| 单词 | half crown |
| 例句 | He places a half crown like the one I received as victor on my head, but it’s made of a heavy black metal, not gold. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Morris sent two canvas bags containing “410 Spanish dollars, two English crowns, 10 shillings sixpence, and a French half crown.” George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z It was on his right side, just below his rib cage, about the size of a half crown. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z It was heard all of the coins were silver and included half crowns, shillings and sixpences. Lindsey hoard: Coins stashed during Civil War declared treasure 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z "There were about 500 clippings - like pig tails - ranging from half crowns right down to pennies, all silver." 'Toenail Hoard' of 500 coin clippings found in Forest of Dean - BBC News 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z Kipps leant back luxurious, and then tipped with a half crown to pay. Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul 2012-03-18T02:00:19.567Z That it was, well worth the half crown which Mr Dawson put into the hand of the astonished laddie. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z I’ve expended—let me see—at least two half crowns in the neighbouring pubs during the three days—and a half—since I came, trying to make them talk. The Heath Hover Mystery 2011-12-01T03:00:22.357Z Five bob and half crown notes were also printed, eight million and six million respectively, by the Bank of England in 1941. The Fiver 2011-08-08T15:08:10Z Setting aside a half crown for tea, we still had 16/6. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z Next morning the Elders received from Mrs. Watson a slight testimonial of her appreciation of their visit, in the shape of a half crown piece. Life of Heber C. Kimball, an Apostle The Father and Founder of the British Mission 2011-02-21T03:00:08.060Z Royal 8vo, half crown morocco, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges, by Cook. A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 3 of 3) Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe 2011-02-16T03:00:32.387Z Shoppers had to learn how to use decimalised currency from 14 February 1971 Do you remember the tanner, shilling, florin and half crown? The other D-Day 2011-02-05T00:43:36Z At home it brought 5d. a pound, but in France a half crown! A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland I at once rented a nicely furnished room for light housekeeping for one half crown a week. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document I gave him one half crown and three two bob pieces. A Bed of Roses Ay, very well, sir; he's one of my best masters; many a round half crown have I had of his worship; he's newly come home from France, sir. The Constant Couple or, A Trip to the Jubilee “Would you like to earn another half crown?” he asked. Cynthia's Chauffeur "Lord love ye, Mr. Moody," replied Captain Clayton, with a pleasant smile, "I thought you were come to pay me the half crown I lent you." Records of Later Life "Two half crowns and a sixpence," said Tom. Eighth Reader In a fit of extravagance she lunched at a half crown table d'h�te in Oxford Street, where pink shades softly diffuse the light on shining glass and silver. A Bed of Roses It should be added, in justice to the worthy citizen, that a half crown immediately rewarded the witty jarvey for his ready joke. The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. Then peel off all the white, and cut the lemon into slices, about as thick as two half crowns. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families S—— remembered it, and told it distinctly till he came to the half crown; at this circumstance he hesitated. Practical Education, Volume II I was glad to drop two or three half crowns at faro to get off with a clear skin, and was overjoyed I so got rid of them. All About Coffee This evening I received still further four half crowns, with very encouraging words and expressions of joy that I have been led to this purpose of building another Orphan House for seven hundred more orphans. The Life of Trust: Being a Narrative of the Lord's Dealings With George Müller Well, keeper, here's a half crown to go towards mending the hole in your breeches, and better luck at the return match. Tom Brown at Oxford Roll it out several times, and at last flour and roll it out the thickness of a half crown, and divide it into pieces about an inch square. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families An accompanying letter asked me very civilly if I required a half-crown book of verses; and if so, would I please send the author the half crown: if not, would I return the book. Modern British Poetry I tell you, if you brought him tied in a bag he would not say an Our Father for you, without you having a half crown at the top of your fingers. The Unicorn from the Stars and Other Plays I should say a half crown to the porter and less sums to the others. The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men Exactly the same thing is done by the rough riders of our western States and Territories, with the difference that they use half dollars instead of half crowns. The Land of the Kangaroo Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through the Great Island Continent I pressed my half crown into his hand and assured him that before he got to Dublin he would, if he really looked after Lalage, have earned more than four and sixpence. Lalage's Lovers Uplifted by the possession of a half crown, he became contemptuous of the present, jealous of the past when such coin was more plentiful with him. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance It will make a difference of about one and a half crown; for by the boats it would be only two or three pence, while by the cab it will be as many shillings. Rollo in Holland A lucky half crown, my deary; but that’s not for you now. The Gypsies He had talked a heap of brilliant sense and nonsense, and had borrowed two half crowns. Despair's Last Journey It could be," said the guard pocketing my second half crown, "that the young lady might be for getting out at the wrong station. Lalage's Lovers This half crown came in when there was nothing at all in hand. A Narrative of some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller Written by Himself, Third Part When I opened it, I found a ten pound note and three half crowns. A Narrative of some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller Written by Himself. Second Part Frank, not being able to find a shilling and a sixpence in his pocket, handed over another half crown. Priscilla's Spies Edwin had regarded the trick with indifference at first, because, except the opening half crown, his father had paid the subscriptions for him until he left school and became a wage-earner. Clayhanger Money seemed useless, and waiters hardly looked at half crowns for retaining fees. Young Americans Abroad Vacation in Europe: Travels in England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia and Switzerland The half crown a week, however, would pay her rent; and she expected that she should make, at any rate, enough to provide food for herself and Reuben. A Final Reckoning A Tale of Bush Life in Australia I only wish my half crowns, or even my shillings, were as plentiful! Set in Silver It was about the size of our half crown, in bronze. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two I had, when kicked from the home of which I was destined to be the ornament, only a half crown in my pocket—smuggled there by an indulgent mother, who dreaded her husband's wrath. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia The reckless young gambler put two half crowns, or five shillings, upon the bed, and Wilton shook again. Outward Bound Or, Young America Afloat No, no ... none of your half crown measures. Waste A Tragedy, In Four Acts "Only three half crowns," said the other; "that is the extent of the common purse to-night." Varney the Vampire Or the Feast of Blood And it's kind father for you robbing me, where it's often you robbed your own mother, and you stealing away to go cardplaying the half crowns she had hid in the churn. Three Wonder Plays Curiosity prompted me to move it, and underneath was a hoard of gold dust, gold coins, silver dollars, and English shillings and half crowns, the whole amounting to about two thousand pounds. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia "A nick!" said he, seizing the two half crowns. Outward Bound Or, Young America Afloat They say you can't purchase fidelity for all the money in the world, but I secured the finest brand of it in the Universe by the simple outlay of two half crowns. Cleek: the Man of the Forty Faces When he had brought back the change to her she timidly selected a half crown and offered it to him. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 29, August, 1873 Greatly to his mother's delight, the first half crown he ever earned was laid by him in her lap. The Personal Life of David Livingstone We are skilled in English money, and no longer pass off half crowns for two-shilling pieces. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 27, June, 1873 Sheila had stepped in, and with a quick look, which was all the protest that was needed, shut her hand over the half crown he had in his fingers. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 25, April, 1873 Then, there's the half crown I promised you. Toaster's Handbook Jokes, Stories, and Quotations On parting with her at the close of the service, he slipped a half crown into her hand. The Life of Jesus Christ for the Young I held up a new half crown and he laughed so joyfully that I began to have a faint hope he might prove of some use after all. The Man from the Clouds A half crown now opened the gates, and in I went, a fine sunburnt country youth, and made my way to my friend's house as fast as possible. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 1 I now repented sorely I had not given the poor woman the other half crown, as I thought all my bills of humanity would be punctually answered by this worthy man. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography The cook sent a maid with it to Lady Florimel, and Malcolm waited until she returned—with thanks and a half crown. Malcolm Had he not without any trouble netted a gain of 50,000 half crowns? Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present Here's a half crown for his victuals; he eats precious little for the size of him. Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale A half crown piece is a fore coach wheel, and a crown piece a hind coach wheel; the fore wheels of a coach being less than the hind ones. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue Triplet held out his hand for the letter, but the postman held out his hand for a half crown first. Peg Woffington His way of thinking is, four-and-twenty farthings make sixpence, and two sixpences a shilling; two shillings and sixpence half a crown, and two half crowns five shillings. Isaac Bickerstaff, physician and astrologer Dear Marian, I am very sorry, but I have no small change—nothing but sovereigns and half crowns. A Room with a View Well, I went away without thinking very much, because I had a bad place in my knee—a blue place bigger than the new half crown, where you saw that the pony kicked me. Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale And I slipped the half crown into his ready palm. My Lady Caprice Jack would stay a whole night upon the heath, and come home with an empty pocket or a beggarly half crown. A Book of Scoundrels We made occasional half crowns by providing the public with scandal, occasional crowns by keeping our information to ourselves. Paul Kelver, a Novel |
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