| 单词 | palmistry |
| 例句 | The name came from a random page in a Victorian book of palmistry. At Clubbed Thumb, Nurturing a Theater of the Weird 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z Evoking tarot, palmistry, and astrology, Saar privileges an overtly feminine way of processing uncertainty and disillusionment. MOMA’s Heady Introduction to Betye Saar, “The Conscience of the Art World” 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z It's described as a "sublimely silly" entertainment that draws on "oracle traditions from Tarot to palmistry to astrology" to depict one woman's journey through the esoteric. Cabaret and a salute to Cohan on Seattle stages 2011-06-02T20:22:05Z The Blue Book is itself a very fine object and looks like a lovely old volume on palmistry. The Blue Book by AL Kennedy ? review 2011-08-12T21:55:06Z She consulted readers and priestesses in New Orleans and, after a bad breakup, received palmistry from a reader in Brooklyn. Playing Hoodoo: Renée Stout and “The Rootworker’s Table” 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z SAT Metaphysical readers, palmistry, tarot, books, psychics, numerology, astrology, Reiki, pet communication, jewelry, vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z SAT Psychics and intuitive readers, palmistry, tarot, books, astrology, crystals, jewelers, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z For the spooky season this year, Etsy’s most popular trends — meaning the ones being searched most often on the site — include tarot cards, mysticism, true-crime themes and palmistry. Pretty-scary: A no-carve Halloween pumpkin that's more chic than shriek - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-27T04:00:00Z To say, as Fukuyama does, that “the desire for status—megalothymia—is rooted in human biology” is the academic equivalent of palmistry. Francis Fukuyama Postpones the End of History 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z After explaining that she had picked up the precepts of medieval palmistry decades ago, from an art-historian neighbor whose specialty was Hieronymus Bosch, Atwood spent several disconcerting minutes poring over my hands. Margaret Atwood, the Prophet of Dystopia 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z It sounds like seaside palmistry, but the firm claims candidates get more interviews as a result. Elementary 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z Witchcraft is so admittedly false that palmistry, conjuring, and fortune-telling are treated as punishable frauds. Theological Essays 2012-03-27T02:00:21.867Z Hardly less common than faith in the horoscope is belief in the detailed prophecies of palmistry. Vocational Psychology: Its Problems and Methods 2012-02-24T03:00:25.813Z The old Gipsy woman is also known for her skill in palmistry and fortune-telling by means of a special set of cards, the well-known Tarok of the Gipsies. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z In the midst of all this danger I suddenly remembered that some years ago a lady who knew all about palmistry prophesied that I should one day be drowned. Alone with the Hairy Ainu or, 3,800 miles on a pack saddle in Yezo and a cruise to the Kurile Islands. 2011-10-30T02:00:10.270Z I have no skill in palmistry," the girl laughed, "and certainly have not been in two places at once. The Lost Heir 2011-08-07T02:00:09.367Z The European practitioners of palmistry and cheiromancy do not seem to have paid particular attention to the ridges with which we are concerned. Finger Prints 2011-08-07T02:00:07.827Z She paused for a moment, leaving Dane somewhat impressed, for, although no believer in palmistry of that description, he had seen that Miss Castro was apparently not speaking without a purpose. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z “It is at the meeting of this circle of eight girls, for the purpose of practicing palmistry and fortune-telling, that we discover the germ or the first origin of the delusion.” Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism 2011-06-05T02:00:13.200Z During the Christmas holidays she had been poring over an article on palmistry which she found in a magazine. A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z She did not like to think a mere gypsy woman had influenced his life to such an extent by a silly trick of palmistry. The Second String 2011-04-08T02:00:07.383Z The subject of conversation in the presence of Mrs. R. was the Darlington magistrates' decision in the palmistry case. Punch,or The London Charivari, Volume 105, July 22nd, 1893 2011-04-02T02:00:12.230Z Mr Bablove was discussing palmistry with Miss Bunting, who thought there might be something in it, and with Miss Holmes, who was quite expert and offered to read his hand. Here and Hereafter 2011-02-07T03:00:23.580Z My friend—no ordinary fortune-teller—was well versed in palmistry, and a most lucid thought-reader; she told him that before the year was out he would be a married man. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z “You do not believe in palmistry,” and she tossed the hand from her lightly. The Girls of Central High on Track and Field The Champions of the School League 2010-12-27T03:00:15.633Z There is an obvious tendency, however, for astromancy to be employed, like palmistry, as a means of imposing on the ignorant and credulous. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" Yet," remarked our old friend, thoughtfully, "palmistry is very ancient, and practised professionally by most excellent and good people. Punch,or The London Charivari, Volume 105, July 22nd, 1893 2011-04-02T02:00:12.230Z Judith was early initiated by her mother into the mysteries of the sybilline leaves—her education indeed extended no farther; and, at the age of fifteen, she was an adept in the art of palmistry. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 It is noteworthy that Herzbruder thinks meanly of the art of palmistry. The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim “I read character in other ways than by palmistry—it is true.” The Girls of Central High on Track and Field The Champions of the School League 2010-12-27T03:00:15.633Z Mrs. Fane received it as calmly as if he had told her Mrs. Ross had taken up palmistry; to her Catholicism was only one of the numberless fads that made life amusing. Sinister Street, vol. 2 A lady as is in the palmistry and card-reading line in Forty-second Street told me he turned black whenever he got down to business. The Haunted Pajamas I say "clients," because, after being a celebrated "child medium" during her foster father's life, and then failing on the stage as an actress, she discovered that palmistry was her forte. The Brightener In those days the Mussulmans frequently diverted themselves with such superstitious games as palmistry. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries Thus, in palmistry, a moist one is said to denote an amorous constitution. Folk-lore of Shakespeare I believe in palmistry, because I have seen it verified in a hundred and one instances. Byways of Ghost-Land In one sentence he destroyed the pretensions of palmistry. Thoughts on Art and Life I should explain that for the greater part of my life I have been a constant and enthusiastic student of palmistry. Masterpieces of Mystery Riddle Stories Very few, it may be suspected, know how prevalent is this superstition among us—quite equivalent to the gipsy palmistry of the European countries. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 Many of these, too, may still be found scattered, here and there, throughout our own country, one of the most deep-rooted being palmistry, several allusions to which are made by Shakespeare. Folk-lore of Shakespeare That there is much truth in palmistry—the palmistry of those who have made a thorough study of the subject—should by this time, I think, be an established fact. Byways of Ghost-Land At this time an aptitude for "fortune-telling" showed itself: it amused my friends—I told fortunes both by palmistry, which I studied quite seriously, and by cards. The Prodigal Returns I have read everything published on palmistry in every known language, and my library on the subject is perhaps the most complete in existence. Masterpieces of Mystery Riddle Stories The Gypsies have their King, the Nuts their Nardar Boutoh; they are equally formed into companies, and their peculiar employments are exactly similar; dancing, singing, music, palmistry, &c. A Historical Survey of the Customs, Habits, & Present State of the Gypsies There was nothing whatever remarkable in her utterance, for Maggie knew nothing of palmistry, and was only a very pretense gipsy fortune-teller. The School Queens Meta Wright dabbled a little in palmistry, and examined the hands of her schoolmates, prophesying startling events in their future careers. The Madcap of the School But I had a good rest by the stove, where I read a little from a musty pamphlet on palmistry that I found between the logs of the cabin. Wild Life on the Rockies I suppose palmistry is another of his tricks or hers. Too Old for Dolls A Novel They therefore practise music and palmistry, which p. 47allows them many idle hours; or addict themselves to vicious habits and unlawful courses. A Historical Survey of the Customs, Habits, & Present State of the Gypsies I had no idea palmistry was so pathological. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 Afterwards she told his fortune by cards and he told hers by palmistry. The Twelfth Hour Of course, there are cases of charlatanism in lycanthropy as in medicine, politics, palmistry, and in every other science. Werwolves You could study palmistry and occult laws to fine advantage. Cupology How to Be Entertaining In the palmistry of Europe the line of fortune, as well as the line of life, is in the hand. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse It is of a piece with the old crone's tales, fortune-telling, palmistry, and all the rest of the hodge-podge or hocus-pocus which makes up the world of the unlearned. The Tyranny of the Dark The gypsies themselves apply it directly to palmistry; were they well educated they would feel it in higher forms. The Gypsies I asked, knowing human nature better than palmistry. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-07 E. Heron-Allen, a very intelligent gentleman from England, with a fashionable prestige, has been interesting the fashionables of New York and Boston in palmistry, or, as he calls it, cheirosophy, with considerable profit to himself. Buchanan's Journal of Man, February 1887 Volume 1, Number 1 The Beria woman deals in charms for exorcising the devil and palmistry is her special vocation. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II "To my notion palmistry is the best means of finding out what nobody knows or cares to know." The Woggle-Bug Book So, with a full knowledge of the legal penalties attached in England to palmistry and other conjuration, and with the then pending Slade case knocking heavily on my conscience, I proceeded to examine and predict. The Gypsies I can assure the writer of the Sunday articles that a knowledge of palmistry does not necessarily make one popular. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-07 The amount of study given to the hand renders it probable that palmistry may have considerable value as a physiognomic science. Buchanan's Journal of Man, February 1887 Volume 1, Number 1 Ho! ho!" called out Graham, "perhaps there is more in palmistry than I thought. Flint His Faults, His Friendships and His Fortunes Oh, not much," he answered, "although I had an experience last night which might be considered a remarkable example of palmistry. Jokes For All Occasions Selected and Edited by One of America's Foremost Public Speakers Their women practise palmistry and retail charms for the cure of sickness and for exorcising evil spirits, and love-philtres. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) "If you confess to only a slight knowledge of palmistry," the article continued, "it is often enough to make you the centre of interest at once." Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-07 He patronized all the arts, made a pet of science, offered a reward for the transmutation of metals, dabbled in astrology and practised palmistry. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians This nonsense about Keltic and Teutonic is no more science than Lombroso's extraordinary assertions about criminals, or palmistry, or the development of religion from a solar myth. Anticipations Of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress upon Human life and Thought She has slept scarcely any since our palmistry evening, but I did not discover the fact until last night. Cicely and Other Stories Of clairvoyance, mind-reading, palmistry, spiritual science cures we have no certain facts, but we have many impostures connected with them. Moral Principles and Medical Practice The Basis of Medical Jurisprudence So I bought a handbook on palmistry and, having absorbed it, set out for my next party full of confidence. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-07 I was frequently told of persons who could foretell the future by means of palmistry, but was never able to see a palmist at work, or to verify the information. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition I studied that, and palmistry, and graphology, too. The Title Market I have put off answering it until I could tell you about our palmistry evening which Elsie gave us last night. Cicely and Other Stories By a divine palmistry he estimates them with exquisite perception. Masques & Phases You see, with even a slight knowledge of palmistry you soon find out when reading hands that it's no use telling people the truth. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-07 I am sure you know the way, because I have seen a mysterious book about palmistry in your room. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 1, January, 1891 She had been speaking of palmistry, and she took his hand in hers, innocently, impersonally, with large eyes lifted inquiringly. The Witness Miss Hill has no right to class all believers in palmistry with mountebanks and gypsies, and she certainly betrays her ignorance of a noble science when she mixes it up with clairvoyance and common fortune-telling.' Cicely and Other Stories While he was away she'd been all through psychometry, the planchette, clairvoyance, palmistry, astrology, and Unitarianism. The Seeker Other Professors have stooped to it, but I—oh, no, it is playing palmistry a little bit too low down. The Gay Lord Quex A Comedy in Four Acts She is a great friend of mine and knows enough about palmistry to tell some very interesting fortunes. The Little Colonel's House Party For she was always doing sweet, ignorant, childish, impractical things. "—spirit-rapping is it? or palmistry? or magnetic healing? or what?" Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative Uncle Henry died five years later; Aunt Helen went to live at St. Leonard's, where she took up palmistry and became indispensable to the success of charitable bazaars in East Sussex. The Altar Steps "If you wish me to show you, you may shuffle and cut them, but I would rather tell your fortune by your hand, for I have more faith in palmistry than in cards." The Redemption of David Corson Dearest, during my brief but, I pride myself, honourable association with palmistry, this is the first time my rooms have been used for this sort of game. The Gay Lord Quex A Comedy in Four Acts In necromancy, astrology, alchemy, palmistry, table-turning, and other delusions, we have what some count the essence, and others the reproach, of Mysticism. Christian Mysticism All nonsense in the shape of belief in dreams, omens, presentiments, ghosts, spiritualism, palmistry, etc. Reviews Though the women tell fortunes, and mix the 'dark man' and the 'light man,' the 'journey' and the 'letter' to perfection, till the ladies half believe, I doubt if they know much of true palmistry. The Amateur Poacher From it, too, they have borrowed the limited knowledge of astronomy, possessed by the individuals who combined with astrology and the casting of nativities, the practice of palmistry and the interpretation of dreams. Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions, Volume 1 The palmistry profession is a flourishing one at present, eh, Mr. Valma? The Gay Lord Quex A Comedy in Four Acts I need not say that he had no belief whatever in palmistry, and was not in the least superstitious. The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories The first of these has been characterized by loose thinking, unscientific methods, arbitrary and complicated systems—- such as palmistry, astrology, physiognomy, phrenology, and others of the same ilk. Analyzing Character I make no pretence of understanding palmistry, but I saw in her hand a queer little mark that Cheiro had explained to us from a chart. Abroad with the Jimmies This bright-eyed professor of palmistry soon, however, returned running, and out of breath, yet chatting all the time with inconceivable rapidity, and accompanying the startling communication she was evidently making with the most animated gestures. Venetia The Laws of scientific handreading: a practical treatise on the art commonly called palmistry. U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1974 January - June He perceived at once that palmistry was after all a terrible reality. The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories Come thou, too, black-eyed lass, and try That potent skill in palmistry. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 341, November 15, 1828 At the breakfast there were perhaps sixteen of us and the conversation fell upon palmistry. Abroad with the Jimmies For a young woman to dream of palmistry, foretells she will be the object of suspicion. Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition He afterwards told him with a sorrowful face, that according to all the rules of astrology and palmistry, he should be falsely suspected by his best friend, and should lose his life in consequence. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 3 "Deep down in my heart I believe in palmistry." A. V. Laider Young people usually like to discuss themselves under any conditions—hence the rewards of palmistry,—but Joe's comment on this harangue was not so responsive as might have been expected. The Conquest of Canaan We have seen something of palmistry in our wanderings, and know very well what astonishing things it can do. The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson "You wrote your message to me on an envelope from the Dramatic Authors' Society, What do you think of my palmistry?" A Chair on the Boulevard Not a whit less presuming has man shown himself; not a whit less arrogant are the sciences, so called, of astrology, augury, necromancy, geomancy, palmistry, and divination of every kind. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 3 He asked me if I had ever made a study of palmistry. A. V. Laider Lastly, he had practised palmistry, and foretold to the young Father Cherubin that he was helped by a beautiful lady, who should make him father to a thriving boy. Quentin Durward I am talking as if palmistry was a daily study with me, but that is not so. The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson I am not superstitious, but I believe in palmistry to a certain extent. The Deluge There were also bargains in palmistry; and at one place a delightful humorist was selling clothing at auction. Familiar Spanish Travels There are so many young girls who go in for palmistry. A. V. Laider I have brought the party hither, that you may use palmistry, or chiromancy if such is your pleasure. Quentin Durward "It was like this," Angel continued; "there's a strange old gipsy woman who lives near us--" "Oh, I see, your hand--palmistry," said Henry, with a touch of gentle impatience. Young Lives All this palmistry business was entirely on your account. A Rogue by Compulsion Meanwhile, I occupy the Kursi or couch, sometimes muttering from a book to excite respect, or reading aloud for general information, or telling fortunes by palmistry, or drawing out a horoscope. First Footsteps in East Africa He warned me that what he had to tell might rather tend to stiffen my unwilling faith in palmistry, and to shake my opposite and cherished faith in free will. A. V. Laider Owing to this passion for palmistry in polite circles, I have discovered that I possess as many characters as there are palmists. Without Prejudice I am only afraid," added Jane, "of her offering to do palmistry. The Long Vacation In selecting subjects to hold the ink, they observe the right hand, and reject all who have not what is called in palmistry the "linea media naturalis" straight and deeply cut. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1 On October 6th the Burtons heard Mr. Heron Allen lecture on palmistry at Hampstead. The Life of Sir Richard Burton I dare say you know enough of palmistry to see that for yourself. A. V. Laider The way Tobin put it, it did seem to corroborate the art of prediction, though it looked to me that these accidents could happen to any one at Coney without the implication of palmistry. The Four Million After having thus made my hands supple and docile, I went on straight to sleight-of-hand, and I more especially devoted myself to the manipulation of cards and palmistry. The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: Real life To Ford the place suggested a cigar-divan rather than a bedroom, and he guessed, correctly, that when Prothero had played at palmistry and clairvoyance this had been the place where he received his dupes. The Lost House "No riddles, Eighteen," said I. "Leave out palmistry and manicuring." Roads of Destiny In palmistry, you know, it is impossible to pin an event down hard and fast to one year. A. V. Laider Since that moment, when I paid for my freedom, I defy chemistry, astrology, palmistry, and every other occult art, were it as secret as hell itself, to unloose the stricture of my purse-strings. Kenilworth Without meaning to pun, we may dismiss the claims of palmistry offhand. The Foundations of Personality I have seen a gipsy vagabond; she has practised in hackneyed fashion the science of palmistry and told me what such people usually tell. Jane Eyre FORESIGHT, an illiterate old fellow, peevish and positive, superstitious, and pretending to understand astrology, palmistry, physiognomy, omens, dreams, etc; uncle to Angelica,—Mr Sanford. Love for Love: a Comedy My reason rebelled against the whole notion of palmistry, just as yours does. A. V. Laider Victorine; I am well up in palmistry, and I have told fortunes many a time. Father Goriot A few of the methods used have become organized into specialties, such as the study of the head or phrenology, and the study of the hand or palmistry. The Foundations of Personality "And you believe in free will just as in palmistry—without any reason?" A. V. Laider And then you mentioned the subject of palmistry. A. V. Laider "Then," I gasped, "it isn't even true that you believe in palmistry?" A. V. Laider You had begun by saying that you believed in palmistry, and then you proceeded to scoff at it. A. V. Laider I was filling them in while we talked about palmistry in general, and while I was waiting for the moment when the story would come in most effectively. A. V. Laider |
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