| 单词 | demoiselle |
| 例句 | No notice was taken of Amy’s flight, except by her mates, but the sharp-eyed demoiselles discovered that Mr. Davis was quite benignant in the afternoon, also unusually nervous. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z One writer marveled at Osage girls who attended the best boarding schools and wore sumptuous French clothing, as if “une très jolie demoiselle of the Paris boulevards had inadvertently strayed into this little reservation town.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z In Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, he depicts one of the demoiselles simultaneously full face and in profile, two perspectives at once, a projection from the fourth dimension. Henri Poincaré: the unlikely link between Einstein and Picasso 2012-07-17T11:48:23Z Founded as World War II was ending, it thrived thanks to an emerging demographic category: the demoiselle or Junior Miss, as memorialized by the writer Sally Benson in The New Yorker. Critical Shopper: At Carven, the Clothes are Peppy and the Colors Pop 2014-03-25T22:18:50Z After we ate that night, the demoiselle happily took three containers of bisque back to her rented double shotgun home to feed the other tenants. The crawfish bisque recipe that charmed a sledgehammer-wielding drag queen 2015-07-11T04:00:00Z I was a terrible painter – my portraits looked like the evil chimera love-children of Picasso's demoiselles and the BBC test card clown. Six novelists on their favourite second artform 2013-04-27T07:00:18Z One writer marvelled at Osage girls who attended the best boarding schools and wore sumptuous French clothing, as if “une très jolie demoiselle of the Paris boulevards had inadvertently strayed into this little reservation town.” The Marked Woman 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z Mother is strict, a domestic martyr determined to transform Meta from a tomboy into a marriageable demoiselle. Nowhere Ending Sky by Marlen Haushofer – review 2013-07-13T07:30:01Z The residents of this marine civilization have extravagant names like azure demoiselles, pewter angelfish, painted frogfish and saddle butterflyfish. Favorite Place: Sharing Paradise With the Barracuda 2012-09-07T17:12:11Z SAT Assam Rhino Reserve special exhibition of two young rhinos and their native neighbors, Asian brown tortoises and demoiselle cranes, opening celebration festivities, keeper talks, family activities, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Community calendar: Cinco de Mayo in Seattle, Free Comic Book Day, Bike-n-Brew and more 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z The zoo’s new reserve will showcase the greater one-horned rhinos, also known as Indian rhinos, Asian brown tortoises and demoiselle cranes. Woodland Park Zoo takes in first of 2 rhinos for new exhibit 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Assam Rhino Reserve will showcase the greater one-horned rhinos, Asian brown tortoises and demoiselle cranes. Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo gets its first-ever rhinoceros 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z "We run when forbidden, we shout, we are so happy we are breathless. Sometimes we pass by some pretty demoiselle, we swim next to them, exchanging glances." The pool where Tarzan was a lifeguard 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z The other species with coloured wings is the aptly named beautiful demoiselle. Your pictures: Damsels and dragons 2013-07-19T00:14:20Z The charity helps fund projects including Eugene Simonov's work to protect areas of China, Russia and Mongolia where four species of endangered cranes live, including the demoiselle crane as seen in the picture. Pictures: Awards for people protecting animals 2013-05-03T13:17:32Z The demoiselle has paid us half the money, as she promised; and we will keep our word with her. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z Would you like to come with a ‘demoiselle?’ Lille Journal: Strauss-Kahn Scandal Puts Unwanted Attention on Hotel 2012-04-12T03:17:27Z Indeed, there are not wanting people who hint that Queen Augusta is not always quite pleased at the manner in which the venerable soldier makes himself agreeable to dames and demoiselles. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z The Royal Academy of the 17th century had already boasted certain wood carvings by la demoiselle Massé. Women Painters of the World From the Time of Caterina Vigri, 1413-1463, to Rosa Bonheur and the Present Day 2012-03-29T02:00:13.340Z As early as 1690, the terms “mademoiselle” and “demoiselle” were used to signify “unmarried female,” according to the French National Center for Textual and Lexical Resources. France Drops ?Mademoiselle? From Official Use 2012-02-22T23:56:49Z Why, it was the fair demoiselle," answered the page, "who went with us from Nieuport to Ghent. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z "She is in the demoiselles' wing then?" the Abbess murmured. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z "My sovereign demoiselle," said he, gently and a little tremulously, "where there have been no pains there needs no reward." The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z The French damoiselle and demoiselle are later formations. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z It remains, therefore, only to find out, what has hitherto baffled all our researches, the retreat of our dear kinsfolk, and to make myself a welcome lover to the demoiselle. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z She has no maid to assist her; for if she had, she would be a demoiselle, not a fillette. Fr?d?rique; vol. 1 2011-12-19T03:00:39.830Z They were glad now when their demoiselles confessed to fatigue, too, or the mothers began to mention the hour. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z I waited calmly until the whole party passed on, admiring the grace of the demoiselle who had favoured me with her scornful survey. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z Hence the later form demoiselle became merely the title of address of a young unmarried lady, the mademoiselle of modern usage, the English “miss.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Au revoir, madame; adieu, ma charmante demoiselle” he added, turning to Zina, and putting the ends of her fingers to his lips. Uncle's dream; And The Permanent Husband 2011-12-08T03:00:25.597Z I enclose a picture of one of the streets at Colorado Springs for Madame Flournoy, and another one of a "cowboy" for that one of the demoiselles who is most romanesque. The Letters of William James, Vol. II 2011-11-24T03:00:48.427Z "Yea, demoiselle, by my faith, I will not fail herein; so tell me now your will." Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Other demoiselles twined and waved about, with body, head, and eyes, never a moment quiet. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z I said once more this morning to Mademoiselle your sister, that a demoiselle who used to live with my aunt was the cause of what happens to-day. Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence 2011-11-11T03:00:25.690Z Do you remember," said Lucille, after a long pause, "the story of the fair demoiselle of Alsace you used to tell me long ago? The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z What we need now is the photographs of those fair demoiselles! The Letters of William James, Vol. II 2011-11-24T03:00:48.427Z Very rash is he to require my palfrey of me, when he scrupled not to take the sweetness, the beauty and the courtesy with which my demoiselle is endowed. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z He found one day a demoiselle reading a book of romances. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z I have seen her as a child, a demoiselle, a bride, a widow. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z Surely, my charming demoiselle; you should have heard it immediately had you not pestered me with so many childish questions. The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z Meanwhile believe me, with lots of love to you all, especially to ces demoiselles, and felicitations to their mother, Always yours, WM. The Letters of William James, Vol. II 2011-11-24T03:00:48.427Z They dozed in their saddles, and the thoughts of those few who were awake were otherwhere, and gave no heed to the demoiselle. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z The prince despatched, on the instant, an old confidential servant, with instructions, in writing, enjoining on the demoiselle Clairon to return everything which she had received from this foreigner. Queens of the French Stage 2011-10-06T02:00:38.820Z But don’t let me talk of misery now; time enough when it comes, when ces demoiselles shall have joined the serried ranks of their amiable predecessors. Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales 2011-10-06T02:00:37.063Z In my situation as demoiselle, above all, this occupation might ruin my reputation and destroy my future. The Jew 2011-10-06T02:00:34.840Z Poor demoiselle! she has been liberal enough of diversion to me, one way or another. The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:32.663Z On a certain day he made himself ready, and repaired to the castle where the demoiselle dwelt with her father. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z It has been said that D'Hugues was one, but the demoiselle's conduct for some time past renders that improbable. Queens of the French Stage 2011-10-06T02:00:38.820Z The little girls are let loose in the world, and the world gets more good of it than ces demoiselles get harm. Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales 2011-10-06T02:00:37.063Z What could you be afraid of, hay! demoiselle?'— The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:27.667Z In your place I should take this Red Cross demoiselle straight back to her hospital, and, unless it is absolutely necessary, do not go down into the lower part of the town. The Red Cross Barge 2011-09-05T02:00:20.603Z Then it was accorded between them that the demoiselle should be wedded early on the morrow, and her maidens were bidden to prepare their lady for the wedding on the appointed day and hour. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z I have the honour to report to you that nothing likely to be of interest to you is taking place at the house of the demoiselle Clairon. Queens of the French Stage 2011-10-06T02:00:38.820Z She was a member of that band of demoiselles whose business it was—by one fascination or another—to worm political secrets from the nobles of the court. Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country 2011-08-27T02:00:22.057Z Before Elinor could utter her rallying congratulations to Harleigh, upon this sight, she was stopt by a loud shout from Mr Riley; 'Why I am afraid the demoiselle has been in the wars!' cried he. The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:27.667Z As again she saw a look of disappointment overcast his face, she added—'But his daughter is a very serious demoiselle. The Red Cross Barge 2011-09-05T02:00:20.603Z The warder on his tower blew shrilly on his horn, and the demoiselle felt herself utterly undone, since she knew not where she had come, nor how to ask her way. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z The demoiselle found herself in an exceedingly embarrassing position, inasmuch as she had disposed of more than half the presents, having converted them into cash. Queens of the French Stage 2011-10-06T02:00:38.820Z No notice was taken of Amy's flight, except by her mates; but the sharp-eyed demoiselles discovered that Mr. Davis was quite benignant in the afternoon, also unusually nervous. Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy 2011-08-18T02:00:21.810Z If this demoiselle had named herself, I should never have thought of her again; but now, I'm all agog to find her out.' The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:27.667Z "It is I indeed, my little demoiselle," said Michael, in the utmost surprise. King Matthias and the Beggar Boy 2011-07-24T02:00:11.047Z For I will not hide from you that although I am not of her fellowship, yet have I spoken from afar with my demoiselle, and perceived those fair virtues which all men praise. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z M. de Cindr� went to visit her one evening, and, to give her an agreeable surprise, entered by a back door, and found the demoiselle Clairon with a young man.... Queens of the French Stage 2011-10-06T02:00:38.820Z Her vocation for the art was early displayed; but combated and discouraged as derogatory to her rank and station; she was for many years demoiselle d'honneur to the grand Duchess Luise of Weimar. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:08.803Z The blush of the stranger now grew deeper, but she remained silent, till Elinor, re-entering, cried, 'Well, Harleigh, what say you to my new demoiselle? The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:27.667Z "And I will take this stand!" cried a stout and long-limbed demoiselle, stepping out with great activity to secure the one opposite. The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z The demoiselle sought after the castellan, who was in his chamber, and there she brought the varlet, who held forth his letter, and added thereto the Emperor's greeting. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z She rose directly from her station at the tea-table, and went to Therese, who was standing with another demoiselle at the window. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z Each demoiselle gaily pours herself a glass; for neither, clearly, is it her first. On View: Spoonfuls of Medicine, Marketed for Centuries 2011-06-20T20:47:24Z I'll make the demoiselle put on her plasters and patches again, if that will please you better.' The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:27.667Z And the little demoiselle of the Professor shall set out the cards with the names——But no, no, no, no, no; she does not know the names nor where they sit. The Disturbing Charm 2011-06-17T02:00:21.077Z Sweet my demoiselle," said the knight, "what is there to do? Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z And there is the charmante demoiselle with the black eyes; see how she does pounce upon our duke and walk him away. Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z After the "messieurs" who bow, come the "demoiselles" who curtsey; the workwomen who sew, the carpenters who saw wood, the washerwomen who wash linen, and a host of other folks intent on their different callings. Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs (1886) 2011-05-28T02:00:21.687Z Off trips the French demoiselle, and upstairs; almost instantly returning down them, Miss Wynn's maid along, with a report which startles the trio at the breakfast table. Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z It is not to all the world that I permit it—but for the little demoiselle of M. the Professor, but yes, but yes——To help? The Disturbing Charm 2011-06-17T02:00:21.077Z So when the company which should bring this demoiselle to the chapel deep within the forest were got to horse, her father commended his maid to the most trusty of his friends. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z I bow before so grand a demoiselle, the effulgence of her nature dazzles me, and Voila! Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z There were gray-headed old men, and women, and invalids; and there were beautiful demoiselles working worsted, embroidery, sewing; men reading papers; and, in fact, people doing everything they would do in their own parlors. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 2011-03-21T02:00:11.920Z There are two lady's-maids in the establishment—the little French demoiselle attached to Miss Linton, and an English damsel of more robust build, whose special duties are to wait upon Miss Wynn. Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z "And so there is not a single demoiselle among the Claghorns that desires a title?" Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z The ancient bridegroom, that the demoiselle should have wed, grieved yet more at the loss of his bride, but to no purpose did he seek her, for the hind had left no slot. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z Did I not give up the grand demoiselle. Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z “But it is essential for a young lady—a demoiselle—it is—it is for her life.” The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker A Novel 2011-03-01T03:00:46.487Z On the other hand, she was above the class of the "poblanas," the demoiselles of the showy "naguas" and naked ankles. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z "Well, I didn't think you'd care, you know," says Mr. Musgrave, who is positively consumed with pride, and who is blushing like a demoiselle. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z On the other hand, she was above the class of the “poblanas,” the demoiselles of the showy “naguas” and naked ankles. The Guerilla Chief And other Tales 2011-02-10T03:00:53.627Z Off trips the French demoiselle, and upstairs; almost instantly returning down them, Miss Wynn’s maid along, with a report which startles the trio at the breakfast table. Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z And her object in seeking the interview was that she should explain to her that she considered the taste in dress of the demoiselles Whittaker to be something too atrocious for words. The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker A Novel 2011-03-01T03:00:46.487Z He talks French beautifully, and several times I heard him in animated conversation with one or other of the smiling demoiselles in their mother tongue. In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z But the tiny demoiselles moved with the lightness and grace of fairies. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z "The little demoiselle seems to be of a very limited capacity," Raoul said, sarcastically. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z There are two lady’s-maids in the establishment; the little French demoiselle attached to Miss Linton, and an English damsel of more robust build, whose special duties are to wait upon Miss Wynn. Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z Then he picked up a specially tied bunch of selected ones, very handsome, and laid them on top and pointed at Narcissa—"For the demoiselle." The Car That Went Abroad Motoring Through the Golden Age 2011-01-27T03:00:39.880Z The peasants informed us that, once masters of the castle, their companions took care of their good demoiselle. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z "Ah, there is my handsome compatriot," exclaimed the demoiselle as soon as she set eyes upon him. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z "It would be dreadful!" said the little demoiselle, with all the horror natural to an offshoot of the tenth century, adding, with entire conviction in her tone, "My papa says that could not happen." Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z Besides, the shadows fell, and she was no peasant lass—to be courted as Marie or Yvette might be,—but a demoiselle of Brittany. A Blot on the Scutcheon His master smiled as he rose, instinctively at the words "jeune demoiselle," throwing away his cigar. The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode Brotaer," the miller beckoned to Salaun to step aside and said to him in an undertone: "What is the demoiselle doing here? The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z There was a shout as he turned away and left them, and over his shoulder, looking back, he saw the demoiselle dancing on the cannon, cup in hand. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z A poor demoiselle, of citizen's rank, needs no lady's maid. A Sister's Love A Novel Even as it was she feared her mother's disapproval, recalling the oft-told story of how demoiselles of thirty years ago very often never saw their future husbands till the day of fian�ailles. A Blot on the Scutcheon Luckily for him, he chanced to have in his pocket a gold serpent bracelet he had bought that morning for some fair dame or demoiselle. Beatrice Boville and Other Stories Footnote 88: He sought for composure by thinking of both the demoiselles, in Halle and Saalfeld. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. To the black-eyed daughters of the richer townspeople, and to one or two demoiselles belonging to Spanish families down the coast, sent up to Beata to be educated by the nuns. Rodman the Keeper Southern Sketches The dance had one effect on the demoiselles which astonished us much. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. But fear and danger had swept aside the hundred and one conventions which clustered burr-like around a demoiselle of the old school. A Blot on the Scutcheon Fair demoiselle, whence come you and what would you here? The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions She created the Institute de demoiselles for girls of the upper classes. The Modern Woman's Rights Movement A Historical Survey Fat-and-forty leans from her window to hurtle a can at a night-yelling cat and becomes a demoiselle leaning out from the golden bar of Heaven. Just Around the Corner Romance en casserole These demoiselles were not the only beauties of this ball; there were many pretty women there with their husbands and adorers. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. All the demoiselles of Brittany are in love with him; but J�han says his head is too full of the Royalist cause to think of women. A Blot on the Scutcheon It is one bad husband you are not to tell me of the dear demoiselle. A Daughter of the Union Certainly she is unlike our too ignorant demoiselles; but contrast with the familiar may have its peril. The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington She even arranged a brief nocturnal interview in the gardens of Versailles for him, as related in the last chapter, with a demoiselle from the Palais-Royal disguised as Marie-Antoinette. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 After hearing several operas, she threw herself into her Italian songs with so much fervor that Belzini sat aghast; this was not the manner in which demoiselles of private life should sing. Anne The unmarried woman, whether princess or mere demoiselle, was in a condition almost as dependent as the serf. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) "Ma foi! children don't marry,—at least demoiselles don't marry them," said she, with a saucy laugh. That Boy Of Norcott's Between the abbé and the demoiselle a conversation ensued relative to the priority of the idea. Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern Alas, alas! ladies, dames, and demoiselles were of importance in those days! The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries Tiny demoiselles fluttered around them, and a pair of red squirrelfish watched from the shelter of a purple coral fan. The Wailing Octopus Like any other charming demoiselle, it demands the exercise of tact—it yields willingly to gentle handling——” Medenham cut short the Count’s neatly turned phrases. Cynthia's Chauffeur The tables were crowded in the court apartment, where some held one hundred and twelve gentlemen, not including the dames and the demoiselles. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 And, it was laughingly, hat in hand, that he bowed to the ladies and demoiselles. Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern “Wherefore ask you this last question, demoiselle?” said Merlin, suspicious even in his great passion for her. Legends & Romances of Brittany She identified for them a number of the smaller reef fishes, including clowns, demoiselles, and even the deadly scorpion fish. The Wailing Octopus There was a certain hauteur in the set of the demoiselle’s head, which outbalanced the mischief in her eyes. The Missourian It is not expedient," he ungallantly writes to Colbert, "to send more demoiselles. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France Why can't our fair dames and demoiselles let us fight it out? Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life Thither, then, it was determined that Raoul should go in search of adventures, if not of fortune, in the spring following the signature of his marriage contract with the young demoiselle d'Argenson. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848 And at the same time finish this Heine business, please, and be done with that impertinent demoiselle. Dreamers of the Ghetto The city, bustling and animated by day, like an energetic housewife, was at night a gay demoiselle, awakening to new life and excitement. The Strollers Even the dust of six centuries refuses to cover the passion of Heloise, and despite the ecclesiastical flavor of the romance––demoiselles were not supposed to be aware––still––! The Bondwoman That demoiselle, who was floundering around in a position she did not understand, walked along resolved to keep her peace. Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life "Perhaps the demoiselle is jealous of thy present companion, Sir Captain," sneered de Lussan smoothly in his courtliest manner. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main But come here, my young gallants, and take a peep at that Bordelaise demoiselle standing before those fair matrons. Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life And he struck up, in a clear voice: "Ah, how I would love this cuirassier If I were still a demoiselle." A Nest of Spies Huge, golden eagles and enormous ravens made tempting targets on the telegraph poles, and in the morning before we left the cultivated area we saw demoiselle cranes in thousands. Across Mongolian Plains A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest' But in a demoiselle like you——" "I'm afraid to send her back to the dormitory. Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life This Lent-keeping demoiselle the little Polish Jewess who had munched Passover cake at his table in the far-off happy days! Ghetto Comedies Pursuing her splendid-lady ideal, Anna became a lofty demoiselle of sixteen, plagued by family shortcomings. The Rainbow "Where is my maid?" shrilled the demoiselle Marie, rushing in upon her father. Robin Hood Just then a demoiselle crane alighted beside the well not forty yards away. Across Mongolian Plains A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest' Well, well, dear demoiselle," said the astonished Scholastique, "supper is over, and it is time to go to bed. A Winter Amid the Ice and Other Thrilling Stories "What a pity that I have to put you out in this way, my poor demoiselle!" she continued. Germinie Lacerteux Sir Hugh then produced a plan of the thirty-five cells in the dungeon and asked his companions to discover the particular cell that the demoiselle occupied. The Canterbury Puzzles And Other Curious Problems The heralds blew a brazen blast, and the demoiselle Monceux, with a thin smile, held out to Robin upon a silk cushion the little shining arrow which now was his. Robin Hood Two great flocks of demoiselle cranes were daintily catching grasshoppers not a hundred yards away. Across Mongolian Plains A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest' O, if some timely oarsman Would only come and say, 'Fair demoiselles, My skiff lies yonder, rocking on the tide, And eager to convey you to your home!' The Woman Who Dared “Now hear thou, Sir Olaf my comrade, do tell Why thou hast ne’er wedded some fair demoiselle?” Proud Signild and Other Ballads I see no Machiavelism in the corners of that mouth, so full of loyalty and honor; yet no doubt all is arranged to surprise the regent on his visit to this Clisson demoiselle. The Regent's Daughter So Monceux and the demoiselle saw for themselves that they had nothing to fear from the Court, at any rate. Robin Hood Hundreds of demoiselle cranes were feeding in the meadowlike valley bottom where the grass was as green as emeralds. Across Mongolian Plains A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest' "Why, his Majesty says just as many and as pretty things, believe me, to all the fair young demoiselles of his court." Historic Boys Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times Costly robes and dainty furs were worn, and jewels and gems of price sparkled when the dames and demoiselles appeared at great gatherings, or on occasions of state and ceremony. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 109, November, 1866 So he left the charming demoiselle without being married, and ’tis said that she wept bitterly. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure Also a silk purse, worked by the demoiselle Marie, containing a hundred pieces. Robin Hood Nor is there any ground to suppose that Pascal p. 56was less likely to be interested in a beautiful and accomplished demoiselle than any other young man of his age. Pascal However, I mean that, four days since, as I learn, you saved a noble demoiselle from the sea, at the most manifest peril to your own life.' The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. Here noble gentlemen in dazzling armour jousted, while from the windows of each of the thirty-five pavilions, gentle dames and demoiselles smiled gracious guerdon to their cavaliers. The Story of Paris Her appearance was almost shocking and the first lines of the part of Marguerite, "Non monsieur, je ne suis demoiselle, ni belle" had a merciless application. The Merry-Go-Round The demoiselle Marie had one of her women sitting near her feet, so that every movement she made might be observed. Robin Hood Ni belle, ni demoiselle.... a little sigh of pleasure ran through the audience: she won them then and there. Margarita's Soul The Romantic Recollections of a Man of Fifty He was just going to return to the shrub on which he had caught them, when his attention was attracted by an immense dragon-fly, commonly called in Mexico the devil's horse, and in France demoiselle. Adventures of a Young Naturalist These demoiselles were expert dressmakers, and plied many other trades necessary for the beautifying of court ladies. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg The places are awarded by lot; and, by a freak of fortune, the two most attractive demoiselles happened to come together. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis Slowly he began to see that the letter he had so blithely put into Marian's hand was a forgery, done by the clever fingers of the demoiselle Marie. Robin Hood The petites demoiselles, over whom Charlie exercises daily authority, were dumbfounded to learn that their boss was a bruiser. The Stars and Stripes The American Soldiers' Newspaper of World War I, 1918-1919 I should say that half the action of the piece, nearly half the time, and more than half the attention of the audience, were engrossed by these dancing demoiselles. Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851. It was one cold day in winter that Justine told me there was a demoiselle au salon who wished to see me. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 85, November, 1864 In a city like ours, where such freedom is accorded to young wives and demoiselles, it is not surprising that machinations against their virtue and their honor are planned and executed. Danger! A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations The Veil Lifted, and Light Thrown on Crime and its Causes, and Criminals and their Haunts. Facts and Disclosures. Alone missing from it was the cold, colorless beauty of the demoiselle Marie. Robin Hood The young French demoiselle had made up her mind to be charmed with America, and little is required to satisfy those who are determined to be pleased. Fairy Fingers A Novel She simply had not the courage to step out from that line of fashionable demoiselles and claim her little sister. An Australian Lassie In every room were demoiselles well-dressed to attend to the customers, and everything bespoke a degree of taste and elegance quite unparalleled. Valerie There is some demoiselle at home on whom your heart is set. A Little Girl in Old Quebec The demoiselle Marie's plan would surely have succeeded on this day, for Robin was careless of all things but the hope of seeing his dear. Robin Hood The king was weak enough to exchange his dwarf for a demoiselle; the latter has fled; the monarch has neither one nor the other; therefore is he, himself, the fool. Under the Rose “You should not treat the demoiselle in that mode at table, Monsieur Harry,” observed a lady who was sitting on his other side. Won from the Waves It is beyond that of any English demoiselle I have seen, yet all the world knows they are the best on earth. Lady Betty Across the Water For most of these demoiselles are descended from the old colonists of the two Latinic races; not a few with some admixture of African, or Indian. The Death Shot A Story Retold He imperiously signed to his guards, and at once the demoiselle was gripped harshly by both arms. Robin Hood For example, we have the case of "la demoiselle Coirin," which, to say the least, is out of the ordinary. Three Thousand Years of Mental Healing The passports once in hand, our demoiselles must be off to an apothecary’s for such acids as I shall prescribe; and then, mon capitaine, leave the rest to me!” Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver With one demoiselle I essayed to converse, Whose sense I discovered was not worth a—purse. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 1, July, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Grande dames there were, with gorgeous footmen on the box; and elegant little victorias containing wonderfully gowned demoiselles. High Noon A New Sequel to 'Three Weeks' by Elinor Glyn So soon as he had departed they sent for me to attend at the Sheriff's castle, saying I was to become maid to the demoiselle Marie. Robin Hood Perhaps, Mademoiselle, it is not right that I should tell you, even you; but she suffers so much, this good demoiselle, and she is so patient! The Maidens' Lodge None of Self and All of Thee, (In the Reign of Queen Anne) "Is Mademoiselle looking for the little demoiselle?" she said with a smile. Grandmother Dear A Book for Boys and Girls "De demoiselles; de—de—what you call 'em, Monsieur Job?" The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 Now and then a daring young fellow caught a demoiselle and rubbed roses into her cheeks. A Little Girl in Old Detroit The demoiselle Marie had recovered from her fit of anger, and announced her intention of showing them both how such an affair should be approached. Robin Hood I care as little for distinctions of rank as any demoiselle of old France, perhaps, but——" "Mademoiselle is right. The Eagle of the Empire A Story of Waterloo Persisting in their set standard of chivalry, the element of the white soldiers often took it as ordained to induce the French demoiselles to leave the company of their opposite in blood. The Delta of the Triple Elevens The History of Battery D, 311th Field Artillery US Army, American Expeditionary Forces Finding no hand of mine raised to hinder them, these fair dames and demoiselles, with many pretty pouts and flutters and flounces, betook themselves away, followed by their faithful squire. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV Then she said, almost breathlessly, "We are not to talk to the French demoiselle." A Little Girl in Old Detroit Am I indeed your pretty love?" asked Marian, in foolish happiness; "are you sure that you would not have some other maid—to wit, the demoiselle Marie? Robin Hood The Count d'Aumenier, living thus retired, had fallen into rather careless habits after the death of his wife, and the little demoiselle had been brought up indifferently indeed. The Eagle of the Empire A Story of Waterloo "I don't admire the way she holds her arms," Basil Dash wood said: "like a demoiselle de magasin trying on a jacket." The Tragic Muse Thus she chattered on with the naive freedom of any other young demoiselle. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV "Welcome, my fair demoiselle," said a voice whose triumph was in no degree disguised. A Little Girl in Old Detroit Out of the night of pain the cold face of the demoiselle Marie smiled mockingly at him! Robin Hood Sudden departure, unexpected business, letter and servants both left behind; Monsieur grave, and a little astonished; and the demoiselle thoughtful at the least, but not curious. The Young Duke But the dames and demoiselles who put their trust in these rapid chariots, make a mock at such small difficulties. Border and Bastille It was one of the girls Milly had known at Gagé's, the chief demoiselle of the pastry shop. One Woman's Life The procession changed about a little,—the young men walking with the demoiselles and whispering in their listening ears. A Little Girl in Old Detroit But the demoiselle felt no need of repose. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley These sailors from Brittany are called "Les demoiselles au pompon rouge," because of their youth and the gay red tassel on their cap. Golden Lads The freedom and independent self-reliance of the Baltimorean demoiselles is very remarkable. Border and Bastille Angéle said that she had been out when the demoiselle Americaine had left the hotel; but that the luggage of Mademoiselle was still in her room. The Golden Silence The demoiselles are more to thee than that splendid flag waving over a free country. A Little Girl in Old Detroit But he did not tell her of the chaffing congratulations heaped on him on the prospect of his settling down with his beautiful blonde demoiselle. The Admirable Tinker Child of the World These sailor lads thrive on lost causes, and it was at Ghent they won from the Germans their nickname of "Les demoiselles au pompon rouge." Golden Lads "Ma pauvre demoiselle," said fat F., hastening to let me in. Diary of a Nursing Sister on the Western Front, 1914-1915 The poor thing chatted away like a child, inspired by the pure air, bracing, yet mild, and lost herself amongst recollections of her country home, talking of buttercups, hedge-sparrows' eggs, and demoiselles or dragon-flies. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 437 Volume 17, New Series, May 15, 1852 The pretty demoiselles made much of Laurent and there were dinners and dances and card playing and sails on the river during the magnificent moonlight nights. A Little Girl in Old Detroit The French have given it a pretty name, demoiselle, or damsel fly, and that is quite deserved, for the dragon fly is a graceful little creature, as pretty as pretty can be. The Insect Folk "A disguise for this demoiselle," announced Mephisto to the woman who met them. Violets and Other Tales The demoiselles Cockayne "fell a giggling" to cover their confusion; and the party would have made a ridiculous figure before all the boarders, had not the Reverend Horace Mohun covered them with his blandness. The Cockaynes in Paris Or 'Gone abroad' There, every Thursday, the military band of the 44th Regiment played in the alley of the mountain-ash, and there all the dames and demoiselles assembled, dressed in a wonderfully neat way. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 437 Volume 17, New Series, May 15, 1852 It is good to ride forth on an October morn with the object of renewing acquaintance with nimble wagtails, sprightly redstarts, stately demoiselle cranes and other newly-returned migrants. A Bird Calendar for Northern India Of course our demoiselle can fly well; one need only look at those wings to know that. The Insect Folk The mother of this demoiselle lived all her life a Protestant, I think, but when she came to die she sent for me. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady In old days, when embroidery was the chief occupation of noble dames and demoiselles, the needle was used as a paint-brush might be, to make a picture of some real thing or some ideal occurrence. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 No 1, Nov 1877 "Listen; you arrived in Paris three months ago, accompanied by a young demoiselle whom you had decoyed from her home." The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood With the duck come demoiselle cranes, curlews, storks, and sandpipers of various species. A Bird Calendar for Northern India Yes, May, they do make us think of the dragon flies, but they are like fairy demoiselles. The Insect Folk "A truly sweet young demoiselle," he said, by way of foreword, no sooner was the door closed behind her, and while he preached a sermon on this text I grew to know and love him. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady Without doubt this fair demoiselle was about to join the festivities of some shop-girls' masquerade, where money and pedigree are inconsequent things, and where everybody is either a "loidy" or a "gent." Hearts and Masks Miss Foster was married to a brave fermier, and Bessie was assured that she would not recognize that depressed and neuralgic demoiselle in the stout and prosperous fermière she had developed into. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax And reminded Barry of a French aristocrat demoiselle going with calm and polite conversation to the scaffold. Dangerous Ages I will find a lodge for this demoiselle, and we will talk of this to-morrow. Montlivet And here place aux demoiselles, for from this time upwards they are a decided improvement upon their brothers. Town Life in Australia "Ha! le bonhomme!" cried the incorrigible wife, "he would first see which demoiselle it was before he presented the bottle!" Fanny Goes to War Madame Valière was still a demoiselle, but as she drew towards sixty it had seemed more convenable to possess a mature label. The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes In our May number we spoke old Englishly of the Boston demoiselle. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 1, July, 1862 Ah well, let us give the Chevalier credit; he certainly has a handsome pair of eyes, as many a dame and demoiselle at court will attest. The Grey Cloak "No, only wine, sweet demoiselle," replied Manners, smiling as he caught the drift of the question. Heiress of Haddon The bonhomme wished to come and assure himself which of the demoiselles anglaises it was, to whom had arrived so terrible a thing," said Madame, "but me, I knew. Fanny Goes to War "My dear demoiselle," he said aloud, "as I am a Protestant—" "A Protestant, sir!" The Young Seigneur Or, Nation-Making You are proud, little demoiselle; you must become, on the contrary, quaite humble. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh The bonnes who thus serve as chaperons are often as young as or even younger than the demoiselles whose virginal modesty they are supposed to protect. Lippincott's Magazine, August, 1885 Methinks, fair demoiselle," he began, "thou art hardly so sprightly this morning as the occasion might warrant. Heiress of Haddon I am sent hither with these two demoiselles to present to you this noble pheasant, praying you to remember them.' Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 But yes, certainly, monsieur," he replied, "a charming English demoiselle! The Doctor's Dilemma Fluttering about the room were some half-dozen fine dames and demoiselles, brave in silks and jewels. Helmet of Navarre The youngest demoiselle d'honneur held her train, which was of red velvet covered with heavy embossed gold embroidery. The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 She carried a small—very small—bag of cakes which Mademoiselle had packed for her picnic—poor Mademoiselle, who could not understand how any demoiselle could prefer to eat her food upon the beach. The Rocks of Valpre Thus in the poem of Guatier d'Aupias, the hero is represented as visiting in her chamber the demoiselle of whom he is enamored. Bundling; Its Origin, Progress and Decline in America I called you madame because you were travelling alone," he continued, smiling; "French demoiselles never travel alone before they are married. The Doctor's Dilemma "The loveliest demoiselle I ever saw!" the king cried. Helmet of Navarre The ball was opened by the Crown Prince, who danced with the youngest demoiselle d'honneur, then the other princely couples joined. The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 Before midnight all Valpré knew that the little English demoiselle was missing, and all Valpré scoured the shore for her in vain. The Rocks of Valpre The demoiselles of this period were very susceptible to the passion of love, which was the ruling spirit of the inmates of the castle. Bundling; Its Origin, Progress and Decline in America I think we may be satisfied that the demoiselle’s imagination was excited so as to evoke a phantom impressed on her mind by a previous scene of terror. A Reputed Changeling Or Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago "Monsieur opposed the marriage as long as Mayenne desired it; but now that Mayenne forbids it, stealing the demoiselle is another pair of sleeves." Helmet of Navarre "Your discipline would deprive many a beauty of the means of using her power," returned la demoiselle, smiling, as much at the folly of her recent fears, as with affection for her reprover. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas "Be patient; the life of a rich demoiselle is not barren of opportunity." D'Ri and I No notice was taken of Amy's flight, except by her mates; but the sharp-eyed demoiselles discovered that Mr. Davis was quite benignant in the afternoon, and also unusually nervous. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 And the miller's wife saw there was a strange young demoiselle among the women of the côte, trying to quiet them. The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World Belike if it had not been for terror of this young demoiselle I had stepped along cheerfully enough. Helmet of Navarre No aristocratic youth dare venture to pay his addresses to a Dyak demoiselle unless he throws at the blushing maiden's feet a netful of skulls! Primitive Love and Love-Stories The post-lights were shining in their faces, and lovelier I never saw than those of the demoiselles. D'Ri and I Let me see, was there not a story of the great Dumas about a demoiselle d'honneur of Marie Antoinette—I don't remember her name or her history, but she became the Comtesse de Charny. The Reflections of Ambrosine A Novel As for la grande demoiselle, she had prepared for her own oblivion in the hearts of her female friends. Balcony Stories "She turns it off well," cried the little demoiselle in blue, Mlle. Helmet of Navarre This is indeed a golden gift for any demoiselle of our readers' acquaintance, for it blends the unusual qualities of elegance and usefulness of the highest order. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 406, December 26, 1829 Sir Launfal, my demoiselle, as gracious as she is fair, prays that you will follow us, her messengers, as she has a certain word to speak with you. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France What! hale a demoiselle against her will, and then loose dogs at his own brother! The White Company When she passes her old plantation la grande demoiselle always lifts her veil for one instant—the inevitable green barege veil. Balcony Stories La Fleur laid his hand upon his breast, and said ’twas a petite demoiselle, at Monsieur le Count de B-’s. A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy She was only a little Creole seaside girl, you must know, and very shy of the city demoiselles. The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories Although the demoiselle might not return the love of so many, certainly she had no wish to slay them all. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France No notice was taken of Amy's flight, except by her mates, but the sharp-eyed demoiselles discovered that Mr. Davis was quite benignant in the afternoon, also unusually nervous. Little Women Her hands were not like those of a demoiselle who sitteth in a chamber to be looked at, but brown as of one who hath borne the sickle in the sun. The Well at the World's End: a tale I had, of course, had transient periods of inclination towards more than one of the demoiselles in the neighborhood of La Tournoire; but these demoiselles had rapidly become insipid to me. An Enemy to the King But when the demoiselle forgot the gulf and the fisherman refused to recognise it, why, it was time to take matters in hand. The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories "Sir," replied Messire Thibault, "I am only a beggar, but so help me God, of all the jewels in your crown I love and covet none, save only my demoiselle, your daughter." French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France She shook her head sullenly, and then, with none of her usual suavity, exclaimed, "I do not think, Monsieur le Sénateur, that you should have brought that demoiselle back here!" The End of Her Honeymoon A dream of shattering black shells That hurtle overhead, And dainty dancing demoiselles Above the dreamless dead. Georgian Poetry 1916-17 Edited by Sir Edward Howard Marsh Then she went into the road and under the trees, haughty, a demoiselle. Twilight in Italy "A disguise for the demoiselle," announced Mephisto to the woman who met them. The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories Wonderful to relate, the high-spirited demoiselle was subdued by this rough courtship, and gave her hand to her determined cousin without further resistance; nor do we hear that he ever beat her again. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II The gratitude purports to come, in one of the poems, from the école des demoiselles, which Franziska had founded as a feminine pendant to the academy. The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller All day beneath the hurtling shells Before my burning eyes Hover the dainty demoiselles— The peacock dragon-flies. Georgian Poetry 1916-17 Edited by Sir Edward Howard Marsh She had not seen the best side of the foreign mind in her character of unattended and doubtfully attired English demoiselle. Charlotte's Inheritance Here, however, in this land of convents and confessionals, such a presence as his was not to be suffered with impunity in a "pensionnat de demoiselles." Villette It is only later in life that ces demoiselles begin to find that their neighbour's beauty is but skin-deep. The Isle of Unrest Being at Patras on St. Andrew's Day, with a Scotch demoiselle on board, we could hardly but pilgrimage to the place of the Apostle's martyrdom. To the Gold Coast for Gold A Personal Narrative in Two Volumes.—Volume I I have been the model husband; I have put away wine and—les demoiselles; for it pleased me, in my petty insolence, to patronize, rather than to defy, the laws of God and man. Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes She had really taught herself to believe that the demoiselle Frehlter was a most estimable young person; but she would have been glad to find more enthusiasm, more brightness and vivacity, in her future sister-in-law. Charlotte's Inheritance I remember a score of genuine offers from French demoiselles, who enclosed their cartes in billets more surprising and enterprising than any other "proposals" it was my office to translate. The English Governess at the Siamese Court Being Recollections of Six Years in the Royal Palace at Bangkok "But why?" cried Lory; "but why, my dear demoiselle?" The Isle of Unrest I have often wondered if any demoiselle 'pined in a green and yellow melancholy for his sake,' she added, rising from the table. The Shadow of the East She was dressed in black, and closely veiled; for duennas of the most staid and severe aspect, and six beautiful demoiselles, formed her female attendants. The Crayon Papers You might call her damsel, virgin, maiden, but you could no more call her girl than you could call a well-born French demoiselle fille. Kenelm Chillingly — Complete You might call her damsel, virgin, maiden, but you could no more call her girl than you could call a well-born French demoiselle /fille/. Kenelm Chillingly — Volume 04 But one cannot too early inculcate retenue and decorum to young ladies in a country where demoiselles seem for ever to forget that they are young ladies of condition. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family None of their made-up and highly finished demoiselles is fit to look at her—such simple beauty, such charms of nature, such enchanting innocence! Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War Gertrude approached me, and said in a low tone: 'Did demoiselle remark that we only mounted five steps after leaving the court?' Chicot the Jester Talking of ambition, I come to the other exception to the youth of the day; I have named a demoiselle, I now name a damoiseau. Kenelm Chillingly — Complete Talking of ambition, I come to the other exception to the youth of the day; I have named a /demoiselle/, I now name a /damoiseau/. Kenelm Chillingly — Volume 04 Such things are, as Robin well says, for noble demoiselles with fair faces and leisure times like the Lady Margaret. Grisly Grisell We passed through this room and came out to a staircase, where the demoiselle said, "You have only to go down here." In the Courts of Memory, 1858 1875; from Contemporary Letters The "black-eyed demoiselle," as she was called by the poet and the musician, managed so well, that her two admirers never met at the same time. The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1 And indeed he is a very catiff knight, for, though he is strong and powerful, he doth not often attack other knights, but only ladies and demoiselles who come hither. The Story of the Champions of the Round Table "And in return for this great bravery, ma petite demoiselle has, I suppose, given her heart to her deliverer?" The Story of Louis Riel: the Rebel Chief “Here’s the young demoiselle of Whitburn would have some dealings with you.” Grisly Grisell I call Miss Polk la maîtresse demoiselle, because she rules every one with a high and masterful hand. In the Courts of Memory, 1858 1875; from Contemporary Letters Ah! he might bring that into existence which his belles demoiselles had been begging for, 'since many years;' a home,—and such a home,—in the gay city. Old Creole Days Yesterday, at noon, riding with certain other queens and a small court of knights, esquires, and demoiselles, we went by where you lay sleeping. The Story of the Champions of the Round Table I have an old French portrait before me of a little demoiselle, aged five, in a scarlet cloth gown with edgings of a narrow gray gimp or silver lace. Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) The wife curtsied low, and by hospitable signs prayed the demoiselle to come to the fire, and take off her wet mantle. Grisly Grisell He represented that he should consider it an honor at any time to welcome the beautiful demoiselle to the palace of the Tuileries. Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 25, September 17, 1870 The Colonel whispered once more: "Mes belles demoiselles! in paradise;—in the garden—I shall be with them at sunrise;" and so it was. Old Creole Days After these lordly folk there followed a very excellent court of esquires and demoiselles to the number of a score or more; some riding upon horses and some upon mules that ambled very easily. The Story of the Champions of the Round Table Born and reared, then, amid boundless affluence, I learned under a venerable mistress whatever manners and refinements it beseems a demoiselle of high rank to know. La Fiammetta Her daughter, about fifteen, plays well, and is a good specimen of a well-educated French demoiselle, not yet out. Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 A rose!'' cried the maskers below; ``a rose from the most charming demoiselle in Paris!'' In the Quarter De cane was wave in de wind, de garden smell like a bouquet, de white-cap was jump up and down on de river; seven belles demoiselles was ridin' on horses. Old Creole Days "These," said the young man, "I can only deliver in the presence of the right noble demoiselle, Eveline Berenger, if I may be thought worthy of such honour." The Betrothed So Rosamond rang and the maids came back, wondering what strange young demoiselles they had to wait upon now. Patty in Paris There were grayheaded old men, and women, and invalids; and there were beautiful demoiselles working worsted, embroidery, sewing; men reading papers; and, in fact, people doing every thing they would do in their own parlors. Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 Solivet was of my opinion that the old demoiselle had instigated this attack. Stray Pearls The other two demoiselles were to be taken to Ireland, where the King would doubtless find them husbands. Masters of the Guild While the elders talked, a horseman was heard in the court, asking whether the young demoiselle of Bletso were lodged there. The Herd Boy and His Hermit You are right," he said gravely; "the American demoiselles are, indeed, divine dancers; but, may I say it? they are yet not like you. Patty in Paris It was self-evident that propriety would not admit of the only demoiselle being left behind among the gentlemen. The Chaplet of Pearls She had become so entirely imbued with her native French notions that she considered the word of a demoiselle utterly worthless, and not to be considered. Stray Pearls The merlin was a type of falcon well adapted to a lady's purpose, and hawking parties were common among the Norman-English families of the neighborhood—often including dames and demoiselles who flew their own falcons. Masters of the Guild "Messieurs," she added to the ambassadors, "you came, if I mistake not, to bring me this young demoiselle." Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland The fat old chef was amazed, but greatly pleased that the American demoiselles should honour his precincts, and he put himself, his assistants and all his pantries at their service. Patty in Paris Estelle would have liked to do the same, but her mother and Mademoiselle Julienne considered the sport not convenable for a demoiselle. A Modern Telemachus Also, the word demoiselles cannot be applied to Raymonde de Saint-Veran and her cousin, because the text of the document dates back for centuries. The Hollow Needle; Further adventures of Arsene Lupin Oh, the demoiselles, with the silver necks, are not barrack drink, of course; but I drink champagne always myself. Under Two Flags "Who are these demoiselles, and what do they want?" asked the king. Old Fritz and the New Era Young demoiselles are somewhat prone to indulge in these flights of fancy; but they are in most cases impracticable and foolish—exceedingly so in that of Lady Isabel Vane. East Lynne ‘Ah! my dear demoiselle, what would my poor ladies say to see you sleeping on the bare ground in a filthy hut?’ A Modern Telemachus But no; Lothaire is such a coward, no doubt he was afraid to ride, and she would not trust her darling without shutting him up like a demoiselle. The Little Duke She felt sure that he felt they were "young ladies," "demoiselles," "jeunes filles." Pointed Roofs Pilgrimage, Volume 1 There's for the demoiselle who craved for knights to break lances for her!' Two Penniless Princesses I am afraid you will think that I have already broken loose; and for aught I know, I am writing as a demoiselle bien-elevee should not write. The Point of View Ah! yes, my dear demoiselle, that is right. A Modern Telemachus That missing demoiselle, no one knows as you do where she is. The Golden Dog ‘When France is once subdued, there will be no more trouble, he will make your kinsmen do you right, dear demoiselle, and oh! will you not found a beauteous convent?’ The Caged Lion He has ships going to Egypt and Africa, and stores of silk enough to array all the dames and demoiselles in France! Two Penniless Princesses The young girls are let loose in the world, and the world gets more good of it than ces demoiselles get harm. The Point of View ‘Ah! the poor demoiselle, she always seems as if she were acting a comedy.’ A Modern Telemachus The demoiselles De Beaurepaire wore a tender look of interest and pity when they caught sight of Dard, and on the old woman courtesying to them they courtesied to her and Dard. White Lies The good demoiselle had been tempted to stop people in the road to ask, "Was it you?" Samuel Brohl and Company So her usual life proceeds, and her usual life consists—and that of ces demoiselles in general—in having plenty of gentlemen’s society. The Patagonia But don’t let me talk of misery now; time enough when it comes; ces demoiselles have gone to join the serried ranks of their amiable predecessors. A Bundle of Letters And then it came to me that this was no demoiselle of Lavedan, no demoiselle at all in fact, for the noblesse of France owned no such faces. Bardelys the Magnificent; being an account of the strange wooing pursued by the Sieur Marcel de Saint-Pol, marquis of Bardelys... My poor mistress! my pretty demoiselles that I played with and nursed ever since I was a child! White Lies Un de, ma bonne demoiselle!" exclaimed the woman to whom the thimble was offered for sale; "this is so common an article as scarcely to command any price. Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief Did Monsieur really mean the young demoiselle now approaching? By Shore and Sedge We lifted her up, our poor dear demoiselle! The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: French novels If you could see the fine demoiselles we have in Paris, if you could listen to their tenets and take a deep look into their lives, you would not marvel at me. Bardelys the Magnificent; being an account of the strange wooing pursued by the Sieur Marcel de Saint-Pol, marquis of Bardelys... And so Mrs. Crump and her demoiselle laughed to their hearts' content; and both fixed their large shining black eyes repeatedly on Mr. Walker. Men's Wives One may adore the demoiselle, one must worship the lady of England. Monsieur Beaucaire "You are mistaken, madame," said Corentin, gently, emphasizing the word "madame"; "there are two demoiselles de Verneuil; all great houses, as you know, have several branches." The Chouans Our poor demoiselle had been changing for weeks past. The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: French novels It was a wager, monsieur, a wager of the jolly grand duke's, and the demoiselle won it. The Secret of the Night Lady Culmer had seen crayon sketches of demoiselles of the French aristocracy resembling her. The Egoist You aunt is a wardrobe dealer at the Temple; her business is managed by a demoiselle Paccard, the sister of a convict—herself a very good girl, known as la Romette. Scenes from a Courtesan's Life "Why," answered the doctor, "not three weeks ago, when I had a consultation at Melun, I saw the count and this demoiselle at a hotel window; when he saw me he suddenly drew back." The Mystery of Orcival At the alter this demoiselle, so meek and dutiful, turned upon me like a leopardess, charged me with cruelty and crimes, and broke, before the gaping priest, the troth I had plighted for her. Roads of Destiny Thaddeus, too, had been once in Paris and he returned with an enthusiastic liking for the French demoiselles. The Secret of the Night “And may the saints send you, demoiselle, as faithful a lover, to as fair a lady.” A Monk of Fife "Search is to be made at the Temple, in the shop of a demoiselle Paccard who superintends her shop." Scenes from a Courtesan's Life All the demoiselle's customers declined giving orders elsewhere until the forewoman from Paris had exhibited to the natives of Pisa the latest fashions from the metropolis of the world of dress. After Dark "You will permit me not to decide in a moment the fate of my whole life," she said, turning to rejoin the demoiselles d'Herouville. Modeste Mignon That fortune enabled my grandfather to marry a demoiselle de Navarreins-Lansac, heiress to the younger branch of that house, who were at that time much richer than the elder branch of the Navarreins. The Commission in Lunacy For though my life is in jeopardy, I dread death less than the anger of this honourable demoiselle. A Monk of Fife "My sovereign demoiselle," said he, gently and a little tremulously, "where there have been no pains, there needs no reward." The Cloister and the Hearth At the height of the demoiselle's prosperity her skilled forewoman and cutter-out basely married and started in business as her rival. After Dark The piano of the demoiselles Mignon was among the few articles of furniture which had been moved from the town-house to the Chalet. Modeste Mignon She meant to marry him to a demoiselle d'Aiglemont with a fortune of twelve thousand francs a year; to whose hand the name of Portenduere and the farm at Bordieres enabled him to pretend. Ursula Never would I leave you with my will, and for the gentle demoiselle, your daughter—” But here I stinted, since in sooth I knew not well what words to say. A Monk of Fife It has a strong smell; but the demoiselle Meelair she ate much of the onion—when we were not at the Island House, but in the camp. The Ruling Passion; tales of nature and human nature But, as touching what this gentle demoiselle has said, I may march also, may I not, when the Maid rides to Orleans?” A Monk of Fife Well, then, m'sieu'," continued Patrick, "it was this demoiselle who changed my mind about the smoking. The Ruling Passion; tales of nature and human nature But she comprehends well the arithmetic, that demoiselle Meelair; it was enormous! The Ruling Passion; tales of nature and human nature “Gentle demoiselle, are you the gracious Queen of Faerie?” A Monk of Fife |
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