| 单词 | chair of state |
| 例句 | The King suddenly pulled himself out of his chair of state. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Williams has served in the state Senate since 2017 and is the current chair of state Democratic Party. Nikema Williams selected by Georgia Dems to replace John Lewis on ballot 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z He dismissed her as chair of state oil company Sonangol, Angola’s most important firm, in November. Angola offers former dos Santos diamond rights to investors 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z The king is represented wearing his robes, and is seated on a chair of state, holding erect his sword of state, and about him are the leading members of the fraternity. The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. 2012-04-25T02:01:14.613Z They then conducted him to the courtyard, and seated him in the chair of state, after which they served the banquet that had been prepared for his step-father. A Winter Nosegay Being Tales for Children at Christmastide 2012-04-04T02:01:01.593Z Accordingly, a bed and hangings, a chair of state, a suit of scarlet clothes, a crown, and other articles, were presented to him with great ceremony. Curiosities of Human Nature 2012-04-03T02:00:27.167Z Nadir was seated in the chair of state, and the attar of roses and other perfumes were brought, according to custom and presented to him. The Last Words of Distinguished Men and Women (Real and Traditional) 2012-02-22T03:00:24.020Z He dismissed her as chair of state oil company Sonangol, Angola’s most important firm, in November. Angola offers former dos Santos diamond rights to investors 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z Once a week, Isabel sat in her chair of state, on a da�s covered with gold cloth. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z Scarcely had Guerrero been seated in the chair of state when it became known that there was a conspiracy to displace him. Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican Vol. 1 of 2 A Historical, Geographical, Political, Statistical and Social Account of That Country From the Period of the Invasion by the Spaniards to the Present Time; With a View of the Ancient Aztec Empire and Civilization; A Historical Sketch of the Late War; And Notices of New Mexico and California 2011-11-02T02:00:11.380Z The chair of state was large enough to accommodate them both. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z Van Schouten sprang from his great chair of state like a cockerel fluttering from a roost. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z The upper half of the great hall of Fotheringay Castle was railed off, and at the higher end was placed a chair of state, under a canopy, for the Queen of England. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:23.870Z At the upper end of the hall was a throne-like elevation, where King Frederick and his spouse sat on two crimson and gold-embroidered chairs of state. Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague 2011-07-27T02:00:26.233Z After the Buccaneer had passed his people and had taken his place in the chair of state, they began to make their comments. The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer A Page of Past History for the Use of the Children of To-day 2011-07-06T02:00:45.180Z In a tract entitled ‘A Prophecie of the Life, Reigne, and Death of William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury,’ there is a caricature of Laud seated on a throne or chair of state. The Pictorial Press Its Origin and Progress 2011-06-15T02:00:20.920Z Then he motioned them to a seat opposite to his chair of state, which he resumed. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z She sat in kirk, with her two dogs beside her, in a kind of chair of state just under the pulpit, where she might have been mistaken for the clerk. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z Between the dances the Princess was escorted to the chair of state. In the Days of Queen Victoria 2011-03-17T02:00:14.783Z Norman sat in his chair of state as presiding officer, bending over a mass of papers which Barbara had spread before him. Comrades A Story of Social Adventure in California 2011-03-03T03:00:52.327Z Entering the Court of Chancery, Cromwell, attired in a suit and cloak of black velvet, with long boots and a gold-banded hat, was conducted to a chair of state, placed on a rich carpet. London in Modern Times or, Sketches of the English Metropolis during the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. 2011-01-28T03:00:22.900Z Mr. Forrester had hardly got back, laid aside his hat and umbrella, and placed himself in his chair of state behind his desk, when his aide-de-camp returned and introduced "Sir Harry Rokestone." Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z The chairs of state were then filled with gaudily dressed officials. The Story of Malta At the end of a long table a platform had been placed, and on the platform was the chair of state. In the Days of Queen Victoria 2011-03-17T02:00:14.783Z She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it. Love Works Wonders A Novel Behind the head an imperial crown was exhibited on a chair of state. London in Modern Times or, Sketches of the English Metropolis during the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. 2011-01-28T03:00:22.900Z He almost pushed her into the chair of state and the moment she was seated, music struck and a procession began of all the artist folk. Cinderella Jane Sometimes, when she wanted to be amused, plays were acted in the great hall of the palace, and she sat in her chair of state with her ladies about her and looked on. Stories of London Refreshments are probably served in an adjoining apartment, but King Alfonse, being, perhaps, a trifle dry, occupies his time in the chair of state by trifling with a lozenge. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 21 1890 After that he fills the lamp, lights that and a cigar of fearful pungency, and settles his great limbs in the chair of state. A Man in the Open The two sat at the big table in the drawing-room, "Aunt Eva" in her chair of state, the little girl opposite her. Mary But now the King had reached his chair of state and was seated thereon. Haviland's Chum On a raised daïs were two chairs of state, covered with cloth of gold, and on the right side of the daïs a throne and canopy for the King, confronted by another for the Queen. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History Under the Reporters’ Gallery, and immediately facing us, sits the Speaker, in his chair of state. Here and There in London On it was placed a throne, or chair of state, for the emperor, with other seats for Philip, and for the great Flemish lords who were to attend the person of their sovereign. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 There they sat—the governor in the lofty chair of state, the others seated in a half circle before him. The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read The reception-room was rather a mean apartment, hung with crimson curtains, and at the upper end was a chair of state, with others ranged around. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia De Soto had had a chair of state placed on the margin of the stream and placed himself in it. Elsie in the South Lower down is the Bar of the House, where sits the sergeant-at-arms on a chair of state, with a sword by his side; but him we cannot see, as he is immediately under us. Here and There in London Before breathing his last, each passed the weapon on to his nearest companion, and they died trying to maintain themselves erect in their chairs of state. Sónnica The victorious general, seated in a chair of state, with a richly embroidered Mexican mantle on his shoulders, received his congratulations from the officers and soldiers of both armies. The Story of Extinct Civilizations of the West Two days before the opening of Parliament, in 1423, Katherine of Valois, widow of Henry V., entered the city in a chair of state, with her child sitting on her knee. Old and New London Volume I When the boats reached the shore the Indians disembarked and placed a seat for their lady opposite to De Soto's chair of state. Elsie in the South Upon a platform stood a chair of state, splendidly gilt and covered with crimson velvet, and there was no other chair nor seat of any kind in the apartment. Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign There was no danger of interference from Lady Mary, who was to perform, or from Lady Hunsdon, who occupied the chair of state in the front row. The Gorgeous Isle A Romance; Scene: Nevis, B.W.I. 1842 For his work in driving back the foreign foe, he is upraised in chair of state by the multitudes, heading a huzzaing procession and preceded by young girls strewing flowers. Orphans of the Storm Then standing upright he spoke after the following manner to the General La Barre, who sat in his chair of state: Onontio, I honour you, and all the warriors that accompany me do the same. The Fighting Governor A Chronicle of Frontenac Dolores glided out from the heavy hangings behind her chair of state, and stood, a vision of majestic loveliness, on the dais. The Pirate Woman At the upper end of the apartment was a chair of state, over which fell a drapery of azure velvet, embroidered with pearls in beautiful devices. Tales From Catland, for Little Kittens This group represents Mater Academia giving a book to King James I., sitting in his chair of state, while winged Fame trumpets the gift throughout the world. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel The mob––the same that had once acclaimed Danton in chair of state––was not to be balked of blood. Orphans of the Storm Was the “tattered throne” Louis Philippe’s chair of state, torn by the mob in the Tuileries? The Strollers She looked so tiny for a chair of state; and with her usual quaint humor she recognized the fact. The Bondwoman Her attendants brought with them a chair of state upon which she took her seat after courteously bowing to the Governor. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots Pius IX. graciously complied, and resumed his seat in the chair of state which was appropriately canopied. Pius IX. And His Time Today, as he sits in the chair of state acknowledging the acclamations, his heart wells in gratitude to Henriette who had once saved his life––no face of treasured memory so dear as hers! Orphans of the Storm Now on the stage throne lolled the bass viol player, even as Jacques assumed the raiment of the Duke of Aranza, reclining the while in his chair of state. The Strollers “Let us go into the cabin, and you can sit in your chair of state while I place it on your head,” said Nat, in a soothing, persuasive voice. Dave Porter and the Runaways Last Days at Oak Hall He had therefore brought forward and placed upon the banks a very showy throne, or chair of state, which he always carried with him for such purposes. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots Faith however was presently out of her chair of state and wound in and out among them, speaking to those whom she knew or remembered at Neanticut. Say and Seal, Volume I Katherine entered the city in a chair of state, with her child sitting on her knee as before. Harper's Young People, March 23, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Here the middle classes sat, usually upon cushions which they brought with them; the men of rank sat in the orchestra below, on chairs of state carried thither by their slaves. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life Hence a chair of state was a really useful present. India and the Indians There they placed her in the chair of state to receive her relatives and friends. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines The queen entered Westminster Hall the same hour as his majesty, and occupied a chair of state at his left hand, while the regalia were presented by the Dean of Westminster and his attendants. Coronation Anecdotes In this manner the procession moved on to the Grand Parade, where, in front of the Royal Pavilion, a chair of state was raised on three steps, covered with crimson velvet and rich gold lace. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II Her Ladyship has the supreme delight of leading a scion of Royalty to a chair of state in her drawing-room, to hear Sir Raucisonous bleat and Miss Quaver trill. Modern Women and What is Said of Them A Reprint of A Series of Articles in the Saturday Review (1868) There was, as usual, a chair of state, or throne, for the king, as a matter of form. Charles I Makers of History Pennsylvania needed a President or Governor who could lay the foundations of early legislation with prudence, and she turned to the venerable Franklin to fill the chair of state. True to His Home A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin His Majesty, preceded by the great officers of state, entered the Hall a few minutes after ten, and took his seat in the chair of state at the table, when a gun was fired. Coronation Anecdotes As he made his reverence to the Queen, she rose from her chair of state to meet him. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 Washington retired from the chair of state at a time when his country was enjoying the highest degree of prosperity. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. In the middle of the council hall there was placed a great chair of state, which was covered with a cloth of gold. William the Conqueror Makers of History The Queen, being very short, had to be lifted into the chair of state. Little Folks A Magazine for the Young (Date of issue unknown) The lord high steward, the great officers, deputy Garter, and black rod, arranged themselves near the chair of state; the royal train-bearers on each side of the throne. Coronation Anecdotes Hand-in-hand the King and Queen entered the Chamber and took their places upon the chairs of state. The Life of King Edward VII with a sketch of the career of King George V In a darkened chamber, dim and dismal, before a lowly, slowly smouldering fire, in a great stuffed chair of state, sat poor little Dora, swathed in blankets, and muffled in shawls. The Continental Monthly, Vol 2, No 6, December 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy The music having ceased, Sancho now sat down to dinner in a chair of state placed at the upper end of the table, for there was but one seat and only one plate and napkin. Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote This has evidently been a chair of state, and has been made for one high in power to sit in. The American Family Robinson or, The Adventures of a Family lost in the Great Desert of the West And when one of the gentlemen-in-waiting lifted him up and carried him to the chair of state, and put the crown on his head, he shook it off again, it was so heavy and uncomfortable. The Little Lame Prince Rewritten for Young Readers by Margaret Waters “Well, then, what is the matter?” said the king, scratching his nose in great perplexity. “the king sat upon a chair of state, with a learned judge at each side.” St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, V. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 Scribner's Illustrated In the lower room he saw the Queen seated in her golden chair of state, robed and serene, dead. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators Upon his chair of state, the dwarf did not answer; professed not to hear. Under the Rose "Unless we find another chair of state set with star stones, as the chief calls them, but which I believe are veritable diamonds," said Sidney. The American Family Robinson or, The Adventures of a Family lost in the Great Desert of the West On one side was the chair of state, placed on a handsome carpet, having over it a very beautiful and rich canopy. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold The king sat upon a chair of state, with a learned judge at each side, to decide the extraordinary cases that were brought before him. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, V. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 Scribner's Illustrated "How in the world did you make up such an unearthly yodel?" demanded Elinor, preparing to descend from her chair of state. Miss Pat at School "With a throne for the victor!" he added gaily, indicating Triboulet's chair of state. Under the Rose At the end of the long room, up six red-carpeted steps was the Queen's golden chair of state. More Tales in the Land of Nursery Rhyme While he sat in his chair of state, on his right side stood a page holding a large fan, richly embroidered and set with sapphires, with which he constantly fanned his master. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold “So you have lost your schooner,” began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly. The Lifeboat Two more grandees in chairs of state followed, and then there was a pause. Blue Jackets The Log of the Teaser A big cheer greeted Pontifex, the captain of the school, as he strolled on to the dais, and took the chair of state. Follow My leader The Boys of Templeton For it by stain Caucasian is submerged; Still, we a ladder make of sable backs, To climb aloft into the chairs of state. 'A Comedy of Errors' in Seven Acts This stable is a prince's court, This crib His chair of state; The beasts are parcel of His pomp, The wooden dish His plate. In The Yule-Log Glow, Book IV In the fewest possible words he opened the business, and leaned back in his chair of state, waiting for the talk to begin. Major Vigoureux The king upon this suddenly threw down his warder, and commanded the spears to be taken from the combatants, and that they should resume their chairs of state. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 1 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth The hour of assassination has arrived, and Cæsar, seated in the chair of state, says: "What is now amiss That Cæsar and his senate must redress?" Shakspere, Personal Recollections Notwithstanding the warning voice of Henry Clay, a military chieftain had been placed in the chair of state. Memoir of the Life of John Quincy Adams. The Countess is seated in a chair of state, with one hand on the head of a white greyhound; she wears a black satin gown, laced ruff, gold bracelets, and pearl necklace. The Old Masters and Their Pictures For the Use of Schools and Learners in Art The old sense of ‘state’ is ‘chair of state’: comp. Milton's Comus The old sofa was drawn up sociably, and a chair of state had been provided for Mrs. Howard. The Story of the Big Front Door The king accordingly came to the house of peers; sent for the commons; and, being seated in his chair of state, the petition was read to him. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell The king was seated in a great chair of state, and many compliments were exchanged between him and the English. Under Drake's Flag A Tale of the Spanish Main Thereafter the king ascended the stage, and sitteth down in the chair of state. The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation This stable is a Prince's court, The crib his chair of state; The beasts are parcel of his pomp, The wooden dish his plate. Christmas Its Origin, Celebration and Significance as Related in Prose and Verse He came splendidly vested, wearing his miter, and borne in his chair of state under a gorgeous canopy, between the flabelli—two enormous fans of white peacock feathers. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 7 Italy, Sicily, and Greece (Part One) He then laid him down upon the chair of state, and named him Charilaus, because of the joy and admiration of his magnanimity and justice testified by all present. Ideal Commonwealths "Sovereign of Sovereigns" is dressed in royal robes, and seated in the chair of state. The Mysteries of Free Masonry Containing All the Degrees of the Order Conferred in a Master's Lodge You're elected, so come over here and occupy the chair of state. Grace Harlowe's Junior Year at High School Or, Fast Friends in the Sororities No favored courtier ever escorted beloved queen with greater pride or ceremony than that with which Mr. Moffat led his blushing charge through the throng toward her chair of state. Bob Hampton of Placer When they are respectively agreed, then all the colleges meet together in the great hall, at the upper end whereof is a chair of state for the Emperor. A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. They came accordingly, and I placed them in chairs of state upon my table, just over against me, with their guards about them. Gulliver's Travels Into Several Remote Regions of the World On the throne is the chair of state, lined with black satin, flamed with red. The Mysteries of Free Masonry Containing All the Degrees of the Order Conferred in a Master's Lodge On the dais, in the recess at one side of the hall, sat the Abbot in his great carved chair of state. Beatrix of Clare That was Groft using the Trade Lingo, his eyes half closed as he lolled in his chair of state, almost as if he were about to witness some entertainment provided for his pleasure. Plague Ship Then the Queen presently took her chair of state; at her right-hand at a little distance sat the bride against her; at the Queen’s left-hand sat the bridegroom, next to him Whitelocke, and then Bundt. A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. From his carriage Li stepped into his chair of state, and was borne to the tomb by four policemen. Fifth Avenue They were arranged in a half semicircle on the right of the Viceroy's chair of state, while on the left the Europeans were seated according to their official rank. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief She turned to the place where the Prioress's chair of state stood empty. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century They wore a robe edged with violet color, sat in their chairs of state called curule chairs, and were attended by twelve lictors each. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 After they had done dancing, and Whitelocke had waited upon the Queen to her chair of state, she said to him— Qu. A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. "His privy chamber was provided and furnished with a chair of state placed upon a carpet, with a cloth of state hang'd over it, newly made for the same purpose." Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 A chair of state was placed for me in the little patio. In Indian Mexico (1908) This was an old one, formerly the chair of state in which the old Barons his ancestors had presided at many a scene of wassail, with their retainers. Edward Barnett; a Neglected Child of South Carolina, Who Rose to Be a Peer of Great Britain,—and the Stormy Life of His Grandfather, Captain Williams or, The Earle's Victims: with an Account of the Terrible End of the Proud Earl De Montford, the Lamentable Fate of the Victim of His Passion, and the Shadow's Punishment On the left, the cushion of the chair of state is embroidered with the queen's monogram. Shakespeare and Precious Stones Treating of the Known References of Precious Stones in Shakespeare's Works, with Comments as to the Origin of His Material, the Knowledge of the Poet Concerning Precious Stones, and References as to Where the Precious Stones of His Time Came from As preparatory to each new display, the herald, or whatever he was, behind the chair of state, gave awful notice that the Right Honorable the Lord-Mayor was about to propose a toast. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 70, August, 1863 At the upper end a dais had been erected, surmounted by an antique chair of state, with several others of the same description, but smaller on each side. Vellenaux A Novel She sat in her chair of state facing the garden, and her visitors, all on the tip-toe of expectation, stationed themselves round her. The Honorable Miss A Story of an Old-Fashioned Town The agent waited until his master was gone; then seated himself in the chair of state, and mused. Edward Barnett; a Neglected Child of South Carolina, Who Rose to Be a Peer of Great Britain,—and the Stormy Life of His Grandfather, Captain Williams or, The Earle's Victims: with an Account of the Terrible End of the Proud Earl De Montford, the Lamentable Fate of the Victim of His Passion, and the Shadow's Punishment A platform had been erected for them beneath the awning, and chairs of state set thereon. In the Wars of the Roses A Story for the Young Where ivory is abundant, chairs of state, and even thrones are made of it; and in Russia, in the palaces of the great, floors inlaid with ivory help to beautify the grand apartments. Reading Made Easy for Foreigners - Third Reader We were taken through the state apartments where I saw on a throne a huge chair of state on a platform, with canopy over it, with the Duke's crest in gold woven upon it. T. De Witt Talmage As I Knew Him Lucy had quitted the chair of state she had been sitting in, and was in her favourite place on a low stool on the hearth-rug. Verner's Pride Their Majesties sat in their chairs of state all the time, watching with deep interest the roasts of beef and mutton, and whole flocks of geese and turkeys and fowls disappear into Gulliver's mouth. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 3 (of 12) Classic Tales and Old-Fashioned Stories Then was a great feast spread, and Annoure caused the King to be seated in a chair of state at her right hand, while squires and pages served him on bended knee. Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion Where ivory is abundant, chairs of state, and even thrones are made of it; and in Russia, in the palaces of the great, floors inlaid with ivory help to beautify the grand apartments. Reading Made Easy for Foreigners - Third Reader High in the midst surrounded by his peers, M—ns—l his ample front sublime uprears; Plac'd on his chair of state, he seems a God, While Sophs and Freshmen, tremble at his nod. Fugitive Pieces In the jostling and thronging both of horse and foot to see this engagement, the tent of Nestorius, with his chair of state, was thrown down. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 Rodolph was about to throw himself into one of the large high-back chairs of state; but yielding a graceful respect to the aged priests, he motioned them to be seated, and placed himself between them. The Truce of God A Tale of the Eleventh Century In the Pope's carriage even now there is a chair of state, and to Him alone is reserved the honour of a sedia gestatoria. The Ceremonies of the Holy-Week at Rome Such sentiments fitly illustrate the controlling element of character which made the conduct of Washington so peerless in the field and in the chair of state. Washington's Birthday But let the king resolve to change the face of his court and forcibly evict the animal from the chair of state, restoring the god to the place of divinity. Light On The Path and Through the Gates of Gold A mound of turf, flanked by two spreading roots, was the Governor's chair of state, and Alce and Molly he must needs seat beside him. Audrey He sits squarely upon his chair of state, his hands upon his knees, his chest thrown forward, his head erect, his gaze confident. Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt At the upper end, upon a footpace and carpet, stood the Protector, with a chair of state behind him, and divers of his Council and servants about him. The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 It was late in the afternoon and the Prince was seated in the chair of state, presiding over the hurriedly called Council meeting. Truxton King A Story of Graustark Then you shall take the box in both hands, and shall approach the altar, near which in the principal chapel there shall be a chair of state. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 09 of 55 1593-1597 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century When George entered the Gallery, the king took his seat in a great chair of state on a dais at one end of the room, while his counsellors ranged themselves on either side. The Touchstone of Fortune Age is comely in coaches, in churches, in chairs of state and ceremony, in council-chambers, in courts of justice, and historical societies. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 51, January, 1862 The members of the House, the Judges in their robes, the Lord Mayor and Aldermen in their robes, and other dignitaries, were ranged in the midst round, a canopied chair of state. The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 The goddess would no longer wait; But, rising from her chair of state, Left all below at six and seven, Harness'd her doves, and flew to Heaven. The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 2 A king—Persian, from his dress—was sitting in a chair of state, and before him stood a small man apparently delivering a message. Elizabeth's Campaign In this manner he was conducted to a large scaffold covered with fine tapestry, where being placed in his chair of state, he received the compliments of the magistracy and principal inhabitants of the city. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 06 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time A page stood at the right-hand side of his chair of state, blowing cool air upon him with a fan, two feet long and a foot broad, curiously embroidered, and enriched with sapphires. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10 Arranged in systematic order: Forming a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. Shortly after, they led me into the presence-chamber, in which stood the chair of state, to which they wished me to do reverence. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time At the side of the scene is a canopied dais, with chairs of state upon it. Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: Francesca da Rimini Under this shed is a great chair of state, once finely gilt and ornamented, with a patchwork quilt thrown over it, and behind it are the remains of two large looking-glasses. Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa The chief priest having taken his seat on a chair of state, the candidate for knighthood knelt before him, and took the customary oaths to defend the holy church, to protect widows and orphans, etc. A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy The emperor and empress thereupon take their places on the dais beneath the great escutcheoned golden canopy, and in front of the two chairs of state that represent the thrones. The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe: William II, Germany; Francis Joseph, Austria-Hungary, Volume I. (of 2) At the conclusion of the trial, James was observed to smile, and Buckingham, who had drawn near the chair of state, ventured to inquire what it was that entertained his Majesty. The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance On a dais, raised on three broad steps, stands a chair of state, surmounted by a dark-velvet canopy. The Italians Carillo was my friend, and had his cause been a just one I had gone with him to the gates of death or the chair of state. The Doomswoman An Historical Romance of Old California In 1803 the emperor Kiaking was attacked in open day while being carried in a chair of state through the streets of Peking. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. First, then, they voted that he should always appear even in the city itself wearing the triumphal garb and should sit in his chair of state everywhere except at festivals. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). When I left home to take this chair of state, I requested my countrymen to pray for me. The Wonders of Prayer A Record of Well Authenticated and Wonderful Answers to Prayer A gleam of ruddy light strikes through a crevice in a red curtain opposite; it falls full upon the chair of state. The Italians When King Charles II. touched at Whitehall, he usually sat in a chair of state, and put about each of their necks a white ribbon, with an angel of gold on it. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 398, November 14, 1829 At the further end of the long apartment, on a chair of state, and beneath a canopy, sat Charles. Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire They came accordingly, and I placed them in chairs of state, upon my table, just over against me, with their guards about them. Gulliver's Travels The goddess would no longer wait, But rising from her chair of state, Left all below at six and seven, Harnessed her doves, and flew to Heaven. The Battle of the Books and other Short Pieces I sat on a chair of state in the central compartment of the barge, and quite alone; my suite standing on a raised deck beyond. Rezanov The position was a little elevated and the supporting roots on either side of her were like the arms of a great chair—a chair of state. The Octopus : A story of California In the chair of state sat erect Dame Ruth; She had cast aside her embroidery; She had been a beauty, they say, in her youth, There was much fierce fire in her bold black eye. Poems by Adam Lindsay Gordon Then he was led in honor and sat in the chair of state. Welsh Fairy Tales There was some little hesitation as to the next candidate, until Posterity took the Master Genius of our country by the hand and led him to the chair of state beneath the princely canopy. A Select Party The polished floor was covered by a magnificent carpet woven with alarming dragons whose jaws pointed directly at my chair of state. Rezanov The youthful captive, unkempt as he was, appeared in the great hall of the castle before its grey-headed commander, seated in his chair of state. The Strong Arm If you are not, what business have you in these chairs of state? —if you are not, Let them have cushions by you. The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded Pharaoh sat down on a chair of state, his face turned towards the rising sun, and began to speak like one who wishes to set his thoughts in order. Historical Miniatures The Queen-Countess sat in her chair of state in the midst, till her shoes were taken off, and her hair dressed for the night. Hereward, the Last of the English Being entered, she placed them in chairs of state, and set before them meal and honey, and Smyrna wine, but mixed with baneful drugs of powerful enchantment. The Adventures of Ulysses The Sawyer sat stiffly in his chair of state, delaying even the indulgence of his pipe, and having his face set sternly, as I had never before beheld it. Erema — My Father's Sin The instincts, which unanalytic, barbaric ages, enthrone and mistake for greatness and nobility, are tried and rejected here; and the business of the play is, to get them excluded from the chair of state. The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded Her Majesty occupied a chair of state on a dais. Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 2 The band pavilion in the centre of the garden had been reserved for the Viceregal party, and was covered in carpet and scarlet cloth, with two chairs of state. Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present Sometimes he did this when sitting in the chair of state, giving audience to embassadors and princes. Cleopatra He ascended the rostra and seated himself upon the chair of state. Dio's Rome, Volume 5, Books 61-76 (A.D. 54-211) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form By Herbert Baldwin Foster Whoso has put him in the chair of state on earth, or in heaven, must 'revoke that ignorant election.' The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded With a consul on each side he made his report to the senators while seated upon a chair of state or on a bench. Dio's Rome, Volume 4 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form Very adroitly he placed by his chair of state the two youths, who passed for Medici, and who were "as dear to him as sons"—Ippolito and Alessandro. The Tragedies of the Medici He now came to visit Pacheco in a chair of state, with far more splendour than he had ever assumed since the commencement of the war. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Down the Sacred Way they hauled the emperor who had frequently paraded past in his chair of state. Dio's Rome, Volume 5, Books 61-76 (A.D. 54-211) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form By Herbert Baldwin Foster The result in this case, the overthrow of the military hero on his way to the chair of state, is occasioned by the premature arrogance to which his passionate nature impels him. The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded This stable is a Prince's court, The crib His chair of state, The beasts are parcel of His pomp, The wooden dish His plate. Betty's Bright Idea; Deacon Pitkin's Farm; and the First Christmas of New England After sermon, he placed himself in the chair of state in the Painted Chamber, while the members seated themselves, uncovered on benches ranged along the walls. The History of England from the First Invasion by the Romans to the Accession of King George the Fifth Volume 8 After embracing, they went hand in hand into the hall, in which a chair of state was placed for the admiral. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time He is never so much in his majesty as in his night-watch, where he sits in his chair of state, a shop-stall, and environed with a guard of halberts, examines all passengers. Character Writings of the 17th Century From the field he tracks his hero to the chair of state. The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded Thus lucre's set in golden chair of state, When learning's bid stand by, and keeps aloof: This greedy humour fits my father's vein, Who gapes for nothing but for golden gain. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 9 They mounted to the court of Chancery, where a chair of state with a cushion had been placed on a rich carpet. The History of England from the First Invasion by the Romans to the Accession of King George the Fifth Volume 8 The king received Correa in his palace, which was very near the water side, sitting in his chair of state, and accompanied by many noblemen and gentlemen. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Being entered, she placed them in chairs of state, and set before them meal and honey, and Smyrna wine; but mixed with baneful drugs of powerful enchantment. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 3 Books for Children His body, arrayed in his pontifical robes, was seated in a chair of state, and multitudes of all degrees thronged into the apartment to kiss the hands and feet. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 The Emperor sat in his chair of state just inside the brass railing, unattended except by his sword-bearer. The Prince of India — Volume 02 At one side of the round room was a sort of dais, on which was a chair of state that, I suppose, represented a throne. The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland The admirals barge had a rich awning, and was dressed out with carpets, on which stood a chair of state covered with unshorn crimson velvet and two cushions of the same for his feet. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time On a small piece of carpet before the fire, stood the two chairs of state, each protected by a large antique screen. Warlock o' Glenwarlock But Eleanor's eyes flashed fire and her gloved hand strained impatiently upon the carved arm of the chair of state. Via Crucis She was hardly given time to wipe her eyes before she was escorted on the arm of the now gallant farmer, to the chair of state in the parlor. From Jest to Earnest The Emperor, cold and impassive, sat in his chair of state, his mind apparently a thousand miles away. Masters of the Guild She lived a stately and formal life, precisely like a queen; no one ever saw her save upon her raised chair of state, and she wore her jewels even at breakfast. The Metropolis Then standing upright he spoke after the following manner to the General La Barre, who sat in his chair of state: 'Onontio, I honour you, and all the warriors that accompany me do the same. The Fighting Governer : A Chronicle of Frontenac Having been three months married to her, sitting in my chair of state,— Sir Toby. Characters of Shakespeare's Plays You will subscribe it! good, good, tis well; Love hath two chairs of state, heaven and hell. The Merry Devil The chairs of state with their ebony or ivory footstools were placed, the candles in the sconces, the rushes and sweet herbs had been strewn upon the floor. Masters of the Guild In a few minutes more-Graspum, in his chair of state, is regretting having sold so quick,—Mr. Grabguy is handed his bill of sale, duly made out. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter The lists, the galleries, the ladies, the Prince's own chair of state, too! The Lances of Lynwood Much joyed they in their honoured freight; For, on the deck, in chair of state, The Abbess of Saint Hilda placed, With five fair nuns, the galley graced. Marmion The door is at the right hand of the occupant of the chair of state when it has an occupant: at present it is empty. The Devil's Disciple Accordingly they sat down and she took place on her chair of state, watching them, whilst each who was at meat said to himself, "Verily the King looketh at none save me." The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 04 At the head of this sumptuous board was placed a chair of state, upholstered in red velvet, studded with brass rosettes, the corners of its high back surmounted by two upright gilt ornaments. The Fortunes of Oliver Horn Cleopatra immediately comes down to the chair of state; seizes Ptolemy and drags him out of his seat; then takes his place in the chair. Caesar and Cleopatra They were seated in two chairs of state under the same canopy, El Zagal on the left hand of Ferdinand. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada Observant of his voice, Eumaeus sate And fed recumbent on a chair of state. The Odyssey Martina whispered to me that a small, dark man was seated in the chair of state, and about him priests and others. The Wanderer's Necklace Now they stood before the chair of state, from which the Doge rose, and advanced two steps to greet the Ambassador of England. Red Eve No, no, my boy: that is your chair of state. Caesar and Cleopatra “Oh, Alberic!” cried Richard, jumping out of his chair of state, and running up to him, “will you not stay with me, and be my brother and comrade?” The Little Duke However I might say with the poet, 'My mind to me a kingdom is,' yet I have little ambition 'to set a throne or chair of state in the understandings of other men.' Table Talk Essays on Men and Manners "Where did we leave off?" inquired his grace, looking rather at a loss, and scowling vengeance dire at the handsome queen and her handsome protege, as he sank back in his chair of state. The Midnight Queen Could she give up her chair of state in order to place thereon the little girl from the parsonage? Framley Parsonage He comes down the steps to a chair of state which stands a little to his right, the only seat in the hall. Caesar and Cleopatra As the king came, Sakon rose from his chair of state and, advancing down the hall, took him by the hand and led him to a similar chair placed at a little distance. Elissa He sits in a chair of state, and discourses to a shareholder. The Paris Sketch Book Resting her still quivering harp upon the board, she sank back in her chair of state, outworn, trembling, while in her pale face the blue eyes shone like stars. Morning Star The Prince of Cleves put on his own, as the herald came up to the chair of state where the sovereign sat. Burlesques His occupying the chair of state was a triumph of the good sense of mankind and of the public conscience. The Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 1: 1832-1843 He gave his assent in form to several laws, unrobed, took his seat on a chair of state which had been placed for him, and listened with much interest to the debate. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 And he ordered an Arabic text, 'God rules the hearts of all men', to be put up over the chair of state in his audience chamber. Eminent Victorians Then she sat her down in a chair of state in her chamber of audience, and waited, while Asti stood beside her asking no questions, but wondering. Morning Star Near the head of the board a chair of state was placed for the Queen Dowager. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 We might imagine it the adornment of a throne or chair of state, or the end of a chariot pole, or a portion of the stem of a candelabrum. History of Phoenicia Ages might come and go, but never again would the people's suffrages place a republican governor in their ancient chair of state. Grandfather's Chair Accordingly the duke had encountered the fleet at the Isle of Wight, and gone on board the queen's ship, when she received him in her cabin seated under a canopy on a chair of state. Royalty Restored No particular band of fighting men stood about that block of polished wood, that was essentially throne or chair of state. 1492 The principal seat of this apartment was a chair of state, raised a step or two from the floor, and large enough to contain two persons. Kenilworth A great velvet-covered throne stood on the upper deck, and at its right was a chair of state, glistening with gold. Historic Girls It was a solemn and affecting sight," said Grandfather, "when this venerable patriarch, with his white beard flowing down upon his breast, took his seat in his chair of state. Grandfather's Chair My lords, look where the sturdy rebel sits, Even in the chair of state! belike he means, Back'd by the power of Warwick, that false peer, To aspire unto the crown and reign as king.— King Henry VI, Part 3 During five months, the administration of Richard Cromwell went on so tranquilly and regularly that all Europe believed him to be firmly established on the chair of state. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 Benedick smiled, and as it was time for Don Pedro to receive officials, the Prince sat down in a chair of state and prepared his mind for justice. Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare I, seated in the velvet chair of state, he would unroll his case of instruments before me, and ask me to choose, recommending with affectionate eulogisms the most murderous looking. Paul Kelver, a Novel I have nearly satisfied myself, however, that, during most of this questionable period, it was literally the chair of state. Grandfather's Chair Do right unto this princely Duke of York, Or I will fill the house with armed men, And over the chair of state where now he sits Write up his title with usurping blood. King Henry VI, Part 3 They had seen a new dynasty rapidly rising to the height of power and glory, and then on a sudden hurled down from the chair of state without a struggle. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 My lords, look where the sturdy rebel sits, Even in the chair of state! King Henry VI, Part 3 Next would have appeared the successive governors, Winthrop, Dudley, Bellingham, and Endicott, who sat in the chair while it was a chair of state. Grandfather's Chair "Yes, a family chair must have a deeper history than a chair of state." Grandfather's Chair When he became governor, he felt that he could have no more honorable seat than that which had been the ancient chair of state. Grandfather's Chair Do right unto this princely Duke of York; Or I will fill the house with armed men, And over the chair of state, where now he sits, Write up his title with usurping blood. King Henry VI, Part 3 |
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