| 单词 | nautch |
| 例句 | His eyebrows, however, were as seductively arched as a nautch girl’s, his eyelashes so thick he might have been wearing mascara. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The dancing style is known as “nautch,” and is a sophisticated art form that arose out of the Muslim Mughal empire and peaked in the mid-19th century. They Once Danced for Royalty. Now It’s Mostly for Leering Men. 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z The performance was like an Indian nautch run mad. Down Under With the Prince 2012-01-29T03:00:07.103Z After dinner we adjourned to the Durbar Hall again to witness from the galleries a nautch; and real Indian dancing is a spectacle of which the European soon has his fill. Life in an Indian Outpost 2011-10-19T02:00:19.943Z Now that those prosperous days are gone by, and the big English officials do not condescend to attend the nautch, the amount has been reduced to fifty Rupees or a little more. The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal 2011-10-13T02:00:35.977Z To make up a nautch party more than seven persons are required. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z The nautch girls began to dance—running, jumping and flying here, there and everywhere, some up, some down, some round and round. Old Deccan Days or Hindoo Fairy Legends Current in Southern India 2011-07-12T02:00:31.917Z Outlined against the gold draperies she stood, dressed as nautches dress, only with more richness and without the customary head-scarf. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z And this is the famous nautch at which the Indian will gaze with rapture all night. Life in an Indian Outpost 2011-10-19T02:00:19.943Z The hack-drivers—they have the privilege of voting, have they not?—look peaceful enough as they squat on tables or crowd by the doors to watch the nautch that is going forward. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel But they devised among themselves a plan of inviting Chandralêkhâ to the forest under the pretence of holding a nautch, and sent to her house a servant for that purpose. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z And I spoke as might an Eastern despot giving his orders for a "nautch;" and then, waving my hand, motioned the messenger away. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance All kinds of amusements were arranged, such as dancing, concerts, a circus with uninterrupted performances, nautches or dances performed by native dancing girls, etc. Reminiscences The Story of an Emigrant Well, one day there was another nautch, and Prince Monkey went to it; but he left his skin under his wife’s pillow. Indian Fairy Tales Thou fool! this nautch shall cost thee dear; Wrench forth his fangs! this piping clear, It costs thee dear! Indian Poetry Containing "The Indian Song of Songs," from the Sanskrit of the Gîta Govinda of Jayadeva, Two books from "The Iliad Of India" (Mahábhárata), "Proverbial Wisdom" from the Shlokas of the Hitopadesa, and other Oriental Poems. This was the signal for the destruction of the robbers, as well as the sign of the close of a part of the nautch. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z He spoke of places, too, and of happenings in them, from Westchurch to Constantinople, from a nautch at Singapore to a country fair at Farley Row. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance The nautch girls began to dance—running, jumping, and flying here, there and everywhere, some up, some down, some round and round. Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know Prince Monkey was sitting looking on at the nautch when suddenly his heart told him his wife had burnt his skin. Indian Fairy Tales As Ford truly says, "Their character is completely Oriental, and analogous to the ghawarsee of the Egyptians and the Hindoo nautch." Spanish Life in Town and Country In order to lose no time she went at once to the prince and told him all about the nautch. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z A nautchni, or dance by nautches, was next provided for the visitors’ entertainment. The Story of Ida Pfeiffer and Her Travels in Many Lands It was the face that had been in her vision night and day since the nautch. Caste Prince Monkey said to his wife, “I, too, will go and see this nautch.” Indian Fairy Tales But Polly's was like the mad and lawless ceremonial of some heathen temple where incense arose and nautch girls writhed. The Turtles of Tasman Lights came out in high windows and sounds of bagpipes and beating tom-toms began inside the open doors of a nautch house. The Pointing Man A Burmese Mystery A vague notion prevails that a nautch is a very naughty and improper exhibition. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 31, October, 1873 "Ah, that's why you wore the rose that I came by at the nautch?" Caste One evening Jabhú Rájá’s servants had a grand nautch in the Rájá’s compound, and the Rájá and his sons and the neighbouring Rájás all came to see it. Indian Fairy Tales I can now understand," I said when the nautch was finished, "the remark of the shah of Persia which set everybody laughing not long ago in England. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 099, March, 1876 We Persians like to listen to long stories, as we like to sit and look on at a wedding nautch. Mr. Isaacs Surely, they are a vast seraglio, a triple collection of pleasure houses where captive maidens are content and nautch girls dance with feet like larks. The Conqueror Her face was the face of one of high caste; she was not like the ordinary nautch girl of the fourth caste. Caste He named one of the sauciest of the old-time nautches, and smiled at his own pun. A Diversity of Creatures As soon as he was seated a group of nautch dancers, accompanied by a native orchestra, appeared and performed one of their melancholy dances. Modern India One day they went to a nautch—that is, a singing and dancing exhibition. Fairy Tales; Their Origin and Meaning With Some Account of Dwellers in Fairyland What you want is an amalgamated lady bootblack and nautch dancer. The Happy End "One of their nautch girls, I suppose;" Elizabeth thus eased some of the irritation over Barlow's admiration in a well-bred sneer. Caste At some of the Pooneahs the evening's gaiety winds up with a nautch or dance, by dancing girls or boys. Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier Twelve Years Sporting Reminiscences of an Indigo Planter The nautches of India have received considerable attention from many sources. Modern India Happily, this agony did not last long, and was replaced by the choral singing of Brahmans and nautches, which was very original, but perfectly bearable. From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan Perhaps that is the nautch to dance before ladies; but in Syria, I remember, they danced much better without being "shocking." The Romance of Isabel Lady Burton Volume II Hired dancers added to the gaiety at night, and each incoming nobleman brought nautch girls, or acrobats, or trained animals, or all three to add to the revelry. Guns of the Gods I know that the general run of natives delight in a nautch. Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier Twelve Years Sporting Reminiscences of an Indigo Planter Bands of nautches are considered necessary appurtenances of the courts of native Hindu princes, although they are never found in the palaces of Mohammedans. Modern India After them walked clerical Brahmans, with aromatic tapers in their hands and surrounded by the flitting battalion of nautches, who amused themselves all the way by graceful glissades and pas. From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan Their women will dance the nautch, and promise unchastity as if that were a little matter. The Eye of Zeitoon Did the same explanation shed any light on the mystery of the nautch- girl and the jequirity bean sent to Shirley? The Treasure-Train He was fond of hunting, dicing, sleeping by day, drinking at night, and eating perpetual tonics, while he delighted in the idleness of watching nautch girls, and the vanity of falling in love. Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance Indeed it is considered a high honor for the daughter of a Hindu family to be received into a temple as a nautch. Modern India Only the nautches—dancing girls consecrated to gods, and living in temples—can be said to be free and happy. From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan There is a difference of opinion as to the beauty of the nautches. Modern India The nautches may be very wicked, but they certainly are not attractive in appearance. Modern India The great attraction of Mrs. Kirkpatrick's receptions were the nautches, magnificently dressed, thanks to the generosity of the Resident. From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan |
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