| 单词 | ayah |
| 例句 | She said she had applied for a UN job and they would all live in The Hague with a Dutch ayah to look after them. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Few professional families in Indian cities are prepared to live without a cook, cleaner and nanny or ‘ayah’ to look after the children. High-profile arrest uncovers plight of India’s invisible workforce 2013-12-29T20:00:00Z As a baby he was wrapped in the arms of a childish ayah beside the Black River in the jungles of Malaysia, "watched over by different gods". Last Friends by Jane Gardam – review 2013-06-08T08:02:01Z "That ayah advises men to beat their wives," she says, about a contested verse in the holy book. How Islamic punk went from fiction to reality 2011-08-04T19:00:01Z For evening meals, the children usually ate earlier than their parents, with their ayah looking after them. What the Rushdies Ate 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z When these families returned to Britain, they would often bring their ayahs back with them. Ayahs' Home: Remembering the abandoned Indian nannies of London 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z The ayah follows him out of the room and taps him on the elbow. “Philosophy of the Foot” 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z Another wrote referring to the help at school, "My teacher looks like an ayah." India Ink: In Bangalore, a 'What Not to Wear' for Teachers 2012-11-22T05:54:05Z Upon reaching my vessel I took Marie to the best cabin, and left her with the ayah I had brought to wait upon and attend to her. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z But she promised the anxious ayah as she went away that she would come in from time to time for a few days to see that all went well. In Kali's Country Tales from Sunny India 2012-02-17T03:00:28.697Z The building is known to have housed hundreds of destitute ayahs and amahs - as Indian and Chinese nannies were called respectively. Ayahs' Home: Remembering the abandoned Indian nannies of London 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Upstairs, his mother and the ayah are arguing over his mother’s handbag. “Philosophy of the Foot” 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z Harry Lindsay, an infant when his father and mother were killed, was saved by his Mahratta ayah, who carried him to her own people and brought him up as a native. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z There was an English mother who had the habit, when probably half asleep, of handing out her baby before daybreak to the ayah, to administer to its wants and cares. The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young 2012-02-03T03:00:20.453Z The father and the little girl watched the monkey and her baby with great interest until the ayah came and took Marjory in to bed. In Kali's Country Tales from Sunny India 2012-02-17T03:00:28.697Z "This led to the ayahs being forced to fend for themselves," says Florian Stadtler, a lecturer in literature and migration at the University of Bristol who has worked with Ms Visram on the topic. Ayahs' Home: Remembering the abandoned Indian nannies of London 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z “They’re tearing down the old house,” his mother tells the ayah. “Philosophy of the Foot” 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z All through the rest of that terrible campaign I kept you with me, and while I was fighting at Futteypoor, a native ayah was in charge of you for me. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z As I came in my wife's ayah rose and salaamed, then stole softly out. The Heart of Denise and Other Tales 2011-12-14T03:00:15.733Z However, before the little girl could calm herself enough to tell the story, the ayah began it for her. In Kali's Country Tales from Sunny India 2012-02-17T03:00:28.697Z With the collapse of the British empire in the mid-20th Century, the need for ayahs and amahs dwindled. Ayahs' Home: Remembering the abandoned Indian nannies of London 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z “Weren’t we happy there. Take me out,” she tells the ayah, replacing her cup on its saucer. “Philosophy of the Foot” 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z The buffet was crowded—it seems there were a lot of Indian officers arriving with their families from Brindisi, with dark turbaned servants and ayahs always in white. Italian Letters of a Diplomat's Life January-May, 1880; February-April, 1904 2011-11-10T03:00:11.267Z Our private establishment consisted of ten or twelve servants in all, including a girl of the Kuki tribe, named Bykoout, who assisted the ayah; a very small establishment for India. My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills 2011-10-26T02:00:28.847Z "Hush, ayah!" whispered the mother over the child's head. In Kali's Country Tales from Sunny India 2012-02-17T03:00:28.697Z "As a South Asian woman living in East London, I felt connected to the ayahs and their untold stories," she says, adding that she decided to visit the building. Ayahs' Home: Remembering the abandoned Indian nannies of London 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z The ayah wheels her to the doors that open onto the balcony and over the threshold. “Philosophy of the Foot” 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z Nina had vanished, led away by her ayah. The Tigress 2011-08-30T02:00:39.657Z I hurried on in much anxiety, as my wife did not speak Hindoostani, and neither ayah nor bearers spoke English. My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills 2011-10-26T02:00:28.847Z Go into the house now and let ayah fix your hair and wash your face. In Kali's Country Tales from Sunny India 2012-02-17T03:00:28.697Z The few words that my old ayah had taught me in India had thus procured me a hearty welcome in a Midshire fir-plantation. Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 1/2 A Romance of Real Life 2011-08-25T02:00:34.720Z Upstairs, Amer finds her sitting in the dark, the ayah fanning her with a folded newspaper. “Philosophy of the Foot” 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z It was the next morning, and Nina's ayah sat on a chair in the passage, guarding the door of her mistress's room. The Tigress 2011-08-30T02:00:39.657Z But all the same, I didn’t like his upsetting old Chunder Chow; and it seemed to me, even then, that we’d managed to make another black enemy—the black ayah being the first. Midnight Webs 2011-07-29T02:00:30.077Z "Go!" he said finally to the ayah and as she sped down the road he continued his pacing and his thoughts. In Kali's Country Tales from Sunny India 2012-02-17T03:00:28.697Z They saw our ayah’s mother baking chupatties, day by day, sufficient for four people. The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z She grabs a cup from the table and shakes it at the ayah. “Philosophy of the Foot” 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z When Colonel Darling returned from parade the ayah was gone from the passage-way outside his wife's room. The Tigress 2011-08-30T02:00:39.657Z The ayah being gone, little Rhoda soon ceased to be afraid of Dolly, the kind, merry, helpful little playmate, who remained behind, frisking along the passages and up and down the landing-places of Church House. Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z She would like to have me help this poor child, I know, and perhaps she might make her an ayah like me if I take her with me. In Kali's Country Tales from Sunny India 2012-02-17T03:00:28.697Z We only saw the Ganges three or four times before our ayah brought us across on that terrible night when father was murdered.” The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z She fishes a dirty hundred-rupee note out of a pocket of her handbag and gives it triumphantly to the ayah. “Philosophy of the Foot” 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z His wife’s ayah implored him to get rid of it, as it would bring nothing but misfortune. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z The ayah told me a few hours after you left me that that—that woman had been seen to join you beyond Serya Tal; so I and the baby came to help you. The Taming of the Jungle 2011-03-23T02:00:16.887Z Even the ayah, who was trying to keep up with the child but having a hard time to run in her long, tightly-drawn sari, looked frightened. In Kali's Country Tales from Sunny India 2012-02-17T03:00:28.697Z Another Englishwoman, also an invalid, was fortunate in possessing a devoted ayah. The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z He finds the ayah napping on the kitchen floor. “Philosophy of the Foot” 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z In a dim, dreamy way she was thinking of her voyage home, four years before; she remembered the pain of parting with the dark-skinned ayah, and her father's sad face, as they drew near England. A Flight with the Swallows Little Dorothy's Dream 2011-03-04T03:00:54.547Z Yes; and I think it was two women who passed; probably it was Marie's ayah whom the Banjara referred to when he said there were always teeth that could be opened with a silver coin. The Three Sapphires 2011-02-07T03:00:24.770Z She had not dared to call the ayah or the butler and, as she could not rouse or lift him, she had left him lying there under some rugs and mosquito netting. A Bed of Roses My brother-in-law and the ayah were already on their way to India, Mrs. Burke was dead, and no one else was likely to raise the question of identity. A Pair of Schoolgirls A Story of School Days Amer leaves the vegetables upstairs with the ayah and goes to Aunty Park for a walk. “Philosophy of the Foot” 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z She would always begin thus: "The crown prince will have an ayah--" "Ayah? what sort of a word's that? what does that mean?" On the Heights A Novel An elaborate loaf through the cantonment—fifteen minutes' walk from end to end—showed only one distant dog-cart and a small English child with an ayah. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel Localities on which I have sat with my ayah, and took my first steps, have since then become famous as the places where our soldiers have fought and conquered against overwhelming numbers. The White Chief of the Caffres When the last good-byes were said, and my brother-in-law and the ayah had started, I found I wished to do some shopping in London before I went north. A Pair of Schoolgirls A Story of School Days She is tapping the arms of her chair when the ayah wheels her in for tea that afternoon. “Philosophy of the Foot” 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z She knew a little Hindoo and from the old Hindoo "ayah" she had caught bits of Hindoo mysticism. Happy House Elsewhere, the ayah crooned lullabies to the baby who no longer needed strict watching. Banked Fires So she set out, taking the key of the well, the box with the clothes her ayah had bought for her in the bazar, and plenty of rupees. Indian Fairy Tales They had not known the child intimately; they had only seen her once or twice in her ayah's arms. A Pair of Schoolgirls A Story of School Days The day before the steamer reached Southampton, Mamma asked her if she would not like to see the ayah again. Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II "English ayahs do, and I'm going to be your ayah, you know." Jan and Her Job Even the servants in gazing on their wonder forgot to heed the orders she delivered through the ayah, whose linguistic powers commanded the respect of the entire establishment. Banked Fires Fancy two grown men being so frightened by an old ayah or a fakír! Indian Fairy Tales The ayah who had brought Rosamond from India was to return in the same ship as my brother-in-law, who was starting immediately for Madras. A Pair of Schoolgirls A Story of School Days The ayah saw her and put up a prayer that the memsahib might never find the love of her children taken away from her and given to a stranger. Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II Jan asked for the children, who had not yet returned from their early morning walk with the ayah. Jan and Her Job When the ayah brought Captain Dalton the news that her mistress was showing signs of waking, he poured out and took her a cup of tea, himself, and asked how she felt. Banked Fires “That is not right,” said one of the ayahs. Indian Fairy Tales At this juncture my brother-in-law, David Clarke, returned to England, bringing his motherless baby in charge of an ayah. A Pair of Schoolgirls A Story of School Days This is the story as told her by her Lingaet ayah: 'One day the Sun, the Moon, and the Wind went out to dine with their uncle and aunt, the Thunder and Lightning. Storyology Essays in Folk-Lore, Sea-Lore, and Plant-Lore Jan could only see an ayah in her white draperies pushing a little go-cart with a child in it, and a small boy trotting by her side, but she waved as she was bidden. Jan and Her Job Meredith's own occupied the dressing-tent, since he was obliged to give up sharing his wife's on account of the baby's claim to the services of an ayah. Banked Fires “I am going to the bazar,” she said to her ayahs, “to sell this thread.” Indian Fairy Tales “In that case, the ayah, the housemaid is of more consequence than you.” Phoebe, Junior In reality, the child has passed her whole life in the arms of this ayah. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845 Beside him, in a scarlet coat over full white skirts, cowered the distressed figure of an old ayah, who for twenty years had been a pillar of the household of Meredith. Captain Desmond, V.C. Inside the tent the lady and the ayah together ministered to the small sufferer lying in the warm bath. Banked Fires The stories have been told in Hindústání to the very young collector by two ayahs, who are both Hindús, and by a Muhammadan man-servant. Indian Fairy Tales One night I found my little ayah seated in the nursery when she ought to have been in the cook-house getting her supper. Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak Every evening at nine o'clock, as the ayah sits by the little creature lying awake in bed, the silvery tongue of a dial tolls the hour. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845 At such times, she would often say to her kind ayah, who wept with her, "Ah, Katuka, if I only had poor Bobby here, it would be some consolation." Stories and Legends of Travel and History, for Children Her ayah instructed her in Indian ways and customs, and caste susceptibilities; and it was no little tax to remember how not to offend. Banked Fires He was exceedingly fond of his two children, and got for them two servants: a man to cook their dinner, and an ayah to take care of them. Indian Fairy Tales His wife, who was my baby's ayah, appeared in the morning. Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak Elma got in very gingerly, and the ayah settled her draperies with affectionate care. Fifty-Two Stories For Girls “Only one, called an ayah, who acted as my lady’s maid, and took care of Norman, but had nothing else to do,” answered Mrs Vallery. Norman Vallery or, How to Overcome Evil with Good Poor India gets all the blame!—even when an ayah is careless with the feeding bottles. Banked Fires So she told the little girl to go with the ayah to the bazar. Indian Fairy Tales Desiring to know what was for why, and what was for stomach one day, the lady called the ayah to her and sought the interpretation thereof. The Khaki Kook Book A Collection of a Hundred Cheap and Practical Recipes Mostly from Hindustan On the day after his arrival he began to make such a noise that it was thought he was hungry, and the ayah, or nurse, was told to feed him. Little Folks A Magazine for the Young (Date of issue unknown) I want to show you the way I treated my ayah when she dared to do anything I did not like, and I do not choose to let you meddle with my feet. Norman Vallery or, How to Overcome Evil with Good There was a call for hot water, and in a moment the Madrassi ayah rushed forth for the steaming kettle which was boiling for scullery needs, and carried it off without a question. Banked Fires The ayah and the little girl set off, never suspecting any evil. Indian Fairy Tales This is the meaning, Oh mem sahiba," said the ayah: "Why do we live? The Khaki Kook Book A Collection of a Hundred Cheap and Practical Recipes Mostly from Hindustan A fresh paroxysm of tears succeeded the angry words, and Honour yielded to the ayah's whispered entreaties, and left the room. The Path to Honour “He misses his ayah, his native nurse, who declined accompanying us farther than Alexandria, so you must be prepared to find him a little troublesome, but I hope he will improve.” Norman Vallery or, How to Overcome Evil with Good "He is better, ayah, don't you think?" asked Mrs. Meredith, dependent on the woman's superior knowledge. Banked Fires “When I came in the big ship with my ayah, and was wrecked among the fierce waves,” answered May. Won from the Waves One of the other officers' wives had already lent her ayah to take care of the children until one could be found for them. The Dash for Khartoum A Tale of Nile Expedition A deprecating ayah, who had been making signs in vain from the verandah, advanced in desperation. The Path to Honour "An officer, etc.": this quotation refers to the time when the holders of military rank also held social position. ayah: Anglo-Indian for "nurse." The Short-story It is left to the ayah's tender mercies while the nurse goes about with Mr. Meredith. Banked Fires If He had not taken care of me, I should have been washed away in the sea with my poor ayah and all the people on board the ship.” Won from the Waves Her dress, as I have said, was that of an ayah or native nurse, such as all Europeans employ to take care of their children. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea But all the same, I didn’t like his upsetting old Chunder Chow; and it seemed to me even then, that we’d managed to make another black enemy—the black ayah being the first. Begumbagh A Tale of the Indian Mutiny They have been brought up by an Indian ayah, and this English nurse doesn’t understand them a bit. More about Pixie Early the next morning, he saw his wife on board with the child and ayah, and then returned to his duties at Muktiarbad, a lonely and heavy-hearted man. Banked Fires The ayah had thrust the child underneath the wall of the tent, at the first alarm. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War If an ayah is expensive enough, she is usually a very intelligent person, thoroughly informed on most general subjects pertaining to her own country and entirely competent to impart that information. Son of Power "Yes," laughed Hope; "it makes me think of a girl dressed in a Paris gown, but wearing a mishmak, like our ayahs on the ship." All Aboard A Story for Girls Of course she had the help of ayahs and bearers on the journeys, but even with such help it was no easy task. Elsie Inglis The Woman with the Torch A maid, or an ayah?—Both were equally impossible to procure at a moment's notice. Banked Fires I do not see why you should not say that you had been his ayah, and had saved his life, and brought him up. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War For which reason she called her ayah, while the Sahib was in his bath before dinner and said to her hurriedly: "Ayah, will you do a thing for my sake?" Son of Power At length she rose and, turning about, looked forward along the deck, gay with its groups in light clothing, its covering awnings, and its little children with their picturesque Indian ayahs. All Aboard A Story for Girls Well, Baby,' she said, turning to the ayah, and holding out her arms. Elsie Inglis The Woman with the Torch The ayah was not a little perturbed, but did not voice her feelings until speaking to Honor, fearing that they were foolish and unfounded. Banked Fires "As I have told you, she was his ayah, and has behaved most nobly." At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War The lady's own ayah will go with her to her own country, to serve her as I serve thee. Son of Power This is a grand moment for the ayah. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433 Volume 17, New Series, April 17, 1852 Your aunt has a clever ayah who knows what to do, and when, she has her attacks I leave her alone—by her own wish. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma If you find her—anywhere—tell her that her servants are alarmed—the ayah particularly. Banked Fires I was saved by the fidelity of an ayah, who had been in the family for ten years. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War After he had gone she asked her ayah to find out about who he was and whatever concerning him. Son of Power I have said that our ayah sometimes comes home with her charges—comes to our home from her own. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433 Volume 17, New Series, April 17, 1852 And who was the officious and familiar ayah, her attendant and shadow, an obtrusive creature with bold black eyes and a resolute mouth? The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma The Collector's memsahib had gone off with the doctor, leaving her little child to the tender mercies of an ayah! Banked Fires The ayah had nursed each, in succession, and had become greatly attached to the family, especially to her youngest charge. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War The ayah's voice finished in the tones of ceremony; and she moved smoothly from the room, unconscious that she had not been dismissed. Son of Power These she probably finds in another home, another mistress, another bâbâ; her heart begins its course anew; and the ayah lives a second life in the young lives of her children. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433 Volume 17, New Series, April 17, 1852 Then suddenly she disappears, shuts herself up along with Lily ayah, and not a soul may approach her—no, not even you. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma Her remark had followed the ayah's explanation of her appearance with the child. Banked Fires I was ayah to the major and his wife--whom your people have just killed, and whom I loved dearly--and in my charge is their child. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War The following evening, after the police commissioner had gone down, the ayah brought report concerning the stranger. Son of Power Away trips the ayah to her mistress, and good-naturedly, or perhaps—no, it shall be good-naturedly—lays the discovery before her that some trifle is wanted. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433 Volume 17, New Series, April 17, 1852 "Motee is the best lady's ayah in Rangoon," explained Lily with an offhand air, "she understands Miss Sahibs, she will pack and unpack, dress hair—and hold her tongue." The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma It was the hour popularly believed to be the best in the twenty-four, which accounted for Mrs. Meredith's ayah wheeling the baby through the dusty lanes, in a magnificent perambulator, "to eat the air." Banked Fires I rushed forward—the ayah lay on the ground, face downward and motionless. Animal Ghosts Or, Animal Hauntings and the Hereafter Since there are few more potent benedictions than "Have no fear," the ayah withdrew in deep content. Son of Power The ayah will bring you a hot bath, and then you will come down and have some food quietly with me. Hilda A Story of Calcutta The ayah's face was almost green; she was shaking all over, but after a moment's hesitation she ultimately obeyed in sullen silence. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma I knew the ayah would blame me, as I blame her; but, humanly speaking, it would have happened in any case—even had her mother been in the room. Banked Fires I turned the ayah over—she was dead! Animal Ghosts Or, Animal Hauntings and the Hereafter We have two servants, born in these hills, my ayah and Bhanah the old cook; I have much from both of them. Son of Power Unless I am strangely mistaken, the 'man' who so mysteriously entered Hale's room and the supposed ayah whom I met downstairs are one and the same. The Hand Of Fu-Manchu Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu-Manchu, the Devil Doctor I should interview the ayah and inform her that you know the nature of her mistress's complaint; threaten that you will tell Mr. Krauss and have her discharged. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma It was her habit to have the baby's crib by her bed, and the ayah close at hand in case of disturbed nights, while Meredith was compelled to retire to a separate suite, adjoining hers. Banked Fires I saw what I then took to be the real white tiger single out Eric, and in my anxiety to save him from the brute, I pushed the ayah in front of him. Animal Ghosts Or, Animal Hauntings and the Hereafter She was sent with her ayah to the back of the tent for her nap. Son of Power Possibly monsieur has seen one of the ayahs? The Hand Of Fu-Manchu Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu-Manchu, the Devil Doctor It is that Moti ayah, missy; she very cunning, same like little snake and we had better go. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma There was only the ayah, and she was supposed to be watching, yet allowed the patient to sit up in bed in her delirium when to lift an arm had been forbidden. Banked Fires I quite thought it was real! so did Eric, and so did —— '—then her eyes fell on the ayah, and she gave a great start. Animal Ghosts Or, Animal Hauntings and the Hereafter Her people in the room—Bhanah, the ayah, the civil surgeon, Ian Deal and someone else—but the line from her eyes to Skag was not crossed. Son of Power "Probably, as M. Samarkan suggests, an ayah!" he said; but there was an odd note in his voice and an odd look in his eyes. The Hand Of Fu-Manchu Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu-Manchu, the Devil Doctor "Oh, but you know Aunt Flora," protested Sophy; "she cannot bear doctors, and Lily, her ayah, knows pretty well what to do." The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma The swelling had to be fomented—he had shown me how—the ayah was quite a brick about learning the way. Banked Fires The language of her ayah had until then been more familiar to her than any other language. Great Possessions To the new baby a good name, and to the faithful ayah enviable enlargement of liver! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 110, December, 1866 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics She stretched out her hand to ring for her ayah. The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma He drove me in his car and carried me to my bed where the ayah took over charge. Banked Fires And the repetition of the ayah's last words gave utterance to a sense of wrong that Molly nourished against her present rulers and against the world in which she was not understood. Great Possessions So Karlee had but one wife,—the handy, thrifty ayah already mentioned. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 110, December, 1866 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics Very late that night she crept into bed, dismissing her ayah, and lay there shivering and forlorn, thinking, thinking, of the cruel faces and flashing knives that Phil had awaked to see. The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories That Madras ayah is a rare treasure and as cunning as the devil; she ought to be in our Secret Service. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma Feeling unable to face the people who had known her in the Station, she departed the next morning for Muktiarbad, leaving her infantile charge and its ayah to the tender mercies of the Sanitarium. Banked Fires Molly was living through again the parting with the ayah. Great Possessions And all these wonders had been wrought since the grateful ayah retired with the corals! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 110, December, 1866 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics We divided the baggage and six doolies between our sixteen bearers, and started off, my cousin, the ayahs, and I on foot. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief On hearing this promise Mrs. Krauss furled her fan, rose from the sofa with astonishing alacrity, and followed her ayah as commanded. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma Hardly, however, had she put foot in the hired victoria, when the ayah appeared, suggesting another look at the child. Banked Fires And," responded another, "I wish to act as her ayah, and carry the sherbet to her chamber tonight. Vellenaux A Novel "I'd give a good deal to get at that ayah—well! why not?—I could start for——" He looked round suddenly, then laughed as he passed his hand over his eyes. Leonie of the Jungle White people don't have ayahs for Mothers—not in my India. Far to Seek A Romance of England and India The 'under-woman', or 'second ayah', was a member of the sweeper caste. Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official She busied herself with the making of a fancy-dress which she and her ayah had concocted for the coming ball at the mess-house. The Keeper of the Door She could not speak the language, and her ayah, who had always acted as interpreter, whenever she wished to issue her commands personally, had been, owing to her hasty retreat, left behind at the Capital. Vellenaux A Novel "I have found the woman who was your ayah." Leonie of the Jungle Poor little Tessa really needs that frock, and ayah is such a shocking worker. The Lamp in the Desert Their ayah saw me ride in, and went and told her mistress of seeing a "wonderful Sahib on wheels," and already the report has spread that I have come down from Lahore in four days! Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama Of course I should leave her behind—not alone with ayah, of course. The Keeper of the Door Maybe this woman was her nurse or ayah or something who got fond of her charge, and when they took it away years ago, she devoted her life to trying to find it in America. Romance Island "That decides it," she said sleepily as she switched off the light, pulled a miniature mosquito net, deftly arranged by the ayah, over her head, and the sheet up to her neck. Leonie of the Jungle Probably, she would not have obtained an ayah's post under any other circumstances. The Lamp in the Desert I hear all about it, as our cook's cousin is sister to the ayah your husband hired for the woman, and my ayah gets it all from our cook. Six Women She told herself this with a faint smile, as she took a final glance at herself when her ayah had finished. The Keeper of the Door Babies are carried out of doors by their ayahs, but children of three or four are taken out by the bearers. Far Off "I have never seen such a beautiful elephant," she said, walking up to the great beast, followed by the guide, the ayah and the bungalow factotum. Leonie of the Jungle I nearly throttled the Burton youngster for kicking the ayah, little brute. The Lamp in the Desert A little boy, wakened out of sleep, said he saw an ayah. Cock Lane and Common-Sense Through the medium of her ayah she had purchased a carved sandal-wood box from the bazaar for Nick, which she now presented, modestly hoping he didn't hate the smell. The Keeper of the Door They then roused Mrs. Ballantyne's ayah and bade her wake her mistress. Witness for the Defense "The ayah, I think," came an equally sleepy answer. Leonie of the Jungle "Hanani speaks the truth," protested the old ayah, and behind the enveloping veil came an answering gleam as if she smiled. The Lamp in the Desert I told ayah always to bring two plates, but she has forgotten. The Way of an Eagle It was a very simple ceremony, but conducted with extreme decorum, Peggy's ayah being sternly dismissed as a preliminary. The Keeper of the Door The ayah went into Mrs. Ballantyne's room and found her mistress sound asleep. Witness for the Defense "He wishes to know where the ayah is to sit," answered the guide. Leonie of the Jungle Stella's hand gripped the ayah's shoulder with convulsive, strength. The Lamp in the Desert "Now," said Daisy briskly, "you two will just have to entertain each other for a little while, for I am going up to sit with my son while ayah is off duty." The Way of an Eagle The ayah, smiling broadly, laid two parcels on the table by Olga's bedside. The Keeper of the Door She was found quietly asleep in her bed by the ayah when she came to call her in the morning. Witness for the Defense "Missy—baba, it's ayah!" went the tuneless song, "it's ayah—it's ayah—be not afraid, baba—baba—it's ayah—ayah—ayah." Leonie of the Jungle It was Hanani, the veiled ayah, who stooped to kindle the lamp.... The Lamp in the Desert Very late one night there came a nervous knocking at Muriel's door, and springing up from her bed she came face to face with Daisy's ayah. The Way of an Eagle He bore her away, with her draperies slipping from her, followed by the ayah whose open horror was surveyed by Peggy with eyes of shining amusement. The Keeper of the Door The ayah was never for a moment shaken upon that point. Witness for the Defense Followed a short spell of peace in which Leonie raised her hand to summon her ayah squatting on the dressing-room matting, and put an end to the incessant chattering. Leonie of the Jungle There was something of a feud between him and the ayah, but no trace of this was ever apparent in her presence. The Lamp in the Desert The ayah ceased her wailing for a moment, then recommenced in a lower key. The Way of an Eagle At night the ayah returns, wringing her hands. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 05, March, 1858 It is never a wise plan to leave children to the entire care of ayahs. Lighted to Lighten: the Hope of India Ayah! ayah!" she said in a dull sing-song sort of way, "do you know what they say? Leonie of the Jungle As for Stella, she carried her baby to the ayah, and then shut herself into her own room where she remained for a long time face to face with these new doubts. The Lamp in the Desert From the closed room across the passage came the muffled sound of the ayah's wailing. The Way of an Eagle All of a sudden the ayah ceased her endeavours, and directed her eagle eye, suffused with tears, up to the roof. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIII In that other clump of trees, where an ayah is tickling a white baby into laughter, was the pavilion of the Nana himself, who inherited the Mahratta preference for canvas over bricks and mortar. Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places Did her ayah come with her, by the way? Leonie of the Jungle The ayah had gone, and he had slipped into her place as naturally as if he had always occupied it. The Lamp in the Desert He was waiting for his mistress to come out of the nursery where her voice could be heard talking imperiously to her baby's ayah. The Way of an Eagle An ayah is a servant; and Ady's a good black soul as ever foolishly washed her face when there's no occasion for the trouble. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIII The natural result was, that the ayahs ceased to trouble her, and found it easier to allow the children to do as they chose, and to give way quietly to Ned's outbursts of passion. Through the Fray A Tale of the Luddite Riots I shall go to India, and wring or bribe the truth out of that ayah. Leonie of the Jungle She knew that many an ayah would lay down her life for her charge. The Lamp in the Desert The ayah's paroxysm of grief had sunk to a low moaning when she re-entered her room. The Way of an Eagle I bribed the child's ayah, and she searched Mrs. Cunningham's boxes and every garment she had, and found no small sealed parcel or box amongst them. Colonel Thorndyke's Secret Nor is the ayah forgotten, for the ayah has access to the madam, and by that route certain shameful matters affecting a rival candidate will reach the saheb. Behind the Bungalow India is the problem, and your ayah is the answer. Leonie of the Jungle "Ask not to see it, mem-sahib," swiftly interposed the ayah, "lest you turn with loathing from one who loves you!" The Lamp in the Desert Back in Daisy's room she found the ayah crouched on the floor, and rocking herself to and fro while she beat her breast and wailed. The Way of an Eagle She was sent home with an ayah under the charge of the widow of a comrade of mine. Colonel Thorndyke's Secret Mrs. Smart bewailed the bygone day when every servant in her house was a Government Chupprassee except the khansamah and a Portuguese ayah. Behind the Bungalow One line was this: 'Most interesting—shall go to India and find the ayah.' Leonie of the Jungle She says she will have to change her ayah. The Lamp in the Desert And so her sole company consisted of Daisy's ayah and the elderly English cook. The Way of an Eagle How many women were to their ayahs subjects for contemptuous Bazaar gossip. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People This was said in the room that had been allotted to Isobel, an ayah of one of the ladies in the fort acting as interpreter. Rujub, the Juggler They were mad indeed the people, but none so mad as Leonie as she stood with feet apart glaring down at the ayah's sleek head, which she held by the hair, in one hand. Leonie of the Jungle The ayah was responsible for her safety, and even if Tessa elected to spend the night with her friend, Netta raised no objection. The Lamp in the Desert He thanked her very earnestly for coming, said that Daisy was about the same, and then left her almost exclusively to the society of her ayah. The Way of an Eagle I am not going to recall to your minds the nursery horrors with which our ayahs regaled our childish imaginations. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People Well, Mr. Richards, I will let you both, as a great treat, take them out for a walk sometimes of a morning instead of their going with the ayah. Rujub, the Juggler And oh! why had her faithful ayah been found on the edge of the river the morning after, stabbed through the heart? Leonie of the Jungle I have just got a new ayah, and they always need superintending. The Lamp in the Desert Yet the latter is a very suspicious source, since Miss Frere derived her tales from a Christian ayah whose family had been in Portuguese Goa for a hundred years. Indian Fairy Tales The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People The ladies went into the room that served as a nursery, and with the ayahs and other female servants carried the children down into the storeroom. Rujub, the Juggler All was now ready for the start, everything in its place, and the ayah on the seat with the driver. In Times of Peril Stella heard him giving some low-toned directions as she entered, and she wondered if the new ayah would resent his lordly attitude. The Lamp in the Desert Fancy two grown men being so frightened by an old ayah or a fakir! Indian Fairy Tales The ayah fidgeted with the garments that lay scattered about the room, but an imperative gesture hastened her exit, and she slipped silently from the room, drawing the curtains after her. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People As it had been already settled as to the rooms to be occupied, the ladies and their ayahs set to work at once, glad to have something to employ them. Rujub, the Juggler We are really most fortunate, Mr. Johnson, in having our ayah still with us; so many were deserted by their servants altogether, and she is an admirable nurse. In Times of Peril Yet she hung over the ayah's shoulder, for to-night of all nights she somehow felt that she could not tear herself away. The Lamp in the Desert I was sent to the South of France under the care of an ayah. Phantom Fortune, a Novel A minute later the ayah entered the room. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People By the aid of the Afghan, and disguised as an ayah, or nurse, she had passed through the gates of the city that morning, eventually finding her way to the picket. A Narrative of the Siege of Delhi With an Account of the Mutiny at Ferozepore in 1857 He knew why the ayah was graciously exempted from financial toll by this autocrat. Snake and Sword A Novel He had cried less, had, she believed, suffered less; and now he lay quite passive in the ayah's arms. The Lamp in the Desert G. buries his face in the side of the bed while ayah bends over bed from opposite side and feels MRS. Soldiers Three The ayah retired, and with an undisturbed calm Beatrice proceeded to slip into her evening cloak. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People But he felt that to cry before a native, excepting only his mother's ayah, would be an infamy greater than any mutiny. Short Stories for English Courses "I would speak with that ayah, heavenborn!" he muttered, almost into his beard. Told in the East Some thick material that had a heavy native scent about it—such a scent as she remembered vaguely to hang about Hanani the ayah—was thrust over her face and head muffling all outcry. The Lamp in the Desert "Faith," thinks I to myself, "thin there's a ayah in the business tu!" Soldiers Three She hurried on to the verandah which faced out on the drive, the ayah accompanying her with numerous wraps and shawls. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People His mother's ayah called him Willie-Baba, but as he never paid the faintest attention to anything that the ayah said, her wisdom did not help matters. Short Stories for English Courses Swinging the door open, he pushed the ayah through it to the room beyond. Told in the East The dear fellow is so upset that I don't want an ayah, he is doing his best to turn himself into one. The Lamp in the Desert The ayah will bring you a hot bath and then you will come down and have some food quietly with me. The Path of a Star The ayah burst into an incoherent torrent of words and tears. The Story of Sonny Sahib The ayah fled to the jungle in the confusion, taking with her the three children, the youngest only four weeks old. The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither He kicked the prostrate ayah, and, as the black face with the wide-open bloodshot eyes and the protruding tongue rolled sidewise and the body moved, a little heap of jewels fell upon the floor. Told in the East Remember I'm always in call, and my ayah's at your service when yours goes to her meals, and and if you cry I'll never forgive you.' Under the Deodars I saw a lamp burning, Mrs. Jow. in a nightdress, with a very dark baby in her arms, and Julia looking tenderly at an ayah, who was nursing another. Burlesques I have not even one!' said the ayah, looking toward the bed; 'the captain-sahib has not come these thirty days as he promised. The Story of Sonny Sahib The floor was covered with luggage, among which the ayah and infant slept, and the man sat inside on the lowest rung of the ladder. The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither The ayah shrank into herself and showed the whites of her eyes and grinned, as a pariah dog might show its teeth—afraid, but scenting carrion. Told in the East She is less than no good, and I depend on you and the ayahs, remember.' Under the Deodars She stood in the middle of her room while her ayah—no, her husband—it must have been a man— threw her clothes at her. The Works of Rudyard Kipling One Volume Edition The ayah's hut was in the very farthest corner of the courtyard she had begged for, somewhat apart from the others. The Story of Sonny Sahib I do not wish my ayah to play with me. The Day's Work - Part 01 The ayah shuddered and collapsed, babbling incoherencies and calling on a horde of long-neglected gods to witness she was innocent. Told in the East One of the ayahs staggered sleepily into the room, yawning: 'Doctor Sahib come.' Under the Deodars "My idiot of an ayah has gone home, and, as I hope to sleep tonight, there isn't a soul in the place to unlace me." The Works of Rudyard Kipling One Volume Edition He told the man with the goat, therefore, that when the ayah received two pounds of milk she would pay him the five rupees. The Story of Sonny Sahib But I will not have Juma for my ayah any more. The Day's Work - Part 01 "Have I the heavenborn's leave to lock the ayah in that inner room?" Told in the East She stood in the middle of the room while her ayah no, her husband it must have been a man threw her clothes at her. Under the Deodars One of the ayahs staggered sleepily into the room, yawning: "Doctor Sahib come." The Works of Rudyard Kipling One Volume Edition In this situation she remained several days, and would have died of starvation but for the good offices of a faithful ayah, who continued to visit her mistress, and supply her more pressing necessities. Fall of the Moghul Empire of Hindustan And the end of it was that Juma went, with all her belongings, and Adam fought his own way alone into his little clothes until a new ayah came. The Day's Work - Part 01 She pointed to the ayah, recovering sulkily and rearranging the shawl about her shoulders. Told in the East The ayah was silly about coming—didn't want to leave her babies or something—so I had to leave her behind. The Pool in the Desert I have yet to ask questions of the ayah. Told in the East But there was an ayah in the room with her, a low-caste woman of the conquered race; and pride of country came to her assistance. Told in the East He stood between her and the ayah, so that she could not see the woman huddled on the floor. Told in the East The Risaldar strode over to where the ayah cowered by an inner doorway. Told in the East Ruth Bellairs had fainted, and lay as the ayah had lain when Risaldar had not yet locked her in the room. Told in the East The ayah shrank away from him and tried to scream, but he gripped her by the throat and shook her. Told in the East He released the ayah and let her tumble as she pleased into a heap. Told in the East |
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