| 单词 | en passant |
| 例句 | Second, the play ended with a suicide coup en passant. Bridge: Unusual Results in a Rare Bridge Deal 2012-05-23T22:34:36Z Five minutes later Jane Haworth, as Prince Siegfried's mother, made a sweeping entrance down the aisle and, en passant, punted my drink into a handbag half a dozen rows in front. Swan Lake – review 2013-06-15T23:05:23Z She stated that East could ruff with the heart jack and return a heart to dummy’s ace, but either lead would then allow South to score her heart nine with a coup en passant. Bridge: Surviving a 5-1 Trump Break at USA Trials 2013-07-21T22:21:04Z I note, en passant, that Wodehouse, an essentially Edwardian writer, must have been familiar with the Beatrix Potter story for children, "The Tale of Pigling Bland". Wodehouse and Fitzgerald – emblems of a lost age 2013-01-07T13:53:51Z After errors by both sides, declarer came out on top with the aid of a coup en passant at Trick 12. Bridge: From the Vanderbilt in Reno, a European Success Story 2010-03-24T22:05:00Z One is the number of en passant errors and omissions. Bugs Britannica by Peter Marren, edited by Richard Mabey 2010-06-11T23:15:00Z While he said that a deal was possible by the end of the week, German EU Commissioner Guenter Oettinger cautioned that “Greece’s challenges are too big to be solved ‘en passant.’” G-7 summit nears, but German hosts have other worries 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z "Greece's challenges are too big to be solved 'en passant'," he said. EU's Oettinger says Greece deal still possible this week 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z She mentioned, en passant, the need to end “unproductive discussions” in “ideological bunkers.” Amongst Friends, Clinton Discusses Urban Renewal 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z Their attempt to capture a pawn “en passant” failed. Colt McCoy is no Andrew Luck, but he’s a quarterback Washington could win with Mesh networking is the kind of techie term that, quite understandably, would elicit blank stares were one to mention it en passant. Mesh network apps to the rescue 2014-04-30T23:01:29Z And en passant I may say that wooden legs and stumps for arms were so common in the writer’s young days as scarcely to attract attention—so ready were army surgeons to amputate. The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. 2012-04-25T02:01:14.613Z The celebrated Dr. Gall fell in with him accidentally, and felt of his head, en passant. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z I shall therefore only observe, en passant, that arms are assigned to the following personages, viz.: The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z May I here mention en passant a harmless old quack remedy—the common practice of smoking out the microbe. Vagaries 2012-02-17T03:00:27.693Z I must admit, en passant, that the Americans always excelled in producing fine, brilliant Daguerreotypes, and it is much the same with them in the production of glass positives, ferrotypes, or tintypes. 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 We stayed about two hours, seeing all sorts of things "en passant" besides the pictures. Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 2012-02-12T03:00:13.210Z On the right-hand side of Piccadilly, adjacent to the Prince’s Hall and Institute of Painters, there may be noted, en passant, the premises No. 193, now occupied by the Boys’ Messenger Co. Rambles in Dickens' Land 2012-01-25T03:00:36.463Z I would call attention en passant to the absurdity that there may be an increase in the value in exchange of a nation's entire resources without any increase in its value in use. Principles of Political Economy, Vol. II 2012-01-25T03:00:34.150Z The resultant siege, with its sallies and combats à outrance, we shall forbear to describe, only remarking en passant that, in the mercantile phrase, its details are ‘up to sample.’ Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z It may be remarked, en passant, that the fellahin are the farmers of Egypt. In Pastures New 2011-12-23T03:00:12.717Z I asked him, en passant, what was the matter? Memoirs of Leonora Christina Daughter of Christian IV. of Denmark; Written During Her Imprisonment in the Blue Tower at Copenhagen 1663-1685 2011-11-26T03:00:13.823Z The route being continued past Herne Hill Station, the train arrives at Dulwich, which we may recollect en passant as being the locality of Mr. Pickwick’s retirement, before the days of railway locomotion. Rambles in Dickens' Land 2012-01-25T03:00:36.463Z I dared not hazard a remark about his playing, or only allude to it en passant. Beethoven: A Memoir (2nd Ed.) 2011-11-14T03:00:21.027Z We merely mention it en passant, as a bare possibility. Homes of American Statesmen With Anecdotical, Personal, and Descriptive Sketches 2011-11-04T02:00:19.293Z The en passant, which is tucked in so neatly above, I found in Paris. In Pastures New 2011-12-23T03:00:12.717Z I may add here, en passant, that few of those "heroes of discussion meetings," and editors of newspapers, are at all qualified for the task which they undertake. Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete 2011-10-12T02:00:45.373Z Lassie, be it said, en passant, had now sufficiently digested her first shock of surprise over her friend's future, to be able to be pleasantly happy again. In a Mysterious Way 2011-09-25T02:00:17.377Z It may be remarked en passant that the fact of the first of these works being practically unknown on this side of the channel scarcely redounds to our credit. Masters of French Music 2011-09-14T02:00:49.960Z She met him just as he was upon the Return, brush'd as close by him as she could with Decency, and said to him, en passant, Come to us an Hour before Midnight. The Travels and Adventures of James Massey 2011-09-13T02:00:31.293Z To clip a lip en passant, if the lip be warm and willing,—that is one thing. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z This point, however, we merely mention en passant. Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III) An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation 2011-08-30T02:00:34.690Z I must say, en passant, that I think him honest and sincere in his faith, I therefore do not ridicule him. The Kentuckian in New-York, Volume I (of 2) or, The Adventures of Three Southerns 2011-07-06T02:00:46.297Z Joan glanced in a shop window, en passant; but she saw nothing of the display of wares. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z I saluted him en passant, as if he had been some one of whom I had no previous knowledge. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z Monsieur Brand promises to be excellent sport though little hope of pigeoning him, en passant. Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z I must here remark en passant that Spiffy is apparently capable of doing the most unselfish things, and of taking an infinity of trouble upon himself out of pure good-nature. Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography 2011-06-02T02:00:21.050Z I also remarked en passant that the oriental section of the Louvre was anything but strong in Japanese objets d'art, Japanese painting was scarcely represented at all. A Fantasy of Far Japan Summer Dream Dialogues 2011-04-09T02:00:13.677Z I may say here, en passant, that, with the exception of the two named, these men were a source not only of great unnecessary expense to the company, but of vexation and hindrance to William. Mississippi Outlaws and the Detectives Don Pedro and the Detectives; Poisoner and the Detectives 2011-03-28T02:00:28.167Z It may be remarked, en passant, that Dēva-dāsis are not at the present day so much patronised at Hindu marriages as in former days. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z But his Lucy Fortescue deserves more than a mere allusion, en passant. The Romance of Biography (Vol 2 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. 2011-03-01T03:00:48.107Z I therefore looked in upon him for a moment en passant. Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography 2011-06-02T02:00:21.050Z Apropos to Karuizawa, I may tell you en passant an incident which occurred there a few years ago. A Fantasy of Far Japan Summer Dream Dialogues 2011-04-09T02:00:13.677Z Reising remarked en passant that Lori returned their greetings with a certain condescension, and these greetings were very polite--she was already looked upon as future mistress, and felt herself to be such. Withered Leaves. Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:17.540Z A glance en passant through an open door, disclosed an apparently well-filled armory. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z Now and then he dissected her with his probing eyes, and two or three times he whispered softly en passant: "What are you seeking to find here, lovely lady?" The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z Another hint may be borrowed from the Italian costume; we may just allude to it en passant. Dress as a Fine Art With Suggestions on Children's Dress She would serve another comrade, as it were, en passant. The Firebrand I don't say it is; I merely suggest, en passant, that it may be. The Book of Susan A Novel Let me remark, en passant, that my friend, the Doctor, was born here, and that is proof positive that at Campbeltown the breed of great men is not yet exhausted. The Cruise of the Elena or Yachting in the Hebrides Let me say, en passant, the public owe these men much. The Night Side of London The girl rushed after him, not bothering even to close the door of the apartment, scooping up en passant a leggy boy of four and a chubby, curly-haired girl of two or thereabouts. Triplanetary These we will at present only mention en passant, reserving critical analysis for our closing chapters. Allan Ramsay Famous Scots Series All this may be; I don't pretend to say it is; the idea strikes me en passant. The Galaxy, May, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—May, 1877.—No. 5. Let us remark, en passant, that Lord North, one of the most base and mischievous Ministers England can boast of, perfectly mastered the art of keeping the House in perpetual laughter. Secret Diplomatic History of The Eighteenth Century I came up to see my dentist," said Flossy carelessly, "and I thought that I would give you a call en passant. A Life Sentence A Novel The estimated lists of the enemy's casualties given by both parties during the struggle, I may remark en passant, were grossly exaggerated. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. II) It may be mentioned, however, en passant, that Mr. Trood had a brother named Edward, who sometimes visited him at the Falstaff, and also a son who bore the name of his uncle. A Week's Tramp in Dickens-Land Polite men, be it observed, en passant, do not at all make it a rule to exercise that habit to their wives. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. Just let us mention, en passant, that the museum of Paris has been loaded for twenty years back with his precious gifts. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. It ended the visit en passant of these three ladies, who were not sorry to find themselves in an upstairs suite of rooms with a kitchen and a miniature household, just established regardless of expense. When Ghost Meets Ghost Which is another charming discovery made en passant. Anarchism and Socialism The Captain, a little facetiously, took up the menu and, drawing a tiny note-book and pencil from his pocket, proceeded to copy it in French, soliciting Madame X.'s aid en passant. Liége on the Line of March An American Girl's Experiences When the Germans Came Through Belgium He crossed the floor and shot an ugly glance at Puma en passant. The Crimson Tide A Novel Perhaps, en passant, one may say that his pilgrimage through Venice and Florence is so constantly in the scenes of tragedy that he is prone to sink almost into utter sadness, even, rather than seriousness. Italy, the Magic Land The author names a pretty large number of writers who have already discussed this matter; he speaks, en passant, of a spectre which appeared to him at noonday. The Phantom World or, The philosophy of spirits, apparitions, &c, &c. The expression is always taken en passant, in a state of progress or change, and, as it were, at the salient point.... Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges He cannot crush George III.'s father without demolishing poor Lord Melcombe en passant. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 89, May, 1875 I went, about seven in the evening, to take a stroll in the park, and meeting one of the Duke's staff, he asked me, en passant, whether my pack-saddles were all ready? Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands from 1809 to 1815 On this we would remark, en passant, that this is precisely Hamilton’s own doctrine, that the sphere of our belief is more extensive than that of our knowledge. The Philosophy of the Conditioned Then, emerging, he took another drink en passant, conscious of an odd, dull sense of apprehension for which he could not account. The Dark Star Infidels are the small vermin—the mice to be bagged en passant. The Essays of "George Eliot" Complete She looked weary herself, and suggested en passant that the doctor had prescribed a little stimulant as being what she most needed, but that, of course, such things were not for the poor. The Van Dwellers A Strenuous Quest for a Home "She has brought the old man with her this time," confided Jacques to Esther en passant, having admitted the trio to the salon. Juggernaut Ricardo does justice to value in use even en passant. Principles Of Political Economy Surely! we reply; and though it will necessitate a digression, we touch upon the question en passant. Moon Lore It may be said en passant, however, that even choice cooking is not necessarily expensive. Choice Cookery The scoundrel brought a marriage certificate in his pocket when he came to stay at Ashbourne, and had the art to engage rooms at Southampton and sleep there a night en passant. Vixen, Volume III. "We just looked in en passant," Skinner observed to the reporters, using his French to the limit. Skinner's Dress Suit It has been a considerable length of time, en passant, since I found myself sitting down and pumping the brine. The Prairie Mother To salute a ship en passant, by the people all coming on deck and huzzahing three times; it also implies to encourage or animate. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. I did not think of the slight suggestions you make, but I said, en passant, that perhaps the drunken scene might do better on the stage a little concentrated. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 3, 1836-1870 Our longitudes have the greater claim to confidence, as they were the results of repeated observations on land, while his were merely taken on shipboard en passant. A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2 All sorts of distinguished people have slept there en passant, and do still when compelled to spend the night on Mont Cenis. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. I "Bong jour, Mademoiselle," continued Burley, saluting her en passant with two fingers at the vizor of his khaki cap, as he had seen British officers salute. Barbarians And now just a word en passant concerning Wagner's writings: they are among other things a school of shrewdness. The Case Of Wagner, Nietzsche Contra Wagner, and Selected Aphorisms. Meanwhile I am engaged only in presenting the general arguments which support the theory, and therefore mention these objections to one of them merely en passant. Darwin, and After Darwin (Vol. 1 and 3, of 3) An Exposition of the Darwinian Theory and a Discussion of Post-Darwinian Questions There were one or two measures introduced into the Assembly during the session just closed worth mentioning, en passant; as showing the progress really made by a "factious" Assembly. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 It may be noted en passant that many of the revived medieval words which sound so picturesque in Scott are of very prosaic origin. The Romance of Words (4th ed.) A further point which is worthy of remark en passant may possibly escape the notice of the uninitiated. No Man's Land Indeed the Philippine Archipelago formed an isolated settlement in the Far East which traders or pleasure-seekers rarely visited en passant to explore and reveal to the world its natural wealth and beauty. The Philippine Islands A "stocky little Englishman" taking notes en passant with an amateurish fervency was probably what most people would think who cared to think at all of the stranger in their midst. The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 2 It may be mentioned, en passant, that George Willis, the editor-publisher of Willis's Current Notes, was for many years at the Great Piazza, Covent Garden. The Book-Hunter in London Historical and Other Studies of Collectors and Collecting When she finds out who are the principal combatants, she reproves them sharply, and en passant tells Raoul the real story of Valentine's visit to Nevers. Among the Great Masters of Music Scenes in the Lives of Famous Musicians I never have had much to do with women, and that little has been urbane, logical, and strictly en passant; on the level of mutual physical desire. The Galaxy Primes They laughed loudly at some remark en passant of our driver; who seemed accomplished in languages, being able to speak to all he met. Béarn and the Pyrenees A Legendary Tour to the Country of Henri Quatre Diplomacy has its honorary gradations as well as a military corps; and, as you can know but little of such matters, I will explain them en passant. Recollections of Europe We were to take Gaza en passant, as it were, and reach Jerusalem by Whitsuntide. With Our Army in Palestine As a hen woman I will remark en passant that it is hard to raise poultry in this part of California. A Truthful Woman in Southern California Her eyes roamed all over the wood shed, merely taking the bear in en passant. Red Saunders' Pets and Other Critters Several battalions passed by, but they did not demonstrate en passant. Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris Mrs. Montgomery observing, en passant, that the beautiful reel of Tullochgorum wanted words, she begged them of Mr. Skinner, who gratified her wishes, and the wishes of every Scottish song, in this most excellent ballad. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham Then the Russians retired, beat him again, en passant as it were, and then came the Germans. In the World War It is not to be accomplished, en passant, in Normandy, any more than in Vienna. Normandy Picturesque The Fountain of St. Louis is worthy of attention en passant. How to Enjoy Paris in 1842 Intended to Serve as a Companion and Monitor, Containing Historical, Political, Commercial, Artistical, Theatrical And Statistical Information The chance observation made only en passant, never the less touched a salient truth in that vital manner in which Miss Willard's words are accustomed to touch truth. The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 6 They have been carousing, peradventure, with some young Greeks--who have just saluted them, en passant--at the famous coffee-house before-mentioned. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three Then White plays P takes P en passant, checkmate. Amusements in Mathematics If so, I shall beat you up 'en passant' with Hobhouse, who is endeavouring, like you and every body else, to keep me out of scrapes. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 2 With His Letters and Journals What do Englishmen know of Italians beyond their museums and saloons—and some hack * *, en passant? Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 4 With His Letters and Journals Overhead the ancient organ is pealing out with rich sound, while the sun streams in through the dim-painted glass on the old-fashioned costumes of the fish-women, just falling on their gold earrings en passant. A Day's Tour A Journey through France and Belgium by Calais, Tournay, Orchies, Douai, Arras, Béthune, Lille, Comines, Ypres, Hazebrouck, Berg Every man you meet, politely pulls off his hat en passant; and the gentlemen have commonly a good horse under them, but certainly a dressed one. Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey through France, Italy, and Germany, Vol. I It may be remarked en passant that the surgeons of medieval times, in their desire for thoroughness, often displayed very little respect to what Baas calls "the root of humanity." Gilbertus Anglicus Medicine of the Thirteenth Century Scarcely was she ensconced here when the swain arrived; who, it may be remarked, en passant, filled the important post of waggoner to Mr. Bitterworth. Verner's Pride "If she gets over this and I get over my tertian, I will, perhaps, look in at Albemarle Street, some of these days, en passant to Bolivar." Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 4 With His Letters and Journals Yet on the way to Calais there are still some objects to be seen en passant. A Day's Tour A Journey through France and Belgium by Calais, Tournay, Orchies, Douai, Arras, Béthune, Lille, Comines, Ypres, Hazebrouck, Berg The captain's residence was in the Iroquois division of the village; this circumstance led us to form another acquaintance that for some time afforded us some amusement, en passant. Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory Volume I. I only just mentioned it in passing—en passant, as the French say. Second Plays I may remark en passant that not one of the members of the Provisional Government wore either a beard or a moustache. France in the Nineteenth Century As a hint, en passant, we remind the editor of such an oversight as that at p. 350-1, "Order in which the strata lies in the Paris basin." The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 360, March 14, 1829 This, however, was no state prosecution, and we do but notice it, en passant, in corroboration of our general argument. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 339, January, 1844 On this subject it may be well to say a word en passant. A Residence in France With an Excursion Up the Rhine, and a Second Visit to Switzerland But that, I fancy, can never be tolerable to you; and I only mention it en passant.—There's a French woman for you! Pamela, Volume II I may here state, en passant, that the results, I obtained from a chemical examination of this liquid differ materially from those of Dr. Edward Turner. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 471, January 15, 1831 I may mention, en passant, that I have found gum much more satisfactory as a mountant than starch paste in what is known as the "dry mounting" system. Scientific American Supplement, No. 492, June 6, 1885 Claude Bainrothe smiled; it was the first time, let me state en passant, that we had found ourselves alone together since his return. Miriam Monfort A Novel Some places are like some women, charming, en passant, but intolerable upon close acquaintance. In the Days of My Youth They have been carousing, peradventure, with some young Greeks—who have just saluted them, en passant—at the famous coffee-house before mentioned. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 5 Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Switzerland, Part 1 A good deal of this, be it said, en passant, is sheer obstinacy. The Italians In this neighbourhood there are also the famous Hotel Dieu and Notre Dame, to both of which places we paid a visit, looking en passant at the Morgue. Notes of an Overland Journey Through France and Egypt to Bombay A workman may be honest to a certain extent, and venture in, en passant, to papa Desnoyers's. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 377, June 27, 1829 ‘That’s a very strange circumstance!’ interrupted the jocose Mr. Walker, en passant. Sketches by Boz, illustrative of everyday life and every-day people I will remark en passant, however, that by "unearned increment" I mean exactly what I suppose Mr. George to mean—increase in the market value of land for which the proprietor is not responsible. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 10 The head waiter hurried up to her; his face was covered with smiles, and he gave me a confidential nod en passant. Frivolous Cupid He may even have dined, en passant, at the “palace” of some resident compatriot in Rome or Florence, under the impression that he was within its mystic limits. Worldly Ways and Byways We remark, en passant, that George was, by his father's side, of white descent. Uncle Tom's Cabin And this diagnosis, achieved as it were en passant, comes near to the truth, for the hallmark of such persons is that they have found, and come into, their own. The Centaur If so, I shall beat you up en passant with Hobhouse, who is endeavouring, like you and every body else, to keep me out of scrapes. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 2 I throw out these hints en passant, for my principal objects in writing this work are to amuse myself and to instruct society. Vivian Grey But he never touches it, even en passant, with a ray of poetry. The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 I am merely here en passant, in short. The Lovels of Arden Had you any scheme, or was it, as G. Dyer says, en passant? The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 Now, if I could contrive to pay you a visit en passant, it would be delightful, and give me the greatest pleasure. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 2 Cornish, in his quick and superficial way, glanced from one face to the other, taking in en passant any object in the room that happened to call for a momentary attention. Roden's Corner And here was the Baron offering it to him, with his snuff-box, en passant. Charlotte's Inheritance He has been visiting in Warwickshire, and he lunched with my father en passant; he is going to Derby, and he's waiting for the down-train to take him on to the main line. Henry Dunbar A Novel That building, I shall observe en passant, was founded in 1751, by Lewis XV, for the military education of five hundred young gentlemen, destitute of fortune, whose fathers had died in the service. Paris as It Was and as It Is But we may be permitted to note feebly en passant through existence that there are occasions when women put on their best clothes without the desire to please. With Edged Tools But most of them en passant—a fortnight, a month in these parts, and then away. Complete Prose Works Specimen Days and Collect, November Boughs and Goodbye My Fancy The visit can appear to be made en passant. Charlotte's Inheritance But you run the risk of tumbling her expansive skirt, and you have to drop your hat upon a chance chair, and wonder, en passant who will wear it home, which is annoying. Prue and I And here we may allude, en passant, to the prospect of one novelty that ought to interest our opera-lovers who are weary of the usual hackneyed répertoire. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 01, November, 1857 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics He has been a regular admirer of the lady who presides at the bar, and always stops to have a little badinage with her en passant. The Crayon Papers We are only here en passant, and see nobody in Queen Street but Barnes, who has just been about business, and he does not count, you know. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family It must have tried the patience even of Saint Francis of Assisi, who pilgrimaged with the rest of them and, according to Pontanus, performed a little miracle here en passant, as was his wont. Old Calabria The ladies, in consequence, only passed with a side step and solemn demeanour, making en passant a low, deferential bow to the King. The Letter-Bag of Lady Elizabeth Spencer-Stanhope — Volume 1 I remember wondering, en passant, why this fair-haired, weak-kneed youth had ever entered the Anarchist party; but the explanation, had I but known, was close at hand. A Girl Among the Anarchists Why do you hide yourself from those poor wretches, who keep rowing backwards and forwards in an obviously aimless way, just to get a peep at you en passant? Phantom Fortune, a Novel How is it, en passant, that some animals are naturally fearless and tamable, others not; and that even in the same family? At Last It may be remarked, en passant, that Spence records that Lady Mary Wortley Montagu said to him: "I would never be acquainted with Lord Bolingbroke, because I always looked upon him as a vile man." Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) Sir Harry, who was a young man of little ceremony, bowed en passant before the parlour window, and immediately hurried away. Damon and Delia A Tale Another point suggested by these last lines may be touched en passant. Fielding A selfish desire to spend the day in Lucerne might have overtaken her en passant, and the rest of us could go hang for all that she cared about consequences! A Fool and His Money The enjoyments of life are sufficient to make it a pleasant thing, when they are taken en passant, without being made a principal object. Problems of Conduct It was labelled "Perfect Cook-Book," but he picked it up, shoved it into his overcoat pocket en passant, and followed Cassidy and his prisoner into the dining-room. In Secret However, this capture can only be effected on the very next move, otherwise the privilege of capturing en passant is lost. Chess Strategy The tables began to fill up before the Ebleys had finished their fish, and numbers of the parties seemed to know one another and nod and exchange words en passant. The Point of View "To whom may I address myself?" said one of the British—who, I may inform my reader, en passant, was no other than O'Flaherty—"To whom may I address myself as the officer in command?" The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 6 As for any recruits we have been ordered to pick up en passant, I see small chance of that accomplishment hereabout. The Hidden Children High in the blue sky plover called en passant; larks too were on the wing, and throstles and charming feathered things that hid in hedgerows and permitted glimpses of piquant heads and twitching painted tails. In Secret I have told people many things they did not know, and from fashion they have bought a thousand things out of my hands, which they do not understand, and only love en passant. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 No," I went on, meditatively, "old as I am, and a half-blind invalid besides, it seems incredible that any woman should care to look at me more than twice en passant. Vendetta: a story of one forgotten I am mightily obliged to Walls, but I don't deserve it by any usage of him here, having seen him but twice, and once en passant. The Journal to Stella "Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not." The Monikins In case there should be an opportunity of paying Weymar a modest compliment en passant, give free vent to your reminiscences with the necessary kid gloves. Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 1 In order to be somewhat accredited, they must first of all be performed and heard, not en passant, but seriously and several times. Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 2 from Rome to the End We would say, en passant, however, that Artemus Ward is a perfect steam factory of puns and a museum of American humour. The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and Letters There were two elephants close to the water's edge between him and us, and we determined to have a shot at them en passant, and then try to bag the big fellow. The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon I must confess, en passant, that the anecdote about the coffee is true.* Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry, with minute details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV. Written by herself Let it be noted en passant that this strange Place which had been called successively the Place Louis XV., The Memoirs of Victor Hugo Most pianists play them over en passant, notice here and there repetitions, lengthinesses, apparent carelessnesses, and then lay them aside. Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 2 from Rome to the End "What the juice do they want with cream pans in a bedroom?" said Mr. Hoopdriver, en passant. The Wheels of Chance: a Bicycling Idyll In the high road to India and China, any length of time may be spent en passant, and the voyage by the Overland route is nothing but a trip of a few weeks of pleasure. The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon I even forgot the morning's visitor, and if the health of the king were at all alluded to, it was only en passant. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry, with minute details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV. Written by herself |
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