英语词汇“commissionaire”造句子简单的方法、技巧、例句及翻译-英语例句辞典

At the far end a commissionaire was directing people. The Second Prize by George Layton - short story 2012-11-16T09:00:00Z

To get into the main chamber we had to show our invitation to the commissionaire and my mum got into a panic because she thought she'd forgotten it. The Second Prize by George Layton - short story 2012-11-16T09:00:00Z

Another commissionaire explained where the toilets were and my mum told me to wait for her and Auntie Doreen outside the ladies and I went into the gents. The Second Prize by George Layton - short story 2012-11-16T09:00:00Z

He told local media that she had worked as a security guard at Northern Lights Casino and had also been a commissionaire officer. Canada stabbings: Relatives identify 'random' victims of Saskatchewan attack 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z

The site also had its own security team, and commissionaires were on hand to greet guests and staff. Goodbye Television Centre 2012-07-06T15:59:32Z

It was a high-class shop, renowned for its two commissionaires, page boys and Italian chef. England's changing high street 2012-06-16T03:47:43Z

In a town, Leiba would regain his health, he would go near the police station—he could treat the police, the commissionaires, the sergeants. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z

What were the commissionaire and the frock-coated gentleman in comparison with Mr. Thompson and the Old Man? The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z

The commissionaire, however, brought us a note, telling of an accident whose fatigues did not allow him to wait upon us in person. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z

As he went downstairs he gave the note to the commissionaire, with instructions that it should be delivered at once by hand. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z

The commissionaire's job I spoke of I got in an odd way. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z

"Circumstances are strong," this Mr. Jeffries who had since been a commissionaire had admitted when she had danced with him, "but is anybody ever beaten unless they deserve to be?" The Story of Louie 2011-10-26T02:00:27.053Z

The bemedaled commissionaire and the bald-headed gentleman had no terrors for him now. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z

We, therefore, seized the end offered to us, and as briefly as possible made our way on deck, where we found a commissionaire from the Hotel des Etrangers, at Athens. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z

I wrote that there glided no shadowy shape by my side when I stepped into my brougham or passed between the saluting commissionaires in Pall Mall; and that also is true. The Debit Account 2011-09-21T02:00:33.753Z

He gave me a drink, which I didn't want, and a plate of sandwiches, which I did want rather badly; and he also gave me, as I say, this commissionaire's job. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z

It appeared that Mr. Jeffries had been very hard up indeed, so hard up that, quite recently, he had actually had to take a position as a commissionaire. The Story of Louie 2011-10-26T02:00:27.053Z

Which is it,” he went on, glancing at the caps of two rival commissionaires. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z

At the end of some three weeks we learned that Sergeant Smith, the commissionaire who jumped out of the window in his shirt, had been discovered comfortably asleep and unhurt. The Mapleson Memoirs, vol II 1848-1888 2011-05-26T02:00:18.807Z

Was there not a commissionaire posted in the Albrechtsplatz that very day, who with his high cheek-bones and grey whiskers looked a coarse and homely replica of the late Grand Duke? Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z

I replied, quite calmly, that the dissipations of commissionaires were limited by their circumstances. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z

A sudden ring was heard at the bell, and almost immediately the footman brought a letter to his mistress which a commissionaire had brought from the Great Northern Railway Station. Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess) 2011-04-01T02:00:37.710Z

Ca va bien, hein!” broke off the speaker in response to the smiling commissionaire who stepped forward at that moment to take charge of their luggage. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z

Just as he had been watching the girl, so was a man, who stood on the pavement side by side with the commissionaire, watching her companion. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z

A couple of stalwart commissionaires stood at either side of the entrance, and a crowd of the poorer denizens of the Park had gathered to watch the coming and going of the wedding guests. The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker A Novel 2011-03-01T03:00:46.487Z

"And what the devil are you doing being a commissionaire?" he demanded. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z

He came a few moments after the departure of the commissionaire Madame Podoi had sent for him. Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess) 2011-04-01T02:00:37.710Z

Getting on to a French train is almost like going up a ladder that slopes the wrong way, I always think, and it took two commissionaires to hoist Uncle into the coup�. Seeing France with Uncle John 2011-02-26T03:00:47.827Z

Just then the commissionaire, who knew Wolfenden by sight, turned round and saw him standing there. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z

She was fully three-quarters of an hour away, but she was a very transfigured maiden when the commissionaire opened the door of the brougham for her. Here and Hereafter 2011-02-07T03:00:23.580Z

I was a commissionaire—until an hour ago. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z

A commissionaire must have brought it to the house, so that my husband is in Paris. Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess) 2011-04-01T02:00:37.710Z

By this time they were in the street, with a huge commissionaire waiting for a glance from Chalfont to bring up a taxi with his silver whistle. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z

Her companion paused in the doorway to hand some silver to the commissionaire, then he too, leaning upon his stick, stepped across the pavement. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z

A commissionaire brought it and just said that it was 'for Captain Belval.' The Golden Triangle The Return of Ars?ne Lupin 2011-01-01T03:00:23.890Z

For a business college that styles itself advertisement writer "professor" naturally doesn't want commissionaires on its staff, and I saw my second dismissal looming ahead. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z

At this moment there was a tap at the door, and Yvan entered with a letter for his master which a commissionaire had brought. Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess) 2011-04-01T02:00:37.710Z

My commissionaire's recollection of the man also identifies the cheque as drawn by himself for himself under another name. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z

Wolfenden, half expecting another attack, had not moved from the carriage door, and the commissionaire, although a powerful man, was not swift. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z

I found myself opposite a doorway with a coronet of lights over it and a tall commissionaire beneath them. The Tower of Oblivion 2010-12-20T17:11:53.787Z

I thought, she also ashamed to know a commissionaire! In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z

“You will write an answer, and send it by a commissionaire, of course?” By Birth a Lady

You have seen that Athelstan on his return made haste to find out the commissionaire who had presented the forged cheque. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z

One of the commissionaires glanced curiously over his shoulder at me. Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune

As it is not far, a large truck will do, and old J�rome is close by, my regular commissionaire. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6

That Kitty had reproached me for my lack of trust in her about my commissionaire's post was also easily to be accounted for. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z

Afterwards, at the café where I lunched, I found a commissionaire who told me more about our friend.” The Missioner

He had received, in fact, half a sovereign for an eighteenpenny job; and the commissionaire is not like the cabby, to whom such windfalls are common. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z

The door of the club was beyond the scaffolding and a tall commissionaire, with a breast glittering with medals, opened and closed it with the movements of a punkah-wallah. Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune

And as she looked again the heaven with the golden gates turned into a bank with a commissionaire at the door. A Bed of Roses

"You mean the commissionaire's job, of course?" she said. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z

The commissionaire, hat in hand, summoned a coupé, and Macheson took his place in the small open carriage. The Missioner

After breakfast, Athelstan was informed that a commissionaire desired to speak with him. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z

The commissionaire came up to say good-bye with his daughter, and brought from his wife two cooked chickens for our journey, a dozen eggs, walnuts, apples and jam. My Diary in Serbia: April 1, 1915-Nov. 1, 1915

Victoria jumped out of the cab and walked up the steps, handing the liveried commissionaire two shillings to pay the cabman. A Bed of Roses

There are no guards, or commissionaires, or gratings; gold, silver, and notes are all exposed freely, and, so to speak, at the mercy of the first-comer. Round the World in Eighty Days

Nevertheless, he was on the pavement outside the Rat Mort awaiting them, chaffing the commissionaire. The Missioner

He remembered the commissionaire being sent for: he saw the bundle of bank-notes brought back from the bank, and he remembers the old gentleman very well. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z

Suddenly the door opened, and the commissionaire called out, 'No letter for Monsieur O'Leary!' Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands

The commissionaire took possession of our check and the driver's carte, and I followed the two back to the station, leaving Mrs. K. to guard our satchels, &c., in the carriage. An American Girl Abroad

We need not follow Grounsell through the busy days which ensued, nor track him in his various negotiations with tradespeople, bankers, house-agents, and that legionary class which are called "commissionaires." The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life

“I should like to know what the commissionaire told you,” she answered. The Missioner

I then went to the hotel where I was stopping—a place in Arundel Street, Strand, and sent a commissionaire to the Bank for the money. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z

Leaving word with the commissionaire to wait and report to me at the hotel, I turned back to the table d'h�te. Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands

The commissionaire seized upon a blue-bloused porter, and gave me to him with the check, the carte, and a few sharply-spoken directions. An American Girl Abroad

I passed under the great arch into the courtyard where commissionaires of imperial magnificence were receiving and despatching motor cars that were like kings' palaces. Captain Macedoine's Daughter

Just as I was giving it up in despair, the commissionaire at a night café in Montmartre told me exactly what I wanted to know. The Missioner

The cheque was handed in by a commissionaire. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z

The official pushed across the counter some banknotes and sovereigns, and summoned a commissionaire to usher her into the waiting room till he had prepared the circular notes. The Silent Barrier

Angelo's Moses.—Paris at midnight.—The kind commissionaire.—The good French gentleman and his fussy little wife.—A search for Miss H.'s.—"Come up, come up."—"Can women travel through Europe alone?" An American Girl Abroad

The commissionaire said the Signore Lord had driven to the Brignole station, though he had been advised to go to the Principe, where he could get a better seat. Aliens

The commissionaire was able to tell me something about it. The Missioner

The commissionaire who took the cheque had been, as you have seen, easily found: he said he should know the old gentleman who gave him the forged draft to cash. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z

"Thou can'st never be a commissionaire, friend, with an appetite like that," cried another; "I wouldn't trust thee to carry a casserole to the fire." Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850.

A commissionaire gave us the address of the bookstore we sought as we were leaving the hotel. An American Girl Abroad

She was making a dream for herself, out of a motor car she had seen, and a handsome soldier, and the way a commissionaire had stepped out of her way. Coquette

The two commissionaires, who seemed to have grown accustomed to their absurd employment, followed immediately after; and the Prince and the Colonel brought up the rear, arm-in-arm, and smiling to each other as they went. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 4 (of 25)

First, Athelstan's commissionaire, who declared that he should remember, even after eight years or eighty years, the gentleman who sent him to cash that cheque. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z

It was his habit, at intervals, to write special articles for the London papers, articles which had to be delivered to the night commissionaire on duty in the office of the newspaper. An Ocean Tramp

The commissionaire stood away, and Matravers closed the carriage door upon them. Berenice

"I'm sorry," I said to the commissionaire who was intervening. The Passionate Friends

Inside the equipage were the Marquis and his commissionaire La Fleur. Orphans of the Storm

Then I went on to the commissionaires' barracks in the Strand. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z

A commissionaire came forward, and said something in French. The Phantom Lover

Henry had meant to give the cabman eighteenpence, but the occult influence of the glorious commissionaire mysteriously compelled him, much against his will, to make it half a crown. A Great Man A Frolic

"Philip," I cried, following him up the steps and overtaking him and seizing his arm as the commissionaire opened the door for him. The Passionate Friends

The commissionaire gave me his new address in Grosvenor Gardens, and there I was fortunate enough to find him. Cleo The Magnificent Or, the Muse of the Real

I have found the commissionaire who took the cheque to the Bank—actually found the man.' The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z

We entered the poor, faded, straggling town of Desenzano, where the usual motley assemblage of commissionaires, albergo-masters, dwarfs, beggars, and idlers of all kinds, waited to receive us. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge

The commissionaire, however, attributing this indecision to Henry's unwillingness to open doors for himself, stepped back across the pavement in another stride, and held the portal ajar. A Great Man A Frolic

The commissionaire saw him leave, I understand, and one of the waiters saw something in his hand. The Master Mummer

But in the corridor the two commissionaires attached to the house sternly blocked the way. Cleo The Magnificent Or, the Muse of the Real

Yesterday I took the paper to the commissionaires' barrack in the Strand and offered a reward for the recovery of the man who had cashed the cheque. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z

A commissionaire and a taxicab brought the plan, which was discovered where the girl in her wisdom had suggested. Bones in London

Henry had no alternative but to pass beneath the commissionaire's bended and respectful head. A Great Man A Frolic

The commissionaire helped us on with our coats and summoned a hansom. The Master Mummer

But none the less did she give loud expression to all that was in her mind anent the lessees and the commissionaires. Cleo The Magnificent Or, the Muse of the Real

Who can expect a commissionaire to remember a single message after eight years?' The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z

They passed out on to the pavement, and the commissionaire called a hansom. Anna the Adventuress

The Trianon was at once recognised as the Louvre, and the tall commissionaire at the Louvre thereby trebled his former renown. A Great Man A Frolic

London goes with you and elbows you on your way, accompanied by swarms of commissionaires, guides, and beggars. The Huguenots in France

Here you are, sir! and here’s a letter, sir, just brought by a commissionaire—marked important, he says it’s from a young lady. Three Hats A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts

He is a commissionaire, interpreter, or valet de place. Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim

As she drew off her skirt she felt something in the pocket, and remembered the letter which the commissionaire at the Carlton had given her. Anna the Adventuress

At seven o'clock that night the commissionaire was discovered. The Man Who Knew

Then came the charge of our "commissionaire" for his services. Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851.

"The letter from you which a commissionaire brought me at the hotel." The Blonde Lady Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsène Lupin and the English Detective

"Yes, since one o'clock I have been in my office," said the commissionaire. Jack O' Judgment

Enter R. an important-looking personage with a long white beard, wearing a costume which might be, called a commissionaire's if it wasn't so like a harlequin's. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-14

His labors did not cease until eleven o'clock, and he was preparing to go home when the commissionaire who acted as caretaker came to tell him that a lady wished to see him. The Man Who Knew

Harry Cadgsmith, who said he was a picture-palace proprietor, applied for exemption for the commissionaire who stood outside the building and invited people in. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 1, 1916

The servants had been dismissed, and a commissionaire and his wife lived in the basement. Despair's Last Journey

He was acting as commissionaire at a big manufacturing place in the East End, and when I accosted him he had no idea of my identity. The Making Of A Novelist An Experiment In Autobiography

He was a commissionaire at some glassworks which stand opposite to the offices of a journal with which I have been now intimately concerned for some years. Recollections With Photogravure Portrait of the Author and a number of Original Letters, of which one by George Meredith and another by Robert Louis Stevenson are reproduced in facsimile

"So the commissionaire said," replied the little man. The Man Who Knew

Most condescending gentlemen, “commissionaires” they called themselves, undertook for certain considerations to get the work done for them; but Cousin Giles declined their services. Fred Markham in Russia The Boy Travellers in the Land of the Czar

“If it’s to ask them to call round,” I said, “it will do when the commissionaire comes at half-past nine.” My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life

"You have some message for me?" she asked graciously; for the Brethren of St. Hospital pick up a little business as letter-carriers or commissionaires. Brother Copas

She acknowledged mechanically the low bow of the commissionaire who opened the door for her. Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo

"There's a lady and a gentleman to see me, isn't there?" he asked the commissionaire. The Man Who Knew

Not long after this, as Lenoir was upon the point of rising and leaving the café, a commissionaire or public messenger came up at a run with a note in his hand. Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks Book Number Fifteen in the Jack Harkaway Series

Custom-house officers, gendarmes, with enormous hats, and female commissionaires, were counteracting each other at every turn. Recollections of Europe

The commissionaire preceded them, hat in hand, to the door. A Maker of History

The commissionaire, with his little group of satellites, stood sunning himself on the lowest step, a splendid, complacent figure. Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo

I have lived for a long time in Australia," said the commissionaire, "and he spoke like an Australian. The Man Who Knew

They have served as lift attendants, ticket sellers, post office sorters, mail carriers, gardeners, dairy lassies, grocery clerks, drivers of delivery wagons and vans, commissionaires. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights

Tinker hired the largest commissionaire at the station and bought a small trunk, which he gave him to carry. The Admirable Tinker Child of the World

When he reached the pavement he slipped a five-franc piece into the hand of the tall commissionaire. A Maker of History

Poor devils on the lookout for such work are as plentiful all along the South American coast as commissionaires on the street corners here.' The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 2, February, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy

This is the fellow who called himself 'Rex Holland' and who sent the commissionaire on his errand. The Man Who Knew

There was a flight of steps which we descended, and at the foot of the steps a mutilated commissionaire, ornamented with medals, on guard. The Ghost A Modern Fantasy

Look!" and she danced excitedly, "there is Uncle talking to the commissionaire. The Man and the Moment

The cab pulled up with a jerk, and a commissionaire threw open the apron. The Survivor

A gigantic commissionaire flings wide the doors for us and, passing reverently inside, we are confronted by the magnificent equestrian statue of Mr. Bookham Pryce, the founder of the firm. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, July 7th, 1920

The little group surged back before the white-gloved commissionaire, who hurried forward, but the door of the car had already been thrown open by the chauffeur, and a gentleman and lady stepped out. Adrien Leroy

"Behind the back-cloth, where he fell, sir," answered the commissionaire, saluting. The Ghost A Modern Fantasy

The commissionaire went on: "But I have brought back a motor-cab as Madame directed me to do." The Chink in the Armour

"Miss Strong and I arranged it, after the second act, and I sent a commissionaire down for a table." The Survivor

"Surely it will be quite the same if I send the check by a commissionaire; he must get it sooner or later." Prince Fortunatus

They turn their heads and behold the crowd of commissionaires dashing headlong for the shelter of adjacent houses, and acting like crazy men. Miss Caprice

"Miss Rosa's carriage," a commissionaire shouted, and, beckoning to me, the girl moved imperiously down the steps to the courtyard. The Ghost A Modern Fantasy

The uniformed commissionaire of the Ambiguity, reading the wishes of a lady and gentleman who pressed across the pavement to the curb, promptly claimed a hansom and opened the door. In Friendship's Guise

They appeared to Sulpice to be rather the commissionaires of universal suffrage than the servants. His Excellency the Minister

"I can send a commissionaire down to tell your grandfather that I am keeping you for the night." The Rebel of the School

Welcomed by the suave commissionaire of the Cunard Line, it was invited to rise in the elevator. Plum Pudding Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned

"Taxi!" he said in a ringing voice to the commissionaire. Married Life The True Romance

He watched the vehicle roll away, and then scowled at the commissionaire, who waited expectantly for a tip. In Friendship's Guise

Uncle Kayser undertook to have the letter taken by a commissionaire. His Excellency the Minister

She made a few choice remarks upon the undoubted inclusion of a pig in the commissionaire's parentage, in a curiously sibilant voice, then limped away with a distressing swing of her body from the hips. The Hawk of Egypt

The seven crowds wedged themselves closer and closer, clutched tighter and tighter their purses, and stared at the golden commissionaires through the glass doors with a glance more and more ferocious. Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes

Mr. Jorrocks was then passed out, to take his chance among the touts and commissionaires of the various hotels, who are enough to pull passengers to pieces in their solicitations for custom. Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities

With docility she followed him, thrilled when he stepped aside in passing the commissionaire and took her arm. Nocturne

Never as courier, messieurs—always as commissionaire; he sells wood and charcoal to ze hotels. A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others

I was eyed by the suspicious commissionaire with the contempt reserved for resting actors. The Inheritors

To sow the place with pickpockets, to get at my cashiers, my commissionaires, and my servers. Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes

Sir Francis is very much pleased with the Parisian street commissionaires or porters, and wonders that no such luxury is general in London. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 421 Volume 17, New Series, January 24, 1852

The gold braid of the hall commissionaire looked tawdry, and the pictures of ballet-girls but vulgar. Simon Called Peter

A commissionaire, so they call themselves, appeared in the morning with the keys, which he handed us bowing, adding that all was right. The Felon's Track History Of The Attempted Outbreak In Ireland, Embracing The Leading Events In The Irish Struggle From The Year 1843 To The Close Of 1848

The governor and the commissionaire, Ah Yu and Apporo, Monsieur Bapp with Song of the Nightingale and Flag, made the palace tremble while the thrum of the great drums maddened their blood. White Shadows in the South Seas

If glances could have killed the impassive pair of golden commissionaires behind the seventh portal, they would certainly have fallen down dead. Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes

Again, at the corner of every principal street, there is located, wearing the badge of the police, a commissionaire, acquainted with all that outwardly goes on within the radius of his Argus-eyed observations. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 421 Volume 17, New Series, January 24, 1852

He jumped out gaily as the commissionaire opened the door. Simon Called Peter

"Have you an appointment, madam?" the commissionaire, in a bright blue uniform, asked. The Sorcery Club

And he called to a commissionaire: 'Say, two hansoms.' Leonora

Car after car poured out a contingent of glorious girls and men and was hustled off with ferocity by a row of gigantic and implacable commissionaires. Mr. Prohack

One day he invites the nearest commissionaire to visit his lodging, and tell him his whole story, which the man gladly did. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 421 Volume 17, New Series, January 24, 1852

A commissionaire stood on guard in front of them. The Pretty Lady

Having filled in the necessary form, and given it to the commissionaire, Gladys looked round for a seat, and espying one, next to a strikingly handsome girl, she at once appropriated it. The Sorcery Club

Then the commissionaires at the entrance seemed to start into life. The Regent

A commissionaire was now holding open the door of the car. Mr. Prohack

We soon afterwards went on shore, which was then perfectly quiet, and, preceded by a commissionaire, who had persuaded the gentleman of our party to put himself under his convoy, we walked into the town. Notes of an Overland Journey Through France and Egypt to Bombay

But as soon as the commissionaire of the restaurant at Victoria approached the door of the taxi her manner changed. The Pretty Lady

Gladys was about to make some observation, when the commissionaire, opening the door of the room, called out, "Miss Rosenberg;" whereupon, with a sigh of relief, Miss Rosenberg took her departure. The Sorcery Club

Its entrance-lamps bathed the pavement in light, and in this radiance stood the commissionaires in their military pride and their new uniforms. The Regent

"So you speak German," said the commissionaire significantly; "I thought as much." In the Claws of the German Eagle

Now that you gods are too old for your work, you've made me the miserable drudge of Olympus—groom, valet, postman, butler, commissionaire, maid of all work, parish beadle, and original dustman. The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan

A commissionaire came with a bouquet for Dora and Father is fuming. A Young Girl's Diary

Consequently, his first thought, when he saw Lilian Rosenberg's name on the form the commissionaire presented him, was "Is she pretty?" The Sorcery Club

Ropper the big commissionaire was still there, but now indeed he was defending my uncle from something more than time-wasting intrusions. Tono Bungay

The commissionaires examined the papers, smiled as graciously as before they had frowned and, with the crestfallen soldiers resuming their old look of boredom, they disappeared as mysteriously as they had come. In the Claws of the German Eagle

We walked on each side of the old Professor, the astonished commissionaire bringing up the rear. Tales of Terror and Mystery

You'll get the jolt of your life when you come to Paris and find that you're expected to pay for the lunches, and all the cab fares, and everything, of those shrimpy little commissionaires. Fanny Herself

In his absence a commissionaire had brought a letter for him which Madame Dodelin now produced. The Count's Millions

He threw me over the note which the commissionaire had brought. A Study in Scarlet

They descended, passing the man with the pail, who again asseverated that he had let no intruder pass, down to the commissionaire and the hovering chestnut man, who rigidly reasserted their own watchfulness. The Innocence of Father Brown

The commissionaire was called—a soldierly, honest-faced man, who seemed as concerned as Ward Mortimer at the incident. Tales of Terror and Mystery

When we rejoined him, Nayland Smith was talking to the commissionaire at the door. The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu

There were no commissionaires at the street corners, and nothing would have induced me to confide the message to any of the lads in the neighboring wine-shops. The Count's Millions

Her sole purpose now was to see whether the commissionaire was coming. Bertha Garlan

He was immediately inquiring of a tall commissionaire in shining braid, and a short porter in shirt sleeves, whether anybody or anything had been seeking his apartments. The Innocence of Father Brown

The commissionaire guarding the other rushed to help his companion bar the exit. The Box with Broken Seals

"The Professor was out East the last time I was there, sir," stated the commissionaire. The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu

He was carrying a letter which he wished to have delivered, and no doubt he feared he would not be able to find a commissionaire. The Count's Millions

But now she no longer looked in the direction from which the commissionaire had to come, but her glances followed the crowded omnibuses and trams on their way to the suburbs. Bertha Garlan

Dashing down to the front hall he then laid similar charges of vigilance on the commissionaire at the front door, from whom he learned the simplifying circumstances that there was no back door. The Innocence of Father Brown

"The commissionaire says you want me, Mr. Officer?" The Pawns Count

Smith thanked the commissionaire for his information and we quitted the gallery. The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu

The commissionaire regarded him contemptuously, but did not reply to the sarcasm. The Foolish Lovers

She hurried out into the street, handed the letter to a commissionaire, and impressed upon him strongly that he was on no account to come back without an answer. Bertha Garlan

And when all three men gathered round the gilded commissionaire, who still stood smiling astride of the porch, the verdict was more final still. The Innocence of Father Brown

She made her way into the street outside, shook her head to the commissionaire's upraised whistle, and strolled along until she came to a cross street down which several motor-cars were waiting. The Pawns Count

She not only gave me the required direction, but called a commissionaire, and bid him take charge of me, and—not my trunk, for that was gone to the custom-house. Villette

I saw the commissionaire come up and whisper in his ear. The Mischief Maker

She had, indeed, told the commissionaire to wait in any case—even till the night, if necessary…. Bertha Garlan

You might at least have sent me word by a commissionaire. L'Assommoir

The last of the supper-guests had left Henry's Restaurant, the commissionaire's whistle was silent. The Pawns Count

"Only Monsieur's answer to deliver to the commissionaire." Villette

He gave a louis to the commissionaire and called for a special carriage. The Mischief Maker

The commissionaire came into the room and handed her a letter. Bertha Garlan

In addition to a constable whose duty it was to intervene if necessity arose, the establishment had its own commissionaire, who walked about the hall with a stick, keeping an eye on the assembled company. Look Back on Happiness

At length the commissionaire appeared at the door and whistled, and a hansom cab rattled up to the end of the court. The Christian A Story

Mademoiselle," said she, "I would not for a five-franc piece go into that classe again just now: Monsieur's lunettes are really terrible; and here is a commissionaire come with a message from the Athénée. Villette

"This," said the rough voice of a commissionaire of the town, "this, monsieur, is the house of Madame le Tisseur, and voila mademoiselle!" The Pilgrims of the Rhine

She felt as if an eternity had passed since she had sent the commissionaire on his errand. Bertha Garlan

If anyone seemed to be trying to cheat, the commissionaire would tap him politely on the arm with his stick. Look Back on Happiness

Ketley assured the commissionaire that he was not drunk; and when they got outside Sarah felt obliged to step aside; she came back, saying that she felt a little better. Esther Waters

A man at my side told a friend that a fellow had told him that he had been told by a commissionaire that the pit and gallery were full of Russians. The Swoop! or How Clarence Saved England A Tale of the Great Invasion

He had paid both the cabmen, who were departing, and he and Mrs. Alice Challice stood under the immense glass portico of the Grand Babylon, exposed to the raking stare of two commissionaires. Buried Alive: a Tale of These Days

When she had finished reading the letter she was quite calm; she paid the commissionaire the fee he demanded and found that, for a person in her circumstances, it was by no means insignificant. Bertha Garlan

The commissionaire poked them with his stick, exhorting them to get up; the constable himself assisted him, and the music stopped. Look Back on Happiness

"Which is the best dinner here?" he asked the commissionaire. Esther Waters

I think if I were you, I should give this key to one of the commissionaires a little later on. The Profiteers

And almost before he knew where he was, two commissionaires were helping him into an auto-cab, and the terrific enterprise had begun. Buried Alive: a Tale of These Days

The commissionaire opened the doors and she passed out into the street. The Governors

The commissionaire crossed over to him and asked him to be quiet, pointing at the same time to the constable by the door. Look Back on Happiness

But he was an important personage in uniform, and dressed somewhat like a commissionaire. The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton)

Hat in hand, and with his face wreathed in smiles, the commissionaire had thrown open the door. The Cinema Murder

We wait on, hoping against hope, and at last, just as waiters and commissionaires are beginning to eye us with suspicion, we face the truth. The Man Upstairs and Other Stories

"A taxi, madam?" said the commissionaire in livery. December Love

"Oh! dear me!" said Mr. P. wiping his forehead with the red bandanna that he always carries, despite Mrs. P., "what is a commissionaire?" The Potiphar Papers

Was that a thing for a wife to hear bawled at her husband in the open street with the commissionaire grinning behind his hand? Once Aboard the Lugger

I gathered," he said, "in conversation with the commissionaire, that Miss Hyslop was a little impatient that night. The Evil Shepherd

With this idea uppermost, I walked out into the court-yard to look for a commissionaire to guide me in my search. The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 3

Very soon the whole audience followed, commissionaires were busy with their whistles, the servants eagerly looking right and left for their masters. The Tempting of Tavernake

"Coming, my dear," answered he, as he approached with the commissionaire. The Potiphar Papers

One or two idlers hung near with an air of curiosity and the huge beuniformed commissionaire watched us with an uncertain eye. The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne : a Novel

"The commissionaire's been gone ages already, and there are two others before us for taxis." The Evil Shepherd

A red-faced, loud-breathing commissionaire, engaged in the lucrative task of pocketing sixpences as quickly as he could summon cabs, vanished in a swirl of macintoshes and umbrellas. Number Seventeen

Everywhere commissionaires were blowing their whistles, the streets were thronged with slowly-moving vehicles, the pavements were stirring with life. The Tempting of Tavernake

So taking his other arm, and wishing the commissionaire good morning, she tried to draw him away. The Potiphar Papers

As she came out she asked a commissionaire: "How far is it to the Hotel Majestic?" At the Villa Rose

Already it was too late for the mail; and she would have to send it by a commissionaire. The Clique of Gold

"No. 4 taxi!" came a voice, and Theydon saw his commissionaire perched on the step of a cab swinging in deftly behind the waiting car. Number Seventeen

He was called by the authorities a chasseur or a commissionaire, or some foreign name to mean that he did nothing. Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich

Honored P.'s friend, the commissionaire, interprets this story, while the agent stands sadly meditating the sacrifice with which his duty acquaints him. The Potiphar Papers

It was not a Commissary of Police this time, but a uniformed commissionaire, with a note in his hand. To-morrow?

I was becoming restless, when a commissionaire, one morning, brought me a letter. The Clique of Gold

Maggie drew a breath as they stepped into the hall where there stood two large stout commissionaires in blue uniforms, gold buttons, and white gloves. The Captives

Then he addressed the letter to Lady Honoria and dispatched a commissionaire with it. Beatrice

The commissionaire and the picture-agent therefore preserve a profound silence, and my honored friend feels for his red bandanna, and is not comfortable in the lonely old house, with the picture and the people. The Potiphar Papers

The commissionaires and police tried to reach him and a good-tempered but very determined mob of well-dressed gentlemen and cheering girls fought them back. Real Soldiers of Fortune

Six Englishmen, with the commissionaires, and the "Murray's Guide-books" in their hands, are looking at the "Descent from the Cross." Little Travels and Roadside Sketches

Racksole took upstairs with him an old commissionaire who had been attached to the outdoor service of the h�tel for many years—a grey-haired man, wiry as a terrier and strong as a mastiff. The Grand Babylon Hotel

He had been back at his rooms in Buckingham Street half an hour when a club commissionaire arrived with Mr. Paramor's promised letter. The Country House

He had shouldered his own little valise, and was trudging off, scattering a cloud of commissionaires, who would fain have spared him the trouble. The Paris Sketch Book

A lift man conducted him to the seventh floor, and a commissionaire ushered him into an already crowded waiting room. The Devil's Paw

What have you on under that blouse, a commissionaire's dress? The Champdoce Mystery

A commissionaire who saw him says he was walking very quickly. The Grand Babylon Hotel

Satisfied on this head, I was carefully replaced in the basket, when the commissionaire went out again, on her errands, honorably disposed to be useful. Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief

A commissionaire telephoned his name to the first floor, and in a very few moments a pale-faced French man-servant, in sombre black livery, descended and bowed to Bellamy. Havoc

There was a shade of curiosity, mingled with surprise, in the commissionaire's respectful greeting. The Devil's Paw

The cab had stopped at the hotel, and a commissionaire was already opening the door. A Damsel in Distress

The commissionaire was on guard at the door. The Grand Babylon Hotel

That she was a little addicted to this weakness, is true—who ever knew a commissionaire that was not? Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief

He put on his hat again and waited while the commissionaire called them a taxicab. Havoc

At once, both in the person of the commissionaire and in the persons of the footmen, there sprang to life the same reverence as had arisen in the lacqueys of the hotel. The Gambler

To him, gaping at this wholly unforeseen calamity the commissionaire vouchsafed information. A Damsel in Distress

Entering the bedroom with Jules, whose hands were bound, he told the commissionaire to remain outside the door. The Grand Babylon Hotel

Adrienne simply answered in the affirmative, and then the commissionaire's admiration was redoubled. Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief

Behind the workmen, guarded by a watchful commissionaire, yawned the shattered case containing the slipper. The Quest of the Sacred Slipper

The commissionaire stared after him as intently as the waiter and the hat-check boy. Piccadilly Jim

The commissionaire had already called him a taxicab. Peter Ruff and the Double Four

Then he called in the commissionaire, and together they bound Jules firmly to the bedstead, allowing him, however, to lie down. The Grand Babylon Hotel

In her character of a commissionaire she offered her services, and Adrienne, unaccustomed to act for herself in such offices, was fain to accept them. Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief

They were evidently forgetting their horses, which they had given to hold to a commissionaire. Other People's Money

When the commissionaire had gone, Holmes took up the stone and held it against the light. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Only last I week I bought from a peddlar a wagon full of goods that he procured at a sale by a commissionaire of the crown. Roads of Destiny

The commissionaire sat stolid, but alert on his chair, and, at the sight of his master, rose and saluted. The Grand Babylon Hotel

Desiree, the commissionaire, could not depart without permitting her friend, Madame Savon, to feast her eyes on the treasure in her own hands. Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief

I passed through the Rue d'Antin without even coming across a commissionaire. Camille

Sherlock Holmes had opened his mouth to reply, when the door flew open, and Peterson, the commissionaire, rushed into the apartment with flushed cheeks and the face of a man who is dazed with astonishment. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Growler, the commissionaire is waiting on the Boulevard Gambetta with his barrow and the trunk which we bought. The Crystal Stopper

Then he and the commissionaire left the room, and Racksole locked the door on the outside and put the key in his pocket. The Grand Babylon Hotel

The commissionaire stood stolidly in his place, raising every now and then his cab whistle to his lips. The Illustrious Prince

The commissionaire who took the letter had brought her back the most cruel and unexpected answer, that there was no answer. Anna Karenina

The commissionaire plumped down into a chair and stared from one to the other of us. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Later we found ourselves opposite to the doors of a famous restaurant where a magnificent and gigantic commissionaire helped ladies from motor-cars, receiving in return money from the men who attended on them. When the World Shook; being an account of the great adventure of Bastin, Bickley and Arbuthnot

The tall commissionaire looked in amazement at her. The Malefactor

At the sight of a well-dressed woman about to cross the street, a commissionaire held an umbrella above us, and stood waiting at the carriage-door for his tip. The Magic Skin

Accordingly the Chief of Police dispatched a note by the hand of a commissionaire. Dead Souls

Zoe was rung for and told to take the letter down to a commissionaire. Four Short Stories By Emile Zola

The commissionaire and Morrison were talking together at the door. The Malefactor

The commissionaire put his finger on the bell of the outside door. The Malefactor

单词	commissionaire
例句	commissionaire At the far end a commissionaire was directing people. The Second Prize by George Layton - short story 2012-11-16T09:00:00Z To get into the main chamber we had to show our invitation to the commissionaire and my mum got into a panic because she thought she'd forgotten it. The Second Prize by George Layton - short story 2012-11-16T09:00:00Z Another commissionaire explained where the toilets were and my mum told me to wait for her and Auntie Doreen outside the ladies and I went into the gents. The Second Prize by George Layton - short story 2012-11-16T09:00:00Z He told local media that she had worked as a security guard at Northern Lights Casino and had also been a commissionaire officer. Canada stabbings: Relatives identify 'random' victims of Saskatchewan attack 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z The site also had its own security team, and commissionaires were on hand to greet guests and staff. Goodbye Television Centre 2012-07-06T15:59:32Z It was a high-class shop, renowned for its two commissionaires, page boys and Italian chef. England's changing high street 2012-06-16T03:47:43Z In a town, Leiba would regain his health, he would go near the police station—he could treat the police, the commissionaires, the sergeants. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z What were the commissionaire and the frock-coated gentleman in comparison with Mr. Thompson and the Old Man? The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z The commissionaire, however, brought us a note, telling of an accident whose fatigues did not allow him to wait upon us in person. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z As he went downstairs he gave the note to the commissionaire, with instructions that it should be delivered at once by hand. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z The commissionaire's job I spoke of I got in an odd way. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z "Circumstances are strong," this Mr. Jeffries who had since been a commissionaire had admitted when she had danced with him, "but is anybody ever beaten unless they deserve to be?" The Story of Louie 2011-10-26T02:00:27.053Z The bemedaled commissionaire and the bald-headed gentleman had no terrors for him now. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z We, therefore, seized the end offered to us, and as briefly as possible made our way on deck, where we found a commissionaire from the Hotel des Etrangers, at Athens. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z I wrote that there glided no shadowy shape by my side when I stepped into my brougham or passed between the saluting commissionaires in Pall Mall; and that also is true. The Debit Account 2011-09-21T02:00:33.753Z He gave me a drink, which I didn't want, and a plate of sandwiches, which I did want rather badly; and he also gave me, as I say, this commissionaire's job. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z It appeared that Mr. Jeffries had been very hard up indeed, so hard up that, quite recently, he had actually had to take a position as a commissionaire. The Story of Louie 2011-10-26T02:00:27.053Z Which is it,” he went on, glancing at the caps of two rival commissionaires. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z At the end of some three weeks we learned that Sergeant Smith, the commissionaire who jumped out of the window in his shirt, had been discovered comfortably asleep and unhurt. The Mapleson Memoirs, vol II 1848-1888 2011-05-26T02:00:18.807Z Was there not a commissionaire posted in the Albrechtsplatz that very day, who with his high cheek-bones and grey whiskers looked a coarse and homely replica of the late Grand Duke? Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z I replied, quite calmly, that the dissipations of commissionaires were limited by their circumstances. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z A sudden ring was heard at the bell, and almost immediately the footman brought a letter to his mistress which a commissionaire had brought from the Great Northern Railway Station. Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess) 2011-04-01T02:00:37.710Z Ca va bien, hein!” broke off the speaker in response to the smiling commissionaire who stepped forward at that moment to take charge of their luggage. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z Just as he had been watching the girl, so was a man, who stood on the pavement side by side with the commissionaire, watching her companion. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z A couple of stalwart commissionaires stood at either side of the entrance, and a crowd of the poorer denizens of the Park had gathered to watch the coming and going of the wedding guests. The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker A Novel 2011-03-01T03:00:46.487Z "And what the devil are you doing being a commissionaire?" he demanded. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z He came a few moments after the departure of the commissionaire Madame Podoi had sent for him. Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess) 2011-04-01T02:00:37.710Z Getting on to a French train is almost like going up a ladder that slopes the wrong way, I always think, and it took two commissionaires to hoist Uncle into the coup�. Seeing France with Uncle John 2011-02-26T03:00:47.827Z Just then the commissionaire, who knew Wolfenden by sight, turned round and saw him standing there. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z She was fully three-quarters of an hour away, but she was a very transfigured maiden when the commissionaire opened the door of the brougham for her. Here and Hereafter 2011-02-07T03:00:23.580Z I was a commissionaire—until an hour ago. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z A commissionaire must have brought it to the house, so that my husband is in Paris. Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess) 2011-04-01T02:00:37.710Z By this time they were in the street, with a huge commissionaire waiting for a glance from Chalfont to bring up a taxi with his silver whistle. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z Her companion paused in the doorway to hand some silver to the commissionaire, then he too, leaning upon his stick, stepped across the pavement. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z A commissionaire brought it and just said that it was 'for Captain Belval.' The Golden Triangle The Return of Ars?ne Lupin 2011-01-01T03:00:23.890Z For a business college that styles itself advertisement writer "professor" naturally doesn't want commissionaires on its staff, and I saw my second dismissal looming ahead. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z At this moment there was a tap at the door, and Yvan entered with a letter for his master which a commissionaire had brought. Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess) 2011-04-01T02:00:37.710Z My commissionaire's recollection of the man also identifies the cheque as drawn by himself for himself under another name. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z Wolfenden, half expecting another attack, had not moved from the carriage door, and the commissionaire, although a powerful man, was not swift. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z I found myself opposite a doorway with a coronet of lights over it and a tall commissionaire beneath them. The Tower of Oblivion 2010-12-20T17:11:53.787Z I thought, she also ashamed to know a commissionaire! In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z “You will write an answer, and send it by a commissionaire, of course?” By Birth a Lady You have seen that Athelstan on his return made haste to find out the commissionaire who had presented the forged cheque. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z One of the commissionaires glanced curiously over his shoulder at me. Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune As it is not far, a large truck will do, and old J�rome is close by, my regular commissionaire. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 That Kitty had reproached me for my lack of trust in her about my commissionaire's post was also easily to be accounted for. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z Afterwards, at the café where I lunched, I found a commissionaire who told me more about our friend.” The Missioner He had received, in fact, half a sovereign for an eighteenpenny job; and the commissionaire is not like the cabby, to whom such windfalls are common. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z The door of the club was beyond the scaffolding and a tall commissionaire, with a breast glittering with medals, opened and closed it with the movements of a punkah-wallah. Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune And as she looked again the heaven with the golden gates turned into a bank with a commissionaire at the door. A Bed of Roses "You mean the commissionaire's job, of course?" she said. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z The commissionaire, hat in hand, summoned a coupé, and Macheson took his place in the small open carriage. The Missioner After breakfast, Athelstan was informed that a commissionaire desired to speak with him. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z The commissionaire came up to say good-bye with his daughter, and brought from his wife two cooked chickens for our journey, a dozen eggs, walnuts, apples and jam. My Diary in Serbia: April 1, 1915-Nov. 1, 1915 Victoria jumped out of the cab and walked up the steps, handing the liveried commissionaire two shillings to pay the cabman. A Bed of Roses There are no guards, or commissionaires, or gratings; gold, silver, and notes are all exposed freely, and, so to speak, at the mercy of the first-comer. Round the World in Eighty Days Nevertheless, he was on the pavement outside the Rat Mort awaiting them, chaffing the commissionaire. The Missioner He remembered the commissionaire being sent for: he saw the bundle of bank-notes brought back from the bank, and he remembers the old gentleman very well. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z Suddenly the door opened, and the commissionaire called out, 'No letter for Monsieur O'Leary!' Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands The commissionaire took possession of our check and the driver's carte, and I followed the two back to the station, leaving Mrs. K. to guard our satchels, &c., in the carriage. An American Girl Abroad We need not follow Grounsell through the busy days which ensued, nor track him in his various negotiations with tradespeople, bankers, house-agents, and that legionary class which are called "commissionaires." The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life “I should like to know what the commissionaire told you,” she answered. The Missioner I then went to the hotel where I was stopping—a place in Arundel Street, Strand, and sent a commissionaire to the Bank for the money. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z Leaving word with the commissionaire to wait and report to me at the hotel, I turned back to the table d'h�te. Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands The commissionaire seized upon a blue-bloused porter, and gave me to him with the check, the carte, and a few sharply-spoken directions. An American Girl Abroad I passed under the great arch into the courtyard where commissionaires of imperial magnificence were receiving and despatching motor cars that were like kings' palaces. Captain Macedoine's Daughter Just as I was giving it up in despair, the commissionaire at a night café in Montmartre told me exactly what I wanted to know. The Missioner The cheque was handed in by a commissionaire. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z The official pushed across the counter some banknotes and sovereigns, and summoned a commissionaire to usher her into the waiting room till he had prepared the circular notes. The Silent Barrier Angelo's Moses.—Paris at midnight.—The kind commissionaire.—The good French gentleman and his fussy little wife.—A search for Miss H.'s.—"Come up, come up."—"Can women travel through Europe alone?" An American Girl Abroad The commissionaire said the Signore Lord had driven to the Brignole station, though he had been advised to go to the Principe, where he could get a better seat. Aliens The commissionaire was able to tell me something about it. The Missioner The commissionaire who took the cheque had been, as you have seen, easily found: he said he should know the old gentleman who gave him the forged draft to cash. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z "Thou can'st never be a commissionaire, friend, with an appetite like that," cried another; "I wouldn't trust thee to carry a casserole to the fire." Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. A commissionaire gave us the address of the bookstore we sought as we were leaving the hotel. An American Girl Abroad She was making a dream for herself, out of a motor car she had seen, and a handsome soldier, and the way a commissionaire had stepped out of her way. Coquette The two commissionaires, who seemed to have grown accustomed to their absurd employment, followed immediately after; and the Prince and the Colonel brought up the rear, arm-in-arm, and smiling to each other as they went. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 4 (of 25) First, Athelstan's commissionaire, who declared that he should remember, even after eight years or eighty years, the gentleman who sent him to cash that cheque. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z It was his habit, at intervals, to write special articles for the London papers, articles which had to be delivered to the night commissionaire on duty in the office of the newspaper. An Ocean Tramp The commissionaire stood away, and Matravers closed the carriage door upon them. Berenice "I'm sorry," I said to the commissionaire who was intervening. The Passionate Friends Inside the equipage were the Marquis and his commissionaire La Fleur. Orphans of the Storm Then I went on to the commissionaires' barracks in the Strand. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z A commissionaire came forward, and said something in French. The Phantom Lover Henry had meant to give the cabman eighteenpence, but the occult influence of the glorious commissionaire mysteriously compelled him, much against his will, to make it half a crown. A Great Man A Frolic "Philip," I cried, following him up the steps and overtaking him and seizing his arm as the commissionaire opened the door for him. The Passionate Friends The commissionaire gave me his new address in Grosvenor Gardens, and there I was fortunate enough to find him. Cleo The Magnificent Or, the Muse of the Real I have found the commissionaire who took the cheque to the Bank—actually found the man.' The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z We entered the poor, faded, straggling town of Desenzano, where the usual motley assemblage of commissionaires, albergo-masters, dwarfs, beggars, and idlers of all kinds, waited to receive us. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge The commissionaire, however, attributing this indecision to Henry's unwillingness to open doors for himself, stepped back across the pavement in another stride, and held the portal ajar. A Great Man A Frolic The commissionaire saw him leave, I understand, and one of the waiters saw something in his hand. The Master Mummer But in the corridor the two commissionaires attached to the house sternly blocked the way. Cleo The Magnificent Or, the Muse of the Real Yesterday I took the paper to the commissionaires' barrack in the Strand and offered a reward for the recovery of the man who had cashed the cheque. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z A commissionaire and a taxicab brought the plan, which was discovered where the girl in her wisdom had suggested. Bones in London Henry had no alternative but to pass beneath the commissionaire's bended and respectful head. A Great Man A Frolic The commissionaire helped us on with our coats and summoned a hansom. The Master Mummer But none the less did she give loud expression to all that was in her mind anent the lessees and the commissionaires. Cleo The Magnificent Or, the Muse of the Real Who can expect a commissionaire to remember a single message after eight years?' The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z They passed out on to the pavement, and the commissionaire called a hansom. Anna the Adventuress The Trianon was at once recognised as the Louvre, and the tall commissionaire at the Louvre thereby trebled his former renown. A Great Man A Frolic London goes with you and elbows you on your way, accompanied by swarms of commissionaires, guides, and beggars. The Huguenots in France Here you are, sir! and here’s a letter, sir, just brought by a commissionaire—marked important, he says it’s from a young lady. Three Hats A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts He is a commissionaire, interpreter, or valet de place. Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim As she drew off her skirt she felt something in the pocket, and remembered the letter which the commissionaire at the Carlton had given her. Anna the Adventuress At seven o'clock that night the commissionaire was discovered. The Man Who Knew Then came the charge of our "commissionaire" for his services. Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851. "The letter from you which a commissionaire brought me at the hotel." The Blonde Lady Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsène Lupin and the English Detective "Yes, since one o'clock I have been in my office," said the commissionaire. Jack O' Judgment Enter R. an important-looking personage with a long white beard, wearing a costume which might be, called a commissionaire's if it wasn't so like a harlequin's. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-14 His labors did not cease until eleven o'clock, and he was preparing to go home when the commissionaire who acted as caretaker came to tell him that a lady wished to see him. The Man Who Knew Harry Cadgsmith, who said he was a picture-palace proprietor, applied for exemption for the commissionaire who stood outside the building and invited people in. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 1, 1916 The servants had been dismissed, and a commissionaire and his wife lived in the basement. Despair's Last Journey He was acting as commissionaire at a big manufacturing place in the East End, and when I accosted him he had no idea of my identity. The Making Of A Novelist An Experiment In Autobiography He was a commissionaire at some glassworks which stand opposite to the offices of a journal with which I have been now intimately concerned for some years. Recollections With Photogravure Portrait of the Author and a number of Original Letters, of which one by George Meredith and another by Robert Louis Stevenson are reproduced in facsimile "So the commissionaire said," replied the little man. The Man Who Knew Most condescending gentlemen, “commissionaires” they called themselves, undertook for certain considerations to get the work done for them; but Cousin Giles declined their services. Fred Markham in Russia The Boy Travellers in the Land of the Czar “If it’s to ask them to call round,” I said, “it will do when the commissionaire comes at half-past nine.” My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life "You have some message for me?" she asked graciously; for the Brethren of St. Hospital pick up a little business as letter-carriers or commissionaires. Brother Copas She acknowledged mechanically the low bow of the commissionaire who opened the door for her. Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo "There's a lady and a gentleman to see me, isn't there?" he asked the commissionaire. The Man Who Knew Not long after this, as Lenoir was upon the point of rising and leaving the café, a commissionaire or public messenger came up at a run with a note in his hand. Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks Book Number Fifteen in the Jack Harkaway Series Custom-house officers, gendarmes, with enormous hats, and female commissionaires, were counteracting each other at every turn. Recollections of Europe The commissionaire preceded them, hat in hand, to the door. A Maker of History The commissionaire, with his little group of satellites, stood sunning himself on the lowest step, a splendid, complacent figure. Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo I have lived for a long time in Australia," said the commissionaire, "and he spoke like an Australian. The Man Who Knew They have served as lift attendants, ticket sellers, post office sorters, mail carriers, gardeners, dairy lassies, grocery clerks, drivers of delivery wagons and vans, commissionaires. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Tinker hired the largest commissionaire at the station and bought a small trunk, which he gave him to carry. The Admirable Tinker Child of the World When he reached the pavement he slipped a five-franc piece into the hand of the tall commissionaire. A Maker of History Poor devils on the lookout for such work are as plentiful all along the South American coast as commissionaires on the street corners here.' The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 2, February, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy This is the fellow who called himself 'Rex Holland' and who sent the commissionaire on his errand. The Man Who Knew There was a flight of steps which we descended, and at the foot of the steps a mutilated commissionaire, ornamented with medals, on guard. The Ghost A Modern Fantasy Look!" and she danced excitedly, "there is Uncle talking to the commissionaire. The Man and the Moment The cab pulled up with a jerk, and a commissionaire threw open the apron. The Survivor A gigantic commissionaire flings wide the doors for us and, passing reverently inside, we are confronted by the magnificent equestrian statue of Mr. Bookham Pryce, the founder of the firm. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, July 7th, 1920 The little group surged back before the white-gloved commissionaire, who hurried forward, but the door of the car had already been thrown open by the chauffeur, and a gentleman and lady stepped out. Adrien Leroy "Behind the back-cloth, where he fell, sir," answered the commissionaire, saluting. The Ghost A Modern Fantasy The commissionaire went on: "But I have brought back a motor-cab as Madame directed me to do." The Chink in the Armour "Miss Strong and I arranged it, after the second act, and I sent a commissionaire down for a table." The Survivor "Surely it will be quite the same if I send the check by a commissionaire; he must get it sooner or later." Prince Fortunatus They turn their heads and behold the crowd of commissionaires dashing headlong for the shelter of adjacent houses, and acting like crazy men. Miss Caprice "Miss Rosa's carriage," a commissionaire shouted, and, beckoning to me, the girl moved imperiously down the steps to the courtyard. The Ghost A Modern Fantasy The uniformed commissionaire of the Ambiguity, reading the wishes of a lady and gentleman who pressed across the pavement to the curb, promptly claimed a hansom and opened the door. In Friendship's Guise They appeared to Sulpice to be rather the commissionaires of universal suffrage than the servants. His Excellency the Minister "I can send a commissionaire down to tell your grandfather that I am keeping you for the night." The Rebel of the School Welcomed by the suave commissionaire of the Cunard Line, it was invited to rise in the elevator. Plum Pudding Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned "Taxi!" he said in a ringing voice to the commissionaire. Married Life The True Romance He watched the vehicle roll away, and then scowled at the commissionaire, who waited expectantly for a tip. In Friendship's Guise Uncle Kayser undertook to have the letter taken by a commissionaire. His Excellency the Minister She made a few choice remarks upon the undoubted inclusion of a pig in the commissionaire's parentage, in a curiously sibilant voice, then limped away with a distressing swing of her body from the hips. The Hawk of Egypt The seven crowds wedged themselves closer and closer, clutched tighter and tighter their purses, and stared at the golden commissionaires through the glass doors with a glance more and more ferocious. Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes Mr. Jorrocks was then passed out, to take his chance among the touts and commissionaires of the various hotels, who are enough to pull passengers to pieces in their solicitations for custom. Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities With docility she followed him, thrilled when he stepped aside in passing the commissionaire and took her arm. Nocturne Never as courier, messieurs—always as commissionaire; he sells wood and charcoal to ze hotels. A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others I was eyed by the suspicious commissionaire with the contempt reserved for resting actors. The Inheritors To sow the place with pickpockets, to get at my cashiers, my commissionaires, and my servers. Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes Sir Francis is very much pleased with the Parisian street commissionaires or porters, and wonders that no such luxury is general in London. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 421 Volume 17, New Series, January 24, 1852 The gold braid of the hall commissionaire looked tawdry, and the pictures of ballet-girls but vulgar. Simon Called Peter A commissionaire, so they call themselves, appeared in the morning with the keys, which he handed us bowing, adding that all was right. The Felon's Track History Of The Attempted Outbreak In Ireland, Embracing The Leading Events In The Irish Struggle From The Year 1843 To The Close Of 1848 The governor and the commissionaire, Ah Yu and Apporo, Monsieur Bapp with Song of the Nightingale and Flag, made the palace tremble while the thrum of the great drums maddened their blood. White Shadows in the South Seas If glances could have killed the impassive pair of golden commissionaires behind the seventh portal, they would certainly have fallen down dead. Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes Again, at the corner of every principal street, there is located, wearing the badge of the police, a commissionaire, acquainted with all that outwardly goes on within the radius of his Argus-eyed observations. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 421 Volume 17, New Series, January 24, 1852 He jumped out gaily as the commissionaire opened the door. Simon Called Peter "Have you an appointment, madam?" the commissionaire, in a bright blue uniform, asked. The Sorcery Club And he called to a commissionaire: 'Say, two hansoms.' Leonora Car after car poured out a contingent of glorious girls and men and was hustled off with ferocity by a row of gigantic and implacable commissionaires. Mr. Prohack One day he invites the nearest commissionaire to visit his lodging, and tell him his whole story, which the man gladly did. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 421 Volume 17, New Series, January 24, 1852 A commissionaire stood on guard in front of them. The Pretty Lady Having filled in the necessary form, and given it to the commissionaire, Gladys looked round for a seat, and espying one, next to a strikingly handsome girl, she at once appropriated it. The Sorcery Club Then the commissionaires at the entrance seemed to start into life. The Regent A commissionaire was now holding open the door of the car. Mr. Prohack We soon afterwards went on shore, which was then perfectly quiet, and, preceded by a commissionaire, who had persuaded the gentleman of our party to put himself under his convoy, we walked into the town. Notes of an Overland Journey Through France and Egypt to Bombay But as soon as the commissionaire of the restaurant at Victoria approached the door of the taxi her manner changed. The Pretty Lady Gladys was about to make some observation, when the commissionaire, opening the door of the room, called out, "Miss Rosenberg;" whereupon, with a sigh of relief, Miss Rosenberg took her departure. The Sorcery Club Its entrance-lamps bathed the pavement in light, and in this radiance stood the commissionaires in their military pride and their new uniforms. The Regent "So you speak German," said the commissionaire significantly; "I thought as much." In the Claws of the German Eagle Now that you gods are too old for your work, you've made me the miserable drudge of Olympus—groom, valet, postman, butler, commissionaire, maid of all work, parish beadle, and original dustman. The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan A commissionaire came with a bouquet for Dora and Father is fuming. A Young Girl's Diary Consequently, his first thought, when he saw Lilian Rosenberg's name on the form the commissionaire presented him, was "Is she pretty?" The Sorcery Club Ropper the big commissionaire was still there, but now indeed he was defending my uncle from something more than time-wasting intrusions. Tono Bungay The commissionaires examined the papers, smiled as graciously as before they had frowned and, with the crestfallen soldiers resuming their old look of boredom, they disappeared as mysteriously as they had come. In the Claws of the German Eagle We walked on each side of the old Professor, the astonished commissionaire bringing up the rear. Tales of Terror and Mystery You'll get the jolt of your life when you come to Paris and find that you're expected to pay for the lunches, and all the cab fares, and everything, of those shrimpy little commissionaires. Fanny Herself In his absence a commissionaire had brought a letter for him which Madame Dodelin now produced. The Count's Millions He threw me over the note which the commissionaire had brought. A Study in Scarlet They descended, passing the man with the pail, who again asseverated that he had let no intruder pass, down to the commissionaire and the hovering chestnut man, who rigidly reasserted their own watchfulness. The Innocence of Father Brown The commissionaire was called—a soldierly, honest-faced man, who seemed as concerned as Ward Mortimer at the incident. Tales of Terror and Mystery When we rejoined him, Nayland Smith was talking to the commissionaire at the door. The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu There were no commissionaires at the street corners, and nothing would have induced me to confide the message to any of the lads in the neighboring wine-shops. The Count's Millions Her sole purpose now was to see whether the commissionaire was coming. Bertha Garlan He was immediately inquiring of a tall commissionaire in shining braid, and a short porter in shirt sleeves, whether anybody or anything had been seeking his apartments. The Innocence of Father Brown The commissionaire guarding the other rushed to help his companion bar the exit. The Box with Broken Seals "The Professor was out East the last time I was there, sir," stated the commissionaire. The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu He was carrying a letter which he wished to have delivered, and no doubt he feared he would not be able to find a commissionaire. The Count's Millions But now she no longer looked in the direction from which the commissionaire had to come, but her glances followed the crowded omnibuses and trams on their way to the suburbs. Bertha Garlan Dashing down to the front hall he then laid similar charges of vigilance on the commissionaire at the front door, from whom he learned the simplifying circumstances that there was no back door. The Innocence of Father Brown "The commissionaire says you want me, Mr. Officer?" The Pawns Count Smith thanked the commissionaire for his information and we quitted the gallery. The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu The commissionaire regarded him contemptuously, but did not reply to the sarcasm. The Foolish Lovers She hurried out into the street, handed the letter to a commissionaire, and impressed upon him strongly that he was on no account to come back without an answer. Bertha Garlan And when all three men gathered round the gilded commissionaire, who still stood smiling astride of the porch, the verdict was more final still. The Innocence of Father Brown She made her way into the street outside, shook her head to the commissionaire's upraised whistle, and strolled along until she came to a cross street down which several motor-cars were waiting. The Pawns Count She not only gave me the required direction, but called a commissionaire, and bid him take charge of me, and—not my trunk, for that was gone to the custom-house. Villette I saw the commissionaire come up and whisper in his ear. The Mischief Maker She had, indeed, told the commissionaire to wait in any case—even till the night, if necessary…. Bertha Garlan You might at least have sent me word by a commissionaire. L'Assommoir The last of the supper-guests had left Henry's Restaurant, the commissionaire's whistle was silent. The Pawns Count "Only Monsieur's answer to deliver to the commissionaire." Villette He gave a louis to the commissionaire and called for a special carriage. The Mischief Maker The commissionaire came into the room and handed her a letter. Bertha Garlan In addition to a constable whose duty it was to intervene if necessity arose, the establishment had its own commissionaire, who walked about the hall with a stick, keeping an eye on the assembled company. Look Back on Happiness At length the commissionaire appeared at the door and whistled, and a hansom cab rattled up to the end of the court. The Christian A Story Mademoiselle," said she, "I would not for a five-franc piece go into that classe again just now: Monsieur's lunettes are really terrible; and here is a commissionaire come with a message from the Athénée. Villette "This," said the rough voice of a commissionaire of the town, "this, monsieur, is the house of Madame le Tisseur, and voila mademoiselle!" The Pilgrims of the Rhine She felt as if an eternity had passed since she had sent the commissionaire on his errand. Bertha Garlan If anyone seemed to be trying to cheat, the commissionaire would tap him politely on the arm with his stick. Look Back on Happiness Ketley assured the commissionaire that he was not drunk; and when they got outside Sarah felt obliged to step aside; she came back, saying that she felt a little better. Esther Waters A man at my side told a friend that a fellow had told him that he had been told by a commissionaire that the pit and gallery were full of Russians. The Swoop! or How Clarence Saved England A Tale of the Great Invasion He had paid both the cabmen, who were departing, and he and Mrs. Alice Challice stood under the immense glass portico of the Grand Babylon, exposed to the raking stare of two commissionaires. Buried Alive: a Tale of These Days When she had finished reading the letter she was quite calm; she paid the commissionaire the fee he demanded and found that, for a person in her circumstances, it was by no means insignificant. Bertha Garlan The commissionaire poked them with his stick, exhorting them to get up; the constable himself assisted him, and the music stopped. Look Back on Happiness "Which is the best dinner here?" he asked the commissionaire. Esther Waters I think if I were you, I should give this key to one of the commissionaires a little later on. The Profiteers And almost before he knew where he was, two commissionaires were helping him into an auto-cab, and the terrific enterprise had begun. Buried Alive: a Tale of These Days The commissionaire opened the doors and she passed out into the street. The Governors The commissionaire crossed over to him and asked him to be quiet, pointing at the same time to the constable by the door. Look Back on Happiness But he was an important personage in uniform, and dressed somewhat like a commissionaire. The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton) Hat in hand, and with his face wreathed in smiles, the commissionaire had thrown open the door. The Cinema Murder We wait on, hoping against hope, and at last, just as waiters and commissionaires are beginning to eye us with suspicion, we face the truth. The Man Upstairs and Other Stories "A taxi, madam?" said the commissionaire in livery. December Love "Oh! dear me!" said Mr. P. wiping his forehead with the red bandanna that he always carries, despite Mrs. P., "what is a commissionaire?" The Potiphar Papers Was that a thing for a wife to hear bawled at her husband in the open street with the commissionaire grinning behind his hand? Once Aboard the Lugger I gathered," he said, "in conversation with the commissionaire, that Miss Hyslop was a little impatient that night. The Evil Shepherd With this idea uppermost, I walked out into the court-yard to look for a commissionaire to guide me in my search. The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 3 Very soon the whole audience followed, commissionaires were busy with their whistles, the servants eagerly looking right and left for their masters. The Tempting of Tavernake "Coming, my dear," answered he, as he approached with the commissionaire. The Potiphar Papers One or two idlers hung near with an air of curiosity and the huge beuniformed commissionaire watched us with an uncertain eye. The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne : a Novel "The commissionaire's been gone ages already, and there are two others before us for taxis." The Evil Shepherd A red-faced, loud-breathing commissionaire, engaged in the lucrative task of pocketing sixpences as quickly as he could summon cabs, vanished in a swirl of macintoshes and umbrellas. Number Seventeen Everywhere commissionaires were blowing their whistles, the streets were thronged with slowly-moving vehicles, the pavements were stirring with life. The Tempting of Tavernake So taking his other arm, and wishing the commissionaire good morning, she tried to draw him away. The Potiphar Papers As she came out she asked a commissionaire: "How far is it to the Hotel Majestic?" At the Villa Rose Already it was too late for the mail; and she would have to send it by a commissionaire. The Clique of Gold "No. 4 taxi!" came a voice, and Theydon saw his commissionaire perched on the step of a cab swinging in deftly behind the waiting car. Number Seventeen He was called by the authorities a chasseur or a commissionaire, or some foreign name to mean that he did nothing. Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich Honored P.'s friend, the commissionaire, interprets this story, while the agent stands sadly meditating the sacrifice with which his duty acquaints him. The Potiphar Papers It was not a Commissary of Police this time, but a uniformed commissionaire, with a note in his hand. To-morrow? I was becoming restless, when a commissionaire, one morning, brought me a letter. The Clique of Gold Maggie drew a breath as they stepped into the hall where there stood two large stout commissionaires in blue uniforms, gold buttons, and white gloves. The Captives Then he addressed the letter to Lady Honoria and dispatched a commissionaire with it. Beatrice The commissionaire and the picture-agent therefore preserve a profound silence, and my honored friend feels for his red bandanna, and is not comfortable in the lonely old house, with the picture and the people. The Potiphar Papers The commissionaires and police tried to reach him and a good-tempered but very determined mob of well-dressed gentlemen and cheering girls fought them back. Real Soldiers of Fortune Six Englishmen, with the commissionaires, and the "Murray's Guide-books" in their hands, are looking at the "Descent from the Cross." Little Travels and Roadside Sketches Racksole took upstairs with him an old commissionaire who had been attached to the outdoor service of the h�tel for many years—a grey-haired man, wiry as a terrier and strong as a mastiff. The Grand Babylon Hotel He had been back at his rooms in Buckingham Street half an hour when a club commissionaire arrived with Mr. Paramor's promised letter. The Country House He had shouldered his own little valise, and was trudging off, scattering a cloud of commissionaires, who would fain have spared him the trouble. The Paris Sketch Book A lift man conducted him to the seventh floor, and a commissionaire ushered him into an already crowded waiting room. The Devil's Paw What have you on under that blouse, a commissionaire's dress? The Champdoce Mystery A commissionaire who saw him says he was walking very quickly. The Grand Babylon Hotel Satisfied on this head, I was carefully replaced in the basket, when the commissionaire went out again, on her errands, honorably disposed to be useful. Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief A commissionaire telephoned his name to the first floor, and in a very few moments a pale-faced French man-servant, in sombre black livery, descended and bowed to Bellamy. Havoc There was a shade of curiosity, mingled with surprise, in the commissionaire's respectful greeting. The Devil's Paw The cab had stopped at the hotel, and a commissionaire was already opening the door. A Damsel in Distress The commissionaire was on guard at the door. The Grand Babylon Hotel That she was a little addicted to this weakness, is true—who ever knew a commissionaire that was not? Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief He put on his hat again and waited while the commissionaire called them a taxicab. Havoc At once, both in the person of the commissionaire and in the persons of the footmen, there sprang to life the same reverence as had arisen in the lacqueys of the hotel. The Gambler To him, gaping at this wholly unforeseen calamity the commissionaire vouchsafed information. A Damsel in Distress Entering the bedroom with Jules, whose hands were bound, he told the commissionaire to remain outside the door. The Grand Babylon Hotel Adrienne simply answered in the affirmative, and then the commissionaire's admiration was redoubled. Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief Behind the workmen, guarded by a watchful commissionaire, yawned the shattered case containing the slipper. The Quest of the Sacred Slipper The commissionaire stared after him as intently as the waiter and the hat-check boy. Piccadilly Jim The commissionaire had already called him a taxicab. Peter Ruff and the Double Four Then he called in the commissionaire, and together they bound Jules firmly to the bedstead, allowing him, however, to lie down. The Grand Babylon Hotel In her character of a commissionaire she offered her services, and Adrienne, unaccustomed to act for herself in such offices, was fain to accept them. Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief They were evidently forgetting their horses, which they had given to hold to a commissionaire. Other People's Money When the commissionaire had gone, Holmes took up the stone and held it against the light. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Only last I week I bought from a peddlar a wagon full of goods that he procured at a sale by a commissionaire of the crown. Roads of Destiny The commissionaire sat stolid, but alert on his chair, and, at the sight of his master, rose and saluted. The Grand Babylon Hotel Desiree, the commissionaire, could not depart without permitting her friend, Madame Savon, to feast her eyes on the treasure in her own hands. Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief I passed through the Rue d'Antin without even coming across a commissionaire. Camille Sherlock Holmes had opened his mouth to reply, when the door flew open, and Peterson, the commissionaire, rushed into the apartment with flushed cheeks and the face of a man who is dazed with astonishment. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Growler, the commissionaire is waiting on the Boulevard Gambetta with his barrow and the trunk which we bought. The Crystal Stopper Then he and the commissionaire left the room, and Racksole locked the door on the outside and put the key in his pocket. The Grand Babylon Hotel The commissionaire stood stolidly in his place, raising every now and then his cab whistle to his lips. The Illustrious Prince The commissionaire who took the letter had brought her back the most cruel and unexpected answer, that there was no answer. Anna Karenina The commissionaire plumped down into a chair and stared from one to the other of us. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Later we found ourselves opposite to the doors of a famous restaurant where a magnificent and gigantic commissionaire helped ladies from motor-cars, receiving in return money from the men who attended on them. When the World Shook; being an account of the great adventure of Bastin, Bickley and Arbuthnot The tall commissionaire looked in amazement at her. The Malefactor At the sight of a well-dressed woman about to cross the street, a commissionaire held an umbrella above us, and stood waiting at the carriage-door for his tip. The Magic Skin Accordingly the Chief of Police dispatched a note by the hand of a commissionaire. Dead Souls Zoe was rung for and told to take the letter down to a commissionaire. Four Short Stories By Emile Zola The commissionaire and Morrison were talking together at the door. The Malefactor The commissionaire put his finger on the bell of the outside door. The Malefactor
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