| 单词 | horse pistol |
| 例句 | “I pulled out Pa’s old horse pistol and shot him dead before he could strike me again.” Civil War-era sword finds a home in Virginia museum 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z Suddenly one of them jumped forward and discharged two heavy horse pistols point blank at me and the captain of the schooner. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z And of me; for when I went to ask his meaning, he shot out his great under-lip at me, and showed me the long barrel of a horse pistol that he carried under his cassock. Shrewsbury A Romance 2012-03-15T02:00:22.177Z These irregular whigs, have, therefore, spent their ammunition, as profitably, as the old covenanter spent his, who fired a horse pistol against the walls of Sterling Castle. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z I would advise Jack Hearty, as soon as he can find an opportunity to extract the bullets from his horse pistols, for depend upon it he means mischief. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III 2011-07-16T02:00:13.547Z Daggers of various lengths were there also, together with the petronel or large horse pistol, which was so placed, however, as to give free room for his hand to reach the hilt of his sword. Corse de Leon, Volume I (of 2) or, The Brigand; a Romance 2011-05-07T02:00:29.347Z But the old snap-hans and clumsy horse pistol of the Stuart times were little reliable for a shot upon the wing, and as a winged bird Saladin was sweeping away. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z There were one or two articles of clothing, and besides these, two old-fashioned horse pistols, an ancient dirk, four or five wigs, and as many false beards and moustaches. The Boys of the Wireless 2011-01-24T03:00:17.997Z For, at any rate, a ghost wouldn't care for repeating rifles, or even 12-inch guns, let alone his old horse pistols, that would go off but one time in four. Deep Moat Grange Some held their long lances levelled at my breast; others, who had rushed off without their lances, flourished the short rifles which they call escopettes; while one man had only his big horse pistol. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois Beside her a young man—his face in the shadows—held a horse pistol on another man. The Time Mirror The argument of gold was supplemented by another argument of death, if the seller was disobliging; we had twenty good horse pistols, and their united reasoning never failed to convince. Francezka Riding in amongst the trees, he threw away his pannier, previously taking from it a large horse pistol which had been concealed at the bottom. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 Then he came out and with the aid of two weapons which the captain described as horse pistols, proceeded to cow the master and crew. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War To the left is seated a highwayman, with horse pistol and black mask in a skirt pocket of his coat. All About Coffee "Save your breath!" snapped Mark—and then nearly dropped the horse pistol he grasped as the sound of his voice struck his ears. The Time Mirror I remembered, then, that doubtless the man beside the driver would carry horse pistols, and the moment I caught the reins would shoot me down like a farmer shoots vermin. The Birthright He was shining in silver satin and blue silk and gold lace, but in each hand he carried a great horse pistol, one of which was still smoking at the barrel. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 He was already mellow with liquor, and was dressed in an old army uniform and cap, with two horse pistols buckled around his waist. The Clansman An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan The mate, a small, active man, managed to draw a heavy horse pistol from his belt, but ere he could pull the trigger he was dealt a crushing blow with a musket stock. The Ebbing Of The Tide South Sea Stories - 1896 The man fell back, dead before he hit the ground, his throat torn out by the slug from Mark's horse pistol. The Time Mirror There were old evening dresses and cloaks, feathers, shawls, a few hats, artificial flowers, bright-coloured scarves, beads, bangles, and cracker jewellery, even some false moustaches and beards, a horse pistol, and a pair of top-boots. The New Girl at St. Chad's A Story of School Life No, never 'ad none, and yet 'ud play the drum wi' 'is toes and fire off a horse pistol. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance But she had the horse pistol I had given her on the ledge of the sill close at her hand. The Dew of Their Youth I laid down a good Kentucky rifle, two good horse pistols, and a sword. The Mormon Menace The Confessions of John Doyle Lee, Danite In his other hand he gripped a tremendous horse pistol, the very size of which must have sent a shiver through any nocturnal prowler. The Airplane Boys among the Clouds or, Young Aviators in a Wreck Tom, however, discharged both barrels of his gun at the spot where the phantom seemed to disappear, and Tolly Trevor discharged a horse pistol in the same direction. Twice Bought Away we rumbled, one fine morning, on board the big coach, as Tom called it, with a guard behind well armed with a huge blunderbuss and a brace of horse pistols. Hurricane Hurry All were armed to the teeth with rusty cutlasses and old horse pistols, which, when loaded, 14made the expedition one of no inconsiderable peril. The Dew of Their Youth "There are a pair of horse pistols in that case," said Musard, pointing to an oblong mahogany box with brass corners, resting on a stand in a niche of the wall. The Hand in the Dark He raised a huge horse pistol as he spoke. The Eagle of the Empire A Story of Waterloo Their appearance was altogether horrible, they wore leather aprons, which were sprinkled all over with blood, they had large horse pistols in their belts, and a dirk and sabre by their sides. The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot. He raised an enormous horse pistol which he pointed at the old man's forehead. The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 They consisted of an old sword and a horse pistol, the latter of which we loaded with ball. Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men The pair of weapons which Colwyn lifted from the case were horse pistols of a period when countryfolk feared to ride abroad without some such protection against highwaymen. The Hand in the Dark Omar keeping up a return with Alick’s old horse pistols which are much admired here on account of the excessive noise they make. Letters from Egypt A couple of guns slung to the beams that crossed the ceiling; an old cutlass in its iron scabbard, and a very suspicious-looking pair of horse pistols, completed the equipment of the room. Mark Hurdlestone Or, The Two Brothers There was a gun close to his hand in a corner, two horse pistols on a shelf, and a sword hanging over them. The Book of the Bush Containing Many Truthful Sketches Of The Early Colonial Life Of Squatters, Whalers, Convicts, Diggers, And Others Who Left Their Native Land And Never Returned "Anderson, I want you to be very careful with that horse pistol," said his wife nervously. The Daughter of Anderson Crow Against the wainscot were suspended rusty blunderbusses, horse pistols, and a cut-and-thrust sword, with which he had fortified his room to defend his life and treasure. Tales of a Traveller He had a great pair of horse pistols stuck in his belt, and also wore a dangerous-looking weapon--something between a sword and a cutlass. Tom Tufton's Travels "Yes, I do," replied the man, looking down the muzzle of the big horse pistol. The Shades of the Wilderness A Story of Lee's Great Stand It was a huge horse pistol, that threw an ounce ball of exactly the calibre of my double rifle. Tracks of a Rolling Stone Anderson Crow, with a brace of horse pistols, was driving the players toward the centre of the stage. The Daughter of Anderson Crow The steward had a rusty blunderbuss; the coachman a loaded whip; the footman a pair of horse pistols; the cook a huge chopping knife, and the butler a bottle in each hand. Tales of a Traveller He held in his hand a great horse pistol, and was evidently studying with some curiosity the sleeping figures whose slumbers he had disturbed. Tom Tufton's Travels Although a horse pistol held in a firm hand was thrust under his nose, the man's blue eyes glared hate and defiance, and his mouth did not open. The Shades of the Wilderness A Story of Lee's Great Stand He even went to the house and armed himself with a big horse pistol that the colonel owned and which had many a story connected with its keeping company with the traveler in foreign lands. The Aeroplane Boys on the Wing Aeroplane Chums in the Tropics I could almost imagine I caught the gleam of silver-butted horse pistols and cutlasses at his waist. The Mystery They had reached the house, and Tod went in to telephone, while Mr. Ring went upstairs to get his revolver, which, instead of being a horse pistol, was an automatic of the latest type. Boy Scouts of the Air on Lost Island “Of that I can give ye assurance,” retorted the commissary, rising and picking up from where he had dropped it the horse pistol with which he had stunned the unconscious man. Janice Meredith In her hand she held an immense horse pistol, which she leveled in the Captain's face, its flaring, bugle-shaped muzzle gaping not a yard from his nose. Alice of Old Vincennes All were armed, some with Snider rifles and ancient horse pistols, others with bows and arrows, with long throwing spears, with war-clubs, and with long-handled tomahawks. Jerry of the Islands |
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