| 单词 | chiffonier |
| 例句 | I sneaked a look to see what he was fiddling around with on my chiffonier. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z "Your, ah, exam paper is over there on top of my chiffonier. On top of the pile. Bring it here, please." The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z He started walking around the room, very slow and all, the way he always did, picking up your personal stuff off your desk and chiffonier. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z He got it off Stradlater's chiffonier, so he chucked it on the bed. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z “I started thinking about those fire-opal pendants, the ladies in attendance, the assignations through the false chiffonier,” she said. Elaine Stritch and Other Matrons of ?Night Music? 2010-07-23T02:12:00Z One of my prized possessions is a cherry-wood Louis XV chiffonier with four little drawers that my father made for my mother for their engagement party in 1930. Jacques Pépin on His Rise to Star TV Chef 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z Boys, will you help Sherry carry out those two tables and that high desk and the chiffonier—all the oak furniture. The Camp Fire Girls Solve a Mystery or, The Christmas Adventure at Carver House 2012-02-27T03:00:12.427Z The hostess rose, misunderstanding her husband's optical signals, and fished out a knife and fork from the recesses of a chiffonier. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z A mirror is suspended over the chiffonier, before which Lisette is standing, fully engaged in taking a survey of herself. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:26.667Z A glass-fronted chiffonier had done its horrid best to "be in keeping" with the suite. Notwithstanding 2011-10-19T02:00:22.340Z "Put it on the chiffonier," said Jem, placing the clock where she had made room for it. Mother Meg or, The Story of Dickie's Attic 2011-10-13T02:00:40.380Z The man nodded, he seemed to understand; he went to his cracker box chiffonier and drew from it a long coarse woolen stocking. The Chalice Of Courage A Romance of Colorado 2011-09-22T02:00:25.630Z The gag, which was seen by one or two witnesses near the pillow, was also seen by three or four other witnesses in various places—on the floor, on a chiffonier, on a small table! My Memoirs 2011-09-13T02:00:28.713Z On a plain chiffonier lie a Psalm-book, a well-worn romance of Sir Walter Scott, some songs, and a little pamphlet, entitled 'The Ladies' Magic and Dream Book.' The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:26.667Z Forrester took an electric pocket lamp from the top of his chiffonier, and a dark muffler from a drawer. The Secret Toll 2011-09-12T02:00:26.853Z "Mother's in general very thoughtful," he answered, going over to her and lifting the tray to the chiffonier. Mother Meg or, The Story of Dickie's Attic 2011-10-13T02:00:40.380Z On the top of a chiffonier was Alice's picture in an elaborate gilt frame, which did not bear out the doctor's assurance that he had got over being love-sick. The Bradys After a Chinese Princess The Yellow Fiends of 'Frisco 2011-09-06T02:00:11.117Z Number 16 was not palatial as to size, but it was big enough to hold comfortably the two single beds, the study-table, the two narrow chiffoniers, and the four chairs that made up its furnishing. The Turner Twins 2011-08-28T02:00:36.990Z Presently he came up-stairs and tiptoed into the room in clumsy fashion, for fear of waking the baby, in his quest for a handkerchief in a chiffonier drawer. The Wayfarers 2011-08-28T02:00:32.867Z Marjorie cast a longing glance at the tall package on the chiffonier, as the two girls left the room. Marjorie Dean College Junior 2011-08-27T02:00:22.827Z Their personal effects were disposed of in the stateroom; underclothing and such apparel in the chiffonier, toilet articles in the lavatory, sweaters and oilskins on the hooks, and shoes in the berth lockers. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z Without losing an instant the old detective opened the drawers of this chiffonier and began disturbing things as little as possible. The Bradys After a Chinese Princess The Yellow Fiends of 'Frisco 2011-09-06T02:00:11.117Z In each division there is a bed, chiffonier, a cupboard, a table, a sofa and several chairs. Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays 2011-08-08T02:00:15.947Z Please don’t look at that dressing-table; Harry leaves his neckties everywhere, though he has his own chiffonier in the other room—he’s such a bad boy! The Wayfarers 2011-08-28T02:00:32.867Z A peculiar expression appeared in Marjorie’s eyes as she went to her chiffonier and drew from it Miss Hamilton’s letter. Marjorie Dean College Junior 2011-08-27T02:00:22.827Z At the extreme forward end of the stateroom there was a handsome mahogany chiffonier built in between the two forward berths. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z “I suppose,” she began afresh, as she gathered up her toilet set and moved with it toward her chiffonier, “that I ought to——” The speech remained unfinished. Marjorie Dean, College Senior 2011-08-01T02:00:12.720Z The two wash-stands, chiffoniers and dressing tables had Japanese covers of white stamped in blue figures. Marjorie Dean College Freshman 2011-07-27T02:00:32.033Z Tripping gleefully to the chiffonier she opened the top drawer, bringing forth a small package and a square white envelope. Marjorie Dean, High School Junior 2011-07-25T02:00:16.780Z She tucked the letter away in the top drawer of her chiffonier with the optimistic opinion that it would not be very long before she could frankly tell her chums of its contents. Marjorie Dean College Junior 2011-08-27T02:00:22.827Z The new veneer peeled off the new chiffonier. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z From door to center table, from table to the two chiffoniers, which stood at each end of the room, were spread sheets of sticky fly paper. Marjorie Dean, College Senior 2011-08-01T02:00:12.720Z “Now to try and unearth some cigars,” diving into a chiffonier in the corner. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z He made a movement to go; but again she was in time to prevent him; for quick as a flash she had darted to the chiffonier, opened the top drawer and drawn forth a weapon. The Red Mouse 2011-05-30T02:00:14.700Z Tom took a walk up and down the room, halting in front of a picture of Grace which was in a silver frame on a chiffonier. The Rover Boys on a Tour or Last Days at Brill College 2011-05-24T02:00:14.887Z After an hour had passed, Mrs. Mitchell placed her shoulder against the chiffonier, that rolled easily on its castors, and she slipped behind it. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z Then being without a key to the chiffonier too, made a great difference in the groceries, though having no proof of the fact, it would not do to say so. Dilemmas of Pride, (Vol 1 of 3) 2011-04-06T02:00:04.340Z Every time she tried to think of a plausible tale I told her it would hurt to cross the chiffonier head first. The Late Tenant 2011-03-28T02:00:25.153Z He took advantage of Miriam's temporary absence to steal to the chiffonier and to seize the fifty dollar bill. The Red Mouse 2011-05-30T02:00:14.700Z “Just so,” replied the chiffonier, tossing off his draught from an ornament of Venetian glass. Tales from Blackwood Volume 5 2011-03-13T03:00:21.980Z She replaced the note beneath the pillow, returned to the library, and rolled back the chiffonier. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z "And here's no key," said Sarah, examining the chiffonier; "and I declare if the lock ante broke." Dilemmas of Pride, (Vol 1 of 3) 2011-04-06T02:00:04.340Z Here Isabel sat down beside the chiffonier, where her poor little collection of books was huddled untidily in a dusty corner. The Doctor's Wife 2011-03-06T03:00:18.770Z Didn't she purposely mislead us by that note she left on my chiffonier? The Road to Understanding 2011-01-29T03:00:20.840Z And she could stand out for the sofa, and the key to the chiffonier, and the drops to the chimney-lights, before she went into the lodging at all. Dilemmas of Pride, (Vol 2 of 3) 2011-01-26T03:00:28.110Z In one corner of the library stood a tall, brass-mounted chiffonier filled with papers, and above it hung an engraving. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z A chiffonier retired as coyly as possible into the embrace of a recessed doorway; a washstand of Lilliputian dimensions occupied an infinitesimal fraction of a corner. Concerning Belinda 2011-01-21T03:00:12.087Z After the candles had been brought Isabel took a book from the top of the little chiffonier by the fireplace. The Doctor's Wife 2011-03-06T03:00:18.770Z She began to pull out the drawers of his chiffonier. The Boss of Wind River 2010-12-30T03:00:28.770Z The beloved blue vase that she had saved from the fire was still on the chiffonier. The Pioneers 2010-12-20T17:12:11.787Z She, too, inhaled the scent precisely in her husband’s fashion, before fetching a china bowl from a chiffonier, and carefully wiping it inside and out, though it was already the perfection of cleanliness. A Double Knot I have a great dislike of chiffoniers; the very name presupposes them receptacles of chiffons and lumber. Household Organization Along the walls under the eaves, sets of drawers were built into the woodwork, thus obviating the necessity of having chiffoniers or chests of drawers to consume already limited space. Remodeled Farmhouses She opened a door, and shewed me into a large low room, where a light was burning on a chiffonier, and where the atmosphere was purer and more lifelike than without. L'Arrabiata and Other Tales Hidden away in the back of a drawer in a small chiffonier, he had come across several articles that aroused interest if they did not whet the blade of suspicion. The Social Gangster In the future I shall be obliged, if you will stuff it in the chiffonier. A Top-Floor Idyl One can almost admire the humble Paris chiffoniers, as being a guild employed in redeeming to a hundred services what has been thrown away as useless—they rescue vast fortunes yearly. The Galaxy, May, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—May, 1877.—No. 5. Closets opening into the room, bureaus, and chiffoniers should be emptied of the belongings of other members of the family, to prevent people from tiptoeing into the sick room at all hours to remove garments. American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick They know, by instinct, I suppose, that a chiffonier or a Chippendale bedroom suite is not legal tender for stock. Captain Macedoine's Daughter TO a man, marriage means giving up four out of five of the chiffonier drawers; to a woman, giving up four out of five of her opinions. Reflections of a Bachelor Girl When I went down to football practice to-day I left my gold watch and a purse with twelve dollars in it in the top drawer of my chiffonier. The Mark of the Knife It was a fairly large apartment and furnished with a single bed, a chiffonier, a table, and several chairs. The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck Stirring Adventures in the Oil Fields There is no way of two people really knowing each other until after they are married and have to share the same dollar, the same table, the same newspaper and the same chiffonier. A Guide to Men Being Encore Reflections of a Bachelor Girl There were photographs of youths on dressing-table, chiffonier, and walls, and flaring pennants of eastern universities and colleges. The Rustler of Wind River The rear room was equipped with five white iron beds and several chiffoniers and wash stand, while the front apartment contained the life guard's motorcycle. The Boy Scout Fire Fighters The imitation extended to the bedroom with its wall bed and built-in chiffonier and dresser of gaudy walnut. The Gorgeous Girl Not less than half a dozen mice were doing their best to hide themselves here and there under the bed and the chiffonier and in the corners of the room. The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck Stirring Adventures in the Oil Fields Beside it lay the photograph of Ruth Morton, which he had, he remembered, left on his chiffonier while putting on his workman's clothes that morning. The Film of Fear "Ah, who knows! perhaps a chiffonier, or a shopman, or perhaps—" and the abbé lifted his finger, and shook his head expressively, and continued, "It is a strange world we live in, mon ami." Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 I threw the revolver into a drawer of my chiffonier and the Tisch approached me. Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess There were two chiffoniers, and a big closet between the rooms, two pretty willow rockers and some lovely pictures beside various small gifts one could hang up or stand around. A Modern Cinderella All effort, however, was quite fruitless, till an old chiffonier, also once a seamstress, united with her, and persuaded the mothers that they must prepare their children, or, at least, not prevent them from going. Prisoners of Poverty Abroad It contained a small bed, a chiffonier and dresser, a table, some chairs and a trunk. The Film of Fear She got out the wine and the biscuits from a chiffonier as she chattered, and set them before him. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius "And a couple more handkerchiefs from the top of the chiffonier, please." Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess Amzi stood before his chiffonier in his shirt sleeves, trying to make a bow of his white tie. Otherwise Phyllis The most curious chiffonier could not have deciphered a word written on that sheet, which by the churning he had submitted it to must have been reduced to a very pulp. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley At length she rose and, going to her chiffonier, took from the top drawer a leather writing case. Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore He treasured faded flowers, raising hue and cry because the maid threw out a wilted peony which he had enshrined in a vase on his chiffonier. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 He had had a smaller room himself, but had been smoking there, and at this moment in that room there was a decanter and a wine-glass on the chiffonier in one corner. Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite He rummaged in one of the chiffonier drawers. Otherwise Phyllis Presently he came up-stairs and tiptoed into the room in clumsy fashion, for fear of waking the baby, in his quest of a pair of gloves in a chiffonier drawer. McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908. He unlocked a chiffonier, produced a whisky bottle, and, having poured some into a wineglass, not filling it, tossed off the "nip." The Sign of the Spider He laid it on the chiffonier before answering. From the Car Behind She was bending over the drawer of the chiffonier while she robbed it of its contents. Hester's Counterpart A Story of Boarding School Life She was as contented as possible last night, but this morning she wanted her bed in the other 298 corner, awnings put on the windows, and the bureau changed for a chiffonier. Ladies-In-Waiting Without further ado the four Rovers ran back into the rooms they occupied and began a search 138 of their chiffoniers and the other places where they kept their things of value. The Rover Boys at Big Horn Ranch The Cowboys' Double Round-Up "Don't you believe it, Juliet!" called a gay voice from the chiffonier, where an earlier visitor was perched. The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation There was a chiffonier with a looking-glass back just opposite to her, and, raising her eyes, poor Phœbe beheld a young lady with brow, cheeks, and neck perfectly glowing with crimson! Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster Edna was placing the sketches in one of the empty drawers of the chiffonier. The Opened Shutters With a basket slung upon their back, and a crook in their hand to facilitate their search, these chiffoniers are to be seen in every quarter of the city, congregating wherever there is dirt. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 347, September, 1844 At the hotel in Yokohama, when leaving for a three days' absence, I applied at the office for keys to the chiffonier and wardrobe. Travels in the Far East “I went to put something in the chiffonier—you will find it, Lilian, in a box and the key is—oh, what did I do with it?” The Girls at Mount Morris Certainly, if Phœbe had had any prevision of her present state of mind, she never would have bought that chiffonier. Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster The soft cream curtains that the girls had hemmed shaded the window, and the linen covers were on the chiffonier and washstand. The Torch Bearer A Camp Fire Girls' Story A chiffonier stands against the back wall on the right. The Melting-Pot "Will you go to my chiffonier, there in the alcove, and bring a package wrapped in white silk from the top drawer?" The Thing from the Lake "Oh, dear," sighed Constance, as she glanced at the clock on the chiffonier. Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman Under this, however, were a number of bundles wrapped in newspapers, each containing a small portion of the stuff taken from his chiffonier. The Rover Boys Under Canvas or The Mystery of the Wrecked Submarine A bit of yellow paper on the chiffonier brought Wallie to his full sense as his eyes fell upon it. The Dude Wrangler Then they found a number of used neckties in a chiffonier, and these were tied on the goat's legs and horns. The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island or, The Old Lumberman's Treasure Box And piled in an intricate magnificence of curls, puffs and coils about the haughty little head of the lady, was her gold-bronze hair; the color of the braid upstairs in my chiffonier drawer. The Thing from the Lake Suddenly she slipped from Marjorie's encircling arm and leaned against the chiffonier, covering her face with her hands. Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman This done he studied himself in the glass of the chiffonier and was deeply pleased. From Place to Place Margot was producing a white cloth from the chiffonier drawer, and taking out cups and saucers from the cupboard below it. 'Me and Nobbles' The dresser, improvised from a chiffonier, had a quaint mirror from Bruce's studio, with two silver candlesticks, to serve Patricia for all purposes of dressing. Miss Pat at Artemis Lodge Twice during the progress of her dressing she picked up the note from the chiffonier and re-read it with knitted brows. Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore "Just the thing!" he continued, and walked to the chiffonier, from a drawer in which he brought out a package of safety pins. The Rover Boys at Colby Hall or The Struggles of the Young Cadets A doll lay sprawled on the landing as he made his way upstairs, and in the bed chambers empty chiffonier drawers gaped as though from surprise at their hasty evacuation. Blacksheep! Blacksheep! If a friendship hangs upon chiffoniers and bead mats, it can’t be worth keeping. The Heart of Una Sackville A lady customer asked to see some chiffoniers. Jokes For All Occasions Selected and Edited by One of America's Foremost Public Speakers "Let the 'chiffonier' do the work," said Walter, with a laugh. The Motor Girls Through New England or, Held by the Gypsies The boy who loved to dress so loudly was rather methodical in his habits, and had arranged all of his clothing and other articles with great nicety in his chiffonier and his closet. The Rover Boys at Colby Hall or The Struggles of the Young Cadets Her little gold-linked purse was on the chiffonier right beside her pin and it wasn’t touched, though it was just stuffed with bills. Betty Wales Senior Harmonizing Wood.—Imagine a chiffonier with the base of dark wood, like walnut, and the top of pine or maple, or a like light-colored wood. Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language, Including Chapters on Drawing, Laying Out Work, Designing and Architecture With 250 Original Illustrations They had placed several framed pictures and many photographs and trinkets against the walls and had draped the tops of the chiffoniers with towels. Left End Edwards Her eyes strayed toward the dressing-table as she passed it, and as she reached the door she glanced over the chiffonier. The Coast of Chance Each contained a single bed, a desk, and a chiffonier, and also a small clothing closet. The Rover Boys at Colby Hall or The Struggles of the Young Cadets Now what the mischief”—Madeline pulled out drawer after drawer of her chiffonier—“can I have done with those masks?” Betty Wales Senior She had remarked that when the count came in he put down his lantern and the key on a chiffonier. The Queen's Necklace The furniture consisted of two single-width beds, two chiffoniers, a study table and two straight-backed chairs. Left End Edwards She let it fall—turned to the chiffonier; upended the two vases of Venetian glass, lifted the lids of jars and boxes, finally came to the drawers. The Coast of Chance All of the rooms had connecting doors, but these, for the most part, were kept closed, some of the pupils having their beds or chiffoniers in front of them. The Rover Boys at Colby Hall or The Struggles of the Young Cadets On one side was a huge fireplace with its homemade benches, on the other a clumsily carved chiffonier loaded with solid silver. Canada: the Empire of the North Being the Romantic Story of the New Dominion's Growth from Colony to Kingdom The spinet desk, the bureau, the chiffonier, the closet, I cleared of every trace of me. The Fifth Wheel A Novel Trunks were unpacked, valises stripped of their contents, closets and chiffoniers filled, bureaus blossomed with a wonderful collection of combs, brushes, barettes, ribbons, and various bottles and jars. The Outdoor Girls at Ocean View Or, The Box That Was Found in the Sand She slid back the last drawer into the chiffonier, and rose from her knees, lightly dusting off the front of her gown; went to the closet door and closed it. The Coast of Chance Mrs. Metford had sold the car and discharged the "chiffonier," and Mr. Metford had returned to his ancient and honourable calling of coal freighter. The Cow Puncher Handkerchief to her eyes, she stumbled across the room to the chiffonier. Jane Allen: Right Guard I lit the lamp on our large table, drew up the Morris-chair near it, straightened our couch-covers, and arranged the screen around the chiffoniers. The Fifth Wheel A Novel But she says she would overlook everything except Hen's keeping a secret drawer in his chiffonier. Green Valley He banged the chiffonier with his great fist. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates And she orders the chiffonier to take the guests down to the dep�t in their Packer. The Cow Puncher I pulled every blessed thing out of the chiffonier and wardrobe, and they're not there! The Wit and Humor of America, Volume II. (of X.) But abruptly he struggled free from her; he slipped to the floor, mounted on a chair in front of the chiffonier and peeped excitedly into the mirror. A Melody in Silver And he told her the story of that locked drawer in Hen Tomlins' chiffonier. Green Valley A Moth Preventive—If you wish to be rid of moths, pour a little turpentine in the corners of the wardrobe, chiffonier, or trunk. Fowler's Household Helps Over 300 Useful and Valuable Helps About the Home, Carefully Compiled and Arranged in Convenient Form for Frequent Use That exquisitely embroidered scarf you made for Tom's chiffonier is utterly ruined! The Spinster Book From the top drawer of the chiffonier protruded a hand-embroidered collar, and a long black silk tie hung down the middle of the piece of furniture, giving it the effect of being draped in mourning. Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College She had remembered a little golden locket in a drawer of the chiffonier, a locket that held the handsome face of a young man. A Melody in Silver She turned to look in the mirror and her eye was caught by the photograph of Amy over on Joe's chiffonier. His Second Wife The large round or oval table which stands in the middle of the room is of the same wood, and so are the card-table, the Davenport, the chiffonier, and that Jacob's-ladder-like what-not in the corner. Town Life in Australia Small rugs before bed, dresser, and chiffonier will suffice in a small room, and can be easily taken out and cleaned, but a more commodious room requires the dressed look imparted by the larger rug. The Complete Home Glancing at the little clock on the chiffonier she exclaimed in dismay. Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College She was still holding forth on the newly-furnished drawing-room, with its blue sofa and inlaid chiffonier, as she lighted a pair of candles in the brass candlesticks, and brought me a can of hot water. Uncle Max Whose was the lacy neglig�e she had worn and the gossamer lingerie the maid had placed in the chiffonier for her? The Palace of Darkened Windows The clothes are safe in a new chiffonier and here's the key. Kenny Tables, dresser, and chiffonier should have each its spotless cover of hemstitched or scalloped linen, or ruffled lawn or Swiss—anything but towels. The Complete Home I'd like to have a davenport bed, and I want a chiffonier and a dressing table to match. Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College The color on the pasteboard binding had run, and as they lay on the drawn linen cover to the chiffonier, she went over and picked them up to see how much damage they'd done. The Real Adventure Bella opened the chiffonier and produced glasses and a spirit stand. If Only etc. He went shaking to Brian's room and put the key of the chiffonier in his pocket. Kenny She sent him to the chiffonier to find a fresh handkerchief. A Hoosier Chronicle Anne, who, at Grace's first words, had stepped to the chiffonier, took out a beribboned bundle, and stood holding it toward the stout girl. Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College The room was in Chinese blue and black, tea table, chiffonier and two chairs painted a dull black, and the walls tinted a soft deep gray blue. Kit of Greenacre Farm You produce gold watches, jewelleries, silver forks and épergnes, commodes, chiffoniers, stuffed sofas—Heavens, the Commercial Bazar and multitudinous Howel and James cannot contain you! Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 333, July 1843 My father will come home—will find his chiffonier opened—the money gone! Plays by August Strindberg, Second series Then he unlocked a little drawer in an old chiffonier and brought out a package all wrapped in chamois. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 02 Little Journeys To the Homes of Famous Women Amy looked at the alarm clock which decorated a corner of his chiffonier. Left Tackle Thayer When Jean opened the door she found her piling the contents of the desk and chiffonier drawers helter-skelter into blankets. Kit of Greenacre Farm You produce gold-watches, jewelleries, silver- forks and epergnes, commodes, chiffoniers, stuffed sofas— Heavens, the Commercial Bazaar and multitudinous Howel-and- Jameses cannot contain you. Past and Present Here seems no more difficulty in the transfer of the name than in that of chiffonier, from a rag-basket to a piece of ornamental furniture. Notes and Queries, Number 48, September 28, 1850 He found his mother on the floor before the chiffonier in his bedroom, surrounded by piles of pajamas, socks, shirts and collars. Personality Plus Some Experiences of Emma McChesney and Her Son, Jock He took a wine glass from his chiffonier—those white, blunt fingers had never been more steady than now. A Spinner in the Sun Books, uncurving furniture, photographs of his parents taken on their twenty-fifth anniversary standing on the chiffonier in a double leather frame that opened like a book. The Vertical City Seeing that her candle was flickering out, she substituted for it a pink one taken from a chiffonier. The Book of Dreams and Ghosts Julius, the pack is not there; look in the drawer of the chiffonier.” The Three Brides Everywhere the glitter of glass, mirrors over the mantelpieces, mirrors let into panels, glass chiffoniers, and pendent prisms of glass round the ornamental candlesticks. Hodge and His Masters The boy's picture was before him upon his chiffonier. A Spinner in the Sun There were a few books, which Gilbert remembered as Marian's literary treasures, neatly arranged on a rickety old chiffonier by the fire-place, and the desk and work-basket which he had seen on his previous visit. Fenton's Quest The pink candle from the drawing-room chiffonier was in her candlestick in the morning. The Book of Dreams and Ghosts She looked for a candle on the chiffonier. The Torrent Entre Naranjos Tables and couches had been upset, closets and chiffoniers burst open with the butt-ends of the swords or with the discharge of a pistol into the lock. Jack Archer To see or search through a chiffonier, denotes you will have disappointing anticipations. Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition She ran down the hall and opened the door to Eileen's room, and going to her chiffonier, pulled out a drawer containing an array of gloves, veils, and ribbons. Her Father's Daughter They happened to be in the drawer of the chiffonier. Mrs. Korner Sins Her Mercies There was a very varnished mahogany chiffonier, or sideboard, with a lock that wouldn't act. The Story of the Amulet This is only a maid hunting for something—she lifts a heap from a chair—Not there; another heap, the dressing-table, the chiffonier drawers. This Side of Paradise Mr. Micawber had a few books on a little chiffonier, which he called the library; and those went first. David Copperfield They had to inspect a room full of suits, huge chiffoniers crowded with shirts and ties and underclothes. The Price She Paid Morel found the photograph standing on the chiffonier in the parlour. Sons and Lovers Old Nurse had come in with the tray of knives, forks, and glasses, and was getting the tablecloth and table-napkins out of the chiffonier drawer. The Story of the Amulet She goes to the chiffonier, looks in the drawers, hesitates—then to the desk whence she takes the cigarette-case and extracts one. This Side of Paradise The box was found at last under a chiffonier, and Miss Noble grasped it with delight, saying, "it was under a fender the last time." Middlemarch A bunch of crysanthemums stood on the table, asters in vases on dresser and chiffonier—colourful and scentless. The Indian Lily and Other Stories Above the chiffonier he could see the ancient sampler. The Spenders A Tale of the Third Generation I'll buy a smaller dressing table to match the bed, if I can, and a chiffonier. Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus How would you like one for your chiffonier at home, Albert? Star-Dust Upon the Brussels carpet was a massive mahogany dining table, and facing the window a Georgian chiffonier, brass railed and surmounted by a convex mirror. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 The fact that a mahogany chiffonier in a corner gave utterance to a faint groan occasionally, as of some feeble creature in pain, afforded him no annoyance. Birds of Prey Parslett put the dish of mushrooms aside on a chiffonier and went away. The Orange-Yellow Diamond Emma had finished her mending and was on her knees before the chiffonier putting her waists away. Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus He had forgotten the glass; the little rococo mirror, with an eagle hovering over the top of the frame, which hung above the old-fashioned chiffonier. Charlotte's Inheritance Where space is limited, a combined bureau and dressing-table, or even a chiffonier with a mirror, may be used. Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife Don't save anything but the family papers, which are in the top drawer of my chiffonier in the middle room. Plays: Comrades; Facing Death; Pariah; Easter The contents of the chiffonier disappointed him—judging by the tone in which he muttered to himself. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time At one house where I visited, the servant or "help," after condescending to bring in the dinner, took a book from the chiffonier, and sat down on the sofa to read it. The Englishwoman in America Then, plucking up courage, she showed him the little mahogany chiffonier which stood next the door, and told him that it was there she would keep whatever he might order in the way of drinks. A Mummer's Wife A folding-bed in the figure of a chiffonier attempted to occupy the whole side of the wall and failed. The Minister's Charge Her portrait is also in the chiffonier; none of you knew that, because I found it was enough that her spirit walked unseen in the home. Plays: Comrades; Facing Death; Pariah; Easter She now heard him turning the key in a chiffonier, which only contained tradesmen's circulars, receipted bills, and a few books. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time Johnson went to the chiffonier, got out a letter and tore off the back sheet. The History of Mr. Polly On the oak chiffonier stood a silver tray on which were half a dozen frosted cocktails. The Cinema Murder And so I determined to investigate philosophically the chiffonier—his habitat, his life, and his means of life. Dracula's Guest But that business about the chiffonier key—that was foolish, very foolish. Plays: Comrades; Facing Death; Pariah; Easter Mrs. Gallilee stopped on her way out, at a chiffonier, and altered the arrangement of some of the china on it. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time "The chiffonier, I think," replied Anne, after due reflection. Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College To bring the drawers of the chiffonier to mamma was the joy and pride of my childhood, and there has been no change in my feelings for those little compartments since that time. The Story of a Child Presently I got into what seemed a small city or community of chiffoniers. Dracula's Guest There wasn't much to see—two iron beds, two chiffoniers, two chairs, a trunk bearing the initials "J. A. B." and a washstand. The New Boy at Hilltop Why, there is not a chiffonier in the street at midnight that couldn't see straight through the little woman, and nothing would better please the Jardin Mabille than to have her for a butt. The Potiphar Papers Oh, dear!" she exclaimed a moment later, glancing at the little French clock on the chiffonier, "I must go. Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College My mother and sister were seated beside a chiffonier near the door, from which place they had kept watch over my grandmother during her illness. The Story of a Child The place was evidently the recognised abode of a number of chiffoniers, for some sort of arrangement was manifested in the formation of the dust heaps near the road. Dracula's Guest Christy Mason dropped her pan of fudge, seized a candle from the chiffonier and held it close to Bob's prostrate form. Betty Wales, Sophomore And just open the left-hand lower drawer of the chiffonier and get out one of those gauze vests and then get me a safety pin from the tray on my dresser. Roast Beef, Medium Will you look in the top drawer of the chiffonier and see if I put my gold beads in that green box? Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College At the time of my life of which I am now writing it was in the evening, at dusk, after my return from school, that I busied myself carrying the little chiffonier drawers. The Story of a Child They need have no more wonder if they will but consider the classification which is a theoretic speciality of Parisian life, and adopt all round the fact from which the chiffonier has his genesis. Dracula's Guest Through the vapour, he saw the outlines of his own chiffonier, across the room. Old Rose and Silver All his pins and cuff-links are in their boxes and his watch is on the chiffonier where he always leaves it. Raspberry Jam She glanced at her room wardrobes and numerous chiffoniers and dressing-tables. Patty's Butterfly Days Bring me, please, dear, the second . . . no, the third drawer of my chiffonier. The Story of a Child Yes, all right," murmured Clare, bracing herself against the chiffonier which she had moved away from the door, "just a little shaky from the drugs—but all right. The Ear in the Wall The objects in the whirling room were phenomenally clear; even a scratch on the front of his chiffonier stood out distinctly. Old Rose and Silver Kennedy had leaned his elbow on a chiffonier. The War Terror "Mother, I've an engagement at eight o'clock and it's quarter past now; every blessed collar button is gone from my chiffonier!" Brother and Sister My dear Nigel," she said, "do go to the chiffonier there and help yourself to a drink. Jeanne of the Marshes Articles of furniture of capricious and incoherent forms, tables with porcelain tops, and chiffoniers of precious woods encumbered every recess or angle. The Widow Lerouge An examination of the clothes closet, and the drawers of the dresser and a chiffonier, showed that the room was commonly occupied by a man and a woman. The Sheridan Road Mystery He spoke with such sonorous cordiality, that the china and glass ornaments on Lucilla's chiffonier actually jingled an accompaniment to his booming bass notes. Poor Miss Finch He rested listlessly on the sofa while his sister rummaged in a chiffonier. The Daisy chain, or Aspirations He removed Maggie's portrait from the fellowship of the picture of the Italian mother, and hid it in his chiffonier. Children of the Whirlwind Fine!—er—only rather warlike, maybe, with the guns and that riotous confusion of knives and scimitars over the chiffonier. Miss Billy She moved awkwardly to a little chiffonier and put down her music on its marble top. Pointed Roofs Pilgrimage, Volume 1 There was the marble-topped chiffonier—their mother had set store by it, they could not remember why. Howards End In seeking for them, she displayed such confusion in the chiffonier, that Flora exclaimed, "Oh, Ethel, how could you leave it so?" The Daisy chain, or Aspirations He had brought Hunt's portrait of Maggie to Cedar Crest in the bottom of his trunk, and kept it locked in his chiffonier. Children of the Whirlwind There was the marble-topped chiffonier--their mother had set store by it, they could not remember why.� Howards End Miriam glanced at his solid white profile as he stood with hands clasped, near her music, on the chiffonier. Pointed Roofs Pilgrimage, Volume 1 What does one want with dusty economic books, which have made the world no better, or with mother's hideous chiffoniers? Howards End He kicked over a chiffonier, which tumbled on the carpet, broken into pieces. Ten Years Later I went in out of curiosity, you know, and there is a small chiffonier and a dressing table. War and Peace What does one want with dusty economic, books, which have made the world no better, or with mother's hideous chiffoniers?� Howards End I have an entire drawer of my chiffonier, which I really need for other uses, filled with bundles of twine, pink, white and brown. Sight Unseen They went into the dining-room, where the sunlight poured in upon her mother's chiffonier, and upstairs, where many an old god peeped from a new niche. Howards End At one end was a dresser with large mirror, and a chiffonier. The Call of the Canyon He wished he had had more than three glasses from the crusted bottle which she was putting away into the chiffonier. Zuleika Dobson, or, an Oxford love story They went into the dining-room, where the sunlight poured in upon her mother's chiffonier, and upstairs, where many an old god peeped from a new niche.� Howards End There was a small oak table in the middle of the room; against the wall stood an exquisite chiffonier, on which were resting some cut-glass decanters and goblets. The Vanished Messenger The furniture was solid mahogany—a bed, bureau, chiffonier, couch and three chairs. The Foolish Virgin "Of course," said Dangle, taking his straw hat from the shade over the stuffed bird on the chiffonier and turning towards the door. The Wheels of Chance: a Bicycling Idyll |
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