| 单词 | salver |
| 例句 | He came back with a liqueur glass on a silver salver. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z There was no sign of a strange cap or stick, and no card on the salver. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Then men came bearing a chair and a low stool, and one brought a salver with a silver flagon and cups, and white cakes. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I drank the brandy and put the glass back on the silver salver. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z We can’t bear to admit defeat, because to do so is to make life seem more finite, less likely to be peopled with attractive strangers bearing silver salvers heaped with onion puffs. Anyone There? 2011-07-15T19:54:11Z Television had spent too long in the position of a waiter, bringing art in to the viewer on a silver salver. Mere fact, mere fiction 2010-04-16T23:10:00Z The “quiet Beatle” — the one who told an interviewer, “I’m even more normal than normal people” — was also the nicest Beatle: the most thoughtful and generous, the salver of wounds, forgiver of sins. Review of Martin Scorsese's George Harrison documentary 2011-10-17T18:00:00Z The "quiet Beatle" — the one who told an interviewer, "I'm even more normal than normal people" — was also the nicest Beatle: the most thoughtful and generous, the salver of wounds, forgiver of sins. Review of Martin Scorsese's George Harrison documentary 2011-10-05T14:20:00Z It shows a large chunk of ham on a salver. Gauguin: Maker of Myth 2010-10-02T23:06:00Z He spoke up after a phalanx of servers lifted five porcelain salvers in unison, releasing a floccus of steam from each dish. The TV Watch: On Bloomberg TV?s ?Titans at the Table? Tycoons Eat and Dish 2012-02-27T23:40:15Z We can't bear to admit defeat, because to do so is to make life seem more finite, less likely to be peopled with attractive strangers bearing silver salvers heaped with onion puffs. Anyone there? When your email goes unanswered 2011-07-19T00:20:05Z The table is draped with a Turkish carpet, and the jewelry, the furs, the gold ewers and salvers all insinuate a rising global commodities trade — one of those “commodities” being people like the painter himself. A Familiar Face at the Met, Now in His Own Light 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Hurt recalled rehearsing with Pinter when silver salvers stacked with gins and tonics, ice and lemon, would arrive at 11.30 each morning as part of the stage management routine. John Hurt obituary 2017-01-28T05:00:00Z Patel gets the patter of the Indian-American household just right; the prim palaver around the tea salver strikes the right balance of nosiness and restraint. A Debut Story Collection, Filled With Characters Humbled by Love 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z Most Americans would not recognize a soybean if it were presented to them on a silver salver, but they are invested, in several senses, in agriculture policy. Opinion | The U.S. takes a disturbing plunge into protectionism 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z Three new biographies underline the premise that life can be tough, even for those who have it handed to them on a silver salver. A botanist, a pope and a princess: Three new biographies 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z Traveling back to North America with the silver salver for second place at last week’s Open Championship, however, didn’t quite resonate the same way. Coming to grips with coming up short - Golf Digest 2017-07-28T04:00:00Z George Harrison didn't want the silver salver, just the banjo ukulele, but dad wanted to keep everything together. George Formby's banjolele sells at auction for £28,500 - BBC News 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z Illegal salvers deactivate their AIS when over a shipwreck, which registers with the SAC system. Wartime shipwrecks are being illegally salvaged. Are we powerless to stop it? 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z These he would pick up from their silver salver and pull on over his long white fingers. The vivid paintings that record a Briton's love of Delhi - BBC News 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z The Australian, who is two off the lead on seven under, bogeyed all four, handing the Claret Jug to a bemused Ernie Els on a silver salver. Five perfect scenarios for The Open 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z "I was runner-up in 2008 and tied for third in 2013, close but no cigar so it would be nice to swap the silver salver for the silver jug at some stage," he said smiling. McIlroy may be even better on return: Poulter 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z Water, described as being "lightly contaminated with oil" is being pumped from the ship's hold, which salvers say will cause the ship's 50-degree list to decrease. Weather affecting cargo ship salvage 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z "Salvage of the submarine would only be attempted thereafter for which many alternatives including deploying professional salvers are being considered," he said. Four bodies recovered in India sub 2013-08-16T09:04:45Z He looked around, called upon David Moyes, and together they held up the silver salver. Soccer: Moyes Starts Briskly, but Challenges Lurk 2013-08-11T18:07:37Z The salver is obviously in its inaugural year, following the untimely death of the peerless darts commentator, but instantly there was a clear winner. 2012: A big hand for everyone who gave business a bad name 2012-12-30T00:04:11Z O'Neill asked the waiter for a packet of snouts, which duly arrived on a silver salver. The Joy of Six: big clubs in the lower leagues 2012-09-28T09:16:12Z Her dark hair was in plaits, she wore a wrap over her nightdress, and she carried on her hip a tray with two claret-stained glasses and a salver with a cut cake. Mushroom Town 2012-04-21T02:00:25.923Z A minute later the butler was standing before her with the salver in his hand and a card on it. Vistas of New York 2012-04-14T02:00:25.810Z At this point a black servant entered, carrying a letter on a salver. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z My daughter Martha Stone all my lands in the County of York, Cape Porpoise, and Wells, and my silver salver, and her son Thomas �5 and a silver porringer. Early American Scientific Instruments and Their Makers 2012-03-15T02:00:31.610Z The boy kept the silver salver extended expectantly, but Jones went past without apparently noticing the hint. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z A few minutes later a pink-complexioned, flaxen-haired maid came tripping demurely in, with a great silver salver on which was set such an array of decanters that Captain Dove at once became most amiable again. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z Don't forget to pile up wreaths of flowers on the silver salvers; and remember there are peculiar reasons for not placing a pitcher of wine before Michael Teleki. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z From all that has been said above, it is clear that the productivity of freely-hired labor is not something that appeared all at once, perfected, presented by history on a salver. Dictatorship vs. Democracy (Terrorism and Communism) 2012-02-27T03:00:14.477Z Soon his card will be handed in on a salver, and we may perhaps in time expect daily weather reports from the nether world. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Mrs. Dean remembered her magnificent silver-gilt �pergne and salver to match--never more to be anything but a memory to her--and fainted. For the Cause 2012-02-19T03:00:18.033Z Stepan Mihailovitch looked uneasily at his son standing with the salver in his arms, but he accepted the presents graciously and kissed his daughter-in-law. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z Hassan was well content with this interpretation, when a eunuch entered and brought him a sealed letter on a golden salver. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z Quack′salver, a quack who deals in salves, ointments, &c.: a quack generally.—adj. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) 2012-01-30T03:00:13.887Z But he had hardly taken his seat when the door opened and the parlor-maid brought to him upon a salver a folded slip of dirty paper. The Turnstile 2012-01-29T03:00:09.260Z So the man inevitably stopped between them, and, when he lifted up the salver, it was impossible but that the Parson should observe the superscription. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z Off L.I, English Times and periodical with mailing wrapper on it--on salver for Martin. Green Stockings A Comedy in Three Acts 2012-01-28T03:00:24.297Z The great Arabian brass salver, with its mystic scrolls and ebonised stand, forms a suitable tea-table alongside the comfortable American rocking-chair. Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches 2012-01-19T03:00:21.017Z The faithful Elizabeth had entered the room with a salver in her hand, and stood looking into her mistress's white face, with distress written all over her plain kindly features. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z For at this moment a servant entered with a note, which he presented, upon a salver, to Mr. Longcluse. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z He carried a letter on a salver, and, advancing to Lady Oxford, offered it to her. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z And then Crofts came in with his little salver. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z With a stamp of my foot I turned from the window and saw Pierre, the old servant, waiting patiently near the door, with a huge bunch of keys on a salver in his hand. The Heart of Denise and Other Tales 2011-12-14T03:00:15.733Z One of the latter carries a pair of iron shoes upon a salver. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z The Envoy, on taking his seat, had deposited the salver with the Governor-General's letter on a gilt stool covered with muslin, which had been placed there to receive it. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 120, October, 1867. 2011-12-12T03:00:23.897Z The guests were preparing to retire, when a liveried servant entered with a card on a gold salver. Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z "That is from your master," said Rachel, lifting it from the salver and tearing off the envelope. A Mere Chance, Vol. 3 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:45.990Z Just as that thought passed through my brain there was a ring at the bell, and a few seconds later my man brought up a telegram on a salver. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z As a fitting garniture to such a dish, there was a corsage of watercress draped on the corner of the salver. Of All Things 2011-10-09T02:00:26.957Z There was no letter on the salver, but there was a very small brown-paper parcel, which Nan seized and held in the half-light to her dancing eyes. Denis Dent A Novel 2011-10-04T02:00:16.973Z "Well?" he added, as Steptoe entered and tendered the sovereign on a salver. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z Reginald took it slowly from the salver, and his hand shook visibly. Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z On a salver were a decanter and three wine-glasses; one was unused; and on the floor there lay an end of pink tape. My Lord Duke 2011-09-09T02:01:11.940Z The girl skipped away like a chamois, and came back like a Hebe with a large silver salver covered with gold goblets. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z "Ah!"—and was about to continue when a native Indian servant in a uniform of white linen with gold shoulder knots, advanced towards them with a salver upon which were two calling cards. The City in the Clouds 2011-08-31T02:01:31.807Z Valeria Cork recognised a hint when it was handed to her—even on a silver salver. Pink Gods and Blue Demons 2011-08-31T02:01:22.827Z Boys dressed in white appeared with basins of water and napkins on silver salvers for ablutions. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z Coffee and some old china cups, which appeared to me quite beautiful, stood on a silver tray; and some liqueur glasses, with a flask, which turned out to be noyeau, on a salver beside it. In a Glass Darkly, v. 2/3 2011-08-25T02:00:31.597Z The door was opened, Masters brought her a thick letter on a salver. A Life For a Love A Novel 2011-08-18T02:00:24.323Z He carried a salver, and on it was the orange-colored envelope of a telegram. The City in the Clouds 2011-08-31T02:01:31.807Z No one said anything, however, till Laurie, who insisted on serving the bride, appeared before her, with a loaded salver in his hand and a puzzled expression on his face. Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy 2011-08-18T02:00:21.810Z “Very well,” assented Peggy with becoming meekness, quietly arranging the salver in front of him. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z A Chinese salver, heaped with cigars, was upon a low stand beside the lounge. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z I went up the day before to the family residence in Grosvenor Gardens: presents still pouring in, and such unconsidered trifles as diamond pendants, silver salvers, gold cigarette-cases, telescopes, and illuminated addresses, lying promiscuously about. A New Medley of Memories 2011-07-12T02:00:37.147Z At the head of the table was a large salver, or japanned waiter, upon which was spread out various utensils of China-ware,—the only articles of plate being a sugar-dish and cream-pot. The Kentuckian in New-York, Volume I (of 2) or, The Adventures of Three Southerns 2011-07-06T02:00:46.297Z The latter bore some letters on a salver. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z These she brought in and laid daintily on the salver beside the bowl of broth. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z At the open doors of a room leading out into the garden sat a company of elegantly-dressed ladies and gentlemen, and servants in rich liveries were handing around refreshments upon silver salvers. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z "Here you are holding that drawing like a waiter with a card on a salver who can't get my lady to look up from her knitting!" she finally exclaimed. The Old Blood 2011-06-13T02:00:22.897Z On the right of this salver stood a coffee and tea-urn, of some composition metal, resembling silver in appearance. The Kentuckian in New-York, Volume I (of 2) or, The Adventures of Three Southerns 2011-07-06T02:00:46.297Z Just then a footman entered bearing some letters on a salver. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z Taking the missive from the salver, Alan dismissed the man and then turned to the girl. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z When an hour later "Pepe" appeared to his mistress, bearing a salver with Arthur Poinsett's business card and a formal request for an interview, I am afraid Donna Maria was a little disappointed. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z For a woman's soul is by nature a beautiful fresco painted on rooms, table-leaves, dresses, silver salvers, and household plenishing in general. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z There was a large envelope on the salver he held in his hand. Love and hatred 2011-05-13T02:00:08.103Z He emptied his glass and replaced it on the salver. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z It is a colored valet, sleek, smiling, obsequious, who bears in his hand a gilded salver, with a letter upon it, and upon his arm a parcel wrapped in black silk. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z A servant came in and handed Mr. Spoelmann a telegram on a silver salver. Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z Barbara reached forth her hand wearily, and took the note thus presented from the salver. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z It was clear that General Falkenstein now waited the submission of the municipality, perhaps believing that the keys of the town would be brought him on a silver salver. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z He lazily took an envelope from the silver salver and held it up. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z And the valet bows low, and extends the salver, adding softly: “I am Mr. Warburton’s body servant.” Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z James stood before her with a visiting card on a salver, and a cloud of depression—which was the utmost revelation of ill-humour his well-trained visage ever allowed itself, above-stairs—on his shaven countenance. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 3 2011-04-26T02:00:25.180Z Mining looked, in her white satin dress and myrtle wreath, like a Bauersdorf apple, freshly plucked from the tree, and laid in its green leaves on a silver salver. Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z Mina began to play, and the pure melancholy notes poured forth like golden beads dropped on a salver of crystal. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z You might give me widow K�hlert on a salver and I should never think of falling in love with her. An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. III (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:01:02.690Z She was seated by my bed, reading me the morning journals, when, of a sudden, a knock sounded on the door, and a waiter entered with a wire upon a salver. First Person Paramount 2011-04-07T02:00:19.233Z A servant brought in the letters and papers upon a silver salver. 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z The servant brought it in upon a salver. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z He had hardly opened his eyes the next morning when Lenhart, who had assumed the duties of valet, appeared, bearing a magnificent silver salver which he had borrowed from the landlord. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z Beside the attach�, in all the majestic gravity of his kind, stands a lackey with a salver, from which she takes a glass of lemonade. Erlach Court 2011-03-12T03:00:24.407Z "Then," I cried, "they'll have him and the twenty millions served up on a salver before the week's out." The Black Eagle Mystery 2011-03-07T03:00:12.497Z Lensky changed color and trembled when he took the card from the salver and read the name. Boris Lensky 2011-03-07T03:00:10.233Z He sought to win her to some demonstration of interest when they were presently at table, with old Janus skirmishing about the dining room with a silver salver, hindering the meal rather than serving it. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z Shortly after the servant brought on a salver a whole pile of newspapers in their wrappings, which had just come by post. Asbe?n From the Life of a Virtuoso 2011-02-27T03:00:30.780Z The ticking of the watches was almost audible, when the servant brought in on a salver the contents of the post-bag which had just arrived. Erlach Court 2011-03-12T03:00:24.407Z Then he was conscious that a servant was standing with a note on a salver by his side. The Wicked Marquis 2011-02-24T03:01:06.123Z The telephone bell rang, the letters flopped into the hall, Malcom the butler seemed always at hand with some distracting oblong on his salver. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z At the same moment a servant entered, and presented a salver to his mistress. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z The servant disappeared, and almost immediately returned with a silver salver upon which were two long gold chains of delicate workmanship and an open bottle of attar of rose. The Three Sapphires 2011-02-07T03:00:24.770Z Before him lay a large salver strewed in great profusion with pieces of silver coin from a bit to a dollar. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z He thought of that particular spot on the hall table where notes were left for him, of the old-fashioned silver salver laid by his side on the breakfast table, upon which his letters were placed. The Wicked Marquis 2011-02-24T03:01:06.123Z Some of the plaques and salvers of this time in enamel are among the most precious treasures of national collections throughout the world. The Century of Columbus 2011-01-29T03:00:17.380Z When we were in the dining-hall, a major-domo brought us liqueurs and several piquant and highly spiced dishes on a silver salver to induce appetite, after a northern custom. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z Just then the maid entered with a letter on a salver. Brenda, Her School and Her Club 2011-01-15T03:00:31.087Z This altar with its enriched salver is merely a Roman Catholic "contribution-box,"—a new way of doing an old thing. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z At that moment, however, Gossett knocked at the door, opened it and advanced towards his master with a card upon a salver. The Wicked Marquis 2011-02-24T03:01:06.123Z Then appeared Mr. William Snow, looking as proud as a peacock; and well he might, for on the salver which he bore stood a stately silver pitcher. Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story 2011-01-13T03:01:02.190Z His most noted productions were a flagon and salver, with figures, emblems, marks, and strapwork. Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings 2011-01-11T03:00:35.147Z Upon it were to be seen a silver salver, with several bottles of antique and most exquisite pattern, containing liquors of comfortable appearance and delicious flavour. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z "Vivat Champagne!" exclaimed one of the young officers, taking a glass of the foaming wine from the salver which a footman offered him. Quisisana, or Rest at Last 2010-12-29T03:00:30.857Z Candles were in his room; he found Rebecca Torkill there, with a small tankard and a tea-cup on a salver, awaiting his return. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z In came the maid, bearing a tankard on a salver; and, adding several sweethearts, she offered the homely lunch with a curtsey and a smile that would have glorified even pork and beans. Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story 2011-01-13T03:01:02.190Z To the latter days of the eighteenth century belong an endless yet interesting variety of patterns of porringers, salvers, sugar bowls, perforated baskets for loaf sugar, tea and coffee pots, and innumerable table utensils. Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings 2011-01-11T03:00:35.147Z In the other three games, teams defended decently against them and the early goal didn't arrive surrounded by watercress on a silver salver. The Question: What have been the tactical lessons of World Cup 2010? 2010-07-09T12:22:00Z The purses were carried on large salvers by Yeoman Warders from the Tower of London. Maundy money distributed by Queen 2010-04-01T12:55:00Z As we entered, one of the women rose; and, filling two glasses with spirits, presented them to us on a salver. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 The next minute the hard footman entered with a card upon a salver. By Birth a Lady “Beg pardon for waking your lordship,” said the butler, holding out a silver salver, upon which was a reddish—brown envelope; “but here is a telegram.” A Double Knot The last speaker held forth a salver of such ample circumference that the two young men were fain to laugh. The Great Mogul Moorish brass salvers add colour and brightness to the sideboard, in families where silver salvers and presentation plate are not matters of course. Household Organization Next there came in two maidens carrying between them a large salver, on which, amid a profusion of blood, lay a man's head. Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race Jennings was standing there with a candlestick upon a massive silver salver. The Hillman There were also a number of parti-coloured caps under suspended oars, and more silver in the shape of cups, salvers, and engraved cigarette boxes than his modest staff of servants could possibly keep clean. Witching Hill Active servants, clad solely in white, threw garlands of jasmine round the neck of each guest or offered golden salvers of pan supari, the savory betel leaf so dear to Eastern taste. The Great Mogul Just as the roast was served, and the baron was preparing to carve it, one of the footmen handed him a note on a silver salver. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History "If your highness commands it, my duty is obedience," said the marquis, taking the letter from the salver. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 Lady Hilda took it from the salver, glanced at it, and threw it into the fire. The Hillman But on the other hand the eyes of the keybearer perused with evident longing every salver and decanter. The Firebrand The mackerel, beautiful as fire-etched salvers, first were passed to a long table, around which worked as many women as could have elbow room. Last Words "I rather like old Mr. Hacket," said the incorrigible assailant; "he mistook Mr. Pottinger's bald and polished head for a silver salver, and laid his teacup on it, the last evening he was here." Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) Boys in white vestments bore about, upon salvers of silver, flesh, bread, dried fruits, and sweet wine of Pelusium. Sulamith: A Romance of Antiquity There were lamps of gold, and solid golden bowls set on altars, and embossed salvers of copper and bronze. The Unveiling of Lhasa Some of the earth caved in upon her and while she was freeing herself, down rolled a salver, a paten, and a flagon, all of pure gold, richly chased and studded with emeralds and rubies. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day The corners of Christobel's proud mouth curved into a quiet smile as she took it from the salver. Through the Postern Gate A Romance in Seven Days Minnie returned in ten minutes bearing a little note upon her silver salver, which she presented to the smiling Dollops with a mock bow and a courtesy. The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel When we met together in the heat of summer, iced drinks were handed round to the members; but the prince, to mark his superiority, received a bowl of boiling tea upon a silver salver. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second A lackey followed me with a salver covered with gold and notes—the money I had won. A Transient Guest and Other Episodes First went the musicians, then the bridal pair, preceded and followed by two torch-bearers, and, lastly, children carrying the beautiful presents,--bowls, plates, glasses, and salvers, interspersed with flaming pine-knots. Edelweiss A Story When he did, the butler brought him a note upon a salver. The Red Rat's Daughter “And pray what is this?” said Trevor, glancing at the salver the girl carried, bearing a good-sized silver flagon, with chased lid, and a snowy napkin placed through the handle. Thereby Hangs a Tale Volume One Afternoon brings ceremonious visits, when grand ladies, sailing in their hoops, salute each other, and beaux make legs on entering a drawing-room, and lacqueys hand round chocolate on silver salvers. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second They had scarcely had time to look around before a coloured servant in livery, with a white linen coat, presented Scotch whisky and soda, and a silver pail of ice, on a magnificent salver. Jacob's Ladder Before the old man had time to reply, the butler—sober, solemn Parker—came in with a card on a salver, which he presented to his master. The Heart of a Woman Our every-day dinners had been laid out with what had seemed to me a most costly elegance; but what were they to this display of splendid centrepieces and massive cups and salvers large as shields! That Boy Of Norcott's A large salver, laid on a table near the entrance of the hall, was intended to receive voluntary contributions towards the inevitable expenses of the evening. Reminiscences, 1819-1899 With trembling hand he took the cup and drank a single mouthful, then put it down upon the salver, saying he did not feel well enough to finish it. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second Piled on the salver, visiting cards displayed their innumerable little dogs' ears. Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels Innumerable vessels and table utensils--tall vases, flat salvers, cups, and round-bellied urns, of amber, of gold, of silver, of tortoise-shell. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 The altar was lined with crimson velvet, panelled with gold lace, and on the communion-table were placed the golden vessels used in the Sacrament, with salvers and two large candlesticks. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) On a little table beside the fireplace stood a small gold salver, carved by Cellini, and which served to hold a few objects, such as coins and rings and antique gems. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day And then, soft stepping, apologetic, salver in hand, a waiter appeared at the long Venetian window. A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade The lecturer is a magician who serves up your many little defects, peculiar to the auditors’ own country, on a silver salver, so artistically garnished that one forgets the sarcasm in admiration of the sauce. A Frenchman in America Recollections of Men and Things He walked very slowly, for he carried three goblets, all filled: two small ones on a silver salver in his right hand, and the large imperial beaker in his left. A Captive of the Roman Eagles The boy went to him immediately, extended a small, circular metal salver, and then, lifting the thumb which held in position the hand-written card thereon, allowed the slip of pasteboard to be removed. Cleek of Scotland Yard Detective Stories Without observing this the waiter glided on and presented Watt with a gleaming salver full of nothing. The Ego Machine Quick as was the man, the girl reached the salver first. The Song of the Wolf Also, on the sideboard, there were two salvers, each of which contained a congregation of glasses, filled with port and sherry. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 Davus carried the last cup to the Illyrian and set the silver salver on the table. A Captive of the Roman Eagles A liveried servant, pushing the door open gently, stepped into the room bearing a small silver salver upon which a letter lay. Cleek of Scotland Yard Detective Stories The man held out a small salver on which lay a note addressed in Guido's hand. Cecilia A Story of Modern Rome Before he could reply, Lucindy entered, bearing a salver on which was a glass of milk and a pitcher of water. The Song of the Wolf She had scarcely time to regain her seat, when Elsie reappeared, bearing on a handsome salver a wine-glass, silver goblet, and an elegant basket filled with cake. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part Well, you'll get it handed to you, all right, but not in a silver salver. A Canadian Bankclerk When the maid entered with the letter on a salver, she had looked up with a quick, passionate sense of pleasure. A Mad Love "That was right," said Guido, taking the letters from the salver. Cecilia A Story of Modern Rome And setting down the salver, he ran to the door. Cudjo's Cave We ring the bell at the gate which shuts the house out from view, and are promptly answered by a pleasant-speaking housemaid, who takes our cards on a salver, and ushers us into the library. A Week's Tramp in Dickens-Land He hung on his heel after handing the salver to Mrs. Clinton and then left the room to carry out his previous instructions. The Squire's Daughter Being the First Book in the Chronicles of the Clintons Immediately female slaves came in with salvers laden with choice food, and the four maidens plied Amyntas with delicacies. Orientations A cup of tea and a basket of cake, or a salver of ices, silently passed at quiet intervals, do not interrupt conversation or overload the stomach.” Household Papers and Stories Toby withdrew, but presently returned, bringing a salver. Cudjo's Cave A silver salver is to be presented to the Royal Automobile Club in token of gratitude by octogenarian villagers of Sussex. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, June 9, 1920 At that moment the bell rang, and one of the house-servants—all puzzled by this conflict of interests—came in with a telegram, which he handed me on a salver. Miss Cayley's Adventures ‘Willingly,’ said I. Whereupon my companion, unlocking a closet, produced on a silver salver, a loaf of bread, with a silver-handled knife, and wine in a silver flask, with cups of the same metal. Lavengro The Scholar, The Gypsy, The Priest All pieces of Beethoven’s were conducted with a jewelled baton, and in p. 230a pair of clean kid gloves, handed him, at the moment, on a silver salver.” Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign Toby soon had him bolstered up in bed, and held the salver before him, and looked a perfect picture of epicurean enjoyment, just from seeing his patient eat. Cudjo's Cave His finger was upon the bell, when his servant entered, bearing a note upon a salver. Berenice And she provided herself with a little salver, that she might offer him variety. Shirley And he had work to do; nobody was going to hand him anything on a silver serving salver. Occasion for Disaster He smiled, and bid me look on that salver, which I did, and admired it much, for it was a very fine one indeed. The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) or a History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana "For you, Captain," he said, presenting it on the salver. Money Magic A Novel The head cook instantly appeared attended by a couple of footmen, who carried each a silver salver of prodigious size, on which were cups containing sauces of every different flavour which could be devised. The History of Sandford and Merton As he lifted it from the salver, a note, lying half across the edge, as if it had lodged there when the papers on the table were pushed aside, attracted his attention. Mabel's Mistake In the centre of the picture there is a table covered with a white cloth, on which is set a salver with some bread and three wine cups upon it. Evangelists of Art Picture-Sermons for Children The fifth shows a cupboard open and shelved in the middle—above is a chalice and paten, below is a salver with fruit within and falling from it. Intarsia and Marquetry Under the great swing-lamp in the skylight she leaned over the table, mixing wine in low, stout cups, spreading a silver salver with food from the pantry. The Pirate Woman Lalkhan returned, bearing a salver, and laid on the salver was one of Jan's lavender bags. Jan and Her Job Agnes took up the salver, and moved away, hesitating, by the door, as if she wished to speak. Mabel's Mistake Sabbataï threw twenty silver crowns on a salver for the messenger, and invited others to do the same, so that the happy envoy could scarce stagger away with his reward. Dreamers of the Ghetto “Get up, ye lazy fellow!” exclaimed the valet; “my lady’s fainting, my lord’s calling for water; take a glass of it on a silver salver directly.” The Rambles of a Rat As this exclamation was on her lips, the servant in blue and silver came through the door with a salver in his hand, on which lay a letter. The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals The clerk stepped down cellar and returned with a bottle of wine, took from a cupboard a salver and glasses and filled them. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance Harris came in with something on a salver, Evelyn received it in silence, but did not forget to thank Harris, though even whilst taking it she whispered, 'Don't go, nurse.' The Fairchild Family In the morning chocolate was served up to him on a silver salver with the national arms; he rode out on the general's horse, with guards marching before him. James Boswell Famous Scots Series “And where am I to get the silver salver?” said he. The Rambles of a Rat Rising, she opened it, to find a servant standing without and waiting to deliver a card that lay upon a silver salver. The Masked Bridal She stood with a salver ready to serve him. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance I should have dashed the salver out of Lord Bergamot's hand, had I met him.” Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Cards handed in at the door are received by the servant on a salver to prevent being soiled by handling. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society The two large sacks contained salvers, tankards, and goblets, dull and tarnished indeed, but unmistakably of silver. The Manor House School A silver salver of large size costs a thousand dollars. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 122, December, 1867 She soon returned bringing with steady hand the salver with the tea, sugar-bowl, and pitcher of cream. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance My lady duchess elect was giving audience to one famous silversmith from Exeter “Change,” who brought with him a great chased salver, of which he was pointing out the beauties as Colonel Esmond entered. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges The fruit should be placed on a flat salver, as high piled dishes are apt to be top-heavy and difficult to pass. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society To find a way out seemed at present far more important than more silver tankards and salvers. The Manor House School When this salver was struck, it rang like a bell, and it would not bend under the weight of a man. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 122, December, 1867 But he presented to his mistress a little note on his salver, and then handed to Lois a magnificent bunch of hothouse flowers. Nobody Esmond found the antechamber crowded with milliners and toyshop women, obsequious goldsmiths with jewels, salvers, and tankards; and mercer's men with hangings, and velvets, and brocades. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Confections are then served, to be followed with black coffee in tiny after-dinner coffee-cups, which are passed on a salver, together with lump sugar, and small gold or silver spoons; no cream. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society I had my chocolate served up on a silver salver, adorned with the arms of Corsica. Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. We saw the other day three large salvers, which, at a distance of six feet, looked very nearly alike. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 122, December, 1867 The coffee is served on salvers without feet, made commonly of painted or varnished wood, and sometimes of silver. All About Coffee It was Marotte, the butler, who presented a thick, sealed envelope to him on his salver, bent to turn down the flame under the singing silver kettle, and withdrew without a sound. The Dark Star It was Antoine, who presented two letters on a silver salver. Messengers of Evil Being a Further Account of the Lures and Devices of Fantômas But it was only a Breton maid, who bore some letters on a salver of silver. The Maids of Paradise But the price of this article was two hundred dollars,—more than five times the cost of the leaden trash, and a fourth of the price of the solid salver. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 122, December, 1867 At this moment an attendant appeared with a card upon a salver. A Modern Mercenary She brought a letter on a salver, and was taking it to her master, when Beth said authoritatively, "That letter is for me, Minna; bring it here." The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius The servant had entered bearing an orange-colored envelope on a salver, which he carried towards Helen. The New Tenant At that instant, they heard a tap at the door, and the landlord, carrying a few letters on a salver, entered the room. Robert Orange Being a Continuation of the History of Robert Orange Another of these salvers was of solid silver, to which no objection could be made except that its price was nine hundred and fifty dollars. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 122, December, 1867 The door opened, and upon the threshold stood a servant bearing in his hand a salver, and upon the salver a queer, official-looking document, such as she did not remember ever having seen before. Theo A Sprightly Love Story The first thing I found was a large copper shield, in the form of an oval salver, in the middle of which is a knob or boss encircled by a small furrow. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life A servant girl stood by her side with a card on a salver. The New Tenant While he was speaking the servant entered with a salver, and on the salver was a note. Robert Orange Being a Continuation of the History of Robert Orange There were cards and envelopes upon the salver in the hall, but not one from Mildred. The Dop Doctor After a donation to the polite bonze—which he receives on a gold salver and lays on the altar—we encase our feet in leather once more, and leave the sacred precincts. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 Before this, Asbury Fuller was standing, assorting a number of cut-glass goblets of various sizes and putting them upon silver salvers, bottles of various colored wines being placed upon each salver with the goblets. The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton I noticed Don Carlos de Ruiz's card in the salver in the hall as I came in. Bandit Love Then Syce came forward and claimed a portion of the spoil They gave him a lump of silver with some alloy in it, the produce of some plated salvers, as his share. Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak Rivers immediately brought it back as lost property, courteously presenting it to Felicity on a silver salver. The Twelfth Hour At the gate of the Court on our passing out, stands a bold, yellow-robed priest, with a metal salver in his hand, suggestive of donations. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 "Mr. Thessaly has called, sir," he said, and held out a salver upon which lay a visiting-card. The Orchard of Tears “The finder may advertise—may look you up at the hotel—may——” “May bring it back on a gold salver!” In Her Own Right It was not the same waiter, but a taller, fairer man who bowed as he held out the silver salver. The Slave of Silence Presently she held out the empty wine-glass; the steward took it on his heavy silver salver; she raised her eyes. A Young Man in a Hurry and Other Short Stories It includes three flagons, four chalices, six salvers, and a pair of candlesticks, all of silver-gilt. Chelsea The Fascination of London The butler put the matches on his salver and took them over to Alec, who lit his cigarette. The Explorer At that moment, the butler, Horton, entered with a card upon a silver salver, whereupon I rose to leave. The Stretton Street Affair The vase was then carefully rinsed, and being again filled with the wine and water, was presented to the king on a gold salver. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series The golden treasure soon began to come in, borne on the backs of Indians,—goblets, vases, salvers, massy plates and tiles from the walls of palaces and temples, and images of plants and animals. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History But instead of announcing the carriage the servant held out a salver. The Convert At that moment Lady Kelsey's butler came into the room with a salver, upon which he put the dirty glasses. The Explorer The dishes were marvelous—side-dishes of emeralds, and roasts of gold on silver salvers. Laboulaye's Fairy Book Two of the principal officers, making a profound obeisance, approached his majesty, one bearing an enameled cup and two decanters upon a salver. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series His features were set, in well-trained impassivity; but his eyelids flickered nervously 5 as he handed the silver salver to his mistress. The Mistress of Shenstone "It must be intended for monsieur," said the man presenting it upon his salver, "for the messenger says it comes from Madame Le Prun." The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 Sarah enters with one of Mrs. Mounteagle's little scented notes upon a salver. When the Birds Begin to Sing Doris darted forward and took the letter from the salver. The Secret House Two officers of the household entered, in picturesque attire, one bearing a loaf of bread on an enameled salver, and another a folded napkin between two enameled plates. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series During the feast the noble host paid a courtly visit to each chamber, accompanied by a servitor who bore a huge salver on which were the flowers and souvenirs to be presented. The Tapestry Book The servant entered with a card, which she presented on a salver to her mistress. A Coin of Edward VII A Detective Story He takes them on a silver salver and leaves them in the hall, goes before you, and announces you. The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men Servants, in costly liveries, passed to and fro, bearing the rich dainties on massive salvers, one of which was to be presently besprinkled with the martyr's blood. John the Baptist I thought you liked some pretty trinket, tied up in holly paper and red ribbons and Santa Claus seals, and served to you on a silver salver.” Patty's Success The valet rose to his feet instantly, took a little salver from the small table beside him, and held it out to Logotheti. Fair Margaret A Portrait There was a basket of wax fruit under a shade on the centre table, a silver ice-water pitcher on a salver, and two photograph albums whose binding had become loosened by much handling. In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim After this a valet assigned to the handkerchiefs brings three of these on a silver salver; while the grand master of the wardrobe offers the salver to the king, who chooses one. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VIII (of X) - Continental Europe II. At that moment the footman entered with a letter upon a massive salver, and as he walked straight to the old lawyer, he cast quick, furtive glances at the other occupants of the room. The Dark House A Knot Unravelled Always she talked as she moved about with dish and salver—garrulous, deaf, and aged, and perhaps flushed with the gentle afterglow of that second infancy which comes before the night. Barbarians Miss Heneage opens the first telegram and reads it at a glance, laying it on the salver again with a look at Sudley. Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: The New York Idea The Judge took it from the salver and opened it almost indifferently, but a second later his eyes were wild with terror, and his hands trembled like an autumn leaf shaken with the wind. The Day of Judgment There were silver pitchers and silver bowls; porringers and fruit-dishes, salvers and platters. Fernley House Peggie took it from the butler’s salver and glanced half carelessly at it. The Herapath Property After saluting her, he led her to a coach that fronted us, where they both sat down, and the young Genoes helped her to a glass of wine, with some Naples biscuits on a salver. Memoirs Of Fanny Hill A New and Genuine Edition from the Original Text (London, 1749) The name "salver," commonly applied to a tray or waiter, seems to have originated from the old custom of tasting meats before they were served, to salve or save their employers from harm. Chats on Household Curios The butler stood in the doorway, with two letters on a salver. Comedies of Courtship Except that in the kitchen her lost aspirates would probably have been handed back to her on a salver, whereas in the drawing-room they were ground into the carpet. Mufti “Them’s outfitters’ cards, sir, yezsir,” he said, bringing in his salver again presently, piled up with circulars and square pieces of pasteboard which he placed before Dad. Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant On others, groups of men and women are shown, humbly presenting salvers of fruit and the sacred flower—the lotus—to their gods. Quilts Their Story and How to Make Them Robert had strict orders to deliver the salver to one of the hotel servants, and never to appear before the countess. Fairy Fingers A Novel A list of the ornaments so disposed of may be interesting: Two small basons of silver, parcel gilt, weighing 22 ounces, with a salver, double gilt, and a paten, parcel gilt. Bell's Cathedrals: Southwark Cathedral Formerly the Collegiate Church of St. Saviour, Otherwise St. Mary Overie. A Short History and Description of the Fabric, with Some Account of the College and the See A moment later Susan, the neat maidservant, brought in a telegram on a salver. A Young Mutineer "There is one more, ma'am—the upper housemaid's," he said, handing them on a salver. The Green Carnation I laid the money on the salver, and desired Timothy to ring for the landlord, when who should come up but the major and Harcourt. Japhet in Search of a Father Robert hastily set down the salver and lent his assistance. Fairy Fingers A Novel Three times will kiss you; Four times will bless you; Five times butter and bread Upon a silver salver. Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk The servant entered the room with a letter on a little salver. A Young Mutineer They were interrupted very soon, however, by the appearance of an official in the livery of the church, who presented a salver for contributions for the completion of the building. Down the Rhine Young America in Germany The landlord, with some expostulation, at last consented, he receipted the bill, and leaving 20 pounds of the money on the salver, made his bow, and retired. Japhet in Search of a Father Just then her eye fell upon the salver which Robert had left upon the table when he ran for the doctor; that sight added fresh fuel to her indignation. Fairy Fingers A Novel The rat-faced valet reappeared, carrying a salver on which were some half dozen envelopes. Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories He was engaged with thoughts like these when the door opened and the servant, bearing a card on a salver, announced that Mr. Voles, the gentleman who had called earlier in the day, had arrived. The Man Who Lost Himself We have given the name to the tray or dish from which the "assay" was made, but, by analogy with platter, trencher, we spell it salver. The Romance of Words (4th ed.) They were just laughing over Ruth's description of one of Nan's exploits when the maid appeared bearing a letter on a salver. The Governess As the countess is now up, and might see and recognize Robert, I will order him to deliver the salver to the waiter who attends upon your rooms. Fairy Fingers A Novel A club servant entered, bearing a card on a salver, and the talk stilled as he presented it to the Prince. Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories Fully dressed now, he was preparing to go down when a knock came to the door and Mr. Church came in with a big envelope on a salver. The Man Who Lost Himself Greetings over with host and lady, this delightful creature, with ebon face beaming hospitality, advanced, holding a salver, on which rested a huge silver goblet filled with Virginia's nectar, mint julep. Destruction and Reconstruction: Personal Experiences of the Late War Admittance to the suite of rooms was obtained by sending in the reporter’s card, which vanished into a sybaritic gloom, borne on a golden salver. Aladdin & Co. A Romance of Yankee Magic It was Robert, Madeleine's servant, who entered bearing a silver salver. Fairy Fingers A Novel The soft-voiced, soft-footed servant brought in some letters on a silver salver. How It All Came Round Just at that instant the butler entered the room bearing a salver covered with letters, which most of the party were soon engaged in reading. Won from the Waves She retreated behind her salver, and sat there sugaring Mr. Rollo's empty cup, but not counting the lumps this time. The Gold of Chickaree Instead of setting down the salver, however, she took it away, leaving the room again. Stradella And a salver is one who undertakes to perform cures by the application of ointments or cerates. Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery “Willingly,” said I. Whereupon my companion, unlocking a closet, produced on a silver salver, a loaf of bread, with a silver-handled knife, and wine in a silver flask, with cups of the same metal. Lavengro The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest In the course of the evening the footman in livery brought in tea, handing it round on a big silver salver, which also added to Mrs. Furnival's unhappiness. Orley Farm In a few minutes the man came back with a decanter on a salver, and Lord Blandamer filled glasses for Westray, and himself. The Nebuly Coat The nurse came back just then, having merely left the salver outside to be taken away. Stradella Marchetto disappeared for a moment, and instantly returned with two cups of Turkish coffee on a pewter salver, which he deposited on a stool before us. Paul Patoff Later, when they were round their coffee in the lounge, the hall-porter brought her some letters on a salver. Blue Aloes Stories of South Africa Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards. Frank Merriwell Down South Soon after the officers left me, a maid servant appeared with a silver salver, on which were sweetmeats and cinnamon water. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs And ghostily, as in a silver mist, he saw above the altar the likeness of a spear, and beside it a dish or salver. King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls Nobody was going to hand him anything on a silver serving salver. Supermind She gave a little nervous shriek, and caught it from his salver. The Coast of Bohemia There was a salver in his hand, and on the salver a note. Good Old Anna On his return from America, one of the first things which attracted his attention was a pile of visiting cards on a silver salver which stood on the hall table. The Golden Shoemaker or 'Cobbler' Horn It was brought to me by Battista, another bandit, on a silver salver. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II But the doorman at the hotel, an East Indian, came forward to him with a telegram on a salver. Plotting in Pirate Seas In addition to which she was relieved by the reappearance of Gotch, who bore on a salver the object he had been sent for and to which he duly called attention. The Outcry They advanced upon the Colonel and his party with drunken shouts, some brandishing rude weapons, others silver salvers and tankards, the spoil of the plate chest. Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia Ellen carved, and a neat maid handed the plates about on a silver salver. Joyce's Investments A Story for Girls The door on the left opens, and Gladys enters with a card on a salver. The 'Mind the Paint' Girl A Comedy in Four Acts We were sitting in the drawing-room when the butler brought in a square parcel on a salver and handed it to Phyllis. A Bid for Fortune or Dr. Nikola's Vendetta If a water-melon is not to be placed in an oyster-shell, neither is a grain of millet in a golden salver. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection The subject of this discourse was, however, dismissed by the entrance of a servant, who presented to the admiral, upon a large and massive salver, a letter, brought, as he stated, by a seafaring man. The King's Own There was a knock at the door and the maid entered bearing a letter on a salver. The Angel of Terror They brought us the morning paper on a silver salver; they presented it as if it had been a mission from a king to a king. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 102, April, 1866 Upon which the chief of the valets was ordered to bring the foreign physician's box of pills from the harem, and delivered it to the Shah in a golden salver. The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan Cups and bowls and salvers and round dishes covered with coats of arms; some battered and bent, and some as perfect as on the day it left the goldsmith’s hands. Begumbagh A Tale of the Indian Mutiny The presents being placed in the boat, and the letter presented on a silver salver, the deputy made a low salaam, and departed. The King's Own The silver pitcher and salver, always visible upon a table, were a testimonial from the managers of a fair for the aid of Indigent Widows. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 2, No. 14, December 1858 Lloyd called the entire family into the butler's pantry to admire it, as it sat imposingly on a huge silver salver. The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor Another immediately entered, carrying a salver with a small gold cup. The Rifle Rangers Then the schoolroom party joined Lilias in the library, and were about to summon Nan from the attic, when Mary entered, bringing a card on a salver. A Houseful of Girls For a solid hour she read on undisturbed, then the door opened, and Mason entered, carrying a telegram upon a silver salver. Flaming June He placed it on a silver salver and disappeared down the passage, while the twins peered curiously through the doorway. Betty Trevor There was a very handsome cut glass water-jug, full, standing on the table in a capacious salver of hammered brass. The Log of the Flying Fish A Story of Aerial and Submarine Peril and Adventure Blanka had hardly laid aside her wraps when a waiter knocked at her door and presented a card on a silver salver. Manasseh A Romance of Transylvania The poetry and the music appeared admirable to Leon; he was trying to impress them on his memory when the officiating priest advanced toward him with two gold rings on a silver salver. The Man With The Broken Ear Miss Briskett crossed the room to alter the arrangement of a vase of flowers, and as she did so, the door opened, and Mason entered carrying a telegram upon a silver salver. Flaming June Another moment and the door was thrown open to disclose—a servant, bearing a note upon a silver salver. Betty Trevor The professor took up the jug and emptied it into the salver, almost filling the latter. The Log of the Flying Fish A Story of Aerial and Submarine Peril and Adventure Madame Jenkins approached, bowing and smiling, while the doctor, stopping a salver as it passed, brought her a glass of bordeaux with the zeal of a mother, an impresario, a lover. The Nabob, Volume 1 A waiter entered with a note upon a salver. Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo The three o’clock post came in, and I was quite surprised when Mary came in with the salver. Flaming June The sexton, or his deputy, stands at the door, salver in hand, to receive the admission cards as people enter the church. Etiquette The professor raised the salver from the table and agitated the water, to show that the metal actually floated. The Log of the Flying Fish A Story of Aerial and Submarine Peril and Adventure I remember when the huge salvers and platters were cleared away, I was placed on the table to execute the sword dance. Lords of the North Many wondered why oranges seemed to be altogether preferred, and the waiters were kept busy replenishing salvers upon which the tropical fruit lay. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis In the morning I had my chocolate served up upon a silver salver adorned with the arms of Corsica. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica A servant was going towards the house carrying carelessly a small silver salver. Dross In front of each guest a snowy dome of rice, ringed about with a strange assortment of curries, gleamed on a silver salver. The Great Amulet A silver salver, engraved with heraldic devices, seen at the house of Mr. Tomkisson, the famous piano-forte-maker, is said to have first inspired the boy Turner with a love for art. Art in England Notes and Studies As the Grand Duke entered the Legation, Madame de Catacazy carried a silver salver, on which was placed a round loaf of plain black bread, on the top of which was imbedded a golden salt-cellar. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis "You can have it on a silver salver!" Jane Journeys On “Willingly,” said I. Whereupon my companion, unlocking a closet, produced, on a silver salver, a loaf of bread, with a silver-handled knife, and wine in a silver flask, with cups of the same metal. Lavengro the Scholar - the Gypsy - the Priest As she spoke the door opened, and Fran�ois entered with a silver salver, which he presented to his mistress. The Mask A Story of Love and Adventure "Madame de Misery——" The lady appeared, bringing in with her a number of letters on a gold salver. The Queen's Necklace There were also several censers, lamps, and little silver plates and salvers. The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II And when the clamour had a little subsided, behold two maidens entered, with a large salver between them, in which was a man’s head, surrounded by a profusion of blood. The Mabinogion Vol. 1 His sight was dim, and a blaze of light fell upon the dark, old panels, and the old-fashioned silver tankards and bright brass salvers on the carved sideboard. Cobwebs and Cables A sideboard of Babylonian proportions was crowned by three massive and enormous silver salvers, and immense branch candlesticks of the same precious metal, and a china punch-bowl which might have suited the dwarf in Brobdignag. Henrietta Temple A Love Story We're playing for a stake—and things that are worth having are never handed to us on a silver salver. North of Fifty-Three Celia noticed that the salver and the service were of silver. The Woman's Way These relics may be seen by the curious, at Woolwich, in the Museum of Ordnance, to which they were presented by their salver. On the Spanish Main Or, Some English forays on the Isthmus of Darien. Here is a young and courtly Mandarin, handing tea to a lady from a salver--two miles off. The Little Tea Book A servant entered with a telegram upon a silver salver. A Maker of History From all parts of the ice, like flies chasing over a silver salver toward some sweet point of corruption, the hundreds and thousands swarmed at the news that a dead body had been found. Bohemian Days Three American Tales A moment later the girl appeared in the library doorway, bearing a card on a silver salver. His Heart's Queen A servant entered with a salver heaped with letters. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 438 Volume 17, New Series, May 22, 1852 Nowadays we devour pleasure secretly like stolen fruit; then it was served up on golden salvers and people sat down to it at a table. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 7 Italy, Sicily, and Greece (Part One) The girl promptly obeyed by carrying in a salver on which were a flask and three tiny wine-glasses. A Dream of Empire Or, The House of Blennerhassett I chose it for you, a silver salver. Prisoners Fast Bound In Misery And Iron There stood the sideboard, once groaning beneath the weight of solid gold salvers. Recollections of the late William Beckford of Fonthill, Wilts and Lansdown, Bath It is the ceremonial salver on which are set out the offerings of pig, fowl, rice, betel nut, and other things for the deities. 5Ban-k�-so. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir She had a salver which Angélique placed before her on the bed; and the old child played in pastry or salads, or cut vegetable dice for her soup. Old Kaskaskia As he finished, a maid came bearing a telegram on a salver. The Danger Mark These she set down upon the table; then stood spinning the salver cleverly upon the point of her index finger and watching us through half-closed eyes. The Hand Of Fu-Manchu Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu-Manchu, the Devil Doctor Presently there was a flourish of trumpets heard at the door, and two pages appeared, bearing a silver salver upon which was an enormous pie. The Mysterious Shin Shira Between each course a servant clad in the royal colours presented a golden salver filled with clear water for the guests to wash their hands. The Black Douglas Two tall glittering Venice glasses stood upon the salver, casting prismatic radiance over the silver, as the sunbeams smote their slender fluted sides, and a pair of ruby tinted finger-bowls completed the colour chord. Infelice At a given moment an enormous iron key was brought in on a silver salver, and, bending over the chair, the gray-headed negro laid it by Don Balthasar's plate. Romance My companion took out some loose coins, but the girl thrust the proffered payment aside with her disengaged hand, the salver still whirling upon the upraised finger of the other. The Hand Of Fu-Manchu Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu-Manchu, the Devil Doctor About eleven o'clock a key turned in his outer door and a very smart-looking page-boy came through, after tapping, with a telegram on a salver. None Other Gods When he next appeared—and it seemed but a moment or two after—he bore a salver that was gorgeous to see. Little Sky-High The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang At that moment the door was opened, and the butler appeared with the evening post on a salver. A Little Mother to the Others Yes, I shall be there presently,' she said, without looking at the card on the salver. The Guinea Stamp A Tale of Modern Glasgow When they were all seated cosily around the tea-table, Mrs. Wilders's man brought in a great dispatch upon a salver. The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood The door opened, and the buxom little maid brought in two letters on the salver she had just been taught to use. What Timmy Did I have adorned this book with a photograph of the salver which, with the inscription it bears, will I think, in these days, be not uninteresting. Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland Then the butler took the cup upstairs on a silver salver. English Fairy Tales In return, she threw the few drops that had been spilled on the salver upon the King's robe, or vest. A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II Brooks met the butler entering the room with a card upon his salver. A Prince of Sinners Spigot presently appeared with a massive silver salver, bearing tumblers, sugar, lemon, nutmeg, and other implements of negus. Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour Presently a waiter approached her with a card on a salver. The Bradys and the Girl Smuggler or, Working for the Custom House The lamps were lit and the table dressed with the salver and tea-urn. Hills of the Shatemuc A few days past, I was presented, in due form, with the freedom of the city of Palermo in a gold box, and brought upon a silver salver. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 He presented him with a note on a salver with a few murmured words and a deep salaam. The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories My tea and toast were delicious, and tasted all the better for being arranged in the prettiest china we had and on our daintiest salver. Holiday Stories for Young People On the threshold stood the tall negress with a tray of coffee-cups, and on the tray a salver with a number of little glasses and a glass bowl—a bowl of ice. Poison Island The sun and moon, O Lord, are thy lamps, the firmament thy salver and the orbs of the stars the pearls set therein. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 But nothing would be handed him on a silver salver. Poor Man's Rock As she spoke, the maid—an improvement on their original "Adagio"—entered with a telegram on a salver which she offered to Penelope. The Moon out of Reach Presently a page stepped up to her with a letter on a salver. The Upas Tree A Christmas Story for all the Year Palmer interrupted her service to answer, and returned to me with a card on a salver. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-21 Mrs. Sandal was beautifully dressed in black satin, and she held in her hand a handsome silver salver. The Squire of Sandal-Side A Pastoral Romance When it was brought in, daintily served with cake on a silver salver, and the waiter had withdrawn, he courteously drew up a chair and asked her to serve. Bought and Paid For From the Play of George Broadhurst Penelope slipped it back into its envelope and replaced it on the salver. The Moon out of Reach Tradition assures us, that it was on this salver, that king William the conqueror placed the foundation charter of the abbey when he presented it, at the high altar, on the dedication of the church. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One The door opened, and a servant entered and extended a card on a salver. The Northern Light The landlord, with some expostulation, at last consented, he receipted the bill, and leaving �20 of the money on the salver, made his bow, and retired. Japhet, in Search of a Father From the opposite door, a salver in hand, the servant was likewise advancing. The Piazza Tales The footman passed him in the hall; he had a card upon his silver salver, and was seeking his mistress in the library. The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary The edges of this salver, which stands on a foot stalk of the same metal, are a little turned up, and carved. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One A flash of scarlet in the verandah and Fazl Ali presenting an envelope on a salver, as though she were a goddess and the letter an offering at her shrine. Far to Seek A Romance of England and India I laid the money on the salver, and desired Timothy to ring for the landlord, when who should come up but the Major and Harcourt. Japhet, in Search of a Father She then went back to adjust her sweeping cap, which had dropped off, and to pick up the salver, which she had put down to free her hands. What Two Children Did Pyx and chalice, thuribule and vial, golden-headed pastoral staff, and mitre embossed with pearls, candlestick and Christmas ship of silver; salver, basin, and ewer—all are gone—the splendid sacristy hath been despoiled. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest It is related that the coffee was delivered to the two sovereigns in this room upon a gold salver by the most polished gentleman of the court. Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official He would have given assurance of Banneker's head on a salver to be rid of these persecuting autocrats. Success A Novel It presently came; by order of the knight the salver was set down on a green bank near by, and the servant retired. Israel Potter "Put your card there," she instructed him, bobbing her head towards the exact centre of the salver, and thereby completely covering one eye with that abominably big and wobbly cap. What Two Children Did "Don't you know that you should always hand me notes and cards on a salver?" More Toasts "A telegram for the Herr Doktor," he said, presenting a salver. The Man with the Clubfoot In the midst of pleasant thoughts, there came a rap at the door, and he received from the waiter's little salver the card of his factor, "Mr. Benjamin Talbot." Sevenoaks The butler came; and soon, several silver salvers, and other articles of value, were silently deposited in the parlor in the presence of the officers and Israel. Israel Potter The next instant the boy was there, a letter on the extended salver—then he faded away. The Cab of the Sleeping Horse The man came hurrying and a little breathless, with his salver, at once apologetic and triumphant. Your United States Impressions of a first visit Then I saw Josef standing by the bed, a salver in his hand. The Man with the Clubfoot He turned, releasing Olga's hand, to take a screw of paper from a salver with which Kasur at that moment approached him. The Keeper of the Door We perceive that the fair dames of Nottingham have, with compassionate liberality, presented to Mr. Walter, one of the Tory candidates at the late election, a silver salver. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 23, 1841 She must have slept several hours, for she was waked by the opening of her door, and starting up found her father standing beside her with a small salver in his hand. Grandmother Elsie The King pours out the wine and water, and having drunk, replaces the cup upon the salver. The Story of Versailles She turned again to the doorway; a maid stood there holding a note on a salver. The Younger Set Six proficient bagpipe-players went before five shepherds and ten shepherdesses, who advanced three by three, each bearing a salver. A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees What a delicate and appropriate gift for a man so beaten as Master Walter!—the pretty dears knew where he was hurt, and applied a silver salve—we beg pardon, salver—to his wounds. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 23, 1841 "My child, you are grieving me very much," he said, took up the salver and went out. Grandmother Elsie And take care, above all things, that you say nothing of what was brought you on the golden salver.” The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) She set forth salvers full, adorned with silver, on the table game and pork, and roasted birds. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Following this, eight shepherds and sixteen shepherdesses made the service at the other tables; one and two advanced at a time, depositing their salvers and retiring to make way for others. A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees Presently a servant brought Ethel something on a salver, and a few moments later she approached the other two with a telegram in her hand. Ranching for Sylvia Here is your dinner, Lucilla," he said, speaking in a quiet, grave tone, as he set the salver on a little stand in a corner between the windows; "unless you are ready to obey me. Grandmother Elsie She came down the shadowy staircase in a white gown, with a salver and a glass in her hand. Lewis Rand "Should it not be brought to me on a golden salver?" The Goose Girl Peggy," to the black girl holding a salver, "put the cake and wine on the table in the arbor; then sit here by the window, and call me if any come. Audrey Six fine large silver salvers to serve sweetmeats. The Complete English Tradesman (1839 ed.) But now she fairly quailed before the glance of her father's eye as he set the second salver down and seating himself said, "Come here to me!" Grandmother Elsie Vinie brought a pitcher beaded with cool well water, and then a salver spread with fanciful shapes cut from the delicate green rind of melon and ready for preserving. Lewis Rand "There is a caller for you in the drawing-room, Miss Mona," the girl remarked, as she extended to her the silver salver, on which there lay a dainty bit of pasteboard. Mona He made an awkward but deep and obsequious reverence, turned and went out of the door, passing Juba, who was entering with a salver laden with bread and meat and a couple of bottles. Audrey She is usually represented as bearing her eyes on a salver, which she holds in her hand. The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes The insignia case in the Guildhall contained four maces, two swords of state, a cap of maintenance, a mayor's chain and badge, four chains for the sergeants-at-mace, a loving cup, and a salver. From John O'Groats to Land's End Well, the oath having been thus pronounced, the voter places his folded schedule on a silver salver, and with this casts it into the silver urn which is on the altar. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 88, April, 1875 She set down the salver, and turned away to hide the tears she could not keep back. Holidays at Roselands He was one day, as usual, in his consulting-room, receiving a multitude of patients, when his man-servant entered with a card on a salver. Flames Across the room a footman who had been waiting for the conclusion of the contest, and an opportune moment, now approached Lord Ronsdale and extended a salver. Half A Chance Monsieur entered with a salver containing a silver cup of wine and some Rheims biscuit. Helmet of Navarre In the hall the eldest Miss Fargus appeared to be maintaining the last moment before dinner by "doing" a silver card salver. If Winter Comes They were in great domed, silver salvers, each on a barrow, each kept hot over lighted lamps. Through stained glass It was the mind of the priest that had won him testimonial clocks and silver salvers from grateful patients. Flames Immortality godhood, will not be handed to you on a silver salver; neither can any one withhold it from you, if you desire it above all things. Cosmic Consciousness Old Jumel will give you the pick of the larder for a kiss," he roared in my sullen face, and added, relenting: "Well, then, I will send one of the lackeys up with a salver. Helmet of Navarre As they stood by the table, a servant brought a note on a little salver, holding it out to them as if he were not sure which of them was to receive it. Whosoever Shall Offend She broke off short as the subject of their discussion came softly into the room, salver in hand. The Lamp in the Desert He dared not meddle with them, but he paused for a moment to study them as they lay upon his salver, while he wondered if the handwriting upon either envelope were in the least familiar. Dorothy Dainty's Gay Times Before we resume our journey a little damsel, in flaming red skirt and big silver nose-ring, enters the garden and plucks several roses, which she brings to me on a pewter salver. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama He had hardly said the words when the door opened to admit William the footman, in his usual tremor of nervousness, carrying a salver and a note. Marcella While these thoughts were passing through my head, a footman, in plush, entered the smoking-room, and presented a telegram on a golden salver. A Trip to Venus He stretched a leisurely arm and took the letter from the salver that the Indian extended. The Lamp in the Desert She presented her salver, and each little guest laid a card upon it, with the name of the character which she represented. Dorothy Dainty's Gay Times Had there been a dozen instead of two, there would have been ample provision for their wants upon the broad silver salver. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 099, March, 1876 A few steps farther on he met Holmes the butler, who carried a telegram on a salver. A Tale of a Lonely Parish Wogan turned and saw that a servant was coming from the house across the lawn with a letter on a salver. Clementina This, as I before said, is presented on a salver, decked and garnished with sweet-smelling flowers. Dr. Scudder's Tales for Little Readers, About the Heathen. A few volumes of poetry, half a dozen letters, scented and delicately twisted, and a silver salver bearing an empty cup stood beside him. Tom Tufton's Travels When I opened my eyes he presented a card on a salver, and explained that the gentleman wanted to see me. Mr. Isaacs Heaped high on silver salvers were pastries and "dyer bread," wrapped in white paper sealed with black wax. The Conqueror On opening, someone handed him a folded paper on a gold salver. In the Palace of the King A Love Story of Old Madrid It is Friday, and we have been splendidly dining upon salt fish served up on golden salvers. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune Waiters move laboriously about among the legs of the audience, bearing salvers laden with wine, beer, Americans and bottles of water. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 90, June, 1875 She had been beautiful, too beautiful for her religious ideals; the number of her suitors was distracting; so to one of them who had extravagantly admired her eyes she sent them on a salver. Ladies Must Live His valet was quick with water and held the glass in place on the salver while he directed it to the groping arm. Analyzing Character It lay on a salver and was folded, conceivably so as to break the shock of it to the recipient. The Regent On one of these tables there were papers and a casket, on the other refreshments; a cold fowl, wine, and brandy, served on a silver-gilt salver. The Man Who Laughs A few moments before dinner the countess re-appeared among us, followed by two servants in livery bearing salvers of fruit; and while we ate she seated herself at the harpsichord and played. Strange True Stories of Louisiana Hubbard advanced with a note upon a salver. Witness for the Defense Nick, idly watching, saw the native hand him something on a salver which Will took to the lamp by which he had been working. The Way of an Eagle While he brooded thus, a footman brought him in a card upon a salver: "The Reverend Alleyn Meredith." A Perilous Secret In the squares companies of civilians were industriously drilling, often in the public places men wearing hospital badges extended salvers to the passers-by asking for contributions, "Pour les blessés, monsieur, pour les blessés!" The Last Leaf Observations, during Seventy-Five Years, of Men and Events in America and Europe Sunk in recesses there are dark cupboards filled with mediaeval salvers, goblets, and flagons, gold dishes, and plates, and vessels of filigree and silver. The Italians But the salver was held out to him and the handwriting upon the envelope removed his doubts. Witness for the Defense Then they performed arati about the child's head, to avert the Evil Eye, describing mystic circles with lamps of rice-paste set on copper salvers, with many pious incantations. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 05, March, 1858 Wet a mold with cold water, turn the jelly into it and set it away to cool, when firm turn it into a glass salver. The International Jewish Cook Book 1600 Recipes According to the Jewish Dietary Laws with the Rules for Kashering; the Favorite Recipes of America, Austria, Germany, Russia, France, Poland, Roumania, Etc., Etc. He loved old fashions; wore knee-breeches, and silver buckles in his shoes; brewed metheglin in his closet, and drank it from silver-pegged flagons; and kept diet bread on a salver to offer his visitors. The Morgesons The waiter turned, whisked a silver-plated salver apparently out of nowhere, and presented a paper upon it. True Tilda "Six, seven, eight," said Mr. Hazlewood, counting the letters which he had already written since breakfast and placing them on the salver which Hubbard was holding out to him. Witness for the Defense It is a footman, with a telegram on a salver. Nancy A penny offering was made her, given by people of all ranks, consisting of one thousand golden sovereigns on a beautiful silver salver. Lives of Girls Who Became Famous One very pleasing feature must not be omitted; in the ante-room is placed a large silver salver, filled with bouquets, which are presented, according to the Oriental custom, to every guest. Notes of an Overland Journey Through France and Egypt to Bombay I fetched the teapot and salver from the drawer in which I had secured them and examined them afresh. The Uttermost Farthing A Savant's Vendetta Then a touch of the bell, and decanters of port and sherry are produced and our wine presented to you on an electro salver together with sweet biscuits. Hodge and His Masters "What is this for?" inquired Dr. Thorne, pointing to a sort of salver resting upon a low tripod directly in front of the picture. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 33, July, 1860 He held a salver in his hand, and on the salver was a letter. From out the Vasty Deep I don't want you to hand me an easy living on a silver salver. Big Timber A Story of the Northwest |
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