| 单词 | akimbo |
| 例句 | Bobby’s portrait was particularly severe, with his ears akimbo and his mouth open, making him look as if he were...well, cuckoo. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “There she is,” Redd said, finally stopping at the edge of the pier, arms akimbo like a proud father. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z And a tree stump became a very large, very pink, and very perplexed-looking bird, who sat sprawled on the ground, wings akimbo, as if shocked by its own existence. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Mama and Mrs. Kluck are almost toe to toe, arms akimbo. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I looked at him, or rather, beyond him and at the blackboard mounted on the red-bricked wall, as he stood akimbo next to the cupboard where he kept his array of canes. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “You didn’t touch, right?” she asks, arms akimbo. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She stands there, arms akimbo, staring at me. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z A man stood surveying these works, his thin arms akimbo and his fists, one of which grasped an authoritative-looking stick, propped on his skinny hips. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Then she is leaning in the empty doorway, arms akimbo, almost standing in the way I would glimpse her when I left her countless times before, her figure steeled, allowing. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He frowns at me for a moment, arms akimbo. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Now fatigued, the astronaut stood with arms akimbo, looking up at the sleek lines of the engineering marvel before him. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Degas’ fascination with ballet was in part a fascination with the contorted body, with legs akimbo, feet going in opposite directions and knees splayed wide. Review | It was at the Paris Opéra that Degas found the whole world — and his own tormented self 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z But the visible satisfaction of the model’s pose — arm akimbo, hand jauntily on hip, bottom thrust out with confidence — also marks a forceful break with the passivity of the female nude. ‘Rear View’ Is Rather Forward Thinking 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z One critic characterizes her as having a “unique oddity” and being naturally “akimbo” in her comedic roles. ‘Maggie Smith’ review: The person behind the ‘Downton Abbey’ star 2015-12-28T05:00:00Z Weaves, a forward-looking quartet that threads together hook-heavy choruses, akimbo songwriting and jittering art-pop sensibilities, is also giving the city the credibility it deserves as an exporter of dissonant, danceable music. Pop & Rock Listings for Aug. 19-25 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z Weaving together the kinds of fragmentary figurations with which Morton Feldman might have evoked twirling mobiles or intricate tapestries, Ms. Hennies instead evokes the slightly akimbo biorhythms of lives intimately conjoined. Sharing an Intimate Musical Vision 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z More important, their music allows you to rock out, limbs akimbo, forming hilarious contortions of catharsis. 13 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z The suit's postures bring to mind Robert Longo's 1979 drawings of "Men in the Cities," frozen with backs arched and limbs akimbo. In mesmerizing photograms, a ghostly dance of metaphors 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z Sand castles on the beach, the boys brown, with red pails and shovels, arms akimbo. Memories of Mexico 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z “I loved Sophia Loren movies, where she would be yelling at someone with her arms akimbo, and then crying the next second,” he said, sitting in a cafe near his home in Ventura. ‘Love and Rockets,’ a Series that Helped Redefine Comics, Turns 40 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z I open the door to the preschool and there's a flash of pink and yellow as my daughter runs towards me, arms akimbo, shouting, "Mama!" Motherlode Blog: I Refuse to Let Child Abuse Define Me 2012-06-29T14:30:44Z I don't like plays sentimentalised by melody, or cockneys singing with arms akimbo, or women being charmed by bullies. My Fair Lady; The Dance of Death; Midnight's Pumpkin – review 2012-12-23T00:09:26Z A beat kicks in, and three women stand arms akimbo, bouncing their hips like a Motown girl group. Review: This Dance About Refugees Has Flow and a Groove 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z “I hardly eat anything except those,” Ms. Johnson said, legs akimbo in her pink chintz chair. Reinventing Betsey Johnson 2012-12-19T23:32:46Z Behind-the-scenes stills show him crouched alongside his actors, just out of shot, full suit and tie, akimbo on the lino or crammed in a footwell. David O Russell: ‘I relate to Joy – she manages a lot of commerce that is unforgiving and nasty’ 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z Made in 1912, it depicts her in a white, knee-length dress standing on solidly planted feet with one arm akimbo. Klimt’s Women, Real and on Canvas 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z Catherine Tramell with legs akimbo outside a San Francisco police station? Let RoboCop reign over the streets of Detroit 2011-03-29T11:38:05Z I’d held pen and notepad akimbo and reported hypocritically at points. David Simon: Media’s sex obsession is dangerous, destructive 2012-11-15T02:43:00Z Now we crack jokes while watching “Community” from the living room couch, their long arms and legs spread akimbo in every direction. Donna Summer: Disco diva and rocker 2012-05-18T01:26:00Z Ms. Schutz, 42, established her reputation with expressionistic compositions featuring figures that seemed to be pushing at the edges of the picture planes with their limbs akimbo, barely skirting — or is it courting? — disaster. After the Quake, Dana Schutz Gets Back to Work 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z It featured a young girl wearing a bow in her hair and a yellow-gold cardigan, her legs akimbo in a pose that conjured Courbet’s “The Origin of the World.” The Charming, Disgusting Paintings of Tala Madani 2017-04-28T04:00:00Z With his arms akimbo and his chin turned artfully to the side, he looked as if he were posing in a bodybuilding lineup. The Social-Distancing Shamers Are Watching 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z “Whatever happened to the courageous young Dorothy who spent the night in the D.C. jail protesting the Vietnam War?” teased Wonder Woman, arms akimbo. Older adventurers stay young at heart rafting the Grand Canyon’s rapids 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z From time to time, Mr. Russin would spring into the air, legs akimbo — posi jumps, they’re called — as a reminder of the rowdy energy on which the band first built its reputation. Review: Title Fight Trades Urgency for Depth at Webster Hall 2015-03-29T04:00:00Z The tavern scenes – molls with arms akimbo and accents afloat – are rigid, like unsung musicals. This Happy Breed; Henry IV, Parts One and Two ? review 2011-07-30T23:05:50Z Each twerk was spirited but polite, sequences were stuck with arms akimbo. One thing can get a buttoned-up millennial feminist to praise Las Vegas: Britney Spears 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z The flair stems largely from his figure’s tilted bowler hat and its somewhat akimbo power pose. Willie Cole’s Ecological Interventions Turn Trash Into Art 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The comedian then proceeds to hop ecstatically across the stage with one leg akimbo: “That song was penned with a toucan’s beak dipped in ink while riding a zebra side-saddle.” Oddball comedian Chris Fleming's special "HELL" goes beyond his awkward body of work 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z The facing page, mostly blank, features a small, stenciled figure of a woman, arms and legs akimbo and repeated several times, as if falling through the empty sheet’s void. Review: L.A. artist Alexis Smith upended taboos. A thrilling new museum exhibition shows how 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z We also saw the occasional camel, either moving through the mulga trees, its guttural bellows audible a mile away, or lying dead, limbs akimbo, where it had been hit by a car. Feral camels, deadly crashes: Can Australia tame its remote Outback Way? Brooke said she spent about a day and a half “pinned to the bed with my legs akimbo” filming the birth — not a comfortable situation by any means, but nothing compared to the real thing. How 'House of the Dragon' pulled off the premiere's most 'extreme' scene 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z In one portrait, she sits with her legs akimbo in a black lace Alaïa bodysuit with her gaze directed at the viewer and her lips slightly parted. Perspective | Beyoncé’s look book of fashion’s exhaustingly fabulous era 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Unlike McCarron, whom I could easily picture arms akimbo on some icy summit, Mohammad does not much resemble a mountaineer. Building the First Long-Distance Hiking Trail in Kurdistan 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Clothes lay strewn about the room — khaki shorts dangling inside out; a white T-shirt tossed over the arm of a chair; sneakers akimbo, pungent, center floor. Opinion | ‘Death Cleaning’: A Reckoning With Clutter, Grief and Memories 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z They’re diverse yet unified, like the pictures Davis constructs from squares, circles and triangles — and from crooked mouths, off-center noses and akimbo limbs. Review | In the galleries: The art of looking inward to provoke societal change 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z It’s a scene that boasts the most evocative heaving, the most exquisite suffering, the most telling geometry of ski poles splayed and legs akimbo. At the finish of the women’s 10k classic, a grand tapestry of gorgeous misery 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z The 16-foot-high gilded crucifix is stored in crated sections, Jesus lying akimbo in the garage. These churches have been closed, but their artifacts live on 2021-12-25T05:00:00Z There is a shot of one robot landing the final back flip while the other lands on its head, limbs akimbo, and then rolls over into the fetal position. Could Robots From Boston Dynamics Beat Me in a Fight? 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z Fun fact: The film was shot in the coastal town of Saint-Marc-sur-Mer, where there is now a statue of Monsieur Hulot, peering curiously down onto the beach, impossibly long arms akimbo. Dinner at a Movie: Our food and film critics show you how to take a virtual vacation to the French seaside 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z That we need the sky to tell us we don’t matter is why, before totality, we are so giddy and akimbo. Poem: We Need the Sky 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z Ears akimbo, and a horse is daydreaming, thinking nothing much at all or maybe everything. To Break a Horse, and a Woman 2020-08-02T04:00:00Z They jump and flop and tumble, thoughts akimbo, like over-sugared kids in a bounce house. Column: Unplugging from 'L.A. me' once a year lets me plug back in refueled to see life anew 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z His father became known for a signature move, the spinning split: around and around and then, boom, down on the ground, his legs akimbo. Perspective | A different kind of Tony award: Dancin’ Tony, the King of Oldies, to be honored 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z He was working around a piano that sat akimbo in the middle of the floor. Sorrow revisited: Re-creating Katrina’s muck in New Orleans 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z The stretcher was a buff man; he had his back to me as he twisted back and forth, his arms akimbo. Perspective | I constantly fumed at ‘selfish’ drivers, rude cellphone users, slow walkers — and then I learned a lesson 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z Legs akimbo, she sits and fusses over her seventeen pet rabbits. Glamour, Wit, and Cunning in “The Favourite” 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z In “Interrogative,” she writes of her pregnant mother: “What did your hand mean to smooth / Across the casket of your belly? / What echoed there, if not me—tiny body / Afloat, akimbo, awake, or at rest?” Tracy K. Smith’s Poetry of Desire 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z Other arms and legs and heads fly akimbo. ‘It’s still hard to look at’ 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z In more than one, she poses with her legs akimbo, claiming her space in her own version of man-spreading. Perspective | Beyoncé’s Vogue cover is historic but not iconic 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z Arms akimbo with knife in one hand, fork in the other. Eating Fast May Raise Obesity Risk 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z Guidry painted him on his hands and knees searching, his wife with arms akimbo looking on. Wedding Painter keeps pays the bills with new trend 2017-12-16T05:00:00Z Her mother was chain-smoking, brash and outspoken, tattooed in a country where tattoos are considered irreligious, her headscarf akimbo to reveal henna-streaked hair. 11-year-old Afghan girl has been in prison since birth with her mother, a convicted killer 2017-12-03T05:00:00Z The smell of decaying animals hits us a few moments before we come across the bloated corpses of sheep, lambs and goats, akimbo and undignified, among a mangled mass of uprooted trees. Hurricane Irma: Barbudans tell of daring rescues and loss - BBC News 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z Evidently the author was unaware of the meaning of “akimbo.” Opinion | How to better describe and depict the events in Charlottesville 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z One falls towards the ground, his arms and legs akimbo, one of them bent at a sickeningly impossible angle. Opinion | The photo from Charlottesville that will define this moment in American history 2017-08-13T04:00:00Z This week the veteran US journalist Michael Goldfarb sighed via Twitter his frustration: “OK hashtag resisters, enough with arms akimbo huffy markings of all the hypocrisies of Trump regime. It does no good.” With Trump it’s time to go beyond mere disgust | Jonathan Freedland 2017-07-28T04:00:00Z Bus operator EMT is putting up new signs showing a seated male figure, legs akimbo, next to a big red cross. Madrid cracks down on 'manspreading' on public transport - BBC News 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z Off the kitchen, the metal skeleton of what is supposed to be a human-size dinosaur puppet sits akimbo. The artist who makes giant protest signs of famous women is back for the Climate March 2017-04-28T04:00:00Z To have legs akimbo would be quite a trick. Opinion | How to better describe and depict the events in Charlottesville 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z Mills studied a series of photos of women, pausing on one he’d used: a woman wearing a necktie, her legs akimbo. Mike Mills’s Anti-Hollywood Family Films 2017-01-01T05:00:00Z I turned to see the Tiny Trees students tumbling akimbo down a sunny green slope behind me. New affordable, outdoor preschool brings breath of fresh air to Seattle 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z The fire chewed through the top of the fuselage, with the entire plane listing to one side and the slides akimbo. All 300 aboard are rescued, one firefighter dead after Emirates jetliner crash-lands in Dubai 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z One grave held 64 men and boys, pressed helter-skelter into a still life of death: skulls face down, broken into pieces; a tangle of pants and legs akimbo, some with thick ropes encircling their ankles. The Secrets in Guatemala’s Bones 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z That was followed two paragraphs later by a description of a victim flung into the air, “arms and legs akimbo.” Opinion | How to better describe and depict the events in Charlottesville 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z At a time when Haiti still had tourism, he held spectacles of entranced women, legs akimbo and biting heads of chickens, even staging a honeymoon ceremony for the Clintons. Vodou is elusive and endangered, but it remains the soul of Haitian people 2015-11-07T05:00:00Z There was a photo of the uncle - posted just three minutes earlier - sitting on a chair, legs akimbo, in a shopping centre somewhere in northern Europe. How we found Azam - the 'lost' Syrian refugee boy - BBC News 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z I conjured the green colossus, clad in a Tarzan-like mini toga made of artichoke leaves, his arms akimbo and legs spread apart, smiling down on the good farmers of Castroville. Rooting for a Jolly Green Comeback 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z Lots of questions and very few answers — it’s the filmmaking equivalent of standing arms akimbo and looking concerned. Fall TV Preview 2015: Every new show, the schedule for every returning show, and what’s worth watching Clubs for streets around filled with revellers, who spilled out onto the street, arms linked, hats akimbo. Same-sex marriage ruling's ripple effect – historic celebrations of love 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z We see the backs of three media types and about a dozen Nationals players, some with arms akimbo, placidly standing still. A swing and a miss on the Post’s no-hitter photo A corpse lay in the corner—a young woman, legs akimbo, who had died overnight. To Fight Ebola, Fight Isolation 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z A corpse lay in the corner — a young woman, legs akimbo, who had died overnight. Ebola Overwhelming West Africa Communities 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Well, technically it was supposed to be Robert the Bruce, but it looked like a Scotland football fan in a ginger wig, kilt and tam o’shanter, groggy with drink and arms akimbo. Scotland’s young, feisty yes generation has nowhere to go 2014-09-21T04:00:00Z The two wings lay akimbo, as if pushed forward on impact. Mourning Over Downed Malaysia Plane, and Questions Over Route 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z One man, still in his socks but without pants, lay akimbo on the field, his right arm placed on his stomach as if in repose. Malaysia Airlines Plane Leaves Trail of Debris 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z There is a certain pose you associate with dive masters, swimming backward, legs akimbo as if in a Barcalounger, beckoning you onward. Out There: Cosmic Connections in the Deep Sea 2014-05-05T18:10:23Z Despite the possibility, she and Derek perform a fast-paced swing routine that had her arms and legs flying akimbo while her prosthetic legs stayed in place. Dancing With the Stars Recap: Two Stars Salsa Into The Sunset 2014-03-25T03:33:07Z Later, she moved to an upstairs recording room, where she practiced the British singer Adele’s international hit “Rolling in the Deep,” often stopping, arms akimbo, to listen to a gentle admonishment from her teacher. Cramming for Stardom at Korea’s K-Pop Schools 2013-08-09T16:55:44Z He squeezed hands, posed for photos, stood arms akimbo, shoulders back, hips forward, as he spoke to the young South Siders about their lives. How Chicago’s Housing Crisis Ignited a New Form of Activism 2013-05-29T11:00:52Z The coffee - and Ligety - almost spilled as his second run got a liittle wild, with his left ski flying nearly akimbo midway through the 75 seconds of racing. Ligety makes history with giant slalom win 2013-02-15T15:01:00Z But Merritt, arms akimbo, pushed at the finish for the win over Richardson in the final. Felix, Merritt make noise at US track trials 2012-07-01T03:35:10Z Mrs. Maclachlan at once put the bass clef out of action by sitting down upon the notes, where, with arms akimbo, she maintained her position and poured forth a torrent of unintelligible Scots labials. The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z Stork then rose to his full height, and placing both arms akimbo, looked down upon his victims, who lay side by side upon the floor. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z "Do you hear?" he asked pompously, sticking his arms akimbo and looking round for sympathy. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z The spruce landlady, airing herself with arms akimbo at the open door, stared hard at the little maiden as she paused longingly in front of the steps. Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories 2012-03-28T02:00:24.407Z And this dreadful blacksmith, with his arms akimbo, laughing—oh, isn't he ugly? The English Novel And the Principle of its Development 2012-03-21T02:00:37.123Z Even then, for quite a long minute Mrs. Gilson stood, with arms akimbo and pursed lips, reading the lines of the girl's figure and considering her, as if even her rugged bosom knew pity. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z St. Lo asked, sticking her arms akimbo, "why stay in this forsaken place a day and a night, when six hours in the saddle would set us in Angers?" Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z "What do you mean by that ... to stop me?" he asked, spreading his feet, arms akimbo, a growing defiance about him. Bruce of the Circle A 2012-03-06T03:00:27.120Z We would have attracted none at all had not Mount swaggered so, arms akimbo, fur cap over his left eye. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z The Fijians jump half round from side to side with their arms akimbo. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Mrs. Gilson turned about and surveyed them with her arms akimbo and her lower lip thrust out. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z She was a woman of some bulk, and she stood with her arms akimbo, filling the doorway. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z Crabb, his arms akimbo, stood looking him steadily in the eyes. The Maker of Opportunities 2012-01-30T03:00:18.090Z Answer me that,' and she struck her arms akimbo. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z Near to this, I saw an elevated pew, in which were half a dozen fine looking skeletons, with their heads up and their arms akimbo. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z Posner included an image of reggae singer and Rastafarian Bob Marley, dreadlocks akimbo, in the opinion. Former prisoner can sue over order to cut dreadlocks 2012-01-13T20:41:29Z Her face did not change expression, but she held her arms akimbo, pug-nose and strong chin poked defiantly at the strange interloper. The Azure Rose A Novel 2011-12-31T03:00:18.657Z Mr. Filbert halts, places his legs apart, and his arms akimbo, and throws into his reply a severe significance, mildly tinged with indignation. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z My mother rose, with her arms akimbo, and inquired who it was I meant to blame for our misfortunes. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z Maria stood for a moment looking ruefully upon the havoc she had made, her arms akimbo, her temper ruffled in view of the work of gathering up the débris before her. The Heatherford Fortune a sequel to the Magic Cameo 2011-11-15T03:00:18.930Z When a man's in love, he at once makes a pedestal of the Ten Commandments and stands on the top of them with his arms akimbo. Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor 2011-11-11T03:00:30.420Z She put her arms akimbo and showed the way. The Woman Who Vowed The Demetrian 2011-10-24T02:00:18.500Z "Murphy!" called Mrs. Murphy in stentorian tones as she stood with arms akimbo, "seat schoolma'am at y'r right!" The Angel of the Gila: A Tale of Arizona 2011-10-16T02:00:17.623Z The left arm, which is entirely concealed in the mantle, is placed akimbo. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z This time he made no attempt to relight it, but stood staring at Claude with his bare brown arms akimbo, and much trouble in his rugged, honest face. My Lord Duke 2011-09-09T02:01:11.940Z “Faith, it’s a beauty,” cried Bridget, arms akimbo. Those Dale Girls 2011-09-05T02:00:18.917Z He was standing with arms akimbo, and feet well set apart, surveying critically the framework of a house he was putting up. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z When order finally evolved from chaos, Mrs. Murphy, with her hair disheveled and arms akimbo, viewed the scene. The Angel of the Gila: A Tale of Arizona 2011-10-16T02:00:17.623Z "Ha! ha! ha!" she laughed, putting her pretty arms akimbo, and staring hard at Fritz. No title 2011-08-23T02:00:29.833Z Jasper put her arms akimbo and burst into a loud laugh. A Very Naughty Girl 2011-07-27T02:00:30.947Z Her arms akimbo, she placed herself in front of Ráby and began to abuse him roundly. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z He pulled himself together, banished all wild and speculative thought—sat up in the saddle, gripped the sides of his cob with his knees, and set his left arm akimbo. House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court 2011-07-15T02:00:24.257Z He stood in the middle of the overcrowded stuffy room with his long but well-shaped legs wide apart, his bulky round head aslant, and one of his bared mighty arms akimbo. Yekl A tale of the New York ghetto 2011-07-13T02:00:17.480Z The professor told me that in his opinion the best elegiac couplet ever written in English was: "Three Patagonian apes with their arms extended akimbo: Three on a rock were they—seedy, but happy withal." A New Medley of Memories 2011-07-12T02:00:37.147Z Jasper stood and listened with her arms akimbo; her face more than once underwent a curious expression. A Very Naughty Girl 2011-07-27T02:00:30.947Z Still standing erect, with arms akimbo, raise the right foot in front about as high as the left knee, keeping the right knee unbent. How to Get Strong and How to Stay So 2011-07-01T02:00:12.520Z Her head was pushed a little forward, moving from side to side like a snake about to strike; unconsciously her arms were set akimbo. A Butterfly on the Wheel 2011-06-21T02:00:24.683Z Then he stands with his arms akimbo, to rest before setting to work again with determined energy. Nearly Bedtime Five Short Stories for the Little Ones 2011-06-02T02:00:26.960Z "You are in a hurry, Monsieur Beppo?" arms akimbo, Nanette, standing in an embrasure of the rampart, called out to the Governor's man as he passed by. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z I saw old Mrs. Adair standing in the partition door, with her arms akimbo, and heard her say— Hoosier Mosaics 2011-05-20T02:00:35.173Z Gleed was standing on the drive, his arms akimbo and his fists clenched, his flushed face thrust forward and his stockinged legs planted firmly apart. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z He stood with one arm akimbo, the other resting on the table, and grinned like a vulgar Mephistopheles. A Butterfly on the Wheel 2011-06-21T02:00:24.683Z His head was back-flung, his arms akimbo, and he showed a hock action, despite his age, that would have inspired a coach horse with bitter envy. The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky 2011-05-08T02:00:04.810Z "Good Laws a mussy, de Lawd am lettin' de house ub God burn up," said one, her hands akimbo on her hips, her eyes bleared, her very soul lost in amazement at such a sight. Overshadowed A Novel 2011-05-07T02:00:24.483Z It was curious to note how well George Eliot remembered it, for here was the full-length portrait of Sir Anthony Cheverel “standing with one arm akimbo,” exactly as described. The Lure of the Camera 2011-04-27T02:00:25.413Z With that, she came round from her position behind him, and placed herself before his face, with arms akimbo. Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z Herr Droi nodded his head and said, "Bon!" became a whole inch taller, planted one leg out in front of the other, and put one arm confidently akimbo. In the Year '13 A Tale of Mecklenburg Life 2011-04-14T02:00:53.733Z And then, having finished arranging the linen on his back, she came round in front of him, and putting her arms akimbo, stared him full in the face. An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. I (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:00:43.727Z "And you'll not get it," rejoined she, setting her arms akimbo; "and if you want to know why, maybe you'd hear it, and hear more than you like." Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z How did the novelist happen to remember that “arm akimbo,” if, as is quite likely, she had not seen the room for more than twenty years? The Lure of the Camera 2011-04-27T02:00:25.413Z A short, stout, red-faced man stood at his elbow with arms akimbo, and grinned familiarly in his face. At Large 2011-03-27T02:00:14.907Z Our housekeeper once imagined she was a teapot, and sat for a whole day with one arm akimbo, as the handle, and the other projected from her person to represent the spout. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z Lucrezia had just served the coffee, and was standing with a smiling face and arms akimbo, listening to the old Countess's praise of her skill in cookery, when there came a knock at the door. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z There is his tall, lank form, his high hat set a little to one side, and his arm a trifle akimbo. Memories of a Musical Life 2011-03-10T03:00:45.530Z Suddenly, however, my humiliated self-consciousness rebels, and, setting my arms akimbo, I ask, "And were you ever in Paris?" 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z Suddenly the great stupid-looking fisher lad whom Geoffrey had knocked down, strode out in front of him, spread his legs apart, set his arms akimbo, and pretty well barred the narrow granite-paved way. The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z Ann Packet entered with her cap awry—hanging in fact, by strange filaments, to her back comb—and she placed herself in front of Mattie, with her arms akimbo, quite defiantly. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 3 of 3) 2011-02-16T03:00:37.273Z Thus she stood for a minute gazing at the door, then put her arms akimbo, frowned, and reflected. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z And she danced gaily away, arms akimbo, her garlanded crook over her shoulder; and her taunting laughter floated back to him where he stood irresolute, wondering how the golden dancer could have so completely vanished. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z Arms akimbo, sturdy legs apart, a grin on his face which broke into a low, deep chuckle as he caught my eye. A Maid of the Kentucky Hills 2011-02-04T03:00:15.877Z A tremendous moustache, all akimbo, completely covered his mouth and spread along each cheek almost to his ears, from which white tufts protruded. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z The taller of the two men was standing, arms akimbo, laughing at his companion, who scraped the slimy mud from his clothes with a deliberation that did not lack humor. Lost Farm Camp 2011-01-23T03:00:16.437Z The gaunt jaws of “Ladder” Lane set themselves out like elbows akimbo. King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z "And I would have you know," cried Mrs Jeal, with her arms akimbo, "that I sat beside her the most of last night, and not one step did she stir off the bed." The Pagan's Cup 2011-01-06T03:00:42.697Z "I'm not flawless," she says standing, muscular arms akimbo, on the wobbly table. Chrissie Wellington interview: The iron lady 2011-01-02T00:05:05Z Paul shouted at the servant, who stood calmly with her arms akimbo. Dr. Adriaan 2010-12-29T03:00:33.467Z On Monday, they showed many of the photographs — some showed him, aroused, in girlish underwear decorated with cartoon characters or, arms akimbo, in ladies’ lingerie. Experts Review Canadian Commander?s Sadistic Crimes 2010-10-21T02:04:00Z The paper bag banged belligerently on Madame Garneau's hip, as she placed her arms akimbo. The Belovéd Traitor Then she surveyed him critically again, with her arms akimbo and her head a little on one side. To Win the Love He Sought The Great Awakening: Volume 3 When all was done, she stood in the doorway with arms akimbo, turning about to survey her handiwork. The Valiants of Virginia Placing her arms akimbo—an attitude usually denoting truculent defiance or a pleasurable sense of injustice—she pronounced her lodger's name. The Gay Adventure A Romance At this the woman stopped also, standing with one arm akimbo. The Children of the World With her arms akimbo, she drew up her lithe and graceful form to its full height, and with flashing eyes looked at her father while he related what had befallen him. The Progressionists, and Angela. I fancy I know a good hunting day, Lieutenant Foster," said Henry, putting his arms akimbo, "as well as you. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency Then came an etherealised milkmaid step that might have been termed an arm akimbo gallop had not the two wrists been pressed abnormally forward against the waist, with their pink palms glowing outwards. Love's Usuries She placed her arms akimbo and danced about the room, like one possessed. On the Heights A Novel "A harrd mon," she said, as her husband had done, standing in the frame of the open doorway with arms akimbo, and looking the true Scots lassie she undoubtedly was. The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel He was standing with arms akimbo and legs wide apart, enjoying to the full the intense delight of gazing for awhile in silence on his discomfited enemy. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel The idols worshipped by these heathens are of a peculiarly ludicrous description, ten feet high, made of polished wood, with arms akimbo, oyster shells for eyes, and red pegs for teeth. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 In the back of the house was a projecting stone figure, with its mouth open, an uncomfortable expression of face, arms akimbo, and hands pressing the sides, as if in a qualmish state. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. He swung one arm akimbo with an outward circular movement, clicked his heels together, and straightened his shoulders until his speckled white vest swelled. Just Around the Corner Romance en casserole Somebody fetched him a stool, and he sat down outside the gate with his back against the wall, whilst the women sympathised volubly, arms akimbo. Windyridge Bacon was walking to and fro between the files of his men, holding his left arm akimbo, and gesticulating violently with his right, he and the governor both like men distracted. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia George Lardner faced him, neck red and arms akimbo. Queen of the Flaming Diamond Winifred put her arms akimbo and stared at her new friend. Dorothy at Oak Knowe "Always ready to do the ladies a favor," he said, extending both arms akimbo and stepping between them. Just Around the Corner Romance en casserole K. Henry I., sitting in defiant attitude, right arm akimbo, left knee raised, foot on pedestal. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See Arms akimbo, she looked scornfully down at the younger girl's tearful face. World of the Drone Man's fond, familiar, friendly devil Aye gracious, debonair and civil; Smiling he stood, his arms akimbo, The Deil himself, the Prince o' Limbo. A Golfing Idyll or The Skipper's Round with the Deil On the Links of St. Andrews Some strike their legs out, put their arms akimbo, and so assume an air of defiance amid their velocity. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 1 She has evidently made it straight with cook, as that formidable old party is standing at her right hand with her arms akimbo, and on her face a fat and genial smile. Portia or By Passions Rocked Putting its arms akimbo, with dignity, it went skipping all about the cottage.... Devil Stories An Anthology So there we stood and stared at each other in silence—I leaning on my rifle, she with red arms akimbo—till I grew embarrassed, half wondering, too, if the creature were demented. Our Southern Highlanders She faced him, arms akimbo, eyes snapping, and defiance in every line of her tall figure and in every fold of her red turban. Crestlands A Centennial Story of Cane Ridge By this time Mrs. Reilly has her arms akimbo, and has an evident thirst for knowledge full upon her. Rossmoyne He took a shuffling sidestep, and then another, gazing down at his feet, with arms akimbo. B-12's Moon Glow Mrs. Hawkins stood with her arms akimbo, looking on triumphantly. A Dear Little Girl For one moment everybody stood motionless and mute, the women with arms akimbo on aching hips, the black washers with drooping, relaxed shoulders. The Long Day The Story of a New York Working Girl As Told by Herself He stops short on seeing Mrs. Granahan who stands glaring at him arms akimbo. The Turn of the Road A Play in Two Scenes and an Epilogue “Ma’am?” asked the woman with the tub, dropping it and with arms akimbo staring amazedly at the stranger. A Sunny Little Lass Allen, with his arms akimbo and fire flashing from his eyes faced the suave and cold intruder. With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga Miss Wheeler was a minute swaggering person, much akimbo, with a little round blue-eyed innocent face that shone with delight at the lark of living. The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman He looked very strong, although he was small, and he stuck his arms out akimbo in a curious angular way like the branches of an oak-tree. Fairy Tales from the German Forests Katherine stood in the doorway with arms akimbo and delivered her mind. The Campfire Girls on Ellen's Isle The Trail of the Seven Cedars Peg regarded him with her handsome head on one side, and her arms akimbo. The Beggar Man There he was sitting on the doorstep of his shack, smoking his pipe, his bare arms akimbo, staring out across the sunset void towards the sea. Clark's Field “Be you beginning to propose again?” she asked, her arms akimbo. Captain Pott's Minister With hands on hips, arms akimbo, he stood watching them. Aces Up She stood with her arms akimbo and said slowly: “You try that–just try that.” 428He stopped. In the Heart of a Fool "He doesn't know anything about you and he's only a boy!" said Mrs. Scott, thrusting herself forward with arms akimbo. Robert Coverdale's Struggle Or, On The Wave Of Success The other with no more than a grunt of surprise and pain, stumbled forward to his knees and then to the floor, his arms and legs akimbo. Status Quo The woman stopped abruptly and stood with arms akimbo, regarding the girl. Carmen Ariza He surveyed her amiably, resting his hands on his red-clothed thighs as he sat his legs akimbo on his stool. The Fifth Queen And How She Came to Court In the shadow behind the house Gigot and Marie followed their example, while Tobie, having no partner, jumped up and down with his arms akimbo. Angelot A Story of the First Empire Judas was represented with folded hands, arms akimbo, with legs in a running posture, and, in short, in every conceivable attitude. Aztec Land And he indicated two varieties of the akimbo manner. The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 Turning about, he stood with arms akimbo upon his bulging hips and gazed long and admiringly at the girl as she waited in expectant wonder before him. Carmen Ariza Would you like to be pitchforked down headlong to Limbo, With the Pope standing by with his two arms akimbo? Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule The spinster posed herself with arms akimbo and smirked superciliously at the badgered girl, malicious spite agleam in her little black eyes. Nobody He stood in front of Beth now, his arms akimbo, his head bent forward under the stress of some excitement. The Vagrant Duke De Spain, standing slightly sidewise, his coat lapels flapped wide open, his arms akimbo, and his hands on his hips, faced the three in an attitude of readiness only. Nan of Music Mountain There she sat astride, like a circus-rider, and stuck her arm akimbo as she looked down for his approval. The Spanish Jade The baker’s middle parts bent out and his arms were drawn akimbo. Dr. Sevier His fat, waddling wife, in a greasy black gown, followed with bare feet, and, arms akimbo, listened in the open door. Afloat on the Ohio An Historical Pilgrimage of a Thousand Miles in a Skiff, from Redstone to Cairo And that other man, with arms akimbo, a dollar's worth of flour in a bag, flung over his shoulder—why need he strut so—and why doesn't he walk faster? Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 Then he put his hands to his belt and stood, arms akimbo. The Biography of a Prairie Girl Lizzie stood with arms akimbo and waited for the verdict upon the cooking. The Girls of Central High in Camp Or, the Old Professor's Secret The big fellow thrust himself firmly into it and stood with arms akimbo. Robin Hood The widow put her arms akimbo and looked at Katharine over her spectacles, as she might have studied some new and rather formidable insect. The Brass Bound Box In answer to the summons a woman appeared, with hands on hips and arms akimbo. Rose O'Paradise Salome stood bareheaded, with arms akimbo, waiting for the music. The Love Story of Abner Stone Mummy Tyl stood looking at them, with her arms akimbo and her apron tucked up, laughing and scolding in the same breath: "I can't let them go on sleeping till mid-day," she said. The Blue Bird for Children The Wonderful Adventures of Tyltyl and Mytyl in Search of Happiness The old woman set her arms akimbo and laughed. One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford Katharine stuck her arms akimbo and stared mercilessly at the abject creature before her, who seemed to droop and wilt under her gaze as if he were sinking through the hay-strewn floor. The Brass Bound Box My sister paused before us with her arms akimbo. Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) With head erect she descended from the ladder, and stood, arms akimbo, regarding the results of her labor. Reels and Spindles A Story of Mill Life Daniel stood by, with arms akimbo, his booted legs braggartly straddled and his freckled face primed with an intolerant grin at our recent efforts. Desert Dust He put his arms akimbo on the corral fence, and looked long at her. Brand Blotters And the insolent, vulgar woman set her arms akimbo, as she whined out— “This is what one gets for defending great folks.” Major Frank The burly pilgrim looked down upon the lad, who, with arms akimbo and defiant face, barred his progress. Historic Boys Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times A man who stands akimbo on the top of the Ten Commandments need bow the knee to no earthly potentate. The Hero “What you folks want?” she asked, putting her big arms akimbo in an uncompromising attitude. Chasing an Iron Horse Or, A Boy's Adventures in the Civil War I put my arms akimbo with my hands on my hips, and walked with a very proud air three or four times backwards and forwards across the floor. Narrative of the Captivity of William Biggs among the Kickapoo Indians in Illinois in 1788 You see golems doing things like knitting their brows, starting back in alarm, looking askance, and standing arms akimbo. It Could Be Anything She stood with arms akimbo in the passage, and said she would raise the neighbourhood on him. The Vicar of Bullhampton But the manager of Mulfera rose to his full height, and, leaning back to get the speaker into focus, stuck his arms akimbo in a way that he had in his most aggressive moments. Stingaree The offending letter was crushed in his hand, and his glasses were akimbo on his nose, the way they always are when he is perturbed. The Jessica Letters: An Editor's Romance And she threw herself into the attitude she had described, and stuck her pretty little arms akimbo, to show how people of her grade would carry themselves in the presence of such common creatures. The Sand-Hills of Jutland He set his arms akimbo and smiled toothlessly upon the visitor. The Opened Shutters "Aha!" said she, "it's something good, then," and she stuck her arms akimbo.—"James!" she shrilled, "James!" and the red-haired boy shot from the back premises. The House with the Green Shutters “You call me baby?” said Penelope, coming close to the last speaker, and standing with her arms akimbo. Girls of the Forest He stepped out into the sand and stood with his arms akimbo, watching Jarrow, who was looking in the other direction. Isle o' Dreams A woman near middle age, inclined to be fleshy, with large features that reflected the dim hall light, met them, her arms akimbo. Little Lost Sister She was holding up her skirt with one hand, and the other arm was akimbo at her waist. The Manxman A Novel - 1895 The cook, still standing with her fat arms akimbo, stared wrathfully at the closed door where the housekeeper had vanished. Princess Polly At Play "Don't call me woman!" said Mrs. Bradshaw, offensively, putting her arms akimbo. Ben's Nugget A Boy's Search For Fortune Most of the hardy fellows solemnly swayed their bodies and shuffled back and forth with their arms akimbo, but others were more lively and dashed off jigs, reels and rigadoons. Deerfoot in The Mountains Here he stood, with arms akimbo, as if daring the whole fellowship of Satan, with their abettors and allies. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 Before I had finished, Mrs Bleaks reappeared with the account-books, which she laid upon the table, and planting herself, with arms akimbo, in the middle of the room, seemed prepared to witness whatever passed. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 One gray-headed man stood in the door of his tent, while a black-headed young one danced before him, to his own whistle, with his arms akimbo. A Confederate Girl's Diary Her figure was alarmingly feminine and rather aggressively displayed, feet akimbo, hips forward, shoulders back. The Deadly Daughters "As well I knows," burst out Miss Junk, her arms akimbo again. The Opal Serpent His mother, who had spied Iskender from afar, stood in a gap of the cactus hedge with arms akimbo. The Valley of the Kings "You abominable wretch!" exclaimed Mrs. Boomsby, placing her arms akimbo, and looking at me with the utmost ferocity, so that between her and the snake I found there was little choice. Down South or, Yacht Adventure in Florida He got up, laid the baby on the soft ground, and stood with arms akimbo, and his monocle firmly fixed, surveying his noisy companion. Bones Being Further Adventures in Mr. Commissioner Sanders' Country They all leaped about on the greensward of the prairie, with their arms akimbo, and violently beating the ground with their feet, in measured tread. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago All around was dark, but Deborah lighted a couple of flaring gas-jets, and then turned, with her arms akimbo, on the visitor. The Opal Serpent He pointed to the model, then threw his strong arms akimbo and asked, “You know what is dat?” Bonaventure A Prose Pastoral of Acadian Louisiana The curious word akimbo occurs first in Mid. The Romance of Words (4th ed.) He rose, and with arms akimbo stood gazing down at Penelope. David Malcolm “You may be for a while, but you'll always be a Conway”—and the old woman struck an attitude with her arms akimbo and stood looking at the portraits which hung on the parlor wall. The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills Then she planted herself before Sylvia, with her arms akimbo, and glared like a lioness. The Opal Serpent Claude stood with his arms akimbo, looked into his father’s face, tried to hide his perplexity under a smile, and then glanced at their little pile of effects. Bonaventure A Prose Pastoral of Acadian Louisiana With arms akimbo she viewed her grinning flock. Carl and the Cotton Gin But to his intense disgust he was met at the threshold by his plump, pleasant-looking sister, who planted herself, arms akimbo, right in his way. The New Forest Spy The old governor stuck his one arm akimbo, and for a moment surveyed him with an iron smile. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7 She set the tray upon the bed and stood with arms akimbo looking down upon him. The Lady Doc In his rôle as Third Assistant he stood with legs akimbo before the pupil, a bamboo twig in his hand; as Isidro the pupil, he plumped down quickly upon the bench before responding. Americans All Stories of American Life of To-Day The interment complete, Borlasse makes a sign to the rest to retire; then, placing himself in front, with arms akimbo, stands looking Clancy straight in the face. The Death Shot A Story Retold “To say nothing of me” said Cyril, putting his arms akimbo, with a look of immense importance. Julian Home The landlady set her arms akimbo, and looked from one of the girls to the other. The King's Daughters The woman stood in the centre of the kitchen with her arms akimbo—a huge raw-boned creature of a rough, frontier type. The Lady Doc Stand erect, arms akimbo, fingers pressing the abdominal muscles in front, thumbs on the dorsal muscles on each side of the spine. The Ontario High School Reader His arms were akimbo, his feet planted as firmly as if he were a particularly stubborn brand of tree. Pagan Passions He mounted the horse, set his arms akimbo, and flew, just like a falcon, straight to the home of the Princess Helena. Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore He motioned to his wife, who stood watching, arms akimbo, her face expressive of lively sympathy. Nicanor - Teller of Tales A Story of Roman Britain He could fancy almost that he saw the plaided spectre by the bedside, arms akimbo, smiling ghastly, waiting till his prey was done with earthly conversation. Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure And they waddled out—slow, quaint, black things, with arms akimbo, and stared at him with their shrewd, hard eyes. Wisdom, Wit, and Pathos of Ouida Selected from the Works of Ouida In fact, a few did not hesitate to say such doings smacked of the evil one, and one old dame set her sudsy arms akimbo and stoutly defied the electricians to enter her house. Joyce's Investments A Story for Girls The housekeeper now advanced so close to the admiral that her nose nearly touched his, her arms akimbo, and every preparation for boarding. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer “And oh, you fool, you fool, Mr Potts!” echoed the lady, with her arms akimbo—“to ask such a man to dine with you!” The King's Own They continued their strange, weird dance, twisting and turning, some with their arms akimbo, others resting on their legs. Twice Lost Up he jumped, and, with arms akimbo, commenced his dance. Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman What was our surprise, then, to behold only a jovial Jack Tar, with his arms akimbo, seated on the roof, looking as dignified and independent as the Sultan on his throne. Paddy Finn The landlord stood at the door with his arms akimbo, and the air of a man perfectly satisfied with himself and his belongings, as he watched the approach of the waggons. The Log House by the Lake A Tale of Canada Gregory Growles, with his arms akimbo, and several of the other seamen, stood listening to me, evidently highly amused. Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures At last she came and stood, arms akimbo, and looked down the road once more. A Voice in the Wilderness The stern gallery and rail were then gilded, as was also the figure-head—a wooden damsel, with arms akimbo, of the most unprepossessing appearance, representing the bride of the “pilot” whose name she bore. Fritz and Eric The Brother Crusoes Tom cried proudly, rustling round to confront the new-comer, arms akimbo, and eyes twinkling with complacency. Tom and Some Other Girls A Public School Story But there I find two figures in calico wrappers, with bare red arms akimbo, a basket of wet clothes in front of each, and only one empty clothes-line between them. The Promised Land Jo Bill stood with arms akimbo and gazed at her former playmate, anger gradually gaining the ascendency over the amusement caused by his outspoken admiration of the ponderous and impolite Mrs. Pace. Molly Brown's Orchard Home The handle of a portly jug resembled an arm stuck akimbo, and its cork, tilted askew, was like a hat set on one side; Si fancied there was a most unpleasant grimace below that hat. The Young Mountaineers Short Stories He put his arms akimbo and gazed hard at Sue, and so motionless became his perfectly round orbs that Sue thought he had been turned into stone. Sue, A Little Heroine She was standing in the doorway, her arms akimbo and her sleeves rolled up. Four Days The Story of a War Marriage Big Ben swung himself out of the cab once more, and with arms akimbo stood watching the distant gathering, wishing Cullin would come with orders or else with explanation of the delay. To The Front A Sequel to Cadet Days A pale stick of a woman in a white apron, with arms akimbo, stood on the threshold with a toddling infant tugging at her petticoats. The Red Horizon She faced him with her dripping arms akimbo. The Young Mountaineers Short Stories But before she had time to reply, Pickles sprang to his feet, made a somersault up and down the room, then stood with his arms akimbo just in front of Giles. Sue, A Little Heroine At the painter's bidding, the little fellow puts his right arm akimbo, imitating the attitude in some of the portraits of the studio. Van Dyck A Collection Of Fifteen Pictures And A Portrait Of The Painter With Introduction And Interpretation For Polly stood with her arms akimbo, and didn't budge an inch. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, January 1878, No. 3 She stood with her arms held akimbo, as the man in blue explained his errand. Golden Stories A Selection of the Best Fiction by the Foremost Writers She moved like an overgrown school-girl, arms akimbo, bashful and blushing and in this position she sang in a thin, high voice, obscene verses which contrasted strangely with her apparent timidity. Woman Triumphant (La Maja Desnuda) The colonel, unmindful of the pallid countenance and significant glances of the burning eye, leaned back in his chair, with arms akimbo, regarding the young farmer with cool disdain. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume IV. (of X.) In the making up of the composition, the dog's figure describes a diagonal line on the left, which balances a similar diagonal on the other side made by the duke's placing his arm akimbo. Van Dyck A Collection Of Fifteen Pictures And A Portrait Of The Painter With Introduction And Interpretation But he smiled, and stood with his arms akimbo a few seconds before he spoke. A Certain Rich Man He put his arms akimbo, a disagreeable smile crossed his face, and he instantly placed himself in such a position as completely to bar the girl’s path. Polly A New-Fashioned Girl "I say Sam," said Billy Bowlegs, squaring himself before Sam, with arms akimbo. Captain Sam The Boy Scouts of 1814 Meg stuck her stout arms akimbo, and glanced him all over. The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches We recognize the pose, with one arm akimbo, as a favorite device of Van Dyck. Van Dyck A Collection Of Fifteen Pictures And A Portrait Of The Painter With Introduction And Interpretation By and by they wrote 要, a rude picture of man with his arms akimbo and his legs crossed, thus accentuating the narrower portion, the waist. China and the Chinese Violet, as she made her demand for a more direct accusation, stood quite upright before her aunt, looking the old woman full in the face,—almost with her arms akimbo. Phineas Finn The Irish Member In anticipation of a very different arrival the housekeeper had risen to her feet, and now in surprise, arms akimbo, she stood looking curiously at the stranger. Ben Blair The Story of a Plainsman And setting her arms akimbo, the hostess of the "Trusty Man" surveyed all her lingering guests with a severe face. The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches A very imposing personage was this Sir Anthony, standing with one arm akimbo, and one fine leg and foot advanced, evidently with a view to the gratification of his contemporaries and posterity. Scenes of Clerical Life He stood with arms akimbo, a little fellow with white eyelashes. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Very badly," said Mr. Slide, with his arms akimbo,—"very badly indeed! Phineas Finn The Irish Member To stand with the arms akimbo; to lounge or yawn, or to do anything which shows disrespect, selfishness or indifference. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society "And nimble fay and pranksome elf Flash vaguely past at every turn, Or, weird and wee, sits Puck himself, With legs akimbo, on a fern!" The Garden, You, and I She came close to them, and then, putting her arms akimbo, surveyed them both with a certain queer expression on her face. A Little Mother to the Others The hostess knows that the cook, with arms akimbo, is breathing rebellion, but tries to blot out the awful vision by an extra spurt of hollow gaiety. The Parts Men Play Her arms were akimbo and a pipe was thrust between her teeth. The Black Pearl After lunch we visited our own hotel and found mine hostess waiting for us with her short arms akimbo. The Luck of Thirteen Wanderings and Flight through Montenegro and Serbia And yet, with all these living truths, rebuking us with scorn, we strut about, place our hands akimbo, straighten up ourselves to our greatest height, and talk loudly about being "as good as any body." The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States She stood and stared at him, her arms akimbo, disapproval written in her face. The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton He stood squarely on the edge of the platform, gathering the eyes of his hearers, smiling pleasantly, arms akimbo, a man at his ease and possibly at his pleasure. The Half-Hearted On its deck a woman, with arms akimbo, stood over a man seated and tinkering at a kettle. Hetty Wesley Could she look, herself unseen, into her kitchen, she would find Bridget and Norah, arms akimbo, comparing notes as to past "places" or present beaux. The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) "A Frenchman does not stoop to catch money," I vaunted, with my arm akimbo. Montlivet She stood in the doorway, her arms akimbo. Mike Fletcher A Novel She turned and stood with arms akimbo, staring out of the little window which gave on the sun-baked lawn bounded by the chestnut wood. The Chink in the Armour The tall horse galloped down the hill, but the Colonel stood up, and, with elbows akimbo and hands under his chin, yanked the animal to a standstill, his splay feet skating through the highway dust. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul "Howdy, stranger?" said the blacksmith, as he came from his forge, bareheaded, his leathern apron tied about his waist, his sleeves rolled up, and his big, hairy arms akimbo. Bruvver Jim's Baby He stood with arms akimbo, his head to one side. Montlivet He set the mast in its place and then, his arms akimbo, stood regarding Jewel's tense, sun-browned countenance and sparkling eyes. Jewel's Story Book Here Cuffee, you thrice-blackened baby of Beelzebub!—why stand you there, arms akimbo, and showing your ivories, when you see we have no whiskey! Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia As he rose from his knees he saw Mr. Bodge pause on a hillock, arms rigidly akimbo, the point of the cow's horn directed straight down. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul But now she stood humpishly in her great apron like any cottager's wife, and her hand, which she set akimbo, looked red and raw and stupid. The Judge "Eat away," she said, setting her arms akimbo and eying me up and down as I ravenously began my meal. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow One of them in particular fairly set his wings akimbo, thrusting out his crop, and twittering audaciously, as though the very devil was no match for him! A Reckless Character And Other Stories He would place his forearms akimbo on the edge of the float, and lift himself up a bit, like a little old man, and stare steadfastly at the light. Wilderness Ways The drum corps came first, twenty strong, snares and basses rattling and booming, the fifers with arms akimbo and cheeks like bladders. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul Har!" shrilled the Voice, its owner, fat red arms akimbo, blocking up the doorway, "Nick, me useless man! ye kin prate t' me 'bout arrestin' hoboes. The Luck of the Mounted A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police "But it will be a nice thing if my girl gets expelled owing to her," said a sour-faced woman, coming forward now and placing her arms akimbo just in front of Kathleen. The Rebel of the School “But why,” Madame St. Lo asked, sticking her arms akimbo, “why stay in this forsaken place a day and a night, when six hours in the saddle would set us in Angers?” Count Hannibal A Romance of the Court of France Her first fear was over; but anger had succeeded to it, and she rose now from her seat with arms akimbo and flashing eyes. The Pilot and his Wife It was "Balm o' Joy" Brackett, his arms akimbo as he fished on the reins to hurry his horse. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul Sally put her hands on her hips, arms akimbo, and laughed a dry cackle. Judith of the Plains Well," and Bridget put both arms akimbo and smiled a smile of complete satisfaction, "what was I a-tellin' ye, anyways? The Primrose Ring I had gone there because I had seen smoke coming out of the little crooked pipe that stood akimbo. Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative When, within she pitched Silver on to the sofa behind which Garvington lay senseless, and placing her arms akimbo surveyed him viciously. Red Money With arms akimbo stood this prepossessing personage before the pilgrim, in all his native rudeness and disorder. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Robert at once placed his arms akimbo, and, looking his tutor sternly in the face, replied: "Sir, I came here to have something beat into my brains, not into my knuckles." Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made And straightway acknowledging its true kith and kin With that host of things known to be hollow within, It took up a stand with its handles akimbo, Bowels and bosom in a cavernous limbo. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 4, April, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy He said this standing over me,—his arms akimbo, his bare feet spread apart. A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others Iris placed her arms akimbo, planted her feet widely apart, and surveyed Jenks with an expression that might almost be termed impudent. The Wings of the Morning She had ventured out for a few minutes, and had found Abel, with his arms akimbo; contemplating the little gate which led to the stables. Red Pottage She was at the moment, with plump arms akimbo on her stout waist, laying down the law of marriage to a group of merry servants as they sorted Christmas wreaths. Santa Claus's Partner "Not I," she says, with arms akimbo and a rippling laugh of knowing mockery. The Shadow of a Crime A Cumbrian Romance She stuck her feet out upon the stool aggressively, and her arms instinctively sought the akimbo position that is the physical expression of mental hardihood in vulgar natures. Flames They stand all around, some with arms akimbo, some with folded arms, wondering what the boss is going to do now. New Tabernacle Sermons "You are a fine, well-behaved lot, you are!" broke out Mother Uberta, planting herself, with arms akimbo, in front of the two culprits, and dispensing her adjectives with equal liberality to both. Ilka on the Hill-Top and Other Stories Julio drew himself to his full height, put his arms akimbo, and was about to speak, but his master prevented him. The Amulet As he stood over her, a lean Don Quixotish figure, his long arms akimbo, Elizabeth's fluttering laugh broke out. Lady Merton, Colonist They foregathered in the streets, and with arms fixed resolutely akimbo denounced the contemplated outrage as a monstrous tyranny—enough to make them "turn Boer," indeed, as one lady luridly put it. The Siege of Kimberley With yards akimbo, she says unto him scornfully, as the old beldam said to the little dwarf:—"Help yourself" And all this, and more than this, is a calm. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I With his arms akimbo he stood towering over the younger man, his white hair glistening in the sun. Elizabeth's Campaign O'Toole set his great legs apart and his arms akimbo. Clementina Suddenly she stopped short, and putting both arms akimbo, looked straight into his eyes: "Dost like me?" she asked. Weird Tales from Northern Seas Mimi was standing with her arms akimbo, nodding her head emphatically. The White Morning The very next day the roof was being painted and the walls whitewashed, and Olenka, arms akimbo, was going about the yard superintending. Best Russian Short Stories Next day the roof was painted and the walls were whitewashed, and Olenka, with her arms akimbo walked about the yard giving directions. The Darling and Other Stories He saw that Lyubka and Kalashnikov were admiring him, and looked upon himself as a very fine fellow, and put his arms akimbo, squared his chest, or stretched so that the bench creaked under him. The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories "Oh no," cried Rebecca, with her arms akimbo and a sneer on her face. The Firm of Girdlestone By holding the left arm akimbo, hand resting on the hip, the girl makes her shoulder a little broader, as it were, enlarging the support of the jar. Jean Francois Millet He clapped his arms akimbo and looked down at some one among the group of bustling soldiers. Best Russian Short Stories His heart is in transport with Salome as her arms are now tossed in the air, and now placed akimbo. The Abominations of Modern Society Like the Gods Niô,50 they stand with their arms akimbo, and, facing one another, they crouch in their strength. Tales of Old Japan No" said I, clapping my arms akimbo in a very impertinent manner, "then that, I suppose, is a new regulation. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer "When I am dead!" screamed the lady, in a rage—"when I am dead!" continued she, placing her arms akimbo, as she started from the chair. Newton Forster Here Getaway flung his most Yankee-Doodle-Dandy manner, collapsing inward at his extremely thin waistline, arms akimbo, his step designed to be a mincing one, and his voice as soprano as it could be. The Vertical City One observed the other watching the movements of the corps very attentively, with his eyes fixed and his arms akimbo: "What the h-ll are you looking at?" he inquired. A Voyage Round the World, Volume I Including Travels in Africa, Asia, Australasia, America, etc., etc., from 1827 to 1832 His arms were akimbo, with hands on the hips, hips which looked like the boles of a mighty oak-tree. Kimono The housekeeper now advanced so close to the admiral, that her nose nearly touched his, her arms akimbo, and every preparation for boarding. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer Watson lighted a fresh one for himself, and then with arms akimbo surveyed his visitor. Fenwick's Career The Justice remained standing with the laborer, his arms set akimbo, until the two horses had passed out of sight through the orchard. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 07 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes The woman placed herself in the pathway, with arms akimbo, barring her passage. True Tilda Arms akimbo, the thing planted itself before me, mouthing and slavering in fury. The Maid-At-Arms The mother, a pugnacious gossip with arms akimbo, looked at me with perturbed pleasure. A Tramp's Sketches Hermia stood her ground a moment defiantly, her arms akimbo and then dumbly followed. Madcap A woman stood there in a defiant attitude, with arms akimbo; she, no doubt, of whom they were in search. The Rome Express The great man put his arms akimbo, the backs of his big hands resting on his hips. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale He struck his fat leg with his palm, drew a long breath, and regarded me, arms akimbo. The Maid-At-Arms Tom stood for some moments in deep thought, gazing at the fire, her arms akimbo. Tom Grogan Mrs. O'Dowd put herself with arms akimbo before the bedroom door. Vanity Fair "Hello!" said Ann Veronica, with arms akimbo and a careless, breathless manner. Ann Veronica, a modern love story Pyrrha was leaning against a barn, one foot crossed over the other, her arms akimbo, a string of her bonnet in her mouth, and her blue eyes laughing from under long lashes. Frivolous Cupid Presently he looked up and saw Borghild standing before him; she held her arms akimbo, her eyes shone with a strange light, and her features wore an air of recklessness mingled with pity. Tales from Two Hemispheres Tom put her arms akimbo, her favorite attitude when her anger began to rise. Tom Grogan "I should like to know, ma'am, who requested you to put in your oar!" she said with arms akimbo. Paul Prescott's Charge Not till La Ricaneuse stands before her with bare, black arms akimbo, uttering a volley of vile abuse and of brazen impudence. The Awakening and Selected Short Stories I turned and stared, arms akimbo, at the thick green behind me, into which the steamy ravine cut like a smoking gash. The Island of Doctor Moreau The basket being large and heavy, Car had placed it for convenience of porterage on the top of her head, where it rode on in jeopardized balance as she walked with arms akimbo. Tess of the d'Urbervilles It is a grand figure which should have been done by Van Dyck with lace collar, hand on sword, and arm akimbo. A Visit to Three Fronts June 1916 The words scuttered from her lips like sharp hailstones and she glanced at him sidewise over a hump of uplifted shoulder and down the length of one akimbo arm. Humoresque A Laugh on Life with a Tear Behind It "Well?" she said, her arm immediately flung up to the virago's akimbo and her foot sliding in between the door. Star-Dust I mean the way she stood," said Quarles, "with her arms akimbo; so did the masked woman in the cellar, and when I saw Mrs. Selborne on the lawn she did the same. The Master Detective Being Some Further Investigations of Christopher Quarles The latter dropped his scrubbing brush into the bucket of suds and stood with arms akimbo studying the captain. Harrigan Madame Poulain had strolled out, her arms akimbo, to see what was going on. The End of Her Honeymoon He stood in a free-and-easy pose, his arms akimbo, and did not touch his cap. The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories "I always warned you not to look so high," proceeded the old lady, with arms akimbo, regarding her son. Five Thousand Dollars Reward The woman stood with her arms akimbo in each case, the position was identical. The Master Detective Being Some Further Investigations of Christopher Quarles And Janet, with arms akimbo and eyes blazing with anger, was not a comfortable sight. A Knight of the Nets "Human Justice" rushed before me in novel guise, a red, random beldame, with arms akimbo. Villette The Rev. Mr. Worden gave a loud hem—placed his arms akimbo—and seemed determined to brazen it out; though, I could easily perceive, that he felt excessively awkward. Satanstoe He pulled a wry face at me, like any schoolboy, and cantered off on his spent horse, arms akimbo, and his irons rattling about him. Earthwork out of Tuscany Being Impressions and Translations of Maurice Hewlett The man had just poured brandy down my throat, the girl, with her arms akimbo, watched him. The Master Detective Being Some Further Investigations of Christopher Quarles With my arms akimbo like this, I will never, never let myself be taken round the middle. The Eleven Comedies, Volume 2 Putting her arms akimbo, and assuming a stately manner, which appeared to be far from natural, she told me she had no spare room for boarders her house was already full. Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale He stood before me, his arms held lightly akimbo. A Sportsman's Sketches Works of Ivan Turgenev, Volume I Others were gesticulating and arguing with their customers; several repulsive, grimy old women with huge straw hats on their heads, dirty hands, arms akimbo and indecencies quivering upon their lips, were chattering away like magpies. The Quest And mother stood with her arms akimbo, looking at her husband, waiting for his answer. The Path of Life She came and stood in front of her husband, with her arms akimbo, gradually raising her voice. Selected Polish Tales "How much is the debt, anyway?" the parson asked, turning to Mrs. Stickles, who was standing near with arms akimbo. The Fourth Watch "Doesn't she compose!" said Little O'Grady in a poignant whisper to Elizabeth Gibbons, as he thrust out his arms akimbo and squinted learnedly at Preciosa through his fingers. Under the Skylights "A nice sort of person to insult!" said Sarah, her arms akimbo. Esther Waters But the boy stood akimbo on the steps, and the old farmer shrank before him, as David's black eye travelled past him to a gaunt figure on the stairs. The History of David Grieve Over there the girl was talking to another girl who had been attracted by her cries: and with arms akimbo, they were looking at each other and shouting with laughter. Jean-Christophe, Volume I Each stood on their respective doorsteps with arms akimbo and head thrust forward, as geese protrude head and tongue in moments of combat. In and out of Three Normady Inns As for Mrs. Carmichael, she stood in her favorite position—her arms akimbo, her chin tilted at an angle which lent her whole expression something bulldog and defiant. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People You take that tone with me, do you?" said Jubber, setting his arms akimbo, and tapping his foot fiercely on the floor; "you're trying to come Tommy Grand over me already, are you? Hide and Seek She stood with arms akimbo, watching them as they sat at table and smiling, her coarse face flushed. Fortitude Mintz stood still, his legs wide apart, his arms akimbo, his head hanging. Tales of the Wilderness His self-confidence was evident in his sturdy legs and his arms akimbo, his vulgarity in his gesture, his narrowness in his forward and peering look, his indomitable energy in every movement of his body. On Something She went and stood in front of Nora with her arms akimbo. Light O' the Morning I answered, putting my arms akimbo and looking as ferocious as possible, by way of keeping up the character I had momentarily assumed. Paris under the Commune The Seventy-Three Days of the Second Siege; with Numerous Illustrations, Sketches Taken on the Spot, and Portraits (from the Original Photographs) She stood there, looking down on them, her arms akimbo, her legs apart. Fortitude Tumbled into limbo, Picking thro' the locks, Fast with arms akimbo, Stewing in the stocks. Cap and Gown A Treasury of College Verse They passed farm houses, in the kitchen doors of which appeared the women and girls of the household, standing with rolled-up sleeves, arms akimbo, looking with no small wonder at the four travelers. The Outdoor Girls of Deepdale Or, camping and tramping for fun and health The door had opened and a buxom female, arms akimbo, regarded him. A Man and His Money Without a word in response, the governor and council wheeled about and returned to their chamber, and Bacon followed them, his left arm akimbo, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword. The Real America in Romance, Volume 6; a Century Too Soon (A Story Mrs. Pascoe with red arms akimbo, watched them as they ate their supper. Fortitude Mancy, with her arms comfortably akimbo, stood before her young mistress ready to suggest, but tactfully chary of advice. Patty at Home Of course, the left arm, the one referred to, is held akimbo on his left hip. Hawthorne and His Circle The 'honoured stranger' listened to Shubin's speech, his head held contemptuously on one side and his arms akimbo. On the Eve Moved by the compliment, Aunt Rhody fell back and regarded the girl, with her arms akimbo. The Battle Ground He saw her set her arms akimbo and say something in a low voice, and laugh. Tales of the Jazz Age And this dreadful blacksmith with his arms akimbo, laughing,–oh, isn't he ugly?–I'll tell you what he is. The Mill on the Floss One of his arms was braced akimbo on his hip, the other hand he laid on the wind shield of the throbbing auto. Tom Slade : Boy Scout of the Moving Pictures Miss Lady glanced at the massive figure with brawny arms akimbo, and smiled. A Romance of Billy-Goat Hill "What kind of a place is it?" asked that functionary, coolly, arms akimbo. Barriers Burned Away The wounded man, without betraying any concern, excited the laughter of the company by jocosely putting his arms akimbo, and inserting his thumbs into the orifices of the wounds as if they had been armholes. The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales With Condensed Novels, Spanish and American Legends, and Earlier Papers She brought him a stew and a bottle of wine at once, and stood over him watching him eat it, her arms akimbo and the dimples showing in her huge red cheeks. Three Soldiers "Dacent, do ye say?" she repeated, with flaming eyes and arms akimbo. Herbert Carter's Legacy "Well, what do you think of it?" demanded Mr. Frank Blaisdell, his arms akimbo. Oh, Money! Money! In a little time the work was completed, and Mrs. Scarlet stood up with her arms akimbo viewing her work, a satisfied smile playing about the toothless lips. Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express They stood with arms akimbo, panting, silent, waiting for something to happen so that they could interfere and set it right again. The Extra Day "I'm captain here," said Susan, confronting him with her bare arms akimbo. Many Cargoes Fiddlededee!" she retorted, her arms stuck out akimbo, "what in the world had I to do with your fooleries? The Fool Errant Being the Memoirs of Francis-Anthony Strelley, Esq., Citizen of Lucca Putting its arms akimbo, with dignity, it went skipping all about the cottage. Stories by Foreign Authors: Russian Arms akimbo, they stand on the pavement bawling—Messrs. Kettle and Wilkinson; their wives sit in the shop, furs wrapped round their necks, arms folded, eyes contemptuous. Jacob's Room "Just wait a moment," said Judy calmly; and she placed herself directly in his path, her legs apart, her arms akimbo on her hips. The Extra Day "Silly devil!" said the mariner, legs wide apart, elbows akimbo, watching the receding figure. The Invisible Man The sun- bonneted individual called Priscilla walked or rather waddled towards the hay-waggon, and setting her arms akimbo on her broad hips, looked up with a grin at the young people on top. Innocent : her fancy and his fact The judge dealt him a friendly blow on the back, then stood off and regarded him with a glance of great jocularity, his plump knuckles on his hips and his arms akimbo. The Prodigal Judge “Will you please let me pass?” she said loudly, as a dishevelled Amazon stood before her with arms akimbo, glancing sarcastically at the lace petticoat, which just peeped beneath the young girl’s simple grey frock. I Will Repay Jennie walks back and forth in the room, with arms akimbo, swaying as she walks, and looking at herself in all the mirrors. Yama: the pit The Invisible Man stood up, and sticking his arms akimbo began to pace the study. The Invisible Man In one place a fast Calcutta Khitmugar stood, with turband awry and arms akimbo, contemplating the view jauntily, as those “gentlemen’s gentlemen” will do. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2 And Mrs. Frost, setting her arms well akimbo, surveyed the enquirer scornfully through an open doorway, rendered doubly inviting by the wealth of roses clambering round it. God's Good Man Amelia, as at this period of the fight she stood fronting her foe with her arms akimbo, certainly seemed to have the best of the battle. The Small House at Allington The girl approached him, arms akimbo, but, by virtue of a frank look, suggesting more than usual of womanhood. The Crown of Life The suit of clothes, now all unbuttoned and hanging loosely upon its unseen supports, stood up, arms akimbo. The Invisible Man Well, she is," admitted Mrs. Pill, placing her red arms akimbo, "not as I feel bound to tell it, me not being in the witness-box. The Secret Passage When the matron had shut the door, the woman sprang up and, hanging it with her back, remained with arms akimbo and her legs apart, looking at me in defiance. Margot Asquith, an Autobiography - Two Volumes in One Martha stood with her arms akimbo, on her thin, dough-pale face the most insolent of grins, her teeth gleaming, and her eyes wide. Will Warburton Madame Patoux set her arms akimbo and surveyed the little group of three half- pityingly, half derisively. The Master-Christian Then, resuming her colloquy with the woman who stood by, with arms akimbo: "I will tell you how you can oblige me without any risk to yourself." Prince Eugene and His Times "She might have been drowned dead for all the care he took," returned Mrs. Martin with a contemptuous sniff, as she planted her arms akimbo in her favourite attitude. Herb of Grace Her round blue eyes sparkled saucily, and she placed her bare, plump, red arms, wet with recent soapsuds, akimbo on her sturdy little hips, with an air that was decidedly impertinent. Thelma It held one arm akimbo, and the other raised right-angled holding a fan which touched its head. To Let To see Christie Johnstone do the double-shuffle with her arms so saucily akimbo, and her quick elastic foot at an angle of forty-five, was a treat. Christie Johnstone Mrs. Woffington planted herself in the middle of the floor, and with a comical glance, setting her arms akimbo, uttered a shrill whistle. Peg Woffington At times hoops and at others pieces of wood, placed crosswise, are attached to it at intervals; whilst at others it is provided with bows, representing, so to say, a man with his arms akimbo. The Golden Bough The Major sat down, put on his cap, and folded his arms akimbo, with his horn sticking out from his left hand. The Duke's Children He takes a stealthy look at her, and begins to twirl his moustache nervously, with his left hand akimbo on his hip. Arms and the Man The woman of the chalet, red-faced and white-aproned, with sturdy arms akimbo, stood by smiling, while he put the animal through its tricks. The Gadfly I surveyed him gravely, with my arms akimbo. The Suitors of Yvonne: being a portion of the memoirs of the Sieur Gaston de Luynes And she tossed her head and put her arms akimbo with an air of confident defiance that made her husband quite sure that Mr. Slope never would be Dean of Barchester. Barchester Towers Mignon set her arms akimbo, the gun gleaming at her hip, and taunted them in contemptuous French. Down the Mother Lode It will then be seen that the surface turned to the observer presents the principal features of the human figure, standing with arms akimbo face to face with the observer. The Pagan Tribes of Borneo She set her arms akimbo and faced him squarely. The Sea-Hawk "Now, my master," I added, setting my arms akimbo and laughing brutally in his face, "will you fight?" The Suitors of Yvonne: being a portion of the memoirs of the Sieur Gaston de Luynes She lowered to a mock curtsey, mouth skewed to control laughter, arms akimbo. Defenders of Democracy; contributions from representative men and women of letters and other arts from our allies and our own country, edited by the Gift book committee of the Militia of Mercy Jane surveyed him with the immovable calm of the old family servant, her arms akimbo. The Hermit of Far End Polly tied on her sun-bonnet with determination, turned up her sleeves as if washing were the thing to be done, and placed her arms akimbo. A Summer in a Canyon He looked down upon her, head on one side and arms akimbo. The Sea-Hawk As she spoke she did not look at her visitor, but sat with her face averted and her arms akimbo on the table. The Last Chronicle of Barset They looked round, to find one of the party of town sparks that had halted at the inn standing arms akimbo in the narrow passage, clearly waiting for them to make room. The Tavern Knight Miss Brown involuntarily took a business attitude, with her arms akimbo, and eyed the boy. Stories of a Western Town When Aunt Ri first saw the room, after it was thus arranged, she put both arms akimbo, and stood in the doorway, her mouth wide open, her eyes full of wonder. Ramona He set his arms akimbo, and surveyed her whimsically. The Trampling of the Lilies "To make you come over here, Mad Wayne," she said, with a quick laugh, putting her arms akimbo. The Bell-Ringer of Angel's Frog and Lewis Baboon, with his arms akimbo, in great concern to keep Lewis and Nic. asunder. History of John Bull |
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