| 单词 | armhole |
| 例句 | It made more sense to buy thrift-store clothes, and they had the armholes in the right places. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Henry put his thumbs in the armholes of his vest and leaned back in his chair. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z But I pressed on, absorbed by the tiny squares in the weave, the straight, even stitches that held the seams in place, the way the armhole curved into the shoulder. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Yossarian bent forward to peer and saw a strangely colored stain seeping through the coveralls just above the armhole of Snowden’s flak suit. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z It took forever, and they came out baggy and lopsided, with sleeves that were different lengths and armholes in the middle of our backs. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Working inside it, I slid the bra up my torso until I could slip my arms through the armholes. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She was the hidden double stitching that kept armholes from tearing out. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z The book showcases her successes, like the “Lucille Ball” look, for which she took a baggy polka-dot dress, snipped off its sleeves, ran the new armholes through a sewing machine and voilà, bonbon time. Books of Style: Holiday Reading, Some Homework Required 2012-12-12T23:23:53Z Tight, rigid armholes constrict the arms in lifts. Wendy Whelan, Tyler Angle and Others on Collaborating 2014-12-27T05:00:00Z Similarly, wide black bands appear at the sides of a sleeveless white cotton shirt dress, just under the armholes. On the Runway Blog: New From Paris, a Label With Surprises 2013-07-08T19:52:39Z Yet the Maison Martin Margiela , long separated from its founder, made good coats that could be worn either with regular arms or as a cape with the spare armholes. Fashion Review: Dior Lightens Up That Old New Look 2012-03-02T18:57:24Z She takes it off in one scene or, at least, takes off the armhole. "She goes chic very fast": "Poker Face" costume designer on creating Natasha Lyonne's iconic outfits 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z The armholes of her coats and jackets are cut generously to facilitate the famous windshield-wiper wave. Queen Elizabeth II Sets a Style Standard 2012-06-01T16:59:27Z Wider sleeves and armholes harkening to historic styles in Asia became one of his signatures. Kenzo Takada, Japanese designer, dead at 81 from coronavirus complications 2020-10-04T04:00:00Z We wore them in a diaper-like fashion, tied around our waists with our legs through the armholes. A grand six-day adventure running the Grand Canyon rapids 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z "You have to go back, sometimes to the very start. I had to go back and restart Brendan Gleeson's from the armhole." Banshees of Inisherin: The 83-year-old behind Oscar film's famous knits 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z A short time after, his pioneering shoulder forms, large armholes, dungarees, smock tent dresses and innovative shoulder shapes were featured in Vogue. Kenzo Takada, who founded the free-spirited fashion house Kenzo, dies at 81 2020-10-04T04:00:00Z A short time after, pioneering shoulder forms, large armholes, dungarees, smock tent dresses, innovative shoulder shapes, and his store was featured in US Vogue. Fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from COVID-19 at age 81 2020-10-04T04:00:00Z This simple shape is set off by narrow sleeves set on a posture-enhancing high armhole that flounce at the shoulder and waist. Goth princess: how the new It dress won over Kate – and everyone else 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z Transplanting LeWitt’s idea onto clothing, the designers experimented with removing pieces of garments - sleeves or armholes or lapels, for example - and moving them to unexpected places. Proenza Schouler gets back to basics in NY after Paris stint 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z There are also back armhole vents, and the fabric is treated to repel bugs. Ways to make your own shade in the endless sun | Produced by Advertising Publications 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z “He favored an Italian style of tailoring with higher armholes, which is more fitted in the body,” said the self-described political dirty trickster Roger Stone. Where in Beverly Hills did Paul Manafort spend $500,000 on suits? 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z With no sleeves or armholes, it did beg the question of how to eat dinner, but maybe no one eats there anyway? Met Gala 2017: who nailed the trickiest dress code ever? 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z I’m looking for a German word for the comfort, relief even, of not putting your arms through the armholes. Rei Kawakubo, Interpreter of Dreams 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z And, what about the model who wore the black dress with no arms or armholes? Comme des Garçons' Paris Fashion Week show? It's a riddle wrapped in packing peanuts and topped with steel wool 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z Some of the outsize pieces seemed to have a half-dozen padded shoulders apiece – but lacked any discernible armholes. Paris Fashion Week Day 5: Westwood, Comme des Garcons have fun, Elie Saab shoots for the stars 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z Most glaringly, Banana Republic has acknowledged that it struggled to sell a blazer last year because women couldn’t fit their arms into the armholes. Why are sales suffering at so many women’s stores? They made bad clothes. 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z It had no sleeves, or armholes, and was accessorised with white trainers and a wig made of steel wool. Met Gala 2017: who nailed the trickiest dress code ever? 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z So she covered the backs, raised the necklines and pulled up the armholes. Indian Retailer Makes ‘Fast Fashion’ Local 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z Look for a slightly lower armhole and less of a contour around the midsection, which will give you a wider range of motion without bursting your seams. How to Dress Like the Most Stylish Bond Ever 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z A trapeze-shaped knit sweater sported details like oval armholes and "AALTO" on the bust in psychedelic colors. 91 shows, talent from 24 countries and the jet-set Jenners: Time for Paris Fashion Week 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z Fit: Slightly cropped, and very narrow through the torso, with high armholes and slim sleeves to match. A Guide to Hunting Down the Ideal Field Jacket 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z It touched young people in the gang-plagued Bronx who sewed patches, silver bangles and used cowhide stitching around the armholes of denim jackets after cutting off the sleeves, emulating the outlaw bikers in “Easy Rider.” New documentary ‘Fresh Dressed’ explores hip-hop fashion 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z “The necklines were too low, the backs too deep, and the armholes too steep,” Ms. Chandler concluded after looking at a dozen designs at haute-couture shops in London. Indian Retailer Makes ‘Fast Fashion’ Local 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z It was essentially a barrel with armholes that were cuffed, and it went to 60 feet. Readers Respond to "Better Than Earth" 2015-05-09T04:00:00Z When Jessie raised her arms, she realized that her chest was visible through the oversize armholes. Sally Mann’s Exposure 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z One could make out the fine, unfinished edges around the armholes. Oscars 2015: Why a dress is not always just a dress 2015-02-22T05:00:00Z The neat soft shoulder and high armhole is very Italian, the slim silhouette on the sleeve and front shaping is more British. Duchamp London and The Sophisticated Return of Soft Tailoring 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z Some female swimmers, who step into the suit through an armhole, reported it took them as much as an hour to wriggle into it on their first attempt. How Speedo Created A Record-Breaking Swimsuit 2012-07-27T18:45:00.447Z The district attorney balanced himself on his heels, his thumbs in his waistcoat armholes, a grin of triumph on his sharp little face. Mrs. Balfame A Novel 2012-04-15T02:00:04.827Z When it came his turn, he slid his check across the marble slab, tucked his thumbs into the armholes of his vest, and impudently stared into the questioning, coldly repellent eyes of the teller. The Mardi Gras Mystery 2012-03-24T02:00:18.017Z He had his frock-coat open, and his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z Mr. Van Britt hooked his thumbs in his armholes. The Wreckers 2012-02-14T03:00:26.817Z "My tailor always makes the armholes too small! and then, crac! an accident." San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams 2011-11-14T03:00:22.247Z She found that they were all cut too low at the neck and armholes and did not cover enough of the legs to preclude criticism. Women's Bathing and Swimming Costume in the United States 2011-10-03T02:00:33.640Z Carmody had his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat and a big cigar stuck aggravatingly in his teeth when Feeney ran into him. Taking Chances 2011-09-21T02:00:36.667Z He entered the dining-room, drank off a glass of whisky, and poured himself out a second, which he carried with him on to the stoep and placed in the armhole of his chair. The Bigamist 2011-08-31T02:01:34.797Z He looked the sort of man who would be a law unto a roomful—the sort of man whose thumbs would oft seek the armholes of his waistcoat. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z The back and front are edged with two volants; and a third, passing over the armhole, forms a sort of sleeve. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 2011-07-02T02:00:11.323Z The knitted swimming suit which achieved dominance over the bathing suit in the 1920s was similar to its earlier version except that both the armhole and the neckline were lower. Women's Bathing and Swimming Costume in the United States 2011-10-03T02:00:33.640Z He put on his hat, and continued his sentry-go up and down, with his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Thorpe hooked his thumbs in his vest armholes and confronted VB. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z "Plenty of men do that," he said, struggling to enable Miss Greta to find the armhole. The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z With this he left the piano, and, with his thumbs stuck into the armholes of his vest, began to pace the apartment to and fro. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z "O dear me! where is the other armhole?" Ben Pepper 2011-02-07T03:00:21.607Z And, thrusting his thumbs into the armholes of his waistcoat, he strode stiffly in, followed by Jantje. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Teach the joining of the bias facing by having the bottom facing in two pieces and then insist that the ends of the armhole facing be joined in the same way. Handicraft for Girls A Tentative Course in Needlework, Basketry, Designing, Paper and Cardboard Construction, Textile Fibers and Fabrics and Home Decoration and Care 2011-01-06T03:00:45.093Z A small wire hook on the end of an elastic band attached to the armhole of her camisole had drawn the handkerchief only part way up her sleeve. We Were There at the Oklahoma Land Run 2010-12-24T03:00:29.847Z D. Wragg paused, inserted his left thumb in the armhole of his vest, and with the other hand gracefully waved round the stem of his pipe, indicating in turn the caged prisoners around. A Little World That’s your cunning priest coming into your house to lead silly women captive, and sew pillows to their armholes.” The Parson O' Dumford And there was that maiden undoing her hair that she might wash it, her two arms out through the armholes of her smock. Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race When proper armholes were added and a belt of embroidered antelope skin confined the loose cloth at the waist, what more was needed by the bright-eyed daughter of Kah-go-mish? The Red Mustang The 'Possum put his thumbs in the armholes of his vest and leaned back against the mantel, and said he had a plan he wanted to tell them about. The Hollow Tree and Deep Woods Book being a new edition in one volume of "The Hollow Tree" and "In The Deep Woods" with several new stories and pictures added Isadore fitted his thumbs in his waistcoat armholes and flung one reclining limb over the other. Just Around the Corner Romance en casserole He laughed sarcastically 108 and hooked his thumbs in the armholes of his vest. The Orphan A coat shaped very slightly to the figure, having pocket-holes in front, small armholes, and a buttoned neck. English Costume Fashion, however, tends to lengthen sleeves to a tight wrist, the upper halves being cut wide and loose with the large armholes characteristic of most ancient tailoring. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" “This is the sole condition,” replied the barber, placing his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat and looking very wise. Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore Don't shrug your shoulders while I cut out this armhole. A Dear Little Girl Then, thumbs tucked in armholes, he strolled away toward the Lancasters'. The Plow-Woman A surcoat split from shoulder to hem, or sewn up except for a wide armhole. English Costume Do you remember that brilliant dress of Madame Pontet that she tried on at Park Lane, with "the usual tight armhole"? When Ghost Meets Ghost Duke Sheehan put his thumbs in the armholes of the elaborate waistcoat. Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist His left thumb was stuck in the armhole of his flowered satin waistcoat, black and shiny. The Story of a New York House Still silently, I pulled out with my thumb through the armhole of my vest the police badge pinned to the suspender. The Million-Dollar Suitcase They were made without sleeves, like a waistcoat, and an epaulette overhung the armhole. English Costume Her daughter did not observe it, as she was glancing at what she mentioned to herself as "The usual tight armhole, I suppose!" beneath an outstretched arm Helen might have stabbed her for in Troy. When Ghost Meets Ghost Osborne crossed one leg over the other and put his thumbs in the armholes of his vest. Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist "Oh, I can tell you, girls, we are heroes!" and he stuck his thumbs in the armholes of his vest, and began to strut around. Dave Porter At Bear Camp or, The Wild Man of Mirror Lake Then I borrowed a knife from a man who was cutting bread, and cut armholes, and slipped the petticoat over her. Kristy's Rainy Day Picnic Over his tunic he wears a quilted waistcoat, the collar and armholes of which are trimmed with fur. English Costume By this time, Dalton was sitting behind his desk, his thumb in the armhole of his vest, nervously chewing at the end of an unlighted cigar. The Spoilers of the Valley Osborne took his thumbs from the armholes of his vest "I'm certain," he replied. Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist Without any prelude, any apology, he wrested the stick of wood from her, pulled her coat off a nail near by, and held it outspread, the armholes convenient to her hands. Rim o' the World He stuck his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, and pushed forward that portion of his body which it would have been unfair to strike at in a fight. Soldiers of the Queen The tailor offered to —— the armholes of the coat. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions Jesse stood up straight, his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, a very proud young boy indeed. The Young Alaskans on the Trail “Sure I can, and the back board, too,” declared Zeph, and glancing in through the open window Ralph noted the speaker, his fingers in his vest armholes, strutting around most grandly. Ralph on the Overland Express The Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer The elder turned to a chest of drawers and took out an apron of homespun blue-and-white check, a straight, bag-like garment with plain armholes and a cord run in at the neck. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia The quorum thumbed the armholes of their vests and shook an emphatic negative. Seven Miles to Arden There were no arms to the waistcoat or jacket, only armholes, and on the shoulders were little wings, such as the drummers and grenadiers wore. Ben Comee A Tale of Rogers's Rangers, 1758-59 He had risen from his chair and was standing on the mat before the fire in his favorite attitude, thumbs in his armholes, his threadbare, well-brushed coat thrown wide. Colonel Carter's Christmas and The Romance of an Old-Fashioned Gentleman So he put his right arm in the right armhole and 91 his left arm in the left armhole. Rootabaga Stories For a moment he sat, a cigar in the corner of his lips, his hands in the armholes of his waistcoat, silently reflecting. Ravensdene Court His head was erect, his eyes were sparkling, his big, rough, statesman's voice was bellowing abroad, and his thumbs were in the armholes of his vest. In Our Town Knit across plain and purl back for 84 rows; narrow 1 stitch each side every other row, three times, for the armhole, leaving 79 stitches on your needle, and giving 89 rows from the border. Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet The judge hooked his thumbs in his armholes, regarding Dunham quizzically. The Opened Shutters And there he was with his arms in the armholes of the old vest all fixed out classified new. Rootabaga Stories Gourlay came down the street towards them, his chest big, his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat. The House with the Green Shutters I knew better, and went around camp with my thumbs stuck in my armholes, and felt big. How Private George W. Peck Put Down The Rebellion or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887 Pick up the stitches around armhole, 80 in all, and knit 5, purl 5 for 6 rows, making an edge of checks; bind off. Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet "May be it is me that smells frowy," said the boy as he put his thumbs in the armholes of his vest, and spit at the keyhole in the door. Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa 1883 “Lady or gent o’ the house in?” asked Father, airily sticking his new derby on one side of his head and thrusting a thumb in an armhole, very impudent and fresh and youthful. The Innocents A Story for Lovers "All right, cap," said Mason, carelessly throwing one leg over the other and thrusting his thumbs into the armholes of his vest, "we'll stick to you." A Voyage with Captain Dynamite He sat with his chair tilted against the door and his thumbs in his armholes, and treated the whole affair as a huge joke. Mr. Opp Back: Cast on 79 stitches and knit 12 rows plain; then work in the pattern until you have 120 rows in all, which brings the work to the armhole. Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet He carried his left arm somewhat away from his body, for pearl-handled .45s are frowned upon by town marshals, and are a little bulky when packed in the left armhole of one's vest. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume X (of X) He stuck his thumbs into the armholes of his vest and wagged his crossed foot complacently. The Return of Peter Grimm Novelised From the Play Aprons, let me tell you, were no longer "high-ups" with a plain armhole. A Little Girl in Old New York He nodded towards the pistols, his thumbs stuck in the armholes of his flowered velvet vest. "George Washington's" Last Duel 1891 Sew up sides, leaving 9 inches for armholes. Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet Brother Snell set his thumbs firmly in the armholes of his waistcoat, surveyed the smoke-stained pictures pasted on the wall, looked keen, and softly whistled. The New Minister's Great Opportunity First published in the "Century Magazine" If not, the armhole and neck can be finished off with some contrasting color. Spool Knitting The village tailor had fitted his armholes so tight that he could not bring his two little hands together. The Devil's Pool There should be a lining around the armholes, and stays at all corners. A Treatise on Domestic Economy For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School Two rows single crochet around neck and 1 row single crochet around armholes. Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet “Think it’s going to blow hard?” inquired the traveller, planting himself firmly on the hearth-rug, with his back to the fire, and his thumbs hooked into the armholes of his waistcoat. The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands When sewing it into the sweater, place the longest part at the shoulder seam and stretch the armhole while sewing it in. Spool Knitting Captain Bunting hooked his thumbs into the armholes of his waistcoat, and shook his head. The Golden Dream Adventures in the Far West Ben Bradford sat on a chair tipped back against the wall, with his thumbs thrust through the armholes of his corduroy vest. Flint His Faults, His Friendships and His Fortunes Join under arms, also, leaving the opening for armholes. Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet Stitch in the sleeves on this line of basting, keeping the armholes curved while the stitching is being done. Textiles and Clothing He looked as droll as he could, and by way of heightening the effect, stuck his two thumbs into the armholes of his waistcoat and wagged his hands in time with the song. The Cock-House at Fellsgarth He had recovered something of his old urbanity, and now stood, or rather straddled, with his legs apart, his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, beaming benignly upon the detective. The Daffodil Mystery She had slipped her bared arms into the armholes of the sleeveless white "fluff-and-flimsy" evening frock, and the "sparklers" of the low-cut bodice now framed her blue-print clad shoulders with an astonishing effect of incongruity. Under the Country Sky Sew the sleeves into the armholes, and sew on buttons of a size appropriate to the garment and corresponding with the buttonholes. Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet He put his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, and, followed by the others, strolled into the police-station as if he were dropping in on business of trifling importance. The Borough Treasurer Lysander, pleased at the attention, thrust his thumbs into the armholes of his vest and spread out all his fingers, giving a little important twist to each. The Secret of the Storm Country On her other side, Mr. Sartoris, made up as an elderly gentleman, with coat thrown very much back, thumbs stuck in the armholes of his waistcoat, contemplates the pair with a look of bland satisfaction. Belles and Ringers As she did not succeed in finding the armholes, Andrea guided her hand to it but scarcely touched her. The Child of Pleasure Make 8 stars, chain 22 for armhole, fasten in 1st star on the back, continue the stars across the back, chain 22, and make 8 stars across front again. Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet He had fixed his eyes upon her, and had inserted his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat. Can You Forgive Her? His coat blew open, disclosing something shining through an armhole of his vest. The Outdoor Girls at Ocean View Or, The Box That Was Found in the Sand "I can't understand the hostility felt by some public men for the press," he remarked, thumbs in armholes, coat lapels thrown benignly back. The Henchman The tabard, generally associated with heralds, was a sleeveless garment, worn with and probably over the gown, with which it was afterwards combined, and the sleeves of which, at that period, came through the armholes. The Customs of Old England “There’s my badge,” and it was flashed from under the armhole of the man’s vest, being fastened to his suspenders, where most plain-clothes men carry their official emblem. Andy at Yale Or, The Great Quadrangle Mystery That evening, Faith was even unwontedly cheery and busy, taking a burned half breadth out of a dark cashmere dress, darning it at the armhole, and pinning the plain ribbon over the brown straw bonnet. Faith Gartney's Girlhood His small rat eyes rested musingly upon the river; he sucked thoughtfully at his cigar, hooked one soiled thumb into the armhole of his fancy vest and crossed his legs. Police!!! "You can get very good clothing here," the count remarked, as a man passed us, his arm passed through the armholes of a pile of new vests. Russian Rambles More in the background are other pileati, wearing both tippet and hood; and through the armholes of their outer garments show the tight sleeves of the cassock. The Customs of Old England The manager put his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, leaned back in his chair, and demonstrated the principle that had given him a gold watch chain—"Never be bluffed." Hilda A Story of Calcutta Cut the feet off and overcast neatly into the armholes; putting in a little gusset under the arms is necessary to enlarge armhole. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada "Well, that spoils the old proverb from this time forth," said Mr. Taylor, as he leaned back against the wall and thrust his thumbs into the armholes of his vest. Miss Dexie A Romance of the Provinces We've had a great meeting," Mr. Bullsom remarked, sidling towards the hearthrug, and with his thumbs already stealing towards the armholes of his waistcoat, "a great meeting, my dears. A Prince of Sinners The Cap'n slid his thumb into the armhole of his waistcoat and swelled his chest out a little. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul He pleaded "not guilty," and strutted on the lawn with his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat and his suspected breast as much in evidence as a pouter pigeon's. The Fat of the Land The Story of an American Farm With a little difficulty he put both his thumbs inside the corked edge of his armholes and began to stride up and down, taking steps unnaturally long for thin legs. The Judge Ole wheeled round on his stool, and hooked his thumbs into the armholes of his vest, as he said this, leaned his back against his desk, and regarded the seaman with a facetious look. Gascoyne, The Sandal-Wood Trader A Tale of the Pacific One thumb stole towards the armhole of his waistcoat. A Prince of Sinners There are many here who have nothing to wear but blankets with armholes, belted by a length of rope. In the Days of Poor Richard Me in me private Pullman in a plush seat an' anudder to put me feet in, an' me thumbs in de armholes of me vest. The Miracle Man Patten, after his pompous way, leaned back in his chair, his thumbs in his armholes, his manner that of a most high judge. The Bells of San Juan When the place was cleared I pulled my left brace out of the armhole of my waistcoat and displayed the silver star. The Man with the Clubfoot Mr. Bullsom continued, his right thumb finding its way to the armhole of his waistcoat. A Prince of Sinners He was now habited in a rich purple cope or gown, fitting close, without sleeves or armholes, and embellished with a deep gold-coloured border, the Anglo-Saxon mantle being now discarded by persons of distinction. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 “May be it is me that smells frowy,” said the boy as he put his thumbs in the armholes of his vest, and spit at the keyhole in the door. Peck's Compendium of Fun When she laid aside her mantle her arms came through the armholes of her tunic, white as the snow of a single night, and her cheeks were ruddy as the foxglove. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland He put his thumbs in the armholes of his vest, spread his feet apart, squared himself and smiled like a king who had offered his throne to a beggar. The Redemption of David Corson He lit a cigar, and his thumb found its way to the armhole of his waistcoat. A Prince of Sinners The Senator leaned back in his chair, and tucked his thumbs into the armholes of his waistcoat. The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him Her skirt was short in front and narrow below the waist, and her sailor blouse was comfortably but inelegantly loose round the armholes. Nightfall As I helped him on with his overcoat he made no secret of the condition of its armholes and lining. Widdershins The sleeve is sewn to the armhole with no cordings now, and the front seam should be about two inches in front of the bodice. Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 I shouldn't think this jacket had any armholes!” she cried impatiently. Dorothy Dainty's Gay Times Presently the man emerged, thrusting his hands into the armholes of an old coat. The Rules of the Game Here, let me put your fist in the armhole. The Price of Love Emma," said he, sticking his thumbs into the armholes of his waistcoat, and beaming at her, "Emma, I'm out of a job. The Purple Heights Elfigo, his thumbs hooked in the armholes of his vest, mark of the dominant note in the human male since clothes were invented to furnish armholes for egotistic thumbs, contemplated his polished tan shoes dissatisfiedly. Starr, of the Desert Ted complied, nothing loth, and stalked about the place with his thumbs in his armholes and an air of proprietorship. North, South and over the Sea With thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat and fingers drumming loudly on his breast he stood over the secretary, who continued making frantic notes. The Human Chord Mr. Hooper threw back his coat, thrust his thumbs into the armholes of his big, white vest and swelled out his chest. Radio Boys Cronies Or, Bill Brown's Radio There were no sleeves, the armholes being provided with top coverings, a sort of cape or flap, which reached to the elbows. Blackfoot Lodge Tales The Story of a Prairie People He laughed and thrust his thumbs in his waistcoat armholes with the gesture she disliked. The Custom of the Country The stuff was a large plaid, the elbows and knees came in the wrong places, the seat was lined with enameled cloth, and the sleeves cut him in the armholes. The Village Watch-Tower Doctor Jackson he listens very calm, with his thumbs in the armholes of his vest, and moving his eyebrows up and down like he enjoyed it. Danny's Own Story M. Fortunat had left his arm-chair, and was now leaning against the mantel-shelf, in what he considered a most becoming and awe-inspiring attitude, with his thumb in the armhole of his waistcoat. Baron Trigault's Vengeance Liddy was in my dressing-room, suspiciously red-eyed, and trying to put a right sleeve in a left armhole of a new waist for me. The Circular Staircase Mr. Spragg heard her out in silence, pulling at his beard with one sallow wrinkled hand, while the other dragged down the armhole of his waistcoat. The Custom of the Country Chad had thrown back his light coat and thrust each of his thumbs into an armhole of his waistcoat; in which position his fingers played up and down. The Ambassadors "Why? what do you know against him?" said the Rector laying down his reels, and putting his thumbs into his armholes with an air of attention. Middlemarch He threw back his head, stuck a thumb in each armhole of his waistcoat, and spoke. Mr. Waddington of Wyck He put his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, assumed an easy attitude as he leaned against the door, and looked speculatively at the new comer. The Orange-Yellow Diamond Charlie threw open his coat, stuck his fingers in the armholes of his waistcoat, said in a voice of hatred, passion, and rage, "Go and pawn yourself!" and then swaggered out at the back door. The Christian A Story Viney accompanied them to the boat, waddling across the field, his hands in the armholes of his vest. Together When he walks, he puts the thumb of each hand into the armhole of his waistcoat, and moves along stiffly, with a knock-kneed gait. Passages from the American Notebooks, Volume 1 He was smoking a fragrant cigar and had thrust his thumb into the armhole of his waistcoat with the air of a man thinking at his ease. Madame De Mauves Sam threw back the lapels of his coat, put his thumbs in the armholes of his broad waistcoat, and turned his head slightly on one side. An American Politician They say she could tie up the neck and armholes of her shift and fill it with diamonds. The Yeoman Adventurer I will lead into action if you like—"Woe unto the women that sew pillows to all armholes," Ezekiel, xiii. Tom Cringle's Log Then she knew that it was well, and fixed her eyes on the letter, but Whinnie, his thumbs in his armholes, watched the wife. Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush He then stood with his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, waiting for the applause to die down. Right Ho, Jeeves Rathbury stuck his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat again and began swaying backwards and forwards in his chair. The Middle Temple Murder It might be sleeveless, with a row of welts or wings around the armhole; or if it had sleeves the welts, or a roll or cap, still remained. Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) Then the king halted his company and came on alone, looking calm, with the thumb of one hand in the armhole of his vest, and the other pulling his chin beard. The Belted Seas The colonel was standing with his back to the light, coat open, thumbs in his armholes, face beaming. Colonel Carter of Cartersville There should be a lining around the armholes and stays at all corners. American Woman's Home Rathbury put his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat and, leaning back in his chair, shook his head. The Middle Temple Murder The wounded man, without betraying any concern, excited the laughter of the company by jocosely putting his arms akimbo, and inserting his thumbs into the orifices of the wounds as if they had been armholes. The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales With Condensed Novels, Spanish and American Legends, and Earlier Papers But look at all this now"—with one thumb in the armhole of his vest and waving his cigar with the other hand toward the moon and sea—"look at this here hemisphere. The Belted Seas Suppose yourself with your arms tucked to your sides under the fur of an animal; something of the idea may be gathered by putting on a cloak without sleeves or armholes. The Life of the Fields He leaned back in his chair, and put his thumbs in his armholes. The Moneychangers Folliot put his thumbs in the armholes of his buff waistcoat and leaning back, seemed to be admiring his roses. The Paradise Mystery And how long, Mr Winter demanded, swinging round in that pivotal manner which seems assisted by thumbs in the armholes of the waistcoat, how long did the golden illusion last? The Imperialist He put his thumbs in the armholes of his vest, leaned back and beamed. The Belted Seas The man nodded, thrusting his thumbs into the armholes of his vest. The Prodigal Judge The manager put his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, leaned back in his chair, and demonstrated the principle that had given him a gold watch chain—"never be bluffed." The Path of a Star He had a trick of standing and walking with his thumbs fixed into the armholes of his waistcoat, while his large hands rested on his breast. The Belton Estate Her eyes were so full of salt water she couldn't find the armholes of her pink kimona, and Ralph had to help her. Brother and Sister Then Colonel Wincott leaned back, stuck his thumbs into the armholes of his vest, and rocked on the hind legs of the chair. When Egypt Went Broke After saying this, the merchant placed his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, and commenced walking the floor of his counting-room backward and forward. Lizzy Glenn or, The Trials of a Seamstress After that Dr Crofts got off towards the door, and stood there by himself, leaning against the wall, with the thumbs of both his hands stuck into the armholes of his waistcoat. The Small House at Allington And I stuck my thumbs firmly in the armholes of my waistcoat, and took a dozen turns up and down my store, in order to cool off. Friends and Neighbors He expanded his chest, sticking his thumbs into the armholes of his waistcoat. The Crown of Life And throwing out his stomach, he leaned back in his chair and plugged the armholes of his vest with his thumbs. Australia Felix The fingers of one hand rested in the armhole of his waistcoat: with the other hand he tapped menacingly on the table. Indiscretions of Archie He rubbed his knees, put his thumbs in the armholes of his vest, took out a cigar, lit it, and gazed poetically at the ceiling. The Titan “There,” he said, with his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, “what do you think of that?” Books and Bookmen Well, I tilted my head back, hooked my thumbs in my armholes, smiled a smile on my companion, and said, gently: "Well, what do you say now?" Mark Twain's Speeches "Let the press be, Mahony," said Turnham: he had sat back, crossed his legs, and put his thumbs in his armholes. Australia Felix Inside Information splayed out his legs, and, with a very blas� air, put his thumbs in the armholes of his execrable vest. Garrison's Finish : a romance of the race course The little rogue mounted his immense brimless hat, and, thrusting his thumbs into the armholes of his waistcoat, began to faire l'Anglais, with a song in which swearing was the principal joke. Little Travels and Roadside Sketches Cadet thrust his thumbs into the armholes of his laced waistcoat and listened attentively; rough as he was, he liked the old Canadian music. The Golden Dog He ran up the bare broad stairs, and Dawney followed leisurely, his thumbs hooked in the armholes of his waistcoat, and his head thrown back. Villa Rubein, and other stories Feeling his eyes on her, she looked up and smiled: did ever anyone see such a ridiculous armhole? Australia Felix Yes, yes; I have not taken the loop off the armhole! Crime and Punishment "I brought them in, didn't I?" he asked, struggling up; and then he saw that his coat sleeves were rent from the armholes, leaving his arms bare beneath his torn blue shirt. The Deliverance; a romance of the Virginia tobacco fields The president of the Mesa Ore-producing Company leaned back with his thumbs in the armholes of his fancy waistcoat and smiled debonairly at his associate's perplexed amazement. Ridgway of Montana (Story of To-Day, in Which the Hero Is Also the Villain) In the road he came on Dawney, who was turning in between the poplars, with thumbs as usual hooked in the armholes of his waistcoat. Villa Rubein, and other stories He was particular, too, in fitting my arm in my overcoat sleeve, shaking the sleeve down from the armhole to the cuff with his deft fingers. Condensed Novels: New Burlesques He stuck his thumbs in the armholes of his vest. The Financier, a novel I suppose I ought to be thankful you saved the boy's life," she observed, "but I can't say that I feel particularly jubilant when I look at these armholes. The Deliverance; a romance of the Virginia tobacco fields A committee of 'em ran some trace-chains through the armholes of my vest, and escorted me through their gardens and orchards. The Gentle Grafter He carried his left arm somewhat away from his body, for pearl-handled .45s are frowned upon by town marshals, and are a little bulky when placed in the left armhole of one's vest. Roads of Destiny |
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