| 单词 | coup de main |
| 例句 | “I’ll bring it to you. It is a successful coup de main.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z Did you spot the coup de main there? If High Taxes In The 50s And 60s Produced Good Growth, Then Let's Have High Taxes Again 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z In the ring, Pacquiao, an avatar of speed and power combined into unremitting attack, exemplifies the Napoleonic principle of coup de main, the bold, decisive strike. The Inevitable Spectacle of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z In order to effect an entrance into the fort by a coup de main, they sent runners to frighten and drive in the horses and cattle. Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent 2012-03-10T03:00:13.687Z In attempting to storm the fort by a coup de main, they were beaten off with the loss of 200 men, the garrison sallying out and driving them back to their ships. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume I (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:11.530Z The debated point, I subsequently heard, was how to make a feint attack on the Chiavari road, to mask the coup de main intended for the Monte Faccio. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z Encouraged by their unhoped-for success, they now sailed to Flushing, which was also taken by a coup de main. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z It was a master coup de main, for well Miss Pike knew that she would never be invited to ascend those stairs to the privacy of Mrs. Carruth’s own room. Three Little Women A Story for Girls 2011-11-17T03:00:30.707Z In my opinion the Carlists are meditating and even plotting some coup de main. The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel 2011-11-12T03:00:35.113Z The garrison of the castle was increased, lest there should be some daring coup de main to deliver him. The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z The coup de main—" "A little lower, if you please, my dear sir. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z Both were also influenced by the desire to carry the bill promptly by a coup de main, if this were at all possible. The Woman Who Vowed The Demetrian 2011-10-24T02:00:18.500Z Even should the patrol-boat tie up alongside the pier, which was doubtful, and he succeeded by a coup de main in capturing her, the triumph would be of short duration. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Put on a bold face under your blackness, and try a coup de main, though it is not likely under your present eclipse to be a coup de soleil. Fern Vale (Volume 3) or the Queensland Squatter 2011-09-30T02:00:17.137Z He indicates that he is about to make a coup de main on Mantua, with 300 men dressed in Austrian uniforms. Napoleon's Letters to Josephine 2011-09-23T02:00:21.947Z Perhaps," he says, "we think no reform is possible without a coup de main, without what used to be called a revolution, and which is only a shake. Contemporary Socialism 2011-09-10T02:00:28.673Z Thus the gate itself was merely a barrier against a coup de main and to keep out unauthorized persons. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" 2011-09-02T02:00:20.450Z Through the plains of Touraine and over the hills from Anjou the conspirators came in straggling bands, to rendezvous for a great coup de main at Amboise. Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country 2011-08-27T02:00:22.057Z Endowed with all the restless activity and ambition of his uncle, he attempted, in prosecution of the same monarchical designs as that prince, to seize the city of Amsterdam by a coup de main. William the Third 2011-07-31T02:00:12.077Z We took the citadel, after a slight fusillade, and by a coup de main. Napoleon's Letters to Josephine 2011-09-23T02:00:21.947Z You must carry her by a grand coup de main.’ Crying for the Light, Vol. 1 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago 2011-07-23T02:00:10.740Z The most reasonable number, perhaps, is twenty thousand picked men for a coup de main, which moreover demanded rapidity. The Bible: what it is 2011-05-31T02:00:29.687Z This fortress, commanding a railway-line of importance to the further progress of the German Army, was reported to be but feebly held, and it was resolved to attempt its capture by a coup de main. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z The French had no artillery, and attempted to take the place by a coup de main. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z July 17th.—Attempted coup de main at Mantua: French unsuccessful. Napoleon's Letters to Josephine 2011-09-23T02:00:21.947Z He thought he might gain access to his lordship by a coup de main, if he so timed his visit as to avoid encountering my lady. A Charming Fellow, Volume III (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:27.467Z Having secured promise of aid from Henry of Lancaster, his cousin, and other barons, he executed a coup de main, and seized Mortimer in his chamber at midnight. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z "Am I to allow the castle to be taken by a coup de main?" the Baron interrupted him. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z To the east of Goritz the Italians improved a point in our line by a coup de main, and held it, in spite of violent Austrian counterattacks. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. He wanted to seize Plutus by a coup de main, and hug the god until he got out of him a liberal allowance. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 I shall never have done hoping that my countrymen will contrive some coup de main for the wretches at Newport. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams The fort could not be taken by a coup de main, but the city, large and straggling, presented a more inviting aspect for such an attempt. The Life of Yakoob Beg Athalik Ghazi, and Badaulet; Ameer of Kashgar It was a case of life or death with him, so I made my terms, and took advantage of his pressure to execute a coup de main. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. On the southern slope of Monte Rombon, north of Piesso, by a successful coup de main the Italians captured some prisoners. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. According to Wilkinson's account, he took quarters at Newtown, and set out thence for Baltimore on the 24th of December, the very day before that of the intended coup de main. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools The debated point I subsequently heard was how to make a feint attack on the Chiavari road, to mask the coup de main intended for the Monte Faccio. Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune Early in December the last move of all began against the capital, and on the 17th of that month the Chinese took it by a coup de main. The Life of Yakoob Beg Athalik Ghazi, and Badaulet; Ameer of Kashgar Never was there a coup de main more hardy than this, whether we look to the danger of the deed itself, or the insignificant force by which it was accomplished. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II Gen. Whiting writes that Wilmington is in imminent danger from a coup de main, as he has but one regiment available in the vicinity. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital To this work, thus achieved by a coup de main, they gave the name of Fort Defiance. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Moreover, desertion and sickness thinned his ranks; and at last, having resolved upon a coup de main, he formed his plans and awaited a dark night for their execution. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France That they had planned a coup de main and a sudden re-capture of the position is certain. The Land of the Miamis An Account of the Struggle to Secure Possession of the North-West from the End of the Revolution until 1812 It was strictly a coup de main, depending for its success on chance and nerve. Nan of Music Mountain For notable comments on Patrick Henry’s “striking and lucky coup de main,” see Rives, Life of Madison, i. Patrick Henry "This pass," he observed, "should also be attended to, lest the enemy by a coup de main should possess themselves of it before a sufficient force could be assembled to oppose them." The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools He would fall upon the unwalled town at night and carry everything by a coup de main. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main But the example of Thionville will prevent the success of intimidation, or of coups de main; and the opening trenches is impossible, at least, till the post comes. Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 2 The attack on the outlying positions occupied fully a month, and not till the end of July had the Japanese advanced close enough to attempt a coup de main. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era The situation was at last relieved by the bold coup de main of the Sea Beggars on the port of La Brielle, in Zeeland. Belgium From the Roman Invasion to the Present Day The coup de main at Stony Point had piqued his emulation. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools In order to succeed in this audacious enterprise, it was necessary to deceive, not only the enemy's army, but also his own, the success of this coup de main being in its impossibility. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental To arrive at that end, he was capable of anything—tortuous intrigues, anonymous pamphlets, hypocritical sermons from the pulpit, studied orations in parliament, popular insurrections and desperate coups de main. Political Women, Vol. 1 A band of misguided enthusiasts attempted to establish German unity Revolt at Frankfort by a coup de main. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) The project was, briefly, to go and take by a coup de main the moneys belonging to his mother that Schenk had wrongfully and treacherously refused to hand over. Two Daring Young Patriots or, Outwitting the Huns Washington was aware of the opportunity which offered itself for a signal coup de main, but was not in a condition to profit by it. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Sabotage varies from highly technical coup de main acts that require detailed planning and the use of specially-trained operatives, to innumerable simple acts which the ordinary individual citizen-saboteur can perform. Simple Sabotage Field Manual There were conspirators in the very Bastille itself, where Marshal de Vitry and the Count de Cramail, prisoners as they were, had prepared a coup de main with an admirably-kept secrecy. Political Women, Vol. 1 In short, when Detroit was reached, barring the chance of a coup de main upon Malden, Hull's position needed to be made more solid, not more extensive. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 It might be, carried by a coup de main. The Tiger Hunter Such was the posture of affairs at Trenton at the time the coup de main was meditated. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Indeed, it was originally built by the engineers as a mere sea-battery, with just sufficient strength to prevent it from being taken by a coup de main. Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61 He would have carried the American entrenchments by a coup de main, had he not perceived that the operation would have been extremely hazardous. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 Indeed, she feels rather aggrieved that her coup de main has wrought so little disaster. Floyd Grandon's Honor After the failure of the first attempt to take Richmond by a coup de main the war became in its essence a siege of the Confederacy. A History of the United States The time seemed now propitious for the coup de main which Washington had of late been meditating. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Awaiting the security of midnight, they suddenly broke from their cover in the neighborhood, and by a coup de main, captured the fort without the loss of a man! Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States "Individuals were for getting rich by a coup de main; a good bargain—a happy speculation—was almost every man's object and pursuit." Union and Democracy The amorous Sir Walter Raleigh must have found some of the maids of honour the most impregnable fortification his gallant spirit ever assailed: a coup de main was impossible. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 The Americans captured Chapultepec by a coup de main. Mexico and its Religion With Incidents of Travel in That Country During Parts of the Years 1851-52-53-54, and Historical Notices of Events Connected With Places Visited Arnold, unaware of its strength, had ordered Colonel Eyre to take it by a coup de main. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools At this juncture the dinghy returned, and the men in her succeeded by a coup de main in getting two men off, when by a less forcible manner they would probably have failed. The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea Fortunately no one was hit, while this bombardment was succeeded by another assault or attempt to carry the place by what soldiers call a coup de main. Patience Wins War in the Works The place could hardly be carried by a coup de main; they would have to breach the walls with artillery first. For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War Amid such cries of virtuous indignation, Fisher minor was hauled in, and his obstructor, by the same coup de main, excluded. The Cock-House at Fellsgarth There was much disappointment in the North at this failure to make a serious attack on the rebel capital, for it was generally believed that it might have been captured by a coup de main. Chancellorsville and Gettysburg Campaigns of the Civil War - VI Because you have witnessed the success of a pretorian coup de main, you liken yourselves to the Lower Empire! Napoleon the Little I answered him that the places Namur and Liége were protected from a coup de main and that our field army of 100,000 men would be capable of intervention within four days. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 Of all her booby family she had comported herself so far with a dutiful steadiness in face of his dizzying coup de main. Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life “Because Salisbury and his myrmidons were coming to carry it off by a coup de main—he-he-he—” giggled Frank. Louis' School Days A Story for Boys Specht had, by a bold coup de main, possessed himself of her parasol, and walked on, hoping that some falling blossom, some passing butterfly, might afford him a pretext for beginning a conversation with her. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag There was no forcing of these by any coup de main especially with worn out troops and guns which had to husband their shell, and so we had to fall back on our starting point. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I Never were opportunities better chosen, coups de main better supported, errors of the besieged taken better advantage of. The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" If they try to carry the place by a coup de main, I think we can beat them off, but they must succeed by regular approaches. With Clive in India Or, The Beginnings of an Empire This being thought a favourable moment for gaining the posts on the north end of York Island, a plan was formed for seizing them by a coup de main. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States On this confused and disorderly multitude, as well as on most of the marauders on our flanks, the cossacks might have made successful coups de main. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 The incident has been reported as a coup de main, with the object of capturing the Belgian general. A General Sketch of the European War The First Phase One brusque, heavy man, who thought to carry the matter through by a coup de main, he was sure could never succeed. Dream Life A Fable Of The Seasons It was not until nearly daybreak that the attack ceased, and the assailants, finding that they could not carry the place by a coup de main, fell back. With Clive in India Or, The Beginnings of an Empire The outworking of the coup de main was a triumph for the old borderer's shrewd generalship. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady Lannes having vainly attempted to force the place by a coup de main, a panic arose, and this spreading to the rear, orders were given for stopping the descent of the artillery. The History of Napoleon Buonaparte In my opinion, all these works should be immediately so garrisoned as to make any attempt to take any one of them by surprise or coup de main ridiculous. General Scott This was done before Vendome could reach the place, which was thus secured against a coup de main. The Cornet of Horse A Tale of Marlborough's Wars There is nothing which disconcerts a nature long used to obey like a sudden brutal coup de main. Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' By successful coup de mains our navy has been successful in damaging and alarming our Russian opponent in her Baltic naval ports. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol. 1, January 9, 1915 What Americans Say to Europe An Assault Again Proposed The question of attempting to take the city by a coup de main was now again discussed. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief "Nevertheless," he thought, "I must try and carry her by a coup de main, if I have to pitch her clerical friend out of the window first." Bluebell A Novel Such things do sometimes happen; but have we not examples of still more extraordinary captures by a coup de main? Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. Now here was a coup de main—not a syllable mentioned about Jemmy M'Evoy, until he had melted them down, ready for the impression, which he accordingly made to his heart's content. The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three As matters stood, however, he thought the only chance of throwing the stranger off his guard was to take him by a coup de main. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main. French and English A Story of the Struggle in America This was the coup de main that carried the day. Vellenaux A Novel By October 7 the town, which was under the command of Colonel Kekewich, was secure against a coup de main though not against a vigorous and sustained siege. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans On the 12th of May, he carried Oporto by a coup de main. Maxims and Opinions of Field-Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, Selected From His Writings and Speeches During a Public Life of More Than Half a Century Mines, again, tell almost entirely in favour of defence, so much so indeed as to render a rapid coup de main against any important port almost an impossibility. Some Principles of Maritime Strategy Sixtus, on the other hand, could not contain his rage at the failure of so ably planned a coup de main. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Second Series He hated a long war at any time, and was always ready to abandon an enterprise when he could not carry out his projects by a coup de main. France in the Nineteenth Century And then she hoped, she sincerely hoped, to be able by this awful coup de main to awaken Julia to a sense of her sinfulness. The End of the World A Love Story Letters from Flanders announced the intended coup de main on Antwerp, and Henri hoped to arrive in time for it. The Forty-Five Guardsmen Shortly before this he had executed a coup de main on the castle of Mörs, which was held by the Dutch in defiance of the claims of the king of Prussia to the possession. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 The attack of a place of this kind presents nearly the same combinations as that of an intrenched camp; for both belong to the class of coups de main. The Art of War With the slogan of "Free soil, free men, and Fremont" it made an ostentatious demonstration in 1856—an attempted coup de main—which failed. The Abolitionists Together With Personal Memories Of The Struggle For Human Rights Central Africa is a country where determined coups de main can sometimes yield surprising results. A Master of Fortune Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle Then you disapprove of a coup de main on Antwerp?"—" The Forty-Five Guardsmen It was a case of life or death with him, so I made my terms and took advantage of his pressure to execute a coup de main. The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney Although coups de main seem to be entirely tactical operations, their importance certainly depends on the relations of the captured posts to the strategic combinations in hand. The Art of War The King decided upon a coup de main. The Story of Ireland "In my opinion all these works should be immediately so garrisoned as to make any attempt to take any one of them, by surprise or coup de main, ridiculous." Abraham Lincoln, a History — Volume 02 For the first time in his life, that warrior had encountered a sort of fortress, which could be entered only by regular approaches, unless it might be carried by a coup de main. The Crater He also had an opportunity of observing, that its defences were gone totally to ruin, and significantly remarks, that it could not possibly withstand a coup de main. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 392, October 3, 1829 I do not pretend to say that the rules of tactics apply to these operations; for their name, coups de main, implies that ordinary rules are not applicable to them. The Art of War If it cannot be taken by a 'coup de main,' patience and perseverance may in the end prevail. Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers But in place of an immediate `coup de main', the courtly D'Estang sent a flag, very politely inviting the town to do him the extreme honor of receiving their surrender. The Life of General Francis Marion His only hope had been in a 'coup de main'. The Life of Francis Marion After making a fruitless attempt to gain possession of the city by a coup de main, they, starving themselves, sat down to starve out the enemy. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 2 Skill, stratagems, boldness, on the part of the assailant, and fear excited among the assailed, are some of the things which have an influence upon the successful issue of coups de main. The Art of War Custine was but little skilled in his art; he was fit for any dashing coup de main, but not for the conduct of a great army intrusted with the destiny of France. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Delays are proverbially dangerous, but in a coup de main fatal. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 31, May, 1860 The defenceless condition of that city was known to the British General, whose object was to take it by 'coup de main'. The Life of Francis Marion Somebody, the son or his friend, must, as a coup de main, be exasperated, and obliged to tell the husband. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 This is making one's fortune by a coup de main, or by a lucky hit! Life in Mexico One or more boats were sent in by the British, to reconnoitre the schooner, as they asserted, or, according to the American accounts, to carry her by a coup de main. The Naval War of 1812 Or the History of the United States Navy during the Last War with Great Britain to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans Passion always conquers art at a coup de main. Tales and Novels — Volume 07 "It is clearly nothing else than an attempt to get control of the property by a coup de main." The Living Link Mr. Fenshawe was still amused by the idea of treating the Italians to a coup de main. The Wheel O' Fortune He acknowledged this, and said, smiling—"Be satisfied with yourself, my love; I acknowledge that you made there a capital coup de main." Tales and Novels — Volume 10 The coup de main had obviously failed, and the struggle for Gallipoli resolved itself into a costly attack by inferior forces on land against an almost impregnable position. A Short History of the Great War Evidently Athor, the genius of the "Turquoise Mountain," was not to be conquered by a coup de main; so I determined to tire her out. The Land of Midian — Volume 2 This delay began to render the affair critical, for they were daily drawing near Augsburg, where M. Louison was to meet his wife; and Mazzuolo resolved to conclude the business by a coup de main. Tales for Young and Old During the night following the unsuccessful coup de main against Liége, a Zeppelin attacked the town and dropped bombs. What Germany Thinks The War as Germans see it The lines were already safe against a coup de main. Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, Volume 2 November 1863-June 1865 But for timely reinforcements, the English foothold in France would probably have been captured by a coup de main before the close of 1556. England under the Tudors The first proof of his returning spirit was shown in March, 1842, when the Chinese attempted to seize Ningpo by a coup de main. China I know the place; it is too busy a house for a coup de main; we must try the charcoal again; but this time we must be sure of our game.' Tales for Young and Old Spoliated don, stolen franchise, giant stock-job, easy political "coup de main," government lands scooped in, or vast tracts of timber stolen under the law's easy formalities, are their quarterings. The Little Lady of Lagunitas A Franco-Californian Romance The warring journals who wrangled over the rich young visitor's "stern retirement" from all public intrusion referred to the political coup de main to be looked for in "the near future." A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story As may be supposed, Professor Ruggles was deeply stunned at the coup de main that had deprived him of his fair charge. Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express He looked like one meditating a coup d'etat, or, perhaps, it might better be said, a coup de main, as the hand is with schoolmasters, generally, the instrument of attack. Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute At the same time, if the situation be favourable, I should prefer a coup de main.' Tales for Young and Old The leaders of the Golden Circle feel that chivalry in the West is crushed, unless saved by a "coup de main." The Little Lady of Lagunitas A Franco-Californian Romance There are moments in life in which conviction will follow a bold "coup de main," that never would have ensued from the slow process of reasoning. The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 6 This is a great coup de main for you. Touch and Go "No rash steps—no coups de main," exclaimed Frederick William, gravely and imperiously, standing in front of Hardenberg, and looking him full in the face. Napoleon and Blucher It is, to take the fortress of Kufstein on the frontier by a nocturnal coup de main. Andreas Hofer This last coup de main ended the keen encounter of our wits, for you may believe, Matilda, it quelled all my courage to reply. Guy Mannering The King intended to spend the winter months with his queen in England, and at once attacked the place in October, hoping to carry it by a coup de main. The Caged Lion If he could only manage to sprinkle a pinch of salt, as it were, on the Archbishop’s tail, he might convert the whole Church of England to free thought by a coup de main. The Way of All Flesh The town could not now be taken by a coup de main. Michael Strogoff Or, The Courier of the Czar Then the stout man dropped out, and Robbins, as a sort of coup de main, went to a hundred. Roads of Destiny M. Wallon insists upon the circumstance that, after her capture at Compiegne, no attempts were made by the French Court to ransom her or to liberate her by a bold coup de main. The Unseen World and Other Essays |
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