| 单词 | set-to |
| 例句 | Why, we had a real set-to, and there were some folk killed, killed dead! The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The set-to in this case was between those who applauded the “Memoria” strategy as a defense of the aesthetic superiority of going to the movies and those who scorned it as elitist and exclusionary. Is Moviegoing Undemocratic? 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Into the Hormonal Wild Sometimes the strife between parents and their teenage children can be so bitter that even the tiniest set-to is charged with hostility that threatens to erupt into violence. Movie Review: ‘The Kings of Summer,’ Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts 2013-05-30T21:45:32Z Kansas is actually where the big set-to takes place, when a meeting of a county arts council turns testy, resulting in a series of events that leaves just about everyone’s feathers permanently ruffled. Theater Review: Haggling Over Grant Money in ‘The Most Deserving’ 2014-04-09T02:00:01Z This rousing set-to would fall pretty flat if voices were not raised beyond a gentle murmur. Theater Review: ‘An Enemy of the People’ at Samuel J. Friedman Theater 2012-09-28T02:00:19Z Not all of our correspondents agreed, but the review sparked a lively set-to. Where are all the right-wing comedians when you need them? 2013-03-12T15:03:25Z The three-issue set-to opened in Marvel Mystery Comics No. 8 and is an early example of the Marvel motto “to reflect the world outside your window.” Who Is Namor, the ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Villain? 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Even by his own high standards, Terry King's fights are exceptional, not least in the way the big set-to between Tybalt and Mercutio starts at a level of lethal jokiness and rapidly escalates. Romeo and Juliet - review 2011-03-11T00:25:49Z Back in the United States, Nixon, poised to run for the presidency, gained stature as a tough anti-Communist in his set-to with Khrushchev, the leader of the Soviet Union. Jack Masey, Whose Exhibitions Showed American Culture to World, Dies at 91 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z He was much criticised in the subsequent set-to; but a man in a Lyons cafe in Holborn recognised him as having been on television, and the soon-to-be-ex-newspaperman liked that. Robert Robinson obituary 2011-08-13T12:28:49Z Black leaders and groups sponsored the first Black float, “Freedom Bursts Forth,” for the 1964 parade, after a very public set-to over the parade’s absence of people of color. Only a pandemic (once) and a war (three times) can stop the Rose Parade 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z To date, the lesson from the set-to — that publishing a senator arguing that federal troops could be deployed against rioters is unacceptable — will forever circumscribe what issues opinion sections are allowed to address. Opinion | James Bennet was right 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z We’ve not talked yet about tonight’s Italy v Switzerland set-to, perhaps the pick of today’s matches. Euro 2020: France reaction, Turkey v Wales buildup and more – live! 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z Or the wild, capering set-to in the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid the year he left the Camp Nou triumphant but exhausted. Genesis, Revelation … Exodus: has Guardiola reached City endgame | Barney Ronay 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z The paradox of this ferocious set-to was that it came almost immediately after MPs had spent slightly under three hours lavishing praise on Bercow. Last order: John Bercow's final day as Speaker 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z It has not been quite that – although interest was ramped up with another predictable set-to at the final press conference – which describes the transformation of boxing from global phenomenon to hardcore but still lucrative sideshow. Where does Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury stand in boxing’s pantheon? | Kevin Mitchell 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z Anyway, this promises to be quite the enjoyable set-to. Leicester City v Derby County: FA Cup fourth-round replay – live! 2017-02-08T05:00:00Z What was most striking about this set-to was how much Warren seemed to be enjoying it. Elizabeth Warren Goes to War Against Donald Trump 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z In addition to a possible set-to between Paul and Trump, political professionals will be monitoring the other second-tier candidates, to see if any of them shows signs of breaking out. How Do You Debate Trump? 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z Cook still made the putt and ended up winning the tournament, but Garner got into a set-to with the fan and wound up punching him. James Garner, 1928-2014: Actor, avid golfer who once punched out a fan: The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z In an exhilarating set-to, the pair traded knockdowns as though exchanging gifts from back home, and while Kelley was praised for his chutzpah, Hamed had been left with egg on his face. Tyson Fury makes a mess of his US debut against Steve Cunningham 2013-04-25T10:48:31Z Nick Knight and Nasser Hussain, meanwhile, are having another set-to on the commentary. India v England – live! 2012-12-08T10:48:00Z Any kind of naval set-to with Washington would only end in one way. US Gulf build-up 'signal to Iran' 2012-07-19T09:43:59Z Photograph: Handout/REUTERS Boeing versus Airbus is one of the corporate world's greatest and most visible corporate rivalries, a set-to between producers of world-class aircraft that transport millions of people around the globe every day. Boeing hard on the tail of Airbus in race for orders 2012-07-07T23:03:24Z Mr. Speedy—whose residence in Abyssinia has rendered him the reverse of dainty in matters of food—had already set-to with the grave complacency of a man who enjoys his repast. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z “He must be the one with whom I had the lively little set-to.” Frank Merriwell's Alarm Doing His Best 2011-12-30T03:00:28.567Z Slashing one of the ruffians across the face, which put him out of the fight, I ranged alongside of the stranger, and a very pretty set-to ensued. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z The females are generally the boldest, and the first to seize on the food; but as soon as they put their heads down to eat, some of the males set-to to drive them off. The Animal Story Book 2011-12-06T03:00:25.427Z From the word "go" it was a terrific set-to. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z Very kind were the soldiers to them, and not a few gave-up their search for odd articles of plunder to set-to with hammer and chisel to remove their chains. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z He'd brought a gun along as heavy as ours and we had a fine set-to. White Fire 2011-11-21T03:00:15.067Z So we cut it out, and she was set-to with her needle afore I come up to you. Mother Meg or, The Story of Dickie's Attic 2011-10-13T02:00:40.380Z "We may as well set-to and enjoy their hospitality; now, keep close together and see that your pistols are easy to draw." The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z There was a fierce set-to between a handful of good men, with help from six mounted constables, and many hundreds bereft by an excitement which at that moment made them little better than savages. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z My stomach is now getting confirmed, and I have great hopes the bout is over; it has been a dreadful set-to. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 6 2011-10-07T02:00:22.270Z When she and Walter have a really good set-to it makes one feel positively abject about one's ignorance. A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z Harrison, no ways backward, accepted the challenge, and both prepared for a set-to. Wrestling and Wrestlers: Biographical Sketches of Celebrated Athletes of the Northern Ring; to Which is Added Notes on Bull and Badger Baiting 2011-09-30T02:00:19.420Z "Then you don't want these fellows to have a set-to?" The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z There were no more scenes such as the Duke's set-to in his own stable-yard with one of his own tenants. My Lord Duke 2011-09-09T02:01:11.940Z I suppose every boy about the king’s village had a set-to with me. O'er Many Lands, on Many Seas 2011-09-08T02:00:19.987Z I fished down the creek for an hour and then returned and tried the old fellow again, but he had not yet forgotten his recent set-to with me, and refused to come out. Cruisings in the Cascades A Narrative of Travel, Exploration, Amateur Photography, Hunting, and Fishing 2011-07-09T02:00:15.543Z The big man, to the best of our knowledge, had a determined "set-to" once, and only once. Wrestling and Wrestlers: Biographical Sketches of Celebrated Athletes of the Northern Ring; to Which is Added Notes on Bull and Badger Baiting 2011-09-30T02:00:19.420Z Now listen to me, Agnes, before you set-to, upon your stupid books again.... The Widow Barnaby Vol. I (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:16.980Z Then the privateer and the man-of-war had a set-to alone, the latter eventually sheering off, but hovering near, evidently watching for a chance. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z Such a lively set-to they had not seen in many a day. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Sayers, “the pugilistic ex-champion,” visited Norwich with his circus, “exhibited his belts, medals, and the diamond ring presented to him by the students of Oxford, and set-to with young Hicks, of Birmingham.” Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z Dum and I have had only one serious set-to since you left us. At Boarding School with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-04T02:00:13.920Z She had a notable set-to with the dressmaker. Rose of Dutcher's Coolly 2011-04-10T02:00:07.273Z Oh, we had a fine set-to, I can tell you. The Late Tenant 2011-03-28T02:00:25.153Z It was supposed to be a terrific set-to between him and Grands Crus but, Tom Scudamore, you were unseated from that one at the first hurdle. Claims Five: The first ever Cheltenham Festival review 2011-03-04T10:00:01Z The interference of friends alone prevented a set-to and the belligerents were alienated from one another for many weeks after. The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry With Legends of the Surrounding Country 2011-03-04T03:00:59.137Z Ernest acted as referee—in the language of the village, he “saw fair play”—but was wise enough to call “time” early in the first round, when his brother drew off after a fierce set-to. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z "And of herself," I replied, smiling as unconcernedly as I could; "for she owns to the presumption of having given you a set-to, as she calls it." A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z Yes, 'twas a regular set-to tussle,' he continued, as they arranged themselves upstairs. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z While Harvard and Cornell were getting into position for their tug, he went out again to the floor for his second set-to with Grant. Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale 2011-02-03T03:00:10.883Z Ned, however, proves so handy with his fists in a notable set-to with the ship's bully that the boys soon set themselves on a footing. The Boy Scouts On The Range 2011-01-27T03:00:45.810Z It was no mere scuffle, but a severe set-to. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z We had our first set-to this morning, in which he winged me, but I got the best of him. The Delafield Affair 2011-01-19T03:00:21.497Z For ourselves, we have not a drop of Dutch or New England blood in our veins, and only appear as a bottle-holder to one of the parties in this set-to. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z He showed his exhaustion plainly after that, and his limbs quivered when he went out for the third set-to. Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale 2011-02-03T03:00:10.883Z "That fellow with the green frock seldom amuses himself by a set-to in the ring but he either maims or lames his adversary for life." William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z A whisper of indignant disgust ran through the little knot of sailors; a fair and square sea-fight, or even a “set-to” in a Portsmouth or Chatham slum, was respectable in comparison with all this. Adventures Among the Red Indians Romantic Incidents and Perils Amongst the Indians of North and South America 2010-12-20T17:12:20.420Z Speaker's wife in Twitter set-to Commons Speaker's wife Sally Bercow has complained about being featured on a website monitoring MPs' movements. 2010-02-01T15:58:00Z When we had that little set-to with Spain, Walker hiked out to the Coast; and didn’t show up again till after the California boys come home from Manila. Alec Lloyd, Cowpuncher They woke up every man in the college, and there was a regular set-to in the quad, and the night porter at Pembroke got a most terrible black eye. Sinister Street, vol. 2 While the sheriff and I have a little set-to, you water your ponies and dust off, and be ready for cold potatoes. The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop "But if you do have a set-to with her?" The Spoils of Poynton The snow we considered such a novelty, it being the latter part of June, that we indulged in a set-to with snowballs. Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return May 6 to October 3, 1858 The fellows of S—— have challenged our fellows to a grand set-to on their common: 'tis famous ground. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life Vol. II. He was a sailor once more, and had a deuce of a set-to with some Lascars. Seven Frozen Sailors You had better not attempt to pass in without paying, as the toll-collector is an ex-prize-fighter; and the chances are, in a set-to, you would come off second best. Here and There in London He paused so long for a reply that Fleda said: "I don't think I know what you mean by a set-to." The Spoils of Poynton Here the cavalry and light batteries had a little set-to with the rebels, in which the rebels got worsted and retreated, leaving two wagons loaded with muskets, which they set on fire. History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers Rested and reinvigorated, we set-to with box-openers, hammers and chisels, unpacking and unpacking until the thing became a boring monotony. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia O certainly! we always do preparatory to a set-to. Olla Podrida Everybody has a set-to once in a while, you know.” The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon A great many young gentlemen insisted that it was in the nature of a "set-to," and, for that reason, that Professor Relyat Siwel, being the smallest man, should be allowed to "choose his corner." The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852 “I would rather frighten them off than run the risk of coming off second best in a set-to with them.” Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone Then he passed along, till a street row, near the Haymarket, attracted his attention and interested his feelings; for it ended in a regular set-to between two watermen attached to the adjoining coach-stand. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. Already it had struck nine, for they had been late in coming to supper, owing to Joe’s long set-to with his conscience at the edge of the hazel-copse in the woods. The Bondboy At one place my cousin and that child had a grand set-to in the store. Phemie Frost's Experiences The highest expectations of entertainment were cherished from the set-to then expected to take place between Lord John Russell and Lord Palmerston, the dismissed Foreign Secretary. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852 May we set-to at once after breakfast, and wash up?’ Out on the Pampas Or, The Young Settlers “Oh yes, sir,” said Tom, with more animation now; “we had a regular set-to.” The Vast Abyss The Story of Tom Blount, his Uncles and his Cousin Sam “Oh, Houston and I had a little set-to the other day, and he hit me pretty hard, that’s all.” The Award of Justice Or, Told in the Rockies A Pen Picture of the West I hear you have been having a set-to with Nathan Keener. A Dear Little Girl's Thanksgiving Holidays What the ropemaker told him to do wasn’t very nice, and they had a set-to. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance The set-to took place near the island of Terschelling off the Netherlands. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War When Hil mounted her colt the next morning, that fractious animal could not resist having another set-to, just to convince himself that his master was really on his back. Australia Revenged Then he set-to to make a head of Ursula, in high relief, in the Donatello manner. The Rainbow And next day we had a set-to with the gloves, and his verdict was 'Only just short of professional.' Somehow Good I've seen many a set-to in Commercial Road and taken a hand sometimes. Aladdin of London or, Lodestar A Punch and Judy show or a funeral will stop the most violent set-to. Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker However I set-to to climb over the berg and down to the other side so as to get under its lee. A Chapter of Adventures Confiding in his skill, gained by many a set-to with buttoned foils, and supported, as he was, by the gallant young Kentuckian, he knew nothing that could be called fear. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley Almost wish three or four would come now, so as I could have a set-to with ’em. Fix Bay'nets The Regiment in the Hills We differ in politics and we've had one bad set-to on the subject. Paul and the Printing Press The combatants, after either of the above formalities, retired with their respective friends to some unfrequented spot as the Barnhill or Longman, and there had a fair open set-to. The Celtic Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 2, December 1875 A Monthly Periodical Devoted to the Literature, History, Antiquities, Folk Lore, Traditions, and the Social and Material Interests of the Celt at Home and Abroad Then I set-to to climb up to the top of the cliffs. A Chapter of Adventures They were to play Chicago in their home town, then work their way to New York for a final set-to with the Giants, and end the season on Robison Field. Baseball Joe in the Big League or, A Young Pitcher's Hardest Struggles If, however, it does come to a set-to, here I am, my dear boys, at your service, and I’ll do the best I can.” Fix Bay'nets The Regiment in the Hills In every government, cabinet, party, or deliberative body there is the preliminary set-to until it is discovered who, by one means or another, can push the hardest. The Faith Doctor A Story of New York When Sanford and the rest of the party reached the place, the belligerent Briton lay on the ground, where, after a sharp set-to and a black eye, he had been thrown by his cool opponent. Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark Every day I could feel that it got colder, and at night there was a sharp frost; so I determined now to set-to at the seals. A Chapter of Adventures One time when I was school-teaching I had a set-to with a school committee of farmers about teaching the kids a little botany. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life But that was all like playing skretch-cradle to our set-to last night in the dark. Fix Bay'nets The Regiment in the Hills I had quite a set-to with him one day in the gym.” The Rover Boys at Big Horn Ranch The Cowboys' Double Round-Up After we get a snack we'll slip off and have a set-to. The Jucklins A Novel The game they were playing was a parting set-to, for the three others were leaving in the morning for Stanley’s hunt, but Bobby was glad when it was over. The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man But the difference in the kicking of the rival teams was not sufficient to allow of much advantage, and the first ten-minute set-to ended without a score. Left Guard Gilbert I hope the same; but I suppose there’ll be no rest till we’ve had a good set-to and thrashed the ruffians. Fix Bay'nets The Regiment in the Hills For the moment manœuvring ceased, and a square set-to at the guns followed, the ships running side by side. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 Regular good set-to between the Highlanders and French Cuirassiers. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 January 11, 1890 Presently the starlings on the chimney began to quarrel, and had a terrible set-to. Wood Magic A Fable They were not many lengths from the winning-post; it was a terrific set-to. The Rider in Khaki A Novel Richard goes through the Drill, and has a set-to in the Grove. In School and Out or, The Conquest of Richard Grant. I repeat, again, the Senator has made a set-to on me. A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861 Since Brougham and Melbourne’s set-to in the House of Lords, the former has been speaking every day and entering a protest about every other day. The Greville Memoirs (Second Part) A Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1852 (Volume 1 of 3) Clancy was in no physical condition to keep up his end in such a set-to, and the result would probably have been disastrous had not Katz leaped over the side and taken a hand. Owen Clancy's Happy Trail or, The Motor Wizard in California It was only a few days after the opening of the school year when Billie had her first little set-to with Miss Cora Dill. Billie Bradley at Three Towers Hall or, Leading a Needed Rebellion Suppose we have another set-to at the shoulder of mutton? Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco This alteration, however, was not owing to change of dress; it was the result of the punishment he had received at the "set-to" at the priory. Rookwood They’re always ready for a set-to, and ’cepting where there’s snakes in the way, they never think of danger, or being hurt. Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy "I've just been having a set-to with Lem—and I don't know but he's got the best of me." How Janice Day Won There was another photograph representing him with gloves on, about to have a set-to with a boy friend. Chester Rand or The New Path to Fortune But there can be no question about the outcome of such a set-to. Quiet Talks on the Crowned Christ of Revelation This turned out to be polite crossing of swords before duel to the death, a shaking of hands before deadly set-to without gloves. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, February 25, 1893 I’d rather have a set-to with one of the ugliest blacks yonder.” Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy It was after his evening set-to at bridge, when, coming on deck for a good-night sniff of air, he encountered the Tyro who was lugubriously contemplating the moon. Little Miss Grouch A Narrative Based on the Log of Alexander Forsyth Smith's Maiden Transatlantic Voyage Here, as they expected, our friends had another set-to with the French-Canadian. The Rover Boys on a Hunt or The Mysterious House in the Woods Not much the worse, Quintal sprang to his feet, and a furious set-to would have immediately followed if the arrival of Christian and his party had not prevented it. The Lonely Island The Refuge of the Mutineers We had a regular set-to then an’ there. Twice Bought So we clubbed together, and got a set of gloves, and when we were not busy would put them on and have a friendly set-to. Children of the Tenements After that there was a regular set-to, and Sam was knocked all to shivers, and obliged to give in. Jacob Faithful They made quick work of it, being hurried on by their captain; and then they set-to to take possession of our cargo. Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman Dawson and he had had a set-to fight a little time before, and though Dawson was the biggest fellow of the two, he had ultimately declined continuing the combat. Ernest Bracebridge School Days I suppose it will have to come to a set-to some day. The Weathercock Being the Adventures of a Boy with a Bias Why, I used to be once close to the kennel where they kept the foxhounds, and they used to set-to and sing sometimes all at once. !Tention A Story of Boy-Life during the Peninsular War “I’d rather have a set-to with one of the tigers here.” Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig The cloths being removed, "the pipe fillers amply produced their fruits, and the tapster regulated his tap which continued to run freely," while the carvers and waiters were having a set-to in the Market House. Fragments of Two Centuries Glimpses of Country Life when George III. was King “Him and me’s going to have a regular set-to some day, Mas’ Don. The Adventures of Don Lavington Nolens Volens I felt so shrinky when I had that set-to with old Slegge, till he hurt me, and then I forgot all about it. Glyn Severn's Schooldays I might get killed in the set-to, and then I should escape this awful wigging.” Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer The set-to you had about the Indians' right to hunt pleased us both. The Eagle's Heart Kavanagh brought his weapon down to the charge and waited for him, and now a really interesting set-to began, and it was a pity there was no one to witness it. For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War He was gnawing the cord which bound his wrists; whereupon I set-to do the same, and, in a quarter of an hour I was free. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess “Bother! come on,” cried Severn, putting his arm round the other and half-pushing, half-dragging him through the crowd of lads who were clustering round in expectation of a coming set-to. Glyn Severn's Schooldays I don’t want another set-to like yesterday’s for a week or so. Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer "A rumpus, my child, is a tiff, a squabble, a set-to, a racket, a general scrimmage." Patty Blossom Had a set-to in the Jacks with a trooper. Rebel Spurs Whereupon he set-to to push the cart behind, calling on me and the bewildered carter to do the same, till we had fairly hoisted it to the crown of the hill. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess One year Hilary, with much shrugging of shoulders, was forced into the office; and during his term there was a terrible set-to between two tribes of gipsies in the Overboro' road. Round About a Great Estate "We both had a set-to with her ladyship," put in Tom. The Rover Boys in the Air From College Campus to the Clouds One party has Rosemary and Floyd, and another engaged in a little set-to with Buck Tooth. The Boy Ranchers Among the Indians or, Trailing the Yaquis I won this set-to in a couple of straight falls. Frank Merriwell, Junior's, Golden Trail or, The Fugitive Professor And with great labour and puffing he and his men set-to to move them, with no help from us. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess "A good set-to now and then does no one any harm that I know of," he said, speaking rapidly. The Way of Ambition Considerable time had been lost waiting for the train and because of the set-to with Merwell, and the sun was now going down over the mountains in the west, casting long shadows over the plains. Dave Porter at Star Ranch Or, The Cowboy's Secret Would you like to see a couple of lads set-to? The Chequers Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set Forth in a Loafer's Diary Lucky for you," with a twisted grin, "that he asked before we had our little set-to! Under Handicap A Novel Then we heard rifle shots, and more rifle shots, ringing out in no man's land; and at 2 a regular set-to began. At Ypres with Best-Dunkley At the third set-to, Lieutenant D'Hubert found himself lying on his back on the dewy grass, with a hole in his side. The Point Of Honor A Military Tale How long has this new set-to been mangling then? The Return of the Native It would be a pretty set-to; but I cannot see that it would affect the relative merits of mutton and laudanum and the obscure products of scrivenage. Adventures in Criticism We had a nice set-to before all hands. The Blood Ship As she watched, always interested in the gambols of such animals, she noticed that two other leopards left off prowling, approached, sat upon their haunches, and critically followed the friendly set-to. The Adventures of Kathlyn Here he is, though, with his shoulders back and a sketchy, sarcastic smile flickerin' in his mouth corners as he shows up for a hand-to-hand set-to with Old Hickory Ellins. On With Torchy Little "squeakers" have been watched by B.-P. having a regular set-to together, while the older members of their family sat in a pugilistic ring grinning encouragement. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' The Big 'un ground his teeth with blasphemy, and set-to. Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' If this tough brown cousin wanted a set-to, he would not have to ask twice for it. Tangled Trails A Western Detective Story His lordship working his arms as if he was going to set-to himself. Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour The crowd was enjoying the set-to of words immensely. Bruvver Jim's Baby "There was a set-to—a battle royal," Gantry put in. The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush Our howitzers and the "Meddler" began it with a merry little set-to between themselves, doing no harm. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith Jack rallied for one last desperate set-to, hoping for a chance blow to knock Kirby out. Tangled Trails A Western Detective Story So saying, she flourished her duster as if about to set-to again. Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour Aunt Ella laughed heartily; then she said, "What a constitutional liar that Stiles must be, and as for the Professor, I would like to have a set-to with him myself." Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life "Rather a sharp set-to, Miss Dane," the artist remarked, in his lazy voice. The Unseen Bridgegroom or, Wedded For a Week If he had had he'd have tried a set-to with you, Molly, like all the rest of the shy birds in town. The Melting of Molly He had paid no attention to this trifling set-to and had caught merely the last accent of it. The Colossus A Novel They were having a rare set-to—rashers of bacon, wedges of cheese, with oceans of malt-liquor. Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour You may not think this, or see it so, in your first tussle and set-to with the disappointing and eluding things that seem the real and only,—missing which you miss all. Real Folks Soon Billy happened in at the same place, and a set-to occurred at sight, in which the average was no disarranged. Romance of California Life Any person who should set-to deliberately to contrive artificial earthquakes, scuttle liners, and start epidemics with a view to the moral elevation of his countrymen, would very soon find himself in the dock. New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index Wordsworth was in fine cue, and we had a glorious set-to—on Homer, Shakespeare, Milton, and Virgil. The Bed-Book of Happiness I know they had a little set-to in the gymnasium, but that's all. The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune Two of the boys inaugurated it by a violent set-to before breakfast—an old grudge broke out afresh, or perhaps the life here has demoralized them. In the Footprints of the Padres He had a fierce set-to with the pretender, and after a series of victories won the great victory of the resurrection morning. Quiet Talks on Prayer When I saw him, I no longer wondered why I had failed to overcome him in our first set-to. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" Each drew, cut and thrust, scored a miss, And then they set-to in a jiffy. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, December 20, 1890 After his first set-to with the surly laborer, he had not had any open trouble with his men. The Young Wireless Operator—As a Fire Patrol The Story of a Young Wireless Amateur Who Made Good as a Fire Patrol Towards the end of the poem the gods have a set-to among themselves. The Humour of Homer and Other Essays He has been consulting me professionally as to whether it would be contrary to the tables of affinity to have another set-to with you. Bred in the Bone "We must let them get over the last brush before they are depended on much for any new set-to of that sort." The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet There is no reason whatever why two quarrelsome people, if they enjoy it, should not have a good set-to. The Silent Isle Nevertheless, he now proposed a third set-to, and Grizel acquiesced, though she thought it but another of his inventions to keep her from brooding. Tommy and Grizel In the reserved seats, just previously packed with curiosity-seekers interested in the set-to scheduled for the opening of the session, only a few foreign tourists were left. The Torrent Entre Naranjos I rather think we could handle 'em all, in a regular set-to, with fists. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" A swim, a row, a gallop over a country, a fencing-bout or a rattling set-to with "the gloves" bring a man to his senses more effectually than whole hours of quiescent reflection. M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." We have worked ourselves up into a state of exhilarating fury, and then just as we are anticipating the enjoyment of a vigorous set-to, they spoil all our plans with their exasperating humility. Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow So then the dragon he came out, blowing fire out of his nose, and he said— 'Come on, you valiant man and true, I'd like to have a set-to along of you!' The Story of the Treasure Seekers It has been indicated, we believe, that he was of a romantic disposition and much given to daydreaming; his imagination had thus made every set-to in the fencing room a veritable mortal combat to him. The Cruise of the Jasper B. This encounter, together with my set-to with the Martian warrior on the previous day and my feats of jumping placed me upon a high pinnacle in their regard. A Princess of Mars We had a great set-to one day in blowing iridescent soap bubbles from a mixture of soap and glycerine. James Nasmyth: Engineer; an autobiography When his story comes to the fighting, he must rise, get something by way of a sword and have a set-to with a piece of furniture, until he is out of breath. Virginibus Puerisque and Other Papers How long has this new set-to been in mangling then? The Return of the Native It is a splendid set-to, full of alarming possibilities. Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 11, June 11, 1870 General Government and State Government every now and then square off and sparr, and the first blow given will bring a genuine set-to. The Clockmaker Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville Then he set-to, pounding at the door again, and crying to those within to open for the sake of all the saints he could remember. The Forest Lovers "Oh, I had a little set-to with Barney Hedge," answered Whopper. Guns and Snowshoes Or, the Winter Outing of the Young Hunters "I had a rather lively set-to with a number of Hadendowas," he explained in response to a question from Mr. Fenshawe. The Wheel O' Fortune The games began with a set-to of sixteen pairs of gladiators fighting simultaneously. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire No gentleman will ever settle himself in his chair, pushing back his cuffs, as if for a "set-to," at the table. Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society A condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life. Come, speak your lines: this is your last set-to. The Frogs Matters having progressed so far, there undoubtedly would have been a set-to between them, had not the trapper interfered. The Huge Hunter Or, the Steam Man of the Prairies The officers of the mutineers deliberated and quarreled; the men set-to to prepare their meal. In Times of Peril So he came again, and they had another regular set-to, and the boy had another good sound thrashing. Algonquin Indian Tales I got back to my room, and then set-to and rubbed out the five-pointed star in which I had been sitting. Carnacki, the Ghost Finder And we set-to, and gathered together the boulders which did be very plentiful in that part. The Night Land Having reached the spars, we set-to with a very good will to shift away the weed and wrack that was piled over them, and very much entangled with the rigging. The Boats of the "Glen Carrig" It was necessary to commence de novo, but this could no longer be done with the first course, which was removed, and Aristabulus set-to, with zeal, forthwith, on the game. Home as Found The night we went to Novello's there was a complete set-to of Mozart and punning. Adonais I set-to, then, and arranged them with their backs to one common center; so that they were sitting flat upon the floor, with their feet radiating outward. Carnacki, the Ghost Finder There and then, I set-to, at repairing the door—working hard and anxiously. The House on the Borderland This, the bo'sun, after examining, did not hesitate to pronounce fit for food; whereupon they set-to and opened and cleaned it. The Boats of the "Glen Carrig" He managed to repair damages pretty well, and was only too willing to respond to the farmer's hearty invitation to take a chair and "set-to." The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron : or, the Struggle for the Silver Cup A regular set-to, in which the parties beaten are not knocked down, but rise higher and higher at each discomfiture—Nothing but the troops could have prevented them from going up to heaven. Mr. Midshipman Easy Then I set-to, working like fury, and keeping my glance all about me. Carnacki, the Ghost Finder He has a careless, happy-go-lucky air, unless irritated, and then is as eager for a "square set-to" in robin fashion as the most approved scion of chivalry. Nature's Serial Story With these we returned once more to the camp, and there I set-to and trimmed them of their leaves, keeping these latter, for I had a use for them. The Boats of the "Glen Carrig" Far from patting myself on the back or holding my chin a little higher because of the set-to in my baronial halls, I confess to a feeling of shame. A Fool and His Money I smiled to myself as I thought of the set-to on the road from Shelby. Parnassus on Wheels I felt easier then, and set-to and sealed the door. Carnacki, the Ghost Finder It was evident that the major's choler was raised, and that he rather courted a set-to with the spy, who had no great admiration for heroes of any kind. The Life and Adventures of Maj. Roger Sherman Potter Then, when we had made each of us a hasty breakfast—for all were grown mightily keen to see the great bow completed—we set-to upon it, each at our appointed task. The Boats of the "Glen Carrig" By his set-to with Wagg he had gained their full attention. When Egypt Went Broke Next set-to, I feel sure, we will not merely spot him, we will also nab him. An African Millionaire Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay Hyde Park has been converted into a gigantic arena, where criminals from Newgate “set-to” with the animals from the Zoological Gardens. Roman and the Teuton A set-to in the lobby was the consequence, where his lordship quickly proved victorious. Rejected Addresses Upon the following morning, having hurried our breakfast, each of us set-to again upon our tasks; for we were in hopes to have the great bow at work before dinner. The Boats of the "Glen Carrig" And yet I would give anything to have another set-to with him. The Inspector-General Mike evidently regarded himself as my backer—he was sitting on the platform beside me—and I think felt as pleased and interested as if the set-to had been physical instead of merely verbal. Theodore Roosevelt; an Autobiography Then diplomatic relations were severed; there was a brief but lively set-to with other than oral weapons, from which Corny came forth easily victor. Sixes and Sevens For one second she stood and watched this important statement sink into her sister's mind, then set-to and gambolled elfishly round her as she moved stately and thoughtful across the grass to the chateau. White Lies At this a day and a half was spent, and after that we set-to about fitting her with such jury-masts as we could manage from our material. The Boats of the "Glen Carrig" In the Elizabethan days you could assault the watch, wring knockers from doors and have a jolly set-to with the blades in any convenient angle of a wall and 'get away with it.' Strictly business: more stories of the four million Went to the chapel last night, I understand, and he and dad had a set-to. Keziah Coffin Dave and Mr. Lovell had a set-to over the beef, the old man refusing to cut him back, but he rode out of the herd and never again offered to interfere. The Outlet After that I crept hastily out of the room, for I don't like a set-to in a trap. The Woman in the Alcove And so, having waved back our greeting, we made down to breakfast, and, having come to the saloon, set-to upon the good victuals, and did very sound justice thereto. The Boats of the "Glen Carrig" He had set-to with a will, half hoping to kill his anxiety by dint of heavy bodily exertion. El Dorado, an adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel The little set-to had occurred in so few seconds, or fractions of seconds, that they had not begun to betray recognition of each other until they were out of the machine. Michael, Brother of Jerry Can honor set-to a leg? no: or an arm? no: or take away the grief of a wound? no. King Henry IV, Part 1 His friend Reynolds, also, liked a set-to with the gloves. Letters on Literature But two or three times a year he used to set-to and drink for a week, and then school was left off till he was right. Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields |
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