| 单词 | forelock |
| 例句 | He set his ears back, shook his forelock several times, and tried hard to marshal his thoughts; but in the end he could not think of anything to say. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z It was poor Silky she was thinking of: His chestnut coat dulled with lack of care, burrs stuck in his forelock, he was distrustful of humans, and prone to bite, at least at first.... The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Jody arrived running and threw open the barn door and led the wet pony in by his forelock. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Her coat was newly clipped and she wore a scarlet ribbon round her forelock. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z He braided the mane into a dozen little pigtails, and he braided the forelock, and then he undid them and brushed the hair out straight again. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z The pony stretched out his nose and shook the forelock from his wild eyes. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z When Jody ran up and caught him by the forelock, he allowed himself to be led back and put into his stall. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she reaches up and smoothes the horse’s forelock against his face. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Tonsures, pigtails, head completely shaved but for a single forelock, long sides drawn into a queue with a raffish short-cut roach in the middle—all of it was prideful and abhorrent to the Pilgrims. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z He held down his head so that she could reach, and she, stretching up backward with a white arm, twisted his forelock round her finger. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s disconcerting; you expect him to push back his forelock at any moment. Jack the Giant Slayer: Fee-Fi, Ho-Hum 2013-03-01T04:30:21Z Inevitably, it ends with him revealing his true identity to the workforce while they tug their forelocks and squirm. TV highlights 01/07/2013 2013-07-01T06:00:09Z He incorporated menorahs into his set and styled his models with prayer boxes, forelocks and yarmulkes. As Jean Paul Gaultier takes a bow on ready-to-wear, a look back at a fashion agitator Barely over an hour, though crammed with soapy intrigues, frenzied fighting and errant forelocks, this film from Shingo Suzuki continues the contemporary urban wars and intrigues between clansmen aligned with color-coded kings. 'K Missing Kings,' Part of an Urban Anime Series 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z The term describes the time a male reaches puberty and his head is partly shaved, with a triangle-shaped cut above the forelocks that is a telltale way to identify wakashu. When Japan Had a Third Gender 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z Sinclair, 26, on a recent warm afternoon sauntering through Domino Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, slick forelock curled in an anime flip, inked arms emerging from the sleeves of a sinuous Issey Miyake pleated dress. The Boys in Their Summer Dresses 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z Presumably this is what Mr. Bailey hopes to invoke by playing Dusty Springfield and Cliff Richard tunes at his show and by filling his front row with jailbait rockers with drooping forelocks and pouty lips. Review: With Weather as a Composed Prop 2011-01-15T20:42:43Z His face is comely enough, with its strong jaw and wavy forelock, but it’s likely that he’s also entranced by his own dashing, blue-and-orange outfit. Art Review: Medieval Style Files: Tailored Artistry 2011-05-26T22:25:13Z The stallion’s forelock is so thick and heavy he has to look at us sideways, but he holds us firmly in his gaze. Returned to the wild: A 3,500-acre estate outside London is ruled by nature 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z The nonprofit’s success in restricting development has made big properties all the more inviting to wealthy newcomers who may or may not know a forelock from a fetlock. Maryland’s Hunt Cup, the country’s most challenging horse race, bets on its future 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z Within days, it seemed, girls’ English binders were plastered in photos of Leonardo DiCaprio from the film, with his perfectly curved forelock and glinting rave armor – a classroom-suitable image of nascent erotic desire. Romeo + Juliet at 20: how Baz Luhrmann's adaptation refuses to age 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z Gone are the silly forelock and the granny glasses, replaced by a tidier Wall Street coif and sober dark frames. The Late-Night Fashion Wars 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z His trademark beard and forelocks are gone, and his music is taking a new direction. Matisyahu: The Former ‘Hasidic Reggae Superstar’ Talks to TIME 2012-07-16T12:00:17Z “Are we going somewhere fancy?” he asked, wiping a sweaty forelock from one eye. At Moschino in SoHo, a Tweety Bird Sweater and Other Charms 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z In 1960, in the interests of keeping wives dutiful and servants touching their forelocks, Lady Constance Chatterley's affair with a gamekeeper was unmentionable. The trial of Lady Chatterley's Lover 2010-10-22T11:00:00Z He has an upswept red forelock, wears plus fours and argyle socks and lives alone with his dog, Snowy. Tintin Is a New Breed of Comic-Book Hero for Most Americans 2012-01-02T20:37:06Z MulletChamp.com states that the mullet has a long history: “Homer even described a haircut that sounds eerily familiar in The Iliad: ‘their forelocks cropped, hair grown long at the backs.’” He’s 9, from Seattle, and in the USA Mullet Championship 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z One face, sporting a pale forelock, looms large. Review | Exploring the crowds that gather for Trump — and dream of civil war 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Shapovalov, a big-hitting, left-handed Canadian with a blond forelock that flops over his white bandanna, was in his first Grand Slam semifinal. Novak Djokovic roars past Denis Shapovalov and will play for his sixth Wimbledon title 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z Robert Francis O’Rouke bears a passing resemblance, in both manner and forelock, to the Irish American prince Bobby Kennedy, with whom he shares two of his three names. Opinion | Joe Biden, the last of his political species 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z He pinches the stubble on his chin, rearranges his sleeves, tugs at his forelock, stifles a coffee belch with a fist to his lips. Grit vs. Goliath: A Reporter’s Dogged Pursuit of Roger Ailes 2016-09-25T04:00:00Z With his delicate features, brimming eyes and sashaying forelock, DiCaprio was born to play romantic youth of Romeo's fetching ilk. Leonardo DiCaprio's talents are in full bloom 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z The perpetually dependent would doff their cloth caps and tug their forelocks, grateful to be taken care of. Michael Bloomberg: An echo, not a choice 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z It's also seen in humans, albeit rarely, in the form of a white forelock in the hair. How the cat got its spots 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z He would have tugged a forelock if he had one. WESLEY PRUDEN: Befuddled Obama without a clue 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z You can’t just tug at your forelock and say, ‘Yes, guvnor, where would you like me to stand?’ Damian Lewis’s Transformations 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z When the Democratic Party was asked to do a coronation, they pulled on their forelocks, bowed and said, “Yes, sire, may I do anything else?” Primary Preview: The Brawl vs. the Blob 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z She looks the part, too: a Dolce & Gabbana-ed woman of a certain age, perfectly at ease, regularly brushing back a forelock of honey-blond hair with her fingers. Arianna Huffington’s Improbable, Insatiable Content Machine 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z It’s rare that I disagree with David Boaz over at Cato, my more usual attitude is the doffed cap and tugged forelock of the peasantry meeting the gentry. Venezuela's Not Suffering From Socialism But From Anti-Marketism 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z I personally tugged my forelock so hard that I pulled it clean out. Zara Phillips wins silver but champions stiff-upper lip 2012-07-31T16:23:15Z At that moment the door opened and a sturdy countryman entered, pulling his forelock as a mark of respect to Sir George, and handed him a petronel which I recognized only too well. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z "I took time by the forelock, Fred, about that affair," said he, "and I trust I have freed you from all embarrassment about it." Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z Cassidy touched his forelock and went off, apparently quite content with the luck which had left him alive to enjoy his share of the bottle Slyne had handed him. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z Teleki smoothed away his forelock from his broad forehead, but he could not smooth away the wrinkles which had settled there. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z He was taken to the deck, his beard, forelock, and eyebrows singed away, and sad burns upon his forehead and palms. North-Pole Voyages 2012-03-01T03:00:27.283Z Again the keen boy decided that the thing to do was to take time by the forelock. The Aventures of Buffalo Bill 2012-02-13T03:00:13.357Z And I want to tell you that a man who saw such opportunities and seized them by the forelock is doing his duty all right. Bolanyo 2012-02-12T03:00:14.503Z Before the god Ammon, who hands to the king the scythe of battle, Ramses is brandishing his club upon a crowd of kneeling enemies, whom he has seized by the forelock. The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) 2012-01-28T03:00:28.213Z Forelock, fōr′lok, n. the lock of hair on the forehead.—Take time by the forelock, to seize the occasion promptly, so as to anticipate opposition. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) 2012-01-11T03:00:23.770Z When he at last reached Julia, he nearly plucked his forelock out by the root, so perpetually and persistently did he twitch at it, saluting the English lady. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z He was leaning forward, a black forelock over his bloodshot eye, his arm thrown out on the table, and talking in a languorous voice about Doris. Gargoyles 2012-01-05T03:00:27.063Z There! there he stands—for Augury prepare, Come lay his heart and inmost entrails bare, I, by the forelock, seize the Stygian hound; You bind his arms and bind the dragon down. The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume I (of III) 2012-01-04T03:00:43.800Z And so revenge was ready to seize this opportunity by the forelock. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket. The Lash 2011-12-20T03:00:32.457Z Our heroes had taken time by the forelock. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z The day is at hand when the nation must take time by the forelock and in time of peace prepare for war, in a sane, intelligent, adequate, and effective way. Our National Defense: The Patriotism of Peace 2011-12-14T03:00:16.577Z Tom Cherry touched his forelock and turned away, followed by his eight comrades. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z Beneath her creamy forelock, I caught a glimpse of her amazing blue-green eyes. Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z "I think we might grasp at this forelock, don't you?" The Transgression of Andrew Vane a novel 2011-11-17T03:00:37.293Z The snow whirled about him as he passed through the deep drifts, until nothing of him could be seen except the tuft of his black forelock. The Diamond Fairy Book 2011-11-14T03:00:18.297Z Thus Abraha found himself commander-in-chief of the Abyssinian army, but the Najáshí was enraged and swore not to rest until he set foot on the soil of Yemen and cut off the rebel's forelock. A Literary History of the Arabs 2011-11-13T03:00:15.660Z She hee-hawed at Duke, and Duke stared wonderingly through his matted forelock. The Pike's Peak Rush Terry in the New Gold Fields 2011-11-11T03:00:26.697Z In those first months—yes; but then she had taken Time and Fear by the forelock. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z "Oh, surely, surely!" said Mr. Barnard, quite fussed and getting down laboriously again, his white forelock all tossed, and his forehead perplexed over the unusual task. The Enchanted Barn 2011-10-13T02:00:50.933Z Sammy departed with a tug of his tow forelock, doubtless a legacy from ancestors who now sleep quietly across the ocean. Mavis of Green Hill 2011-10-12T02:00:41.317Z The grotesquely lopsided effect of this was enhanced by a tousled forelock which straggled down between his ears. Servants of the Guns 2011-10-06T02:00:39.987Z The horses at this part of the frieze have manes with a large forelock turned upwards. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z It was essential, therefore, that she should take time as well as herself by the forelock. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z While the project of turning over local postal systems to the colonies was taking shape in the British Parliament, Canada "took time by the forelock" and made preparations for obtaining its own postage stamps. Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery 2011-09-18T02:00:28.007Z Not that he was exclusive, but what was the use of touching one’s forelock to some officer one had never before met? Short Stories of the New America Interpreting the America of this age to high school boys and girls 2011-09-17T02:00:26.183Z One of the men grasped its forelock, another caught its nostrils, a number seized its mane; it could not jump with such a burden, and fell to its knees. On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z We have taken time by the forelock, as you British say—as we mean to take it with all who dare to oppose us. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z It seemed that such a dense and bushy forelock could grow only on such an enormous head, and such an enormous head could find needful support only on fabulous shoulders. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z They will expect it sooner or later, and in these things it is always better to take time by the forelock. My Lord Duke 2011-09-09T02:01:11.940Z But Harry determined to take time by the forelock, and to escape that very evening. Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy 2011-09-08T02:00:23.340Z I touched my forelock, and went away forward with the good boatswain; so proud that I’m sure I didn’t feel my feet touching the deck. O'er Many Lands, on Many Seas 2011-09-08T02:00:19.987Z Olenka began to wring her hands; and Billevich, coming to himself, seized his forelock, and cried,— "I have spoiled everything; I am the cause of your ruin!" The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z But Basia, shaking her yellow forelock, said, "Not my head, but the hearts of those gentlemen are burning from sorrow." Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z The bay flanks shone like silk; the mane, parted, fell fluffily on each side of the curved neck, the forelock dangling roguishly between the eyes. Caybigan 2011-08-31T02:01:21.780Z Kmita began to tear the hair from his forelock; "Despair! despair!" repeated he, in distraction. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z She was mildly interested in the village school, where the little boys all respectfully touched their forelocks, and the little girls dropped bob-curtsies whenever she looked at them. The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life 2011-08-24T02:00:19.813Z Kmita stood before him with hair erect in his forelock, trembling in his whole body. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Music thundered again; dances burst out anew, like a storm; eyes were flashing and fiery; mist rose from the forelocks. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Its flanks shone like silk, the long mane fell on both sides of the short curved neck, the forelock dangled roguishly over the eyes. Caybigan 2011-08-31T02:01:21.780Z "I am very grateful, and I beg you to enter," answered the sword-bearer, smoothing the forelock on his head,--an act usual with him when confused or uncertain of himself. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Geoffrey gave him sixpence; he touched his forelock, called his dog, and whistled down the hill. Greene Ferne Farm 2011-08-14T02:00:22.210Z Zagloba walked along the bank of the river like a hen with ducklings, and tore out the remnant of hair in his forelock; but he waited in vain, he despaired in vain. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Eva felt a sudden wish to kiss her brother again; then she sat so near him that she began to stroke his bushy forelock with her shapely hand. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Some stared at them with unchecked rudeness; one or two curtseyed or tugged at their forelocks. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z Pan Andrei grew impatient and gnawed his mustaches; the guests looked at him with a fixed frown, and the sword-bearer stroked his forelock. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z They had been talking eagerly when I entered, but on seeing me they rose, touched their forelocks, and then sat down again. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z Here the sword-bearer, red as blood and with bristling forelock, fell to pounding the table with his fist. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z The maiden gave a sweeping shake to her yellow forelock. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z It’s not that Republicans needed to tug their forelock and go along with whatever grand bargain the White House whipped up. The debt ceiling backlash within the GOP 2011-07-21T20:19:00Z His eyes were sinking, he was growing thin; his face, formerly red, became blue, and almost with every hour silver threads increased in his mustaches and his forelock. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z “None on it, sir,” said the rough old sailor, pulling his forelock. Dutch the Diver A Man's Mistake 2011-07-15T02:00:21.010Z Poor Kovalski was an unlucky prophet, but it was steaming terribly from his forelock, and he was ready to challenge the whole world to single combat. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Basia's nostrils dilated still more, and her forelock fell to her flashing eyes. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z She poses as the wife of an artist of golden Bohemia; he wears silk shirts, has a forelock, and wears his beard wedge-form. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z Here Pan Andrei wriggled like a student who has to confess his fault, and began to collect the forelock on his forehead with his hand. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z With her engines going ahead and held tightly by the scope of her anchor-chain—for the anchors themselves, thanks to their dummy forelocks, were useless—the tramp headed uncontrollably towards the port-hand bank. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z He was not confused a whit by such a reception; combing briskly his yellow forelock with his fingers, he began:— "Praised be Jesus Christ!" The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z This must have come even to the head of the haiduk herself, for she fell sometimes to thinking till the forelock dropped into her eyes altogether. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Pan Victor, who walked at her side, though he had an immense curling forelock of light color, and a beard which he was just letting out, looked also like a picture. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z To seize Time by the forelock, though he go ever so slowly, is to some men impossible. The Eulogy of Richard Jefferies 2011-05-27T02:00:19.437Z He held out the two dummy forelocks, which he had completed in the absence of Denbigh and his chum. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z Charles' turbulent personal life dented his standing; it doesn't come naturally to tug the forelock to a man who memorably expressed the desire in a covertly recorded phone call to be his mistress's tampon. TIME Cover Story: The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton 2011-04-29T17:50:00Z Basia shook her forelock and was silent; after a while a quiet sigh raised her breast. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z From being black, his forelock had grown iron gray, his thick mustache had become almost white, and the Tartar type appeared with increasing distinctness in his features. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z Therefore, Jefferies suffered that forelock to be plucked by another, and continued to wander about the fields. The Eulogy of Richard Jefferies 2011-05-27T02:00:19.437Z And so saying, he again touched his forelock and proceeded on his way into the forecastle. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z The ostler did not reply, neither did he touch his forelock in token of obedience. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z Therefore she walked around him, shaking her forelock, dilating her nostrils, and looking at him with a childlike curiosity; so importunate was she that at last she heard the censure of Pani Makovetski. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Take time by the forelock—to have his hair cut. Mr. Punch in Bohemia 2011-04-16T02:00:17.803Z A wandering breath of breeze came up the gulch, fluttering the wealth of tail, lifting the heavy mane and forelock. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z As he approached them he touched his forelock, and was passing on when Gilbert accosted him. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z "I beg pardon, sir," he said, touching his forelock, "but I could build a bit of fire in the back garden, sir, and do the cooking on that." I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z Here Basia, distending her nostrils, began to shake her forelock somewhat sadly, as if in thought. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z But in the interval between the impromptu gathering and the regularly-organized county meeting most of the officials had taken time by the forelock and anticipated the request that they vacate the offices. When the Ku Klux Rode 2011-04-06T02:00:03.767Z "Come over and meet the boss, Captain," VB laughed, drawing the black head around by its heavy forelock. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z He had taken time by the forelock, and slipped among the rank growth; so that although Josh strained his eyes to the utmost, not the faintest sign of his comrade did he discover. Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence 2011-04-01T02:00:41.017Z The despised rustic rides on—as he passes making awkward obeisance, by a spasmodic pluck at his forelock. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Basia's forelock fell to her eyes, hence it could not be known what she was thinking of; but she sat in silence also. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Lands will increase in value immediately; so I think, myself, I had better take time by the forelock and get a good lot of land in the Alamar grant, which is quite near town.” The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z A lodge gate here flanked the road, and as the lodge-keeper's child opened it, and touched his forelock, Virginia guessed that they were in their own domain. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z Folk are a' wise ahint the hand, but real wisdom lies in taking time by the forelock. The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z A man, indistinct, but unmistakable, shows himself on the top of the wall, and pulls his forelock through force of habit. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z His head, shaven at the sides, was surmounted by a black, bushy forelock. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z They allow the forelocks to grow to a great length, although that gives them an especial grace. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XLIII, 1670-1700 2011-02-26T03:00:46.860Z His hair is cropped short, the forelock brushed firmly and obliquely across his left temple, and showing prominently under the stem of his civilian cap. Betty Grier 2011-02-24T03:01:04.507Z There go the gnoos, tossing their manes, leaping, plunging, half in play, yet dangerous even to their fellows; see how they wheel round, advancing with eyes glaring through their shaggy forelocks. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z So this wretched young man walked up to Juno, and pulled his forelock, and made his very best Sunday bow, and generally put his foot in it. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z Pan Adam, striking one spur against the other, passed his fingers through his forelock and looked more and more ardently at Basia. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Richardson is taking time by the forelock and advertising for dry pine to be supplied as fuel for the Canada in the following season of 1829. Toronto of Old 2011-02-10T03:00:45.907Z There are few pests which cannot now be readily controlled by the intelligent farmer, who takes time by the forelock. Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted 2011-02-01T03:00:14.553Z Suspecting that some code of signals was being arranged, Captain Semmes determined to take time by the forelock. Cruise and Captures of the Alabama 2011-01-30T03:00:18.733Z There is also a large dewlap, while old bulls have a thick forelock. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" 2011-01-29T03:00:23.777Z Biting ankles and forelocks is also a recognized fighting technique, although contestants are muzzled to limit injuries. In Turkey, a Beauty Contest -- for Camels 2011-01-22T03:44:56Z The said lace happened to be on the sleeve of a surgeon-major, who to our anxious questions gave us an evasive answer, and seized time by the forelock. Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z He told me he knew all about my predicament and that he'd taken time by the forelock and got hold of madame's sister, who was standing beside him while he talked. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z The driver pulled each of his horses by the forelock, kissed all three on the cheek, crossed himself, and then took his place on the front seat. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z “Now Browsem,” cried the old gentleman, as the keeper was pulling his forelock to Miss Jenny, thereby making the poor fellow start and stammer. Christmas Penny Readings Original Sketches for the Season 2010-12-20T17:11:47.497Z Mr. Bennett might be described as the beauty, in a slightly going-to-seed sort of way, with a gelled forelock on his forehead and a chin smudged with stubble. Power Player 2010-08-01T00:47:00Z A forelock of his hair, glistening with product, usually dangles low across his brow. The Tipsy Diaries: At P. J. Clarke?s, Meet the Bartender of Your Dreams 2010-05-27T19:02:00Z They may include deafness; widely spaced eyes; a white forelock of hair; and white patches on their face. The Search for Genes Leads to Unexpected Places 2010-04-26T20:22:00Z As Mr Winterton said, "it's a different class of person in second class" - due reverence paid by touching forelock with slight forward bend in spine. Luxury train 2010-03-09T13:04:00Z Hence we are warned to take Time by the forelock. Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources The man gave a tug at an imaginary forelock, and then waited apparently to be questioned, while Harry took in his outward appearance at a glance. A Little World “Nothing like taking time by the forelock, don’t you know,” he said to himself. Lady Maude's Mania What the West Indies need in order to be able to take the new opportunity by the forelock are organization and combination. The Panama Canal A history and description of the enterprise He reproached himself severely for having behaved like a blockhead, in neglecting to seize his good fortune by the forelock. A Divided Heart and Other Stories Samson strode a mighty step forward and pulled his forelock. Jessica Trent: Her Life on a Ranch Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement. The Tempering I myself didn't catch it by the forelock this time without some trouble; and, although this forelock is very thick, and shone before me in the most beautiful red--" "Red hair? In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. At Angus' entrance he stared up with dull eyes from beneath a thick thatch of gray hair which had fallen across his forehead like a horse's forelock. The Land of Strong Men But the brig had taken time by the forelock and left for parts unknown. At the Fall of Port Arthur Or, A Young American in the Japanese Navy "Seeing the sentinel was off his guard, I took time by the forelock, and have saved you trouble." Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency One day in a boarding house of excellent repute, not far from Eden Park, a stranger called to see him, whose dark hair fell in a forelock over a face of sardonic cast. The Tempering The successful man is not the one who seeks opportunities, but the one who knows how to seize them by the forelock when they present themselves. Rambles in Womanland But this would not last long; and De Walden must take time by the forelock, or it would certainly be too late. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa Indeed, they took the ribbons from their necks and braided the manes of our horses with them, and mine had a red, white, and blue rosette attached to his forelock. Civil War Experiences under Bayard, Gregg, Kilpatrick, Custer, Raulston, and Newberry, 1862, 1863, 1864 He pulled his forelock again, and in a voice still more subdued and respectful, repeated: "What shall I do next, miss?" Hempfield A Novel The verger touched his forelock and silently departed. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel Of course, there is luck, and fortunate is the man who knows how to seize it at once by the forelock. Rambles in Womanland "We're ready for duty, sir," announced Will at the conclusion of the song and dance, with another scrape and a pull at his forelock. Harper's Round Table, October 8, 1895 The driver plodded around by the rear, a hand at his forelock. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois The little fellow's eyes brightened, and with a happy smile and a pull of his forelock for a bow, left the room delighted. Jack Hinton The Guardsman However, he stood back at length and combed the forelock of Shakra with his fingers. The Garden of Eden He stopped, pushed his hat back and pulled his forelock as if for more inspiration. Leerie If in sportive levity it chanced to fall, he would instantly wheel about and seize it, and then, whisking his tail and shaking his long forelock, resume his course again. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance He was quick enough to catch one by the fleshy comb that served it for a forelock, held it with savage indifference to its squealing, and leaped to its back. Black Amazon of Mars The whole load was just a mass of tomato jam; the juice was running out of the box in a stream, and the horses were red with it from hoof to forelock. Two Wyoming Girls and Their Homestead Claim A Story for Girls Pulling his forelock respectfully toward the Bishop, bowing and scraping his foot as his Miss Betty had long ago taught him, he marched straight to his Miss Dorothy’s chair and took his stand behind it. Dorothy at Oak Knowe And with a farewell pull of his forelock Hennessy left him. Leerie "Well! some opportunity of revenge will yet offer itself, and, by God and his holy Gospel, I will seize it by the forelock--it shall not escape me." Specimens of German Romance Vol. I. The Patricians He believed in taking time by the forelock—in making hay while the sun shone. Border Raids and Reivers Look, my son, now you've got fortune by the forelock, hold on fast with both hands and never let go again. Pretty Michal All you can do is to watch events and be ready for the forelock when time shakes it at you. Ancestors A Novel They jerked it up by my forelock and looked into my face. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia He glanced up toward the mountain niche, raised a hand to his forelock, and then pushed swiftly back from his eager, curious, crowding friends. Bring Me His Ears He grinned in a simple manner, and chucked his thumb up to his forelock. The Rose of Paradise Being a detailed account of certain adventures that happened to captain John Mackra, in connection with the famous pirate, Edward England, in the year 1720, off the Island of Juanna in the Mozambique Channel; writ by himself, and now for the first time published Life is short—and by this compendious style we take Time by the forelock. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) He was an old horse and there was something about his eyes and his forelock which created the impression that he wore spectacles. The Little Regiment And Other Episodes of the American Civil War After all it was perhaps a wise determination on the part of Jack to thus take time by the forelock and endeavor to learn the lay of the land while a fitting opportunity lasted. Eagles of the Sky With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes The muleteers, beneficiaries of her generosity, smiled when they saw her and touched their forelocks in friendly salutation. Bring Me His Ears But again he was jerked back, this time by a firm grip on his forelock. Bred of the Desert A Horse and a Romance “Yes, general,” replied the old gunner, touching his forelock, while Larry also saluted. The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon “It is very disagreeable weather out,” said the man with the pompous forelock, interrupting his reflections. Stories by American Authors, Volume 9 Gissem had been fearful of trouble, despite what Andy had promised, and had taken time by the forelock, and left for parts unknown. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone Once again on four feet, he pranced nervously and tossed his blood-wet forelock. "And they thought we wouldn't fight" He arose and laid his hand upon Pat’s forelock. Bred of the Desert A Horse and a Romance Whatever she says, touch your forelock and say, ‘If you please!’ or ‘I beg pardon, ma’am.’ The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) And Gates must have confided this to the crew, for later, as I passed the mate, that worthy gave his forelock a pull and whispered: "To the very end, sir!" Wings of the Wind Hardly had he made his little speech than Paul Barberry’s two companions had taken time by the forelock and made a rush for the brush. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone And among those conspicuous in the West, who were ready to seize fortune by the forelock, was Mr. Pat Carroll. The Landleaguers Now, as he stood before Judge Maxwell, he swept his palm over his forelock, although it lay snug and unruffled in its place. The Bondboy Seizing occasion by the forelock, I drew up as I came alongside and inquired what he had found to interest him. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Thanks, master; good luck to you,' he said, touching his straggling forelock as Allan slipped a few coins into his hand. The Adventure League It came in with drooping head, the reins lying untouched on its neck, its mane and forelock platted and adorned fantastically with vari-colored ribbons. The Rustler of Wind River A hunt was instituted for Ward Porton, but he had taken time by the forelock and disappeared. Dave Porter and His Double Or, The Disapperarance of the Basswood Fortune Joe withdrew his hands from his forelock and looked at Morgan 87 curiously. The Bondboy He was handled from forelock to fetlock and rubbed and massaged like a prizefighter who is out for mighty stakes. The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country Allen Kinderwood slowed his pace so his forelock would quit bobbing. DP “Driver,” he said, “let me introduce you to my wife–––” Driver touched a respectful forelock; if he felt surprise he did not show it. The Phantom Lover “Give her what belongs, if you will, good lady, and let us be gone,” he said, pulling his forelock respectfully to Mrs. Trent. Jessica, the Heiress Then Betty was lifted to old Jack’s bare back and grandfather led him by the forelock to the barn, while Jill followed after. The Eye of Dread The rebellious forelock was curled on a hot slate pencil and tucked back among its kind. The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country Then Nedda's perfume began its chemical magic again, and he carefully straightened his jacket and set his forelock in its proper place. DP When one of the officers reached out to grasp his forelock, he flirted his head away. Up the Forked River Or, Adventures in South America "You do me proud!" said Traverse, touching his forelock with comic gravity. Hidden Hand A member of the Crow family who inhabits India, Anomalocorax splendens, enjoys a deserved reputation of astuteness and allows no opportunity to escape without seizing it by the forelock. The Industries of Animals His black hair was cut short, all except a forelock like a horse, leaving his big ears naked and unframed. The Duke Of Chimney Butte Tom Peel pulled his forelock and was gone at once, delighted with his task. The O'Ruddy A Romance The wind that fluttered the sparse forelock on his overweening forehead hummed in his ears. In a Little Town A good scout is ready for both and always grips "time by the forelock." Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911 I takes time by the forelock an' sends to Tucson for a sky-pilot back two days ago. Faro Nell and Her Friends Wolfville Stories Then we might expatiate largely about the value of Time, and of the propriety of taking him by the forelock—but for two reasons. The Comic Latin Grammar A new and facetious introduction to the Latin tongue He had no forelock, and the hair along the ridge of his neck was a little longer than the rest, and stood erect. The Meaning of Evolution "He did that to-night, didn't he?" asked Mr. Farraday, with a merry laugh as he ruffled his red forelock up off his broad brow, and made himself look like a huge, tame lion. Blue-grass and Broadway In order to get this ancient god's attention, it was necessary to grip him by his forelock, for when he had passed, nothing could check his speed. Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911 This injection of peace considerations into the war situation, before the United States had really entered the lists with troops and guns, was taking time by the forelock. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources His pale face with its prominent eyes and rich, chestnut forelock bore an expression of indomitable Cockney confidence in the ultimate decency of things. Mountain Meditations and some subjects of the day and the war "Take time by the forelock, you see," said he as he recognized Ashburner. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 Dear May,—I dare say Adelaide will be writing to you, but I will take time by the forelock, so to speak, and give you my views on the subject first. The First Violin A Novel Her mane was black and waved to her wide chest, and her heavy forelock hid an inwardly curving nose that proved an Arab strain. The Biography of a Prairie Girl He came early; but not, as it chanced, too early for Mrs. Gammit, who seemed somehow to have divined his plans and so taken time by the forelock. The Backwoodsmen "Guess he's taken time by the forelock and run away," answered the senator's son. Dave Porter in the Far North or, The Pluck of an American Schoolboy He was a lank, lantern-jawed, frock-coated gentleman of thirty-five, with an upward rolling forelock and an Adam’s-apple that throbbed in his throat like a petrified pulse. Counsel for the Defense Dandy was enjoying himself in the field, and did not come readily; indeed, the girls were almost despairing before he was finally led in by his forelock. The Madcap of the School Lion brought the ear to Jack, and Jack gave it to Snowfoot, taking him at the same time by the forelock. The Young Surveyor; or Jack on the Prairies He would touch his forelock to so rich a man. Phoebe, Junior If she was to be believed, things were always "going to wrack and ruin" about the house; and she had a queer way of taking time by the forelock. The Wit of Women Fourth Edition I know 'tis his by the white feet and white forelock. Tales From Scottish Ballads He had opened a gate for them, and had touched his forelock with the grace and fervour of a mediæval retainer. The Madcap of the School In a little while, as they did not venture to go to him, Jack led Snowfoot by the forelock up to the rails, which they had climbed for a better view. The Young Surveyor; or Jack on the Prairies "In that case," said I, acknowledging the compliment with a bow, "I may as well take time by the forelock," and nodding to Legrand, I slipped out on the deck. Hurricane Island Lord Henry chuckled, and gave his forelock one or two unusually rapid twists. Too Old for Dolls A Novel I see you have taken time by the forelock and given an eye to everything! By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson As Ephraim concluded he made a most elaborate bow, touching his hand to his forelock—or where the forelock should have been. Dorothy's Triumph She likes to take time by the forelock and behaves already as though she were forty. The Invader A Novel The officer turned and contemplated that short square figure with the browned face so reminiscent of a withered baby, and the little blue eyes staring out under the dusty forelock. Tatterdemalion When I had done blushing and scraping with my feet and pulling my forelock, we had the nicest little talk. It, and Other Stories His fair large front and eye sublime declar'd Absolute rule; and hyacinthine locks Round from his parted forelock manly hung Clustering, but not beneath his shoulders broad. Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature He gave them sixpence a-piece and a pat on the head, and they went off with much respectful swinging of caps and touching of forelocks. The Wind in the Willows Like his father, Robert was very observant, and always ready to seize opportunity by the forelock. Lives of the Engineers The Locomotive. George and Robert Stephenson Her instinct was to take the bull by the horns, Anthony by the arm, and Time by the forelock. Anthony Lyveden And at least I can crawl upon my stomach at your feet, and pull my forelock and heap dust upon my head.... It, and Other Stories "I'm afeared the little lady will soil her pretty frock," he remarked, with another pull at his forelock. Reels and Spindles A Story of Mill Life Bentham, as we have seen, was already known to some of the French leaders, and he was now taking time by the forelock. The English Utilitarians, Volume I. Chinnock touched a sandy forelock, as he raised his red grinning face. The Talking Horse And Other Tales I like the forelocks hanging down between the white ears of all three—my ponies.” Rootabaga Stories He stooped somewhat; a white beard hung to his waist; his head was bald, except for a forelock of white hair which drooped over his forehead towards his eyes. The Old Tobacco Shop A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure The fellow was wearing the head of a buffalo, horns and tangled forelock and all. A Virginia Scout He pulled his forelock as he spoke, and put on the air of a charity-schoolboy. The Children of Wilton Chase Taller than her mother by head and shoulders, and within a full inch o' my forelock. A Brother To Dragons and Other Old-time Tales Leather, copper, lead, or iron rings interposed at the end of spindles, before a forelock or linch-pin, to prevent friction, or galling the wood, as of a gun-truck. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. "Well, Mr. Arthur, you're looking up finely, sir," he said, touching his forelock. The Tragic Bride Yon Statesman, struggling in the nightmare's grip, Fears he has let Time's scanty forelock slip, And lost a great occasion Of self-advancement. Punch, or the London Charivari Volume 98, January 4, 1890 The keeper touched his forelock and commenced his descent of the spiral staircase. A Queen's Error Mr. Mayor; be no fool; seize fortune by the forelock. Faustus his Life, Death, and Doom A Manx or Gaelic term for a forelock, stopper, or linch-pin. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Hobbling to the side of his mustang and talking caressingly to it the while, he took hold of the thick forelock and began to lead it towards where he hoped to find safety. The Peril Finders Perhaps the Assiniboine suspected the meaning of the call, for he darted forward and seized the forelock. Deerfoot in The Mountains “Sure to have, ma’am,” affirms Seagriff, respectfully raising his hand to his forelock; “an’ a pity we didn’t think of it sooner. The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure Red whiskers enlarged his visage, which was surmounted by a forelock curling at its ends. Bouvard and Pécuchet A Tragi-comic Novel of Bourgeois Life Is to let go.—To come up, in ship-building, is to cast loose the forelocks or lashings of a sett, in order to take in closer to the plank. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. “Beg pardon, sir,” said he, civilly, touching his forelock in salute. Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant He yanked the forelock and reproached him as being of no account. Deerfoot in The Mountains Henslowe, who knew certain sides of the squire's character by heart, had taken Time by the forelock. Robert Elsmere "Only, you see, we can't afford to wait till time shows—we must take it by the forelock now, I'm afraid." The Arbiter A Novel The forelock is sometimes twisted round the bolt's point to prevent its drawing. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The early flights southward of more wild fowl, taking time by the forelock, increased, and in the minds of some of the five came thoughts of leaving the swamp. The Eyes of the Woods A story of the Ancient Wilderness The Assiniboine hurried up and extended one hand to grasp the forelock of the stallion, in order to lead him back to his place on the other side of the camp. Deerfoot in The Mountains We shall walk heedfully in the degree in which we are awake to the moment's meaning, and grasp opportunity by the forelock, or, as Paul says, 'buy up the opportunity.' Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John “Not that I complains o’ my lot, young gemm’un,” continued old Cripps, pulling his forelock with one hand and pocketing the shilling with the other. The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story A semicircular clamp turning in an eye-bolt in the stem-head of a sloop or boat, and fastened by a forelock in order to secure the bowsprit down to the bows. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. It was a dappled gray he rode, with flowing mane and tail of silvery white; a crimson rosette was fastened to its crimped forelock, and the long saddle-cloth was richly embroidered. Margaret Tudor A Romance of Old St. Augustine The hoary Nestor consecrated first Both cakes and water, and with earnest pray’r To Pallas, gave the forelock to the flames. The Odyssey of Homer The old, wise mythological story tells us that Occasion is bald behind, and is to be grasped by the forelock. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John There was no doubt so far in the tameness of the two ponies, which fed quietly enough from the boys’ hands and submitted to being handled, patted and held by their thick forelocks or manes. Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites Those with an eye, into which an iron forelock is driven to retain them in place. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Parties of home-going school-children backed on to the loose gravel at the roadside, bobbing curtsies or pulling forelocks, staring at the young man and his companion, curious and half afraid. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance She said "she always took Time by the forelock," and the little girl had a fancy some time she would drag him out. A Little Girl in Old New York “And I’d be proud to care Miss Annas,” said Sam, with a pull at his forelock. Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow He glanced up with a shy, very good-natured smile, touched his forelock to Rosewarne, and went on whispering to the bird. Shining Ferry “Hope you’re feeling better, Sir,” he said, respectfully, tugging at his forelock. Dick, Marjorie and Fidge A Search for the Wonderful Dodo The old man was taking time by the forelock, I said grimly to myself, getting ready a place in some cellar to lay me away when I should be finished. The Car of Destiny The gunner trotted forward, pulled his forelock and kicked out his right leg behind. In the King's Name The Cruise of the "Kestrel" “She does everything beautifully,” he added, as he brushed away at his forelock—a remarkably obstinate forelock, considering that it was the most highly favoured lock of his head. The Eagle Cliff Protruding its soft muzzle over the rail, it is stroked by the mulatto’s hand, which soon after has hold of the forelock. The Death Shot A Story Retold “Eh?” said Dan, looking behind him, and then immediately throwing down the hammer, and giving a pull to his forelock. Our Little Lady Six Hundred Years Ago Sons of God, these: for bore not each a star Ablaze upon his forelock? Helen Redeemed and Other Poems “If you please, your honour,” began Billy Waters, pulling his forelock and giving a kick out behind. In the King's Name The Cruise of the "Kestrel" "This summer," said Suzanne, "we must take the bull by the forelock." Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-03-31 Occasion seldom offers her forelock twice to the grasp of the same man, and yet General McClellan, by the admission of the Rebels themselves, had Richmond at his mercy more than once. The Writings of James Russell Lowell in Prose and Poetry, Volume V Political Essays Three cart-horses were looking over a gate Drowsily through their forelocks, swishing their tails Against a fly, a solitary fly. Poems But ah, bright forelock, cluster that you are Of favoured make and mind and health and youth, Where lies your landmark, seamark, or soul's star? Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins Now First Published “As we’d all have gone to the bottom, sir, if it hadn’t been for Mr Leigh here,” said Waters, pulling his forelock. In the King's Name The Cruise of the "Kestrel" The driver could not hold him properly, and the first bullet-hole was not the half-inch to an inch below the forelock that means instantaneous death. Pushed and the Return Push Over in another corner, under a window, was a red-faced cowboy, slumbering as tranquilly as the baby, his head sunk on his breast, a genial forelock waving lightly in the breeze. Peak and Prairie From a Colorado Sketch-book And I could n't bring him home by the forelock when I had my arms full of lambs. The Wrong Woman He has good hair,—"hyacinthine locks" that "from his parted forelock manly hung"; a "fair large front" and "eye sublime": but he has little else that we care for. Harvard Classics Volume 28 Essays English and American Billy Waters’ pigtail swung round like a pump-handle, as he lumped up and pulled his forelock to his angry officer. In the King's Name The Cruise of the "Kestrel" His adversaries had taken time by the forelock, and had taken care doubtless to cover up their tracks. Hubert's Wife A Story for You They pulled forelocks and touched caps, feeling elated when the great man growled at them and ordered them by his gods to get out of his way. Patsy At the wharf he found a detachment of the infant population of the quarters busily crabbing; all of whom, save two little Indians who fished stoically on, scrambled to their feet, and pulled a forelock. Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia And I ducks my head so he can reach that wavin' forelock of mine. The House of Torchy "I have come, gentlemen, in answer to your letter," he said with a Northern burr, bowing awkwardly, and checking a disposition to salute by touching his forelock. The Mark Of Cain It is always prudent to take time by the forelock. The House An Episode in the Lives of Reuben Baker, Astronomer, and of His Wife, Alice “You’ll excuse me, sir,” said the seaman, touching his forelock, “but you don’t look much like a’ officer in your present costoom. The Middy and the Moors An Algerine Story To him, judging him to be the captain or owner of the vessel, Jarwin went up, and, pulling his forelock by way of salutation, said— “Why, sir, I thought ’ee was a-goin’ to leave me!” Jarwin and Cuffy “The same, sir, at your sarvice,” said Teddy, with a respectful pull at his forelock. Fort Desolation Red Indians and Fur Traders of Rupert's Land His cogitations were temporarily interrupted, and afterwards materially assisted, by a short thick-set man of about thirty years of age who entered with a deferential air, and pulled his forelock. Digging for Gold Adventures in California “Beg pard’n, Miss Drew,” exclaimed the sailor, starting up in confusion, and pulling his forelock, “but you’ve hove me all aback!” Blue Lights Hot Work in the Soudan “Yes, sir,” answered the “tail,” pulling his forelock. The Red Eric The old woman looked eagerly at her lodger as he knitted his brows in perplexity and smoothed down his forelock. Rivers of Ice Then, you know, Orlando, who had missed his opportunity of seizing the golden forelock while she was sleeping, pursues her a long while in vain through rocky deserts, La Penitenza following him with a scourge. Gryll Grange “Nothing like taking time by the forelock!” exclaimed the Irishman. The Gilpins and their Fortunes A Story of Early Days in Australia Polk had taken time by the forelock and fled. Randy of the River The Adventures of a Young Deckhand “Shall we carry him up yonder now, sir?” said the boatswain, touching his forelock. Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea “Then we must take time by the forelock, and go.” The Rajah of Dah But once, as with a half-turned glance she scanned Her foe—Heaven's will and happy chance were there— No breath for pausing might the time allow— He seized the golden forelock of her brow. Gryll Grange “Thankye, sir; much obliged, sir,” said the man eagerly, and pulling his forelock again he hurried forward to join the group which had sent him as their spokesman to ask for leave. The Ocean Cat's Paw The Story of a Strange Cruise “Couldn’t you let one on us go and get a bucket o’ water, sir? it’s precious hot,” said the man who pulled bow oar, and he touched his forelock. Middy and Ensign Toglet took time by the forelock, and fled to the Southwest. The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle “Come in,” cried Bob; and Tom Fillot came in, pulled his forelock, and kicked out one leg behind, as he stood grinning, but looking rather white and pulled down. The Black Bar I seemed in a fair way to seize the golden forelock, if we had not been interrupted. Gryll Grange “Beg pardon, sir,” said the man, making a tug at his forelock. The Ocean Cat's Paw The Story of a Strange Cruise “Beg pardon, didn’t mean nowt, sir,” said the sailor touching his forelock. Cutlass and Cudgel Nicholas gave a pull to his forelock, while Collet, bringing forward a chair, which she dusted with her apron, dismissed Penuel with a look. All's Well Alice's Victory They made very low bows, or pulled their forelocks, most grinned and looked sheepish, and a very little one began to cry. The Carbonels But her Orlando had not seized the golden forelock; perhaps he never would. Gryll Grange “Why, to let the water run out of ’em, sir,” replied the elder of the two, looking up in his face and touching his forelock with his finger in proper nautical salute. Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel My father had on a certain occasion, when I was still a small Eton boy, taken time by the forelock, and secured the use of a convenient pew in the first rank of the gallery. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 His Lordship, having caught sight of the bell-ringer as he crossed the precincts, had called him, and Perkins came up, his hat in one hand, and pulling his forelock with the other. All's Well Alice's Victory I therefore resolved to take time by the forelock. A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron She herself, too, had had, perhaps had still, the chance of the golden forelock in another quarter. Gryll Grange "Oh, we just heard some of the men talking," answered Bob carelessly, and Birch touched his forelock again and was gone. The Pirate Shark At sight of him Billy stopped abruptly in the middle of his sentence, and, putting his hand up to his forelock, saluted him with his usual familiar grin. My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life The donkey was driven into the field in charge of Tom Hartley, who pulled his forelock to his ladies; and the trio sat down to await daylight. All's Well Alice's Victory Young Scipio was greatly abashed, and pulled his forelock respectfully as he answered Mrs. O'Fallon's question. The Rose of Old St. Louis Archelaus touched his forelock, bringing up his palm at the right military salute—in those days a complicated operation. Major Vigoureux That golden head with its tossing crown of black forelock; it was slipping back! Rebel Spurs Such a test also is not required for the unbelievers, for their state is very evident; "By their tokens shall the sinners be known, and they shall be seized by their forelocks and their feet." The Faith of Islam "It seems to me he did," Robin answered, running her fingers through the short, curly forelock of a colt that stood placidly licking her hand. The Master-Knot of Human Fate To Bob's astonishment the man jumped up, pulled his forelock, and kicked out his right leg behind. The Little Skipper A Son of a Sailor It bores you worse than it does me, really, but you like to think that the villagers are pulling a forelock when you walk down Normal Avenue. Gigolo Fowler's red forelock bobbed over his high forehead as he nodded vigorously. Rebel Spurs I can see adoring yokels pulling their forelocks to him! Jane Journeys On As they drank now, the breeze played with their manes and forelocks, brushing them about their drooping necks and meek faces. The Mermaid A Love Tale Then coming close to it he grasped the forelock. Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House), Retold from the Japanese Originals Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 2 In one of his speeches when urging his audience to demand active intervention in behalf of Hungary he attempted to use the phrase, "You should take time by the forelock." Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 1 The red head with the dangling white forelock tossed, and then the wild horse whirled and ran. Rebel Spurs Clean of limb and sound of wind he was, with not a blemish from the tip of his black tail to the end of his crinkly forelock. Horses Nine Stories of Harness and Saddle Advancing to the foot of the ladder, he touched his forelock and stood at attention. The Mayor of Troy There are castles dotted about everywhere; and I saw my first Highland cattle—adorable little shaggy beasts with forelocks like sporans, and innocent short faces. The Heather-Moon At the last word he came to a dead pause and substituted a twist of his own forelock with his right hand. Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 1 We had to console us Sam's assurance that it was necessary to take time by the forelock to this radical extent in order to secure satisfactory places. The Opinions of a Philosopher His fetlocks were carefully trimmed, a ribbon braided into his forelock, and his hoofs polished as brightly as Reddy's boots. Horses Nine Stories of Harness and Saddle Guy turned round in his chair, and the newcomer touched his forelock. A Maker of History The animals were gayly caparisoned, whisks of straw affixed to the tails indicating those for sale; their manes and forelocks were plaited, ribbons streamed over their frontlets, they were muzzled and wore wooden bits. Bohemian Days Three American Tales He came near enough to taste them and submitted gently to the boy's caresses and even permitted them to lead him around by the forelock. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World "They shall be taken by the forelocks and the feet and flung into hell, where they shall drink scalding water." The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life Hardly had he touched his nose to the grain before the measure was dropped and he found himself roughly grabbed by the forelock. Horses Nine Stories of Harness and Saddle He swung down from Blackleg, removed the saddle and bridle from the animal, and holding the latter by the forelock turned to Betty. The Boss of the Lazy Y When he saw Maggie, he pulled at his forelock and set to work vigorously with his paint-brush on the stern of his boat, daubing with the black paint over the name of the craft. The King's Men A Tale of To-morrow Barlow started at the touch of his hand and stood frowning and fingering his forelock. Daughter of the Sun A Tale of Adventure I gave one look at his tawny-colored forelock, which stood pompadour-style about his ears, and shouted out "Paderewski!" The Prairie Wife And tug my forelock, like a lousy tinker; And whine God bless the master of this house, Likewise the mistress, too ... Krindlesyke You have pulled out the devil's forelock and shaved off his beard, but he won't give you his hoof and tail also. Dr. Dumany's Wife This was very inconvenient for the leaden-footed Philip, who never took time by the forelock, but always brooded over schemes and let opportunity pass. Historical Mysteries The freebooter of the green-pea trade touched his wet forelock respectfully. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates He stood there looking in, the wind blowing his fluffy mane and forelock, and his bright eyes looking around the classroom as if for a sight of Bunny and his sister. Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue Keeping Store Strings of bells surround the neck of a prized animal, and it is further beautified by an artificial forelock. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition I couldn't stand it any longer, so I left Scott to scrape and bow and pull his forelock. The Danger Mark Wimmen have always had to take time by the forelock and do the most important things first, or she never would be done with her work. Samantha at the World's Fair "You are merely getting accustomed to the life, taking time by the forelock, we might say," he said with an amused look. Medoline Selwyn's Work Hence the need of taking time by the forelock and getting rid of the worms before they get in their work. The Boston Terrier and All About It A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog Even the horses are decorated with artificial forelocks of hair and beads. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition "Aye, aye, sir," he said, with a grin, lifting his hand from his hip to his forelock, and dropping it to his hip again as he walked away. Under Handicap A Novel His reply contained these words: "Well, young man, you do take time by the forelock." Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie "But if I'm not hurt much—" Grannis fingered his forelock in obvious discomfort. Ben Blair The Story of a Plainsman The stallion was great and goodly, and had never failed at fight; it was light of coat, with red ears and forelock. Laxdæla Saga Translated from the Icelandic "He believes in taking time by the forelock—and a very commendable habit it is, too." Christmas Stories And Legends They have not come for you as yet," he said; "so I took time by the forelock and passed the word for breakfast. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady When I did so, he thought I was taking time by the forelock, but was quite receptive and said I might telegraph for the patentee. Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie Near by, with blowsy forelock and careless mane, a shaggy pony stood knee-deep in the river-sedge. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 31, No. 1, May 1908 Must take time by the forelock, if you are going to carry out your threats. Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life To further emphasize her safety a thread would be tied in his forelock. When Knighthood Was in Flower or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth Taking time by the forelock, the old borderer had swept a circle of reconnaissance around our halting place, "to get the p'ints of the compass," as he would say. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady We gave him money, and he rose and uncovered and pulled his white forelock with the antique courtesy of his class. Berry And Co. Grasp the forelock with the right hand, palm backward, and pretend to lay the hair down over the right side of the head by passing the hand in that direction. Sign Language Among North American Indians Compared With That Among Other Peoples And Deaf-Mutes First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1879-1880, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1881, pages 263-552 He's a perfectly good highbrow, understand—pointed face whiskers, shaggy forelock, wide black ribbon on his eyeglasses, and all—sort of a mild-eyed, modest appearin' gent, but kind of distinguished-lookin', at that. Wilt Thou Torchy "Perhaps," said he, with an ironical smile, "perhaps you have taken time by the forelock, and already promised to be his wife?" Sunrise I took the hand and laughed outright: he looked so funny with his bright eyes twinkling beneath the tangled forelock. The Wings of Icarus Being the Life of one Emilia Fletcher Going extremely short upon the near fore, he rocketed down the hill, with Nobby in the immediate future, barking like a fiend and striving, so to speak, to take Time by the forelock. Berry And Co. Grasp the forelock with the right hand, palm backward, pass the hand upward about six inches and hold it in that position a moment. Sign Language Among North American Indians Compared With That Among Other Peoples And Deaf-Mutes First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1879-1880, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1881, pages 263-552 Some two miles down the road Harry found Abe standing between the horses, holding the runaway by his forelock. A Man for the Ages A Story of the Builders of Democracy Anyway, all his ancestors had ever dared to do in the presence of mine was to touch their forelock. "Over There" with the Australians Suddenly I heard a scuffling, a sound as of some one coming down head foremost, and my friend appeared, book and forelock and all. The Wings of Icarus Being the Life of one Emilia Fletcher If you seize her by the forelock, you may hold her; but if suffered to escape, not Jupiter himself can catch her again.—Seneca. Many Thoughts of Many Minds A Treasury of Quotations from the Literature of Every Land and Every Age The groom pulled his forelock as if the most ordinary commission had been given him, and vanished. Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' Well, upon my word, Traverse! that is taking time by the forelock, sure enough. Miss Dexie A Romance of the Provinces For afterward it is said: ‘By their countenance shall the sinners be known, and they shall be seized by their forelocks and their feet.’ The Kitáb-i-Íqán P: The guilty will be known by their marks, and will be taken by the forelocks and the feet. Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side They have been seized by their forelock, and yet know it not. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh She set the pan on the ground and so managed to tuck his stiff, brown ears under the headstall, and to pull out his forelock comfortably while he nosed the pan. Skyrider At this moment they were scanning with approval, tempered by anxiety, the muddy legs of a lean and lengthy grey filly, who was fearfully returning her gaze from between the strands of a touzled forelock. All on the Irish Shore Irish Sketches To "take time by the forelock" in this way, however, one must have his book at hand when the precious minute arrives. Books and Culture S: The guilty shall be recognized by their marks, so they shall be seized by the forelocks and the feet. Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side His fair large front and eye sublime declared Absolute rule; and hyacinthine locks Bound from his parted forelock manly hung Clustering, but not beneath his shoulders broad. Familiar Quotations A tall, big-chested, brilliant-eyed brown, with a crinkly mane, forelock, and tail, and with a reputation that made his name familiar to men in other counties. Skyrider Touching his forelock, the man took the note, and Adrien turned away. Adrien Leroy Mr. Rogers at the end of the first day confided to me that he had much ado to refrain from touching his forelock whenever he heard the skipper's voice. Poison Island P: The lying, sinful forelock - S: A lying, sinful forehead. Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side The wood's wild beasts were hunted out on the plain, so that beneath them the grassy forelocks of the plain of Meath were not to be seen. The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge With the instinct for seizing the main chance by its time-honored forelock, he rose swiftly. Sundown Slim Unless you take time by the forelock and write your biography yourself! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 75, January, 1864 I always take time by the forelock, Cora. For Woman's Love Not an animal but He doth grasp it by the forelock! Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side And all his underlings followed his example by pulling their red forelocks and scraping their right feet backwards. The Lost Lady of Lone He then comes up to the master, catches his forelock with finger and thumb, and bobs down his head, by way of making him a bow, and goes to his seat. The Hedge School; The Midnight Mass; The Donagh Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three Procrastination will be found to be another furtherance of the system, inasmuch as it is too evident throughout life that men are more apt to take pleasure "by the forelock," than to calculate its consequence. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 276, October 6, 1827 He resolved to "take time by the forelock," "not to let the grass grow under his feet" in this love chase. For Woman's Love There is not a moving creature, but He hath grasp of its forelock. Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side The horse stood there all of a shiver, shaking its head and stamping its hoofs, its mane and forelock white with hoar frost. Jerusalem And after shaking Hannah's hand, and pulling his forelock to the visitor, the man went away. Ishmael Or, In the Depths There had come to her side a young couple, the woman with a child in her arms courtesying blushingly, her youthful husband grinning and pulling his forelock. His Grace of Osmonde Being the Portions of That Nobleman's Life Omitted in the Relation of His Lady's Story Presented to the World of Fashion under the Title of A Lady of Quality Tell him that you have changed your whirligig mind, and are ready to marry him, if he will only take time by the forelock and return before you shift around again? For Woman's Love S: Surely I rely on Allah, my Lord and your Lord; there is no living creature but He holds it by its forelock; surely my Lord is on the right path. Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side I suppose it alludes to some allegorical representation of Occasio; and is intended to convey the same meaning as our English proverb, "Seize time by the forelocks." Notes and Queries, Number 62, January 4, 1851 Seize then the occasion; by the forelock take That subtle power the never halting time, Lest a mere moment's putting off should make Mischance almost as heavy as a crime. Ishmael Or, In the Depths She turned large, smouldering eyes on me, her mane in elf locks, her flanks heaving and wet, her forelock frizzed like a colt's. Henry Brocken His Travels and Adventures in the Rich, Strange, Scarce-Imaginable Regions of Romance Thus invoked, Mr. Dawson entered, pulling his forelock. The Baronet's Bride Some of the French people took time by the forelock and boarded the midnight train that very Saturday with all their possessions. A Country Doctor and Selected Stories and Sketches Just then a handsome carriage containing a gentleman and lady, child and nurse, and maid, turned in at the lodge gate, which Anthony opened very respectfully, with a pull at his forelock. Bessie's Fortune A Novel As this would necessitate a sale of the slaves, Laura determined not to be on hand when the selling day came, so she took time by the forelock and left. The Underground Railroad A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &c., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom, As Related by Themselves and Others, or Witnessed by the Author. He will seize opportunity by the forelock and develop its chances by his industry. Success (Second Edition) Long gray locks curled around his ears and a rampant forelock stood up defiantly upon his wide, high brow. Rose of Old Harpeth His cap was always too small for him, and the soiled frontal badge of his line became a coloured button beyond his forelock. London River No forelocks are pulled for them here; they count for nothing. With Rimington "Very sorry about the letter, my lord," he repeated volubly, touching his forelock. Red Pottage We put it over her neck, when the beast wheeled, and we seized her by the point where the copy-books say we ought to take Time, namely, the forelock. Around The Tea-Table The forelock hung down in a curl from under the brim of the old gray hat and the lavender muffler swung at loose ends. Rose of Old Harpeth He never can, who lets occasion die: Now that thou canst, stay not for doubt or fear; But by the forelock take the flying hour, Ere change begins, and clouds above thee lower. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Second Series The fellow pulled his forelock in response to his master's nod, then shouldered his way through the press to the ladder-like stairs that led to the upper gallery. Audrey And by way of taking time by the forelock one or more of these firms had already despatched representatives to Rumania to study and, if possible, earmark the resources which they proposed to exploit. The Inside Story of the Peace Conference Let not a day be lost in dallying, But seize the possibility Right by the forelock, courage rallying, And forth with fearless spirit sallying,— Once in the yoke and you are free. Faust; a Tragedy, Translated from the German of Goethe "I'll try when I get time," answered Rose Mary with a smile as she bestowed both a fleeting kiss and the old hat on Uncle Tucker's forelock over the wall. Rose of Old Harpeth Sifting snow pellets, and the little wild mare's beautiful anxious eyes and drifted forelock, then that form beneath the blanket. Judith of the Godless Valley The white man walking beside the line took off his hat and pulled a forelock. Audrey A footman lifts his hand to his forelock at the top of the steps and throws open the doors without question. Truxton King A Story of Graustark The two opportunities that you boys and girls ought to take "by the forelock," as we say, are, first: in getting all the schooling you can while you have the chance. Fifty-Two Story Talks to Boys and Girls I warmed myself by the fire and hitched my team near it so as to thaw the frost out of their forelocks and eyebrows. The Light in the Clearing Paterson, entering first, touched his forelock to the magistrate, and similarly saluted Lieutenant Fox. The Pilots of Pomona This was where old Adam Rawson, stirred by the young engineer's prophecy, had taken time by the forelock and had bought up the mineral rights, and "gotten ahead" of Wickersham & Company. Gordon Keith They instantly took time by the forelock, borrowed large sums from the wealthy, and bought up a great extent of land. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I My judgment is that we should take time by the forelock. Nedra They are like a cow's tail, always behind; they take time by the heels and not by the forelock, if indeed they ever take him at all. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs And at that moment the faintest breeze from the North ruffled the boatswain's forelock as he stood with his cap in his hand. Tales of Wonder The public became duly alarmed, and just retained sufficient presence of mind to take a drought by the forelock, by filling their buckets, crocks, and cooking utensils with water. The Siege of Kimberley His cheeks were the hue of clay, his chin scrubby, and a lanky black forelock depended over one temple. The Amateur Poacher Thus shaded, little Peepi advanced, steadying himself by the forelock of his bearer. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I He was scratching his forelock in a meditative sort of way, as if trying to remember something. Ted Strong's Motor Car His rampant grizzled forelock stood straight up and his jaws were squared and grim. Andrew the Glad "I rode that there sorrel once, and combed his forelock with both spurs alternate," Andy lied boldly. The Happy Family Carlyle to Emerson Chelsea, London, 19 July, 1842 My Dear Emerson,—Lest Opportunity again escape me, I will take her, this time, by the forelock, and write while the matter is still hot. The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol II. One of the busy hostlers came in, pulling his forelock, and apologizing, in a voice full of cobwebs, said that the coach was ready to start. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 05 Little Journeys to the Homes of English Authors The sagacious old soul who visits me yearly for young pie-plant actually hurried out and begged for a basketful of the roots at once, thus taking time—and the rhubarb—by the forelock. Aftermath The dark red forelock on David's brow was ruffled and his keen eyes were troubled, while his large sweet mouth was set in a straight firm line. Andrew the Glad But before he could get up, Sam had taken time by the forelock and disappeared into the timber skirting the pond. The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune Nothing remained but to wait for the 18th;—and now, as you see, to take Time by the forelock,— queue, as we all know, he has none. The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol II. He rode a compact, short-coupled, cat-hammed steed, coal black and with a dashing forelock reaching almost to his red nostrils--a horse never reared on the fat Missouri corn lands. The Covered Wagon As she passed between the men and women to the big pew joining the chancel screen, they all touched their forelocks or dropped curtsies before resuming their seats. The Parish Clerk And David ruffled his auburn forelock with a gesture of perplexity. Andrew the Glad Gentlemen," said that illustrious official, after they had entered his bureau, "it is usual to salute me by tugging at your forelocks and scraping the deck with your right feet. Punch Among the Planets Wold bowed familiarly, and made some witty remark about taking time by the forelock. Wild Western Scenes A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly Described The Spanish horse stood facing them now, ears forward, his eyes showing through his forelock not so much in anger as in curiosity. The Covered Wagon At ten or eleven years of age the boy's head is dressed like a man's, with the exception of this forelock. Tales of Old Japan Once more Uncle Josh pulled his forelock, and shambled out of the room. Thankful Rest Quite so," returned his guide—who if, per impossibile, he ever could be old, would be "the aged P.,"—and then giving another tug at his companion's forelock, he cried, "On we goes again! Punch Among the Planets Then to the perfect horse He spake: Fortune to thee I bring; Fortune, as long as rolls the earth, Shall to thy forelock cling. Voices for the Speechless The wicked shall be known by their marks; and they shall be taken by the forelocks, and the feet, and shall be cast into hell. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 2 There are three ways of tying the hair, and there is also a particular fashion of letting the forelock grow long; and when this is the case, the forelock is only clipped. Tales of Old Japan Advertising men, mentioning his name, pulled a figurative forelock as they did so. Personality Plus Some Experiences of Emma McChesney and Her Son, Jock Honour was saved, and he could still sincerely assert that in regard to the Final Examination he had got time fiercely by the forelock. The Roll-Call His imagination had him by the forelock once more, but this time he was resisting with all his might. The Shadow of the Rope Occasion salutes thee, and reaches out her forelock to thee, saying, "Here I am, take hold of me." The World's Greatest Books — Volume 10 — Lives and Letters By degrees the hair is allowed to grow, the crown alone being shaved, and a forelock left. Tales of Old Japan This was a pull of the flaxen forelock; for Joe was a slender, pretty, fair boy, of that delicately-complexioned English type which is not roughened till after many years of exposure. The Three Brides I would take time by the forelock; I would begin at once. Miriam Monfort A Novel But in daring to say that, I again pull my forelock to Italy's worshippers. As Seen By Me It is said Occasion has a forelock, but it is bald behind. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 10 — Lives and Letters Gentlemen of the Samurai or military class cut off the whole of the forelock. Tales of Old Japan OLD MORALITY, standing up, hitching his trousers at the belt, scraping his right foot behind him, and pulling his forelock, retorted— "I ask your honour's pardon; but these lubbers are so long-winded." Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 16, 1890 He took time by the forelock, and in half a century was fairly started in business. The Delectable Duchy Surely, such a one shall be put to the sword, and his soul in the bottom pits of Hell shall be taken by the feet and forelock and cast into the hottest flames! The Flying Legion He was a splendid beast through and through, from forelock to tail-tip, but he had learned who was his master and obeyed him accordingly. Red Saunders His Adventures West & East Squire Boatfield was obviously giving some directions to their foreman, Mat, who tugged at his forelock at intervals, indicating that he was prepared to obey. The Nest of the Sparrowhawk He rose, scraped his leg and pulled his forelock as usual, and backed out of the room, leaving his fine new hat on the ground beside his chair. North, South and over the Sea Dade pulled the heavy forelock straight with fingers that caressed with every touch. The Gringos "Yes, sir," the boy answered quickly, "An' put a ribbon in her forelock, an' a coat o' silk on her back, an', mind ye, a man o' kindness in the saddle?" Darrel of the Blessed Isles He examined himself in the glass and consulted me anxiously as to the exact disposition of an artificially curled forelock. The Uttermost Farthing A Savant's Vendetta All the men touched their forelocks with deferential respect. The Nest of the Sparrowhawk |
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