| 单词 | potation |
| 例句 | There, Chinese migrant workers would “congregate every night indulging in potations of much chow and a little harmless gambling.” The Chinese Club Cuts a Culinary Path Through India 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z Since the complex was refurbished, tourism has increased ninefold, drawing people to its pools and potations while also creating an ancillary industry of high-end hotels and candle shops. Review: In ‘Enemy of the People,’ Water and Democracy Are Poisoned 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z Altogether the legend of 'monks,' 'port wine and prejudice,' 'dull and deep potations,' and all the rest of it, still damages Dons in the eyes of the general public. Aspects of Modern Oxford 2012-04-25T02:01:12.193Z This unfortunate lady, as Sir Gardner conjectures, after indulging in potations deep of the renowned Egyptian wine, had been suddenly overtaken by the consequences, and had called for assistance too late. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z Five of the number resolved, and were barely persuaded not to commit suicide, so maddened were they by their potations. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Vulcan, predisposed to thirst, and incited to drink by the very nature of his labor, accepted the offered cup, and allowed himself to be beguiled into renewing his potations, until he was quite intoxicated. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z He is never jovial in his cups, and maudlin sorrow or maniacal rage is the sole result of his potations. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z Now this brings me," he continued after drinking off the potation which Flan Sucker had assiduously placed upon the stand for his use, "to Andy Grant. Quodlibet 2012-03-26T02:00:29.820Z He was evidently in that mordant, capricious humour most common with him at moments when his potations had merely begun their evil work on his wits. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z While water was thus freely drunk, wine was not disregarded; but the various articles with which it was adulterated, must have rendered it any thing but a delectable potation according to our received ideas. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z The evening is wound up with potations, “pottle deep,” of ale and hot elderberry wine, and a loud cheer echoes through the house when the clock strikes twelve. The Irish Penny Journal, No. 1, Vol. 1, July 4, 1840 2012-02-11T03:04:02.107Z At each potation the three concerned formally bow to each other. Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely 2012-02-03T03:00:22.657Z Piper was, in fact, very drunk, and his potations always had the effect of making him extremely quarrelsome. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z The joyous souls who quaff potations deep, And saints who in the mosques sad vigils keep, Are lost at sea alike, and find no shore, ONE only wakes, all others are asleep. The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam 2012-01-08T03:00:15.553Z Sangrado’s doctrines on aqueous potations have long prevailed in the profession; and it has been stoutly maintained that a water diet can cure the gout and various other diseases. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z We can imagine the merry Dennis, hilarious with the exhilaration of deep potations at the village grocery, singing this "field song" as he and Abe wended their way homeward. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:35.370Z We renewed our potations, but thenceforth in silence; for the space of an hour and more not another word passed between us. In Jeopardy 2012-01-04T03:00:35.013Z It was about the same hour at which Mr. Levi was drinking his thirsty potation of brandy and soda at the “Guy of Warwick.” Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z In "the splendid foppery of a well-turned period" Gibbon thus pictures the dons of Magdalen in 1752: "Their deep and dull potations excused the brisk intemperance of youth." An American at Oxford 2011-12-02T03:00:19.150Z Drunkenness differs materially according to the nature of the intoxicating potation. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z "I'm afraid, Mr. Jenkins, you had been indulging in potations that were too strong for you!" Mr. Punch on the Warpath Humours of the Army, The Navy and The Reserve Forces 2011-11-28T03:00:24.727Z A horse has been known to poke his nose in at a tavern door and shake his master by the shoulder, when he has been lingering too long over his potations. Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. 2011-11-12T03:00:32.773Z At eleven o'clock we stopped at a wretched posthouse, boiled water, and refreshed ourselves with deep potations of hot tea. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z Permanent endowments had transferred the seat of learning from a nobly indigent university to the colleges, and the deep and dull potations of endowed tutors had put it asleep on the common-room chairs. An American at Oxford 2011-12-02T03:00:19.150Z The nymphs who follow his train were considered as typical of the water necessary to dilute his potations, and the influence of love in checking intemperance. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z Then, absolutely unaffected by his potations, he left the Mess reluctantly. Life in an Indian Outpost 2011-10-19T02:00:19.943Z Talk and jeering laugh grew louder as potations followed on the heel-taps of their predecessors. A Trooper Galahad 2011-10-12T02:00:53.977Z Leave off my nightly potation of spirits, and drink half the bottle instead. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 2nd, 1893 2011-09-30T02:00:16.737Z He was feeling the effects of last evening’s potations, for just as— “The Highland hills are high, high, high, The Highland whisky’s strong.” Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z Serum is not unfrequently found effused in its cavities; and, what is singular, this watery fluid is often impregnated with the odour of the deceased’s potations, such as rum, gin, or brandy. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z The effect of this potation upon the Captain was to give him a more flushed brow, and a moister eye, and to administer somewhat to the volubility of his tongue. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z Both were stolidly drunk, and were plunged in the heavy sleep that resulted from their excessive potations. Kitty's Conquest 2011-08-30T02:00:36.270Z A year ago this youth had confined his daily potations to the club, and his drinking-bouts to that sequestered resort, "The Springs." The Long Lane's Turning 2011-08-23T02:00:34Z Are you not rather afraid that you may have occasionally admitted too little alloy in your spirituous potations, and now, like a giddy tower-watcher, see two goals, without knowing the right one? The Devil's Elixir Vol. II (of 2) 2011-08-09T02:00:28.197Z It is said, but I know not on what authority, that Hippocrates recommended an indulgence in potations once a month. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z When I was in Tours I visited the abbey of Marmoustier, and there drank a veritable potation from the huge tun which the blessed St. Martin himself filled, by squeezing a single cluster of grapes. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z Oftentimes when his brain was excited by his potations, he would wander off into the woods and seek roots and plants, talking to himself in strange words, and bent, apparently, on some great discovery. Papers from Overlook-House 2011-08-07T02:00:08.643Z Mother Tubbs usually punished Sam for his sin of drunkenness, after he had slept off his potations, by making him weed the tiny gardens and rake the path. The Heart of Canyon Pass 2011-08-04T02:00:24.083Z Mr. Waring had grown heated and angry between the frequent potations and the irritations of the day. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z The Romans boiled their water in extensive thermopolia, where not only potations were drunk hot, but occasionally refrigerated with ice and snow, and, when thus prepared, called decocta. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z Go to the gate that leads into the lane beyond, walk as if you were under the influence of recent potations. The Weight of the Crown 2011-06-26T02:00:09.240Z With the first, Joan had no patience; and since she had a temper, it was the last resort in Quard's more sober stages, seldom employed save when potations had made him either indifferent or vicious. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z In the morning we were greatly surprised to find our sitting-room filled with men who were waiting for us, and were meanwhile refreshing themselves with copious potations of brandy. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z One peculiarity of the “beer-drink” is that the drinkers pass through several definite stages corresponding with the amount of their potations. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z During this deglutition he seemed to relish his food, but was generally under the influence of potations of brandy. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z If Vincente had not been quite thrown by his potations, he would have seen an undue eagerness in Victor's mouth and eyes. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z The manners of our Alewife and her gossips are purely English, and their contrivances to obtain their potations such as the village of Leatherhead would afford. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z The moment came at last, for it seemed to me that their potations had made the bandits somewhat careless. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z He was a good, even an eminent, tankard-man, and retained a clear judgment under any amount of potations. The Letters of Ambrose Bierce With a Memoir by George Sterling 2011-05-26T02:00:19.673Z During those early times it was the prevailing fashion, whatever the hour of a friendly call, to invite the guest to imbibe as he might prefer from the several potations before him. Diary of Ezra Green, M.D. from November 1, 1777, to September 27, 1778 2011-05-25T02:00:23.427Z Inflamed by thoughts of the prestige he would gain in his master’s sight, he moderated his potations. The Mystery of The Barranca 2011-05-25T02:00:16.720Z He is himself again every inch of him; indeed a most wonderful recovery; and, after deep and valorous potations of hot water, we take long walks in the hills. The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume I 2011-05-22T02:00:16.657Z Each man held a cup in his hand, which swayed unsteadily because of his heavy potations. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z We all remember Gibbon’s description of the Fellows of his College, ‘whose dull but deep potations excused the brisker intemperance of youth.’ The Victorian Age The Rede Lecture for 1922 2011-05-11T02:00:18.513Z While with a scornful glance, that comprehended both him and his acolytes, the other faced back to the bar, coolly completed his potation, and, without saying another word, reascended the stairway. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z They could not be found in the darkness, and as he came back, defeated and utterly played out, he met Riles, who had just returned from town and was none the better for his potations. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z He had, however, unknown to her, ordered wine to the library in the morning, but was quite sure he had been temperate in his potations. Lily Pearl and The Mistress of Rosedale 2011-04-05T02:00:12.720Z Although the magnificence of this grand fortune dazzled us, we saw that the lad was like to die from the amount of his potations, and felt him to be our first care. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z This was the real cause of his secret glee: at the moment heightened by the repeated potations in which he had been indulging. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z "Mine host" made sundry equivocal contortions of the countenance, and practised by anticipation several downward motions of the muscles of deglutition, and then swallowed the enormous potation without a groan. The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2 or, The Recluse of Jamestown; An historical romance of the Old Dominion 2011-03-23T02:00:21.287Z The sheriff and his men were coming, with courage reinforced by potations of flip and fiery rum. Vermont A Study of Independence 2011-03-17T02:00:13.130Z Joseph was with his father, who had not yet recovered from his heavy potations of wine and brandy at dinner, and who, therefore, was easily strengthened by his son in his cruel purpose. Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife 2011-03-10T03:00:49.120Z Old Tokusar then appeared, none the worse for the night's potations, and we sat down to a very good breakfast. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z I protest against any such remarks," cried Spiegeler, in whom the effects of deep potations became more apparent; "besides which I can praise and blame what I choose and as I will--criticism is absolute. Withered Leaves. Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:17.540Z A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press. Jimmie Moore of Bucktown 2011-02-24T03:00:53.640Z Perhaps the interest he felt in the mission which brought him to the schoolhouse had induced him to refrain from his usual potations, for he appeared to be perfectly sober. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z He proceeded to shame me by indulging in a very liberal potation, smacking his lips with greatest zest at its conclusion, and winking across at me in a manner intended to indicate his superiority. A Maid of the Kentucky Hills 2011-02-04T03:00:15.877Z At one stage of his journey he was responsible for an incident which may perhaps have given rise to the Indian legend of the mysterious potations attending the first landing of the white men. Dutch and English on the Hudson A Chronicle of Colonial New York 2011-01-17T03:00:47.770Z He felt the thrill of the mighty potation from head to toes. King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z "But how—I tell you——" "Get it," reiterated the messenger, whose potations had made him optimistic. Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z Through a defect in vision occasioned by his potations, he held the bowl several inches away from the flame and puffed vigorously. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z It was composed of all sorts of costly spices—an enumeration of which I may repeat later, should I take up the trade of concocting various potations, the efficacy of which may not be doubted. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z If my Lord prolong my life until the rose-season, I will take again my morning potations: but if I die before it, alas! for the loss of the rose and wine! The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments But you were recompensed, here in the heart of mid-Bohemia, by the all-pervading odour of potations and provisions,—of banquets long past, and of banquets that were yet to come. A Cursory History of Swearing Now, as to this very nice chromatic measurement, by Willie, of the time consumed in his potations, while in the exercise of his calling, we have nothing to say. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 Whereupon Gaillard cut off his potations entirely for twenty-four hours, and he became as meek as a lamb and remained so ever after. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z As they went on in their potations, Duncan Schulebred gradually drifted from one condition of evil to another. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 "I implore the God of the supreme throne, whose glory be extolled, that my heart may continually enjoy the evening potations to the day of resurrection." The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments Him whom I have, a hundred times, helped to his dormitory, when incapacitated therefrom by the excess of his potations. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 Not only does he drink less wine in the daytime, but he is ashamed to be seen by her if his evening potations are too indulgent. The Great Mogul The requisite for membership was the possession of the price of the potations served to the member. In Jail with Charles Dickens The two parties accordingly repaired to a tavern known by the name of The Barleycorn, where they sat down deliberately, to indulge in a deep potation. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 "Gammon, sir!" replied the landlord, who had now imbibed a sufficient quantity of wine, in addition to sundry potations during the day. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 But temptations of that nature are hard to resist, and like sweet potations, once tested, we desire to sip again. Rockhaven Simms's jaw dropped suddenly, and a sickly faintness stole over him, that even all his late potations could not supply courage enough to hear such a story unmoved. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) I reminded, seeing that his brain reeled with the reminiscence of bygone potations. Love's Usuries None the worse for thy potations last night? Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 Hearn talks of their sprees, their dinners, their tiffins, "irresistibles," and alludes to "blue ghost" and "blue soul"—names given to some potation partaken of at the club or at the hotel. Lafcadio Hearn "Try a glass of brandy," said Cutts, and he administered the potation. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845 All three were unsteady upon their feet, as if they had passed the day in deep potations, and they now stood wavering in the moonlight, like men who knew not what they would be after. The Black Arrow A Tale of the Two Roses And, after enjoying deep potations, the merchant returned to the hall, amidst the laughter and pretended applause of the men. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume I Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative Uliari, usually an unerring marksman, had not yet slept off his potations of the night before. The Scarlet Banner The late sitting of the preceding evening, and the deep potations he had indulged in, left little trace of weariness on his well-accustomed frame. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago Indeed, I know of no thin potation more truly refreshing before breakfast, than a cooling draught of cocoanut wai. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia When church service was over, many knights and other men came, as I expected, into the room where I was, for their morning's potation. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. The "Thumbo-rig" above might mean either a new potation or a new dance. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas And what have we to do in our circle with this diplomatic, sober potation, this Champagne? The Pictures; The Betrothing Novels Naturally surly and domineering, these qualities were enhanced by potations at Nashville and since leaving. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign Approaching nearer, a din of shouts, chaunts, and laughter, saluted our ears, for the rogues were evidently making merry over their potations. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia For a time the attraction of his young wife, and presently that of his infant son, kept him from indulging in nocturnal potations. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 The tavern-haunting habits of the gentlemen are pleasantly depicted in the "high jinks" in Guy Mannering, and the depth of potations may be estimated by Burns's "Song of the Whistle." Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20. July, 1877. He does not gamble or curse, like his Spanish confr�re; his potations are not deep, nor is he quick to quarrel. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. II) His eyes, red from excessive potations, glared with hatred as he pointed to Carter. Trusia A Princess of Krovitch All three were unsteady upon their feet, as if they had passed the day in deep potations, and they now stood wavering in the moon-light, like men who knew not what they would be after. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 8 (of 25) He would speak of Paley's pleasantry and unassuming manners, and describe Porson's deep potations and long quotations at the "Cider Cellars." Old and New London Volume I "Here, you fish!" he said, in the midst of Gad's potation. Cudjo's Cave The Swede continued to drink raw whiskey, meanwhile babbling at the barkeeper and trying to induce him to indulge in potations. The Monster and Other Stories His senses were still somewhat dazed from his potations; he could not rouse himself to a clear awakening. Jena or Sedan? Oldys’s deep potations of ale, however, give me an opportunity of bestowing on him the honour of being the author of a popular Anacreontic song. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 When Staff went below a little later, he was somewhat surprised to find his stateroom alight,—surprised, because he had rather expected that Mr. Iff would elect to sleep off his potations in darkness. The Bandbox The potations which had swelled and bloated his carcase had already weakened the springs of energy. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Had the travellers affected such thin potations as tea and soup, there was ample time for them to cool. Old Roads and New Roads They communed together in a low voice for some time, till the burgomaster, succumbing to the influence of his potations, fumbled his way to his carriage with the assistance of some of his civic colleagues. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" Both parties exhibited unquestionable proofs of the effect of their previous night’s potations. Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign And he stamped off to the sideboard and tried to cool his red-hot rage with potations of Jamaica rum. The Story of a New York House Orders were given, to my satisfaction, with an obsequiousness that seemed only inflamed by his potations. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Fortune favored him—uncounted potations, perhaps, had rendered the boatswain a bit unsteady on his pins, and, as he left the support of the bar rail and lurched for his victim, he lost his balance. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story McPherson was discussed over pipes and ale one warm June evening, with brains cleared, of course, by frequent potations and stifling smoke. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart The music or the fervour of the poem delighted Porson, famous for his Greek and his potations, and whether drunk or sober he would recite, or rather sing it, from the beginning to the end. The Age of Pope (1700-1744) Splendid gin-shops, plate-glass palaces, into which squalor and misery rush and drown the remembrance of their wretchedness in drowsy and poisonous potations of an inferior quality of liquor. Dickens' London The last potation was too much for him. Mark Mason's Victory He shook his heavy head and passed a hand across his brow, as if to brush aside the confusion left by the previous night’s potations. Carmen Ariza His mother was again busied with her potations. Orphans of the Storm It was I who, inspired by deep potations and unbounded good fellowship, urged and insisted upon their stopping. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7 It was quite natural that he should swill deep potations of some stronger fluid on the first available opportunity. Bible Romances First Series They helped themselves to all the strong drink they could lay their hands on, and their gait showed the influence of their potations. The 'Patriotes' of '37 A Chronicle of the Lower Canada Rebellion His personal favours to the Papists were received in the usual style of instalments; while the Protestant corporation stood aloof, and drank with renewed potations "the glorious and immortal memory of William III." Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 Poor Louise sank down to deep slumber, from which neither the noisy potations of La Frochard and Jacques, nor their cursing and abuse of the hunchback Pierre, sufficed to awaken her. Orphans of the Storm Harassed in mind though I was, my body felt the benefit of unusual abstinence from deep potations, late hours, and sustained dissipation. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7 Unless––and a glimmer of hope flickered through her thoughts!––her warder carried his potations to a point where vigilance ceased to be a virtue. The Strollers This illusion seems all the more probable when we remember that the potations which inspired the loose jester and the ministerial pamphleteer of that period but too often flowed from the same generous tap. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 86, December, 1864 The deep potations the old buccaneer had indulged in to all outward intent passed harmlessly down his lean and craggy throat. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main But he had breakfasted with his friends, just before sailing, and the valedictory potations had increased, instead of assuaging, his thirst. Thurston of Orchard Valley Moisture is needed in summer, for the population is trebled then, and most tourists require a little water, sometimes, to qualify their potations. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland The doctor had ordered potations of wine for Mary, and Mistress Forrester had produced a bottle of sack from her stores, a mugful of which Goody Pearse now held to Mary's pale lips. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney And taking advantage of the excellent humour in which his potations had put the non-commissioned officer, he filled a large earthen mug with wine, and left the room. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 363, January, 1846 Would I had the power to veto Bills of every mosquito; Then I'd pass a peaceful summer, With no small nocturnal hummer Feasting on my circulation, For his regular potation. The Wit of Women Fourth Edition He cursed his potations over-night, which had led him to sleep beyond the sunrise. Heart of the Blue Ridge It was past the hour of the next day's noon before the preacher recovered from the effects of potations so unusual to him. The Buccaneer A Tale I spoke to him about it, with the result that he promised to be more moderate in his potations. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure Miracle plays and moralities, dancing and music, fantastic processions and mad pranks, spurred on the hours that were not devoted to heavy meals and deep potations. A Book About Lawyers The men remained at the table for deeper potations and the smoking of rank black kinnectikut tobacco in huge wooden pipes. The Doomsman His erratic movements were credited to his usual potations, and no one whom he passed even gave him a second glance. The Panchronicon If it is not a man's duty to look after his neighbour's potations, neither is it a woman's. The End of a Coil I have seen humoral asthma terminate in confirmed anasarca, and destroy the patient, who had been an excessive drinker of spirituous potation. Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life The potations were suddenly interrupted by a sharp knocking from without. Mountain Blood A Novel These strong potations began to take effect—her eyes danced in her head, and she became so strangely excited, that Flora wished devoutly that she was safe at home. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life The room was the cantina, and all were indulging in potations, more or less deep, of El Paso whiskey. Seven and Nine years Among the Camanches and Apaches An Autobiography I was obliged to desist from frequent potations, and Gram gave me some bits of snake-root to hold in my mouth and chew. When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine First because the patients are generally much debilitated, most frequently by spirituous potation, and have generally a disease of the liver, or of other viscera. Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life "I'll e'en begin our potations myself," said he, filling out a flaskful of his liquor, and drinking it off. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 Besides treating themselves to rather deep potations, the boarding-crew contrived to smuggle a quantity of the wine into the forecastle of the "Argus." The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Then he began to read again, never dreaming that his strong head and solid nerves could be in any way affected by his potations. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 We tried to make a palatable potation from some of our milk chocolate, reserved for the higher work and labelled, “For eating only.” The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley) A Narrative of the First Complete Ascent of the Highest Peak in North America Hence wounds in those, who have been accustomed to the use of much wine, are very liable to mortify, unless the usual potation of wine be allowed the patient. Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life "I am aware of that," replied her guest, "and, therefore, when in a public house, always pay for it the price of the stronger potation, which I cannot take." Fifty-Two Stories For Girls He so possessed her with his graphic tale that he was allowed to go chuckling back to his potations, while she ran hot-foot to the Green Shutters. The House with the Green Shutters He knew that he couldn't and didn't want to keep pace with her enthusiasms any more than he could keep pace with the baronet's potations. The Tragic Bride Let me tell you a secret; since my first potation, my mother has never once remonstrated with me; never once upbraided; my proud, high tempered mother. The Diamond Coterie And lastly, the sickness and vomiting induced by large potations of wine, or opium, does not occur till next day in some people, in none till some time after their ingurgitation. Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life Two of the villains lost their courage through their potations, left the room on some pretext, promising to return in time, and hastened to the czar with the story of the plot. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Two men staggered from the house, evidently a little the worse in their articulation by reason of the potations they had taken. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 Pitt's daily potations of port wine for many years past must further have told against recovery. William Pitt and the Great War Evidently the sleeping men had wakened to further potations; and at last the stumbling feet of some of them approached the stern. The Wreck of the Titan or, Futility M. M. The patient should gradually accustom himself to half his usual quantity of vinous potation. Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life And this was not confined to the men, the women being obliged to take their share in the liberal potations. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality At that Elias rose with dignity and swaggering towards the Jew with a Frankish elegance which the depth of his potations made unsteady, seized the landlord by the breast of his gaberdine. The Valley of the Kings This piece of bravado must have told against Frost at the trial; for it proved that amidst his potations at the tavern he spoke his real mind. William Pitt and the Great War We three have endeavoured, by sundry potations of Mrs. T———'s brandy, to arrive at a proper pitch of enthusiasm always felt, or assumed to be, by pilgrims to this tomb. The Colonial Mortuary Bard; "'Reo," The Fisherman; and The Black Bream Of Australia 1901 They took besides some slight antimonial medicine for a while, and were reduced to half the quantity or strength of their usual potation of fermented liquor. Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life A banquet was held, at which the principal conspirators assembled, and where they sought in deep potations the courage necessary for their murderous work. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The Indians, being unaccustomed to frequent potations, were quickly maddened by the spirit, which mounted to their brains and rushed through their veins like wildfire, causing every nerve in their strong frames to tingle. The Wild Man of the West A Tale of the Rocky Mountains Thus, having swallowed the last possible morsel and washed it down with a fervent potation, Oloffe felt his heart yearning and his whole frame in a manner dilating with unbounded benevolence. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 He rarely took any other potation when quite alone with his family; but at the Sunday board he circulated the champagne briskly during dinner, and considered a pint of claret each man's fair share afterwards. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume V (of 10) A less quantity of potation of all kinds. Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life Seizing a vile potation that was labelled “To be taken immediately,” and hurling it with demoniacal force right on the chops of the courageous Timothy, “Take that!” cried he with a rancorous yell. Japhet in Search of a Father But this time "Pills the Less" had found Doyle in a state bordering on terror, even when assured that the quantity of his potations had not warranted an approach to tremens. Waring's Peril If he continued his potations up to a certain point, he would pass from the crooked, cross-grained phase to that of the jolly, stupid, noisy debauchee. Work and Win or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise He even exceeded his usual deliberately regulated potations, and, standing comfortably with his back to the centre of the now deserted bar-room, was more than usually loquacious with the Expressman. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Mrs. S. had a pimpled face, which I believe arose from potation of ale. Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life A third brandy snifter was brought and a gentleman’s potation was poured for the colonel. With No Strings Attached To drown my mortification, I had drunk wine freely at the ball; and on returning home, had continued my potations with the more fiery spirit of “Catalan.” The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse His copious potations have hitherto kept him from reflecting. The Death Shot A Story Retold A long counter runs across it, behind which stand two or three bar-keepers to wait upon the customers, and distribute the various potations, compounded from the contents of several rows of bottles behind them. Diary in America, Series Two A grain of opium at night instead of the usual potation of wine or beer. Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life A moment later, Constable Perkins came in, escorting the tramp, who was evidently under the influence of strong potations, and had difficulty in holding himself up. Chester Rand or The New Path to Fortune No doubt it was the rats, inebriated by such unusual potations, which had caused the mysterious uproar. Stories of Animal Sagacity The captain took but little; so did I: but Muly Hassan the merchant, and the interpreter, did not stop their potations till they had finished the bottle, and both were very drunk. Old Jack Coffee had been drunk at day-dawn; so that my comrades contented themselves during the meal with liberal potations of claret, while they finished the morning with brandy and cigars. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver He did not even utter the customary and ungracious remark of those to whom cider potations are given: “That'll be at its best in about a week.” Pipefuls Though there are passages here and there which may be read with satisfaction, there is not enough unity and connection between the different parts, and the humor is generally but a thin potation. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 In harmony with the beard is the heavy face, seventy-seven years old, showing the fulness of long-continued potation, and hands like the face, original and powerful, if not beautiful. The Best Portraits in Engraving The captain guessed what I had been doing, but the rest of the party had been too much engaged in their potations to miss me. Old Jack One had a Seidel to his hand, and one a pewter pot; They drank potations pottle deep, in fact they drank a lot. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, January 28, 1914 They led a life of pleasure and self-indulgence, followed the chase, revelled in every description of wild music and dancing, were terrible wine-bibbers, and addicted to the deep slumbers which follow heavy potations. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome Many of the men, flushed and noisy, had come straight from their potations. Danger! and Other Stories James kept him company awhile in his potations, but by and by crept off to bed, and Jervase sat alone drinking fiercely, at first without apparent effect. VC — A Chronicle of Castle Barfield and of the Crimea Perhaps this resolution had been prompted by the suspicion that her husband's life had been shortened by too frequent good meals and too frequent strong potations. Little Tora, The Swedish Schoolmistress and Other Stories The soldiers too revealed signs of their frequent potations. Witch-Doctors The ceremony of welcome over, the business of the meeting began, and Massasoit, albeit a little incommoded by his strange potation, showed himself both dignified and friendly in his intentions. Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims Evening draws on, they drink deep, and, excited by their potations, indulge in gabs, or boasts, that are overheard by a spy, and carefully noted. A Literary History of the English People From the Origins to the Renaissance I got a roaring fire made, established myself on my sofa immediately in front of it, and sought to restore my exhausted frame by hot potations. The Lady of the Ice A Novel He then returned to the dinner-room, where the drinking bout had assumed a formidable character, and others, as well as the apothecary, began to feel the influence of their potations. Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes Let me tell you too—en confiance—that while revelry may not always merge into ebriety, soberness, in too deep potations, may become a sort of sottishness. The Confidence-Man Bunks shuddered, for he saw by the glare of the murderer’s eyes that the evil deed, coupled with his deep potations, had driven him mad. The Lifeboat Mr Pigtop insisted upon supporting me, although I could walk very well—quite as well as himself, considering his potations: and insisted also upon speaking. Rattlin the Reefer “Peace, woman, peace,” said the Dominie, who had gained courage by his potation. Jacob Faithful But now about a dozen other convicts, maddened with rage, and possibly by the effect of the evening’s potations, threw themselves into the boat. The Secret of the Island You see the effect which his potations of rum shrub and whisky-toddy have produced on him. Paddy Finn He was taking his after-dinner potation of rum and water, y-clept “grog,” and reading by the light of a purser’s dip. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days We sailors make it a point of honour to look after our shipmates when they get overtaken by too abundant potations of schiedam or any other liquor.” Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin “I have before heard of that potation,” replied the Dominie, sitting down on the coaming of the hatchway, “and fain would taste it.” Jacob Faithful But I suspect the water forms the best part of the potation. Fred Markham in Russia The Boy Travellers in the Land of the Czar The skipper produced a bottle of claret and another of cognac, and pressed me to drink, but he himself, I observed, was very moderate in his potations. Paddy Finn I was more with Miss Kitty than I had expected, for the captain and his wife very frequently, after indulging in potations long and deep, fell asleep in the cabin. Charley Laurel A Story of Adventure by Sea and Land Scarcely recovered from the effects of his ample potations, the little sense he possessed entirely forsook him. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea Our doctor, who calls himself a staunch Mussulman, I see makes up for his large potations of cold water and sherbet abroad, by his good stock of wine at home.' The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan Some maintain that he sat out the drinking-match, and shared the deep potations. Robert Burns To put the matter in another form, though Hardy may have drunk in large quantity ‘the spirit breathed from dead men to their kind,’ he has not allowed his potations to intoxicate him. The Bibliotaph and Other People So wine and brandy were added to his previous potations; and when at last, with assistance, he mounted his horse, it was with the greatest difficulty he could retain his seat in the saddle. Frank Oldfield Lost and Found My grandfather made up for the deficiency by copious potations of whisky; but as my mother objected to my following his example, I was frequently excessively hungry. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea It would be entirely unjust to say that he was a drunkard, but he was not overcautious in his potations, and frequently took more than was prudent or consistent with a regard to health. Among the Great Masters of Music Scenes in the Lives of Famous Musicians However this may be, he found Burns, as he thought, not improved, but more dictatorial, more free in his potations, more coarse and gross in his talk, than when he had formerly known him. Robert Burns My brother-in-law's contribution to the debate was an unseemly and irreverent parallel between Saturday night potations and Sunday morning "heads." The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton "Or the Jews," cried a third, whose liberal potations of alcohol had brought him to the verge of intoxication. Rabbi and Priest A Story Your ploughman, I suppose, becoming one degree poorer than he was born to be, would only go without his dinner, or without his usual potation of ale. St. Ronan's Well To bed they went, sleeping heavily from their potations, and down on them came Sverre, who, as usual, was well informed about their situation. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. Mr. Walter Riddel, the host, was wont to press his guests to deeper potations than were usual even in those hard-drinking days. Robert Burns In lieu of the latter, however, was an unlimited allowance of double-brewed ale; and the difference in the potations was far more in the name, than in the quality of the beverages. The Two Admirals The liberal potations in which they had indulged had washed away the last semblance of humanity. Rabbi and Priest A Story A weaver, after enjoying his potations, pursued his way home through the churchyard, his vision and walking somewhat impaired. The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings And on going to bed a fortifying supper of pigs' feet, sausage, cheese and other man-like delicacies, flooded with potations. Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life Head throbbing from not unliberal potations due to the seasons festivities this was no pleasant task. Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House), Retold from the Japanese Originals Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 2 Every moment the noise waxed louder and fiercer as the deep potations of the principal Indians did their poisonous work. Sunset Pass or Running the Gauntlet Through Apache Land He followed Mr. Webster's advice to the citizens of Boston—he "made no long orations" and in those days, he "drank no strong potations." Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 1 A good drink is as indispensable to the feast among the peasant class as a good feed, and they neither deny themselves the one nor the other, their potations lasting for several days. Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers His huge repasts were washed down with potations proportionately large. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII His coachman being already drunk, he was accompanied by a second man, who undertook to drive until Jehu had got over the effect of his potations. Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris For my part," went on Jimmy seriously, "my potations were moderate. Foe-Farrell Even as regards my potations, which I own are sometimes deeper than they should be, methinks that, as a soldier, I shall be much less thirsty than I was as a monk. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower It is a very plain and homely inn, and certainly could not have satisfied Scott's wants, if he had required anything very farfetched or delicate in his potations. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 117, July, 1867. By way of a stronger potation, Rhenish wine was much to his taste. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII The man attempted to drag him into the saloon; but he was evidently considerably affected by his potations in the place, and his legs were somewhat tangled up by the condition of his brain. Fighting for the Right "Not a bit on't," replied the captain pleasantly, as though his potations of whiskey were still in full effect upon him. A Victorious Union The Christmas joke, a plentiful board, and heavy potations, however, threw the guest off his guard. The Story of Cooperstown This operation always lasts a few days, during which B keeps his prospective relatives in high glee with pork and potations, until A consents. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir His brain had become so bemused by his potations of the previous night that he had at first only vague recollections of Sally Salisbury and how he had engaged to meet her. Madame Flirt A Romance of 'The Beggar's Opera' I daresay they kept off the rheumatism by extra potations of slivovitz. Round About the Carpathians His first step was to take a liberal potation from the bottle. A Victorious Union Several recumbent forms were within my sight, their faces toward the sun, evidently sleeping off the heavy potations of the night. When Wilderness Was King A Tale of the Illinois Country During all this time frequent potations were administered to the spectators, so that in the early night everyone was feeling in high spirits. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir Incidentally as I passed back and forth I revisited Father Cassati, still resting easily in his bonds, but now peacefully sleeping off his earlier potations undiscovered upon the hard deck. Prisoners of Chance The Story of What Befell Geoffrey Benteen, Borderman, through His Love for a Lady of France By this time, Bill Lynch, of the broken leg, was oblivious to the world, thanks to the depth and strength of his potations. The Harbor Master Captain Sullendine had been too much overcome by his potations to take his usual precautions for the safety of his spirit-room, and the observers saw that the key was in the door. A Victorious Union Mr. Harum had swallowed his own liquor "raw," as was the custom in Homeville and vicinity, following the potation with a mouthful of water. David Harum A Story of American Life True, the scurvy seized several of them, but proved harmless to those who obeyed the orders and took plentiful potations of spruce beer. The Romantic Settlement of Lord Selkirk's Colonists The Pioneers of Manitoba Everybody pledged the patriarch's health in the creamy potation except myself. The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) Solid men of Boston, make no long orations; Solid men of Boston, drink no deep potations. Familiar Quotations He was sitting on the edge of a chair between the two beds, his honest eyes bulging and his head rolling from the effects of unusual potations. The Fat of the Land The Story of an American Farm Of potation stories I could tell scores more, and the Tralee Club has seen enough whisky imbibed within its walls to drown all the members. The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent The last potation was too much for her equilibrium, and forgetting the step that led from the kitchen to the side room, she lost her balance and fell prone upon the floor. Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life One night as we were sitting over our potations, he made us a singular communication and a singular proposition. Under the Dragon Flag My Experiences in the Chino-Japanese War Owing to his unaccustomed potations Sundown was perhaps a trifle over-zealous in taking the road at night. Sundown Slim In most cases, I dare say, it would be found that over-liberal potations of Jamaica rum were the poison that did the mischief. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 4, October, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy There was a schoolmaster near Castleisland, who died of sparing the rod but not sparing the potation. The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent Potation rapidly followed potation, and the jug again demanded replenishing. Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia The strong potation he had taken, combined with fatigue and anxiety he had previously undergone, made him oversleep himself, and when he awoke it was just beginning to grow light. Jack Sheppard A Romance Very soon, however, his potations got the better of him, and bidding us a fond farewell, he started for Hidalgo. In Indian Mexico (1908) The colonel and his friend finished their modest meal, and their more modest potations, of no very strong liquids, and went out, leaving Harry King and his companions to "make a night of it." The Diamond Cross Mystery Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Arundel accepted the invitation to a seat, for he knew not how better to pass the time than in watching the humors around him, but declined participating in any potations. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance These sad sounds are inspired by deep potations—beer, I fancy. The Definite Object A Romance of New York Of course the workmen could not be forgotten in their potations, and, as a natural consequence, all work was suspended, business at a stand, time lost, and morals corrupted. Phelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three This grieved him, and he resolved to wait upon O'Flaherty for the purpose of having some means devised of guiding him during his potations. Phil Purcel, The Pig-Driver; The Geography Of An Irish Oath; The Lianhan Shee Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three At length, with a flushed face, and a voice made more deep and stern by his potations, and the reflections they excited, he rang the bell, and in a moment the butler appeared. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One Seizing a vile potation that was labelled "to be taken immediately," and hurling it with demoniacal force right on the chops of the courageous Timothy, "Take that!" cried he, with a rancorous yell. Japhet, in Search of a Father "The influenza is stronger," replied Mrs. Portheris oracularly, and finished her second potation. A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') The injured man tried to rise, but his potations had weakened him more than the loss of blood. In Friendship's Guise As a rule, Jory kept silent about his many love adventures, just as a drunkard keeps silent about his potations. His Masterpiece Little indeed did he suspect that his virtuous offspring was absolutely enacting his part, for the purpose of having a good jest to regale Norton with in the course of their evening's potations. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One The great strength of his nervous system had successfully resisted the influence of these indulgences, and after potations deep and long, it was remarked that they had no inebriating effect upon him. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest But, indeed, nature herself seemed to have been his vintner, and, at his birth, charged him so thoroughly with an irritable, brandy-like disposition, that all subsequent potations were needless. The Piazza Tales He used to say that he had frequently pulled off Agricola's boots, when he came home the worse for his potations; but that no one had ever seen Wessel under the influence of wine. The Age of Erasmus Lectures Delivered in the Universities of Oxford and London By luncheon time most of these useful beings are a little affected in complexion and speech by the trifling potations which wash down the scandal; but no one is intoxicated. Side Lights And in habitual drunkards, in a morning before their usual potation, there is a deficiency both of stimulus and of sensorial power. Zoonomia, Vol. I Or, the Laws of Organic Life Agias marvelled at the worthy pirate's capacity and hardness of head, and, fortunately for his own wits, did not attempt to emulate the other's potations. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. Sparkling eyes are made more sparkling by strong drink; and, under the influence of multiplied potations, the coarse jest is now and then uttered. Charles Duran Or, The Career of a Bad Boy By the author of "The Waldos" Ned had been drinking before he met us; but this was not apparent until he began to show the effect of his potations while the heads of us his companions were still perfectly clear. Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. "Well-a-day," continued the clerk, draining an ample potation, "I've heard strange noises thereabout; and the big building there, men say, is haunted by the ghost." Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 The accustomed drunkard is disordered, if he has not his usual potation of fermented liquor. Zoonomia, Vol. I Or, the Laws of Organic Life Lucius settled down on his elbow, readjusted the cushions on the banqueting couch, and then began, interrupted by many a hiccough because of his potations. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. Opposite is the old Falcon Inn, where he made his daily potations. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction With Kean's prototype in acting and in excess, George Frederick Cooke, it was less a question of stage or side-wing refreshments than of the measure of preliminary potation he had indulged in. A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character So long as these men remained outside the tunnel, where the atmospheric conditions were normal, they were not visibly affected by their potations. Scientific American Supplement No. 822, October 3, 1891 Whence it appears, that the methods of relieving inflammatory pains, is by removing all stimulus, as by venesection, cool air, mucilaginous diet, aqueous potation, silence, darkness. Zoonomia, Vol. I Or, the Laws of Organic Life Oblivion's heron 'tis called that over potations hovers; he steals the minds of men. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson It was an age of hard drinking; the day had been an exciting one, and Lynch's wine or punch or apple toddy but the last of many potations. Lewis Rand His voice sounded like a man's whose throat has been scorched by many and long potations. A Daughter of the Snows But hither bring us thy potation, And quickly fill the beaker to the brim! Faust Debilitated people, who have been unfortunately accustomed to great ingurgitation of spirituous potation, frequently part with a great quantity of water during the night, but with not more than usual in the day-time. Zoonomia, Vol. I Or, the Laws of Organic Life With each fresh potation his conscience became less persistent in its protest. The Story of the Foss River Ranch A Tale of the Northwest We had some milk and whisky, in which we asked the host to join us, and after one or two potations, he and his wife offered to give us their own bed and remain up. The Felon's Track History Of The Attempted Outbreak In Ireland, Embracing The Leading Events In The Irish Struggle From The Year 1843 To The Close Of 1848 The bright butterfly flutters in the sunshine, the expression of the philosophy of Omar Khayyám, without the potations. London to Ladysmith via Pretoria It yielded; had Dandy Joe left it unfastened purposely to lure him within, or had his potations made him unmindful? Half A Chance The inability to digest animal food, and the consequent distaste to it, generally precedes the dropsy, and other diseases, which originate from spirituous potation. Zoonomia, Vol. I Or, the Laws of Organic Life She remembered that the tea was still to make, and, on stooping to set the kettle back upon the logs, found it emptied by William's potations. I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter Tales The larger potations of her cousin in no way affected him. Westways Captain Roach is said to have been most famous for his unholy expletives and his excessive potations. The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 4, January, 1885 "What she says is true," declared Plume, his courage stimulated by his liberal potations. Gordon Keith The more abandoned, unwilling to yield to the panic, showed its effects on them by deeper potations, and by a recklessness of wickedness meant to conceal their fears. The End of the World A Love Story Your sots are sheer abominations, But they who deserve castigations Much more than poor "drunks," Are those pestilent skunks Who poison the people's potations! Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 26, 1891 The preparations for the duel are ludicrous because the Fox, advised by the Ape, is shaven smooth, greased until too slippery to be held, and duly strengthened by advice and potations. The Book of the Epic Indeed, to acknowledge a disagreeable fact, there is a very great deal of reading in our day that is simply a substitute for the potations and “heavy-handed revel” of our Saxon ancestors. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 51, January, 1862 Drink and make room for that other fellow, who seeks my aid to quench the fiery fever of last night's potations, which he drained from no cup of mine.—Welcome, most rubicund sir! Twice Told Tales Cantagnac tossed off the concentrated cordial with contempt; his head was not one to be affected by such potations. The Son of Clemenceau S——— laughed at our wry faces, declaring the potation was excellent; and he set us all an example by drinking six cups of this truly sylvan beverage. The Backwoods of Canada Being Letters From The Wife of an Emigrant Officer, Illustrative of the Domestic Economy of British America It was inconceivable, he thought, that Spicca should still have perfect control of his faculties, considering the extent of his potations. Don Orsino Such sturdy children of the northern forests naturally disdained dainty morsels of barley bread and small potations of wine. A Short History of Monks and Monasteries Antonym: undrinkable drinking, n. potation; tippling, bibacity, drunkenness, carousal, guzzling, intemperance. Putnam's Word Book "I'll drink what I can, and get back to the bunk before it works," he thought, and the darkness veiled the measure of his potations. Pardners It was otherwise, however, when the decanters had been emptied, and when threats of violence were added to the bewildering effects of the potations in which they indulged. Speeches from the Dock, Part I Thus, having swallowed the last possible morsel, and washed it down with a fervent potation, Oloffe felt his heart yearning, and his whole frame in a manner dilating with unbounded benevolence. Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete What we call Claret the French term Bordeaux wines; though Clairet is an old French word, still occasionally used, signifying a thin weak potation. A Residence in France With an Excursion Up the Rhine, and a Second Visit to Switzerland Two ruffians sat at a table in a low groggery, imbibing potations of bad whisky. Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler But as the liberality of the devout provided him with large quantities of it he got into the habit of drinking, and was several times observed to be overcome by his potations. Recollections of My Youth Like most savages, his fondness for spirituous liquors was extreme, and he took large potations of rum in their presence, though it produced no visible effect upon his manner or conversation. Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa It was a brief struggle—a fist neatly planted on the ruffian's jaw had ended it, and the captain, half dazed from his potations, went down limply. Spanish Doubloons On several public occasions he gave evidence that he was somewhat under the influence of deep potations. Recollections of a Long Life An Autobiography The locale of the story is unknown, but it is told of a weaver who, after enjoying his potations, pursued his way home through the churchyard, his vision and walking somewhat impaired. Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character A Scotch minister and his servant, who were coming home from a wedding, began to consider the state into which their potations at the wedding feast had left them. Toaster's Handbook Jokes, Stories, and Quotations This great bully introduced himself into their dwelling; his huge round face, inflamed with scorn, anger, and "potations deep." Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa Nelson, the well-known profit-sharing captain of industry, was the entertainer of select groups whose geniality was stimulated by modest potations of Anheuser-Bush, in St. Louis always the Castor and Pollux in every convivial firmament. The Last Leaf Observations, during Seventy-Five Years, of Men and Events in America and Europe Hodgson again: "Libations of fermented liquor always accompany sacrifice—because, to confess the whole truth, sacrifice and feast are commutable words, and feasts need to be crowned with copious potations." The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 There was a sort of infatuation in the supposed dignity and manliness attached to powers of deep potation, and the fatal effects of drinking were spoken of in a manner both reckless and unfeeling. Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character The potations in which she, in common with the other members of Roseen's establishment at Monavoe, had indulged having apparently at once loosened her tongue and brightened her wits. North, South and over the Sea His brain, unaccustomed to much reflection, and dulled by pretty frequent potations, was fairly muddled. Bred in the Bone What signifies what the potations were, when the same end was in view? Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 7 When a butler had appeared with bottles, glasses, and siphon one of the bottles was handed back, and thereafter the silent partner could be heard imbibing long potations at frequent intervals. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 As the parties had been immoderate in their potations, so the effects were equally speedy. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 375, June 13, 1829 The next morning, which Rebecca thought was to dawn upon her fortune, found Sedley groaning in agonies, soothing the fever of his previous night's potation with small beer--for soda water was not invented yet. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction Hannah had frequently been surprised by her husband's frequent potations of brandy during their journey, and his whole bearing had been haughty and reserved. Withered Leaves from Memory's Garland They are manufactured with a view to this, and not as in Europe to provide a thirst-quenching potation. Darkest India A Supplement to General Booth's "In Darkest England, and the Way Out" Still the custom of inordinate potation fondly clung to him. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 271, September 1, 1827 If the affair end here, well and good; but we will suppose that the potation goes on, and very speedily a new effect is produced. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 377, June 27, 1829 What intussusception, what potation, and, as a necessary consequence, alas! what rubification! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 21, July, 1859 How survive his interminable post-coenal potations?—The thought is not our own. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 34, August, 1860 His reluctance to go to bed was due to the fact that his nights were periods of intense misery; but the vast potations of tea can scarcely have tended to improve them. Samuel Johnson All three were unsteady upon their feet, as if they had passed the day in deep potations, and they now stood wavering in the moonlight, like men who knew not what they would be after. The Black Arrow In rude and barbarous times men of the highest circles piqued themselves upon their power of swallowing excessive potations, and found pleasure in it. Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author The fight there continued until the police, attracted by the noise, forced an entrance and carried away the whole party to the station-house, where they had a chance to sleep off their potations. Phil, the Fiddler Small beer—will it be believed!—was the only drink with which unhappy gentlemen soothed the fever of their previous night's potation. Vanity Fair They do not enjoy their potations—their only desire is to make drunk come. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 10 Lawless, alas! rolling drunk, was wandering the house, seeking for a corner wherein to slumber off the effect of his potations. The Black Arrow Others, who had the appearance of men who lived by regular and laborious handicraft, preferred the insulated bliss of an unshared potation, and became more taciturn under its influence. The Snow Image and other stories She had walked twenty miles that day, and had beguiled the tedium of the journey by occasional potations, which probably accounted for the incoherency of speech which several of those who met her had observed. The House Behind the Cedars Of course Mr D— could not help congratulating himself at having fallen in with a perfect gentleman, as well as consoling himself for any head-ache or other inconvenience resulting from his night's potation. The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims Volume I (of II) From this he poured Hackley a remarkably stiff potation, slightly wetting the bottom of his own glass the while. Captivating Mary Carstairs But Ambivius' potations resulted in an extremely spirited and lifelike imitation of the parasite character and he was forthwith forgiven his drunkenness. The Dramatic Values in Plautus After due potations of wine, coffee, &c. your gratitude is awakened; and, like a good Christian, you arrange your beaver, and walk off steadily to church. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 266, July 28, 1827 Although Mussulmans, the hosts did not scruple about tasting the cup, and ten minutes of pantomime, potations, and grimaces, brought about a species of intimacy between the parties. Homeward Bound or, the Chase Nicholas, although not addicted to early potations, was prevailed upon to join the party. Ridgeway An Historical Romance of the Fenian Invasion of Canada He leant forward, flushed with wrath, or beer—his potations had begun to fill Laura with dismay—and spoke with a hectoring violence. Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume I Saints Everlasting Rest! that I could drink vast potations of thee thro' unmeasured Eternity. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 I can account for this only by supposing that the swift revolutions of the carrousel had in some occult manner intensified or consummated, as one might say, the effect of my previous potations. Ruggles of Red Gap And Sansome, whose celebrated social tact had been slightly obscured by his potations, finally consented. The Gray Dawn Hannibal was early at my door to warn me of the hour of the morning meal, Milo being still under the influences of the evening's potation. Zenobia or, the Fall of Palmyra He drank his large potations of tea with me, interrupted by many an indignant contradiction, and many a noble sentiment. Life of Johnson, Volume 1 1709-1765 We are now lingering over our evening potations. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 Theodore, who was reposing after indulging in deep potations, asked his attendant, "What is it?" Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia with Some Account of the Late Emperor the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People On Blatchford his potations had no appreciable effect except that his round face grew redder. The Gray Dawn Make the potation stronger with brandy as the night wears on. The Strong Arm After the supper, they charged themselves with a few additional potations, to keep off the chill of the night air, mounted their horses, and took the New-Garden road. The Story of Kennett It was Colonel Colquhoun himself, in a joyful mood evidently, and for once I could have blessed his blinding potations. The Heavenly Twins It so happened, however, that Oubié celebrated his success in potations too many and deep. Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia with Some Account of the Late Emperor the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People Accordingly, all the young officers and several of the seniors left with him, but O'Grady and several of the hard drinkers kept it up until midnight, observing, however, more moderation than usual in their potations. With Moore at Corunna He was confident they would be visible on the following day, and in order that his vision might be clearer, he swallowed a strong potation before he turned in. Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale His midnight potations became deeper and more habitual. Poetical Works The noisier grew the revel, the more old Pluto plied the potations, until the guests would become frantic in their merriment, smashing every thing to pieces, and throwing the house out of the windows. Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies I saw one man, a "Siana," the head of a village, drink off two bottles of pure brandy without apparently feeling any ill effects from the potation. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians Talk no more of your Cheltenham and Harrowgate springs, 'Tis from Lethe we now our potations must draw; Yon Lethe's a cure for—all possible things, And the doctors have named it the Wellington Spa. The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes "The most that I can yield is a good potation of the generous south-side; and if you are the man I take you for, you will know how to prize such an offer." The Pilot His voice, as it rolled out the words of his cry, was as staccato in pitch as any organ can be whose practice is largely confined to unceasing calls for potations. In and out of Three Normady Inns No more sleeping out at Highmore; no more protracted potations; no more bachelor tricks for Wheeler. A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day He did not analyze his new being, his surprising potations; he was proceeding without a cautious ordering of his steps. The Happy End Sir Aubrey was never, even when under the influence of his potations, unkind to Cyril. When London Burned : a Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire No, but I visit my mistress this morning; would you have me smell of strong potations, and seem a worshipper of the 'Glass of Fashion,' rather than of 'the Mould of Form'? Devereux — Complete No, but I visit my mistress this morning; would you have me smell of strong potations, and seem a worshipper of the '/Glass/ of Fashion,' rather than of 'the Mould of Form'? Devereux — Volume 02 Florac, like most Frenchmen very sober in his potations, left us for a while over ours, which were conducted after the more liberal English manner, and retired to smoke his cigar on the terrace. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family These had advanced considerably in their potations, and the fun was loud. Malcolm Behind a Huge pine tree The man, o'ercome, was lying fast asleep; Nor could they rouse him, so far gone was he, Or from the cold or from potations deep. The Emigrant Mechanic and Other Tales in Verse Together with Numerous Songs Upon Canadian Subjects He then fearfully watched the result of the madman's potation. The Dolliver Romance The basis of the potation contained in this vessel was harsh old cider, from the widow's own orchard; but its coldness and acidity were rendered innocuous by a due proportion of yet older brandy. Fanshawe Kean retires, vowing that his master is an old trump; which opinion he had already expressed to Mr. Kuhn, Lady Hanne's man, over a long potation which those two gentlemen had taken together. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family Though potations so generous might be thought to promise effects not wholly sedative, the mutineers were brought to reason, and some even consented to remain in garrison till the next June. A Half-Century of Conflict - Volume II But nothing serious will happen, for toddy, though decidedly heady, is at the worst a thin potation. Concerning Animals and Other Matters So she chose the hour when the old gardener is at his early potations. Chantecler Play in Four Acts There was a fragrance of the last night's potations still hovering about the place, which had the dreary, tawdry appearance that was so different to the glamour of the previous night. My Strangest Case I suspected her complexion of potations, but charitably let it off with—beer; for she was, at first glance, English. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 11, September, 1858 Many a man has entered a crusade against intemperance and proved himself as intemperate in his language as other men are in their potations. Joy & Power They all hurried away save Fernando, who, overcome by too deep potations, sank upon a sofa temporarily unconscious. Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established Were it not for these slight symptoms of potations, he was such a one as you would pick out of a thousand for a miser. Old Creole Days With a muttered blasphemy he renewed his potations. Dracula's Guest While seated on the grass, alternating be tween the potations of punch, and the mastication of fish, these worthies again renewed the dialogue in their usual discursive, philosophical, and sentimental manner. Home as Found He also found the same effect to arise from the use of fermented liquors, and he accordingly restricted himself to the potation of simple water. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 268, August 11, 1827 The conversation of his distinguished friends was elevating: the potations in which they drank their good wishes were equally, if not more so. Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 21, August 20, 1870 His Saturday nights' potations did not interfere with his timely appearance on Sunday morning in his pew in the little church which stood on the hill a short distance above Lapierre's. The Gerrard Street Mystery and Other Weird Tales The Banyans, who are particular about their potations, drink the sweet produce of Siyaro, a roadstead about nineteen miles eastward of Berberah. First Footsteps in East Africa On several occasions while working twelve and fourteen hours a day, I tried total abstinence, but I found myself dyspeptic and stupid, and was obliged to resume my accustomed potations. Study and Stimulants; Or, the Use of Intoxicants and Narcotics in Relation to Intellectual Life When a butler had appeared with bottles, glasses, and siphon one of the bottles was handed back; thereafter the silent partner could be heard imbibing long potations at frequent intervals. Tales of the Jazz Age So far from doing him any harm, these nightly potations brightened Nutty up, gave him heart, and enabled him to endure life in this hole of a place. Uneasy Money This, however, did not last long, as the late potations and ribald carousings of the company disturbed the entire neighborhood, and attracted attention to the place. The Gerrard Street Mystery and Other Weird Tales "And I care not for them," said Reinold; "those of gentle Norman blood hold the wines of Gascony and France, generous, light, and cordial, worth all the acid potations of the Rhine and the Neckar." The Betrothed At last, about seven, the pipes having been smoked and much punch taken, the company rose to go, some of them the worse for their potations. Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker Finally he found himself overcome by his potations, and sank upon the ground in a drunken stupor. Facing the World That other nations do not follow their example, and laugh at their potations is of little consequence. Greifenstein Drunken passengers, also, added to the din by the songs that their potations incited them to. The Story of Rome from the Earliest Times to the End of the Republic Knowing his soldier-servant's weakness and his capacity for indulging in it with impunity, Ellerey wondered how long a time he would require undisturbed before signs of his potations showed themselves. Princess Maritza His eyes had once been blue, but tobacco, potations, revellings day and night—everything but tears, had washed from them almost all the colour. Warlock o' Glenwarlock He went to his own encampment, and indulged in liberal potations of brandy, which had the effect of sending him to sleep. Facing the World He has plenty to say in his cups—he is then at his best in that kind—upon temperance and decorum; he is full of these when his potations have reduced him to ridiculous stuttering. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 The bully, half-sobered from his potations by this stern situation, did not himself give back. The Junior Classics — Volume 7 Stories of Courage and Heroism No matter how deep his potations on the previous evening, he always awoke early; not fresh, perhaps, that were too much to expect, but with his wits clear. Princess Maritza Mr. Van Dam drank freely, but he was seasoned to more fiery potations than sherry. What Can She Do? And yet she marked Braun's trembling hands, the lines graven on his face, his deep potations, his fierce fever to reach the land. The Midnight Passenger : a novel Francois had duly availed himself of his lengthened absence, and his thick tongue and swimming eye spoke of potations of the Kirsch-wasser dear to the Swiss heart. A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story Their shouts for a long time disturbed, and even alarmed, the little village; but no enthusiasm is able to withstand for ever the natural consequences of late hours, and potations pottle-deep. Peveril of the Peak Grant was alarmed at first, fearing that he might be seriously hurt, but a glance assured him that his stupor was chiefly the result of his potations. Helping Himself He wrapped himself in his great coat, he drank frequent and fiery potations, he hovered around the registers, but nothing could take away the chill at his heart. What Can She Do? It was only when Sandy Hook light was far astern that August Meyer gave up the wild potations which even astounded Heinrichs. The Midnight Passenger : a novel Even after the palpable effects of a potation have disappeared, a permanent alteration in the brain remains, which makes it likely that the drinker will "go farther" next time or the time after. Problems of Conduct Even Montalvo, his game being won and the strain on his nerves relaxed, partook pretty freely, and began to talk in proportion to his potations. Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch He laughed to scorn all modern potations of wishy-washy French and Rhine wines—deeming them unfit for the palate of a true-born Englishman. Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 And, in their noisy talk over their potations the vagrant was scarcely mentioned. At Last His potations made him ugly, and inflamed a temper never very sweet, working him up sometimes to such a pitch of rage that Johnny's life was in danger. Ragged Dick, Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot-Blacks He had sought to keep up by liberal potations in his uncle's dining-room, but was resolved to get a night's sleep if possible. Miss Lou His energy was all gone between his potations and the constant terror that paralysed him. Sant' Ilario I saw also that he was in a truculent mood, induced perhaps by the headache from which he was evidently suffering as a result of his potations. Allan and the Holy Flower Meanwhile the noise at the supper table grew louder and more incessant, and sundry deep potations of home-brewed ale began to do their work. Innocent : her fancy and his fact The board groaned with the good cheer, and as the wine flowed more freely, the constant potations of the generous liquor began to have its effect upon the hilarity of the guests. The Duke's Prize; a Story of Art and Heart in Florence By the time he was ready to dispense with Zany's services he was so affected by his potations that his aunt, who had appeared on the scene, hastened his retirement. Miss Lou The influence of this strong potation was to render the man a little more talkative. Ten Nights in a Bar Room Our hero, like his companions, was a little overcome by too frequent potations from the bottle. Town and Country; or, life at home and abroad, without and within us During the potation we prayed, “O Allah, verily I beg of Thee plentiful daily Bread, and profitable Learning, and the healing of every Disease!” Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2 As he walked slowly along the street, the fumes of a coffee-house which he was passing, unconsciously, struck upon his sense, and immediately came an almost overpowering desire for his accustomed potation. The Lights and Shadows of Real Life At last mephistopheles gave brutus a signal, and they rose to interrupt the potations of the newcomer, who was pouring down fire and hot water in rather a reckless way. It Is Never Too Late to Mend When the ladies left the dining-room Lupex and the two young men drew their chairs near the fire, and each prepared for himself a moderate potation. The Small House at Allington "Your reverence," I said, "I pray you to give me time," for well I knew there was no use in reasoning with the persistency to which frequent potations had given rise. The Heart's Highway It was a favourite amusement with me to watch them whilst they drank the holy water, and to taunt their scant and irreverent potations. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2 As for their father, his whole stock of liquors had been exhausted for nearly two years, and, during that time, he had resorted to many expedients to obtain the potations he so much loved. The Lights and Shadows of Real Life His face was very red, a sign with which Alice was familiar; but excessive potations apparently had not produced the usual effect, for he was still in the best of tempers. Demos —Am I right, skipper? he queried of the sailor, now returning after his private potation and the rest of his exertions. Ulysses They had smuggled in some canteens of a cheap, vile whisky made from sorghum--and they grew quite hilarious in their Big Tent over their potations. Andersonville — Volume 2 A Story of Rebel Military Prisons Nor did he notice that Father Beret, instead of joining him in the potation, merely lifted his cup and set it down again, smacking his lips gusto. Alice of Old Vincennes At last he flew into a rage—much increased by the frequency of his potations—and with many imprecations, concluded by driving everybody out of the cabin. Omoo For your battle-meal potation There's nothing here to quaff; Upon the board hot-smoking The silver dishes glow; A cold meal is provoking, And thirst annoys me so.' Fridthjof's Saga; a Norse romance In fact, music and dancing were old Katchiba's delight, especially if combined with deep potations. The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile And it was not uncommon among the Easterns, to salute friend by saying."May your morning potation be agreeable to you!" The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 He had apparently been placed as sentry, but had joined in the potations going on inside, and had forgotten to look round from time to time to see that none were approaching. St. George for England Sometimes, when rather flustered from his potations, he went staggering about deck, instrument to eye, looking all over for the sun—a phenomenon which any sober observer might have seen right overhead. Omoo With jesting and potation The hours till day were spent, Without inebriation The wine-cup gladness lent. Fridthjof's Saga; a Norse romance He suited the action to the word, and finding Works in an advanced state of beer, fell to, and even surpassed that worthy in his potations. Cambridge Pieces Before starting from home they had drunk as much as was good for them; so that their potations here soon began to have a marked effect upon their tongues. A Laodicean : a Story of To-day "The milkman was babbling to Jane about Zeppelins this morning, but I thought it was probably only the result of overnight potations at 'The Jolly Sailorman.'" The Hermit of Far End They had smuggled in some canteens of a cheap, vile whisky made from sorghum—and they grew quite hilarious in their Big Tent over their potations. Andersonville A Story of Rebel Military Prisons He speaks of Paley's pleasantry and unassuming manners, and describes Porson's long potations and long quotations formerly at the Cider Cellar in a very lively way. Table Talk Essays on Men and Manners I have not been able either to persuade my brother or to prevail on myself, to disuse the traffic or the potation of brandy, but perhaps a pledge of total abstinence might effectually restrain us. Essays — Second Series He stepped to the brink of the flood to bathe his head in the stream, and wash away the last vestiges of his potations. The Twins of Table Mountain For I will admit that I joined in this unholy midnight potation to gain time for thought and to steady my nerve. The Ivory Child I did not drink immoderately of wine; for though a friend to trifling potations, to excessively strong drinks tobacco is abhorrent. The Fitz-Boodle Papers Attwood, who, in spite of his potations, seemed the soberest man of the party, had much enjoyed the scene, until this sudden demand for the weapons. The Paris Sketch Book De Pean watched the effect of the deep potations which Le Gardeur now poured down to quench the rising fires kindled in his breast. The Golden Dog Between ourselves, honest reader, it is no very strong potation which the present purveyor offers to you. The Christmas Books of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh He even exceeded his usual deliberately regulated potations, and, standing comfortably with his back to the centre of the now deserted barroom, was more than usually loquacious with the Expressman. A Protegee of Jack Hamlin's and Other Stories The previous night's potations had been heavy, the day's journey had been long and rough. Burlesques Civilization had restricted his potations or limited them to certain festivals known as "sprees," and his face was less puffy and sodden. The Three Partners He had a handsome face and figure, and a certain consciousness of it even in the abandon of liquor; he had an aggressive treacherousness of eye which his potations had not subdued. Under the Redwoods He began to saunter slowly back, the only reminiscence of his evening's potations being the figure he recalled of his pretty hostess, with bare arms and lifted glasses, imitating the barkeeper. Tales of Trail and Town Only by deep and long-continued potations can intoxication be produced: the grain being in a minutely divided state, it is a good way of consuming it, and the decoction is very nutritious. A Popular Account of Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and its tributaries And of the Discovery of Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa, 1858-1864 Captain Bunker succumbed early to his potations of fiery aguardiente, and was put to bed in the room of the Commander, to whom he had sworn eternal friendship and alliance. The Crusade of the Excelsior We sat up until past midnight listening to these stories and assisting the flow of talk by frequent potations of burnt rum. The Naturalist on the River Amazons She would have warrant for the assemblies, dinners, deep potations; for the smoked sconces in the dusky parlours; for the long muddy century of family coaches, "holsters," highwaymen. Some Short Stories [by Henry James] After a few potations, the waggish pair persuaded the exhilarated Frenchman that there was an inexcusable partiality in offering to one lady, and not extending a similar courtesy to another. The Pioneers Cider is akin to vinegar, and Mrs. Wiggins' liberal potations of the evening before had evidently imparted a marked acidity to her temper. He Fell in Love with His Wife "I feel myself a better man for that ethereal potation," observed the sculptor. The Marble Faun - Volume 2 The Romance of Monte Beni Neighbour Geraldo, after these morning potations, used to station himself opposite my house and rave about foreigners, gesticulating in a threatening manner towards me by the hour. The Naturalist on the River Amazons The poison in his further potations made a wholly different man of Casey Ryan; and the after effect was so terrific that he would have swallowed cyanide if it promised relief. The Trail of the White Mule “Good!” said Mohegan, who had been sharing deeply in the potations of the landlady, besides paying a proper respect to the passing mugs of the Major and Marmaduke. The Pioneers Many of the company were furnished with pipes, and most of them with some kind of evening potation. The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon He heard the case patiently; and then demanded of the plaintiff A., whether the cow had sat down to her potation, or taken it standing. Waverley: or, 'Tis sixty years since Their abdomens soon become distended and red with blood, and then, their thirst satisfied, they slowly move off, sometimes so stupefied with their potations that they can scarcely fly. The Naturalist on the River Amazons But his protest failed because of the instability of his legs, on which his potations early and recent had suddenly a fatal effect. The Path of the King We entirely agree with Plato in forbidding the use of wine to the young; but when we are of mature age there are occasions on which we derive refreshment and strength from moderate potations. Laws The waiters were surprised to see him scarcely touch the dishes set before him, and growing more gloomy after each potation. The Mystery of Orcival Fortifying his courage by plentiful potations of a better liquor than that provided for the demon, the credulous ministrant stole into the blind girl's chamber. Last Days of Pompeii If I had a thousand sons, the first humane principle I would teach them should be, to forswear thin potations and to addict themselves to sack. King Henry IV, Part 2 Sometimes a knot of dissolute women stood—chattering, scolding, gesticulating—collected round groups of wild shagged Northmen, who, despite the bright purity of the summer-noon, were already engaged in deep potations. Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes Total abstinence for the young, moderate and increasing potations for the old, is Plato's principle. Laws At half price the junior members of these unorganised or natural clubs retire to the theatres, while the elder brethren mend their potations till it is time to go home. The Ayrshire Legatees, or, the Pringle family There was a laugh among the yeomen who witnessed this pottle-deep potation, so obstreperous as to rouse and disturb the King, who, raising his finger, said angrily, "How, knaves, no respect, no observance?" The Talisman After a long nap he again raised his head, imbibed another potation of the "sweet and strong," flashed up with another slight blaze of French gayety, and again fell asleep. The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West They were obliged to join him in his "prosnics" or carousals, and to drink "potations pottle deep." Astoria, or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains ATHENIAN: And now we have to consider whether the insight into human nature is the only benefit derived from well-ordered potations, or whether there are not other advantages great and much to be desired. Laws But now about a dozen other convicts, maddened with rage, and possibly by the effect of the evening's potations, threw themselves into the boat. The Mysterious Island |
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