it is our one hope," he said; and untying himself with awkward fumbling fingers from the kinked rope, and coiling the spare rope about his shoulders, he went down the slope. Running Water
Diplomats might talk of untying Gordian knots that the sword was made to cut. Elizabethan Sea Dogs
Each cadet stepped to his mount, untying the animal and standing by. Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor
"I have one here," said Prunella, untying her manuscript, "which I should like to read to you." Risen from the Ranks Harry Walton's Success
He ran over, untying the animal, which uttered a whinny of recognition. The Young Engineers in Colorado Or, At Railwood Building in Earnest
It's only his back now; don't make him turn again; he's untying his handkerchief. J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 4
She wanted to improve it by untying his hands, because he had sprained his wrist in his childhood and it was sensitive. Spanish Doubloons
Then quickly untying his feet, he had relieved the German officer of his weapons, and in turn had bound and gagged him. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne
"Hustle after that stage!" he shouted to the sheriff, who was untying his horse from the rail in front of the tavern. Toaster's Handbook Jokes, Stories, and Quotations
He was at that moment untying a packet which he carried in his hat, the contents whereof appeared to consist of a number of very small pink and yellow cards. In the Days of My Youth
She took him on her lap, untying his shoes. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 63, January, 1863
I ran down the road to the bear, took down some bars of the fence, and then, untying him, I led him over a field to a patch of woodland. A Bicycle of Cathay
She went out and sat upon the cabin step for awhile, deep in thought, her eyes fixed on Sam Bossom, who, just beyond the cabin roof, was stooping over the well and untying its tarpaulins. True Tilda
"Liza—yes; Liza was here just now," she continued tying and untying the strings of her work-bag. Liza "A nest of nobles"
Ethie did not fancy the cap any more than Andy, who, guessing her wishes, lent his own assistance to the untying of the strings. Ethelyn's Mistake
"I doubt he's well-nigh done for him already," said Roberts, quickly untying Eric's hands, round which the cords had been pulled so tight as to leave two blue rings round his wrists. Eric
With a sudden stride which surprised the guard surrounding him, Kohlhaas walked close up to the man, untying the locket from around his neck as he did so. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 04 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes
Two vigorous strokes of the oar sent their boat out from the little wharf of stones, and soon he was untying the sails from the gunwales and preparing the ropes. Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel
A., and M., who seems as joyous as a lark, are like Siamese twins, with the advantage of untying at night and sleeping in different beds. The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss
She had opened the bosom of the poor boy's shirt, and untying the ribbon that fastened a small gold crucifix round his neck, she placed it in his cold hand. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 401, November 28, 1829
"Where have they gone, and when will they return?" she gasped, untying her bonnet strings for easier respiration. Maggie Miller
"Why, if I's dead," said Fly, untying her bonnet strings, "then the funy-yal would come round and take me; that's all." Little Folks Astray
Mrs. Kinney now began to look quite interested, and, untying the strings of her bonnet, exclaimed, "Dear me, what can it be?" The Garies and Their Friends
I could see them glisten on the dark lashes, as she affected to tie her hat, all the time untying it as fast as ever the knot slid. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 62, December, 1862
Help me, O worthy sir, and speedily out of this trouble; Loosen, I pray thee, this knot, at whose untying I tremble. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 01 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English.
Doctor Hodges took up the parcel, and gave it to the porter, who, untying the handkerchief, glanced at a note it enclosed, and, striking his horse with his stick, dashed off towards Cheapside. Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire
"Boots," she said, untying the laces, "here we go." O+F
A method of untying with the teeth of a political knot that would not yield to the tongue. The Devil's Dictionary
Then he who had sent them away stole silently to the tent flap and untying the fastenings entered with the noiselessness of a disembodied spirit. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar
The sentry who had observed Azamat untying the horse and galloping away on him did not see any necessity for concealment. A Hero of Our Time
Who, untying his tied-up broken head, revealed a head that was whole, and a face that was Sloppy's. Our Mutual Friend
So you step inside and after a minute "mother" comes slowly up the kitchen stairs, untying her apron as she comes and calling down instructions to some one below about the potatoes. Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow
He had great trouble in removing his hose and in untying the knots. Four Arthurian Romances
As he spoke, he drew forth an old cotton handkerchief from his breast; and untying a large knot in one corner, produced a small brown-paper packet. Oliver Twist
"You old sea captains!———" she said, untying the scarf and making the ends even. The Cruise of the Jasper B.
After untying it he stood for a few moments looking silently at the baby. The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories
He passed the evening fumbling amongst his boxes and desks, untying his papers with trembling hands, and sorting and arranging them against Jos's arrival. Vanity Fair
Then he goes up to the horses and, untying them, chooses the dapple, and speaks his thanks; for this one seems to be the best. Four Arthurian Romances
Other attractions may be found in that solution: such as the untying of some knots of electoral difficulty, and removing incitements to corruption. Ginx's Baby: his birth and other misfortunes; a satire
When the cold or the heat permit, the Gitana removes the hood, without untying the knots, and exhibits her long and shining tresses restrained by a comb. The Zincali: an account of the gypsies of Spain
For Pard stood in front of the kitchen door, and Jean was untying a package or two from the saddle. Jean of the Lazy A
The fellow at once busied himself untying the knots that bound Santa Claus and unlocking the chains that fastened him to the wall. A Kidnapped Santa Claus
Rena saw Plato untying the pony as the lady climbed into the phaeton. The House Behind the Cedars
But as he sat quietly in a corner, busily engaged in untying the knots in a piece of herring net he had brought home from his last trip to the shore, nobody objected to this. Anne of Avonlea
But when at last we had left the family on the porch and the good doctor was untying our steed, I asked him the same question I had put to Doctor Walker. The Circular Staircase
"Did I, could I have possibly left my stick here?" exclaimed Condy to Richard, who was untying his apron behind the counter. Blix
Since the bauble was tied on with her dress straps, it could not be removed without untying them, and when he did, his hands could not help touching her breasts. The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc
One traveller, after lacing his shoes, adjusted a contrivance resembling a black beetle on the knot to prevent its untying The Ways of Men
To hide her embarrassment during the unwonted process of untying the string about his neck, she said: — "I have never seen that you spoke of." Far from the Madding Crowd
But Mr. Swancourt, now cheerfully illuminated by a pair of candles, was still alone, untying packets of letters and papers, and tying them up again. A Pair of Blue Eyes
"Not a bit of him, Mas'r!" said Sam, putting Haley's rein in his hand, and holding his stirrup, while Andy was untying the other two horses. Uncle Tom's Cabin
She became suddenly quiet and seated herself, untying her hanging bonnet and laying it down with her shawl. Middlemarch
Then the threshing-machine started afresh; and amid the renewed rustle of the straw Tess resumed her position by the buzzing drum as one in a dream, untying sheaf after sheaf in endless succession. Tess of the d'Urbervilles
To hide her embarrassment during the unwonted process of untying the string about his neck, she said:— "I have never seen that you spoke of." Far from the Madding Crowd
First, after untying the package, a sheet of brown paper was removed: this was laid flat. A Pair of Blue Eyes
Finally, Larive brought them to me, and untying the package with trembling hand, spread them before me. The Confession of a Child of the Century
With these protestations, he raised his garment, and, untying a deep red sash, with which his nether clothes were fastened, he presented it to Pao-yü. Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books
In the faint gleam from the outside incandescents, he fell to untying the strings by which the suits were leashed to the lines. The Cruise of the Dry Dock
Twisting and untying, she sang of the future. Opera Stories from Wagner
"I call that a pretty good way to put in time on Sunday," said one man to another as they were untying their teams. The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys
"Where is your other glove, my lady?" asked the maid, busily unhooking, and untying. Jennie Baxter, Journalist
Have this neck-ribbon,' suddenly untying the bow so carefully elaborated five minutes ago. The Golden Calf
While yet he was untying the first of the ropes from the animal's bleeding nostrils, Clare's fingers all at once refused further obedience, his eyes grew dim, and he fell senseless at the bull's feet. A Rough Shaking
"A fellow without a knife might spend quite a while in untying all those," said the Hermit. A Little Bush Maid
When Gervaise insisted on untying her the child entreated her not to touch the knots, saying that her father would be furious if he found the knots had been tampered with. L'Assommoir
"The d—l? this is a surprise," said the handsome stranger kneeling down on one knee, and untying the ribbons of the large-leafed hat, from the throat of the girl. Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense
The apothecary, who saw him untying the doctor's horse, came to his door, and said jocosely, "Hello, Doc! who's sick?" A Modern Instance
"Indeed, I am," Mrs. Stickles replied, bustling into the room, and untying her hood. The Fourth Watch
Back ran the maiden to the kitchen, untying her apron as she went. The Old Homestead
At this eleventh annual celebration, he was standing before me, untying the ribbons of his square little package. Autobiography of a Yogi
"I provided for the best or worst," Bijou said untying the restless animal, and helping Josephine to enter the carriage. Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense
Sue, walking to a window, began tying and untying the curtain cord. Windy McPherson's Son
Having done this, she took out from under her pillow the little parcel which had been in her desk,—and, untying it, perceived that her dear diamond necklace was perfect, and quite safe. The Eustace Diamonds
The girl was already untying her mother, and her father, bound and gagged in his chair in the ingle-nook, could bide a while. The Yeoman Adventurer
She had opened the bosom of the poor boy's shirt, and untying the riband that fastened a small gold crucifix round his neck, she placed it in his cold hand. Tom Cringle's Log
A goodly hour was spent in untying the knots, and Tom made the one joke of his life. My Tropic Isle
Amulya brought out his handkerchief, and untying it showed her the cakes put away inside. The Home and the World
There are so few legal impediments to marriage, and so many to the untying of the knot into which almost anybody can tie almost anybody! We Can't Have Everything
Edgar had been quietly untying the knots of the silk, and the box was already open. A March on London
They stopped under a tree whose great, spreading branches leaned far out over the water; and soon they were untying the fishing poles and baiting their hooks. A Hive of Busy Bees
Just then he was untying the animals to lead them to the shed in the farm yard opposite. The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
Miss Judy was leaning over the edge of the pier untying the launch. The Camp Fire Girls at Camp Keewaydin Or, Paddles Down
He looked so timid and nervous as he fidgeted incessantly with a piece of string; his long, lean, and trembling fingers tying and untying it into knots of wonderful and complicated proportions. The Old Man in the Corner
Just kept on untying his hoss and keeping his head bent down like he hadn't heard a word you said. The Heart of the Range
He did not, however, entirely succeed in untying it. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 11, September, 1858
Then, drawing forth a package and untying and unrolling it, he shook it out and held it up for Robert Burnham to look at. Burnham Breaker
At any rate, while untying knots or disengaging things, he usually exhibited much patience. A Man and His Money
I just asked along the road until I found you," she said, untying her bonnet strings; "I knew this lonesome little house must be the place. The Black Creek Stopping-House
"Yes--yes--yes!" cried Johnnie, reaching up swift, nervous fingers to unfasten the cap from her hair, thrusting it in the pocket of the apron, and untying the apron strings. The Power and the Glory
While he was untying the drawstring of his gold sack, Maudie said, half-aside, but whether to the Colonel or the Boy neither could tell: "Might do worse than keep your eye on Si McGinty." The Magnetic North
Little Dr. Fisher was rapidly untying the unlucky stocking; and, whipping off the boot, he soon made sure that no ligaments were broken. Five Little Peppers Abroad
At that instant Insarov uttered a slight moan; she trembled all over, clutched at her head, then began untying the strings of her hat. On the Eve
The children scrambled down and seated themselves in a shady spot, untying their sun-bonnets and holding their hot and dusty faces towards the filmy veil of foam. The Happy Adventurers
Big Abel was busily untying the sheet he had brought, and spreading out the contents upon the bed, and he did not pause as he sullenly answered:— "Ole Marster's." The Battle Ground
At length, as she fled, she picked up a pole, and quickly untying her moccasin strings, she bound her knife to the end of the pole. Woman on the American Frontier A Valuable and Authentic History of the Heroism, Adventures, Privations, Captivities, Trials, and Noble Lives and Deaths of the "Pioneer Mothers of the Republic"
"We may thank our stars the first parcel happened to be for her," he was thinking busily all the time he was untying the ribbon. Five Little Peppers Abroad
Picking it up, and untying the strings, I find there six pairs of pants, cut out and basted up, ready for making. White Slaves; or, the Oppression of the Worthy Poor
And, untying the hide rope from the stick, he began to fumble with it busily. The People of the Mist
"Don't tempt Providence, dear," she said seriously, untying a faded ribbon about a piece of old parchment. The Battle Ground
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