| 单词 | armlet |
| 例句 | Mother gave me the armlet the last time I saw her, when I was five. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I grasp my mother’s armlet, but touching it makes me feel worse. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “I swear it’s true. This armlet—” I lift my hand, and it glints in the cavern’s light. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z What would she say now, if she knew I'd kept the armlet safe but lost her only son? An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I wonder where such defiance comes from, and my armlet feels hot suddenly. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I reach for my mother’s tarnished armlet, wrapped around my bicep, and touch the familiar pattern for strength. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z My hand goes to my armlet, as it always does when I need strength. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z While their swords reproduce the Western model, the pearl-studded leather strips hanging from their belts and their armlets are royal costume fittings worn by the emperors of Sasanian Iran and their early Islamic successors. Review: The Foundations of Russian Culture and Art 2010-03-05T14:00:00Z A Joan of Arc game for Sony PlayStation has given her mystical armlets to fight hordes of monsters unleashed by the English. | The Koan of Joan 2012-01-06T22:30:09Z Historic jewelry meant to adorn every part of the body also will be featured, including hair ornaments, a bridegroom’s crown and nose rings, as well as armlets, anklets and toe rings. In Homage to India’s Jewel Culture 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z The dancers, though barefoot, wear golden attire: armlets, bracelets, anklets and — above all — headdresses. Dance Review: Royal Ballet of Cambodia at Brooklyn Academy of Music 2013-05-03T22:54:41Z Strands of silver rope are wound around their limbs, asymmetrically, as individual anklets, armlets, bracelets. Dance Review: Poetry in Motion by Anne Carson and Rashaun Mitchell 2010-07-21T22:15:00Z Card Hunter’s various shops also refresh on a daily basis, so if you’re looking for just the right armlet to complement your area-of-effect fire wizard, it might be there on Thursday. Card Hunter Preview 2013-05-16T22:33:44Z The Hebrew men and women had many personal ornaments, such as necklaces, armlets, bracelets, rings. The Dramatization of Bible Stories An experiment in the religious education of children 2012-03-03T03:00:18.597Z There was also present a female cousin, but she, being a widow, was all in white and wore no jewels except one or two armlets. Fifty-One Years of Victorian Life 2012-01-15T03:00:15.917Z Of ruddy gold an armlet I'll give thee for thy meed. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z And all wore upon their arm the armlet of the colour that indicated their profession. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z The women were dressed in shirts and bright-coloured patadions, and were adorned with silver rings, brass bangles, and armlets, some had strings of beads round their necks. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z I soon became very rich, and had my rooms filled with costly couches, with clothes of every colour, both linen and woollen, with brazen pitchers and caldrons, and with brooches and armlets of gold. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z Theoretically he is never off duty; his armlet is never off his sleeve. Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z He thought by ferrying Hagan his ruddy gold to get; A sword-stroke for an armlet, and death for gain he met. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z The figure wears a peaked helmet, a close-fitting tunic with sleeves, and armlets. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z His ears and nose were pierced and hung with silver rings, his face, head, and body were painted, and he was adorned with a breechcloth, chains of beads, a belt of wampum, and silver armlets. Stories of Old Kentucky 2011-09-23T02:00:21.413Z An Indian of the Sioux or Cheyenne tribe, when he goes into battle, is as gorgeous a creature as vermilion pigment, plumed war-bonnet, glittering necklace, armlets, bracelets, and painted shield can make him. Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life 2011-09-21T02:00:34.517Z Each was clad in a white robe, with fillets of oak leaves; and each had a golden armlet. The Divine Adventure Volume IV 2011-09-04T02:00:03.717Z The inflated "doughnut" that slipped so easily up and down my own brawny brisket would just about have served Joanna as an armlet. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z She has necklaces, armlets, bracelets, and rings, which are partly in relief, and partly painted red. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z She had a heavy chain round her neck, and armlets on her bare arms. The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life 2011-08-24T02:00:19.813Z Tiger now took his conquered foe's gun, medicine-bag, beads, and armlets, and made me a sign to return to the horses, while he sprang from rock to rock with the lightness of a deer. The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier 2011-08-17T02:00:27.330Z The close fitting doublet was richly embroidered with gold, the slashed armlets lined with white were ornamented with point-lace. Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague 2011-07-27T02:00:26.233Z This rock has been polished by the gossips till it shines like a flame, but the man who set the tale going may have seen only the sun striking on a girl’s armlet.” The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Necklace, armlets, bracelets, shoes, and stripes down her dress are painted red. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z Savages at the present day everywhere deck themselves with plumes, necklaces, armlets, earrings, &c. The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex Volume II (1st Edition) 2011-06-27T02:01:01.007Z Many of them wore ivory armlets, which had been put on when they were children, and which, consequently, could not be drawn off. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z I have armlets embroidered with silk and coral necklaces; I will give you a girdle set with pearls. The Mantle and Other Stories 2011-05-29T02:00:07.233Z A National Guard, wearing a tricolor armlet, seized hold of Millière by the wrist, led him into the corner on the right, and placed him against the wall, then he retired.... History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z The Victory is clad in a long chiton, over which is a diplo�dion girt at the waist; she wears bracelets and armlets. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z What he found was a man with an armlet standing by the gate. The Terror A Mystery 2011-03-22T02:00:24.957Z They stick pieces of wood in the lobes of their ears, wear numerous armlets made of ivory, beads or grass, and always wear hats, generally made of palm leaves. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" 2011-03-14T03:01:00.580Z "His sisters were so often bedecked with similar reptilian necklaces and armlets that they became used to the somewhat clammy, crawling sensation which is a drawback to such ornaments." Famous Men of Science 2011-03-08T03:00:49.717Z The Committee had just laid hands upon the tricolor armlets which the National Guards of order were to have worn on the entry of the army. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z They were visible to the enemy, and their Red Cross armlets showed their mission. From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 2011-03-04T03:01:00.007Z The armlet had the letters "C.W." on it, which are understood to mean Coast Watcher. The Terror A Mystery 2011-03-22T02:00:24.957Z Their hate is as their loving-kindness; The frontlet of their brows is blindness, The armlet of their arms is death. Poems & Ballads (First Series) 2011-02-28T03:00:30.587Z Decked in silver gauntlets and armlets, with the graceful akodáma hanging in glittering clusters over their manly brows, the master-spirits of the scene were easily to be distinguished. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z The National Guards of order crept out from their lurking-places, proud of their armlets, offering their services to the officers, ransacking the houses, revindicating the honour of presiding at the fusillades. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Large brass anklets, as thick as the little finger, and armlets of either brass or ivory, often an inch broad, were the fashionable ornaments coveted by these savage belles. The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa 2011-02-13T03:00:17.920Z Ear-rings, bracelets, and armlets, of various forms and elaborately wrought, are seen on most of the figures both of the men and women. The Progress of Ethnology An Account of Recent Archaeological, Philological and Geographical Researches in Various Parts of the Globe 2011-02-12T03:00:34.983Z Her little chambers drip with flower-like red, Her girdles, and the chaplets of her head, Her armlets and her anklets; with her feet She tramples all that winepress of the dead. Poems & Ballads (First Series) 2011-02-28T03:00:30.587Z Large pewter ear-rings are worn by the males; and by the females, whose hair is braided in long ringlets, silver armlets, anklets, and bracelets. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z Their blankets were mostly dark blue; some had strings of beads round their necks, and silver armlets. Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men 2011-02-10T03:00:51.280Z For a sign among themselves they have a white paper cross attached to their hats, and a white shirt sleeve slipped like an armlet over the sleeve of their coats. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z Amulets and tokens, armlets and bracelets were all in use. Dress design An Account of Costume for Artists & Dressmakers 2011-01-11T03:00:34.680Z And she was further adorned with necklaces of gold and with armlets of gold, wherefore they who sat there were astonished at the beauty of the damsel and at the suddenness of her coming. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions The imperial armlets, generally set with jewels, may also be observed in most of the portraits of the Indian emperors. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" The shoulders and arms were bare, and on one arm she wore a golden armlet, on her feet sandals. Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I Of tall and wiry build, the young man's heavy black cuirass, worn German fashion, and his thick armlets, seemed not to weigh upon him. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The neck was ornamented with chains of bronze, gold, beads, and charms, and up to the 8th century a bronze ornamental armlet was worn, besides a wristlet. Dress design An Account of Costume for Artists & Dressmakers 2011-01-11T03:00:34.680Z Irish bracelet or armlet of solid gold, now in the National Museum, Dublin. A Reading Book in Irish History Some forms of spiral armlets of bronze, peculiar to Germany and Scandinavia, covered the whole fore-arm, and were doubtless intended as much for defence against a sword-stroke as for ornament. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" He wore an ample kaross of leopard skin, flung loosely around him, and but for this, and a massive ivory armlet, displayed no adornment whatever. Harley Greenoak's Charge On his arms he wore wristlets and armlets of pure white ivory. My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave A Story of Central Africa On his left arm, above the elbow, he wore a thick; square armlet of solid ivory, and in his hand he carried a large, broad-bladed assegai. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Queen Toplissy was a handsome lady, rather heavy in physique, of an orange-yellow complexion, with bright copper-bronze hair, and her unclad arms wore a profusion of bracelets and armlets of various metals. The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar The late Celtic period in Britain was characterized by serpent-shaped bracelets and massive armlets, with projecting ornaments of solid bronze and perforations filled with enamel. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" They wore the same red blanket, and some the massive ivory armlet. Harley Greenoak's Charge The Great Chief received the lion’s claws and teeth, and gave them to his wives to make into necklaces and armlets for him. The White Chief of the Caffres The women are fond of necklaces and armlets of beads; and the men wear a knife of a peculiar form, stuck into an armlet above the elbow of the left arm. Visits To Monasteries in the Levant Rings, armlets, and necklaces, as well as the generally serviceable brooch, were in use. Women of England The first probably meant armlets worn by men; the second, bracelets worn by women and sometimes by men; and the third a peculiar bracelet of chain-work worn only by women. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" Even a chief’s daughter wears little clothing beyond armlets and waist-belt of gold, white shell, and antique beads, as mysterious and as costly in proportion as the Dyak jars. The Woodlands Orchids In every graveyard of the old English we find the brooches, armlets, rings and pins of a people loving jewelry. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" Rubies, a tragacanth-red, Angered in armlet and anklet Dragon-like eyes that bled: Bangles and necklaces dangled Diamonds, whose prisms were angled, Over veil and from coiffure, each Or apricot-colored or peach. Days and Dreams Poems “He’s big–big for a garter, isn’t he, Buddy?” remarked a voice that did not come from the ranks of Togetherers, of Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls, excitedly scrutinizing Stud’s novel armlet. Pemrose Lorry, Camp Fire Girl The Egyptian kings are represented with armlets, which were also worn by the Egyptian women. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" His armlets and anklets were made of polished cowrie shells reaching quite above the wrists and ankles. The Upward Path A Reader For Colored Children The same description of ornaments were affected by the Chaldees and the Mayas—bracelets, earrings, armlets, anklets, made of the materials they could procure. Vestiges of the Mayas or, Facts Tending to Prove that Communications and Intimate Relations Must Have Existed, in very Remote Times, Between the Inhabitants of Mayab and Those of Asia and Africa Now, armlets of glittering yellow suddenly flashed in the thick of the besieging tentacles, and two great evil eyes glared for a second at Keith Wells. Astounding Stories, February, 1931 With that she took her golden armlet from her arm and laid it on the aching place. The Chinese Fairy Book She wore armlets and girdle of silver filagree, a silver comb in the dark tresses, and large filagree loops in her ears gave the beautiful face a half-oriental character. The Bondwoman They looked picturesque in their long dark blue gowns, red silk girdles, wide open sleeves displaying their arms, adorned with bracelets and armlets. Harper's Young People, July 6, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly After the tournament, with its stilted magnificence, came a dance, a display of fireworks, a supper with twenty-four slaves in Oriental costumes, with silver collars and gilt armlets. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia He found a lady gathering flowers—a lady in a rich dress, with golden armlets, bracelets, and head-ornaments—such as are now only discovered in tombs. The Cuckoo Clock With one hand she held the armlet, and with the other she took the knife and lightly passed it around the bottom of the ring. The Chinese Fairy Book After conquering Crœsus and subduing Lydia, they learnt also to wear golden armlets and necklaces, and jewels, especially pearls, of which they had great quantities. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens Taking his armlet, he hewed it with his sword and made fair division among his men. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Piccalyly.—The ornament, somewhat between a hood, a scarf, and an armlet, worn hanging over the right shoulder of judges and serjeants at law, is called a piccalyly. Notes and Queries, Number 192, July 2, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc Her armlets of brass or silver extend as far up as her elbow. Children of Borneo She pressed it down very gently, and the swelling rose a full inch above the armlet so that it enclosed the entire swelling. The Chinese Fairy Book Her dress of fringed buckskin is heavily beaded, her arms are weighted with armlets of silver and carved beads of turquoise; about her neck hangs a disk of glittering shell. The Arrow-Maker A Drama in Three Acts There were earrings and a necklace of colored glass, and armlets, bangles, and gold pins. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines Head bands, armlets, bracelets, belts, necklaces, and garters of metal and seeds and embroidered buckskin were in constant use. The Vanishing Race In addition to the varied and beautiful forms of implements and weapons—frequently ornamented with a high degree of artistic taste—armlets and other personal ornaments in gold, amber, jet and bronze are not uncommon. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" The master also gave him a bag of panther-skin in which to keep his armlet and his silken cloth. The Chinese Fairy Book He searched, and found a large golden armlet of superior workmanship, and it was evident that the plough had disturbed a Hun's grave. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen I see," I said, "that we are each supplied with 'one armlet.' Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 2nd, 1914 A necklace of bear claws marks the man of distinction, and sometimes was worn as an armlet. The Vanishing Race It was a great golden armlet of ancient workmanship that he had found. What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales The armlet struck the Triton on the head and he sank down dead. The Chinese Fairy Book The eyes he set with precious stones and fashioned into armlets, while the teeth he filed till they were shaped like pearls, and strung like a necklace. The Book of Romance Both men and women wear armlets and fillets of skin or feathers according to the animal character they represent. The Dance Festivals of the Alaskan Eskimo It consisted of a large mass of silver, in the form of ingots or bars of various sizes, a few armlets and rings, and portions of other ornaments, cut into pieces as if for remelting. Rambles of an Archaeologist Among Old Books and in Old Places Being Papers on Art, in Relation to Archaeology, Painting, Art-Decoration, and Art-Manufacture She wore a silken dress, and golden armlets, and great amber beads: she was in her costliest garb. What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales Notscha laughed and said: “And there he has gone and made my armlet bloody!” The Chinese Fairy Book The armlet he sent as a present to the Queen, and the bracelet to the Princess. The Book of Romance The full paraphernalia, masks, handmasks, fillets, and armlets, are worn by the chief actors. The Dance Festivals of the Alaskan Eskimo “The fellow who used to wear leaden armlets to harden his muscles and smash Clifton’s jaw.” The Bill-Toppers Here and there among them swift gleams, like silver streaks, are plainly seen, as the moonbeams glint on armlet or bracelet, or the nickel plating on their gaudy trappings. Starlight Ranch and Other Stories of Army Life on the Frontier Notscha, whom his master’s magic had rendered invisible, threw the dragon to the ground with his armlet, and began to pitch into him. The Chinese Fairy Book So after two or three vain attempts to find my way into the services, I had to be content with the truncheon and armlet of a special constable. Q.6.a and Other places Recollections of 1916, 1917 and 1918 I can't give you armlets," she said, "though you thoroughly deserve them. A Patriotic Schoolgirl He adds: 'I found an armlet of gold, and a fork and spoon of crystal with rubies, which I reserve for the Queen. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography There were a dozen men in the room in stained military overcoats and red armlets. The Book of All-Power About his right arm he wore a golden armlet and around his thighs was wound a length of crimson silk, whose glittering shine dazzled the eyes. The Chinese Fairy Book Rávaṇ's red eyes in fury rolled: Bright with his armlets' flashing gold, In high disdain, by passion stirred He rushed against the sovereign bird. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse Sometimes these natives wear circlets of parrot and other gay feathers on their heads, as well as armlets and leg ornaments of the same materials. The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America The armlets are of silver, and of the same substance are the large thin circles worn by the women of Foh-Kien in the ear and resting on the shoulder. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No. 6, December 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Then as a thought struck him he bent down to the little chief and touched his bangles and armlets, finishing off by placing a finger upon the thin ribbon-like band which bound his forehead. Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites And he once more sat down on a stone, in order to wash his armlet. The Chinese Fairy Book And many a bracelet wrought with care, And many an armlet rich and rare, My wife to thine is fain to give, Departing in the wood to live. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse Observing that I wore neither khaki nor armlet someone would want to know why "a big, strong, healthy-looking fellow like you was not in the Army." Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, April 12, 1916 A few fragments of shell armlets and wristlets were also exhumed. Archeological Expedition to Arizona in 1895 Seventeenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1895-1896, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1898, pages 519-744 Unclasping the armlets, one after another, she delivers them to Shebotha. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco Then Notscha took his golden armlet and struck him on the forehead with it, so that he had to reveal himself in his true form as a golden dragon, and fall down dead. The Chinese Fairy Book With armlets, bracelets, collars, rings, With costly pearls on golden strings, With many a gem for neck and limb The son of Raghu honoured him. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse Her hair is yellow as the gold upon these armlets. The Scalp Hunters Her sandals were of white leather, and she wore armlets and bracelets of beautifully worked iron encrusted with precious stones. In Search of El Dorado If so, you shall have all I can give you; my armlets, neck ornaments, mantas, hamacas, everything. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco He also wears his bangles or armlets on each leg, and fares sumptuously every day. Olla Podrida Each armlet was an iron ring: Such was the figure of the king, That every counsellor and peer, And following townsman, fled in fear. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse I gave her a double piaster, and asked for its value in blue glass armlets. The Gypsies "Oxo and biscuits, please," broke in a languid voice suddenly, and a pale young man with an armlet approached the counter. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, April 5, 1916 Women who have volunteered to do agricultural work in place of men called to the colours will wear a green armlet, green being selected in preference to red on account of the possibility of cows. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, February 23, 1916 "Yes, that I am," said Philogamus, proudly displaying his brown armlet with the red crown. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 29, 1916 Like some vast sable cloud I showed: My golden armlets flashed and glowed. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse At last we came to a middle-aged woman seated on the ground behind a basket containing beads, glass armlets, and such trinkets. The Gypsies From the explanations given by Lord Newton and Mr. Tennant it appears that most of the complaints against the recruiting officers for over-pressure have come from men who were applying for armlets, not for exemption. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 1, 1916 I wore my badge and my armlet when I was on duty and sometimes when I was not. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 19, 1916 We cannot agree with the actor who complains that his manager forbids him to wear his armlet on the stage. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 150, February 2, 1916 A jewelled chain, whose lustre passed The glory of the sun, he cast About his friend Sugríva's neck; And, Angad Báli's son to deck, He gave a pair of armlets bright With diamond and lazulite. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse But she drew it away, not as though in rebuke, however, and examined the armlet to see that it was on properly. Nicanor - Teller of Tales A Story of Roman Britain As Lord Newton put it, a man, if he wants to obtain an armlet, must run the risk of being taken for some kind of service. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 1, 1916 After all, one could alternate the badges and the armlets and, at a pinch, wear them all together. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 19, 1916 Among the carved works in ivory are many splendidly carved armlets. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 6, 1921 Bones defiled, but women’s ivory armlets did not, except in those parts of the country where they were not usually worn, and then they did. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II She laid a hand upon his bare sinewy arm, fingering the heavy golden armlet on it, and for a fleeting instant raised her eyes to his. Nicanor - Teller of Tales A Story of Roman Britain And take thou the blue stone, and this my armlet, it may help . . . master, master, I go. A Rip Van Winkle Of The Kalahari Seven Tales of South-West Africa Then I became an unskilled munition worker, which meant three badges and two armlets. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 19, 1916 The ornamentation consists of four figures: a king or chief belonging to the outer armlet, and four sets of two hands placed between the human figures belonging to the inner armlet. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 6, 1921 We do not know how much bullion was scattered by the finders, but there was recovered a mass of ingots, armlets, chains, rings, and so on, amounting to 1000 oz., with over 7000 silver coins. Folklore as an Historical Science At the time we write of he merely hummed to the sound of the hammer, and forged hoes, axes, spears, needles, arrow-heads, bracelets, armlets, necklets, and anklets, with surprising dexterity. Black Ivory This is the season of their beauty: come, Ternissa, let us make ourselves necklaces and armlets, such as may captivate old Sylvanus and Pan; you shall have your choice. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection The Bedou women wear tremendously heavy belts and very wide brass armlets. Southern Arabia When moved, the two armlets rattle against each other. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 6, 1921 Some had on necklaces of human teeth, and armlets of shells. The Cruise of the Dainty Rovings in the Pacific The first consisted of a silver gilt armlet, the sign of a great warrior, which was clasped round the general’s arm. The Three Admirals Where were all her feathers and things—her red and yellow tunic, her gorgeous moccasons, her earrings and noserings and bracelets and armlets and beads? The Little Gold Miners of the Sierras and Other Stories They have but poor jewellery—silver necklaces, armlets, nose, toe, and finger rings. Southern Arabia An armlet of seven symbols shall be cast and ready for you when you next visit us. Skylark Three O my lover, give me bangles; make me armlets, for I am content with you. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala Her cheek was cold from her long journey; but a warm breeze played beneath the boughs, and under her falling hair against his shoulder her small hand stole up and touched his silver armlets. Fort Amity Mysterious personages, with a big "G.R." in gold on scarlet armlets popped up from somewhere, produced plans, and informed our Company Officer that trenches had to be dug at such and such a place. The 23rd (Service) Battalion Royal Fusiliers (First Sportsman's) A Record of its Services in the Great War, 1914-1919 Shortly was I to be taken to the chief to be robbed of my armlets. The Coming of the King Then he sacrifices to the ghost, and having placed some ginger and leaves on his shield, and stuffed some more in his belt and right armlet, he sallies forth. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume I (of 3) The Belief Among the Aborigines of Australia, the Torres Straits Islands, New Guinea and Melanesia He makes silk strings for pyjamas and coats, armlets and other articles. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala Riding rapidly along the ranks, the Eunuch dangled before the eyes of his barbarian auxiliaries golden armlets, golden collars, golden bridles. Theodoric the Goth Barbarian Champion of Civilisation My friends are his friends, my brother is his brother, my word is his word: witness the armlet that hath no like. The Literary World Seventh Reader Also she wore gold armlets coiled serpent-wise round her white arms from elbow to wrist. Dead Man's Plack and an Old Thorn On his head he wears an elaborate head-dress made of shells, and on his arms he has armlets of the same material. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume I (of 3) The Belief Among the Aborigines of Australia, the Torres Straits Islands, New Guinea and Melanesia Her hair is not cut, and she may wear patelas or flat metal bangles on the forearm and armlets above the elbow, but not other ornaments. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala She was to give all the dresses, and Mr Palliser was to give a brooch and an armlet to each. Can You Forgive Her? Mahadeva is represented with a snake around his neck, one around his hair, and armlets of serpents on both arms. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Suddenly the silver armlets once more gleamed on high. A Daughter of the Sioux A Tale of the Indian frontier The men busy themselves with plaiting armlets and leglets of rattan, in which some red rags are stuck. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume I (of 3) The Belief Among the Aborigines of Australia, the Torres Straits Islands, New Guinea and Melanesia At the wedding the bridegroom touches the bride’s forehead five times with vermilion and presents her with an iron armlet. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala The two Miss Howards were the first, and they expressed themselves as delighted with Lady Glencora's taste and with Mr Palliser's munificence,—for at that time the brooches and armlets had been produced. Can You Forgive Her? Woman was clad in a straight sheet-like garment, extending from waist to feet with only metal ornaments above; necklace, bracelets and armlets; or a straight dress from neck to meet the heavy anklets. Woman as Decoration The time was when these armlets could not slip off. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government At death they dressed the corpse with a belt and shell armlets, cut off the nails of the fingers and toes, and kept them as relics. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume I (of 3) The Belief Among the Aborigines of Australia, the Torres Straits Islands, New Guinea and Melanesia When a man divorces his wife he gives her a rupee and takes away the iron armlet which was given her at her wedding. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala Strands of beads and seeds exhibiting a great variety of designs surround the necks of both men and women, while rings, armlets, leglets, and anklets of beads, plaited material or metal, are common. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition The man was wearing on his shabby infantry coat the white armlet with the red cross. In the Field (1914-1915) The Impressions of an Officer of Light Cavalry At the door stood an orderly with a red armlet bearing the imprint of the letters "M.P." in black. Leaves from a Field Note-Book He is provided with a bow and arrow, armlets and body-ornaments, pots and pans, everything that may stand him in good stead in the life hereafter. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume I (of 3) The Belief Among the Aborigines of Australia, the Torres Straits Islands, New Guinea and Melanesia I, the golden armlets' warder, Snakelike twined around my wrist, Ne'er shall shun a foeman's faulchion Flashing bright in din of fight. The story of Burnt Njal From the Icelandic of the Njals Saga Carrying bags, clothing, combs, necklaces, armlets, belts and sheath covers are partially covered with or made up of colored beads, always in designs, yet very few of these patterns have generally accepted meanings or names. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition Specimens of this armlet varied in width from 1 to 5 inches. The Mafulu Mountain People of British New Guinea Despatch-riders with blue and white armlets whizzed past on their motor-bicycles, and high overhead was the loud droning hum of the aeroplane going home to roost. Leaves from a Field Note-Book Great is the chief who claims many skulls; and the youth, who may wear a jawbone as an armlet is to be admired. Adventures in New Guinea "It is the sign of the wise woman, and she made it, maybe, with a wire from her armlets." In Search of the Okapi A Story of Adventure in Central Africa She was laden with jewels, armlets, anklets and head ornaments; pearls and uncut sapphires and rubies. The Adventures of Kathlyn Measured specimens of this armlet varied in width from 1 to 2¼ inches, and displayed different varieties of diagonal twill stitch. The Mafulu Mountain People of British New Guinea "I'm a nurse," Barbara explained, loftily, showing an armlet bearing the ensign of the Red Cross. Leaves from a Field Note-Book Only one of their arms—that which sustains the spear—is covered with bands or armlets of metal. The Wonders of Pompeii The lady we saw at En-Noor's wore a profusion of necklaces, armlets, and anklets of metal, wood, and horn. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 1 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government P: Why, then, have armlets of gold not been set upon him, or angels sent along with him? Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side The band thus produced is of very small, close, fine work, and is quite soft, flexible and elastic, like European canvas, instead of being stiff and hard, like the plaited belts and armlets. The Mafulu Mountain People of British New Guinea The neighbor he wagered with, eyed the stake narrowly, bending over to sniff at it, before he piled up two gem set armlets, a personal scent box and a thumb ring to balance. Plague Ship The frocks were really first-class--blue satin and silver, with loads of pearls, and my turquoise armlets. Adrien Leroy The corpse was always decked with various ornaments, including rings, necklaces, and armlets. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Allah will cause those who believe and do good works to enter Gardens underneath which rivers flow, wherein they will be allowed armlets of gold, and pearls, and their raiment therein will be silk. Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side Specimens of this armlet varied in width from ¾ to 1¼ inches. The Mafulu Mountain People of British New Guinea She wore not one, but many kinds of jewels, and her anklets and armlets tinkled with fringes of cats and hawks in carnelian. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt As he spake he raised his spear, on which was an armlet of bright gold, cunningly fashioned. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine The corpse was also charmed, against attack, by the magical and protecting ornaments which were worn by the living--necklaces, armlets, ear-rings, &c. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria They enter them wearing armlets of gold and pearl and their raiment therein is silk. Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side There is no practice of putting armlets on young folk, and retaining them in after life, so as to tighten round and contract the arm. The Mafulu Mountain People of British New Guinea I replied in the affirmative, and he inquired where my red cross armlet was. From Aldershot to Pretoria A Story of Christian Work among Our Troops in South Africa “Go tell King Gunther,” he said, “that if he will not oppose my passage I will present him with one hundred armlets of red metal.” Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine Every nymph of the flood, her tresses rending, Throws off her armlet of pearl in the main; Neptune in anguish his charge unattending, Vessels are foundering, and vows are in vain. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 07 At last we came to a middle-aged woman seated on the ground behind a basket containing beads, glass armlets, and similar trinkets. The English Gipsies and Their Language A specimen of this armlet was 2¼ inches wide. The Mafulu Mountain People of British New Guinea For she was clad in vesture more shining than the flame of fire, and with twisted armlets and glistering earrings of flower-fashion. The Homeric Hymns A New Prose Translation; and Essays, Literary and Mythological “Come for me, ferryman,” he said, “and I will bestow upon thee an armlet of ruddy gold.” Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine The sign of that obligation was to place certain armlets on the arms, as for instance, twigs of osier, more or less according to the station of the dead. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 21 of 55 1624 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. I gave her a double piastre, and asked for its value in blue-glass armlets. The English Gipsies and Their Language Round the neck is worn a collar or necklace; and on the right arm are three armlets and three bracelets. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The metal-work of personal ornaments, such as bracelets and armlets, and again that of dagger handles, seems to have resembled the work of the Assyrians. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 4. (of 7): Babylon The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Bronze and iron bangles and armlets, and bracelets of rings or beads, ear-rings, and rings for the toes, are common in the tombs, and few female skeletons are without them. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 1. (of 7): Chaldaea The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Moreover, a dam established down-stream at Port-Villez had raised the level of the river, most of the islands of yore were now submerged, and the little armlets of the stream had become broader. His Masterpiece Brass wire; an armlet or bracelet of brass wire. Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, or, Trade Language of Oregon The personal decorations consisted chiefly of armlets, bangles, beads, rings, and ear-rings. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The royal costumes became suddenly most elaborate; brilliant colours, costly armlets and bracelets, many-hued collars, complicated head-dresses, elegant sandals, jewels of price, gay sashes, and wigs with conventional adornment, came into vogue. Ancient Egypt The old women were weaving the square co�oo or lap of beads, which they sometimes wear without a petticoat; also armlets and ankle ornaments of beads. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 579, December 8, 1832 All these beings, O son of Bhrigu's race, shine in splendour, with the aid of gold, after converting it into crowns and armlets and diverse kinds of ornaments. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 In this town were seen chased gold necklaces, and armlets reaching to the elbow, and anklets. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 14 of 55 1606-1609 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 She wore a dress of the palest pink satin, with lilies of the valley in her hair, and an exquisitely wrought gold armlet, with a most Lilliputian watch in the centre. Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities Rood Warren lay in a little hollow beside an armlet of the stream that waters all the valley. Cecilia de Noël Theft and robbery were then unknown, insomuch that a gold armlet lay for a long time untouched in Jalangursheath. Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian On opening the package she found a coral necklace and armlets, with clasps engraved, and a soiled, miserably-scrawled letter. Idle Hour Stories The Land Army women after three months' service receive an official armlet—a green band with lion rampant in red and a certificate of honour. Women and War Work Long gloves of a delicate peach tint came above her elbow, and between the top of each of these and the frill of lace there was a diamond armlet to match the necklace. Mona Some are anklets and armlets, and consist merely of plain gold rings, both solid and hollow, bordered with plaited chainwork in imitation of filigree. Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt And white shone his breastplate and armlets, shining white were sword, hilt, and shield. Invisible Links When sworn, to office adjoining for pay, card and armlet. If Winter Comes The Land women are the only women who receive an armlet—the munition girl wears a triangular brass brooch with "On war service." Women and War Work But further search resulted in the finding of several heavy brass or copper anklets and armlets, such as are worn by Indian women. The Jungle Girl One whom I had slain had a heavy gold torque round his neck, and twisted gold armlets, being the chief, as I think. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet He himself first of all took off his gold armlet, and with it flung his great oblong shield. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I They were dressed in aprons of dracæna leaves only, with necklets and armlets of sharks' teeth and cowrie shells. The Great Taboo They were loaded with necklaces, bracelets, armlets, and anklets, composed of coral, amber, and fine glass-beads, interspersed with beads of gold and silver. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 418 Volume 17, New Series, January 3, 1852 "Look here, sir!" he exclaimed, pointing to a thin red line encircling the flesh of the girl's upper arm, and from that to the arm and armlet in the fresco. Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts Then Odda would not be behindhand, and he pulled off his own armlet. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet The dress was plain brown holland, with collar and armlets of white linen; but, to Wharton's eye, the dark Italian head, and the long slenderness of form had never shown more finely. Marcella But, in addition to armlets, neck-bands and head-bands, they have string or hair girdles, with, for the women, a very small apron and, for the men, a pubic tassel. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism I gave her Gerent's great gold armlet, having caused it to be wrought into such a circlet for her hair as any thane's wife might be well pleased to wear. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex I have seen one of their ivory armlets weighing 38 ounces, which was worn by one of their women on her arm. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 Also Bontoc Igorotte spears, shields, and carved wooden human figures, men's basket hats, women's headdress beads, men's boar tusk armlets, and the earrings and ear plugs worn by both men and women. Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission He had armlets above his elbows, richly set with diamonds; and three rows of diamonds round each wrist. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Except for waist-bands, forehead-bands, necklets, and armlets, and a conventional pubic tassel, shell, or, in the case of the women, a small apron, the Central Australian native is naked. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism A bundle which has been lying beside the animals is opened, and from it the medium takes a red and yellow headband with chicken feathers attached, and boar's tusk armlets. The Tinguian Social, Religious, and Economic Life of a Philippine Tribe She had upon her wrist an armlet, gay With costly gems, in witness and in sign Of love to her by Count Orlando borne, And which the damsel for long time had worn. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 2 Go and get your shield, headaxe and spear, and boar's tusk armlet for we are going to fight here in your yard.” Traditions of the Tinguian: a Study in Philippine Folk-Lore The armlet's yellow luster shone rich upon his arm; His war sword by his side—in strife a thunderbolt alarm. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art The fondness of these people for flowers and strong-scented plants is remarkable--they wear them in their hair, thrust under the armlets and girdle, or as garlands round the neck. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 1 With that and an armlet stamped from the War Department you will have free access to all the roads and you won't have to be bothered with other papers. My Home in the Field of Honor Like their sex and peculiar race, they are fond of ornaments, adorning themselves with large silver ear-rings, bracelets, necklaces, and armlets. Notes of an Overland Journey Through France and Egypt to Bombay Arrayed in the triumphal dress he took armlets, and with a laurel crown upon his head and holding a branch in his right hand he called together the people. Dio's Rome, Volume 6 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus And Alexander Severus The traditions of the crusades also came in aid, and hence we have, the plumed and jewelled turbans, the armlets and the scymitars, and, in the later pictures, even umbrellas and elephants. Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts Among many kinds of bracelets or armlets the most common is a broad woven one of grass, fitting very tightly on the upper arm. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 1 In the meantime, someone had carried my card to the mayor who affixed his seal, and my armlet appeared as though by magic. My Home in the Field of Honor In a minute or two the pursuer, running up, cautiously peered over the fence, and was instantly killed; he proved to be a Shawnee chief, painted, and decked with many silver armlets, rings, and brooches. The Winning of the West, Volume 2 From the Alleghanies to the Mississippi, 1777-1783 Then they set her another task and told her to bring them some bear’s hair that they might weave it into a hair armlet for her wedding. Folklore of the Santal Parganas The bangles glitter and the rings and armlets shoot their rays. The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry These last consist chiefly of wristlets of the fibres of a plant--and armlets of the same, wound round with cordage, are in nearly universal use. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 1 I showed my armlet and he stepped aside. My Home in the Field of Honor Their favourite ornaments were pearls; they wreathed these in their hair, wore them as necklaces, ear-drops, armlets, bracelets, anklets, and worked them into conspicuous parts of their dresses. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 380, July 11, 1829 It was separated from the main land by an armlet of the sea, about half a mile in breadth and about eighteen feet deep. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 379, July 4, 1829 They have bracelets, anklets, armlets, necklaces, and their noses as well as their ears are pierced for pendants. Modern India I saw no weapons, and some rude armlets were their only ornaments. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 1 At the sight of my armlet and the agitated white sheet in the wagon, the chasseurs approached in haste. My Home in the Field of Honor Excavations here many years ago brought to light a jasper ball, some fragments of a coarse kind of pottery, and some oaken armlets. Northumberland Yesterday and To-day The metal anklets and armlets adorning him aroused her envy. Son of Tarzan He beat out the gold into roses, and strung them together for necklace or armlet. Intentions To begin with, the fragment corresponds exactly with a tear in Mrs. Cavendish's armlet. The Mysterious Affair at Styles I played mum and tapped my Red Cross armlet. My Home in the Field of Honor He had necklaces of beads and silver, and a glass amulet with a man's face, very like his own, set between two bull's heads, as well as gold and silver bracelets and armlets. The Story of the Amulet As Busuli talked he fingered a heavy gold armlet that encircled the glossy hide of his left arm. Return of Tarzan All wore strange protruding girdles of dried grass about their hips and many were loaded with brass and copper anklets, armlets and bracelets. Tarzan of the Apes The visitor slipped a plain metal armlet from above his elbow, and pointing to an inscription upon its inner surface, whispered a word or two to the clerk. Thuvia, Maid of Mars It sometimes also stood for the armlet worn by gentlemen in our poet's day, as a mark of some lady's esteem. The Lucasta Poems He was gay with anklets, bracelets, and armlets of gold, richly inlaid. The Story of the Amulet Their spears were tipped with it, as were their arrows, and they cooked in vessels made all of solid metal like my armlet. Return of Tarzan She flung down with haste the armlets, the gold pins, the flowers; and the long hair, released, fell scattered over her shoulders, framing in its blackness the wild exaltation of her face. An Outcast of the Islands He bowed the stranger to a seat, and hastened to an inner room with the armlet in his hand. Thuvia, Maid of Mars Stretching my hand toward him, I advanced and took the armlet from his open palm, clasping it about my arm above the elbow; smiled at him and stood waiting. A Princess of Mars There was a single armlet between her right shoulder and elbow, and a series of them covered her left forearm from elbow to wrist. The People That Time Forgot With eld I am listless and lamed— I, the lord of the gold of the armlet: I sit, and am still under many A slight from the warders of spear-meads. The Life and Death of Cormac the Skald After a great deal of trouble, as I had a permit signed by Colonel Bernard, and wore an ambulance armlet, I was allowed to travel to Le Mans in a railway van. My Days of Adventure The Fall of France, 1870-71 The girl struggled to free herself, striking at the man with her metal armlets. Thuvia, Maid of Mars For thee, that golden armlet rich and rare, Or Tyrian robes that her soft bosom press? The Elegies of Tibullus Being the Consolations of a Roman Lover Done in English Verse He caught the gauntlet and attached it to the hook of his armlet, and said: "Who are you that challenge God's justice?" The Knights of the Cross or, Krzyzacy To the field went I forth, O my mother The flame of the armlet who guardest,— To dare the cave-dweller, my foeman And I deemed I should smite him in battle. The Life and Death of Cormac the Skald The Feldpastor wears an armlet of white and light purple to denote his calling; but indeed it is not easy to mistake him for anything else than he is. Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places Seven brass rings were on her thumb and a carved wooden armlet encircled the wrist. A Woman Tenderfoot He wore a number of anklets and armlets of polished wire, a broad beaded collar, heavy earrings, and a sumptuous robe of softened goatskins embroidered with beads and cowrie shells. The Leopard Woman Her dark serge dress with its white turn-down collar and armlets—worn these last for the sake of her embroidery work—gave her a dedicated conventual look. The History of David Grieve The song over, the queen, crowned with gold, gave gifts to Beowulf, the liberator from the horrors of Grendel,—two armlets, a necklace, raiment, and rings. National Epics His dress was of the same tartan worn by those who had first made their appearance, but closed at the throat and elbows with a necklace and armlets of gold. The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day There were more rings and armlets, but enough is enough. A Woman Tenderfoot There were some, but not many, armlets, leglets, and necklets of iron wire polished to the appearance of silver. The Leopard Woman On their return trip the Dayaks bring salt from the government's monopoly, gaudy cloths for the women, beads, ivory rings for bracelets and armlets, and also rice for the journey. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 The following day I suggested to Santosh that he order an armlet at the jeweler's. Autobiography of a Yogi On her arms were broad golden armlets, and the drapery, a long flowing robe, was blue, embroidered with yellow flowers. A Crystal Age From where he stood the tell-tale mummy was hidden by the bank and some bushes, and the tell-tale brass rings and armlet were in my gloves which I held as jauntily as possible. A Woman Tenderfoot It was one of the common porters—a tall, too slender savage, with armlets of polished iron, long, ropy hair—a typical shenzi. The Leopard Woman I had on the red-cross armlet which I wore throughout the war, and held a white handkerchief in my hand. The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 1 For general purposes I counsel the use of an armlet made of gold, silver, and copper. Autobiography of a Yogi Had my outward ornaments been connected with my inner feelings, then my necklet, my armlets, my bracelets, would all have burst their bonds and flung themselves over that assembly like a shower of meteors. The Home and the World Before her on the cloak lay a tall, well-formed negro woman, wearing only a narrow white cloth round her loins, and broad silver armlets on her round black arms. The Purple Land For that purpose he must take with him the necklace, the armlets, anklets, and belt that I traded for with the shenzis, and which Cazi Moto will get from my tent. The Leopard Woman Her garments were belted in with a broad girdle of the same metal, and she wore heavy gold armlets and bracelets. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion The villagers often get up small subscriptions, and purchase a silver armlet or bracelet, the prize him who shall hold his own against all comers. Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier Twelve Years Sporting Reminiscences of an Indigo Planter In our opinion this kind of medallion is a more judicious form of indication than the bands, armlets or large letters used elsewhere. Turkish Prisoners in Egypt A Report by the Delegates of the International Committee of the Red Cross At the end of her course she receives an armlet signifying her rank in the Land Army and is ready to go wherever the authorities send her. Mobilizing Woman-Power He wore a piece of cotton cloth dyed black, so draped as to leave one arm and shoulder bare, a polished bone armlet, and a tarboush that must have been traded through many hands. The Leopard Woman Bothwell, who, like the war-horse of scripture, snuffed the battle afar off, hastened to give orders to six negroes, in white dresses richly laced, and having massive silver collars and armlets. Old Mortality, Volume 1. Trinkets, beads, bracelets, armlets, and anklets of pewter, there are in great bunches; fruits, vegetables, sticks of cane, skins full of oil, and sugar, and treacle. Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier Twelve Years Sporting Reminiscences of an Indigo Planter Non-commissioned officers are distinguished by a white linen armlet, crossed by a blue band for corporals, and by a red band for sergeants. Turkish Prisoners in Egypt A Report by the Delegates of the International Committee of the Red Cross Only three wore the Bal or feather, which denotes the brave; several, however, had the other decoration—an ivory armlet. First Footsteps in East Africa They have armlets of iron beaten out, and necklaces of shell fragments or bone. The Leopard Woman Her hair is knotted up; she always wears silver armlets, and would not be seen without the hat for anything. The Hawaiian Archipelago The taper arm is loaded with armlets and bracelets. Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier Twelve Years Sporting Reminiscences of an Indigo Planter She had still golden armlets and a gold chain, let her go for them, he must see them, and try what he could get for them. Sidonia, the Sorceress : the Supposed Destroyer of the Whole Reigning Ducal House of Pomerania — Volume 1 One side was given up to gold collars, neck ornaments, bracelets, armlets and cloak clasps, all of gold. The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland These traffickers gave them copper necklaces, armlets and medicines in exchange for amber, frankincense and furs. The Queen Pedauque All these belonged to the stone period with two exceptions, namely, an armlet of thin brass wire, and a small bronze hatchet. The Antiquity of Man The friends who accompanied him now came forward and handed him the spurs, the coat of mail, the armlet and gauntlet, and having put these on he girded on his sword. The Junior Classics — Volume 4 Often these bracelets are made of beads, or a circlet of leaves, and when on the war-path an armlet of twisted grass is always worn by the men. Travels in West Africa The rich wore armlets and leglets of staircase rods, brass and copper, like the metal gaiters and gauntlets of the Gaboon River. Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Volume 2 On the mantelpiece, between the gilt cardboard boxes and the old pomatum-pots, were several red armlets and clusters of red cockades, looking like pools of blood. The Fat and the Thin But when he was gone she fell to thinking that this armlet had been bought for her with Herr Arne's money. The Treasure His feet were shod with sandals—his arms were bare to the shoulder, and clasped at the upper part by two broad silver armlets richly chased. Ardath Men and women alike wear armlets, and in the case of the women they seem to be put on when young, for you see puffs of flesh growing out from between them. Travels in West Africa They wore gold armlets; and the chief's wife had a light band of gold round her head. In Freedom's Cause : a Story of Wallace and Bruce He quietly begged them to leave go of him; and then sat down on a chair while they packed up his papers, and the red scarves, armlets, and banners. The Fat and the Thin Around her neck is a necklace of gold richly set,—and she has magnificent golden armlets and pearl eardrops. A Day in Old Athens; a Picture of Athenian Life "Page 499, I think you said?" he continues, placing his thumbs in his waistcoat armlets, with an air of indifference. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter The armlet was of gold, with small rubies and turquoises set in a pattern. The Story of Sonny Sahib A man in a buff suit with a crape armlet. Ulysses Lisa walked round the room, examining the flags, the armlets, and the scarves, without touching any of them, as though she feared that the dreadful things might burn her. The Fat and the Thin All the rest is an obstinate and dismal allegiance to the days of Shrievalty, about as easy to recall as the days when the Pendragons wore golden collars and armlets. Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 2 Seeing into their plot, I went about with my eyes open and with good attendance, wearing an under-coat and armlets of mail, for which I had obtained permission. Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini The packet held a necklace and an armlet. The Story of Sonny Sahib If any one nurses a patient and the patient dies, the nurse wears an armlet of opossum's hair called goomil, and a sort of fur boa called gurroo. The Euahlayi Tribe; a study of aboriginal life in Australia The chiefs were to wear red scarves, and the lieutenants red armlets. The Fat and the Thin This will last you for half a year, and then the armlets, then the diadem of brilliants, the bracelets, and the necklace, must all go. Joseph II. and His Court It has been suggested that the diastolic pressure be taken at the point where the sound is first heard on gradually raising the pressure in the armlet. Disturbances of the Heart But this armlet will get broken just as the other two armlets that were given to me have got broken. The Story of Sonny Sahib Round her arms she bound goomils—opossum hair armlets—into which she placed more sprays of flowers, matching those in the girl's hair. The Euahlayi Tribe; a study of aboriginal life in Australia They queen gave Gotelind's daughter twelve red armlets, and, thereto, goodly raiment of the best that she had brought with her into Etzel's land. The Fall of the Niebelungs A sorcerer having pointed out the devil’s abode, the friends of the patient carry thither cooked rice, fruit, fish, raw eggs, a hen, a chicken, a silken robe, gold, armlets, and so forth. The Golden Bough The armlet having been carefully applied, it is better to inflate gradually 10 mm. higher than the point at which the pulsation ceases in the radial. Disturbances of the Heart I cannot wear armlets and play polo, and I would rather play polo.' The Story of Sonny Sahib A necklace and two armlets, such as are worn by the negro girls, were taken from the stomach! Ismailia Boatman, row me over, and I will give thee, for thy meed, an armlet of red gold. The Fall of the Niebelungs O my lord, all came of my fondness for the Princess who wore a charm in her armlet which hindered my approaching her and therefore I made use of this man to effect my purpose. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 14 Sometimes the compression of the arm by the armlet leads to a rise in blood pressure. Disturbances of the Heart Many had boar-tusk armlets, some of which were gay with tassels of human hair. The Bontoc Igorot They leapt forward, and I saw the firelight shone upon their copper armlets as they gripped Laban. Moon of Israel Hagen overheard all the warrior's grief, and gave him his sword again, with six red armlets. The Fall of the Niebelungs "A gold armlet that one of us has lost," they answered. Elissa The incident of the first phase, or when sound begins, is caused by the sudden distention of the blood vessel below the point of compression by the armlet. Disturbances of the Heart There are about six of these necklaces in Bontoc, and it is almost impossible to buy one, but the armlets are more plentiful. The Bontoc Igorot But they carried no shields and wore no head-dress or armlets; indeed, every warlike appearance was carefully avoided. Maiwa's Revenge He swung the armlet aloft on his sword—it was of red gold, bright and shining—that they might ferry him over to Gelfrat's march. The Fall of the Niebelungs Aziel let his eyes wander on the ground, and not far away perceived the armlet half-hidden in a tussock of dry grass, where, indeed, it had been placed. Elissa In other words, the armlet pressure has at this point been overcome. Disturbances of the Heart They comprise lamps, bowls, vases, jugs, cups, armlets, anklets, daggers, dishes, a horse's bit, heads and feet of animals, statuettes, mirrors, fibul�, buttons, &c. History of Phoenicia Savages at the present day everywhere deck themselves with plumes, necklaces, armlets, ear-rings, etc. The Descent of Man Twenty minutes later they rode abreast of the party, which at first had wheeled round on guard, and then had resumed its course at the sight of the white armlets. The Path of the King One of them has a look of Dingaan, my brother who slew me, yes, and wears his armlet. Finished A magnificent sight they were, with their white fighting-shields, their gleaming spears, their otter-skin caps, their kilts and armlets of white bulls' tails, and the snowy egret plumes which they wore upon their brows. Child of Storm For ornaments the male Phoenicians wore collars, which were sometimes very elaborate, armlets, bracelets, and probably finger-rings. History of Phoenicia The latter, taking up an armlet of green glass and a hawk bell, touched the gold in the ear. 1492 In his grandsire's day it was a mighty armlet, but in the famine years it was melted and part sold, and only this remains. The Path of the King With what despatch and system the gentleman of the armlet had been doing his work! The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse He wore one pair of plain armlets on his left upper arm and small simple ear-rings. The Land of Footprints I loved them very dearly, and used to make for them a variety of gold ornaments, such as bangles and armlets. The Adventures of Louis De Rougemont In their sickness they wore no clothing, not even loin-cloths, though they retained their shell armlets, their bead necklaces, and their leather belts, between which and the skin were thrust naked knives. Adventure A bare arm, protruding from the coverings, lay exposed against a black and yellow striped orluk skin—an arm of wondrous beauty about which was clasped an armlet that Gahan knew. The Chessmen of Mars The queen gave Gotelind's daughter twelve ruddy armlets, and raiment too, as good as any that she brought to Etzel's land. The Nibelungenlied Around their arms were armlets of polished buffalo horn. The Land of Footprints Let the Teuton swords, the helmets, the shining armlets, the mail-coats that reach the heel, which Rolf of old bestowed upon his men, let these sharpen our mindful hearts to the fray. The Danish History, Books I-IX Each wore a flat, turtle-shell ring suspended through his nose, and each carried a clay pipe in an ear-hole or thrust inside a beaded biceps armlet. Adventure This youth was evidently in the height of fashion, his hair braided in a tight queue bound with skin, his ears dangling with ornaments, heavy necklaces around his neck, and armlets etc., ad lib. The Land of Footprints Great store of armlets and princely robes they wore. The Nibelungenlied |
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