| 单词 | rub down |
| 例句 | Once a man gave me two bits to rub down and watch his horse for the afternoon. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he swept the floor, washed the tables, and rubbed down the bar, moving with a methodical efficiency. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She took out the wipes and began to rub down the emergency brake, then stopped. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Then he saw Rosaleen and started to rub the bald space on his head with such agitation I thought he might rub down to the skull bone. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But each time Brother Luke’s fingers sought out rough places that must be rubbed down with pumice. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z An hour later the horses had been rubbed down and fed, the fire was crackling away merrily, and a haunch of a young goat was turning above the flames, spitting and hissing. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I rubbed down the horses at night and rattled the sheet of tin backstage when we needed thunder onstage. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Think about it. You’re dripping with warm, raw milk while your face rubs down a cow nipple about a hundred times.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Her parents had succeeded in rubbing down to a dull glow any sparkle or splutter die had. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z At the hospital, Finn was poked, prodded, X-rayed, plucked free of embedded gravel, rubbed down with stinging antiseptic, and swaddled in bandages. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z With the wax applied and rubbed down with the cloth, she goes over the table’s top once more with the sanding sponge, then steps back to admire her work. Upcycling: Beauty in someone else’s trash And often shapes or larger areas are rubbed down so the nub of the canvas asserts a nearly microscopic grid. Art In Review: Ryan McLaughlin: ‘Raisins’ 2013-12-13T00:29:17Z Would it be weird being rubbed down by a stranger? Soaking up history in Arkansas’ Hot Springs National Park 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z From the very beginning, they were, she writes, “rubbing down the hatches and the gunwales with sandpaper, our hands becoming dry and coarse themselves. It was horrible work.” She spent her childhood traveling the world on a family boat. It felt like prison 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z This meant rubbing down a sweating horse after it had raced or had a workout. Perspective | For a brief time before his fame, ‘Bojangles’ Robinson danced in D.C. 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z She describes rubbing down the tenderloin of a mule deer with homemade white bean and wild rose miso, and then hanging it above an open fire. Review | A love letter to the land — and the bounty it offers 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Then: “Can you feel when I rub down your arm?” To Stop or Not to Stop the Fight 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The women are rubbed down into featureless nubs, the men deflated caricatures — popped balloons. Review: How Haruki Murakami fell down a literary well 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z Elizabeth Arden, born Florence Nightingale Graham outside Toronto, opened salons across the world; married a man who had a doubtful royal title; and famously had her horses’ legs rubbed down with her Eight Hour Cream. The Beauty of 78.5 Million Followers 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z The Rubbing House was where horses would be taken to be washed, dried and rubbed down after racing or training. Historic England: Shipwreck and Selfridges on 2020 protected list 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z I rub down the equipment with 99 percent isopropyl alcohol, they jump in the chair, and I just start working. How the Central Park Barber Spends His Sundays 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z She rubs down her seat, the steering wheel and the rest of the drivers’ station, then moves onto the passenger side. NYC paramedic haunted by COVID-19 toll: ‘You hear the cries’ 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z Physical objects, like wood type or Letraset, rub down type and help me perceive space in a different way. How Joker’s gritty logo was created with wood type letterpress 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z “The wood-framed windows that are painted. Doors that don’t fit right and rub when you shut them. Railings that are getting rubbed down. Things like that can create that lead dust.” In older houses, a trove of lead risks 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z “I coached, I rubbed down, I was the counselor, I was the parent, I was everything,” he said, “but you had to be because there was no other person there.” Ed Temple, Track Coach Who Produced Olympians and National Titles, Dies at 89 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z So good that in between rounds Walker retreated to his RV, which was parked across the street in a church parking lot, for a rub down and even a nap. Extra work, and renewed confidence, pays off for Jimmy Walker at Baltusrol - Golf Digest 2016-07-31T04:00:00Z Once the item is built, the final bits of paint are added and rubbing down is done to complete the replica. Straight from the studio: 'Star Wars' prop replicas go on sale 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z His black-circled eyes were bloodshot, and behind his ear was a pencil with an eraser rubbed down to the metal casing. ‘Nation’s T. rex’ stands upright for the first time in 65 million years — and he’s scary 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z The two started rubbing down that pig with rum and pineapple 27 hours before it was presented at the party in an alley outfitted with hula dancers, live music and drink booths. The 2015 James Beard Awards: pig roasts and Alton Brown on guitar 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z For the truly lazy, there is the option of lying back and being rubbed down with weed-infused massage oil. The Marlboro of marijuana 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z All of their butts had been rubbed down to flat spots, with only folds of skin left to mark where the cheeks had once been full. Lyudmila Ulitskaya: “The Fugitive.” 2014-05-05T04:00:00Z Carefully, the 80-year-old woman climbs aboard the heated massage table for her “rub down,” as she calls it. Retiring: An Aging Population Also Poses Opportunities for Retirement Careers 2014-03-07T19:18:07Z He spent the time between the second and third sets getting rubbed down. Wawrinka Defeats an Ailing Nadal to Win Australian Open 2014-01-26T11:35:34Z Then there is more rubbing down, brushing and combing; feeding, of horses and boys; preparing the horses’ beds. The Rail: The Rail Bookshelf: 'Eclipse' 2012-06-04T16:48:17Z He saw his horse rubbed down and fed, and then re-ascended to take his refreshment; betraying no suspicion of evil, but secretly resolved on flight. Ghosts and Family Legends A Volume for Christmas 2012-04-21T02:00:22.650Z If it should cease to "take," the old edge is rubbed down with a steel and a new one made by a few firm strong rubbings. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z Provide cheese cloth cut in small pieces for use in rubbing down the pasted parts, and for keeping the fingers clean, etc. Mending and Repair of Books 2012-03-09T03:00:18.867Z It was done at last; the dark, ponderous car stood in safety on the other side, and the spectators, breathing again, rubbed down the wet horses. Horace Chase 2012-03-08T03:00:09.693Z He went down the stairs, and through the house to the back door, seeing no one except Daniel, who was rubbing down the mare in the yard. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z When the glue is dry and hard, the pressure is taken off, the paper which is on the outer surface is scraped away, and the whole rubbed down to a fine surface and French polished. British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. 2012-02-26T03:00:18.883Z Only printed books are put in the press, and in this case they must first be rubbed down with alum water. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z Some leathers will absorb a second application, after which books may be rubbed down and returned to shelves. Mending and Repair of Books 2012-03-09T03:00:18.867Z They were prepared, rubbed down, and polished off, like pugilists by their respective trainers. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Wisp, wisp, n. a small bundle of straw or hay: a small broom: will-o'-the-wisp: a disease affecting the feet of cattle.—v.t. to rub down with a wisp.—adj. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) 2012-01-30T03:00:19.113Z And Nora had almost expected to be sent home for a rub down, a hot drink and all the other coddling! The Girl Scouts at Rocky Ledge Nora's Real Vacation 2012-01-20T03:00:14.427Z The first may be torn with slanting edges; in such a case, both edges must be carefully pasted, fitted to each other, a piece of paper laid over and under, and then well rubbed down. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z Place the loose leaf in the book, the outer edge even with the book, and rub down the pasted inner margin against the next leaf with bone folder. Mending and Repair of Books 2012-03-09T03:00:18.867Z The back of the book is glued, while the nap or fuzzy side of the canton flannel is pasted and then put on the back and well rubbed down. Library Bookbinding 2011-12-24T03:07:58.950Z When finely powdered and rubbed down with water they form emulsions, the undissolved resin being suspended in the gum solution. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z By my directions he had a light feed, and was being rubbed down. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z In this case the books take tight backs; the joints are well rubbed down with the folder. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z It was due to a sudden and brief overrush of water, and the fragments of stone carried before the flood did not travel sufficiently far to have their angles rubbed down. Cornwall 2011-12-05T03:00:38.530Z Put the strip of muslin in the place just glued; then rub down the lining paper over the muslin. Library Bookbinding 2011-12-24T03:07:58.950Z He rubbed down the horses as best he could, having nothing to groom them with save handfuls of grass, and led them away to the watercourse to drink. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z "Give her a rub down and a feed, and say nothing about it," said Gano, transferring something from his pocket to the man's hand. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z The cloth joint is now drawn over and well rubbed down on the board, the latter being at the same time well pressed on the joint so that it has quite a straight sharp edge. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z Before turning over the horses to other hands, the old greys were given a careful rub down, and then a thorough cleaning was bestowed upon halters, bridles, carbines, scabbards, sabers, pistols and holsters. Campaign of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry April 25-November 11, 1898 2011-10-16T02:00:16.233Z Crease the joints with a bone folder and rub down the back. Library Bookbinding 2011-12-24T03:07:58.950Z Lawless was very silent, almost taciturn, while he off-saddled and rubbed down his weary horse, giving to Tottie’s gossiping inquiries curt monosyllabic replies. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z If you do not join the birds in their song even before you have quite finished rubbing down, it is because you have no music in your soul. The Cruise of the Land-Yacht "Wanderer" Thirteen Hundred Miles in my Caravan 2011-10-11T02:01:13.517Z When pasting in the cover, the book is placed square and the joint strongly and briskly rubbed down with finger and thumb of both hands. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z It is the only reason why I am not rubbing down horses, and why I do not rob hen-roosts. The Jew 2011-10-06T02:00:34.840Z Open the book, rub down the end papers well with bone folder, and rub down the back; also crease the joints. Library Bookbinding 2011-12-24T03:07:58.950Z The left side of the face has been very much rubbed down. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z I saw the gloomy-looking, shabby man in the paddock after the race superintending the rubbing down of his nag. Taking Chances 2011-09-21T02:00:36.667Z The strips are not turned in at the corners of the first two sides, but the whole side is rubbed down and the ends cut flush. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z Whether tub or swim be the order of the morning, the skin should be well rubbed down with rough towels after the immersion. Boating 2011-09-21T02:00:35.453Z Alone in his room he took off his steaming clothes, rubbed down and got into pajamas and a bath-robe. Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z The little Malay was rubbing down a horse, but gave no sign of recognition when Rouse's glance met his. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z Then she was led about for half an hour, and when brought back to her stall rubbed down till she was quite dry and cool. The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier 2011-08-17T02:00:27.330Z As the hand cannot pass over the whole surface evenly and easily, a large piece of waste paper rolled into a ball and held firmly in the hand is used for rubbing down. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z Get a cloth and rub down that desk and table. The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z With the sound devils still dancing in my head, I watched the engineer as he rubbed down his iron horse after the hard run. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 4, September 1893 2011-07-21T02:00:22.737Z Jimmy, do you begin rubbing down that little mare. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z She longed for a few quiet moments in her own room, but Mildred must be rubbed down and dressed before she could seek retirement. Molly Brown's College Friends 2011-07-16T02:00:15.700Z All edges and corners are well rubbed down with the folder and left smooth and sharp, but, on the other hand, the grain on the board side must be left uninjured. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z This was in the midst of a chorus of hissing from the helpers, who were rubbing down the horses after one of the morning rides. Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family 2011-07-08T02:00:20.557Z When they approached the town they halted, and had their horses rubbed down, while each horseman received his separate directions. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z Give him a good rub down, and see that he’s cool before he drinks. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Cold Water.—In summer, when wakefulness is due to heat, a cool bath, or at least a rub down with cold water and going to bed without drying is an excellent method of inviting sleep. Psychotherapy 2011-06-19T02:00:20.053Z With hollow backs the joints must be well rubbed down. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z After a brisk rub down with dry bath towels, the lads announced themselves as ready for supper. The Pony Rider Boys in the Alkali or, Finding a Key to the Desert Maze 2011-06-15T02:00:19.437Z The king halted at the head of his numerous train on the hill, and caused his white steed to be rubbed down while he looked down thoughtfully upon town and castle. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z I always give my horse a rub down in the morning and again before I turn it out after it has done its work. Dorothy's Double Volume III (of 3) 2011-06-10T02:00:18.697Z Ruth and Barbara were utterly worn out, and had been put into warm baths and rubbed down with alcohol. The Automobile Girls at Newport Watching the Summer Parade 2011-06-01T02:00:25.733Z It must be drawn tight over the bands, and these should be well rubbed down with the folder. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z I’ll build a fire, then while I rub down the horse you can change. The Mystery of The Barranca 2011-05-25T02:00:16.720Z The postillions were rubbing down the horses, or rolling the chaises into the coachhouse. The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children 2011-05-18T02:00:12.733Z The work, when finished, may be rubbed down and oiled and polished. St. Nicholas Vol. XIII, September, 1886, No. 11 An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks 2011-05-07T02:00:31.650Z There were none at the gates of the stables rubbing down horses or cleaning trappings and arms. Corse de Leon, Volume I (of 2) or, The Brigand; a Romance 2011-05-07T02:00:29.347Z The leaves so hinged in are now raised, the under leaf thinly coated with thin glue, the leaf closed and rubbed down under paper with a folder. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z The innkeeper answered, that he was rubbing down his mule in the stable. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z A brisk rub down with heavy towels soon got their blood to circulating once more and no one felt any ill effects from all their exercises and exertion of the day. The Go Ahead Boys in the Island Camp 2011-04-27T02:00:26.377Z “A brown babby, as fat as ever I see,” Gregory answered, still rubbing down his horse. The Great Captain: A Story of the Days of Sir Walter Raleigh 2011-04-19T02:00:15.690Z Several halts had to be made at tiny wayside inns for a cooling drink and a rub down for Belle Amie. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z Such large pieces are always rubbed down under a piece of stout paper. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z The wood-dove came out again, rubbed down its plumage, and cooed in peace to the setting sun; the setting-sun threw a long radiance, that looked like a pyramid of amber, up the pass. Tales from Blackwood Volume 9 2011-04-15T02:00:18.057Z Frank saw to it that no one stayed in too long; and after getting aboard they rubbed down with towels brought for this very purpose. The Outdoor Chums on a Houseboat 2011-04-13T02:00:14.140Z Then Moran sent Bethune ashore to look for stones with a cutting grit, and they sat in the cabin patiently rubbing down the nicked tools, while the deck above them grew white with frost. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z See that he’s well rubbed down, and freely fed, before you leave him.” The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z These strips are removed as the rubbing down progresses, making sure, however, that there is still enough paste left on these places. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z It makes you tingle all over, and after having a rub down you feel like a giant refreshed. Association Football And How To Play It 2011-03-27T02:00:16.723Z It had been rubbed down and polished until it was smooth and shiny as could be. The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z Get a chemist to rub down a medium-size croton bean with about 40 grains of sugar of milk, and divide into four powders. Our Cats and All About Them Their Varieties, Habits, and Management; and for Show, the Standard of Excellence and Beauty; Described and Pictured 2011-03-03T03:00:48.597Z The foreigners who were in possession of their faculties had "stripped to the buff" and were being rubbed down by sympathising British stokers, while heir clothes were being dried in front of the furnaces. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z Thorough rubbing down is absolutely necessary to make every part adhere. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z The horses were well rubbed down and re-saddled, the travellers resumed their route, and in another hour some signs of vegetation promised comfort and repose. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z The horses are surrounded by admirers as they are taken out of the sulkies, and led off to be rubbed down and comforted before the next heat comes on. Two Years in Oregon 2011-02-16T03:00:33.293Z Older men discuss town topics and business, and young men hum popular airs as they bathe, and intimate friends press each other to rub down their backs. A Japanese Boy 2011-02-14T03:00:37.363Z You watch me give old whisky bottle a good rubbing down.' Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z Where there is no machine suitable for this work, the backs must be pasted into each other, beginning at the outside, and well rubbed down upon a board made with grooves of various dimensions. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z And he pretended to rub down Westguard, hissing the while as do grooms when currying. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z The Indian's pony, which had been fed, watered and rubbed down, was brought round for him, and he cast once more a searching glance about him. The Boy Scouts On The Range 2011-01-27T03:00:45.810Z Women should be able to do their jobs without having to bat away multiple unwanted advances from men, even if those women are young and attractive and their job is to rub down naked athletes. What Frank DeFord Gets Wrong About Deadspin's Brett Favre Pictures 2011-01-20T00:14:00Z "Humph!" grunted the antiquary, who was soaped up to the eyes, and was forced to keep his mouth shut to avoid having the lather rubbed down his throat. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z Leather is, of course, always pared down, thoroughly coated with paste, well stretched over, and well rubbed down in all hollows at the joints, bands, &c.—side panels are also let in—and turned in. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z Like a brave old war-horse, long neglected, she needed a thorough grooming, to have her hair combed and her limbs well rubbed down, to fit her to take the field. The Story of the Atlantic Telegraph 2010-12-29T03:00:29.577Z I want to give the mare a rub down and a feed. The Pioneers 2010-12-20T17:12:11.787Z They've even got a weights room, running track and a physiotherapist who rubs down bruised muscles. Amateur attraction 2010-03-18T23:51:00Z While he is afterwards being rubbed down with unguents in the bath, his servants refresh themselves with old Falernian. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The fanned-out sheets are pasted and each is rubbed down on to the sheet following. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z Come, now! get in on the rubber mats in your rooms and rub down well. Ruth Fielding at Lighthouse Point Nita, the Girl Castaway He's had he breakfus' 'n' a good rub down—not quite finished, though. The Man from Jericho Cal had given him a friendly rubbing down after supper, and he felt pretty well. The Red Mustang Show your respect for your mother and me by speaking a word of German, and I myself will rub down your horse--I, and not my servant.' Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. Such edges are not so carefully and thoroughly prepared; in particular, they are not scraped, but rubbed down with sand-paper. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z Then he let her go away with it, and busied himself next with his horse, seeing that it was rubbed down and freshened with a feed. In the Day of Adversity Presently all withdrew to rest, and be rubbed down. The Man from Jericho A word is no sooner written down than it is fixed on the paper by a good hearty rubbing down. John Bull, Junior or French as She is Traduced Lift the print and lay it on the card-mount, and rub down with squeegee as directed. Harper's Round Table, October 8, 1895 On the other hand, it looks bad if the edges have been much rubbed down with the folder, at least with cloth; it is different with leather. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z He had given orders that, after his horse was rubbed down and fed, it was to be kept saddled. In the Day of Adversity Then lay a fresh piece of paper over the print and rub down smoothly. Harper's Round Table, August 6, 1895 The men rode away to stables, rubbed down and, as they plied the wisps, said opprobrious things between their set teeth. A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade Put me out! somebody give me a rub down the back! The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge Marooned Among the Moonshiners The turned-in cover is turned and the front side well rubbed down under paper with the folder. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z But Galloway is a wide, wild place where the raw edges of creation have not been rubbed down. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway Night had fallen by the time the horses had been rubbed down and fed and the boys had finished their evening repast, and it was dark when they gathered around the doorstep to rest. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck He used also to rub down and saddle his horse, and do any other little job for him, in the most civil, obliging manner. The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales We sat down at five o'clock to a plain dinner, and were attended by the footman, who had rubbed down the ponies and pulled on his livery. Olla Podrida "Wal', I guess they be, pretty much," said the Captain, rubbing down his pantaloons; "yes, they be," he added, after reflection. The Pearl of Orr's Island A Story of the Coast of Maine It is rubbed down with the greatest care, through all the stages of this pasting process. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. The Block is Inked with one Brush, and with another the Paper is rubbed down upon it so as to take the Impression. The Author's Printing and Publishing Assistant Comprising Explanations of the Process of Printing; Preparation and Calculation of Manuscripts; Choice of Paper, Type, Binding, Illustrations, Publishing, Advertising, &c.; with an Exemplification and Description of the Typographical Marks Used in the Correction of the Press Horses should be often rubbed down and kept clean, and when put in the stable wet, they should be rubbed dry. Soil Culture Advice is therefore given to every person who has practised violent singing-exercises, which cause perspiration, immediately to change his clothing after having been rubbed down with a horsehair glove or with flannel sprinkled with alcohol. The Voice Its Production, Care and Preservation It was then rubbed down with pumice stone. Books Before Typography A Primer of Information About the Invention of the Alphabet and the History of Book-Making up to the Invention of Movable Types Typographic Technical Series for Apprentices #49 The water was cold that spring night, but I was soon out of it, and using my shirt for a hard rub down in the scrub beside the creek wharf. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography “I’ll go rub down the ponies while the rest of you get the breakfast.” The Pony Rider Boys in Alaska Or, The Gold Diggers of Taku Pass This fellow, however, did not try to please me—he insisted on rubbing up when I wanted him to rub down, and vice versa—so I discharged him. Confessions of a Neurasthenic In small baths, provision for both these operations is made in one general shampooing and washing room, where the bather is "massed," rubbed down, washed, and takes the plunge or shower bath. The Turkish Bath Its Design and Construction Put two teaspoonfuls of water to the color you have rubbed down, and mix it well up with a camel's-hair brush about three quarters of an inch long. The Elements of Drawing In Three Letters to Beginners They were not rubbed down and scooped out by the great ice-sheet that played such a part in shaping our northern landscapes. Under the Maples After that you are rubbed down, washed, and dried delightfully—everything being well managed, clean, and comfortable. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I Some of them were rubbing down their horses, others were cooking supper. The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone It was done in five minutes, too; and then, after being well rubbed down, Matilda was directed to put on her clothes again and finish her patching. Opportunities She had not only been washed and combed and rubbed down, but had been arrayed in a frock of grayish material, a chip hat with flowers in it, and shoes and stockings. Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life Soon the big man joined him, and began rubbing down the animals. The Eye of Dread Here, Joe; put this mare in the stable, and give her a good rubbing down. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance “Take this plug and give him a rub down, Chintz,” said Iredale. The Hound From The North But the next morning's dousing, and scrubbing, and rubbing down seemed more fierce than ever. Opportunities Her hair was an everlasting job, so was her skin, which she kept out of the sun and rubbed down very careful with oil. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas He had them all fed and rubbed down most carefully in the morning. Two Arrows A Story of Red and White The cows turned into pasture, he rubbed down the mare Jenny and the colt Paul, fed the pigs, washed his face and hands, and was ready for breakfast. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance His saddle was in order, his mare had been rubbed down and fed, and he was leisurely strolling over to the bunkhouse for breakfast. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana Jack left off jingling his keys; he did not like being "rubbed down," but he submitted to the process with great good-humour. Soldiers of the Queen Charles-Norton, still rather abashed, dropped into the cold green tub, splashed, rubbed down, dressed, and sat down to breakfast. The Trimming of Goosie It was a good thing to do, and when Sile Parks awoke and stretched himself, he felt as if he also wanted to be fed and rubbed down. Two Arrows A Story of Red and White Being candidates ourselves for a similar benefit, we desired to be rubbed down like milord, till aluminous perspiration stood thick upon us, the alum being deposited from the walls and atmosphere of the place. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 Before serving, rub down half a spoonful of flour with half a pint of good cream, and a piece of butter the size of a walnut. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families Three of them are speedily got on their legs and rubbed down, being no more than scared. Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand Now close the window and allow the room to become thoroughly warmed, that you may not experience a chill while taking a rub down. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society He fed his horse and gave him a rub down preparatory to an early start. Dorothy's House Party There the buckskins were unhitched, rubbed down and, after they had cooled off, given water and grain. Rimrock Trail The head and shoulders of the cod will eat much finer by having a little salt rubbed down the bone, and along the thick part, even if eaten the same day. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families The men receive a daily rain bath and rubbing down immediately after their exercises. A Plea for the Criminal Being a reply to Dr. Chapple's work: 'The Fertility of the Unfit', and an Attempt to explain the leading principles of Criminological and Reformatory Science When the enamel has cooled, the whole surface is rubbed down to a perfect level, and the design appears with sharp outlines in the polished metal. Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 2 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome It would be well for us to rub down class feeling among children as much as possible as regards their education. Gipsy Life being an account of our Gipsies and their children, with suggestions for their improvement Supper was over there, too, and the dishes were washed and put away, and Cindy with dishcloth in hand was rubbing down the kitchen table. Say and Seal, Volume I Meanwhile rub down smooth a large spoonful of rice flour in a cup of cold milk, and mix with it the yolks of two eggs well beaten. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families Soon afterwards Tom slipped into the motor room, rubbed down and got on dry clothing. The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise The spit and the fork, one must whiten in the fire;466 and the knife must be rubbed down, and it is clean.” Hebrew Literature The second day, I woke up lame and stiff but I gave myself a good brisk rub down and kneaded my arm and leg muscles until they were pretty well limbered up. One Way Out A Middle-class New-Englander Emigrates to America The house-mother sugared the cakes in the back-kitchen, while the Councillor, with a large holland apron, rubbed down the floor, and gave a final dust to the furniture. Soap-Bubble Stories For Children Prepare an additional half pint of good gravy, put into it two spoonfuls of ketchup, and rub down a tea-spoonful of flour with it. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families Some of the softer materials, such, for example, as turquoise, are rubbed down on a fast flying carborundum wheel of similar type to those used in machine shops for grinding steel tools. A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public Finally when dry the print was waxed and rubbed down several times to give extra life and richness, particularly in the shadows. Pictorial Photography in America 1921 The colouring-matter in which the tool is dipped is a thick mixture, prepared by rubbing down charcoal in oil or water. Little Folks (December 1884) A Magazine for the Young There were corners to be smoothed off, and bearings to be rubbed down, but the great structural problems had been solved, and the foundations of world industrial empire had been laid. The American Empire Boil one spoonful of ground rice, rubbed down smooth, with three half pints of milk, a little cinnamon, lemon peel, and nutmeg. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families Some lapidaries rub down the harder and more valuable gems such as ruby upon diamond charged laps of brass or other metal. A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public In the little respite following the trainers entered and rubbed down the three remaining contestants with oil until their bodies shone again like tinted ivory. A Victor of Salamis “He’s giving the pretty horse a rub down,” answered the man; “now there’s a better room for young ladies than this old kitchen,” he continued. A Little Maid of Massachusetts Colony "You have ridden fast," I remarked, and, calling a servant, ordered him to give the animal a good feed and a rub down. My Sword's My Fortune A Story of Old France Moving into another house it is advised to rub down the walls with fresh baked bread. Prof. Koch's Method to Cure Tuberculosis Popularly Treated Various sizes of grain, and various degrees of hardness of the binding material, as well as various speeds, are needed to suit the many different materials rubbed down by the lapidary. A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public Without, farm hands rubbed down Killaloe and Brunette in the stable. Captain Jim This is the ideal recreation for the steeds of ranch or plain, for they get little of the rubbing down or care bestowed on other horses. The Boy Ranchers or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X Upon his death the walls of his chamber were rubbed down and whitewashed. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series She brushed up the floor, swept the hearth, demolished cobwebs on the walls, and rubbed down the chairs. The Old Helmet, Volume I The rubbing down process does not leave a facetted surface, but only a coarse roughly rounded or flattened surface. A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public When the last of them lay around my heels I received a rubbing down with a coarse sailor's shirt, that sent the blood back where it belonged. A Village of Vagabonds Then a piece of paper large enough to cover both sides of the board is pasted round it, and well rubbed down at the cut edge. Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians By degrees, and as he became more familiar, he alternately rubbed down Dr. Mackie's hair and mine, then indulging himself in a loud laugh, he would exclaim, 'They are not men, they are not men!' Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part III. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century But I see her face with the old look, like the back o' somethin', or like you'd rubbed down the page when the ink was wet, an' had blurred the whole thing unreadable. Friendship Village Here, let me give you a good rub down. Over the Line He 20 led the animal around to the barn and gave him a good rubbing down. The Young Oarsmen of Lakeview The joint must next be rubbed down through paper. Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians And then he made each player take a good rubbing down and just enough exercise to limber up his muscles. Dave Porter and His Rivals or, The Chums and Foes of Oak Hall The cork being glued evenly over each half of the box, is rubbed down with pumice-stone, and afterwards with sand-paper, to get an even surface and reconcile the joints one with the other. Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy. Pretty white curtains were placed at the windows; the paint was washed, and the paper rubbed down with bread. Girls of the Forest The men were naked, and every one in active motion, rubbing down. At Plattsburg The pasted paper is then brought over on to the board, the edges adjusted exactly to their places, and rubbed down. Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians After the second coat had hardened it was rubbed down with pumice that the surface might be perfectly smooth before the final layer of japan was applied. The Story of Leather Remove all superfluous wax by paring with curved awls of various sizes, and rubbing down with rag wetted in turpentine. Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy. Removing the saddles they rubbed down each animal thoroughly, clear to the fetlocks and then gave them a good feed of grain. Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power I am glad to see you have rubbed down my horse. An Undivided Union All rubbing down must be done through paper, or the “paste-down” will be soiled or made shiny. Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians Then I picked up a wisp of straw and rubbed down the mare. Roger Trewinion The corking of these best cabinets is generally done before the bottoms are fixed, as thus an open surface is obtained for rubbing down, by leaving out the bottom until corked. Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy. The girls were to go straight to the Quadrangle, be rubbed down with alcohol and put to bed. Molly Brown's Senior Days If well dried, they readily rub down to a beautiful green powder, which weighs something less than one-fifth of the original weight of the leaves. An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses With Practical Remarks on Dropsy and Other Diseases When both ends have been pasted down the joints should be examined and rubbed down again, and the book stood up on end with the boards open until the end papers are dry. Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians In ordinary work the grout is applied with a brush after the holes have been plastered and the joint marks rubbed down. Concrete Construction Methods and Costs There were supply waggons and motors in the court, bundles of hay, stacks of rifles, artillery-men unharnessing and rubbing down their horses. Coming Home 1916 It rubs down with sand; the sand is washed off by buckets of water thrown down, all is well mopped, and the deck is then finished off with India-rubber squilgees. A Boy's Voyage Round the World A cold bath, a brisk rub down and another glass of distilled water completed the morning training. Once a Week If the pair of leaves are not quite separated, the pasted guard held by its extremities may be simply laid along the weak place and rubbed down through blotting-paper. Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians As soon as the surface was dry it was covered with a layer of asphalt mastic 1 in. thick and rubbed down to a finish with dry sand and cement in equal parts. Concrete Construction Methods and Costs The cake colours are never to be used alone, but rubbed down with the powder, as will be shown in my instructions for mixing colours. The Royal Guide to Wax Flower Modelling At the foot of the steps which skirted the terrace she met her brother and Lorraine watching the groom rubbing down the messengers' horses. Lorraine A romance Johnny Gafferty was rubbing down a tall bay mare when Mrs. MacDermott opened the stable door and entered the loose box. Lady Bountiful Both cut edges must then be well pasted with white paste and rubbed down between blotting-paper. Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians When we reached the house I sent the unfortunate animal round to the stable yard, with orders that he was to be carefully rubbed down and then walked about until he was cool. Lalage's Lovers Miss Blake was rubbing down the slender spokes with a piece of chamois skin. The Governess He asked many times how Fred felt, and if there was anything like rubbing down he needed, in order to limber up some muscle that might not feel just right. Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School The parts of the plate that are too light are made darker by rubbing down the surface of the plate with a tool called the burnisher. The Building of a Book A Series of Practical Articles Written by Experts in the Various Departments of Book Making and Distributing Mending is most easily done on a sheet of plate-glass, of which the edges and corners have been rubbed down. Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians Then he made for the shower-bath, rubbed down, drank two cups of coffee and went to his desk. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen The landlord eyed him askance as he led his horse into the stable, and began carefully to rub down the animal, to prepare it for its food. John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea But they refused, considering that their time would be better occupied in rubbing down their steeds, and moistening their lips from a bucket of water, after they had finished their corn. The Lily of Leyden We sat down at five o’clock to a plain dinner, and were attended by the footman, who had rubbed down the ponies and pulled on his livery. Olla Podrida The projecting edges are folded over the boards and rubbed down with the squeegee. The Book-Hunter at Home Good thick brown paper is generally used for this, cut to the length of the book, and is firmly glued to the back, and rubbed down closely with a bone folder. A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries Jos� smiled, and, still leaning on me, went below to the cabin, where, removing our wet things, we had a good rub down. At the Point of the Sword Fortunately, there was a good fire on the hearth, and, after he had rubbed down and put on his dry, warm suit of deerskin, he never felt finer in his life. The Last of the Chiefs A Story of the Great Sioux War They polish rubies; that is, without cutting them in facettes, but merely the stone, whatever its primitive shape, is rubbed down on every side until it is perfectly smooth. Olla Podrida He got into his working clothes after a thorough rub down, and, except for a touch of languor, was none the worse for his morning's adventure. Despair's Last Journey When we'd rubbed down and got into our Broadway togs, we chases back and organizes ourselves into a board of inquiry. Shorty McCabe "Isn't that what I told him?" said the Paymaster, scooping a great heap of dust into his nostrils, and feverishly rubbing down the front of his vest with a large handkerchief. Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure Nils, as in the most desperate case, was stripped and rubbed down, and put into bed at once; and then the little schoolmistress was looked after. Little Tora, The Swedish Schoolmistress and Other Stories She ran her fingers over the right cheek, tenderly, rubbing down a livid mark that extended from the dark hair to the upper part of the breast. Tess of the Storm Country "Well, I am going to my rooms and take a rub down," said Paul. Frank Merriwell's Races Then Clay was stripped and rubbed down with a coarse towel, and after his dry clothes were on he declared he felt as well as ever. Canoe Boys and Campfires Adventures on Winding Waters But so far in his stormy pilgrimage he had gained nothing by yielding to apprehensions and he whistled as he rubbed down the pony and got his own mount ready. Blacksheep! Blacksheep! "Just read it out, will you?" continued the other, "while I have a rub down." The Sins of Séverac Bablon The two years since her marriage had rubbed down certain of her angles, and had given her at least a superficial polish. The Brentons “Your style of reasoning is rather wild, to say the least of it,” answered Ned, as he rubbed down his colours on the bottom of a broken plate. The Golden Dream Adventures in the Far West That wants cutting short, and rubbing down too, for it seems very hard to look at it.” The Walrus Hunters A Romance of the Realms of Ice I had a rub down with a towel, and donned a dry suit from the india-rubber bag. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 1 (of 25) Her back and the posterior portion of her abdomen are next rubbed down, she using the last pair of legs for this purpose. The Dawn of Reason or, Mental Traits in the Lower Animals "I'll be a swimmer right away," he told Fred, as the two of them sat on the bank rubbing down, after coming from the water. Fred Fenton on the Crew or, The Young Oarsmen of Riverport School Take care I don’t rub down your hide. Jacob Faithful They examined the horse’s leg, but could discover no cause for its lameness; they rubbed down the leg, and did all they could in hopes of taking it off. Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow Take Sorrel, and give him a feed of corn and a good rub down. First in the Field A Story of New South Wales This was to the cats, one of which answered by giving itself a rub down his leg, while he clapped his hand upon my shoulder. Brownsmith's Boy A Romance in a Garden The first coat was a tiller; the next, a thicker one, gave body to the cloth, and when this was rubbed down to a smooth surface the last coat was prepared. Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898 We have still ten minutes to spare before we need start, and you’ll just come apart with me and have a good rub down! More About Peggy I think the line of my grandmother was stoutly episcopalian and Jacobite; but, coming outside the western highlands, the first at least was soon rubbed down. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 The horses were hobbled, unsaddled, and rubbed down, and when they were led off to drink, the travellers went a few yards away for a refreshing wash. First in the Field A Story of New South Wales I will see that the nags are properly rubbed down and attended to, and that they shall be in readiness to go back with the coach and the servants to-morrow. The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection All the smoothing or rubbing down was done by hand. Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898 “You’ll swallow it in time,” said I, having finished my rubbing down. Kilgorman A Story of Ireland in 1798 It went a little to my heart to be rubbing down somebody else’s calves but Dicky’s on an occasion like this. Tom, Dick and Harry The fresh milk was being brought into the dairy, the horses were being fed and rubbed down, and all was going on in the satisfactory way which the boy felt would please his father. First in the Field A Story of New South Wales Since it dries quickly it can be rubbed down in six or eight hours either with No. 00 sandpaper oiled, or better, with No. 00 steel wool. Handwork in Wood Minutes later her owner was rubbing down the fretful Shadow, murmuring the soothing words to quiet her. Rebel Spurs I had reached the stables, and was rubbing down a spent horse, when I became aware that a woman was standing at the gate. Kilgorman A Story of Ireland in 1798 At any rate, it was clear to me there was no more rubbing down of Sharpe’s calves for me that day. Tom, Dick and Harry And all the while Sorrel went on at his steady walk, growing cool and comfortable, refreshed too by the light feed he had had and the rub down. First in the Field A Story of New South Wales Horsehair and soft wood shavings are often used to rub down varnish. Handwork in Wood One time when father was cutting down a tree it fell on him and after that he was only strong enough to rub down the horses and do light work around the yard. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Oklahoma Narratives “Come in here,” said he, “and let’s see how you can rub down a horse.” Kilgorman A Story of Ireland in 1798 The surface was first covered with tinfoil and then rubbed down until smooth; then the whole was coated with quicksilver, which formed an amalgam with the tin. The Story of Glass “Always give your horse a good rub down where the saddle has been, Nic,” said the doctor. First in the Field A Story of New South Wales The polished surface can be secured only by much labor thru the application of successive thin coats of good varnish, carefully rubbed down. Handwork in Wood "Yes, ma'am," said Corny, drawing her shoulders up to her ears, "and I must be rubbed down and have dry clothes as quick as lightning." A Jolly Fellowship The forest woman was hanging up the mess kits to dry when Tom and Hippy went out to water and rub down the ponies. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders in the Great North Woods If it is well put together and properly rubbed down, it will be free from all flaws. The Ten Books on Architecture As she stooped down to pat him she glanced through her hair to the camp, where some of the men were bending over their camp-fires and others were rubbing down and feeding their horses. The Petticoat Commando Boer Women in Secret Service For the best work ten or twelve coats are elaborately rubbed down and polished. Handwork in Wood The captain had some towels under the little forward deck, and I gave myself a good rub down and dressed. A Jolly Fellowship And so, whilst Cartouche was being shod, we off-saddled, giving the horses a drink of milk, and getting them rubbed down hastily. Orrain A Romance The herring-bone pattern, made of Tibur burnt brick, must also be carefully finished, so as to be without gaps or ridges sticking up, but all flat and rubbed down to rule. The Ten Books on Architecture Leaving Pierre to unsaddle and rub down his horse, Philip walked to the farther edge of the wood, to view the country beyond. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS Pulverized pumice stone and pulverized rotten stone, both very fine, are used to rub down inequalities and to give a dull finish to shellac or varnish. Handwork in Wood If in the "best" girls' schools ideas of marriage and babies are ridiculed, the sooner these schools be rubbed down again into the soil, the better. Woman and Womanhood A Search for Principles At last, unable to endure this more, he stopped rubbing down the brown hackney, and, stepping up to the table, took a seat on a stool opposite Malsain. Orrain A Romance When the rubbing down is completely finished by means of the smoothing and polishing processes, sift powdered marble on top, and lay on a coating of lime and sand. The Ten Books on Architecture They had already rubbed down their horses and replaced the saddles, and the animals were contentedly eating their corn. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS French felt, medium hard, is used for rubbing down copal varnish with pumice stone. Handwork in Wood Early on the first morning of his service men in brass-buttoned blue coats came to the stable to feed and rub down the horses. Horses Nine Stories of Harness and Saddle Those who cared to do so took a plunge in the cold waters of the lake and rubbed down afterwards, feeling all the better for the experience. The Outdoor Chums at Cabin Point or The Golden Cup Mystery When that has been applied and well rubbed down, spread on a finer coat. The Ten Books on Architecture The walls are still standing from a foot to 4 feet high, and produce the impression of being unfinished; although carefully chinked, they were neither plastered nor rubbed down. The Cliff Ruins of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona Sixteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1894-95, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1897, pages 73-198 The addition of a little boiled oil gives a body to the stain, so that when the wood is well rubbed down a soft lustre can be had without any further finish. Handwork in Wood When he was out of sight of the Old Woman's house, he turned to the horse and began rubbing down his rough coat and patting his wobbly legs. The Laughing Prince Jugoslav Folk and Fairy Tales I had a rub down and borrowed some slacks. Brood of the Witch-Queen "I think," he wrote from Florence, "you lose hold on the American public by rubbing down their shins with brickbats as you do." James Fenimore Cooper American Men of Letters The masonry is exceptionally well executed, that of the northern wall being composed of large stones carefully chinked and rubbed down. The Cliff Ruins of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona Sixteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1894-95, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1897, pages 73-198 Its uses are manifold: as a substitute for sandpaper, especially on curved surfaces, to clean up paint, and to rub down shellac to an "egg-shell" finish. Handwork in Wood The pieces were beautifully grained, and when Theo beheld them he could in his mind's eye see the bookshelves shaped, smoothed, and rubbed down. The Story of Porcelain I don't often call on him; but I thought that a rub down before the fire and a glass of toddy would put me right. Brood of the Witch-Queen The finish is then applied in one or more coats as required, oil and shellac finishes usually requiring more than one application and an intermediate rubbing down with fine sandpaper. The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Volume 01, No. 05, May 1895 Two Florentine Pavements The highest type of masonry in the pueblo system of architecture consists of small blocks of stone of nearly uniform size, dressed, and laid in courses, and rubbed down in situ. The Cliff Ruins of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona Sixteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1894-95, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1897, pages 73-198 It is customary among athletes to use massage, or what is commonly called a "rub down," following their exercise. Vitality Supreme Then, having rubbed down both animals with twists of grass, the man came over to Ross, pushed him back to the ground, and studied his left leg. The Time Traders Again, early that morning one 313peasant would clean out another's stable, often at some distance from his home, feed, water, and rub down the horses, and then be entertained to breakfast. Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan I then rubbed down the edges of the strip on a stone, till they were perfectly smooth, and bent the end into a curve. With Kitchener in the Soudan A Story of Atbara and Omdurman A similar wall, rather better constructed, occurs at the point marked 3 on the map, and in this case the stones composing the wall were rubbed down in situ. The Cliff Ruins of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona Sixteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1894-95, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1897, pages 73-198 A Groom used to spend whole days in currycombing and rubbing down his Horse, but at the same time stole his oats, and sold them for his own profit. Aesop's Fables A New Revised Version From Original Sources He rose, brushed the tears away, fed and watered his pony and tenderly rubbed down every inch of his beautiful black skin. The Victim A romance of the Real Jefferson Davis Pounding or hammer stones, some of them simple cobble stones, others with marks of slight preparation for use by chipping off or rubbing down prominences. Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained from the Indians of New Mexico in 1880 Second Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1880-81, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1883, pages 429-466 They also make good polishing cloths for oiling and rubbing down floors and furniture. Fowler's Household Helps Over 300 Useful and Valuable Helps About the Home, Carefully Compiled and Arranged in Convenient Form for Frequent Use Thus he spoke, making the hissing, purring noise with which he accompanied his rubbing down of King William. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 3, March, 1891 Rough edges had been left along the tiny dents, and had to be rubbed down. Chambers's Elementary Science Readers Book I It was a stock of hardwood a foot long, rubbed down and polished smooth, apparently with sandstone. Little Fuzzy First of all would come a hot bath at the hotel—a tremendous scrubbing, and a "rub down," with a big towel—haircuttings, and shaving, and nail cleanings! "Contemptible", by "Casualty" Will shared the leafy booth and simple fare of his new friend for a fortnight, doing errands, rubbing down the black horse, Tamlane, and at odd times learning his conjugations. Days of the Discoverers When it is hard and ready for rubbing down, commence with a soft piece of pumice-stone and water, and rub just sufficient to take off the roughness. French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction He ordered others to rub down his handsome sorrel, Chester, and the mounts of two of the advanced party. Foes in Ambush The same little boy who rubs down Mr. Kingsland's horse waits upon table, and there is nobody else but a housekeeper. Wych Hazel The Putnam Hall eleven were a sober lot when they filed into their dressing-room to be rubbed down and to talk it over. The Mystery at Putnam Hall The School Chums' Strange Discovery Coristine called the mother, poured some St. Jacob's Oil into the palm of her hand, and bade her rub down her son's back at the small. Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life After the work is well rubbed down, if it should appear to be insufficiently filled up, or if scratched, give it two more coats, laid on very smoothly, and rub down as before. French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction Unsaddle, sergeant; rub down; pick out the best and likeliest horses. Foes in Ambush They can disrobe, rub down and get in between blankets in the berths. The Submarine Boys' Trial Trip "Making Good" as Young Experts There were also rough bath towels with which to rub down dry. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat From polis, comes our English word polish, which signifies an effect produced by rubbing down roughnesses until the surface is smoothed and brightened: hence, we speak of polished minds and polished manners. The Ladies' Vase Polite Manual for Young Ladies When it is perfectly hard, rub down with pumice and water. French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction Tell my old friend, Governor Gerry, that I gave him glory for the rasping with which he rubbed down his herd of traitors. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 4 "You know, Nora," said Muriel with an unusually conciliatory manner, "it isn't at all out of our way, and the colt ought to get a proper rub down and a hot drink." All on the Irish Shore Irish Sketches Next they rubbed down, got into dry underclothing, then sat down over their coffee. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat She stood in the doorway of the stable, watching her brother rub down the animal he had just been riding. The Odds And Other Stories It is then dried, rubbed down, and polished in the ordinary way. French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction He wondered whether the steaming horse had been well rubbed down, clothed, and given a warm mash mixed with ale. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century A rub down with a rough towel will help to prevent soreness and stiff muscles. Outdoor Sports and Games "Hello, there!" called a rather young man, who in shirt sleeves, was rubbing down a horse. Dorothy Dale's Camping Days Take charge of the gentlemen's horses, and give them a feed of grain and a thorough rubbing down. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia The work is then carefully rubbed down with powdered pumice-stone and a felt-covered block or rubber, and after well dusting it is ready for finishing. French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction Go and desire Tom Stinton to take his horse to the stable, and let him be rubbed down and fed. The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One The scribe rubbed down his colours on a stone slab with a small stone muller. The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians The small lumps which will be more or less certain to arise will require to be rubbed down between each application by a small and smooth piece of pumice-stone. Handbook on Japanning: 2nd Edition For Ironware, Tinware, Wood, Etc. With Sections on Tinplating and Galvanizing Later, while the men were being rubbed down, Miss Gore, leaving Marcia with Flynn, came out to me on the terrace, where I had gone alone for a breath of clean air. Paradise Garden The Satirical Narrative of a Great Experiment Each coat must be allowed sufficient time for the hardening, and the rubbing down must be patiently and gently done; heavy pressure will completely spoil the work. French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction Hates also, with their sharpest bristles rubbed down, were modified to bluntness, and left a mere lumpish aversion of mind. The Spinners Meanwhile Tom Gray had gone to his aunt's, given himself a brisk rubbing down and changed his wet clothing for another suit he fortunately happened to have with him. Grace Harlowe's Sophomore Year at High School The Record of the Girl Chums in Work and Athletics The partially charred residue is now rubbed down with a rounded glass rod, and the crucible is covered and heated for from fifteen to twenty minutes over the blow-pipe, the lid being occasionally removed. Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise The boy brought little in contact with his fellows, does not have his pretensions rubbed down, and comes to think he is superior to them. The Narrative of Gordon Sellar Who Emigrated to Canada in 1825 Give two coats of white shellac; rub down with pumice and raw linseed-oil; clean up well with brown japan and spirits of turpentine, mixed. French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction I must rub down my horses, that having yoked them to the car, when I am satiated with the repast, I may give them their proper exercise. The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. Let the cold water run into the bath until you notice some signs of "goose-flesh," then get out and rub down well with a good Turkish towel. Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration To prevent shivering, take a cold douche after the hot bath, and have a brisk rub down with a coarse towel, when a delightful, warm glow will result. Epilepsy, Hysteria, and Neurasthenia Their Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Good examples can be found in these grades, but one must spend time looking for them, and perhaps it may be necessary to have them rubbed down with powdered pumice and linseed oil. Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today Apply three coats of yellow shellac; rub down with pumice and raw linseed81oil; clean off well. French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction This rubbing down induces circulation of the blood and gives that finish to a swim which makes the boy feel like a new being. Camping For Boys Get both inside and outside surfaces as square as possible in all directions, and rub down the two contact faces on emery cloth supported by an old looking-glass. Things To Make Such a washing and scrubbing and sponging off and rubbing down as went on in every house, you can imagine. Miss Elliot's Girls Stories of Beasts, Birds, and Butterflies The true was made by repeated coats of a special varnish, each rubbed down and allowed to become hard before the next was put on. Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today But Betty knew that if the mare stood for a minute she must be covered and rubbed down. Betty Gordon at Mountain Camp Remove the harness and give 'em a good rub down. The Story of the Foss River Ranch A Tale of the Northwest For he was a conservative, fastidious aristocrat, and though Azalea's rough edges had been rubbed down a bit by Patty's training, she was still of a very different type from the Van Reypen stock. Patty and Azalea At the end of that period they rubbed down briskly with rough towels until their bodies were in a healthy glow, then dressed and set out for the airplane shed. The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border It is therefore useful to draw in the general proportions roughly and rub down in this way. The Practice and Science of Drawing "She must be rubbed down and a cloth put on her——" "I know," said Betty hastily. Betty Gordon at Mountain Camp "Yes, I had breakfast before daylight, thanks," Lablache said, glancing quickly down at the empty corrals, where his horses were about to undergo a rubbing down. The Story of the Foss River Ranch A Tale of the Northwest Then there was silence again, and she watched a bronzed man rubbing down a great black horse whose blood had not come from a Cayuse pedigree until a faint drumming grew louder down the trail. Alton of Somasco The common people are very humane to their cattle; they rub down the cows and oxen, and keep them as clean and sleek as our English horses. The World's Fair Some planters, when pruning, remove moss and rub down the trees at the same time, but this, I am sure, can be done more cheaply and effectually as a separate work. Gold, Sport, and Coffee Planting in Mysore A peculiarity of character of which the inhabitants themselves are hardly sensible will be rubbed down and worn away by the attrition of foreign substances. Twice Told Tales George did not awaken them, preferring to take a solitary swim and rub down before calling them out. The Meadow-Brook Girls Afloat Then rub down with a cloth to an even stain. The Library of Work and Play: Gardening and Farming. Civilization rubs down the points in our character. In the Footprints of the Padres The removal of moss and rough bark, and generally cleaning and rubbing down the trees is a work of very great importance, and should be carried out once every two or three years. Gold, Sport, and Coffee Planting in Mysore We are back at camp about 1.30, form our lines again, between the guns and waggons, unharness, rub down horses, and then have dinner. In the Ranks of the C.I.V. Then he rubbed down with the little towel Tommy Gould had allowed him. The Rules of the Game A short, crisp swim, a vigorous rub down, and a resumption of the walk or ride and one feels fit enough to conquer a world. The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, Physical Characteristics, Glacial Phenomena, Geology, Single Outlet, Automobile Routes, Historic Towns, Early Mining Excitements, Steamer Ride, Mineral Springs, Mountain and Lake Resorts, Trail and Camping Out Trips, Summer Residences, Fishing, Hunting, Flowers, Birds, Animals, Trees, and Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter One horse came out after another in the same way, took his swim obediently across a great tank of water, was rubbed down, and went off home in high spirits. Anahuac : or, Mexico and the Mexicans, Ancient and Modern One day his mother said to him, "My son, thou shouldst go about among people, to get thyself sharpened and rubbed down a little." The Book of Noodles Stories of Simpletons; or, Fools and Their Follies Their conversation was resumed a little later, when, rubbed down, clothed, and neatly brushed, the two boys responded to the mess call. The Boy Scouts of the Geological Survey I have rubbed down too many horses these last three days not to know. The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales Most of them are bald and their feet are excessively ugly, so that, as they lie stretched out on glass slabs to be rubbed down with salt and scrubbed, they appear to be deformed. The "Goldfish" The process seems to have been that still used for granite, viz. to cut parallel channels on the rough surface, and then break and rub down the ridges between. Early Britain—Roman Britain Instead, he made haste to get off his dripping garments and to get out others, after he had enjoyed a rub down. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life In a few moments the young man had been well rubbed down, and now Dan and Rollins, on opposite sides, were kneading his muscles. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis F. When cool rub down with steel wool. The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do The greater part of each story reads like a reminiscence of real life, and the personages introduced show little sign of being "rubbed down" or "touched up and varnished" for effect. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 07, May, 1858 Your house will get rubbed down by and by, and the new gloss taken off; and so will your wife, and you will all be cosey and easy as an old shoe. Pink and White Tyranny A Society Novel The Texan went off to rub down his horse, mend his accoutrements, squat around the cooking fires, and gamble with the drivers. Overland So Dave was taken to hospital, stripped, rubbed down, put to bed and dosed with hot drinks. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis "An hour, sir, for rubbing down, saddling, and packing fodder, ammunition, and provisions." The Maid-At-Arms A remarkably wet couple we were when we presented ourselves at our respective front doors, just in time for a "rub down" before lunch! A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil Liquid cement appears to have been poured over the floor, filling up the interstices, after which the surface would be rubbed down and polished. Scientific American Supplement, No. 514, November 7, 1885 Even religion does not all at once straighten out all the twists in human nature, nor rub down all its hard angularities. The Teaching of Jesus Do the same, Browne—and have a rub down. The Man from Brodney's The horse was rubbed down with dry fern, and a lump of black bread given him to eat. Friends, though divided A Tale of the Civil War And some of you give 'em a good rub down. On Land and Sea at the Dardanelles The stranger said nothing, but he nodded, and throwing off his black coat, set to work vigorously rubbing down his travel-stained horse. The Refugees Well, it was only about two weeks after that, I was practising and Mother was rubbing down a table she was fixing over. The Bent Twig Some of the boys were trying to induce Diamond to be rubbed down, but he objected, declaring he was going directly to his room. Frank Merriwell at Yale Then he gave me his oily hand, which wanted rubbing down with a bit of deck swabbing. Essays in Rebellion I had my bath, rubbed down, did two miles on the track, exercised with the weights, and got to supper ten minutes late. The Half-Back The grooms in front of the stables are rubbing down and currying the horses. Four Arthurian Romances How can a cove stand talking in the street with his master's prad a wanting to be took to be rubbed down, and his master up to every individgle thing that happens!' Dombey and Son By the time Merriwell was well rubbed down one of the freshmen came in and reported that Diamond had come around all right. Frank Merriwell at Yale To come down covered with mud and drenched with sweat and rain after some hours in the bush, change, rub down, and take a chair in the verandah, is to taste a quiet conscience. Robert Louis Stevenson: a record, an estimate, and a memorial And the blue-clad team trotted joyfully down to their stage, and there, behind the canvas protections were rubbed down and plastered up, and slapped on the back by their delighted coach and trainer. The Half-Back While they were rubbing down the mare, Melbury's mind coupled with the foreign quality of the mud the name he had heard unconsciously muttered by the surgeon when Grace took his hand—"Felice." The Woodlanders The sun was setting as we entered the enclosure, and we were soon scattered about the outer court, picketing our horses, rubbing down their foaming flanks, and washing out their wounds. Eothen, or, Traces of Travel Brought Home from the East The other man brought Ginger; James stood by while we were rubbed down and cleaned. Black Beauty Mr. Giovanelli was bowing to and fro, rubbing down his gloves and laughing very agreeably; Winterbourne thought it a most unpleasant scene. Daisy Miller Then trotting back to the dressing tent and being rubbed down with alcohol and having a lemon to suck. Daddy-Long-Legs I taught them to water and feed, and sweep and rub down. Traffics and Discoveries I dare say it was all right, according to law and evidence; but I feel certain, just such a rubbing down, once a week, would have been very useful to that same steward. Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast Having reduced myself to some sort of order I next rubbed down my horse as best I could, and rearranged his girth and his saddle. Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 A peculiarity of character, of which the inhabitants themselves are hardly sensible, will be rubbed down and worn away by the attrition of foreign substances. The Sister Years (From "Twice Told Tales") It is religion that is supposed to rub down that long face, and inspire that stiff demeanor, and to make him at all points an unattractive and unlovable man. Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays Wind and rain and frost are engaged in rubbing down all the decoration, and flattening the surface of the decorated portion to the simplicity of the other part. In Troubadour-Land A Ramble in Provence and Languedoc A brisk rub down with a hard towel and she rejoined her father. A Little Bush Maid In the upper chamber of the prison I was rubbed down and clothed in the best sort of tunic, shod with the ceremonial boots of a nobleman and wrapped in a nobleman's outer garments. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Second ditto afternoon, and varnish with rubbing varnish that night; rub down, stripe and letter next day, though I consider it better to stripe and letter on the color, and varnish with "wearing body varnish." Scientific American Supplement, No. 358, November 11, 1882 Eating immensely, and, when satisfied, putting the relics in their trunk, and rubbing down the table. Passages from the American Notebooks, Volume 1 The beds are rolled up and put away in cupboards, and the woodwork is carefully rubbed down and polished. Peeps at Many Lands: Japan In the late morning of such a day Tom found Jim wandering from stall to stall, looking at the horses being rubbed down and prepared for the afternoon's races. Poor White Appearing pleased with the replies he elicited he bade Murmex go with one of the pages, rub down and change into fencing rig. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire I use rough-stuff No. 2 on all flat places, rub down and give two coats of No. 2 lead. Scientific American Supplement, No. 358, November 11, 1882 "She wants to be well rubbed down," said the Squire. Light O' the Morning People were shopping with comparative leisure, omnibus horses were being rubbed down and watered on the west side of the Square, out of the way of the main stream of traffic. Not George Washington — an Autobiographical Novel Under the possibility of immediate departure, Morgan's horse, after being washed, rubbed down and dried, had been fed a double ration of oats and been resaddled and bridled. The Companions of Jehu After throwing off their wet clothes, and being rubbed down until they glowed, Edgar and Albert were soon covered up in blankets, and after drinking the hot spiced wine, soon fell asleep. A March on London Wondering, I obeyed and beheld a hissing ostler rubbing down a dusty horse. Peregrine's Progress From behind, from the side, and in front, he viewed the stallion while Dan rubbed down the legs of his mount with a care which was most foreign to the ranges. The Untamed Take our horses, and see you to it they are well rubbed down before they have aught to eat or drink. Between Whiles See to your horse at night, and have him well rubbed down. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 02 — Fiction Care should be taken to rub down thoroughly, and to change a part or all of the clothing. A Practical Physiology He strode off in pursuit of Bull and presently found the big man in the corral rubbing down the stallion; the little bright-eyed Tod was close beside them. Bull Hunter "The most that we want is some place where we can strip and rub down, while waiting for dry clothing." Dave Darrin's Third Year at Annapolis Leaders of the Second Class Midshipmen Mode.—Mix the flour and water to a smooth batter, carefully rubbing down with the back of a spoon any lumps that may appear. The Book of Household Management Beth went out to find Louise, and discovered her standing near the stables, where a boy was rubbing down the sides of a sorrel mare with wisps of straw. Aunt Jane's Nieces The four horses were led out, rubbed down from nose to heel, and harnessed in their brightest trappings. A Soldier of Virginia "Steady, now!" murmured Page, in his principal's ear, as the two seconds leaped at the task of rubbing down their men. Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" Long after he has finished grazing, his jaw continues to work, turning round and round like the grindstone of a painter when he is rubbing down his colors. The History of a Mouthful of Bread And its effect on the organization of men and animals When this is perfectly smooth, and all the lumps are well rubbed down, add the remainder of the milk and the eggs, which should be well beaten. The Book of Household Management Will you order your man to give my horse a good rub down, and let him have a hot mash. By Pike and Dyke: a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic "Have a good rub down tonight, or you'll find yourself very stiff in the morning." The White Feather Here, under the doctor's orders, the trio were stripped and rubbed down. Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" He was rubbed down with many willing hands, and patted and pounded in a way to start his circulation going at fever heat. The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron : or, the Struggle for the Silver Cup The rock cocoa, or that bought in a solid piece, should be scraped, and made in the same manner, taking care to rub down all the lumps before the boiling liquid is added. The Book of Household Management The statues on the lawns were rubbed down after the heavy rains and dusted as carefully in summer. Sleeping Fires: a Novel So he bent his head lower, but gave Jupiter Olympus such a rubbing down as the god had deserved long ago. Barriers Burned Away If put at once into the stable, he should be stripped and rubbed down with straw actively for five minutes or more, and then blanketed. American Woman's Home You fellows saved me by your prompt action, and the general rubbing down I had after the rescue. The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron : or, the Struggle for the Silver Cup The steam was merrily hissing from the escape-pipe; Ethan was busy, as he always was, in rubbing down the polished parts of the engine, and Lawry was walking up and down the forward deck. Haste and Waste; Or, the Young Pilot of Lake Champlain. a Story for Young People Spare not to rub down, my men," said he, "for we have tried the mettle of our horses, and have now but one half-hour's breathing-time. The Children of the New Forest In the court there was the groom who had driven him, still rubbing down his horses and setting things to rights before going inside to warm himself. Greifenstein A friend, trying to dissuade him from publishing such matter, wrote, "You lose hold on the American public by rubbing down their shins with brickbats, as you do." History of American Literature After violent exercise of any kind, be sure to take a bath and a brisk rub down. Healthful Sports for Boys Ethan, having dried a quantity of the wet packing, commenced rubbing down and oiling the machinery. Haste and Waste; Or, the Young Pilot of Lake Champlain. a Story for Young People Therefore the horses had been carefully rubbed down, and the saddles replaced. His Sombre Rivals He dismounted, unsaddled and rubbed down his dripping horse with handfuls of the withered grasses that grew within the ruins. The Long Chance After having been well rubbed down by the guide, and given a steaming cup of tea, Walter was put to bed, protesting stubbornly that he was all right and that their attentions were unnecessary. The Pony Rider Boys in the Rockies Or, the Secret of the Lost Claim She watched very anxiously, and so did Stead, while relieving Whitefoot of her panniers and giving her a rub down before turning her out to get her supper. Under the Storm While he was thus engaged, Lawry overhauled the steering apparatus, rubbed down the wheel, oiled the pulleys, and satisfied himself that everything was in working order. Haste and Waste; Or, the Young Pilot of Lake Champlain. a Story for Young People Glumly the Hall boys retired to their dressing room, there to be rubbed down by their chums. The Rover Boys at School There I saw him well rubbed down and fed with warm bran-mash. Friends and Helpers Ponies were quickly rubbed down, saddled and bridled, blankets strapped on, and, at a command from Tad Butler, the young hunters fairly threw themselves into their saddles. The Pony Rider Boys in the Rockies Or, the Secret of the Lost Claim "I must camp here now till the fellow dies, and I can prove it, or until I can get another chance," was his conclusion as he rubbed down and fed his horse. Taken Alive "Chunk," he shouted, "take my horse and rub him well, or you'll get rubbed down yourself." Miss Lou If I don't rub down quickly I'm afraid these goose fleshings will freeze into pebbles. Jane Allen, Junior A moment later he despatched the landlord to the stable, to see that the horses had been rubbed down; and as soon as the door closed she broke out passionately. The Valley of Decision In fact, this rubbing down with the rougher towel is in some respects the most important part of the bath, and there should always be enough friction to get the skin into a glow. The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken When, having seen his horse rubbed down, he reached home, he found her on the doorstep watching for him. Australia Felix He regarded the mother, who said, without paying attention to his look: "His legs ought to be rubbed down with alcohol." Mother The postillions were rubbing down the horses, or rolling the chaises into the coach-house. The Parent's Assistant There was no one in sight except old Jack Linden, who was rubbing down the lobby doors with pumice-stone and water. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists The sides of the car were wainscoting of plain surface done in a Flemish stain rubbed down to a dull finish. The Americanization of Edward Bok : the autobiography of a Dutch boy fifty years after In the morning take a bath and a good rub down. The Royal Road to Health In the shed they sluiced each other with pails of water, had a rub down and got into their dressing gowns. The Sky Pilot in No Man's Land Some thirty men we were of the kind that I knew full well, Listless, rubbed down to the type of our easy-going hell. The Pilgrims of Hope He had rubbed down and stopped all the woodwork and painted the window. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists But Sandy would not leave the horses till they were carefully rubbed down, blanketed, and fed, for he was entered for the four-horse race and it behoved him to do his best to win. Black Rock: a Tale of the Selkirks Take a warm bath before retiring, and follow it with a brisk rub down. The Royal Road to Health Then I was rubbed down with flannels, sheet was dipped in the water, and I was put to bed. Mark Twain's Speeches It would not rake or pitch a ton of hay; it would not rub down a horse; and the men and maidens it left pale and hungry. Essays — Second Series It was nearly noon when Mr. Dawson finished rubbing down his sweating mare in the little stable shed among the wheat. A Sappho of Green Springs "He forgot to rub down Essex Maid one evening when she came in hot, and that finished him with Mr. Evringham." Jewel After a good rub down, in dry pyjamas, I was scarcely back in my bunk with the Mind of Primitive Man before me, when the stampede over my head was repeated. The Mutiny of the Elsinore "Yes, missy," said the king; "white man knock 'um over eyes, and"—with a rub down his face—"skin 'um nose." Stories by English Authors: The Orient (Selected by Scribners) Then he rubbed down, dressed in the open air behind the old awning hung there, took a dozen deep breaths and a cup of coffee, and was off for work. Dangerous Days When Geoffrey had been carefully rubbed down, and clothed again in his ordinary garments, Perry pulled a comfortable easy-chair out of a corner. Man and Wife With the first dawn of morning, Hobbie arose; and, having rubbed down and saddled his horse, he set forth to Mucklestane-Moor. The Black Dwarf The cows and oxen were rubbed down as in Switzerland and Auvergne. The Country Doctor "After that, I'm sponged and rubbed down—and rest in the cottage." Man and Wife He shook his head two or three times, he was rubbed down like a horse by the professional runner; he drank a mighty draught of malt liquor; he recovered his good-humor as if by magic. Man and Wife |
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