| 单词 | epaulette |
| 例句 | She wore another sort of chador entirely, with piping and epaulettes. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The Sitting Man with the cap and epaulettes, also intimidated by Chacko’s suit and sideways tie, allowed him into the baggage claim section. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z My aunt stepped towards us; her broad shoulders gave her an official appearance, as if she were wearing epaulettes, and representing all our parents. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z He did wear the standard Sixer uniform—a navy blue bodysuit with gold epaulettes at the shoulders and a silver IOI logo on his right breast, with his employee number printed beneath it: 655321. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The gowns of these were pleated and padded, with high rufflike collars, epaulettes and jewelled belts. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He saw white drill, epaulettes, a revolver, a row of gilt buttons down the front of a uniform. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Shining, luxurious epaulettes draping from each of her shoulders. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She wears a fancy uniform: gold epaulettes shine from the top of her cloaked military robe, white ropes loop around her shoulders, and a double-arrow insignia is printed on both sleeves. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z There are twelve velvet chairs arranged in a circle, and in each sits an official in full black uniform, his or her shoulders adorned with shining gold epaulettes, sipping from delicate glasses. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Plain dresses, given a fillip with epaulettes disembodied from the traditional trench coat, might be good for the boardroom. Fashion Review: Buffing Up British Heritage Brands 2012-02-19T17:45:13Z Jupiter – dressed as ever in a smart army jacket with red epaulettes – also engaged the crowd, testing their French, and getting back a bellowed "Oui!" to his enquiry "Ca va?" Jupiter and Okwess International at Glastonbury 2013 – review 2013-06-28T12:43:33Z By day, the Ferragamo woman favors a crisp gray flannel double-breasted suit complete with epaulettes, or a lightweight Astrakhan fur skirt under a double-breasted jacket. Summertime looks spill onto winter runway 2012-02-26T21:54:14Z Not since Absolutely Fabulous has a programme used clothing with such humour and precision, deploying a drop-crotch trouser or a dramatic epaulette with the meticulous timing of an exquisitely crafted punchline. TV style icons of 2020: Schitt's Creek's absolutely fabulous fashion overload 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z The film has it more or less right: a dark blue coat with silver frogging and braided epaulettes, partnered with skintight white breeches. Beau Brummell: friends without benefits 2012-10-05T13:12:00Z The musket ball pierced Nelson's coat just below the epaulette. Nelson engages the French again as uniform goes on show in Paris 2013-03-27T16:43:00Z I was clad in my military regalia, my star-strewn epaulettes sitting stiff on my shoulders, a green beret – fronted with the ensigns of Nigeria and the army – tilting rightwards on my head. The Swimming Pool by Jekwu Anyaegbuna 2013-03-16T09:01:08Z So there are still Russian officers in the world who can stand outside on a bright sunny day with epaulettes on their shoulders. Stepping Across the Ice: Teffi (1872-1952) 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z The modern interpretations included a snow mink mounted jacket, a pink quilted broadtail - with fur epaulettes! - and a mink-and-wool wrap coat. Designers feeling texture at NY Fashion Week 2011-02-16T21:51:22Z Shades of Aegean blue with shifting colors like waves in sunlight; the good-luck eye worked into hemlines; maybe the black epaulettes giving a hint of the military. Fashion Review: Bill Gaytten at Dior Shows a Light Touch 2011-09-30T18:29:29Z It appeared as gilded braiding at coat wrists and hems, as nests of beaded epaulettes or as vividly patterned bag straps crossing the body. Exotic India Wrapped in Chanel 2011-12-12T12:30:30Z Sophie Ellis-Bextor covers Madonna's Like A Prayer, but she's more like a Ray of Light - high kicking and shimmying around the stage, saying hello to everyone in the audience while streamers flail from her epaulettes. Latitude: George Ezra, James and Siouxsie closes the festival on 'Singalong Sunday' 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z There were glamorous outfits and hats, splashes of military uniforms with epaulettes, plumes and swords, clerical robes and every shade and shape of national dress. Inside the abbey, watching history in the making 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z He’s last seen strolling the Fashion District giddily shopping for epaulettes, ribbon bars and a bicorn hat a la Napoleon. Column: Elon on Mars, a Dodgers GOAT and other guaranteed predictions for 2023 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z An epaulette which includes a precious stone known as the Dresden White Diamond is still missing. Dresden Green Vault robbery jewels recovered after heist 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Pieces still missing include an epaulette on which a precious stone known as the Dresden White Diamond was mounted. German police recover bulk of booty from $120 million Dresden diamonds heist 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Officials said at the time that the items taken included a large diamond brooch and a diamond epaulette. Part of haul from 2019 German museum jewelry heist recovered 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Dressed in her uniform - a white shirt, black trousers, epaulettes and a black tie - one alleged victim, a young female officer, describes how she reported concerns about a colleague to the unit. Inside the Met unit investigating police abuse claims 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z A few species of epaulette sharks have evolved to move their pectoral fins in the front and pelvic fins in the back to plod along outside the water at low tide. Discovery’s ‘Shark Week’ hopes to enchant and thrill viewers 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z The operation was coordinated by police and prosecutors in Dresden, investigating the Nov. 25, 2019, theft of a large diamond brooch, a diamond epaulette and other treasures from the Saxony city’s Green Vault Museum. Raids, arrests as German police probe Dresden jewelry theft 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z "The temptation is high: to rise in rank; for promotion; for more stars on your epaulettes," the lawyer says. The curious case of the ex-marine jailed for spying 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z A large diamond brooch, a diamond epaulette and other treasures were taken from Dresden’s Green Vault early on the morning of Nov. 25. German police: At least 7 involved in Dresden jewelry theft 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Vlada, who keeps a blog of her family's experience, wrote on Facebook that the revelation was "humiliating, yes. For the men in epaulettes", a reference to security services. Bedroom aircon camera 'spied on Russian activist' 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z The ocean predators are known as epaulette sharks. Some sharks have learned to walk — but don't panic just yet 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z A large diamond brooch, a diamond epaulette and other treasures were taken from Dresden’s Green Vault early Monday morning. Reward offered for information on German treasure robbery 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z They are already in uniforms with numbered epaulettes on their shoulders and I am asked to use their surnames and title only - a quaint habit, but it's what they do in prisons. Why are graduates competing to be prison officers? 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z And I guess it will be nice to be reminded that you’re modern and unconventional when you are made to wear epaulettes to your wedding day. Welcome to team Archie, royal baby. Here are some tips from an old hand | Archie Bland 2019-05-08T04:00:00Z Ancient fans whirr overhead, and the nurses wear epaulettes on the shoulders of starched white uniforms. The 'angel' who secretly pays patients' hospital bills 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z The epaulette shark uses its pectoral fins and pelvic fins… they actually allow this shark to kind of walk! The life of a shark scientist 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z “Our church leaders are connected to the FSB and their epaulettes stick out from under their habits,” Oreshkin said. Nothing sacred: Russian spies tried hacking Orthodox clergy 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z It may be an elementary concept, but variations on the epaulette theme still pop up even in modern grandmaster play. Chess angels aided the wounded during World War II 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z The dress evoked the Arabian Desert, and its military-style epaulettes and pockets suggested the garb of troops in the Middle East. Melania Trump’s style evokes Europe roots, not America First 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z At Asos, Ryan says that the most popular trenches are still the classic ones – in khaki, with epaulettes and storm flaps. Buckle up: how the trenchcoat went from classic to cool 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z Cersei's closely-cropped hairstyle and the dramatic leather gown with metal epaulettes that she wore to take the Iron Throne last season hinted that fashion trends were gaining some serious edge in Westeros. Here's Proof That Game of Thrones Fashion Is From the Runway 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z While in Saudi Arabia, she wore an olive-drab safari dress, with flap pockets and epaulettes, and a wide brown leather belt. Perspective | On her first official trip, Melania Trump is dressed for control and containment 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z All the men – from the Jock in his snug satin shorts to the leatherman with a cockring on his epaulette – are sporting their regular clothes. Sex symbols: what does a blue hankie in your left back pocket mean? 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z "This demotion by epaulette" is standard practice under the leader and Gen Ri might yet see his star restored. What the new photos of North Korea's leaders say - BBC News 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z And emblazoned polyester and epaulettes are likely to make a prospective pavement-pepperer disappear faster than you can say chocolate Mr Whippy. Mind the merde: why can't French cities clean up after their dogs? 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z Their shirts were tucked neatly into waistbands with bright yellow epaulettes on the shoulders and caps dipped low over their faces. How I learned to stop worrying and love the Iranian army 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z A 1980s’ flavor lingered in the air for fall-winter in a largely black-and-white show, with oversized truncated jackets, large square shoulders, epaulettes and dramatic lapels. Julianne Moore, Kristen Stewart play at Chanel’s casino 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z A 1980s' flavor lingered in the air for fall-winter in a largely black-and-white show, with oversized truncated jackets, large square shoulders, epaulettes and dramatic lapels. Julianne Moore, Kristen Stewart play roulette at Chanel's 3-D couture casino 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z Then went the caps, epaulettes and breastplates, destined for the souvenir market. Details of Waterloo: Scenes of fighting, cooking and scavenging 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z Instead, he designed a whole line, including a presidential uniform in two colours, complete with golden epaulettes. Vaclav Havel’s Walk on the Wild Side All are adorned to taste with various badges, insignias, ranks, epaulettes, spats and aiguillettes. How I learned to stop worrying and love the Iranian army 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z Staff members last week added epaulette sharks to the larger touch tank where they joined southern stingrays, a yellow stingray, and a guitar fish. Toledo zoo putting finishing touches on $25M aquarium redo 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z Adkins, now a much older version of himself and walking with a cane, stood tall in his blue uniform and epaulettes, saluting fellow troops after Obama draped the medal around his neck. Vietnam soldiers receive Medal of Honor 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z At Fort McHenry on Tuesday, Park Ranger Bailey was decked out in the uniform, epaulettes and big feathered hat of Maj. Francis Scott Key’s anthem keeps asking: Have we survived as a nation? I’m not often surrounded by so many medals on so many epaulettes. Conquer The Croatian Islands By Boat 2014-08-16T04:00:00Z Hundreds of cadets are lined up neatly, each group with different coloured epaulettes, indicating their year of training. Rebuilding Egypt's tarnished police 2013-05-14T00:31:14Z A military brass band played, accompanied by drum majors clad in loose-fitting red shirts with frilly silver epaulettes. Wanna Catch a Pirate? Outsource It 2012-06-27T08:45:00Z Wearing a red military jacket with a blue sash and gold epaulettes, he looked alert and in good spirits during the event marking the queen's official birthday. Prince Philip back on UK royal duty after illness 2012-06-16T13:28:56Z Its name comes from the insignias that decorate the epaulettes of Venezuelan generals. Fugitive Venezuela judge helps elite U.S. anti-drugs unit 2012-05-29T20:12:18Z A gleaming sword rested on an epaulette of his sky blue tunic. IHT Rendezvous: To Help Africa, First Understand It 2012-05-21T15:00:05Z I even saw his epaulette and the colour of his clothes.' Ghosts and Family Legends A Volume for Christmas 2012-04-21T02:00:22.650Z A considerable portion of the gold lace, pad, and silk cord of the epaulette, with a piece of coat, were found attached to it. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 111, December 13, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2012-04-08T02:00:23.437Z Perhaps he may yet wear an officer's epaulettes. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z “As soon as we started counting votes, the people in epaulettes arrived,” he told the radio station Kommersant FM on Sunday evening. Russian Vote Draws Thousands of Election Observers 2012-03-05T01:29:13Z Then came a gentleman dressed in a long dark cloak which hung from twin epaulettes, his scarlet and gold uniform gleaming below. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z Long plain sleeves, ornamented round the top with a puffing of silk, forming an epaulette. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z Upon such occasions, the gentlemen took great pride in exhibiting their epaulettes and garnished coats. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z What is the rhyme that rhymers say Of maidens born to be betrayed By epaulettes and shining blade, While soldiers love and ride away? Songs of the Mexican Seas 2012-02-06T03:00:16.913Z The latter had not mounted the second epaulette to which as commander he was entitled, and the admiral on his first glance thought that the attendant must have made a mistake. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z Yonder comes an officer in black and scarlet, wearing a single gold epaulette and a gold gorget, with the royal arms in gold on his white baldric. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z Here was Nimrod the soldier—he wore a long sword, And, of course, all the ladies his courage adored; Two fringed epaulettes on his shoulders displayed, Discovered the rank of this son of the blade. The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume I (of III) 2012-01-04T03:00:43.800Z Opposite, two officers of the Spanish navy, in immaculate white with gilt epaulettes, were drinking naranjadas and conversing with two girls who nodded in appropriate sympathy. San Crist?bal de la Habana 2012-01-01T03:00:08.773Z The ball struck the fore part of his lordship's epaulette, and entered the left shoulder.... Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 97, September 6, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2011-12-30T03:00:24.060Z He smiled dismally, and she purred on: "I assure you your title and your wealth are vastly becoming; almost as becoming as all these buttons and epaulettes and things." What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z One fine evening a visitor arrived—no less a person than the eminent Prince Shepetiloff, a young man of thirty-five, with colonel's epaulettes, a relative of the dead man. Uncle's dream; And The Permanent Husband 2011-12-08T03:00:25.597Z You might mistake them for grackles in the spring, but never for male red-wings then with their bright epaulettes. Birds Every Child Should Know 2011-12-08T03:00:24.887Z "Somebody has cut off his epaulettes," said Charles. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z They were worn both for defence and ornament, as soldiers' epaulettes are now. Stones of the Temple Lessons from the Fabric and Furniture of the Church 2011-11-11T03:00:36.693Z His hair and moustache were as white as snow, and he wore the uniform of a Hanoverian lieutenant-general, with the golden epaulettes of an adjutant-general. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z Just then his greasy cap, with its yellow border, and his tarnished silver epaulettes, gave him a Mephistophelic look in my excited fancy. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z When they saw Major Fonda, they bowed to him very coolly, and he made them both a stately salute, shrugged his epaulettes, and took snuff. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z This practical class learnt all the practical work connected with field works, military bridges, military surveying, etc, and were distinguished from the other cadets by wearing epaulettes with bullion about an inch long. The Gentleman Cadet His Career and Adventures at the Royal Military Academy Woolwich 2011-08-31T02:01:40.423Z At that moment a side door opened and Lebrenn saw a tall man in the uniform of Brigadier General—blue coat, gold epaulettes and dark brown trousers—enter the apartment. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z Then he tore an epaulette from his shoulder: "You are not worthy to wear that!" said he; "come along!" The Blockade of Phalsburg An Episode of the End of the Empire 2011-07-27T02:00:39.197Z Both wanted to appear in military uniform with epaulettes. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z Each flower was centered with a bit of gold from a raveled Confederate epaulette. The Stronghold A Story of Historic Northern Neck of Virginia and Its People 2011-07-17T02:00:38.770Z This promotion gave me a pair of epaulettes, which I put on, and wore with great pride. The Gentleman Cadet His Career and Adventures at the Royal Military Academy Woolwich 2011-08-31T02:01:40.423Z The latter took the proffered hand, and, while doing so, saw and considered the meaning of the two silver stars that ornamented the Count of Plouernel's epaulettes. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z So I wanted to do immediately all that I could, and by six o'clock in the morning I was in my old shop in the market with my lantern, selecting epaulettes and my best clothes. The Blockade of Phalsburg An Episode of the End of the Empire 2011-07-27T02:00:39.197Z It's true," he went on very calmly, "I heard of it only last week; it's a General with bigger epaulettes than most, and he's going to inspect all Siberia. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z They followed their orders to the letter, and picked off the men with the epaulettes until the ranks of the British were demoralized by the loss of officers. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z Figuratively speaking, her sword was broken and her epaulettes torn from her uniform!” Molly Brown's Freshman Days 2011-07-12T02:00:31.110Z Yes; but he was not a soldier; he wore large gold epaulettes, and a cockade on his hat. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z And, in those times, the soldiers brought back booty, sacks, epaulettes, cloaks, officers' sashes, watches, etc., etc.! The Blockade of Phalsburg An Episode of the End of the Empire 2011-07-27T02:00:39.197Z The Austrian officers had come in proper uniform; the English had brought with them only undress coats, without epaulettes or swords, thinking such measure of ceremony would be quite satisfactory. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z The epithet particularnii tcheloviek which is applied in Russia to all who do not wear epaulettes, and which signifies something less than a nobody, is a categorical reply to the traveller's utmost eloquence. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z “Accredited” correspondents wearing military uniforms and epaulettes during World War II become “embedded” correspondents wearing “Press” flak jackets in the Persian Gulf. At War: Reporting Under Fire: a Survey of a Century of War Correspondents 2011-06-17T16:06:34Z He'd been wearing a black doublet with wide white epaulettes and a pristine bib collar, all fairly crackling with starch. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Ah, well! take my epaulettes, take my decorations, take everything; but save my child! The Blockade of Phalsburg An Episode of the End of the Empire 2011-07-27T02:00:39.197Z He has a stern looking face complete with a Vandyke beard, and he wore a uniform with epaulettes and much fancy braid. Nan Sherwood's Summer Holidays 2011-05-22T02:00:14.900Z The Russians affect so much disdain for the Cossack nobles, that the latter, notwithstanding their epaulettes and their decorations, cannot but bitterly regret the old republican constitution. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z They have not, as we have, the love of uniforms, laced coats, epaulettes, or decorations; their button-holes often carry a flower, but never a rosette or knot of ribbon. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z His lean, elegant face was punctuated by an eye-patch, worn with the pride of an epaulette, that came from a sword wound in the bloody royalist defeat at Marston Moor. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The green cloth, and the white cloth, and the epaulettes were produced, to Hal's infinite satisfaction. The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children 2011-05-18T02:00:12.733Z Since the execution of Beaufort, he has felt an ill wind blowing for his epaulettes. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z "You have no longer the right to give me an order," said Frederic, detaching his epaulettes. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z The coats of the infantry are too short, and are surmounted with large white epaulettes. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z The Emperor of Austria arrives here on Friday, and I am bidden to a great banquet, to be eaten in a tight uniform and epaulettes 'with what appetite I may.' Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II 2011-04-15T02:00:16.987Z The girls poked about the place curiously, peering into glass cases filled with faded relics: tarnished epaulettes from an old uniform; brocaded reticules; antique jewelry; little figures in ivory, mellowed with age. The Motor Maids by Rose, Shamrock and Thistle 2011-04-14T02:00:48.987Z On producing their despatches pleading urgency, they were answered, "To-day there are no more epaulettes." History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Two gentlemen were leaving it, the elder of the two, who seemed about forty-five, wore the epaulettes of a general with an undress uniform of dark green, the collar and facings being of black velvet. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z The officers were usually planters of wealth and influence; though there were some who, from the democratic influence of elections, were but ill qualified to wear epaulettes. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z The latter was an officer of the fusiliers, as I could see by his epaulettes. The Great White Army 2011-03-12T03:00:25.450Z In the first place, you were the first Prussian officer I had ever met; I had never seen anything in Austria so tall and broad: your epaulettes inspired me with a degree of awe. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z Aid, go tell General Trueman to reinforce Colonel Thomas W. My little game!' and he arranged his epaulettes and gave his moustache an additional killing twist. Tom Clark and His Wife Their Double Dreams, And the Curious Things that Befell Them Therein; Being the Rosicrucian's Story 2011-02-25T03:01:12.293Z The epaulette is worn in the British navy by officers above the rank of sub-lieutenant; in the army it ceased to be worn about 1855. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z These were gold or gilt buttons, epaulettes, steel scabbards of sabres, or bands of lace. The Guerilla Chief And other Tales 2011-02-10T03:00:53.627Z Among the élite our epaulettes were not specially attractive; and our company was altogether tabooed. The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains 2011-02-09T03:00:48.583Z He wore an epaulette nearly down to his elbow, and his sword hilt was embroidered with golden oak leaves. Napoleon's Young Neighbor 2011-01-24T03:00:18.637Z The footmen, shaking their great epaulettes, quickly sprang to their posts and climbed to the back of the coach. Garrick's Pupil 2011-01-22T03:00:14.780Z The “scale” is similar to the epaulette, but has no fringe. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z He went to the length of offering his golden epaulettes, his sword, his rifle. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z He dismissed the mutineer in epaulettes with a fatherly admonition—appealed to his better feelings. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) 2010-12-27T03:00:17.990Z He’d be dressed in a red robe made of epaulettes from red-winged blackbird wings. Lucia Perillo: “This Red T-Shirt.” 2010-05-03T04:00:00Z The Leicestershire Constabulary introduced mandatory epaulettes embroidered with an officer's full name and collar number last spring. 2010-02-17T11:07:00Z The other was described as being 5ft 6ins and was wearing a white shirt with black epaulettes and a black tie. 2010-01-09T12:58:00Z May I lose my epaulettes," cried the adjutant, "if I do not give you the watch upon that condition! Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z "And that fat English coachman, with his white wig, and brown livery striped with silver, and his epaulettes like a colonel!" The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 In passing through the crowd of the ball-room, a long streamer of lace which one of the Princesses wore in her hair caught in the attache's epaulette. Tony Butler In Leicestershire, magnetic and pin-on name badges have fallen off, inspiring the more permanent embroidered epaulettes now favoured by the force. 2010-02-17T11:07:00Z He remembered with higher enthusiasm his first grade of "corporal," won at Aspern, and his epaulettes that he gained at Wilna. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II) I wore my epaulette when you were in the cradle, Lieutenant Hautmain," said the old captain; "so don't pretend to teach me the feelings that become a soldier. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience They were made without sleeves, like a waistcoat, and an epaulette overhung the armhole. English Costume The uniform is gray, with black trimming, and all the military rules as to the number of straps, epaulettes, and accoutrements are rigidly adhered to. Harper's Round Table, May 14, 1895 This exclamation was caused by the sudden appearance of a smartly-dressed officer, with glittering epaulettes and waving plume, cantering down before the British lines. A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War In fact, he took so much pride in his epaulette, won after no end of midshipman’s adventures, that, until better sense prevailed, he had had some thought of wearing it home. The Sapphire Cross “You had better exchange your robes against a subaltern’s epaulettes in the Light Company of the 150th Regiment,” laughed Hughes. The Ruined Cities of Zululand The length of these shoulder-cape sleeves varies according to the owner’s taste, from small epaulettes to heavy capes below the elbow. English Costume Everything is as still as the blessed prince whose stone image stands on the great column, with a cap of snow on his head and snow epaulettes on his shoulders. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine Upwards of thirty additional servants were engaged, all of whom were dressed in our state livery, white, with silver epaulettes, and the Norcott crest embroidered on the arm. That Boy Of Norcott's In the anteroom servants wearing silver epaulettes conducted the visitors into the drawing-room. Black Diamonds Wellmere fired, and the bullion flew from the epaulette of the trooper. The Spy Condensed for use in schools At that moment a feeling awoke in me that there are other and higher objects in this world than princes, discipline, parole, epaulettes, and orders. Waldfried A Novel I shall, in all likelihood, be stationed here for three or four months, during which you might have advanced a stage or so towards those epaulettes my fair friend desires to see upon your shoulders. Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune The choice troops were dissolved in consequence, and the grenadiers came to the Assembly like good patriots to lay down their epaulettes and bearskin caps and assume the red cap. Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty The epaulette which you wear with honour, would be a badge of disgrace upon my shoulder. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago His uniform had been blue at that time, but now it was parrot-green; his epaulettes were broader, the golden braid and dangling loops were heavier, and he was fat from easy living. The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure "Yes, they belonged to the Guard also; they wore no epaulettes, but a small gold arrow on the collar." Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II It is not here, nor now, that I am going to tell why I wear the epaulette no longer. Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune "Yes, yes, take it off," said a fellow in the crowd, "your fine epaulettes may as well escape tarnishing; and that new coat, too, will be all the better without a hole in it." Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I No, my lady, there was a little dark man wid gould epaulettes, and a sword on him, that came too. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago Their uniform was similar, except that they had wings to their capotes instead of worsted epaulettes. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. II) Here is a youth who leaves his country solely for fighting sake; he does not care much for the epaulette, he cares less for the cause. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II It has been suggested that young officers and soldiers of Irish descent might render peculiar service to the cause, and I have selected you for an opportunity which will convert these worsted epaulettes into bullion.' Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune "Glad enough, I suppose, you 'll be to win your epaulettes as colonel." Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I It was a simple uniform of blue and white, with a single silver epaulette, and a sword, hilted with the same metal. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago Medenham glanced at his watch, twisted himself free of the wheel, leaped to the pavement, and tapped one of the hall-porter’s gold epaulettes impressively. Cynthia's Chauffeur I served the Emperor, sir; ask me not anything unworthy of one who wore his epaulette. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II The epaulettes of the starlings, too, are brighter than when they left us in the fall, and they appear to get brighter daily until the nesting begins. A Year in the Fields Come, come," said I; "you must not call prejudices the attachment which I, and all who wear an epaulette, feel in our glorious chief. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I An infantry officer, wet through by the rain, with his great blue cloak thrown over his epaulettes, followed by an old sergeant with a lantern, came in. Waterloo A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 It is, to be sure, very noble yet, since epaulettes are yet worn, but there is a difference between fighting for immortal ideas and fighting merely to enrich one's self. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 The lieutenant was right,—the epaulette had the worst of the adventure; and, in half an hour I proceeded on my way to headquarters. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II Frielinghausen stood aside at the bidding of an officer who, in full-dress helmet, with aigrette, epaulettes, bandolier, and scarf, strode into the orderly-room. Jena or Sedan? It was not thus the rightful sovereigns of France regarded those who wore their epaulettes; not thus did they esteem the soldier's part. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I He said soldiers were vagrants, and his aversion to all uniforms and epaulettes was extreme. The Grandee One would imagine that all Phalsbourg wore their crosses and their epaulettes; while the arrogant were despised even more than when they swept the roads. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 The epaulette was noblesse; the shako, a coronet. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II He had just taken off his coat; he held it for a moment in his hand and stroked the epaulettes caressingly. Jena or Sedan? "You are right, Lieutenant," said a dragoon, who lay bleeding from a dreadful cut in the forehead; "I'd not exchange places with him myself this minute for all his epaulettes." Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I His son rode fast as he got off That day on the enemy’s hook, When I had an epaulette shot off. The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume IV They came to a “newly-formed place” in Australia, where the Albatross was lying, and a British ship, which he knew to be a man-of-war “because the officers were nicely dressed and wore epaulettes.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25) I wore these epaulettes first in my admiration of him whose fortunes I have followed to the last. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II The king made his idolized boy a baptismal present of a diamond epaulette and buckles, which he purchased of Bœhmer, and directed him to deliver to the queen. Maria Antoinette Makers of History Monsieur," continued he, turning towards me, "to-morrow you shall have your epaulettes. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I P�re La Chique was brought forward trembling, and the King, tearing the epaulettes from the shoulders of the captain who had stolen his wife, placed them on those of P�re La Chique. Legends & Romances of Brittany And then suddenly came a stir, a rush, a cry of "Tear off his epaulettes!" and outrage was afoot. The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman Few expected to carry their new epaulettes beyond the engagement they gained them in; none believed the Empire itself could survive the struggle. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II The badge of the Order was confined at the shoulder by an epaulette composed of large brilliants, and a most splendid George was suspended from the ribbon, wholly formed of brilliants. Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign He knows, too, that the grade of officer is open to merit alone, and he feels that the epaulette may be his own one day. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I Being so very small, and perched so very high, he cut a ludicrously martial figure with his plumed hat and epaulettes and gold buttons and braid and medals and exquisitely mounted sabre. The Missourian The dress-uniform of the Ninth was everywhere, the black shakos and epaulettes, white pompons, cross-belts and gloves, and multiplicity of brass buttons, lending the immense assemblage a singular spirit and vivacity. The Lieutenant-Governor A Novel I shall procure you a handsome uniform, with epaulettes; but you must lose no time in assembling the soldiers you will have to command, and who are to form my guard. Adventures in the Philippine Islands The coat is the undress uniform of a vice-admiral, lined with white silk, with lace on the cuffs, and epaulettes. Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign You are not rich,—neither am I; but Bonaparte always gives us opportunities to gather our epaulettes,—ay, and find the bullion to make them, too. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I He was everywhere, the little pantalon rouge, streaming the walks, dotting the caf�s with red, and every wee piou-piou under the great big epaulettes of a great big comic opera generalissimo. The Missourian Ah! could your Father see you Waiting, enfeebled, tender, hesitating, With what contempt he'd shrug his epaulettes! L'Aiglon This fine fellow, with his three-cornered hat, his golden epaulettes, his braided jacket, and his staff, fifteen feet long, would make a servant indeed worthy of a king. Our Young Folks, Vol 1, No. 1 An Illustrated Magazine If know you at all, I think that you would not be altogether satisfied with wearing your epaulettes at reviews and parades. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 A splendid uniform for a Colonel of Zouaves! sword, cap, and epaulettes, complete! Red, White, Blue Socks, Part First Being the First Book It’s not the epaulette of a French uniform–it’s the merest lining.” The Missourian Forests of arms are quivering in the plain; I tread upon a field of epaulettes. L'Aiglon Ah, Mr. Enderwood––pardon, that epaulette declares you are a captain and the red facings of your blue coat indicate that you lead Virginians. Rodney, the Ranger With Daniel Morgan on Trail and Battlefield Her habit was of cadet grey, with a military dash of braid on epaulettes and cuff; the entire costume was perfect in its harmonious lines, and admirably adapted to the girlish yet stately figure. The Bondwoman “Guide right!”—“Portez armes!” and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above. Dr. Sevier He was a proud and ambitious man, and my small fortune and lieutenant's epaulette by no means qualified me in his eyes to become his son-in-law. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 Isn't it possible for a man to do his duty unless he has a pair of epaulettes on his shoulders? Soldiers of the Queen Their gold epaulettes seem to go well with the organ. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 89, May, 1875 But the jerks and jolts of the carriage, the hard seat, made sleep impossible: the epaulettes of his uniform were an added source of discomfort. A Nest of Spies The epaulette worn some years ago is useful as giving width to narrow shoulders. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society They wear fine epaulettes, for which I think them great coxcombs. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 Thirdly, A circumbendibus described by a few daring French dragoons, who succeeded in getting into the rear of our engineers' camp, at that time unguarded, and lightened some of the officers of their epaulettes. Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands from 1809 to 1815 The green cloth and the white cloth and the epaulettes were produced, to Hal's infinite satisfaction. Forgotten Tales of Long Ago They were in full dress uniform—sabres, epaulettes, regulation plumes on helmets and caps. A Nest of Spies The officers generally wear an undress without epaulettes, which in consequence are of little inconvenience to them. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 3, 1854-1861 It is stated in "Lincoln's Lives of the Presidents" that "she wore an epaulette, and everybody called her Captain Molly." History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III Bring me, I beg of you," he is reported to have said, "the epaulettes and sword-knots which Washington gave me. 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 A man with glimmering epaulettes sprang from the boat on to the beach, and helped into it a lady, who had alighted from the carriage, and carried something wrapped in a shawl. The Countess of Albany One saw the red epaulettes and the black breastplates pass and repass alternately; there was no end to it, and it continually began again. Madame Bovary A Tale of Provincial Life But fortunately for good taste and good sense, these heroes of the epaulette were suppressed, and the piece had much more success than it probably would have had, but for this ill-judged attempt. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 6, June 1810 There it hangs, and those are his epaulettes in the tin case. Tom Brown at Oxford A colloquialism for mounting an epaulette, or receiving a commission. 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. The sound of bullets on breastplates and helmets and epaulettes is like a shower of hailstones upon a sheet of metal. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days The green cloth, and the white cloth, and the epaulettes, were produced, to Hal's infinite satisfaction. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes However, shoulder insignia on blues were discontinued by the Navy in 1911 but the insignia were still prescribed on epaulettes. The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 They think so because soldiers wear fine uniforms, epaulettes and gold lace, and glittering swords. Child Life In Town And Country 1909 The young lady's notions are however above tailors; her husband must wear epaulettes and orders. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Whatever the reason, it is all there, and I had it all at Oxford; all on my head and back, I mean, except the epaulettes. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life His temper blazed out, and he tore off his epaulettes and threw them at the officer's feet. The Story of General Gordon As early as 1780 major generals wore two stars on their epaulettes and brigadier generals one. The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 They even begged sword knots, epaulettes, and galons that they might add more of the precious threads to the spool on which they wound the ravelled bullion, which they sold.” Quilts Their Story and How to Make Them He dreamed of palaces beyond the sea, with high towering domes and gilded halls, and warriors with golden epaulettes and flashing sabres, and plumes that nodded as they marched to battle. The Forest King Wild Hunter of the Adaca With their gold hat-braids, cords, tassels, and epaulettes, with scarlet plumes and facings, he and his officers were already much more gorgeously bedecked than were their infantry friends. Waring's Peril But 'While flares the epaulette like flambeau On Corporal Cuff and Ensign Sambo,' can you expect either of these distinguished officers to leave the service of the United States for ours? The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, August, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy The rank of officers was now distinguished by epaulettes. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 There was this difference between them, however, that the wakeful man wore brass epaulettes on his shoulders. The Thorogood Family He said he had dreamed that Sir William gave him his uniform, covered with gold lace of costly texture, with his sword, epaulettes, pistols, and hat covered with plumes. The Forest King Wild Hunter of the Adaca Still the old woman clutched and screamed, tearing wildly at his throat, his epaulettes, or whatever she could lay hold of. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico He had been a private soldier, and had won his cross and epaulettes upon the field of battle. How The Redoubt Was Taken 1896 I was somewhat nettled by this disregard of my flag, pennant, and starboard epaulette, and ordering the brig to be run alongside, I made her fast to the recusant, and boarded with ten men. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver Our friend with the brass epaulettes and bushy eyebrows chanced to pass at the moment. The Thorogood Family No store she set by the epaulette, Be it worsted or gold lace; For K. C. B. or plain private Smith, She had still one pleasant face. Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands Roblado, as usual, was pressing his attentions on Catalina, and danced almost every set with her; but her eye wandered from his gold epaulettes and seemed to search the room for some other object. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico "Like an officer stripped of his epaulettes," Billy murmured. The Camp Fire Girls in the Outside World But, not so, alas! my knight of the single epaulette. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver The sleeves slightly full, and ornamented on the shoulder with epaulettes of tulle. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 There were also various other rewards of military merit established, such as epaulettes of beaten silver, daggers with silver hilts, and ensigns decorated with fine needle-work. Life of Schamyl And Narrative of the Circassian War of Independence Against Russia After this victory, the young "gardes du corps," who were proud of it, used to walk up and down before the sentinels, in order to force the latter to worship their epaulettes. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. I And then he bent a lustreless eye upon his own portrait, so sombre and gallant upon the wall, with the gold of the lace and epaulettes a little tarnished. Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure Col. was hit by a grape-shot, which went through his coat, westcoat and shirt, to the skin on his shoulder, without doing any other damage than cutting up his epaulette. The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Joe Dashwood wore a pair of brass epaulettes on his shoulders, which indicated that he had attained to the highest rank in the service, short of the chief command. Life in the Red Brigade London Fire Brigade Upon this self-evident principle, our Aesculapius with the epaulettes was the first man drunk in the ship. Rattlin the Reefer He appeared in a sort of undress frock-coat, fall-down-collar, anchor buttons, no epaulettes, and a lancer’s cap, with a broad gold band. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer I must say that I was rather astonished; where were Mr Mortimer and the two men in flaunting liveries, and long cotton epaulettes with things like little marline-spikes hanging to the ends of them? Jacob Faithful They knew him by the single simple epaulette on his shoulder. True Blue We saw the burnished cannon and the bright epaulette, the gleaming button and the glancing bayonet. The Rifle Rangers Would you believe it, señor, that this fellow, now that epaulettes have been set on his shoulders—placed there for some vile service—has the audacity to aspire to the hand of my sister? The Lone Ranche I presented him particularly to my sister, and took an opportunity of whispering in Emily’s ear, where I knew it would not long remain, that he possessed the indispensable qualification of two epaulettes. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer Every one who wore an epaulette visited M. Renault's laboratory; the Colonel of cuirassiers went there several times—in hopes of meeting Clementine. The Man With The Broken Ear And another five pounds, if you will, on our epaulettes: for I repeat to you, this is Pitt's consulship, and promotion henceforth comes to men as they deserve it. Fort Amity In New Orleans—that most patriotic of republican cities—epaulettes gleamed upon every shoulder, whilst I, with the anguish of a Tantalus, was compelled to look idly and enviously on. The Rifle Rangers That other, who wears epaulettes, has just been convicted of selling mortgaged property; that other, who also wears epaulettes, received, on the morning of the 2nd of December, 100,000 francs, for "emergencies." Napoleon the Little No, Frank, I shall not surrender at discretion, with all my charms, to anything less than a captain, with a pair of gold epaulettes.” Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer His golden epaulettes spread out and became wings, and he raised himself to heaven, holding over us both hands as if in blessing. The Man With The Broken Ear The other was a great old fellow with a queue and epaulettes; and the third, which had on it a Philippe with whiskers, I had marked with my teeth. Ten Tales When I was taken up my head was found to be literally cut in two, and was spread over my shoulders like a pair of epaulettes. The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings Well, this old bandit in epaulettes, this Haynau, this man who still bears on his cheek the immense buffet of the English people, it is announced that "Monseigneur the Prince-President invites him to visit France." Napoleon the Little From the Munich of Berlinish decadence and Prussian epaulettes to the Munich of honest Bavarians! Europe After 8:15 My second epaulette did not reach me till 1830; then I took a little turn in Africa. The Man With The Broken Ear But the army officers, as they came in from the War Department, headed by General Halleck, presented an imposing display, some with epaulettes and feathers, but a majority in battle attire. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis We had pushed our way into the gorgeous church, and now rubbed elbows with some that wore epaulettes on peaceful shoulders. Dross Suddenly a ball fired from her mizen-top, not more than fifteen yards from where Nelson was standing, struck the epaulette on his left shoulder, and he fell on his face on the deck. Chatterbox, 1905. Or the romance of pomp, of horseguards and helmets and epaulettes and brass buttons and guns at "present arms." Europe After 8:15 A stranger's hand closed his eyes, while I was gaining my first epaulette at the battle of Jena. The Man With The Broken Ear "A hussar of my Karl's regiment—the coat is the same, the epaulettes the same; you are welcome, comrade!" and he rose. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Nothing was to be seen but golden epaulettes, orders glittering with diamonds, embroidered uniforms, and long white ostrich-plumes. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia Nor tasselled silk, nor epaulette, Nor plume, nor torse— No splendour gilds, all sternly met, Our foot and horse. Lyra Heroica A Book of Verse for Boys He gave a ready welcome to the Captain, and his presents—some looking-glasses, a pair of epaulettes, and some coloured prints, especially full-lengths of George IV. and William IV. Pioneers and Founders or, Recent Workers in the Mission field He promised to set out next day, accepted as a loan the money offered him, and swore not to return until he should have recovered his epaulettes and secured the Dantzic bequest. The Man With The Broken Ear Then for the first time perceiving the metal of the epaulettes, he exclaimed, "As I live, an officer!" Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Every officer of the National Guard whose antecedents are of a nature to compromise the dignity of the epaulette, and the consideration of the corps in which he has been elected, can be revoked. Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris No lace, no gold tape, no epaulettes, no feathers in their hats. The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 I guess you would hate to rile me up even if you was a great general, dressed in uniform, and with gold epaulettes and buttons all over. A Dream of Empire Or, The House of Blennerhassett I made him understand to-day that he ought, before all, to reclaim his rank and epaulettes, and he has become inoculated with the idea. The Man With The Broken Ear A slender youth in a blue coat, with bright woolen epaulettes, a soldier's cap in his hand, and wide linen trowsers pushed into his boots, proudly entered the room. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Below this picture were fastened a sword, a pair of epaulettes, and a medal such as was awarded for valor in the civil war. The Circular Study Him Carleton next sought, and brought to the forward deck, where the others were enjoying their cigars; or rather, Charlton Rossitur was enjoying his with the happy self-satisfaction of a pair of epaulettes, off duty. Queechy, Volume I One of these, fired from the mizzen-top of the Redoubtable, not fifteen yards from where Nelson stood, struck him on the left shoulder, piercing the epaulette. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Their attitude varied in accordance with the number of stars they had on their epaulette. Fighting France At length came the locksmith, by a back way, in his green uniform and epaulette, followed by some of the town militia. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag The young man won his epaulettes under Colonel Hugo in 1811. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air He wore a scarlet coat, richly embroidered with gold, in the style of an English aide-de-camp's dress uniform, with two heavy epaulettes. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 With His Letters and Journals Thus a deceased army or naval officer will have his coffin covered with the national flag, and his hat, epaulettes, sword and sash laid upon the lid. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society "These coxcombs with their epaulettes and gorgets," said she, "care nothing for us; provided they feed well and fatten, we may starve." The History of Napoleon Buonaparte Eugene had passed his examination, and promised them a visit to show them his epaulettes. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag The Board consented to these alterations with the exception of the epaulettes, "the adoption of which we do not approve, lest the same should interfere with His Majesty's Naval Service." King's Cutters and Smugglers 1700-1855 Sir Hedworth Meux must, I think, have been dazzled by the effulgence of his epaulettes, which were certainly more highly polished than his periods. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, February 14, 1917 Lady Mabel's habits now underwent a change, which proved that her late mode of life, and her morning and evening levees of epaulettes, had been quite as much the result of necessity as of choice. The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters Here and there a black-robed dominie; here and there a splendidly dressed British officer, in scarlet and white, and gold epaulettes and silver embroideries! The Bow of Orange Ribbon A Romance of New York The winter residence in town, the epaulettes of his son, Lenore's gauzes and laces—even the additional interest of his promissory notes, all tended to embarrass him. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Our attention is mostly for him who wears the epaulettes of prominence and favorable condition. The Young Man and the World Our poet says, "uneasy lies the head that wears a crown"—I am quite sure that unburdened never lie the shoulders that wear two epaulettes. The Lieutenant and Commander Being Autobigraphical Sketches of His Own Career, from Fragments of Voyages and Travels So in this life parade of ours, with its ever varying pageant and brilliant display, there are comparatively few who carry banners, who disport the epaulette, and the gold lace. A String of Amber Beads Prince Alexander wore a blue uniform with gold epaulettes, and an aigrette of brilliants in his fez. Servia, Youngest Member of the European Family or, A Residence in Belgrade and Travels in the Highlands and Woodlands of the Interior, during the years 1843 and 1844. It was of the old- fashioned kind, with bulky epaulettes on the shoulders; and what must Moselekatsi do, but remove them from there and add them to the tails! The Romance of a Pro-Consul Being The Personal Life And Memoirs Of The Right Hon. Sir George Grey, K.C.B. He duly records his disgust with two British naval captains, one of whom was afterwards among his most valued and valuable friends, for wearing epaulettes, at that time confined to the French service. The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain This officer, M. Cressac, was very young; I had the hardihood to approach him, and to ask him how he had succeeded in so soon wearing an epaulette. Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men Miss Ellen, beware of these young men that have nothing but their whiskers and their epaulettes. Aunt Phillis's Cabin Or, Southern Life As It Is Napoleon in the thickest of the fire, with one epaulette shot off, was a symbol intelligible to the whole population. The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II They particularly object to the epaulettes, which all the world with us have on upon gala days. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 4 With His Letters and Journals I believe, very lofty and scraggy, patched with snow only; no glaciers on it, but some good epaulettes of clouds. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 With His Letters and Journals The Emperor, displeased at this answer, at once quitted the civil uniforms, and busied himself among the great epaulettes which filled the room. Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men The doctor did not discern his face, but, from the glimmer of the moonlight upon his shoulders, saw that he wore double epaulettes. Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton Concerning this she had formed a mental picture of epaulettes, gold lace, brass buttons, plumes, and a sword; for had she not seen army officers in Paris? "Forward, March" A Tale of the Spanish-American War It was a time of stirring action, and before I was twenty years of age I bore upon my shoulder the epaulette of a lieutenant, earned in many a bloody fight. Edward Barnett; a Neglected Child of South Carolina, Who Rose to Be a Peer of Great Britain,—and the Stormy Life of His Grandfather, Captain Williams or, The Earle's Victims: with an Account of the Terrible End of the Proud Earl De Montford, the Lamentable Fate of the Victim of His Passion, and the Shadow's Punishment On that occasion the Empress wore a dress of white tulle dotted with silver, on a design of cloudy green, with epaulettes of sable. Parisian Points of View Putnam had enjoined the men to aim at the officers; so Israel aimed between the golden epaulettes, as, in the wilderness, he had aimed between the branching antlers. Israel Potter The ball struck the epaulette on his left shoulder, and penetrated his chest. Authentic Narrative of the Death of Lord Nelson Attention is diverted from his head to his epaulettes. Painted Windows Studies in Religious Personality Serve up with a pair of epaulettes and an admiral in a white wig, silk stockings, smalls, and the Mutiny Act. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 7, 1841 Their uniforms were laden with gold and silver lace, and some of the officers, not satisfied with two epaulettes, had half-a-dozen hanging before and behind, as well as on their shoulders. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 335, September 1843 But you forget how little the epaulette is honoured among you. The Roman Question The ball struck the fore part of HIS LORDSHIP'S epaulette; and entered the left shoulder immediately before the processus acromion scapulae, which it slightly fractured. Authentic Narrative of the Death of Lord Nelson A tradesman Paraclete, a Redeemer with epaulettes and gold braid! Là-bas At this hour they must be returning home to find awaiting them, spread out upon the bed, their dress uniform, their braided tunic, their sparkling epaulettes. Atlantida The emperor was dressed in a black frock-coat, but with military trousers and epaulettes. France in the Nineteenth Century You complain that young gentlemen of good family do not throng to the College of Cadets in the hope of gaining an epaulette. The Roman Question "Quite true; and if the Nelson were in the offing, I would not exchange my pilot's badge for the epaulettes of a commodore; but, alas! she is not there." Willis the Pilot At the Sous-Prefecture she had seen officers tear the epaulettes from their shoulders, weeping meanwhile like children. The Downfall Officers making visits don their uniforms, with epaulettes and side arms, and with all their decorations blazing on their breasts. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life There will be no dues, except what is collected for good times, and no expense except the cost of your ceremonial costume, epaulettes and honor beads. Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans" This time he was certain that he saw on his shoulders the black wing-like epaulettes bringing to mind the 'black feathers' line, in Jessuum's prophesy. Scorched Earth Samoylenko was quite crushed; his face wore a guilty, abashed, and ingratiating expression, and it was strange to see this pitiful, childish, shamefaced countenance on a huge man wearing epaulettes and orders of merit. The Duel and Other Stories All that was left to do now was to bring a flap of skin down over the wound and stitch it, in appearance something like a flat epaulette. The Downfall These balls take the place of the shoulder-strap and epaulettes of western civilization, and it must be admitted that they occupy the most conspicuous position one could select. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Gold epaulettes are on their shoulders, and both are in the act of lifting their old-fashioned Continental hats, the advancing army showing faintly in the background. Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans" A full-uniformed major-general of volunteers adds the éclat of his epaulettes to the occasion. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 This matters not: so long as he wears the epaulettes he is entitled to an officer's salute. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 100, April, 1876 Donna Tullia's equipage was visible at a great distance, but Del Fence's own coachman and groom wore dark green with, black epaulettes. Don Orsino If I have left the epaulettes of my ancestors reposing in their domestic shrine, I can bequeath to my children other decorations. The Cross of Berny You remember that you left me, as you and I supposed, dying in the privateer, with the captain's jacket and epaulettes on my shoulders. Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 Palmetto cockades, brass buttons, uniforms and gaudy epaulettes were seen in every direction. History of Kershaw's Brigade The apparently inexhaustible supply of old-fashioned English coatees with their worsted epaulettes is just coming to an end, and being succeeded by ragged red tunics, franc-tireurs' brownish-green jackets and much-worn Prussian gray coats. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 100, April, 1876 No, Sir: stay on board, or, d——n me, I'll break you, like an egg-shell, before you have taken the shine out of that fine new epaulette! Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer In the light of a conqueror, Caesar, Alexander, and Hannibal pale in comparison, and yet to a certainty my military future could not have gained me the epaulettes of these illustrious commanders. The Cross of Berny "At all events, you might have brought away my epaulettes," replied he; "but you youngsters think of nothing but gormandizing." Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 Everyone was in a high glee—palmetto cockades, brass buttons, uniforms, and gaudy epaulettes were seen in every direction. History of Kershaw's Brigade Objection has been made to the large size of the epaulettes, and the colouring of the sea. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 486, April 23, 1831 He appeared in a sort of undress frock coat, fall down collar, anchor buttons, no epaulettes, and a lancer's cap, with a broad gold band. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer He represented Gates as "wearing a pale blue coat, with epaulettes, velvet breeches, and riding a bay horse." Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical As Mr Phillott observed, the captain's epaulettes had made him a mark for the enemy, and he had fallen in his borrowed plumes. Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 The new helmets and epaulettes of the civic guard proclaimed the glories of genuine freedom. Robert Browning He wore in his buttonhole the cross of the royal order of St. Louis, and on his shoulders the epaulettes of a major. Strange True Stories of Louisiana I presented him particularly to my sister, and took an opportunity of whispering in Emily's ear, where I knew it would not long remain, that he possessed the indispensable qualification of two epaulettes. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer He was soon descried by the enemy, who, clapping their hands on their shoulders in reference to his epaulettes, exclaimed "a General, a rebel General." Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical "How do you mean?" inquired I. "Why, have I not fallen dressed like an officer and a gentleman?" said he, referring to the captain's jacket and epaulettes. Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 In truth, I had so little regard for any object but the grand one of wearing a sword and epaulette, that if Mordecai had demanded the whole sum in fifths, I should have scarcely winced. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 332, June, 1843 Nor did young Fortescue intend joining a ship again as midshipman; his buoyant hopes—the expectations of a busy fancy—told him that perhaps the epaulette of a lieutenant would glitter on his shoulder. The Mother's Recompense, Volume 2 A Sequel to Home Influence The gas-light shone upon the glittering epaulettes and white sash of the soldier, and the old man fastened upon him a very keen, yet doubtful gaze of inquiry. Alone in London The blackbird was nearly the same in many respects, though the smaller American wore a pair of red epaulettes. A Walk from London to John O'Groat's An officer with one epaulette came first, showing the way to two civilians, and a captain followed. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet They were all in full uniform, wearing their epaulettes, and the stars and ribands of their different orders. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 332, June, 1843 He was his countryman, he said; an officer of equal rank it appeared, from his epaulette, and he should not feel comfortable were he under the care of any other. The Mother's Recompense, Volume 2 A Sequel to Home Influence He who has a major's epaulettes at thirty may carry a marshal's baton at fifty. The Refugees She was dressed in a rich habit, whose facings and epaulettes spoke her the lady of the noble colonel of some provincial corps of volunteers. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 284, November 24, 1827 They wear the blue cap and the white epaulettes with their ordinary uniform, and drill under the orders of Russian officers. The Adventures of a Special Correspondent A little group collected around a falling man, and I thought I caught a glimpse of Captain Rowley's uniform and epaulettes, in the sufferer. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" Where the court resides and many officers are garrisoned, the hall presents a spangled appearance of bright epaulettes and glittering uniforms. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 41, March, 1861 At Ulm we were obliged to content ourselves with straitened accommodations, the hotels being occupied by the gentry in epaulettes. Letters of a Traveller Notes of Things Seen in Europe and America So soon as ever I learned that the Circassian girl was with Grigori Aleksandrovich, I put on my epaulettes and sword and went to see him. A Hero of Our Time I am only a poor devil of a lieutenant," he resumed, "with no other fortune than my epaulettes, no other prospects than an uncertain advancement. Baron Trigault's Vengeance They come to a “newly-formed place” in Australia, where the Albatross was lying, and a British ship, which he knew to be a man-of-war “because the officers were nicely dressed and wore epaulettes.” A Footnote to History Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa Captain Stuart," said the President, laying his hand affectionately on the younger man's epaulette, "takes care of my life and the safety of my home and family. Soldiers of Fortune The Emperor sighed, shrugged his shoulders, adorned with epaulettes. The Forged Coupon He does not know," added Grushnitski in a whisper to me, "how many hopes these epaulettes have lent me... A Hero of Our Time On landing I was met by a dark mulatto, dressed in a straw hat, blue tail coat, silver epaulettes, linen trousers, with bare feet, and a heavy cavalry sabre hanging by his side. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1995, Memorial Issue He was a cuirassier, an officer, and even an officer of considerable rank; a large gold epaulette peeped from beneath the cuirass; this officer no longer possessed a helmet. Les Misérables I thought to myself, "You can take your honours and epaulettes—and leave me in peace!" The Torrents of Spring Mr. Gladstone attended the wedding, arrayed in the blue and gold uniform of a brother of the Trinity House, with naval epaulettes, and was conducted to the royal pew reserved for him. The Grand Old Man He was wearing a shaggy Circassian cap and an officer's overcoat without epaulettes, and he seemed to be about fifty years of age. A Hero of Our Time With him were three or four others in the same rig, except the epaulettes. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1995, Memorial Issue Then they strolled away, his epaulette very near the gleaming curls at her temple. The Amateur Gentleman A brilliant star glittered on his scarlet coat, and paled the splendour of his golden epaulettes. Vivian Grey He was riding at a walking pace, a stout, corpulent man, with drooping head, and epaulettes hanging on his breast. Dream Tales and Prose Poems The Petersburg cut of my coat misled them; but they soon recognised the military epaulettes, and turned away with indignation. A Hero of Our Time The officers fell to bounding up and down, tapping with their heels, and tossing the epaulettes on their shoulders; the civilians tapped with their heels too. The Jew and Other Stories "I have none at present, save—" "Why do you wear your epaulettes then, sir?" said he, harshly, while from his impatient look, and hurried gesture, I saw that he put no faith in my reply. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 Wherever he moved he was followed by a train of waving plumes and radiant epaulettes, and foaming chargers and shining steel. Vivian Grey It was my first battle; my epaulettes were very smart things yesterday, though they do look a little pass�s to-day. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 A shot rang out right over my ear, and the bullet tore off one of my epaulettes. A Hero of Our Time The door opened, and Lutchkov, in a coat without epaulettes, with a cap on his head, came into the room. The Jew and Other Stories If the reader cannot fancy Van Amburgh's lions in red coats and epaulettes, he must be content to lose the effect of the picture. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 A dark policeman, wearing red epaulettes and a dress sword, watched them for a while and then went away to remonstrate with a young man who had unchained his dog. The King in Yellow I rose; but before I could take a step forward he sprang at me, and tearing off my epaulettes trampled them beneath his feet, and then he shouted out, rather than spoke, the word 'Allez!' Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 I thought, fool that I was, that these epaulettes, at least, would give me the right to hope... A Hero of Our Time He wore a huge tricorne, and vast tawdry epaulettes. The Gentleman A Romance of the Sea I wish that there was a distinction of one woollen epaulette for the corporal, and two for the serjeant. Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette Freeman came on board, dressed in his uniform frock, with two epaulettes, a redcap, and checked trowsers. Journal of an African Cruiser From this doorway there now appeared Mr. Jubber himself, clothed in white trousers with a gold stripe, and a green jacket with military epaulettes. Hide and Seek You should lay the blame on your cloak, or your epaulettes, but why accuse her? A Hero of Our Time Balls are doubtless the same in "society" all over the world; a certain amount of black cloth, kid gloves, white muslin, epaulettes if they can be procured, dancing, music, and ices. The Englishwoman in America There will be no stars and epaulettes for the hero of our story. The History of Pendennis My dear, brave fellow, you have surely won The golden epaulettes! Laura Secord, the heroine of 1812. A Drama. and Other Poems. Neither epaulette nor badge is so honorable as wounds received in a good cause. The American Union Speaker Walls with generals' gold lace on it, everywhere epaulettes, people blowing trumpets in the corners and one could float into the drawing-room in the boat. Knock, Knock, Knock and Other Stories "The evening is young, my lord," she answered lightly, "though your impatience is flattering, I vow—" "Impatience, Miss Lovel?" sighed a gorgeous being in scarlet and epaulettes. Peregrine's Progress He sees nothing else, attends to nothing else, and will stay there till grim death or an epaulette orders him away. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War May I lose my epaulettes," cried the Adjutant, "if I do not give you the watch on this condition. International Short Stories: French They obeyed the "epaulettes" unconditionally, and according to the expression of eyewitnesses, appeared "dazed-drunk." The History of a Crime The Testimony of an Eye-Witness When McArthur's sword was demanded, he indignantly broke it, tore the epaulettes from his shoulders and threw himself upon the ground. Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established One for the Marshal and Madame de MacMahon was beautifully done—all the footmen, dozens, in gala liveries, red and yellow, the maître d'hôtel in very dark blue with gold epaulettes and aiguillettes. My First Years as a Frenchwoman, 1876-1879 Once the man opened the cloak, exposing a vest of fine-linked mail, white with silver washing, and furnished with epaulettes or triangular plates, fitted gracefully to the shoulders. The Prince of India — Volume 02 The suite followed in the other boats,--brown men and white, governors, ministers, and court dignitaries, in Windsor uniforms, but with an added resplendency of plumes, epaulettes, and gold lace. The Hawaiian Archipelago There will be no drumming of him out of the ranks, no tearing off of epaulettes, no smiting in the face. A Modern Utopia Yes, and the burglar, who leaves an army-tailor's after a midnight visit, trails after him perhaps a long roll of gold bullion epaulettes which may look pretty by lamplight. Biographical Essays He seized him by his epaulettes and pushed him backward. Captain Macklin Masses of coral encircled his neck, and the full-dress naval uniform of a French officer, with epaulettes of stupendous size, exposed a zebra'd guernsey of equivocal purity. Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Volume 2 We took his epaulettes, and his commanding officer's baton, and Jadot the boatswain, who had lost his own straw hat in the scuffle, put on his gold tipped one. Memoirs (Vieux Souvenirs) of the Prince de Joinville I here glanced at my epaulettes, upon which I saw her eyes rivetted. The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 5 I took his uniform and began to attach the epaulettes to it. Yama: the pit The company did not disconcert him either, in spite of their epaulettes and orders, and titles thick as falling snowflakes. The Malady of the Century The bullet had gone through the twists of the left epaulette, and penetrating the skin, had run round the shoulder without injuring the bone. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo The ground was like the moraine of a glacier, scattered over with caps, epaulettes, and human remains. Memoirs (Vieux Souvenirs) of the Prince de Joinville After this the prisoner's regimental coat was handed forward and put upon him, the epaulettes and buttons being then torn off and flung to a distance. Miscellaneous Studies; a series of essays We found a box of German from an exaggerated curse of militarism, and even the grocer wears epaulettes. Floor Games; a companion volume to "Little Wars" The orders which the civilians wore fastened on the lapels of their dress coats were hopelessly thrown in the shade by the epaulettes of the officers, and the medals decorating their colored uniforms. The Malady of the Century "Oh, no," said Ben, laughing; "I shall not change my mind," The green cloth, and the white cloth, and the epaulettes were produced, to Hal's infinite satisfaction. The Parent's Assistant Between him and them, dressed in a sort of blue blouse with epaulettes, hobbled a little lame man with a big red head, a white beard, and a spiteful-looking face. Memoirs (Vieux Souvenirs) of the Prince de Joinville The men wore tight- fitting white breeches, with silk stockings and large epaulettes, a loose vest of very fine woolen cloth ornamented with gold, and their hair caught up in a net like the Spaniards. Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 06 But in front of the pair, just behind the coffin itself, walked a tall man in splendid uniform, with gold epaulettes, plumed hat, and sword, bearing a cushion with two jewelled stars. The Great Hunger ‘Whash her name?’ said one of the warriors, whose head occasionally drooped upon his epaulettes, and whose eyes fell together in the casual manner characteristic of the tired soldier. The Trumpet-Major He tore off General Milhaud's epaulettes, which he flung into Foy's face. Burlesques The only soldier-like things about me were my sword and my lieutenant's epaulettes. Memoirs (Vieux Souvenirs) of the Prince de Joinville I am sorry I cannot congratulate YOU, sir," returned Judge Beeswinger gravely, "on breaking your oath to the government which has educated and supported you and given you the epaulettes you disgrace. Clarence We may not win the baton or epaulettes; but God give us strength to guard the honor of the flag! Roundabout Papers He had on a brand-new uniform showing the creases where it had been folded and thick gold epaulettes which seemed to stand rather than lie down on his massive shoulders. War and Peace How could it be otherwise in an army whose staff-officers have no other occupation but to dine out, to display their epaulettes and to receive double pay? The Ancient Regime And the human wall opened, how I do not know, before his epaulettes. The Memoirs of Victor Hugo With that he hands me his coat—full uniform, by G-d!—with the little gold cords and laces and the epaulettes with a star, and I puts it on—quite innocent-like. Clarence Henry is a hero, and epaulettes are on his shoulders. Roundabout Papers The regimental commander sought out Dolokhov in the ranks and, reining in his horse, said to him: "After the next affair... epaulettes." War and Peace Now that nothing is left to him of the gendarme but the title and the epaulettes he maintains his privilege through tradition, thus converting a service into an annoyance. The Ancient Regime A negro in a red coat with a blue sash, a general's epaulettes and an immense hat surcharged with tri-colour feathers, was forcing his way through the rabble. The Memoirs of Victor Hugo One saw the red epaulettes and the black breastplates pass and re-pass alternately; there was no end to it, and it constantly began again. Madame Bovary Lord Douro is frightened at his father's feather, but begs for his epaulette. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 1 Prince Andrew in a traveling coat without epaulettes had been packing with his valet in the rooms assigned to him. War and Peace At present, it is unraveling, every white hand at Paris, and in the chateaux, being busy in undoing trimmings, epaulettes and old stuffs, to pick out the gold and silver threads. The Ancient Regime It is as though he were to win his epaulettes afterwards. The Memoirs of Victor Hugo The clerk then felt the lowliness of his position; he longed for epaulettes, crosses, titles. Madame Bovary Not so fatally perhaps, had Schmettau looked beyond his epaulettes: was not the thing, by that slow method, got done? History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 21 It was reported in Sulaco that up there "at the mountain" Don Pepe walked about precipitous paths, girt with a great sword and in a shabby uniform with tarnished bullion epaulettes of a senior major. Nostromo, a Tale of the Seaboard Immediately beneath the ropes, the breadth and sharpness of the bundle hinted at epaulettes. And Even Now His broad queue, braided at the edges, had fallen upon one of his epaulettes as he replaced his three-cornered hat, and he flung it back with such fury that the ends became untied. The Chouans My heart was throbbing, and I felt a cold sinking at my stomach; I was preparing myself to confront a gentleman with epaulettes, with a naked sword, and with terrible eyes! The Wife, and other stories One day, he rode upon parade in a pale blue tunic, with silver epaulettes. The Works of Max Beerbohm I merely record this unparalleled insolence of epaulettes without comment It is the first indication I have yet seen of the threatened supremacy of the military authorities. Lincoln; An Account of his Personal Life, Especially of its Springs of Action as Revealed and Deepened by the Ordeal of War This boy, young Squire Crossjay, is a good stiff hearty kind of a Saxon boy, out of whom you may cut as gallant a fellow as ever wore epaulettes. The Egoist Beauty and epaulettes and curly moustaches and Grecian profiles in other men were never in my way. Roads of Destiny The sunlight gleamed upon his gold epaulettes, and I knew that he was a Russian officer. The Adventures of Gerard All the military, not excepting their chief, reveled like parvenus in the treasure conquered for them by a million men with worsted epaulettes, whose demands were satisfied by a few yards of red ribbon. Domestic Peace "What is the meaning of this intrusion, Lieutenant?" he demanded, noting the other's epaulettes. Tarzan the Untamed His life, like that of all French soldiers, has been made up of bullets, sabre strokes, and victories; he has had a very rough time of it, and has only worn the woolen epaulettes. The Country Doctor In the Court, all is mystery, not without whisperings of terror; though ye dream of lemonade and epaulettes, ye foolish women! The French Revolution His face was black with powder, his clothes were torn, one epaulette was gone, the other hung dangling over his breast. The Adventures of Gerard First came a light calash, with two places, in which was the general, wearing his large and glittering epaulettes, with the colonel. Taras Bulba and Other Tales The gilt buttons also bore fleurs-de-lis; on the shoulders a pair of straps cried out for useless epaulettes; these military appendages were there like a petition without a recommendation. The Purse He wore the chapeau and dress-coat of a General of the American Army, with a large epaulette on one shoulder. Vanished Arizona Lawyer Lacroix, who wore once as subaltern the single epaulette, has loud lungs and a hungry heart. The French Revolution Petitions there come, in consequence, from blue Feuillants in epaulettes; ill received. The French Revolution Our very officers have now 'wool epaulettes;' for it is the reign of Equality, and also of Necessity. The French Revolution |
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