| 单词 | au fait |
| 例句 | Like many of his contemporaries, he was au fait with the new science – with Darwin, Lyell et al – but equally troubled by change. Tennyson: To Strive, To Seek, To Find by John Batchelor – review 2012-11-16T11:00:01Z Readers au fait with Norse mythology will have divined something about the life of Mr Wednesday beyond this novel. American Gods by Neil Gaiman 2011-08-19T21:55:08Z I'm not 100% au fait with all this 'Let's involve the men' stuff. Fancy dress by Kate Horsley 2010-12-26T00:05:12Z Don’t forget this is a long time ago, and I wasn’t very au fait with everything that was going on in any way. ArtsBeat: Peter O'Toole Has a Few Words for Directors 2011-06-06T14:30:45Z I knew some of the names already, but for a reader who isn't very au fait with the poetry scene the list is very helpful. 'Most poets are not just poets' 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z Teenagers want to see the Stooges or Neil Young; their parents are au fait with Animal Collective and the xx. Pendulum are the sound of youth ? just not mine 2010-06-03T10:41:00Z "Is that all you do?" she inquires repeatedly, like a mum not au fait with nightlife. Scissor Sisters; Gossip ? review 2012-05-19T23:08:04Z Now everyone seems au fait with miso soup and sushi, to such a degree that Japanese hosts can seem slightly deflated that what was once exotic, their guests now take in their stride. Royal Opera Japan tour diary: the embassy pit-stop 2010-09-16T11:11:00Z Many are seemingly au fait with devising, working on text and physical movement. Theatre in education needs to get back to basics 2011-04-13T16:03:19Z Those who are au fait with the paranormal tend not to be the heroes in stories like these. Black magic surgeon: Doctor Strange brings the occult back to the big screen 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z The film hasn't made much money in America but that's not the point - the point was getting those 6,000 voters fully au fait with it. How The Artist turned silence into gold 2012-02-27T11:29:35Z "People are saying it's about learning on the job, these student nurses are not au fait with things. It's ridiculous. They are going to see horrific sights." Trainee nurses put in coronavirus 'firing line' 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z Beardsley was equally au fait, regularly taking the boat train to Paris. Too filthy to print – Aubrey Beardsley and his explosions of obscenity 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z I can hand on heart say I’m not au fait with that tradition. Sportwatch: USA win Presidents Cup, W-League, A-League and more – live! 2019-12-15T05:00:00Z If you are not au fait, then pimple popping is the trend for filming, up close and personal, the act of popping, squeezing or otherwise removing blackheads, cysts and other dermatological dementors. What’s behind a phobia of holes? 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z "When I was diagnosed at 23 I was already au fait with mortality and that we weren't going to live forever," she says. 'Why I wanted a tattoo on my mastectomy scar' 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z In part, that’s because many Americans now think processed cheese is gross, but also because they’re au fait with quality cheese from around the world. The big cheese mountain: America's stockpile nears record high 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z It points towards a far more visually literate consumer, who is au fait with the aesthetics of Instagram, selfies, and photography as an everyday language. How the Pirelli calendar went from sexy to serious 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z "Kids are very au fait today with social media and all of that, so this is a way forward." Balding 'proud' to be Book Day author 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z He is already au fait with basic on-field parlance, and the lessons will continue to offer a greater understanding. Joe Hart: ‘Some people probably do think I’m absolutely useless’ 2016-10-08T04:00:00Z He then does his homework, immersing himself in music from the relevant genre and era until he’s au fait with the songwriting tropes. Why Soulwax are writing music for imaginary bands 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z "In preparation I've been to see an old friend who's getting me au fait with the rules of magic. "The show is going to have a big fantastical element. Kit Harrington learns magic for Doctor Faustus role - BBC News 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z One month into the job and Klopp is au fait with Liverpool’s problem club. Crystal Palace’s Scott Dann rises highest to down Liverpool 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z For those not au fait with the jargon, this means that, well, OK, in a company you record a sale when you’ve signed the contract. I'm Not Sure I Would Believe These Greek Budget Numbers 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z Apparently the researchers aren’t quite au fait with how poverty is both defined and alleviated in the US. Contrary To Reports US Urban Child Poverty Is Not Above 50%; Actually, It Hardly Exists 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z The benefits of this “infrastructure as code” approach might seems hard to grasp for those not au fait with the way enterprise IT works. Chef And HP Partner To "DevOps-ify The Enterprise" 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z For those not entirely au fait with the groupuscules of the British far left Seymour was a member of the Socialist Workers Party. Idiot Idea Of The Day; The GPO Was So Great We Should Nationalise Apple 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z On first listening it didn’t strike me as the catchiest national anthem that I’ve heard, though I’m not completely au fait with all the world’s national anthems. Every 2014 World Cup national anthem reviewed by a pop star! 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z Mining and minerals extraction seems to be another thing the Good Professor is not entirely au fait with. The Lancet's Manifesto For Planetary Health: Loons On The Loose 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z In that last sentence au fait is an obvious example, but famous, foreign, languages, use, and taken are also borrowed words. Does English still borrow words from other languages? 2014-02-03T23:59:08Z I trust they are very carefully picked, but are they entirely au fait with new processes and tech? Tech City startups voice criticisms over Technology Strategy Board 2013-03-13T07:00:09Z Her chosen topic: the Royal Body, a subject she is somewhat au fait with given that her two biggest novels focus on the life of Thomas Cromwell, chief minister to Henry VIII. Kate Middleton, 'Plastic Princess'? 2013-02-19T09:05:00Z To those not au fait with them, memes are "units of cultural transmission"; tropes and ideas that are spread via the internet. Slut-shaming shames us all 2013-01-08T08:30:07Z A good crosser and a fine header of a ball, he will cause headaches for more illustrious opponents who are not au fait with his style and purposeful movement. Euro 2012: David Pleat's six players to watch in Poland and Ukraine 2012-06-06T15:11:52Z English speakers may not be famous for being au fait with foreign languages, but all of us use words taken from other languages every day. Does English still borrow words from other languages? 2014-02-03T23:59:08Z There was the travelled Englishman, au fait to every thing beneath the moon and beyond. Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. 2012-03-05T03:00:13.070Z Nevertheless, I suspect that the majority of English readers—I mean the English readers of French—are more au fait of the original literature 276 of France than M. de Ch�teaubriand supposes. Paris and the Parisians in 1835 (Vol. 1 of 2) 2012-02-29T03:00:23.930Z In all such matters which depended on numerical arrangement, he was quite au fait. The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character 2011-11-07T02:00:18.317Z I have told him nothing, yet he seems to be au fait to the whole business. Charlotte Bront? A Monograph 2011-11-01T02:00:20.233Z Augusta, however, was au fait of the whole, and talked and flitted, and glided; producing, as she supposed, great effect among the young salesmen at the counters. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z One, or even two men, out of a four-oared crew may be what would be considered bad watermen, i.e. not au fait at sitting a rolling boat, and not instinctively time-keepers. Boating 2011-09-21T02:00:35.453Z They proclaim immortality, and are quite au fait as to the particulars of our future life. My Path to Atheism 2011-08-30T02:00:29.183Z Solbakken might not have taken enough care to check out his employers but he is obviously a man au fait with the strange customs of the Bundesliga. St?le Solbakken already under pressure as defeat leaves K?ln bottom 2011-08-15T20:06:02Z I had been tempted to borrow my wife's Ladyshave, but as I was already entering a world I wasn't au fait with I decided to stick with my aerodynamically disastrous leg fur. Cycling: Paris or bust (a lung) 2011-07-16T23:05:00Z She dressed well, professed to know everybody, and to go everywhere, was au fait of all the gossip of the day, and could always furnish ample food for the too prevailing appetite for scandal. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z As usual, the first three or four hours' chat with Helen and Rosalind put him au fait of all that had taken place during his absence. The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z The backwoodsman, now perfectly au fait with his pantomimic part of the dialogue, gave a modest but expressive look of dissent. The White Squaw 2011-07-05T02:00:26.437Z He reads, too, the ubiquitous Galignani, and thus keeps himself au fait to the doings of the world. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z Now that he was au fait of the situation, he knew exactly what Annette was talking about. The Weight of the Crown 2011-06-26T02:00:09.240Z Next morning, Mrs. Potts, who was on no occasion very ready with her pen, considering that she professed to be au fait to everything, employed near an hour in manufacturing the following note to Albina. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z You are, doubtless, acquainted with Mrs. Baxter, and are certainly more au fait to the usages of Hamilton polite society than we are. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z Fancy Bluewater rather surprised to see how au fait I am at nautical dress. Mr. Punch On Tour 2011-05-22T02:00:12.297Z A man may pass muster by dressing well, and may sustain himself tolerably in conversation; but if he be not perfectly "au fait," dinner will betray him. Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness 2011-05-08T02:00:05.770Z By the bye, let me warn any of my male readers to beware how he approaches a German dancing party if he be not perfectly au fait at waltzing. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I 2011-04-15T02:00:13.527Z Yet here was he strolling aimlessly down The Way, after having stabled Polkadot for an equine feast au fait and himself dined at a restaurant near Columbus Circle. Lonesome Town 2011-04-12T02:00:24.580Z No wonder that Mr. Shenstone, now au fait to all this—easily ascertained along the route of travel—feels that his errand is an awkward one. Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z These, fancying themselves au fait in the military art, were not so pleasant to deal with; and at times it required all Gallagher’s determined firmness to convince them that he was commander-in-chief upon the Suwanee. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z Hunger and the desire to appear au fait in the customs of the desert enabled Edwards and myself to do fair justice to the meal, even without spoons, knives, or forks. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z Reading, Ivy supposed; thinking, talking, getting au fait with the affairs of the world. What Not A Prophetic Comedy 2011-02-09T03:00:50.423Z A slight doubt was perceptible in the voice of the Baron, who, in spite of his short stay, showed himself perfectly au fait with the situation of affairs. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z No wonder that Mr Shenstone, now au fait to all this—easily ascertained along the route of travel—feels that his errand is an awkward one. Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z I know," continued the count, "that you are au fait of the condition of the county. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z Unfortunately for "Boba", Fischer was au fait with the wonders of google translate and reported the insult; as a consequence, the 23-year-old was banned for five matches after the 2-1 home defeat on Monday. Schalke's Manuel Neuer shows Bayern Munich his true worth 2010-12-06T16:23:00Z There is a particular one I work for sometimes, a highly intelligent fellow at a highly intelligent broadsheet, a man au fait with international politics, economic theories, policing strategy, wars, ballet. Don't you see? It's all a trick 2010-08-14T23:08:00Z Firms also use fancy job titles to signal that they are au fait with the latest fashion. Schumpeter: Too many chiefs 2010-06-24T11:19:00Z I'm not particularly au fait with the traditions of these funny northern folk with their funny northern ways, so I can't be sure. Wigan Athletic v Hull City - live! 2010-05-03T12:10:00Z He lived at Breslau as king, and he kept spies at the court of his Sovereign, who were to keep him au fait of the state of things. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. II. For sine qua non, write essentials; for de riguer, coup d'etat, coup de grace, Sturm und Drang, au fait and similar phrases use English equivalents. The Style Book of The Detroit News She was likewise au fait of the foundation, ancient and modern annals, and peculiarities of every sort which belong to every religious establishment of the many scores existing in Toledo. The Picturesque Antiquities of Spain Described in a series of letters, with illustrations representing Moorish palaces, cathedrals, and other monuments of art, contained in the cities of Burgos, Valladolid, Toledo, and Seville. The military instructors are officers of the federal military organization, educated men, who have seen service, and who are au fait in the theory and art of war. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 95, September 1865 The Curfew tolls the knell of those whose day Is done—those greedy "creatures on our lee"— Woe to the burly phalanx so au fait At hiding callipash and callipee. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) It is far better to render him au fait at his work by slight punishments, frequently repeated, and by that means more strongly impressed on his memory, than by a severe cowhiding. The Dog His garments were not altogether the style which would be pronounced au fait, by a Broadway leader of the fashion. The History and Records of the Elephant Club H. C. I will keep you "au fait" of all that passes in this country if you wish it. 15th August, 1842. Notes on the Diplomatic History of the Jewish Question They are, of course, au fait in every matter of taste and fashion; on all questions of foreign life, manners, and opinions, their judgment is the law. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850 But the porcupine, being more au fait with the ways of the woods than these new-comers, got away among the branches into a thicket too dense for pursuit. Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement I have heard of pups only four months old being made quite au fait to the preliminary drill here recommended. The Dog However, Mr. Alibone and Uncle Mo were au fait enough of the engineering scheme that had led to the accident, to supply the explanation. When Ghost Meets Ghost In a certain stratum of society, now about to become extinct, it is considered quite au fait to roll a drunk if circumstances will permit. Wunpost "It will be au fait," Miss Franklin had said, sententiously, "for Alice Heath knows." Money Magic A Novel Ah, how little you are au fait with me! Dreamers of the Ghetto Another part of Arkwright's business, that of travelling up and down the country buying and selling human hair for wig-making, would put him au fait with almost every new invention and idea. The Story of the Cotton Plant The Alpine hat of Tam O'Shanter is au fait for street, with leggings to match the bloomers and jacket, and low shoes made broad on the ball of the foot. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society The sort of thing that makes a person at home and au fait everywhere, and in all companies, and shuts out awkwardnesses and inelegancies. Nobody "I found," he says, "men leading secluded lives in the woods of Virginia perfectly au fait as to the literary, dramatic, and personal gossip of London and Paris." Patrician and Plebeian Or The Origin and Development of the Social Classes of the Old Dominion Even Snowball, who thought himself au fait to every incident of ocean-life, was surprised and puzzled equally with the rest. The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea There was that in his bearing and physiognomy that denoted a man accustomed to command and perfectly au fait to the world. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora Besides, he was not so distractingly au fait in everything; Mrs. Copley could bear a part in the conversation. The End of a Coil I doubt much, however, if the Turks, although quite au fait to all matters of ceremony, understood the firing of the two guns afterwards. Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 This latter is complicated, but very pretty, and, with the assistance of our partners, in a short time we were quite au fait to its mysteries. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery Before becoming a man-o’-war’s-man, he had handled the harpoon; and was perfectly au fait to all connected with the calling of a whaler. The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea It was highly important to be thoroughly au fait of the ever-changing Asiatic policy, and to prevent coalition between the various native tribes against the conquerors of the soil. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part III. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century The business part of the matter had been delegated to him, as much more au fait in such things than homely rustic Rorie. Vixen, Volume III. What is the au fait procedure in this case? The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play Vanderhuyn was absolutely au fait in all the usages of society; he knew by instinct how a thing ought to be done, and his example was law. Duffels He was not quite au fait at the needle, but got through it in time. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis My Son:—I often hear of you, not through your own letters, for you write rarely, but through other friends, whom I have requested to keep me au fait. The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851 My idea is, as I said before, that when he gets absolutely au fait with his donkey, it would be time enough to put him on a pony. Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie (commanding 1st Battn. Royal Irish Rifles) Dated November 4th, 1914-March 11th, 1915 Naturally au fait in style, with taste and clever fingers, they dress in an attractive manner, with the hope of beguiling the ideal hero they have constructed from the pages of the trashy story paper. 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. Second on the list of this committee stood Senator Sherman, of Ohio, who has been described as "au fait on National Banks, fond of figures, and in love with finances." History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States In the first place, I like the girl very much; she is very pretty and much more au fait than you had led me to suppose. The Tyranny of the Dark The latter clause shows that our great-grandmothers were quite au fait with the nostrums of the present day, with "pargetting, painting, slicking, glazing, and renewing old rivelled faces." Customs and Fashions in Old New England Fortunately, my friends were for the most part, au fait to the leading circumstances of my life, so that little explanation was needed. Valerie Oh, I've ridden all my life," he said, "and under all sorts of circumstances, on all sorts of horses, and one gets au fait in time. Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden I am, I think, at length perfectly au fait of the arrangement which is desired, and the motive for proposing it. Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents Concerning the expression "hurried up his cakes," he is, however, perfectly au fait, and surprises us with the promptness of his learning. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 104, June, 1866 Lady Perry had noticed enough to be au fait with the situation at a word. Half a Hero A Novel "As a doctor doubtless you are au fait in the subject, yet your vehemence seems to imply——" She paused. Afterwards All this conversation—wherein the young lover bore himself much more bravely than in regular "love-making"—a manufacture at which he was not au fait at all, caused the morning to pass swiftly by. Agatha's Husband A Novel “Oh, my God!” cried Paul, who was not very au fait at nautical technicalities,—raising one eye up to heaven, while the other appeared to rest upon the bottle of brandy. The King's Own Seven goals, or byes, or tallies, or scores, or something—we are not au fait on foot-ball phraseology—constituted the game, which was won by the freshmen, the sophs coming out second best each time. The University of Michigan I tell you no news, because you have correspondents infinitely more au fait of the details of Paris than I am. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) The Misses Redwood were quite sufficiently au fait with the etiquette of a race-course to know that if their brother ran he must win, and that everybody else must wish him to win. Tom, Dick and Harry I have not heard from him since he has been au fait. Memoirs of the Courts and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 1 “Why, Mr Collier,” observed the captain, “you seem to be quite au fait as to literary arrangements.” The King's Own Sometimes hues are conjoined by them, that, no matter how loudly proclaimed au fait, the height of style, or à la mode, are never artistic, and no dicta can make them so. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 2, August, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy "As if I would put you au fait of my love letters," said Mr. Stanford, coolly putting the letter in his note-book, and the note-book in his pocket. Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton's Daughters A Novel There, now I think you are quite au fait as to our family history. The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers I have told him nothing, yet he seems to be au fait to the whole business. Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle Every day he employed several hours in practicing his lessons with the tutor, so as to be au fait, as the French people have it—quite at home in the ball-room. Stories about Animals: with Pictures to Match “Pretty enough,” said Gypsy, affecting carelessness, and trying to unwind her line in as au fait and boyish a manner as possible. Gypsy Breynton Behind them Form II., a giggling crew rather more au fait with the ways of the school, effervesced occasionally into excited squeals, and were instantly suppressed by a prefect. The Luckiest Girl in the School He didn't know much—and in the imperfect state of our cuisine had few appliances—but he affected to be au fait at everything—and what he had not got, he "annexed" from somewhere else. Juliana Horatia Ewing And Her Books I tell you no news, because you have correspondents infinitely more au fait of the details at Paris than I am. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2 Lieutenant Rose, however, was au fait with the latest English slang, and always used it correctly. Five Months on a German Raider Being the Adventures of an Englishman Captured by the 'Wolf' Just now it is not au fait to like poetry; a man who does is exceedingly wet, indeed; he is effeminate, a sissy. The Plastic Age There are in Spain an infinite number of such sort of beggars, who are men of sense and letters, and so au fait in the art, that they will not be denied. A Year's Journey through France and Part of Spain, 1777 Volume 1 Oh-h-h!" said Miss Leare, prolonging her breath upon the vocative.—"You see," she added, turning to me, "I am so unprepared by previous training that I shall never become au fait in French proprieties. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. XVI., December, 1880. Mrs. Weldon in her violet moire-antique and family diamonds, went through the stately parlors once more to assure herself that everything was au fait. The Fatal Glove Which proves you are not au fait of all my lady acquaintances. The Unseen Bridgegroom or, Wedded For a Week In general, only bad manners were au fait at Sanford; so Parker was naturally conspicuous. The Plastic Age If not well born, he was quite au fait in all the usages of well–bred society. A Book for the Young I tell you this little history of it, that you may be au fait. The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol. I. With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters She knew she was married and living here; Thorndyke had maliciously kept her au fait of her husband and child. The Baronet's Bride She was beautiful, she was accomplished, she talked wonderfully well, she was au fait in art, literature, society. Sevenoaks The exact words he began with I cannot recollect, for I was actually confounded by the attack; and his abrupt manner of letting me know he was au fait 062 equally astonished and provoked me. Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.) Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writings Colonel Sibthorpe is quite au fait at a Bob major, and Horace Twiss hopes, by ringing a Peal, to be appointed collector of tolls—at Waterloo Bridge. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 14, 1841 The natives seemed quite au fait in the matter of monetary transactions and exchanges. A Voyage in the 'Sunbeam' Our Home on the Ocean for Eleven Months They are not au fait to aught Liberals true think. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, February 7, 1891 It is danced with numerous very intricate figures, to which, however, all the Californians appear quite au fait. California Four Months among the Gold-Finders, being the Diary of an Expedition from San Francisco to the Gold Districts Next Monday—and this is Thursday—and I am by no means au fait yet in my part. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 366, April 18, 1829 Leaving his mother to settle his affairs in Scotland, to which she was much more au fait than himself, he hastened to Beech Park to claim Mary's promised hand. Marriage Only, visitors must know their way about, or must have the service of an experienced guide who was au fait and who knew the "open sesames." Kimono I will undertake that when you leave this you shall be au fait at everything. Mr. Scarborough's Family One day Burker was unexpectedly absent and I took the drill, finding myself quite competent and au fait. Driftwood Spars The Stories of a Man, a Boy, a Woman, and Certain Other People Who Strangely Met Upon the Sea of Life My grandmother was very fond of it frizzled; and Venus being quite au fait in the manufacture of this dish, the old lady never allowed any one else to make it for her. A Grandmother's Recollections And as for me, you know that I consider myself quite as an old woman—at least as a married one; and he is perfectly au fait to my engagement with Edward. Marriage In a jacket, they say, one's not rated au fait By the finicky guests at the hand-organ ball. Cape Cod Ballads, and Other Verse My friend Bennet, though au fait on these trips, failed to strike a fire. Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers There is no subject on which he is not au fait: no company in which he is not ready to scatter his pearls for sport. The Spirit of the Age Contemporary Portraits Now, this is a subject on which I flatter myself I really am au fait. Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow I saw obvious objections: the man was au fait with cracksmen and their ways: he would certainly have firearms, and might be the first to use them. The Amateur Cracksman One likes to hear what is going on, to be au fait as to the newest modes of being trifling and silly. Persuasion She constantly alluded to matters of which he was entirely ignorant, apparently taking it for granted that he was au fait with what she was saying. The Mystery of the Four Fingers Judging by the interest she evidently took in the game, Dulcie must, I conjectured, have been playing for some time, for she appeared to be quite au fait. The Four Faces A Mystery The clerks and shopmen seemed as much "au fait" as their employers, and many is the conversation I heard about the merits of this writer or that—Dickens, Ainsworth, Lover, Lever. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 2 Great Britain and Ireland, Part 2 The wretches then proceeded to pick the locks of the different bureaux, guided by Blanco, who, in his former capacity, had made himself au fait of all the secrets of the house. Life in Mexico Having alluded to M. de Hamal's suit, I found, as I expected, that Madame Beck was perfectly au fait to that affair. Villette I am not au fait upon French social customs, but let us presume his being there was entirely proper, because that excellent lady was glad to see him. The Delicious Vice Mr. Nighthawk was evidently au fait at his trade. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee It was of course admirable in her to keep her feelings in leash; still, this unruffled composure was not altogether au fait. Shallow Soil There were a lady and two gentlemen in the diligence, and the lady seemed to be very much au fait as to their purport and history. Life in Mexico The Author, therefore, trusts, that by a careful attention to these, the reader will soon become au fait at the interpretation of these West-country LIDDENS. The Dialect of the West of England; Particularly Somersetshire She had made herself quite au fait with postal regulations during these hours of waiting. Light O' the Morning "I am surprised at you, Blanche, seeming to be au fait in the matter, and keeping it secret; but I forget, you thought it best they should fly." A Heart-Song of To-day Both have scars on their faces, so they will be au fait at the thing. Two Years Ago, Volume II. The old man seemed well au fait with Central Asian affairs. A Ride to India across Persia and Baluchistán I had, however, several correspondents who kept me au fait as to the proceedings of the inhabitants of the dear little town. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 04 — Fiction Say, is it considered au fait for a bride-about-to-be to do a little plugging for wedding presents this early in the game? The Sorrows of a Show Girl The others are well, and Isabelle, having just returned from the metropolis of Fashion, is more than ever au fait in the usages of polite society. A Beautiful Possibility Delighted at my correct sentence, and supposing me au fait, they poured upon me such a deluge of French that I held my breath in dismay. Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 And then they knew him to be equally au fait on the flavor of wines, the points of horses, the merits of every watering-place, and all the other lore which in their world gave pre-eminence. What Can She Do? But I tell you what, I'll come and smoke a cigar with you afterwards, and put you au fait with all our various concerns. Stella Fregelius A few days of preparation makes Madame "au fait" in the newest fashions. The Little Lady of Lagunitas A Franco-Californian Romance I am not much more au fait of war. or peace; I hope for the latter, nay and expect it, because it is not yet war. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 There were wrecks and wreckers, the keeper said, who was evidently au fait. Ulysses You are more au fait to the details than myself. Joseph II. and His Court At the end of half an hour Count Abel was thoroughly au fait on the character and position of Mlle. Samuel Brohl and Company The priests are sleekheaded men, and such as sleep o' nights, ruddy, rotund, robust, with black hair and white bands, well-dressed, well-fed, well-to-do, jolly, gentlemanly, clique-y, sensible, shrewd, au fait. Gala-days The young baroness was fully au fait in matters of bonnets and dresses; and it was with giddy volubility that she asked Mme. Other People's Money Oh!" replied Frederick, laughing, "I am quite au fait to the sudden illness of prima donnas. Joseph II. and His Court I am perfectly au fait to the Russo-Prussian treaty; but I have not been invited to the banquet, and I do not intend to go uninvited. Joseph II. and His Court |
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