| 单词 | writing table |
| 例句 | In the third, she was seated at a writing table and a maid was handing her what looked like a letter. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z He turned around, looking both tense and agitated, and pulled out the straight chair at his mother’s writing table and sat down. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z He got up from the writing table—rather slowly, for him—and, taking his cigar stub with him, reassumed his one-foot-up stance at the window seat. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Holmes’s cell was furnished with a bed, a stool, and a writing table, upon which he composed his memoir. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Over at the writing table, Zooey, pressing down heavily with his pencil, was filling in the “o”s on the advertisement side of a small blotter. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z He took down his foot from the window seat, parked his cigar end in the copper ashtray on the writing table, and came away from the window. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z X sat looking at the door for a long while, then turned his chair around toward the writing table and picked up his portable typewriter from the floor. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z He was seated on a folding wooden chair at a small, messy-looking writing table, with a paperback overseas novel open before him, which he was having great trouble reading. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z He went, very slowly, over to his mother’s writing table, on the other side of the room. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z She wanted to sit on the lounge chair that had been made for Marie Antoinette or at least sit at her writing table. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z When Rushdie saw Faulkner's writing table and typewriter, his voice fell into hushed reverence and he asked if he could sit there. Miss. hometown marks half century post-Faulkner 2012-07-04T17:16:04Z Jefferson spent the better part of ten to thirteen hours each day at his writing table, grumbling over policy or, more enjoyably, reading the latest literature on wine or the arts and sciences. Even Thomas Jefferson's most lavish White House banquets had the common touch 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z Don writes his rant at his writing table, where he has been doing his journaling and rips out most of his diary before he gets down to business. | Mood of Desperation 2010-10-11T14:39:00Z “Now you have to make a discovery and add something,” said de Quénetain, who was showing a writing table newly recognized as having belonged to Marie Antoinette, priced at €1.7 million. The Past’s Treasures Are Not in Vogue, Except at This Art Fair 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z But the sickbed scenes form just part of the picture: Mr. Bowie is also shown, pen in hand, at a writing table, engaged in the act of creation. David Bowie, Master of the Music Video 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z It is said that DeLillo used to keep two files on his writing table, labelled "Art" and "Terror". The American dream 2010-08-07T23:05:00Z Mention of the word 'ginger' in setting up the writing table and suddenly there is a fruitstand there, which I immediately recognize as the writing table. Nick Laird on the fitful nature of inspiration 2010-04-09T23:06:00Z We see them reflected in glassware on the writing table as tiny lozenges of light, far in the distance, as if at the end of a tunnel, but there. Artworks That Shine in New York Museums 2013-01-04T00:50:22Z When I came back, nobody had put any furniture in but Cy, and he only put a writing table in his room with a book on it. Big Names, Tiny Art 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z We view the period rooms, decorated with Eliza’s actual mirrored serving tray and re-creations of Hamilton’s writing table, quill pens in place. Walking the Walk in Hamilton’s Old Stomping Grounds 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z A well-dressed woman seated at a writing table turns toward her, one hand raised to her chin in a gesture of worried hesitation. Artworks That Shine in New York Museums 2013-01-04T00:50:22Z In addition to printed matter, look for literary accouterments, such as a writing table created for Nancy Mitford, the British novelist, by the Canadian-born artist Paul P. A Guide to the 2014 Whitney Museum Biennial 2014-02-27T23:29:47Z During the overture, in an invented silent scene, Mr. Hughes is seen seated at a writing table just outside his front door, absorbed in a book and taking notes with a quill. Music Review: ‘Così Fan Tutte,’ at Peter Jay Sharp Theater 2012-11-16T23:12:47Z She is seated at her writing table and looks at us directly with what seems to be real human understanding. Seeing Beyond the Beauty of a Vermeer 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Under A.C.’s guidance, that modest storefront expanded to include an upstairs reading room housing deluxe editions, a fireplace, a writing table and comfortable chairs in which customers were encouraged to linger, study or converse. Place History: How Vroman's made Pasadena a literary capital 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z The duchess also saw the dining room, where Austen's writing table remains as well as first editions of novels and two of her letters. Jane Austen's Chawton home visited by Camilla after roof restoration 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z On his writing table lay a notebook for logging his correspondence and paper cutouts with inspirational messages and haikus to slip into envelopes. During the pandemic, chaplains are a lifeline for inmates 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z The famed author completed all her celebrated works - including Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility and Emma - sitting at a small walnut writing table, now on display in the museum. Jane Austen's Chawton home 'at risk' from leaking roof 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z It now houses letters, first editions and objects relating to the author, including a letter case carved for Austen by her brother Francis, a ring and her writing table. Jane Austen museum under threat due to coronavirus 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z BAYONVILLE, France — For half a century, the young Marine stood watch over a lonely corner of my grandmother’s house, next to a writing table no one used, in a formal living room reserved for company. A Marine’s mysterious death in World War I’s final days still haunts his family 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z There’s also Sakharov’s writing table with one leg held in place with what appears to be twisted string - said to be Sakharov’s own repair job. Nizhny Novgorod: Soviet ‘closed city’ teems with tourists 2018-06-30T04:00:00Z This desk is a faithful reproduction of Alexander Hamilton’s writing table, though it’s fortified to withstand actors jumping on it, Korins says. An illustrated guide to the ‘Hamilton’ stage 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z He collected a few paraffin lamps and some used furniture: a Russian wrought-iron bed, a writing table, chairs like “the chairs that van Gogh painted.” Leonard Cohen Makes It Darker 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z The prize item of the house is Jane’s small round writing table. Review: Bryson finds plenty to love and lament in the UK 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z His next recollection was of “sitting at a writing table in the same room and speaking to another person.” Memory loss: what makes people forget who they are? 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z Anthony Trollope would arrive at his writing table at 5:30 each morning. How to create order like creative people 2014-09-27T04:00:00Z Krick made his grandson a writing table based on the one Thomas Jefferson used when he wrote the Declaration of Independence. Krick’s shop is always ready when he is 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z His piano stood in one corner of his little cell, his writing table was piled with books and music, and besides these there was nothing of interest in the room. Franz Liszt 2012-05-22T15:16:50.923Z He was stepping to his writing table, but he stopped abruptly. The King's Stratagem and Other Stories 2012-03-22T02:00:40.343Z With shaking hands he bundled them together and locked them in the lowest drawer of his writing table. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z The seven pieces discovered are a “part of Hitler’s collection of about 45 paintings, about 30 statues, a writing table and some gifts,” Kuchar told the AFP, “which were declared former Czechoslovakia’s war booty.” Part of Hitler's Art Collection Discovered in Czech Monastery 2011-12-15T01:40:00Z All history resolves itself into an endless sheet of printed paper, and the centre of this "humane" process proves to be the well-worn writing table of Kautsky. Dictatorship vs. Democracy (Terrorism and Communism) 2012-02-27T03:00:14.477Z She jumped up and went to the writing table, found a half sheet of notepaper and began to write. The Twins in the South 2012-02-13T03:00:16.113Z He skipped over to the writing table and began with a seeming aimlessness to pull out the drawers. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z Between piano and entrance to morning room is a small light writing table. Green Stockings A Comedy in Three Acts 2012-01-28T03:00:24.297Z The large and well-worn writing table is loaded with books of reference and a vast heap of tidily-arranged manuscript, betokening the fact that yet another new novel is under weigh. Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches 2012-01-19T03:00:21.017Z For instance,” Tavia jumped from her restful position, and sat before a writing table, and the shabby young girl who was eating an orange, stopped eating to stare at the schoolgirl. Dorothy Dale in the City 2012-01-13T03:00:12.213Z He even suspected that his bearing was scarcely military because of the ungainliness that comes from a sedentary life, spent in bending over a writing table. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z He made a quick, and to Charnock an unintelligible, movement at the writing table, shut up a drawer with a bang, and the next moment he had a hand tight upon Jane Holt's wrist. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z A small writing table U.R., on it small lamp, a small vase of flowers, blotting pad containing pens, ink, paper and envelopes. Green Stockings A Comedy in Three Acts 2012-01-28T03:00:24.297Z On a neatly arranged writing table stand a stationery-case and a French schoolboy's desk, which is rather an ornamental contrivance of papier-maché. Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches 2012-01-19T03:00:21.017Z “Aren’t we the frivolous things,” said Tavia, “writing the most perfect nonsense to our friends merely because we found a dainty writing table!” Dorothy Dale in the City 2012-01-13T03:00:12.213Z Rather late one night Hester sat sewing while Harding was busy at his writing table, his pipe, which had gone out, lying upon the papers. Harding of Allenwood 2011-12-21T03:00:21.617Z She sat down at her writing table and entered the daily marketing account in the book kept for that purpose. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z He could not help laughing, and watched her with growing interest as she wandered on from one curio to another, until she came to his writing table. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z On the right stands an antique writing table, with pigeon-hole drawers, and old blue china grouped over the top. Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches 2012-01-19T03:00:21.017Z These are often the same persons who discourse violently against all the sexual faults of the child and then at the writing table defend the sexual purity of the same children. A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis 2011-12-06T03:00:21.763Z Seated at a writing table in a bay of the large, airy, well-appointed room, was a gravely genial man, whose face had that subtle look of power which springs from the play of mind. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z “Certainly,” and Mervyn, unlocking a drawer in his writing table produced a long, brown, heavy key. The Heath Hover Mystery 2011-12-01T03:00:22.357Z Now, when left alone again, he threw the papers aside and, sitting down at his writing table, buried his face in his hands. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z It is upstairs, and has two windows facing south; between them stands a large writing table, from which the author rises to welcome you. Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches 2012-01-19T03:00:21.017Z "She is standing in front of the drawer of her writing table, with which she is so familiar that she knows immediately if anybody has been through it." A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis 2011-12-06T03:00:21.763Z He then returned to his writing table, leaned back in his own chair, and half turned to face his visitor. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z Melian went over to a writing table, found a telegraph form, and having filled it in, rang the bell and dispatched it. The Heath Hover Mystery 2011-12-01T03:00:22.357Z It is not likely she may have time to put her writing table in nice-looking order every day. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z It was with an apparent effort that, moving towards his writing table, placing Mr. Ingledew's two papers in front of him, ho seated himself in his accustomed chair. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z The fire was burning brightly, my slippers were toasting before it, my writing table was loaded with books and papers as usual, and a comfortable easy chair was drawn up beside it. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z I have drawn my little writing table close up to the window, and I am afraid my correspondence will suffer, as there is always so much to see. Italian Letters of a Diplomat's Life January-May, 1880; February-April, 1904 2011-11-10T03:00:11.267Z Before the window stood a writing table, and near it a high pyramidal stand of blooming flowers, whose fragrance filled the room. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z Herr von Bismarck had returned to his cabinet with a firm step, and had seated himself at his writing table. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z But he sank on his knees, and laying his face on the vicar's writing table, he cried like a child. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z Albert observed his master was very busy with his pen, and, in removing a portfolio from his writing table, papers containing the following sonnets dropped on the floor. Bungay Castle: A Novel. v. 1/2 2011-09-27T02:00:20.260Z The writing table was massive and the chairs easy, comfortable and inviting. The Chalice Of Courage A Romance of Colorado 2011-09-22T02:00:25.630Z Then he turned away, and sat down again at his writing table. The Builders 2011-09-19T02:00:09.067Z The groom of the chambers placed four chairs near the writing table and withdrew. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z On their entrance he was standing behind a writing table. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z So they left him sitting at a writing table in the hotel, and started for the Louvre. Polly and Her Friends Abroad 2011-09-18T02:00:29.443Z "Then please see if there are some papers in an envelope lying on the writing table in my private study." Mortmain 2011-09-09T02:01:10.217Z His writing table, with a globe, inkstand, and pens upon it, stands at one window, and his wife's tiny little piano with her guitar on top, is against the wall. Music-Study in Germany from the Home Correspondence of Amy Fay 2011-09-07T02:00:17.597Z The king took a small key and opened a sliding panel in his writing table, and, after feeling in the recess for a minute, he handed Meding a letter across the table. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z At last he moved towards his writing table. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z I found myself in a comfortable room with writing tables and desks, telephone and a typewriter. The City in the Clouds 2011-08-31T02:01:31.807Z The opalescent light from the bronze electric lamp on the mahogany writing table disclosed two gentlemen, whose attitudes and expressions left no doubt as to the serious import of their discussion. Mortmain 2011-09-09T02:01:10.217Z The floor was bare save for one medium-sized rug in the center of the room, on which stood a heavy-legged mahogany writing table. Marjorie Dean College Junior 2011-08-27T02:00:22.827Z He pressed with his left hand upon a knob attached to his writing table. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z To the left of the entrance, by the window, stood a writing table, and behind it was a small niche, lighted from the ceiling, by a tiny window. Reminiscences of Anton Chekhov 2011-08-21T02:00:35.470Z This room served as dining-room and study, both; the writing table was near the window, the dining-table further towards the fire. Harriet Martineau 2011-08-05T02:00:51.493Z Then there are the writing tables, and the reading rooms with their books and magazines, and the phonographs. Conscript 2989 Experiences of a Drafted Man 2011-07-26T02:00:15.197Z In summer, at my Lake George cottage, I have a little fleet of small boats moored within twenty paces of my porch-placed writing table. Recollections of a Varied Life 2011-07-14T02:00:11.837Z This man, who was dressed with the peculiar elegance only met with in large cities, sat leaning back in a great arm-chair, which was placed near Herr von Keudell's writing table. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z There are many pretty things made of ivory and wood on the writing table; models of elephants being in the majority. Reminiscences of Anton Chekhov 2011-08-21T02:00:35.470Z You will be less disturbed and you can use the writing table to spread things on. Molly Brown's Junior Days 2011-07-14T02:00:11.180Z What could be easier, then, than to cut the scene just cited to Ernest seated at a writing table and showing by his pantomime how impossible he finds composition? Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z He advanced to the writing table and laid a hand on Lord Merehaven's shoulders. The Weight of the Crown 2011-06-26T02:00:09.240Z A small lamp shed its light over the writing table covered, with letters and papers, before which he sat, his head leaning on his hand. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z At eight or nine he was already pacing his study or at his writing table, invariably impeccably and neatly dressed. Reminiscences of Anton Chekhov 2011-08-21T02:00:35.470Z But she didn’t; all she said was, “So you are Miss Brewster, are you?” and motioned me to sit down at a writing table. The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road or, Glorify Work 2011-06-23T02:00:25.403Z She led him to the writing table, and showed him the written sheet upon which he found his argument worked out in the most satisfactory manner. Psychotherapy 2011-06-19T02:00:20.053Z By the time he reached the garden he had a full view of Merehaven bending over his writing table as if dispatching a note. The Weight of the Crown 2011-06-26T02:00:09.240Z It had evidently been intended for a writing table, for it was ink-stained. Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter 2011-06-06T02:00:08.460Z This softens all the outlines and darkens the study; yet the light from the window falls evenly and pleasantly on the writing table. Reminiscences of Anton Chekhov 2011-08-21T02:00:35.470Z There was a plain deal writing table with writing pad and inkstand, and a dressing table on which stood two white china candlesticks. A Cry in the Wilderness 2011-06-01T02:00:28.933Z Tom said nothing for a moment, drumming his fingers on the writing table. The Rover Boys on a Tour or Last Days at Brill College 2011-05-24T02:00:14.887Z "In the bottom drawer of my writing table," Maxgregor called out. The Weight of the Crown 2011-06-26T02:00:09.240Z Carlton assented with a sigh, but did not raise himself to greet the visitor, who came in mopping his forehead, reversed the chair at the writing table, and seated himself with ominous deliberation. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z The walls of the study are covered with dark and gold papers, and by the writing table hangs a printed placard: “You are requested not to smoke.” Reminiscences of Anton Chekhov 2011-08-21T02:00:35.470Z I retired to a writing table at one end of the room, and pretended to be busy at letter writing for some ten or fifteen minutes, keeping one sly eye on the major the while. From Pillar to Post Leaves from a Lecturer's Note-Book 2011-05-05T02:00:21.620Z At a later time he sought a similar adventitious aid to industry in buying Carlyle's writing table. Oscar Wilde A Critical Study 2011-05-04T02:00:14.580Z In one corner was an immense mahogany writing table, clean now except for a drinking glass packed with sharpened pencils and a large yellow foolscap pad. The Five Arrows 2011-04-21T02:00:45.940Z Jasper Musk, passing the open lattice, caught the parson hastily rising from his knees, not at the prayer desk, but beside his writing table, upon which a large book lay open. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z He threw himself in the arm chair before his writing table and pressed his head between his hands. An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. III (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:01:02.690Z I took the book to a writing table near at hand, and inscribed the flyleaf with "Appreciatively yours, Jerome K. Jerome." From Pillar to Post Leaves from a Lecturer's Note-Book 2011-05-05T02:00:21.620Z He went over and sat down at his writing table near the window. The Motor Maids by Rose, Shamrock and Thistle 2011-04-14T02:00:48.987Z Hendrie rose from his seat at the writing table, and pressed a bell. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z Musk stood like granite, stick and hat in hand, frowning down on the clergyman seated at his writing table. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z On the departure of his fellow conspirators—patriots we should rather call them—Holtspur, as we have already said, had passed the remainder of the night engaged at his writing table. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z At the big writing table in trebell's chair sits wedgecroft, pale and grave, intent on finishing a letter. frances comes to find him. Three Plays by Granville-Barker The Marrying of Ann Leete; The Voysey Inheritance; Waste 2011-03-22T02:00:23.063Z Her work table and her other little writing table were in their accustomed place, near the dormer window that looks on the garden, and as it was open I peeped out. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z He wandered aimlessly into his study, sat down at his writing table, rested his elbows upon it, his chin on his hands, and stared out upon the garden without moving for nearly an hour. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z Both were of immemorial oak, and, like the lattice casement over the writing table, both rattled in the least wind. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z On the day of the hawking party, his correspondence had fallen behind; and, to clear off the arrears, he was astir at a very early hour next morning, and busy before his writing table. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Stephen was silent for a minute or two, then he turned to the writing table and wrote for some minutes. Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir 2011-03-11T03:00:14.423Z When they had gone, it amused me to sit down at the writing table and make a quick caricature while they were fresh in my mind. Forty Years of 'Spy' 2011-03-04T03:00:57.237Z Seating himself by his writing table, he found a railway guide, but he did not even open it. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z He watched the lighting of a huge lamp which Gossett silently placed in the middle of an ebony black writing table, to the side of which he had already drawn up two high-backed chairs. The Wicked Marquis 2011-02-24T03:01:06.123Z He could see that master, now alone—seated before his writing table—utterly unconscious of being observed. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Then when he had found his hat, and had lowered the light over the writing table, he put a hand upon the other's shoulder. The Last Stroke a detective story 2011-02-19T03:01:39.327Z The young Prince came up to the writing table with flashing eyes. Under a Charm, Vol. I (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.700Z She didn't go through the papers and letters still on the writing table, for she felt sure they had been examined over and over by the police detectives and probably by Wise himself. In the Onyx Lobby 2011-02-14T03:00:31.897Z He forgot, perhaps, for the first time in his life, that his study, and his writing table laden with important letters awaited him. Partners A Novel. 2011-02-02T03:00:20.690Z A bulky French dictionary, old and dog-eared, stood in solitude upon the writing table. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z Wallmoden sat at the writing table, glancing through some letters and dispatches which had arrived in the last hour. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z Approaching his master's writing table to assure himself that the Admiral was supplied with ink, Nicholas's eyes fell upon the earthen bowl. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z Here he found the Republican giant in his shirtsleeves,—a short pipe between his lips, bending over his writing table. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z He bent over his writing table, and took from it some papers which he placed in his pocket-book. Partners A Novel. 2011-02-02T03:00:20.690Z At one end of the room, behind the chair where he sat at his writing table, was a large painting, a very large one, of General Boulanger on his horse. London Days A Book of Reminiscences 2011-01-03T03:01:01.297Z Wallmoden stepped back to the writing table and looked at the document just received; then he grasped the sheet on which he had written the answer and folded it. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z He walked away to his writing table, still engrossed in thought. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z He went over to where a handsome inlaid writing table stood near the window and returned with three envelopes. The Princess Galva A Romance In the sitting-room, before a coal fire, a writing table at her side, a pen in her hand, he found Mrs. Falconer. The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode The general himself sat below the portrait, at his writing table, while Raven-Hill drew and I smoked. London Days A Book of Reminiscences 2011-01-03T03:01:01.297Z He pointed to the writing table, where the evening papers lay. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z To Miss Bennett this seemed just an expression; but to Lydia, with her eyes fixed on an enormous pair of steel-and-silver scissors that lay on the writing table, it was something more than a phrase. Manslaughter "And your seal," said his tormentor, when the lieutenant had signed his name, and he fetched a stick of black wax from the writing table. The Princess Galva A Romance When they reached the airport, Jane went straight to the waiting room and sat down at a writing table. Jane Stewardess of the Air Lines "Impossible," said I. "Sorry, but—" "Well, I 'm off to George Meredith's," said he, laying a post card on my writing table. London Days A Book of Reminiscences 2011-01-03T03:01:01.297Z It was about a week after the return of the Wallmodens that Falkenried's arrival was announced to the young wife as she sat one day at her writing table. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z But the chairs, the writing table, the piano, were heaped with such disorder that it would seem as if a hurricane of books and papers had swept in at the two windows. The Patriot Piccolo Mondo Antico If the room is used also as a recreation room it may be possible to have a writing table with writing materials on it for the benefit of all campers. Campward Ho! A Manual for Girl Scout Camps He seemed to use it for a writing table; a portfolio, books, and writing materials lay upon it, all in the neatest order. The Children of the World After an invigorating shower, she returned to her own room and there found a note propped on the writing table. Janet Hardy in Radio City "Perhaps I have disturbed you, Ada," he said, using her old home name as he glanced at the writing table where lay a half-finished letter. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z “Sit down, sir; be good enough to be seated,” said the doctor, looking up eagerly, and turning full of interest from his writing table. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. "She looks more fit to be in bed than at her writing table," thought Dorothy, as she left the room, armed with the necessary prescription. A Pair of Schoolgirls A Story of School Days A room in the Warren Lodge Lydia at her writing table LYDIA. The Admirable Bashville or, Constancy Unrewarded It is plain, neat and convenient and taking no more room on a writing table than a modern quarto volume it displays itself sufficient for any writing. Legends of the Skyline Drive and the Great Valley of Virginia The monogram was Peignton’s own, and the square was designed for the back of a blotter for his writing table. Lady Cassandra No lake the ink yawns at me from the writing table. A Pushcart at the Curb Not a pipe was ever laid upon her poor little writing table. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) Luke was silent a moment or two while the doctor sat down at the writing table and sought for pen and ink. The Heart of a Woman It was to stand on a green writing table in a very pleasant room, where there were many books scattered about and splendid paintings on the walls. Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales Second Series “I have just time to write a line to my father,” said Aletta, moving to a writing table without ceremony. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna She sealed the note and put it on the writing table in her husband's room. Gertrude's Marriage She sat down at her writing table and took up a pen. The New Warden To him literary work is a holiday task; yet he never writes unless he is in the proper frame of mind, spending on the average three hours a day at the writing table. Methods of Authors Dining saloon, drawing room, smoking room, reading room with writing tables, supplied with the papers and a library of books, all furnished with exquisite taste and luxury. A Frenchman in America Recollections of Men and Things I was still turning this problem over in my mind, when a letter, balanced against the inkstand on my writing table, attracted my attention. Long Live the King She sat by a small writing table in one of the traditional, intricately carved chairs of Onzar. Evil Out of Onzar A light glowed from Francezka’s window, and I saw her graceful figure bending over her writing table. Francezka While the manuscript lies on the writing table, and the author is meditating on the subject in hand, he is in the habit of pacing up and down the room. Methods of Authors "In the small strong-box, in the lower drawer of the writing table." Cecilia A Story of Modern Rome I looked across at a small cabinet of books just above a writing table covered with many implements in bronze and ivory. Aliens The sunshine through the leafy boughs lighted the bare floor and rested on the great writing table in the center of the room and on the high dark dresser. The Wide Awake Girls in Winsted “The window of the room was wide open, and it was quite dark, but we could see that Count Saxe had fallen asleep before his writing table—” “His writing table,” murmured Count Saxe. Francezka The bed could stand there, and the chest of drawers facing the window, and—oh, I could have a real writing table by the window. Anxious Audrey He threw the invitation upon some others that lay in a chiselled copper dish on his writing table, lit a cigarette, and looked out of the window. Cecilia A Story of Modern Rome Sir: A fellow-gadder is sitting opposite me at this writing table. The So-called Human Race While he was telling me this I looked at the big writing table in front of him. My Impressions of America "You are so very busy—I know—," said he, and nodded at the writing table, which was heaped with documents, newspapers, and manuscripts. The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature From the writing table there is every few minutes a call to the dining rooms on the ground floor, where the author is metamorphosed into a victualler. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Masterpieces of German Literature Vol. 19 "Will you come and dine with me?" he asked, standing still before the writing table. Cecilia A Story of Modern Rome A minute after he was in the room where Lady Markland sat with her great writing table against the light. A Country Gentleman and his Family Especially agreeable was my bedroom, equipped with a great, hospitable writing table, on which a pile of letters and postal packets was awaiting me. Memoirs of Life and Literature In the best of spirits, he sat down at his writing table to give the final touches to his article: "Doctor M�rz arrested." The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature She stood on the opposite side of his writing table, looking at his tired face with a wonderful softening in her eyes. The Beggar Man He reads nothing in Russian, but on his writing table there is a silver ashpan in the shape of a peasant's plaited shoe. Fathers and Children She glanced hastily over the loose sheets of paper on his writing table. The Gorgeous Isle A Romance; Scene: Nevis, B.W.I. 1842 I wrote my letters one morning in his study, at his own writing table, and using his own inkstand. Memoirs of Life and Literature He sat at his writing table, cut out his cases, numbered, registered, pasted, wrote. The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature He had no sooner entered the dingy lobby of the hotel than his eye rested on his son, Copley, seated at a rickety writing table and industriously scribbling on a pad of cheap paper. The Monk of Hambleton Plate 47.—Top of writing table in the Saloon, Roehampton House. Intarsia and Marquetry The concentrator at the writing table, looking up vaguely, perceived the general joust. Our Next-Door Neighbors If it’s my fault in any way, I—” Her mother pointed toward a writing table. The Princess Virginia Then she whirled around, flung herself down at her little writing table, and wrote: Dear Robert: Yes, come. The Heart of Thunder Mountain When she had closed the door behind her he went over by the writing table and stood looking down at the topmost sheet of paper. The Monk of Hambleton “Friends of mine,” he went on, pointing to a pen and inkwell on a small writing table. The Spoilers of the Valley Lydia, at the open door, stopped, for Jeff was sitting at his writing table, paper before him. The Prisoner Certainly the Author is not wanting in the sort of courage which is loud-lunged behind the writing table; his sufficiency of spirit is remarkable, unutterable. The Book of Khalid Thieves, paid by your father, steal my souvenirs; a burglar's kit hidden in their clothes, they besiege my writing table. Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess There was a writing table with note paper on it in one corner of the room, and as she finished speaking a scrap of crumpled paper on the floor beneath it caught her eye. The Monk of Hambleton A concave mirror, set at an angle in the wall beside the glazed mullioned window, could direct daylight toward the writing table. The Saracen: The Holy War There were several pictures of great value, on a French writing table lay an open blotter, but the blotting paper was crumbling and dry and the ink in the carved brass inkstand was dry also. Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker This from Walter's writing table, in a stage whisper. In Château Land I walked towards the window, which looked out upon a small flower garden, and in so doing, passed the writing table. The Seven Secrets “Give them to me and I’ll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them,” said Jim, as they rose from the writing table. Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour On the shelf of his writing table were many dainty and useful ornaments, gifts from his friends or members of his family, and always, a vase of bright and fresh flowers. My Father as I Recall Him It was to stand on a green writing table, in a very pleasant room; many books were scattered about, and splendid paintings hung on the walls. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Jim had a lively hatred for furniture; they left him discussing with Allenby the question of removing a spindle-legged writing table. Captain Jim The text reports objectively, like the language of a Roman, writing tables of law. Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Captain Berselius went to a writing table, took a sheet of paper and wrote carefully and with consideration for the space of some five minutes. The Pools of Silence His writing table was always placed near a window looking out into the open world which he loved so keenly. My Father as I Recall Him Against the chimney I built a shelf and put my books upon it; I turned a large box into a writing table, and of a barrel I fashioned an easy-chair. The Jucklins A Novel The maid came to announce supper, and, gathering up her fancy-work, Virginia laid it beside the lamp on the end of Oliver's writing table. Virginia There sat old Mr. King by his writing table. Five Little Peppers at School At a writing table, poring over what looked like an account book, he looked the picture of comfort and respectability. Luke Walton The writing table, the ornaments, the huge waste paper basket, which “the master” had made for his own use, are all there, and, alas, the empty chair! My Father as I Recall Him The bright gleam of the strong electric light fell on the long rows of books, on the writing table,—very orderly in consequence of Guildea's holiday—and on the uncovered cage of the parrot. Tongues of Conscience Then with a defiant lift of her head she hurried to the writing table and seized the pencil which Lila had dropped upon rising to approach the window. Beatrice Leigh at College A Story for Girls She went over to the writing table in the window, and there, with streaming eyes, she wrote her letter. The Tragic Bride They settled down in the corner between the writing table and book case and began to read, for it was obvious that they could not retire at present. The Search He was tidy in every way—in his mind, in his handsome and graceful person, in his work, in keeping his writing table drawers, in his large correspondence, in fact in his whole life. My Father as I Recall Him At first I listened, sitting at my writing table. Tongues of Conscience “So you shall,” said Patty, and setting down her unfinished tea, she flew to the writing table. Patty's Friends She continued to pace the room with much energy for a few moments, and then seating herself at a writing table, rapidly wrote as follows: Neil Bathurst, Esq, No.—— B—— street. The Diamond Coterie Arranging her writing table, Gladys sat down and wrote the following letter: 8, Down Terrace, Richmond. Daisy Ashford: Her Book As the kittens grew older they became more and more frolicsome, swarming up the curtains, playing about on the writing table and scampering behind the book shelves. My Father as I Recall Him While they were still gossiping about it Catherine stood at Mark's writing table, and drew out from an open drawer the manuscript of the book. Tongues of Conscience He indicated a small room, the door of which stood partly open, and revealed a little study with a writing table and a reading lamp. A Queen's Error He brought a tray of decanters and soda bottles and placed it on his writing table. A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays The waiter arranged a bountiful and tempting luncheon on a writing table. Pharaoh's Broker Being the Very Remarkable Experiences in Another World of Isidor Werner From cover to cover—Old scrap books—Almanacs—The writing table. Chats on Household Curios She walked up to the writing table, at which Mark had spent so many hours, labouring, thinking, imagining, working out, fashioning that shell which was to burst and maim a world. Tongues of Conscience There were few people in the room, for it was still early, and the writing tables were comparatively unoccupied. The Flag He threw his hat and gloves on the writing table. A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays At length the scrawl was finished, and looking up from the writing table he saw Joan Devereux passing through the hall. Mufti The furniture of the library is full of interest, for a quaint writing table, bureau, or desk full of oddments is an exceedingly prolific field of research. Chats on Household Curios "You have dared to break open my writing table!" Tongues of Conscience Mr. Mann, a comical little figure at a very large writing table, jumped up and went halfway across the big room to meet his visitor. The Man Who Knew On my writing table is a little ivory elephant. The Better Germany in War Time Being some Facts towards Fellowship He pointed to the envelope still unaddressed, lying between them on the writing table. Mufti The writing table usually occupies an honoured place in the library. Chats on Household Curios No, I walked back to my writing table, put my hands over my ears—to deaden the cry—and gave myself again to work. Tongues of Conscience Every drawer in the desk was taken out, every scrap of furniture was minutely examined, even the massive legs of the colonel's writing table were tapped. Jack O' Judgment I should set it up on my writing table and call it 'Disillusion.' Gossamer 1915 A moment later another pierced a mirror which hung over Lady Devereux' writing table. Our Casualty, and Other Stories 1918 Then sealing-wax was in daily use on the writing table, and the signet ring or seal was requisitioned. Chats on Household Curios Mark locked up the manuscript in a drawer of his writing table, the key of which he carried about him on a chain. Tongues of Conscience He sat down at his writing table, took from a drawer a bundle of foolscap paper, fitted a new nib to his pen and filled his ink bottle. Lady Bountiful He was sitting at the far side of a large writing table when I entered the room. Lalage's Lovers When the table is not in use for pyrography it can be used for a writing table or a round top provided and attached on which to play games. Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part I In this connection it should be pointed out that there are many varieties of taper holders and stands used for the small wax tapers, then common on the writing table. Chats on Household Curios The drawer in the writing table, broken open, gaped wide. Tongues of Conscience "Half a mo," said Flora and hurried over to the writing table. Men of Affairs He went to his writing table, sat down at it, and, for a moment, busied himself with making out his personal check for one hundred thousand dollars payable to the Flamsted Granite Quarries Company. Flamsted quarries The maid withdrew, and Charlotte seated herself by her writing table. How It All Came Round On arriving one found him busy at that marvellous writing table, looking very fresh and alert, exhaling a faint fragrance of scented soap and with the cigar already well alight. Chance A Tale in Two Parts The harassed man turned away with a weary sigh, wandered purposelessly into the anteroom, and, in a mechanical fashion, fingered the various articles on the writing table. Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden The Dutchman was given a chair by the writing table and cigarettes were placed at his elbow. Men of Affairs The small key will open a little writing table in the room. The Blot on the Kaiser's 'Scutcheon He left her sobbing, and went to his writing table. The Crooked House Next to it I have what is called my 'chancellery' which has an immense big writing table, another table, three chairs, bells and excellent light and telephone. Nelka Mrs. Helen de Smirnoff Moukhanoff, 1878-1963, a Biographical Sketch He said no more, but went to the writing table. Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden "I do wish you would not address me as though I were a sitting hen," said Mrs. Barraclough, drawing up a chair to the writing table. Men of Affairs To the left of centre, a round reading and writing table with a green-shaded electric lamp. The Straw In the meantime, Nat fixed a reading stand so it could be used as a writing table, and brought out a stylographic pen his employer had given him. From Farm to Fortune or Nat Nason's Strange Experience Midway of the north wall stood a rude writing table on which were a few official papers. The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier The writing table was better suited to an office than a lady's "own room," and it was strewn with the prevailing litter. Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden "Thank you," said Barraclough, and lowering his arms he walked slowly to the writing table. Men of Affairs He got up hastily, took the melancholy relic, and going across the room, put it in the drawer of his writing table which he locked and doubled locked. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume VIII. I heard a mewing in the basket which had been placed on my writing table, and when I opened it out sprang a little grey cat. Balthasar and Other Works - 1909 The girl ran to a writing table and opened the blotting-book. The Lion's Mouse The princess followed him and took her seat at the writing table. Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia being the adventures of Prince Prigio's son He closed the door without even a click from the latch, then turned up a standard lamp that stood on the writing table. Men of Affairs He opened a drawer of the writing table. The Sins of Séverac Bablon “Admitted, my young friend, your reasoning is just,” said the old gentleman, sitting down at a writing table and taking a cheque-book from a drawer; “what shall I put down?” Charlie to the Rescue She flings the pen upon the writing table, and turns away. April's Lady A Novel Jean sat down slowly in the padded Venetian chair before her writing table. The Angel of Terror She hung up the receiver with a little gesture of annoyance and crossed to the writing table. Men of Affairs She had chosen a straight-backed chair which stood opposite a writing table. Priscilla's Spies He was at once admitted, and found Don Hermoso seated at a large writing table, which was strewed with account books and papers. The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection They spent their time reading until all were there; but everyone who succeeded in reading his passage without mistake stopped reading and came and sat at the writing table to write. Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year A writing table had been put in her room and a thick pad of paper awaited her attention. The Angel of Terror The writing tables, bureaus, and safes had been broken open. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 He unfolded a small, much crumpled piece of blotting paper, taken, he supposed, by stealth from the writing table beside Priscilla's chair. Priscilla's Spies She had gone to the writing table and demanded my address. Man and Maid Near the bed, examining with the light of a candle the contents of the writing table which stood alongside of it, was Benson, the innkeeper. The Shrieking Pit "Let us atone for our defection by making ourselves useful," proposed Anne, picking up paper and pencil from the writing table. Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College Re-entering the library she approached the massive writing table with the quick assured step, so characteristic of the brave spirit with which she had always faced adversity. Grace Harlowe's Golden Summer See," I said, opening the drawer of my writing table, "I have the money here. Dross And her writing table!—the famous one given by Louis XV to the ancestress, who refused his favours—A mass of letters and papers, and reports, a bottle of creosote and a feather! Man and Maid "It is very simple," replied Jeanne, pointing to his writing table, "to ask her." The Queen's Necklace The furniture was rattan and plush, upholstered and plain, and was crowded together with a few writing tables scattered here and there. On the Fringe of the Great Fight Dr. Cairn refilled his charred briar, and, taking from a drawer in the writing table a thick MS., sat down and began to study the closely-written pages. Brood of the Witch-Queen "Yes—I ought to know better, I admit," answered I, rising and attending to the papers on the writing table, and I laughed without feeling very merry. Dross With the same motion he dumped the astonished cat from the cushioned chair by the writing table, and drew it forward to the fire. Golden Stories A Selection of the Best Fiction by the Foremost Writers Deeply mystified, I did so ... and my friend tossed a little electric pocket-lamp on to the writing table. The Devil Doctor Her finger still on her lips, she picked up a pencil from the writing table and scribbled industriously for a moment or two on a pad of paper. Jane Allen: Right Guard Sure that he could make it useless, he wrote a careful and complete letter, lying at full length on the floor, his only possible writing table. The Admirable Tinker Child of the World Zulma went to her writing table, spread out her paper and with great deliberation proceeded to her task. The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 With studied deliberation Britz disregarded his presence in the room and continued to busy himself with an examination of the contents of a small writing table that stood in an angle of the wall. The Substitute Prisoner After he sat down it was some time before he even glanced at the letters upon his writing table. Robin There was a group playing Indian card games, there was a crowd round a gramophone with Indian records, at the writing tables with great torment of spirit men were writing to their homes. The War and Unity Being Lectures Delivered At The Local Lectures Summer Meeting Of The University Of Cambridge, 1918 The furniture of the room Was composed of a writing table, a dresser, and an old black-walnut chest divided into two compartments, such as we find in the houses of well-to-do peasants. A Cardinal Sin May I make use of your writing table? The Poor Plutocrats Opening a drawer of the writing table she produced a pistol and before I was able to interfere, the weapon exploded and she was dead. The Substitute Prisoner She turned and went back to her writing table and there she sat down and hid her face, trembling in an extraordinary way. Robin On Sunday the writing tables are full from dawn till dark and tons of stationery have been used to keep these men in touch with their distant homes. With Our Soldiers in France A very small cheque book on a different bank where the interest of the £2000 had not been drawn on for six months, she put down on her writing table. Great Possessions Heatherlegh was watching me intently from behind the papers on his writing table. The Best Ghost Stories It was a spacious apartment, evidently a library from the book-shelves along the walls, and the great writing table in the center. Gordon Craig Soldier of Fortune For I was mad enough to have throttled him where he sat at his writing table, matching his long fingers and smirking at me with his evil smile. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady He had noticed that the big plain deal writing table was still there. What Timmy Did I had a big piece of work on, and so I refused every invitation to supper, as I preferred to spend the night at my writing table. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 4 There was no writing table in the room, nor any signs of industry, but a black oak gate-table was laden with magazines and fashion papers. Nobody's Man A writing table stood near one of the windows. The Awakening The Resurrection Frederick now washed and cleared away the utensils, loaded a revolver that Schmidt had lent him, and placed it beside the inkstand on his writing table. Atlantis She frowned; then seated herself on one end of the high writing table. The Colonel of the Red Huzzars Crouched over his writing table, with sheets of manuscript on every side of him, Burton worked like a slave at his novel. The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton Merton found the redoubtable Dr. Markham, an elderly man, clean shaven, prompt-looking, with very p. 312keen dark eyes, sitting at a writing table, with a few instruments of his profession lying about. The Disentanglers The inspector seated himself at the writing table and offered Nekhludoff a chair standing near by. The Awakening The Resurrection Anna's letter was discovered the next morning by the chambermaid in a blotting-book on the writing table. The Chink in the Armour He moved the little writing table close to her chair, and dipping the pen in the ink he handed it to her, and indicated with his finger the place where she should sign. Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life He turned to his writing table, and after setting his seal to a paper, handed it to the prince. The Northern Light And the judge sat down at his writing table and once more read over the challenge. Ishmael Or, In the Depths They passed up a winding stairway leading into a small room with one window and containing a writing table and a few chairs. The Awakening The Resurrection But every one who succeeded in reading his passage without mistake stopped reading, and came and sat at the writing table to write. Stories of American Life and Adventure Quincy went up to his room and sat down at his writing table. Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life "I have disturbed you, Ada," he said, using the old name which he had always heard in her father's house, as he threw a glance at the half-finished letter on the writing table. The Northern Light And the next day Ishmael was installed in a comfortable leather chair in the library, with his crutch beside him and a writing table covered with letters to be read and answered before him. Ishmael Or, In the Depths He followed her into the library, and took his seat at the writing table. Red Money Or he wanted his own cool apartment, with drawn sunblinds, vases full of flowers, his immense writing table, and a deserted Paris around him. Balloons He glanced over his writing table and saw the three poems that Alice had given him to read. Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life They talked a little while; then, seeing that Durtal was looking at some little lumps of gum lying on his writing table, the Abbé said,— "That is incense from the Carmel of Chartres." The Cathedral There should be plenty of floor sockets so placed that lamps may be used on tables near sofas and armchairs and on the writing table or large living-room table. Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today Then she sat down at the writing table. Winston of the Prairie Sometimes she talks of her sorrow—very gently, very uncomplainingly, and there are always flowers in front of the photograph of her husband on her writing table. Balloons There was something tremendously purposeful in the poise of the man's body as he sat at one of the many writing tables scattered about the smoking lounge. The Man in the Twilight A writing table or book table built on very simple lines will be needed also. The House in Good Taste Lacquered painted tin shades are liked by some for lamps on writing tables. Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today Laura shook her head impatiently as she threw herself into a chair on the other side of the tall bronze lamp upon the writing table. The Wheel of Life George had a photograph of June on his writing table. Balloons His dark eyes were levelled at the man across the writing table. The Man in the Twilight Keep the framed photographs on the writing table, the dressing table, the mantel, etc., but do not hang them on your walls. The House in Good Taste He thumped my writing table, so that all the loose brass and glass on it rattled. Jaffery Passing across the room, you stumble against the manuscript of his last lecture, or put your foot in a piece of pie that has fallen off the end of the writing table. Around The Tea-Table I have before me on my writing table a German fatigue cap. Kings, Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front And he made a hearty breakfast, and sat down to his writing table and ran over the scattered notes for his book. Là-bas She leaned closer to her young mistress, seated at a low writing table, and whispered in her ear. The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border He went to the writing table by the gloomy window and scribbled a memorandum and duplicate, which we both signed. Jaffery He walked into his consulting-room, where he found the lady of the feathers standing by the writing table. Flames His letter rested on a flat loaf of bread, which was his writing table. Kings, Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front She had sat down in front of his writing table and was playing with a penholder. Là-bas A leathern elbow-chair faced the fireplace, where a few coals burned sulkily, and beside it, on the corner of a writing table, were set an unlit candle and a pile of manuscripts. I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter Tales Perched on the end of his writing table, she watched her son a moment. The Mating of Lydia It is covered with figures of men and animals, and with ornaments most exquisitely carved; and it is a writing table which the greatest lady in England might use. The World's Fair She made a few unremarkable remarks and turned again to her writing table. The Divine Fire Their books stood in his bookcase; they laid their manuscripts on his writing table and left them there; they claimed his empty spaces for the hanging of their pictures yet unsold. The Tree of Heaven If I wish to see the tobacco jar upon my writing table, I look at the tobacco jar: I do not set a mirror up behind it and look into the mirror. The Theory of the Theatre Here—in this drawer"—he brought his hand down strongly on the writing table—"is a will which I wrote last night. The Mating of Lydia Here we have a beautiful writing table for ladies, which is one of the most splendid things in the Exhibition, and which came from that land of ingenuity and industry, Switzerland. The World's Fair She sat down herself, in her old place at the writing table. The Divine Fire She threw her muff on his writing table and sank into the deep chair. Youth and the Bright Medusa As soon as the door had shut upon her, Connie went to a drawer in her writing table, and took out her bank-book. Lady Connie He left his writing table and extinguished his lamp. The Waters of Edera Madame Somov, a pretty little lady in a light blouse and pink stockings, is sitting at his writing table. Love She was seated at her writing table, and had begun filling in a cheque before he completely grasped the horrible significance of what she had said. The Divine Fire Taking a small key from its nail by the door he opened the mail box without, carrying his letters to his writing table and leaving them there unopened. In the Footprints of the Padres There lay his son's letter, on his writing table. The Youth of the Great Elector On reaching home, Verdi pulled the manuscript out and threw it on the writing table. The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians Gard sat down before his writing table, and wrote out a substantial cheque. Out of the Ashes You shall 'ave your own private room fitted up on the first floor, with a writing table, and a swivel chair. The Divine Fire In the pavilion were reception rooms, reading and writing tables, post-office, check room, lavatories, and all the articles and conveniences found in the more elaborate State buildings on the grounds. Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission "Admit his Majesty's envoys," replied Frederick William, as he again crossed the room and seated himself in the armchair before his writing table. The Youth of the Great Elector The largest contained his grand piano, writing table, a sofa with another table in front of it. The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians Thayor stood beside the broad writing table of his den as Bergstein entered; his manner was again that of the polite, punctilious man of affairs; he was exceedingly calm and exasperatingly pleasant. The Lady of Big Shanty One moment," she said; and going to the writing table she sat down and wrote quickly: "I should like five minutes' conversation with you. Ladies Must Live Other cases occupied a part of the central area of the space, with room for seats and a writing table. Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission Rushing across to his writing table, whose empty drawers were stretched wide open, he tore one out and thrust his arm into the vacant space. The Youth of the Great Elector So he searched among the covered-up furniture for his writing table, and found some paper, and sat down and wrote two notes, one to his mother. The Reason Why She threw herself on the floor, crept under the writing table at which he sat, and clasped his knees. Paul Faber, Surgeon I will set it on my writing table, and allow my eyes to stray sentimentally toward it whenever I have people to dinner. Ladies Must Live This is a small writing table, some 3 ft. Illustrated History of Furniture From the Earliest to the Present Time I have already laid the letter upon your excellency's writing table. The Youth of the Great Elector There were always big blue envelopes, for the sending of telegrams, on all the writing tables at Wrayth. The Reason Why Chrysanthus is seen seated near a writing table on which are several books: he is reading a small volume with deep attention. The Two Lovers of Heaven: Chrysanthus and Daria A Drama of Early Christian Rome The letters were lying on his writing table; and as he finished this one, he raised his eyes and looked at Christine's picture. Ladies Must Live An upright secretaire, en suite with the commode, was also sold at the same time for £4,620, and the writing table for £6,000. Illustrated History of Furniture From the Earliest to the Present Time "Colonel von Burgsdorf!" he cried, then turned, strode through the cabinet and seated himself in the armchair before his father's writing table. The Youth of the Great Elector She had not noticed the books, which were carefully placed in a pile down beside her writing table. The Reason Why The letters lay still unopened before him on his writing table; he stood looking at the miniatures and photographs, all portraits of his mother, from girlhood onward. Ailsa Paige Presently he leant forward, unlocked the top drawer of his writing table, and extracted from it a letter addressed to himself which he had received that very morning. Colonel Quaritch, V.C. A Tale of Country Life It is illuminated: one painting represents the duke in the White Tower, at a writing table. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 539, March 24, 1832 "Yes, friend, I want to discuss government affairs with you," continued the Elector, with a faint smile, sinking back in the armchair before the writing table. The Youth of the Great Elector "And over there by your writing table"—he had carefully ascertained this locality from Heinrich—"you will find the books that are my birthday gift, if you will give me the delight of accepting them." The Reason Why They went into the library; he lit a cigarette and seated himself at the writing table. The Second Generation "I opened it and placed it on my writing table in the drawing-room." The Blotting Book There are still very many people at home and abroad—especially Americans—who do not like to put a little common, "vulgar" pen on their writing tables. A Tale of One City: the New Birmingham Papers Reprinted from the "Midland Counties Herald" "And I shall immediately write you a receipt for them with my own hand," cried the Elector, hastening with youthful speed to his writing table, and grasping paper and pen. The Youth of the Great Elector He looked round for a writing table, and finding one, sat down and wrote her a few words. The Reason Why All at once he gave a curious laugh, went to the writing table and wrote a few moments. The Second Generation He was sitting at his writing table going through papers. Potterism A Tragi-Farcical Tract "Who could have had access to your writing table?" The Red Thumb Mark With trembling hands she thrust the paper into a casket belonging to her writing table, and hurried to the window to open it and lower the rope ladder. The Youth of the Great Elector When she got back to Park Lane, and entered her uncle's library he was sitting at the writing table, the telephone in his hand. The Reason Why After that, with a groan, he dropped his head against the edge of his writing table. The Custom of the Country Jane was sitting at the writing table, her pen in one hand, her forehead resting on the other. Potterism A Tragi-Farcical Tract She pointed to a framed drawing that was propped up on the writing table. Joe Burke's Last Stand Then, taking the silver whistle from his writing table, he let ring forth a shrill, loud call. The Youth of the Great Elector Studying the writing table she heard a faint sound that untrained ears would have missed. Her Father's Daughter The room was a study, calm and gentlemanly, with rows of books, a writing table, and a pair of embroidered slippers warming themselves in the fender. The Phoenix and the Carpet Jane still sat very still at the writing table, her head on her hand, her fingers pushing back her hair from her forehead. Potterism A Tragi-Farcical Tract She walked to a writing table that stood in a bow window and returned with checks in her hand. Joe Burke's Last Stand She again drew forth the paper from the casket on her writing table, and read it through attentively. The Youth of the Great Elector It's mostly a rush from one point of interest to another, dropping at any wayside station for refreshment and the use of a writing table. Her Father's Daughter We really need two writing tables, but there is no room for two. A Young Girl's Diary When she entered her room, she went to her writing table and sat down, with pen and paper before her. The Shuttle The writing table stood on a small Turkey carpet apart from the clerks' desks in the room, but so near to them that he could readily communicate with them. James Nasmyth: Engineer; an autobiography He stepped to his writing table and drew forth a long purse with meshes of green silk and gold. The Youth of the Great Elector He then put the letter in his pocket before my very eyes, and sat down on the corner of the writing table! Bab: a Sub-Deb So I am going to arrange the little corner table as my writing table and have all my things there. A Young Girl's Diary With every assurance of my undying love, believe me, Yours, B. C. The girl walked slowly across the room to her writing table. The Mad King Henry's master leaned against his handsome writing table, his face white as a sheet. Captivating Mary Carstairs He approached his writing table, rapidly dashed off a few words upon a strip of paper, and then handed it to the painter. The Youth of the Great Elector After dinner, Bertha sat down at the writing table, read over Emil's letter a few more times, and made a rough draft of her reply. Bertha Garlan She drew the key from the locked door and walked deliberately to the writing table. Till the Clock Stops He stepped forward and led her to his writing table. The Avenger Lutchester, who had been seated at the writing table, swung round in his chair at the sound of his guest's movement. The Pawns Count But George William saw it not, for with an adroit jerk he had again turned his armchair toward his writing table. The Youth of the Great Elector She got up and went over to the writing table and returned with a packet and the envelope which contained the card. The Price of Things With a heavy sigh Caw went over to the writing table, stopped and drew out the deep drawer on the right. Till the Clock Stops He was standing by a writing table, talking to a young farmer, apparently a tenant on the estate because Sir Michael was dismissing him with a promise to consider certain repairs to some outbuildings. The Master Detective Being Some Further Investigations of Christopher Quarles On the bed lay a brilliant blanket; by the bed head was an electric light and a shelf of books: a writing table stood in the window, and I dropped into a low wicker chair. Traffics and Discoveries "Put the baskets on my writing table and go out," he commanded the pages, and then turned toward the gentlemen, who still stood there with soldierly stiffness. The Youth of the Great Elector Filson had just brought it in and Amaryllis' letters lay in a pile on her writing table. The Price of Things A book lay open on the writing table. Till the Clock Stops On the writing table were a revolver and some cartridges. The Master Detective Being Some Further Investigations of Christopher Quarles His writing table was a model of neatness, and his store of legal treatises impressed one vastly. The Fortune Hunter Eve was seated at the writing table, but she swung round at my entrance and held out both her hands. An Amiable Charlatan While uttering these words, he reached the door of his bedroom, where he saw pen and ink laid out on the writing table. Hung Lou Meng, Book I Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books Fumblingly, Lancaster obeyed, then turned to face a blaze of light, Bullard, white with fury and dismay, and the writing table with nothing on it. Till the Clock Stops To this observation Clarence Hervey assented; but he immediately seized a pen from the doctor's writing table, and began a letter to Belinda. Tales and Novels — Volume 03 But to-night— Seating himself at his writing table he wrote the Chicago church that he could not consider their call. The Calling of Dan Matthews This consideration decided the girl, and, casting off all sign of hesitation, she sat down at her writing table and began the first chapter of the solution of the Vienna mystery. Jennie Baxter, Journalist I did not take enough ink at first, and I stretched my arm out across the whole width of the writing table, and dipped my pen this time resolutely to the bottom of the ink-pot. My Double Life The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt "Look in the bottom right-hand drawer in the writing table." Till the Clock Stops The telephone on his writing table was ringing. The Mischief Maker Sometimes the old man sat down at one of the writing tables, in a corner of the lobby, and, annexing a sheet of the hotel note-paper, "wrote home" to Henry. In the Arena Stories of Political Life As she passed the library she had noticed her husband's chair half turned from his writing table, just as he had left it, probably, that very morning. The Heavenly Twins To the right of door a writing table covered with books and writing materials. Plays: Comrades; Facing Death; Pariah; Easter He smiled very happily as he took the chair beside the writing table. Till the Clock Stops Guy turned his back to the window, and leaned against the writing table with both hands. Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense Sir Richard sat at his writing table pen in hand, but his face was hidden on his arm, and his whole attitude betrayed the presence of some overwhelming despair. The Mysterious Key and What It Opened She found Dr. Galbraith in the library sitting at his writing table. The Heavenly Twins The papers that Elis brought in the First Act are on the writing table in a disorderly condition, the Easter lily stands on sewing table. Plays: Comrades; Facing Death; Pariah; Easter Moments passed, and then with a white face he got up and went feebly to the writing table. Till the Clock Stops Odd little objects, fetiches which represented people to him, stood arranged on his writing table, and were never to be touched. Henrik Ibsen He looked without interest through an accumulation of letters lying on the writing table, then threw them down indifferently. The Shadow of the East I asked, turning to my writing table and taking up a pen, when I had ascertained this last fact. The Heavenly Twins He carries a bundle of legal documents which he puts on the writing table. Plays: Comrades; Facing Death; Pariah; Easter "Now," whispered Bullard, and made straight for the writing table, taking from his pocket an instrument of shining steel. Till the Clock Stops He missed all his little comforts,—slippers, dressing-gown, pipe rack and writing table; all the little details which played an important part in his daily life. Married She sat down at the writing table and drawing toward her a sheet of paper slowly wrote the date. The Shadow of the East It was during my consulting hours, and I was sitting at my writing table, seeing my patients in rotation, when her name was announced. The Heavenly Twins Joel sat back of the writing table, a mass of Polly's note paper and envelopes sprawled before him, his head on his hands and his elbows on the table. Five Little Peppers Grown Up She took up the oil lamp that stood upon her writing table. Further Adventures of Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason Corner Folks His room was furnished like a bachelor's room: a bed-sofa, a writing table, some book shelves, a washstand. Married These cards are left on the writing tables with an invitation to "mail one to some friend." Business Correspondence It stood on the writing table, and the first thing I saw, on entering the room, was a letter lying conspicuously on the blotting pad. The Heavenly Twins "So you did, dear," said Mr. King, highly gratified, and pushing away his writing table, he held out his hand. Five Little Peppers Grown Up “Do the girls know?” asked Miss Prescott, following upstairs to a comfortable bedroom, evidently serving also the purposes of a private room, for writing table and account books stood near the fire. Modern Broods He sits at his writing table in mortal anguish. Married All this day's observations taken on writing table in large tent. The Land of Midian — Volume 2 The bishop rose from his writing table when she entered. The Heavenly Twins Her writing table is the index to her brain, and bears the stamp of order upon it. The Angel Adjutant of "Twice Born Men" I found him sitting at his writing table, and he appeared annoyed at being disturbed by a stranger. True Story of My Life In the centre of the room stood a large writing table, with a case of pigeon-holes at the back, a table which would not have disgraced a Prime Minister's study. Phantom Fortune, a Novel It seemed to her that Mrs. Oliver was sitting at a little writing table which stood close by the trunk. The Broken Road Presently, she turned from the window, languidly strolled to the writing table, re-read her letter, and began to write without moving a muscle of her face. The Heavenly Twins On her writing table was the same picture, but small; so, if she lifted her eyes from her writing, she was reminded of Him whom she loved with her whole heart. The Angel Adjutant of "Twice Born Men" And he closed the press with a vigorous turn of the key, which he then threw into a drawer of his writing table. Doctor Pascal "By all means," turning to reach some of the loose sheets on the writing table, and glancing at me. Three John Silence Stories And he asked for writing tables and wrote saying: his name is Ihon. The first New Testament printed in English He was sitting at his writing table with his arms folded upon it, and his face bowed down and hidden on them, and he did not move when she entered. The Heavenly Twins Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building. The Cinema Murder There was his bedstead and footstool, a mammoth vertebra, and his writing table. Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 He was still at his writing table, when he heard the sound of a horse trotting in the drive, and an instant afterwards the quick fall of the old brass knocker. The Battle Ground He turned from her coldly, sat down at the writing table, and began to write. Ideala If they are in the right hand top drawer of your writing table, will you send them when you send my goggles? Canada for Gentlemen He entered the room to find her seated at the writing table, her fingers ink-stained, and the table covered with closely written sheets of manuscripts. Cap'n Dan's Daughter Luther always kept a flower in a glass, on his writing table; and when he was waging his great public controversy with Eckius, he kept a flower in his hand. Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 The Major sat down at his writing table, and spread his papers out before him. The Battle Ground The soft Chesterfield lounge, which was not too big and was placed near the fire, the writing table, the books, the piano of satinwood inlaid with garlands; the lamp to sit and read by. The Head of the House of Coombe The place was laden with tobacco smoke, and scattered on the carpet about the feet of the writing table lay twenty or more pages of closely written manuscript. Bat Wing Her father looked up from the pile of papers on the writing table before him. Cap'n Dan's Daughter There stands his writing table, a heavy mass of wood; clumsy as the time and its absurdities, rougher now than ever, in its squalid old age, and partly chipped away by relic seekers. Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 The Governor's glance wandered to his writing table. The Battle Ground She staggered upstairs to the first drawing-room in which there was a silly pretty little buhl writing table. The Head of the House of Coombe At one side of a tiny writing table set upon the thick, carpet-like sward, sat the mother, pen in hand, before her a half-finished letter. A Fool There Was She sat there at her father's writing table and waited for the other to come in. The Hollow of Her Hand Kings and emperors could not bind the influence from this writing table; and yet here, doubtless, he wrestled, struggled, prayed, and such tears as only he could shed fell upon it. Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 His eyes often wandered to the writing table, and he asked himself if he should write to her again. Celibates He marched over to his mother's writing table and leaned against it. The Head of the House of Coombe They walked quietly while she moved to the least covered and least ornate corner of the apartment—an alcove with a bookcase and a flat writing table. Little Miss By-The-Day |
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