| 单词 | folding door |
| 例句 | I’m standing in front of the cupboard, which has folding doors made of wood. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z The books are kept behind banks of custom-made oak cabinets with folding doors. Opening the door to a place of plants and privilege 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z This bus has more students than the first one — teens step through the folding doors holding drawstring backpacks. Critics of D.C.’s ‘Safe Passage’ question if school commutes are safer 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z The room also has a wet bar with cherry wood folding doors and a Miele dishwasher. Gibson Island estate on the market for $13.8 million 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Swinging doors can knock a small child down, and folding doors can pinch little fingers. How should parents childproof their home? 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Although there are no windows on the east wall, the unit receives a surplus of southern light thanks to the folding door. How an unremarkable alley-facing garage in West L.A. became a stylish ADU 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z I sat down at the bar, the restaurant’s folding doors flung wide open. This is my Bumble dating horror story. Enjoy. 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z A black-box cinema in the center of the courtyard has folding doors that swing out like wings. WSJ. Magazine’s 2015 Fashion Innovator is still fully in control of her business. Now she has amplified her legacy with the new Fondazione Prada 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z Steel and glass folding doors enclose the seven-car gallery/display space. Hollywood Hills West contemporary that replaced smaller home for sale at $22.9 million 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z Standing more than 5 feet high and fully enclosed by wooden slats, its folding doors lock securely in place. Parents seek specialized bed for boy with rare disorder 2015-09-05T04:00:00Z There's a guest house at the back of the home with folding doors that open to the swimming pool. A Victorian Restoration in Australia 2013-07-25T00:51:00Z The folding doors and windows in the partition enable one teacher to manage both rooms. Farm Boys and Girls 2012-04-21T02:00:21.733Z The two leaves of the folding door are flung open, and a gleam of the fading light of evening penetrates the dark crypt. Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes 2012-04-10T02:00:19.943Z The queen unfastened the thongs, raised the bar of the entrance, and placed Gyges behind the folding door as Candaules had done the evening previous. One of Cleopatra's Nights and Other Fantastic Romances One of Cleopatra's Nights?Clarimonde?Arria Marcella?The Mummy's Foot?Omphale: a Rococo Story?King Candaules 2012-04-08T02:00:23.693Z Crouch had his own rooms in Pimlico, where he had constituted his headquarters--so to speak--and where he rented two rooms, divided one from the other by folding doors. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z The Cardinals, two and two, with their palms, head the procession, and the folding doors of the chapel being thrown open, it slowly defiles through them. Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland 2012-04-07T02:00:33.707Z The openings between schoolroom and workroom are fitted with glazed swing sash and folding doors, so that the rooms may be used either singly or together, as desired. Farm Boys and Girls 2012-04-21T02:00:21.733Z "This is my main gallery," said Lord Badgery, throwing open one leaf of a tall folding door. Mortal Coils 2012-04-06T02:00:30.740Z At the approach of night I shall turn back one of the folding doors upon you, undress myself, lie down, and when he shall be asleep I will give you a signal. One of Cleopatra's Nights and Other Fantastic Romances One of Cleopatra's Nights?Clarimonde?Arria Marcella?The Mummy's Foot?Omphale: a Rococo Story?King Candaules 2012-04-08T02:00:23.693Z Upon great occasions the two halls were thrown into one by opening the folding doors between. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z It has folding doors opening into the laboratory; one of these doors was taken off its hinges, and a curtain suspended in its place to enable Katie to pass in and out easily. Mysterious Psychic Forces An Account of the Author's Investigations in Psychical Research, Together with Those of Other European Savants 2012-03-28T02:00:29.747Z A one-teacher building, with a workroom or laboratory at one side that the teacher can control through the folding doors and glass partitions. Farm Boys and Girls 2012-04-21T02:00:21.733Z These rooms were separated by folding doors and could be thrown into one room on occasion. The Story of the Great Fire in St. John, N.B., June 20th, 1877 2012-03-27T02:00:21.067Z Hs�an Tsang, the Chinese traveller, who passed through it in the 7th century, states that there were then two folding doors or gates, cased with iron and hung with bells, placed across the pass. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" 2012-03-25T02:00:05.717Z There were two small rooms connected by folding doors. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z She walked me through the snug 630-square-foot unit, pointing out the narrow “Pullman-style” kitchen, which could hide behind folding doors — suitable for the building’s largely transient population. Midtown?s Irish Elite 2012-03-16T23:49:00Z A door on my right stood open; I looked in, then entered the smaller of two rooms, which were partly separated from each other by folding doors. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z There were two bedrooms in the inner room with folding doors between and the windows were heavily draped, so that no one from the opposite houses could possibly see what was going on inside. The Trial of Oscar Wilde From the Shorthand Reports 2012-02-19T03:00:17.513Z Nearer and nearer and nearer came the jingle of sleigh-bells, little by little the folding doors slid open, and there before their very eyes Santa Claus himself came into the room. Little Friend Lydia 2012-02-14T03:00:25.563Z We had made no preparation for the séance except by opening part of the folding doors between the dining-room and study, and hanging a curtain over the aperture. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z The Englishmen tried to shut the gates, but they could not, because the cart of hay remained in the gateway, and prevented the folding doors from being closed. The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion 2012-02-11T03:03:41.800Z Tesla begins taking reservations at noon on Friday for the characteristically sleek vehicle resembling a taller version of its Model S sedan, but with a folding door hinged on the roof. Tesla shows off Model X: its electric SUV with falcon-wing doors 2012-02-10T15:57:56Z On the first floor there was a gallery, and on each of the four sides a long, narrow room, lofty, and closed with great folding doors, opened on to the gallery. The Truants 2012-01-28T03:00:26.257Z I wrapped a wet sheet around it to take out the warmth and reduce the swelling, so that I could go through the folding doors, and tell my wife about it. Recitations for the Social Circle 2012-01-17T03:00:22.643Z In the front room, which was divided from us by folding doors, were some bookcases. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z The bedroom was separated from the sitting-room by a folding door, overhung by a heavy crimson curtain, and this part of the room was in semidarkness. The Heart of Denise and Other Tales 2011-12-14T03:00:15.733Z Looking toward the great folding doors at the end of the hall, a lady appeared. My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands Dictated in My Seventy-Fourth Year 2011-12-12T03:00:33.863Z The huge folding doors were flung back, and the sight of so much food kindled a gleam in Sir Jeremy's rheumy eyes and waked a cackle from his lean throat. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z A blaze of light and silver came through the opened folding doors of the dining-hall, where supper for a large number had been prepared. Diana Tempest, Volume III (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:34.213Z The two drawing-rooms communicated by folding doors, which were opened, and a portière drawn across the opening. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z The double folding door is also said to have come from the Moorish temple. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z It was empty but, 219 before I had time to look round, the folding doors on the other side were thrown back and Alie entered the room. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z The hinges slowly gave way, the folding doors swung open, and displayed a grinning skeleton! The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character 2011-11-07T02:00:18.317Z She even jumped a little when somebody on the other side of the folding door allowed a pen to fall to the floor. The Story of Louie 2011-10-26T02:00:27.053Z I went and stood up close against the folding doors that led into the front room, keeping my hand, with a purpose, on the handle. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z "His majesty the emperor has just driven into the porte coch�re," he cried, and threw open the folding door leading to the anteroom. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z Both the folding doors were suddenly thrown open, and the groom of the chambers exclaimed: "Her majesty the queen!" For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z This is a precaution against the breaking through of the upper folding doors by a ship coming down, i.e., from the Pacific side. The Panama Canal and its Makers 2011-10-10T02:00:22.307Z Mr. Jeffries, once more looking as if he needed a niche and a plinth, was standing in his original place, by the folding door. The Story of Louie 2011-10-26T02:00:27.053Z How that gentleman acted while hidden in the cloud of flour, I could not perceive, and immediately the closing of the folding doors shut out the scene. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z The groom of the chambers opened both the folding doors and exclaimed: "His majesty the King of Saxony!" For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z The folding doors closed on father and daughter, and Chester was left balancing himself on the edge of a chair. The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales 2011-09-17T02:00:25.067Z "It's all right," he said, going to the folding doors. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z At the blast of a trumpet the inner folding doors of the castle were thrown open, and the youths were conducted into the banqueting-room. Tales From J?kai 2011-09-02T02:00:19.183Z The folding doors of the apartment now opened, and Margaret heard the voices of heralds, and saw a great number of high-dressed ladies and gentlemen come in, and stand round the elevated chair. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z The King of Saxony pressed the King of Hanover's hand,--he rang, the folding doors were thrown open, and arm in arm the two princes walked through the reception room. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z Mildred's father had a rumbling voice that now and then penetrated the folding doors and Chester caught the words "whippersnapper" and "callow." The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales 2011-09-17T02:00:25.067Z He found himself in the front room of two which were connected by folding doors, which were now rolled back. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z Nelson opened the folding doors and led the way down three steps into the engine room. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z Sir Andrew rose from the table and led the way towards the distant folding doors. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z The folding doors sprang open; the Prior entered with the child. The Hour Will Come: Volumes I and II A Tale of an Alpine Cloister 2011-07-23T02:00:09.843Z Abraham's knees nearly failed under him when he knew that only those folding doors divided him from the Kaiser. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z He passed through a pair of folding doors, inlaid with rare woods—a novelty to him at that time, for he had never travelled in Italy or France. House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court 2011-07-15T02:00:24.257Z They pulled one of the folding doors open and slipped inside. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z And they came from immediately beyond a pair of heavy folding doors. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z The folding doors were thrown open, and the marshal with other courtiers led in the young man, dressed no more in livery, but in a rich Polish costume. The Journal of Countess Fran?oise Krasinska Great Grandmother of Victor Emmanuel 2011-07-10T02:00:25.767Z And thereupon, off he went through the folding doors with the paper. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z A pair of dingy rooms in a dingy London street, communicating with each other by means of a folding door, which is at present shut. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z Why did they not open the folding doors?—Chignon, approach a fauteuil for the lady. The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts 2011-07-02T02:00:12.813Z As the door swung gently to behind her, the folding doors of the apartment in which had sounded the men's voices were thrust apart. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z To return to the wedding: the folding doors were thrown open and Basia entered timidly, surrounded by the elderly ladies. The Journal of Countess Fran?oise Krasinska Great Grandmother of Victor Emmanuel 2011-07-10T02:00:25.767Z It was a dark room on the first floor with folding doors. The Weight of the Crown 2011-06-26T02:00:09.240Z A young girl entered at the signal, and by her mistress's orders threw open a folding door, and immediately I was struck dumb with surprise and admiration by a most brilliant apparition. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z The folding doors were now opened, and the Princess, accompanied by some of her ladies, came into the room. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z When the time came for him to call them in, the folding doors between the rooms opened and he stood in a blaze of light inviting them to enter. Psychotherapy 2011-06-19T02:00:20.053Z Everything was still and empty; they went through an empty hall into an empty drawing-room, the half-open folding doors of which led into the household chapel. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z On the other side of the folding doors the General was stretched out on the bed. The Weight of the Crown 2011-06-26T02:00:09.240Z The hallway was wide and opened through massive folding doors into the dining-room in the rear, and this dining-room, by means of other folding doors, entering the wing-rooms, could be enlarged into a princely salon. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z The three apartments in which it was to take place stood, with their folding doors, opposite to his shop. Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. I. A Biography 2011-05-11T02:00:19.453Z Pushing open the folding doors, and disappearing in the adjoining room, she returned shortly, bearing in her hand a photograph. Overshadowed A Novel 2011-05-07T02:00:24.483Z He led the way through the large folding doors and thence along the enfilade of gorgeous reception rooms, the corridors, landings and staircase which Lydie herself had traversed just now. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z A frank delight shone in his steady eyes as they turned to the folding doors. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z The hall was stately, with its wide folding doors opening into the library on one side and a dining-room on the other. Peggy Parsons at Prep School 2011-04-01T02:00:43.170Z Mr. Blatherwick’s table was really within a few feet of theirs, but they themselves were hidden from it by a corner of the folding doors. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z They met in Mrs. O'Malley's front parlor, considerately vacated and with the folding doors closed against intrusion. Miss Maitland Private Secretary 2011-03-08T03:00:39.100Z That night in my place, I measured off the sitting room from eight till twelve—five strides from the bookcase to the window, seven from the fire to the folding doors. The Black Eagle Mystery 2011-03-07T03:00:12.497Z So she turned away with a little impatient gesture, and, picking up the letter lying on her bed, she passed through the folding doors into her sitting-room beyond. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z Then they want folding doors to the dining-room; or they don’t want folding doors. Friends I Have Made 2011-02-25T03:01:14.587Z She had gone into the drawing-room, and he followed her in and through the folding doors to the hinder part of the room, where she stood ready to open a small bureau. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z Not daring to leave his suit-case in the hallway he kept on along the passage to the extension where the folding doors were locked. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z Through those folding doors, when at the appointed time they are opened, we enter the luncheon-room. Here and Hereafter 2011-02-07T03:00:23.580Z The fraudulent folding doors were conveyed on a triumphal car to the fort of Agra, where they were found to be made not of sandalwood but of deal. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" 2011-02-06T03:00:53.093Z Before the Countess could answer, the folding doors opened which communicated with the next room, and a boy, about eight years old, appeared. Herman A Novel 2011-02-03T03:00:12.287Z There are generally three large rooms with folding doors or portiéres, and beautifully carpeted. Over Here Impressions of America by a British officer 2011-01-30T03:00:16.597Z There upon the floor, at some distance from the dead man, lay a bloody knife, near a large cabinet, the folding doors of which stood wide open. The Lonely House 2011-01-13T03:01:04.920Z At the dawn of the succeeding morning, the wide folding doors of the palace were set open, and the funeral procession moved forward for the mountain. Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia; The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story; Vathek, an Arabian Tale 2010-12-29T03:00:31.850Z He dropped into a chair as McTaggart called through the folding doors. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z A marble table with a gold plate on it stood near the folding doors. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z A pair of folding doors separated it from the front room; and, as I had hoped, they were ajar, so that, unobserved, I could see and hear all that passed. Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z The folding doors were flung wide, and she was met by a flood of soft light from hundreds of lighted tapers. The Undying Past Two, madam; a lady on this floor"—pointing to the folding doors—"and a gentleman on the floor above. The Princess Galva A Romance Then at the top he suddenly threw the folding doors open, and with a certain formal parade of manners, announced: "Miss Elsie Stennis, of Deep Moat Grange." Deep Moat Grange At this moment a servant, throwing open the folding doors, announced: "His Highness the Grand Duke of Gerolstein." The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 How-so-be, I goes round and opens the folding doors, and shows the doctor the sherry decanter, which had about three glasses at the bottom. Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z And why did Barnes keep fidgeting on the other side of the folding doors? Sinister Street, vol. 2 He half-knew that the great folding door at the bottom of the room had opened, that somebody had entered. An Engagement of Convenience A Novel He did not wait for a reply, but approached the large folding doors, which were hastily thrown open by two footmen, and which admitted them to the broad, carpeted ante-room of the first story. The Children of the World I fell on the bedstead with my head against the folding doors of it. The Affecting Case of the Unfortunate Thomas Daniels The folding doors of the drawing-room had been taken down, and showed, in the little drawing-room which led to the dining-room, a crowd of men in white neckties, standing on tiptoe. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 She opened the folding doors whose blebs of paint had been picked off up to a certain height above the floor, possibly as far as some child had been able to reach. Sinister Street, vol. 2 We have merely to unlock those folding doors and throw his apartment into mine, making one long suite of rooms. The Moonlit Way Shut off by the folding doors, it contained within its tiny space the comfort which is only found in small rooms. A Bed of Roses She had two masters and their portraits, ideal Indian heads, painted by some most incompetent artist, stood upon either side of the folding doors. The Trembling of the Veil And now what weird forms from the “night’s Plutonian shore” are those which, joined in close procession, invade the folding doors, and with thunderous steps—matched in echo—storm down the quaking aisles? K. K. K. Sketches, Humorous and Didactic Treating the More Important Events of the Ku-Klux-Klan Movement in the South. With a Discussion of the Causes which gave Rise to it, and the Social and Political Issues Emanating from it. In its centre are folding doors which are only used for ceremonial purposes, and are called “The Royal Gates.” Russian Life To-day They were conducted to Baroness Steigeneck's salon by two servants, who opened the folding doors. On the Heights A Novel Not far from this image of bronze stands the temple of Kovanon, the Goddess of Mercy, whose image is seen indistinctly behind folding doors. My Trip Around the World August, 1895-May, 1896 One saw in the next room a large table where every night her followers and guests, often a great number, sat down to their vegetable meal, while she encouraged or mocked through the folding doors. The Trembling of the Veil But from the entrance in Hercules-passage, by peeping through the glass folding doors, you may manage to get an imperfect view of the interior. Here and There in London The door, which is always a folding door, is low and narrow. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] Its folding door was open, and the ever-present "Out Of Order" sign was suspended from a cord around the mouthpiece. Direct Wire He even dared to say: "How I should like to open those folding doors just wide enough to fire off a bottle of champagne at those temperance folks!" Reminiscences, 1819-1899 One night when talk was impersonal and general, I sat gazing through the folding doors into the dimly lighted dining room beyond. The Trembling of the Veil The folding doors flew open, and lights streamed from the altar, through the church, into the deserted square. Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales Second Series The two folding doors of the great gate were solemnly opened, and a carriage drawn by three mules advanced into the middle of the court of the inn, escorted by a numerous body of horsemen. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] The doors leading to the barn are folding doors, which open easily, and the floor is sprinkled with sawdust. The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin As they entered the ante-chamber, the folding doors of the princess' room opened, and Siquier, with shy glances, brushed past them. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna We gathered on Sunday evenings in two rooms, with folding doors between, and hung, I think, with photographs from Dutch masters, and in one room there was always, I think, a table with cold meat. The Trembling of the Veil The folding doors of the banqueting room flew open. Tales from the German. Volume II. The Lichtensteins, The Sorceress, The Anabaptist Large folding doors with glass panels and illuminated Scripture texts shut off these rooms from the Junior Department. Seven Graded Sunday Schools A Series of Practical Papers At last she stopped before a splendid house, and knocked; the folding doors flew open, and she ascended a marble stair-case, beckoning Said to follow. Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace The folding doors were at this instant thrown open; when the persons composing the Duke's court were seen stationed along the galleries. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. I sat down, looking at the closed folding doors. Captain Macedoine's Daughter At last the two wings of a wide folding door were thrown open, and my name was announced in a low but audible voice. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I The folding doors of the hall flew open, and enraptured Eros approached the slumbering Freya. Henry of Ofterdingen: A Romance. As we approached the wall I observed a vast gateway before us, closed up by folding doors. Devil Stories An Anthology Sir Morgan was confounded: he looked on whilst the bold offender with tranquil steps moved down the whole length of the saloon, opened the folding doors, and vanished. Walladmor: And Now Freely Translated from the German into English. In Two Volumes. Vol. II. I suppose I must have made some sound to indicate my coherent interest in this unlooked-for rigmarole, for he sprang up, and placed himself between me and the folding doors. Captain Macedoine's Daughter At the signal a young girl entered, who, by her mistress's orders, threw open a folding door, and immediately I was silent with surprise and admiration at the brilliant apparition before me. Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century He smiled and nodded assent, after which he rose and placed four chairs in a row near the folding doors, signing to us to sit there. Psychic Phenomena A Brief Account of the Physical Manifestations Observed in Psychical Research She could hear her replying in low monosyllables to Mackenzie's loud instructions, through the folding doors. The Squire's Daughter Being the First Book in the Chronicles of the Clintons In France windows are shut with frames or sashes that open and shut vertically, like the leaves of a folding door. Noah Webster American Men of Letters And while I wondered I heard harsh words uttered within the folding doors—confidence in my dispositions—said a voice of grating power and guttural sound. Captain Macedoine's Daughter In the centre of the two lateral walls, folding doors, the one at the left leading into another room, the one at the right into the vestibule. The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature We waited in Mrs. Evelegh's dining-room, the old lady and I, behind the folding doors. Miss Cayley's Adventures I having obtained permission of my Landlady, in our arrangements, to remove the partition on condition of replacing it by one with folding doors, when I should leave the property, which was done. Seaport in Virginia George Washington's Alexandria Very cautiously I opened one leaf of the folding doors, tip-toed into the small room, and took my hat from the chair on which it lay. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography Henry's drifting glance strayed to the platform, where the Secretariat staff sat, or went in and out through the folding door. Mystery at Geneva An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings Some minutes later a folding door in the wall opened and two men pushed a truck into the middle of the hall upon which lay the corpse of the unknown. The Exploits of Juve Being the Second of the Series of the "Fantômas" Detective Tales Through folding doors you enter into a smaller room hung with pictures. Before and after Waterloo Letters from Edward Stanley, sometime Bishop of Norwich (1802; 1814; 1816) An instant later the curtained folding doors which separated the anteroom from the dining-saloon were thrown open. The Magnificent Adventure Being the Story of the World's Greatest Exploration and the Romance of a Very Gallant Gentleman He sped noiselessly to the folding door and forced one back, revealing Officer Murphy. Officer 666 A dark face peered from the folding doors: a priest's shape came out from them. The Fifth Queen And How She Came to Court Even talking hushed, while all eyes were upon the folding doors leading to the last drawing-room to be thrown open. Trading The tomb at Besford is a most singular one, consisting of two large folding doors fixed against the wall, their panels and the interior being painted over with figures and inscriptions. Notes and Queries, Number 217, December 24, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. Matters stood thus when, at a time when scarce another soul could have been crowded into the anteroom, old Henry flung open the folding doors which he had closed. The Magnificent Adventure Being the Story of the World's Greatest Exploration and the Romance of a Very Gallant Gentleman Kearney darted back into the room, looked everywhere, ran to the folding doors and flung them open. Officer 666 There used once to be folding doors, you know—barbarous, wasn't it? Name and Fame A Novel The porch of the church to the southward is modern and shelters a fine Gothic doorway, whose folding doors are evidently of ancient construction. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel The house had two parlors, separated by folding doors. Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy But his business there was surprisingly abbreviated--interrupted in a fashion certainly as startling to him as to her who skulked and spied on the dark side of the folding doors. Nobody The emptying of the room was accomplished in a few seconds, whereupon Gladwin hastened to the doorway, reached for the folding doors and hauled them to, fastening the latch. Officer 666 The folding doors that led into the library were half closed. Olive in Italy He made a dive at the folding doors and presently reappeared in his coat. Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) And Two Other Reminiscences This room evidently was shut off from the main study by the folding doors which were partly concealed by a large tapestry. The Web of the Golden Spider Now while the folding doors were closed, a new set of pictures was made; the bell tinkled again, and the game went on as before. Donald and Dorothy That resourceful individual waited only for the blue uniform to pass through the portières, when he sprang forward and reached out on both sides for the heavy mahogany folding doors. Officer 666 Jean went into the music-room, leaving the folding doors between open, and sat down at the piano. Olive in Italy To the right there was a large room separated by folding doors with another good-sized room next to it which would naturally be used as a dining room. One Way Out A Middle-class New-Englander Emigrates to America The folding doors which separated the two spacious parlors in Mr. Goldworthy's house were thrown open, forming a vast hall, brilliantly illuminated by superb chandeliers, and decorated with every appliance of modern elegance and taste. Venus in Boston; A Romance of City Life The folding doors between the drawing-room and dining-room were flung open. A Padre in France She had scarcely started when the folding doors opened noiselessly and Bateato stuck in his head. Officer 666 However he had found two folding doors, which he had repaired and set up at his own expense, and he amused himself daily with unlocking these doors. Pan Tadeusz Or, the Last Foray in Lithuania; a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812 The folding doors had been flung open with a crash, and a man of fifty or thereabouts, dressed in the gorgeous green and gold of the Guard, strode in tempestuously. A Modern Mercenary He closed one half of the folding doors, and holding the other ajar called out to the little Pole: “Most illustrious, will you be pleased to retire as well?” The Brothers Karamazov While we were explaining to Mrs. Cheever, the folding doors quietly rolled back, and there stood the Doctor. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II He wriggled backward and disappeared through the folding doors. Officer 666 Being thus placed between the court and the gallery, 28, it must have been closed with folding doors of wood, which perhaps were glazed. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life Once more the folding doors were thrown back, and between the crimson portieres appeared the face of Colonel Wallenloup, charged with a strange expression. A Modern Mercenary Out of the portrait gallery folding doors admit us to the Parliament House, where the Government officials assemble for the conduct of State business. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 The two leaves of the folding door were thrown open, and Barbara, supported by two ladies, entered weeping. Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy The door, which is always a folding door, is low and narrow. A Wayfarer in China Impressions of a trip across West China and Mongolia The room in which they were was a charming boudoir, adjoining the dining-room, with which it communicated not only by folding doors, but also by an opening almost concealed by rare and peculiar flowers. The Regent's Daughter And now the folding doors were thrown open, and a troop of children rushed in as if they intended to upset the tree; they were followed more silently by their elders. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Lewes looked through the folding doors at the picture of the Wonder, intent on his study of the great dictionary. The Wonder Then, through the folding doors which divided the apartments, we heard him say: “Will you please give me both your hands, and look directly into my eyes?” The Stretton Street Affair On their arrival at the guarded door they simply scratched against the panel, when the usher threw open the folding door, and they stood in the presence of the monarch. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series A stately noble Lion, whose presence there had necessitated the removal of four separate sets of folding doors leading to the Court in order that it might be present. The Tale of Lal A Fantasy An awful stillness reigned within the sacred pile—silence soon to be lightly broken by the entrance of a few priestesses, who led a girl within the folding doors of the great sanctuary. Saronia A Romance of Ancient Ephesus Before he got the name out, the folding doors had opened again, and the butler was saying, 'Mr. Farnborough.' The Convert “Can you?” said a voice, and the girls started as they saw Nannie standing between the curtains of the folding doors. The Gentle Art of Cooking Wives Her voice has risen shrilly; she forgets the folding doors. When the Birds Begin to Sing At the further end we saw a trellised window, on the right of which was an arched folding door. Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume I Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries From 1812 to 1883 Then I walked softly across the room to the folding doors. Tongues of Conscience She went straight to the window, and was in the act of parting the lace curtains to look out, when she heard the folding doors open. The Convert The folding doors had been thrown open: M. le Comte and his son-in-law elect were on the point of entering and had paused for a moment just under the lintel. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days Eleanor closes the folding doors between her boudoir and the library. When the Birds Begin to Sing The folding doors fell to with a slam, everything became suddenly dark, and Grace found herself shut inside the Magic Cabinet. Fifty-Two Stories For Girls Then I got up and softly approached the folding doors. Tongues of Conscience On her way to the great folding doors, once again he stopped her. The Convert In the space occupied by the folding doors between the front and back room a large black screen is placed, with an aperture, or peep-hole, about eighteen inches square, cut in it. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis Slowly the folding doors push open, and the old couple stand upon the threshold. When the Birds Begin to Sing They took a peek through the folding door into the stable where stood the haughty horses. The Adventures of Bobby Orde The space between the folding doors will probably call for five yards of cambric. Little Folks' Handy Book But there was an awkward moment when Nesimir, pale and shaken, entered the chamber through the folding doors at the back of the presidential dais. A Son of the Immortals One leaf of the folding doors was closed, and a curtain hung over the other. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis Is she not handsome as she stands fronting the folding doors, her hand in tall Mr. Trezevant's, just as she commences to dance, with the tip of her black bottine just showing? A Confederate Girl's Diary The folding doors of the oratory are lavishly decorated with arabesques of peonies, in gilt relief. Travels in the Far East And now there was a suggestive flutter in the Dean's study, behind whose large folding doors the charades were to be acted. Tutors' Lane It is in connection with these folding doors that mystery and danger lurk. Danger! A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations The Veil Lifted, and Light Thrown on Crime and its Causes, and Criminals and their Haunts. Facts and Disclosures. When Glover recovered his perpendicular the cold magnate of the West End stood between the folding doors looking directly at him. The Daughter of a Magnate My next find was a tremendous bed quilt which is used as a portière for double folding doors. Quilts Their Story and How to Make Them Called upon R. Wood; met with his wife and two children living in Hebron Street, second floor, 2 rooms connected by folding doors; the one rather smart and the other a kitchen, etc., etc. A Journey to America in 1834 All eyes were turned to the entrance as the folding doors opened and Goddard stepped into the room, leaning on his attendant's arm. The Lost Despatch It is, however, usually a front room, separated by folding doors from the room in the rear. Danger! A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations The Veil Lifted, and Light Thrown on Crime and its Causes, and Criminals and their Haunts. Facts and Disclosures. The steps were heard in the adjoining room, which was shut off by folding doors from the one they were occupying. The Tinted Venus A Farcical Romance Dinner was announced, and the big folding doors thrown open. The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols When at this moment Mr Stumfold offered her his arm to conduct her through the folding doors, this condescension on his part almost confounded her. Miss Mackenzie Her words were interrupted by the opening of the folding doors. The Lost Despatch In the folding doors are several minute holes, through which a person behind them can watch all that goes on in the front room. Danger! A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations The Veil Lifted, and Light Thrown on Crime and its Causes, and Criminals and their Haunts. Facts and Disclosures. M. Dupontel, waiting for him in the salon, saw him enter between the folding doors with a face upon which his distaste of the day had cast a shadow. Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories And now if you will open those folding doors—there! that will do—thank you. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators The free baron looked from her through the folding doors into a retiring apartment, set with arabesque designs, and adorned with inlaid tables bearing statues of alabaster and enamel. Under the Rose It was very small, and had folding doors which could be opened into the dining-room, and it was just as shabby and untidy as Max and Clement could make it. A Pair of Clogs Another phase of this trick is when, in the absence of folding doors, the lock or bolt is so arranged that socket and bolt are both upon the door. Danger! A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations The Veil Lifted, and Light Thrown on Crime and its Causes, and Criminals and their Haunts. Facts and Disclosures. While he was looking at the paper the great school-clock struck twelve; and the captain of the form getting up, threw open the folding doors of the schoolroom. Eric, or Little by Little He rolled the folding doors together behind him and leaned against them, his face beaded with sweat, panting as if in escaping that room he had run a mile. Sacrifice I saw her just now passing through the folding doors. The Gray Madam 1899 The folding doors of the audience chamber are thrown open, and the barons, the provincial governors, and the high officers of the army and the State throng in to do homage to their master. Peeps at Many Lands: Ancient Egypt This action compelled the man to place his clothes on the couch or on one of the chairs by the folding doors. Danger! A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations The Veil Lifted, and Light Thrown on Crime and its Causes, and Criminals and their Haunts. Facts and Disclosures. The hall and staircases were crowded with a most fashionable gathering; two large reception-rooms—with open folding doors—were well filled with ladies seated. The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 2 He went out of the study in a rage, slammed the folding doors behind him, and stood eyeing the damask-covered chair in which she usually sat. Sacrifice Then rushing to the door, he locked it, and also locked some folding doors leading to a rear apartment. From Farm to Fortune or Nat Nason's Strange Experience Through the partly open folding door he could dimly see that enticing bed, with his pajamas and bath robe laid across it. 'Smiles' A Rose of the Cumberlands The young lady walked in through the folding doors. More Tales in the Land of Nursery Rhyme The lawn was the back-garden, and Limbert's study was behind the dining-room, with folding doors not impervious to the clatter of the children's tea. Embarrassments He was just commencing a political discussion when the servant opened the folding doors and announced: "Madame Saulnier and Mademoiselle Campbell." French and Oriental Love in a Harem With this arrangement, these rooms could be used, sometimes as two parlors, opening into each other, by folding doors, and at other times, as a nursery and parlor. A Treatise on Domestic Economy For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School Properly speaking, the door was not a folding door; it was a sliding door. The House An Episode in the Lives of Reuben Baker, Astronomer, and of His Wife, Alice The school-room was therefore entered from the lobby by only one large folding door. Rattlin the Reefer They followed this fellow down countless corridoors and finally came to big folding doors. The Young Visiters or, Mr. Salteena's Plan The further extremity of this room opened by folding doors into the principal drawing-room, where the company were collected. Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808 Mr Thompson got up at once, and greeted the materialised form, and they disappeared through the folding doors to the reception-room. Seen and Unseen Look here,” said he, opening a folding door at the end of the room. A Dog with a Bad Name Thrice it was repeated, to recall any guest who might, perhaps, have strayed away too far, and then the heydukes threw wide open the large folding doors which led into the banqueting hall. A Hungarian Nabob Before this principal cellar is an arched entrance, twenty feet long inside, also closed by folding doors, and as wide as the principal cellar. The Cultivation of The Native Grape, and Manufacture of American Wines Sebastian, not daring to show his rage otherwise, noisily opened the folding doors. Heidi (Gift Edition) Another appliance mentioned by Mr. Ball is a set of long conical bag nets, which are kept open by hooks and provided with a pair of folding doors. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala After everyone was comfortably seated three loud raps were heard from behind the folding doors. Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School The Merry Doings of the Oakdale Freshmen Girls The drawing-room was divided by folding doors, which were seldom closed, and in the four corners of each division were crimson lounges, of luxurious and graceful form. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author This will also be closed by folding doors, 5½ feet wide. The Cultivation of The Native Grape, and Manufacture of American Wines A double drawing-room with folding doors is of course "made for theatricals." The Peace Egg and Other tales That lady received her in one of the drawing-rooms, the folding doors into the other were shut. That Stick The big drawing room of the Gray house was soon full of young people watching the folding doors leading into the library with expectant faces. Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School The Merry Doings of the Oakdale Freshmen Girls Each room communicated with the others, by arches, or folding doors of mirrors. The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot. The guests used to assemble in the parlor, which was almost invariably connected with the dining-room by large folding doors. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis Two of these walls were blank, and had been coped with broken bottles; a third, similarly coped, had heavy folding doors of timber, leaden-grey in colour and studded with black bolt-heads. The Adventures of Harry Revel Next, let the cella wall be set up, recessed within the stylobate about one fifth of the breadth thereof, and let a place for folding doors be left in the middle to afford entrance. The Ten Books on Architecture The door of the Queen's cabinet was closed; but to the right folding doors—that I had not observed before—were open, giving a glimpse, through the half-drawn curtains, of a crowded salon beyond. Orrain A Romance After passing through a suite of splendid apartments, I entered, through lofty folding doors, into the hall, where the legislators assemble. The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot. Greenleaf, lolling back in a rocker near the folding doors of the dining room, gazed at the ceiling, making a show of lack of interest. The Winning Clue On the right were rich tapestries, masking the folding doors of a spacious drawing-room, richly decorated and furnished in Louis XIV. period. The Mask A Story of Love and Adventure On the right and left they have windows which open like folding doors, so that views of the garden may be had from the dining couches through the opened windows. The Ten Books on Architecture "Well, I don't guess that's any worse than me standing behind the folding doors listening to you and Mother Howard gushing like a couple of sick doves!" The Cross-Cut The folding doors to the dining-room were open. Warrior Gap A Story of the Sioux Outbreak of '68. He stepped through the open folding doors into the dining room and took down the receiver, looking, as he did so, at the body and its surroundings. The Winning Clue These two articles are as much matters of course, as are the eternal two rooms and folding doors, in New York. Recollections of Europe These are built with a northern exposure and generally command a view of gardens, and have folding doors in the middle. The Ten Books on Architecture In the course of a sort of romping fray he caught Retz's head between the flaps of a folding door, and shouted to Coligny to come and stab him from behind. Three French Moralists and The Gallantry of France When the folding doors are opened there is disclosed in the centre of the cabinet a tiny but palatial interior. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" An Englishman would sooner have died a painful death then obey; but, unabashed, the American husband flung wide open the folding doors. Everyman's Land For a single evening's entertainment, the following arrangement will suffice, providing there be a long entry or a large parlor, separated by folding doors. Home Pastimes; or Tableaux Vivants Suddenly the folding doors opened; she entered the ball-room leaning on her father's arm, and greeted the assembled guests. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia After the first number had been played the folding door which had been closed was quietly slid back by a unanimous request. Sixty Years of California Song In many classes the drawers and pigeon-holes are enclosed by folding doors, carved or inlaid, and often painted on the inner sides. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" There were folding doors between, for a wonder with a lock that worked. Everyman's Land A parlor with folding doors is undoubtedly the best place, as the doors can be slowly opened, which will give a better effect to the scene. Home Pastimes; or Tableaux Vivants Just as my man disappeared between the two folding doors the official from the Ministry of the Interior entered. The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont "It is a good day, isn't it?" he continued, looking about him at the white-panelled walls, the vista of large bright rooms seen through the folding doors. The Fruit of the Tree Three smart-looking Servants are peering through the crack of the folding door, their backs to the audience. The Girl with the Green Eyes A Play in Four Acts "My bedroom and bathroom are yonder," replied Berwin, pointing towards large folding doors draped with velvet curtains, and placed opposite to the window. The Silent House Chloe's last delectable dish for the dinner eaten, Harkness drew back the folding doors to reveal the Christmas tree in the conservatory. Red-Robin His friend followed closely at his heels, and the tall man disappeared through the folding doors. The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont The bolt flew back, the sides of the folding door rattled apart, and Pista was seen on the threshold with his hideous, still horribly distorted face, the pitchfork yet in his right hand. How Women Love (Soul Analysis) The folding doors of the parlor were pine, too, when I came near. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864 The crimson list to exclude draught still remained on these folding doors, but the lock was torn off! Recollections of the late William Beckford of Fonthill, Wilts and Lansdown, Bath On the ground floor, a back and front room were for the Chestertons drawing-room and dining-room with a folding door between, the only other sitting-room being a small study built out over the garden. Gilbert Keith Chesterton A few feet from where we stood conversing, large folding doors, previously concealed by draperies, were suddenly flung wide open, revealing a magnificent dining-hall. My Lady of Doubt The folding doors on one side shows a study, and a man making a pen by candle light; and on the other, a school, with boys writing, and sitting at different tables. Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects and Curiosities of Art (Vol. 3 of 3) The marmoset had disappeared between the half-opened leaves of a large folding door. The Hand Of Fu-Manchu Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu-Manchu, the Devil Doctor Without arranging her hair or dress, Aline opened the folding doors of the drawing-room. Visionaries Passing slowly through the rooms, they had arrived at the great saloon, at one end of which large folding doors opened into another and smaller apartment. Wych Hazel At the upper end of the hall were wide folding doors which till now had been shut. The Black Douglas Our guide hastened to show us the celebrated two Venuses of Lucas Cranach, which are most carefully preserved within folding doors. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three They open in many places, with folding doors, and serve for cabinets, I think, more conveniently than ours. Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e Written during Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in Different Parts of Europe Or a large paper sack filled with wrapped bonbons is hung between folding doors, each child blindfolded in turn, given a cane and instructed to hit the sack if he can. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada "Merry Christmas!" said everybody to everybody else, and then Mr. Bobbsey, who was in the sitting room, blew a horn and opened the folding doors. The Bobbsey Twins Or, Merry Days Indoors and Out She threw the folding doors open, and there in the recess hung a wonderful suit of armour, of the sort called at that time "secret." The Black Douglas The Mayor entered by a high folding door a few feet behind his chair. Atlantis On reaching the first floor, you go straight forward, within folding doors; and the first room, of considerable extent, immediately receives you. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two On the table were the remains of a dessert, evidently hastily brought in from the table d'hôte room, which communicated with this by folding doors: dishes of biscuits, raisins and luscious grapes. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 1, January, 1891 "Where does that trap door lead to?" said Almeric, pointing to an arrangement of two folding doors in front of a rude image. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars Out of this folding doors led into a small dining-room and beyond this a kitchen of generous size with a wonderful view of the glimmering lake from its rear windows. Lydia of the Pines He stood for a moment like one in combat, and then like one overwhelmed retreated through the folding doors, seeking his pistol. Mike Fletcher A Novel Carminow's rooms ran the depth of the house, the front one, his sitting-room, being separated from the bedroom by folding doors of the same bright yellow as the doors in the hall. Secret Bread Dinner was quickly over, and at a signal from her ladyship, the folding doors were thrown open, and we defiled into the Green Saloon, I bringing up the rear meekly. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 1, January, 1891 Carthame fairly was in bed—as was evident from the spirited conversation between herself and her vivacious daughter that was perfectly audible through the folding doors which separated the little parlor from her bedroom. Short Story Classics (American) Vol. 2 Only, as the angry lady flung open one of the folding doors, they closed together and barred the way with their pikes. In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India Before Delamere had done anathematizing his folly in giving the saucy Lilla such a loop-hole to throw him over, the trumpet sounded, folding doors opened, and fifty people sat down to the cheery repast. Bluebell A Novel He pointed to the dining-room, the folding doors of which the butler had closed. Bought and Paid For From the Play of George Broadhurst The folding doors and the pillars I plated with copper. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 4. (of 7): Babylon The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. On a stand beside a chair was a large, beautifully-painted photograph in a carved frame; the folding doors were open, and a vase of flowers stood before it. Uncle Max He conducted the children down some wide passages covered with thick Turkey carpets, opened the folding doors of a great drawing-room, and left them to themselves. The Rebel of the School At last he came to two lofty folding doors which stood ajar. Folk Lore Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland within This Century Stafford was about to insist, when suddenly the folding doors behind them were thrown open, disclosing the elaborately laid dining table. Bought and Paid For From the Play of George Broadhurst I was watching the folding doors at the end of the room when she startled me by appearing silently almost at my elbow. Paradise Garden The Satirical Narrative of a Great Experiment The heavy folding doors of the treasure chamber were shut day and night, and the old nurse was the keeper of the treasures. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 3 (of 12) Classic Tales and Old-Fashioned Stories "Bonjour, Monsieur," said he, bowing, as Mr. Jorrocks passed through the lofty folding door; to which our traveller replied, "The top of the morning to you, sir," thinking something of that sort would be right. Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities There was a curtain, too, to be thought of, because the folding doors stuck when you tried to open and shut them. St. Nicholas, Vol. 5, No. 2, December, 1877 The dining room, panelled with rare woods, and hung with red, with panelled ceiling, was separated from the salon by a folding door. Bought and Paid For From the Play of George Broadhurst When the hour of presentation arrives some massive folding doors are thrown open, revealing the imperial chapel thronged with those who are to take part in the ceremony. The Empire of Russia The folding doors were open and on the sideboard he could see a basket full of peaches, at this season an extravagance denied his own table. If Only etc. After supper the folding doors opened again, and the wizard brought in the princess for the prince to guard. Folk Tales Every Child Should Know The folding door is opened, and you behold an office as plain in appearance as the one just described. Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made When I rejoined him he was giving directions to an invisible somebody through folding doors. The Inheritors The fastening is removed, and one-half of the window, which opens like folding doors, is swung wide open upon its hinges. Varney the Vampire Or the Feast of Blood Sometimes he would write out these stories and read them to his father after supper, standing up between the folding doors of the library, acting out the whole narrative with furious gestures. Vandover and the Brute His mother and mine were busy sewing at a window in the next room, from whence they could see us through the folding doors. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 86, February, 1875 And James with sparkling eyes rolled back the folding doors. Santa Claus's Partner When they entered the front drawing-room it was plain that the folding doors had been closed—half a minute before. The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories Drawing-room at Whitehall, with practicable folding doors and curtains, in the last Cut, 3rd Grooves. Cromwell Frank was the first to recover from his dismay and ran forward to look at the broken padlock, dangling from one leaf of the great folding doors. The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border She stood by the square table covered with a green cloth, that occupied the centre of the small room, which communicated by folding doors with an inner chamber. Flames Just as it grew dark Kitty was told to marshal her eager forces and James with sparkling eyes rolled back the folding doors. Santa Claus's Partner They opened the big folding doors between front and back drawing-rooms and then came out again to the landing and went on upstairs. The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories I always supposed a good kitchen was a desirable part of a family establishment, but the chief end of her plans is bay-windows and folding doors. Homes and How to Make Them It being summer, the folding doors were thrown wide open, and in the room beyond they came upon a large lady in a dirty tea-gown, eating lobster. The Divine Fire When she was by the folding door she said: "I say." Flames You could hear him plainly, straight through the folding doors. V. V.'s Eyes She went quickly through three rooms, seeing no one and at the end of the third there were folding doors. Bebee She managed to find her footing; contrived to rise, to move with apparent self-possession toward the folding doors. The Common Law It has also an hundred folding doors of ebony, which are each of them watched day and night by an hundred negroes, who are to take care that nobody enters besides the governor. The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant The lady of the feathers sitting in the horsehair-covered chair in the cheap sitting-room with the folding doors looked indeed stupid, pale, and heavy. Flames They crossed the bridge and stopped before a pair of high folding doors. Clementina But he himself belonged to the same stern race, and when the folding doors opened, and he saw the King seated in the abbot's chair, he had perfectly recovered his composure. The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune Impatient, a little disturbed, he walked across to the folding doors; and the same low, suppressed sound caught his ear. The Common Law The lackey stepped back, threw open the folding doors, beckoned into the entrance hall, and with loud voice announced: "The lords of the duchy of Cleves to wait upon his Electoral Highness." The Youth of the Great Elector The folding doors opened wide and she appeared, freshly painted and powdered, crowned once again with the forest of ostrich tips, and holding the struggling Jessie in her arms. Flames In the front parlor the folding doors were closed, and the angel of death kept guard over his quiet victim. Ester Ried At this juncture the maid opened the folding doors between the dining room and the living room. Broken to the Plow He rose, walked over to a pair of closed folding doors and opened them. The Common Law "Open the doors!" he said authoritatively, and the chamberlain flew before him, and tore open both halves of the folding doors. The Youth of the Great Elector She opened the folding doors and passed into the inner room, accompanied by Jessie. Flames The brazen clang broke harshly out, and at the same moment the folding doors were flung open, and a knot of men rushed out into the crowd, who swirled and eddied round them. The Firm of Girdlestone The end wall is a silvery screen nearly as large as a pair of folding doors. Back to Methuselah As he spoke, he locked, on the inside, the folding doors between the drawing-room and the first-floor anteroom; then, returning to his study, he locked the door between this room and the drawing-room. The Teeth of the Tiger In the back of the room a folding door and a closet; at either side ordinary doors. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 09 Friedrich Hebbel and Otto Ludwig A back drawing-room with folding doors makes a very nice theater for acting charades. My Book of Indoor Games There were also folding doors half way up the stairway, not reaching to the ceiling, however, that could be locked at night to make the place doubly secure from intruders. Heathen Slaves and Christian Rulers This apartment was really in two rooms, separated by folding doors. The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond Give you plenty of room, when the folding doors were open, for lights and effects. The House of Mystery An Episode in the Career of Rosalie Le Grange, Clairvoyant Mrs. W. remarks a figure of a tall dark-haired man peeping round the corner of a folding door. Cock Lane and Common-Sense One pair of folding doors opening before him, another closing on him, and causing him a vague anxiety. The Man Who Laughs The inspector and the interpreter went up the stairs, but encountered folding doors half way up, locked across the stairs. Heathen Slaves and Christian Rulers The folding doors behind them flew open with a bang. The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond The various doors that let into them, and the folding door between them, have carved panels. Strange True Stories of Louisiana The entrance into the fort is through a folding door or gate, over which, throughout the night, a watch is constantly placed. Observations Upon the Windward Coast of Africa When the door-keeper opened the folding doors to Gwynplaine there were but few peers in the house; and these few were nearly all old men. The Man Who Laughs He was so very tall and broad, standing in the framework of the folding doors beside the slim figure of Reggie, more girlish than ever in the skirts of his kimono. Kimono At the time when Fred entered the folding doors were closed. The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond Lawrence came in, and we went through high folding doors into the dining-room. The Secret City The arched panels in the folding doors, and at the ends of the cabinet are in high relief, representing battle scenes, and bear some resemblance to Holbein's style. Illustrated History of Furniture From the Earliest to the Present Time There, having carefully closed the folding doors of fir-wood, they may hide till daybreak, and those who were coming to assassinate Nehemiah will seek him in vain. The King's Cup-Bearer It was larger too than on the occasion of Geoffrey's visit; for the folding doors which led into a further apartment were thrown open. Kimono A large, rather handsomely furnished room was revealed, evidently a back-parlor, closed folding doors being conspicuous in the front wall. Love under Fire Nick was at one end of the folding doors, and the figure passed to the other end and into the corner beyond. The Crime of the French Café and Other Stories The bedroom is divided from the saloon by a partition of folding doors, which, when the weather is hot, are in the night thrown open to admit the air. Illustrated History of Furniture From the Earliest to the Present Time The great mahogany folding doors slid smoothly together, closing out the brilliant drawing-room; the door of the butler's pantry clicked. Ailsa Paige Gilbert went into the parlour; all was dark and silent in the two rooms, which communicated with folding doors, and made one fair-sized apartment. Fenton's Quest As he emerged through the folding doors he saw a letter lying among the sketchily laid breakfast things, and Ethel's attitude suggested the recoil of a quick movement; the letter suddenly dropped. Love and Mr. Lewisham Nick felt his way to the side opposite the kitchen, and came to a heavy pair of folding doors. The Crime of the French Café and Other Stories On the sides of the apartment hung implements of war and of the chase, and there were at each corner folding doors which gave access to the other parts of the extensive building. Illustrated History of Furniture From the Earliest to the Present Time It is entered on the south, through a large pair of folding doors, leading down a small flight of steps. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 536, March 3, 1832 Through the folding doors between the dining-room, drawing-room and library, is a fine vista, terminated by a niche, in which stands Chantrey's bust of Scott. Views a-foot Ethel had a candle alight, he could see the bright yellow line that appeared between the folding doors. Love and Mr. Lewisham Grates with folding doors are made here as well as at Chesterfield. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 404, December 12, 1829 On the same side you enter the ball-room through a pair of folding doors: this magnificent room measures in length eighty-two feet, in width thirty-six, and in height twenty-six. A Description of Modern Birmingham Whereunto Are Annexed Observations Made during an Excursion Round the Town, in the Summer of 1818, Including Warwick and Leamington A shifting, rustling sound, as of somebody dressing, which had been audible for some minutes through the folding doors, now ceased, and a handsome young woman entered. The Irrational Knot Being the Second Novel of His Nonage Here is a side gate, but half ruined, with great folding doors, and no one to open them. MacMillan's Reading Books Book V "I never dreamt," he repeated, and the flimsy basket kicked by his swinging foot hopped indignantly through the folding doors into the living room and left a trail of blood-red petals. Love and Mr. Lewisham At this, many persons, male and female, came quickly into the hall from folding doors, as if, I thought, they had been summoned to dinner. Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers They went up to a pair of folding doors at the farther end of the hall, and throwing them wide open, passed into the next room. Tanglewood Tales Lord Frederick Verisopht, remarking that he would look in presently, strolled into the adjoining apartment, and closed the folding door behind him. Nicholas Nickleby A pair of folding doors at the back open into the drawing-room. An Ideal Husband Presently he rose and crept very slowly, and with infinite precautions against noise, towards the folding doors. Love and Mr. Lewisham On the sides of the apartment hung implements of war and of the chase, and there were at each corner folding doors, which gave access to other parts of the extensive building. Ivanhoe The folding doors swung quickly back, and left him standing behind the pillar, in the solitude of the outer hall. Tanglewood Tales One leaf of the folding doors opened and my uncle appeared. Tono Bungay On the threshold of the folding doors that divided bedroom and sitting-room, a well-built man stood in ill-fitting broadcloth, and bowed to us until his bullet head presented an unbroken disk of short red hair. The Amateur Cracksman He glanced for the yellow line between the folding doors. Love and Mr. Lewisham It had six large folding doors and twelve windows with Venetian blinds; and, although a large and substantial edifice, it had been built, we were told by the teacher, in the space of two months! The Coral Island A Tale of the Pacific Ocean He leaned his spear against one of the pillars of the hall, and then, after loosening his sword in the scabbard, stepped boldly forward, and threw the folding doors wide open. Tanglewood Tales There came the slamming of a door, and a loud bellowing from the next apartment through the folding doors. Tono Bungay The room was the good-sized, square one, with the folding doors, the marble mantel-piece, and the gloomy, old-fashioned distinction peculiar to the Albany. The Amateur Cracksman Fifteen shillings was her demand for a minute bedroom and a small sitting-room, separated by folding doors on the ground floor, and her personal services. Love and Mr. Lewisham I groped my way into the Turret which it occupies, and saw before me, in a kind of loft, what seemed to be a great, old oaken press with folding doors. Master Humphrey's Clock Some one must have backed against the folding doors, for they flew open and showed me in the middle of the room. Rewards and Fairies The footman had already opened the great folding door to usher the illustrious visitor to his carriage, when a lady stepped from the drawing-room and touched him on the sleeve. Round the Red Lamp The monumental folding doors between the long, narrow rooms are draped with the same chaste combination of stuffs. Worldly Ways and Byways He had caught sight through the long glass folding door of the gleam of a white blouse and a straw hat in the tennis ground. Beyond the City Halfdan silently signified his willingness and followed the ladies to a smaller apartment which was separated from the drawing-room by folding doors. Tales from Two Hemispheres "Then, were you thinking of having your parlours together, connected by folding doors?" asked the architect deferentially. The Rise of Silas Lapham It was no time for thought; she hurried on, slipped with the least possible noise through the folding doors, and without stopping to look or breathe, rushed forward to the one in question. Northanger Abbey Across a great drawing-room,—such a beautiful grand room,—a folding door is opened; "Miss Arundel" is announced, and there she stands in all her stiffness. The Two Guardians or, Home in This World Next morning the folding doors refused to part to touch, an eye to the keyhole discovering it clogged with key. Star-Dust At the far end, folding doors opened into the conservatory, which was a veritable mass of brilliant colors. The Mystery of the Four Fingers "I've given instructions that we are not to be interrupted," closing the door and also pulling to the folding doors behind the portières leading to the dining-room. I Spy And may I not, in my turn," said he, as he pushed back the folding doors, "ask how you came here? Northanger Abbey I looked through these doors"—here the Doctor was pointing to the folding doors of the office where we sat—"and through my bedroom saw the dim outline of a man moving about this room. The Under Dog The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors. Star-Dust It was a long weary wait of over an hour, and Venner was feeling distinctly anxious, when the big folding doors at the end of the hall opened and Vera's tall, graceful figure emerged. The Mystery of the Four Fingers He stepped backward softly through half-opened folding doors into the room in the rear. The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale Then in through the parlor door they went and on through the folding doors into the sitting-room where Mrs. Brady stood among her plants. The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys The folding doors of the chapter-house were opened easily, and they entered. The Channings Two narrow front windows looked down into Ninety-third Street and there were closed white folding doors with again a rented piano against them. Star-Dust At the left side of this room, after one enters, are folding doors opening from what is evidently somebody's bed-chamber. The Mystery of Murray Davenport A Story of New York at the Present Day The steps passed along the hall, and from behind the folding doors Jimmie Dale saw an elderly couple enter the front room. The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale To the left, as one entered, was the dining-room; to the right, the parlor, whose always open folding doors made the pleasant sitting-room a part of itself. The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys All this was said in a half-whisper, I bending towards her where she sat, a little sheltered by one of a pair of folding doors. Wilfrid Cumbermede They walked across the Plaza to the Monumental fire engine house, a square brick structure of two stories, with wide folding doors, and a bell cupola apart. The Gray Dawn The folding doors, which open into the hall, to the right and left of the President's chair, are also of solid mahogany, embellished in the same manner. Paris as It Was and as It Is As she reached the folding doors, at the farthest end of the room, she opened them. Tales and Novels — Volume 07 Beyond its great folding doors he found another corridor hung with the ribbons of arras; in the midst of it a broad stone staircase. The Forest Lovers Tom had two rooms in Studio Building, opening into each other by folding doors, which were never known to be shut. The Pagans "This is the room for the performers, my lady," said the footman, showing them into a large, green drawing-room, with folding doors at one end shut off by an immense screen. The Woman with the Fan The guardroom at the head of the stairs, with its great folding doors, and the paved landing with its old dalles, are intact, as are some of the state-rooms. The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 2 Each time as he approached the folding doors she was breathless. Tales and Novels — Volume 10 As the charming little gentleman spoke, he led the way back to the drawing-room—the folding doors flanked by silent and respectful servants as the guests passed in. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee They had been standing just within the folding doors upon a huge mat of bison skins. The Doings of Raffles Haw At that moment the secretary, an alert young woman with a decisive voice, came through the folding doors. Esther Waters Mr. Crawford was sitting facing the portieres that covered the folding doors that partitioned the room. A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago From this we ascended a stone staircase, at the head of which a pair of folding doors admitted us into a broad corridor that ran round the interior of the Abbey. Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey A door in each of the side walls, the one on the right a folding door, placed far back. Little Eyolf In another minute the young gentleman appeared gloomily, in his night gown, at the folding doors by which the two rooms communicated. Hide and Seek I don't know if I told you we was in lodgings—the usual sort, drawing-room with folding doors, the bedroom at the back. Esther Waters The folding doors of the saloon were thrown open and the servant announced— My Novel — Volume 12 Here the chamberlain, throwing open a folding door, ushered us at once into a spacious and lofty saloon, which offered a brilliant contrast to the quaint and sombre apartments we had traversed. Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey Each floor had one large room seating 252 children; the primary schoolroom could be divided into two rooms by folding doors, so as to segregate the infant class. The History of Education; educational practice and progress considered as a phase of the development and spread of western civilization He then pointed to himself; and when she shook her head, pointed through the folding doors into Zack's room. Hide and Seek The spectators arranged themselves in a dark room, the folding doors were opened. O. T. a Danish Romance You enter the 'Banks of Jordan' by two folding doors in a corner of a very narrow alley behind the Exchange. The Three Clerks The back of the drawing-room was another room beyond folding doors. On Nothing and Kindred Subjects At the back, folding doors which are standing open. Three Comedies Encouraged by his own eloquence, he further insisted on his point, and now, lo! there are big folding doors with a single small door close to them! The Letter-Bag of Lady Elizabeth Spencer-Stanhope — Volume 1 Waiters were now busy with the dining table at the end of the room, partially separated by folding doors; tempting entrees, steaming dishes, with delicious dainties, are now arranged. A Heart-Song of To-day No huge folding doors, one set here and another there, gave ingress and egress to a wretched crowd of poverty-stricken midnight revellers. The Three Clerks It had six large folding doors, and twelve windows with Venetian blinds; and although a large and substantial edifice, it had been built, we were told by the teacher, in the space of two months! The Coral Island A Tale of the Pacific Ocean We began a search looking everywhere to find where the trouble was and behind some folding doors in the prayer room we found a man. Personal Experiences of S. O. Susag Well, my dear, you may have your folding doors and your new fashions, but let me have the old. The Letter-Bag of Lady Elizabeth Spencer-Stanhope — Volume 1 This door was made of some metal, perhaps of brass, and had two folding doors. The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ At the back of the room, away from the window, were two folding doors. A Rogue by Compulsion It is an important point gained, when we can secure a nursery with folding doors in the centre, so as, when we please, to make two rooms of it. The Young Mother Management of Children in Regard to Health These partitions, however, include a set of valves which open like folding doors between the two rooms. A Practical Physiology This archway, under which the guard-house has been made, is close on the side of the quay by large solid folding doors, and on one side of the courtyard by an iron grated gateway. The History of a Crime The Testimony of an Eye-Witness Lancelot heard a rustle as he entered, and caught sight of a most charming little white foot retreating hastily through the folding doors into the inner room. Yeast: a Problem And then, resuming his maniacal perambulations, he pointed towards an adjoining room, the folding doors of which were wide open. Fruitfulness In sudden alarm the four boys turned back toward the folding doors through which they had entered the dining-room. The Rover Boys at College Or, The Right Road and the Wrong At the head of the staircase, directly facing the entrance-hall, high folding doors disclose the drawing-room, which is almost a throne room. The Sowers It had been placed in a coffin which was resting on the undertaker's trestles in the bay embrasure of the big room with the folding doors. The Hampstead Mystery The folding doors had been removed and curtains partly screened the arch. Lister's Great Adventure They bolted and barred the folding doors, and commanded the person, whose duty it usually was, to secure the wicket, of which they did not understand the fastenings. The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 1 The dining-room of the house was in a wing, and to get to it they had to pass through a pair of folding doors which were all but closed. The Rover Boys at College Or, The Right Road and the Wrong We gathered on Sunday evenings in two rooms, with folding doors between, & hung, I think, with photographs from Dutch masters, and in one room there was always, I think, a table with cold meat. Four Years Glancing down the apartment, he noticed that it was really two rooms, divided in the middle by folding doors. The Hampstead Mystery On one side of the house were two roomy parlors, divided by folding doors. Esther : a book for girls The folding doors are thrown open, and in the church is seen the catafalque erected, and the coffin surrounded with candlesticks. The Bride of Messina, and On the Use of the Chorus in Tragedy It had once been two rooms, and two very small ones at that, divided by folding doors. Colonel Carter of Cartersville One night, when talk was impersonal and general, I sat gazing through the folding doors into the dimly lighted dining-room beyond. Four Years In the house are two parlors with folding doors between them. Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From Her Letters and Journals by Her Son Charles Edward Stowe The sounds of the racket now began floating up the stairs as the folding doors revolved. Tales of the Jazz Age The folding doors were thrown open suddenly, and a valet announced, "His Grace the Duke de Montbrison!" Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 If the room which you propose to use has folding doors, they will of course be used. Entertainments for Home, Church and School One saw in the next room a large table where every night her followers and guests, often a great number, sat down to their vegetarian meal, while she encouraged or mocked through the folding doors. Four Years A moment more, and the folding doors connecting The drawing room with the dining room were thrown open. Self-Raised Or, From the Depths The large room beyond the folding doors, which were thrown open, was filled with the afternoon sunshine; a table strewn with maps and papers was placed near one of the long windows. The Junior Classics — Volume 7 Stories of Courage and Heroism The valet opened the folding doors of the saloon, and announced, "His lordship the Viscount de Saint Remy." Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 Harry's hand had fallen on a slim stick as he stooped in the darkness, and he slipped the stick into the aperture between the folding doors. The Perils of Pauline She had two masters, and their portraits, ideal Indian heads, painted by some most incompetent artist, stood upon either side of the folding doors. Four Years Old Cuthbert bowed and walked before her, and threw open a pair of folding doors leading into the grand saloon of the castle. Self-Raised Or, From the Depths I passed into the adjoining room, which was connected by folding doors, with that I left. Confession, or, the Blind Heart; a Domestic Story Braun hastened up the stairway with the plunder of the corpse, and yet he paused a moment as three light taps resounded upon the closed folding doors. The Midnight Passenger : a novel She stepped back with a tremor of suspicion as the woman rapped three times upon the folding doors, and they opened silently on their oiled rails. The Perils of Pauline "One of the secret passages, of course," he muttered to himself, stooping for a moment to examine the locked, folding doors which separated his room from the adjoining one. The Great Impersonation And now the folding doors were thrown open, and a number of children rushed in as if they would have overturned the whole Tree, while the older people followed more deliberately. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 Presently the caller left, and Mrs. Anderson, slipping through the folding doors, saw Archie outstretched on the pillows. The Shagganappi I stepped into the little room which communicates with the library by folding doors. The Evil Shepherd The great folding doors fell to behind her; and the same moment the king and queen were quarrelling like apes as to which of them was to blame for her departure. A Double Story He tried the folding doors, and, finding some difficulty in opening them carried her out into the corridor, into her own room, and laid her upon the untouched bed. The Great Impersonation And then the folding doors were opened, and a crowd of children rushed in, as though they wanted to knock down the whole tree, whilst the older people followed soberly. The Pink Fairy Book The Broken String Archie Anderson was lying on the lounge that was just hidden from the front room by a bend of the folding doors. The Shagganappi Chairs and table were in effect being pushed back, and folding doors opened which disclosed another room prepared for this relaxation. The Imperialist As they entered the doctor's sanctum behind the folding doors, Adele seemed to be on very good terms indeed with him. Constance Dunlap |
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