| 单词 | rattle on |
| 例句 | Only her grandmother was in the kitchen, sitting with a cup of tea at the table, while two canning pots rattled on the stove. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z It rattled on its hinges, a rigid green sail tossed in the stiff Yazdi breeze. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Raindrops rattled on the hood of the pickup. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Amongst the hustle and bustle, two large cages rattle on top of two laden trolleys. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z As she rattles on, about Violet, about Gemma Sterling, about the Bartlett Dirt, I don’t say anything else. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The booming of the guns, the blowing of the trumpets, and the rattles on the horses threw the Indians into panicked confusion. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z They reverberated around the walls of the cave like thunder and the glass jars rattled on their shelves. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The rain rattled on the rusted tin roof, and rainwater leaked out of the rain gutter and splashed off the porch railing. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z As Bunny rattled on he would sit smoking with deep, resolute drags, pretending not to understand Bun’s fallacious Italian. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z We had placed rattles on the horses to terrify the Indians. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Cotton and needles in steel trays rattled on carts that busy nurses pushed before them. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z From inside our stable, I could hear the cups and plates begin to rattle on their shelves, and the equipment on Fathers work table clattered and rumbled ominously. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Two large cages rattled on top of the laden trolleys the parents were pushing; the owls inside them hooted indignantly, and the redheaded girl trailed tearfully behind her brothers, clutching her father’s arm. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z As soon as the wheels rattled on cobbled streets, Jemmy felt an immense sense of relief. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z The cans and pails rattled on the stairway, and there was much steam. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I could feel a tremor in my bones, and the mugs rattled on the table. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “My mother said I mustn’t give money to beggars,” the girl rattled on. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “And as of today,” Onofre rattled on, “we got a new one just joined the crowd up there.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Bertha takes both hands and beats on the door so hard it rattles on its hinges. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” I said, and sounded to myself as though I rattled on forever. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I was the first to hear the rattle on the back door. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z My lungs burn; my next breath rattles on the way in. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Both Mr. Sloat and Milt Borogrove stared at him as he rattled on, “Give us the specifications of the cat you desire. Color, sex, subtype, such as Manx, Persian, Abyssinian—” Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z When the train from Anchorage rolled by, the furniture shook and the pictures rattled on the walls. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z ‘Me!’ shouted the Giant, his mighty voice making the glass jars rattle on their shelves. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “My husband works in a bakery,” she rattled on pleasantly, openly, as though she had known me for years. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Her voice rattled on as though she was terrified of the silence that would settle when I was gone. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z "Watch this," he said, picking a penny from the pile of change he had rattled on the table. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Quentin grinned broadly and suddenly started to rattle on like I was his best friend. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Bobby Moch recalled, “You couldn’t hear anything except for the oars going in the water ... it’d be a ‘zep’ and that’s all you could hear ... the oarlocks didn’t even rattle on the release.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z So Traynor listened while Dasch "rattled on" about how he'd first arrived in the US as a stowaway, how he had worked as a waiter, and how he had joined the U.S. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z But the decades rattled on without a second edition of this invaluable work of criticism, and in the mid-’90s Andy told me there would never be one. Remembering Andrew Sarris: A Great American Film Critic 2012-06-21T12:39:03Z Action sequences rattle on in murky twilight, and actual places look like cartoons. ‘Gemini Man’ Review: That Assassin Looks a Lot Like Will Smith 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z I'm glad that women never rattle on as if to themselves and thus reveal themselves to men. ‘Reckless Daughter’: A Protective Biography of Joni Mitchell 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z As the waiter rattles on, I see a ray of hope near the juice bar: actual cocktails being made. Review | True Food Kitchen is health-bent on pleasure 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z But rather than rattle on about the evils of indifference, she says, “here’s something I once saw.” Review | Ali Smith’s ‘Summer’ concludes her seasonal quartet on a high note 2020-08-14T04:00:00Z He rattled on from band to band, indulging in hookers and groupies on the road, and leaving wife and children behind to deal with heartbreak and bankruptcy. Beware of Mr Baker – review 2013-05-16T14:29:00Z He is in a muddle and rattles on and on about it. Music Review: Braunfels’s ‘Jeanne d’Arc’ Plays at the Salzburg Festival 2013-08-02T21:51:38Z He rattled on, reveling like a child in his good fortune. Art, Darling 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The Cowdray Park sale is another reminder that the art market rattles on in its own world. Auctions: Art Buying Spree at a British Estate 2011-09-16T13:30:07Z He was a much better presenter than I was, able to rattle on endlessly and make everything sound natural, funny and entertaining. Graham Norton; Devil's Advocate; Today; 5 Live Breakfast; You & Yours 2010-05-08T23:07:00Z Electric wires slung between pastel and tile buildings link to trams that rattle on tracks curling up and down cobbled streets. In Portugal, a personal Age of Discovery 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z She’s always charming, anxious, brave, optimistic and unflinchingly liberal, with a tendency to rattle on when nervous. Smoking! Belts! Awkward sex! Diane Keaton film cliches 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z Orchestra players are asked to gasp, whine and rattle on their instruments. L.A. Chamber Orchestra ending season on a sunny note 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z The prof — a dandy, an admirer of the fascists, and a shameless libertine — rattles on about all sorts of stuff, including an ancient system, alluded to in the book’s title, for improving one’s memory. Caper stories and mysteries for the beach or backyard 2013-08-07T22:16:26Z Now, as the rain rattled on my parka hood and the full-moon tide began surging over the beach crest, that gamble appeared badly misguided. Life Lessons from “Fishing With Dad” 2016-06-19T04:00:00Z And so the Katona show rattles on, a modern juggernaut that no amount of catastrophe can derail. Kerry Katona: 'Sometimes I think I attract drama' 2013-07-06T08:00:00Z When I'm out with my folks we yell, cackle and rattle on loudly about our indiscretions over bottles of what some of them call yak. Why I'm sheltering my kids for as long as I can 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z Moments later, Goggia lost control as her skis rattled on the hard surface. Curtoni wins, Goggia crashes in mixed day for Italy ski team 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z Goggia then lost control as her skis rattled on the hard surface. Goggia eyes return for Olympic downhill after latest crash 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z Global markets were rattled on Monday as investors worried about the potential impact a default could have on the wider economy, dumping Chinese property stocks and seeking refuge in safe-haven assets. China Evergrande fears consume investors awaiting trading 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z The annual roundup of snakes rattled on in Sweetwater and, for the moment, the Outlaws & Legends Music Festival was on for its 10th anniversary. Editorial Roundup: Texas 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z The sports community was rattled on Tuesday shortly after news broke that golf legend Tiger Woods was involved in a serious car wreck. Tiger Woods crash reverberates across the sports world: 'Sick to my stomach' 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z “I was a little rattled on Wednesday,” Glenn said, “so it was nice to hold our head high walking out of the canyon knowing we did our job.” Teton goat shoot a physical challenge but success reported 2020-10-11T04:00:00Z “There was a loud boom and the entire house shook and the pictures rattled on the wall,” Vicki LaVelle of Temperance told the Monroe News. Earthquake occurs near Monroe in corner of Michigan 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z He often made a joke of looking bored while she rattled on. Regis Philbin, TV’s indignant everyman, dies at 88 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z Chips rattled on blackjack tables, clubbers sweated on a packed dance floor and friends snapped photos on crowded walkways. Unfazed gamblers, worried showgirls: Las Vegas on edge as coronavirus arrives 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Markets were rattled on Tuesday when the yield on 10-year Treasury notes sank to an all-time low. U.S. markets post big gains as Joe Biden’s Super Tuesday surge offers coronavirus respite 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z He certainly had James rattled on Day 3 as he seemed to give as many incorrect answers in one episode while trying to catch Ken as he did during his dominant 32-game winning streak. Jeopardy GOAT Day 3: Ken Jennings is a beast, James Holzhauer daggers Brad Rutter - Golf Digest 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z He can rattle on about the importance of each step, from the methods and machines to the precise storage temperatures. A sweet perk for Maryland coaches: Ice cream made in their honor 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Bullets rattled on the streets and glanced off with ugly whines. AP Was There: Allied forces liberate Paris from Nazis 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Every time her mother’s old Nissan pickup truck, which had already surpassed 150,000 miles, sputtered and rattled on the highway, she’d turn up Spanish pop music to drown out the noise. The case that made an ex-ICE attorney realize the government was relying on false "evidence" 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z “His integrity, his honesty, his sense of responsibility,” Jay-Z rattled on about Mill. Meek Mill launches new record label with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z As the beads, in every shape, size and colour, rattled on to the wooden school desk, my deputy headteacher finally understood. Hair discrimination is intertwined with racism. Let's follow California, and ban it 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z He has coached long enough to realize there are other skills players would rather focus on than hear him rattle on about limiting an opponent’s ability to score. A former high school teacher has taken Michigan to school on defense 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z A Florida community was rattled on Monday after spotting a homeless man traveling around downtown Jacksonville Beach with a large venomous snake in his arms. Florida man carrying huge rattlesnake stopped by police after scared locals issue complaints 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z But he was rattled on Alabama’s first drive — after a sack and an interception, he briefly entered Alabama’s sideline injury tent — and was far from himself for the rest of the game. Alabama Wins SEC Title in an Eerily Familiar Rematch With Georgia 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z Or at least she appears to never get rattled on court. From Osaka to umpires, what we learned during wild US Open 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z The outcry only intensified and rattled on for days, as more and more ads emerged. Was WWF ivory shop hoax 'good' fake news? 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z Markets were rattled on Wednesday after the United States threatened to impose tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. Stock futures rise as big deals, earnings hope dull tariff fears 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z A wall fell and rocks rattled on the roof. After the liberation of Mosul, an orgy of killing 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z Gilles Kepel, a French political scientist, was at home in Paris brushing his teeth one morning last June when his cellphone rattled on the sink. The Prophet of France’s Fracture 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z “I could rattle on and on about Jason and Aiden all day,” she says. Hub City Diner manager makes a Big difference 2017-04-02T04:00:00Z But if she was sometimes rattled on the specifics, Ms. DeVos was unshakable in her belief that education authority should devolve away from the federal government and toward state and local authorities. Nominee Betsy DeVos’s Knowledge of Education Basics Is Open to Criticism 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z Then he rattled on about how the Russians and the FBI and the Electoral College all conspired to beat his wife, even though she “won by 2.8 million votes.” Bill Clinton’s Donald Trump bitterness shows political downfall 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Gushing profiles rattled on about his services to patriarchy-smashing, with little mention of anything else besides his outfits. Young Thug's airport rant reveals a misogynist in a dress 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z “Well, I wouldn’t know about all boyfriends,” I rattled on. Carrie Fisher on Harrison Ford: ‘I love him. I'll always feel something for him’ 2016-11-20T05:00:00Z As Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump pushed their closing arguments ahead of next week's U.S. presidential election, financial markets were rattled on Wednesday by opinion polls showing a tightening White House race. Clinton and Trump push closing arguments as markets fret over tight race 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z Some of his jokes were very funny: “After listening to Hillary rattle on and on and on, I don’t think so badly of Rosie O’Donnell anymore,” he said. You can dress him up, but Trump will always be Trump 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z He appeared to straddle the line when he talked about how "listening to Hillary rattle on and rattle on" has made him better appreciate his longtime nemesis Rosie O'Donnell. Trump, Clinton trade caustic barbs as roast turns bitter 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z "Last night, I called Hilary a nasty woman, but this stuff is all relative. After listening to Hillary rattle on and on and on, I don't think so badly of Rosie O'Donnell anymore." US election: Clinton and Trump share jokes at Al Smith dinner - BBC News 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z Stock markets were rattled on Thursday after reports emerged that some clients of Deutsche Bank, the struggling German lender, were reducing their exposure. Concern Over Deutsche Bank’s Health Shakes Markets 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z A seasoned communicator, he has experience driving a message and would be difficult to rattle on the trail. Pence, Flynn, Gingrich Are Trump’s Finalists for Vice President 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z One was captured in a YouTube video in which more than a dozen men punch, shove and pull each other to the ground as discarded beer bottles rattle on the concrete beneath their feet. This isn’t the first time Kenny Chesney fans have (literally) trashed Pittsburgh 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z Trimble rarely gets rattled on the court, and in this situation, he made a similarly poised decision. NBA draft politics make decisions like Melo Trimble’s tougher than they need to be 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z “I see myself doing the things I’m not allowed to do back home - like be an architect,” one shouts from the darkness as the train rattles on. Recreating hazardous journey to US rings true with actors 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z He reveals them in all sorts of ways as he rattles on and on. This week, Donald Trump reminded us of something very important: His disdain for women oozes from his pores 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z "There wasn't one ounce of guys being rattled on the bench; everybody was positive. There was not one sense ... that 'we are in trouble,'" Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith returns from a six-game high-sticking suspension for Game 2 of a first-round playoff series against St. Louis on Friday night 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z The crowd seemed bored while Trump rattled on about how the people who booed him during Saturday night’s GOP debate were obviously “donors” and “special interests.” Trump to New Hampshire: “I really don’t care” if you die on the roads — just love me 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z The rain rattled on the roof, then turned to drizzle, then stopped, then started again. How dawn rain delayed execution of Pakistani Abdul Basit - BBC News 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z They leapt excitedly when a WFP truck appeared on the road, only to be dejected as it rattled on. Severe Droughts Leave Africans Hungry and Desperate 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Rain rattled on the metal roof above, muffling the voices as Victoria led the congregation in “I Have Faith in God.” Ebola survivor who lost 21 relatives gives birth to baby boy 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z "If you get the team rattled on defense, it makes the game a lot easier," she said. Two girls basketball standouts are excellent examples of elite athletes 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z And so the chronicle rattled on, until he sliced the apple crosswise and held up a hemisphere for inspection. Apple Picking Season Is Here. Don't You Want More Than a Macintosh? 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z He rattled on, "I have to take something back, to show I was here. Something—" Science Fiction Excerpt: Caveat Time Traveller 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z Duke, looking rattled on defense, made a goalie change and leaned on its strengths. Duke Holds On to Reach N.C.A.A. Lacrosse Final 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z With a little skill and, I take it from the Santa Clara study, just the right web design, they could probably entice someone like me to rattle on about my eight-hour hospitality experience. What Makes a Reluctant Customer Reviewer Tick? 2013-06-29T20:21:00Z You’d be amazed at how long some people rattle on about their life stories in an introduction. How to Identify Client Pain Points 2013-06-17T19:00:00Z He went wire-to-wire in the Asia Pacific amateur, and he wasn't even rattled on the final hole at Amata Spring Country Club. Guan, like any teenager, just wants to have fun 2013-04-08T21:30:27Z It may be tempting to rattle on about preferences, but just don't. Are You Being Too Picky? How to Write a Perfect Job Description 2013-02-13T17:11:58Z Rarely rattled on an impressive path to the Super Bowl, Kaepernick finally showed some inexperience on football's big stage. 49ers, Kaepernick battle back, but fall short in Super Bowl 2013-02-04T06:25:03Z Rarely rattled on an impressive path to the Super Bowl, San Francisco's second-year quarterback finally showed some inexperience on football's big stage. Kaepernick nearly leads another 49ers comeback 2013-02-04T04:10:11Z Players use a foam ball filled with metal beads that rattle on impact, allowing them to locate the ball when it hits the ground or racket. Blind tennis players keep their ears on the ball 2012-10-28T18:41:27Z And Bence rattled on glibly, as though Mr. Prentice had come to interview him for an article in an important newspaper. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z "Betty and I have been exchanging impressions about you," she rattled on. The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z He jumped on deck, laughing boisterously, a door shut, and when the men's feet rattled on the platform bars in the engine-room Marston crawled across the deck. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z Thus she rattled on, joyously ticking off all the things she had to show him. The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith 2012-04-03T02:00:29.527Z As it crashed and settled down with a rhythmic rattle on the kitchen flags, the thought flowed through him like a river of Paradise. The Literary Sense 2012-04-02T02:00:28.147Z The heavy wagons rattled on behind, the men swaying this way and that, shouting, peering through the trees to the left to catch a glimpse of the hydroplane. Swift and Sure 2012-03-16T02:00:24.627Z A few revolver shots rattled on the armour. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z They are generally in a coiled up state, with the tail or rattle on the back, but they vary in their size and position. Ophiolatreia An Account of the Rites and Mysteries Connected with the Origin, Rise, and Development of Serpent Worship in Various Parts of the World 2012-03-01T03:00:28.303Z In less than ten minutes after their arrival at this spot Ralph heard a rattle on the rails. Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car 2012-02-29T03:00:25.457Z And then again he rattled on about plays, balls, concerts, and I know not what. Paris and the Parisians in 1835 (Vol. 1 of 2) 2012-02-29T03:00:23.930Z "And the most important development of all is to come," Detective Mallory rattled on. The Chase of the Golden Plate 2012-02-27T03:00:13.060Z He struck the door until it rattled on its hinges. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z He rattles on about the supper, telling how the merriment increased until something happened. Browning and His Century 2012-02-15T03:00:39.033Z Colonel," he rattled on, as they joined the gentleman, "here's Vaughan, once of ours, become a counsellor, and going to be Lord Chancellor. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z She sat sedate and still as the coach rattled on, murmuring once, in an undertone, 'That I, who never kneel to any one but God, should have knelt at that man's feet in vain!' My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z She rattled on for some time, ceasing her chatter only for brief pauses, at intervals unconsciously regulated by her long acquaintance with the opera and its finer moments. Running Sands 2012-02-05T03:00:08.983Z He made a show of hiding his uneasiness under a face of careless gaiety, such as was his natural wear; and for awhile he rattled on gallantly. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z Again the chain rattled on the windlass; she broke out her foresail and her jib; I saw the water sparkle under her foot and stream out a creaming pennant in her wake. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z Still, they went up, opening as they swung out of the dusky hold, and the winch rattled on, while there could be no rest for any man while sling succeeded sling. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z We heard the chain rattle on the door as Krax unfastened it. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z But the next evening, at the same hour, the legs of the table rattled on the wooden floor. The Four Corners of the World 2012-01-26T03:00:15.920Z Now and then the crest of some comber broke over the snub bow of the craft, sending back the spray in a shower that rattled on the front windows of the cabin. The Corner House Girls on a Houseboat How they sailed away, what happened on the voyage, and what was discovered 2012-01-20T03:00:16.183Z No doubt the good woman would have rattled on after this fashion for half the night, but we felt obliged, owing to the rapidly increasing darkness, to interrupt her with geographical inquiries. Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers 2012-01-13T03:00:14.813Z The street-lamps flare and struggle dim Through the white sleet-clouds as they pass, Or, governed by a boisterous whim, Drop down and rattle on the glass. Poems of James Russell Lowell With biographical sketch by Nathan Haskell Dole 2012-01-09T03:00:25.087Z When I left the house, the closing door sounded as drearily as the earth which I had heard rattle on her coffin. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z He found his little adventure much to his liking, and more and more, as the train rattled on, he found himself yielding to the spell of the girl's charm. Loaded Dice 2012-01-04T03:00:36.343Z My hand shook so that I could hear the teacup I held rattle on the saucer. The Heart of Denise and Other Tales 2011-12-14T03:00:15.733Z The sweeper's broom, hurled after the beef, rattled on his naked calves, inadvertently exposed as, in a hurry, he gathered up his flowing muslin cloth. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z Meanwhile the wagon rattled on and on through the night, and it seemed to go faster the farther it went. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z “Why, I’m sure the big ’un must be over a pound,” rattled on the girl joyously. The Heath Hover Mystery 2011-12-01T03:00:22.357Z A shout echoed in the gully, nailed boots rattled on stones and it looked as if men were coming up. Northwest! 2011-11-22T03:00:09.880Z The horses reared, the white roses fell down, the people screamed with joy and the fear of death, and the triumphal chariot rattled on. Psyche 2011-11-15T03:00:18.293Z The good people of Oklahoma were rattled on November 5 when the state was hit its largest earthquake on record, a 5.6-magnitude temblor that struck 44 miles east of Oklahoma City. Did Fracking Help Cause the Oklahoma Earthquakes? 2011-11-08T17:35:15Z Harry rattled on purposely about the first thing that came into his head, for he noticed his aunt seemed slightly embarrassed. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z Cabs rattle on the pavements, their drivers cracking their whips, the horses' heads decorated with the long tail feathers of the Amherst pheasant that dance about to the music of the harness-bells. Cathedral Cities of Italy 2011-10-12T02:00:42.597Z Of weather we have all varieties—the hot and the cool, the rain that rattles on the roof, the wind that makes the Wanderer rock, and the occasional thunderstorm. The Cruise of the Land-Yacht "Wanderer" Thirteen Hundred Miles in my Caravan 2011-10-11T02:01:13.517Z The dazzling, fear-inspiring chariot rattled on with the rapidity of an arrow. Psyche 2011-11-15T03:00:18.293Z They rattled on together like the oldest and the warmest friends. Denis Dent A Novel 2011-10-04T02:00:16.973Z Finding that he knew French, she rattled on gaily in that tongue, until Bertram asked her from what part of France she came. Cupid in Africa 2011-09-28T02:00:21.467Z The car swayed and rattled on its clanging trucks; the feeble lamp glimmered. Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z The monotonous melody of the sistra rattled on every side; on every side the lamps twinkled. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z So he rattled on, as he proceeded to clap a 217 pair of neat steel bracelets on the wrists of each of the prisoners. The Outdoor Chums on the Lake Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island 2011-09-22T02:00:23.407Z He rattled on to give the girl time to recover herself. The Strand Magazine, Volume XXVII, Issue 160, April, 1904 2011-09-21T02:00:33.023Z Just then Ben Austen rattled on the door. The Motor Maids' School Days 2011-09-17T02:00:33.303Z Thus Polly rattled on, and yet, as in their College days, there was an undercurrent of wisdom in all that she said. Brenda's Bargain A Story for Girls 2011-09-09T02:01:09.477Z At about one in the morning, as we were passing the Fatih mosque, we heard a rattle on the cobbles behind us. Caught by the Turks 2011-09-09T02:01:01.073Z He will rattle on in Spanish till Herr S. gets desperate, and tries to reduce him to order. Music-Study in Germany from the Home Correspondence of Amy Fay 2011-09-07T02:00:17.597Z A bitter wind had risen and was wailing around the "Golden Swan," interspersed with heavy storms of hail which rattled on roof and windows. The City in the Clouds 2011-08-31T02:01:31.807Z "You are wondering what fool notion chased us away out here in the desert when we had a comfortable hotel to stop at," he rattled on. The City of Numbered Days 2011-08-31T02:01:25.807Z Often during the hour before bedtime she sat on the old rattan settle in the vestibule, while the tongue of the little Italian girl rattled on over a great variety of topics. Brenda's Bargain A Story for Girls 2011-09-09T02:01:09.477Z I was chuckling to myself all the time Joe rattled on. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z Count S. rattled on, but I didn't hear more than half of what he said. Music-Study in Germany from the Home Correspondence of Amy Fay 2011-09-07T02:00:17.597Z The girovago rattled on in dialect, poking fun at us and at our being there in this inn. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z They spun and spun on; the threads were winding, the wheel was buzzing, the distaff played in the hand of Panna Kulvyets, the shaggy-haired man of Jmud rattled on with his mill. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z But it will never do for me to rattle on like this. The Adventures of a Widow A Novel 2011-08-25T02:00:27.403Z Long into the night we rattled on just as though over a table at the Shoreham, the New Williard or Chevy Chase—just as we would have talked in Washington. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z The lantern rattled on the floor, as the old negro fell upon his knees by the pallet. The Long Lane's Turning 2011-08-23T02:00:34Z Henrietta met them before they had gone far, and rattled on as though she had been talking on a wager. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z He rattles on both sides with generous copper. Hints to Pilgrims 2011-08-18T02:00:23.727Z As we rattled on, I found myself unintentionally mimicking her accent, as I often would do when engaged in conversation with one boasting a heavy accent. Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer 2011-08-14T02:00:18.947Z These conversations rattled on, interrupted by curses and wild outbursts of laughter for whole nights, under fire and with more or less fighting. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z As Tessa was busy with her veil and did not speak, Sue rattled on. Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline A Story of the Development of a Young Girl's Life 2011-08-09T02:00:30.317Z Jantje fled back like a buck—the rattle on the stones behind him and crash of reeds putting yards into every bound. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z A broadside brought down his mainyard, and a flight of arrows rattled on his deck. School Reading by Grades Sixth Year 2011-07-31T02:00:11.420Z I would endure intolerable people and ready myself for the asylum, while the person rattled on and thought well of me. Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer 2011-08-14T02:00:18.947Z Throughout the drive my companion rattled on continually. A Cabinet Secret 2011-07-31T02:00:10.693Z “I have rattled on so fast I forgot to say that—why—we are not sure about that, for, you see, we have got to get a lawn, or grounds that would be suitable.” Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z We rattled on the door and in a moment the frowning proprietor came forward. Conscript 2989 Experiences of a Drafted Man 2011-07-26T02:00:15.197Z In this way he rattled on to hide his confusion. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III 2011-07-16T02:00:13.547Z And so she rattled on, talking incessantly of the new acquaintance until we went to bed, and I went to sleep leaving her still talking. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z In this manner Mr. Square was wont to rattle on. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z Then Miss Nita, finding she had an appreciative audience in her mother and Ellen, rattled on, highly pleased to think she was giving them such good entertainment. Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z When the heading-sword rattles on the wall, well I know it waits for blood," he muttered; "but this shall drink that of my foes. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z His wife lives in New York now," she rattled on; "but I don't know her except by sight. Hope Hathaway A Story of Western Ranch Life 2011-07-07T02:00:27.303Z By Jove, how cold it’s turned!” rattles on Hicks, rubbing his hands briskly, and kicking up the logs in the grate. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z I wonder if he wouldn’t like me as a second choice,” she rattled on. The Brute 2011-06-30T02:00:30.283Z You were waiting for me?" he asked; and taking assent for granted rattled on with a show of cheerful contrition: "Sorry I'm late. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z "It is awfully nice to be married!" she rattled on, growing more and more confidential. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z I disclaimed any such extraordinary powers for my poor eyes, and the widow rattled on about something else. Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z Dolores raises her eyebrows, but says nothing and her sister rattles on. Zoe; Or, Some Day A Novel 2011-06-11T02:00:13.290Z She rattled on thus like a happy child. Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z At about this point Joan would ordinarily be forgotten, and the gossip would rattle on through a stifling cloud of cigarette smoke, while she sat and listened with grave, if not always comprehending, attention. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z Our wagon—a chariot of triumph—rattled on through the town and out into the open country. A Cry in the Wilderness 2011-06-01T02:00:28.933Z Bang!'—four dazzling flashes opened in the air overhead, and shrapnel bullets rattled on earth, walls, and roofs with a sound as of handfuls of pebbles thrown on a marble pavement. The Invasion 2011-05-20T02:00:29.260Z In vain the arrows rattled on the thrice-welded plate, and for a moment it seemed certain that the intaking was accomplished. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z He walks with slow deliberation, his sword rattles on the asphalt, his plume flutters in the wind, and at every step he takes the big red lapel of his coat flaps slowly up and down. Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z Those of his men who had their rifles loaded fired; seven or eight cuirassiers fell; the bullets rattled on the breastplates of the rest. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z Then they begin to beat the rattles on the rawhide and shake them in a circle once. The Sun Dance of the Blackfoot Indians 2011-04-26T02:00:23.287Z Little beads of perspiration stood out across her forehead—— "The police visited your room," she rattled on. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z The Captain's feet rattled on the hard ground with impatience. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z They rattled on in this way at considerable length; and during dinner watched the General's conduct to me very closely, nodding and smiling significantly at me, and winking at each other. By Wit of Woman 2011-04-13T02:00:13.247Z There was a murmur of voices farther in front; and, seeing no way through, the driver stopped, though the engine rattled on. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z It was dark in the cab now, and the taxi rattled on traversing block after block. Doors of the Night 2011-04-12T02:00:23.287Z Just the same," she rattled on, "it was good of you to write so regularly while you were at Vienna. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z Kind of warm today," she rattled on, busy with her offering of hospitality, "but I guess we've got to expect a little hot weather in July. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z Ewan came in, and rattled on about old Christian, the Quaker. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z He rattled on over numberless developments he proposed. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z He rattled on as a merry accompaniment to the monotonous sounds of knife and fork; but the responses were few and subdued. Lily Pearl and The Mistress of Rosedale 2011-04-05T02:00:12.720Z "But how glad I am!" the woman rattled on, at the top of her voice. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z In this fashion did Mr. Amos Spofford rattle on, for he was a great talker, and a retired lawyer as well. Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence 2011-04-01T02:00:41.017Z But how have you made me rattle on in my old guise! Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z Awlaki, the marquee name pundit, is definitely clearer than the others, who rattle on for pages about the Arab rebellion without saying much. Inspire: Perusing the New Glossy al-Qaeda Magazine 2011-03-31T17:03:35Z Tin platters and cups, and aluminium cutlery, were always kept in the Council House, and these made a great rat-a-tat as the hungry Band cut or scooped and rattled on the plates. The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z She said nothing, however, leaving the other to rattle on. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z The train rattled on, whirling at a great pace, drawing nearer and nearer to London. Fast as the Wind A Novel 2011-03-22T02:00:19.407Z The acorns would rattle on the roof, if the wind stirred, as if in punctuation of the discourse. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z There was no sun visible; the sky was bleary—a sort of sickly, smoky yellow, and the burning wind came in gusts, and the dust hissed and rattled on the pavement. The Secret Glory 2011-03-22T02:00:17.863Z Over the tea-cups these feminine tongues rattled on still more exuberantly. Jane Lends A Hand 2011-03-20T02:00:32.553Z It was singular, but since Jack’s arrival she did not seem at all bored or worried, but rattled on in her gayest mood. Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir 2011-03-11T03:00:14.423Z "We were not always down in the world like this," she rattled on. The Charm of Ireland 2011-03-10T03:00:53.650Z So he rattled on and made us feel very much at home, even while I found rising in my heart some yearning of sympathy for him. Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z She was breathless with haste, but her tongue rattled on rapidly. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z The rain still rattled on the glass panes, and the wind banged the shutters, and moaned through the leafless trees. Jane Lends A Hand 2011-03-20T02:00:32.553Z Astonished, the waves caught the strange smoke of powder which spread itself over them like a veil, and the cartridges rattled on the strand. Withered Leaves. Vol. III.(of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:13.983Z "Dear, dear London!" cried Pendarves as our horses' hoofs first rattled on its pavement, "Dear London! how I love thee! for here I was first convinced how fondly Helen loved me!" A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z I am a widow," Mrs. Alton rattled on, as though not wishing to stress the point—"and Gerald and I have our way to make in the world. Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z He rattled on till the curtain rose, and the hushed audience settled down to the enjoyment of the tragedy. The Grandchildren of the Ghetto 2011-02-12T03:00:35.663Z He remembered what his father had said about snakes, and about one kind that wore rattles on their tails. Among the Forest People 2011-01-17T03:00:55.113Z But without stopping for any reply, he rattled on. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z And he rattled on, until he had indeed fully convinced his patient that rest was an admirable remedy for many ailments. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z He pulled himself together, and rattled on, till his hostess gave the signal for the ladies to leave the table. Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z The rest rattled on, hoping to reach the town in time. Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story 2011-01-13T03:01:02.190Z —I rattled on, hoping to give her time to recover herself. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z She brought the box, beaming with delight, but the smooth lid slid out of the box and the dominoes rattled on the floor. Dr. Adriaan 2010-12-29T03:00:33.467Z Thus he rattled on with great alacrity, and yet all that Timm said seemed to drop accidentally from his lips, as if he had not the slightest idea of being clever or witty. Problematic Characters A Novel 2010-12-26T03:00:15.780Z With trembling fingers she lowered her veil and shook out the folds of her shabby dress as McTaggart still rattled on, giving her time to recover. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z The buggy rattled on, its top brushing against the overhanging branches of the giant tulip. Hoofbeats on the Turnpike 2010-12-20T17:11:45.463Z As the windows rattled on a recent evening and a deep sound vibrated outside, Kris O'Neil jerked forward and asked "What was that?" Pipeline explosion survivors rebuilding lives 2010-12-02T06:01:00Z Hunt rattles on about high-speed broadband for all. Jeremy Hunt wants local TV ? maybe he should search Google 2010-10-02T23:06:00Z The Belgian was rattled on court but composed off it. Sam Stosur shows no fear to knock Justine Henin off her Paris perch 2010-05-31T18:52:00Z After several days of gains, European markets were rattled on Thursday and Friday as worries over Greece's ability to pay its bills intensified. Is It Safe to Invest in Europe? 2010-03-19T22:18:00Z “No, nor they won’t,” Chip rattled on, as if such killing were a daily occurrence in the woods. The Girl From Tim's Place In this way the Reverend Dean rattles on. A Cursory History of Swearing In his satisfaction he blew down clouds from his meerschaum, so that the silver supports of his tea-glass rattled on either side. The Undying Past Hammers began to rattle on the walls, and every man strove to reach the prison and be among the foremost rank. In Jail with Charles Dickens Her hands trembled on his arm, some of the gold rattled on the floor and rolled under the divan. The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode We had said not a word, but Uvo rattled on with glib vivacity and the laugh that got upon my nerves. Witching Hill All the while the station-agent, panic-stricken, rattled on Sinclair was looking at his watch—casting it up—charting it all under his thick, gray, grizzled wool, fast as thought could compass. The Nerve of Foley And Other Railroad Stories Two sleighs belonging to distinguished company had just been deposited here as he came up, and he heard the music of their bells as they rattled on ahead of him. The Undying Past Coralie rattled on in a half good-natured, half quizzical fashion, giving brief biographical sketches of her companions, introducing some, and indicating others. The Jolliest Term on Record A Story of School Life Rob stopped undecidedly, then cast the scythe from 44 him, but its rattle on the stones was more than he could bear. The Little Minister "Or a parson?" asked Mrs. Carthew, crunching through so many lupin stalks at once that they fell with a rattle on to the path. Sinister Street, vol. 1 “Dread the son of Zeus,” says the priest of Chryse to the Greeks, “he walks dark as night; the sure and deadly arrows rattle on his shoulders.” The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 “They say a rattler has one rattle on his tail for every year of his age,” ventured Pedro. Unexplored! He had rattled on and on with the hope of reawakening her enthusiasm first, then her sympathy, then—but no! The Shadow of a Man Probably Goldsmith did say unconsidered things; he liked to think aloud in company, to "rattle on" for diversion. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 The wind was getting more boisterous, and the rain rattled on the windows as if, without, a menacing hand flung gravel for a signal. Sinister Street, vol. 1 The German fell as though he had been pole-axed, and his thick skull rattled on the pavement. The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 Men fell in every imaginable way, and their accoutrements rattled on the rocky ground. Last Words The wagon rattled on, now and then clanging its gong to warn mere "people," not to interfere with the law—to keep out of its way. Dorothy Dale at Glenwood School The frozen soil rattled under the horses' hoofs; the wagon wheels rattled on their own account. Stories That End Well An Adventure in Altruria——Through the Terrors of the Law——The Real Thing——The Old Partisan——Max—Or His Picture——The Stout Miss Hopkins' Bicycle——The Spellbinder——The Object of the Federation——The Little Lonely Girl——The Hero of Company G——A Miracle Play I rattled on—like this, Jimmy—only not because I wanted to, but because having madly started I didn't know how to stop. The Book of Susan A Novel I rattle on in your company, and forget every thing else in the pleasure of it. Lives of Celebrated Women His hunting knife rattled on the stones at our feet, and then all was silence. Bert Wilson at Panama He had rattled on till he was out of breath, and now stood in some embarrassment waiting for what I might have to say. A Master Hand The Story of a Crime ‘Oh, Kit!’ was all Barbara felt capable of replying, and the boy rattled on heedlessly. The Youngest Girl in the School So he rattled on, keeping their attention turned in a more salutary direction; whereby shows out another side of that missing link which the girl had decided had been supplied. Harley Greenoak's Charge Lady Rea shook her head at her daughter, who rattled on. Thereby Hangs a Tale Volume One Thus she ran on—almost rattled on, so airy, so bright and joyous was her tone. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance The quiet, healthful life of the house was suddenly broken in upon; a carriage rattled on the gravel of the courtyard; a silken train rustled: Bella and her husband made their appearance. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine Horns rattled on the concrete rails of the paddock. Thy Rocks and Rills And so he rattled on, showing nothing but his overflow of spirit. With Ring of Shield In a wild woe, Brunhild wrings her hands so that the cups rattle on the wall boards and the fowl start up frightened in the courtyard. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) Yes," he rattled on, "she spotted it right off. Sube Cane The author rattles on through a variety of incidents, and adventures, and true-love tangles, without trying the reader's intellect with any particularly severe infliction of character study. The Galaxy, May, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—May, 1877.—No. 5. "Now, then, ladies and gentlemen," she rattled on derisively, "just put a penny in the box for the young lady's marriage-portion, and she'll let you feel her legs,—all made of marble!" Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels Then, when Angus McTavish came out with a group of senior officers a few seconds later, all the Amazon warriors dropped instantly down on one knee while their spear-points rattled on the stones. The Golden Amazons of Venus With a scream, a Husky reeled backward with a shattered hand, as his gun, torn from his grasp by the impact of the bullet, rattled on the stones. The Whelps of the Wolf So he rattled on,—you know how fast he talks,—and presently Aunt Kate introduced some other subject, and I wasn't obliged to tell the state of affairs between us. Old Friends and New A shower of paving stones that rattled on the deck of the Gaspee was the only answer. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read "And to spare your throat for drinking, sweet gallant, I'll be so bold as to guess and answer one of your questions," Sid rattled on. The Big Time Why, you rattle on without a thought to your words. Lord Stranleigh Abroad When the others were done and the glasses rattled on the bar, he removed the glass from his lips. Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 McGill's teeth rattled on the glass when he put it to his lips. The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure Amid all these phrases, which rattled on more rapidly than we can write them, Onslow joined the party, one heavy venture on a single card having involved him in a tremendous loss. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life He dropped like a felled tree and as he collapsed the pistol, half-freed from its case, rattled on the floor. The Portal of Dreams And just then—“Who goes?” cried a voice, and we heard the butt of a musket rattle on the stones. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 10 (of 25) Hofer, who felt it his duty as a good citizen to empty his bottle with the rest of the world on New Year's eve, rattled on. Ancestors A Novel Marcy was well enough acquainted with Captain Beardsley to know that he did not rattle on in this style for nothing. Marcy The Refugee And so he rattled on and on, never waiting for his questions to be answered, careless and slangy as ever. Checkers A Hard-luck Story They will find the fellows that play politics play the game well,' and so rattled on this man Eagle. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles For ten minutes more he rattled on to me at intervals, through the bathroom door, poking into my past and arranging my future like a clairvoyant. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia "Happy thought—eh?" he rattled on, gleefully pointing to the stenciled end, where everything but "Pride of the Family" had been carefully erased. Stories of the Foot-hills They rattled on, like their adding machines, jabbing back and forth and getting off speeches that are never heard in vaudeville, but still turning out the figures at a rapid rate. A Canadian Bankclerk "I see you are not inclined to side with me in this matter," he rattled on. Cupid's Middleman Mary made a pirouette, and through the terrace of the citadel the rattles on her ankles rang. Mary Magdalen “I suppose introductions are in order,” Amy rattled on, “but, you see, I don’t know your name.” Peggy Raymond's Vacation or Friendly Terrace Transplanted In a little while, almost before she had time to stand clear of it, the door rattled on the floor, and her lover leapt into the cabin. An Isle in the Water “I’m wearing it, you see, to celebrate my return to the freedom of private life,” she rattled on glibly. Betty Wales Freshman I whistled and rattled on, perfectly charmed to be again under the influence of that wife-slayer's magic smile or his potent frown—it was all the same to me. Cupid's Middleman Somehow, as he rattled on about his own affairs, my heart began to warm towards Farnham. The House by the Lock Let us first put away the idols in our hearts, through the preaching of the Divine Word, before we begin to rattle on the outside. The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli Hannah rattled on, but there was a hollowness in the rattle that made Catherine’s hostess heart falter. The Wide Awake Girls in Winsted The hailstones rattled on our metal helmets and the men laughed at the sound as they donned slickers. "And they thought we wouldn't fight" A cart rattled on the rough stones of the road, and the wind blew the leaves of the bushes in the gardens she passed. Coquette Andy, being one of those ingenuous souls who never can catch the undercurrents of life, rattled on, all unconscious of the effect of light words, lightly flung. Mystery Ranch As he stood again the locks rattled on the door and it opened. The Ethical Engineer The writer had counted the rattles on the naval flag, and found them to be exactly thirteen, the number of the colonies. The Little Book of the Flag "You see," cried the journalist, as it rattled on its hinges, "they're trying to break out now, and are probably armed to the teeth." His Lordship's Leopard A Truthful Narration of Some Impossible Facts Thus far Brooke had rattled on in a strange, dry fashion; but suddenly he stopped, and then exclaimed, "Good Heavens!" A Castle in Spain A Novel He had had a big ducking, a rattle on his shoulder, and not much sleep; but he was as hard as nails, and looked none the worse for his adventure. The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts A hundred speeches came to his lips and dissolved–first formal and ardent love vows–while the Captain rattled on recounting familiar details of his dream. In the Heart of a Fool The needle of the speed-indicator flicked and wagged to and fro, the cinders rattled on the roof, and a whirl of dust sucked after the whirling wheels. Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II There are lots of people you know up-stairs,” she rattled on, for Nancy, who was getting more and more distraught with each disquieting detail, made no pretense of answering her. Outside Inn So he rattled on, copiously greasing the joint of his inconsistency with words; while the boy listened silently, his eyes fixed on the horse, his mind seething. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson Swanston Edition Vol. 6 (of 25) He rattled on, talking any nonsense that came into his head. The Phantom Lover As the wheels rattled on the old man fell asleep, and the stout lady made little Nell sit by her and talk. Tales from Dickens Every day for three hours he rattled on the roof of the castle till he broke most of the slates, and then he ran round and round the garden as fast as he could go. The Happy Prince and Other Tales But it struck the crevice fairly, and they heard it rattle on inside. Two Thousand Miles Below "I'm so glad to see you," he rattled on. The Ivory Snuff Box The Venners rattled on their foundations, and 52 the plates had been scarred as if by a chisel in the hands of a maniac. The Plunderer As she spoke, the first drops of a cold sleet rattled on the skylight. Audrey Craven “Yes; it was very lonely for Constance at first,” rattled on Susan. The Strollers The voice––Warren Mercer’s familiar voice––rattled on without waiting for a reply. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 Just now she rattled on, as she assisted the invalid back to his room, endeavoring to rouse his once-more sinking spirits, with all her old gayety and abandon. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 He rattled on with his nonsensical lies, and in the mean time I made up my mind to speak plainly to him, as I intended to make him of great service to me. The O'Ruddy A Romance The children were unconsciously lapsing into the language of the Robin Hood stories, as they rattled on and on. John and Betty's History Visit Which in his case the trouble swings an' rattles on the way he's built. Faro Nell and Her Friends Wolfville Stories Yes," he rattled on, "Edmond Czerny holds a full hand, but I may yet draw fours. The House Under the Sea A Romance "Ghost is good, in that connection," rattled on the gay girl. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 Every day for three hours he rattled on the roof of the castle till he broke most of the slates, and then he ran round the garden as fast as he could go. Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales In this way the old dowager rattled on remorselessly to Mr. Esmond, who was quite astounded with her present volubility, contrasting it with her former haughty behaviour to him. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges "Yes, that will be best for everybody's feelings," he rattled on, from the interior of the cabin, referring not to Johnny's demise but to the construction of a defensive narrative. The Innocent Adventuress Skipper Bill roared in conclusion, with a slap of the counter with his hairy fist that made the depleted stock rattle on the shelves. Billy Topsail & Company A Story for Boys The action now began on all sides; the cannonade rapidly deepening on the flank and centre of the French position, and the musketry already beginning to rattle on various points of the line. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 Suddenly he ceased, he raised up on one elbow, he spat blood, and something that rattled on the gravel. Valley of Wild Horses Take this, too!’ as they made the money rattle on the table. Cuore (Heart) An Italian Schoolboy's Journal A wave of excitement such as he had never known surged over Chris and he started to his feet, almost upsetting the table and making the cups rattle on their saucers. Mr. Wicker's Window The three men carefully filled their glasses, emptied them in solemn silence, and put them almost simultaneously with a rattle on the polished table. The Tale of Timber Town "Wait a minute, wait a minute," she rattled on. The Girl Scouts at Sea Crest Or, the Wig Wag Rescue The little crutch, which was lying corner-wise above him in the hamper, jerked out and rattled on the floor. Harding's luck But as he rattled on the old man became conscious of a vague fear entering his heart. Duncan Polite The Watchman of Glenoro Ralph noticed some inconsistencies in his stories here and there, but Clark rattled on so fast and jumped so briskly from one subject to another, that it was hard work to check him up. Ralph on the Overland Express The Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer And Carlsen rattled on during the meal in high good spirits, rallying Rainey about his poker game with the hunters, joking Lund about his shooting, talking of the landfall they expected the next day. A Man to His Mate But, shades of Buffon and Linnæus! we must not thus rattle on, but proceed to describe the nuptial couch of the delicious bird under our consideration. Le Morvan, [A District of France,] Its Wild Sports, Vineyards and Forests; with Legends, Antiquities, Rural and Local Sketches It was dry and hard—three or four little dry things fell from above and rattled on his head. Harding's luck Jack gave a great laugh which made everything rattle on the table, and Mrs. Faulkner, being unaccustomed to him, looked surprised. Godfrey Marten, Undergraduate This invitation was followed by a momentary silence, then smash! a piece of sash and fragments of window-glass flew past Sullivan and rattled on the floor. Wild Life on the Rockies I thought it best to let him cool down a little; so, after this ebullition, we rattled on in silence as long as his first cigar lasted. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 363, January, 1846 Archie did not seem to notice her silence: he rattled on volubly. Not Like Other Girls Thus she rattled on for some time, waiting for no answers. Madame Roland, Makers of History The leaves rattled on the trees, and the sun went down suddenly. Turn About Eleanor "Oh, but the noise in the night," she rattled on in her own tongue. Hurricane Island There was a rattle on his hard hat and something bounced off to splash to the ground. Deathworld Neither Mr. Spence nor I had spoken as she rattled on in this manner, going down the long flights of stairs to the street. A Romantic Young Lady The lady looked both amused and interested, and Elizabeth rattled on: "You see, I got my ice-cream in a mould—a little chicken; what was yours?" 'Lizbeth of the Dale “What’s the matter with this hat?” she rattled on without waiting for an answer. Turn About Eleanor Every night the Mauser bullets rattled on the roof and during the day the German gunners shelled the houses along the road. "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders "I got an idea from that ballad," he rattled on. Alice in Blunderland An Iridescent Dream While I rattled on she sat drying her eyes and looking at me with a half fond, half uneasy expression. A Romantic Young Lady And then the ex-moonlighter's tongue rattled on as if it had, as motive power, a greater force than that which sent the oil up through "The Harnett." Ralph Gurney's Oil Speculation “Have a care for your crown,” he shouted, confident in his stroke; but Evander met the blow instantly and wood only rattled on wood. The Lady of Loyalty House A Novel She rattled on in her joy until weariness took them all at the same moment, and they withdrew to bed. The Art of Disappearing It was a pretty little ditty, or rather a musical rattle on one note, resembling the song of the indigo bird, his near relative. A Bird-Lover in the West Ra'hel's maid endeavoured to force her way through; the javelins rattled on her head like hammers on an anvil. The Works of Theophile Gautier, Volume 5 The Romance of a Mummy and Egypt So he rattled on, while his sister's blue eyes grew wider and wider. Rosin the Beau Master Vallance handed him a full tankard, which Halfman drained at a draught and rattled on the table with a sigh of satisfaction. The Lady of Loyalty House A Novel Judy rattled on for an hour, but the detective had achieved his object. The Art of Disappearing I brought my whole wardrobe over early in the week,” Jo rattled on, and thrusting her gingham apron into Leigh’s hands she dashed through the hall toward the stairway. Winning the Wilderness "And is it really you yourself, old chap?" rattled on Holmes. The Sign of the Spider The speaker rattled on at such a rate that I could scarcely manage to put in, "Pardon me, monsieur, but you have made a mistake." My Sword's My Fortune A Story of Old France It was the North Wind who came in, bringing with him a cold, piercing blast; large hailstones rattled on the floor, and snowflakes were scattered around in all directions. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Rain rattles on the pavement, Puddles stand in the bluish stones; Afar in the Yoshiwara Is she who holds my heart. Japanese Prints Davie tremblingly obeyed, presented the gun slowly and cautiously, drew the trigger; off went the shot, the musket rebounded, and back went Davie with a rattle on the floor. Spare Hours At length, the sound was heard, the rattle on the coffin lid. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 It was like a deluge from heaven, and it rattled on the roof of corrugated iron with a steady persistence that was maddening. The Trembling of a Leaf Little Stories of the South Sea Islands Even at dinner that night, in Livia's snug apartment, he rattled on about the PR program until the girl began to yawn. Get Out of Our Skies! I rattled on, insouciant and careless to all appearances, but in reality my heart like lead. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 "So monsieur is having his friends to dinner," she rattles on garrulously, swinging her basket to the ground and kneeling before it. A Village of Vagabonds To get his thoughts away from her I rattled on about my trip to Richfield and told of my experiences in returning over the mountains. A Virginia Scout “As the poet puts it,” Marmaduke rattles on,— “You cannot gild the lily, Nor can you wet the sea; Pray tell me of my Bonnie, But bring her not to me!” Odd Numbers Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe “Duck!” yelled Joe; and down we went—only just in time, too, for the bear’s great claws rattled on the surface of the rock as he made a slap at us. The Boys of Crawford's Basin The Story of a Mountain Ranch in the Early Days of Colorado "Cousin Stan being so high up in the school, I don't want to let him down, you know, by making any mistakes when I get to Garside," Harry rattled on. The Hero of Garside School The empty glass in his right hand rattled on the hard wood. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 He did not wait for Walter to say anything but rattled on. The High Calling “I don’t know but that it is a good thing,” Mary rattled on. Elizabeth Hobart at Exeter Hall She rattled on, jumping, as was her custom when happy, from one subject to another. Love at Paddington Connie, who was a pretty, fair girl, looked embarrassed at her brother's blunt method of introduction, but he rattled on. The Hero of Garside School “Ye see, ma'am, ef we hadn't started when we did, like enough we couldn't a got home to-night,” he vouchsafed over his shoulder to Miss Salisbury, as they rattled on. Five Little Peppers at School Stones and arrows rattled on the shield which the young Greek held with one arm above his head, as he used the other in climbing; but Lycidas neither flinched nor paused. Hebrew Heroes A Tale Founded on Jewish History The host listening wonderingly, his eyes fixed with kindly gravity upon the speaker as he rattled on, here gave a slight start, all unnoticed of his friend. The Light of Scarthey The rain beat upon the roof, dashed against the window-panes, and rattled on the logs of the cabin, with a melancholy sound that made the interior seem doubly cheerful by contrast. Camp-fire and Wigwam I hate these social affairs," Herman rattled on, "but I suppose in our position they are inevitable. The Devil A Tragedy of the Heart and Conscience They rattled on through a pleasant valley, with here and there a bunch of cattle or horses grazing. The Mission of Janice Day The hostess rattled on cheerfully while Wilhelmine divested herself of the cloak and hood. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg His quills made a dry, rustling noise as he went; his claws rattled on the chips, and in the unshadowed open he was most audaciously in evidence. The Watchers of the Trails A Book of Animal Life Morgan at first had little to say, and let his companion rattle on as he pleased about London—its streets, shops, taverns, and theatres. Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea Karl looked at her, so enraptured and absorbed that he could scarcely give attention to Herman, who rattled on about the portrait. The Devil A Tragedy of the Heart and Conscience He exploded another laugh in approval of his own wit and rattled on down to the dock. The Mission of Janice Day “It’s very odd the Manager won’t tell us her name,” she rattled on. The Mystery of a Turkish Bath It was a perfect day, and the girls fairly bubbled with the joy of it, as the taxi rattled on. The Girl Scouts at Bellaire Or Maid Mary's Awakening They dragged forward the shivering wretch, who had a prosperous look about him; and as they pulled him out of the train his tall hat fell off and rattled on the iron rails. A Queen's Error "Isn't she now?" said Pete, and then he rattled on as if he were the happiest man alive. The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Ah! this was many years ago, and even now as we rattle on we can recall the scene and shiver. Little Folks A Magazine for the Young (Date of issue unknown) "O, philopene," said the bad boy, as he put his hands on his knees and laughed so the candy jars rattled on the shelves. The Grocery Man And Peck's Bad Boy Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa, No. 2 - 1883 It was true that there came to us then a rushing sound, as of strong wings; our hair was lifted from our hot foreheads; and the casement rattled on its hinges. Explorers of the Dawn Scarcely did he heed the chatter of his guide that rattled on. The Varmint It rattled on the paved way; then the rattling ceased, and there was a dull rumble as of a cart sliding on to a wooden bridge. The Manxman A Novel - 1895 A sputter of rifle fire burst from the woods and bullets rattled on the metal of engine and tender. The Return of Blue Pete The new girl listened with apparent interest as Betty and Sylvia rattled on, but she did not interrupt, and waited until she was questioned before she gave an account of herself. A Patriotic Schoolgirl He rattled on affably, but Vane paid no heed. Mufti They rattled on the nipa roofs like rain. The Great White Tribe in Filipinia But Pete rattled on with cheerful talk about the day's doings. The Manxman A Novel - 1895 As Leofwin rattled on, with frankness ever more Elizabethan, Tom glanced at Nancy. Tutors' Lane "As near heaven as I am likely to get," rattled on Beecot, deftly frying the sausages, after placing his visitor on the sofa. The Opal Serpent His mother's look of rebuke was entirely lost upon him, and he rattled on with an air of assumed hilarity which was painfully absurd. Fairy Fingers A Novel "Oh, I shouldn't have asked such a foolish question!" she rattled on. Have We No Rights? A frank discussion of the "rights" of missionaries But Pete, being started, laughed uproariously, slapped his knee, and rattled on. The Manxman A Novel - 1895 It had lifted the heavy lid to feast upon the cheese inside, making the cover rattle on the edge of the dish. Chatterbox, 1906 While Mrs. Clayland volubly rattled on, talking of all her aches and pains, Grace was doing her best to think of the very opposite statement, that she was well. The Right Knock A Story Her mother stared at her speechless, and it was such an unusual thing for Mrs. Quincy to be struck dumb that Lena was correspondingly elated as she rattled on. Jewel Weed Peace rattled on, speaking so rapidly that the words fairly tumbled out of her mouth. The Lilac Lady "There now, Delia Connor," she cried, bursting into the kitchen with such vehemence that the very tins rattled on their shelves. The Governess Steve laughed at the childish logic, as the little man rattled on. The Heart of Unaga He rattled on until he was fairly out of breath, and Peggy leant her little chin on her hand, and stared at him with an expression of absorbing attention. About Peggy Saville The General pressed the young man's extended hand—the chains rattled on the hand that he held in his. The Day of Wrath And then he rattled on about what he should do, and buy, when he got the254 situation, till at last the train stopped, and the Porter shouted out, “Victoria!” Dick, Marjorie and Fidge A Search for the Wonderful Dodo She rattled on in her least attractive manner, and became so absorbed that she only noticed how long Helen had been absent when Mr. Newcomb rose to go and she had not yet returned. The Governess On it came, louder and louder, until it turned the corner of the street, and the horses’ feet rattled on the stones as they were pulled up sharp at the station. Fighting the Flames It was a sharp "knock," in fact, followed by a series of tugs, so violent that the rod rattled on the edge of the punt. Lines in Pleasant Places Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler Then they lost no time in rushing below to the gun rack and obtaining their rifles, doing this just as the drums rattled on the parade ground. The Rover Boys Under Canvas or The Mystery of the Wrecked Submarine Something rattled on the boards of the porch. How Janice Day Won He rattled on so pleasantly that Edith, absorbed by the agony of her brother's disappearance and possible disgrace, could not conceal an expression of blank amazement at his levity. The Albert Gate Mystery Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective Then, Jessie rattles on through a mélange of negro ministrelsy, all of the light comical kind, her only thought being to chase away her sister’s despondency. The Death Shot A Story Retold So they rattled on, telling me of the difficulties that were in store for me. Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands Ned and Jimmie rattled on in a whirlwind of conversation to keep the attention of the soldiers in their own direction. Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal or Perils of the Black Bear Patrol The weapon rattled on the rocks ten feet away. Frank Merriwell's Pursuit How to Win She felt that if only these youngsters rattled on a little longer she might gain some valuable information. The Albert Gate Mystery Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective At the risk of utterly losing the good opinion of one of Cousin Julia's most valued friends, of appearing forward, conceited, tiresome, she would rattle on like the empty-headed society girl in certain modern plays. Elsie Marley, Honey He rattled on, and I listened, glad just to hear the sound of his voice, without reference to what he said. At the Point of the Sword The train rattled on, and at the proper time rolled into the big station at Albany. From Farm to Fortune or Nat Nason's Strange Experience "I have found employment of a sort," the Count rattled on, without a shade of embarrassment. Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service or, With Dan Dalzell on European Duty It was evident that whilst he rattled on in a careless strain his active brain was busily employed in discounting the future. The Albert Gate Mystery Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective Then they rattled on among themselves about the animals, inspecting and feeling of their horns, patting their fat sides, calling their names, and showing their pleasure at seeing the pretty creatures in various ways. A Woman who went to Alaska It is when the storm rattles on the window-panes that the family draws closer round the fire, and the mother clasps her babe to her breast. Love to the Uttermost Expositions of John XIII.-XXI. How sharply the snow rattled on them, as if clashing on the iron which naturalists say the sturdy tree holds in its blood! The Chief End of Man He tore at her clothes, beating her with his fists until her head rattled on her neck. Erik Dorn "He rattled on so pleasantly that I hardly grasped the true significance of his words, so I replied with almost equal flippancy— "'I will be most pleased to convey your regrets to the proper authorities. The Albert Gate Mystery Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective She did not wait for an answer, but rattled on. A Woman for Mayor A Novel of To-day She rattled on, and then ran out of the room to hide the little choke in her throat, and her sisters looked at each other in bewilderment. The Carved Cupboard This reflection kept me awkward and constrained, but luckily for me he took no notice of my clumsiness, but rattled on as if he took an actual delight in the sound of his own voice. In Direst Peril Mrs. Steadman, in a broad black hat resplendent with cerise roses, stiffened perceptibly, but Mrs. Burrell did not notice this, but rattled on in her gayest humour. The Second Chance The wagon driver deposited Allan Gold and his trunk before the porch of the old, red brick hotel, shook hands with a mighty grip, and rattled on toward the lower end of town. The Long Roll Something fell, and would have rattled on the hard high road had it not been for the snow. Much Darker Days I looked at him pointedly as I said this, but he coolly stooped to lift a billet and put it on the fire as he rattled on again. The Big Otter The result was a rain of musketry, which rattled on the iron armour of the launch’s protecting screen as the sticks rattle on a kettle-drum. In the Track of the Troops So he just listened while Lady Seagraves rattled on, sending his glance hither and thither in that glittering assembly, seeking almost unconsciously for one face. The Dictator It did not require much time for the voluble tongue of Elwood to rattle on his brief stay with the Indians and the remarkable manner in which Shasta had secured his escape. Adrift in the Wilds or, The Adventures of Two Shipwrecked Boys Dey pipe de hands up anchor, and Massa Boatswain’s cane Come rattle on our backs, for all de world like rain. Poor Jack La Motte rattled on in this way till he talked me into better spirits again. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Commend me to such a companion in all cases of this sort, he joked, he told good stories, he sang and rattled on without cessation. Hurricane Hurry He rattled on as was his wont, never failing to find subjects of conversation. The Frontier Fort Stirring Times in the N-West Territory of British America He looked backward, and had some idea that the boatswain was crawling after him, bringing a vessel that rattled on the loose stones as he came. Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea A half-hour went by, and still the car rattled on, up grade and down, without once slacking its speed. The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle There was another volley, and I saw Mr Reardon smile as he gave the orders, and out flashed the men’s cutlasses, and were fixed with a quick tingling rattle on the muzzles of their rifles. Blue Jackets The Log of the Teaser At last I heard the big latch rattle on the gate, and started up in the greatest excitement. Brownsmith's Boy A Romance in a Garden It was the queerest battle that Memotas had ever witnessed, and every time the trap rattled on the head or body of the wild cat the old man fairly quivered with excitement and delight. Winter Adventures of Three Boys Past the village, we rattled on till we came to the railway embankment, across which we trespassed, not without some difficulty, as it was steep and railed off on either side by high palisades. Parkhurst Boys And Other Stories of School Life He dared not speak: before her unsullied loveliness his drink-envenomed lips were closed: he could rattle on in wild exuberance of spirits, but he could not yet venture to ask her to be his. Nearly Lost but Dearly Won Good-naturedly, she rattled on: It's such a grand day outside, and I've come around in my car to take you out. The Easiest Way A Story of Metropolitan Life The skipper rattled on until he was fairly out of breath, and then gradually subsided into his usual quiet and self-possessed manner. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War However, we let the fellow rattle on at his shoppy talk, and soon arrived at Mr Shoddy’s ready-made clothes establishment. My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life And so he rattled on, while Tom leaned back in his seat and winced at every word. The Adventures of a Three-Guinea Watch The beast whimpered and died; the knife rattled on the planks. The Best Short Stories of 1917 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story It was such a delightful day that Aunt Martha couldn't resist the temptation to do a little shopping," Peaches rattled on; "and then we decided to come here for a bit of luncheon—hello, Bunch! You Should Worry Says John Henry Even when the bullets started in to rattle on the iron-covered sheds above our heads there was nothing terrifying about it. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 Roused from the listless apathy which had so persistently preyed upon her, Mrs. Gray rattled on with a new and surprising cheerfulness which delighted Grace. Grace Harlowe's Golden Summer Thus she rattled on, without dreaming of the martyrdom she was inflicting on my weakened nerves. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author That was the best he could think of at the moment and so he let him rattle on. The Seventh Noon So he rattled on, ever keeping between me and the lodges. Lords of the North The visitor rattled on, keeping his customers fairly convulsed with laughter, until he had equipped half the party with spectacles. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders Among the Kentucky Mountaineers The General's umbrella, as it descended from the face of Andrew Jackson and rattled on the flagged path, supplied each word with emphasis. Marriage à la mode He would tell mother that the ten pound rib roast was bought only to get eight bones for Bill Storey and four bones was all he could rattle on at one time. Watch Yourself Go By Emmanuel called after her, and bade her come back and take what she would, but her heels rattled on the stairway and she was gone. Vrouw Grobelaar and Her Leading Cases Seventeen Short Stories Embracing me with the affection of a long-lost brother, he rattled on with a befuddled, meaningless jargon. Lords of the North Dear me! how I do rattle on—but you know my moods and will make due allowance for what might strike the cold, unfeeling world as being garrulity. The Spinner's Book of Fiction And indeed the poor rogue, having for the moment another's sins to confess, rattled on with his story almost glibly. The Adventures of Harry Revel That gentleman rattled on, first on one subject, then another. Watch Yourself Go By Whereat, without uttering a sound, she laughed78 until the china clinked and rattled on the shelves, and I thought the pots and pans would come clattering from their places. Doctor Luke of the Labrador The monotonous voice of the domestic announced nothing but unwelcome news; the rain-drops rattled on the panes, and the wind rushed howling round the corner of the house in discordant accompaniment. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag The maid's tongue went faster than her hands as she rattled on about the terrors of the night and the news of the morning. The Eternal City We then proceeded to the wagon, took a good pull of water from a beautiful clear spring by the road-side, properly qualified with whiskey, and rattled on about one mile farther to the second bridge. Warwick Woodlands Things as they Were There Twenty Years Ago The motor rattled on loudly through the silent night, which was disturbed only now and then by the echo of a shot. Banzai! by Parabellum Kirk grumbled, as the cab rattled on down the street. Frank Merriwell's Reward Over holes, stones, and puddles, it rattled on to a group of mud huts, which still had a remnant of whitewash upon them. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Putting David Rossi to sit in the arm-chair on the platform for sitters, she rattled on about everything—her clay, her tools, her sponge, and the water they had forgotten to change for her. The Eternal City "Why, us girls over at the shop, we read these things regular," she rattled on in explanation, her mouth full. The Sagebrusher A Story of the West "Well, I don't see anything to get so excited about," said Allen, after they had rattled on for several minutes. The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run As he thus rattled on in cheery fashion, Cap'n Cod gathered up Winn's wet clothing, preparatory to taking them to the galley to be dried. Raftmates A Story of the Great River I'll forgive you this time," I rattled on, "just because you've had such an exciting experience, but don't ever hint anything like that again. The Lost Valley He was trembling from head to foot and his fat hands rattled on the woodwork of the chair and his feet rattled on the floor. The Prelude to Adventure "You chaps are a good deal younger than I expected to find you," rattled on the stranger, "but I suppose you've seen lots of service." The Border Boys Across the Frontier Only what, my dear—" "I ought not to rattle on like this to you. Red-Robin The Afghan general stirred, and the scabbard of his sword rattled on the floor as, raising himself from his elbow that rested on a cushion, he sat up and assumed an attitude of keen attention. Tales of Destiny "It's not the time to be rejoicing over such things," I rattled on, "but—well, I suppose we're all young only once and we've got to make the best of it." The Lost Valley "Would you ever believe it could have been so dreadful last night?" he rattled on. All Aboard A Story for Girls "I say, you know," rattled on the other, who seemed to be a pleasant natured enough chap, "that trip of yours through that hole in the ground has mussed you up a bit." The Border Boys Across the Frontier Robin's heart was light now, having, by confession, cleared itself of its moment's dread, and she rattled on, quite oblivious to Beryl's scowl and the Queen's searching scrutiny. Red-Robin But now I know how maybe you were all kind of—you know—rattled on account of being so busy. Tom Slade at Black Lake I was on the point of saying that we knew now how to train more powerful men than Mr. Webster, but the words stuck in my throat, and the boy rattled on. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 117, July, 1867. Thus they drank their comrade's health, and as their empty glasses rattled on the table, there came a knock upon the door. The Four Feathers |
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