| 单词 | conductress |
| 例句 | During World War Two she moved to Glasgow to work as a conductress on the trams and survived the Clydebank blitz. Covid in Scotland: Families remember loved ones lost to coronavirus 2021-03-13T05:00:00Z So the first words heard on BBC Two were from a story about a bus conductress who had been sacked for insulting Pakistani passengers, including the very phrase she had used. BBC Two's disastrous launch night 2014-04-16T00:06:07Z "The worst were the conductresses, I have to say," Fear recalls. What was behind the Bristol bus boycott? 2013-08-26T23:38:39Z When Holmes came in sight of them, his treacherous conductress pointed out that in which the sick woman lay. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z From the r�fectoire we passed again into the corridor, where we made our adieus to our affable conductress. A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors 2012-02-17T03:00:36.500Z I forgot myself and my conductress, and eyes and heart were lost in ecstacy in gazing on those golden clouds. Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck 2012-02-13T03:00:19.620Z I followed my conductress into a neat little room. The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) 2012-02-11T03:03:50.943Z I forgot myself and my conductress; my spirit and my eyes were wandering among the shining clouds. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z He walked mechanically between his conductresses, his eyes fixed on the back of the sacrificial maiden who moved in front of him. Istar of Babylon A Phantasy 2012-01-31T03:00:15.543Z After the longest walk which I had ever taken, my conductress ushered me into a low dark apartment in the meanest part of Greenwich. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z He left her entertaining her tram conductress with a spirited account of all that she had seen, and much that she had not seen, of the raid. The War-Workers 2011-08-25T02:00:32.260Z If an intoxicated or unruly person appears on the cars, the conductress does not attempt personally to eject him. Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America 2011-08-05T02:00:46.387Z Behind one of them my conductress disappeared, but only for a few moments, when she appeared again. A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 2011-07-03T02:00:07.507Z Indeed, my beautiful conductress filled the journey with gay chatter and musical ripples of laughter. First Person Paramount 2011-04-07T02:00:19.233Z Near the Draw Bridge a coach was waiting, into which I got with my conductress. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z I saw how the shining garments of my conductress swept over the moss, giving to it, to the flowers, the grass, the trees, the same soft radiance that emanated from her form. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z I was astonished, and felt my curiosity rise as high as my conductress might desire. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 The duke, still guided by his conductress, who held his hand, reached a staircase built in the thick wall, and opening by a secret and invisible door into the antechamber of Marguerite's apartment. Marguerite de Valois After bidding their pretty conductress "good night," our travellers prepared themselves for that repose which their wearied frames did not long seek in vain. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency Under this growing dread of love’s allurements the Sabbath would have become quite dull and wearisome, had not the conductresses cleverly made the most of its comic side, enlivening it with farcical interludes. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages He wondered he had not seen him with the carnage he had passed, never suspecting he had had another conductress, or dreaming what his presence there signified for him. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 The party will consist of the jolly Family, about whom more later; Miss Moore as conductress; and Captain and Mrs. Winston accompanying in their own car, as chaperons. The Lightning Conductor Discovers America Ellen's conductress looked in first through one of the panes, and then opening the door motioned her to enter. The Wide, Wide World Our venerable conductress, to whom our relation had gradually become more filial, permitted us to gratify this innocent wish—to the extent, that is, of taking a turn or two under the mossy tilleuls. A Little Tour of France I took up the latter and glanced it over in order to pass the time, for my conductress seemed to be in consultation with her father. The Seven Secrets My conductress informed me these preparations were to celebrate her birthday, which was the day after. Leslie Ross: or, Fond of a Lark Not wishing to disturb her privacy, we turned back and met the Reverend Mother approaching with our conductress. A Queen's Error Then she allowed herself to be hustled inside by the impatient conductress. A harum-scarum schoolgirl I crossed the spacious hall, and preceded by my conductress, ascended a noble oak staircase, treading carefully on a ribbon of matting that ran up the middle. The Eye of Osiris A neat programme had been written out and was laid on the top of the piano, so that it could be referred to by Vivian Holmes, who was conductress of the ceremonies. The New Girl at St. Chad's A Story of School Life Hastily dressing, she followed her conductress, who had remained to assist her. Clara Maynard The True and the False - A Tale of the Times The three gentlefolk and their mad conductress gazed from out the shadow and at a safe distance. Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia The conductress, a brawny woman in uniform, stopped them. A harum-scarum schoolgirl Our conductress stopped when she heard our exclamations, and also looked towards the sea. In the Eastern Seas Four doors, which were now closed, opened upon this, and here I was left to myself, whilst my old conductress shuffled off to prepare her mistress for my reception. The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan A biggish boy was adopting the novel expedient for getting on a tight boot of turning his back to the wall and kicking out at it like a horse when I and my conductress entered. My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life On the other hand, to my eye the lift attendants on the tubes, the charming conductresses of the 'buses seem healthy, though their work has been done only recently by women. Women's Wild Oats Essays on the Re-fixing of Moral Standards From thence the skilful conductress continued her rapid course down the Rue de la Tisseranderie, a narrow unaristocratic street, always crowded. The Queen's Necklace The shades of night had again stolen over the world, when we heard the gentle voice of our conductress calling us; and once more she set out, we following her in Indian file as before. In the Eastern Seas Wet as he was, he followed, and sat down, with his conductress, before the huge red-marble fireplace, in which a fire of logs was blazing—by no means unwelcome on this not-uncharacteristic English summer's day. The Lady Paramount I must follow my conductress wherever she chose to lead me! The Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No. V, May, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Ellen's conductress looked in first through one of the panes, and then opening the door, motioned her to enter. The Wide, Wide World In a conversation, however, with our conductress, we could not bring her to admit that mere humanity had anything to do with it. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433 Volume 17, New Series, April 17, 1852 When the carriage stopped, the footman assisted Maria out after Miss Blair, and she followed her conductress's tiny figure toiling rather painfully on the arm of her maid up the steps. By the Light of the Soul A Novel Godfrey followed his conductress, and ruffian as he was, his cheek paled, and his eyes sought the ground when he found himself in the presence of his injured cousin. Mark Hurdlestone Or, The Two Brothers The duke immediately signified his readiness to wait on the lady, and followed his conductress to the little room behind the wicket appropriated to the portress. The Lost Lady of Lone From the réfectoire we passed again into the corridor, where we made our adieus to our affable conductress. Lippincott's Magazine, December, 1885 Turning to our conductress, we asked if she had ever seen the Lady of Annesley. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 76, February, 1864 Helen's small conductress led the way to the entrance of a miner's cottage that, to all outward appearance from the front, was dark within. Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains or, A Christmas Success against Odds The game was in wild progress; the car rocked and jolted and the conductress shouted the names. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 2, 1917 She was the provider and conductress of Johnson, who lived almost constantly under her roof, or more properly under that of Mr. Thrale, both in Town and at Streatham. Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.) Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writings His conductress explained to him that these were the spirits of drowned men who had not had Christian burial--one must beware of them, for dead ones of this sort are malignant. Weird Tales from Northern Seas After assisting me to remove my bonnet and shawl, my conductress left me, returning ere long with a tray containing refreshments. Strange Visitors Still her conductress, clever little confidence girl that she was, spoke words of reassurance that dispelled some of her victim's fears. Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains or, A Christmas Success against Odds The conductress made her way from one end to the other. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 2, 1917 "This way, your honor," said my little conductress, at the same time pushing open a door of patched and half rotten plank, she admitted me into the squalid chamber of death and misery. J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 4 I inquired of my ancient conductress the history of this picture, and whether the beautiful female was not an ideal being? The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 401, November 28, 1829 As many persons were inside, seated or standing on their own and on others' feet, as it should be permitted to hold, but still another two were let in by the harassed conductress. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 30, 1919 I got in with her, and was delighted with the skill of my fair conductress. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 02 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes It was a day on which the conductors and conductresses were always ringing the bell three times. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, February 26, 1919 Drawing aside the drapery, their conductress ushered them into the presence of three individuals, who were seated at a table strewn with papers, most of which were covered with diagrams and, astrological calculations. Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire Even abroad they are not particular; they will accompany any man without the least hesitation, and no gentleman ever refuses a conductress of this description. A Woman's Journey Round the World Mr Dombey and his conductress were soon heard coming downstairs again, talking all the way; and presently they re-entered the Doctor's study. Dombey and Son Her companion had followed her with timidity and in silence, profiting by the exertions of her conductress. The Monk; a romance He frightened his conductress by the redness of his face. Ginx's Baby: his birth and other misfortunes; a satire But he had scarcely set foot inside when the door was locked behind him, and he was made aware of the treachery practised upon him by a peal of mocking laughter from his conductress. Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire I did think so but forebore to say it, and I softly followed my conductress. The Aspern Papers His conductress was retiring, to give us, as she said, an opportunity to accommodate matters. Maria, or the Wrongs of Woman "Sit down—sit down," said my conductress, as my step faltered a little in passing to the hearth. Villette The boy made no reply; but as he passively followed his conductress to the chambers, Ruth fancied she read assurance of his faith, in the expression of his eloquent eye. The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish She beckoned him to follow her; and, raising Amabel in his arms, he ran towards the door leading to Saint Faith's, through which his conductress passed. Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire How we liked the school and its conductress, who professes to follow Practical Education, I leave to Maria to tell you. The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 1 The conductress, a strong, pink-cheeked, rather beautiful girl in black, pulled my baggage in for me with a gesture which filled all of me with joy. The Enormous Room When I caught sight of this little girl, she was twisting herself round on her heel, swinging from her conductress's hand, flinging herself from side to side with wanton and fantastic gyrations. Villette That I was ready to follow my charming conductress. Chicot the Jester He wondered he had not seen him with the carriage he had passed, never suspecting he had had another conductress, or dreaming what his presence there signified for him. The Marquis of Lossie He seemed to be a person of some consequence in the house, and when my conductress introduced him to me as "Don Hilario," he rose to his feet and received me with a profound bow. The Purple Land Lady Raarsa makes no very sublime appearance for a sovereign, but is a good housewife, and a very prudent and diligent conductress of her family. Dr. Johnson's Works: Life, Poems, and Tales, Volume 1 The Works of Samuel Johnson, Ll.D., in Nine Volumes I crossed the spacious hall, and, preceded by my conductress, ascended a noble oak staircase, treading carefully on a ribbon of matting that ran up the middle. The Vanishing Man For nearly five minutes I waited in impatience outside that closed door, until again the handle turned and my conductress beckoned me in silence within. The Czar's Spy The Mystery of a Silent Love But our conductress has a regular guide's trot, inexorable as fate; so on we go. Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 As we were going from the cell our conductress seemed to have a sudden light upon her mind. Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From Her Letters and Journals by Her Son Charles Edward Stowe Miss Egerton," cried his conductress, "here is a gentleman who has this moment saved me from a ruffian. Thaddeus of Warsaw I felt very much obliged to my noble conductress, with whom I had much talk upon the subject in our walk back. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 At first I through a passage dark was led, Where Sol's bright rays are ne'er allowed to spread; But soon, by my conductress, I was brought, 'Mid LOVE'S delights, where all with charms was frought. Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Complete "Who is that?" asked their conductress, turning to Miss Bride. Our Friend the Charlatan "Here's the young man," replied my conductress, "whom Mrs. Sagely recommended as a footman to your ladyship." The Adventures of Roderick Random At the second one the now panting conductress turned down a hall, stopping at a door and opening it. Rolling Stones Taking the small, trembling hand offered him, Wyat followed his conductress down the passage. Windsor Castle Mr. Osmond met her in the cold ante-chamber—it was cold even in the month of May—and ushered her, with her conductress, into the apartment to which we have already been introduced. The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 1 At every false step made by Raoul, his conductress cried, "Hush!" and held out to him a soft perfumed hand. The Vicomte De Bragelonne Dinmont gave a sagacious nod; and they continued to follow, over wet and over dry, through bog and through fallow, the footsteps of their conductress. Guy Mannering Our venerable conductress, to whom our relation had gradually become more filial, per- mitted us to gratify this innocent wish, - to the extent, that is, of taking a turn or two under the mossy tilleuls. A Little Tour in France My young conductress locked the gate, and we went across the courtyard. Great Expectations As a conductress of Indian schools, and a helper amongst Indian women, your assistance will be to me invaluable.” Jane Eyre At every false step made by Raoul, his conductress cried, "Hush!" and held out to him a soft and perfumed hand. Ten Years Later I had intended to become a land girl, a postwoman, and a bus conductress by way of rounding off my career—but the Armistice intervened! Secret Adversary |
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