| 单词 | matronly |
| 例句 | “I wonder if you will ever grow up, Laurie,” said Meg in a matronly tone. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Her older sister, Margaret, was matronly and dignified, probably from having assumed matronly and housewifely responsibilities too early in life, their mother having died when they were quite young. The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z It was the ghost’s beloved face, matronly and broad, with her round red “happiness cheeks,” but there was nothing happy to be found in her affect, as flat as all the ghosts in Minya’s army. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Next to her is Lachesis, older and more matronly than her sister. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “I know one thing. I’m not going to be married in this splendid matronly state.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z I dived behind some throw pillows just as three men and one woman—the matronly one I’d heard on the phone—turned the corner and entered the room, pushing Ema aside. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z She is in an earlier phase, or a later one: the soft green tweeds and tailored blouses of her good- taste background, which now appear matronly on her, because she has put on weight. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She found a few hairpins and used them to pile her hair into a matronly bun. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The women were both of goodly height Madame Ratignolle possessing the more feminine and matronly figure. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z These people did not look at all agricultural; she was a large, matronly woman who rather reminded me of Mrs Mortimer, the cook at Darlington Hall through much of the twenties and thirties. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z There were so many dress options online, yet the few that fit the definition of modest were painfully dull and matronly. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Robbie was there, too, bustling about in a floral-print dress like the belle of the ball—albeit a matronly belle—making sure all her students had arrived with sheet music in hand. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Another voice—this one female and older, almost matronly—said, “Okay, forget the forms. It’s time for your audition.” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z But the dress itself is a steaming piece of matronly garbage, and I’m not showing up at prom looking like someone’s grandma. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “I shall take some up to Mother, though she said we were not to think of her, for she’d take care of herself,” said Meg, who presided and felt quite matronly behind the teapot. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Behind them stood a large matronly woman with thick ankles and all the buttons done up on her long overcoat. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She can’t tell if Terry’s outfit is a uniform or if it’s just so boring that it looks like one: black pants, clunky black shoes with rubber soles, a matronly peach-colored T-shirt. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z From above the woman’s figure looked even more matronly and reassuring. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I am calm; I regard the antics of my fellow students, who act like the textbook, with a combination of scientific curiosity and almost matronly indulgence. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z And there is so much time to be endured, time heavy as fried food or thick fog; and then all at once these red events, like explosions, on streets otherwise decorous and matronly and somnambulent. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Their matronly server was unfazed both by their getups and the attention they drew. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “She was matronly,” Tyler writes, “which Micah found kind of a turn-on.” Review | Anne Tyler’s ‘Redhead by the Side of the Road’ is light on drama. Not that we could handle more drama now anyway. 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z She returned in Disney's 2015 reboot of the franchise, the "The Force Awakens," appearing as the more matronly General Leia Organa, leader of the Resistance movement fighting the evil First Order. 'Star Wars' makers vow not to digitally recreate Carrie Fisher 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z If you became pregnant or nursed your child, scratchy, unadorned, matronly bras — probably colored inconspicuously “nude” or white — were your lot. Nursing Bras That Show Mothers in More Than ?Work Mode? 2011-08-31T23:07:43Z Hers is an unusually positive – if very matronly – depiction of the adoptive mother in fiction. Eleanor Birne's top 10 books on motherhood 2011-03-30T15:44:16Z Even with the fur coat on, she looks modest, maybe even matronly. “Mad Men” recap: Don Draper says goodbye to his greatest love 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z In contrast to the usual portrayals, Barbara Flynn’s matronly Mary is as confident and imperious as her cousin, if not nearly as well appareled. A Bloody Rivalry for the Throne, This Time With Margot Robbie 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z The best response to any gift, whether scanty or matronly, is: “thank you.” Social Q?s: Social Q?s: Advice on How to Change Hairstylists 2011-09-09T19:14:19Z The smaller girl, a brunette with a haircut somewhat matronly for one so young, said, "Did you know that your house used to be on a show?" One Tree Hill and me: the true cost of renting your home to a hit TV show 2012-07-27T22:00:46Z “We was making ends meet all right then,” she says to the matronly social worker called Welfare Lady. Review: ‘In the Blood’ and the Singular Talent of Suzan-Lori Parks 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z Some aspects of the interview seem very dated—Wallace is smoking and madly shilling for his show’s corporate sponsor, Phillip Morris; Sanger looks matronly in her black satin dress and heavy brooches. The Pill’s Difficult Birth 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z “That made me laugh so hard because I’m a 55-year old older matronly lady and being called a ‘baller’ just makes me laugh.” Hudson Valley Ballers: SNL writers hit the country with a few funny guests 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z In one photograph, we find a matronly woman in a high and flipped bronze bouffant standing before an unassuming home beyond a chain-link fence. An Artist’s Costumed Alter Egos Cross Racial Lines 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z The fourth movement, alas, was a letdown, with Tamara Wilson’s matronly, almost operatic treatment of the solo soprano part at odds with its childlike character. A reshuffled Baltimore Symphony Orchestra can’t quite fill the void after headliner’s exit "This 'Drinking Woman' was an ideal rooted in newfound concepts of individuality and a denial of Edwardian matronly functions." How cocktail culture forever changed women's fashion 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z But they were quickly apprehended by the matronly head of mall security. Here Is What Happens When You Cast Lindsay Lohan in Your Movie 2013-01-13T17:37:08Z And the contrast of unpretentious preppy clothes to the direly elegant and matronly things so many designers presented during recent fashion weeks in New York, Milan and Paris is downright bracing. Paris Fashion Week: The Americanization of the Rue St.-Honor? 2011-03-09T23:16:55Z Now I’m a little more matronly, a few more wrinkles, more silver hair.” Generation B: For Boomer Models, It?s Boom Time 2010-05-06T21:30:00Z She is also launching a clothing line for plus-sized women, after finding the options available to her either too matronly or wildly inappropriate. Melissa McCarthy's star power helps her go out on a limb with 'Tammy' 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z A number of dresses, with firm bodices and matronly pleats, seem designed to evoke a stultifying existence. Fashion Review: Milan Goes in All Directions 2010-02-27T01:25:00Z They include matronly nannies wheeling prams through a park, pigeons in Trafalgar Square, top-hatted gents in the city, even the changing of the guard. Bruce Davidson and Paul Caponigro Images at Yale 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z But the difference between Abbey and her father, her mother, cousin Nora and the matronly neighbor Mrs. Beach is of degree rather than kind. In William Maxwell’s Fiction, a Vivid, Varied Tableau of Midwestern Life 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z I like to read in coffee shops, and I began to receive concerned glances from matronly women, the kind of looks that said, “Oh, honey.” Books of The Times: ?Wild? by Cheryl Strayed, a Walkabout of Reinvention 2012-03-27T15:51:40Z They veered between womanly and matronly, and I couldn’t afford to be either. Curse of my birthing hips 2012-12-20T01:00:00Z Her youthful style had given way to matronly suits, sensible shoes, quaint hats and an immutable, immovable gray coiffure. A Low Point for the Monarchy, in a New Season of ‘The Crown’ 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z It's hard to defend the Prince Regent as a family man, with his endless procession of matronly mistresses and his addiction to the liquid form of opium. George IV: the rehabilitation of Old Naughty 2011-08-28T20:00:05Z Tweed that for all its variations and Chanelisms still managed to look mostly matronly; stuck in the mud by the River Tay. What Do Women Need Now? 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Ms. Collins, as their pious younger sister, projects an anxious and matronly disapproval, making the virtuous Cordelia a hard pill to swallow. ‘King Lear’ in the Park, Starring John Lithgow 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z Tracey Montford, the designer of Cake Lingerie, said she was inspired to help start the company, based in Sydney, Australia, because “baggy matronly lingerie doesn’t make you feel good.” Nursing Bras That Show Mothers in More Than ?Work Mode? 2011-08-31T23:07:43Z This early style – let's call it "Krusty The Clown's matronly aunt" – was followed by "minor boy-band member" and then "Princess Diana". Al Pacino's Phil Spector moment: HBO's film still deconstructed 2013-02-05T13:34:49Z Something about these clothes — the matronly dresses, the classic cable-knits — felt so outside current fashion and obsessions as to be but a distant squeal from a 60s fondue party. Prada: Old Dears 2010-02-25T23:32:00Z Overall, the women looked kind of matronly – ironic in a town known for its desperate attempts to look young. | A Golden Globes Recap 2011-01-17T22:45:15Z She is unusually tall, which gives her a kind of instant authority, and dresses in matronly camouflage: scarves and twin sets. ‘A Writer Writes’: Penelope Lively’s Fiction Defies the Test of Time 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z In paintings by Marsh’s teacher at the Art Students League, Kenneth Hayes Miller, they are asexual and matronly. Art Review: ‘Swing Time,’ Reginald Marsh Show, Focuses on ’30s New York 2013-07-04T17:36:22Z We go shopping and she vetoes the dresses I try on as either being too revealing or too matronly. My shazam boobs 2012-12-11T01:00:00Z Personally, I found the cape oddly matronly, but the choice, and the reaction, especially its lack of skepticism about either the origin of the dress or its cost, was notable. The White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the Obama Effect 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z In the images, you can witness the evolution of Ms. Ono’s hairstyles from lengthy hippie strands to a short matronly bob. The Bay Citizen: Family Opened Up the Door to John and Yoko 2010-10-08T04:15:00Z Instead, she says, she seeks unconventionality on the big screen, something surprising among the glut of “desexed, matronly” roles she is offered. Patricia Clarkson: ‘A white male actor should never complain about anything’ 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z This Mildred looks matronly and well bred, and that miscue is compounded by her genteel speaking tone. | 'Mildred Pierce': Battling the Depression for an Ungrateful Daughter 2011-03-24T11:00:00Z The leadership went so far as to put Mistral on the currency, and promoted her image as a matronly schoolteacher for the nation. Move Over, Pablo Neruda. Young Chileans Have a New Favorite Poet. 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z The dress was off the shoulder; she is clearly attuned to the small details that ensure that, at 71, she never looks matronly. Perspective | At the state dinner, Jill Biden stays understated 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Her Dior looks were all over the map, including a matronly cream coat dress in Berlin, a brooding and complicated black gown in Paris and a belted sheer lavender-gray superhero design in Los Angeles. Red Carpet Watch: Jennifer Lawrence: The Red Carpet Fashion Choices of the ‘American Hustle’ Star 2014-02-07T22:49:57Z Here are a few things that my enormous breasts make me feel: cumbersome, bulky, matronly, mumsy, lumbering, massive, unwieldy, hefty, laden, out of proportion, cartoonish, imbalanced, embarrassed. Getting it off my chest: life with big breasts 2015-11-14T05:00:00Z Greg Mehrten, kitted out in matronly drag, draws out of his portrait of Trilling the pompous cadences of a New York intellectual who balances haughty convention with revolutionary fervor. When feminist debate turns into an ideological free-for-all: It's the Wooster Group's 'Town Hall Affair' 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z In ancient China, the style was adorned with flowers or jewels, and while considered a status symbol, it was also thought to be matronly, literally — a look worn only by married women. The Enduring Power of a Low Bun 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z The Shire Tranquil and pastoral, the Shire is home to the Hobbits, a bizarre race of tiny, shoeless, greedy, pipe-smoking, badly dressed little men and matronly wives. Dream relocation: The Hobbit's Middle-earth made in middle England 2010-10-25T15:07:00Z At the beach, she wore those squarish bathing suits, which matronly bosom into pointy, cone-shaped bras. Postpartum 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z At a party, Em confides to a matronly, older guest that she has not yet hit it off with her film’s young director. Television Review: ‘Doll & Em,’ as in Dolly Wells and Emily Mortimer, on HBO 2014-03-18T21:28:44Z At the beach, she wore those squarish bathing suits, which pressed her matronly bosom into pointy, cone-shaped bras. Postpartum 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z I’ve got a few straight friends who are obsessed with Madonna right now because she’s a little fuller, a little more matronly. Culture Club's Boy George: 'I’m not anti-anyone. I’m not even anti-normal people' 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z They were often greeted with a hug from the matronly owner. She served tacos and love from neighborhood institution. Tacos Delta matriarch Maria Esther Valdivia dies at 74 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Out is the matronly decorum that characterized Elizabeth’s reign. The man in a hurry: King Charles III rushes to make a mark 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The character followed a tradition of popular drag acts, but O'Grady said he wanted to stand out from the "matronly and sexless" figures who had come before, like Dame Edna Everage and Hinge and Bracket. Paul O'Grady: From Lily Savage to TV national treasure, with a love of dogs 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The wavy coif and puffy jowls of the father disguised as a matronly housekeeper. Explaining Hollywood: How to get a job as a makeup artist 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Propped up in one of the rooms was an oil portrait of a matronly Lydia Burklin, who died in 1964 at age 80. Perspective | For decades, the Friendship House charity served children and families in a historic Capitol Hill building 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z Behind the counter was a matronly woman ladling generous portions of steaming rajma over mounds of fragrant basmati rice into large white ceramic bowls. Perspective | Rajma, India’s red kidney bean stew, keeps me connected to home 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z When she did return to acting, hoping by now she would no longer be remembered simply as Dennis Mitchell’s mother, the matronly roles persisted. Gloria Henry, the perpetually upbeat mother of 'Dennis the Menace,' dies at 98 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z She was a former nurse with a radiant smile and matronly toughness that could calm down angry drunks at the biker bars she and Billy loved to visit. Column: A cancer patient needed critical care. Because of the COVID-19 surge, she died without it 2020-12-20T05:00:00Z For decades, many have expressed concerns about the matronly shape of the Mrs. Butterworth’s container. Uncle Ben, Mrs. Butterworth and Cream of Wheat Face Scrutiny 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z Flanking the tall, arched window are vigango, carved wooden memorial statues from Kenya, which Tucker calls “the matronly and paternal spirits of this room, and the home.” 'Westworld' actor Jonathan Tucker's artful connection | My Favorite Room 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z When you walk into Rappler’s orange, open plan office you notice how young and largely female the staff are, with a small band of older journalists overseeing them with a hint of matronly severity. The disinformation age: a revolution in propaganda 2019-07-27T04:00:00Z Those homespun dresses now seem downright matronly as her transformation into a sequined supernova began to bloom in the ’70s. Dolly Parton shines like a diamond during a week of Grammy honors 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z Answering a question about her matronly appearance, she said, “My mail tells me a lot of fat, white-haired, wrinkled ladies are tickled pink.” George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States, dies at 94 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z But in person Jamieson, who wears her gray hair in a pixie cut and favors silk scarves and matronly tweeds, looks more likely to suspend a troublemaker than to be one. How Russia Helped Swing the Election for Trump 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z The bride wore a matronly, robin’s-egg-blue skirt suit with a necklace to match. A New Wife, a Secret Past and a Trail of Loss and Blood 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z The former Daily Show contributor then compared the press secretary to the matronly but terrifying disciplinarian in the TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's most famous dystopian novel. Did comedian's Sarah Sanders 'roast' go too far? 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z Her uncoiffed, matronly appearance often provoked jokes that she looked more like the boyish president’s mother than his wife. Former first lady Barbara Bush dies at age 92 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z “My true style wasn’t always totally understood — I was always skewed a bit more classic or matronly, for lack of a better word,” she said. Lupita Nyong’o, Diane Kruger toast stylist Micaela Erlanger’s new book ‘How to Accessorize’ 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z Once considered matronly, the low bun is now the hairstyle of the modern woman. The enduring — and revived — power of a low bun | Produced By Advertising Publications 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z In the eXile, he described “a full frontal attack by, of all things, a matronly middle-aged American print journalist.” Perspective | The two expat bros who terrorized women correspondents in Moscow 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z Now and again when we were unable to “Shush!” we got tossed out by a matronly librarian. Opinion | The temple of my childhood: A flying saucer 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z She looked ruddy-cheeked and matronly, dressed in a black-and-white sweater and black skirt. Israel’s Invisible Filipino Work Force 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z Tick chooses as his first companion for the trip the matronly Bernadette, once known as Frank, who has just lost her husband. Review: Accessorized in the Outback in ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert’ on Long Island 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Despite her “body breaking down,” the “Fuller House” star forged ahead in a canary-yellow gown that struck me as a little matronly. 'Dancing With the Stars' recap: Kim Fields, Von Miller axed on 'Icon Night' 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z He’s wearing a matronly turtleneck with a silver chain clasped over the neck and light-wash suburban jeans — an outfit that might look more appropriate on Al Gore. Letter of Recommendation: Fanny Packs 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z Three giant lint rollers were stationed at the entrance, and two matronly attendants, one wearing cat socks, ensured that the sofas and other surfaces remained fur-free. Tokyo animal cafes offer urbanites quality time with pets 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z The relationship between Emily, who is not quite middle-aged, and Luke is meant to be ambiguous, riding a fine line of matronly worry — of which Luke’s mother is incapable — while bordering on the sexual. THEATER REVIEW: ‘Kid Victory’ 2015-03-01T05:00:00Z She looked marriage and adulthood square in the face—a life on the sidelines, matronly chaperones in dowdy clothes—and would have none of it. What Is It About Gone With the Wind That Still Enchants Us? 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z Jordan usually comes to court in a brown blouse and an ocher sweater that hangs to her knees, though she sometimes wears a long matronly gray thing. Did a Son's Autism Drive a Woman to Murder? “They’re supposed to be building a high-rise,” said Joyce Walker, a short, matronly woman standing outside the United New Church of Christ near the vacant lots. Harlem Redevelopment Skipped 126th Street and Park Avenue 2012-10-11T16:50:30Z Mac Margolis on the matronly drug lord’s life as a gangster. Gunned-Down Godmother 2012-09-05T15:36:00Z She got her own way, and Don Joaquin, had he known anything about it, might have discovered that matronly garments were more expensive than a girl's. Mariquita A Novel 2012-04-24T02:00:19.737Z He introduced me to his wife, a dignified, matronly woman with a full figure and a cheerful smile. Vistas of New York 2012-04-14T02:00:25.810Z That evening at the table, Annette, now become the dignified, matronly and still handsome Mrs. Carroll, could not keep her eyes from the face of her illustrious visitor. The Portland Sketch Book 2012-03-28T02:00:28.847Z "It is the life of the stage," said a matronly wardrobe woman. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z She had a fair, placid countenance, full of sweetness and serenity, and a plump matronly figure. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z Old hens are generally preferred to pullets as sitters, on account of their more sedate and matronly character. Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. 2012-03-21T02:00:35.167Z The Andalusian lady, her entire brood clinging to her matronly skirts, also offered flowers, and the retired gentleman who lived in the lordly mansion across the way hastened to cut his choicest roses. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z Her own hat was a matronly bonnet which she never wore except on Saturdays, when she would put it on over her wig, tying its two long, broad ribbons under her chin. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z In her mature years she became optimistic, proper, matronly. Unicorns 2012-03-14T02:00:26.677Z In Greek art, Demeter is made to resemble Hera, only more matronly and of milder expression; her form is broader and fuller. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z In appearance the great tragedienne was somewhat rounder in outline than might have been expected, and more matronly than virginal, perhaps because she was in her own words a mother to all her girls. Poor Relations 2012-02-11T03:04:00.973Z No disguise of decorous matronly garments or assumption of a demure manner could conceal from him Antonia's real girlish charm. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z "Trying to be old, are you, Madam Carroll?" he said; "old and matronly?" For the Major A Novelette 2012-02-10T03:00:17.550Z Archbishop Spottiswoode describes her as matronly in appearance, and grave of demeanour, and adds that she was composed in her answers. Witch, Warlock, and Magician Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland 2012-02-06T03:00:14.350Z Patricia presided skilfully with an air of matronly benevolence not to be denied and dextrously diverted the conversation into channels strictly impersonal. The Maker of Opportunities 2012-01-30T03:00:18.090Z She looked very pretty in her thick furs, young and fresh, and matronly at the same time. The Eldest Son 2012-01-24T03:00:28.780Z The soft bloom of girlhood lingered on her matronly cheeks, and the retrospective look of one accustomed to deep solitude was in her fine dark eyes. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z Mrs. N—— afforded in her whole life a most lovely specimen of consistent, dignified, matronly piety. Gleanings by the Way 2012-01-24T03:00:27.717Z “Surely we never can have such luck as to sit at the same tea table with her,” indicating the matronly actress. Dorothy Dale in the City 2012-01-13T03:00:12.213Z The card-racks contained some twenty visiting tickets, upon which the same matronly names were repeated at least four times. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z The girl was gazing at the two round matronly figures at the foot of the bed, her laughing eyes grown suddenly serious. And So They Were Married 2012-01-05T03:00:34.437Z In the background we got an impression of guests and of a presiding matronly presence. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z They brought on older contestants and added a third host, a matronly professor from the provincial Communist Party school. Censors Pull Reins as China TV, Chasing Profit, Gets Racy 2011-12-31T23:48:45Z The woman Tavia gazed at had the face of the magazine pictures, but she was decidedly matronly; there was neither romance nor tragedy written on the smooth lines of her brow. Dorothy Dale in the City 2012-01-13T03:00:12.213Z The motive for this practice, which even Fijians admit to be a disfigurement, is to display publicly a badge of matronly staidness and respectability. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z He was very gentlemanly in appearance, and had a pleasant, open countenance, a cordial, hearty manner as he shook hands with the matronly married lady and lifted his hat to the younger ones. Elsie's Widowhood A Sequel to Elsie's Children 2011-12-22T03:00:21.710Z Nearby are images of the author’s family: One shows his matronly, bonneted wife; another has him flanked by two grown daughters at their Kent country house. Dickens’s London Bustled With Crowded Pubs, Bums, Odors: Review 2011-12-19T00:23:25Z The quaint matronly demeanour suddenly gave way to a child's fright, and she hid her face in the folds of her mother's black cloth jacket. A Witch of the Hills, v. 1-2 2011-12-15T03:00:15.700Z Here is a crowd of ladies, young, so-so and some quite matronly, and all dressed in this same flamboyant finery of which I have spoken. Modern Essays 2011-12-13T03:00:25.577Z My sister-in-law took it upon her to read me a matronly lecture on the impropriety of insulting friends of the family by my rough ways. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z The face of the shorter of the two, whose figure had a matronly cast, was set in a mass of light hair, and looked brimful of good-humour. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z And should not the supposition that the unfortunate wife had destroyed her matronly shame in the journey be therefore considered trivial and improbable? The Old Yellow Book Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book 2011-12-08T03:00:22.847Z He did not care for matronly women; he liked them tall and slim. A Master of Deception 2011-11-30T03:00:12.357Z Mrs. Hardy glanced sharply from one to the other, and then she also laughed, in decorous matronly fashion. A Mere Chance, Vol. 1 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:44.097Z She sat in the midst of her guests, before the blazing logs, a very picture of content and matronly dignity. 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story 2011-11-07T02:00:16.163Z “We really cannot go on without him,” declared Mrs. Robinson, feeling that it was due to her matronly reputation to stand firm for the chauffeur. The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach In Quest of the Runaways 2011-11-04T02:00:22.360Z This is far removed from impure desire to receive his kisses, which is formally stated in the said letter, as it is without any thought of injuring her matronly honour. The Old Yellow Book Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book 2011-12-08T03:00:22.847Z Mrs. Austin was plump and matronly; he feared that before long Stella would be the same. A Master of Deception 2011-11-30T03:00:12.357Z Mr. Douglas Kingscote had not yet returned from town, but the housekeeper, an intelligent, matronly woman, who knew of his intention to call in Martin Hewitt, was ready to show us the house. Chronicles of Martin Hewitt 2011-10-24T02:00:16.617Z She was older and more matronly than Barbara, but otherwise very like her, and she had the same gracious serenity. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z The laughing merry girl had grown into a staid and matronly woman. The Emigrant's Lost Son or, Life Alone in the Forest 2011-10-13T02:00:39.777Z Indeed, with much gusto, almost as soon as soup was served, Collabone began telling of her matronly, motherly ways. A Trooper Galahad 2011-10-12T02:00:53.977Z The matronly senoras, who were frequently held up as models of womanhood and especially of motherhood, were woefully ignorant of the simplest cooking and other branches of what is today called home economics. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z And she sat there, happy to be with Constance, with her gentle smile on her round, fair, motherly little face, pleasant and comfortable with her matronly little figure, now too plump for prettiness. The Later Life 2011-10-02T02:00:13.037Z What traits of "matronly" goodness or natural affection did she exhibit for the Princess Charlotte, when advancing to the hour of her peril? Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume I (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:31.450Z Henrietta Deutch was a large, handsome woman of about forty-five, too stout, but of a matronly dignity; her beautiful coloring was blended into a smooth, rich surface as foreign-looking as lacquer. "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z She had now decided embonpoint, and her figure had assumed that matronly air which we find in the statues of Agrippina, Cornelia, &c. Napoleon's Letters to Josephine 2011-09-23T02:00:21.947Z Meantime the housekeeper pattered on, bestowing a world of advice and matronly cautions of which Ruth never heard a syllable until the name of her lover-husband was mentioned. Norston's Rest 2011-08-24T02:00:23.833Z "These gentlemen are my guests," the matronly hostess tells the others at the table, "so they can learn who really are the slaves and masters here." Provocateur Gualtiero Jacopetti Dead at 91: Honoring the Man Behind the Mondo Movies 2011-08-21T05:10:00Z "I wonder if you will ever grow up, Laurie," said Meg, in a matronly tone. Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy 2011-08-18T02:00:21.810Z Indeed, she is almost matronly, but the complexion has all his rose-leaf freshness; the touch of colour he permits in the sleeve is characteristic. Romney 2011-08-02T02:00:24.233Z But, girls—” she ended abruptly, dropping her matronly pose, “have you seen Edith—she was to be Helen Billington—I never knew her to be so late before?” Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z There is no reason to doubt what is asserted, that she had captivated the earl by her wit and her matronly beauty. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:08.803Z When I last met Madame de Lesseps in Paris, though at that time the shadow of the present was already upon her, she was in the full of her matronly beauty, large, ample, and flourishing. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1 2011-07-17T02:00:36.813Z "I shall take some up to mother, though she said we were not to think of her, for she'd take care of herself," said Meg, who presided, and felt quite matronly behind the teapot. Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy 2011-08-18T02:00:21.810Z Perhaps an added matronly dignity was hers, but this was not much in evidence when she was with her dear old friends. Molly Brown's College Friends 2011-07-16T02:00:15.700Z She looked much as I used to see her—with long curls and bright eyes, but perhaps something stouter and more matronly. Occultism and Common-Sense 2011-07-16T02:00:14.303Z “He has gone off to sleep,” Luke said to the matronly housekeeper, who never ventured to speak to him without a curtsey. Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family 2011-07-08T02:00:20.557Z Two whole months had gone by since he laid his plans of advance upon the fortification of matronly propriety and womanly pride, and he had not gained an inch that he could discover. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z Isabella crossed herself, her cheek flushed, her eye kindled, and her matronly but fine form seemed to tower with the majesty of the feelings that these pictures created. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z You look quite shaken down, dear—quite matronly. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z Having had to mother her younger sisters when she was so young, the girl had acquired this matronly appearance, although she was still in her teens. The Corner House Girls on Palm Island 2011-06-01T02:00:23.043Z Mr. Southwode listened, and now and then let his eye go over to the fair, placid, matronly face at the head of the table. A Letter of Credit 2011-05-20T02:00:40.410Z Ushered by the matronly principal of the academy into its scrupulously dusted but threadbare parlor, he awaited the girl's advent with a good deal of trepidation. True and Other Stories 2011-04-26T02:00:27.117Z She was a matronly creature with a kind face, and she smiled encouragingly at the shrinking girl. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z On the side of Greece was Juno—that is, matronly gravity and conjugal love; together with Mercury—invention and eloquence—and Jupiter—or political wisdom. Letters on the Improvement of the Mind, Addressed to a Lady 2011-04-19T02:00:19.607Z In the proud bust was prophecy of matronly beauty, and also of the freshness of youth. Rose of Dutcher's Coolly 2011-04-10T02:00:07.273Z For two of them are of the fair sex—ladies—one middle-aged and of matronly aspect, the other a girl late entered upon her teens. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z Her married life had not as yet invested her with any matronly dignity. The Doctor's Wife 2011-03-06T03:00:18.770Z "I thought you might have a headache, you look so pale," she says, with a matronly air. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z The portrait of Alessandra in her festal attire, and all her matronly loveliness, looks forth, as it were, from this gorgeous frame, like one of Titian's breathing, full-blown beauties. The Romance of Biography (Vol 1 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. 2011-02-25T03:01:04.597Z He was charmed with Maud's singing, and Kate encouraged the girl in a little matronly way which she has lately assumed. A Lame Dog's Diary 2011-02-04T03:00:23.707Z There was a charm beyond that of youth in her intelligent face, with its dark, lively eyes, and her matronly figure was still extremely graceful. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z She was not attracted by the solicitors and traders in whose society and carriages her mother lolled luxuriously, and she resented the matronly airs of her sisters. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z Lola patted his hand and gave it back and rewarded him with a smile which she considered to be matronly. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z But ignorant of these further insights, that very superb-looking lady, now waiting Pierre's return from the portico door, sat in a very matronly revery; her eyes fixed upon the decanter of amber-hued wine before her. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z He mocks her deliberation, her reluctance, her matronly caution. Europe?s Odd Couple 2011-01-13T16:55:09Z Ruth Colter was growing very matronly these days with her husband and son and two daughters to look after. The Ranch Girls and Their Great Adventure 2011-01-13T03:01:17.050Z No living thing appeared in that shadowy place except a matronly gray cat, sitting bolt upright upon an old rug spread over a heap of sand near one of the fires. Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story 2011-01-13T03:01:02.190Z Her beauty is naturally of a more matronly type than that of the virgin goddess. Greek Sculpture A collection of sixteen pictures of Greek marbles with introduction and interpretation 2011-01-05T03:01:01.227Z "Once more, darling mother, good-by," said the young bride, who had started with a smile at the matronly title; and after one more kiss and fond embrace, the mother and daughter descended the stairs together. Englefield Grange or Mary Armstrong's Troubles 2011-01-01T03:00:27.980Z Dr. Rantzow and his wife were Germans: he fat, fair-haired, vulgar, pot-bellied; she, with a serene German face, pleasant and matronly, talking Dutch vivaciously with a German accent. The Hidden Force A Story of Modern Java 2010-12-24T03:00:34.823Z He heard her calling to the fowls as she threw a handful of crumbs to them; and, seeing that he was watching, she told him, smiling a little, that the matronly, buff hen. The Pioneers 2010-12-20T17:12:11.787Z Jacques appeared in 14 of the innuendo-laden Carry On comedy classics, where her physical stature meant that she was often cast as matronly characters. Ruth Jones to play Hattie Jacques 2010-05-16T23:52:00Z Hera was therefore the goddess who presided over human marriages, and was the type of matronly virtue and dignity. Greek Sculpture A collection of sixteen pictures of Greek marbles with introduction and interpretation 2011-01-05T03:01:01.227Z No longer was she a staid and matronly widow–not young, it is true, yet not old, but with rounded face, few wrinkles, and slightly gray hair. The Girl From Tim's Place On the vessel from Newport to New York were two women of the town, with whom Franklin, in his ignorance of the world, talked familiarly, until warned by a matronly Quaker lady. The True Benjamin Franklin If somewhat less volatile than when a maiden, such deficiency was more than compensated for by the matronly grace with which some years of the married state had invested her. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 In fact, Max Bray most carefully flattered the self-esteem of Mrs Marter, till the foolish little woman felt herself to be a perfect paragon of matronly greatness and virtue. By Birth a Lady The waving hair is parted, and gathered at the back in a matronly coiffure, and over it is worn the crown of a queen. Greek Sculpture A collection of sixteen pictures of Greek marbles with introduction and interpretation 2011-01-05T03:01:01.227Z He will then be in the prime of young manhood; and he will behold his first love, plump, matronly, and rather pass�e, sitting in a back pew at the wedding. "Pip" A Romance of Youth When you are out netting butterflies you often see a female that is evidently engaged in her matronly duties. Butterflies and Moths (British) Her sweet girlish modesty, which was combined with a matronly gravity, charmed all her father’s friends. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius If I had my will,” she exclaimed, her handsome matronly features flushing up, “I’d have them all banished—I would!” By Birth a Lady But naturally the success of Saturday evening was Miss Anderson, who was as matronly dignified as Hermione, as she was deliciously girlish as Perdita. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93. September 17, 1887 Even her figure has gained an added charm, although her matronly dignity makes it more perceptible than ever that the grand outlines of the head would have better suited a prouder figure. The Children of the World It will become matronly indecision, or mental weakness of will. A Rose of a Hundred Leaves A Love Story Both deal rather ungently with the character of women,—their intrigues with actors, gladiators, and slaves, their frequent divorces and rapid succession of husbands, their general abandonment of antique matronly reserve. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius There was something almost matronly about the soft curves of her breast. A Bed of Roses Miss Kennyfeck, too, who followed her, was, though simply, most becomingly dressed; the light and floating material of her robe contrasting well with the more stately folds of the matronly costume of her mother. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) At another turn, we come upon a group of little black children, under the charge of a decent, matronly mulatto, coming up a shaded footpath, which leads among the coffee. To Cuba and Back And there in a pool of a little stream they found an old Duck, very prim and matronly, swimming about with her brood all round her, and the Mallard with them. The Story of a Red Deer She was dressed in black satin, matronly but richly, and with more studied care than she was commonly accustomed to bestow. Lives of Celebrated Women Stalwart men, matronly women, and youth and maiden clad in fresh apparel that matched the garb of Nature. Clover and Blue Grass She continued in this frame of spirit the whole day: calm, kind, attentive—half matronly and half girlish. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 When she has had the great misfortune to lose her mother, then her aunt, or her elder sister, or some kind matronly friend should be her confidante. Harper's Round Table, May 14, 1895 Moving among the throng upon the ship’s decks vere two ladies—one elderly, plethoric, matronly; the other young, vivacious, tastefully attired, and in short a very beautiful girl. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt Her married sister, Lucy Fullerton, formed a complete contrast, in that she was short and matronly of build, but she was a bright, pretty, winsome little thing, and correspondingly popular. In the Whirl of the Rising Improvident collector of curiosities! how did the matronly Agnes endure such tradings? Dürer Artist-Biographies Honorable lady of the house, her you calling 'matronly,' not in at present passing moment. Molly Brown's Sophomore Days She put a rosette of lace in her hair, Frank liked that so much, it looked so matronly, almost like a little cap. Gertrude's Marriage It was composed of a number of boys and girls, mostly little tots, walking along the street, two by two, led by three matronly ladies. Dick Hamilton's Fortune The Stirring Doings of a Millionaire's Son The girl seems to look inquiringly at the matronly figure approaching the basin on the other side, and putting her fingers into the water as if to test its warmth. Greek Women Her garments were white and matronly, and of the simplest texture. A Century of English Essays An Anthology Ranging from Caxton to R. L. Stevenson & the Writers of Our Own Time Lucile, matronly yet quick and youthfully spirited, smiled at him and met his eyes directly. Confidence Game The audience was highly respectable, and the female portion still preserved my appreciation of their beauty on the former visit—there was less youth, but an equal degree of matronly comeliness. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia "Pa, I think we ought to go to Paris," says matronly Mrs. Brood. The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. She assumed a matronly and mysterious air and dropped her voice. Ancestors A Novel She, the eldest of the family and the only unmarried one, was forty-five, but she was rosy and fat and matronly, while her sisters were pinched and anemic. McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 4, August 1908 She had but entered her twenties, and despite her matronly arrogations she felt very young, now and then. The Story of Old Fort Loudon As no matronly figure materialized in that locality, he alighted, and obeyed a brass-lettered injunction to “knock and ring.” Cynthia's Chauffeur But he continued forward, seeming not to miss his mother, until there suddenly loomed up beside him a very fat and very matronly appearing horse. Bred of the Desert A Horse and a Romance Then Mrs. Miller spoke, and Miss Forrest's dilated eyes were turned slowly from the major's bulky shape to the matronly form upon the sofa and the woe-begone face that appeared from behind the handkerchief. Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. Meanwhile, Randall had an opportunity to notice that in spite of the thick-waisted and generally matronly figure, there were, now he came to look closely, several rather marked resemblances to Ida. Stories by American Authors, Volume 7 She carried her head high in the barrack-yard, and ordered her house with a fine matronly dignity. Jena or Sedan? Still, Dolly gave all of herself that this matronly preoccupation could spare to Dave. When Ghost Meets Ghost In the stall next the last stood a brown saddle-horse, and in the last stall the matronly horse he had followed out from town. Bred of the Desert A Horse and a Romance For the last twelve years she had maintained a lonely, but matronly, command of the old homestead of the late Major Johns, in the town of Canterbury. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 90, April, 1865 The younger one drew down her face and folded her hands in matronly dignity, gazing pensively at the blue-and-white stove, her head a little to one side. Unfinished Portraits Stories of Musicians and Artists In Andalusia no ring is used, but every married woman wears flowers in her hair over the right ear as a mark of her matronly dignity. The Etiquette of Engagement and Marriage Describing Modern Manners and Customs of Courtship and Marriage, and giving Full Details regarding the Wedding Ceremony and Arrangements Despite her pretty, matronly airs, her contented preoccupation with new duties, he was not altogether satisfied with the look of Jacqueline. Kildares of Storm How he missed them–even the Mexican hostler and the brown saddler and the old matronly horse–his mother by adoption! Bred of the Desert A Horse and a Romance Now she called him "Mr. Evans," with an anxious affectation of matronly gravity. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 90, April, 1865 As Bessie regained her strength and bloom, she seemed to have a matronly grace and self-command quite new to her. That Mother-in-Law of Mine On the matronly bosom of Sister Agnes the girl told her story,—the story of her love, of her suffering, of her hopes, of her final failure, of her despair. Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life If you will accept the position of housekeeper and matronly companion of my daughter, I will make the terms such as shall reconcile you to the change. Hidden Hand Mary would grow a trifle matronly of figure, become addicted to severe striped silks, perhaps insist on meatless days––and smokeless rooms, for all she said not just now. The Gorgeous Girl Her features, once soft and matronly, flamed with uncontrollable passions. The Strollers I could but admire the matronly firmness and tact with which she played her part. That Mother-in-Law of Mine "Nothing in the shadow of those trees, with my mask and that cape to disguise the fact that I'm a bit more matronly than yourself--worse luck!" Nobody When he comes Traverse, you will tell him that it is my desire that my daughter shall continue to reside in her present home, retaining Mrs. Rocke as her matronly companion. Hidden Hand The Gorgeous Girl was slipping matronly looking rings on her fingers and adding an extra dab of powder. The Gorgeous Girl Albeit a little on the seamy side of life, his rank and wealth were such that he himself attracted a good deal of attention, matronly eyes being turned in his direction with not unkindly purport. The Strollers A matronly woman, of portly dimensions, met them in the hallway. The Spoilers of the Valley And now what had caused the shadow on the matronly face of Mrs. Owen, and the pout on the red lip of Emily? Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 There were several matronly women who wanted to know what arrangements English parents made concerning their daughters' marriages. Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India She was more beautiful even than in her youth—still delicate and spiritual in appearance; and the calm, matronly dignity that pervaded her manner rendered her very lovely. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 She was little if any older than the girl, but her air was that of matronly wisdom. Out of the Depths A Romance of Reclamation The prospect to her mind was more pleasing than to be the wife of a gentleman farmer and grow fat and matronly—the other chance just then offered. Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight She was of matronly proportions in these days—not disagreeably large, but full bodied, shapely, and smooth-faced in spite of her cares. Jennie Gerhardt A Novel Natalya had imagined beforehand that for a matronly daughter of twenty-three, almost past the marrying age, any wedding would be a profitable transaction. Ghetto Comedies “You see I take an interest in you, my poor boy,” continued Fay, with quite a matronly air. Wee Wifie Perhaps there was something in the style of her dress that favoured the idea, not of age indeed, but of matronly years, and beyond those which Elinor counted. The Marriage of Elinor But though Mrs. Challoner said, “Oh, Phillis!” and looked dreadfully shocked in a proper matronly way, what was the use of that, when the mischievous girl burst out laughing in her face? Not Like Other Girls They all had their wet bathing things with them, and even the matronly Vanessa had her hair hanging over her shoulders. Too Old for Dolls A Novel Instead of imparting to us an equable and cheering warmth such as might reasonably be expected from their matronly development ... to me they are painfully and consistently cold. McGill and its Story, 1821-1921 Of the unity of time, at all events, it was in direct violation, for its "gay rainbow colours," and modish arrangement, were out of all keeping with her matronly age. The American Quarterly Review, No. 17, March 1831 Siege confinement and siege terrors, siege smells and siege diet, had made strange havoc of the plump comeliness of a matronly lady who once rustled in purple satin befitting a Mayor's wife. The Dop Doctor It was a little trying to his gravity to see her putting on such pretty little airs of matronly dignity. Not Like Other Girls I remember all about it;" and, then, after a pause, archly surveying the damsel, whose graces were the reverse of matronly, he added, "But surely the time for keeping my promise has not yet arrived? A Book About Lawyers "My son," she said, in her most matronly manner, "kindly remember that a woman past her first youth always prefers to sit with her back toward the light." Master of the Vineyard The woman was cast in a larger mould than Naomi, and looked more matronly. The Birthright Her good, calm eyes showed surprise, and her broad, white, matronly bosom was a little fluttered. The Dop Doctor She was very charming to look at in her matronly beauty. Love of Brothers His mother, dressed in the tunic and long white stola, or outer robe, is of matronly presence and pleasant face. Historic Boys Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times It was comical to see her ready, matronly ways; and it was touching, when you thought of the past, to witness her quiet yet perfect enjoyment. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 109, November, 1866 The steps were immediately let down, and out sprung, with a bound, the long lost child, the blooming and matronly looking Mrs Wilson. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 Mamma's reply to the natural inquiry as to the goodness of the sermon—"My dear, all sermons are good"—is something more than a matronly snub, it is the inner conviction of woman. Modern Women and What is Said of Them A Reprint of A Series of Articles in the Saturday Review (1868) She had been soft and flowing even in her girlhood, with a promise of matronly beauty. Love of Brothers The Austrian woman grows fat, matronly and rather coarse as she matures: the Hungarian lady of forty is still as willowy, graceful and capricious as she was at twenty. Lippincott's Magazine, December 1878 There were other portraits of Mrs. Wilton in the house, later and more matronly portraits; but Marjorie liked this the best—the girlish mother seemed in touch with her youthful self. The Children of Wilton Chase "There would be nothing unnatural in his entertaining some idea of that kind about you," replied Mrs. Tempest, with a sudden assertion of matronly dignity. Vixen, Volume I. At any rate the Fading Flower blooms often into matronly life under the kindly influences of archæological meetings, and antiquarian studies flourish gaily under the patronage of woman. Modern Women and What is Said of Them A Reprint of A Series of Articles in the Saturday Review (1868) Magdalena was superb in her matronly beauty and her diamonds. The Son of Monte-Cristo There was nothing remarkable in the person of the lady of the president; she was matronly and kind, with perfect good breeding. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. She had been recalled by parental authority and was to start for Denver under a matronly wing on the morrow. Found in the Philippines The Story of a Woman's Letters To the mistress entered the maid, to wit, a matronly Indian woman with an intelligent face. The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] She watched Gabrielle with a keen and matronly eye, collecting her evidence from day to day after the anxious manner of mothers. The Tragic Bride Lady A, plump, fresh, and rosy; matronly, but full of spirits and good looks. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete A highly respectable matronly duck introduces into the poultry-yard a brood which she has just hatched. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847 He had accepted the kindness; but being fully alive to the purposes of matronly intrigue, had had his little jokes in reference to the young ladies. Ralph the Heir She was too far away for Stonor to distinguish anything of her features; her figure looked matronly. The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] Mrs. Payne, in a matronly dress of black, sat at the head of the table with Arthur and Gabrielle on either side of her facing each other. The Tragic Bride "What strange things girls are—and boys!" said Kate with a matronly sigh, burying her face in a nest where a hen was clucking and two downy chicks were peeping from her wing. The Manxman A Novel - 1895 They were mildly sympathetic, but rather liked the matronly, and possessive, prefix. Black Oxen Lady Eardham was more matronly than ever, and at the same time was a little fussy. Ralph the Heir As a rule, when not engaged with lessons and chemises, she took care in a matronly way of Dorinda, Rozillah's successor, and "behaved." When Grandmamma Was New The Story of a Virginia Childhood Her fair hair, just beginning to be streaked with silver, was parted over her serene forehead, and above it rested a simple matronly cap of finest lace. The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851 Did she too live somewhere down there in the valley, the matronly, contented mother of lads and lassies? Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906 Then she snapped her finger into her palm and there was a spirit of matronly command in her voice, in spite of her youth. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 He had left her on the couch, and there she was, half dozing and half drugged when the matronly nurse from St. George's Institute arrived half an hour later. Jack O' Judgment Her figure sloped out from several chins to a matronly bosom, then dropped straight like a barrel. Operation Haystack Mrs. Quinney, that faithful timid soul, is admirably drawn, both in her courtship and her matronly days. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, May 20, 1914 Once the descent is begun, the journey is completed by outsiders, until the girls become corrupt and unscrupulous, with a knowledge of the ways of the world that would surprise many a matronly head. Danger! A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations The Veil Lifted, and Light Thrown on Crime and its Causes, and Criminals and their Haunts. Facts and Disclosures. Her cheek was less rounded than it was formerly; but the matronly dignity and motherly kindness that characterized her, amply compensated for its loss. The American Family Robinson or, The Adventures of a Family lost in the Great Desert of the West Her motions are usually slow and matronly, although she can, when she pleases, move with astonishing quickness. Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee A Bee Keeper's Manual She was younger than he, yet her acquired calmness had given her a matronly air and made her the one to assume protection and a gentle way of giving. Country Neighbors Here, among the rest, was the aged, matronly countenance of the worthy Samuel Sewall, deeply impressed with the dignity and importance of his position as senior member of the Board. A Half Century of Conflict - Volume I France and England in North America She was a matronly person, with a bland smile on her countenance. A Boy's Voyage Round the World But there was something very sweet and matronly about her look, and it was impossible to see her without feeling the respect and honour which was her due. St. Winifred's, or The World of School Such an epithet applied to the middle-aged and matronly Gertrude, the mother of the thirty-years'-old Hamlet, is pretty—very pretty, indeed. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 12, No. 32, November, 1873 There was Miss Jane Barclay very fashionably attired, Miss Morris, and her brother, who was very attentive to Miss Barclay, and a little farther on Mrs. Morris, fat, fair, and matronly. A Little Girl in Old New York It was a pretty picture, he thought—her flushed girlish face, yet matronly ways. The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills His plump little partner was also there, radiant with matronly smiles, his plump little daughters too, bewitching with youthful beauty, set off by indescribable flounces, combined with flutterings of white lace. Wrecked but not Ruined Half an hour later, Mrs Rose, the housekeeper, a matronly, good-looking woman, with very red cheeks, was busy in the study explaining to Matty Merryon her duties. Fighting the Flames The same gray eyes, but calm and drooped; the same clear white skin, but a fuller, yes, a more matronly face, a riper, sweeter, more restful curve. Mrs. Dud's Sister She was a dignified, matronly young lady, and, as one of the sisters informed me, plighted to a Major in the Confederate service. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War The lady of the mansion wore a tower of fine Flemish lace on her head, to which that on her gown, of handsome paduasoy, exactly corresponded; and her general appearance was matronly and dignified. John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Persis herself had once occupied that chair and for a moment his sister's matronly figure at the head of the table was singularly suggestive of his mother. Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale She was a matronly woman of middle age, bearing the remains of extreme beauty. A Forgotten Hero Not for Him Looking therein, he sees a gentle, matronly woman seated by a bedside, slowly fanning some recumbent invalid. A War-Time Wooing A Story They generally attributed the homelikeness to Lucille, who was dangerously near looking matronly, rather than to Marjorie, who would be more like a firefly than a matron even when she became a grandmother. I've Married Marjorie The great merchant himself was out; but he was admitted into the presence of the mistress of the family, who received him with a sweet and matronly grace. John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea At this point Madame Bálnokházy put on an extremely matronly face. Debts of Honor Meanwhile Randall had an opportunity to notice that, in spite of the thick-waisted and generally matronly figure, there were, now he came to look closely, several rather marked resemblances to Ida. Lost 1898 Hera appears to be the sublime embodiment of strict matronly virtue, and is on that account the protectress of purity and married women. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome Mamma, having regard to the missing Barndale, and being in some matronly alarm for him, consented, and the two set out together. An Old Meerschaum From Coals Of Fire And Other Stories, Volume II. (of III.) The nearest he recognised as his sister Kate, though grown into more matronly proportions than when he last had seen her. John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea At the sound of her voice Mrs. Sennacherib appeared—a large woman of matronly figure but dejected aspect. Aunt Rachel Don't trouble yourself," said the young mother, with a charming assumption of matronly dignity; "I shall hold the baby safe. Olive A Novel Her squat, matronly figure, beef from the heels up, looked singularly absurd in her short skirt. The Trail of '98 A Northland Romance "And Captain," broke in Bradford's well pleased voice, "let me bring you to the notice of Mistress Southworth, in whose matronly company your cousin has journeyed." Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims "What," cried the Queen, surprised out of the pensiveness of her matronly gravity, "surely you do not mean to say that the girl would refuse a prince—a reigning prince?" Patsy It at once takes away her youthfulness and makes her matronly—and matronliness is fatal to romance. Woman Her Sex and Love Life Then followed an experience with a matronly hen and her brood of chicks. The House An Episode in the Lives of Reuben Baker, Astronomer, and of His Wife, Alice At the gate of this the two ladies now stood, and Emma, with a matronly importance, introduced the gratified young wife to all its perfections. Agatha's Husband A Novel By this time Sally had developed such a degree of matronly solicitude, that she was absolutely intrusted at times with the care of the other children. The Lonely Island The Refuge of the Mutineers She had been as lithe and active as Moonlight once, and was still handsome and matronly. The Prairie Chief The chief of these, a kind-faced matronly woman, spoke English imperfectly; but several of the younger ones spoke it very well, and one or two were of charming manners and appearance. In and Around Berlin She evinced a brief, but violent emotion; and then controlled her features to a very staid and matronly expression. Rattlin the Reefer Afterwards she dressed herself in ordinary matronly garb, and came down with matronly aspect to Harry and the little boys. Agatha's Husband A Novel Their surprise was considerable when they met with a reception not unlike that at Trinidad, from a matronly dame and a number of young damsels; except that they did not claim Adair as a relation. The Three Lieutenants As he stood waiting Mose saw a pretty young woman come out of the house and take a babe from the ground with matronly impatience of the dirt upon its dress. The Eagle's Heart And then, if she could, she would have closed them forever; for, before her in the sudden silence, towering above the triumphant and unrepentant Crosby, stood Mrs. Pemberton, a portentous figure of shocked matronly disapproval. The Madigans Thirty-five years had only written in a stronger hand those attractions which must have undergone every phase of loveliness, and which now, without appearing matronly, seemed stamped with the signs of a long-enduring maturity. Rattlin the Reefer "Well," said that lady, with sly, matronly smile, as, showing more attention than usual, she lighted Agatha's candle for bed—"Well, my dear Miss Bowen, is the wedding to be at my house?" Agatha's Husband A Novel A matronly woman welcomes you, and presides with grace and dignity. Among the Sioux A Story of the Twin Cities and the Two Dakotas She was taller, Harold perceived, and more matronly in all ways. The Eagle's Heart Mina did her best to look the part thus charitably assigned to her; her glance at Janie was matronly, almost maternal. Tristram of Blent An Episode in the Story of an Ancient House I went out of the dockyard gates, and to a nice, matronly, free mulatto, who was a mother to me—and something more. Rattlin the Reefer Nor did even the matronly Mrs. Thornycroft object to the plan—save that it took her visitors away so early. Agatha's Husband A Novel "Good Shabbes, my dear husband; good Shabbes, brother," said the woman, cheerfully, her matronly face all aglow with pride and pleasure. Rabbi and Priest A Story Besides, she always dressed quiet and sort of matronly. Torchy As A Pa The "thimble bee," a favorite diversion of the quiet matronly set, each one bringing her own bit of needlework to while away an hour or so in pleasant conversation. Etiquette Beneath the calm dignity of matronly demeanor the fires of love were banked. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians Her portraits—one girlish, another matronly, but still merry and fair—hung opposite the bed. Agatha's Husband A Novel Recha had become stouter and more matronly, but one would scarcely take her for the mother of the blooming girl by her side. Rabbi and Priest A Story I wore long and loose garments to make me look more matronly, but, alas, the drapery Queen Gertrude wears was particularly becoming to me and brought me uncommonly near to prettiness. Ten American Girls From History The matronly dame in heavy mourning did not murmur: luck was against her, and she accepted her luck. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis Of course I took pains to mount only a horse that had arrived at years310 of discretion, matronly brood-mares or run-down plow-horses; but this is only proof of my practical turn of mind. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians We walked into the house and were met in the hall by a very fine looking and matronly old lady. The Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond, Early recollections Vivid portrayal of Amusing Scenes It plucked by their tails the grave, matronly cows, And tossed the colts' manes all about their brows, Till, offended at such a familiar salute, They all turned their backs and stood silently mute. Childhood's Favorites and Fairy Stories The Young Folks Treasury, Volume 1 Her keen eye sparkled, there was a flush on her matronly cheek, and she had evidently made up her mind what line to take. The Bostonians, Vol. I (of II) One day, soon after the death of Major Van Ness, a buxom, matronly looking dame, in heavy mourning and with tear-dimmed eyes, came upon the scene and claimed a share of the estate. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis "But?" and the kind dark eyes studied the gentle, matronly face. Lanier of the Cavalry or, A Week's Arrest She had no mother; neither had he; and he had wished that Mrs Marsham should give to her some of that matronly assistance and guidance which a mother does give to her young married daughter. Can You Forgive Her? Here it has a maturer and more matronly look, but with no less sweetness. Correggio A Collection Of Fifteen Pictures And A Portrait Of The Painter With Introduction And Interpretation She lived long enough to repent and to reassert, to some extent, her lost matronly dignity, but she died very young—let us hope in fair course of nature. Sword and Gown A Novel She was, however, a queenly woman, in the ripest stage of maturity, but she bore herself, in the part she had taken, with a matronly grace something too conscious for the lowly Mary. In the Yule-Log Glow, Book II Christmas Tales from 'Round the World Presently appeared on the porch a plump, matronly woman of a wholesome cleanness without16 and within. Steve Yeager Her own claim to the matronly title she gave up all hope of establishing; for, if the "relic'" abbreviated her own wifely distinction, how should she be expected to dignify other people? Faith Gartney's Girlhood "Bologna la grassa" does not belie its nick-name, and it is said that the matronly ladies, all over forty, who cook for the rotund priests, are the cordons bleus of Italy. The Gourmet's Guide to Europe It is not difficult, in this case, either to discern the cause of the trouble, or to trace its influence, through the varying phases of disease, from Miss A——'s school-days, to her matronly life. Sex in Education or, A Fair Chance for Girls She was a very lovely young woman, with an indescribable matronly air about her that spoke of the mother. The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 355, October 16, 1886 Mrs. Milward was a handsome, impulsive, kind-hearted woman of forty five; her arched, dark eye-brows and a wonderful natural complexion gave her a fictitious air of youth—slightly discounted by a comfortable and matronly figure. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma Lady Trevelyan's matronly grace and beauty appears to great advantage as she cast benign glances towards her daughter elect. Lady Rosamond's Secret A Romance of Fredericton “Jim,” said she, a touch of matronly authority already apparent in her manner. An Alabaster Box But Van Dyck continued to sigh, and all of his spare time was taken up in painting pictures of the matronly Isabella. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Painters Her figure, plump and matronly, has lost much of its contour; but is well suited for her part. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 The matronly hen has retreated to the stable-door; and the brood of turkeys stand dressing their feathers under the open shed. Dream Life A Fable Of The Seasons It was easy enough to please Miss Bagshot, who had a genial matronly way, and took real delight in her pupils; but it was almost impossible to satisfy Miss Susan. Milly Darrell and Other Tales His knock was responded to by a kindly-faced, matronly looking lady, whom he instinctively felt was the mother of the young lady. The Burglar's Fate And The Detectives Lily called to mind vividly the lines on her mother's face, her matronly figure. By the Light of the Soul A Novel The lithe figure has grown matronly, the childish timidity is gone; the softened face tells of changes,—changes made by much happiness; changes also, alas! by trouble. Trifles for the Christmas Holidays An old, matronly hen stalks about the yard with a sedate step, and with quiet self-assurance she utters an occasional series of hoarse and heated clucks. Dream Life A Fable Of The Seasons The Suitable.—Dark, unobtrusive colors, relieved by white lace at throat and wrists, hats modest in size and coloring, set off gray hair and matronly figure far better than showy and more youthful garb. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada The cousin started and colored red all over her matronly face and neck. Pembroke A Novel The two daughters went over to the tea tabouret, where a matronly maid was busying with the service. The Adventures of Kathlyn "For years, our career was so different than so many, because our fans never forgot us," she recalls, beaming with matronly delight. 100 New Yorkers of the 1970s I even half fancy that he is joking me, and can hardly believe that my matronly air should have quite won his youthful heart. Dream Life A Fable Of The Seasons She has a beautiful, matronly face, with abundant hair, smoothly brushed over her forehead. The Madonna in Art "Planning dinners every day for cooks hardly less ignorant than yourself," added I, laughing at her selfish horror of matronly bondage, yet provoked at it. Autumn Leaves Original Pieces in Prose and Verse The day after her uncle's visit there came to Bessie a sage, matronly woman to offer her any help or information she might need in prospect of sea-adventures. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax Though the August day is innocent of all suggestion of rain, he carries instead of a riding cane a matronly umbrella. All on the Irish Shore Irish Sketches Mrs. Sylvester had fully armed herself for the occasion, and presented an edifying example of matronly affection and prudence. A Comedy of Masks A Novel "I wonder how a man feels who isn't married to a beauty," remarked Galt, watching her matronly vanity dimple beneath his gaze. The Voice of the People With matronly cares,—those relentless demands On the strength of her heart and the skill of her hands,— The hours come tenderly, ceaselessly fraught, And leave her small space for the broodings of thought. Beechenbrook A Rhyme of the War "You've no right to talk like that, Olga, even in jest," she said, with a little touch of matronly dignity that sat rather quaintly and sweetly upon her. The Splendid Folly His eyes passed deliberately over her matronly body, as if he knew his thoughts about her were so delicate that no suspicion of indelicacy could arise out of his contact with her. The Judge “Poor dear!” said the matronly Mrs. Noah, sympathetically. The Pursuit of the House-Boat Being Some Further Account of the Divers Doings of the Associated Shades, under the Leadership of Sherlock Holmes, Esq. He saw then that she looked older than he thought and that her elastic figure had settled into matronly lines. The Voice of the People The eight young ladies who were to attend her to the altar, had arrived early in the afternoon, each chaperoned by her mother, aunt, or some matronly friend. The Lost Lady of Lone There was a sweet, matronly repose about her, and the brightness of her red-gold hair was dashed with streaks of soft grey beneath the laces with which it was crowned. French and English A Story of the Struggle in America That lady, her capacious, matronly bosom heaving with emotion, eyed him suspiciously a moment. The Luck of the Mounted A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police The proprietors were usually jolly good fellows, or some staid matronly lady, in black gown and blue cap, and they all looked forward with anxious delight to the coming of court week. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest It pulled by their tails the grave, matronly cows, And tossed the colts' manes all about their brows, Till, offended at such a familiar salute, They all turned their backs and stood silently mute. New National Fourth Reader She was going to tell her mother of what had befallen; she hardly knew why, but the wisdom of matronly counsel and opinion, irritating as it was, had impressed her forcibly during the past years. Married Life The True Romance The innocent lamb, type of the White Christ, dances on the green, and the matronly cow perpetrates an occasional stiff enormity when she fancies herself unobserved. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 8 Epigrams, On With the Dance, Negligible Tales A light so sweet stole over her matronly face that Lawrence Newt did not fear to say, "And near you; come with me!" Trumps The mother dressed matronly, in a bonnet and in black, always sat between her two big daughters, firm, directing, and repressed. Three Lives Stories of The Good Anna, Melanctha and The Gentle Lena Mrs. Green hovered about her with matronly solicitude, and at the last moment Harriet flung herself impetuously upon her neck and broke out into hysterical crying. The Baronet's Bride The shapely lady, with her queenly ways, her vivacity, her graceful adaptiveness to persons and circumstances, was sharply contrasted with the matronly figure, homely manners, and unresponsive mind of his wife. Sevenoaks Of course, we have spoken only of young ladies, a more matronly style being expected from their chaperons. Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851 At that time I had more of a juvenile than a matronly air and I presume he thought they would furnish me with appreciative reading matter. Cape Cod and All the Pilgrim Land, June 1922, Volume 6, Number 4 A Monthly Magazine Devoted to the Interests of Southeastern Massachusetts Nattier's likeness shows a smiling, matronly lady with sweet-tempered brown eyes, seated in a chair, the face softened by a frill and a black lace scarf. The Story of Versailles Along the narrow; sheltered platform at its front, sit matronly French dowagers, holding their daughters, as it were, in leash, and talking of women and things, and affairs of state. A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees In the hall are trim young ladies, pleasant matronly ladies, chorus of young porters and old porters, all smiling, and awaiting my lightest bow and heaviest baggage. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 8, 1891 For an instant her composed matronly grace—her perfect indifference, silenced, nay, almost awed the young man, and then irritated him into resistance. Christian's Mistake A grizzled and gracious Englishman, his matronly wife, and a beautiful young Frenchwoman talked with me while I ate. The Road A matronly looking lady came suddenly out of a gate, with a cup in one hand containing a teaspoon, and a brown earthen mug in the other hand. The Sable Cloud A Southern Tale With Northern Comments (1861) Mavis gave little oppressed sighs as she fanned her jolly round face and broad matronly chest with a copy of the Courier. The Devil's Garden The young man in the background was struck anew by the matronly tenderness of her relation to her father. Gunsight Pass How Oil Came to the Cattle Country and Brought a New West Smiling and merry as she used to be, a change had come over her, and she seemed already dignified and matronly. International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850 Zora, who had been married, and had seen the world from Nunsmere Pond to the crater of Mount Vesuvius, treated her sister with matronly indulgence, as a child to whom Great Things were unrevealed. Septimus "Yes, indeed," and Patty took her place at the tea table with a matronly air, and began to pour for her guests. Patty and Azalea The duchess was a stout, matronly little woman, rather pretty, with strong affections and a good deal of sentiment. France in the Nineteenth Century Leila moved about looking at the garden, fingering a bud here and there with gentle epitaphs of "late," "too late," or gathering the more matronly roses which had bloomed in time. Westways She was a heavy, lymphatic girl, fast becoming as matronly of figure as her mother. Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper A green fence ran along their front, and a pebbled path; and here he found a stout, matronly woman bent over a wash-tub. Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts He was away at Kendal to attend a funeral, but his wife was at home—a pleasant, matronly woman of near sixty, with smooth, white hair. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 02 Little Journeys To the Homes of Famous Women The widow herself was graver and more matronly, yet there was much of the old Isabella left, and Verdayne was glad to see her. One Day A sequel to 'Three Weeks' He turned and saw an elderly matron with the usual matronly cap and careworn countenance putting forward a young thing in white, to whom he bowed with great ceremony. Marcella Her wondrous beauty was now ripened into matronly perfection, but now and then a shadow seemed to pass over her face, like the ghost of an old sin, long repented and forgiven. Stories from the Odyssey Farther back in the passageway the red blaze discovered a matronly woman, but no little crowd of children came bounding forth to greet their father's return. Twice Told Tales And why should some swarthy robin, be she never so matronly, swear at me if I set foot on my own front porch? Mince Pie In size, Sarah Landis was a little below medium height, rather stout, or should I say comfortable, and matronly looking; very erect for a woman of her age. Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans" The "knife-board," sacred once to broad male feet, The "Happy Garden Seat," Invaded now by the non-smoking sex, Virginal scruples vex, And matronly anathemas assail. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, July 25, 1891 She had grown somewhat stouter of late, and her movements were already a little matronly, a little indolent. The Darling and Other Stories Her mild but saddened features and neat matronly attire harmonized together and were like a verse of fireside poetry. Twice Told Tales I have got three matronly women to go with the undertaker, that the body may be taken up with decency. Barford Abbey "What's that?" said one well-educated clerical visitor to his matronly wife. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 9, 1891 And so is she--wonderfully fine, matronly lady. The Personal Life of David Livingstone He saw her open his clothes at the neck, as though the heat of that blazing fire might be a little too much, in her matronly estimation. The Chums of Scranton High at Ice Hockey While ascending I racked my brain to determine what peculiarity of manner we could adopt that would give us a more matronly air while traveling, but I could think of nothing. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 27, June, 1873 O, Valentine! in this matter I am wiser than you, in spite of your matronly experience and acknowledged wisdom. The Cross of Berny She was of the kind to like being taken on knees and kissed—especially by gentlemen who were strong and matronly women who were soft—and she soon made friends. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 098, February, 1876 Sister Humber was a matronly woman, comely in person, greatly beloved, and a queen of song. Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler Then they went to the house, where a matronly woman met them. The Chums of Scranton High out for the Pennant I laid my hand on her shoulder—now so round and matronly, once so slender. The "Goldfish" Next behind him was a matronly woman, in weeds, and with a countenance of deep dejection. The First White Man of the West Life and Exploits of Col. Dan'l. Boone, the First Settler of Kentucky; Interspersed with Incidents in the Early Annals of the Country. The widow Zuma was a very good-looking person of matronly appearance, and her skin of a light copper colour. Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa The widow Zuma is a very good-looking, elderly person of matronly appearance. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 542, April 14, 1832 Young girls, of from fourteen to seventeen, are fond of aping the woman in their dress, and are partial to long shawls, which give the young things a matronly appearance. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 583, December 29, 1832 Although she had certainly passed that great female climacteric, forty, a stately presence, white skin, abundant hair, and good features treated artistically, gave her still a certain claim to matronly beauty. The Italians I have never seen a woman that so completely realized the highest Madonna type of youthful, matronly beauty—its starlight radiance and mild serenity of sorrow. The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney He had meant nothing, and poor Vera, touched that at her matronly age any one should show her attention, had looked at him gratefully. The Secret City Again I rise, unclose the casement, and push my matronly head a little way out to listen. Nancy "Perhaps at the matronly dignity with which you have been laying down the law." Fated to Be Free The door was open, and the bell brought a sweet, matronly woman to receive them. Bart Ridgeley A Story of Northern Ohio "It would not have been prudent," she observed, looking most bewitchingly beautiful in her effort to look matronly and wise. Wife in Name Only But this, and the matronly appearance, I learned subsequently were presumably due to the age, shape and nativity of the Medium through whom she materialized. Preliminary Report of the Commission Appointed by the University of Pennsylvania to Investigate Modern Spiritualism In Accordance with the Request of the Late Henry Seybert Alice has become quite matronly, and her two boys, Leonidas and Tom, make cheerful the episcopal residence, and enliven the episcopal heart. The Mystery of Monastery Farm Mr. Hooper attempted to make a speech, with his matronly and contented wife laughing and making sly digs at his effort, and his daughter encouraging him. Radio Boys Cronies Or, Bill Brown's Radio Her figure is square and strong, and not devoid of matronly charm. A Mere Accident It was good for them spiritually, and good for their field artillery evolutions, to be watched by maidenly and matronly eyes. Kincaid's Battery Mark had a council to consult, in matters of state, but most did he love to compare opinions with the sweet matronly young creature at his side. The Crater She and he play together on the grass-plat, and I feel quite matronly as I sit watching them with their balls and wheel-barrows and whatnots. The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss Back into wardrobe and drawer went the flaring silks and the feathered hats, and out once more came the sombre coat and the matronly dress. The Refugees A servant came, who gave me to understand that the matronly lady was just returned by herself in the chariot. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6 I cling to my good looks desperately now that I am growing matronly. The Irrational Knot Being the Second Novel of His Nonage A little more matronly, perhaps, and not quite as much of a girl as when you first made her acquaintance; but Martha, nevertheless. The Crater The two matronly maidens were very busily employed in making a new cap. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 288, Supplementary Number The girls asked all their partners in the German, and the matronly ladies were asked, as a good many respectable people are civilly invited where their declining is counted upon. A Summer in Leslie Goldthwaite's Life. Charley dried her eyes, and entered on her functions: going in her matronly little way about and about the room, and folding up everything she could lay her hands upon. Ten Girls from Dickens A plain, matronly cap covers her head, and makes her look, for the first time in her life since I remember her, like a decent woman. The Woman in White When Ginx, who was a stout navvy, and Mrs. Ginx, who was, you may conceive, a matronly woman, were in it, there was little vacant space about them. Ginx's Baby: his birth and other misfortunes; a satire Diana Wright, three years older than when we last saw her, had grown somewhat matronly in the intervening time. Anne's House of Dreams A pleasant-looking, matronly woman, plainly but neatly attired, came forward to greet him. Driven from Home, or Carl Crawford's Experience "I wonder if you will ever grow up, Laurie," said Meg in a matronly tone. Little Women Her own clothes were taken away from her at night, and Anne Catherick's were put on her in the morning, with the strictest regard to propriety, by the matronly hands of the good Rubelle. The Woman in White "We are glad to see you," said Annie, while a blush reddened her matronly cheek. Mosses from an Old Manse and other stories Mrs. Lynde was behind her, sonsy, kindly, matronly, as of yore. Anne of the Island Farther back in the passage-way, the red blaze discovered a matronly woman, but no little crowd of children came bounding forth to greet their father's return. From Twice Told Tales "I shall take some up to Mother, though she said we were not to think of her, for she'd take care of herself," said Meg, who presided and felt quite matronly behind the teapot. Little Women In this situation she was descried by her discreet matronly cousin, who lost no time in coming up, having just given the baby into her husband's charge. Adam Bede Martha was her one sister—married and ten years older than she and spaciously matronly. The Conflict "Like an old, matronly, married woman," teased Anne. Anne of the Island Her mild but saddened features, and neat matronly attire, harmonized together, and were like a verse of fireside poetry. From Twice Told Tales If quiet dignity, almost more than matronly, with voluminous, too voluminous clothes, was the effect she proposed to produce, that was an ideal one could like in her when once one had got into relation. The Ambassadors She had brilliant dark eyes, a small proud head set upon shoulders that were slenderly young now and, even when they should became matronly, would still be beautiful. The Grain of Dust In person Mrs. Hay Denver was tall and stout, with a bright, round, ruddy-cheeked face still pretty, with a gracious, matronly comeliness. Beyond the City Cronshaw, hearing her, turned a sheepish eye upon her; she was stout, matronly, and middle-aged; and solemnly kissed his hand to her. Of Human Bondage Her figure had never grown matronly, and her face was of the sort that does not show wear. The Troll Garden and Selected Stories She was, indeed, half ashamed of it, and often took pains to force it into a sober, matronly hood. Tales from Two Hemispheres He smiled when he reached this conclusion—greatly surprising and confusing a matronly lady into whose correct face he chanced to be looking at the instant—and turning slowly, continued his walk. The Market-Place A little older she looks; her form a little fuller; her air more matronly than of yore; but evidently contented and happy as woman need be. Uncle Tom's Cabin The women were both of goodly height, Madame Ratignolle possessing the more feminine and matronly figure. The Awakening and Selected Short Stories She was of the same curly-haired, square-faced type as Mary, but handsomer, with more delicacy of feature, a pale skin, a solid matronly figure, and a remarkable firmness of glance. Middlemarch Twenty feet away, on the other side, was to be seen the sailing-master's wife, sitting under orders, sedate, matronly, knitting a pale blue shawl and giving to the bright scene an air of indescribable domesticity. Captivating Mary Carstairs A matronly woman, belonging to the same race, followed close in his rear. Elsie's Girlhood A Sequel to "Elsie Dinsmore" and "Elsie's Holidays at Roselands" In a moment twenty years have passed; your hair is grey, you are matronly, stout, your face is no longer oval; yet unmistakably it is you yourself, the same woman. A Chair on the Boulevard "My dear, I wish you may be very happy," says she, and gave Susan a matronly kiss. The Highwayman In her present matronly age at least, Mrs. Garth never committed herself by over-hasty speech; having, as she said, borne the yoke in her youth, and learned self-control. Middlemarch She now assumed her most matronly air, and did mysterious things with a perforated silver ball. The Cords of Vanity A Comedy of Shirking The matronly and lazy old sheep she unceremoniously hustled aside, to administer consolation and caresses to the timid, quaking lamb in the corner behind. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 29, March, 1860 In almost every household throughout the land the old-fashioned spinning- wheel was humming under the pressure of matronly and maidenly feet, by which the homespun garments of the time were made. The Nation in a Nutshell She was certainly very beautiful, but to me there was no charm about her, and I could not understand why this poetical Bonaparte was in love with this matronly woman. My Double Life The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt She was a matronly woman of about thirty years, with a face faded by care, a deep, dark eye, and long, disheveled hair about her shoulder. Sanders' Union Fourth Reader She was a matronly, handsome woman, with cordial manners and a cold eye; frank, easy, confident, unassuming. Home Again For with matronly composure she had eased my gentleman as soon as she had provided for her guest. Earthwork out of Tuscany Being Impressions and Translations of Maurice Hewlett He speaks of the corruption of Avignon with loathing abhorrence; Rome itself, in comparison, was the seat of matronly virtue. In Troubadour-Land A Ramble in Provence and Languedoc A stout, ruddy, thick-set matronly woman was waiting for them, but the coachman looked as though he were in the service of well-to-do people. My Double Life The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt The shades of rose-color, crimson, or those beautiful modern combinations of velvet and brocade which suit so many matronly women, are all appropriate silver-wedding dresses. Manners and Social Usages |
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