| 单词 | Michaelmas Day |
| 例句 | For on Old Michaelmas Day, October 10th, the Devil goes round the country, and—dirty devil—spits on the blackberries. The Brighton Road The Classic Highway to the South 2012-01-24T03:00:26.933Z So I ordered it to fall into town, and went to my own house Saturday night which was Michaelmas Day. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z This letter from the Earl of Lennox the Queen received on Michaelmas Day in the morning; and that same evening the King arrived here about ten of the clock.... Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1587 2011-11-20T03:00:16.107Z Henry VI writes to Abbot Curteys to ask him to be present at laying of foundation stone of King's College, Cambridge, on Michaelmas Day. The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond: A Picture of Monastic Life in the Days of Abbot Samson 2011-10-18T02:00:19.523Z But an earthly protector was also required, and thus it came about—whether by accident or intentionally I cannot tell—that magistrates were chosen upon Michaelmas Day. Holidays & Happy-Days 2011-08-27T02:00:21.840Z By Michaelmas Day David was ready to take his departure. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z Alphonso XII., to prove that this journey was not a sign of hostility to France, came to Paris on his way home on Michaelmas Day on an official visit to President Gr�vy. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." 2011-05-27T02:00:16.463Z I return to our poor's advocate, and record that on Michaelmas Day he could get no money, and consequently no Michaelmas goose. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z Without a suspicion of giving offence, Miss Simpkinson, who was sitting behind with me, said, in a careless way, "As for me, my chief association with Michaelmas Day is a roast goose." Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z And when these had blossomed and gone their way, 'Twas apples, and daisies and Michaelmas Day— Yes, spider-webs, dew, and haws in the may, And seraphs singing in Michaelmas Day. Down-Adown-Derry A Book of Fairy Poems On the other side of the water is the island of Ugljan, with its conspicuous Venetian castle of S. Michele, to which the peasants make a pilgrimage on Michaelmas Day. The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia Then we have the old proverb: 'So many days old the moon is on Michaelmas Day, so many floods after.' Storyology Essays in Folk-Lore, Sea-Lore, and Plant-Lore "If Michaelmas Day be fair, the sun will shine much in the winter; though the wind at north-east will frequently reign long, and be very sharp, and nipping." Notes and Queries, Number 231, April 1, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. One of our provincial proverbs is: "So many days old the moon is on Michaelmas Day, so many floods after." Moon Lore If any of your readers can solve this seeming improbability be will greatly oblige Michaelmas Day. Notes and Queries, Number 207, October 15, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. Their common dress is of grey home-spun, with red peaked caps; but on Michaelmas Day they wear round hats. Last Words A Final Collection of Stories At last, on Michaelmas Day, the orders of that loving and beloved relative culminated in the abdication of the Sovereign. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time On Michaelmas Day, the following year, the disasters of Culloden again threw him an exile on the shores of Brittany. Brittany & Its Byways Monday, 29th September, being Michaelmas Day, an elaborate service was held in the King's Chapel, the two Melvilles being present by the King's command. Andrew Melville Famous Scots Series Between this and Michaelmas Day, Or you'll be fined I, say!' Folklore as an Historical Science If ever I saw anything like actual migration, it was last Michaelmas Day. The Natural History of Selborne, Vol. 1 Westminster Hall beheld a grand and imposing ceremony on the Michaelmas Day of 1397. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time Important September blooming flowers are phlox, Japanese anemones; perennial asters, or Michaelmas daisy, so-called because they are supposed to be at their best on Michaelmas Day, September 29th; helleniums, helianthus, hardy chrysanthemum, pyrethrum uliginosum, boltonia. Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 Embracing the Transactions of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society,Volume 44, from December 1, 1915, to December 1, 1916, Including the Twelve Numbers of "The Minnesota Horticulturist" for 1916 On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived. Jethou or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles If a woman has a fine day for washing the first time after Michaelmas Day, she will have fine washing days all the year. Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District Every Michaelmas Day the Verger appeared before the Dean to give up his wand, and to receive it back if his character was satisfactory. Old St. Paul's Cathedral Here the Mayor was elected on Michaelmas Day, and the citizens held their public meetings. An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 When he returned to Arthur's court this honor was immediately awarded him, for his prowess had won the admiration of all, and he was duly married on St. Michaelmas Day. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art Beckwith, his editor, says, "Probably no other reason can be given for this custom, but that Michaelmas Day was a great festival, and geese at that time were most plentiful." The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 568, September 29, 1832 In the South of England the folk say that the devil puts his cloven foot upon the blackberries on Michaelmas Day, and hence none should be gathered or eaten after that day. Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine Their common dress is of gray home-spun, with red peaked caps; but on Michaelmas Day they wear round hats. Jackanapes, Daddy Darwin's Dovecot and Other Stories The Princess—a courtesy title bestowed by myself last Michaelmas Day—plays upon the fiddle with an unerring beauty which makes strong men weep. First Plays Then there is the Michaelmas Day, which:— "Among dead weeds, Bloom for St. Michael's valorous deeds," and the golden star lily, termed St. Jerome's lily. The Folk-lore of Plants Eating Goose on Michaelmas Day.—Although this custom can be traced through upwards of three centuries, its origin has not been decided by antiquaries. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 568, September 29, 1832 On the morning of the twenty- ninth, which is Michaelmas Day, the poor mother rose in fear and trembling. Michael's Crag He had enjoyed no such spectacle as that since the Michaelmas Day when his father had the great bear-baiting in the pit at his English castle. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days And upon Michaelmas Day the Bishop of Canterbury made the wedding betwixt Sir Gareth and the Lady Lionesse with great solemnity. Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 |
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