| 单词 | signet ring |
| 例句 | She caught the edge of Ash’s lip with her signet ring and Ash knew that she had drawn blood, for she tasted it as it ran into her mouth. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Ash watched the huntress, who was gesturing with her left hand as she spoke, and the ring she wore — a gold signet ring stamped with the seal of the Royal Hunt — winked in the light. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He slaps my face, and his clunky gold signet ring splits my lip, and blood pours down my chin. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He removes his hand and there, sitting in the center of Alex’s callused palm, is the signet ring. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Her small right hand with the signet ring on the middle finger was stuck out too, but it made no move toward Aron’s hand. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z There was a circlet of whiter skin on his third finger where he used to wear the signet ring that Katie had given him when they married. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He buttoned up his coat jauntily and Francie saw that he wore their father’s signet ring. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I notice the strength in his arms and the signet ring gleaming on one long-fingered hand, carved with the symbol of the Greenbriar line. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She handed me a gold signet ring, and I didn't need to be an archaeologist to know it was ancient. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z A small click cuts the silence: Henry has taken his signet ring off and set it down on the mantel. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He lines up a shot: the box of Cornettos on the counter, Henry’s hand braced on the marble next to it, his heavy signet ring visible along with a swath of pajamas. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z In his immaculate and expensive black suit with gold signet ring and brightly polished black shoes, he looked like a scaled-down model of a multimillionaire businessman. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z The signet ring was heavy enough to plummet down to the ocean floor, where a hagfish lunged at it, swallowed it and choked. Sea Story by AS Byatt 2013-03-15T13:58:58Z The gold signet ring, a family heirloom, was the last straw. A Certain Metaphysical Attraction 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z See for yourself: try to find a simple gold signet ring or a classic ID bracelet with just a divot of flair. Trading Up: In the Web of Jewelry for Men 2010-12-23T00:16:52Z Close to the tomb, archaeologists discovered a gold signet ring bearing almost no trace of time. Etruscan tomb in Corsica may yield secrets on civilization's decline 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z Excavation of a site at Cape Creek on Hatteras Island began in 1995, netting a copper signet ring and a rusted rapier, among other tantalizing artifacts. ‘The Secret Token’ Review: America’s First Unsolved Mystery 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z You can ponder the skeleton of a dog, and fiddles, bellows and signet rings. Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth – review 2013-06-01T23:05:24Z The statement continued, “He doesn’t even wear a signet ring — and decided he didn’t want to.” Men Who Don’t Wear Wedding Bands — and Why 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z Having for decades done custom engraving for the jewelry trade, Dexter began its online business in 1999, largely to create custom signet rings. Trading Up: In the Web of Jewelry for Men 2010-12-23T00:16:52Z Unfortunately, Nars is such a narcissist that he can’t resist adding a personal touch to the shroud in the form of another artist’s signet ring. Christopher Buckley may not have given up political satire after all 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z “Caught” so that you get the sense you are getting a peek into a private moment, though in a way that has been entirely choreographed down to the vintage diamond signet ring on her finger. Rihanna and the Art of the Pregnancy Portrait Shoot 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z They may be trophies, memorials and, as in the case of the signet ring, a device for sealing and authenticating letters and documents. ‘Treasures and Talismans,’ at the Cloisters, Puts Rings on a Pedestal 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z Charles wears his ring under his larger signet ring, so many casual observers believe he does not wear a wedding band. Prince William: Yes to marriage; no to ring 2011-04-01T10:53:09Z Very warm with a big, booming laugh and a signet ring. Blind date: ‘He tried to read my palm’ 2018-03-17T04:00:00Z Except during the hand-washing that has taken on its own ritual qualities during the pandemic, she never removes her mother’s lucky bloodstone signet ring. We’re Holding Tight to Our Good Luck Talismans 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z The figures are loosely worked, their spectacles and Rolexes and signet rings glimmering like the jewels in society portraits. Alexander Melamid and Yinka Shonibare 2010-05-29T23:05:00Z At “Shine” this year Smith/Grey exhibits a custom-made signet ring of gold-plated silver in the “Made for Makers” series. Reinventing the Medieval Guild 2014-11-17T05:00:00Z His left hand grips a pair of tan leather gloves, and on that hand is a small signet ring with his family’s coat of arms: three willow leaves segmented by a black chevron. Hans Holbein: Truth in Painting 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z In order to show himself that the gesture was serious he added his great grandfather's carnelian signet ring and some threads of his own hair. Sea Story by AS Byatt 2013-03-15T13:58:58Z While distracting Mr. Long by pointing to a piece in the gallery that had sold at Sotheby’s, Mr. Ogletree reached into his pocket, grabbed a monogrammed signet ring and asked Mr. Long to marry him. They All Said Yes 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z The colorful intaglios — gems with incised carvings — likely fell out of signet rings worn by wealthy third-century bathers, and ended up trapped in the stone drains. Ancient Romans Dropped Their Bling Down the Drain, Too 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z He proudly wore the family crest on a signet ring, but he was also mindful that his father had been accused of collaboration with the Nazis and his mother was “a former American exotic dancer.” Review | A French baron, a kidnapping and a severed finger 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z The traditional signet ring gets a modern update courtesy of this astrological line from Talon jewelry. 25 Mother's Day gifts for the astrology-obsessed moms of L.A. 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z "My family wasn't too happy about me leaving," said Dovzhenko, wearing his military fatigues and a large signet ring inscribed "Loyal Forever" from his marine unit in Ukraine. Ukraine war vet leaves family in Poland to return to fight Russia 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z But he still wears a large signet ring with the inscription "Loyal forever" from his military marine unit back home in Ukraine. Ukrainian veterans in Poland prepare to re-enlist as Russia tensions mount 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z The new trend began with relatively tame signet rings, then graduated to something in the neighborhood of a high school class ring. Column One: Beneath the bling — Lakers championship rings feature many special surprises 2021-01-15T05:00:00Z Military insignia, family signet rings and heirloom watches; impressive properties filled with original art, expensive cars and designer handbags ensure a luxury lifestyle is obvious to all. The rise, fall, and rise of the status pineapple 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z During the attacks, Weir stole a signet ring and gold watch from Mr Harris and ripped diamond rings from Ms Seferian's fingers, jurors heard. Thief jailed for 1998 'double jeopardy' murders 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z Stamp seals, which were often used to sign documents, where often set in their owners’ signet rings. Rare ancient treasures bearing Biblical names discovered in Jerusalem’s City of David 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z The LBC radio presenter tweeted a photo of a cut to his forehead and said he was racially abused and then hit in the face with "maybe a signet ring". Radio host hit in face in 'racist attack' 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z Bullard redesigned vintage rings into bands and signet rings, which he left blank or set with diamonds and gemstones. Interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard goes for the gold with new unisex collection of rings 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z He does not wear Hawaiian shirts or a ball cap, though the Cross of Lorraine signet ring and Rolex watch abide. Review: 'Magnum P.I.' is on the case in reboot. Minus the mustache, for starters - Los Angeles Times 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z The biopsy results were disheartening: signet ring adenocarcinoma — a gastric cancer, the incidence of which is rising and which is resistant to chemotherapy. Mississippi man fights cancer, closes historical restaurant 2018-01-20T05:00:00Z Among the burial riches found with the Griffin Warrior were a collection of gold signet rings and a bronze sword. Ancient Greek 'Masterpiece' Revealed on Thumb-Size Gem 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z As the story goes, Timur - also named Tamerlane by Europeans - was unimpressed by the artistry required to create a Quran tiny enough to fit inside a signet ring. Giant pages from ancient Quran on display in Washington, DC 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z As the story goes, Timur was unimpressed when presented with a Quran so small that it fit inside a signet ring. Giant pages from ancient Quran on display in Washington, DC 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z He fiddles with his cuffs like Charles and nervously turns his signet ring, but never falls into mimicry. Review: Broadway’s ‘King Charles III’ ingenuous, intriguing 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z Here’s a sampling of what they uncovered: This picture provided by Greece's Culture Ministry shows a gold signet ring decorated with two acrobats vaulting over a bull, found in the tomb. Here's what archaeologists found in a warrior's grave that's been untouched for 3,500 years 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z A gold signet ring excavated from the Cape Creek site on Hatteras Island, engraved with a prancing lion or horse, may have belonged to a prominent member of the Roanoke colony. We Finally Have Clues to How America's Lost Colony Vanished 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Winston Churchill, typically, defied convention by wearing his signet ring, sporting his family's crest, on his ring finger. Why do PMs never wear wedding rings? 2014-01-08T01:17:01Z There were no jewels on his hands, but one large signet ring. Henry of Guise; (Vol. III of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:29.713Z Baruch Nebuchadnezzar gave me his signet ring, that I might pass the sentries going and returning. Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes 2012-04-10T02:00:19.943Z He would carry a watch and chain—most likely; a signet ring—very probably. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z In 1998, archaeologists from East Carolina University found a ten-carat gold signet ring here engraved with a prancing lion or horse, an unprecedented find in early British America. We Finally Have Clues to How America's Lost Colony Vanished 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z He had included in the envelope containing his own letter a gold signet ring, which he himself had taken from the finger of Sir Thomas. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z Signet ring.—A signet ring is something that the kings were never without. The Dramatization of Bible Stories An experiment in the religious education of children 2012-03-03T03:00:18.597Z His signet ring, and several other little articles were also sent. My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills 2011-10-26T02:00:28.847Z “Know ye the signet ring of the king?” A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Sylvia sat silent, fidgeting with a signet ring, and from time to time looking questioningly into the troubled blue eyes before her. The Sixth Sense A Novel 2011-08-24T02:00:18.870Z Without a moment's hesitation Ling broke the seals, and Sir Thomas's gold signet ring fell to the floor. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z First they loosened his silver-hilted sword from his side, took his purse and gold watch from his pocket, drew the signet ring from off his finger, and searched him from head to foot. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z Then did she cause one known of face To Launcelot to bring, As if it came from Guinevere, Her wonted signet ring. Songs and Satires 2011-05-20T02:00:37.050Z He bore with him the royal signet ring, and this is it.” A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Lord Eglinton's signet ring had been spoken of for this object the day of the Young Pretender's departure, but now of course she could not ask milor for it. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z Prince Charles does wear one - next to a signet ring on the little finger of his left hand - but the Duke of Edinburgh does not. Ring thing 2011-04-08T02:45:09Z "He doesn't even wear a signet ring — and decided he didn't want to." The Royal Ring Finger: Why Did William Ditch the Band? 2011-04-01T17:04:48Z I waited till my last shilling was spent; and then sold a signet ring—which I had taken from the finger of a dead Mexican, on the field of battle—obtaining thirty shillings for it. Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z But he gave his signet ring to one of his generals named Perdiccas. Stories of Great Men 2011-02-21T03:00:07.643Z Her ally, whoever he might be, would have to start this very afternoon for Le Havre, taking with him the orders for Captain Barre and the signet ring which she would give him. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z The Jew now wears The signet ring that sealed his nation's life. The Blood of Rachel A Dramatization of Esther, and other poems 2011-01-14T03:00:46.933Z The doctor placed a gold-headed cane in my hand and a large signet ring on my forefinger. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z And what could this letter mean, which was evidently directed in Helen's handwriting, and had been sealed with her signet ring--how could the baroness lose her daughter's letter? Problematic Characters A Novel 2010-12-26T03:00:15.780Z There was likewise a signet ring, with a few Persian characters engraved upon it. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 “And brothers,” exclaimed Elbraham, giving Lord Henry exquisite pain, which he bore like a martyr, by crushing his fingers against a heavy signet ring. A Double Knot A country but no king, An empire but no throne, An upstart wears the signet ring, My harp has lost its tone. The Blood of Rachel A Dramatization of Esther, and other poems 2011-01-14T03:00:46.933Z Then after Mozara had sealed it with his signet ring, Dasso placed the envelope in his pocket and leant back with a half smile. The Princess Galva A Romance And as a token of their affection and regard they presented to each of us a silver signet ring bearing our Divisional insignia—Liberty, together with the Company and Regimental designation. Company B, 307th Infantry Its history, honor roll, company roster, Sept., 1917, May, 1919 In those days men used to wear a signet ring, with their initials, and instead of signing their names, they used to take the ring and seal the document. Wondrous Love and other Gospel addresses He could speak with difficulty when he told me to take a lock of hair and his signet ring to you. Stories That End Well An Adventure in Altruria——Through the Terrors of the Law——The Real Thing——The Old Partisan——Max—Or His Picture——The Stout Miss Hopkins' Bicycle——The Spellbinder——The Object of the Federation——The Little Lonely Girl——The Hero of Company G——A Miracle Play I was born A humble subject in the private ranks Of life; but now I wear the signet ring Of Xerxes. The Blood of Rachel A Dramatization of Esther, and other poems 2011-01-14T03:00:46.933Z A thin gold chain across his waistcoat and a signet ring with a deep claret-coloured stone gave a touch of well-being to his appearance. The Princess Galva A Romance I believe a finger with his signet ring was subsequently found, but that was all. Russian Life To-day He took my trembling fingers in his cold moist hand, and passed the large signet ring over my second finger. That Boy Of Norcott's "If you have a fancy to take up Potto's wager," said he, laughingly, "I'll give you fifty pounds for your signet ring." A Day's Ride A Life's Romance In the buttonhole was the white carnation Mr. Carsville had worn to work that morning, and on the third finger of that hand was a massive signet ring, also belonging to Mr. Carsville. Time Enough at Last This was a gold chain of delicate workmanship, with a seal or signet ring attached to it, bearing his arms. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 The other poem interprets for us the significance of one of the few jewels which queenly Margaret deigned to wear,—a signet ring, bearing the image of Mercury:— MY SEAL-RING. Margaret Fuller (Marchesa Ossoli) In the fourth act, Shakuntala is seen wearing the signet ring of the king, which ring has the charm to restore the king's love, should it ever grow cold. Oriental Women But at first the Roman citizen wore only an iron signet ring, and this continued to be used at marriages. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" "George,—you'll excuse me,—but, if I were you I would put that signet ring you are wearing in your pocket." My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia Both father and daughter could see from the crimson silk and the great signet ring that the child was of noble birth. Legends & Romances of Brittany “I’d like to know what I ever bungled,” cried Morris; “I have the best collection of signet rings in London.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) He drew his signet ring off from his finger; it was a token that he felt that all was over. Alexander the Great Makers of History They came at the bidding of your signet ring, and they trembled at the mysterious names to which you gave utterance. Told in the Coffee House Turkish Tales And the girls clubbed together and gave each of us a signet ring—that was dear of them. Betty Gordon in the Land of Oil The Farm That Was Worth a Fortune "You've got a gold signet ring in your right trousers pocket." Snow on the Headlight A Story of the Great Burlington Strike He was fat and had his right hand plastered carefully along a chair-back to bring into prominence a large signet ring. The Phantom Lover "I give you my signet ring," he said, "to show the Duke as a token of the truth of your story." The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 27, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Vedder took a signet ring from his finger and kissed it. An Orkney Maid At that he pulled from his finger a new signet ring, inked it with some magic ink, and motioned for me to hold out my right hand. Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts There was one signet ring on the left hand, worn as a guard to the wedding-ring—that was all. The School Queens But she held me out a signet ring. Tatterdemalion I will slay thee and take thy signet ring.” In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls At first Imani would take nothing, but at last she said that, if she must be rewarded, she would ask for the king’s signet ring and his handkerchief. The Olive Fairy Book "Those trinkets are not bad," he said, "but your signet ring is much finer," and he calmly took the Princess's hand in his and examined the ring that she had kept on her third finger. Fantômas I have pressed his hand on his death-bed; and he has given me his signet ring. Major Frank It becomes the amulet of an affected superiority, the signet ring of a masquerading conspiracy. Suspended Judgments Essays on Books and Sensations All the seals, which are large and thick and more than two inches in diameter, have the impression of a signet ring inclosed with a "hayband" of parchment pressed into them. Notes and Queries, Number 78, April 26, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc So, as she would take nothing more, the king gave her his signet ring and his handkerchief, and she departed and travelled back to her own country as fast as she could. The Olive Fairy Book He held up a gold signet ring, and the lawyer fell back in his chair. Simon Influenced my old friend to leave me his signet ring, eh, Mr Artis? The Dark House A Knot Unravelled There was silence for a moment, and then Ross, polishing his massive signet ring on his corduroy waistcoat, said, "Is that the old gentleman's complaint, I wonder?" The Manxman A Novel - 1895 The seal of Lovell has his armorial bearings and legend; that of the Lord Chief Baron is the impression of a signet ring, being a classical bust. Notes and Queries, Number 78, April 26, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc The Holy Spirit, which is his signet ring, can he commit it to our use for signing our prayers and for certifying ourselves, and his honor not be compromised? The Ministry of the Spirit Then sealing-wax was in daily use on the writing table, and the signet ring or seal was requisitioned. Chats on Household Curios “To my old friend and adviser, Joshua Girtle, of the Inner Temple, the plain gold signet ring on the fourth finger of my left hand.” The Dark House A Knot Unravelled He had a signet ring on his little finger and this he transferred to the finger of the limp figure. Jack O' Judgment He wears an unusually large gold signet ring. Gossamer 1915 Then she happened to glance down at the little signet ring she always wore. Mary Ware's Promised Land All the Macedonian generals sat there in silence and dismay, gazing at the empty golden throne, upon which Perdiccas had solemnly laid the royal signet ring. The Story of the Greeks He knew everything; he held the keys—he, the old friend and companion, had been left merely a signet ring. The Dark House A Knot Unravelled Be sure that he is now In the camp of the conquerors; behold His signet ring. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 5 Poetry As he got to the injured arm, Mr. Vernon drew his signet ring from his finger and slipped it in his pocket. Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden He was richly dressed, and on his thumb was a large and heavily chased signet ring. Nicanor - Teller of Tales A Story of Roman Britain Perdiccas, having received Alexander's signet ring from his dying hand, was, of course, their leader, and took under his own protection the infant king and the Persian mother Roxana. The Story of the Greeks "Thank you, Sir Richard!" said the masked spokesman, and waved aside the hand with which Haredale proffered his own signet ring. The Sins of Séverac Bablon "Titus would be justly offended, were the bearer of his signet ring sent to him without due care and honour." For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem He had a rose in his button hole also a signet ring. The Young Visiters or, Mr. Salteena's Plan Eudemius received his guests at the threshold of his house, attired royally, with a torques of gold about his neck and the great signet ring of his house upon his thumb. Nicanor - Teller of Tales A Story of Roman Britain Don't let your signet ring be a mere implement, but, as it were, your second self: not the minister of another's will, but a witness of your own. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order He then took his almost priceless Swiss watch, his heavy signet ring, his scarf pin, and the cartridges from his pistol, and added them to the collection. The Skylark of Space "It is a signet ring of Titus!" he said, in surprise. For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem Men are prohibited from wearing gold ornaments and also silver ones other than a signet ring. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) A signet ring with a large scrolled monogram on the third finger of his right hand was his only ornament, and he had worn a wrist watch long before the War. Gigolo To bear out his view, it would be necessary to prove that a signet ring had originally been used for the wedding ring—a matter of no slight difficulty, not to say impossibility. Notes and Queries, Number 190, June 18, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. However, there are the clothes—the contents of Monsieur le Vicomte's pockets—a signet ring. Dross Titus has given me a signet ring which will, at all times, procure me access to him. For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem Thy brother, thy great brother, the Queen, the Queen has stolen my signet ring, that is, I gave it her. Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity It was my son's left hand, with his signet ring upon it. The Great War As I Saw It The enemies of Marius claimed for Sulla the glory of the betrayal of Jugurtha, and Sulla himself took the credit of it by always wearing a signet ring representing the scene of the surrender. A Smaller History of Rome Once in Persia reigned a king Who upon his signet ring Graved a maxim true and wise Which, if held before his eyes, Gave him counsel at a glance Fit for every change and chance. Poems Teachers Ask For, Book Two He also, as a pledge, delivered his own signet ring to Ned, to carry on board. Under Drake's Flag A Tale of the Spanish Main Scherirah is a valiant captain, a very valiant captain, but lend me thy signet ring, I pray thee, Sire.' Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity They had removed his identification disc, revolver and pocket-book, so the signet ring was the only thing which could have led to his identification. The Great War As I Saw It This signet ring, sir, was given me by Glendower, who said that any Welshman to whom I might show it would act as my guide and escort to him. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower "And this too shall pass away"—which the Eastern monarch engraved upon his signet ring—is carved upon these Cyclopean blocks. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 7 Italy, Sicily, and Greece (Part One) All the kings and most of the princes and others, from Babylon, received massive and costly signet rings from the hands of Apleon, himself. The Mark of the Beast Then when I glanced at him again, I noticed a crested signet ring upon his left little finger. The Drama of the Forests Romance and Adventure When he left her he gave her his signet ring, which she was to bring to him in Buda if she gave birth to a son. Round About the Carpathians "But this signet ring would have shown to whom you were coming." Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower The most usual were brooches, belts, chains, and pendants, and especially finger-rings, of which the signet ring was a popular form. Life in a Mediæval City Illustrated by York in the XVth Century Omar has set his heart on an English signet ring with an oval stone to engrave his name on, here you know they sign papers with a signet, not with a pen. Letters from Egypt In either case he was present to identify the body, and had written at once, enclosing the signet ring as proof. Gordon Craig Soldier of Fortune Very reverently he kissed the signet ring upon it. The Black Douglas The Sheikh sent me the following reply, written by his wife, the Sitt Harba, and sealed with his own signet ring. The Women of the Arabs It was a man's signet ring, thin and worn smooth with age. The Betrayal He spread a hand on the table so that the candle-light fell on his signet ring. Hetty Wesley When the Major had pressed his signet ring upon the wax, the task was finished, the soldier saluted and left the room. The King's Arrow A Tale of the United Empire Loyalists He had spent all his money by then, so he pawned his watch and signet ring and bought Thomas some pretty cambric clothes and a rocking cradle. The Lee Shore Get thee back to Memphis with this," he drew off a signet ring and gave it to the servitor, "and to the palace. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt Lord Chelsford gave me an old signet ring before he left, sir," I said, "with a very peculiar design. The Betrayal The Chevalier took the rings and slipped them on his fingers, all save the signet ring, which he handed to his lackey. The Grey Cloak In the box was a little gold signet ring with and Old English "E" engraved upon it. Polly of the Hospital Staff Upon the little finger was a signet ring with a scarlet stone! The Lighted Way The night before Melbourne she gave him her father's signet ring—a heavy gold thing that Andrew had given her just before he died, telling her it must never leave her possession. Captivity She sat meditatively twisting a heavy signet ring up and down her little finger. Desert Love "O Lord!" moaned Tom Osby; "now here's what that sheepherder done to us, with his missive and his signet ring." Heart's Desire "Sure, this must be mine own signet ring," he said, with a sinister smile, "for it hath mine own initials upon it--A for Anthony, and D for Dunstan." For the Faith It was the same ring—a scarlet signet ring. The Lighted Way His brother lighted a match, burnt red wax, and sealed the letter with a signet ring. Children of the Mist The action of the king in delivering his signet ring to Haman had more effect upon the Jews than the precepts and warnings of forty-eight prophets who lectured to them early and late. Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala "He sets his signet ring on to the missive, and he hands it to his trusted henchman, and his trusted henchman flies to do his bidding." Heart's Desire I searched about, in surprise, and came on a beautiful baby, in rich swaddling bands, with a gold signet ring tied round its neck. In the Wrong Paradise "Because of the signet ring," Arnold answered promptly. The Lighted Way This," said the prince, "is now the device upon the signet ring of the King of Yaque, the arms of your own family. Romance Island In the end, therefore, it was he who took the signet ring and the letter the prince had written and brought back the gold. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex A deed of expectancy, written with my own hand and sealed with my own signet ring. The Youth of the Great Elector A pretty picture is given of Śakoontalá, who carries on her finger the signet ring, which has the virtue of restoring the king's love, if ever he should forget her. Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala He is wearing the same ring—the red signet ring. The Lighted Way Edward put forth his hand eagerly, and examined the signet ring, which was one he himself had given to Llewelyn on the occasion of his last submission. The Lord of Dynevor His great shoulders heaved, his hands were clenched until the signet ring on his left finger cut into the flesh, his eyes were like glittering points of fire. The Great Prince Shan He was defeated by the Arabs and took poison which he used to carry in his signet ring in 759. Iranian Influence on Moslem Literature, Part I He liked a silver cigarette case of mine, and my watch chain, and a signet ring that I wore. The Secret City It was so close to him that he could see the thin, yellow fingers, on one of which was a signet ring with a blood-red stone; the misshapen knuckles, the broken nails. The Lighted Way The Queen intrusts Gonzales with a signet ring as the means of liberating him and conducting him to the royal chamber. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 539, March 24, 1832 Schamir," said Alianora, at last, "is set in a signet ring which is very well known in the country on the other side of the fire. Figures of Earth He did his hair, combed his beard, put on a garment like a jersey with short sleeves, an embroidered belt, a necklace of beads, and a big signet ring. The Story of the Amulet And then there was the tenth Earl of Claiborne's signet ring on the dead hand. The Cruise of the Jasper B. She felt the pressure of a signet ring, the slight tightening of his grip as he leaned a little towards her. The Box with Broken Seals "A cut!" repeated Barnabas—bethinking him of the gentleman's signet ring. The Amateur Gentleman She handed him a little worn leather box as she spoke, and on opening it he found, besides a few pins and studs of no great value, a handsome, old-fashioned watch and a signet ring. The Old Gray Homestead After that last treason, the King could not trust himself in the rebel camp, and only sent the Archbishop of Bordeaux to carry his signet ring, and assure his son of his pardon. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Beyond the fact that it was a circumstance which connected his fortunes with those of Lady Agatha, he could make nothing at all of the signet ring. The Cruise of the Jasper B. The prince paused with a masterful smile and played with a large signet ring on his third finger. The Conquest of America A Romance of Disaster and Victory He put his signet ring on her finger, and they turned from the altar man and wife. The Ladies A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty Juan, however, showed them the signet ring; and they at once became tame, and showed him that they were glad to obey whatever he should command them to do. Filipino Popular Tales It is a sign of delegated authority and of representative character; as when Joseph was exalted to be the second man in Egypt, and Pharaoh's signet ring was plucked off and placed upon his finger. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke Thus a signet ring was mentioned in the Ilias Puma, and there are no rings in Iliad or Odyssey. Homer and His Age The former brought him the signet ring, which, however, was too large even for his thumb; he remarked that lead, not gold, was fitting for him. Life of Luther He drew out the signet ring Mary had given him, with the winged head. The Nest Builder The next week Freckles was wearing a signet ring; long and audibly had he sighed for a ring of such kind and proportions. Lifted Masks; stories Tell me, what is the meaning of the owl that appears on your signet ring? Master Olof : a Drama in Five Acts He never mentions seals or signet rings, yet they cannot but have been familiar to his time. Homer and His Age Look on this signet ring, Our father's once, and tell me if I lie. Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles When I showed them the signet ring, and told them that I had orders to take the child to his father, they made no opposition. Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden The mosaics, the signet rings, cameos, bracelets, bronzes, vases, couches, banqueting-tables, lamps, colored glass, potteries, all attest great elegance and beauty. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements Take this packet," he continued, placing a sealed letter of more than usual size into the hand of the gondolier, and drawing from his finger a signet ring, "with this token of thy authority. The Bravo The slips were tied together by a string, and the knot was sealed with wax and stamped with a signet ring. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. For token bear with thee this signet ring, Which, when he sees it, he will recognise. Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles Upon whom would a monarch confer the privilege of wearing his signet ring? Elson Grammar School Literature v4 In his scarf was a scarab of great value; on his left hand a superb signet ring. Average Jones The mosaics, signet rings, cameos, bracelets, bronzes, chains, vases, couches, banqueting tables, lamps, chariots, colored glass, gildings, mirrors, mattresses, cosmetics, perfumes, hair dyes, silk robes, potteries, all attest great elegance and beauty. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. It is told that, when dying, being asked to whom the kingdom should belong, he replied, "To the strongest," and handed his signet ring to his general Perdiccas. General History for Colleges and High Schools And drawing off his signet ring he threw it on the pile. The People of the Mist Self-made Men They were both what we commonly call successful business men—men with well-fed faces, heavy signet rings on fingers like sausages, and broad, comfortable waistcoats, a yard and a half round the equator. Literary Lapses She is Archiater's only child—she has his signet ring and his letters written her from prison—only two, but I risked my own life to get them for her. Masters of the Guild The same device and the same motto were on the gold signet ring on Monty's little finger. The Eye of Zeitoon From the little finger of his left hand had slipped his signet ring. Veranilda "Here, take this one," said Pereira, lifting Leonard's signet ring from the pile of gold. The People of the Mist He had a quiet toneless voice and urbane manners and on a finger of his plump clean hand he displayed at moments a signet ring. A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Yet my last thought is England's—fly, To Dacre bear my signet ring: Tell him his squadrons up to bring. Marmion He twisted a signet ring round and round at one moment and worried at a button on his coat the next. Who Cares? a story of adolescence Then he went down and plunged into the deep for a while and behold he came up grasping the cup, in the middle of which we saw the signet ring. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 15 From this the signet ring was but a step. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 04 And he handed me a signet ring on which was graven the steer that is the emblem of the House of Borgia. The Shame of Motley: being the memoir of certain transactions in the life of Lazzaro Biancomonte, of Biancomonte, sometime fool of the court of Pesaro To him thy woes, thy wishes, bring; He will redeem his signet ring. The Lady of the Lake As for Nella, she had been first struck by the beautiful 'E' over a crown on the sleeves of his linen, and by the signet ring on his pale, emaciated hand. The Grand Babylon Hotel We said the words, I placed the ring—it was her father's signet ring, for we had no other—upon Stella's finger, and it was done. Allan's Wife As the fingers of the exploring hand were widely extended, Marie had no difficulty in recognizing on one of them a peculiar signet ring which Uncle Sylvester wore. Sally Dows She wrapped the box in the paper and sealed it up, stamping the seals with a camel signet ring she drew off her finger. Okewood of the Secret Service One of the rings," went on the Count, "was given me many years ago by my wife; the other is the signet ring of my father. A Set of Six And when the merchant saw the king's appearance and his signet ring, he bowed low, took him on the ship, and set sail. Twenty-Two Goblins And yet, Georges ventured to attract attention by yellow kid gloves, rather dirty, it is true, on the outside of which a signet ring defined a large dark spot. A Start in Life Wingrave's face never changed; but his fingers gripped the arms of his chair so that a signet ring he wore cut deep into his flesh. The Malefactor "THIS!" he said, and on the desk where his hand had been lay the Tocsin's gold signet ring. The Adventures of Jimmie Dale He wears a real pearl stud and a good signet ring; also a gold wrist watch, face broken and hands stopped at seven-fifteen. Dope He eyed the rich signet ring that adorned the hand of the gentleman before him and suavely smiled. A Strange Disappearance Quick as a flash his left hand, the hand which bore the big signet ring, was raised to his lips.... Secret Adversary |
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