| 单词 | watch chain |
| 例句 | “You look different, too,” I mumbled, my eye drawn by the glimmer of the double Albert watch chain draped across his slim waist. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She caught a glimpse of his heavy gold watch chain, of his broad- brimmed Panama hat. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z In the ash of a large stove they found a length of chain that the jeweler in Holmes’s pharmacy recognized as part of a watch chain Holmes had given Minnie as a gift. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z His polished boots, the thick gold watch chain cinched across his waistcoat, the handsome fob. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z All smartly dressed men in three-piece suits and silk ascots, their hair slicked back and watch chains glinting. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Pretending to be him, I took my vesta case from my pocket, clunky and unfashionable compared to the slim brass one Yakov had worn suspended from his watch chain. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I slipped my watch chain through my waistcoat buttonhole and straightened the fob, a Romanian silver leu whose details were worn to shadows. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z We made an odd pair, I supposed, me as I was and Frankie in his fine clothes, his golden watch chain glinting. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I had no money, but I unclipped the Romanian leu from the end of my watch chain and passed it through the trapdoor in the ceiling. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “I’m ready to go if you are,” Yakov said, once he secured his watch chain in place. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z And the master would smile at Miss Susan, and toy with his watch chain. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Yakov emerged, dressed in the same handsome evening suit and white shirt he had worn the night he died, a bronze watch chain draped across his pinstriped waistcoat. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He wears suits, navy blue or gray, and there’s a gold watch chain that hangs across his belly from pocket to pocket in his waistcoat. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z He put on a white waistcoat with a pattern on it and arranged his gold watch chain across the front. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z Several men wore high-waisted trousers, long watch chains dangling from their belts; the women sported T-shirts, tights and sneakers. ‘Zoot Suit,’ a Pioneering Chicano Play, Comes Full Circle 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z He was dandyish: as a student at Cambridge he wore frock coats and spats, and as a Member of Parliament he always wore a waistcoat with a watch chain. The Very English Politics of “A Very English Scandal” 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z His gun belt, holster, watch chain and gloves also will be on view. Costumes from Quentin Tarantino's 'The Hateful Eight' riding into town for display at Autry 2015-12-12T05:00:00Z It is equally elegant in its way, with its strict tailoring set off by shiny top hats, gilded watch chains and elongated umbrellas. The Fashion Show From the Belle Époque 2012-10-08T13:33:21Z Washington's dentist kept it inside a glass charm that was attached to his watch chain. Ron Chernow receives biography award 2013-05-19T15:16:08Z There are the classic Chrome Hearts styles in leather and chrome, and jewelers are making dressier ones in gold chain, like a watch chain but for keys. Trading Up: Key Chains With Function and Flair 2012-11-14T20:33:45Z It seems that the pandemic helped turbocharge the market, said Steven Kaiser, the president and chief executive of Kennedy USA, a watch chain based in Australia. Why Are Rolex Watches Even More Expensive Right Now? 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z His watch chain has thick links to symbolize slave chains, and a quill and inkpot represent his writing. What happened when D.C. chose a white artist to create the official Marion Barry statue 2018-02-01T05:00:00Z She sells her hair to buy a watch chain, and he sells his watch in order to buy her a set of combs for Christmas. Burt Bacharach, Steven Sater album attracts Broadway stars 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z The suit is by British designer Ozwald Boateng, and everything about it is glorious: the subtle print, the vibrant hue, the unexpected length of the coat, the watch chain. Regé-Jean Page, wearing a truly excellent green suit, makes our day 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z There was no need for jeweled fobs or watch chains because “no longer was it stylish to show off a little bling across your belly.” Column One: Beneath the bling — Lakers championship rings feature many special surprises 2021-01-15T05:00:00Z An imposing-looking man with a shock of gray hair who wore three-piece suits crossed by a watch chain, he was not about to let anyone outflank him in enthusiasm for deportations. When America Tried to Deport Its Radicals 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z The sale at Boldon Auction Galleries in South Tyneside also included a plaster cast of his face and hands, and a silver watch chain he wore at work. Hangman's notebook sold for £20,000 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Period photos show ladies in petticoats and men with watch chains dangling from their vests posing in front of lodges. Dollar General throws a lifeline to hard-pressed communities. But at what cost? - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z Perhaps we would be right to imagine that the suited man with the watch chain standing, and perhaps posing, at the Leland’s front door is its owner, Gamaliel T. Olds. The Hotel Leland has been Pike Place Market’s cornerstone, even before there was a Market 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z There is his beaky nose, his wings of oiled wavy hair, his neatly folded hands, his watch chain. Pablo’s people: the truth about Picasso's portraits 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z The pocket watch chain once belonged to his great-uncle, Frank Charles Thiel, whose murder in 1885 inspired the naming of Bloody Gulch Road. EXCHANGE: The legend of Bloody Gulch Road lives on 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z Monohm is also working on accessories that will plug into what will eventually be a reversible USB port, things like watch chains and leather cases, all which will help complete the pocket watch analogy. This is a perfectly circular phone, and it's wonderfully weird 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z In the oven, "They found a woman's watch chain. They found the buckle of a woman's garter," the Tribune reported. Chicago's first serial killer 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z As for her award medal, her husband wore it for years on his watch chain before losing it. Here’s the story behind Sousa’s famous ‘Washington Post March’ Dr. H——'s own crest, always kept on his watch chain, as a seal. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z Comfortable-looking gentlemen of the highest respectability, with country houses, carriages and horses, first-class railway tickets, and famous cellars of wine—all plainly visible in their shirt fronts and gold watch chains. Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) A Novel 2012-03-13T02:00:28.227Z The gold watch chain worn by the Sheffield industrialist now spoken of, was of several carats, and was manufactured entirely out of the yield of this refuse. Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country 2012-02-29T03:00:22.540Z Mr. Herbert has one now on his watch chain, with his own initials; there is another with the initials 'G. F. H.' in the lot of jewelry Mr. Mallory recovered from Mr. Herbert. The Chase of the Golden Plate 2012-02-27T03:00:13.060Z “I need a watch chain,” she heard herself saying in desperation, “I’ll buy it, please.” Dorothy Dale in the City 2012-01-13T03:00:12.213Z “I guess I do, aunty,” Sam replied, with his characteristic side movement of the head, and then, as he stood in an expectant attitude, carelessly fingered, with both hands, his watch chain. An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z He deftly removed the vest of the orator and revealed to his astonished hearers "a ruffled shirt front glittering with watch chain, seals and other golden jewels." Lincoln, the Politician 2011-10-11T02:01:06.270Z It was told by a man portly, ruddy-faced and wearing a gold watch chain, weighty enough for a small cable, from which depended the emblems of two or three of the great secret fraternities. The Cassowary What Chanced in the Cleft Mountains 2011-09-24T02:00:16.927Z He was looking down at his scrupulously polished shoes while playing with his watch chain. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z I have a sort of idea that my white waistcoat and ornamental watch chain saved the situation. Caught by the Turks 2011-09-09T02:01:01.073Z "As to you, my boy," proceeded the merchant, addressing his son, "take this key," and he detached it from his watch chain. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z He was shadowed by an old woman wearing a shiny brown silk, that glistened like a wet waterproof, black mitts, poke-bonnet, flat lace collar, and a long gold watch chain. The Other Fellow 2011-08-23T02:00:31.420Z Grieved that her little friend should be too late, Miss Brand hastily unfastened a silver compass from her watch chain and gave it to Lord Eltonville, to whom she said a few private words. The Village of Youth and Other Fairy Tales 2011-08-06T02:00:04.530Z I had a little compass on my watch chain, and I gave it to him, and the old heathen was my slave for life. The Sea Bride 2011-07-30T02:00:14.537Z Also I found amusement in my watch chain, which I made into an absorbing puzzle. Caught by the Turks 2011-09-09T02:01:01.073Z The father fumbled his watch chain, moved uneasily and finally said with firmness: "I am Helen's guardian!" The Sins of the Father A Romance of the South 2011-07-10T02:00:23.033Z If they are patched or half-soled, no amount of diamond shirt studs or watch chain worn with them will save your respectability. The Other Fellow 2011-08-23T02:00:31.420Z A large diamond ring sparkled on his fat hand, a diamond horse shoe pin flashed in his tie, and a charm set with precious stones hung from a heavy gold watch chain. Commercialized Prostitution in New York City 2011-06-25T02:00:18.937Z “Well, I never was here before,” said Jack, “but I set our course by compass,” and he indicated the little instrument on his watch chain. The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise The Cave in the Mountains 2011-06-16T02:00:18.377Z Mr. Glen laughs, toys with his watch chain, and, does his face become just a trifle red? Zoe; Or, Some Day A Novel 2011-06-11T02:00:13.290Z During one of my insensible fits after a bout of opium smoking, Miss Pewsey took the key from my watch chain and opening the cabinet gained possession of the fan. The Mandarin's Fan 2011-06-09T02:00:17.540Z Bankers and intelligent business men have, in all ages, given credit to top hats, white waistcoats, and gold watch chains. The Law and the Poor 2011-05-07T02:00:30.390Z A heavy watch chain adorns his waistcoat, a large diamond sparkles in a flashy necktie, and his fat, chubby fingers are encircled with gold and diamond rings. Commercialized Prostitution in New York City 2011-06-25T02:00:18.937Z Just before my father died he gave me two rings; one the little gold band that hangs on my watch chain—my mother's wedding ring. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z Western watch chains incline to massiveness, and are more likely than not to have dangling from them large golden emblems with mysterious devices. Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street 2011-04-27T02:00:23.800Z Tony stood still a moment fingering his watch chain, and looking down at her with something his masculine companion had never seen there before in his face. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z His seal ring was too large, his watch chain too heavy, his collar too high, and his cravat too loud. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z "I was just wondering--" He put a thumb under the watch chain that was draped against his vest and thrust it out where I could see it. Four and Twenty Beds 2011-03-30T02:00:13.610Z With head slightly thrown back, twisting his watch chain around his forefinger, he looked down at the Crœ sus. 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z “I do not wear a watch chain, and I don’t possess anything of that sort.” Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z Right there, leaning against the magazine end, I'd seen a large, fat, sloppy-looking man, with a tired panama hat back from his forehead, and a masonic emblem on his watch chain. Miss Maitland Private Secretary 2011-03-08T03:00:39.100Z Over the most conspicuously Falstaffian detail of his anatomy hung a heavy gold watch chain carrying many seals indicative of his membership in fraternal organizations. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z Though anyone could see he was scared blue, the perspiration on his forehead and his big, knotty hands twiddling at his tie and his watch chain; he told his story very clear and straightforward. The Girl at Central 2011-03-08T03:00:37.413Z The Galgenbergs expected to see some one who should be blatantly rich, and blatant riches, it dimly felt, would be expressed by much flesh and a thick watch chain. Fr?ulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther 2011-02-17T03:00:18.413Z "My dear, it's not five minutes since you asked last," is the mild reproof of the husband, as he tugs at his copper-gilt watch chain for a while; "it's close on ten o'clock." Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 1 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:17.787Z Well, of course, the gentleman must know best, for he has a gold watch chain! The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z The next day the step-mother says to her step-daughter, “You must go again, and you must bring the king’s watch chain.” Basque Legends With an Essay on the Basque Language 2011-01-11T03:00:33.670Z Lilly felt a lump in her throat, as if all the gold knobs on his watch chain were choking her. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z According to arrangement, I was to cross the theatre immediately the first curtain fell and standing opposite Stephanie’s box twist my watch chain until it was certain that she had seen me. Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z Wearing a dark blue tuxedo and gold watch chain, his hair swept back to his shoulders, the 60-year-old grandfather/sex symbol led his 55-piece ... A Maestro for the Masses 2010-06-03T23:08:00Z The paper ball reached the door just as the agent entered, and struck him athwart the watch chain. Toppleton's Client or, A Spirit in Exile Bobby tore out a page from a cherished address book and gave it to her with a gold pencil from his watch chain. Manslaughter He fidgeted, and shifted his weight, and toyed with his watch chain. The Man from Jericho "I keep Liston on his track," she said, playing nervously with her watch chain. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir Wearing a dark blue tuxedo and gold watch chain, his hair swept back to his shoulders, the 60-year-old grandfather/sex symbol led his 55-piece orchestra through a program of dizzying variation. A Maestro for the Masses 2010-06-03T23:08:00Z "Let's paint the town, boys," wheezed an asthmatic, bowlegged little man of fifty, who sported an enormous gold watch chain. The Night Operator He peered through silver rimmed spectacles as he nervously worried his watch chain with both hands. A Bed of Roses Bit of gauze scarf she wore the other night—always wears pink, by the way—caught in my watch chain. The Riddle of the Night Dr. Severn had removed his own locket from his watch chain, and he now placed the two side by side on the table. The Third Class at Miss Kaye's A School Story Struggling for a loophole of escape, he absentmindedly unsnapped from his watch chain the little ivory talisman, the ape head, and commenced to finger it. The Garden of Eden She was said to be his favorite grandchild and she writes of how she sat on his knee and played with his huge watch chain. Legends of the Skyline Drive and the Great Valley of Virginia His hands were twisting at his watch chain, quickly, nervously, like a mouse in a wheel. A Bed of Roses Both wore a seal ring on the little finger of the left hand, and a watch chain of early Victorian design. The Heart of a Woman It contained the only portrait which I now possessed of my wife, and for this reason I have worn it always upon my watch chain. The Third Class at Miss Kaye's A School Story The little man fidgeted with his watch chain. Tape Jockey A gold coin which was wont to hang on her watch chain had disappeared. A Frontier Mystery Edward walked up and down nervously, pushing back his thin fair hair with one hand, and with the other nervously tugging at his watch chain. A Bed of Roses The youth wore a showy watch chain and assumed a confident air that was not at all in keeping with his years. Dick Hamilton's Fortune The Stirring Doings of a Millionaire's Son Suggestion:—A chain of any kind, even a watch chain, will answer. With the Children on Sunday Through Eye-Gate and Ear-Gate into the City of Child-Soul Pettigill twirled the watch chain faster between a forefinger and thumb. Tape Jockey He was in full evening dress, with a heavy gold-nugget watch chain across his muscular middle. Sugar Plum Edward's hands played still more nervously with his watch chain. A Bed of Roses For instance—not to bite my watch chain with those tiny milk teeth of yours! The Case and Exceptions Stories of Counsel and Clients Red's hand, fumbling with his watch chain, went up swiftly to his armpit; but Douglass, interpreting her even intonation more correctly, never moved a muscle. The Song of the Wolf The man was approaching middle age, and wore a shiny silk hat, a suit of broadcloth, with a satin vest, and a heavy silver watch chain. Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys She was unable on account of the state of her health to write as much as usual, and therefore gave more time to knitting vests and muffetees, and making watch chains. Elizabeth Gilbert and Her Work for the Blind His hands were nervously playing with his watch chain. A Bed of Roses Big-girthed men hold one another by watch chains and lapels and tell loud-mouthed stories of their triumphant practice. The Case and Exceptions Stories of Counsel and Clients Your books show that gold rings, a watch chain, sundry articles of a woman's finery charged to Marjory Whately, taken from her mother's income, were given as presents to another girl. The Price of the Prairie A Story of Kansas When this was opened there came to light many knives, forks and spoons, as well as a quantity of cheap jewelry, such as watch chains, rings and trinkets. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone Her favourite occupation of this kind was the making of slender watch chains with fine silk on a little ivory frame. Elizabeth Gilbert and Her Work for the Blind A man overtook me, walking rapidly; I caught the gleam of a watch chain, and on a sudden impulse I turned toward him. Gold I'm going to look at his watch chain.' Fathers and Children Some speakers appear to imagine it can be found in the links of a watch chain, or observed in the chinks in the ceiling. The Art of Lecturing Revised Edition Arthur went to one clerk, who sent him to a Mr. Tite Barnacle, a fat, pompous man with a big collar, a big watch chain and stiff boots. Tales from Dickens With almost supernatural clearness she recalled his beautiful, yet troubled face, his hesitating manner, 233 his restlessness in his chair, his nervous trifling with his watch chain or his finger ring. An Orkney Maid From his neck to his waist he is devoted to public affairs; observe the tweed coat, the watch chain, and other signs of practical sobriety. Another Sheaf On his vest shone a watch chain as big as one of the stays on his boat—and that was the real surprise he had saved for the celebration. Mayflower (Flor de mayo) A Tale of the Valencian Seashore They were walking together arm in arm, and he was fumbling with the little bunch of trinkets on her watch chain. Soldiers of the Queen I never would have suspicioned you if it hadn't been for that watch chain of your'n, and the story you told about not knowing the country around Springfield. Rodney The Partisan I could pretty near make you a collarette, to wear when you go to evening parties in a low-necked dress, or a watch chain more massive than the bloomin’ Mayor’s. The Tale of Timber Town It was the small basket which he had carved with such neat and cunning workmanship from the hard shell of a black walnut ... a trinket for a countryman's watch chain—and intrinsically worthless. The Roof Tree You'll be richer if you paint them; the piggier they are, and the heavier the gold watch chains across their bellies, the richer you will be; but you'll be happier if you feed them. The Belovéd Vagabond "I have never heard," he said, twiddling his watch chain, "of any fair Persian, except in connection with Nourhadeen, and she was not half alive and half not." Harper's Young People, December 23, 1879 An Illustrated Weekly It was the man who had drawn his seat close in front of Rodney, and seemed to be so much interested in the boy's watch chain. Rodney The Partisan From the pocket of his sackcoat protruded the cuffs of tan gloves, and he wore an inconspicuous watch chain passed from pocket to pocket of his waistcoat. Otherwise Phyllis Some of them have a watch chain, but there is not always a watch at the end of it. India and the Indians But my eyes were dazzled by a heavy gold watch chain across his waistcoat and I thought him the most glorious of betailored beings. The Belovéd Vagabond Better a thousand times than the wretched watch chains of hair worn by our fathers would be the embroidered handkerchiefs tucked triumphantly in their hats by the gallants of Elizabeth’s day. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 Tom looked uneasy, and played with his watch chain. Seek and Find or The Adventures of a Smart Boy "But who could send me a watch chain?" said Dolly. The End of a Coil You carry a boson’s whistle at the end of your watch chain. The Pagan Madonna Watson has a trick of winding and unwinding his watch chain around his finger whenever he has some case in which he is particularly interested. Montezuma's Castle and Other Weird Tales The doctor twisted the heavy-linked watch chain which dangled from his vest pocket as if calling upon it for words. The Wind Before the Dawn At first, till the boy spoke of Musky Bay, Bill, who was an all-around scoundrel, merely regarded him as a favorable object of robbery when he spied his gold watch chain. The Ocean Wireless Boys And The Naval Code It might be a watch chain; but Dolly possessed no watch. The End of a Coil She wore a black silk dress, with fine lace ruffles at the throat and wrists; a pearl brooch and a very heavy gold watch chain. Her Mother's Secret He made a grab at Harry’s gold watch chain. The Young Oarsmen of Lakeview When only seventeen years old, he had made several improvements in the manufacture of buttons, watch chains, and various trinkets, and had invented the inlaid steel buckles, which became so Pg. 89fashionable. James Watt "You ought to have a watch chain, my friend," said the pawnbroker. Luke Walton No visible jewelry—not even a watch chain—is allowed. The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men But the main consumption of gold occurs, first, I should imagine, in watches and watch chains; secondly, in personal ornaments; and thirdly, in gold plate. The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 2 “Here’s a piece of Haydon’s watch chain,” he said slowly, watching her face. 'Drag' Harlan Birch skipped over logs in wayward abandon and laughed like a schoolboy when Clark picked a heavy gold watch chain that dangled from an overhanging bush. The Rapids As he entered the dining room his mother was the first to notice the watch chain. Luke Walton "I don't know what to do," said Glass, picking nervously at his white-metal watch chain. Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters Big bullet shot me; I want it to have it set for my watch chain—I say.” Witness to the Deed Kneeling beside the dying flame he discovered that the glittering trifle he had found was a two- or three-inch section of gold watch chain of peculiar pattern. 'Drag' Harlan One word brought on another, they drifted, by easy stages, into draw poker, and before Snowdon left he had won two hundred and eighty dollars and, an oroide watch chain of Storey. Peck's Sunshine Being a Collection of Articles Written for Peck's Sun, Milwaukee, Wis. - 1882 Then he caught sight of the watch chain, and got a view of the watch, as Harold drew it out ostentatiously to view his new acquisition. Luke Walton Continuing the jewelry and spectacle business alone—Trading a watch chain for a horse—Peddling on horseback—Trading jewelry for a harness and buggy—Selling at wholesale—Retiring from the jewelry business. Twenty Years of Hus'ling He had a heavy gold watch chain and a large seal ring on the hand that lifted his hat. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1904 Now and then people comment upon the odd style of a charm which I wear upon my watch chain. Anting-Anting Stories And other Strange Tales of the Filipinos Certainly, the wear and tear on his neckties and watch chain while he was in his present condition of love must have been terrific. Wired Love A Romance of Dots and Dashes He was a ruddy-faced man dressed in a baggy checkered suit with a heavy gold watch chain across the front of his vest and a big flashy ring. Land of the Burnt Thigh But let us return to Rollo and the watch chain. Rollo in London I'll take the smallest coin in each of your countries to wear on my watch chain. Men of Affairs He has a picture, too,” the patient said, “two pictures, little ones, set in a little gold box which hangs on his watch chain.” Anting-Anting Stories And other Strange Tales of the Filipinos From the side pocket of his coat, where it evidently had been hurriedly thrust, dangled a watch chain which the young man recognized as belonging to the dead reporter. The Promise A Tale of the Great Northwest He wore a well-filled cartridge belt and six-shooter, while a horse hair watch chain draped across a buckskin waistcoat, ornate with dyed porcupine quills, gave an additional Western flavor to his costume. The Fighting Shepherdess Well," said Mr. George, after some hesitation, "I am by no means sure that it would not be a good plan for you to buy the watch chain. Rollo in London How, and by what strange charm had the little woman, brought up in a jeweller's shop, behind rows of watch chains and strings of rings, found the means of captivating this poet? Artists' Wives You know the place, and you know the man; the man who has got my picture and his father’s in a gold locket on his watch chain. Anting-Anting Stories And other Strange Tales of the Filipinos He knew what it was he wished to save; it was the watch chain to which were attached the two keys of the safe in his bedroom. Good Old Anna Ladies offered their diamond rings, their watch chains, their watches and other valuables to those who should come forward and enter the service. Three Years in the Sixth Corps A Concise Narrative of Events in the Army of the Potomac, from 1861 to the Close of the Rebellion, April, 1865 This was something Giant Despair couldn't do, but he showed the big seals on his watch chain, and dropped some bright new five-cent pieces into the chubby hand. The Pleasant Street Partnership A Neighborhood Story "Did you sleep well last night?" asked the man with the big watch chain. The Boy from the Ranch Or Roy Bradner's City Experiences Attaches to watch chain or neck cord, or fits vest pocket. Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. He's a tall, stoop-shouldered gent, with a grayish mustache and a good deal of gold watch chain looped across his vest. Shorty McCabe on the Job His white vest was noticeably soiled by his watch chain, and his tie was disarranged. Other Main-Travelled Roads A long gold watch chain was around his neck and running across the velvet vest it made the chain appear the most conspicuous thing about the man. Watch Yourself Go By Seated near him was a well-dressed man, who had quite a large watch chain strung across his vest. The Boy from the Ranch Or Roy Bradner's City Experiences His white vest was a little soiled by his watch chain and his tie was disarranged. Wayside Courtships I been wearing it on my watch chain a long time. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 3 The familiar platinum and gold watch chain too! The Fifth Wheel A Novel A young gentleman, with a gold watch chain, got out, giving his hand to an aged, white-haired lady. Golden Stories A Selection of the Best Fiction by the Foremost Writers Roy could see he had a valuable watch chain across his vest, and, in his tie there sparkled what was presumably a diamond. The Boy from the Ranch Or Roy Bradner's City Experiences It proved to be a small miniature that could be worn on a watch chain. Oscar the Detective Or, Dudie Dunne, The Exquisite Detective "The reason I asked," she went on, playing with her uncle's watch chain, "is, that I heard papa say the other day, 'I am so glad for dear old Heath.'" A Sweet Little Maid As Marse Harris passed this window a negro wearing a large watch chain came by in the other direction. American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' I saw elegant watch chains at one of the stores for fifty cents. Medoline Selwyn's Work "That's a very fine watch chain you have on," said Mr. Baker. The Boy from the Ranch Or Roy Bradner's City Experiences The manager put his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, leaned back in his chair, and demonstrated the principle that had given him a gold watch chain—"Never be bluffed." Hilda A Story of Calcutta He has five gold footballs, which he prizes and wears on his watch chain. Football Days Memories of the Game and of the Men behind the Ball His watch chain evidently caught the eye of the prisoner, who spoke in a wistful tone, demanding: "What tahme is it, brotha?" American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' Her guardian smiled, and played with his watch chain. Infelice Lolling, gesticulating, fidgeting, handling an eye-glass or watch chain and the like, give an air of gaucherie, and take off a certain percentage from the respect of others. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society As it is, the minute I spots the watch chain and the round cuffs and the neck freckles, I sizes him up as the expected delegate from the fresh mackerel and blueberry pie district. On With Torchy "I reckon there's a mile of gold watch chains in this crowd." A Man for the Ages A Story of the Builders of Democracy He fumbled with his watch chain for a moment, staring out the window. Lydia of the Pines She opened it with a little key that hung on her watch chain. The Workingman's Paradise An Australian Labour Novel They may with propriety wear one gold ring, studs and cuff-buttons, and a watch chain, not too massive, with a modest pendant, or none at all. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society The Senator merely smiled, and played with his watch chain. A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') His cheeks are as red as roses and he's got a lovely ring and big watch chain—pure gold and yaller as a dandelion. A Man for the Ages A Story of the Builders of Democracy I think it will be a watch chain; but I'll tell you about it when we are alone. Outward Bound Or, Young America Afloat He was attired in a neat black dress suit, without ornaments of any kind; without even a breastpin or a watch chain. Ishmael Or, In the Depths A watch chain dangled down in a parabolic loop. Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative Then her eye rested for a second on the little key that hung on her watch chain. Grace Harlowe's Sophomore Year at High School The Record of the Girl Chums in Work and Athletics A man with a ruffled shirt and a massive gold watch chain got up and charged that the Whigs were aristocrats. A Man for the Ages A Story of the Builders of Democracy One man was sure he had seen the stranger's watch chain in farmer Grover's possession; and another saw something black on his thumb, which he now remembered was a powder stain. The Daughter of Anderson Crow From pocket to pocket of this gaudy shield curves a watch chain of massive links—nearly a yard of it, one guesses. Somewhere in Red Gap He sometimes wears a very thin watch chain in the daytime but none at night. Etiquette It's my King George gold piece, date 1762, and belonged to my father who wore it on his watch chain and who is dead. Half A Chance I saw the big gold watch chain, the handsome clothes, the mustache and side whiskers and the large silver ring approaching us, but I was not as scared as I expected to be. The Light in the Clearing Mr. Fortune, revolved to face the room, was exercising his watch chain on his whale-like front. If Winter Comes The collection numbered many hundred pieces comprising seals, paper, weights, beads, charms for watch chains, vases, statuettes, brooches, buttons, etc. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life A watch chain should be very thin and a man's ring is usually a seal ring of plain gold or a dark stone. Etiquette She had long beautiful hair and an old friend of hers stopped by once and said that he ought to have a lock of her hair to braid into a watch chain. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 2 Running his large red hand over his whiskers, he jovially accosted the girl, after adjusting his formidable accoutrement field-glass, guide-book, case and heavy watch chain, adorned with a compass and a pedometer. The Son of Clemenceau The watch chain, having been generously exercised, was put to the duty of heavy tugs at its reluctant partner. If Winter Comes Nothing was allowed to be taken off the dead, and finely dressed officers, with gold watch chains dangling over their vests, were thrown into the ditches. "Co. Aytch" Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show Behind him closely followed the impetus—a hotel detective, if ever white Alpine hat, hawk's nose, implacable watch chain, and loud refinement of manner spoke the truth. Heart of the West [Annotated] The next day he received a very pleasant letter from the lady, together with a handsome locket to wear at the end of his watch chain. The Hilltop Boys on the River He wore a high hat, a well-preserved black coat, with a cutaway waistcoat, showing a quantity of glazed shirtfront and a massive watch chain. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People He laughed, took the little compass in question from its watch chain, and gave it to Bubbles. The Penalty He liked a silver cigarette case of mine, and my watch chain, and a signet ring that I wore. The Secret City "What's that on your watch chain?" he demanded, "My watch chain?" Bob the Castaway The beard of a David hid his redundancy of chin; he wore no watch chain out of refinements and his modest clerical garments were made by a West End tailor…. The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth This rolled gold is used in making cheap bracelets and watch chains. Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 The College of Pedagogues presented itself as a long-bearded, corpulent, comfortable person with a thin gold watch chain and fat hands. Love and Mr. Lewisham Dave swaggered up the walk, a gay and gallant figure in his blue cutaway coat, his waistcoat of most legible plaid, fit ground for the watch chain of heavy golden links. The Wrong Twin "I noticed it on the watch chain several times." Bob the Castaway The pricker is a converted silver pencil-case, with the usual sliding piece; it is a very small one, and is attached to my watch chain. Inquiries into Human Faculty and Its Development He wore a U.S.A. ten-dollar gold piece on his watch chain, by way of establishing his nationality. Jimgrim and Allah's Peace Brooches and lockets at 12s. a dozen and even less, and handsome watch chains at the rate of about 10d. each. A Tale of One City: the New Birmingham Papers Reprinted from the "Midland Counties Herald" Finding nothing, he muttered an imprecation, and, fingering his watch chain, glanced doubtfully at the waiter, who looked stolidly at the tablecloth. The Irrational Knot Being the Second Novel of His Nonage "It's part of his watch chain!" exclaimed Tom, as he felt of the article. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road For the next few days la haute gomme promenaded with fragments of the piano organ suspended from watch chains as trophies of victory. The Cook's Decameron: a study in taste, containing over two hundred recipes for Italian dishes His head drooped lower—he began to twiddle the fob on his watch chain. Baby Mine Laroussel turned, detached the little compass from his watch chain, and gave it to her. Chita: a Memory of Last Island They wore wide silk bandannas around their necks, large diamond rings on their fingers, large heavy gold watch chains across their breasts. The Underdogs, a Story of the Mexican Revolution "I grabbed it off your watch chain the night you were hiding in our shrubbery, and tripped me into the brook," answered the lad, looking the man squarely in the eye. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road Mahogany is one of the most valuable woods of Honduras, and if this is a log of that nature—— "Bless my watch chain!" he suddenly cried. Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders, or, the Underground Search for the Idol of Gold The trunk and piece of watch chain were identified as having belonged to Miss Minnie Williams. A Book of Remarkable Criminals She so enjoyed an opportunity to rebuke Thea, that, tightly corseted as she was, she could scarcely control her breathing, and her lace and her gold watch chain rose and fell "with short, uneasy motion." The Song of the Lark I could see his staring eyes and gleams of light on his studs and watch chain. The War of the Worlds To Mrs. Carey he gave a pretty lavender silk dress, and to the doctor a new watch chain. The Harvester S. Behrman saluted both men affably and sat down near the desk, drawing the links of his heavy watch chain through his fat fingers. The Octopus : A story of California His fingers bore several rings—one, the ever-enduring heavy seal—and from his vest dangled a neat gold watch chain, from which was suspended the secret insignia of the Order of Elks. Sister Carrie: a Novel A tall, handsome man, with superb whiskers, wearing a velvet morning coat and a brilliant watch chain, approached Miss Miller, looking sharply at her companion. Daisy Miller He pats one on the head and wears a gold watch chain. Daddy-Long-Legs In his dress he affects the latest fashion, his hair is carefully tended; he wears costly rings, diamond-studs in his shirt-front and charms on his watch chain. The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann Volume I His well-kept fingers toyed with a little gold nugget depending from his watch chain—his only ornament. Till the Clock Stops When Mamma talked about God she took you on her lap and you played with the gold tassel on her watch chain. Mary Olivier: a Life The key was on the end of his watch chain. In the Midst of Alarms To one of these windows the Emperor's smith fixed ninety-one chains, like those we use as watch chains in England, and these chains were locked to my left leg by thirty-six padlocks. The Elson Readers, Book 5 Persons with prominent shirt pins, or watch chains, are amongst the principal victims of the fraternity. The Secrets of the Great City As to the Count, not content with having rings on every finger he wore four gold watch chains! East of Paris Sketches in the Gâtinais, Bourbonnais, and Champagne In France, aluminum bronze is used for the eagles or military standards, for armor, for the works of watches, as also watch chains and ornaments. Scientific American Supplement, No. 362, December 9, 1882 She made a move to take out his watch chain but Yates stopped her. In the Midst of Alarms He also shook his watch chain at my son, which denoted great approval, I inferred; and made many improving remarks, interspersed with much good advice on the subject of babies and the management of estates. The Heavenly Twins When they touched themselves their skin seemed to be as cold as that of a corpse; but contact with their watch chains caused them to experience a sensation like that of a burn. Scientific American Supplement, No. 360, November 25, 1882 Also an ignorant silver watch and a showy brass watch chain. Life on the Mississippi, Part 1. He had decked himself out in a starched collar and a heavy watch chain. Look Back on Happiness He took a silver key from his watch chain, and began to unlock and draw out the drawers. The Doings of Raffles Haw They were watching McNally closely, and Williams was fumbling his watch chain. The Short Line War He was bald and an enormous gold watch chain crossed his stomach like a bridge. Fortitude The ridiculous coral charm hanging from his heavy watch chain, a violent green handkerchief, an insufferable cameo pin—all contributed pleasurably to the lowering of her opinion of him. The Happy End Whistler ever afterwards wore the coin on his watch chain. Outlines of English and American Literature : an Introduction to the Chief Writers of England and America, to the Books They Wrote, and to the Times in Which They Lived He was dressed in a suit of blue flannel, very neat and shapely, and across his ample waistcoat stretched a gold watch chain; in his left hand he carried a white Panama hat. The Lady of the Aroostook He took from his watch chain, a curious little charm. Jack Ranger's Western Trip Or, from Boarding School to Ranch and Range "She was walking alone, lost in thought," he said in a confidential tone, while Paulina Karpovna played with her watch chain, and listened with strained attention. The Precipice And the medical man had a loop made to it, and wore it upon his watch chain. Erema — My Father's Sin He wore a heavy black braided watch chain and carried a cane and he had a wife who after marriage had studied medicine and with whom he did not live. Marching Men Mrs. Mallet will find these at all the great shops and particularly at Jones, in Cockspur street, near Charing Cross, where I bought my Mary's watch chain. Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present The butler does not wear a white waistcoat, a watch chain, or jeweled studs with his after noon or evening livery. Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 The sale of a plated watch chain, the dealer permitting the purchaser to suppose it solid gold. Studies in Civics I slipped a small charm compass from my watch chain and handed it up to the priest. Short Stories Old and New When a deeply troubled man wears an engagement ring on his watch chain it's a fair inference that there's been an obstruction in the course of true love. Average Jones In the congregation were some young men well dressed, bold and upright, whose bearing, cut of whiskers, and watch chains, showed that they had lived among our trans- Atlantic cousins of the great Republic. The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland Then, reaching under the table, he pulled out a big square box on rollers, and unlocked it with a key which he wore on his watch chain. The Boy Scouts on a Submarine He was still lying there when a young man, smartly dressed, sporting a showy watch chain and locket and an immense necktie, came up the street and accosted him. Herbert Carter's Legacy ‘Body of Bacchus!’ said the priest, with a pinch of snuff poised before his long nose, ‘an Englishman - see his gold watch chain.’ In Kedar's Tents He gave her another leaflet from his book, and detached a golden pencil from his watch chain. A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story He waited for a while, fumbling nervously with his watch chain. Her Weight in Gold He couldn't legally object, it is a voluntary gift on your part, and even regarded as a contribution to his watch chain worthy of thanks, but—Well, I don't like it. Not that it Matters He was wearing a little American flag dangling from his watch chain, and she wondered if that wasn't a trifle crude. 100%: the Story of a Patriot Mary Louise noticed that his fingers constantly fumbled with the locket on his watch chain. Mary Louise "I bought her something, too, and for Sam I got something he can hang on his watch chain," said Nan. The Bobbsey Twins in Washington "You should try to put them in order," Mr. Perry went on, playing with his handsome watch chain and smiling patronizingly on Faith. Rainbow Valley His finger bore several rings one, the ever-ending heavy seal and from his vest dangled a neat gold watch chain, from which was suspended the secret insignia of the Order of Elks. Sister Carrie His fingers went from habit, as a man might play with his watch chain, to the symbol of his faith; her eyes followed them, and rested mutely on the cross. The Path of a Star When very earnest or interested he would play with a locket that dangled from his watch chain; otherwise he usually stood with his hands clasped behind his back. Mary Louise He was loudly dressed, including several seal rings and a heavy gold watch chain. True to Himself : or Roger Strong's Struggle for Place The thing on the watch chain was a rather odd charm which Mr. Bangs had possessed for many years. Galusha the Magnificent From that day on, Mr. Spugg, with his French medal on his watch chain, was the most conspicuous figure in the club. The Hohenzollerns in America The manager put his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, leaned back in his chair, and demonstrated the principle that had given him a gold watch chain—"never be bluffed." The Path of a Star Like a child Nina played with his watch chain, his coat buttons, and his fingers, apparently oblivious to what was passing about her. Darkness and Daylight Bless my watch chain--but they were regular imps--the red Pygmies I mean, not the missionaries. Tom Swift in the City of Gold, or, Marvelous Adventures Underground You ask him some time where he got that bug thing—a Arab, he calls it—that he wears on his watch chain. Galusha the Magnificent A lodge signet dangled at his watch chain. Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest mounted Police Well then, 'bless my watch chain!' as Mr. Damon would say, I think I've got just what I want. Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone or the Picture That Saved a Fortune I don't like to go back on you others"—Cressler's fingers were fiddling with his watch chain—"I don't like to—I mean to say you must let me out. The Pit Bless my watch chain!" exclaimed Mr. Damon, "but that would be a way. Tom Swift in the City of Gold, or, Marvelous Adventures Underground The cornelian heart still lay in his waistcoat pocket at the end of his watch chain. The Fortunate Youth Pauline was restless and excited; finally she crossed the room, stood close to her uncle, and, carelessly fingering his watch chain, said earnestly: "Uncle Guy, what did Ernest mean, this morning, by a 'Fourieristic-phalanx?'" Beulah Oh, bless my watch chain--it's Tom Swift! Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone or the Picture That Saved a Fortune He turned the pages of the key book a few moments, jotting down the translation on the back of an envelope with the gold pencil at the end of his watch chain. The Pit "Bless my watch chain!" exclaimed the other voice. Tom Swift and His Wireless Message: or, the castaways of Earthquake island "Ah! going back to town, I suppose," said Mr. Frettlby, lying back in his chair, and playing with his watch chain. The Mystery of a Hansom Cab She recognized the watch chain, which was of a curious pattern; and, for an instant, all objects swam before her. Beulah "I shall love my husband in time," was all she answered, as she bent her head, and played nervously with her watch chain. East Lynne He fidgeted with his watch chain, colored and was evidently uneasy. Cap'n Warren's Wards The captain's glance took in the well-fitting suit of clothes, the expensive tie, the gold watch chain. The Portygee Bless my watch chain, but, as I said, I might as well die this way as any other. Tom Swift and His Airship "Yes, he had on gold spectacles with the mountings as fine as a hair, and a watch chain as thick and heavy as I have ever seen." The Champdoce Mystery He wore a steel watch chain and from this chain there hung a silver Geneva watch. The Idiot You could wear it on your watch chain. Trent's Trust, and Other Stories "True; but I may lose the game, after all, and then——" The doctor merely shook a large gold locket that depended from his watch chain. Caught in the Net Von Bork detached a small key from his watch chain, and after some considerable manipulation of the lock he swung open the heavy door. His Last Bow I'd rather fight three of you than one; and I'd go up against all the Gas Trust's victims in a bunch before I'd pass two citizens on a dark corner, with my watch chain showing. Waifs and Strays Part 1 I arose and embraced him warmly, yet he was already so engrossed in thought that at the same moment he mechanically placed his hand upon his watch chain as if to consult the time. Condensed Novels: New Burlesques A khaki colored waterproof, open in front, revealed a gray tweed suit, across the waistcoat of which shone a gold watch chain. The Pit Prop Syndicate The only noticeable point in his attire was that he wore a coral hand on his watch chain; for the Baron was a firm believer in the evil eye. Caught in the Net He drew a key from his watch chain, opened the book, and ran his fingers down the O's. The Zeppelin's Passenger He tore a sheet of paper from his pocket book, and unlocking a small gold case at the end of his watch chain, shook from it a pencil with yellow crayon. The Yellow Crayon "The ring, the ring on your watch chain," murmured Muller. The Case of the Golden Bullet The man was lying on his back and I saw a watch chain on his dark vest. The Case of the Lamp That Went Out Behind him closely followed the impetus--a hotel detective, if ever white Alpine hat, hawk's nose, implacable watch chain, and loud refinement of manner spoke the truth. Heart of the West Gold lions do suggest a flaming magnanimity; gold watch chains do not. What's Wrong with the World The bride gave me a sovereign, and I mean to wear it on my watch chain in memory of the occasion.” The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes I wore on my watch chain the ring I had had made in imitation of the one my wife had worn. The Case of the Golden Bullet Emily held out a handsome locket, with a monogram in diamonds, attached to her watch chain. I Say No With rapid, bony fingers he unbuttoned his coat, revealing a shirt, bronze waistcoat buttons, and a watch chain, and quickly pulled out a fat old pocketbook. Anna Karenina There would be white waistcoats against white ermine; gold watch chains against gold lions. What's Wrong with the World "Bless my watch chain!" exclaimed that odd gentleman. Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon, or, the Longest Shots on Record Bless my watch chain, Tom Swift!" cried the eccentric man, "but something is always happening to you. Tom Swift and His Air Scout, or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky A thin silver watch chain looped his waistcoat, and he never left his ship for the shore without clutching in his powerful, hairy fist an elegant umbrella of the very best quality, but generally unrolled. Typhoon Professor Caldwell sat for a full minute, silent and fingering his watch chain. 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