| 单词 | signalise |
| 例句 | The opening of the contest was signalised by the burning of a French privateer, followed by a furious cannonading: the new and old moles were speedily silenced, and large numbers of marines landed. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z The commencement of this reign has been signalised by the return of peace. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z Loris-Melikoff’s first week in office was signalised by the most cruel act in the entire history of the government’s struggle against Nihilism. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z General Booth signalised the inauguration of his Social Scheme by quarreling with Mr. Frank Smith, who had acted as the chief officer of the Social Wing of the Salvation Army. Salvation Syrup; Or, Light On Darkest England 2012-03-14T02:00:28.613Z One other merit we would signalise in this work. Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, July 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:19.393Z It signalises the beginning of a richer growth in New England letters,—the coming of a time when the barriers of a Puritan scholasticism were broken down. William Hickling Prescott 2012-03-11T03:00:12.297Z It is accordingly the very characteristic of virtue to signalise its own incompleteness: it emerges into actuality only through antagonism, and with a taint of imperfection clinging to it. Hegel's Philosophy of Mind 2012-03-07T03:00:14.327Z They reminded him that the feast should draw him to Jerusalem, where he could not fail to find an opportunity of signalising himself. Ecce Homo! A Critical Inquiry into the History of Jesus of Nazareth: Being a Rational Analysis of the Gospels 2012-03-06T03:00:27.910Z The pomp which signalised George the Fourth’s coronation may also have given a stimulus to pageantry. The Influence and Development of English Gilds As Illustrated by the History of the Craft Gilds of Shrewsbury 2012-03-05T03:00:14.443Z His short reign of six years was signalised by the destruction of Thebes. The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos 2012-02-14T03:00:25.940Z His troops, which had signalised and enervated themselves by their licentious brutalities on a defenceless population, broke and fled—as Abercrombie foretold they would do—before the enemy. The Commercial Restraints of Ireland 2012-02-13T03:00:20.483Z In 1875 the Brighton Road seems to have been left severely alone, and 1876 was signalised only by two of the fantastic wagers that have been numerously decided on this half-century of miles. The Brighton Road The Classic Highway to the South 2012-01-24T03:00:26.933Z Langhorne My father signalised my return from school by a change in his mode of life. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z Hardly had he thus been ennobled when we find him signalising his new rank by a filthy trick more suited to a barge than a court. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z It's a blessing to see your honest but homely features once again," he continued, lifting his glass, "especially when you signalise your return by replenishing the wine-cellar. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z The year 1793 was signalised by a remarkable development of the penny post. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z Bailey had signalised the occasion by behaving in a manner so outrageous that, if any semblance of authority was to be kept at all, it was altogether impossible to let him go scot free. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z Normally, current flows through the strip, and so the melting is signalised by the cessation of the current, which event is recorded by the chronograph. Marvels of Scientific Invention An Interesting Account in Non-technical Language of the Invention of Guns, Torpedoes, Submarine Mines, Up-to-date Smelting, Freezing, Colour Photography, and many other recent Discoveries of Science 2011-11-19T03:00:24.517Z Occasionally, instead of plays, there were musical entertainments; and the custom of signalising the termination of the school-work seems to have been followed by the private academies. Schools, School-Books and Schoolmasters 2011-11-16T03:00:25.713Z Such wise and liberal designs, followed by such great and extensive consequences, would add a bright page to the annals of a reign already signalised by important events. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution Volume 7. 2011-11-03T02:00:18.037Z Ancus Martius further signalised his reign by founding the city of Ostia at the Tiber's mouth, and thus gave its waters the benefit of that port which so much increased their value. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z Now and then his whims were simply puerile; it was so when he signalised some triumph over a Continental potentate by a dolls’ battle on the Thames. Body, Parentage and Character in History Notes on the Tudor Period 2011-08-08T02:00:20.193Z And, in both cases, the close of a paroxysm was signalised by a great show of amity between the factions. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z The struggle for existence was between races equally defective to all appearance in that quality; and it must be a sophistry to signalise its absence in one as the cause of its disappearance. Social Rights And Duties Addresses to Ethical Societies Vol II 2011-08-05T02:00:45.557Z Hegermann-Lindencrone and his wife were favourites at the German Court; the Kaiser made a point of signalising his regard for them. Ten Years Near the German Frontier A Retrospect and a Warning 2011-06-16T02:00:15.297Z Wilson has signalised such a roost at no great distance from Bristol, Pa.; and I know by observation that not less than a million of crows sleep there nightly during the winter season. Rambles of a Naturalist 2011-06-04T02:00:13.503Z Thus there were alternate restrictions and expansions of vegetation, and the latter were always signalised by the introduction of new species, for here, as elsewhere, it was not struggle, but opportunity, that favoured improvement. The Chain of Life in Geological Time A Sketch of the Origin and Succession of Animals and Plants 2011-06-01T02:00:24.880Z No doubt this was the boon by which the reparative Chamber would signalise its joyous advent. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z "You do very well," said Don Jeronimo; "besides, there is another tournament at Barcelona, where you may signalise your valour." The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Who would not, at being so signalised by one of the belles of the ball-room? The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z For a time he could find no other occupation for either thought or speech, than to repeat the revengeful phrase with which he had signalised his departure. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z One of the first questions meeting us is that which relates to the point in geological time signalised by the advent of our species. The Chain of Life in Geological Time A Sketch of the Origin and Succession of Animals and Plants 2011-06-01T02:00:24.880Z The coming of the ancestor is signalised by the child dropping a chicken bone which has been thrust into its hand, and much rejoicing follows among the assembled relations. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z In such discourses as these the knight and squire passed the night and the whole succeeding day, without encountering any occasion to signalise themselves; at which Don Quixote was very much concerned. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Ibrahim Shehém was requested to reconcile this character with the issue of the great battle just recounted, wherein the despised tribe had so signalised itself. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z What we have to do now is to signalise the event;' and for the second time within two days I tasted a liquid element at an unusual hour. Betty Grier 2011-02-24T03:01:04.507Z In 1088 he suffered interruption through Welsh raids, but finally signalised the end of his labours by holding a synod in the crypt in 1094. Cathedral Cities of England The year 1793 was signalised by the extension to Bristol of the penny post for local letters, that is, letters for Bristol city, its suburbs, and neighbouring villages. The Bristol Royal Mail Post, Telegraph, and Telephone One obelisk in particular signalised itself from all others by its exceeding grace and beauty. The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. Amongst the foremost of the party who signalised themselves by their desperate gallantry was an aged Chieftain, the richness of whose costume excited general attention, his turban and weapons being resplendent with jewels. Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan “And we haven’t so much as a rib of an umbrella between us,” sighed Molly, putting her white handkerchief over the “best” hat which signalised her Saturday to Monday with her friend. Man and Maid The flash of a fire-fly is a ghost, the chant of a frog becomes a frightful roar, the sudden piping of a bird signalises murder, and I run. My Dark Companions And Their Strange Stories It was now announced that this visit should be early in the autumn of 1860, and that it should be signalised by laying the foundation stone of the new Canadian Parliament House at Ottawa. Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 The evening of this day was signalised by the pleasant acquaintances which it gave me. The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. Short as was our stay, it was signalised by one of those practical jokes which so often terminate in fatal results, but which, unfortunately, seem to have no effect in rendering people cautious. Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan But when he came to signalise the names of the boldest knights, high among the loftiest sounded the name of Sir Warbeck of Liebenstein. International Short Stories English It chanced shortly after this to be the king's birthday, an event which was signalised aboard the Lightning by the death of the commander under singular circumstances. The Great Keinplatz Experiment and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen This battle, let me remark, is described in the literature of both countries, and in both descriptions there are omens and spiritual beings such as signalise the epic of Homer. The Revival of Irish Literature Addresses by Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, K.C.M.G, Dr. George Sigerson, and Dr. Douglas Hyde Both Akenside and Gray, before Wordsworth's time, had signalised his merit, in opposition to the dicta of Johnson and Horace Walpole. The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Volume IV (of 8) Tom, and each of his brothers, not only claimed his prize but continued throughout life to act upon the principles it signalised. Thomas Andrews Shipbuilder Since then it has made enormous strides in a branch totally different from that signalising its decline. The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun Alderman Wilson, mayor, signalised his year of office by giving, in the Egyptian Hall, a banquet to 117 connections of the Wilson family being above the age of nine years. Old and New London Volume I It was Heaven's will that your entrance into that castle should be signalised by memorable circumstances, and that you should become involved against your own will in the deepest secrets of the house. Weird Tales. Vol. I By 10:30 that night the completion of the movement was signalised by a terrific explosion, as the French colonials blew up one of the stone bridges over which they had withdrawn. "And they thought we wouldn't fight" It dated from the admittance into partnership with my father, which was signalised by the walk and talk among the bracken in Richmond Park. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography The Garden of Vauxhall, the Rotunda at Ranelagh, Whitehall, Northumberland House, Eton College, were some of the subjects which attracted him, and the treatment of which was signalised by his calm and perfect balance. The Venetian School of Painting Footnote 2: The French Emperor had signalised the opening of a new year by an ominous speech. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 3, 1854-1861 The Daily Mirror, to signalise its eleventh birthday, produced a "Monster Number," yet it contained no portrait of the Kaiser. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 11, 1914 A spot signalised by an episode so odd and original, was not to be forsaken in that quick inconsiderate way. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley Consequently terrible struggles raged on its shores, signalised by all the horrors of battles by land and sea. Holland, v. 1 (of 2) Those who were not beaten wished to signalise themselves. Sentimental Education, Volume II The History of a Young Man Shortly after this, Bonaparte commenced that campaign in Italy, in which he so highly signalised himself as a great general and a brave soldier. Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. Indeed, the spots linger on very close to the equator for a couple of years more, until the outbreak signalising the commencement of another period has commenced in higher latitudes. The Story of the Heavens The King who led them was sincere; a better monarch Judah never knew, and his reign was signalised by Jeremiah at its close as a reign of justice when all was well. Jeremiah : Being The Baird Lecture for 1922 "If," he said, "you will swear to select from his wares all the blinkin' presents with which you propose to signalise this Yuletide, I'll—I'll tie them all up without a word." Jonah and Co. Any notices of books which have been signalised by being subjected to similar condemnation, would much interest me, and perhaps others of your readers. Notes and Queries, Number 203, September 17, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. Harry Hawke signalised his delight by hurling a heavy chair down the staircase, and in a trice the barricade was torn aside, and A Company went down with the bayonet to do their bit. With Haig on the Somme As the tremendous events which signalised the close of His pilgrimage drew on, still it is Bethany with which they are mainly associated. Memories of Bethany Her supremacy was signalised in a striking way by the marriage of her parvenu emperor, whose divorce the pope still refused to recognise, with Maria Louisa, daughter of the Emperor of Austria. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) Nor was it merely as a warrior that Louis signalised himself among his contemporaries. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. The comets of the years 134 B.C. and 118 B.C. were not regarded as portents of death, but as signalising, the former the birth, the latter the accession, of Mithridates. Myths and Marvels of Astronomy The following curious relation, in which a lurcher signalised himself characteristically but fatally, we had from a sporting clergyman of one of the midland counties. Anecdotes of Dogs A fortnight after his arrival he was appointed to take part in the destruction of the docks, which was to signalise the downfall of Russia's power in the Black Sea. The Life of Gordon, Volume I His arrival in one of the fine Chinese river-boats was signalised by what might have been a fatal catastrophe but for the skilful manœuvring of his ship by the veteran American skipper. Life and sport in China Second Edition From a boy the French prince had been remarkable for the ferocity of his temper, and had early signalised himself by throwing a cheese at the face of his mother's chivalrous admirer, Thibault of Champagne. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. Not long after the transference, the Earl sought to signalise his estimate of the Royal favour by founding a religious house. Chronicles of Strathearn The chapel had been built by a small missionary society ambitious to signalise its existence by doing something desperately hard in a corner of the world where no missionary work had ever been done. The High Calling Your services to your country are recorded among those of the most brilliant of a war signalised by heroic achievements. The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II But the storm blew over; and a general revival of literary animation signalised the end of the long war-time, with a magnificent efflorescence of poetry. Studies in Literature and History Mary's procession to the Abbey is signalised by the exploits of a Dutchman, who sat astride on the weathercock of St. Paul's five hundred feet in the air, as the Queen passed. Little Folks A Magazine for the Young (Date of issue unknown) In order to signalise these notable additions and restorations he invited the Bishop of Dunblane to conduct a consecration and dedication service. Chronicles of Strathearn We waved the signalising petticoat and they pulled up, and one got out and came up to the Mill. New Treasure Seekers or, The Bastable Children in Search of a Fortune Mr. Tertius, who since his arrival had shown as much nervousness as would probably have signalised his appearance in a witness-box, started at this direct appeal. The Herapath Property He did this to signalise his disapprobation of royalty, and his preference for democratic equality. Assimilative Memory or, How to Attend and Never Forget Nevertheless, their arrival in the Battalion area was signalised by the formation of a queue as for an early door at a theatre. The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I Egypt, Gallipoli, Lemnos Island, Sinai Peninsula When a Galeana is born or one dies, it serves to signalise our joy or our sorrow. The Tiger Hunter He signalised his arrival by an article printed in the 'Independence Belge,' declaring among other statements that 30 per cent. of the Boer women had been ruined by the British troops. The War in South Africa Its Cause and Conduct “We must signalise them, and beg them to be aisy,” cried Terence. The Three Midshipmen Jack immediately signalised that he wished to speak her. The Three Commanders I simply signalise its points of detail without venturing to dwell upon them. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John The last man in was Webster, a small Fifth boy, who in the last innings had signalised himself by making a duck’s-egg. The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story Now at the very foot of the list of liquids stands water, signalising itself above all others by its enormous power of absorption. Fragments of science, V. 1-2 “The frigate is signalising to us,” said Jack one morning to Lieutenant Hemming, who had just come on deck. The Three Midshipmen The change was rapidly effected; the signalising between the brigs and frigates went on still more vehemently, while the former sent a few ineffectual shot at their audacious visitor. The Three Commanders With just enough cunning skill to escape detection, he yet signalises himself by complicity in every form of wrong which goes on in the school, and some new wrongs he introduces and invents. St. Winifred's, or The World of School So perfect an example of what can be done towards the abatement of a nuisance, made us wish to be autocrat for a week—our reign should be signalised by the extinction of smoke! Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 461 Volume 18, New Series, October 30, 1852 And Mr. Genin, a Broadway hatter, signalised himself by making the highest bid for a ticket,—two hundred and twenty-five dollars. A Little Girl of Long Ago She signalised “Important news,” “The war has begun.” The Three Midshipmen “The admiral is signalising us,” exclaimed Higson; “we are to run alongside the Briton, and carry her into action.” The Three Commanders Instead, the record of their after life, though not devoid of stirring incident, is more signalised by scenes of peace and prosperity. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco Even the Indian often takes advantage of the bark of a beech-tree to signalise his presence to his friends, or commemorate some savage exploit. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire The preface of his journal contains a review of of the year 1492, which was signalised by the fall of Granada and the final expulsion, after seven centuries, of the Moors from Spain. Bartholomew de Las Casas; his life, apostolate, and writings Little Bill signalised the successful shot with a high-toned cheer, and the Indian with a low-toned “Waugh,” while Fergus made a hurried and therefore bad, shot at the scared flock. The Buffalo Runners A Tale of the Red River Plains The Giaour came rapidly on; Murray signalised to Jack, “Remain where you are, and I will attack the vessels in the bay.” The Three Commanders The year 1294 was signalised by a remarkable action on the part of King Edward. A Forgotten Hero Not for Him Before we parted company, however, the captain signalised her where to meet him. A Voyage round the World A book for boys So Clare signalised her first entrance into her new home by rebellion and penalty. Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada The Prince was very anxious to be of service to Delemy, who had ingratiated himself with the former, by signalising himself in feats of arms. An Account of Timbuctoo and Housa Territories in the Interior of Africa They were led on by Theodomir, the same Gothic noble who had signalised himself by first opposing the invasion of the Moslems. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, May 1844 Volume 23, Number 5 "Will they allow themselves to be disarmed after the war and could there not come events more horrible than those which signalised the rapid triumph of the Commune of Paris?" Face to Face with Kaiserism After a little signalising we obtained one, who steered our good ship in safety through the narrow entrance to the bay of Stornoway into whose quiet waters we finally dropped our anchor. Hudson Bay Peekins observed this through a private scratch in the glass door, and signalised the gladsome news in dumb-show to his comrades. The Lifeboat Now, in a fit of unwise ambition, Anders the interpreter resolved to signalise himself, and display his valour on the occasion of this hunt. The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole At first Lumley always won, and was wont to signalise his victory by the expression of a modest hope that the tables would be turned ere long. The Big Otter The danger being past, poor Billy signalised the event, and at the same time relieved his feelings, with a lusty cheer. The Young Trawler This day was signalised by another piece of success on the part of Annatock and his nephew, who went to the scene of yesterday’s battle on foot. Ungava Thomas Borrow, handsome, tall, and muscular, was an adept in the athletic sports for which Cornwall is famous, and early signalised himself by his prowess as a boxer. Souvenir of the George Borrow Celebration Norwich, July 5th, 1913 Top and Jup, the latter armed with his club, sometimes in front, sometimes beating the wood at the sides of the road, signalised no danger. The Secret of the Island The boats are ready to pull in when I signalise them. Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman We were signalising with the stranger, which, after all, turned out to be no enemy, but his Majesty’s thirty-six gun frigate Uranius. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days We accordingly made sail after her, and at the end of four hours, on coming up and signalising her, she proved to be no other than the Cartwright packet from Falmouth to New York. Hurricane Hurry A small six-pounder, used on board for signalising, was also hauled up to be fired in case of a stranger coming near enough for it to be heard. The Three Admirals The 1st of January, 1869, was signalised by a storm of extreme violence, and the thunder burst several times over the island. The Secret of the Island We were there in 1817-18—signalised by The Great Murder—that of Fualdès—one of the most interesting events in all History to me, I am sorry to say. Letters of Edward FitzGerald to Fanny Kemble (1871-1883) “Mason, learn from the officer of the watch how soon the Venus will be up with us, and beg him to signalise her captain to come on board.” The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea When I got within signalising distance I made the private signal, and great was my satisfaction to find in answer that the ship was the Charlestown, and the schooners two of the convoy. Hurricane Hurry As she did so, Murray signalised that a strange sail, which he hoped to overhaul, had hove in sight in that direction. The Three Lieutenants The colonists had as yet, therefore, no means of signalising their presence. The Secret of the Island Soon after daybreak the gallant Lord Claymore, the soul and moving spirit of the enterprise, signalised to the Admiral that the whole might be destroyed. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War Nevertheless, the entry into another decade presented itself to him as solemn, and he meant to signalise it by new and mightier resolutions to execute vaster programmes. Clayhanger In the evening, as we were pretty close in with the shore, the Lowestoffe signalised that a suspicious schooner was in sight and made sail in chase. Hurricane Hurry However, the autumn of that year was signalised by a fresh outbreak of the sweating sickness, apparently a sort of influenza, and no festivities could be thought of. The Armourer's Prentices I desire to signalise, especially, three points here. Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Corinthians, Galatians, and Philippians Chapters I to End. Colossians, Thessalonians, and First Timothy. He then whispered to me a plan he had thought of for signalising “the glorious Fifth,” in spite of Dr Hellyer, and in a manner which that worthy would never dream of. On Board the Esmeralda Martin Leigh's Log - A Sea Story The professor scored the next success, closely followed by the colonel, Lieutenant Mildmay signalising his first essay with the new arm by making a palpable miss, much to his disgust. The Log of the Flying Fish A Story of Aerial and Submarine Peril and Adventure He accordingly signalised me in return not to make sail till he had held some private communication with me, and very quickly he was on board. Hurricane Hurry "My son," answered Pirouzè, "I am no less impatient to have your name become famous; I could wish you had already signalised yourself against your father's enemies; but we must wait till he requires it." The Arabian Nights Their Best-known Tales The hearts of the ancient guardians quaked within them, and their knees smote together; but several of the youthful cavaliers rushed in, eager to gratify their curiosity, or to signalise themselves in this redoubtable enterprise. Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, March 1844 Volume 23, Number 3 He was the first of the Norman bishops, and signalised his incumbency by rebuilding the cathedral from its very foundations, as the Norman ecclesiastics frequently did. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Winchester A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See At Mannheim, their next stage, the whole party signalised themselves by smashing the wine-glasses from which they had drunk to the ladylove of the younger Stolberg. The Youth of Goethe To signalise this great event, as well as to mark the royal favour in which the composer was held, Queen Anne awarded Handel a life pension of £200. Story-Lives of Great Musicians This news gave new cause to lament the loss of Codadad, who had signalised himself in the former war against the same enemies. The Arabian Nights Their Best-known Tales Abdu’l-Bahá has prophesied, shall in the fullness of time signalise the triumph of God’s holy Faith. Unfolding Destiny Of the various encounters in which he thus signalised himself, his biographer gives most spirited descriptions, such as their length alone deters us from quoting. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 439 Volume 17, New Series, May 29, 1852 Our theatre has no longer a Richardson to light up a pan of red fire, as that old showman once did, to signalise the fall of the screen in The School for Scandal. Shadows of the Stage Amidst the wealth of incident which signalised his visit two little scenes found a cherished corner in Haydn's memory. Story-Lives of Great Musicians They are signalised as the scene of Protestant developments. Lectures on Modern history You owe it to the nation," said Vergniaud, "to employ every means to assure the success of the great and terrible determination by which you have signalised this memorable day. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The Emperor of Austria fully recognised the harm which Montenegro could have done him, and signalised his thanks by the gift of an Austrian Order. The Land of the Black Mountain The Adventures of Two Englishmen in Montenegro After having acquired much credit by his fortitude and courage in a time of persecution, he had also signalised himself by his zeal against the Montanists. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Every one was delighted, and the father felt so proud and happy that he signalised the event by presenting Franz with a five-octave piano. Story-Lives of Great Musicians The ostensible motive was, that no one should be admitted into this interior society who had not signalised himself by some experiment or discovery. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 The latter was the first to reach the 50-mark, an event which the crowd signalised by hanging up their hats and advancing to the table. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-21 The townspeople press the maiden to relent, and her yielding is signalised by a sudden blaze of splendour. The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. The incidents which accompanied the death of Jesus were even more impressive than those which signalised His birth. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The failure of "Les Burgraves" in 1843 not more surely signalised the end of French romanticism, than the appearance of "Vanity Fair" in 1848 announced that in England, too, the reign of romance was over. A History of English Romanticism in the Nineteenth Century They will effloresce into manifold shapes of beauty and fruitfulness, of which the Prophet signalises three. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII And this phenomenon, signalised by the passing of the Gratcher, came in this wise. The Seeker Similarly, he signalised his arrival at the full maturity of his powers by producing an Italian and German masterpiece side by side. The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. Our interest is of another kind, namely to signalise the malign influence introduced into the agrarian struggle by government from Westminster as against government from Dublin. The Open Secret of Ireland But a strong sense of public duty roused him from his depression; and the campaign of 1695 was signalised by the most brilliant military exploit of his life, the recapture of Namur. History of Holland And whereas the reigns of other potentates are signalised by bloodshed and war, the time of the Prince will be glorified by cooking and good cheer. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 20, 1841 He had signalised himself by an exceedingly elaborate design for the Treasury benches. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 28, 1841 They were signalising their consort with lights, and had illuminated the ship between decks, and were shouting like a mob;—but then why did they not fire? Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 6 With His Letters and Journals The principle of the government of Ireland is so integrally wrong that it is difficult to signalise any one point in which it is more wrong than it is in any other. The Open Secret of Ireland The untrammelled life before me seemed to be signalised by the lonely suit case which was the one article of luggage I was allowed to carry on the motor. The Princess Passes VI The opening of the second half of the fourteenth century had been signalised by the feuds of two great houses, both risen from the people. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Second Series The general, in fact, is a veteran in the service of Cupid rather than of Mars, having signalised himself in all the garrison towns and country quarters, and seen service in every ball-room of England. Bracebridge Hall They were ambitious also to signalise themselves by the number of heads they could lay before the chiefs. Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before It is not so splendid or delightful as the sight of an ordinary householder showing himself in that magnificent uniform of purple and silver which should signalise the father of three children. Varied Types He is unfailingly noble—it is, in the end, the trait which most surely signalises him. Edward MacDowell This anecdote gives a fair notion of Francis I., whose short reign was, however, less signalised by acts of cruelty, though there were enough of these, than by a venality never surpassed. The Liberation of Italy He is, therefore, an attendant at all the country fairs and wakes, and has signalised himself by feats of strength and prowess on every village green in the shire. Bracebridge Hall A dark pall enveloped the mountains, and over Ranga Duar raged one of the terrifying tropical thunderstorms that signalise the rains of India. The Elephant God Now the propitiatory turkey that heralded a request, the goose that signalised a success, gained with the help of the hereditary helpers, had all ceased. Mount Music The name of one man only has been handed down the ages as having specially signalised himself in the decoration of the temple. Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known Characters The Boers signalised the occasion by the inauguration of a new plan of campaign, which, if the gods were kind, would soon compel the surrender of the Diamond City. The Siege of Kimberley The reports of the missionaries likewise abound in notices of the flagrant barbarities by which, in New Zealand, as well as elsewhere, the white man has signalised his superiority over his darker-complexioned brother. John Rutherford, the White Chief But, in regard to the facts that I have signalised, the divinity, the person of Jesus Christ, His death and Resurrection, and the significance to be attached to that death, they are absolutely one. Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) The Puritans in New England signalised themselves by their merciless severity towards wizards and witches. The Freethinker's Text Book, Part II. Christianity: Its Evidences, Its Origin, Its Morality, Its History Saw a native signalising to westward, a considerable distance. McKinlay's Journal of Exploration in the Interior of Australia The very year of Her Majesty's accession was signalised by two noteworthy endeavours to put away wrong. Great Britain and Her Queen But it was not until the stormy period which signalised the overthrow of the Eighteenth Egyptian dynasty, that the Hittites succeeded in establishing themselves as far south as Kadesh on the Orontes. Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations But to the great disappointment of Barbicane the curve that the projectile described dragged it away from the point signalised by the eruption, therefore he could not exactly determine its nature. The Moon-Voyage Just by way of signalising the fact, there goes out a ragged volley of rifle fire, and a machine-gun rips off half a dozen bursts into the standing corn. The First Hundred Thousand The Presidential campaign in 1858, which was signalised by the debates between Douglass and Lincoln, resulted in raising the Republican power in the House of Representatives, to equal that of the Democrats. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History Come, you positively must do something to signalise yourself. Marriage It signalised its accession to power by borrowing the cuneiform writing of Nineveh, and numerous inscriptions exist recording the names and victories of its sovereigns, the buildings they erected, and the gods they served. Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations Barbicane wished to begin the recital of his journey under the empire of these impressions, and he noted down hourly all the events that signalised the beginning of his enterprise. The Moon-Voyage Alligator signalised the hoisting of the ensign with a salute of twenty-one guns. The Long White Cloud The bystanders signalise the event by raising a long shout, attended with a peculiar vibratory noise, caused by the motion of the hand and tongue, or the tongue alone. The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 Can anything be more disheartening to a young couple, anxious to signalise their attachment in the face of the whole world, than to be allowed to take their own way? Marriage Stephen, the name of nine Popes; S. I., Pope from 253 to 257, signalised by his zeal against the heresies of his time; S. II., The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge This was a flash of light which Nicholl signalised all at once on the limit of the horizon formed by the black disc. The Moon-Voyage A third encounter was signalised by the most heroic incident in the Colony's history. The Long White Cloud He signalised his return by administering a thrashing—just to re-assert his authority—which, however, the poor woman received with equanimity, remarking that it was only his way. Hodge and His Masters The night was tolerable, and would have appeared happy had it not been signalised by a new massacre. Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816 Undertaken by Order of the French Government, Comprising an Account of the Shipwreck of the Medusa, the Sufferings of the Crew, and the Various Occurrences on Board the Raft, in the Desert of Zaara, at St. Louis, and at the Camp of Daccard. to Which Are Subjoined Observations Respecting the Agriculture of the Western Coast of Africa, from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia. Childerbrand, a Frank warrior, who figures in old chronicles as the brother of Charles Martel, signalised himself in the expulsion of the Saracens from France. The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge Nicholl, armed with his telescope, signalised upon the southern border of the moon, and in the direction followed by the projectile, a few brilliant points outlined against the dark screen of the sky. The Moon-Voyage Blount, who had signalised himself in Dryden's defence, was now added to the number of his friends. The Dramatic Works of John Dryden, Volume 1 With a Life of the Author By way of signalising his restoration, after an apology, Mr. Ginnell handed in thirty-nine questions--the fruits of his enforced leisure. Mr. Punch's History of the Great War Julius, in all things grandiose, resolved to signalise his reign by great buildings, great sculpture, great pictorial schemes. The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti The good gentleman felt the delicacy and dexterity of the touch, and at once proposed the health of the gentleman, name unknown, who had signalised himself, that night, by his coolness and alacrity. Nicholas Nickleby The sound of cannon signalised the departure, the voyagers saluted the crowd, who responded with loud shouts. Wonderful Balloon Ascents She dressed already with that cheerfully extravagant abandon that signalised her accession to fortune, and dressed her best for these visits. Tono Bungay Revolutions — the fall of mighty monarchs, and the shedding of much blood are to signalise that event. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 Still, there is no doubt that they signalised his passage from robust old age into a period of physical decline. The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti The troops of his nation signalised themselves in this war for anything but courage, and young Van Cutsum, Pauline's admirer, was too good a soldier to disobey his Colonel's orders to run away. Vanity Fair By dint of suggestion and contagion the miracle signalised by a single person was immediately accepted by all. The Crowd; study of the popular mind It chanced shortly after this to be the king's birthday, an event which was signalised aboard the Lightening by the death of the commander under singular circumstances. The Captain of the Polestar During the nineteen days mentioned above, no incident of any kind happened to signalise our voyage. Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea However, the autumn of that year was signalised by a fresh outbreak of the sweating sickness, apparently a sort of influenza, and no festivities could be thought of. The Armourer's Prentices In any case, a large admixture by intermarriage of Slavonic blood would correspond to the unique distinction among Germans, attained in the dignity, sweetness and fineness which signalised Dürer. Albert Durer Enthusiastically attached to his profession, he omitted no occasion of signalising himself. Beaux and Belles of England Mrs. Mary Robinson, Written by Herself, With the lives of the Duchesses of Gordon and Devonshire He signalised his promotion to the managership by a donation of L1000 to the hospital in which he had been treated a quarter of a century before. The Captain of the Polestar The year 1866 was signalised by a remarkable incident, a mysterious and puzzling phenomenon, which doubtless no one has yet forgotten. Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea As soon as he received his diploma he returned to England, signalising his departure by an "Ode to Holland," as dull as any ditch in that country itself. Poetical Works of Akenside Bonaparte, on arriving at Nice, signalised his command by one of the most daring of invasions. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Some take 'the many dukes, and the ministers,' of all princes of states who had signalised themselves by services to the people and kingdom. The Shih King From the Sacred Books of the East Volume 3 It is a serious and solemn epoch, and ought to be fittingly signalised. Youth: Its Education, Regimen, and Hygiene This year the event was not to be signalised by a picnic. The Golden Calf It signalised a new departure—the attack at a fresh quarter. With Edged Tools Many people still remember what a disturbed and difficult time that was, and by what incidents it was signalised in St. Petersburg. A Desperate Character and Other Stories There was a scatter of stones, and then a thud-thud over the grass to the pine trees—sounds that signalised the arrival of Jim and Wally, in much haste. A Little Bush Maid Piqued by some little preference which Lady Cecilia had shown to Helen's taste in the choice of the colour of a dress, an occasion offered of signalising her revenge, which could not be resisted. Tales and Novels — Volume 10 The facts that Mark's mother, Mary, had a house of her own, and that Barnabas, her relative, is specially signalised as having sold his property, prove that it was not universal. Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts But I may just emphasise in a few sentences the points which our Lord here signalises in regard to the Champion whom He sends. Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. John Chaps. XV to XXI The term which was applied to the abstractions of the old philosophy, with a little modification, is made to signalise the difference between the old and the new. The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded That was the second point that our Lord's eulogium signalised. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke Mark connects the story with our Lord's first journey through Galilee, which was signalised by many miracles, and had excited much stir and talk. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark Now, these four points which are signalised in this description may well afford us material for consideration. Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts I. The first point that He signalises is the world's ignorance. Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. John Chaps. XV to XXI Greater triumphs and deliverances shall crown the future than have signalised the past. Expositions of Holy Scripture Isaiah and Jeremiah Now, let us distinctly understand what sort of differences these are which our Lord signalises here. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke If something else had been his chief temptation, that something would have been signalised as needful to be given up. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark In David's life there came the immediate retribution in kind, which was signalised as such by the divine message—the death of the child 'who was conceived in sin and shapen in iniquity.' Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII The Temple of Janus, built in the Herb Market by Caius Duillius, who first signalised the Roman power at sea, and merited a naval triumph over the Carthaginians. The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus; With His Account of Germany, and Life of Agricola The judging of the cars took place in the wide Place du Marché, and immediately afterwards the firing-off of a small self-important cannon signalised the commencement of the battle. The Vision of Desire The poem concludes with an account of a former eruption, signalised by the miraculous preservation of two pious youths who ventured into the burning shower to carry their parents into a place of safety. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius The dreadful characteristics of his state are sharply and profoundly signalised. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark Remember that in this incident the two things which signalised the fall of the city were the trumpet and the shout. Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII Titus Livius, an historian eminently famous for eloquence and veracity, signalised Pompey with such abundant encomiums, that he was thence by Augustus named Pompeianus; nor did this prejudice their common friendship. The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus; With His Account of Germany, and Life of Agricola But I suppose they can't help signalising their escape from the domination of the Church on all occasions. Indian Summer The prose era came first, and is signalised by the names of Cicero, Sallust, and Caesar. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius Is it Mark who signalises his presence at the foot of the precipice by a shot? The Precipice We may best bring out the force of this summary by considering in their order the four stages signalised. Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII It was in this capacity that he took part in the great battle off Brest on June 1st, 1794, signalised in British naval history as "the glorious First of June." The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders But that a conspiracy preceded and signalised Napoleon's return there can be little doubt, and the violet was the emblem of the conspirators. The Letter-Bag of Lady Elizabeth Spencer-Stanhope — Volume 1 He signalised God's further opening of His purposes, by building an altar on the place where He had been seen by him. Expositions of Holy Scripture He never missed any sitting of the Bench and signalised himself by a rigorous interpretation of the law. Tales of Bengal The gallant Silo signalised his appointment by recovering Bovianum, but he was soon afterwards slain. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Among the many whose attempts were signalised only by failure were the gallant Bass, whose name, for other reasons, will never be forgotten by Australians, the quarrelsome and pragmatic Cayley, and the adventurous Hack. The Explorers of Australia and their Life-work A grizzled head telescoping out of the other end of the wigwam and a husky voice calling down celestial fury upon them, would signalise a hit. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, October 10, 1917 And it happened that the very day he reached the town was signalised by his rescuing a Turk who had fallen into the hands of some Greek sailors. The Life of Lord Byron That which we were following is an especially magnificent road, and signalised by several grand exhibitions of engineering daring and genius. Across the Zodiac They abhorred wine; they had reason to, God knows; T remembered the dinner and all that had signalised it, and felt my confusion grow. The House of the Whispering Pines Four great events have signalised the last four years at Metlakahtla. Metlakahtla and the North Pacific Mission The bursts of merriment signalised the violent downfall of some dangerous opponent. The White Feather In especial however this session was signalised by three Acts, dealing with Mortmain, Benefit of Clergy, and Annates: and by the "Supplication against the Ordinaries" which took partial effect in the "Submission of the Clergy". England under the Tudors Secret instructions were therefore given to his men, while the preparations they made were properly masked behind the show of military parade, with which it was intended to signalise their departure. The Prairie It will therefore suffice for our present purpose to state in the barest outline the leading events of international politics, and the chief advances in the theory of government, which signalised the Middle Ages. Medieval Europe For can it be imagined, that the Spirit by the prophet should thus signalise this day for nothing; saying, 'This is the day which the Lord hath made'; to no purpose? Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 Neal was descended from a fighting family, who had signalised themselves in as many battles as ever any single hero of antiquity fought. Stories by English Authors: Ireland Here it was that Major Price signalised that part of his character I have so strongly marked, of his being truly a gentleman. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 The day now drew nigh when our great man was to exemplify the last and noblest act of greatness by which any hero can signalise himself. The History of the Life of the Late Mr Jonathan Wild the Great On Friday I signalised my last dinner for the next three weeks by going to meet the G.O.M. Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 2 The year 1849 signalised the first Chess Tournament found on record, it took place at Simpson's, and Mr. H. T. Buckle writer and author, the best amateur at this time, came forth first. Chess History and Reminiscences The war party now signalised its triumph over all elements of opposition from within by the murder of the high priest Ananias. Prolegomena As is the way with young men of turbid passions and indifferent breeding, he rapidly signalised his independence by plunging into sordid slavery. The Whirlpool Larger forces and heavier slaughter than had been seen at Marathon signalised the conflicts of Greeks and Persians at Artemisium, Salamis, Plataea, and the Eurymedon. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo Three great events signalised the month of January. The Daisy chain, or Aspirations He threw the gold coins on the table for him, nodded at him to signalise that he was dismissed, without bothering to answer to his banter, and stepped back to the window. Andrea Delfin This was the first altar which Saul erected to Jehovah, adds the narrator, certainly not as a reproach, nor even to signalise his conduct as anything surprising or exceptional. Prolegomena That learned monarch was himself a tolerable punster, and made very few bishops or Privy Councillors that had not some time or other signalised themselves by a clinch, or a conundrum. Essays and Tales But Hannibal's latter campaigns had not been signalised by any such great victories as marked the first years of his invasion of Italy. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo Macaulay, whose eloquence had signalised every stage of the conflict, and whose printed speeches are, of all its authentic records, the most familiar to readers of our own day, was not left without his reward. Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay Volume 1 He had an opportunity of signalising his zeal for that Church whose characteristic doctrines he had been accused of deserting for lucre. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 He had hardly arrived there when the assault on the Huguenots was signalised by the attack on admiral de Chatillon. The Princess De Montpensier Carteret joined the Opposition, and signalised himself at the head of that party till, after the retirement of his old rival, he again became Secretary of State. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 The first wars of the empire had been signalised by conquests as valuable as any gained by the republic in a corresponding period. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo We have one grandmother at least signalised in the Bible; but no grandfather, so far as I remember. Bunyan Characters (3rd Series) If one of those Ministers officially takes up a business with spirit, it serves only the better to signalise the meanness of the rest, and the discord of them all. Thoughts on the Present Discontents, and Speeches, etc. But it is generally within these walls that they seek to signalise themselves and to serve their fellow-creatures. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 By signalising himself as the most daring and irreverent of rebels, he raised himself to the dignity of a recognised prince. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 Appended to the verdict was a recommendation from the jury that the Railway Company should be advised to signalise their express trains more clearly at the Tenway Junction Station. The Prime Minister Such an officer wins golden opinions from the people, and his departure from the neighbourhood is usually signalised by the presentation of the much-coveted testimonial umbrella. Historic China, and other sketches The mildness of all government among them, civil or domestic, may be signalised by their idiomatic expressions for such terms as illegal or forbidden—viz., The Coming Race He signalised his entrance by differing with the established poet, Gregory, upon the whole nature of poetry. The Man Who Was Thursday, a nightmare But Westerhall was eager to signalise his loyalty, and extorted a sullen consent. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 Two other Figures, and only two, we signalise there. The French Revolution His sole motive in doing so, he added, was his strong desire to signalise his personal esteem. The World Set Free |
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