| 单词 | derringer |
| 例句 | In his fist he cradles a derringer, the sort of pint-size pistol favored by ladies and cardsharps. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z The derringer is less than six inches long and made of brass, with a two-inch barrel. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z Peck had accumulated a personal mythology that included Indian wars, gold mining, and mercenary executions, and was known to carry a derringer pistol in a hidden shoulder holster. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He returned with a check for $1,500, along with a letter of derringer. introduction that would allow him to meet more prominent Southern sympathizers in Maryland who would become key players in his plan. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z He was holding a small derringer and pointing it at Searchlight. Stone Fox 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He presses his black hat back down onto his head, then removes the derringer from his coat pocket and grasps it in his right fist. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z Aside from the tiny patch of seedlings that Hedley surrounds with barbed wire, there’s not much to look at in the show except weaponry — a derringer here, a machete there. The ’80s are back with a vengeance in Wilson’s ‘King Hedley II’ at Arena 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z Characters wield vintage weaponry including derringer pistols and cutlasses. Rupert Grint to join Ben Whishaw in West End revival of Mojo 2013-07-26T13:49:28Z From his vest pocket he pulled a derringer, a gun weighing just 8 ounces and loaded with a single .44-caliber lead ball. Abraham Lincoln’s assassination: Great joy, then a gunshot 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z Brigid also learns how to swoon on cue and aim a derringer in this vibrant new series. Review | Summer escapes: Five new thrillers and mystery novels offer welcome distraction 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z During a second search of the hotel room, officers located a .22-caliber derringer under a couch cushion, the charges said. Feds charge Shoreline man after arsenal, ‘ghost guns’ found in car and room at Seattle hotel 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Like a smart dame — a derringer in her sequined clutch — outwitting a patsy, the story of the city is a protagonist’s search for answers no matter how unseemly. Why L.A. is the perpetual dark heart of crime writing 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z The historical society is working to gather more information about Larson and will enlist a gun expert to examine the derringer. Historical society seeks more information on Old West gun 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z They vote, and they are heavily armed, right down to the .22-caliber derringer fired by Nadine Wheeler, 63, a retiree who calls her tiny gun “the best in feminine protection.” A Militia Gets Battle Ready for a ‘Gun-Grabbing’ Clinton Presidency 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z Dougherty’s apartment is filled with the Booth derringer, a Kentucky rifle, and a variety of engines that all operate. Craftsman creates replicas of historical treasures 2016-09-25T04:00:00Z If a client wanted him to appraise a notorious weapon for insurance purposes, to be housed in a museum that showcases the horrors of the crime — like the derringer — that’s fine. George Zimmerman taps into an American tradition: Murderabilia 2016-05-14T04:00:00Z The weapon, marketed by the company Ideal Conceal is a two-shot .38 caliber derringer – or small pocket pistol – with a foldout handle. Senator demands investigation of gun that looks like a smartphone 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z We have revolvers, rifles, shotguns, derringers and loads of pistols, with calibers of all kinds. Washington, D.C. is drowning in a flood of illegal guns 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Originally founded in 1896 by the Daughters of the Confederacy, the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museumconsists of Civil War-era displays, dioramas, audio, murals and artifacts like derringers, daguerreotypes, decorations, uniforms and sabers. Columbia, South Carolina, offers unique mix of Confederacy, culture, cuisine 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z An Emergency Service Officer, who is in an observation position, sees the holdup man place a .38-caliber derringer to his temple and fire it. City Room: Answers About Hostage Negotiation, Part 2 2012-09-14T16:21:39Z Time and again he bundles up and sleeps all night in the hall outside my bedroom door, a derringer at hand. Voices from the Past 2012-04-19T02:00:30.787Z Each of them, at the same time, drew out a derringer and pointed it at me. Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z There are Congressmen who cannot open their mouths without disseminating miscellaneous misinformation; and the only appropriate retort would be with the plain-spoken bowie of the mining-camp or with the unambiguous derringer of Nevada. Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color 2012-02-20T03:00:20.550Z He had scarcely uttered the words when Mr. Holcombe drew his derringer and shot him. Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler His Life and Work 2011-11-01T02:00:21.043Z Some witnesses testified that Hays fired it, and Parsons afterward admitted that Hayes was armed with a derringer; others, that the shot came from the direction in which the negroes were massed. When the Ku Klux Rode 2011-04-06T02:00:03.767Z He said that the three men each carried a navy revolver and a derringer, while Russell had also a new, large-sized Smith & Wesson revolver. Mississippi Outlaws and the Detectives Don Pedro and the Detectives; Poisoner and the Detectives 2011-03-28T02:00:28.167Z But the other traders, though armed with navy revolvers and derringers, did not seem inclined to interfere. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z A relieved Rumour Mill lays down the derringer. Football transfer rumours: Chelsea in spree for Hazard, Lukaku and Hamsik? 2011-02-03T09:26:41Z During this time I had my derringer pistol out in my hand. Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler His Life and Work 2011-11-01T02:00:21.043Z If you elect to take a different trail, the best I can give you will be an ancient derringer and a scant number of cartridges. The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z "You might be carrying a derringer or something," he murmured in apology. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z Beau rolled over and came up pulling from the ruffles of his shirt bosom a derringer I knew was some other weapon in disguise—a stun gun or even an Atropos. The Big Time Now the derringers, Red, two of them, in his pants' pockets. The Song of the Wolf With the derringer lying newly in his grasp, his eyes steadily on his father’s slightly anxious gaze, Charles asseverated that he would faithfully attend every instruction. The Bright Shawl Her closed hand opened and a little derringer clanked on the floor. The Old Die Rich The tall man had a sardonic gleam in his gray eyes, a ragged brown beard, and a derringer. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z Champion, with a curse at himself for having only a knife and a derringer, flew up a stair and into the Courier office. John March, Southerner Then we went up to town and made two purchases; a small tent, and a derringer pistol. Gold The derringer, however, brought out an unexpected and gratifying stir. The Bright Shawl She tried to grab for the derringer on the floor with her left hand. The Old Die Rich He emptied his derringer at the flash and changed position hurriedly. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z Do you know that the soldiers always carry a derringer in their pockets? Elam Storm, The Wolfer Or, The Lost Nugget Johnny could flip that little derringer out with a twist of his supple wrist as neatly as a snake darts its forked tongue. Gold He closed his bag thoughtfully, the derringer on a shelf. The Bright Shawl And he was that desperate and dangerous to look at, he said, not many men would a-had the nerve to try at him with only a derringer––and, what was more, to bring him down. Santa Fé's Partner Being Some Memorials of Events in a New-Mexican Track-end Town With his left hand, despite the struggles and protesting roars of the captive, he removed a six-shooter from a shoulder holster and a derringer from a vest pocket. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z I’ll say this for Louisiana: he could just as well have beefed me complete instead of just shootin’ the derringer out of my fist the way he done. Louisiana Lou A Western Story That heavy little derringer ball knocked him out.” Gold He thought of himself now as dedicated to that: Charles reviewed the comfortable amount of his letter of credit, his personal qualifications, the derringer mounted in mother-of-pearl, in the light of one end. The Bright Shawl He was always polite and obliging, Santa Fé was, and he said of course he might; and he rapped on the table with his derringer for order, and said Mr. Cherry had the floor. Santa Fé's Partner Being Some Memorials of Events in a New-Mexican Track-end Town "You must be scared of some one," observed Billy Wingo, as the derringer followed the six-shooter to a place on the table. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z He composedly tucked the derringer into his waistcoat pocket again. Desert Dust If he had presented his derringer under their noses, they could not have stopped more suddenly. Gold When, at last, he was seated in the hack, the position of the derringer was awkward, and carefully he shifted it. The Bright Shawl Doctor Hissong leaped from the stand, a derringer in his hand. Shawn of Skarrow Their pistols were not so good as mine—they were double-barreled, muzzle-loading derringers, with only two shots. The Grain Ship Other benefactors are commemorated in derringer, first recorded in Bret Harte, and bowie, which occurs in Dickens' American Notes. The Romance of Words (4th ed.) But a derringer is about as good, and Jones has them for sale. Gold Undoubtedly Escobar had the conjunction of the derringer and the Spanish customs in mind. The Bright Shawl Both barrels of the derringer exploded in two quick roars. Kid Wolf of Texas In addition, instead of the gunbelts which all the men wore as a matter of course, Faquita had tucked a pair of derringers in the front of her sash belt. Rebel Spurs Carter went armed with proper legal documents, handcuffs, and a pair of derringers—for the sheriff of Nevada County could shoot straight simultaneously with both hands. Forty-one Thieves A Tale of California Then at last Johnny’s derringer appeared, apparently as the result of a desperate effort. Gold He produced a boy's derringer, which might have cost about ten dollars, Spanish dollars, in the pawnshops of Santiago. Great Sea Stories With his left hand he scooped up the derringer and swung it up desperately to line the barrel on Kid Wolf's heart. Kid Wolf of Texas I saw them straggle past with long squirrel rifles, Hessian muskets, and even one fellow proudly bearing a silver-mounted derringer. The Devil's Own A Romance of the Black Hawk War The guillotine of the French Commune and the derringer of J. Wilkes Booth, were they not inspired by Liberty—the People? Black and White Land, Labor, and Politics in the South A large derringer bullet had entered the back of the head, on the left side, and, passing through the brain, lodged just behind the left eye. A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: A History I lifted the butts of my two derringers into view at my side pockets, and at a glance from her, hurriedly stepped into the opposite room. 54-40 or Fight Kid Wolf sent Major Stover's derringer flying with a contemptuous kick, just as the fear-crazed fat man pulled the trigger. Kid Wolf of Texas It was, in fact, as though Norris stood up with a derringer to face a machine gun. Ensign Knightley and Other Stories Almost instinctively his hand sought the pocket in which his derringer reposed. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts The Louisianian smiled grimly, but walked over to the weapon case, and picked up the two derringers, testing their weight, and the length of barrel. Love under Fire I had dropped both the derringers back in my pockets now, because I knew there would be no need for them. 54-40 or Fight Then he slyly drew a derringer from under his pillow. Kid Wolf of Texas Anything from a shotgun to a derringer is a source of joy to Terence. Black Jack He took from an inner pocket of his coat a derringer with silver mountings, laid it meaningly upon the bar. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts There was a moment's pause, so still I could hear my own breathing, and the slight noise Le Gaire made as he gripped his derringer stock more tightly. Love under Fire "I'm a very good golfer." said the earl, "but I thought a derringer was a kind of dish that babies ate gruel out of." The Spread Eagle and Other Stories Kid Wolf took the derringer, empty now, and tossed it contemptuously to one side. Kid Wolf of Texas Calhoun Bennett, quick as a flash, drew a small derringer and fired; and the man went down in a heap. The Gray Dawn Men were importing safes from the States and carrying derringers at night--even the peaceful Mormons. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts Le Gaire stood sideways, the muzzle of his derringer covering me, his left hand supporting his elbow. Love under Fire As mysteriously as it had come, the wicked little derringer disappeared. The Spread Eagle and Other Stories I'm sorry, Bull," she resumed, when he made no reply, "but I got a derringer pointin' straight at yore stomach. The Heart of the Range "I have always carried a derringer—and I can use it, too!" boasted Sansome, swinging his cane. The Gray Dawn He struck Hopkins' arm away and poked a derringer in the policeman's face. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts "Th--" There was a thud of horses' hoofs behind the stable, Bell's half-spoken word, and the sharp bark of Le Gaire's levelled derringer. Love under Fire By all accounts," said Forrest, "he would have been a good hand with a derringer. The Spread Eagle and Other Stories "Shore I would," she affirmed, serenely, dragging a small and ugly derringer from its place of concealment and balancing it on a pink palm. The Heart of the Range He saw Cora suddenly seize Richardson's collar with his left hand, at the same time drawing a derringer with his right. The Gray Dawn So I notice," I answered, taking the derringer from him, and examining it with some curiosity, "but I shall do as I said, nevertheless. My Lady of the North "I'm fighting yet!" and flung the unloaded derringer with all the force of his arm at my face. Love under Fire Moreover, he knew that Ernie had been carrying a small derringer ever since his experience with the hoodlums earlier in the season. The Rose in the Ring She had, it appeared, attacked without warning and with a derringer, Jack Harpe as he was walking peacefully along the sidewalk in front of the Starlight. The Heart of the Range Then he let the body drop, and moved away at a fast walk, the derringer still in his right hand. The Gray Dawn Lieutenant Starr chances to possess two derringers exactly alike which we have mutually agreed upon. My Lady of the North Your father convinced him I was an expert swordsman, and consequently he chose derringers, believing they would be to his advantage. Love under Fire It was not the small derringer he was wont to carry. The Rose in the Ring He had never been known to carry a derringer or a small, genteel, silver- plated revolver in his waist-coat pocket. The Long Chance The mate of the derringer rings out loudly Charlie's death warrant. The Little Lady of Lagunitas A Franco-Californian Romance I saw Caton accept the derringer handed him and test it carefully, the long, slim, blue barrel looking deadly enough as he held it up between me and the sky. My Lady of the North I have two derringers up stairs exactly alike; my father was out with them twice! Love under Fire Nell, white as death, yet with a determined look in her eyes, clinched her derringer firmly, and with close-shut teeth waited the denouement. Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express A further search eventuated in finding a roll of small gold coin, a set of derringer pistols, a rusted double-edged dirk, and a pair of silver-mounted spectacles. The Case of Summerfield He saw the derringer fall and Kao crumple up like a jackknife. The River's End Then Moorehouse stooped and picked up the derringer the Major had thrown away. My Lady of the North Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word. Love under Fire Instead, however, of making the attempt, the man drew a small derringer from his pocket, and lifting the hammer, leveled it at the head of his youthful assaulter. Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express The Spaniard was halted by the gleam of a derringer in Hough's hand. The U. P. Trail Swift as the strike of a rattler Kao was on his feet, his gown thrown back, one clawing hand jerking a derringer from his silken belt. The River's End He took out his derringer and shot himself. Down the Mother Lode Hardy opened the leather case, placing it upon the grass, and I saw the two derringers lying against the plush lining, deadly looking weapons, with long steel-blue barrels, and strangely carven stocks. Love under Fire Her right hand grasped the butt of the little derringer she had been thoughtful enough to provide herself with before leaving home. Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express He stood with his elbows stiff against his sides, a derringer in each hand. The U. P. Trail The pawnbroker gave us an old derringer with a bullet as big as a hickory nut. Mark Twain's Speeches He passed into his bedroom, took a revolver from his bedhead and a derringer from the drawer, both of which he quickly slipped beneath his buttoned coat, and returned. Sally Dows I dried my face on a towel, rejoicing that the derringer blow had left little damage, and opened the door leading to the upper story. Love under Fire Nick's companion, who had screamed so lustily at the fire from Nell Darrel's derringer, still leaned against the stairs seeming little the worse for wear. Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express "I never had my hands in another man's pockets before, major, but I reckon I'll have to take your derringers from yours." The Bell-Ringer of Angel's The member from Fresno, who had changed his derringer for a speech against the claimant, was among the Unfinished Business. The Story of a Mine The Colonel called attention to the fact that the one "agreed with" the bore of Scott's revolver, and the other with that of York's derringer. Mrs. Skagg's Husbands and Other Stories The pistol you hold in your hand is a derringer, I presume, loaded. Two Men of Sandy Bar; a drama The assassin carried in his right hand a small silver-mounted derringer pistol and in his left a long double-edged dagger. Lincoln's Yarns and Stories: a complete collection of the funny and witty anecdotes that made Lincoln famous as America's greatest story teller One day,—it was June, And a year ago, jest— This Dow kem at noon To his work like the rest, With a shovel and pick on his shoulder, and derringer hid in his breast. Complete Poetical Works Why," she said hesitatingly, "even I have a derringer—a very little one, you know, which I carry in my reticule. Trent's Trust, and Other Stories But deliberately to pot at a fellow, "to go for him with a shot gun," as the repentant American said he would do in future, after his derringer missed fire, is certainly a strong measure. Oxford I stood twenty feet from you with folded arms; but that shot was fired by me,—me, Henry Pritchard,—through my clothes, from a derringer hidden in my waistcoat! Two Men of Sandy Bar; a drama My offering him a chair, but being all the time obliged to cover him with a derringer under the bedclothes. Snow-Bound at Eagle's He had half drawn a derringer from his breast, when his eye fell on the grizzled locks and wrinkled face of the old man, and his hand dropped to his side. Maruja "Mr. Hamlin—sir!" gasped the colonel, falling back, as his hand involuntarily rose to the level of his waistcoat pocket and his derringer. Trent's Trust, and Other Stories I wore a small derringer, with a narrow belt filled with cartridges. Vanished Arizona One," said Clinch, lifting his derringer, "two—three—" "Look here, Colonel—I swear I didn't know it was you. Snow-Bound at Eagle's Speak respectfully of one of my people, if you please, and hand me my derringer. Snow-Bound at Eagle's You have your derringer; and when you see that there is no help for it, if they get away with the whole outfit, why, there's only one thing to be done. Vanished Arizona Her round cheek had come in contact with his derringer—a small weapon of beauty and precision—which invariably nestled also at his side, in his waistcoat pocket. Trent's Trust, and Other Stories |
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