| 单词 | reticule |
| 例句 | Using the long drawstring of her reticule as rope, Cassiopeia lashed herself firmly to a potted fern. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I was halfway to the door when I saw her silk reticule hung from the back of a chair. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z It chattered excitedly as Cassiopeia fed it petites madeleines out of her reticule. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z At first, Cassiopeia was confused by her reticule and started to gnaw on the leather clasp, but Penelope quickly corrected her and all was well. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z She reached across the coach and pawed at me, ripping my reticule from my waist. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She held an old black reticule on her lap. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She dispensed intelligence and irony as if each were fresh herbs in a reticule she kept tied to the belt of her dress. Shirley Hazzard’s Stories Observe Pain and Disappointment With a Witty Intelligence 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z This reticule of odds and ends does Shirley Jackson, an American original, a steep disservice. Review: ‘Let Me Tell You’ Collects Early Works by Shirley Jackson 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z They were often called lady apples, as they could slide into a purse or reticule without producing an unsightly bump – perfect for today’s lunchbox. Forget granny smiths – here are 10 great apples you need to try 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z The first lady, “caught up what silver she could crowd into her old-fashioned reticule, and then jumped into the chariot with her servant girl Sukey, and Daniel Carroll, who took charge of them,” Jennings wrote. Canada didn’t burn the White House. And Dolley Madison needs a fact check, too. 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z Continental European men have long appreciated the benefits of carrying their knick-knacks in their own reticules. Why is the manbag on the rise? 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z Pressing back on the D-Pad kicks my speeder into a sharp turn, and I'm facing back toward the battle, the closest walker covered in a crackling blue light in the center of my aiming reticule. Reliving my favorite movie battle in Star Wars: Battlefront 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z You could gun down ten enemies in one assault rifle clip, barely even nudging your thumbstick as the game would auto-aim to anyone within thirty feet of your reticule most of the time. The Five Best Video Game Shooters of 2013 2013-12-17T16:24:00Z Auto-aim snaps your gun instantly to the center mass of any enemy within twenty yards of your reticule, and everything dies in a bullet or two. 'Killzone Shadow Fall' Review: Army of Darkness 2013-11-24T16:47:00Z The game is essentially a rail-shooter in which the player controls a reticule and direct the attacks of their flying mount. Xbox One: E3 games hands-on 2013-06-14T15:31:50Z Your reticule weaves around like you’re drunk and enemy shots seem to instantly floor you. 'The Last of Us' Review: Lone Wolf and Cub 2013-06-05T14:01:15Z There are also various targeting systems to choose from, ranging from total free-aim to a hybrid lock-on option, which gives players freedom to move the reticule away from automatically selected targets. GTA 5 preview – to live and die in Los Santos 2013-05-02T15:18:00Z There's no user interface to speak of, aside from a tiny reticule which shows where your paint is going to land. The Unfinished Swan – preview 2012-06-07T11:50:59Z A porter in sombre livery was waiting on the marble steps to receive her, to carry her shawl or reticule, to usher her to the golden gates of the private lift. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z Alone with Nancy, she was about to open her large silver-net reticule when she saw Nancy's straight gaze fixed upon her. The Devourers 2012-03-16T02:00:23.493Z She put the card in her reticule, saying that the lines would inspire a poem some day, and that she would then send it to me. Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft 2012-03-16T02:00:21.923Z We're also promised the ability to 'run and gun' while keeping complete control over the reticule; while the camera pulls back in the over-the-shoulder shooting view to give a wider field of vision. GTA 5 preview – to live and die in Los Santos 2013-05-02T15:18:00Z She jingled the silk reticule at her side with childish pleasure. Travelers Five Along Life's Highway 2012-03-11T03:00:12.927Z “Line repairers do not carry little dinky reticules like that,” scornfully declaimed the fireman. Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car 2012-02-29T03:00:25.457Z The reticule spoken of by the boy was in her hand; but the nosegay she laid down on a bench just outside the door. A Life's Secret A Novel 2012-02-13T03:00:17.060Z This was done; and, to her utter consternation, the brooch was found concealed, they said, in a black-silk reticule. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z Beside it reposed her fan, her soft lace gloves, her mask and her tiny reticule. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z From her reticule she took a three cent piece. Recitations for the Social Circle 2012-01-17T03:00:22.643Z I followed him up the stairs with a beating heart and a heavy reticule. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z Miss Yard continued, while she fumbled in her reticule, and at last produced a sovereign. A Drake by George! 2012-01-09T03:00:22.163Z I prigged it; Simmy here whipped it into pretty Mary's reticule, which she, I suppose, never looked into till the row came; and you claimed it—a regular merry-go-round, ain't it, eh? Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z So mother and I were placed in a nice roomy box, not a wretched little reticule of a thing such as I have more than once travelled in to cat shows. Shireen and her Friends Pages from the Life of a Persian Cat 2011-12-08T03:00:24.107Z Elegantly the sum of one shilling was disbursed from a very smart reticule. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z My head glided back upon the reticule, and I dozed uneasily until morning. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z "How much does he want?" asked Miss Yard, searching for her reticule. A Drake by George! 2012-01-09T03:00:22.163Z As she was speaking, she had taken from a dainty little reticule the card which she offered to Adh�mar; he took it at last, and put it in his pocket without glancing at it. San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams 2011-11-14T03:00:22.247Z The President meanwhile opened a reticule, took out a bottle of lavender-water, and poured a few drops on her handkerchief. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z The idlers begin to mingle with the workers, men in English clothes with canes, women with plumes and jeweled reticules. Atlantic Classics 2011-10-16T02:00:18.497Z And I suppose those are your initials on the reticule? The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z I thought I had it in my reticule, but where is it?” The Motor Maids Across the Continent 2011-09-17T02:00:31.140Z While she rolled her knitting and placed it in her silken reticule, I, glancing around, noticed that all the apple bloom had fallen, and the tiny green fruit-buds dotted every twig. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z Girls see a woman's reticule cleverly rifled in a street car or on a crowded corner and, tempted by the cleverness of it, they are led to imitate the action. Religion And Health 2011-08-12T02:00:18.323Z It could be as much about tactics as it is about getting that reticule on the target as quickly as possible. Far Cry 3 preview 2011-08-09T11:11:23Z That distraught-looking gentleman himself was hastening across the room with restorative salts, which one of his daughters always carried in her reticule. The ghosts of their ancestors 2011-08-08T02:00:20.667Z And now—bonneted, shawled, and gloved, and with my reticule bag in my hand—I stood listening with beating pulses to the faint sounds yet to be heard in the house. A Fluttered Dovecote 2011-07-29T02:00:21.880Z For just then the quick, pattering step of the little lady was heard, and, reticule on arm, she came in bustling, hot, and red-faced. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z She smiled when she saw the title, but the theme interested her greatly, and presently she tucked it into her long reticule, familiar to every Wellington girl, and hastened over to the President’s house. Molly Brown's Freshman Days 2011-07-12T02:00:31.110Z That's a Merewig,' and he pointed to a dowdy female, with a reticule on her arm, who, at that moment, went through the painted iron gates. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z For my aunt also carried a sling; she found it far more useful than a reticule. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z A big reticule and a funny umbrella were held in either hand, and red hose and very high-heeled, pointed shoes covered a trim pair of feet. Spinning-Wheel Stories 2011-05-28T02:00:23.707Z I prigged it; Simmy here whipped it into pretty Mary's reticule, which she, I suppose, never looked into till the row came; and you claimed it—a regular merry-go-round, eh? The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z The girl within the wicket rose promptly, opened the screen, and without parley of any sort, emptied the contents of her till into the visitor's reticule. The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z The girls poked about the place curiously, peering into glass cases filled with faded relics: tarnished epaulettes from an old uniform; brocaded reticules; antique jewelry; little figures in ivory, mellowed with age. The Motor Maids by Rose, Shamrock and Thistle 2011-04-14T02:00:48.987Z You interact with the world via a reticule controlled with your right hand and two different "weapons". Child of Eden: hands-on with the world's most beautiful game 2011-03-08T08:48:44Z A fat watch ticked in the wide belt, mitts covered the plump hands, and a reticule hung at the side. Spinning-Wheel Stories 2011-05-28T02:00:23.707Z This was done; and to her utter consternation the brooch was found concealed, they said, in a black silk reticule. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z With a nod and a smile and a moment's careless survey of the room, the girl departed, swinging the reticule in her hand. The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z Rebecca West stands by a lighted lamp, with a shade over it, packing sandwiches, &c., in a reticule, with a faint smile. Mr Punch's Pocket Ibsen - A Collection of Some of the Master's Best Known Dramas 2011-02-19T03:01:38.583Z She searched in her reticule, found it, and handed it to Quarren who read it in silence, then returned it to her. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z Having seated herself, she took a pair of spectacles out of her reticule and proceeded to wipe them in a most leisurely manner. Who? 2011-02-09T03:00:47.380Z And closing her scrap book she opened her reticule to put it in. In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z It was for this laudable purpose that the pack of cards already mentioned had been brought in her reticule, and the convenient position near the door taken up. Dilemmas of Pride, (Vol 2 of 3) 2011-01-26T03:00:28.110Z Chains, ear-rings, bracelets, brooches, clasps, watch, and reticule, were of course none of them forgotten; while the very backs of the canary-coloured kid gloves were embroidered with lilac and gold. Dilemmas of Pride, (Vol 3 of 3) 2011-01-26T03:00:26.590Z Fortunately I found a recipe of my grandmother's at the bottom of my reticule. Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z "Bless me, how can you let them stand all alone that way, Pierre," cried Lucy, as she and Pierre stepped forth from the cottage door, Pierre laden with shawls, parasol, reticule, and a small hamper. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z "Is them letters you are at?" he asked, as she folded a sheet and slipped it into her reticule. In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z She wore the practical but disfiguring goloshes of a Boston winter and she carried a reticule. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z “I found that in my reticule since I have lain here,” she whispered. By Birth a Lady One hand involuntarily left the handle of the chair and caressed the black silk reticule. The Princess Galva A Romance She breathed on it, polishing it with her black moirette reticule. Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune She produced from the species of reticule suspended at her side a parchment already covered with writing. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 She smiled, and hid her burning face in the blue silk reticule she always carried. Regina or the Sins of the Fathers All she did was to open her reticule and take her handkerchief from it. The Gay Adventure A Romance Anna Paluda turned at the sound of the wheels on the gravel, and Edward saw that she thrust a paper hurriedly into the black silk reticule hanging by a cord from her waist. The Princess Galva A Romance She proudly exhibited her freshly curled Brutus wig to the gaze of all she met, while her cap was slung on her arm by its bright green strings, after the manner of a reticule. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 The aunts had had a siesta after lunch; they now made their reappearance, with tapestrywork in large reticules. Majesty A Novel In doing so, she dropped her blue silk reticule. Regina or the Sins of the Fathers When they reached home, they sent us each a reticule, with scissors, thimble, stiletto, needle-case and tiny penknife and some stamped embroidery. Village Life in America 1852-1872 Including the period of the American Civil War as told in the diary of a school-girl Then from the reticule she took the letter she had been reading when Edward had come upon her in the grounds. The Princess Galva A Romance She stood there, laden with bundles, bandboxes, and reticules, and holding a little blinking spaniel by a string. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir In the other hand she carried a reticule. The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 Cora, without a word, kissed them both, collected her small possessions into a reticule, then shook hands with both and kissed them again. A Bed of Roses I have no sympathy for those who exclaim against the incongruity of pink parasols and blue reticules in scenes of mild and impressive grandeur. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II) And Mis' Page reached out and took the gold piece out o' his hand and slipped it into her reticule, and says she: 'Well, now you can go home. Clover and Blue Grass But they were frowsy, too, with reticules of scarred brownish leather, and mangy fur trimmings, worn fringes, and beaded mantles, whence time and poverty had clawed handfuls of the bright beads. Man and Maid The old lady from Chicago clucked like an emancipated hen as she scuttled about the road cramming pieces of rock into her reticule. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel The book is neatly bound in cloth, and although it contains above 200 pages, it is not too bulky for the Lady’s reticule or the Gentleman’s pocket. Some Specimens of the Poetry of the Ancient Welsh Bards And "Aunt Rose" was always prepared for them; the less successful specimens were kept entirely for this purpose and were distributed from her capacious reticule with a lavish hand. Gertrude's Marriage "Peris, no doubt," observed Leonidas, absently, groping for his long reticule, and feeling whether his diamonds were still there. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries Oh! a reticule, a purse, a slipper, how valueless soever in itself, is, when fraught with these home memories, worth that which the mines of Golconda could not purchase. The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries They were dressed in neat little tweed suits with fawn-coloured overcoats, and they carried ladies' reticules of black leather and nickel platings. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel The old lady unstrapped the buckskin reticule—looking, for all the world, like a woman's carry-all—and threw it up on top of the stage. Through Our Unknown Southwest "Blue--or gray--blue, I think," she replied, all out of breath, turning out the contents of her red silk reticule. Gertrude's Marriage She had battered the reticule's inner latch with a stone. John March, Southerner “Woman’s triflings,” too, their handkerchiefs, reticules, workbags, &c., were decorated richly. The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries None the less she bought two and slipped them into her reticule, adding as a little gift for the cook a ——. What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes She carried her everlasting little black reticule in one hand, and in the other she held—of all things in this world—an empty brown-linen laundry bag, swinging by the strings! The Co-Citizens With fine composure she counted back her money, piece by piece, into a velvet reticule. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Barbara got it later—just the thing to carry in her reticule when she went calling on herself. John March, Southerner Under the cover went such things as high button shoes, a "reticule" and any other regalia that was in service at the moment. Seaport in Virginia George Washington's Alexandria She took from her reticule a morsel of sweet-cake; for that repository was never destitute of something available to throw to the chickens, young ducks, or sparrows. Shirley Then he stowed away her shawls, umbrella, and reticule. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 89, March, 1865 One of them was actually walking off with her reticule. Daisy Brooks Or, A Perilous Love Attired in the light, gauzy material of the tropics, it only remained for her to adjust her hat and to catch up the reticule containing a few indispensable articles. Up the Forked River Or, Adventures in South America As he rose from an armchair she flung her arms out with a joyous little cry and wrapped them tightly around his neck, muff, reticule and all. The Crimson Tide A Novel She reappeared in a plain black frock, with a reticule in her hand, and at the same moment a fox-terrier wandered in from somewhere. A Great Man A Frolic The two sisters instantly opened their reticules and produced two different remedies for neuralgia, each marked "unequalled." A Tangled Tale All she carried off was the silver in her reticule, as the British were thought to be but a few squares off, and were expected every moment. James Madison Pirates, with taper fingers, they put into their baskets and reticules all the valuables they can lay their hands on. Le Morvan, [A District of France,] Its Wild Sports, Vineyards and Forests; with Legends, Antiquities, Rural and Local Sketches She wrapped it in her pocket-handkerchief, and placed it carefully in her reticule, whence it was to emerge only to enter upon a long and admired career as a parlour ornament. A Bookful of Girls Rue thanked him, opened her reticule, and placed the folded paper there beside her purse. The Dark Star The micrometer is now regarded as an indispensable appliance in the observatory; the use of a spider web reticule instead of wire having improved its efficiency. The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost' "Permit me," said Miss Kingsley, fumbling in a little reticule on her lap and taking therefrom one of several cards, which she handed to me. A Romantic Young Lady Beth had given her a bag, one of Aunt Victoria's many reticules, with orders not to open it before her watch began. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius In an agony of despair, she rushes from the shop, first taking care, however, to "gather up her purse and reticule," and soon arrives at her—alas! The American Quarterly Review, No. 17, March 1831 In her reticule was the paper on which he had written the address of the Art Students’ League, and, as an afterthought, his own address. The Dark Star Her accuser was positive that she had the article about her; her pocket, reticule, bonnet, hair, and dress were searched without success. City Crimes or Life in New York and Boston A woman's hat, half burned; a reticule, with a part of a hand still clinging to it; two shoes and part of a dress told the story of one unfortunate's death. The Johnstown Horror!!! or, Valley of Death, being A Complete and Thrilling Account of the Awful Floods and Their Appalling Ruin Then as she tripped for the door, casting eyes never right nor left, and still fumbling at her reticule, a coin slipped from her fingers and rolled, by good fortune, across the floor. Desert Dust "Oh, I hope not," she said, half-laughing and hastily dabbing her nose with a ridiculous atom of swansdown which she produced from a minute reticule. Punch or the London Charivari, October 10, 1920 Miss Peace's breath came short and quick, and she fingered her reticule nervously. "Some Say" Neighbours in Cyrus "Had she not a reticule with sandwiches, Tom?" Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 382, October 1847 I had something more,” said Puddy, fumbling in her reticule for another bit of paper. The Gentle Art of Cooking Wives She fumbled at her reticule, but I was beforehand. Desert Dust "My husband is coming from London," she asserted, searching in her reticule for documentary evidence. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 147, August 12, 1914 A reticule across his stomach bulges with his pipes. Chimney-Pot Papers Every English lady, presented on the stage in Italy, wears a green veil; and almost every such specimen of our fair countrywomen carries a bright red reticule, made in the form of a monstrous heart. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete Maria Theresa drew the locket from her reticule. The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play The door opened, and Mrs Brade reappeared with a black reticule in one hand and a ruddy telegram envelope in the other. Witness to the Deed "No, I should say she hadn't, I should, indeed," returned Miss Strong, putting on her bonnet with a jerk, and snapping her reticule. Six Girls A Home Story In some instances a small mirror is found instead of a carved panel; especially is that the case with the smaller combs carried in a reticule or bag. Chats on Household Curios Yet there she was, in full equipment of bombazine dress, hard black bonnet, reticule, and umbrella, gripped like an avenging sword. Explorers of the Dawn Much of her apparel had slipped away from her in the fervours of revivalist anecdote, and while she hunted for gloves and reticule—officiously helped by the younger girls—Robert crossed over to Catherine. Robert Elsmere She tore my handkerchief and her own into bandages, produced needle and thread from her little travelling reticule, and sewed them together. Fairy Fingers A Novel “It is now seven months—dated from Bahia,” replied she, pulling it out of her reticule, and covering her face with her handkerchief. Japhet in Search of a Father She stopped to search in her reticule for her handkerchief. The Lost Despatch On the landing she drew out of her reticule a heavy iron key. The Gods are Athirst Miss Husted, in the act of pulling pawn tickets out of her reticule, caught sight of the unfortunate animal suspended in mid air, and jumped up quickly. The Music Master Novelized from the Play The reticule ceased to pendulate, the conversation stopped abruptly, the boy and girl stood profoundly astonished. The Youth of Jefferson A Chronicle of College Scrapes at Williamsburg, in Virginia, A.D. 1764 “Thank God!” cried she, clasping her hands, and dropping her reticule. Japhet in Search of a Father Mrs. Appel opened her reticule, took out a handkerchief and held it to her eyes. The Dude Wrangler She produced a note from her reticule, and read as follows. Three Margarets She had been hunting through her reticule and now put down the money in gold. Old Rail Fence Corners The A. B. C's. of Minnesota History "Certainly not—was I not always proud of yours?" said the wife, with a meekness not newly learnt She hunted in her reticule for Sara's letter, and read. Olive A Novel Yes, she let her smart and tight little reticule hang as if it bulged, beneath its clasp, with the whole portentous sum, and he felt himself glare again at this vividest of her attested claims. The Finer Grain Patsy had said good-bye the night before to her Uncle Julian, and had received from him a netted purse which was even then weighing down her pretty beaded reticule. Patsy He drew a large paper from his reticule. The Yillian Way Grandma Clay happened to rise as he neared the finish to see about a reticule she had dropped, and proved a target for those at the rear. Some Everyday Folk and Dawn He smiled as he caught her surreptitiously opening the silver-meshed reticule and powdering her nose, but pretended that he had not seen this bit of feminine incongruity. Every Man for Himself As she passed Paul she dropped a jewelled reticule, which he promptly recovered for her, offering it with a grave face and a murmured "Permettez moi, Madame." High Noon A New Sequel to 'Three Weeks' by Elinor Glyn At last by tacit consent they rose, went out on deck and, holding their reticules tight, walked majestically up and down. The Best Short Stories of 1917 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story She drew a card from the beaded reticule that hung at her side. Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School The Merry Doings of the Oakdale Freshmen Girls Now, the taking of a purse out of a lady's reticule does not present much confusion as a legal proposition. The Confessions of Artemas Quibble On one she was seated; on another she had her feet; and the third held her reticule. Recollections of Europe When all are assembled, and tea over, put as many ladies' characters in a reticule as there are ladies present; next, put the gentlemen's characters in a hat. A Righte Merrie Christmasse The Story of Christ-Tide Mrs. Bean clutched her reticule and leaned over the rail, gasping with interest. The Best Short Stories of 1917 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story Up from the beach, lightly tripping, capacious reticule in hand, came Mrs. Barlow to spend the day at the Ark, unexpectedly! Cape Cod Folks An hour after breakfast next morning, Eeny met her going out, dressed for her ride, and with a little velvet reticule stuffed full, slung over her arm. Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton's Daughters A Novel Apologizing for the liberty, A—— asked leave to put the reticule on the second chair, and to take the third for her own use. Recollections of Europe Then call a gentleman to carry the reticule to the ladies, as they sit, from which each lady is to draw one ticket, and to preserve it unopened. A Righte Merrie Christmasse The Story of Christ-Tide Have I got to say something that "reticule" suggests? Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, December 22, 1920 A red line upon the reticule of the fingerprint glass is used to insure absolute accuracy. The Science of Fingerprints Classification and Uses It was hard work, particularly as one by one in turn they came up and hung their parasols and shopping reticules all over us. Police!!! Just as we were starting Delia cried out that she had left her reticule behind, and I was despatched in search of it. Animal Ghosts Or, Animal Hauntings and the Hereafter At this moment the door opened, and Miss Assher entered, to fetch her reticule, which lay on the harpsichord. Scenes of Clerical Life One of them was a stranger, dressed in a Wallachian gunya, long shoes, and with a broad reticule dangling at his side. Halil the Pedlar A Tale of Old Stambul First, there were the Misses Limpenny, in black tabbinet dresses and lace shawls; a cameo brooch adorned the throat of each, and from her waist a reticule depended. The Astonishing History of Troy Town Indeed, the tide of suspicion had been fast turning against Victor himself, when it received a new direction by the discovery of the missing articles in Julia's reticule. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 427 Volume 17, New Series, March 6, 1852 She counted them carefully and thrust them into her reticule. The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton She wore thread gloves, and she carried a battered reticule of early Victorian days, in which Merton suspected that tracts were lurking. The Disentanglers When she heard him open the door upstairs, she moved close to the window, took a small mirror from her little reticule bag and gazed for a moment at her face in its reflection. Sally Bishop A Romance These things are now principally used for perfuming the pocket or reticule, much in the same way that ornamental silver and gold vinagrettes are used. The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants Julia's reticule had been left on a seat under a tree; the witness saw Victor open it, and take out a letter. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 427 Volume 17, New Series, March 6, 1852 At the side of the body lay a pair of moccasins, a knapsack and an indispensable or reticule. Rambles in the Mammoth Cave, during the Year 1844 By a Visiter Mrs. Gisborne sniffed, and produced a pocket handkerchief from the early Victorian reticule. The Disentanglers Two or three times she had opened her reticule bag and counted the four coppers that jingled within the pocket. Sally Bishop A Romance There were various toys, baskets, and reticules suspended on the hat-stand. The Nest in the Honeysuckles, and other Stories One piece of the letter dropped to the ground, the other he did something with which she could not perceive, and replaced in the reticule. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 427 Volume 17, New Series, March 6, 1852 The reticule was also made of knit or wove bark. Rambles in the Mammoth Cave, during the Year 1844 By a Visiter "Thank God!" cried she, clasping her hands, and dropping her reticule. Japhet, in Search of a Father There she settled down in a low chair, opened a black reticule, took out a thick, closely written letter, and fell to reading. The Poor Little Rich Girl Then she filled her reticule with a parcel of simples, in case they should be needed. Pepper & Salt or, Seasoning for Young Folk A few minutes more, Julia came by, took up her reticule, and went home, declining Victor's company, though he requested permission to escort her. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 427 Volume 17, New Series, March 6, 1852 The edges of the top of the reticule were strengthened with deep fancy borders. Rambles in the Mammoth Cave, during the Year 1844 By a Visiter "It is now seven months—dated from Bahia," replied she, pulling it out of her reticule, and covering her face with her handkerchief. Japhet, in Search of a Father "Not even a good time!" said the aunt, whimsically, as she stuffed the bills into her reticule. The Ragged Edge So the dame went to him as he had bidden her to do, and the little man filled her reticule with black coals from the hearth. Pepper & Salt or, Seasoning for Young Folk I've forgot my reticule—it's on the drawers in the bedroom—stop, coachman! Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities Later words retain the u, as 'vestibule', 'reticule', 'molecule'. Society for Pure English Tract 4 The Pronunciation of English Words Derived from the Latin Women generally carry a reticule around with 'em jest to poke facts into that they gather together from nothing put pure wantin'-to-know. Rose of Old Harpeth Mrs. Owen had placed carefully under a weight a paper she had taken from her reticule. A Hoosier Chronicle After he had gone away, Dame Margery thought that she would empty her reticule of the dirty black coals; so she turned it topsy-turvy, and shook it over the hearth, and out tumbled—black coals? Pepper & Salt or, Seasoning for Young Folk Essie counted the notes independently, thrust the money into a steel-beaded reticule with silk cords, and rose, gathering together her cashmere shawl. The Three Black Pennys A Novel Bits of painted velvet, huge reticules, bead purses; gay shawls, and curious lace caps—all showed patient handiwork. Idle Hour Stories Each carried an old-fashioned silk reticule, and together they went downstairs. Marjorie's Maytime She got up to her feet, shifted her reticule from one hand to the other, and without a backward look trudged slowly down the dusty road, a stooped, shabby, feeble old figure. The Brimming Cup "Yes, Uncle Herbert, take the mouse out and give it to the cat," returned Lulu quickly, handing the reticule to him as she spoke. Elsie at the World's Fair They were inclined to cling over-long to a favourite leather reticule, scuffed and shapeless as an old shoe, but they could hold their own at bridge on a rainy afternoon. Half Portions When I had entered she locked the door carefully after me, and replaced the key in the reticule which hung at her girdle. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall If you remember your Latin, you will know that reticule comes from reticulus, a net. Westways Marise could tell that by the aspect of the old woman as she entered the kitchen that morning, her reticule bag bulging out with whatever mysterious provisions Touclé took with her. The Brimming Cup Then she put the paper back in the purse, and the purse back in the reticule. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 12, 1891 She took a fan out of her large reticule and fanned herself, a proceeding by which she often protested against the temperature at which Lady Lucy kept her drawing-room. The Testing of Diana Mallory Lady Crawford, by command of Sir George, carried in her reticule the key of the door which opened from her own room into Sir George's apartments, and the door was always kept locked. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall The reticule will have to be finished in town. Westways "Goodness gracious me, what is it?" cried Miss Campbell, seizing her reticule and gloves and rushing into the hall, followed by the others. The Motor Maids in Fair Japan She undid her reticule and took out her purse; she undid the purse and took out a folded paper; she unfolded the paper and took out the ticket. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 12, 1891 She produced a letter from her reticule and flipped it at him. The Conqueror The key to the door is always safely locked in my reticule. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall Two of these also resembled reticules and contained balls of resin, flints for the spearheads etc. Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 2 She is dressed in white, with a gold-and-white sunshade, and yellow gloves and boots, and she has a gold reticule in her hand. The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories And with a splendid coach and four I'll meet you at the train— So don't forget the reticule, dear Mrs. Billy Crane! Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 1 The reticule being already perfectly secure, there was no need for her to touch it, but some nervous movement was necessary to her. The Price of Love The old original Sultana's attire, also, was, with the exception of a reticule and fan, conspicuously epicene; but, in a country where popular notions of sex are somewhat confused, this excited no surprise. Cobwebs from an Empty Skull Bright-hued Indian baskets stand on top of each other—a pair of beaded moccasins and a reticule of porcupine quills are hung up for ornament. Sketches and Tales Illustrative of Life in the Backwoods of New Brunswick Gleaned from Actual Observation and Experience During a Residence Of Seven Years in That Interesting Colony Miss Evelina took the vial from her reticule and uncorked it. A Spinner in the Sun There were also some pieces of glass bottle in the hut, carefully wrapped in bark and placed in a very neat basket, made in the shape of a lady's reticule. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 2 Coming downstairs, she took the marketing reticule from its hook in the kitchen passage. The Price of Love She spoke a few words of touching gratitude, then she rose, and with a gesture of exquisite grace she extracted a hundred-franc note from her reticule and placed it upon my desk. Castles in the Air The cloak, hitching for a moment on the ladder's side, revealed a beaded reticule that hung from her waist, and clinked as she descended. The Delectable Duchy Almost simultaneously with his departure an old lady was unceremoniously bundled out of an inner room, clutching feebly at a reticule full of papers and proclaiming loudly that her head was going round and round. Mr. Meeson's Will By a designed motion she showed her grandmother's reticule on her arm. Kincaid's Battery Then he went, leaving the reticule, and she was alone. The Price of Love We then read the difference of the divisions traversed to the left and right upon the luminous dial through the image of the reticule. Scientific American Supplement, No. 799, April 25, 1891 She fumbled in her reticule and produced the packets. The Delectable Duchy For some forsook the sacred rules And pulled, despite their master's word, Ham sandwiches from reticules; On every side one heard The sharp staccato lettuce-crunch Merged in the howls of carnivores at lunch. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, June 18, 1919 These latter she hurriedly crowded into her little reticule. The Purchase Price "Is this the first house of call?" asked Louis airily, swinging the reticule and his stick together. The Price of Love The dress was made by Mrs. Hill, of New Salem, and the reticule or workbag will be readily recognized by those who have any recollection of the early days. McClure's Magazine December, 1895 Then, drawing a saucer from her reticule, she wrung some dew into it and bathed her face. The Delectable Duchy At the gate was Prudence Corson, gowned for travel, reticule in hand, her prettiness shadowed, under the scoop of her bonnet, the toe of one trim little boot meditatively rolling a pebble over the ground. The Lions of the Lord A Tale of the Old West Stuck to the bottom of the reticule was a small key. Laughing Bill Hyde and Other Stories Gathering up the reticule with a nervous sweep of the hand, she departed from the theatre, her eyes full of tears. The Price of Love Aunty Patton's reticule was always well filled with good things on every occasion of her departure; and very often a collection of money was added to the stock. A Grandmother's Recollections Sarah was pleased, and added a second penny from her reticule. The Delectable Duchy Bien, madame,' said she, and, producing the contents of a reticule: 'Here are the bread, the butter, the milk, and the newspaper, madame.' Sacred and Profane Love "Yes; and I promised you a book for your aptness, and," continued she, taking from her reticule a splendidly-bound copy of "Robinson Crusoe," "here it is." The Garies and Their Friends The cutlets were wrapped in newspaper, and Louis rather self-consciously opened the maw of the reticule for them. The Price of Love After shaking hands with us, she took the seat offered, and nervously drew from her reticule a handsomely inlaid case, which she opened and handed to us. The Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate She seated herself in her favorite rocking-chair; she laid her fan on the table near her and her reticule by it, and she pushed back from her shoulders a little India shawl. The Girl at Cobhurst He said not a word, however, and Miss Pross, exploring the depths of her reticule through her tears with great difficulty paid for her wine. A Tale of Two Cities The old lady from Chicago ducked like an emancipated hen as she scuttled about the road, cramming pieces of rock into her reticule. American Notes She rearranged the reticule on the seat by her side. The Price of Love Tom nodded sorrowfully, 'So do I.' 'I fully believe,' said Mrs Todgers, taking her pocket-handkerchief from the flat reticule, 'that nobody can tell one half of what that poor young creature has to undergo. Martin Chuzzlewit Into the house popped Miss Panney, and in a very short time returned, carrying with her an umbrella and a large reticule made of brown plush, and adorned with her monogram in yellow. The Girl at Cobhurst Miss Snevellicci felt in all the corners of the pink reticule, but there was nothing in any of them. Nicholas Nickleby All this time sobbing, and searching in the little reticule. Our Mutual Friend In addition to the book he insisted on carrying a small white parcel of hers which she had not put into the reticule. The Price of Love Fortunately Tinkle-Tinkle had his grandmother’s black silk reticule with him which had never been of any service to him before. The Gray Brethren and Other Fragments in Prose and Verse When we, at last, reached our own door, Agnes discovered that she had left her little reticule behind. David Copperfield Hella gave me a reticule with my monogram and the coronet as well. A Young Girl's Diary With that, always sobbing and searching in the reticule, Georgiana produced a necklace. Our Mutual Friend I was tempted, however, to look further, and was rewarded by finding in an old clock case a small reticule stuffed with bank-notes. The Autobiography of a Quack and the Case of George Dedlow He liked, so to speak, to jump into the water if she said "High, Dobbin!" and to trot behind her with her reticule in his mouth. Vanity Fair I believe it was the old identical steel-clasped reticule of my childhood, that shut up like a bite. David Copperfield I had better see my nephew at once,' said the old lady, twirling her reticule indignantly, and rising as she spoke. The Pickwick Papers She then took from her reticule a card whereon were printed the alphabet, and numerals up to 10. Tracks of a Rolling Stone The druggist, observing Cutter take a pair of gloves from Mrs. Cutter's reticule, drew his hands from his pockets. The Octopus : A story of California This phenomenon was repeated every three minutes, and the supply of eagerly-moving women in cloaks, bearing reticules and bundles, renewed itself in the most liberal manner. The Europeans Here she ceased; and snapping her reticule again, and shutting her mouth, looked as if she might be broken, but could never be bent. David Copperfield By eleven o'clock Trina returned to the flat, her brown net reticule—once her mother's—full of parcels. McTeague Mary took out the folded money from her reticule and put it into her father's hand. Middlemarch "I will look at shirting muslin, if you please, Mr. Under," replied Miss Stanhope, laying parasol and reticule upon the counter. Elsie's Girlhood A Sequel to "Elsie Dinsmore" and "Elsie's Holidays at Roselands" "Oh, dear me, how frightfully dense you are, Barnabas!" she exclaimed, fumbling in her reticule. The Amateur Gentleman Some held crewels and crimped white cakes of wax, gayly colored reticule beads with a wooden spoon for a penny measure, and "strawberry" emery balls. Java Head Trina would arrive breathless from her raids upon the bargain counters, her pale cheeks flushed, her hair blown about her face and into the corners of her lips, her mother's net reticule stuffed to bursting. McTeague "I must watch for your name," digging down into a reticule for a bit of cardboard. Star-Dust Two shilling seats for us two; five minutes o' the pictures, an' perhaps forty-five seconds o' Mrs. B. walking down towards us with that blindish look in her eyes an' the reticule in her hand. Traffics and Discoveries And taking a letter from her reticule, she gave it to Barnabas, and watched him while he read: The Amateur Gentleman Mechanically she found her reticule beside the painted ostrich egg from Africa. Java Head She carried a large bag or reticule, and her lap was piled with brown parcels. Delia Blanchflower Desire o' the world," I said, in dolorous wise, "I have just remembered the black-lace mitts and reticule you left upon the dinner-table. The Cords of Vanity A Comedy of Shirking He has told me a dozen more, all pulled from the rag-bag of his experience, like strands of worsted from an old-fashioned reticule. The Under Dog Lady Frances made every one search their work-boxes, writing-boxes, and reticules; then went from table to table, opening and shutting all the drawers. Tales and Novels — Volume 07 I can't think where I left my reticule," her mother called, "unless it's in Edward's room where I cleaned this morning. Java Head She opened a reticule and produced a lace-edged handkerchief, with which she proceeded to dust the velvet of her dress, and in so doing, with the end of her delicately-shod foot, touched the counterpoise. In Troubadour-Land A Ramble in Provence and Languedoc Much of her apparel had slipped away from her in the fervors of revivalist anecdote, and while she hunted for gloves and reticule—officiously helped by the younger girls—Robert crossed over to Catherine. Robert Elsmere Eleonora Karpovna, on taking farewell of Susanna, suddenly broke into a roar that filled the church; but she was soon soothed and continually asked in an exasperated whisper, 'But where's my reticule?' The Jew and Other Stories The old lady had laid the stocking down on her knees, and taken a handkerchief out of her reticule; she was stealthily wiping away her tears. A Sportsman's Sketches Works of Ivan Turgenev, Volume I I. Oh, no; nobody ever did but the poor dear professors; but they're something like an oyster with a reticule hung on its belt. Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882 Raisins and oranges from George Anne's reticule alone restored them to their beds in peace. The Ladies A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty Each lady has a bouquet, possibly a painted reticule of silk filled with sugar-plums, and sometimes a pretty fan or ribbon with her name or monogram painted on it. Manners and Social Usages Charity put her hand into her reticule and took out a shilling. The Pilgrims of the Rhine The old lady got up and made me a bow, not letting go out of her withered hands a fat worsted reticule that looked like a sack. A Sportsman's Sketches Works of Ivan Turgenev, Volume I Now, had this needle turned its eye To some gay reticule's construction, It ne'er had strayed from duty's tie, Nor felt the magnet's sly seduction. The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes The smaller sort he generally carries with him from ship to ship in a sort of canvas reticule. Redburn. His First Voyage At a very expensive luncheon, to which twenty-four ladies sat down, a silk reticule a foot square, filled with Maillard's confections and decorated with an exquisitely painted landscape effect, was presented to each guest. Manners and Social Usages They carried on a communication by means of a small slate, which she drew out of her reticule, and on which they wrote their questions and replies. Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey Prom a black satin reticule of dimensions beyond all proportion to her meager self she drew a list of names on which she discoursed volubly while Mary finished her breakfast. The Nest Builder He also offered to carry my reticule and umbrella, and look after my luggage. The Englishwoman in America She looked hesitatingly about the room; then she drew a key from her old-fashioned reticule and unlocked a drawer beneath one of the book-cases. Crucial Instances The roses or other flowers are tied together with wires, in the shape of a reticule, and a ribbon and pin provided, so that the lady may fasten her floral trophy at her side. Manners and Social Usages This was in the shape of a lady's reticule, containing a rich prize in money, and more jewels. Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigand's of Greece I made up my mind that I would carry along a reticule next time, let it look how it might, and people say what they would. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 3. Instead, she drew from her reticule the fragmentary writings of an early Portuguese author. Not George Washington — an Autobiographical Novel Yes, even our clothes, and stockings and linen, yes ... and aunt's reticule. Knock, Knock, Knock and Other Stories These lovely reticules may be any shape, and composed of almost any material. Manners and Social Usages Hung on one arm was her umbrella, and she carried her reticule in both hands for safety. Gone to Earth "I am coming," replied Betty, as she rose hurriedly and dropped her silk reticule directly in front of the mysterious pair on the settle. An Unwilling Maid Being the History of Certain Episodes during the American Revolution in the Early Life of Mistress Betty Yorke, born Wolcott From a reticule on the table she drew forth a small black satin apron on which was embroidered in filoselle a spray of moss-roses. Hilda Lessways The fourth at the table, who was an elderly lady of somewhat austere appearance, produced a small black cigar from what seemed to be a harmless-looking reticule which she was carrying, and lit it. The Double Traitor The ladies, in a quarter of an hour after the proposal of the ploy, appear all in readiness to start, each with her walking-shoes and parasol, with a smart reticule dangling from her wrist. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 326, August 9, 1828 "Try my salts, dear Mary," said Miss Crewys, hastening to apply the remedies which were always to be found in her black velvet reticule. Peter's Mother With the glee of a child playing conspirator Miss Milligan dived into the recesses of the reticule she carried. Up the Hill and Over Miss Lavinia opened the document, read it through, went to the table, took a fountain pen from her reticule, signed the paper, returned it to Andy. Andy the Acrobat With an air that signified her intention of letting me know the worst at once, Mrs. Eubanks drew from her bead reticule a sheet of paper scribbled over in the handwriting of her misguided offspring. The Boss of Little Arcady Then she sank into a quaint rocking-chair that Chad had brought down behind her, rested her feet on a low stool that mysteriously appeared from under the table, and took her knitting from her reticule. Colonel Carter of Cartersville And this its moral: Mrs. Joneses all— Though reticules may drop, and purses fall, Though thieves may unprotected females hustle, Never invest your money in a bustle. The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe "As I treated her like a beggar, she shook her reticule—there was money in it." Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 She proudly displayed to all eyes her wig, freshly curled, and had her cap suspended from her arm by strings of green ribbon, like a reticule. Mysteries of Paris, V3 And he was just placing over his left arm a number of pearl reticules when he heard a slight sound. The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar Then, as if guilty of an impropriety, he seized a huge carpet-bag as if it were a lady's reticule. From Jest to Earnest Now, had this needle turn'd its eye To some gay reticule's construction, It ne'er had stray'd from duty's tie, Nor felt a magnet's sly seduction. The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe It was nine o'clock when Viola stepped out into her front yard, reticule in hand, and sauntered slowly down the walk, stopping now and then to inspect some Maytime shoot. Viola Gwyn He gestured for her to put the bag down, he scooped her small pile of bills and silver into his hand and reached for her reticule and tucked the money in slowly. Little Miss By-The-Day Does the mighty Sachem yearn to drink the blood of his enemies, or is he satisfied to make bead reticules for the pappooses of the paleface? Sketches New and Old, Part 1. When Sophia went out at about eleven o'clock in the morning with her reticule to buy, the street was littered with women who had gone out with reticules to buy. The Old Wives' Tale Then the dear old lady touched her eyes with a fine handkerchief which she took out of a little black reticule basket on the table by her side. The Lilac Sunbonnet The thought reminded her, one mild March day, that in leaving the house she had thrust in her reticule a letter from a Wentworth friend who was abroad on a holiday. The Hermit and the Wild Woman She sniffed once or twice, and then began fumbling in her reticule for her handkerchief. The Pit And sure enough, as I approached the bridge leading over to Luna Island, I came upon a noble Son of the Forest sitting under a tree, diligently at work on a bead reticule. Sketches New and Old, Part 1. She demanded her reticule from Matthew, who had carried it since it fell. The Old Wives' Tale He swept aside a shawl and reticule, and sat down beside her. At the Mercy of Tiberius Tish said nothing, but, reaching into her reticule, which she had taken from the horn of her saddle, she drew out a number of things. Tish She drew from the great reticule, which was attached to her arm by its silken cords, a sealed letter, and handed it to the queen. Marie Antoinette and Her Son She opened her silken reticule and drew forth a small, buckskin bag. Down the Mother Lode That is true," said Lucretia; "but I find, in going through my reticule, that my maid, for some reason unknown to me, has failed to renew my supply of poisons. The Pursuit of the House-Boat Sure enough, there was Frieda's reticule, containing her address book, her pocket dictionary, her map of London, and her money. Howards End ‘O, Captain Loveday!’ said Anne, ‘the water is running over her green silk handkerchief, and into her pretty reticule!’ The Trumpet-Major She drew a little memorandum-book from her reticule, which hung by black bands from her brown hairy arm, and turned over the leaves. Marie Antoinette and Her Son Each of them is as large nearly as a lady's reticule, and looks as if it had been brought up in a nursery to itself. A Little Dinner at Timmin's Still, they were fine eyes, and when she went round soliciting alms, most of the men put a hand into their breeches pocket and dropped a coin into her embroidered reticule. The Elusive Pimpernel When he was ready, his treacherous reticule distended with its treasures, he gave a lingering look at the inscrutable davenport. Sir Dominick Ferrand She was rummaging in a reticule and in her pocket, etc. Jeff Briggs's Love Story They had been stopped at the Dazio coming back, and the young officials there, who seemed impudent and desoeuvre, had tried to search their reticules for provisions. A Room with a View Having found what she was looking for in the reticule she handed it to Natasha. War and Peace "For the poor of Paris, Madame," said the latter mechanically, holding out her reticule. The Elusive Pimpernel Empty of Mrs. Barker, empty of her dressing-box, her reticule and shawl. The Three Partners She took a check-book and pen and ink from her reticule, and filled up a check. Jeff Briggs's Love Story It's my reticule; there's a clean handkerchief and a few other things in it. Thankful's Inheritance And the countess bent over her reticule to hide her agitated face. War and Peace Marguerite thought that the face seemed familiar to her, and she also noticed that the woman carried a large embroidered reticule in her bemittened hand. The Elusive Pimpernel So saying she drew a vinaigrette, set with fine imitation carbuncles, from the plush reticule, and applied it majestically to her nose. The Prophet of Berkeley Square Why," she said hesitatingly, "even I have a derringer—a very little one, you know, which I carry in my reticule. Trent's Trust, and Other Stories No, there's a needle and thread in my reticule. Thankful's Inheritance Then I played cards with her and picked up her reticule and drove out with her. War and Peace The Richmond yokels did not like the look of that reticule. The Elusive Pimpernel The Babe, who had entered into the spirit of the thing, bought a pair of gloves and a small reticule, and made his way to Bow Street. Tommy and Co. The coach drove on, and Miss Cantire, alone in its recesses, drew the myrtle from her mantle and folding it carefully in her handkerchief, placed it in her reticule. Trent's Trust, and Other Stories Hannah announced her willingness to try, and the reticule being produced, the needle was threaded after numerous trials, and the mending began. Thankful's Inheritance The cost had materially exceeded her expectations, and she could not return home without disposing of some article she had in her reticule, to supply the vacuum left in her purse. Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief As she spoke she took her cheque-book out of her reticule, and, opening it, dipped her pen into the ink. Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green Johnny seized his reticule and his umbrella and opened cautiously the door. Tommy and Co. Her gloves, her reticule, her umbrella—the latter something rather "saucy"—are displayed around her. The Master of Mrs. Chilvers Quietly and yet mechanically gathering the scattered tracts from the coverlet, and putting them back, one by one in her reticule, she closed it and her lips with a snap as she uttered—"Yes." A Ward of the Golden Gate The girl was very grave as she drew from a reticule beneath her cloak a pair of housewife's scissors. The Path of the King Also she lent us her chariot for the wedding journey, and made with her own hands a beautiful crimson satin reticule for Mrs. Samuel Titmarsh, her dear niece. The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond Jack Herring excited jealousy by securing the privilege of carrying her reticule. Tommy and Co. But why not let one of them take the back seat?" demanded the stout lady, pointing her reticule at Minnie and myself; "they say they'd like it. Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow The woman halted an instant, seemed to gather the prayer-book and reticule she was carrying closer to her breast, but was otherwise unchanged. A Ward of the Golden Gate He was especially strong in announcing the loss of reticules, usually the property of elderly maiden ladies. An Old Town By the Sea The fact that Monsieur Darzac was with her in the Grands Magasins de la Louvre when the reticule disappeared could not pass unnoticed, and, it must be said, strongly awakened our interest. Mystery of the Yellow Room We would follow her down to the stile, where she would get off, and delight us all by taking something good to eat out of the "reticule." The Use and Need of the Life of Carry A. Nation Great numbers were kept in pouches or bags made of leather, canvas, cordovan, or buckram; they were tied like modern reticules. Forty Centuries of Ink or, a chronological narrative concerning ink and its backgrounds, introducing incidental observations and deductions, parallels of time and color phenomena, bibliography, chemistry, poetical effusions, citations, anecdotes and curiosa together with some evidence respecting the evanescent character of most inks of to-day and an epitome of chemico-legal ink. Frau Godowska pinned a rose in the centre of her reticule; another blossom was tucked in the mazy folds of a white antimacassar thrown across her breast. In a German Pension She thrust her book into a glittering reticule suspended from her waist, for which, however, the book was too large. The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million Remember that Mademoiselle Stangerson lost her reticule containing the key with the brass head while she was in his company. Mystery of the Yellow Room She carries some small litter in a reticule which she calls her documents, principally consisting of paper matches and dry lavender. Bleak House There he got possession of the reticule which she lost, or left behind. Mystery of the Yellow Room The one, old and scraggy, dressed almost entirely in black bead trimming and a satin reticule; the other, young and thin, in a white gown, her yellow hair tastefully garnished with mauve sweet peas. In a German Pension In that reticule was a key with a brass head. Mystery of the Yellow Room To me it appears clear that somebody, strongly resembling him, stole Mademoiselle Stangerson's reticule and in that letter, had demanded of her something which she had not sent him. Mystery of the Yellow Room "Dear me!" said she, putting her hand into her reticule, "I have nothing here but documents, my dear Fitz Jarndyce; I must borrow a pocket handkerchief." Bleak House She carefully opened her reticule a little way and showed me a folded piece of paper inside as the appointment of which she spoke. Bleak House I wonder if it is hay fever," she remarked, worrying the satin reticule for her handkerchief, "or would it be the dew. In a German Pension |
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