| 单词 | drawing off |
| 例句 | “You figure he hasn’t run for maybe six hours. And all these lights been drawing off the battery. Better choke it up good, Art.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “Aye. Damas had ever a red panache. I think they are for drawing off. How quick they have been!” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Police believe he swiped the framed charcoal drawing off a wall of the Santa Fe home in May of 2009, along with Rolex watches and expensive jewelry. Suspected van Gogh thief arrested in Vt. 2010-09-23T21:24:00Z He’s setting up some of the parable that took place however many millions of years ago, then drawing off that and putting contemporary things alongside it. Justin Theroux on the 'Spiritual' New Season of 'The Leftovers' 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z "So writers end up drawing off the back of something else that you already know is funny and your work." James Corden and Ricky Gervais: Can you steal a joke? 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Having succeeding in drawing off a sizable portion of the Union force, he joined General Lee to launch an attack on McClellan’s remaining soldiers near Richmond. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z Copyright claims on ‘Fortnite’ dances are currently up in the air At the same time, Fortnite has a long history of drawing off likenesses in pop culture. Saxophone player sues Epic over Fortnite’s saxophone emote 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z “Instead of drawing off the city, now I’m giving back.” Hunt to count homeless in Vegas looks for nighttime nooks 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z More than just an depository of video tips, Golf Digest Schools offers full start-to-finish instruction programs, like Hank Haney's series drawing off his experience coaching Tiger Woods, "Teaching Tiger Woods." If you really love that golfer in your life, gift them a subscription to Golf Digest Schools - Golf Digest 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z And he never got more than 47 percent of the vote, winning both of his elections with the help of third-party candidates seen as drawing off some of the Democratic vote. Minnesota’s Pawlenty seeks return to governor’s mansion 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z So with all this effort, can these movies break through with audiences, drawing off the millions who’ve been watching the Open over the past two weeks? Tennis movies aim for a three-set victory at the Toronto International Film Festival 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z Front-running Songbird would have none of it, shaking off the challenge when roused by Smith and drawing off by 5 ¼ lengths. Songbird is a perfect 10 after romp at Saratoga 2016-08-20T04:00:00Z "And in the mountains, we don't have a way to measure the impact of vineyards drawing off water upstream." Landowners fight ban on new vineyards in Santa Monica Mountains area 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z "And in the mountains, we don’t have a way to measure the impact of vineyards drawing off water upstream." Malibu vintners fight to stop extension of ban on new vineyards 2015-07-24T04:00:00Z But when Khozan made his debut at Gulfstream on Jan. 24 in a tough 14-horse maiden race, he delivered a smashing performance, vying for the lead and drawing off to win by four lengths. The brilliant young Khozan may be too inexperienced for Kentucky Derby 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z The three-year-old gray/roan colt raced wide throughout the Sham, yet the additional ground covered proved no problem, as Calculator assumed the lead easily in the stretch before drawing off to win. Calculator Gets Impressive Stakes Win On The Road To The Kentucky Derby 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z For this comparison, I'm largely drawing off Microsoft's memo today and comparing that to Google's management page, to see what correspondences, if any, there are. Boot up: Microsoft v Google org chart, Uber pricing, dance better!, and more 2013-07-12T06:30:00Z As soon as the shutters had been fastened, Ronald and his men took their places at the upper windows and opened fire upon the natives, who were already drawing off. The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure 2012-04-06T02:00:24.610Z In a fatal case there was total suppression of urine for three days, the catheter drawing off only a few drops of almost pure liquid blood. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z Then, drawing off his rings, and detaching his diamond clasps, threw them to the executioner, saying carelessly, “To our game, Ruy Lopez.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z Yet it seems passing strange to me," he retorted, "that you did not think their drawing off a little beside the ordinary. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z He met the situation by a campaign of extraordinary energy; his object being to relieve his invested fortresses by drawing off their assailants to the defence of their own lands. Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely 2012-02-03T03:00:22.657Z He walked straight into the patio where Miranda stood before a little wicker table drawing off her gloves. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z "The first is the wonderful effect of pointed bodies, both in drawing off and throwing off the electrical fire." Heroes of Science: Physicists 2012-01-17T03:00:17Z The Government party cast their votes for him, in hopes of drawing off a portion of the Liberal party from the support of Kossuth. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z But after drawing off the water, Cyrus led the Persians through the old bed, and unexpectedly made himself master of the city. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z This may have been because the sea bottom of this region rose, or because the sea bottom in other places was depressed, thus drawing off the water. The Geography of the Region about Devils Lake and the Dalles of the Wisconsin 2011-11-29T03:00:17.347Z After the milk has been strained, to free it from any impurities, it is conveyed into a cooler placed upon feet like a table, having a spigot at the bottom for drawing off the milk. The American Reformed Cattle Doctor 2011-11-14T03:00:19.813Z A candle-flame was found to be equally efficient with a sharp point in drawing off the electricity from a charged conductor. Heroes of Science: Physicists 2012-01-17T03:00:17Z She flew up the tree and out on the bough where Bimbo sat in disgrace, and drawing off the apron with sheathed claws, she boxed him right and left. Daisy the autobiography of a cat 2011-10-25T02:00:24.887Z The second process is the melting of the collected resin in a still and the drawing off of the volatile turpentine. Trees Worth Knowing 2011-10-13T02:00:48.357Z Once again the attack failed, the savages drawing off and leaving at least fifty of their number dead or wounded on the field. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z In other places, there is an abrupt depression of the surface, answering the same purpose—drawing off the cold air. American Pomology Apples 2011-10-03T02:00:29.477Z He came in at the door drawing off a pair of lemon-yellow gloves, said "Hallo, Aunt Grace," and rang the bell. A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z I do not think you are suspected yet, and you may be able to help us by drawing off the watchers' attention when you leave. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z This raid had the effect of drawing off the whole of the enemy's cavalry, making it comparatively easy to guard our trains. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z The first part of the process of curing consists in drawing off this superfluous moisture. Tobacco Leaves Being a Book of Facts for Smokers 2011-09-12T02:00:31.107Z While Phipps on Thursday was drawing off his shattered vessels, Walley and his men were having a very miserable time ashore. Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 2011-09-09T02:01:02.147Z Presently, however, she relieved my mind entirely, for she showed a marriage-ring by drawing off a glove, and hauling out a baby—not out of the glove mind you, but out of her dress somewhere. Medical Life in the Navy 2011-09-08T02:00:20.387Z She held out her hand, famous for its beauty, drawing off her glove as a mark of special favor. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z She seated herself and began drawing off her gloves. The Bigamist 2011-08-31T02:01:34.797Z There was a man stooping down, drawing off the cider from a barrel into a bucket. World's End A Story in Three Books 2011-08-16T02:00:47.740Z On arriving there he saw that the enemy was drawing off in the direction of Spits Kop, whereupon he immediately returned. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The first phenomenon, which fixed his attention, was the wonderful effect of pointed bodies in drawing off the electrical fire. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:39.793Z Abstraction—fixing thought on the point of resemblance in one body.—drawing off and contemplating separately any part of an an object. A Logic Of Facts Or, Every-day Reasoning 2011-07-22T02:00:18.543Z Police are looking for a man who walked into the Weinstein Gallery and took the valuable pencil drawing off the wall and then fled in a taxi. Picasso work stolen from gallery 2011-07-06T09:22:32Z "Well, now then we must set to work, Agnes," she said, drawing off her gloves. The Widow Barnaby Vol. I (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:16.980Z She was drawing off her gloves with a slowness that irritated him as an affectation; he thought the artificial perfection of her hands hideous as a waxwork. A Man's Hearth 2011-06-25T02:00:17.093Z The Prince of Wales is drawing off a large portion, to pay the debts incurred by his extravagance; while Dundas, Burke, and Loughborough, as the representatives of ministerial pensioners, are scrambling for the rest. The Impeachment of The House of Brunswick 2011-05-31T02:00:34.353Z Then drawing off her glove, a white gauntlet, she dropped it negligently by her side—permitting it to slide down the skirt of her riding-dress. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Yes," said she, drawing off her silk mittens, "these hands still witness the hardships I speak of. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z The drawing off of Irish talent, in fact, turns to an additional grievance in their mind. The New Irish Constitution 2011-02-06T03:00:57.247Z Then, damping his forefinger and thumb, by a summary process—not quite so elegant as common—he began drawing off the cards in succession. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z “Give me your hand, friend,” cried the hunter, drawing off his mitten with his teeth, and extending his hand as he came near to the other. A Hero of Ticonderoga 2011-01-27T03:00:45.450Z Willoughby was fidgeting in and out of the drawing-room, looking at his watch every five minutes, drawing off and on his gloves, and whistling out of tune, although his ear was excellent. Dilemmas of Pride, (Vol 2 of 3) 2011-01-26T03:00:28.110Z The father patted her cheek, kissed his wife, and, drawing off his coat, sat down at the head of the table. Sarah's First Start in Life. 2011-01-26T03:00:24.470Z No, in behaving like a good soldier, and drawing off his forces when he is beaten. Real Gold A Story of Adventure This happens from the indigo maker's drawing off his water from the steeper too soon, before it has arrived at its due point of fermentation. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z A burette may be calibrated by filling it with distilled water, drawing off portions, say of 5 c.c. in succession, into a weighing bottle of known weight, and weighing them. The Methods of Glass Blowing and of Working Silica in the Oxy-Gas Flame For the use of chemical and physical students "Is that the worst it could mean?" she said, drawing off to look in his eyes. Making Money She examined the bride's dress, thought it extraordinarily fine, and drawing off one mitten stroked it with the back of her hand. Magnhild Dust I had set a man at the edge of the trees by the water to let us know how you were going on, and he soon shouted that the canoes were drawing off! Maori and Settler A Story of The New Zealand War This done, D'Alen�on again stepped back, and drawing off his glove threw it into the still warm fire, which had just consumed the papers. Marguerite de Valois She sat, her eyes fallen, drawing off her gloves, and she said gently, "I am sorry, Milly, if you hoped that he would come." The Nest, The White Pagoda, The Suicide, A Forsaken Temple, Miss Jones and The Masterpiece She was dressed in her riding habit; her riding crop was under one arm; and as she came forward into the room she was drawing off a pair of chamois gloves. The Gambler A Novel The water-spouts of a new consulate in a treaty-port have been complained of as drawing off the moisture that was meant for the whole province. Village Life in China A Study in Sociology The screws shown outside are for drawing off the mercury from the cells, when its quantity can be measured. The Eruption of Vesuvius in 1872 "While you and Murchie were absent the first day that I went out to your stable, I succeeded in drawing off some of the blood of Lady Lee," Craig resumed, talking to Broadhurst. The Social Gangster With small cells using glass jars this can most easily be done directly after an overcharge by carefully drawing off the electrolyte without disturbing the sediment and then removing it from the jar. Cyclopedia of Telephony and Telegraphy, Vol. 2 A General Reference Work on Telephony, etc. etc. I liked to start out in the freshness of the morning, when the fog was breaking up into buff clouds over the mountains and drawing off in veils over the peaks. A-Birding on a Bronco Sometimes a tap was fixed in the lower part for drawing off the water from the melted ice. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" The condenser and bottom pipe for drawing off pitch have been omitted to avoid complication. Coal and What We Get from It The girl turned swiftly to the tall pier mirror near to which she stood; she faced it, slowly drawing off her gloves, trembling and not looking toward him. The Blind Man's Eyes After that Dame Nature changed her mind, and, before they reached their destination, the clouds were drawing off, and long streaks of blue sky were to be plainly observed all round the horizon. The Red Rat's Daughter Between twelve and one o’clock the Boers’ fire slackened, and the besieged force thought that their assailants were drawing off; this, however, was not the case. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars “Hot for the time of year,” she said, sweeping off her wide-brimmed straw hat, which became her so well, and drawing off her gardening gloves. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance By drawing off the oil or the water the former would then be obtained free from alcohol—it would have been “washed.” Coal and What We Get from It “I suppose you thought I was quite mad when you got my note,” she went on, walking to the mantelpiece and drawing off her gloves. Jacob's Ladder Several of those who had fallen did likewise, the conquerors sullenly drawing off, to help their own stricken comrades. A Frontier Mystery Like ants besetting the unwary beetle or cricket which has strayed into the disturbed nest, the savages threw themselves upon the luckless animals, and drawing off, revealed these securely bound. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland You then pass those two cards to the bottom and, drawing off the lowest of them, you ask if that is not his card. Endless Amusement A Collection of Nearly 400 Entertaining Experiments I went also to the army which covered Stockholm; but when I arrived the Russians were drawing off their forces. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna “My name is Dane Montague,” he announced, ostentatiously drawing off his glove and holding out a white, pudgy hand. Jacob's Ladder The feed can be received or discharged at any desired point in the length; for drawing off material at intermediate points it is only necessary to open a slide in the bottom of the trough. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" Vice does admirable work in skimming away the supernatant scum and in drawing off the dregs and settlings. The Economic Functions of Vice Danny slowly raised his head and, drawing off the handkerchief, began wiping his eyes. The Rosie World Pan-broiling is cooking the article in a greased, hissing-hot, cast-iron skillet, turning often and drawing off the fat as it dries out. Fifty-Two Sunday Dinners A Book of Recipes I had not one doubt; but he ceased to write to me—all at once he ceased; had it been a gradual drawing off, my brain would not have reeled as it did. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850 They had hardly observed the change and wondered thereat when the boy burst into tears, and drawing off the moccasins crept back to bed. The Red Moccasins A Story Vansittart, Chancellor of the Exchequer, is carefully drawing off what he requires into a small bucket for the “Public Service.” English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century. How they Illustrated and Interpreted their Times. He had succeeded, with infinite effort, in drawing off his long leather boot, through which the axe had penetrated, and had been trying to bind his neckcloth tightly above the ankle. Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement Both men had closed the face hatches of their insulated helmets and tiny circulators automatically went to work drawing off moisture and condensation from the treated plastic. The Thirst Quenchers But, toward evening, a more humane person came, who, while engaged in drawing off a stocking which had been left on the boy's foot, gave expression to his abhorrence of the bloody deed. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 He then employed a vast force of laborers to open new channels, and to widen and deepen those which had existed before, for the purpose of drawing off the waters from their usual bed. Cyrus the Great Makers of History He might have loaned them a thousand dollars, to judge from their gratitude, and they made way for him by drawing off the trail entirely. The Missourian Then a messenger came across with the news that the French were drawing off, and that the covered way was being reoccupied. Through Russian Snows A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow She herself was partly visible, drawing off her gloves before the fire. The Lieutenant-Governor A Novel If collapse of the lung is threatened, a surgical operation, termed paracentesis thoracis, is sometimes performed; this consists in puncturing the chest cavity and drawing off a part of the fluid. Special Report on Diseases of Cattle The first thing is the wonderful effect of pointed bodies, both in drawing off and throwing off the electrical fire. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 Louise had removed her wraps and dress and was drawing off her shoes. Tante It was a kindly voice that said, 'Excuse my mitten,' as, instinctively drawing off my own, my hand rested a moment in his big, shaggy palm. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 2, August, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy If the reading is less than 1.280 it should be adjusted by drawing off as much solution as can be taken out with a syringe and electrolyte of 1.400 specific gravity added. The Automobile Storage Battery Its Care And Repair "Good morning, my dear Prefect," said Delcassé, drawing off his gloves. The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue This, it is said, is an effective arrangement for drawing off the polluted air of a room. Rural Hygiene Mrs. Talcott raised herself slowly and turned to them, drawing off her gardening gloves. Tante Shad, amidships, was engaged in drawing off his outer flannel shirt, from which he coolly proceeded to wring, as thoroughly as possible, the excess water, before donning it again. The Gaunt Gray Wolf A Tale of Adventure With Ungava Bob Some adjustment may then have to be made by drawing off some of the electrolyte with a hydrometer and adding water to lower the gravity, or 1.400 acid to bring it up. The Automobile Storage Battery Its Care And Repair Once more the result was limited to drawing off certain divisions, a useful but not highly important service. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War Evans noticed, and drawing off his own coat spread it over the face and hands, covering them from sight; then, uncertain, he returned and sat 238 down, mechanically holding his palms to the blaze. A Breath of Prairie and other stories “I will try,” said I, speaking briefly, and slowly drawing off my gloves. The First Violin A Novel He dismounted and crossed the street towards them, drawing off his heavy white gloves as he came. The Traitors Put into it half the quantity of boiling water intended for drawing off the best wort; after which the copper must be filled up again, and proper attention paid to the fire. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families The words still re-echoed in his memory, but were drawing off. The Rainbow She was slowly drawing off her gloves when she perceived, upon the centre-table, a special delivery letter addressed to herself. Counsel for the Defense Father was busy with his team drawing off wheat and hogs and hay, and often came into the house at night, white with the storms through which he had passed. A Son of the Middle Border Beside it hung a quantity of rough coats and caps, and beneath them stood the "boot-jack," an instrument for drawing off the long, high-topped boots, and one Scotty yearned to be big enough to use. The Silver Maple Well," said Lady Mariamne, slowly drawing off her glove; "you know, of course, why I have come, Mr. Tatham—to talk over with you, as a man who knows the world, this deplorable business. The Marriage of Elinor The towns are absorbing even more than the natural increment of country population; they are drawing off the middle-aged as well as the young. Introduction to the Science of Sociology What's got into you, Alma?" he added hastily; "you seem to be drawing off from me, every way, as fast as you can. The Golden House "At once," she answered, drawing off her glove. The New Tenant She, falling in with his humor, dropped him an answering courtesy, and, drawing off her gauntlet, gave him her bare hand. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 Two ganders may be hard as swordsmen at each other, when they're drawing off their flocks, but they'll stand back to back against any outsider. Child and Country A Book of the Younger Generation This great quantity of air is to be ascribed to the increase of the fermentation of the aliment by drawing off the gas as soon as it is produced. Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life On our drawing off from the shore, a small battery opened its fire on us and wounded the boat-keeper of the barge. A Sailor of King George Lady Tyburn came radiantly into the room, drawing off her gloves. If Winter Don't A B C D E F Notsomuchinson Brennan from the coaching lines at first waved to Fraser and the latter, drawing off his glove, walked disgustedly to the bench. Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour For a fortnight after our return from the camping trip, we were busy, ploughing stubble ground, drawing off loose stones and building a piece of "double wall" along the side of the north field. When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine “Curses upon the Frenchman!” cried Captain Rogers when he saw the saucy fighter drawing off. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure Two of them were knocking a cask to pieces, the other two drawing off a liquid which had the appearance of rum. A Sailor of King George Still the bark of Albinik and Meroë played with the rocks and surges of those dangerous roads, sometimes drawing off shore, sometimes in. The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death And, oh yes, he was going to beat Petey McGuff that evening, and get back much of the belligerent self-respect which he had been drawing off into schooners with the beer. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life In 267 drawing off her buckskin driving-gloves she had put away the cowgirl, and was silent, a little sad even, in the midst of her enjoyment of his dictatorship. The Forester's Daughter A Romance of the Bear-Tooth Range The war and the issues of the war were slowly drawing off. A Spoil of Office A Story of the Modern West A tap in the bottom of the barrel is most convenient for drawing off the liquid manure. Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study “He may be in any moment—shall I—” She broke off sharply as Harry himself came in the door drawing off his gloves. Little Lost Sister The general perceived the inequality of this close encounter, and, drawing off the legions a small distance, ordered the slingers and engineers to discharge their missiles and dislodge the enemy. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 At length, by accident or design, one of Lagediak's men fell; the battle was now over, the victory decided, and the signal given for drawing off the forces. A New Voyage Round the World in the Years 1823, 24, 25, and 26. Vol. 1 Every day the Bashkirs attacked them, drawing off into the desert when too sharply resisted. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Lady Davenant got up again and went to her; drawing off her glove she felt her cheek with the back of her hand. A London Life and Other Tales On the approach of Prince Rupert, the Parliamentary generals raised the siege, and, drawing off their forces to Marston Moor, offered battle to the Royalists. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 The way was through a wide green field, that had been formed out of the bottom of the loch, by drawing off the water. Rollo in Scotland She had already seated herself and was drawing off her gloves. Stubble The idea of drawing off the trade of the St. Lawrence had first occurred to the English colonists on the Hudson. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 The guide took the party down to the bottom of this canal, and showed them a large, circular opening in the masonry below, for drawing off water. Rollo in Naples This ring," said he, drawing off his glove, "is indifferently well set. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 Then she heard an unexpected sound at the door, and the next minute Caroline came in, drawing off her gloves. The Privet Hedge In a second Symonds had dismounted, and, drawing off his glove, felt the animal's leg. The Lost Despatch "It was awfully nice of you to set this time for me to meet and lunch with you," said Mrs. Danielson, leisurely drawing off her long gloves. Mrs. Christy's Bridge Party This danger was avoided by drawing off the decomposing blood, and giving the patient a new lease of life. Report on Surgery to the Santa Clara County Medical Society Active rubbing with lard or oil, or, better, camphorated oil, and the frequent drawing off of the milk, by the foal or with the hand, will usually bring about a rapid improvement. Special Report on Diseases of the Horse Mrs. Gunning was drawing off her gloves as she marched at him with her parasol, and I remember how her emeralds and diamonds flashed in the sun—old heirlooms. A British Islander From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899 Which they do, drawing off out of the porch, and taking stand upon grass plot below at some paces distant from the dwelling. The Death Shot A Story Retold A few days after the capture of Malolos, General Otis issued a proclamation to the Filipinos, in the hope that by drawing off public sympathy from the insurgent cause it would dwindle away. The Philippine Islands The prize was then towed out of the line of battle; and, as by this time the American gunboats were drawing off, Decatur took his prizes into the shelter of the flag-ship. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 General Alexis was merely drawing off the men whom he did not actually need for defense. The Red Cross Girls with the Russian Army "Take that for your impudence!" said Micky, drawing off, and hitting Tom a staggering blow on the side of the head. Fame and Fortune or, The Progress of Richard Hunter "The word 'native' intrigues them," said Stephen, drawing off her long, limp suede gloves and smoothing them. Play the Game! I retired, therefore, to the back of the tent for the purpose of drawing off a little in a bottle. Dick Onslow Among the Redskins The vats are set high enough above the ground to admit drawing off the must through a faucet near the bottom of the vat. The Cultivation of The Native Grape, and Manufacture of American Wines In both cases, a considerable residue is left after drawing off the bleached oil. Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists Now, at night, she was calmer, the haunting terror of the scene which rose up before her eyes was drawing off, like some frightful thing that had stood a menace to her life. Trail's End By that bait he succeeded in drawing off his enemies, and the league of Cambrai united them all, Ferdinand and Louis, Emperor and Pope, in an iniquitous attack on the Italian Republic. Henry VIII. The Dacotahs had retired when they saw the Pawnees drawing off. Dick Onslow Among the Redskins Now she stood looking down at the table and her expectant kinsfolk, drawing off her gloves, letting her brother draw off her jacket, lifting her hands for some rearrangement of her hat. The Tragic Muse The plateau was about twenty yards in length254 and by drawing off five yards or so one could have a dressing-room screened with a fog veil, so the fog was not an unmixed evil. The Beach of Dreams A short time afterwards, on being asked to play, she consented, and drawing off her gloves laid them on the music-stand in front of her. The Child of Pleasure Jack peered out very cautiously to see what they were doing, and was surprised to see them drawing off. Jack Haydon's Quest Presently we saw the Pawnees drawing off, while the old hunter, indulging in all sorts of fantastic gestures, came hurrying back to the camp, no one attempting to stop him. Dick Onslow Among the Redskins Ten minutes later Lady Agnes substituted a general, vague assent for all further particular ones, drawing off from Mrs. Rooth and from the rest of the company with her daughters. The Tragic Muse For a time the firing was louder and heavier than before, but towards ten o'clock news came that Ziethen was firmly established on the Siptitz hill, and that the Austrian battalions were drawing off. With Frederick the Great A Story of the Seven Years' War Dover undertook to treat the sick with most heroic measures, bleeding each sick man and drawing off 100 ounces of blood. The Pirates' Who's Who Giving Particulars Of The Lives and Deaths Of The Pirates And Buccaneers Then, "Very well!" he said, drawing off with a gesture of menace. The Long Night I myself," he remarked, drawing off his gloves, "take nothing but absinthe. A Maker of History During this distraction and perplexity, he embraced a sudden resolution of drawing off his army, and retiring towards London; a measure which could only serve to betray his fears, and provoke further treachery. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. From Charles II. to James II. But Henry found the means of drawing off the count of Anjou, by forming anew with him a nearer connection than the former, and one more material to the interests of that count's family. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John "The canyon, up the river," said Irene, drawing off her sweater. The Cow Puncher Then, brushing by Conway, he entered and stood with his back to the fireplace, still drawing off his gauntlets, his hat still low over his brows. The Short Cut The receiving pen is a fine glass siphon, drawing off aniline ink from a small glass holder. Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures The only difficulty is in drawing off a fair sample where, as in flues, the body of the gas is in motion, and varies a little in composition from time to time. A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. "As he is not here, I will say nothing to it, Mrs. Evelyn," said Fleda, quietly drawing off to the table with her work, and again in a tremor from head to foot. Queechy, Volume II "Everybody knows Lady Anastasia's pleasant way of drawing off when she has won and the luck's beginning to turn against her." Madame Flirt A Romance of 'The Beggar's Opera' You have thereby saved yourself and me the time and toil of drawing on and drawing off. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 "Tell me about it, Archie," said Abel, drawing off his overcoat and sitting down to his supper. The Miller Of Old Church One is described as representing a dragon on a tree top, and another a castle on a hill, with a convenient tap at some point for drawing off the water. Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance He waited, hardly daring to relax his mind to hope, till he heard the party of them drawing off. The Second Class Passenger Fifteen Stories The nature of these swellings is to be recognised by their situation, by their having existed from infancy, and, if necessary, by drawing off some of the contents of the cyst through a fine needle. Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. She was languidly drawing off her long white gloves. The Second Honeymoon He brought up his last reserves, rallied his cavalry, and drew them up in line stretching towards Blenheim in hopes of drawing off his infantry from that village. The Cornet of Horse A Tale of Marlborough's Wars "The unexpected always happens," began the pseudo-detective, closing his hat, drawing off his gloves and stuffing them into a pocket. Hearts and Masks The simple operation of drawing off his boots and trousers, finding others in his trunk, and putting them on again became a gymnastic feat. Atlantis The treatment consists in drawing off the contents through a hollow needle and applying firm pressure. Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. "They have arrived," she said, drawing off her mittens. Hetty Wesley He hesitated, but only for a moment, and drawing off his shoes he prepared to cross the room. Mike Fletcher A Novel Passing on we came to a smithy, and watched the founder at work drawing off slag from the bottom of his furnace. The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume I (of 2), 1866-1868 "Rachel!" the old woman reiterated, drawing off the cloak. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt "It will be Greenland on the Atlantic liner next week," said Ellen, drawing off the enveloping coat at Charlotte's motion, and seating herself in Granny's winged chair. Mrs. Red Pepper For, while a strong party were engaged in drawing off the attention of the people, another would be driving off the cattle, sheep, etc. The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself Doctor Unonius, drawing off his right-hand glove with his teeth, reached across also and laid his fingers in professional fashion on the wrist. Corporal Sam and Other Stories The tribes of the Desert set the example of flight; and in a little time almost the whole army had dispersed, drawing off either to the camp of the enemy or to their homes. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The water-bearers were grouped about it and a Hebrew youth was drawing off the water in skins and jars. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt She could imagine the Enemy drawing off; she could think that the grip of cold fingers was loosening. A Man's Woman Men, women, and children threw themselves down, drawing off their heavy boots, and dipping their legs, knee-deep, into the sun and air. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 79, May, 1864 Osborn was led, dazzled, into labyrinthine shops; he stood with Marie before long counters, while she inspected fine fabrics and, drawing off her glove, felt them critically with her fine hand. Married Life The True Romance The radical differences in bottle manufacturing appear in the methods used in drawing off the glass and blowing it into shape. How To Write Special Feature Articles A Handbook for Reporters, Correspondents and Free-Lance Writers Who Desire to Contribute to Popular Magazines and Magazine Sections of Newspapers "Will you pardon me?" he said drawing off to a window. A Splendid Hazard He dropped his bridle over a branch and, drawing off his gloves, walked up to where she was standing. The Firing Line After drawing off this first liquor, they pour on more hot water, and make a second in the same manner. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 17 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time It is then left about twelve hours, which time is sufficient for the drawing off of the whole juice; this, however, is in small quantities, each root affording but a few drachms. The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c. Later it will be seen how closely related is this impulse to the creative instinct of reproduction and how useful it can be in drawing off the surplus energy of that much denied instinct. Outwitting Our Nerves A Primer of Psychotherapy You will at least permit me to thank you for your kindness to my sister,' drawing off his glove and holding out his hand. A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others The musicians were playing a march, and the couples crowded down the narrow stairs in single file, the ladies drawing off their gloves. Vandover and the Brute Glue is made by boiling down hides, or even tendons, hoofs, and horns, for a long time, taking care that they are not charred; then drawing off the fluid and letting it set. The Art of Travel Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries Pink was drawing off his coat to make a pillow. The Lonesome Trail and Other Stories The success of this depended upon the possibility of Keller drawing off the guard by a diversion, while Phyllis slipped in and freed the prisoner. Mavericks The drawing off of Irish talent, in fact, turns to an additional grievance in their minds. Handbook of Home Rule Being articles on the Irish question They swam around and around the mountainous pair, darting in and out, evidently with some plan of drawing off the male. White Shadows in the South Seas "I am sorry for that," Valentine replied, drawing off his gloves. Flames She sat down herself and started drawing off her long gloves. Through stained glass As if those miserable exhausted provinces were to be cured of inanition by phlebotomy, while Cossim Ali was racking it above, the Company were drawing off all its nutriment below. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 09 (of 12) She was still slowly drawing off her gloves, when the drawing-room door opened again. Marcella The old woman wished to turn over, and Helene, drawing off her gloves, gently took hold of her and placed her as she desired. A Love Episode The look on the face of one of those girls as she stood by the hearth drawing off her gloves lives in my memory. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 4 Sexual Selection In Man See that all nails—except for the lid—are driven slanting alternately one way and reversed, this prevents sides or bottom drawing off. How to Observe in Archaeology Felicia, drawing off her gloves, looked a little wearily out into the busy courtyard. The Lost Ambassador The Search For The Missing Delora To her amazement she saw a young man in the doorway looking at her with smiling eyes, and quietly drawing off his gloves. Marcella It is then beaten again, and again allowed to settle, drawing off the clear water; and these alternate beatings, settlings, and drawing off the clear water, are repeated, till nothing remain but a thick substance. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 The side of the fort which had been covered by the lake was much weakened by the drawing off its water, which had been its chief defence on that side. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 06 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time She was drawing off her gloves slowly; the flesh of the fingers and wrist was slightly indented from long pressure of the kid. Five Nights The lower orifice of the organ was used for drawing off the water, and stopped with a plug and string. Pioneers in Canada Burettes may also be calibrated by drawing off the liquid in successive portions through a 5 cc. pipette which has been accurately calibrated, as a substitute for weighing. An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes Gert was drawing off the models under her handkerchief and on the dance program. Every Soul Hath Its Song One great cause of this decline is the drawing off of capital from the old, worn-out lands to the fresh, rich, and profitable culture of Trinidad, where land is very cheap. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 53, March, 1862 Now, this queen had made the city wondrous strong by the craft of engineers, yet Cyrus took it by a shrewd device, drawing off the water of the river so as to gain a passage. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History "Thank you, Oscar," said Fitzgerald, leisurely drawing off a pair of kid gloves; "I thought I would drop in and see you." Risen from the Ranks Harry Walton's Success During this singular address he was drawing off his ill-fitting black gloves, and when he had done so, a bank-note, which had been slipped underneath for safety, remained in his hand. J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 4 You may remember, that in the discussions of 1844, when Mr. Birney was drawing off votes from the Whig candidate, I said that every vote for Mr. Birney was half a vote for Mr. Polk. The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster With an Essay on Daniel Webster as a Master of English Style Snake-stones, stones popularly believed to cure the bites of snakes, probably due to a porosity in their substance drawing off the poison. The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge "Tell you the honest truth, Let," replied Red earnestly, looking up from drawing off a boot, "I didn't know it myself till you told me about it." Red Saunders His Adventures West & East He stood by the fire which had begun to leap and crackle, drawing off his gloves with a decisive gesture. The Precipice Much has been made of the fact that within the society of the race itself there have been lines of cleavage, a comparatively few people, very fair in color, sometimes drawing off to themselves. A Social History of the American Negro Being a History of the Negro Problem in the United States. Including A History and Study of the Republic of Liberia When another person is speaking, beware of drawing off the attention of his hearers; and as for yourself, listen to him favourably and attentively, without turning your eyes aside or directing your thoughts elsewhere. George Washington's Rules of Civility Traced to their Sources and Restored by Moncure D. Conway Empyema, a medical term signifying a diseased condition of the chest, in which pus accumulates in the pleura, cures of which are sometimes effected by drawing off the pus by means of tubes. The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge He bowed low, and smiling, but without a word, he advanced to him and, drawing off his heavy glove, struck him with it across his flushed face. Calvert of Strathore The repetition of Dr. Russell's experiment of drawing off the liquids from the joints of bamboos and allowing them to evaporate is also greatly to be desired. Scientific American Supplement, No. 595, May 28, 1887 In the same way dregs is explained simply as the sediment left after drawing off liquids. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 34, August, 1860 "Well," said Miss Howard, drawing off her gardening gloves, "I'm inclined to agree with you." The Mysterious Affair at Styles With the night the hum sank to a whisper; it seemed that the invaders were drawing off to camp, for the sound receded to the west. The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies And the gentleman does tap him presently, and with great discretion too; drawing off the evidence by little and little, and making it run quite clear and bright in the eyes of all present. The Old Curiosity Shop Dr. Russell performed the interesting experiment of drawing off the liquid from the bamboo stem and allowing it to stand in stoppered bottles. Scientific American Supplement, No. 595, May 28, 1887 The King, drawing off his iron gauntlet, struck him with it in the face; and the Duke of Clarence and some other lords, who were there, drew their noble swords, and killed him. A Child's History of England "Gals are queer cattle," mused old Crane, drawing off his fisherman's boots. Stories from Everybody's Magazine My very heavy cold is, I hope, drawing off; and the change to this charming house in the forest will, I hope, complete my re-establishment. Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 1 And there were men treading out the grapes and others drawing off liquor. Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica But towards noon, at the moment when Lyman was drawing off a glass of mineral water from the siphon that stood at his elbow, there was an interruption. The Octopus : A story of California "Let us have some fresh blood," he said, digging a long bodkin into his finger, and drawing off the resulting drop of blood in a chemical pipette. A Study in Scarlet "You see to-day I am alone," she remarked, drawing off her gloves and revealing two large but well-shaped hands, the fingers of which were laden with rings. The Great Secret Dr. Adair and the man from the yards came hurriedly up the steps together, the former drawing off his gloves as he came. Calvary Alley Gad, sir, we, the babe-eaters, had too many acquaintances in Brentford, and our stout Prince Rupert was ever better at making way than drawing off. Woodstock; or, the Cavalier The transports, steaming swiftly, were soon beyond the range of the batteries, and then the gun boats, drawing off, dropped down the river with them. The Rock of Chickamauga A Story of the Western Crisis To my amazement Eve and her father were already seated at their usual table—Eve drawing off her gloves and her father with the wine list in his hand. An Amiable Charlatan My dear Sarah,—I have sent your letter and drawing off to Wm. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 In the ante-room stood no servant: a tall gentleman was placing his hat on the table, drawing off his gloves slowly—lingering, waiting, it seemed to me. Villette "As he is not here I will say nothing to it, Mrs. Evelyn," said Fleda, quietly drawing off to the table with her work, and again in a tremor from head to foot. Queechy Among them was the task of drawing off the regular allowance of rum, half a pint to each man, and serving it out to the crew. Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale The system described for splitting the air and drawing off the noxious gases is very similar to that described by Mr. Hawkshaw at Southampton. Scientific American Supplement, No. 430, March 29, 1884 She did not begin it, however, until, drawing off her old gloves, for coolness' sake, she disclosed a wedding ring on her finger. The Mountebank Several hunters out to day; but as the game of all Kinds are Scarce only two Deer were brought in- I am much engaged drawing off a map, Capt. The Journals of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1806 She was riding her big bay mare at a smart gallop, but she pulled up short at sight of him, and drawing off a riding gauntlet held out her hand. The Short Line War "Come into the dining-room and sit down in the parlor," said Kinney, drawing off his coat as he walked forward. A Modern Instance She had thrown back her wraps and was slowly drawing off her gloves. The Great God Success You, Sir Philip de Comines, were at a hunting match with the Duke of Burgundy, your master; and when he alighted after the chase, he required your services in drawing off his boots. Quentin Durward Hannah's mother was bending fretfully over the kitchen stove, and Richmond, her father, was drawing off sodden leather boots. The Happy End Katherine stood near the wide fireplace in the lower hall drawing off her gloves and looking through the office door. The Short Line War By drawing off some of the liquid and examining it on a glass slide by electric light he can tell the precise moment at which the crystals are the right size. The Story of Sugar She stood before the dresser, drawing off her gloves and removing her hat. Keith of the Border Some such passage there was of drawing off boots and the like, as your Majesty knows that the Duke is fond of rude play; but it has been much exaggerated in his recollection. Quentin Durward "And what am I to do now, pray, to please you?" asked old Mr. King, and drawing off to look at her quite coldly. Five Little Peppers Grown Up As the boy was drawing off the sock, the man caught sight of Jack's hand. Jack Ranger's Western Trip Or, from Boarding School to Ranch and Range This she said, drawing off her glove and showing him her finger. The Eustace Diamonds He set to drawing off his kids at the same time as Mr. Lincoln commenced to tug at his to get them on. The Lincoln Story Book A Judicious Collection of the Best Stories and Anecdotes of the Great President, Many Appearing Here for the First Time in Book Form The Athenians first sailed against them with an equal number, drawing off towards the open sea. The History of the Peloponnesian War Temporarily, our higher institutions will be crippled by the drawing off of the youth of the land for war. The Soul of Democracy The Philosophy of the World War in Relation to Human Liberty These two, the little, affable German and the tall, grave Frenchman, stood now behind their counter drawing off mugs of Pilsener as fast as their four hands could move. Paths of Glory Impressions of War Written at and Near the Front That sound to each individual mail is the signal for drawing off, which process is the finest part of the entire spectacle. Miscellaneous Essays But Henry found the means of drawing off the Count of Anjou, by forming anew with him a nearer connexion than the former, and one more material to the interests of that count's family. The History of England, Volume I All being finished by about the rising of Arcturus, they left men enough to man half the wall, the rest being manned by the Boeotians, and drawing off their army dispersed to their several cities. The History of the Peloponnesian War Flora laughed, and, drawing off her glove, shook hands with him. A Romance of the Republic He held his bailly closely together, pushing home and drawing off according to need. Arthurian Chronicles: Roman de Brut One cry burst from our lips as the clouds, drawing off from the aisle, showed it empty before us—"Whither has the infant fled?—is the young child caught up to God?" Miscellaneous Essays But he was equal to it, and simply bided his time, drawing off into the wild and rocky regions where he could hide and also protect himself. Bible Stories and Religious Classics And thus he succeeded in drawing off Hannibal when he was still clinging to and brooding over Italy. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) He commanded the tents nearest the town to be left standing, and thus succeeded in drawing off the greater part of his forces, before the enemy was aware of his intention. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2 Another popular theory was that the Bourbon family were, in some mysterious way, drawing off all solid money to the chief centers of their intrigues in Germany. Fiat Money Inflation in France By the way, Marquis, permit me to return to you this valuable gem";—Here drawing off the Premier's sapphire signet, he handed it to him—"Almost I envy it! Temporal Power The antislavery people, in hopes of drawing off from the Whig and Democratic parties those who were opposed to slavery, and so making a new party, nominated James G. Birney. A Brief History of the United States After a while he moved her chair back, and drawing off her dainty white slippers, wrapped her feet in the fur that lay heaped on the hearth. In the Quarter These, flying from Berberah, settled at the haven of Bulhar, and by their old connection with the Indian and other foreign traders, succeeded in drawing off a considerable amount of traffic. First Footsteps in East Africa And drawing off his signet ring he threw it on the pile. The People of the Mist Its purpose was to encourage emancipation, and thus to reduce the evils of slavery, by drawing off the free blacks and colonizing them in Africa. Formation of the Union, 1750-1829 He therefore made a special effort to capture American goodwill, largely in the hope of drawing off American sympathy from this country. The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography "Choose, you proud peat!" said the page, drawing off in huge disdain at the calm and unembarrassed ridicule with which his wild proposal was received. The Abbot That sound to each individual mail is the signal for drawing off; which process is the finest part of the entire spectacle. The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc The answer was the drawing off of her glove, and he fitted it on, but it was rather loose. The Pillars of the House, V1 She was drawing off her gloves, and one who has ridden in the waste places as much as had Bob McGraw soon learns that simple signs are sometimes pregnant of big things. The Long Chance From the gracious manner of Mr. Hearn the following morning, I think he rather thanked me for drawing off the embarrassing third parties. A Day of Fate He was drawing off his boots when Striker again stuck his head and shoulders through the opening and laid his roll of blankets on the floor. Viola Gwyn One cry burst from our lips, as the clouds, drawing off from the aisle, showed it empty before us.— The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc "Take it," she said, smiling for the first time, and drawing off the ring she passed it over to him. Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch "And the rest of our set may feel as you do; then I don't want them to keep on liking me," said Polly, with her most superb air, and drawing off further yet. Five Little Peppers Midway The guide had instantly divined the purpose of the attackers in drawing off. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders on the Great American Desert At the same time, drawing off his large cavalry glove, he handed the pistol to his friend. The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 5 He began by drawing off a little of Rusty's blood in a tube, very carefully. The Exploits of Elaine And this distance was further increased by the fact that while he was moving west, to assume his place in correct echelon, the other five brigades were drawing off to the southward. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan "I did raise it, judge," replied St. George, calmly drawing off his gloves. Kennedy Square Fully an hour and a half was spent in drawing off certain accounts, and in determining the line of operations for the morning. The Two Wives Or, Lost and Won Heliobas advanced, and by a sudden dexterous movement succeeded in drawing off the coverings with a single effort, and then we both fell back and gazed at the clay form disclosed in amazement. A Romance of Two Worlds "Mrs. Cressler!" she called, as she stood in the hallway drawing off her gloves. The Pit He laughed, well pleased, and sat down, drawing off his gloves and loosening his traveling overcoat. Vendetta: a story of one forgotten Many of the political writers in seventeenth-century England, indeed, regarded the whole movement of colonisation with alarm, because it seemed to be drawing off men who could not be spared. The Expansion of Europe The Culmination of Modern History It could hardly be called grief, this drawing off of the affections, this desiccation of the familiar kindnesses which for the time seemed all her being. A Life's Morning She did not answer immediately, but finished drawing off her gloves and rolled them up by turning one over the other. The Nether World Upon my word," he exclaimed, gingerly drawing off his driving gloves, "I've no feeling in my fingers at all. The Pit With the drawing off of the lava the column in the duct of the volcano lowers, and the floor of the caldera wholly or in part subsides. The Elements of Geology He set about dressing himself by drawing off his nightshirt over his head. Maurice Guest I said, drawing off my coat, "I was wondering how you were going to fix up Hyacinthus with a lavender tie!" To-morrow? As the horsemen gradually decreased their distance, the teams met and passed us without salutation; sullenly drawing off the track, in the deference always conceded to wool. Such Is Life "And I've told you a thousand times, sir, that we aren't, and never will be, and don't oughtn't to be," replied the soldier doggedly, drawing off the spurred and dust-covered boots. Under Two Flags General Mactavish now hurried in, drawing off his white gloves as he entered the room, followed by Tom Gunning, Carter Thorn, and Mowbray, an up- country man. The Fortunes of Oliver Horn Somerset pulled the Greek drawing off the board, and tore it in two pieces. A Laodicean : a Story of To-day Experiments made by a little group of friends showed the effect of pointed bodies in drawing off electricity. The Age of Invention : a chronicle of mechanical conquest Here the worn traveller, falling on her knee, did pray awhile in sacred ecstasy; and, drawing off her sandals from her feet, marched, naked, towards that desolate retreat. The Paris Sketch Book That flash drawing off the Count's eyes for one instant, and leaving them blinded for another, had revealed him clearly at the same time to Sir Terence. The Snare And drawing off the ring, he passed it on Aramis's finger. Ten Years Later She stood before the blaze, with her whip tucked under her arm, drawing off her stout riding-gloves. Saint Martin's Summer Antoinette hastened to meet him, and led him forward by laying hold of the tip of his glove, which he was in the act of drawing off. Samuel Brohl and Company In drawing off my glove I had seen his ring—the ring you had once asked about. The Filigree Ball Being a full and true account of the solution of the mystery concerning the Jeffrey-Moore affair I affected to see nothing, however, but went by him easily, and into the room, drawing off my gauntlets as entered. From the Memoirs of a Minister of France He made a gesture that was faintly suggestive of the drawing off of a rubber band. Crome Yellow Her presence will be useful in drawing off suspicion from me. Michael Strogoff Or, The Courier of the Czar Mrs. Levice was drawing off her gloves, and Ruth's look of pained discovery passed unnoticed. Other Things Being Equal Two scientists, De Lor and D'Alibard, undertook to test the truth of Franklin's suggestions as to pointed rods "drawing off lightning." A History of Science — Volume 2 "Well," said the imp, drawing off, "all I say is—remember you have kept a secret from me, and if I give thee not a Roland for thine Oliver, my name is not Dickon Sludge!" Kenilworth In answer, the knight rode forward; the King spoke a few words of introduction, and the stranger, ceremoniously drawing off his right gauntlet, clasped the hand, first of the Earl, and then of Lord George. Men of Iron She stood in the centre of the great room, drawing off her riding-gloves, perturbed and frightened beyond all reason at finding herself for the first time under Mr. Wilding's roof. Mistress Wilding "Don't!" said Beryl softly; but, drawing off one stocking and then the other, she felt a little beauty. The Garden Party and Other Stories And drawing off the towel that lay uppermost, he revealed the neatly folded dress, wide collar, brooch and faded roses that lay beneath. A Strange Disappearance By this means he counted on drawing off any curious eyes and allowing Rudolf to reach the forest unobserved. Rupert of Hentzau At night when Nana was sitting on her bearskins drawing off her stockings, he would talk amicably about the other three gentlemen and lay especial stress on Philippe, who was loyalty itself. Four Short Stories By Emile Zola |
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