| 单词 | counterfoil |
| 例句 | Then, taking plenty of time, he filled in the counterfoil. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z The Stones came away with a patina of aristocratic decadence that served as a perfect counterfoil to the raw roots blues of their music.” Anita Pallenberg, Keith Richards' former girlfriend and muse to the Rolling Stones, dies at 73 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z He acted in more than 100 Bollywood films and was widely seen as a counterfoil to the "angry young man" played by Amitabh Bachchan. Vinod Khanna, India Bollywood actor, dies of cancer - BBC News 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z As a result of the abolition of the paper counterfoil, all evidence of driving endorsements and convictions will be held online only. Car hire industry says DVLA is 'rushing in' new rules - BBC News 2015-06-07T04:00:00Z In one of the small drawers of the dressing-table he discovered the millionaire's cheque-book; and since he could read English tolerably well, he spent a pleasant five minutes studying the counterfoils. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z As Florence seldom filled in the counterfoils of the checks she drew, this information had been a painful shock to her. A Prairie Courtship 2012-02-01T03:00:12.830Z It was but a tiny slip—a half-sheet torn from its crested counterfoil. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z At home, in her pretty bureau, a little gathering pile of bills, as yet unpaid, and an empty cheque-book with appealing counterfoils, awaited her attention. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z For a moment he felt savage, that his wife should be in a place like this; but then as a counterfoil there was the shuddering thought, she might have been overboard. In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z We were not satisfied and demanded a recount, and, further, the number of votes did not correspond with counterfoils. From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography 2011-02-06T03:01:01.497Z Checkley took the book from his master with a trembling hand, and read feebly the writing of the counterfoil, March 4th, 1883. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z Then he began to add up the counterfoils of his cheque-book, a depressing operation that displayed an imminent financial crisis. Plashers Mead A Novel His fiery nature required a counterfoil, which would oppose a greater vivacity and capacity of contradiction than was to be met with in Erastus' tender hearted daughter. Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle The check or counterfoil parts remained in the hands of the banker, the portion given to the customer being termed a “drawn note” or “draft.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" As a matter of fact, the pockets of his dinner-jacket contained the counterfoil of a stall-ticket and a programme of the performance, both bearing the date of that evening. The Confessions of Arsène Lupin It has been taken out by someone—presumably the forger—the cheque has been forged; the counterfoil filled up; and the book replaced. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z Four pounds sixteen shillings, and there was a blank counterfoil which Guy vaguely thought represented a cheque for two pounds. Plashers Mead A Novel The paper is marked on the back with the same number as the counterfoil of the paper which remains with the officer. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" Edward now lavished all his kindness on the Woodvilles, intending to use them as a counterfoil to the Nevilles, and for this purpose he deprived the Nevilles of some of their posts. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History He wrote rapidly, and finally tore the draft from its counterfoil and blotted it. The Heart of Unaga If the man had got the cheque, why did he fill up the counterfoil? The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z No business house under heaven could take the place of a home, but where the home influence is bad the best counterfoil is a wholesome atmosphere in which to work. The Book of Business Etiquette The counterfoil of a tradesman's paying-in book showed £100 with which he was not credited in the books of the bank. The Grell Mystery Indeed, it is the institutional counterfoil of these establishments. An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation Idly I picked up the cheque-book—and absently fingered the leaves—then my eye caught a counterfoil where I had chanced to open it. Man and Maid You will find it on the counterfoil just after the cheque you so kindly gave to the Society for the Suppression of Conjuring. Magic A Fantastic Comedy On the counterfoil is written this memorandum, "For F. J. Busse." History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War From a recess he drew out a cheque-book and examined the counterfoils of the used cheques with interest. The Grell Mystery Darling, why don't you make a note of your last balance on your counterfoil? The Upas Tree A Christmas Story for all the Year Mr. Weatherley remained for a moment in the chair where she had left him, gazing idly at the counterfoil of the cheque. The Lighted Way Consequently, if we go and look at the counterfoils and duplicates—' 'Yes,' said Albert, thoughtfully sliding down from the piano. Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes Yes, there was the counterfoil, fresh as a new wound, from which indeed his bank account was profusely bleeding. Prose Fancies The cashier was confident that his initials in blue pencil on the counterfoil were genuine. The Grell Mystery But, you see, most of my counterfoils are blank! The Upas Tree A Christmas Story for all the Year I do not think he believed me, even when I showed him the counterfoil of my cheque-book, and the amount of a remittance I sent to Robert next day.” The Stowmarket Mystery Or, A Legacy of Hate “You pay me,” said the policeman, “and you receive a quittance for the sum paid,” and he proceeded to tear a counterfoil receipt for a three shilling fine from a small pocket book. When William Came He took it out and commenced a careful examination of the counterfoils of cheques already drawn. The Rocks of Valpre "Surely," he said, "he has not—Will you read it out—the cheque, the counterfoil I mean, that I am unable to see?" Love and Mr. Lewisham Her father then insisted upon her looking over his checkbook and reading the counterfoils. The Woodlanders So you see the present system of acknowledgment is just as perfunctory and conventional as the counterfoil business would be, only ten times more tiresome and brain-racking.” Beasts and Super-Beasts But I daresay it may have come to your notice that, counterfoil of another man's message, there may be some disinclination on the part of the officials to oblige you. The Return of Sherlock Holmes He came to the end of the counterfoils only, but went quietly on through the sheaf of blank cheques that remained, gravely scrutinizing each. The Rocks of Valpre He handed back the book to Lagune, open at the blank counterfoil of a cheque that had been removed. Love and Mr. Lewisham I began checking some counterfoils at the desk, but before I had been there five minutes the door of the inner room was opened, and Mr. Hirsch appeared upon the threshold. The Great Secret "There are three in his private cheque-book, sir, the counterfoils of which are not filled in," was the somewhat dreary admission. The Pawns Count Then I enter the same particulars on that counterfoil. The Talleyrand Maxim He drew her to the writing-table on which his cheque-book still lay open at the place whence a cheque had been abstracted with its counterfoil. The Rocks of Valpre "I will never do that," was the answer; "but will you look through your papers, counterfoils, bank-book, and accounts, and see if you can trace this cheque?" The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton) The phrase is not a happy one, since Sancho is not the caricature but the counterfoil of Don Quixote; Don Quixote being spirit without sense and Sancho sense without spirit. Lectures and Essays Just fancy being the counterfoil to some other man's cheque! What's Bred in the Bone When one of these books is finished, I return the counterfoils to Liverpool—they check 'em. The Talleyrand Maxim They could rent Holly Court— Fired with enthusiasm, she looked for her check book, and for Bert's, and with the counterfoils before her made some long calculations. Undertow Sir Charles was debited with 5000 pounds more than the total amount that was shown on the counterfoils. An African Millionaire Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay And her pity for him was as cold as stone, its deepest motive was hate of him, and fear of his power over her, which she must always counterfoil. Women in Love He took an opportunity, when the young man's back was turned, of examining his counterfoils. The Island Pharisees You fill up particulars on a form and a counterfoil, don't you? The Talleyrand Maxim Gyp, who was sitting at her bureau, seemed to be adding up the counterfoils in her cheque-book. Beyond It is part of my duty, as the millionaire's secretary, to make up this book once a fortnight, and to compare the cancelled cheques with Sir Charles's counterfoils. An African Millionaire Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay A form is handed in with each payment, and the initials of the cashier placed against the amount noted on the counterfoil, which is re- tained by the customer. Everybody's Guide to Money Matters: with a description of the various investments chiefly dealt in on the stock exchange, and the mode of dealing therein He asked to see the counterfoil in this case. The Talleyrand Maxim "Can you show us the counterfoil in this instance?" he asked. The Talleyrand Maxim The cashier offers to fill up the blank spaces in her first cheque, making corresponding entries in the counterfoil, and having done so asks her to sign it at the foot. Everybody's Guide to Money Matters: with a description of the various investments chiefly dealt in on the stock exchange, and the mode of dealing therein |
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