| 单词 | crone |
| 例句 | The low ceiling made us all walk like old crones, and I noticed that even when they could, some of the old-timers never stood up straight anymore. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Beneath die Mother of Mountains, a line of naked crones crept hum a great lake and knelt shivering before her, their grey heads bowed. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The paintings displayed beautiful women cheerfully going about their tasks, but a few old photographs pictured gaunt crones with backs bowed by years of heavy labor. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Finally the crone opened her eye and lifted her arms. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Moss grew thick between its ancient stones, spiderwebbing up its walls like the veins in a crone’s legs. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She knew how she sounded—stern, fussy, like an old crone making dire pronouncements from her porch. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z When this woman had grown old, Grazdan had purchased half a dozen young girls and commanded the crone to instruct them in the secrets of her craft. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It’s getting to be a bore, and it’s all I can do to keep from turning into a dreary old crone myself! The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z The woman who owned it was a sour crone with a wandering eye who looked them over suspiciously and bit the coin that Catelyn offered her to make sure it was real. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z They had again taken the shapes of crones, in no way resembling the maidens Taran had spied through the window. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “Half his nose is gone,” complained the crone once she’d had a good close look. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z A bentback old crone in a shapeless grey dress approached him warily. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The old crone’s cottage, like most other Stromford dwellings, was built with a few timbers. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z They en-countered no one but a lone old crone, carrying a dead cat by the tail. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “You are a greedy creature,” said Orddu, with a tolerant smile at the hooded crone. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Most of the bruises on her arms and shoulders were hid under her gown, but she walked stiff and sore as an old crone. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z The years had bent her spine and put a crone’s hump upon her back, but the widow’s eyes were bright and black. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Seven yelled, and the crowd turned to look just as the Witchlings’ crone disguises melted away completely and their true forms were revealed. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z These days she is a gnarled crone, touching the raw flesh of my brain with her cruel fingernails. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z The crone and the girl on the shield gave up the chase at three thousand, but not the fat man in yellow. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “And there’s the crone outside in the garden, with her crookedy hands full of rainbow!” Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As the smoke ascended, the chanting died away and the ancient crone closed her single eye, die better to peer into the future. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The old crone “nichered” a laugh under her bonnet and bandage; she then drew out a short black pipe, and lighting it began to smoke. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The crone in the rocking chair pulled herself to her feet. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z The oldest of the crones, a bent and shriveled stick of a woman with a single black eye, raised her arms on high. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z On this day, one crone came in from the woods, carrying a stoat, its throat a splash of red. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Stannis rubbed the back of his neck, “You haggle like a crone with a codfish, Lord Snow. Did Ned Stark father you on some fishwife? How many men?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "The child speaks as sagely as a crone. Take my arm, and let me lead you." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Spots and backaches, creaky bones, make this young witch into a crone.” Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I wanted to throw it away—give it to the next old crone I saw—anything to gain my relief; but the money belonged to Sacrabani, not to me. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z "He is Drogo's son, and the crones say he will be the stallion who mounts the world. It was prophesied. Better to kill the child than to risk his fury when he grows to manhood." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He saw a covering of brown kudzu over three winter-dead trees, twisting them into strange, almost human shapes: they could have been witches, three bent old crones ready to reveal his fortune. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z She could feel the old women watching her, the ancient crones of Vaes Dothrak, with eyes that shone dark as polished flint in their wrinkled faces. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z You haggle like a crone with a codfish, Lord Snow. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Dad would say something about selfish old crones with more money than they knew what to do with, and soon enough they’d be face-to-face in what amounted to a full-fledged cussing contest. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The witches are white-faced crones in maroon weeds, who giggle like harmless mischief-makers but lick the blood off dead men's limbs. Before I Sleep; Eurydice; Macbeth 2010-05-08T23:07:00Z Ms. Joyce plays it straight as the bewildered wife, but transforms herself into a predatory crone drooling with lust as a corporate client who blackmails the newly gorgeous Lette into an affair. Theater Review: ?The Ugly One,? a Satire About Beauty, at Soho Rep 2012-02-08T03:00:00Z What about that mysterious crone with a crutch whose eyes are “as piercing as thorns”? Review | From the author of ‘Morning Has Broken,’ magical tales perfect for Valentine’s Day 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z The bride's mother – clad in neutral colours, not pink, and shot to look craggy-faced and boozy – is portrayed as a jealous crone who can't bear a young woman's happiness. Grace Dent's TV OD: Candy Cabs 2011-04-08T23:06:28Z Hansel and Gretel had just shoved the old crone into the oven, but she could still be seen knocking on the glass door as if she expected the children to let her out. Met opera's 'Hansel' is a musical food feast 2011-12-17T18:35:13Z With her four children now grown, “I’m a crone,” she said. Insult Tonya Pinkins? She Got There First. 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z And there are baggy old crones who go to good plastic surgeons and turn back into 30-year-olds. Carolyn See's California, as told to Barbara Isenberg 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z His drawing of two old crones — one levitating, cross-legged, as she strums a guitar; the other seated on the ground, holding her nose — is accompanied by an equally acidic Daumier: a drawing after Molière’s “Hypochondriac.” Art Review: ‘Mantegna to Matisse,’ at the Frick Collection 2012-10-18T21:43:09Z Befana is a wizened old crone who travels around the country on the night of 5 January delivering sweets – or, if they've been bad, onions – to children. Rise of the Guardians and other all-star supergroups 2012-11-29T20:00:01Z This play about a man makes a strong plea for its women, not least in the imaginative casting of the shape-shifting Amanda Lawrence, who sidles in seconds from hollow-cheeked crone to sinuous fool. All My Sons; Henry VIII; Paradise Found 2010-05-29T23:05:00Z The later works in the show are dire: portraits of rich crones, fluffy socialites and their obnoxious lapdogs, plus some magic-realist landscapes that are too fancifully magical to be realistic. George Bellows: Modern American Life – review 2013-03-17T00:05:47Z Ms. Cohen held her head back and laughed, “But, you know, I feel also like an old crone saying, ‘It ain’t like it used to be.’ What Do Anna Wintour and Bob Dylan Have in Common? This Secret Garden 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Misogynistic stereotypes of seductive enchantresses and evil crones have been reclaimed as feminist symbols, and the modern proliferation of perfume blends named for witches, spells and potions suggests that many people find their associations empowering. Smells like witch spirit: How the ancient world’s scented sorceresses influence ideas about magic 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z Twenty years ago, I would have been playing witches and crones. 'Think about the bigger picture': life lessons from Meryl Streep and other successful women 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z "I may be an old crone but I was once a Beta Minus Beauty," said Linda. Digested classics: the 20th century's greatest novels 2010-10-13T06:59:00Z Now, they are dressed in black, a row of crones, who sit and begin to knit as the action begins. Review: Ballet Is Spectacle in ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Mr. Martins wonderfully captures the busy town life and the humor of the character roles: the bumbling Marquis, the old crone who turns into the fairy godmother, the blustering father and busybody mother. City Ballet Arrived Early, With Revelations 2010-10-15T16:58:00Z And after dark, the crone who sells newspapers on the street: . Galway Kinnell, Poet Who Went His Own Way, Dies at 87 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z Jose's mom has the exact same heavenly twinkle in her eyes as he does, and her inner light makes me feel like a cynical crone underserving of love. Stepping, samba and more damaged goods on "SYTYCD" 2010-07-22T12:01:00Z There is one holy fool, one icon painter, one crone in a headscarf. Narrative; Cannibals; Once – review 2013-04-13T23:06:25Z She was considered "the old crone," mocked in a popular song: "For once he hit her with a stone, and she hit him back, and made him moan." 'Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher': the vision of photographer Edward Curtis 2012-10-05T18:09:03Z At 65, Streep can be utterly convincing as both the crone Witch and the youngish stunner she becomes when the curse is lifted. REVIEW: 'Into the Woods': A Disney Musical for Adults of All Ages 2014-12-27T05:00:00Z Why else would a president and his minions keep referring to themselves as the misunderstood village crones? Season of the witch: How the word, and the concept, made a big 2018 comeback 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z And, refreshingly, Kubrick is not above moments of Grand Guignol: the elevator doors spilling blood, the axe on the chest, the Grady twins bathed in blood or the old undead crone festering in the bathtub. Arts & Leisure: What Spooks the Masters of Horror? 2011-08-19T13:45:42Z Whether ET has aged is harder to say since he was as wrinkled as a wizened crone to begin with. ET go home: why Spielberg’s alien shouldn’t be flogging wifi 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z The poor crone in “Leave Me Alone!” wants only to be left in peace to knit sweaters, but her dozens of grandchildren will not give her a moment’s peace. Is Life Fair? Four Picture Books Say No 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z Step outside without full makeup, a fresh injection of filler, and generous retouching, and prepare to face the scorn of the planet, you crone, you. The fascinating story of Nicole Kidman's forehead 2010-12-15T16:30:00Z A crone who people bring cakes and wine to when they want my wisdom because I've lived so long. Stella Duffy: 'Some people might think: "Working class, lesbian, left wing – ugh!", but they'd find I'm fun to have a drink with' 2014-05-17T04:00:00Z He spent years collecting photographs of street workers from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, people like street scribes, tinkers, organ grinders, cobblers, book-vending crones. Art doesn’t pay 2012-09-30T14:00:00Z Old age — “my crone beauty, in its first youth” — has given her fresh subject matter, which she does not intend to waste. Sharon Olds, Laureate of Sexuality, Scrutinizes the Body in ‘Odes’ 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z The animated story from which the movie takes its title follows two children who flee soldiers into the forest, where a bony-fingered crone sets them impossible tasks. ‘The Vanquishing of the Witch Baba Yaga,’ a Folk Fable 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z She recalls stories from the “ancient crones who chewed betel nut and spat its red juice while squatting on their haunches in the market,” and who spun stories about the dead. Viet Thanh Nguyen’s ‘The Refugees’ couldn’t come at a better time 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z My inner crone wanted, desperately, to keep Baby Boy in my arms forever. The Bliss of Grandmother Hormones 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z Pitt's character remains youthful by bathing in the blood of virgins, and Pitt provides a certain poignancy as the ugly, old crone grasping at beauty. Ingrid Pitt obituary 2010-11-24T14:40:00Z Katkout finds himself sheltering at Fahd’s house and bonding with his friend’s grandmother, Mama Hissa, who is a combination of crone and court jester, but whose fables help Katkout cope with his loneliness. Review | In ‘Mama Hissa’s Mice,’ three Kuwaiti boys find solace in fables 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z I notice his hands, the fingers manicured but as starved and stick-like as a crone's. Miles Davis: 'Coltrane was a very greedy man. Bird was, too. He was a big hog' – a classic interview from the vaults 2012-11-06T13:26:00Z Cooperman clearly knew her audience, delivering jokes in a theatrical old crone voice, playing truth or dare with the crowd and giving us the opportunity to laugh at ourselves. 'Experiment I' turns a literary event into performance art 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z An old crone with a basket of apples enters. The G2 panto: Snow White and the wiki witch 2010-12-22T08:00:03Z To the sorceress/mother and the convict/charlatan are added a whole host of others, including the old crone Madame Rolland, with her “black book”; the troubadour family Leroux; and the Parisian witch Catherine Monvoisin. Black Death and the Black Arts: A Deadly Fictional Duo 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z During her recent appearance on "Salon Talks," Light discussed the allure of her new "terrifying and funny" film, enjoying her "crone years" and what her own dream dinner would be. Judith Light isn't afraid of aging: "These are the crone years" 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Sophie is turned into an old crone by a witch's curse. Laura Powell's top 10 heroes in disguise 2013-04-11T15:55:00Z The Faith believes in one god who has seven aspects, each represented by a symbolic personage: the father, the mother, the warrior, the crone, the smith, the maiden and the stranger. Why Did That Horrible Thing Happen on 'Game of Thrones'? 2015-06-07T04:00:00Z Or might it be a wildly postmodern, turning-convention-on-its-head rollercoaster ride with a kickass heroine, a wisecracking dude of a hero, and a crone who is scared of ageing, in place of the "wicked enchantress"? Tangled: ironically ever after 2011-01-14T15:00:18Z To suggest that musicians should tastefully retire when they hit 35 is about as ridiculous as Hollywood's belief that any woman over 40 is a desiccated crone. Glastonbury: the casual ageism directed at the Rolling Stones is really decrepit 2013-07-02T16:35:16Z Bergen, who brilliantly deconstructs the old crone stereotype, says, “I’m learning things no one my age should know about.” Perspective | Don’t be so quick to dismiss ‘Book Club’ — or fans of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z It happens when Shana briefly thinks she sees her two older workmates as the ancient crones they — and implicitly, she — might become if they never left Lila’s store. Review: ‘Card and Gift,’ Set in a Seldom-Patronized Shop 2015-06-07T04:00:00Z But Stephanie Umoh’s Witch grows in stature after she loses the old crone drag and sings — first somberly, then menacingly — about the many disasters raining down on everyone in the unhappily-ever-after second act. Stripped-down staging brings clever moments in this long, long journey 'Into the Woods' 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z The young people in movies need difficult relatives, sardonic role models, dying mothers and eloquent old crones. David Thomson on Patricia Clarkson 2011-08-25T21:15:01Z The old crone with the candy house in “Hansel and Gretel” isn’t impelled to cook and eat children by inner demons. MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Maleficent’ 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z She is the crone in the snow globe whom Poppins compels us to see. Mary Poppins: not sugary, but sharp and subversive – on the page and the screen 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z One woman sums up the path of aging as “maiden, mother, crone.” Newly Released Books 2011-04-20T22:05:44Z WED Matthew Barber's dramatization of the 1922 novel about a frustrated housewife who recruits a discontented matron, a social sophisticate and an overbearing crone to join her in a summer villa in Italy. Community calendar 2012-03-14T22:30:06Z “One of them said, ‘This old crone is proud of you.’” The Unexpected Women Blocking South Carolina’s Near-Total Abortion Ban 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z A housesitter must reckon with a pair of crones — or are they maidens? Review | Kelly Link wants to push us outside of our comfort zone 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Here’s the appropriately macabre opening of Coleridge’s “The Crime of the Urchin Mary”: “It was an ancient crone who wrote / Silly rhymes for tots / Was stopped by a maid in a pinafore / With blood-red polkadots.” Review | 9 strangely wonderful books beyond the bestseller list 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z And yet the press and the publicity machines of the liquor trade mocked temperance supporters as scolds and crones. A toast to the misunderstood temperance movement on the anniversary of its demise 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Just as there’s a mystery on this island, with characters in despair and an old crone who prophesies their deaths, where a simple tiff escalates into self-mutilation and attempted murder. Film scores cover a spectrum of sounds and musical colors. Here are a few of note. 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Black-robed crones lean in doorways, and merciful strangers offer aid just as sunstroke grows dire. Laurie Lee’s classic vagabond tale channels joy on the open road 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Danaë’s prison guard, an old crone, tries to catch the god’s golden sperm in her apron. Simply the most beautiful paintings in the world The pain is everywhere, really — her “foot being crushed by an invisible weight,” keeping one knee kinked and the other stiffened, turning her walk into a crone’s hobble. Review: Wellness as metaphor: Mona Awad's new novel of pain and witchery 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z Menopause has long been treated as a pre-death, a metamorphosis from a woman to a crone with her exit ticket already punched. Opinion | Women Can Have a Better Menopause. Here’s How. 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z She knew not how to make it herself, although the old crone they met by the roadside on the way home had muttered something about “hair of the dog.” When your hungover beloved is dead to the world, you’re going to need a Corpse Reviver (or 2) 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z First off, could it be that the age-phobic fashion world has finally realised that women don’t morph into unsightly crones the moment they hit 40? From stage star to Vogue cover: Why age cannot wither Judi Dench 2020-05-09T04:00:00Z In fantasy generally, older women mainly occupy supporting roles, such as fairy godmothers, wise crones and evil witches. Space ageing: why sci-fi novels shun the badass older woman 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z That, these days, she’d be called a cougar rather than a crone. Let’s stop praising men who deign to date women almost their own age | Barbara Ellen 2019-11-09T05:00:00Z "People are worried about being considered an hysterical old woman, or an old crone," she said. Staff urged to say 'menopause' more often 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z And standing outside it was the crone from the road, holding a bright blue bottle in her gnarled hands. When your hungover beloved is dead to the world, you’re going to need a Corpse Reviver (or 2) 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z Let’s start with the classic: the evil, aged crone. From Circe to Clinton: why powerful women are cast as witches 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z Recently, I received an e-mail asking why I expected ‘crones’ to appear in sci-fi at all. Space ageing: why sci-fi novels shun the badass older woman 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z They will never be crones with their golden chromosomes. ‘I’m 50. Am I too old to be a model again?’ 2018-02-25T05:00:00Z She goes to her stepdaughter in disguise, as an old beggar crone, to offer Snow White objects that seem helpful or nourishing: a corset, a comb, an apple. In the Shadow of a Fairy Tale 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z I'm just an old crone that calls everybody "honey". Cat Hulbert: How I got rich beating men at their own game - BBC News 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z All of this is enough to make you wonder whether at some point in the past decade a fortunetelling crone pointed a spindly finger at the Historical Society and uttered some sort of curse. Talk about moldy oldies: The Historical Society is closed because of fungus 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z The wise old crone might not be a useful trope. Space ageing: why sci-fi novels shun the badass older woman 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z To misquote Britney: “I’m no longer a maiden, but not yet a crone.” ‘I’m 50. Am I too old to be a model again?’ 2018-02-25T05:00:00Z She’s actually 68 but it’s clear he thinks the decrepit crone is on her last legs: The general of gossip: Colin Powell’s leaked emails depict a juvenile busybody rather than an elder statesman 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z “But she is the one we want to see as this withered up, useless old crone,” she added. Clinton’s health is Obama’s birth certificate all over again: A barely disguised way for conservatives to wallow in bigotry 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z Clinton, in this depiction, is both a weak girl and a dried-up old crone. Trump’s sickening attacks on Clinton’s health 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z And in such darkness you cannot be exactly sure whose ankle it is you have hold of: a crone, a wife, or a girl in the first flush of youth. “Two Men Arrive in a Village” 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z They're basically like, "Oh, you thought you and your boo were going to rule the world together? Welcome to the crone club." The Game of Game of Thrones: a girl can't help it 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z I went into this election season a comparatively young woman, spry and filled with hope, and now I am a crippled and elderly crone typing this with one hand and shouting for metamucil. Thursday’s Democratic debate, abridged 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z “The crone finds new beauty in age,” Thomas proclaims to his audience. We’re lucky if we get to be old, physician and professor believes 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z The spooky imagery includes lurking figures with decomposing faces; ancient crones grabbing at Sara; a body hanging from a tree; and weird noises. Family Filmgoer reviews ‘The 5th Wave’ and more 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z The spooky imagery includes lurking figures with decomposing faces; ancient crones grabbing at Sara; a body hanging from a tree; weird noises. Family Filmgoer reviews ‘Norm of the North’ and ‘Ride Along 2’ 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z The Bloody Baron and the entire story surrounding his strange fate, from the crones of the bog to the strange spirit in the tree, is one of the best parts of the game. 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' Review: Into The Great Wide Open 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z Much later, this conflict of young beauty vs. middle-aged sorcery stoked the drama of Rapunzel and her crone captor in Tangled. How The Little Mermaid Cued the Disney Animation Renaissance 2014-11-17T05:00:00Z With that foot in the door, Ms. Finkel won roles as an extra: a loud gossiper here, an old crone there. A Resolve to Stay Young, Undaunted by Illness 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z I invited her to the set, and she’s actually a one-eyed crone in the movie who says, “You! You!” A conversation with ‘Noah’ director Darren Aronofsky 2014-03-28T23:53:43Z Cartoons that once showed Suu Kyi as a toothless crone now comment on hot issues such as political transparency and the popularity of Western dress. In reforming Myanmar, a junta mouthpiece gets a makeover 2012-10-17T21:11:54Z The women whispered and giggled among themselves, looking bashfully over their shoulders at Sylvia in a way that made the crone thump her stick on the floor with rage. The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett 2012-04-26T02:00:17.327Z He was said to carry the key of his wine-cellar himself, to have only a wretched old crone for a cook, and to sell habitually all presents made to him. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z "Yes, young man," answered the crone, greatly mollified at the handsome address of Roreen. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Around the joyous groups the old crones circulated, clapping their withered hands, shrieking delight in cracked voices, and generally encouraging the festivity. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z At an age when most women are withered crones, she still broke hearts. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z Only an aged crone or two moved slowly about among the small thatched cottages. The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith 2012-04-03T02:00:29.527Z At last the lover had recourse to stratagem, disguised himself as an aged crone, entered Pomona’s garden, and inquired how it happened that such a very charming young woman should remain so long unmarried. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z "Time will tell, jewel," said one old croaking crone. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z But a wrinkled crone who was sitting on the top step of the van reached out a skinny arm and angrily pushed the girl inside and out of sight. The Motor Girls in the Mountains or, The Gypsy Girl's Secret 2012-03-07T03:00:15.897Z The common sounds of everyday life, the clank of the pump in the market-place as the old crones drew water, and the cry of the wood-cutter hawking his stuff, alone broke the stillness. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z It was brought to him by an aged crone, who extracted a solemn promise that he would not open it. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z In the guise of an old crone, she entered Arachne’s house, seated herself, and began a conversation. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z The old crone's words rushed upon my memory, and I felt a thrill of agony convulse my frame. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z An Indian woman crept, a crone, Hard by about the land alone, The relic of her perished race. Songs of the Mexican Seas 2012-02-06T03:00:16.913Z But the moment I set my foot across the threshold the old crone began to mow and gibber so horribly, putting herself in my way, that I fell back cowed. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z Running directly to the nearest stream, it plunged in, and immediately resumed its original shape as a handsome young man, who explained that he had been transformed by the spells of the two crones. Witch, Warlock, and Magician Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland 2012-02-06T03:00:14.350Z She believed that the supposed old crone was the handsome, dark girl whom she had observed so narrowly on the train. The Corner House Girls Under Canvas How they reached Pleasant Cove and what happened afterward 2012-02-03T03:00:19.757Z Withered crones and handsome girls with curious turbans wound about their heads went from group to group, offering to tell their fortunes, provided their palms were crossed. Bert Wilson at the Wheel 2012-01-14T03:00:19.827Z “It was not in this manner that your father Palmerin succoured the unfortunate,” cried the crone, on picking herself up. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z If I stayed there and waited on the road by the old crone's body until morning, what could I do? My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z As the Cingalese girls usually marry so early as 12 years of age, they speedily lose the bloom of youth, and frequently have the appearance of crones at 20. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume I (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-02T03:00:25.873Z Now the same tent flap was pushed aside again and into the open hobbled an old crone. The Corner House Girls Under Canvas How they reached Pleasant Cove and what happened afterward 2012-02-03T03:00:19.757Z And yet there are some who regret that the aged crones no longer sit in the cottage chimney, earning a few pence daily by their rude industry at the wheel! Knowledge is Power: A View of the Productive Forces of Modern Society and the Results of Labor, Capital and Skill. 2011-12-24T03:08:00.833Z And well suited for such a dwelling is the bent but kindly-faced old crone who totters out on her staff to open the ponderous gates. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z Sometimes crones and half-grown children on the edge of the crowd got her to report to them, as she emerged from the denser group in front of the mairie wall. Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z When they had finished, and the old crone had cleared the things away, the captain stood up and lighted a cigar. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z A dog—one of the mongrels that infested the camp—ran at her, and the old crone struck at the creature with her crutch; he ran away yelping. The Corner House Girls Under Canvas How they reached Pleasant Cove and what happened afterward 2012-02-03T03:00:19.757Z Very speedily this news was noised abroad, and Sir Raoul, fearing greatly to lose his lands, again sought speech with the crone. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Old crones there were, satisfactory enough in their own special line and in a labourer's cottage, but useless for a job such as this. Maid of the Mist 2011-11-21T03:00:11.937Z “What is it, darling?” asked the old crone, frightened. Psyche 2011-11-15T03:00:18.293Z The crone tottered to a cupboard in a corner of the room. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z The old crone hobbled directly to Ruth and put out a brown claw. The Corner House Girls Under Canvas How they reached Pleasant Cove and what happened afterward 2012-02-03T03:00:19.757Z On the Thursday, therefore, the crone caused the bath to be heated in the bower, and the lady disarrayed herself to enter therein. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Faith! she might have been proud enough of his notice," said an old crone; "and I dare say she was, too, in spite of all your conceit, Matthew. The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z I still felt embarrassed about doing the crone hobble off the boat. Well Blog: Learning to Scuba Dive With Arthritis 2011-10-12T14:49:22Z Gabble, gabble went the old crone's tongue, wiggle-waggle went her picturesque white cap--the only picturesque thing there was about her--up and down went her arms and hands. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z Let any American mother imagine her young daughter among these semi-reverend crones, called nuns, and she will have no difficulty in seeing the possibility of her immediate ruin. Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete 2011-10-12T02:00:45.373Z Whilst the crone was speaking, the lady, who was but a woman, felt her senses stir within. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z “Beastly old crone!” growled Tom as he raised the milk to his lips and took a long draught. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z His disguises were innumerable, and all impenetrable; sometimes he would appear as an ancient crone: sometimes as a begging cripple; sometimes as a broken soldier. Wild Wales The People, Laguage & Scenery 2011-10-09T02:00:29.740Z The old crone brought up the rear, shrieking out reproaches as they went. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z It was opened by a white-haired crone, whose eyes were blinded with tears. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Thus ended their discourse; but presently Sir Raoul came again to the crone, and she made plain to him how she had spoken to her lady, and in what fashion she was answered. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z I was delighted to find my Wood-Elf by the violets, for somehow the sight of those two old crones had made me shiver. The Fairies and the Christmas Child 2011-09-29T02:00:12.583Z Wrinkled—aged crone, Plying flying needles By the ember stone. Southern War Songs Camp-Fire, Patriotic and Sentimental 2011-09-27T02:00:19.517Z The door was opened a few inches, and the old crone looked in. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z Walter, for it was he, was sleeping, while near him, in an arm-chair, dozed the old crone who had been hired to nurse him. Jessie Graham 2011-09-21T02:00:30.653Z My share of this world's favour," said the crone, in acknowledgment of the skipper's bounty, "has never been more than the cast-off bravery of such as hold a high head over a wicked heart. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z But beware of the aged crone who guards thy door! The Fairies and the Christmas Child 2011-09-29T02:00:12.583Z He arrived all breathless, at the queen's behest, and in the meantime the old crone had disappeared as mysteriously as she came. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z The old crone gave the boy two sounding smacks, one on each side of the head, given with surprising vigour considering her apparent age. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z The knot was tied, and as the bells pealed forth the bride passed out on her husband’s arm; an old crone stood in the door and showered blessings on her. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z The aged crone dropped the hand she held, and sunk back into the arms of her nurse, while the other gipsies, with scared faces, gathered closer round and knelt beside her. Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z “It is his good angel and nothing else,” one old crone used to remark, “his good angel, Heaven bless the bonnie boy.” In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism 2011-08-31T02:01:29.827Z She began by offering one gold piece, then another, till a glittering pile lay at the crone's feet, but still the old woman held out against parting with her treasure. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z The old crone, having shown them in, said something to the captain and disappeared. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z At the door of one of the huts the urchin's mother, an immense fat crone, greeted them. Caybigan 2011-08-31T02:01:21.780Z ‘Iss, ma’am,’ said Tuesday, unfastening the hatch; and when the old crone had come in and lighted her pipe, she crooked her lean old arm round Monday and took her away. The Piskey-Purse Legends and Tales of North Cornwall 2011-08-30T02:00:37.027Z The Church in all this service reminds one of nothing so much as a wicked old crone, who whines to the parson and scolds all the children. My Path to Atheism 2011-08-30T02:00:29.183Z Out came a hideous crone, whose ears, grown to an enormous size, hung down upon her neck, and who, without asking her business, opened the gate. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z Bertie wondered what they were waiting for, but the reappearance of the crone with a coarse white tablecloth shed light upon the matter. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z I am ashamed to say I had never given the old gipsy crone a thought from the moment that help arrived, although it was of her sending. Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 1/2 A Romance of Real Life 2011-08-25T02:00:34.720Z The old crone came in, lighted her pipe, and took away Tuesday! The Piskey-Purse Legends and Tales of North Cornwall 2011-08-30T02:00:37.027Z Then, with cheeks too richly rose, A crone, Gold hair, new teeth, white powder on her nose; All bone And skin; an "Ancient Mystery", like those Of Hone. Mr. Punch at the Seaside 2011-08-24T02:00:23.487Z There, putting her hand upon a trap-door, half hidden from sight by a mass of vines, the old crone knocked thrice, saying, "Open to the Grandmother of the Gnomes!" The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z But he was thrown into the deepest agitation by a remark which the crone addressed to him. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z Woman," cried I, for it was the old gipsy crone, who had somehow transported herself to the spot with incredible speed, "for God's sake, go for help! Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 1/2 A Romance of Real Life 2011-08-25T02:00:34.720Z So the two old crones ransacked the house undisturbed. Greene Ferne Farm 2011-08-14T02:00:22.210Z When that malignant crone, Gossip, started on her round, what would happen? The ghosts of their ancestors 2011-08-08T02:00:20.667Z The poor wretches ate and drank in silence, then turning over on their sides, the crone waved her wand above them, and instantly they fell again into a trance-like sleep. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z She turned the matter off when I asked her point-blank, and I imagine that she must have given the old crone a promise not to let it be known who she was. The Lost Heir 2011-08-07T02:00:09.367Z We woke up one night to find the whole street ablaze with torches and lanterns, and two old crones dancing under our windows with lighted torches in their hands, howling for joy. In the Days of the Guild 2011-08-03T02:00:12.687Z "I do not seem to understand," owned the pope, hesitatingly; "but it would appear you believe in a blind sort of predestined fate, like any old crone of the village." For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Any ugly old crone, who might be mingling with the crowd, was liable to instant execution, and many were thus butchered. George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z At last, Blondina burst into tears, when the crone appeared to be melted by her sorrow, and, advancing, whispered in her ear. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z That smooth limitless expanse, sighing and restless, as it gently rocked its bosom like some aged crone nursing the infant she was too old to bear herself. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z Then the kneeling crone nudged her neighbor, the coughing, stammering old man, and pressed a gold coin into his hand. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z The huntsman had a sweetheart at the castle named Jacynth, who conducted the crone to the lady’s chamber while he waited without. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z Say, art thou not That crone who ever haunts me in my dreams, Known in my youth, who once gave me this ring? Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III 2011-07-16T02:00:13.547Z "Willingly, dame," said pretty little Dimple; and bidding the crone be seated, she ladled out for her a generous portion of the fragrant broth. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z Now she recalled Joseph scattering nuts among the children, addressing kind words to old crones, giving wholesome advice to giddy youths. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z A lamp burned on the table in Aag�'s chamber, and an aged, withered crone sat by his bed, muttering constantly to herself with toothless gums and shaking head. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z The outpouring of the old woman’s sympathy on this friendless girl sufficed to transfigure the crone till she became to the huntsman a young and a beautiful queen herself. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z But he, either not understanding what she wanted, or unwilling to stop, urged his horse forward, somewhat roughly bidding the old crone begone. Stranger Than Fiction Being Tales from the Byways of Ghosts and Folk-lore 2011-07-06T02:00:50.100Z "What did I tell you?" asked the crone, triumphantly. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z Hideous, toothless crones, whose wrinkled hides hung about them in a succession of disgusting flaps; crushed-looking middle-aged women and plump, well-made girls, all in different stages of undress. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z ‘Have you no manners in your country?’ asked the crone. The Orange Fairy Book 2011-06-29T02:00:31.520Z The old crone who is sent by the Duke to frighten the Duchess, and who rescues her from her unhappy life. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z "Hast thou toothache still?" said Aurelia to the crone, whose face was wrapped in cloth. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z The crone's eyes sparkled; and, seizing a great horn spoon, she despatched the broth in two or three mouthfuls, then asked for more. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z Within the wide bounds of that tract to which the Bushman gave his name, there existed but two individuals of his race,—an old, withered, toothless man, and a bent and ancient crone. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z And slamming the gate in the crone’s face she went her way. The Orange Fairy Book 2011-06-29T02:00:31.520Z “The basket is yours, little ladies,” croaked the crone as the younger woman pulled sharply at her shawl. The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies How They Met, What Happened, and How It Ended 2011-06-14T02:00:19.837Z "That's what has come of it!" said the crone, not waiting till he had recovered. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z Quickly and cheerfully, she prepared a delicious dish, which the crone despatched as before. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z But just then her bag fell over her ears, and dragged her down, and slap! down went the old crone—head over heels into the pitfall. Tales from the Fjeld A Second Series of Popular Tales 2011-06-13T02:00:24.710Z No one recognized the two automobile girls in the aged crones who mumbled and told strange fortunes in hoarse tones. The Automobile Girls at Newport Watching the Summer Parade 2011-06-01T02:00:25.733Z An ancient crone, who looked more like a piece of parchment than anything that I had ever seen, was sitting before the fire busily employed. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z Softly, mein Herr!" replied the crone: "you shall not ruffle me. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z "There are those now among his friends he must needs desert," the crone cackled, wagging her head. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z The fox in one, Graylegs in another, Bruin in a third, and the old crone in a fourth. Tales from the Fjeld A Second Series of Popular Tales 2011-06-13T02:00:24.710Z For he caught a glimpse of an ag�d crone Who knelt beside a coffin alone; She had sold her cloak to shrive the dead And buy a crucifix! Songs and Satires 2011-05-20T02:00:37.050Z Then his smooth, unfurrowed forehead Kissed that ancient withered crone; And the Death which had divided Now united them in one. Curious Myths of the Middle Ages 2011-05-19T02:00:06.517Z "True," said the crone, "as I still hope to drive you to despair." Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z And why," sharply my lady turned to the crone, "why are they so poor? The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z "Art thou not his son? and did he not murder her?" exclaimed the crone, in her former harsh manner. Trevethlan: (Vol 2 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-16T02:00:19.270Z The public had become tired of hanging withered old crones on the witch-gallows, and wanted exactly a creature like that, to give piquancy and zest to their terrible hunt after human life. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z The dog I have myself had pointed out to me by an old Devonshire crone. Curious Myths of the Middle Ages 2011-05-19T02:00:06.517Z As the angry Duke rides away to the hunt, he meets an old gypsy, and, to punish the Duchess, instructs this old crone to give his wife a fright, promising her money for the service. Browning and the Dramatic Monologue 2011-04-30T02:00:14.330Z As long as they were in sight the girl watched, but when with shouts and laughter they had vanished, swallowed by the shifting host, once more she turned to the crone. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z To kill a Raleigh was better sport than witch-burning, yet they hardly paused from their torture of innocent crones and helpless girls to see the lion die. The Great Captain: A Story of the Days of Sir Walter Raleigh 2011-04-19T02:00:15.690Z Two women were the victims—one a withered old crone, and the other a girl, as young and fair as Elizabeth Parris. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z Then a 1966 book called “Feminine Forever” argued that estrogen therapy was good for almost every middle-aged female on the planet who wanted to avoid morphing into a crone. Op-Ed Columnist: Medicine on the Move 2011-04-07T04:35:55Z The old gypsy crone sidles up to the Duke as he is riding off to the hunt. Browning and the Dramatic Monologue 2011-04-30T02:00:14.330Z A sick man sighed: "I'll miss his smile;" A shrivelled crone did shake her head And mutter to herself the while How oft his hand had given bread. The Cornflower, and Other Poems 2011-04-07T02:00:18.740Z “Could men to love be lured by magic rites, Each crone would with a lover sooth her nights: A tender form, and youth, and gentle smiles, Are the sweet potion which the heart beguiles.” History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I 2011-04-03T02:00:22.843Z The words of the old crone sounded like a prophecy of evil to come; but Lucius, who was no Spaniard, and little troubled with superstition, only smiled and passed on. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Pomona opened the gate and the crone entered and sat down on a bank, admiring the trees. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z Notwithstanding the dusk, I could see that the features were hideously ugly and almost black; they belonged, in fact, to a gypsy crone, at least seventy years of age, leaning upon a staff. The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] 2011-03-23T02:00:19.910Z An old crone had come out of one of the cabins and was standing by the fence, holding out to Gid Fletcher, who seemed master of ceremonies, a large white gander. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z Where their maidens frolic in enticing nakedness in the streams and the old crones chant their witches' songs. Memories of a Musical Life 2011-03-09T03:00:44.777Z The old crone, who used much gesticulation in speaking, was so eager about her bargaining that she did not notice the approach of Lucius Lepine. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z "I know Vertumnus as well as I know myself," the crone replied. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z He passed her without a glance and then returned to ask eagerly: "Old crone, hast seen aught of a beautiful princess who sang from this spot not a moment since?" The Green Forest Fairy Book 2011-03-04T03:01:06.297Z Fletcher took the gander with a guffaw, the old crone chuckled, and the young men laughed as they mounted their horses. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z As her eyes got accustomed to the dim light, she saw the figures of two women, a boy, and an old crone sitting by a wood fire. A Flight with the Swallows Little Dorothy's Dream 2011-03-04T03:00:54.547Z An old crone is sitting over a turf fire that glows and burns dimly in its subdued fashion. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z The little stone church of Ste. Mary upon the brow of the hill darkened, and an aged crone passed into the sanctuary to light the strong-smelling lamps. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z Amongst these last, they are taught— Never to rock a cradle when it is empty, because evil spirits are very fond, so say old crones in Syria, of being rocked. The Thistle and the Cedar of Lebanon 2011-02-20T03:00:13.767Z The signal nod from him, and the castle-builders fell upon the crone and, amid her screams, struggles, entreaties, stoned her to the earth. A Japanese Boy 2011-02-14T03:00:37.363Z "But isn't that just what the old crone did?" Arne; A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life 2011-02-14T03:00:32.700Z The old crone, however, only crouched lower, and spreading out her wasted fingers towards the blaze, appeared insensible to everything addressed to her. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z Srul was, indeed, sent for at once, as Tsirrélé was too pretty to be let out under the mere protection of a Polish crone. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z That old crone knew both me and the road which she showed me better than she pretended.... Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z Kate's face was happiness itself, as she sat in the saddle listening to the crone; and my countenance is not one of ill-nature. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z And a palsied crone beside me moaned and sobbed 'I want to be baptized!' The Sick-a-Bed Lady And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business 2011-01-04T03:01:00.723Z The former was the harsh, cracked voice of the crone herself; the latter was evidently that of a man, and appeared to belong to a person of culture, for the tones were soft and modulated. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z Pshaw!" said the forester, "what a brace of old crones thou art—go, get thee down to the hostel yonder, and warm thee with a cup of wine, or an extra flannel shirt! William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z They all showed this amenable disposition with the exception of the old crone, who had supped only on tobacco, preferring her pipe to the lustier fare of the cauldron. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z The farmer, though much terrified at this sight, preserved his calmness sufficiently to go at once and see old Catti, the aged crone he had referred to, who lived at Pencader, near by. British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions 2010-12-20T17:11:57.810Z The crone looked down at a photograph and cased the room. Salvatore Scibona: “The Kid.” 2010-06-07T04:00:00Z "Well, Master de Chevron, and how have you been progressing in your work since I saw you last?" said the crone. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z "Do you not remember poor old Moome?" said Annette; and the laird led his supposed son towards the superannuated crone, though without expecting any mark of recognition. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 Nor was this unreasonable in her, for such were the weight of the old crone's objections to us, whatever their nature, that before long they had spread to the whole community. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z Near the entrance wretched crones, with the distaff and spindle of the Fates, sat in the dust, spinning what might have been the thread of sorrow. The Ship Dwellers A Story of a Happy Cruise So saying, the king called upon his old nurse, a toothless crone, shaking and trembling on the edge of the grave. Stories of the Olden Time (Historical Series—Book IV Part I) Quite sure," replied the crone; "but, beshrew me, if I don't think there is some hostile element at hand that counteracts the charm. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z At last, as Finn himself was about to do battle with her, Goll said: “O Finn, combat with a crone beseems thee not,” and he drew sword for a second battle with this horrible enemy. Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race I suspected at once why the old crone lived here by herself; she did not look as if she would be popular among her neighbours. The Spy in Black An old crone carried it to the cemetery on her back. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Stealing to the door, he saw half-a-dozen old women sitting round the fire, jesting and laughing, his old housekeeper, Madge, quite frisky and gay, helping her sister crones to cheering glasses of punch. Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry "Why, you have got it as like as could be!" exclaimed the crone. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z It was uncanny to be conducted to the abode of death by this old crone, incessantly mumbling her song of Destiny, while out-of-doors the bright young summer was wandering over the fields. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History Would it be a smart maid, a mysterious man servant, or a crone with a history in every wrinkle? The Gay Adventure A Romance Were any one ill, no assistance could be obtained but the mysterious remedies of some old village crone, for there was no apothecary in the whole country. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. II. He was meditating perhaps upon the wrinkled crone who had been his mother; "fittified" and mumbling inarticulate and unlovely vagaries over her widowed hearth. The Tempering Jean pouted, jerking away her hand, and Ruth, who was particularly fond of Jean, interrupted the old crone. The Ranch Girls' Pot of Gold This mood was deepened by the death of the oldest of the almshouse dames, a feeble crone of eighty-four, who had recently been unable to perform her duties as attendant. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History ‘I shall sweep through Belgium thus,’ he said, swinging his arm as though brushing aside a feeble old crone who barred his way. The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 In the dwellings they had abandoned we found only a few old crones and hungry dogs, both of whom received us with a sort of howling welcome. Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan "It is something that I, at least, do not see," muttered the withered crone, whose own harsh features seemed the very incarnation of hatred and cruelty. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs Well, let the crones rail and the maidens weep their fill! the border is mine, and merrily will I hold it, and blithely will I light up the river, too, before I leave it! Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency And here from another poem is a striking picture: ... the old sea Seems to whimper and deplore Mourning like a childless crone With her sorrow left alone— The eternal human cry To the heedless passer-by. Later Poems She came blundering out and flew to a limb over our heads—such a queer old crone, with her hooked nose and her weazened face surrounded by a circlet of dark feathers. A-Birding on a Bronco But a sort of old crone came hobbling along, leaning on a stick and carrying a carpet-bag with the head of a little dog sticking out of it. The Tremendous Event But the withered old crone Fausta, mother of Galerius, seemed to gloat like a foul harpy on the anticipated spectacle of blood, and near by was her sinister shadow, the black-browed priest of Cybele. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs Heyday!" exclaimed the old crone from the chimney corner "Who is talking about Horse Shoe Robinson? Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency She is a gray-haired Mexican crone, apparently old enough, and certainly hideous enough, to be the Mexican foreman's mother. The King of Arcadia I asked, willing to open conversation with the old crone, whom I had no difficulty in recognizing as Mother Jane. Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth The old crone was humming a tune, in a faint, high-pitched voice. The Tremendous Event So he watched her leave, her grace and beauty transformed by an inspired ingenuity into the bent lines and the haggard distortion of a crone. The Gray Mask The proud, arrogant woman Fate had reduced to a cowering crone. The Perfume of Eros: A Fifth Avenue Incident The old crones had come about her less from humanity than to discover the secrets of her den, the access to which she had hitherto strictly defended. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 He at once beckoned to the crone; but he might as well have beckoned to the tree against which she had pushed herself. Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth Several old crones and children have been scratching in the grass, from daylight until dark, collecting the grains of corn which the mules had left. Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return May 6 to October 3, 1858 An accident had deprived the hideous old crone of the use of one of her legs, which she dragged after her by the help of a crutch. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life Vol. II. Cats were flung into the bonfires to perish with the helpless old crones who had cared for them. Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road At last an old crone came to his assistance: she remembered him; she had washed for him, and had never been paid. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 We would not disturb the old crone if it were not for one of her well-known follies. Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth At last I was on the point of stepping out boldly to follow her, when Chita came scuffling out of the church, bent over like an old crone. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois Thereupon the heroes pondered And the old crones all considered How to bring the boy to ruin, So that death might come upon him. Kalevala, The Land of the Heroes, Volume Two And some old crones indulged in darker sayings: how there could be but one object in such wedlock, and if there were no olive-branches the vine would be found to wither. Trevethlan: Volume 1 A Cornish Story. This had procured her the ill-will and ill-opinion of several other old crones inhabiting the same house, who made her the subject of their perpetual scandal. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 I begged his pardon, somewhat sarcastically I own, and made another attempt to attract the attention of the old crone, who had remained perfectly callous to my allurements. Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth Turning, I beheld the shrivelled figure of an old crone, perched upon a point of rock overhanging a long deep reach. The Induna's Wife Then the lively Lemminkainen Of an ancient spell bethought him, Which the old crone once had taught him, Which his mother once had taught him. Kalevala, The Land of the Heroes, Volume Two Hither to me, my boy," said the old crone, stretching her shrivelled arm to reach a low stool and set it by her side; "come thee here to me. Trevethlan: Volume 1 A Cornish Story. The old crones shrieked for mercy, while one of them quavered out: “Ride that way, abelúngu!” 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War "And as such, should have left some clue to his fate in the hands of this old crone, if her motive in removing him was, as you seem to think, entirely that of gain." Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth After all, a woman is as good as a man to beat the woods, and the mere word that deer are afoot makes cripples and crones young again. Rewards and Fairies Onward came the crone of Pohja, And the wondrous bird was hovering Like a hawk about his shoulders, With the body of an eagle. Kalevala, The Land of the Heroes, Volume Two The old crone called Hecate and the pale girl nicknamed Proserpine stood basking before the blaze of the fire. Tried for Her Life A Sequel to "Cruel As the Grave" The old women, frightful, toothless crones, all wrinkles and flaps, showed no signs of alarm at this unexpected appearance of the invading white men. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War "It is little worth while remembering them," said the crone, whose own misfortunes shed bitterness over all the memory of others. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago The second scene opens in the turret chamber, where the Wicked Fay, disguised as an old crone, is spinning. The Standard Cantatas Their Stories, Their Music, and Their Composers Accordingly he held out his hand, and the old crone took it. Long Live the King "And what for wud ye stop here?" asked the crone, as she held up the lantern the better to see him who made the demand. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas I imagine the crime of Puseyism, in the eyes of most churchmen, is the crime of a pretty woman in an assembly of haggard crones. The London Pulpit "Ugh! there 's as good as ever he was, and going as fast, too, here within," said the crone. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I "Don't be in such a hurry to leave me!" said Ben; "that little crone, whose coming seems to give you so much satisfaction, can't get here this half hour, at the rate she is travelling." The Lamplighter Suddenly, at a signal from the old crone, the music stopped, and the dancing ceased. Sónnica But we all have our troubles, and I 'll try to make the best of things, like the old crone who had only two teeth, but she said 'Thank God, they hit!' Checkers A Hard-luck Story The crone looked narrowly at the single gold seal ring that Madge wore. Madge Morton's Trust Something in that crone's aged face made him address her. Hand and Ring Moreover, how do I know that Destiny is indeed the hideous, vindictive crone that luckless wretches have painted her, instead of an amiable, good soul, who is quite as willing to scatter blessings as curses? Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part These were tended by the crones, unseen, unsleeping—not always unheard. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) There were all the features of an old crone, forehead, nose, sunken mouth, nut-cracker jaws, while small streams of lava, hardening as they had flowed, gave the similitude of scanty tresses. Doubloons—and the Girl "Don't be rough with her," the old crone spoke from behind Madge. Madge Morton's Trust "Who was that horrid crone I saw shouldering herself through the crowd that collected around the gate yesterday?" was his remark, however. Hand and Ring She had rashly dared fate to cheat her out of this long-anticipated greeting, and the grim, grinning crone had accepted the challenge, and now triumphantly snapped her withered fingers in the face of the vanquished. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part Suppose we had business with his majesty by day: we strolled over the sand and by the dwarfish palms, exchanged a “Kŏnamaori” with the crone on duty, and entered the compound. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) Approaching still nearer, he heard the crone mutter some words, which Mobarec imagined to be used in order to stifle the piteous cries of the child. Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore Her pretty white face, with its crown of sun-kissed hair, gleaming with red and gold lights, her brilliantly red lips, brought back to this ugly, time-worn crone the memory of her own youth. Madge Morton's Trust O my good lad, my good lad," said the old crone in a low, querulous voice, "what a hideous word that was which you uttered. Weird Tales, Vol. II. "It was not my doing," moaned the old crone. Under False Pretences A Novel "Marchioni is out," said the old brown crone whom I had seen the day before. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 26, July 1880. Yes, within that withered breast Lust blazed up in monstrous wise, And at once this vicious crone Sought to drag me down to sin. Atta Troll And while he arranged the sticks carefully upon a twist of grass, the aged crone hovered, hawk-like, over him, ready with fist or foot for any lack of haste, or failure with the fire. The Plow-Woman Tonino," replied the old crone, sighing, "for your own sake I must keep silent; but the time when I may speak will soon come. Weird Tales, Vol. II. "Whatever happened to yer eye?" inquired the other crone of my companion. The Long Day The Story of a New York Working Girl As Told by Herself An unkempt and hideous old crone as black as night opened the door for him. Stories by American Authors, Volume 3 The latter drew rein, seeing that the creature under the pine-boughs was some old crone whose grief seemed more bitter still than his own. Nuala O'Malley The end that he might gain her side hinged upon two things: His reaching her wickie-up unseen, and the absence of the crone. The Plow-Woman The old crone came to meet him, loudly lamenting and complaining; she seized his hand and--a few steps more, and along with her he entered Annunciata's room. Weird Tales, Vol. II. But there was fascination, too, in the hag-like visage of those grim brick walls, checkered with innumerable dirty windows and trussed up, like a paralytic old crone, with rusty fire-escapes. The Long Day The Story of a New York Working Girl As Told by Herself The black crone answered it, and soon returned with the little square box. Stories by American Authors, Volume 3 "All of that, mother," returned Brian, wondering if the old crone was out of her senses. Nuala O'Malley At this rate, I shall reach New York a gray-haired old lady, in a nice lace cap, and totter back into London a venerable crone on the verge of ninety.' Miss Cayley's Adventures So that is the way you think you are going to befool me, you abominable insane old crone! Weird Tales, Vol. II. She has a man now—a good man—a man such as a woman ought to love,” croaked the venomous crone, glaring. The Wilderness Trail So, in an act of mercy, old women and crones were born saving future generations the misery of living too old. The Land of Look Behind From this he concluded that the crone he was addressing was none other than the mother of the winds, and on asking her if this was so she admitted that he had judged correctly. Legends & Romances of Brittany We had no idea when Henderson sent that telegram from London calling the old crone up to town that Gilling had been invited. The Count's Chauffeur Antonio's heart was deeply thrilled with awe as he listened to the old crone's wonderful words, which she mumbled to herself in a very peculiar and extraordinary way, mingled with an incessant chuckling. Weird Tales, Vol. II. Still rocking back and forth, the crone loosened the strings, and opened the bag. The Wilderness Trail He was a favourite with the village crones, for he brought down with him the latest medicines for ague, rheumatism, and the evil. Old Roads and New Roads It was discovered that a husband and wife, with a neighboring crone, had endeavored to satisfy the gnawings of hunger by eating a newly dead child. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 Old crones were found in plenty with their strange rites, the stranger the more welcome. Callista : a Tale of the Third Century Now the King’s daughter was aware of a crone that sat upon the beach. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI From the windows below, on either side, a face looked out upon the flying streets—a fairy with gentle eyes and a crone with toothless smile. Unfinished Portraits Stories of Musicians and Artists Look in the dictionary for: gorgeous, rhomboids, primeval, patriarchal, burgher, crone, porpoises, beverage, divertisements. Eighth Reader You have learnt to sit behind the stove like an old crone, and to dangle at the apronstrings of the women. Skipper Worse “Recollect old Lesbia, how she used to squeak out to me, with her nodding head and trembling limbs”—here he mimicked the old crone—“ ‘My boy, take your pleasure while you can. Callista : a Tale of the Third Century And when they came to that part of the beach where strange things had been done in the ancient ages, lo! there was the crone, and she was dancing widdershins. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI She spoke, and lo! that ancient crone Was young and fair, and tall and proud: —The nymphs fell prostrate. Needlework As Art It is the angel with the flaming sword swift to dispossess the crone that sits on her money-bags at Westminster. A Modern Symposium The groveling crone at her feet affected her like something unclean, and she spurned the old woman with her foot, stepping aside with a gesture of disgust. The Pirate Woman "Alas!" cried the crone, ludicrously rolling her eyes in attempting the pathetic, "you say right, Roque; I was verily bewitched." Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Then the crone smote her lean hands one within the other, and laughed like a sea-gull. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI The goddess came In likeness of an ancient crone, With grizzled locks and tottering frame, And spoke with warning in her tone. Needlework As Art I'm devilish glad you've come, Steve, for hang me if I'm not tired to death trying to talk to this crone, who, to the charms of old age and ugliness, adds that of dumbness. Hidden Hand Silence broken only by the rustling of garments, as a withered old crone shambled forward and cast herself at Dolores's feet. The Pirate Woman No, child," replied the crone with a sneer, "I was never foolish enough to place any great hopes on your bravery; but I trust we shall find means to forward our plans without such assistance. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. The hickories, trembling in their yellow leaves, loomed above the fringe of sugar saplings like some ancient crones in petticoats of scarlet. Dwellers in the Hills “Yes, auntie,” replied the land baron, as an old crone emerged from an ill-lighted recess and stood before him. The Strollers "Eh, yes, if you can't stop 'um!" said the old crone, rubbing her skinny hands together as if this, at least, pleased her. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 Sancho had called the old crone mother, whether with blood reasons or not none knew. The Pirate Woman "A good morrow, sweet lady," said the crone; "well, this is a pretty comfortable chamber:—you must have slept soundly." Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. As she did so, splash! half the water was spilled: then her tormentor went through a dumb show of sympathy and sorrow until the crone seemed like to burst with fury. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 Hanging upon the walls were red and green pods and bunches of dried herbs of unquestionable virtue belonging to the old crone’s pharmacopœia. The Strollers "Oh, you poor chile—you don't half understan' dis ole woman!" chuckled the crone, delighted to find that she had puzzled the lawyer. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 Bony, withered, aged, this crone might have been one of the highest types of human perfection. The O'Ruddy A Romance These considerations, together with the imminency of her danger, led Theodora to throw herself on the protection of the crone, and beseech her pity and commiseration. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Both faces—the old crone's and the baby boy's—are very typical. Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India And the crone handed her visitor a slip of paper on which a few words were written. The Strollers "An Obi woman!" said the crone, rising and stretching herself to her full height, with a look that was commanding in spite of her squalor. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 I related the school story how Hannibal had worked through the Alps with hot vinegar and hot irons: this experiment likewise was made, but Hannibal's solvent had no better success than the old crone's. The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. One day while the man was out on the mountain cutting brush, his old crone took her shallow tub and clothes down to the brook to wash. Japanese Fairy World Stories from the Wonder-Lore of Japan The storm does not break, but the bending tree-tops crone, and toads innumerable rend the air with their screaming whistles. Afloat on the Ohio An Historical Pilgrimage of a Thousand Miles in a Skiff, from Redstone to Cairo Bob was ravenously hungry; but at that moment an idea came to him—a suspicion that was created by the very sinister aspect and very singular behavior of the old crone. Among the Brigands "I believe you!" was the laconic comment of Egbert Crawford, when the crone, spite of his interruptions, had finished her long rigmarole. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 That toothless crone Was Age, that drags the loftiest head to earth: She bent thy knee alone. Legends of the Saxon Saints Suddenly lifting her head, the crone began to sing again, uttering a heart-shaking wail which poured from her quivering lips like the cry of the forsaken. They of the High Trails The interior was dark, the place was almost windowless; but he made out the form of an old crone who, nursing her knees, crouched with a pipe in her mouth beside a handful of peat. The Wild Geese The old woman was a hideous old crone. Among the Brigands "Oh, you see dem tings, and you is coming to it, is you, honey!" chuckled the crone. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 The aged crone wrinkled her forehead and lifted her grizzled eyebrows, still without looking at him. Prince Vance The Story of a Prince with a Court in His Box At first none of them would take notice of the old Jewish crone, but would read their papers in contemptuous indifference. Ghetto Comedies He flung off the old crone's cap which he had worn so cleverly. Robin Hood It meant a sort of absurd criticism and inspection, as of some old crone sitting vigilant, spying upon everything—a mother-in-law. The Marriage of Elinor The old crone did her best, though that best was poor. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney He begged so humbly for the crusts that at last the queer old crone relented and gave them back; and never did anything taste sweeter to him than these dry and mouldy morsels of bread. Prince Vance The Story of a Prince with a Court in His Box The words were so fierce and unexpected, the crone's eyes blazed so weirdly, that the new wife recoiled with a little shriek. Ghetto Comedies The experience of this old crone is akin to that of most of her class. Gipsy Life being an account of our Gipsies and their children, with suggestions for their improvement Admitted at length into the bureau, the old crone, spectacle on nose, proceeded very deliberately to spell over, by a feeble lamplight, the addresses of a bundle of letters taken from a shelf. Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. "Beware! take care!" cried an aged old crone, "Take care what you promise," said she. The Wit of Women Fourth Edition It was said she had met her death by premeditated violence; but who could have slain the poor old crone, and for what reason? Our Home in the Silver West A Story of Struggle and Adventure But his only attendant was a deaf and rheumatic old crone who went to bed at six o'clock every evening and got up at six in the morning. The Brothers Karamazov Then clapping heel to his horse, the mere curveter, Out rode the Duke, and after his hollo Horses and hounds swept, huntsman and servitor,465 And back I turned and bade the crone follow. Selections from the Poems and Plays of Robert Browning Did he not know that his own poet had, described him as "hot midsummer's petted crone"? Birds in the Bush Ah, what are the words of an aged crone? The Wit of Women Fourth Edition Soon I am decorated with chains of sea-treasures wound about waist and neck and arms, and the old crone stands by gibbering and nodding approval. Under the Southern Cross Old, half-toothless crones—for this is especially their part of the performance—will be seen thus giving the final coup to the beautiful but unfortunate wanderers! Bruin The Grand Bear Hunt In the middle of the chamber a little hideous crone in a Mother Hubbard crouched over a saucepan, stirring it with a wooden spoon. David and the Phoenix The old custodian crone tells me she is half blind, and envies me my glasses. The Spirit of Rome ‘Bring her hither, old crone, and you shall have gold enough to stand up in,’ said the chamberlain. The Olive Fairy Book The woman—an old crone, with a face like a carved nutcracker—dropped an obeisance and stood with her eyes fixed on the ground. Merry-Garden and Other Stories Then she called a young one and said: “Maiden green and small, Shrunken old crone, Crone's little dog, Crone here and there, Fetch here the big box.” Hidden Symbolism of Alchemy and the Occult Arts To’ Kâya, passing up the path, met a woman named Ma’ Chik—a very aged, bent, and feeble crone—and her he stabbed in the breast, killing her on the spot. In Court and Kampong Being Tales and Sketches of Native Life in the Malay Peninsula "God help him!" said an old crone leaning on a crutch. Folk-lore and Legends: German ‘He never told me whither he was going,’ answered the crone, shaking her head. The Olive Fairy Book This old crone has a crazy spell whenever a stranger comes nigh. Brand Blotters On the floor, close to the hearth, was a most evil-looking old crone, continually stirring a pot bubbling on the coals. Shapes that Haunt the Dusk I met a crone 'twixt wood and wood, Who pointed down the piper's road With shaken staff and fearsome glance,— "Ware, ware the dance!" Path Flower and Other Verses Don't get on your stilts," said the crone, "and I'll answer you. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen So, in an evil hour, Zoulvisia consented that the crone should be brought to her, and from that moment the two were hardly ever apart. The Olive Fairy Book The old crone who shared the hut with Sally invited him to come in and sit down. The Trembling of a Leaf Little Stories of the South Sea Islands She picked herself up after a few minutes, to find no bones broken, the miserable hut close by, and two children and an old crone looking at her. The Old Helmet, Volume I Then the man told Ned that Alick was lying 'as ill as ill' in the house of an old crone who once belonged to the show herself. The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys “The Fair Maid sailed yesterday,” the crone answered. Athelstane Ford Monkey is from the same root as monna, a woman; more especially an old crone, in reference to the fancied resemblance of the weazened face of a monkey to that of a withered old woman. The Log of the Sun A Chronicle of Nature's Year The household consisted of two ancient crones, bowed and wrinkled, two younger women, and a man and a boy. The Trembling of a Leaf Little Stories of the South Sea Islands She did not breathe freely till a good many yards of distance were between her and the hut, where the crone and the other child still remained watching her. The Old Helmet, Volume I But, infirm and aged crones, Do not risk your ancient bones; Your old nerves would suffer sadly jarred and jolted by the stones. Children of Our Town He had bought it of an old crone who must doubtless have worn it on gala-days, when she went to Lucifer's drawing room on the Blocksberg. The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck Verily many poor old crones have lost their lives on as trivial a charge. Chronicles of Strathearn The old crone ran towards him full of angry abuse of Sally, but he waved her aside; it did not matter; they would build a bungalow on the place where the hut had stood. The Trembling of a Leaf Little Stories of the South Sea Islands Helen of Troy and Venus were to her cross-eyed crones! The Merry-Go-Round The crone wags her head and replies “that it was afore her time.” Happy-Thought Hall Here, Antonio, take this paper: you will find noted down on it, in what street, in what house, you may meet with the old crone. The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck Blassemare left her to the care of the old crone, who, to judge from appearances, was hardly an improvement upon the ungracious attendant she had left at the Chateau des Anges. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 The fresh winds which blow are still wild and chill; the nights are long and dreary; and during these gloomy hours, the ancient crone still relates horrible legends to believing ears. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3 No 2, February 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Holding in both hands a fragrant, steaming bowl, the old crone made her slow entrance upon the scene, peering with dim eyes, and dropping tremulous curtseys every two or three steps. The Light of Scarthey Of this apartment, the crone can tell us nothing. Happy-Thought Hall There's in Tuonela a witch-wife, Aged crone with chin projecting, And she spins her thread of iron, And she draws out wire of copper. Kalevala, Volume I (of 2) The Land of the Heroes The old crone's warning had struck terror to the queen's heart, and unnerved the courage of the king. Fifty-Two Stories For Girls She was as lazy at the old woman’s house as she was at home, and the old crone was obliged to do the work herself. Tales of Folk and Fairies A few moments later they slid silently up stream, the aged crone kneeling in the bow, a red shawl enveloping head and shoulders, her thin and bony arms wielding a narrow paddle with smooth agility. The Rapids She questioned the old crone, and succeeded in drawing from her a long and impassioned tirade upon the wrongs of the race of Israel. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg Little heeded Lemminkainen, And he spoke the words which follow: "May they shoot the crone, and club her, On her pointed chin, and kill her." Kalevala, Volume I (of 2) The Land of the Heroes A girl and a woman sat by the table knitting, and an old crone sat in a large chair by the fireplace, in which some embers still glowed. The Secret Witness And why are you weeping so bitterly?” asked the crone. Tales of Folk and Fairies An old crone with a wrinkled but good-natured face came along to the arbour. Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea Young Hans was occasionally permitted to visit her; and here he was a great favourite with certain old crones, who told him many a marvellous and terrible story. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847 Then, as the wheels whirred for the last of the twist, Pete set the old crones to tell stories of old times. The Manxman A Novel - 1895 The old crone at the fireside, who had been leaning forward with a hand cupped at her ear, caught the significance of the gesture and solemnly imitated them. The Secret Witness Blanche came over and uncovered the old crone’s back, and she was surprised when she saw it; it was as hard and ridgy as a turtle’s. Tales of Folk and Fairies A very similar ballad, of repartees between an old crone and a wee boy, was found at the Lappfiord, Finland. Ballads of Mystery and Miracle and Fyttes of Mirth Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Second Series The old crone muttered and mouthed over her food, now and again smiling to herself as though she were cherishing some secret and evil triumph. The Sleeping Beauty It was as though the old crone answered an unspoken command. Blue Ridge Country The old crone who seemed to have guessed the boy's thoughts leaned towards him. Honey-Bee 1911 The crone bade Rose gather sticks and build a fire; she herself sat down by the hearth, and took off her head, and began to comb and plait her hair. Tales of Folk and Fairies We could fancy old withered crones in such a dwelling, rather than a fair tender child, and yet she looked so happy, and so full of joy! The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 At this mournful appeal there was hardly one of the guests who could keep from tears, but the old crone only mumbled to herself as though she were uttering a spell. The Sleeping Beauty The storm would be nothing to wonder at, the weather is so changeable, but the stranger——" "Es a woman," said the old crone, "and a young woman. Roger Trewinion He must be sprinkled with holy water," said one old crone, "and he will vanish leaving a disgusting smell of sulphur. Honey-Bee 1911 Presently the old crone came hobbling out from the forest, and she was more bent and hideous than ever. Tales of Folk and Fairies We found our two clammers, the young man and his crone of a mother, up betimes and hard at work, as evil-looking a pair as ever I saw. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive This aged crone this very hour Before thy face will I devour: Then joyous, from all rivals free. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse We are very much entertained with seeing162 the old Indian crones digging clams. Life at Puget Sound: With Sketches of Travel in Washington Territory, British Columbia, Oregon and California Iskender, smitten dumb with admiration, at that moment thought of Protestantism as a foul crone. The Valley of the Kings After a while as he journeyed he came to the 187 wood where he had seen the old crone before, and there she was, waiting for him. Tales of Folk and Fairies Then began a wrestling match in earnest between Thor and the ancient crone Ellie. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths "Any old crone's would serve as well for a lullaby," she answered, playfully. Fairy Fingers A Novel Instead of the dazzling maiden who had wrought so much havoc in the world, there stood before them an old bald-headed shaking crone, that seemed as ancient as the earth itself. The Red Romance Book I didn't want to know what backwoods crone had taught her some mnemonic rendition of the Devil's Litany. Vigorish It is of a piece with the old crone's tales, fortune-telling, palmistry, and all the rest of the hodge-podge or hocus-pocus which makes up the world of the unlearned. The Tyranny of the Dark "My word has been given, and I should be a craven if I stayed away now, just because an old crone sitting at a quernstone tells me I am going into a trap." The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths The frugal crone, whom praying priests attend, Still tries to save the hallowed taper's end, Collects her breath, as ebbing life retires, For one puff more, and in that puff expires. The Book of Humorous Verse What had Billie told him of a witch's cauldron in the grove of zapote trees, where the old crone had wrought magic which to her, at least, was very real? The Fifth Ace ‘What does this mean?’ and turning abruptly, he hastened145 to the doorway, swept aside the curtains, and revealed the trembling figure of the wrinkled crone who had quitted the apartment at his entrance. The Flaw in the Sapphire Alvina sat apart from the crowd of peasants, on a chair the old crone had ostentatiously dusted for her. The Lost Girl The Giant crone—she was Hrymer's grandmother—kept up her screaming and yelping. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths The old crone, hearing these words, exclaimed, 'O liberality of Nathan, how marvellous art thou! The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio The girl turned to her with a rapid flow of soft liquid Spanish and the old crone, weeping and muttering, stood aside to let them enter. The Fifth Ace The crone whom the plaisant had addressed remained motionless as a statue. Under the Rose The old crone said something unintelligible to her. The Lost Girl Up hill and down dale Thor raced, the mile-wide kettle on his head and the Giant crone in chase of him. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths There is no mystery about Shebotha’s disappearance nor aught out of the way save in the adroitness with which the aged crone contrived to effect her escape. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco And so they rode away, followed by the lamentations of the servants, from whom the old crone's ominous outburst had torn the last semblance of self-control. The Forsaken Inn A Novel On the steps a red-faced crone sat pulling at a clay pipe, and a reek of stale porter came through the hall doorway. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer Three crones were sitting over a low brass brazier, in which charcoal and ashes smouldered. The Lost Girl On a hillock before Hrymer's house was a dreadful warden; a Giant crone she was, with heads a-many growing out of her shoulders. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths The clash roused the old crone in the corner. 'way Down In Lonesome Cove 1895 "Does she hate them then as much as her mother, the old crone?" The Day of Wrath "Know you who speaks to you?" said the old crone, in the peculiar low and confidential tone assumed by her tribe to strangers. Rookwood In one of the places, in a corner, sat an old Scotch crone, smoking her pipe and quietly listening to the conversation. Wealth of the World's Waste Places and Oceania And at last an old crone was found who swore that she had the right remedy. Mistress Anne The father was a fine, hearty old man, dressed in the ancient Spanish costume; and their mother and sisters were kind, fresh-looking people, very unlike the parchment-skinned, withered crones we had seen in the town. A Voyage round the World A book for boys The old crones went up to them, pointed their long bony fingers in their eyes, and hissed and shrieked in their ears. Old Jack |
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