单词 | duelist |
例句 | Mr. Mealy and Ms. Roosevelt in particular proved virtuoso duelists. Music Review: 6 Vivaldis, One of Them Arranged by Bach 2010-08-31T20:48:00Z In fact, a duelist “fights not for gain from his adversary but to declare who or what he is.” The literary history of duels, those absurdly formal fights to the death 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z It uses cards, each printed with one of the options duelists had, which included missing deliberately or refusing to fire. Hamilton and Burr Square Off Again, This Time on a Museum Stage 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z Soldier, brawler, duelist, lover, he was the first president to be the target of assassination, and the only one to attack his assailant. Rocking the Vote, In the 1820s and Now 2010-10-22T23:03:00Z Cyrano — we are told by his gossipy friends and admirers — is a mythic hero, a “rare being” who’s a poet, duelist, soldier and gourmet par excellence. Theater Review: ‘Cyrano de Bergerac,’ With Douglas Hodge 2012-10-12T02:00:00Z Cabras, who is Filipino, said she felt represented by one of the agents in particular: Neon, a blue- and yellow-haired duelist from the Philippines. Forget Harry Styles. Riot Games is one of L.A.'s biggest stars headlining the Kia Forum 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z And that we’d experience it with other denizens of the metaverse — virtual officemates, professional duelists, and friends and family were always just an augmented hallway away. Column: Forget the metaverse. For $3,500, Apple offers a new way to be alone 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Adams’s supporters denounced Jackson as a gambler, a duelist, and a bloodthirsty tyrant who executed deserters without mercy. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z If two Marylanders had fought at Bladensburg and one died, the family could seek an indictment against the other duelist, Mr. Thompson said. Bladensburg’s notorious reputation remembered on 200th anniversary of famed duel 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z Plenty realistic, at least, for duelists to work up an impressive sweat slashing, feinting and stabbing in organized, 3-minute bouts. In France, the Force is strong with lightsaber dueling 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z Like Trump, Banks is a super tweeter, an online duelist — and a serious troll. Arron Banks: The brash British millionaire who backed Brexit, befriended the Russian ambassador and loves Trump 2018-06-30T04:00:00Z These are tools for a serious duelist, with weighted barrels and adjustable front and rear sights to improve accuracy. For the first time, the pistol used to kill Alexander Hamilton is on public view in D.C. 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Neither of those duelists is around anymore, and neither is particularly missed. The Vibe Is Better for the Knicks, but There Are Perils Ahead 2017-12-25T05:00:00Z Unless you want the hassle of crossing a river, it’s the closest spot to the Capitol that puts the duelists outside the district lines — very important for avoiding legal entanglements with federal authority. Bladensburg’s notorious reputation remembered on 200th anniversary of famed duel 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z One need not be a pugilist like Teddy Roosevelt or duelist like Andrew Jackson to defend one’s honor. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z How about if we outlawed drunkenness, prohibited divorce, or forbade duelists from holding public office. We’ve tried to amend the Constitution 11,000 times, and not all the proposals were good 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z Now it is their turn to battle on opposite sides in the year's biggest game, and the duelists proclaim mutual respect with just a hint of iciness. Revis, Sherman can settle old dispute 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z And none of the duelists was actually shot. 2012 London Olympics Blog: Longing for the Return of Dueling Pistol 2012-05-22T15:07:57Z Ms. Freeman said that was common among duelists, many of whom disliked the practice, but felt compelled. Bladensburg’s notorious reputation remembered on 200th anniversary of famed duel 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z Saxe came to Paris crowned with laurels won as a dashing military leader, as a fearless duelist, and as an irresistible heart breaker. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z The day that shall behold us a nation of gamblers, or duelists, or profane swearers or drunkards, or Sabbath-breakers—will be the day of our political death. The Portland Sketch Book 2012-03-28T02:00:28.847Z When duelist was a hero, and it was an honor to have 'killed your man.' Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z It is the edict threatening duelists With gallows, be they nobles or plebeians. The Dramas of Victor Hugo: Mary Tudor, Marion de Lorme, Esmeralda 2012-03-15T02:00:28.817Z The successful duelist saw his antagonist stretched on the grass at his feet, gasping in death. Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland 2012-03-12T03:00:20.310Z Dexterous penmanship is a source of the same sort of pride as that which animates the skillful rifleman, the practiced duelist, or well-trained billiard-player. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z Andrew Jackson was a brave man, a good general, a patriot second to none, 17 an excellent judge of horses, and a brave duelist. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:03:49.813Z Idiots, insane, criminals, betters on elections and duelists excluded from voting. Alden's Handy Atlas of the World 2012-01-02T03:00:16.440Z A fierce duelist, he will lunge his rapier-like bill at another hummer with deadly thrusts. Birds Every Child Should Know 2011-12-08T03:00:24.887Z Through the intercession of the two women the duelists are pardoned and it is arranged that they settle their dispute by a tournament set for about a year later. Astronomical Lore in Chaucer 2011-10-13T02:00:42.860Z After the unimportant engagement at Saarbr�ck disaster began falling thick and fast on the French arms, and soon we find Punch taking up again the idea of the two monarchs as rival duelists. The History of the Nineteenth Century in Caricature 2011-10-04T02:00:18.533Z Poet, scholar, and crack duelist, his sword was as mighty as his pen. Edgar Saltus: The Man 2011-09-13T02:00:36.953Z Lunatics, idiots, convicts, duelists, United States army, and non-taxpayers of capitation tax excluded from voting. Alden's Handy Atlas of the World 2012-01-02T03:00:16.440Z He follows this up, watches a masked duelist and, with the help of a girl, catches the murderer who justifies his deed on the plea of Slow Vengeance. Baseball Joe of the Silver Stars or The Rivals of Riverside 2011-08-14T02:00:21.583Z And no one would deny the Afghans are, if nothing else, seasoned duelists. Afghanistan Endgame: Are U.S. Troops Caught in a Strategic Cul-De-Sac? 2011-08-11T00:45:42Z It was a popular spot for New York duelists before and after Hamilton and Burr made it forever notorious. F.Y.I.: Answers to Questions About New York 2011-07-09T00:59:41Z The four would-be duelists had no idea of their detection. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z The painter, without being a coward, was no duelist. Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess) 2011-04-01T02:00:37.710Z This suggestion had its effect, and the silver coin obtained from the proprietor of the stable a place for the duelist's placard. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z But you are in the North, where duelists are criminals who have not even the sympathy of the public in general. Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale 2011-02-03T03:00:10.883Z As you see, Lupin, this was merely a formal examination to bring the two duelists together. 813 2010-12-28T03:00:13.553Z His fascination with game theory, for example, prompted him to investigate the mathematics of bluffing and to develop a theory on the optimal moment for an advancing duelist to open fire. David Blackwell, 91, Statistician and Mathematician, Dies 2010-07-17T05:26:00Z There he was a general, here he was a duelist. Manslaughter Could it be doubted that his adversary would select some barbarous implement of butchery, familiar to himself but unknown to civilized duelists? The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z At that moment, Frank seemed like the duelist and Marline like the novice. Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale 2011-02-03T03:00:10.883Z Several figures could be seen running over the snow toward the duelists. Dick Hamilton's Cadet Days The Handicap of a Millionaire's Son It was there that he turned his attention to what might be called the duelist’s dilemma, a problem with application to the battlefield, where the question of when to open fire looms large. David Blackwell, 91, Statistician and Mathematician, Dies 2010-07-17T05:26:00Z He is the friend of duelists and highwaymen, and this of itself would be bad enough, if I had nothing else to bring against him. The Five Giants The indignant duelist hurried off to a printing-office, and said to the proprietor, "I want you to print this immediately." The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z They remembered that Rob Marline's ancestors were duelists before him, and every one of them on record had killed his man! Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale 2011-02-03T03:00:10.883Z He challenged the most noted duelist of the southwest, because he dared to cast a slur upon Jackson's wife. The Greater Republic A History of the United States A duelist would lunge and thrust with the whip-sword, allowing its mobile point some degree of freedom by controlling it deftly. Quest of the Golden Ape Two attached permits granted each duelist the privilege of carrying one handgun with a capacity of not more than ten cartridges of not less than .32 caliber. Thy Rocks and Rills It was called "The Desperadoes of the West," and purported to give minute details of the lives of some of the most noted duelists and blood-stained villains in the Western States. Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. This was the parry of a skilled duelist to divert an attack and gain breathing-time. The Bartlett Mystery He fought numerous duels, and stood up without a tremor in front of one of the most famous of duelists. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The sword of the duelist, quarreling over women, the picturesque horrors of delirium tremens, and the loathsome mal de Naples continually swept away hecatombs of tyrant lordlings and frequently obliterated whole families. The Economic Functions of Vice Two photoelectric robot machine guns followed each movement of the duelists. Thy Rocks and Rills "My George!" was his dismayed whisper to himself, "a duelist couldn't be prompter." John March, Southerner Bryce wheeled, left hand automatically plucking out his magnomatic, wondering if the attacker would be the honorable kind of duelist who would hold fire long enough for him to get his gun out. The Man Who Staked the Stars The Sov duelist was back a good six feet, and laughing openly. Frigid Fracas At once the door opened, admitting the manager in his nightshirt, who stood between scolding and laughing before the duelists. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Masterpieces of German Literature Vol. 19 He stared at Dulaq as the duelist backed away a few steps, then turned and walked quickly from the place. The Dueling Machine “Saint Michael, the patron saint of duelists!” answered the count. The Strollers They came forward to compare the guns rapidly and show them to the duelists. The Man Who Staked the Stars The man he'd just met, Andrew Jackson, was well known as a duelist. Shaman Yet there have been maiden warriors, why should there not be maiden duelists. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls He felt the chill of the duelist's ice-blue eyes on him again and again, but when he turned to find his antagonist, no one was there but the impersonal crowd. The Dueling Machine That fatal look, the expression of a duelist, vanished from the soldier’s face, and, allowing the point of his weapon to drop to the ground, he surveyed his prostrate antagonist. The Strollers Both men were cool and collected; Radcliff was a most accomplished duelist, having been engaged in many similar encounters; and his countenance was expressive of confidence and unconcern. City Crimes or Life in New York and Boston There lived near Châtillon a certain Count de Rougemont, a noted duelist, whose violence and immorality were the talk of the neighborhood. Life of St. Vincent de Paul The very highest concern of a true man of honor is to keep the law of God, which the duelist breaks; and to keep the law of the land, which the duelist breaks. Her Mother's Secret How I hate these deliberate duelists that never show the passion that sways their innermost souls! Three Hats A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts On either side of the plank lines were drawn at the length of the broadsword and three feet extra,—and if the duelist stepped back across this line he lost the fight. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. He was a duelist of national fame, in those days when the border duels were fought with knife instead of pistol. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality She had the experienced duelist's trick of seeming to look into my eyes but actually focussing on my mouth. The Night of the Long Knives The duelist may have many motives, but “honor” cannot be one of them! Her Mother's Secret He is a practiced duelist, and believes that he can kill you easily; thus he would leave the coast clear for his further machinations. Princess Zara A plank was to be placed between the duelists, and neither allowed to cross it. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. To be famed as a duelist is no worthy claim to admiration, but to fight hand to hand with knife for weapon is significant of high courage. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Here he showed that masterfulness of character which had already made him a leader, and which now at once compelled the duelists to submit. Historic Boyhoods Captain Hahn, cane in hand, stood like a victorious duelist. Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories The duelists were surrounded by a large crowd, I have been told, foremost among which stood the committee of vigilance! The Shirley Letters from California Mines in 1851-52 He is a great duelist—a great duelist, but he quailed before my terrible eye—he was forced to apologize. Frank Merriwell Down South We have in Berault, the hero, a more impressive Marsac; an accomplished duelist, telling the tale of his own adventures, he first repels and finally attracts us. In Kings' Byways The duelists stepped from off the cloak, tried operations at a distance, hung for a moment in the wind of indecision, then put down the match from the gunners' hands. The Long Roll The duelists raised their weapons and seemed to take careful aim. Frank Merriwell's Races It started a series of efforts that have affected the whole northern mind at least; and in Jackson's time the matter came up in Congress, and a law was passed disfranchising a duelist. A History of American Christianity But finally he accepted, not in the spirit of a professed duelist, but in the character of a public man. Hidden Treasures Or, Why Some Succeed While Others Fail Bitter presentiment of the truth caused the kneeling duelists to turn their heads at the same instant. The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey, Vol. 2 With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg We were so close, each to the other, that it was as though two duelists were standing upon the same cloak. The Long Roll My own particular duelist dropped back limp after my first shot, although I got off four in quick succession. Winning a Cause World War Stories The preliminaries were soon over, and the valiant duelists were placed facing each other at a distance of fifteen paces. Frank Merriwell's Chums Hardly had Jack gauged the balance of his new-found weapon, before one of his opponents, a lithe, sinewy chap, with fiercely twirled moustache, came charging in, handling his sword like a duelist. The Border Boys Across the Frontier Why, one, Pepe Llula, the most famous duelist of his time, became the guardian of a cemetery just so, as gossip rumored, he could have some place to bury his opponents. Ralestone Luck This Judson was a Scotch gentleman of whom very little was known, except that he was counted the most deadly and most cruel duelist of the time. When Knighthood Was in Flower or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth Suddenly the belligerents drew blades on the very stage itself, and, while the bystanders were expecting to see poetical or vocal blood besprinkle the harpsichords and double basses, the Signora Tesi advanced toward the duelists. Great Singers, First Series Faustina Bordoni To Henrietta Sontag Both of the bold duelists turned their heads away, pointed the pistols at something, and fired. Frank Merriwell's Chums "Sentence one of the duelists, as it would a common murderer, to hard labor." The Awakening The Resurrection When Falesse reached his brother, he laughed unsteadily and half raised his sword in a duelist's salute. Ralestone Luck Unlike the others, however, it did not break, and the thrust revealed the fact that Judson's skill as a duelist lay in a shirt of mail which it was useless to try to pierce. When Knighthood Was in Flower or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth Germany and England were like two duelists buying powder at the same shop. Creative Chemistry Descriptive of Recent Achievements in the Chemical Industries The practiced duelist laughed grimly in his mustache, as he might have done on discovering the weak point in his enemy's ward which laid him open to his rapier. Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' But such side issues were forgotten as the duelists vaulted into the circle rimmed by the table, a space now vacated for their action. Plague Ship Hartley, who was hasty, but exceedingly good-natured, although certainly a noted duelist, now burst out into a hearty laugh, as did most of the rest. Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two The duel created a sensation throughout the kingdom, for although little was known as to who Judson was, his fame as a duelist was as broad as the land. When Knighthood Was in Flower or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth Men of honor are not duelists, but peaceable, law-abiding citizens. Ishmael Or, In the Depths And then Miss Silver looked at Mr. Parmalee, and Mr. Parmalee looked at Miss Silver, with the air of two accomplished duelists waiting for the word. The Baronet's Bride Having seen the exploits of the Salariki duelists earlier, he had already caught the significance of that glide, of the way the I-S champion carried his net. Plague Ship "If you pick quarrels with soldiers and duelists at every step, what are we to do?" Lazarre The great duelist who had ruffled it so grandly through the inns and streets of Paris looked with growing terror into the stern, accusing eyes that confronted him. The Hunters of the Hills Hence, as Peninnah Penelope Anne knew naught of the story she could not tell it, and he escaped the distasteful pose of a merciless duelist. The Frontiersmen When M. Fortnoye received the paper from the duelist he read it over and said, 'You have meant to impose on me, monsieur, with an incomplete confession. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 Though the Salariki, apparently for some reason of binding and hoary custom, were totally opposed to hunting their age-old enemy with anything other than their duelists' weapons of net and claw knife. Plague Ship Their methods, too, were rather those of the duelist than the fighter, and this gave Barrington and Seth some advantage. The Light That Lures "A certain Pierre Boucher, a great duelist, and if you will pardon me for saying it, a ruthless bravo, also was disposed to make trouble for us." The Hunters of the Hills In a few hours, as he had expected, he was called to the field, and presented himself before the great duelist with a phlegmatic humor which completely upset the count's own self-possession. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 097, January, 1876 The young duelist, of course, was not expected or wanted. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 It is also interesting to remember that Lord Chandos was known to the world as something other than a duelist. The Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652-54 He was a renowned duelist, and deemed a challenge the essential element and result of every unsettled discussion. Miriam Monfort A Novel "Why do you call him my duelist and bravo, de Galisonnière?" The Hunters of the Hills It so happened that a detachment of Royal Cravattes had sought temporary quarters in the same town; and among the officers was a certain Comte de Champagne, a great duelist and gamester. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 097, January, 1876 He also reined in his horse, and the pair sat on their beasts, not five yards apart, eying each other like a pair of duelists. A Roman Singer Berry learned from his elders that their master was a noted duelist and owned several fine pistols some of which have very bloody histories. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Florida Narratives The umpire forthwith cried "Los," there was a flash of swords in the air as each duelist sought, and sometimes succeeded, in cutting his opponent's face into a Hamburg steak. In the Claws of the German Eagle As might be expected, Frank, soon after entering the army, got into an "affair of honor," according to the duelist's code of laws. Twenty-Two Years a Slave, and Forty Years a Freeman Embracing a Correspondence of Several Years, While President of Wilberforce Colony, London, Canada West Here he heard the occasional shots of the duelists, and choosing the safer and swifter avenue of the forest branches to the uncertain transportation afforded by a half-broken Abyssinian pony, took to the trees. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar The French are the best fencers in the world; the Italians the deadliest duelists. The Cruise of the Jasper B. Every bullet from the "Apostle's" pistol found lodgment in the form of the duelist engaged with him. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 12 Teeka moved from beneath the tree in an effort to keep close to the duelists. Jungle Tales of Tarzan The signal to fire is given, and both weapons are discharged, and when the smoke had cleared away, what a spectacle was there presented to the duelist and spectator? Twenty-Two Years a Slave, and Forty Years a Freeman Embracing a Correspondence of Several Years, While President of Wilberforce Colony, London, Canada West Even the duelists' subordinates came in for a handsome share of the public approbation: wherefore Pudd'nhead Wilson was suddenly become a man of consequence. The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson Are you Christians, and, by upholding duelists, will you deluge the land with blood, and fill it with widows and orphans. Sanders' Union Fourth Reader It was strictly a case of nothing more to say by either duelist. Over the Pass It is not true courage that makes the duelist. Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established Dr. Bruno asks, "Gentlemen, are you ready?" and the duelists take their deadly aim at each other. Twenty-Two Years a Slave, and Forty Years a Freeman Embracing a Correspondence of Several Years, While President of Wilberforce Colony, London, Canada West But Reeve, standing erect like some duelist of old, his left hand tucked into the hollow of his back, took the great gambling chance and refused to shoot to kill. Bull Hunter Perhaps I shall go to jail with whichever of the duelists survives; but you see it is a point of honor with us all. Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation They probably cared less for the chances of harm from Butler's Kentucky rifle than for the certainty of the Illinois law which cut off all duelists from holding office in the State. Abraham Lincoln: a History — Volume 01 The expression on Sukey's face was too ludicrous for even the young duelist, and he laughed in spite of himself. Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established Then he faced the man in drab as a duelist faces his antagonist. The Winds of the World He-he! the idol of the women, the envy of men, the paragon of the best company in Paris, the renowned duelist, not to produce more effect on a miserable notary! Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 Hawke bowed gravely with the air of a satisfied duelist, and then carelessly swept the check and notes into his breast pocket. A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story The police having ordered the two multitudes to take positions behind the duelists, we were once more ready. A Tramp Abroad — Volume 02 No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone. Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established For instance, the duelist may step forward from the line he is placed upon, if he chooses, but never back of it. A Tramp Abroad — Volume 01 He pulled back a lock of his wavy black hair from the left temple to show a cut from a student duelist's sword. The Voice on the Wire He was like a duelist, on the alert to twist the slightest thing into a casus belli. The Stillwater Tragedy And it ought also to moderate that foolish talk about French duelists and socialist-hated monarchs being the only people who are immoral. A Tramp Abroad — Volume 02 The unscrupulous, daring, infallible duelist whom he had induced to try conclusions with Quentin in a regular and effective way, had been overthrown at the outset by a most peculiar transaction of fate. Castle Craneycrow After a moment's pause the duelists saluted the umpire respectfully, then one after another the several officials stepped forward, gracefully removed their caps and saluted him also, and returned to their places. A Tramp Abroad — Volume 01 It was called "The Desperadoes of the West," and purported to give minute details of the lives of some of the most noted duelists and bloodstained villains in the Western States. The Case of Summerfield I was mot wrong," thought Grenfall; "he looks like a duelist. Graustark Both men were employing politeness that was grim, and they were swapping glances as duelists slowly chafe swords, awaiting an opening. The Landloper They hated both duelists—one for treating them like dogs, the other for sending them where they had got treated like dogs; and they disliked each other for seeing them treated like dogs. It Is Never Too Late to Mend "A good shot?" inquired the marquis, with the indifference of a practiced duelist. Vendetta: a story of one forgotten Father Beret was, indeed, present at the church, as Hamilton had dreaded; and the two duelists gave each other a rapier-like eye-thrust. Alice of Old Vincennes He had the air of a duelist drawing his blade lovingly through his fingers before he falls to. Arsene Lupin The seconds consulted several moments, then the duelists and their friends entered the carriages and drove off. Bel Ami Coatless, but wearing a shirt of the finest linen, he looked like some old French duelist and ought, I felt, to be gazing at me, rapier in hand, from a gilt-framed canvas on the wall. The Firefly of France The natural dead whiteness of his face was accentuated by his black mustache, which turned up at the ends like that of a duelist. The Guns of Bull Run A Story of the Civil War's Eve Are they also unskilled duelists, plunging the dirk into the only easily accessible point, when their very first move is to paralyse the poison-fangs? More Hunting Wasps Wilson was to count, very deliberately, "One-two-three-fire!—stop!" and the duelists could bang away at any time they chose during that recitation, but not after the last word. Those Extraordinary Twins The hunchback got on his feet, in position like a duelist, his hard, bitter face turned slantwise toward my father. The Sleuth of St. James's Square Her feminine fancy exalted the escaped duelist and alleged assassin into a social martyr. Sally Dows Perhaps this was visible in his face, for the group appeared awed by this perfection of the duelist's coolness, and even returned his formal parting salutation with a vague and timid respect. Clarence Van Loo paled slightly; he knew Jack's reputation as a duelist. The Three Partners The Colonel was impressed; he had a duelist's respect for punctuality. Openings in the Old Trail The hunchback seemed to advance like a duelist who parries the first thrust of his opponent. The Sleuth of St. James's Square There were one or two gamblers, a skillful duelist, and men who still drank whiskey who had voluntarily sought the camp. Sally Dows Augereau had a fearsome opponent, an excellent swordsman, a professional duelist, who as a warm-up, awaiting the contest, had killed two sergeants of the Guards, on the days previously. The Memoirs of General Baron De Marbot Was it all a dream?—or was this Colonel Pendleton the duelist? A Ward of the Golden Gate It was quite plain that the Colonel—a practiced duelist—was hastening home to answer it. Openings in the Old Trail They were listening for the whistle agreed upon, when suddenly savage cries resounded in the air, accompanied by reports which certainly did not issue from the car where the duelists were. Around the World in 80 Days Junior Edition Pan-at-lee hovered about, breathless, her dagger ready, but there was no opening that did not also endanger Tarzan, so constantly were the two duelists changing their positions. Tarzan the Terrible Following the example of duelists before a meeting, I tried my arms in the privacy of my chamber. Letters of Two Brides These various resources insured us every facility for action, provided always that we succeeded in discovering the body of the dead duelist. The Queen of Hearts Part of the cause why duelists miss their man is from the trepidation of fear. The Lock and Key Library Classic Mystery and Detective Stories: Old Time English The figures of the duelists have faded away, like the other figures I saw before them. Little Novels He has not been in his right mind since—since the miserable day when he followed the duelists, and saw his brother's death. The Black Robe Both duelists were instantly on their feet, confronting each other across a space of not more than twenty paces. Last of the Great Scouts : the life story of Col. William F. Cody, "Buffalo Bill" as told by his sister The barbaric harness of the duelists lent splendid color to the savage, martial scene. The Chessmen of Mars While this was being done, the advancing sea-fog so completely enveloped us that the duelists were unable to see each other. The Black Robe The names of the duelists were not mentioned. Little Novels After an official inquiry into the circumstances, the French authorities had decided that it was not expedient to put the survivor of the duelists on his trial before a court of law. The Black Robe |
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