| 单词 | for love or money |
| 例句 | Bob came back with the report that no horse or pony was to be got for love or money in the neighbourhood — except one: Bill Ferny had one that he might possibly sell. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Not a man of them, sir, would be bold enough to try it on, for love or money.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z But he literally cannot get a champion for love or money. RECAP: Game of Thrones Watch: Snow Castles in the Snow 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z What movies do you dream of seeing that can't be found for love or money? The 10 greatest "missing movies" 2011-07-20T00:30:00Z Underground Overground – I had that first but I couldn't flog it to a record company for love or money. Bubblegum pop: all the young dudes 2010-12-02T22:00:00Z In response NBC is opting to continue a poisoned relationship it can't seem to quit for love or money, but mostly for money. Trump's town hall is just another ratings ploy, which NBC happily obliges 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z Q. And Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys -- did he do the music in the film for love or money? Indie British film "Submarine" gains U.S. buzz 2011-06-26T17:06:08Z And would you believe, I couldn’t get a taxi or Uber for love or money at the close of play in the early hours, so had to walk four miles home from Rushden Towers. Tour de France 2021: stage 12 – live! 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z It would be hard to find a “Little Women” more suited to its times, for love or money. Review | Part Alcott, part Gerwig, ‘Little Women’ is a very nearly perfect film 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z Her cookbooks fill a large chest at home, and she would not part with them for love or money. Co-owner of Williston deli shares her history with food 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z Whether for love or money, he also runs a record label. Genius: The Nickelback Story 2012-11-08T19:22:48Z No man could be had, for love or money, to render them any service, or even to sell them food. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z Accordingly, I hired a long-legged, broken-winded hack, the only one to be got for love or money, and set forth upon my way. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Here, every once in a while, certain foods aren’t to be found for love or money. Towing my weight: Partnering with commercial shipping for whale and dolphin research 2012-03-08T20:15:04.757Z There was no getting a machine for love or money. Our Journey to the Hebrides 2012-03-03T03:00:19.857Z The one spot peremptorily forbidden by the law is the public house; unless no other rendezvous be procurable for love or money. Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country 2012-02-29T03:00:22.540Z The broth was spoiled, so said the ancient books, By the employment of "too many cooks"; But nowadays we think the saying funny, When cooks can not be had for love or money. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 28th, 1916 2012-02-23T03:00:40.467Z There was no rig to be had for love or money. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z No others were to be had that day for love or money. Alone with the Hairy Ainu or, 3,800 miles on a pack saddle in Yezo and a cruise to the Kurile Islands. 2011-10-30T02:00:10.270Z At the same time, I would inquire whether there may not be some Catholic priest, or Protestant clergyman, or scholar of any description, who, for love or money, would give you a little assistance occasionally. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 6 2011-10-07T02:00:22.270Z To begin with, we were the eighteenth tonga that day, so we got tired and wretched ponies; we had one pair for fifteen miles and couldn't get another pair for love or money. A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z There hain't a bit that I could rent or buy for love or money on either side of me for miles around. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z No forage to be had for love or money. Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life 2011-09-21T02:00:34.517Z But Mr. Fabian learned later, that the inn-keeper was as great an enthusiast and collector of antiques as the Americans, and would not part for love or money, with any piece in his collection. Polly and Her Friends Abroad 2011-09-18T02:00:29.443Z Unless a supply is received by the ships, there will be hardly any to be got in the country for love or money. Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 2011-09-09T02:01:02.147Z What else did they expect, after the way in which they had made farm-labour too big for its jacket and beaters hardly to be had for love or money? A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z I’ve thought of that too; but I couldn’t kill a pig for love or money. The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z Judge what was my horror then to learn, that for love or money, horses were nowhere to be had that night. In a Glass Darkly, v. 2/3 2011-08-25T02:00:31.597Z They know that I have always wanted a proscenium, and that there are no prosceniums, now, to be had for love or money. The Adventures of a Widow A Novel 2011-08-25T02:00:27.403Z “It’s fortunate—or unfortunate—you didn’t say where you intended going, or Jem Pollock wouldn’t have let us have his boat for love or money.” Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z Every hotel and lodging-house was crammed, and not a room was obtainable for love or money. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Hence hired labour could not be had for love or money. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z Leather could not be got for love or money nearly two years ago. 13 Days The Chronicle of an Escape from a German Prison 2011-04-01T02:00:33.827Z No benevolent society has directed its philanthropy in this channel; and not even a cross-grained uncle or a penurious aunt can be had for love or money. Nuts and Nutcrackers 2011-03-08T03:00:45.687Z I was over the whole place, Jemi," said he, "and there 's not a scrap of victuals to be had for love or money. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z Food was scarce, carts could not be obtained for love or money, and on the desolate hills thousands of wretched peasants perished of cold and hunger. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z English ankle-boots are treasures not to be obtained for love or money in Oregon. Two Years in Oregon 2011-02-16T03:00:33.293Z He couldn’t get another hand right now for love or money, and he knows it. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z Now we're comfortable," said Mr. Curtis, surveying them complacently, "and, only for me, you might have stood there all night, for coaches are in demand, and hardly to be got for love or money. The Actress' Daughter A Novel 2011-01-23T03:00:14.117Z "Please do tell me once for all why you married me if it wasn't either for love or money!" she said crossly, with a quiver in her voice. Vision House 2011-01-13T03:01:00.407Z Well, the same devilish luck followed us the next season; we couldn't dig up an engagement together for love or money—and we slipped a nice little roll to several of the agents, too. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z But when your father dies, you can't get another to replace him for love or money.’ Mashi and Other Stories 2010-12-28T03:00:16.890Z There don't seem any partnerships to be had for love or money, because the few people who have got a good thing have got no more than enough for themselves. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z You couldn't buy individual insurance for love or money in Washington state in the late 1990s, after virtually all insurers pulled the plug. Steep rate hikes on way for individual health insurance 2010-09-07T20:36:00Z There wasn't a seat to be had for love or money. Vision House 2011-01-13T03:01:00.407Z You can hardly imagine how much we want many common small articles, which are not manufactured amongst ourselves; but we will have them in time; not one pin to be purchased for love or money. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams Unfortunately, neither of these could be obtained for love or money, although the woods and pastures of the estate abounded in both the creatures that produced them. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 2 But, deary me, who would buy an old tumble-down place like that, on a road you cannot get folks who have any consideration for their lives to enter for love or money? Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth Why Nick himself can’t get roast pheasant now for love or money, because it’s out of season. Haviland's Chum Harry had formerly caught cold a hundred times when he did not want one; but now, such a thing was not to be had for love or money. Holiday House A Series of Tales I had been running about that morning to dispose of some tickets for love or money, for what I feared most was an empty house. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections "Devil a thing can be got for love or money," said Lanty. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago The older and more patched it is, the greater is the pride he takes in it, and he would not part with it for love or money. Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier A Record of Sixteen Years' Close Intercourse with the Natives of the Indian Marches You know they have 'local option' here, and you can 't get a drink for love or money. Checkers A Hard-luck Story The orchards were all blighted; there would not be apples enough to make a pie; and as to hay there would be none to be had for love or money. The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales However, the master persists in his design, and is fitting up the old 'storm'; but I am afraid he will not be able to procure able sailors or experienced officers for love or money. The Tatler, Volume 3 It was not to be got for love or money. Timar's Two Worlds But the fugitives from Paris had been pouring in for days, and not a cart or four-footed beast was to be hired for love or money, though I hunted �tampes for hours. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) “Can you furnish me with a copy of Burns’ Poems,” I said, “either for love or money?” Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative He could not get a car for love or money. The Landleaguers And impossible to get a nurse or a housekeeper for love or money.” Betty Gordon in the Land of Oil The Farm That Was Worth a Fortune You won't get men for love or money——" Bannon gave the arm a wrench, and broke in:— "I'm sick of this. Calumet 'K' They cannot, and they know they cannot, either for love or money. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) I wouldn’t drive anything but the old mair for love or money. Around the World with Josiah Allen's Wife Whether it be for love or money my daughter will certainly have a will of her own. The Landleaguers I'll have another son yet, if one is to be had for love or money. Is He Popenjoy? "No boy would enter there for love or money." Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend A white lady is not to be had for love or money; and when fairies are required for a burlesque, the children of respectable families are sometimes prevailed upon to appear. The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba You know how last year nobody could get a theatre for love or money, and the producers who owned theatres put on all the plays and coined money. Blue-grass and Broadway Indeed, from the lawless state of all South America, it would have been next to impossible to have procured, "for love or money," twenty good and orderly seamen, from Darien to Patagonia. An Old Sailor's Yarns I have seen small townships literally flooded with gold, and yet a pair of boots, a tweed coat, and the commonest necessaries of life, could not be procured there for love or money.” The Tale of Timber Town There are no decent house-servants to be had, for love or money. The Young Surveyor; or Jack on the Prairies Not a boatman could be prevailed upon to launch his craft for love or money. Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas I also knew that the chances were I couldn’t get a conveyance there at once for love or money; so Old Reliable was already—good and ready. The Dominant Dollar Even Brother Sebastian began to share our anxiety and sorrow, as he consolingly told us no meat, fish, or fowl was to be procured for love or money on the Island. Through Finland in Carts However, you know that you can’t get teams or men for love or money now when harvest’s coming on, and so we’re going to strike you for another two cents per measure.” Lorimer of the Northwest I wouldn’t be carried beyond North Platte for love or money.” Desert Dust “He’s been telling me for over two weeks that he couldn’t hire a man for love or money; it’ll be amusing to show him what I’ve done, sitting quietly here at home.” Shoe-Bar Stratton Later the water got stopped up, and for love or money no plumber—” The speaker paused, his shoulders lifted eloquently. The Dominant Dollar A bathing-dress was not to be bought for love or money. Through Finland in Carts But there wasn't a soul in Guernsey would go to mind her, for love or money, so it was no use bothering, he said, and again he laughed. Where Deep Seas Moan I left everything, locked the store and started out to procure a rig, but found there were none to be had for love or money. Dangers of the Trail in 1865 A Narrative of Actual Events We encountered pleasant people and unpleasant ones, but, whether their manner was courteous or the reverse, we could nowhere obtain food for love or money. An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet There was not a pound of bacon to be obtained anywhere in the country for love or money, and the flock of sheep was almost gone. Two Little Confederates I couldn’t get a seat at Westminster Hall this morning for love or money,” pouted Mistress Westerleigh. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 Medicines were almost unattainable for love or money. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 No one else’s was to be got out for love or money. Complete Story of the San Francisco Horror I suppose one reason is that it is almost impossible to get servants for love or money. Virginia It wouldn’t matter so much if there was a decent train on this road, but one can’t get a Pullman for love or money. Elizabeth Hobart at Exeter Hall We were several miles from our base, and with no petrol to be had for love or money. Air Service Boys Flying for Victory or, Bombing the Last German Stronghold But we couldn’t get one for love or money, and it was too rough to row.” The Motor Girls on Crystal Bay or, The Secret of the Red Oar But, as to sailors, bless you, sir, there ain’t one to be had for love or money. The Cruise of the "Esmeralda" Mr. Copley looked about in every direction, but neither horse nor vehicle was to be had for love or money. A Cathedral Courtship You can do just whatever you like with her, but I will not stay here for love or money. Tabitha at Ivy Hall Nothing to be bought in that abominable place for love or money. A Confederate Girl's Diary But there wasn't a team to be got for love or money—it was Christmas Eve and all the livery rigs were out. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922 Last summer I was out there on a surveying expedition, and I took typhoid in a little out-of-the-way place where good nursing was not to be had for love or money. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 But the furnished houses and apartments near the sea, where a turn-up bed on the landing could not be obtained for love or money six weeks ago, were now mostly empty. The Privet Hedge I just mentioned to Stewart that we were in a fix, couldn't get a cook for love or money. Judy of York Hill "Why, sir," returned the irritated other, "My brother, When at Calcutta Beheld them bonâ fide growing; He wouldn't utter A lie for love or money, sir; so in This matter you are thoroughly mistaken." The Book of Humorous Verse Not a man or woman could be found to live in it, for love or money. Cruel As The Grave But mates' certificates don't run cheap in these parts, as they do on Tower Hill, and the pilots tell me she'll be lucky if she gets what she wants for love or money. Shining Ferry Why, I wouldn’t go and see a man shot nor hung for love or money! The New Forest Spy No seconds or parleys allowed for love or money. Fighting the Flames There had been a general embargo on all sea-going folks for a day before, so that there was not a fish to be had for love or money in the settlement. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver No business done to-day; 'change deserted; not a time-bargain to be had for love or money; most of the bulls in bed. Impressions of America During the years 1833, 1834 and 1835. In Two Volumes, Volume I. First, his parsimonious instincts; second, the fact that for love or money no negro would minister to him, and in this community negroes were the only household servants to be had. From Place to Place But I wouldn't be his keeper not for love or money.' Despair's Last Journey This is the very best beef tea as you can get for love or money in all Asia Minor. VC — A Chronicle of Castle Barfield and of the Crimea We encountered pleasant people, and some unpleasant ones, but, whether their manner was courteous or the reverse, we could nowhere obtain food for love or money. In the Forbidden Land She assured me that the essence was absolutely pure and that I could hardly have secured its like for love or money elsewhere. Recollections With Photogravure Portrait of the Author and a number of Original Letters, of which one by George Meredith and another by Robert Louis Stevenson are reproduced in facsimile She went dry during the winter and not a drop of milk could be had for love or money in the town. Old Rail Fence Corners The A. B. C's. of Minnesota History The place is crowded--not a bed to be had, for love or money. The Young Franc Tireurs And Their Adventures in the Franco-Prussian War "I never play cards, for love or money." The Boy from the Ranch Or Roy Bradner's City Experiences Happily there was nothing alcoholic to be had out there for love or money. Personal Reminiscences in Book Making and Some Short Stories There was no doctor to prescribe for him, no medicine to be had for love or money. Digging for Gold Adventures in California “I’m game to tackle difficulties for love or money, but not for nothin’. The Prairie Chief For many years she was a hardworking housewife, when helps were beings not to be procured for love or money. The Log House by the Lake A Tale of Canada Now you couldn’t find a highwayman for love or money, even if you wanted him to stuff and putt in a glass case.” Brownsmith's Boy A Romance in a Garden They found a pipe a solace, and cigars were not to be had for love or money. Canada and the Canadians, Vol. 2 They all carried spears and shields, neither of which they would sell for love or money. In Africa Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country We were rather short-handed, for I could hardly get men when I started, for love or money. Frank Oldfield Lost and Found I even tried to see if I could borrow a boat of any kind, but you couldn't right now, for love or money. Afloat on the Flood “And it’s a precious odd thing too,” chimed in Crossfield, “that a head classic was never to be got out of Welch’s for love or money!” The Willoughby Captains But they wouldn't sell you a cub for love or money. David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story The other three are not to be had for love or money. Marion's Faith. Not for love or money can Mascarene buy provisions from the Acadians. Canada: the Empire of the North Being the Romantic Story of the New Dominion's Growth from Colony to Kingdom Mrs. West was sure that such headgear couldn't be got for love or money except in small remote Scottish towns. The Heather-Moon When I arrived at Ballinrobe on Wednesday last it was almost impossible to obtain quarters either for love or money. Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. Ships were not to be had for love or money. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium But not one of them will step into the hotel for love or money. Green Valley I got out of cigars, and couldn't obtain any for love or money. Choice Readings for the Home Circle I'm not going to wake her up for that, I know, till I see whether something better ain't to be had for love or money. The Wide, Wide World You won't get men for love or money—" Bannon gave the arm a wrench, and broke in:— "I'm sick of this. Calumet "K" There are, of course, no motor cars or carriages to be had for love or money, so they invested in a couple of aged bicycles and a donkey cart. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium The Woods took in a large batch, and in the course of the afternoon he had for love or money quartered them all. We and the World, Part I A Book for Boys Then, too, it was that the churl's nature came out in Otkell and others, who having enough and to spare, would not part with their abundance for love or money. The story of Burnt Njal From the Icelandic of the Njals Saga Would you believe it? he actually left my nail-brush behind at Detroit, and not another to be had for love or money this side of Montreal! When Wilderness Was King A Tale of the Illinois Country We plumed ourselves upon our reputation of not taking boarders for love or money. The Jamesons Cabins were not to be had for love or money, but Francqui, by judicious corruption, got us a place to sleep, and we slept hard, despite the noise, which was tremendous. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium But war was abroad; the river banks were crowded with troops of the belligerent parties; and no boatmen could be found for some time who would go with him for love or money. The Sonnets, Triumphs, and Other Poems of Petrarch But the refinements of comfort, you know, are not to be got here for love or money as we get them at home. Juliana Horatia Ewing And Her Books Bed and board could not be had at that establishment for love or money, and, furthermore, it was unlikely Jim would be able to find lodgings anywhere in Melbourne. In the Roaring Fifties Went to village to-day; nothing to be had there; was absolutely refused permit for rice and beans; got 4 lbs. peas; candles not to be had for love or money; dined Beckers. Woman's Endurance While household servants can scarcely be had for love or money, the clothing factories are crowded with seamstresses, who are content to work long hours at what are very much like starvation wages. Town Life in Australia I have come to the end of mine, and there is no more to be got for love or money. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith When salt was not to be had for love or money, wells were dug in the pans and salt water was found, from which, by a process of evaporation, salt was obtained. In the Shadow of Death You know you're safe, anyhow, when there's not priest or parson to be got for love or money. In the Roaring Fifties There have been so many Phillises in songs, 061 I thought there had not been another left, for love or money. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Meat of the same quality as he gets at his club in Pall Mall is not to be got in Collins Street for love or money. Town Life in Australia A lady's trunk was a cartload; and a lady's trunk passing through the streets was a curiosity; you could scarcely get one carried for love or money. The Other Girls It seems that for three nights two fast Russian steamers, carrying torpedo boats, had been looking for Batoum, and as one of my informants said, 'We could not find it for love or money.' Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha But be all the books; that never was opened or shut, busier men! than we wor since mornin' couldn't be had; for love or money. The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three There are no such peaches this side of New Jersey; and you can't get them, for love or money, at the stores. Outward Bound Or, Young America Afloat The Green Man is reckoned the best, as the only one that for love or money can raise A postillion, a blue jacket, two deplorable lame white horses, and a ramshackle "neat post-chaise!" The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood And I can't get a man for love or money here to help us out. Sheila of Big Wreck Cove A Story of Cape Cod C. BENNETT, Dry Lake: Can't get a man here for love or money. The Lonesome Trail and Other Stories A cup of tea could not be got for love or money in Gweedore, when Lord George Hill came there. Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (1 of 2) (1888) After some parley, we said we should have something to eat, either for love or money, and while saying so, we began to examine the locks of our pistols. The Felon's Track History Of The Attempted Outbreak In Ireland, Embracing The Leading Events In The Irish Struggle From The Year 1843 To The Close Of 1848 No volume belonging to it could be bought for love or money; and none were displayed in the windows of Rickman's. The Divine Fire The roads were then thronged with travelers; the city was choke-full of strangers; not a bed to be had, unless long pre�ngaged, for love or money. Jacques Bonneval Such a servant for looking after him and taking care of him he had not believed it possible to get for love or money, cried the general dealer. Weird Tales from Northern Seas I do not know; but I know of another roof at Goudhurst, in Kent, which would have cost me less than £100 a year, only I could not get it for love or money. Hills and the Sea Food was not to be had for love or money. The Personal Life of David Livingstone It was determined to dwell in that house, if it could be had for love or money, or the thing was at all practicable. A Residence in France With an Excursion Up the Rhine, and a Second Visit to Switzerland And up at that other place you've mentioned the mumps have broke out and they wouldn't let us show for love or money. Casey Ryan Besides your own dhye, brought from Calcutta, there is not another wet-nurse to be had, for love or money. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 05, March, 1858 The originals, moreover, are usually unprocurable, for love or money. Against the Grain You can't get a lathe in America for love or money—for anything"—he made a swift, complete gesture—"all making shells. A Volunteer Poilu A lot of folks had driven down overnight to Tregarrick to witness the day's sad doings, and there wasn't a chaise to be had in the town for love or money. The Delectable Duchy Here we found that the only inn had been closed and turned into a private residence, and that it was doubtful if a bed could be had for love or money in the place. A Walk from London to John O'Groat's Janter has thrown up the farm after all, and George says that there is not another tenant to be had for love or money. Colonel Quaritch, V.C. A Tale of Country Life But while wheat was abundant there were no mills to grind it into flour, and we soon discovered that that very necessary article could not be had for love or money. Reminiscences of a Pioneer No, I could not either for love or money have swallowed such a thing! The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 382, July 25, 1829 No coach to be got, either for love or money. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6 The men are so indolent that, during the five days that I passed here, I could not procure a few grapes or figs for love or money. A Woman's Journey Round the World Without these cards not so much as a crumb can be had for love or money. Antwerp to Gallipoli A Year of the War on Many Fronts—and Behind Them The general was as warmly received as if New York had been in a state of siege and no other general was to be got for love or money. Martin Chuzzlewit I might stand night and day for a month to come, in Saville-row, with my tongue out, yet not find a doctor to look at it for love or money. The Uncommercial Traveller On that evening a stranger who might have chanced to be in Baltimore could not have gained admission for love or money into the great hall. From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon The child had been ill all night, and not for love or money could he get any one to do anything for them, not even to go for the medicine. A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains As they are both very bad and the water is worse, I ask for brandy; but it is a Temperance Hotel, and spirits are not to be had for love or money. American Notes Well, when I got to Washington there was not a berth to be had for love or money, and I was in a pickle. The Burial of the Guns Hal awoke one day to the fact that his dog-food was half gone and the distance only quarter covered; further, that for love or money no additional dog-food was to be obtained. The Call of the Wild Mrs M. is a humbug—not a drop of information can I get for love or money. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 327, January, 1843 He couldn't give her a carriage for love or money. Treasure and Trouble Therewith A Tale of California Judge what was my horror then to learn that, for love or money, horses were nowhere to be had that night. The Room in the Dragon Volant I don't suppose you could get a sprig of groundsel for love or money in Arden village. The Lovels of Arden The roads were crowded with their coaches, their saddle-horses, their furniture and finery; one could scarce command a post-horse for love or money. London Pride Or When the World Was Younger Could Mr. Mercier not impress, for love or money, a single man in the Province to undertake the task of arresting Morrison? The Hunted Outlaw or, Donald Morrison, the Canadian Rob Roy Thy barque was helpless 'neath the sky, No pilot thought thee worth his pains To guide for love or money gains— Like phantom ships the rich sailed by. Foliage You must take good care of it, and never give it away for love or money. Wilfrid Cumbermede We had agreed with the Hababs that we would exchange camels at this spot, but none could be obtained for love or money. Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia with Some Account of the Late Emperor the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People One day my friends applied to the post office for stamps, but none were to be had for love or money. East of Paris Sketches in the Gâtinais, Bourbonnais, and Champagne Now, in this case, for Katrine not a ring to be had for love or money. Tales and Novels — Volume 10 "Mighty hard to get, I can tell you, for love or money,—especially love," he said; and Bartley made much of this difficulty in impressing Marcia's imagination with the uncommon character of the occasion. A Modern Instance Old Leggett got mad and said he wouldn't part with that skull for love or money. A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago Tea, sugar, wine, fish, vegetables, &c., were not, either for love or money, to be obtained anywhere. Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia with Some Account of the Late Emperor the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People We had read much of the song and dance there, but though the dance might be hired the song was never offered for love or money. Familiar Spanish Travels I was very fortunate to get her; all the good girls are snapped up for the sea-side in May, and they won't go into the country for love or money. The Albany Depot : a Farce There was not a seat to be had for love or money, either by gentle or simple, after the reading of the Psalms had begun. Brought Home Dogs could not be had for love or money, so on the first of February he set out on snowshoes with an Indian guide and two weeks' supply of provisions. The Grizzly King No water was to be had for love or money till the morning, and, knowing the raging thirst produced by melted snow, we had to forget our thirst till next day. A Ride to India across Persia and Baluchistán Still it is hard to overcome such a prepossession as that of hot milk in tea, and in some places you cannot get it cold for love or money. Familiar Spanish Travels I neglected to keep one of "Poetry for Children," the joint production of Mary and me, and it is not to be had for love or money. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842 Old planters constantly tell you, that such cattle as they used to get are not now procurable for love or money. Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier Twelve Years Sporting Reminiscences of an Indigo Planter Her mistress and she help to make away time to the idlest purpose that can be, either for love or money. Character Writings of the 17th Century Tom Ryder, the dairyman there, managed to struggle across just now with the milk, and he says that a score of them couldn't get beds in the town for love or money. The Westcotes The choir of St. George's is a wonderfully good one, and whether the members sing for love or money, or both, they deserve praise. Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston Dear Sir,—The volume which you seem to want, is not to be had for love or money. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842 "That," she said, "sounds very brave; but what are you going to do if there isn't any marmalade to be obtained for love or money?" Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 22, 1917 Nothing was to be had for love or money, as it seemed. The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton) "The brandy is all gone, and divil a bit o' whiskey can be had for love or money." Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established He drove me down, but for love or money I couldn't get him to return. Kazan The whole South is here and there's not a room to be had for love or money. The Battle Ground Dogs could not be had for love or money, and they set out on snowshoes with two weeks’ supply of provisions, striking south and west. Isobel : a Romance of the Northern Trail "A girl" can hardly be obtained for love or money. A Domestic Problem : Work and Culture in the Household "Why, sir," returned the irritated other, "My brother, When at Calcutta Beheld them bona fide growing; He wouldn't utter A lie for love or money, sir; so in This matter you are thoroughly mistaken." The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe "But the best beat is gone," said Bet, mournfully—"there ain't another to be had for love or money like that what mother bought for me round by the clubs." A Girl of the People I tried to get another mount, but could not obtain one for love or money. His Sombre Rivals Only he could not bolt—he could not get a moment to himself for love or money. The Courage of the Commonplace Only five are to be had for love or money at present, but there are hopes of a sixth, and then the "avenue" will be full ten yards long! Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 3 This gave rise to Captain Tuckey's first error, depending upon labour and provisions, which were not to be had "for love or money" anywhere on the Congo above the Yellala. Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Volume 2 O! for a clean pair of stockings!—But, alack, what a tantalizing situation I am in!—There are osiers enough in the vicinity, but no hose to be had for love or money! Sketches by Seymour — Volume 01 There was none of that starvation which is, or was, so common in East Africa where the traveller often cannot get food for love or money—generally because there is none. Allan and the Holy Flower Not one chicken could be purchased for love or money, and, besides grain, only a lean, scraggy specimen of a goat, a long time ago imported form Uvinza, was procurable. How I Found Livingstone; travels, adventures, and discoveres in Central Africa, including an account of four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone, by Henry M. Stanley But a table of precedence is not to be had for love or money—and my anxiety is wearing. Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 3 "Tell the manager to supply at once the best car to be had in Eastbourne for love or money," he said. Number Seventeen You will heartlessly leave us in this crisis when we are helpless; when there is not a sewing woman to be had in the place for love or money. A Rock in the Baltic "There he is—trying to induce Mr. S—-, for love or money, to let me have a bed for the night." Roughing It in the Bush No more ghosts or murders now for love or money. The Journal to Stella At the same time vowing that for the future she would never set foot in a stage coach, if a private convenience could be had for love or money. The Adventures of Roderick Random There's not one to be had for love or money. Pygmalion He flatly refused to instruct us separately for love or money, or to permit his assistants. A Woman-Hater Very few priests know this mass, and three-fourths of those who do know it would not say it for love or money. The Golden Bough You shall never get that out of me, for love or money. Arms and the Man And already, as in the case of Mr. Payne's edition, there has been a scramble to secure it, and it is no longer to be had for love or money. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 16 Takes away the cloth, and shows you the mango-tree in fruit, real fruit; but they never let you have the fruit for love or money. At Suvla Bay Being the notes and sketches of scenes, characters and adventures of the Dardanelles campaign, made by John Hargrave ("White Fox") while serving with the 32nd field ambulance, X division, Mediterranean expeditionary force, during the great war. "Well, marm, I couldn't pick up nobody, for love or money." Elinor Wyllys, Volume 1 You couldn't get one in north Formosa for love or money. The Black-Bearded Barbarian : The life of George Leslie Mackay of Formosa You cannot obtain coffee in such a place for love or money. The People of the Abyss At the time of the surrender, not a loaf of bread could be obtained for love or money. The Unseen World and Other Essays There was nothing in the gardens but a few dahlias and chrysanthemums, and I suppose that for two hundred miles round there was not a rose to be bought for love or money. Dream Life and Real Life; a little African story No such linen as this is made now—you can't get it for love or money. No Name Horses all dead beat; couldn't raise a remount for love or money.' Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields You see, they must have instruction in God's word, and also lessons in music and dancing; and not for love or money can these things be procured in the country. Dead Souls "I have been well off here," said Shaw, "in all respects but one; there is no good shongsasha to be had for love or money." The Oregon Trail: sketches of prairie and Rocky-Mountain life |
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