| 单词 | shower down |
| 例句 | She hit the ground hard and lay there as broken branches and pinecones and needles showered down on top of her. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Although today’s poisons are more dangerous than any known before, they have amazingly become something to be showered down indiscriminately from the skies. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Three weeks later, when orange, yellow, and purple leaves were showering down from the trees, Frightful was fat. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Rain showered down and made miniature puddles on the turgid river water. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z For about a minute heat showered down upon my forearm and everything was weirdly lit. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He closed his eyes as dust from above showered down on top of him, and he winced as something scraped his skin. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He’d stand in front of us, so colossal he eclipsed the sun, shaking his head so droplets would shower down on us like salty rain. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I twist the lid sharply and it comes flying off, pills showering down onto my med cart. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The trees were heavy with bright blossoms and as the wind blew through the branches, golden flowers showered down like rain. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z More refuse showered down from windows and balconies: half-rotted fruit, pails of beer, eggs that exploded into sulfu- rous stink when they cracked open on the ground. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The Golden Day had once been painted white; now its paint was flaking away with the years, the scratch of a finger being enough to send it showering down. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I want to scream out, asking why The scattered stars shower down like icicles tonight, but nothing soothes me. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z A cluster of red sparks hissed through the swinging kitchen door, kissed the ceiling, and rained a shimmering shower down and around the petrified hostess. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z They sprang aside as earth showered down and daylight poured in. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Shells were bursting in the treetops with terrific bangs, he said, showering down knives and needles and razorblades. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, the planes hired by the United States Department of Agriculture and the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets in 1957 showered down the prescribed DDT-in-fuel-oil with impartiality. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Sibanda watched the movement and then, to his delight, he saw food come showering down. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z A sequence in which Carla finds the bag of money — while her husband showers down the hall — uses a nicely wandering camera to effectively build suspense. 'The Square': Shape of things to come from first-time director Nash Edgerton? 2010-04-22T21:14:00Z This was done by lightly grasping the salt in an upturned palm, then letting it shower down with a flowing wag of the wrist. The Single Most Important Ingredient 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z So instead of pointing a neat stream toward bricks, the stream scattered and showered down seven stories in a deluge of echoing tinkles. Never tell anyone what I just did 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Inside it is an enormous ring of water showering down to a pool within the Contemplative Court. The story behind the design of the African American history museum 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z Now, if I can only consistently get my showers down to 10 minutes ... Eco-friendly gifts that can help save California from the megadrought 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Some of that acclaim finally came showering down last week when Ewing’s Georgetown Hoyas completed their stunning rise from the bottom of the Big East standings to its conference champions. ‘I Have Shut a Lot of People Up’ 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z Rotting whale meat showered down on cars and people who’d gathered to watch the spectacle. Gray whale’s massive, bone-dry remains have a home in a Port Hadlock yard; owners named him ‘Gunther’ 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z They help form a fine tableau at the end, standing silently onstage when the balloons shower down. 5 takeaways from the second night of the RNC 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z He still showers down there in the mornings. 'You can see it in their eyes': long after the bushfires the pain lingers in Cobargo 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z Fake snow showered down on the audience as Princess Elsa belted from the stage, “LET IT GO! LET IT GO!” 'Please stay within the box': Shanghai Disneyland reopens with social distancing 2020-05-25T04:00:00Z The moon rock, weighing over 13.5 kg, was probably struck off the surface of the moon by a collision with an asteroid or comet and then showered down on the Sahara desert. A slice of the moon for sale: just $2.5 million 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z Embers started to shower down around them, sparking spot fires around their house. A close call: Stories of survival from Mallacoota 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z The so-called ticker tape parade is named for the long strands of ticker tape that used to be showered down from office buildings. The Latest: Crowds chant ‘USA!’ waiting for soccer parade 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z The events are named for the long strands of ticker tape that used to be showered down from nearby office buildings. Ready for confetti: NYC to honor Women’s World Cup champs 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z The events are named for the long strands of ticker tape that used to be showered down from nearby office buildings. Ready for confetti: NYC to honor Women’s World Cup champs 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z Rotting whale meat showered down on cars and onlookers. Gunther the gray whale given a final resting place near Port Hadlock 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z Graduates tossed long red metallic streamers overhead like fireworks that showered down slowly, sparkling in the bright lights of the Xfinity Center in College Park. After a tumultuous year, U-Md. graduates celebrate new beginnings 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z From time to time the fleshy, sugary petals of mahua flowers showered down on us, so we ended our meal with a refreshing sweet dish. Sacred Groves: An Ancient Tradition of Nature Conservation 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z “Lies, just lies, just showering down on the president there, ‘No collusion, no Russia,'” Scarborough said. Joe Scarborough calls out Trump for “lies” on Russia, Putin 2018-10-13T04:00:00Z In South America, Nasutitermes shower down from nests in the trees. A giant crawling brain: the jaw-dropping world of termites 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z At one point, rocks started to shower down to where she was. Kentucky woman recounts being pushed off cliff, son’s death 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z Confetti showered down as he and his teammates accepted the trophy. E-sports isn't just a kids game anymore, there's big money for the best 2017-07-21T04:00:00Z Boos showered down on the governor, who is mere weeks removed from his most recent controversy. Chris Christie catches foul ball with one hand, is booed by Mets fans [Video] 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z May 24, 1987: A waterfall of sparks showers down from the deck of the Golden Gate Bridge as fireworks explode behind the north tower during finale of the 50th anniversary celebration of the bridge. 16 memorable photos to celebrate the Golden Gate Bridge turning 80 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z When Antetokounmpo, the star known as “The Greek Freak,” stepped to the line in the fourth quarter for the last of his 17 free throw attempts, chants of “MVP!” showered down from Bradley Center. It’s all Greek (Freak) for Bucks, who blow out Wizards 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z Debris started to shower down, some “falling very slowly, like if a giant tree was shedding shiny metal leaves,” he recalled in an interview. No blast, but H-bomb accident in 1966 still scars Spanish town 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z He lets it come, the spray of ice like a billion needles showering down on him, then it’s like the sleet is dangling and Billy’s flying through it, zooming toward some unnamed but promising place. Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain – extract 2016-02-06T05:00:00Z But the accolades from the pulpit showered down on Hillary Clinton. The Black Vote Could Be Decisive for Hillary Clinton 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z But the accolades from the pulpit showered down on Hillary Clinton. The Key to Hillary's Success 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z Criticism immediately began showering down on the company via social media and other channels. Starbucks Ends Phase One of Race Together Initiative After Grande Fail 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z If he's right, April will shower down candidates as much as it will raindrops. Why April Will Trigger 2016 Presidential Campaign Announcements 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z With rockets showering down on Israel and corpses piling up in Gaza, residents on either side of the divide have been left with a dreadful feeling of deja vu. Gaza flare-up brings all-too-familiar dread to Israelis, Palestinians 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z The rain showered down at half past five, depriving the public of the final 10 overs, but mercifully, some might say, of more excruciation. Timid England overdo their respect for underdogs New Zealand 2013-05-16T19:05:54Z We then stood underneath them on the night, wearing two firesuits, gloves and masks as the pyrotechnics showered down. Readers' cultural picks of 2012 2012-12-09T19:30:01Z I explained that I was a little alarmed by all the negative reviews that had been showering down upon Apple’s unilaterally imposed replacement for the Google Maps app. Face off with Apple arrogance 2012-09-21T18:24:00Z It was so close that shrapnel and mud showered down into the courtyard. Is Obama's drone doctrine counter-productive? 2012-05-30T20:12:33Z Accept also of the fervent prayers, which we address to heaven, beseeching the Almighty to shower down his blessings on your Republic and her allies. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z They had not long to wait, for soon small pieces of coin were being showered down. Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator 2012-03-27T02:00:19.467Z Returning, he reported a low roof that sloped down to battlemented walls pierced with loop-holes through which arrows and boiling water were wont to shower down on the besiegers. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z Grey and green by nature, some suffusion out of the warm sky had showered down deep purple on it, and from end to end it lay glowing with the colour of an evening cloud. Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z Whenever a cloud is formed, it begins to rain; and the drops shower down in immense numbers, though most minute in size—“the playful fancies of the mighty sky.” Meteorology or Weather Explained 2012-02-20T03:00:18.847Z Gloves and rings were showered down, upon the Lord’s anointed, at weddings, christenings, and funerals. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z She pushed aside an elder bush, which graciously showered down upon her myriad crumbs from its flowers like slices of bread, and bathed her in a medicinal scent. The White Peacock 2012-01-14T03:00:21.627Z We bent it: the tree trembled with its leaves, and the dew showered down upon us, and the white, fragrant petals of the blossoms fell down. Fables for Children, Stories for Children, Natural Science Stories, Popular Education, Decembrists, Moral Tales 2011-11-17T03:00:35.327Z After washing His body He marched in advance, showering down tears, while the bhaktas washed themselves clean, like unto the deluge of rain from the clouds in the month of Shr�van. Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita 2011-11-16T03:00:26.507Z How mellow The light showers down on that brow; Such a brave, brawny visage! Southern War Songs Camp-Fire, Patriotic and Sentimental 2011-09-27T02:00:19.517Z A hailstorm of balls, bolts and arrows showered down upon the French. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z The bag is opened, and several quarts of tin money shower down upon the stage, till it is quite glorified with the glitter. Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy 2011-08-18T02:00:21.810Z My sincere Prayers are, that God may shower down his Blessings on the King, the Queen, their children, and all the royal Family to the latest Generations! Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:39.793Z May the God of all Goodness shower down his choicest Blessings upon you, and make you infinitely Happier, than that Event could have made you. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:37.443Z The boys saw the loosened bricks shower down past the clinging form in the window. The Motion Picture Chums at Seaside Park The Rival Photo Theatres of the Boardwalk 2011-08-05T02:00:44.900Z Little Ellie sits alone 'Mid the beeches of a meadow, By a stream side on the grass, And the trees are showering down Doubles of their leaves in shadow, On her shining hair and face. School Reading by Grades Sixth Year 2011-07-31T02:00:11.420Z The effect was exquisite, heightened as it was by the ascending rockets which burst and showered down coloured stars in constant succession. George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z Money showered down on the place, little to the advantage of the deserving, who are the last to proclaim their needs, but greatly to that of the publican and sinner. Crying for the Light, Vol. 1 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago 2011-07-23T02:00:10.740Z Mrs. Bird then declared "she just began to see what they were"—she blazed out with all her fires, and showered down her red-hot lava upon the Tinkhams, both great and small. The Puddleford Papers, Or Humors of the West 2011-07-12T02:00:33.027Z With her wondering words and her looks she comes, In a sunbeam of a gown; She needs but think and the blossoms wink, But look, and they shower down. Kentucky Poems 2011-07-11T02:00:07.060Z Tears burst from the eyes of the quiet companion, and rushed in a volcanic shower down her cheeks, as she answered, "I am Margaret Walsingham." Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z After having again assured the king of Gazna that I would take his kingdom under my protection, I related how the enemy's army had been terrified at seeing stones showered down upon their camp. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z A pyramid of flame, of molten lead, human remains, burning timber and bullets burst forth from the Champ-de-Mars to an enormous height, and showered down upon the environs. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z The singer literally causes "rain" to shower down on his fans, and causes dismay for runners-up Jay Chou and Susan Boyle. Taiwanese Animators Take on the TIME 100 Poll 2011-04-19T16:35:32Z But Christians are commanded to be merciful, as their Father in heaven is merciful, who showers down blessings on the evil and unthankful. War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ 2011-04-18T02:00:09.590Z There was something in the very atmosphere that seemed to shower down content and joy upon him. The Hills of Refuge A Novel 2011-04-09T02:00:10.530Z The ashes, or rather small cinders, showered down so fast, that the people in the streets were obliged to use umbrellas, or flap their hats; these ashes being very offensive to the eyes. Observations on Mount Vesuvius, Mount Etna, and Other Volcanos 2011-03-02T03:00:27.050Z The gaunt trees branching overhead that are showering down upon her all their fading wealth of orange and crimson and russet-colored leaves, that serve to throw out the glories of her dress. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z Despite fans showering down onto the side of the field, only a few were taken away with slight injuries. Villarreal 2-1 Napoli 2011-02-24T22:50:03Z In Greenland there is very little rock-surface exposed, from which blocks can be showered down upon the glaciers, and the surface of the latter is therefore generally free from superficial moraines. Geology 2011-02-20T03:00:12.660Z Good things are showered down on her, presents, pettings, admiration, all those charming things that every girl should enjoy once before her pretty girlhood has gone. Fr?ulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther 2011-02-17T03:00:18.413Z One of the low-hanging branches brushed against Waldemar's head, and a perfect cloud of white flakes was showered down on him and his companion. Under a Charm, Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.173Z As she moved the brand, a fountain of sparks from it shot upward, to come showering down, and one of these fell upon the biggest and whitest of the bubbles. Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century 2011-02-13T03:00:19.953Z The withered leaves showered down upon her gown and upon the floor, but the intended bride heeded them not; she gazed into space like one lost in dreams. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z Fines were showered down upon the towns and villages. Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z Some hazy fairy swam above him in the heavenly ether, and showered down upon him the sweetest pearls of pensiveness. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z But how thunderstruck was he when he heard that Heaven had showered down upon him such an abundant blessing. Fairy Tales From all Nations 2011-01-16T03:00:21.797Z The willows dripped with dew and at the slightest touch showered down a rain of drops. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z May the God of all goodness shower down his choicest blessings upon you, and make you infinitely happier than that event would have made you....” The True Benjamin Franklin A strain of protestations showered down: "You will see, they will leave us here." Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z The cliffs of the Breithorn are much exposed to weathering action, and boulders are copiously showered down upon the adjacent ice. The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. His love had long been withheld, but now it was showered down abundantly. By Birth a Lady Storms of abuse showered down on her unprotected head. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z The dense foliage of the roadside trees rustled gently, showering down upon her an elfin song of gladness. The Man from Jericho When on the leaves the rain persists, And every gust brings showers down; When all the woodland smokes with mists, I take the old road out of town Into the hills through which it twists. A Voice on the Wind and Other Poems I sent Simond to the top to remove the looser stones; he soon appeared, and urged the moraine-shingle in showers down the precipice, upon a bevelled slope of which some blocks long continued to rest. The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. “You darling dear sweet love of a governess!” cried Nelly rapturously, as she saw the smile; and clinging to her neck, she showered down more kisses than were, perhaps, quite pleasant to the recipient. By Birth a Lady Magnhild sat listening until it seemed as though these melodious tones were being showered down upon head, hands, and lap. Magnhild Dust Roses shower down upon us, and in the whirling mists, an everlasting halo of glory encompasseth us. My First Campaign We may suppose that, at the commencement of the eruption, a deep mass of drift-snow had been covered by volcanic sand showered down upon it before the descent of the lava. Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology And, showering down cascaded lattices, That nightshade bleeds with berries; drops of blood, In clusters hanging 'mid the blue monk's-hood. One Day & Another A Lyrical Eclogue A more violent gust caused the bricks to shower down from the roof and shook the whole scaffold. Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle On the contrary, they frequently shower down water in almost incredible quantities, and cause oftentimes as much mischief by floods as they do by flames. Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. I see already," said Martella, "that naught but good things are showered down on me. Waldfried A Novel Lava itself may become indirectly the means of preserving terrestrial remains, by overflowing beds of ashes, pumice, and ejected matter, which may have been showered down upon animals and plants, or upon human remains. Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology Another fountain of flame, and sand showering down over everything, but no individual sound of the bomb going off. Dave Dawson at Dunkirk Little particles of dirt showered down on his head as he stepped carefully about, indicating that the rest of the roof might cave in at any moment. The Automobile Girls at Chicago or, Winning Out Against Heavy Odds This is an admirable idea: the vertex of the triangle is filled by the floating figures of the gods, who appear calm, beautiful, mysterious, showering down death from inaccessible heaven. Belcaro Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions As he scrambled to his feet, plaster showered down on him, and his ear separated the sounds. The Caves of Fear Among the blessings which the Almighty hath showered down on these states, there is a large portion of the bitterest draught that ever flowed from the cup of affliction. Dissertation on Slavery With a Proposal for the Gradual Abolition of it, in the State of Virginia I ordered gold in the meantime to be showered down without ceasing among the happy multitude. The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man and The Cold Heart The rocks heaved, and dust and splinters showered down from above. World of the Drone Eulogiums were showered down upon me, and the shouting and uproar were beyond description. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment The Emperor showered down favors on the heads which each battlefield laid low. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II Never was an order so obeyed; a hundred paving stones showered down on the wretched soldiers, who fell here and there in the ranks. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I Hundreds of cannon were now aimed at us; grape and cannister, marbles and railroad iron were showered down like rain. History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers Remove the cataracts of burning lava, that, in Your wrath at the impious, You are about to shower down upon them, and, perhaps, upon us also, miserable sinners that we all are! The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres The oak showers down 10,000 acorns, each capable of producing a tree. The Economic Functions of Vice The wheatears seem to drop out of the night, and to be showered down on the ground in the morning. The Hills and the Vale After my great triumph a torrent of congratulatory letters and telegrams showered down upon me. Eyes Like the Sea As he reached for the can a bag of beans burst like a sky-rocket, pouring a shower down his neck and into his pockets and over the floor. Roy Blakeley in the Haunted Camp And they all began to shower down their praises upon Frederick, as if he had already sung. Weird Tales, Vol. II. The rain of fire spread out far and wide, and showered down upon the gas-holders. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror She felt the glances showering down upon her like the beams in a falling building. The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature The nuts came showering down; the frost had already tweaked the Cornelian cherries. Eyes Like the Sea The sun was bright, the sky clear and blue, the wind had not yet risen, balmy warmth showered down through every particle of the air. Gold A light breeze went rustling through the withered grass; and I could see the faint twinkling of the falling leaves, as they came showering down on every side of us. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative O! thou art a sweet and playful thing, And light as a lark upon the wing, Pouring the melody of thy mirth, In sunny showers down to the earth. Eidolon, or The Course of a Soul And Other Poems Yes, I know, Jane, I have had the feeling myself, but I don’t imagine the heavens are going to open and shower down something new and choice on you because you’re lonesome and bored. Chicken Little Jane on the Big John The man was tugging to drag his foot through the roof now, earth and broken timber showering down. The Rustler of Wind River My sincere prayers are that God may shower down his blessings on the king, the queen, their children and all the royal family, to the latest generations.” Benjamin Franklin A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago American Pioneers and Patriots Series Those places are for them so many fortresses, from which they will to-morrow shower down upon us those darts, which, alas! never fail to do mischief. Adventures in the Philippine Islands At first, it seemed like a heavenly response to the emotion of the congregation, but the crackling of small timber, the showering down of broken glass and plaster gave evidence of a very earthly interposition. The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country He was strong, and he had wrists of steel; and he showered down on Don Luis, with his saber, a rain of blows without order or sequence. Pepita Ximenez The land looked good, the water looked good, the sky showered down joy as well as sunshine; we wuz together once more. Around the World with Josiah Allen's Wife In Lawrence Miss Foley made a balloon ascension and showered down rainbow literature upon an eager crowd. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI But the Moon said: "Mother, fetch a plate; see what I have brought you;" and shaking her hands, she showered down such a choice dinner as never was seen before. Storyology Essays in Folk-Lore, Sea-Lore, and Plant-Lore In vain the besieged showered down missiles, in vain poured over the caldrons of boiling oil they had prepared in readiness. The Cat of Bubastes A Tale of Ancient Egypt Water showered down upon me, from melting walls above. A Mountain Boyhood There was that in her that nothing could destroy, something more than youth, deeper than joy which is no more than the lark's song showering down through the golden air of April.... Mummery A Tale of Three Idealists Burke walked across the street and fumbled with his feet, feeling the broken glass which had showered down near the base of the pole. Traffic in Souls A Novel of Crime and Its Cure These signs of approval were still being showered down upon him, when Sergeant Sparks touched his elbow. Soldiers of the Queen As the Parliamentarians fixed their ladders against the castle wall Lady Bankes and her brave assistants showered down upon them red-hot stones and flaming wood. Noble Deeds of the World's Heroines Let every arm, This day be active, in fair freedom's cause, And shower down, from the hill, like Heav'n in wrath, Full store of lightning, and fierce iron hail, To blast the adversary. The Battle of Bunkers-Hill Maggots are showered down on your very plate. Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand The members of the fourth class came, and the soldi showered down. Cuore (Heart) An Italian Schoolboy's Journal And now one day they had sent their bird arrows showering down among the birds, and were busy placing the killed ones together in the kayaks. Eskimo Folk-Tales But now he was leaving all this; day after day the garden would bloom, until the autumn came, and the trees showered down their golden leaves on walk and lawn. Beside Still Waters The inhabitants, who were only concealed, showered down stones from the roofs; and at the same moment, a large body of the sultan's army made an attack in front. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Little Ellie sits alone Mid the beeches of a meadow, By a stream-side, on the grass: And the trees are showering down Doubles of their leaves in shadow, On her shining hair and face. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844 "The blighter's starting, himself, now," said Talbot, as a four-two landed a hundred yards away, and pieces of earth came showering down on our heads. Life in a Tank The cliffs above glaciers shower down fragments of rock which gradually accumulate at the sides and at the end of the glaciers, forming mounds known as "moraines." The Beauties of Nature and the Wonders of the World We Live In Leaping up to the very highest branches of the trees they began to shower down upon us broken twigs, leaves, nuts and other fruits. My Friends the Savages Notes and Observations of a Perak settler (Malay Peninsula) And all about the building were crowds of boys, representing the Heavenly Host, who showered down coins resembling gold, and boughs of laurel, and sang 'Te Deum Laudamus.' The History of London Bits of debris began to shower down on the hedge. David and the Phoenix To-day the spear is lifted high And thrust into His side, Who for His people raised His hand And wounded Egypt’s pride; They give Him vinegar and gall, Who showered down manna on them all. Hymns of the Greek Church Translated with Introduction and Notes Many fell back again into the crater, but a large portion were thrown in fiery showers down the sides of the cone. Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville From their elevated position they showered down heavy stones, beams, and burning rafters, which thundering along the stairway overturned the ascending Spaniards and carried desolation through their ranks. The True Story Book Little Ellie sits alone 'Mid the beeches of a meadow, By a stream-side on the grass; And the trees are showering down Doubles of their leaves in shadow On her shining hair and face. The Children's Garland from the Best Poets Sometimes a gust drove a shower down the chimney and made the logs hiss. Shapes that Haunt the Dusk She wept, she sobbed, she called on Heaven to shower down vengeance on the Murderers of her gracious Prince. The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 1 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... Flowers were showered down from every window, and the streets were decorated with a taste peculiar to the Italians. Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville Shall we repine at a little misplaced charity, we who could no way foresee the effect,—when an all-knowing, all-wise Being showers down every day his benefits on the unthankful and undeserving?—Atterbury. Pearls of Thought His revenues are showered down from the fat of the land, and he interlards his own grease among to help the drippings. Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters The Egyptians employed every possible agent of defence,—showering down boiling oil, combustible materials, and various descriptions of missile, on the heads of their assailants. 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 At the signal, Plunger pulled the string which communicated with the basket immediately over the doorway, sending its contents showering down on the head of Newall. The Hero of Garside School The warm sun showered down through the clear air a peculiar warmth that made the eaves begin to drop in the early morning. A Spoil of Office A Story of the Modern West She opened her hands and showered down rich fruit and delicious cakes which she had saved for her mother. The Book of Stories for the Story-teller Everlasting blessings will be showered down from Him in whose hand the welfare of every creature lies upon the exalted throne of His Imperial Majesty. Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume I Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries From 1812 to 1883 The universal belief that in some mysterious way the dead have the power of showering down wealth and honours and prosperity upon the surviving members of their families, was held most tenaciously by Mr. Yin. Chinese Folk-Lore Tales So down to the foot of the mountain they went, and immediately they reached their base camp this awful earthquake shattered the ridge and showered down bergs on both the upper and lower glaciers. The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley) A Narrative of the First Complete Ascent of the Highest Peak in North America The lofty tree-tops, roughly shaken by the wind, showered down upon us a perfect hail of twigs and dead leaves. Adventures of a Young Naturalist On June 4 the enemy reached the superstructure of the fort and took possession, showering down hand-grenades and asphyxiating gas on the garrison, which was shut up in the casemates. World's War Events, Vol. II I speak of Miss Martineau, and all parties—Slave Upholders and Abolitionists, Whigs, Tyler Whigs, and Democrats, shower down upon me a perfect cataract of abuse. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 1, 1833-1856 And through the fight the Maid stood unmoved beneath the hail of missiles that the English showered down upon her followers, and she led the attack in person when the French climbed over the walls. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. What a sight it must have been last July, when the whole ridge was heaving, shattering, and showering down its bergs upon the glacier floors! The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley) A Narrative of the First Complete Ascent of the Highest Peak in North America To reach it they had high hills to pass, and here their enemies appeared on the summits, showering down arrows, darts, and stones. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Imagine an “air-drummer,” if one may so call him, hovering over a Royal garden-party and showering down leaflets on the distinguished guests. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-05-19 When he had ceased speaking the room was filled with a blast of wind followed by flashes of lightning, then a hailstorm of gold pieces showered down and quite covered the table. Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen And once more a rain of glass showered down upon them. Hunters Out of Space But still this merciful Father, from afar off, where he may be seen no more, showers down upon them all the blessings they enjoy. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) On the opposite side an angel showers down thorns, and on the ground beneath lies the dead Saviour, signifying that marriage through suffering obtains its consecration. Overbeck Nothing met my eyes but one large window wide open, through which the sun of midsummer at noonday was showering down torrents of splendor. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 11 The summer weather was long over; and the leaves were showering down, and had quite hidden the clouds and blue sky, and moon and stars from the sight of the Brook. The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851 "Oh, no, we don't," said Charles; and at that moment he felt happier than if all the gingerbread and fire-crackers in the world had been showered down upon him. The Boat Club or, The Bunkers of Rippleton At certain seasons of the year they shower down upon us in great numbers. Fragments of science, V. 1-2 For Melchior was already hard at work with hammer and chisel, cutting off great angles that obstructed the way in and sending the fragments showering down. The Crystal Hunters A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps His cap and his trousers were dusty green And his jacket was rusty brown, And he whittled away on sweet white wood, With shavings showering down. Zodiac Town The Rhymes of Amos and Ann Invitations showered down thick as snowflakes in January. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance The ‘mast’ of the beech-tree, of which the wild pigeon is so fond, was showering down among the dead leaves. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire After condensation gravity comes into effectual play, pulling the showers down upon the hills, and the rivers thus created through their gorges to the sea. Fragments of science, V. 1-2 “This way to the bath-room, Saxe,” said Dale; and he led the way to the foot of the nearest fall, whose icy water came showering down softly as if it were from a cloud. The Crystal Hunters A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps From the Woronzoff heights on the right, from the Fedhoukine hills on the left, came showering down upon them shot and shell and rifle bullets, thinning their advancing ranks. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign To deny her beauty was easy, but in the soft sifted moonlight showered down through the trees it was impossible for Kilmeny's eyes to refuse her an admission of charm. The Highgrader So speaking, he caught both by shoulder and hand, with tears showering down over face and feature. The Aeneid of Virgil Every aid possible should be showered down from the north and south alike. Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet An Autobiography. Santa Claus should not only give her his choicest gifts at Christmas but should shower down toys every day in the year. Hubert's Wife A Story for You When she had become a little composed, she turned round to me, where I stood dripping wet, and intermingled with lamentation for the child, showering down emphatic blessings on my head, inquired my name. Peter Simple You do noting but shower down blessing and wet blanket.” Mr. Midshipman Easy The poor creatures found the darts showered down on them from above, and from every side. The Two Supercargoes Adventures in Savage Africa The heat was greater than ever, and the dust and ashes, which came showering down upon upon us, almost overpowering. The Mate of the Lily Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log Book The savages in the war-canoes stand up ready to shower down their darts and stones at us. The Cruise of the Mary Rose Here and There in the Pacific Brickbats and tiles came showering down on their heads. The Seven Champions of Christendom He was followed closely by Ellis and two other boys: but they were almost overwhelmed with the heaps of snow showered down upon them. Ernest Bracebridge School Days Immediately he sent some one to call the painter before him, who, on his appearing, had numerous foul words showered down on his head. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham But though the twigs and leaves came showering down, no one was hit; and the coxswain steadily poled us along as fast as the progress of the other boat would allow. Blue Jackets The Log of the Teaser He’s a good un, and he’d ha’ sent them there nuts a showering down if that there dorg hadn’t begun his larks. Mother Carey's Chicken Her Voyage to the Unknown Isle "Well, you need not shower down a basketful, merely to pick out one." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 2, No. 14, December 1858 Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down. The Lone Ranche Among other curiosities was a dining-room, in which was represented the firmament, constantly revolving, imitative of the motion of the heavenly bodies; from it was showered down every sort of odoriferous waters. Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art, (Vol. 2 of 3) Let my baby-mistress look out for herself: she has not pleased me of late, showering down marks of favor upon this false jade. The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 He flung his phrases into the intellectual ocean of thought, and they still shine and shower down the ages like meteors in a midnight sky. Shakspere, Personal Recollections In showering down our epithets of artificial, sceptical, and utilitarian, we not seldom forget what kind of figure we are ourselves likely to make in the eyes of our own descendants. Hours in a Library, Volume I. (of III.) Then my heart gets full of a feeling so sweet and soothing that when I look above the whole starry sky seems to shower down comfort and blessings. Dixie Hart Dust and bits of broken wood and plaster were showering down the open stairway. Six Little Bunkers at Cowboy Jack's I wondered if that far, intense blue was the natural color of the Cape Cod sky in winter, and if its January sun always showered down such rich and golden beams. Cape Cod Folks Instead, there were the bills, which seemed to shower down like autumn leaves from every quarter. One Woman's Life I guess it's because they have so many showers down there, or something. Tom Slade at Temple Camp "I'd as soon have the frogs of Egypt, as to have the trees showering down cats." Frank Merriwell's Reward The missiles showered down thickly upon the column, from the houses, till they emerged from the street and made their way out on to the causeway. By Right of Conquest Or, With Cortez in Mexico The soul-refreshing breeze is wafted from every direction; the soul-quickening bounty is everywhere; the cloud of mercy showers down its rain, and the sun shines upon everything. The Promulgation of Universal Peace God is showering down kindness; why should the inhabitants of this world exchange unkindness and cruelty?” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in London Like a cloud of grace, she showered down gifts, and her bestowals, like the morning winds, refreshed the soul. Bahíyyih Khánum Blows were showered down with heavy clubs and, although the lads made a desperate resistance, they were beaten to the ground in a short time. Under Drake's Flag A Tale of the Spanish Main Later he joined the airplane corps, and now was showering down upon the gaping populace of Vienna appeals to rise against its Hapsburg masters. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War In vain did the natives above shower down crackers. With Clive in India Or, The Beginnings of an Empire The heavy charge blew his head to bits, Szilard felt a warm red rain showering down upon him. The Poor Plutocrats His bounties never ceased, and from clouds of grace His favours continually showered down upon that land. Bahíyyih Khánum Yellow charlock shot up faster and shone bright above the corn; the oaks showered down their green flowers like moss upon the ground; the tree-pipits sang on the branches and descending to the wheat. Nature Near London Little Ellie sits alone 'Mid the beeches of a meadow, By a stream-side on the grass, And the trees are showering down Doubles of their leaves in shadow, On her shining hair and face. The Ontario Readers Third Book One might have thought by the tempestuous words showered down upon him in answer that he had proposed to smother her. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 3, March, 1891 Time was when worse things were periodically showered down upon passengers, but, thanks to government and wholesome laws, nous avons changé tout cela. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 2, February, 1891 Seeing no difference between the "just and the unjust"; showering down upon all alike, benisons of wisdom, and peace and good will. Insights and Heresies Pertaining to the Evolution of the Soul The people on the terraced roofs exhibit their joy by showering down corn-cakes from their perches, which the performers greedily devour. The Delight Makers My Hungarian—who, by the way, is a man well qualified to speak about legal matters—showered down upon me a perfect avalanche of facts. Round About the Carpathians The ceremony was dramatic, and crowns and wreaths of laurels were showered down upon the hero of the nation, while patriotic airs were thundered out with tremendous enthusiasm. South America This league traversed, we plunged down a gully and crossed a stream whose waters danced in the silver moonlight until the eyes were dazzled, then swept in a pearly shower down numberless ledges of rock. Dead Man's Rock I see the angels in a crown On you the lilies showering down; And round about you glory breaks, That something more than human speaks. Andrew Marvell She laughed so hard that she blew the ashes out of her pipe, and they showered down over my face, and made me wink and sputter. The Soldier of the Valley Accordingly, some mount the rigging to shower down their cascades, while others squirt the fire-engine from unseen corners upon the head of the unsuspecting passer-by. The Lieutenant and Commander Being Autobigraphical Sketches of His Own Career, from Fragments of Voyages and Travels Then comes from the clouds through the midst of the flowers showering down again within and without the Chariot, arrayed in the colors of the three theological virtues, the object of the invocation. Dante: "The Central Man of All the World" A Course of Lectures Delivered Before the Student Body of the New York State College for Teachers, Albany, 1919, 1920 So saith the sinking heart; and so again It shall say till the mighty angel-blast Is blown, making the sun and moon aghast And showering down the stars like sudden rain. Goblin Market, The Prince's Progress, and Other Poems In the course of the day more than three hundred balloons were sent up, laden with confectionary and things to tickle the palate, and showered down upon the multitude. Paris: With Pen and Pencil Its People and Literature, Its Life and Business Pebbles flung from her pounding heels showered down upon me. The River and I When we pushed our horses to the brink the bushes on either hand showered down their blossoms as though to greet the first visitors to the rivulet's bank. Morocco The sun showered down its burning rays upon the white Florida sands, the sky was one arch of cloudless blue, and the water-oaks swung their moss-wreaths languidly over the deserted streets. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science October, 1877. Vol XX - No. 118 She rocked herself to and fro in silence, whilst the tears fell in showers down her cheeks. Phelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three Ay," said he, while the tears showered down his cheeks, "there lies the child that never vexed a parent's heart or ruffled one of our tempers. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three It sent a handful of petals from the wilted rose showering down into her lap. The Little Colonel's Chum: Mary Ware Question after question they showered down upon him, the result of their amazement. Verner's Pride Frequently he would take up a box of talc and send a shower down his back, or fill his palms with the powder and rub his face and arms and hands. The Ragged Edge Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls. Tell England A Study in a Generation The accumulated water of a day showered down at the slightest movement. The Silent Places At one end they are attached to a wire spring, and by a cord at the other end they are shaken, so as to make the paper snow shower down. Down the Chimney The only comment I shall make on these words is: they were penned more than half a century after Mr. Pitt's Union, which was to shower down blessings on the Irish people. Handbook of Home Rule Being articles on the Irish question They thought themselves happy to make their way through this, but immediately found themselves confronted by a high wall of rock, beyond which the enemy took their stand and showered down stones. White Shadows in the South Seas The refusal he received enrages Apollo, who for nine days showered down darts upon them, which occasioned the pestilence. The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 May Providence protect Y.R.H., and shower down the richest blessings of His grace on Y.R.H.'s sacred head, and preserve for me your gracious regard! Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 2 When she had become a little composed, she turned round to me, where I stood dripping wet, and, intermingled with lamentation for the child, showering down emphatic blessings on my head, inquired my name. Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 "Let showers shower down new waters, new earth, new trees, new health, and new healing powers." Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 The Tuileries cast each morning upon their idlers the green shade of their leaves, and showered down the fragrant snow of their horse-chestnut trees. Raphael Pages of the Book of Life at Twenty From the tires of their chariot-wheels streams gush forth, when they send out the voice of the clouds; the lightnings smiled upon the earth, when the Maruts shower down fatness. Sacred Books of the East Public opinion is a strong factor, and with the press of the capital airing our grievances daily, sympathy and encouragement were simply showered down upon us. Reed Anthony, Cowman Half of the Fordham crowd present joined in the volleys of derision that were showered down on the practicing boys from Gridley. The High School Captain of the Team Dick & Co. Leading the Athletic Vanguard And then all my dreams of playing fairy godmother and showering down on certain heads—like coals of fire—torrents of beautiful golden doubloons, would be over. Spanish Doubloons Once more the far discord showered down upon them, died as they rose, perhaps, to a higher level, and was heard no more. The Night Horseman Let us be with you when in the morning you shower down health, wealth, water, and medicine, O Maruts! Sacred Books of the East The streets and windows were crowded with people in their holiday costume, bands of music were playing, bells were ringing, flowers were scattered about and showered down from the houses. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 1 The heavens at some unknown geological period seemed to have showered down huge volcanic paving-stones, until the earth was covered fifty feet deep with their broken fragments. Tent Life in Siberia "It is no great distance from the ground," he says, coming nearer the wall, standing close to where the apricot is showering down her white and pinky petals. Nancy The attackers under cover of the night sped across the open ground before the fort, and tried to storm the fortress, the defenders meanwhile showering down keen-pointed arrows on them from above. Ireland, Historic and Picturesque "Father, I take my leave; and may the Guardian of the Good shower down a thousand blessings on thy head!" The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 404, December 12, 1829 In the east rose the moon, shining incredibly on the tree tops, showering down through the little rifts in the withholding branches, enchanting the place as by the weaving of a dream. The Sky Line of Spruce He showered down silver on the populace, and suffered their acclamations to swell him with insolence. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 03 The Rambler, Volume II You shower down favors upon us it is true, still we remain below you, the recipients of favors without the right to take what is our own. Debate on Woman Suffrage in the Senate of the United States, 2d Session, 49th Congress, December 8, 1886, and January 25, 1887 They certainly can fight like the devil and they don't care for bullets any more than they do for the leaves that shower down on them. History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest The fringe of a drift of snow that hung on the edge of the hollow, disturbed by Nikita's fall, showered down on him and got inside his collar. Master and Man To dream of shearing them, denotes a season of profitable enterprises will shower down upon you. Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition She had barely reached the overhanging bushes, crouched under them, and straightened herself, when a small avalanche came showering down, and a minute later a pair of feet were level with her head. Her Father's Daughter They shower down arrows, darts and great stones. The White Company Heaven shower down blessings on you, and save me, that I may again and again testify my gratitude for all your love and kindness. Frankenstein The earth trembled; ashes and sulphur showered down; a rain of fine pumice-stone fell like snow on all the dry land. The Story of the Amulet Notes, documents, letters full of menaces showered down upon his house. From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon It was a bleak autumnal afternoon indeed; and as she walked, and hushed, and, glancing through the dreary windows, pressed the little fellow closer to her breast, the withered leaves came showering down. Dombey and Son May He, who made both Jew and Christian, shower down on you his choicest blessings! Ivanhoe But Philip, having possessed himself of them with his army, showered down his darts and arrows from all parts upon the Romans. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans It busted loose some plaster, which showered down into the room underneath. Danny's Own Story The bag is opened, and several quarts of tin money shower down upon the stage till it is quite glorified with the glitter. Little Women Who could pass by a skylark at five o'clock on a summer's morning—the little, heavenly light-heart circling and wheeling, showering down diamonds, showering down pearls, from its tiny pulsating, trilling throat? The Shuttle The four-ton block showered down blows at the rate of eighty a minute; and in the course of four and a half minutes my pile was driven down to the required depth. James Nasmyth: Engineer; an autobiography The Swift One and I turned and went away quietly through the trees toward the cave, while the Folk gathered overhead and showered down abuse and twigs and branches upon their ancient enemy. Before Adam Mrs. Light was prodigiously gracious, and showered down compliments not only on the statues, but on all his possessions. Roderick Hudson There they were, showering down from the big waxen bells of the magnolias far above her head, and from the jessamine clumps around her. The Awakening and Selected Short Stories It was formed by drops of cold rain showered down upon the little snow that was left, upon the trees and, in fact, upon everything not under cover. The Bark Covered House How she wondered! how happy she was! how she cried O, O, O, as the rockets soared into the air, and showered down in azure, and emerald, and vermilion. The History of Pendennis, Volume 2 His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy The proclamation of these calamities to the continued isolated existence of Germany and the terms of peace and amnesty were sent showering down through the clouds to the roof of Berlin. City of Endless Night It was so much money showered down upon me, unexpectedly. Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast So another million was showered down upon the country in a rain of gold. The Dream As you turn to observe your secret place, you hear the most beautiful music and feel an outpouring of love showering down upon you. Dorothy's Mystical Adventures in Oz The piñons bore plentifully that year, and the winds began to shower down the ripe, rich nuts. The Biography of a Grizzly Fate, do what thou wilt me, but shower down thy choicest blessings on my friend! Italian Letters, Vols. I and II The History of the Count de St. Julian It is impossible to estimate the quantity of iron and lead which the Federals showered down upon it. The Blockade Runners How mellow The light showers down on that brow! War Poetry of the South Flowers were showered down in heaps at her feet. Cord and Creese I see clearly enough that I have not yet begun to serve God, though He showers down upon me those very graces which He gives to many good people. The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus God Himself will be inclined by our charity to show us also mercy, and to shower down upon us His most precious favors. Purgatory First, He showers down blessings; then, He looks for the revenue of praise! Expositions of Holy Scripture Psalms With her wondering words and her looks she comes, In a sunbeam of a gown; She needs but think and the blossoms wink, But look, and they shower down. Poems Flames showered down over the locomotive, streaking through the blackness. Tom of the Raiders But, alas! the deliberate and well-poised wisdom of the judge seemed to shower down cold truth upon the jury from his very eyes. The Three Clerks Nothing met my eyes but one large window, wide open, through which the sun of midsummer, at midday, was showering down torrents of splendor. Autobiographical Sketches When punishment is being showered down on others, don't let it be showered down on me. The Captiva and the Mostellaria How she wondered! how happy she was! how she cried O, O, O, as the rockets soared into the air, and showered down in azure, and emerald, and vermilion! The History of Pendennis For these ten days past have I been traversing Lapland: winds whistling in my ears, and cones showering down upon my head from the wilds of pine through which our route conducted us. Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents In another puffy rocking-chair near, sat Trixy, her chestnut hair crepe to her eyebrows and falling in a crinkling shower down to her waist. A Terrible Secret From the roof darts and stones were showered down upon them; but though many were killed they swarmed up the broad steps that surrounded it on all sides and attacked the doors. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion Have not all the blessings of heaven been showered down upon him? Doctor Pascal His revenues are showered down from the fat of the land, and he interlards his own grease among, to help the drippings. Character Writings of the 17th Century Villains, fly up to heaven, Bid Iris muster up a troop of clouds, And shower down cataracts of rain to cool me; Or else I'll break her speckled bow in pieces. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 9 These cleverly worded little tracts came showering down out of the sky, and at first they were eagerly picked up. With the Turks in Palestine All kinds of burs, big and little, are now cut off and showered down alike, and the ground is speedily covered with them. The Mountains of California As the slow moving procession of blue and khaki-clad men passed from the church to the graveyard, airplanes circled at a feeble height above and showered down myriads of flowers. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun When one of them holds the ball between his feet, it is for him, in his unwillingness to let it go, to avoid the blows which his adversaries incessantly shower down upon his feet. Indian Games : an historical research And those grand charms that surely form For earth her rarest crown On thee, with strangely lavish hand, Have all been showered down. The Poetical Works of Mrs. Leprohon It is a harsh strain near at hand, but very taking when showered down from a height of several hundred feet. Locusts and Wild Honey I ordered gold, in the meantime, to be showered down without ceasing among the happy multitude. Stories by Foreign Authors: German — Volume 2 They were everywhere about him, showering down as from a box of cardboard letters overturned in the sky. The Extra Day Travellers, the shipwrecked, exiles, and the dying draw comfort from the thought, and no doubt if you are of a mystical tendency, consolation, and even explanation, shower down from the unbroken surface. Jacob's Room Madam, said he to her, with an air that sufficiently denoted his ill news, God preserve your highness, and shower down the choicest of his blessings upon you! The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Volume 01 And he then asked, did she not feel grateful to a bountiful Providence that had showered down so many blessings upon her head? The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 6 During the night, as it grew colder, this all condensed as rime on the inside of the tent, and showered down upon us if one happened to touch the side inadvertently. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition The roaring increased in volume, the air became oppressive, a cloud of dust and cinders came showering down, and he could see the flame through the trees. Ragnarok : the Age of Fire and Gravel The balconies and verandahs here were also thronged with ladies, who showered down heaps of garlands while they cheered. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, She let the portrait fall on her lap, and leaning back in the chair, with all her golden hair showering down loosely over her shoulders, gave herself up to reflection. Madame Midas Time, having no axe to grind, showered down upon them three days of afternoons. Flappers and Philosophers And the more I heard it the better I liked it, until I would gladly have given any of my songsters at home for a bird that could shower down such notes, even in autumn. Winter Sunshine Cynthia, too, was so much admired; and as for her dress, Mrs. Kirkpatrick had showered down ball-dresses and wreaths, and pretty bonnets and mantles, like a fairy godmother. Wives and Daughters A great crowd of citizens assembled, and the balconies of the houses on both sides were thronged with the fair sex, and garlands of flowers were showered down upon us. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, All would have gone on well, were it not that my paddler made such clumsy work that the water spattered, and showered down upon us without ceasing. Omoo Arrows, darts, and great stones were showered down upon them, the latter breaking down the shields, and affording the archers an opportunity of pouring in their arrows. The Dragon and the Raven He fulminated the anathemas of the church and bitter imprecations against him, and showered down words of blessing and salvation upon all those who declared themselves his foes. Frederick the Great and His Family The camp was too strong to be forced; they were driven back to the crags of the mountains, whence they defended themselves by showering down darts and stones upon their pursuers. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada The dust was still rising, the sand and pebbles were still rattling in a diminishing shower down to the beach so far below. The Portygee It was an hour when unripe apples shower down in orchards, and unbrowned chestnuts descend in their husks upon the park glades. Two on a Tower The god Morpheus, the presiding deity of the dome painted by Lebrun, had extended his influence over the adjoining rooms, and showered down his most sleep-inducing poppies upon the master of the house. The Man in the Iron Mask Some fruit-trees were still in blossom just below them, and the sunlight showering down from a blue sky brightened to silver the windings of the river, and to gold the budding leaves of the oak-trees. Beyond So Vardiello, who was a great glutton, went quickly and seated himself at the door; and his mother showered down from the window above raisins and dried figs for more than half an hour. Stories from the Pentamerone All my life I have had tracts and leaflets showered down upon me with letters from pious folks desiring my conversion. We Two, a novel God's blessing seemed to be showering down upon the work and on every side were signs of growth. The Black-Bearded Barbarian : The life of George Leslie Mackay of Formosa Oak-crowns shower down from windows; President Vergniaud walks there, with Convention, with Jacobin Society, and all Patriots of every colour, all mourning brotherlike. The French Revolution Javelins, arrows, phalaricas, and masses of lead were already being showered down upon them from the towers. Salammbo So I had plenty of stuff to shower down on the fire. Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship, or, the Naval Terror of the Seas Then, in the time of summer heat, there will be green leaves only; and presently the winds of autumn will blow, when even the leaves themselves will shower down like rain, parari-parari. Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things This man climbed to the top of the lofty mountain, and saw, on its sloping side, an old man covered shoulder-high with the snow that showered down. The Danish History, Books I-IX The food they sought so eagerly now was chiefly the seeds of the slippery elm, tiny nuts showered down on wings like broad-brimmed hats. Rolf in the Woods |
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