| 单词 | amanuensis |
| 例句 | So Corinthians was almost on her way to becoming an amanuensis after all. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “The sextet of Robert Frobisher. He was an amanuensis for my father, when my father was too old, too blind, too weak to hold a pen.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Before becoming King’s amanuensis, Barbara Reynolds was a journalist assigned to do a story for The Chicago Tribune. Mrs. King and Coretta: A Posthumous Memoir Explores Public and Private Selves 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z As I was growing up, my mother didn’t simply encourage my creative endeavors; she served as my amanuensis. The Battle Hymn of the Papier-Mâché Mother 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z Mr. Craft spent nearly a quarter-century as Stravinsky’s amanuensis, rehearsal conductor, musical adviser, globe-trotting traveling companion and surrogate son. Robert Craft, Stravinsky Adviser and Steward, Dies at 92 2015-11-14T05:00:00Z Every writer is the amanuensis to their characters, often using language they never consciously would, she added. Martin Amis: Only brain injury could make me write for children 2011-02-11T12:50:24Z The blind man and his creepy amanuensis are inspired characters, unforgettably disturbing and unpleasant, sitting in the corner of the pub, parasitically soaking in all the neurotic whisperings. Dirk Bogarde's Victim shines a light on London's shadowy past 2011-08-08T09:42:02Z Nor is there much of Orwell in the Hitchens who became a Beltway gossip columnist, and later an amanuensis of the Bush administration. The Orwell prize gets Hitched 2012-05-28T09:34:25Z Despite, or perhaps because of, her privileged role as the headmistress’s amanuensis, Jane is one of the most vociferous voices of dissent against the practice of self-erasure in the name of necromancy. Shelley Jackson, Author and Advocate of the Monstrous 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z "Trying" makes no attempt at misdirection: We know all along that the earnest amanuensis will soften the crusty old man. 'Trying' and succeeding: International City revival soars 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z When Plath wasn’t banging on about Hughes’s virility, “his health and hugeness,” she waxed ecstatic about the pleasures of “domesticalia” and of serving as Hughes’s amanuensis and literary agent. In New Volume of Sylvia Plath’s Letters, a Marriage Falters and Masks Fall Away 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z Married to him as a teenager, she bore him 13 children and acted as his amanuensis, handwriting chunks of War and Peace through 15 drafts. Edinburgh international book festival diary 2011-08-19T17:57:03Z Dazzled by Kubrick, Vitali largely lost interest in acting and instead became Kubrick’s amanuensis, performing unsung tasks on The Shining, Full Metal Jacket and Eyes Wide Shut. The best films of 2018 … that you didn't see 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Further complications ensue when the maestro and the diva fall in love with their amanuenses. In ‘Living on Love,’ Renée Fleming Moves Beyond Opera 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z Katey’s amanuensis declined to publish another of her gems, which Tomaline dug up from the woman’s notes.“My father was not a gentleman,” she apparently said. Charles Dickens: An Author of Demonic Energy 2011-10-19T10:00:49Z And though the two men are friends Lucas couldn’t have picked a better amanuensis than Abrams, who honors his heroes but doesn’t have it in him to drive a light sabre through their hearts. The George Awakens 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z Mistress America,” like these other amanuensis films, is about self-preservation, creation over the long haul, making a career, finding a place in the world, making a living. “Mistress America” and the Art of Making a Living as an Artist 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Bart was an untrained tune savant, a latter-day Irving Berlin; if the songs are so hummable it’s probably because his composition method was built on humming them to an amanuensis. ‘Oliver!’ Review: Tunes, Glorious Tunes, in a Grimly Cheerful Revival 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z She became some combination of girlfriend, therapist, amanuensis, prosecutor, and priest. The Plight of the Political Convert 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z The relationship has the flavor of a hostage situation: in the back of a limo, the actor badgers his captive audience into serving as the unwitting amanuensis of a suicide note. “My Dinner with Hervé” Is a Testament to Peter Dinklage’s Charisma 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z He then spent more than two decades, in the words of Time magazine, as Stravinsky’s “rehearsal conductor, aide, intellectual catalyst, amanuensis and surrogate son.” Robert Craft, conductor and longtime Stravinsky confidant, dies at 92 2015-11-14T05:00:00Z When it comes to John Watson, Holmes’s best friend, amanuensis and sometimes roommate, Holmes criticizes him, deceives him, disappears for years and lets Watson believe him dead. The Shape-Shifting Sherlock Holmes, Now Playing the Villain 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z She became his amanuensis and offered him the most conscientious support. The Alma problem 2010-12-02T22:31:00Z She became not only Wiggins’ full-time caregiver but her amanuensis and archivist. How a daughter's love and a mother's tenacity saved Marianne Wiggins' novel 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z Gilot is Picasso’s amanuensis, his interlocutor and interpreter, his money manager, his model. How Picasso’s Muse Became a Master 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z His wife, Emily, became his amanuensis, often smoothing the way through the political thickets of dealing with the board. The man who built an American icon 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z When he was 22, and already a precocious high-flier, the president spent several months as the amanuensis of one of France's then most respected philosophers, Paul Ricoeur. Emmanuel Macron's conquest is complete - what now? - BBC News 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z After her mother died, of Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 1997, she wrote a play called “The Emperor and the Scribe,” about a dying African ruler and his amanuensis. The First Theatrical Landmark of the Trump Era 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z Her career was wobbly by then, but for much of the time before her death in 1975, Mr. Baker supported her, serving as manager, companion and amanuensis. Jean-Claude Baker Dies at 71; Restaurateur Honored a Chanteuse 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z Among the artifacts, the highlight is Manuscript 338, a miscellaneous collection of medieval texts inscribed by at least nine different amanuenses. St. Francis Manuscripts Bound for U.S. Display 2014-11-09T05:00:00Z This bon mot was noted down by Johnson's amanuensis, Boswell, as was his inveterate habit. What does it mean to be a modern patriot? 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z In effect, he turned each of his volunteers into an amanuensis of his or her own chattering mind. Mrs. Dalloway in New York City: Documenting How People Talk to Themselves in Their Heads 2013-04-29T14:15:00.550Z Of course you mean as an amanuensis: otherwise your question would be an offence. Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes 2012-04-23T02:00:28.843Z That was another career for a countess she had omitted to consider—the political hostess, the inspiration and amanuensis of her husband's speeches to the House of Lords. The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z The papers were repeatedly read aloud by an amanuensis, copious notes and extracts were made, and the narrative written down from my dictation. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z The final word must be reserved for my wife, who, as careful amanuensis, has shared the burden of a not altogether easy task. A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance 2012-03-23T02:00:40.930Z Smith asked him if he kept an amanuensis. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z At a second window sat Mr. English, ready to act either as reader or as amanuensis when required. William Hickling Prescott 2012-03-11T03:00:12.297Z George Wythe selected Clay for his amanuensis in writing out the decisions of the courts. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z After dinner he slept an hour; he then superintended experiments, read or prepared his lectures, and made, usually by means of an amanuensis, records of the day’s dissections. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" 2012-02-24T03:00:27.173Z The conversation turned upon literary matters, and the Crown Prince made a statement which the humble amanuensis, bursting into the talk, took upon him flatly to contradict. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z He clung warmly to his friends, had a horror of being left alone in his illness, bequeathed all his property to the faithful servant and friend who had been his amanuensis. The Last Words of Distinguished Men and Women (Real and Traditional) 2012-02-22T03:00:24.020Z It has no general interest now, but is worthy of note as having been the only one of Prescott's works which he dictated to an amanuensis. William Hickling Prescott 2012-03-11T03:00:12.297Z Then would the sun write his autobiography, and his amanuensis would be his favoured child, photography. The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years 2012-02-15T03:00:30.577Z Her handwriting did not please the crabbed scientist who first engaged her as amanuensis. A Prairie Courtship 2012-02-01T03:00:12.830Z She had heard from her mother in London, the nurse acting as amanuensis; at that time Mrs. Spurr was comfortable, although still confined to her bed most of the day. The Front Yard 2012-01-09T03:00:23.183Z "I'm not an author; I'm merely the amanuensis, the typist, if you please." In Jeopardy 2012-01-04T03:00:35.013Z Mrs. Longstreet would be rather a poor amanuensis in the evening, my only spare time, as her two little boys, Lee and Jim, occupy most of her time. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z For nearly three years he had been a faithful secretary and a willing amanuensis. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z It is a case, too, where an amanuensis or copyist cannot be trusted. The Battle of The Press As Told in the Story of the Life of Richard Carlile By His Daughter, Theophila Carlile Campbell 2011-12-24T03:08:06.653Z Heretofore these notes have been slowly dictated to amanuenses, but they are now frequently read off to a phonograph, and then written out at leisure. The Romance of Industry and Invention 2011-12-19T03:00:43.870Z He did not employ an amanuensis, and he had not the advantages with regard to copyists which a member of one of the larger monasteries might have had. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England 2011-12-19T03:00:41.437Z The first is the mechanical theory, which implies that the Holy Ghost dictated, and the inspired penmen were merely his amanuenses. The Book Of God In The Light Of The Higher Criticism 2011-11-24T03:00:46.897Z I also want an occasional secretary and amanuensis. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z This letter was written a year after Mr. Peyton was paralyzed and when he was obliged to employ an amanuensis. Memoir of John Howe Peyton in sketches by his contemporaries, together with some of his public and private letters, etc., also a sketch of Ann M. Peyton 2011-11-15T03:00:20.413Z Thábit, one of the Prophet's amanuenses, who collected the fragments with great difficulty "from bits of parchment, thin white stones, leafless palm-branches, and the bosoms of men." A Literary History of the Arabs 2011-11-13T03:00:15.660Z Indeed, so vividly did his spirit speak to me, that I readily acknowledge him the author of this book, being myself his amanuensis. Daisy the autobiography of a cat 2011-10-25T02:00:24.887Z In more delicate matters still, Prudence was her confidante, her intermediary, and amanuensis: and ordinarily this caused her no embarrassment, for she wished for no secrets with any of human kind. Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures 2011-10-20T02:00:22.743Z He—he sometimes makes use of her as—as his amanuensis. The Brass Bottle A Farcical Fantastic Play in Four Acts 2011-10-11T02:01:04.737Z Joseph Smith, being himself unable to read or write fluently, employed an amanuensis to whom he dictated a translation, which was afterward, in 1830, printed and published under the title of the "Book of Mormon." Ocean to Ocean on Horseback Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Devel 2011-10-06T02:00:32.743Z "I don't mean for the private work, but as general amanuensis," Whitlock went on. The Debit Account 2011-09-21T02:00:33.753Z Probably he was no great hand at managing affairs, and needed some plain common-sense nature beside him, who would be secretary or amanuensis sometimes, and general helper and factotum. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z After the death of her parents she removed to Toronto, and taking up the study of shorthand entered upon the life of an amanuensis and teacher of stenography. The Clan Fraser in Canada Souvenir of the First Annual Gathering 2011-09-09T02:01:00.467Z The above, and another tale, are, so far as I can learn, the only contributions to literature by the amanuensis of Scott.—Ed. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z They visited together the little editorial sanctum in Spruce Street, where Mrs. Dares sat dictating some of her inexhaustible "copy" to a pale and rather jaded-looking female amanuensis. The Adventures of a Widow A Novel 2011-08-25T02:00:27.403Z The other day Pepper remarked on her distinguished carriage, and, as he never neglects appearances, he chooses her, when an amanuensis is necessary, for his more important consultations. The Debit Account 2011-09-21T02:00:33.753Z We can see him taking the reed from the amanuensis and adding the three brief sentences which close the letter. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z Calvin held him in high esteem, employing him as amanuensis, and as editor as well as translator of several of his exegetical and polemical works. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" 2011-08-24T02:00:20.690Z To be her father's amanuensis was her greatest ambition, and she treasured every hour she spent with him at their favourite hobby, whether writing in the study or hunting for specimens on the hillsides. The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life 2011-08-24T02:00:19.813Z Stanley, the skipper; an English lad, who acted as his amanuensis and general help; the engineer, two black boys, who acted as servants and assistant stokers; and Henty himself. George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z “You will leave me for the present, Miss Andrews,” she said, turning to her amanuensis. A Very Naughty Girl 2011-07-27T02:00:30.947Z In the morning I dictate to my amanuensis one thousand five hundred words. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 4, September 1893 2011-07-21T02:00:22.737Z Abbot Magnus had also left the hall, and Cardinal Isarnus stood almost alone in the middle of the floor between his amanuensis and interpreter. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z The hapless little artist had hid himself with his amanuensis among some large boxes in an adjacent booth. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z My amanuensis sits at the table, and I sit near him, or lie on the sofa, and dictate the stories which I publish.” George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z These were "written without premeditation or reflection,"60 and often dictated to his amanuensis. Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha 2011-07-04T02:00:25.783Z When the Branen or Bacchants amounted to a certain number, the dean appointed a day in which to celebrate the deposition, and summoned besides the Branen, the depositor with his instruments, and an amanuensis. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z Perhaps he can dictate to me and I can be his amanuensis. Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter 2011-06-06T02:00:08.460Z Thrand Fistlier and his amanuensis were instantly seized by the constables and conducted to the quay, with all their effects; followed by a great throng of people. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z I get a man to do them for me—an amanuensis, of course; it all comes out of my head, but he does all the actual writing. George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z An unfaithful amanuensis, the son of the Dr. James whom we have just noticed, took copies and sold them to the curious. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z The amanuensis was but little superior in the art of penmanship to her principal. Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:26.023Z In 1761 he became personally known to Pitt, who, recognizing his ability and discretion, once and again made use of his services as private amanuensis. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." 2011-05-27T02:00:16.463Z He still employed me as reader and amanuensis, and had left me plenty of manuscripts to transcribe. Daisy Burns (Volume 2) 2011-05-20T02:00:30.427Z It must not be inferred from this that her horizon did not extend beyond nursery and kitchen, for during the earlier years she acted also as her husband's invaluable amanuensis. Prophets of Dissent : Essays on Maeterlinck, Strindberg, Nietzsche and Tolstoy 2011-05-17T02:00:20.900Z Frequently is it the case, too, that none but the amanuensis to whom they have been long accustomed will do. Turns about Town 2011-05-13T02:00:09.213Z This circumstance he named to Thiers, by whom he was informed that he dictated to an amanuensis the whole of his “History of the Consulate and the Empire.” Literary Byways 2011-05-12T02:00:09.493Z Dear papa, I have done my duty this morning for her beautiful free spirit, and happy for the honor conferred upon me as her amanuensis. A Book Written by the Spirits of the So-Called Dead 2011-05-03T02:00:15.900Z Seven months after this, Sir Humphry decided to travel upon the Continent, and asked Faraday to be his amanuensis. Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous 2011-04-26T02:00:23.677Z The first use to which she put her literary earnings, was the education of a sister, to be her reader and amanuensis. Granny's Wonderful Chair & Its Tales of Fairy Times 2011-04-12T02:00:26.413Z At the age of thirteen he became a pupil of Handel, and, when his master went blind, his amanuensis. Shakespeare and Music 2011-04-01T02:00:29.867Z Is Moses a mere amanuensis, writing under dictation? Chapters of Bible Study A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Sacred Scriptures 2011-03-27T02:00:12.580Z Wanted, by a gentleman a person of literary taste and abilities as secretary and amanuensis. The Three Impostors or The Transmutations 2011-03-09T03:00:45.227Z For his literary labours and his extensive correspondence he required one or more amanuenses. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z I incline to think the writing is all due to an amanuensis. Philip Massinger 2011-02-25T03:01:15.270Z In the delirium of his passion, he desired his amanuensis to write an answer immediately. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z Wordsworth had injurious habits of composition; he dictated his prose to an amanuensis, and he composed his poems in the fields as he walked. The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 2011-01-31T03:00:16.193Z For Brown's amanuensis, Ed Balls, to dare to open his mouth on this subject is beyond belief. Our protection from banks? A pile of ordure called Merlin 2011-01-25T20:00:12Z He employed a lady, the lady who figures in his will, Miss Bathwick, as his amanuensis. Boon, The Mind of the Race, The Wild Asses of the Devil, and The Last Trump; Being a First Selection from the Literary Remains of George Boon, Appropriate to the Times 2011-01-16T03:00:20.530Z On the other hand, we must remember that seventeen years had elapsed, and that it is unlikely that a poor man like Massinger would have employed an amanuensis. Philip Massinger 2011-02-25T03:01:15.270Z He handed me three letters, all from men who once were slaves, not written by them individually, but by amanuenses. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z There is also the uncertain element that may possibly be due to the use of different amanuenses. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" 2010-12-20T17:12:05.780Z Then, calling for his amanuensis, he dictated what he had composed. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The present communication you owe to the fortunate arrival here of Captain Mellish, who has kindly volunteered to be my amanuensis. The Fortunes Of Glencore Promptly and almost insensibly she identified herself with all her husband’s work, a thing rendered peculiarly valuable from the fact that his eyes had become overstrained, so that he welcomed an amanuensis. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Come up here, S. Q. G. and be my amanuensis. Cordwood In 1558 he began to write his memoirs, dictating them for the greater part to an amanuensis; and he carried them down to the year 1562. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII A reader or amanuensis was always at hand to save the moments that generally are allowed to slip away to waste. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius In the early days of their marriage, she had acted as his amanuensis, and had faithfully copied what he wrote. Lives of Celebrated Women God is made known to man especially by the Scriptures, whose writers were “sure and authentic amanuenses of the Holy Spirit.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" Answer: any system will answer the purpose of the woman who desires to become simply a phonographic amanuensis. Work for Women He got 'a certain feeble but enquiring quasi-disciple' of his own to act as amanuensis, from whom he kept his ulterior purpose quite secret. Thomas Carlyle Famous Scots Series After getting up late, he worked with his first amanuensis from ten in the morning until three in the afternoon. Methods of Authors The book was written through the aid of readers and an amanuensis, whose task it was to gather the notes, which Parkman sifted until ready for dictation. Children's Stories in American Literature, 1660-1860 They were, however, still mistrustful of him, fearing he might cool, and sent him, from time to time, a few ardent and inspired lines: Marie Alacoque dictated, and the superior was her amanuensis. Priests, Women, and Families A gentleman connected with a large corporation, who employs two lady amanuenses, and obtains positions for others, says that he could secure situations for two or three a week. Work for Women He always wrote rapidly and alone, without the aid of an amanuensis, as soon as he was prepared to compose. Memoir of Jared Sparks, LL.D. It is just so much help if you have a good amanuensis; none, if you have a poor one. Methods of Authors A great man thinks a thought in the presence of two amanuenses, provided I am right in spelling the plural in that way. A Guest at the Ludlow and Other Stories We learn some particulars as to the original plan from a statement by Mrs. Gilbert; for each amanuensis kept her own special copy of accounts. Elizabeth Gilbert and Her Work for the Blind The custom of employing women as amanuenses has grown very largely of late years. Work for Women He may have been one of Milton’s pupils; and he may, when his old teacher had become blind, have rendered him important services as amanuensis or as reader. 1-4. Minor Poems by Milton He was the friend and amanuensis of both Scott and Lockhart, whom he assisted in the Quarterly. In the Border Country You are some sort of secretary and amanuensis to a scientist? The Silent Barrier We went through the entire pleadings of this case and when finished, took up another and another until now we are not lawyers, but some are able to be stenographers for lawyers, and others amanuenses. Silver Links The pay of a lady amanuensis at the start is seldom more than $8 a week. Work for Women Henceforward the duties of his secretaryship had to be performed with the aid of an amanuensis. Minor Poems by Milton At this time I was so fortunate as to procure the situation of amanuensis to a literary gentleman, who was employed upon a work of great extent, but of little interest. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III Mrs Griffith had foreseen the eventuality, and, unwilling to give her card, had written another little letter, using Edith as amanuensis, so that Daisy should at least open it. Orientations Montesquieu said, he often lost an idea before he could find words for it: yet he dictated, by way of saving time, to an amanuensis. Hazlitt on English Literature An Introduction to the Appreciation of Literature In large offices an amanuensis will receive from thirty to sixty full-page letters in a day and transcribe them on the type-writer. Work for Women “I do not know,” adds the amanuensis, “what becomes of old Kirstie, but that character grew and strengthened so in the writing that I am sure he had some dramatic destiny for her.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25) The Ebb-Tide; Weir of Hermiston Pardon my reminding you that you are here in your capacity as my amanuensis. Miss Cayley's Adventures For this purpose an amanuensis or two were employed by Pope when these books were in the country, and by the Earl of Oxford when they were in town. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors Hence it comes that I am now writing to you by an amanuensis, at which I know you will be very angry. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) Once it is as Pen’s amanuensis that she serves, praying the loan of a “‘Family Robinson,’ by Mayne Reid,” to solace the boy in some indisposition. The Brownings Their Life and Art Reference is had to your order of recent date that this house engage you as amanuensis.’ The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards He applies for a situation as amanuensis offered in an advertisement, and comforts himself on failing with the reflection that the advertiser was probably a sharper. Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) We might, with vastly more plausibility, deny that Paul was the author of his Epistles, because he employed an amanuensis, or, for the same reason, deny that Milton was the author of Paradise Lost. The Calvinistic Doctrine of Predestination Examined and Refuted In the unavoidable absence of my amanuensis, who is buying eels for dinner, I have thus concluded my dispatch, like St. Paul, with my own hand. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) Thackeray's own small upright handwriting; that of his daughter, now Mrs. Richmond Ritchie, a rather large round handwriting; and that of an amanuensis whose name I do not know. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges "Tell him he must settle all local bills up to the minute," said Thurston, throwing it across to his amanuensis. Thurston of Orchard Valley For heaven's sake let us know, pray, pray let us know who was Lincoln's amanuensis? Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 Needless to say we asked at once the Custodian of the Library to give us access to this Book of Khalid, and after examining it, we hired an amanuensis to make a copy for us. The Book of Khalid A pity for you that my amanuensis is not on stock to-day, and my own hand perceptibly worse than usual.—Yours, The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) Myra, as his faithful and efficient amanuensis for more than fifteen years, had her rights. It's All Yours The author takes this opportunity to thank his wife, who acted as his amanuensis in the preparation of this manuscript. Boys' Book of Model Boats Every writer in the New Testament has a style of his own, and there is no appearance of his being merely an amanuensis. Orthodoxy: Its Truths And Errors I am just now in want of precisely such a young man as you describe your son to be, to act as my secretary and amanuensis, and will therefore be very glad to employ him.” Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI My amanuensis deserts me—I should have said you, for yours is the loss, my script having lost all bond with humanity. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) The amanuensis to whom it was dictated used to tell the story as an illustration of his own physical powers. The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. A Judge of the High Court of Justice It is a friend of my own who is wanting someone as a sort of general amanuensis and secretary. Lover or Friend In this way Antony got hold of the dead man's papers, and with the aid of the dead man's private secretary or amanuensis, one Fabricius, began a series of most unblushing forgeries. The Life of Cicero Volume II. He was now allowed an amanuensis, and the help of his pupils Torricelli, Castelli, and Viviani, all devotedly attached to him, and Torricelli very famous after him. Pioneers of Science All the same, I am deeply stupid, 399 in bed with a cold, deprived of my amanuensis, and conscious of the wish but not the furnished will. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) The want of amanuenses, and of other attentions and comforts, seems to have deeply affected him. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance Pauline Augusta, in fact, had just proclaimed to her amanuensis that “we had a geese for dinner to-day” when her father stopped to size up the situation. The Prairie Child She became his amanuensis and secretary, and scarcely ever left his side. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Some of his chapters are very brief indeed, the text being no greater in bulk than the headings which his amanuensis put over them of his own motion. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History I had read your Gleams of Memory, No. 1; it then went to my wife, to Osbourne, to the cousin that is within my gates, and to my respected amanuensis, Mrs. Strong. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) Here are two more little folks, who employ an amanuensis: Belmont. Harper's Young People, January 27, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly He wanted an amanuensis to “love, honor, and obey” him. The Essays of "George Eliot" Complete Jonathan Swift, angry and rebellious, hating the authority and restraint of his Irish University, came to England an uncouth, ill-balanced, extravagant creature of twenty-one, and settled, or half-settled, to his work as amanuensis. Highways and Byways in Surrey Drawing out my pencil, and tearing a leaf from the memorandum-book, I stood ready to act as amanuensis. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness The scraps which contained in writing the sayings of the dead Prophet were all collected by his chief amanuensis: his followers appointed three judges to overlook the work. In the Tail of the Peacock The amanuenses or penmen of the Holy Ghost for the Scriptures were not contemptible or ordinary, but incomparable and extraordinary persons. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life They exchanged experiences—he his desire to have an amanuensis, and she hers, to be one. The Essays of "George Eliot" Complete He had many devoted friends who advised and helped him, acted as his amanuenses, and, as we have seen, shielded him by assuming authorship of his works. Kościuszko A Biography Perhaps Congreve’s amanuensis confused the date in the title with that of the imprint. 16o. The Library of William Congreve After acting as amanuensis to the famous Samuel Parr, the vicar of Hatton in Warwickshire, he married and settled down at Thetford in Norfolk, where he lived for about twenty-five years. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" Beugnot, then head of the French regency of Berg, was one day called at a moment's notice to act as amanuensis, and in a flurry twice took his Emperor's chair. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) Here she spent her time in writing, and also acted as amanuensis to Jefferson Davis in his great work, “Rise and Fall of the Confederacy.” Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader One of his companions in captivity was a certain Rusticiano, of Pisa, who was glad to listen to his descriptions of Asia, and to act as his amanuensis. The Discovery of America Vol. 1 (of 2) with some account of Ancient America and the Spanish Conquest Upcott, who was at the time assistant in Wright's shop, was employed as amanuensis, to copy out for the printer the various contributions, that the authors' handwriting might not be detected. Notes and Queries, Number 79, May 3, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc Lagged superfluous on a stage in which he played no part beyond that of an amanuensis, and hardly even that. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 "Your sister," she sometimes wrote, "is not so well, and I have persuaded her to allow me to be her amanuensis." Vagabondia 1884 Pride, the amanuensis of Metaphysics, gathered the bubbles up as they fell, pressed the air out, and kneaded them into hypotheses. Faustus his Life, Death, and Doom He would walk up and down, and dictate as he walked to his amanuensis, who sat near at hand with pen and ink to write down the philosopher's words. Rollo in Geneva He reviews the case, and then he puts down, through his amanuensis, for the information of the Philippians, what he thinks of these two men, and what he has planned about them. Philippian Studies Lessons in Faith and Love from St. Paul's Epistle to the Philippians "He seemed ower young for sich an adventure—" "How old are you, Sergeant, if I may ask the question?" demanded the amanuensis. Tam o' the Scoots He appears to have kept amanuenses to copy interesting manuscripts. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography Sir George Arthur, the amanuensis of Dr. Strachan in these matters, wrote to the Missionary Committee in London of the evil and disturbing doings of the Guardian, and called on them for their interference. The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada Besides his own huge elbow-chair, there were but two others in the room, and one of these seemed, from its position, to be reserved exclusively for the amanuensis. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume V (of 10) Dahlgren, amanuensis at the Royal Library, for which it is a pleasant duty publicly to offer them my hearty thanks. The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II Every day he worked for a few hours at least, while I acted as amanuensis in order to save him the physical labour of writing. The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson Sometimes, too, he acted as amanuensis for the Market dames, but this meant mixing himself up in Royalist plots, and the risks were heavy. The Gods are Athirst I have every possible facility of books, retirement, and an amanuensis; and am doing what I would have to do under less favourable circumstances on my return to Canada. The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada There is that of amanuensis, but it is seldom required. Valerie Most of his books were written from his ideas by his younger brother Augustus, or were dictated directly to his wife, who acted as his amanuensis. The History of "Punch" A young man," says an English writer, "some years ago, offered himself to me, as an amanuensis, for which he appeared to be perfectly qualified. The Young Man's Guide Under the first head may be placed all those difficulties which are liable to interfere between the communicator and the amanuensis. The Problems of Psychical Research Experiments and Theories in the Realm of the Supernormal He, Jasper, had known no peace since the day that Charlotte had wished for an amanuensis to help her with her silly book. How It All Came Round I went there as an amanuensis, but I have never written a line. Valerie She ran through it, arose, and without dressing took her pen and transcribed it on to paper, literally acting simply as her own amanuensis. In Tune with the Infinite or, Fullness of Peace, Power, and Plenty The will and the codicil, as it appears, are both in the handwriting of the widow, who acted as an amanuensis not only for her husband but for the attorney. Orley Farm His amanuensis was obliged to acknowledge frankly an inability to cope successfully with so complicated and unusual a matter. The Shadow World I cannot yet hold a pen, and employ an amanuensis. Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters A Family Record We all know the young man who writes shorthand comes in touch with the boss at once, and while acting as amanuensis or secretary is getting a schooling that money could not buy. Dollars and Sense I had rather be an amanuensis of the Infinite God, as it is my privilege literally to be, than a slave to the formulated rules of any rhetorician, or to the opinions of any critic. In Tune with the Infinite or, Fullness of Peace, Power, and Plenty Only, on the hypothesis, the amanuensis of our Epistle was, for a special purpose presumably, a Christian prophet in his own right. Messages from the Epistle to the Hebrews He held to a plane apparently far above the psychic's musical knowledge, and often above that of his amanuensis. The Shadow World For two or three bright and happy months I acted as George Dawson's amanuensis after a rather curious and unusual fashion. Recollections With Photogravure Portrait of the Author and a number of Original Letters, of which one by George Meredith and another by Robert Louis Stevenson are reproduced in facsimile For some months he acted as amanuensis to Professor Dugald Stewart, in transcribing his last work for the press. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century The letters w and v are used indiscriminately by Knox's amanuensis. The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) Dr. Priestley, I believe, conjectures that his amanuensis played him false, as regards his teaching upon the sacred doctrine which that philosopher opposed. Historical Sketches, Volume I (of 3) The Turks in Their Relation to Europe; Marcus Tullius Cicero; Apollonius of Tyana; Primitive Christianity Three persons were present: the psychic, a robust, alert, intelligent woman of thirty-five; Hamlin Garland; and the writer, who combined the functions of amanuensis and editor. The Shadow World Farquaharson laid aside the manuscript of an unfinished novel, with which Conscience had been assisting him as critic and amanuensis, and let his eyes dwell on her face. The Tyranny of Weakness He had been the amanuensis or attendant of Jonson. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 If my readers could listen to our stories of the old town they would hear more about it in a night than my little amanuensis could write down in a day. Recollections of Old Liverpool He was nearly blind, and had to teach himself Spanish and look up authorities through the help of others and to write with a noctograph or by amanuenses. Brief History of English and American Literature Well," countered the man also laughing, "I am to act as amanuensis. A Mating in the Wilds Spent most of his time smoking in the drawing-room, and laboured under the delusion that, as my amanuensis, he was at liberty to forge my signature to all documents, including cheques. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton Ebn Saad, one of Mahomet's amanuenses, when writing what the prophet dictated, cried out by way of admiration—"Blessed be God, the best Creator!" Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 From the worker's own point of view the interest must be much greater when working out her own ideas than when merely acting as amanuensis to another. Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving He suffers from rheumatism in the fingers of his right hand; and his niece, who is an orphan, and lives with him, acts as his amanuensis. The Miraculous Revenge Little Blue Book #215 You originated the idea, and named it, and I simply acted as your amanuensis, as it were, and wrote it out mostly from your dictation. The Story of a Play A Novel “We will thank our faithful amanuensis to become our deputy this afternoon,” said Hamilton; “having a great desire to refresh ourself with a quiet discourse on the beauties of Nature.” Louis' School Days A Story for Boys Thirty amanuenses had been employed in copying MSS. and illuminating them by the finest art. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 Of the two boys, one was my amanuensis and well skilled in music, and the other was a lackey. Jerome Cardan A Biographical Study For a short period he acted as amanuensis to Sir Walter Scott, while the "Life of Napoleon" was in progress. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume IV. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century The second, Susan Augusta, herself an authoress, became in his later years his secretary and amanuensis, and would naturally have written his life, had not his unfortunate dying injunction stood in the way. James Fenimore Cooper American Men of Letters He was found, unhurt and unruffled, in the very room He had occupied the night before, engaged in completing His interrupted conversation with His amanuensis. God Passes By They wrote a good many things in conjunction, and, according to Goldsmith, Gay was usually the amanuensis. Irish Wit and Humor Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell There were letters, he said, he greatly wished to see and answer, and Mrs. Ray had been so kind as to offer to act as his amanuensis. A Daughter of the Sioux A Tale of the Indian frontier In the dreary days when he could not use his eyes she was his reader and amanuensis. Sir Joshua Reynolds A Collection of Fifteen Pictures and a Portrait of the Painter with Introduction and Interpretation A dutiful daughter would feel honored by acting as your amanuensis, even in the night season. Holidays at the Grange or A Week's Delight Games and Stories for Parlor and Fireside Three years after that Declaration, within the walls of the prison-fortress of Máh-Kú, He was dictating to His amanuensis the fundamental and distinguishing precepts of His Dispensation. God Passes By The only persons in the secret, were Robert Blakely, his butler, whom he employed as an amanuensis, and Dr. Sheridan. Irish Wit and Humor Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell At eighteen Tancredi had obtained a situation as amanuensis to an English historian resident in Italy; and Hyacinthe already brooded over some active and unusual future that spread itself as yet but dimly before her. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878 He reciteth verses at a speed consonant with the capacity of His amanuensis to set them down. Selections From the Writings of the Báb If I had been doing my work in the city, he could have found me stenographers, amanuenses, or type-writers by the hundred. The House of Martha He was dictating His Tablets to His amanuensis when the governor, at the head of his troops, with drawn swords, surrounded His house. God Passes By But the poet's connexion with Blackhouse was especially valuable in enabling him to form the intimacy of Mr William Laidlaw, his master's son, the future factor and amanuensis of Sir Walter Scott. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century One pattern volume had been prepared, containing samples of various sorts of binding, that the amanuensis might choose that which pleased him best. The Letters of Cassiodorus Being A Condensed Translation Of The Variae Epistolae Of Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator For this end, your assistance as an amanuensis would be necessary. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 As an amanuensis I found my new assistant everything that could be desired. The House of Martha I cannot write easily, you know, but I can suggest and dictate, when you wish it; and you have been my amanuensis for a year and more, so it will all seem very natural.' The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 1, January, 1864 As the confidential friend, factor, and amanuensis of Sir Walter Scott, William Laidlaw has a claim to remembrance; the authorship of "Lucy's Flittin'" entitles him to rank among the minstrels of his country. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century With the help of an amanuensis the book was restored and, in 1905, given to the public. The Story of the Hymns and Tunes If the weather be wet, she will probably attend to her correspondence and book-keeping, and you will have to fill the parts both of amanuensis and accountant. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 4, April, 1891 This amanuensis was very different from any other I had had. The House of Martha The world is everywhere whispering essays, and one need only be the world's amanuensis. Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country But Kaeside, I hope, will still be your residence, and I will have the advantage of your company and advice, and probably your services as amanuensis. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century Henceforward Paul gained favor, and his mistress found it convenient to employ him as an amanuensis. Tales of the Chesapeake "What do you think, Mamma Vi, of your husband having an amanuensis?" he continued, affectionately squeezing Lulu's hand, which he had taken in his. Elsie's Vacation and After Events Oh, no," I said; "it would be very annoying to begin again with a new amanuensis. The House of Martha The garret, with its slanting roof, in which his amanuenses worked, and his own study are still to be been. Scientific American Supplement, No. 312, December 24, 1881 He was now chiefly employed as Sir Walter's amanuensis. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century This work was composed, with the aid of an amanuensis, in the early hours of the morning, before the beginning of the editorial tasks of each day. The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 5 "I think," he concluded, "that before long my dear eldest daughter will prove a valuable amanuensis for me." Elsie's Vacation and After Events Then she began, hesitating a little at times over the variable chirography of my first amanuensis. The House of Martha I have never less than two horses, usually five or six amanuenses. The Sonnets, Triumphs, and Other Poems of Petrarch "Your father missed both his daughter and his amanuensis," said the captain. Elsie at Home Chambers says that it was Smith's habit to compose standing, and to dictate to an amanuensis. Life of Adam Smith Death has shaken him by the hand and it cannot guide a pen: he will be glad to employ his old amanuensis. Hetty Wesley I inquired why in the name of common sense I allowed myself to be so disturbed by the conduct of an amanuensis, paid by the day, and, moreover, a member of a religious order. The House of Martha Here it is easier to find a painter than an amanuensis. The Sonnets, Triumphs, and Other Poems of Petrarch That something more than usual should be known of "Paradise Lost" must be ascribed to the author's blindness, and consequent dependence upon amanuenses. Life of John Milton Most of the money he received for the work went to pay his six amanuenses. McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader The expense, which must also have been great, is said to have been defrayed by Ambrosius, a wealthy Christian friend, who placed at the disposal of the editor the constant services of seven amanuenses. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The next day my amanuensis bade me good-morning in her former pleasant manner, but without turning toward me seated herself quickly at the table, and took the manuscript from the drawer. The House of Martha The last post night I was obliged to have an amanuensis, as you will know to-morrow morning when the post comes in. George Selwyn: His Letters and His Life But the bore of copying it out is intolerable; and ifPg 135 I had an amanuensis he would be of no use, as my writing is so difficult to decipher. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 4 With His Letters and Journals Quincy was her amanuensis, her audience, and her critic, and she knew that in his eyes she was already a success. Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life The same facility accompanied Gibbon after the experience of his first volume; and the same copious readiness attended Adam Smith, who dictated to his amanuensis, while he walked about his study. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 "And so your amanuensis has left you?" she remarked, as she was eating a hasty luncheon. The House of Martha She hardly knew whether she wanted a place in the library, a clerkship at Washington, or the post of amanuensis to the young millionaire. The Bread-winners A Social Study With what profound interest should we gaze upon the signature and salutation of St. Paul affixed to the Epistles which he dictated to an amanuensis on account of his defective eyesight! Roman Mosaics Or, Studies in Rome and Its Neighbourhood As she seldom writes to any one, she has made me her amanuensis, and hopes you will excuse her. The Cromptons She had become his amanuensis, had insisted upon writing to his dictation. A Man's Woman A sister from our House, your grandmother urged, would be the very person you needed, and infinitely better suited to the position than the somewhat frivolous young women who very often occupy positions as amanuenses. The House of Martha The story simply wanted a straightforward amanuensis to tell itself. Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 2 My two female amanuenses are busy with friends, and I fear this scrawl will give you much trouble to read.—With many thanks, yours very sincerely, CH. Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 1 At Berlin, Mendelssohn becomes an amanuensis to another poor rabbin, who could only still initiate him into the theology, the jurisprudence, and the scholastic philosophy of his people. Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions Our contemporary tells us, for example, of one momentous writer who was reduced to dictating blindfold "because the facial peculiarities of first one and then another amanuensis" upset her equanimity. Punch or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 24, 1920. "Has she never said anything about your acting as my amanuensis?" The House of Martha My amanuenses, my copyists, in Washington, have cost me a mint of money. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 79, May, 1864 He was nearly blind, and had to teach himself Spanish and look up authorities through the help of others, and to write with a noctograph or by amanuenses. Initial Studies in American Letters I am in want of an intelligent and well-educated young man to act as my confidential secretary and occasional amanuensis. Ishmael Or, In the Depths Such a view of the law made Sarah Althea the magistrate at Stockton on the 14th of August, and Justice Swain her obsequious amanuensis. Personal Reminiscences of Early Days in California with Other Sketches; To Which Is Added the Story of His Attempted Assassination by a Former Associate on the Supreme Bench of the State Back in the lofty office that Saturday morning he sat under the eye of Breede, in outward seeming a neat and efficient amanuensis. Bunker Bean And would the amanuensis have made £350 more out of the thing then Mr. Murray himself? Books and Persons Being Comments on a Past Epoch 1908-1911 Later he had $500, from which he paid $150 for two amanuenses which he required because his sight had failed him. Jukes-Edwards A Study in Education and Heredity Ishmael had gradually passed upward from his humble position of amanuensis to be the legal assistant and almost partner of the judge in his office business. Ishmael Or, In the Depths His eyes were very much diseased, his amanuensis wrote, but he trusted that the pure air of his native hills and the influence of old scenes and associations would soon effect a cure. Family Pride Or, Purified by Suffering Neither word was luminous to Bean, but he learned that the old gentleman was writing a book and would need an amanuensis. Bunker Bean Oh, amanuensis, how I wonder who you are, up above the world so high, like a fashionable novelist in the sky! Books and Persons Being Comments on a Past Epoch 1908-1911 A young man, some years ago, offered himself to me, on a particular occasion, as an amanuensis, for which he appeared to be perfectly qualified. Advice to Young Men And (Incidentally) to Young Women in the Middle and Higher Ranks of Life. In a Series of Letters, Addressed to a Youth, a Bachelor, a Lover, a Husband, a Father, a Citizen, or a Subject. With something like curiosity and doubt the judge went up to the table and opened and read three or four of the letters written for him by his young amanuensis. Ishmael Or, In the Depths They were all in his own handwriting or in that of his amanuenses. A History of English Romanticism in the Eighteenth Century Portia was acting as her amanuensis—faithful, competent, devoted, and just as of old—or perhaps more so, Rose couldn't be sure—ironic; a little acrid. The Real Adventure Mr. Murray's profits would have been greater, though "authors," amanuenses, photographers, paper-makers, West-End booksellers, and other parasitic artisans might have suffered slightly. Books and Persons Being Comments on a Past Epoch 1908-1911 This was the same Abdallah who, in acting as amanuensis to Mahomet, and writing down his revelations, had interpolated passages of his own, sometimes of a ludicrous nature. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 A gifted daughter, who was his kind amanuensis. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction I cannot help inferring that either Bibboni's memory failed him, or that his words were wrongly understood by printer or amanuensis. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series Miss Emily Faithful, the fair amanuensis and confidential friend of Queen Victoria, while visiting America in an official capacity, spent a day in socially visiting and carefully inspecting the Soldiers' Home of Milwaukee. The World As I Have Found It Sequel to Incidents in the Life of a Blind Girl I tried to be the simple amanuensis at the feast. The Inheritors The Suras, without any claim to logical connection, were written down by an amanuensis on bits of parchment, or pieces of wood or leather, and even on the shoulder-bones of sheep. Oriental Religions and Christianity A Course of Lectures Delivered on the Ely Foundation Before the Students of Union Theological Seminary, New York, 1891 Impressing the services of Smith and his wife as amanuenses, Brett despatched the requisite letters before he retired for the night. The Stowmarket Mystery Or, A Legacy of Hate But I am a bachelor; there is not a single female in my establishment; your sex, therefore, renders it impossible for me to employ you as my amanuensis.' The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 5, May, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy "And remember, you are to make all possible use of me,—as nurse, reader,—when you feel that you would like to listen to book or news-paper,—as amanuensis, every thing." Elsie's Kith and Kin The manuscript copy of it among the Milton MSS. at Cambridge is in the hand of a person who was certainly acting as amanuensis for Milton early in 1660 and afterwards. The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 An electro-magnetic connection, so to say, exists on the psychic plane between a Mahatma and his chelas, one of whom acts as his amanuensis. Five Years of Theosophy But, on his return to the Castle, he saw lying on his study-table a letter, in the round, firm, rather boyish hand, familiar to him as that of his faithful amanuensis of many years. A Noble Life I next answered by letter the advertisement of a distinguished savant who was about to undertake the translation of the Sacred Vedas, and was in want of an amanuensis. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 5, May, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Companion, amanuensis, governess—anything that," with a laugh and a blush, "'respectable young females' may do to earn a living when they come down in the world. Cleek: the Man of the Forty Faces Milton's letter suggests farther that he had been much about Milton, as amanuensis or what not, but was now on a visit to Holland. The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 He formed at this time the acquaintance of one Jocelyn, whom he engaged as companion and amanuensis. The Lost Stradivarius Had he not the chief-justice, the tamed and domesticated chief-justice, who waited on him like a familiar spirit, whom he takes from province to province, his amanuensis at home, his postilion and riding express abroad? The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 09 (of 12) "That being the case you may have heard of one Thomas Preston, alleged to be said amanuensis?" No. 13 Washington Square BABBALANJA—For the nonce, he was not his own master: a mere amanuensis writing by dictation. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II That the nephews still hovered about Milton, and resided with him occasionally, together or by turn, giving him their services as amanuenses, appears to be certain. The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 Have real employments contributed to it—original makers, not mere amanuenses? Mince Pie One of the autograph-letters in the collection before us, addressed to the amanuensis, Swift, relates to the last corrections of this tract, and contains the title, arranged for the printer. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 71, September, 1863 She was Swift's amanuensis and assistant in "The Examiner," and succeeded him as Editor. The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 2 Then follows a loving greeting from Paul's amanuensis, who, naturally, as the pen is in his own hand, says: ‘I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.’ Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) There his amanuensis Ivan Matveyitch, a young man of eighteen, with a face oval as an egg and no moustache, wearing a shabby, mangy overcoat and no goloshes, is already standing by the hatstand. The Chorus Girl and Other Stories —Poet, s. of a border farmer, became steward and amanuensis to Sir W. Scott, and was the author of the beautiful and well-known ballad, Lucy's Flittin'. A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature Communicated thus in confidence, it might have remained indefinitely, if not always, unknown to the public, locked in the ducal drawer, if the amanuensis whom Burke employed in copying it had not betrayed him. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 71, September, 1863 Antonym: layman. clergyman's residence. parsonage, rectory, manse. clerk, n. salesman, saleslady; accountant, recorder, registrar, prothonotary, amanuensis, bookkeeper. Putnam's Word Book His office as amanuensis was very humble, but it was quite as necessary as Paul's inspired fervour. Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) The man of learning dashes up to the amanuensis again and helps him to disentangle his scarf. The Chorus Girl and Other Stories The December translation is my favourite, though I was amanuensis only in the May one. The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2) If I should recollect anything more to say to you, I will trouble my friend Mr. King with it, who is so kind as to be my amanuensis on this occasion. The Naval Pioneers of Australia From this house in Gower Street, Charles used to go daily to the Marshalsea to visit Micawber, who not so many years later was to act as the proud amanuensis of his son. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01 Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great Terror and tenderness are strangely mingled in this parting salutation, which was added in the great characters shaped by Paul's own hand, to the letter written by an amanuensis. Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) Then he dashes up to the amanuensis, clutches him by the shoulders, and begins feebly shaking him. The Chorus Girl and Other Stories We have mentioned the valet, the barber, the wardrobe-keeper, and the amanuensis. Life in the Roman World of Nero and St. Paul His sister, except in the instance of Colombe, was Browning's amanuensis. Robert Browning This was all a lie; something had gone wrong with the old party's eyes—amanuensis of the equinox, or something; he couldn't see well, but he was no more crazy than I was sober. Cobwebs from an Empty Skull He was the son of Sir Robert Southwell, the diplomatist and friend of Sir William Temple, to whom Swift bore a letter of introduction from the latter, soliciting the office of amanuensis. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 06 The Drapier's Letters His two step-sons were employed in his office, and one of them frequently accompanied him in his journeys to distant courts as clerk or amanuensis. Famous Americans of Recent Times Smith succeeded in interesting one Harris to act as his amanuensis in his interpretation of these books of Mormon. The Forty-Niners A Chronicle of the California Trail and El Dorado Henry James's amanuensis, Miss Theodora Bosanquet, wrote an article a year or two ago in the Fortnightly Review, describing how the great man wrote his novels. Old and New Masters The letter was written, I acting as Pete's amanuensis, he pleading that he was a poor scribe at best and that his nerves were too unsteady for such work. California Sketches, Second Series She outlived both her brother and his wife, to carry on a warlike encounter with her brother's amanuensis, Mr. Jonathan Swift, over Temple's literary remains. The Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652-54 If the historians were simply the amanuenses of the Infinite Spirit, then of course they could not have erred in anything they recorded. The Right and Wrong Uses of the Bible There had, since that, been a correspondence as to much of which Mr. Scarborough had been forced to employ an amanuensis. Mr. Scarborough's Family He did not, however, pour himself out to his amanuensis without having made a preliminary survey of the ground. Old and New Masters And then he motioned to the amanuensis to carry out, without further delay, the command he had given him. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 04 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes The plan had been put before him in manuscript For the mechanical part of the work Johnson employed, as he told me, six amanuenses. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 09 — Lives and Letters Sarah was his confidante and his amanuensis; and, looking up to him almost as to a demi-god, she readily fell in with his opinions, and made many of them her own. The Grimké Sisters Sarah and Angelina Grimké: the First American Women Advocates of Abolition and Woman's Rights This lady, whose portrait, with that of her spiritual amanuensis, hung in Mrs. Yorke's sitting-room, had been her only rival in the affections of her husband. Bred in the Bone You are only my amanuensis if you can tell me what that is. Tommy and Grizel She seems to have been conscious of her deficiencies in this direction or at least to have disliked writing, for not infrequently the General acted as her amanuensis. George Washington: Farmer In 1773 Johnson's only publication was an edition of his folio "Dictionary," with additions and corrections, and the preface to his old amanuensis, Machean's "Dictionary of Ancient Geography." The World's Greatest Books — Volume 09 — Lives and Letters For this purpose, men of letters are engaged, who cannot even be supplied with amanuenses, but at an expense above that of a common catalogue. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 05 Miscellaneous Pieces The amanuensis used to issue I O U's at Joanna's dictation, to be paid with enormous interest Hereafter, and Leonard Yorke was always ready to discount her paper. Bred in the Bone An amanuensis," said Tommy, calmly, "is one who writes to dictation. Tommy and Grizel It proceeds from the haste of the amanuensis to get to the end of his day's work. Life of Johnson, Volume 6 Addenda, index, dicta philosophi, etc. With religious veneration they saw him adjust his spectacles in order to read as an expert the bill of sale or dowry contract that his amanuenses had just drawn up. Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel On the contrary, Tolstoy corrected and recorrected it so often that his wife, who acted as his amanuensis, is said to have copied the whole enormous manuscript no less than seven times! Vanishing Roads and Other Essays "And are you really going away from here to be an amanuensis?" he said, and started her upon the theme of herself, a theme she treated with a specialist's enthusiasm. Love and Mr. Lewisham "You didn't know what an amanuensis was when you answered my advertisement," he said. Tommy and Grizel In 1780 he is still unready: "Were it not for want of a good amanuensis, I think I should make more progress." Gossip in a Library Shadwell, the virulent antagonist of our author, has called him Sir Gilbert Pickering's clerk; and it is indeed highly probable that he was employed as his amanuensis, or secretary. The Dramatic Works of John Dryden, Volume 1 With a Life of the Author Socially, I must be—what did you say,—your amanuensis? The Purchase Price By his arguments and entreaties, he aroused the zeal of many individuals, each of whom enlisted himself as a kind of voluntary amanuensis, who wrote and published his dictations. A Visit to the United States in 1841 Forgetting even that he had an amanuensis, he wrote on and on and on. Tommy and Grizel He was evidently a person of considerable ability and accomplishments, acting as literary amanuensis, and indeed in some sort as a domestic critic, to his busy master. Cicero Ancient Classics for English Readers How can you prove it in that manner? for the letters are written by an amanuensis. The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, Volume 4 The choice of an amanuensis is one very important for a public man, not less so, I imagine, for a military man. The Purchase Price Most of the amanuenses employed for his Dictionary were Scotch. Samuel Johnson In the compilation of these his admirable wife assisted him as a literary amanuensis, for she had acquired a considerable knowledge of electricity. Heroes of the Telegraph We find him writing letters before day-break, during the service of his meals, on his journeys, and dictating them to an amanuensis as he walked up and down to take needful exercise. Cicero Ancient Classics for English Readers Nicholas briefly replied, that he wanted to know whether there was any such post to be had, as secretary or amanuensis to a gentleman. Nicholas Nickleby But since when did army officers afford the luxury of amanuenses in this simple republic? The Purchase Price For many years after their marriage, she acted as his amanuensis, conducting the principal part of his business correspondence, for Mr. Peel himself was an indifferent and almost unintelligible writer. Self help; with illustrations of conduct and perseverance My amanuensis deserts me - I should have said you, for yours is the loss, my script having lost all bond with humanity. Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 2 If he have a conscience, and no amanuensis, he quickly finds himself tangled in the meshes of endless and futile correspondence. Ponkapog Papers And it was easy to see how necessary such an amanuensis was to him, by the tenor and spelling of the numerous letters which he sent to her, entreating her and commanding her to return. Vanity Fair I'll bet you every cent in this pile of my winnings here that that young lady isn't your amanuensis, and never has been. The Purchase Price My idea of running amanuenses is by praise, not pudding, flattery, and not coins.” Robert Louis Stevenson: a record, an estimate, and a memorial All the same, I am deeply stupid, in bed with a cold, deprived of my amanuensis, and conscious of the wish but not the furnished will. Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 2 The probability is that a criticism delivered by the accredited messenger, and signed with the familiar 'J.L.' will be passed without question; the difference in the handwriting may be attributed to an amanuensis. A Chair on the Boulevard Its leaves were blotted all over with relics of the firm, strong, rapid handwriting of the spinster's late amanuensis, Mrs. Bute Crawley. Vanity Fair "I had not myself regarded any officer in the light of an oppressor of the distressed amanuensis," he went on. The Purchase Price For the place of his exile he chose France, and stayed some time at Roan, where his daughter Margaret was born, who was afterwards his favourite, and his amanuensis. Lives of the Poets, Volume 1 In the unavoidable absence of my amanuensis, who is buying eels for dinner, I have thus concluded my despatch, like St. Paul, with my own hand. Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 2 She took an interest in literature, loved her brother devotedly, had a sister's boundless faith in his genius, and now became his confidante and amanuensis. The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller When I was sixteen years of age, I saw in a paper an advertisement stating that an elderly lady wanted a young lady as companion and amanuensis. Fifteen Years with the Outcast Can't you be my amanuensis,—that sort of thing, you see? The Purchase Price How do you all do, amanuenses both—marital and sororal? The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 A pity for you that my amanuensis is not on stock to-day, and my own hand perceptibly worse than usual. Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 2 He was Captain Paget's amanuensis and representative—Captain Paget's tool, but not Captain Paget's dupe; for Valentine Hawkehurst was not of that stuff of which dupes are made. Birds of Prey They visit me in spirit, perhaps desiring to engage my services as the amanuensis of their posthumous productions, and thus secure the endless renown that they have forfeited by going hence too early. P.'s Correspondence (From "Mosses from an Old Manse") "After all, you were not that amanuensis which you yourself claimed to be?" The Purchase Price I could dictate it, though, with pleasure, to an amanuensis who suited me. Villette He told us, that the book entitled The Lives of the Poets, by Mr. Cibber, was entirely compiled by Mr. Shiels, a Scotchman, one of his amanuenses. Life of Johnson, Volume 3 1776-1780 In Handel's later years it was the son who assisted him at the performances of the oratorios and acted as his musical amanuensis. Handel Let her come to me as a companion and amanuensis, help me to look after my cottagers, who are getting too much for me, and play to me of an evening. The Golden Calf Mr. Croker had seen 'a draft of the prospectus carefully written by an amanuensis, but signed in great form by Johnson's own hand. Life of Johnson, Volume 1 1709-1765 I am troubling you, but I am apprehensive some of the lines are omitted by your young amanuensis, to whom, however, I am infinitely obliged. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 He was the prophet Jeremiah's friend and amanuensis. There & Back Indeed, she was truly tired through and through, and these later letters from which I have made the foregoing extracts are all written by an amanuensis. Authors and Friends Aubrey says that he "taught her Latin, and that she was his amanuensis." Milton This my amanuensis wrote,—'fishing for elephants;'—which, as I observed at the time, was a sort of Noah's angling, that could hardly have occurred, except at the commencement of the Deluge. Literary Remains, Volume 1 Her letters to her husband had been written by her nursery-governess, engaged ostensibly to instruct the children; but in reality to act as amanuensis for the lady of the house. The Mysteries of Montreal Being Recollections of a Female Physician Any man can originate such a style if he will only drink the right kind of whiskey long enough and then describe the feelings to an amanuensis. Remarks We seem to hear the Apostle himself recounting the whole story to his amanuensis. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark Daniel Skinner, a nephew of his old friend Cyriac, was serving as Milton's amanuensis in writing out a fair copy. Milton The roll was then read to the princes, and in them roused fear and interested curiosity, and kindly desire for the safety of Jeremiah and Baruch, his amanuensis. Expositions of Holy Scripture Isaiah and Jeremiah If you think proper to assist me occasionally as amanuensis, I shall be obliged, and you will be placed under no obligation, until something more permanent can be secured for you.' Oliver Goldsmith A Biography In some minds, Black Hawk will ever appear as the Patrick Henry of his people; but I prefer to honor his unknown, unhonored and unsung amanuensis. Remarks For his own assistance he engaged a young man as amanuensis; thus we find Veit Dietrich with him at Coburg in this capacity. Life of Luther Milton could only dictate, and therefore everything entrusted to him must pass through an amanuensis, who might blab. Milton I believe he often acted as Scott's amanuensis, when composing his novels. Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey I was abroad at the time of his death," writes Dr. M'Donnell, the youth whom when in distress he had employed as an amanuensis, "and I wept bitterly when the intelligence first reached me. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography Thus far I have acted as amanuensis for my husband. Brook Farm Historic and Personal Memoirs The person who had succeeded him, in the capacity of that lady's amanuensis, had been evidently capable of giving sound advice. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time This letter, casting him out, must have been authorized by them, Brother Spencer acting merely as amanuensis. The Call of the Cumberlands From the constant use of amanuenses it often resulted that no direct evidence of authorship existed beyond the appended seal. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius She lived for some years in a house belonging to my father, and while a boy, I was very often her gratuitous amanuensis, in writing letters for her to her children. The Dialect of the West of England; Particularly Somersetshire Some of these voluntary amanuenses were more discerning than others in correctly conveying the profound insight of the guru; yet, on the whole, their efforts were successful. Autobiography of a Yogi Hitherto he had been terribly out of temper, and Jack, who had become his amanuensis, had written at his dictation many very sharp notes to every one with whom he had come in contact. The Bravest of the Brave — or, with Peterborough in Spain She necessarily gives us a great deal to do; I have to act as her amanuensis, besides oiling, shampooing, etc. Memoir and Letters of Francis W. Newman Dee for some reason chose for himself the part of the amanuensis, and had to seek for a companion, who was to watch the stone, and repeat to him whatever he saw and heard. Lives of the Necromancers And you had no secretary, no amanuensis to send, who could give you an account, word for word, of this session, when in all probability this session will dispose of the fate of France! The Companions of Jehu It was impossible with such an amanuensis to write confidentially to Lady Kirkbank. Phantom Fortune, a Novel All I can say is, that I did my best, never writing but when the fit took me, and never delivering anything to my amanuensis but what I was perfectly satisfied with. A Publisher and His Friends Memoir and Correspondence of John Murray; with an Account of the Origin and Progress of the House, 1768-1843 Swedenborg asserts himself to relate visa et audita,—his own experience, as a traveller and visitor of the spiritual world,—not the words of another as a mere amanuensis. Coleridge's Literary Remains, Volume 4. But it seemed, he wrote the Commodore's dispatches for Washington, and also was his general amanuensis. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War The body of the above letter is in the handwriting of an amanuensis, but the signature and Postscript are in Sedgwick's handwriting. Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy From eleven to twelve was the time for Mary's duty as amanuensis. Phantom Fortune, a Novel During his old age his literary work was largely dependent on the kindness of friends, who read to him, and acted as his amanuenses. Halleck's New English Literature The Society so called consisted at first of no more than three members, one of whom, being Mr. Bentham's amanuensis, obtained for us permission to hold our meetings in his house. Autobiography I was the third contributor to the "Talisman," and sometimes acted as his amanuensis. A Discourse on the Life, Character and Writings of Gulian Crommelin Verplanck Accept my thanks for the approbation you were pleased to express when I offered to become your amanuensis. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 3 Books for Children Her amanuensis record—how the little song "Where is the Sea" came to her like a strain of music whilst lying in the twilight under the infliction of a blister. Excellent Women Here are some of them: manual, manoeuver, mandate, manacle, manicure, manciple, emancipate, manage, manner, manipulate, manufacture, manumission, manuscript, amanuensis. The Century Vocabulary Builder He knows you haven't an amanuensis, and that handwriting isn't yours. Ghosts I Have Met and Some Others The letters were written by an amanuensis,--all save these concluding words which Paul added in his own chirography. Who Wrote the Bible? : a Book for the People For that good man, like Julius Cæsar, willing to improve all parts of his time, did usually, even in his travels, dictate to his amanuensis what he would have committed to writing. The History of Thomas Ellwood Written By Himself His now palsied hand required the services of an amanuensis. Excellent Women One duty, and no other, rested upon his conscience; one voice he heard—Slash away, and hew down the rotten growths of this abominable amanuensis. Note Book of an English Opium-Eater This draft, however, is not in Milton's own hand, but is a transcript by an amanuensis. The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 The original New Testament writings which came from the hands of the apostles and their amanuenses we do not possess. Who Wrote the Bible? : a Book for the People Reporting, Mr. Butler saw the time noted by the amanuensis of the guard. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point He worked at it con amore, and it was very soon necessary to call in an amanuensis to copy his manuscript. The Romance of Isabel Lady Burton Volume II The servant brought coffee, and the amanuensis, Godike, asked if there were anything to do. Stories by Foreign Authors: German — Volume 2 They appointed me clerk of that Committee on Conchology and then allowed me no amanuensis to play billiards with. Sketches New and Old, Part 6. But his spirit was not dead, nor motionless; and, through the solitary day or sleepless night, lying in his bed, he dictated to an amanuensis his last stories. Hyperion Her amanuensis poured out a glass, emptied it at a draught, smacked his lips, and began to write. Stories by Foreign Authors: German — Volume 1 Patty took a fresh sheet of paper, and tried to look like a professional amanuensis. Patty's Butterfly Days "Yes," rejoined Richard, "she is to be my private amanuensis, and shall let you know of our welfare, and now, I suppose, we must go." Darkness and Daylight It was mere amanuensis work, penning at the dictation of his sarcastic demon. In the Year of Jubilee I should have to engage my amanuensis for exactly three years, and pay him an annual salary of eight hundred francs. Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 2 "I have occupied the position of private secretary and amanuensis to Mr. Leavenworth for the past eight months." The Leavenworth Case The MS. has Figi; but this is probably a mistake of the amanuensis. Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini You were formerly amanuensis to my uncle, Cardinal Mazarin, who promoted you to the office, because of your dexterity in mending pens. Prince Eugene and His Times This was the crafty handiwork of the accomplished dame; the duke having employed her as his amanuensis, and being accustomed to sign her autograph lists without examination. Reminiscences of Captain Gronow "If planets are to be brought down by a wave of the hand," said Hell, "I will break all my telescopes, and offer my services to Mesmer as an amanuensis." Joseph II. and His Court I found him to be neither more nor less than an excellent amanuensis. The Leavenworth Case Come Early The next letter shows that Haydn had been deriving some profit from Mistress Schroeter's affections by setting her to work as an amanuensis. Haydn In order to do this, it was necessary to employ an amanuensis, and she enlisted the services of the gardener, who wrote her exact language, a mixture of negro, Southern, and Yankee. Cousin Maude Mrs Borrow does not appear to have been a very successful amanuensis at this period. The Life of George Borrow "Set it down," he eagerly bade one of the amanuenses. The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza Mr. S. H. Ray also assisted us as amanuensis. The Pagan Tribes of Borneo He may be a copyist, he may be an amanuensis, he may be a writer of originals, and furnish both the language and the ideas. Christian Science I believe it to have been surreptitiously inserted by your amanuensis when your back was turned. Essays on Paul Bourget Had they not received enough of Greek and Latin lore at the hands of their first apostles and missionaries, and through the instrumentality of the numerous amanuenses and miniaturists in their monasteries and convents? Irish Race in the Past and the Present "You shall be informed," he interrupted, imposing silence upon me by a wave of his fat hand; and heaving his vast bulk sideways—"Read him the indictment," he bade one of the amanuenses. The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza An author of this class is a very learned amanuensis of other people's thoughts. Table Talk Essays on Men and Manners Therefore dropping the metaphor—she was merely an amanuensis, and furnished neither the language of Science and Health nor the ideas. Christian Science He had before noticed the apparent incongruity of the handwriting and the text, and it was possible that for the purposes of disguise the poet might have employed an amanuensis. A Sappho of Green Springs He could write only by amanuensis, and wrote, therefore, guardedly, sending her his blessing, and saying that he hoped her foster-child might yet be restored to the keeping of her friends. Ramona Occasionally the silence would be relieved by readings aloud from some pious work, undertaken at my mother's bidding by one or another of the amanuenses. The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza On the afternoon following Hilary's dismissal of the little model, being disappointed of his amanuensis, Mr. Stone had waited for an hour, reading his pages over and over to himself. Fraternity We were seldom able to copy our own compositions, and have employed an amanuensis for the last six years. Christian Science Forgive my dreadful handwriting, none of my womenkind are about to act as amanuensis. More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 Burns, who had been walking up and down the room, cast himself into an armchair and stared despairingly at his amanuensis. Red Pepper Burns Immediately below and flanking him on either hand sat two mute cowled figures to do the office of amanuenses. The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza I’ve seen his autographs, and no sane person would employ a man who wrote such a villanously bad hand as an amanuensis. A House-Boat on the Styx Voltaire, with his usual disregard of truth, asserted his innocence, and made up some lie about a printer or an amanuensis. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 "He is only an amanuensis," people say of me. Poor Folk And there had been no more attempts to write letters by way of an amanuensis. Red Pepper Burns A son of this Luiscius, a good young lad, it also appears, was occasionally Voltaire's amanuensis there; him he did recommend zealously to the new King of Prussia, who was not deaf on the occasion. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 10 P.S.—I hope that this letter will not be quite illegible, but I have no amanuensis at present. Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 Perhaps he lectured and the amanuensis took down what he said. Cyropaedia: the education of Cyrus The translations are all written out first by pundits in the different languages, except the Sanskrit which is dictated by me to an amanuensis. Life of William Carey The spelling in the Cambridge manuscript is uniformly thire, except once when it is thir; and where their once occurs in the writing of an amanuensis the e is struck through. The Poetical Works of John Milton From the nursery her talk was of books, and at the age of twelve she was already able to give her father some assistance as an amanuensis. New Grub Street Your part is there, Arthur—you are the future amanuensis. The Black Robe There was but one concession that they could gain from him—he consented to spare himself, in some small degree, by employing an amanuensis. The Black Robe |
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