| 单词 | silver bell |
| 例句 | Those nights when I was invited to stay for dinner, I’d notice that my friend’s mother rang a small silver bell to tell the black woman when to bring in the food. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She rang the little silver bell on the desk in front of her. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z The tiny silver bells in his long braid rang softly as he rode. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She giggled, a sound like a small silver bell. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z The hot air tinkled the silver bells that decorated the white artificial Christmas tree that never dropped a single pine needle in the Perfect House. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z In a voice like the chiming of a hundred tiny silver bells she said only, “The dead should have charity.” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Tía rings the little silver bell, and Adela comes out and clears all the plates, and brings dessert, which always includes the Russell Stover box with the painted-on bow. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Chester was leaning up against the matchbox when suddenly two fingers began to work their way through the bars of the cage toward the little silver bell. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Chester rang the silver bell to get their attention. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z When he came out again, the little silver bell was hooked over his left front leg. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Pycelle lifted a tiny silver bell with thumb and forefinger and tinkled it gently. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She said it was her asthma, but Alba noticed that she no longer rang the little silver bell so she would come and cure her with prolonged hugs. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes she had asthma attacks and would summon her granddaughter with a tiny silver bell she always carried on her person. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Chester shook the silver bell furiously; it rang like a fire alarm. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z They could be heard throughout the building practicing their hops and their little songs that sounded like silver bells. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The only thing he heard were those little silver bells, and the only thing he wanted was to obey, to help Hila. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She puts a small silver bell on the dresser and instructs me to shake it if I need anything. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z She is not wearing any earrings or her silver bell necklace, but her class ring was shoved on her finger. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Bramble and bits of leaf were tangled in her hair, and...two tiny silver bells looped on ribbon were tied around each ankle. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Shrope found a supplier for stainless steel rust-resistant silver bells, too. Not Off the Rack: This Year’s Bespoke ‘Nutcracker’ at City Ballet 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z In his "Chronicles: Volume One" memoir, Dylan recalled that Vee "had a metallic, edgy tone to his voice and it was as musical as a silver bell." Bobby Vee Has Died 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z Mr. Vee’s voice, he said, was “as musical as a silver bell.” Bobby Vee, Pop Idol Known for ‘Take Good Care of My Baby,’ Dies at 73 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z Four women in gold lamé jumpsuits with painted faces and floral headbands leaped in tandem, their shins bedecked with silver bells. In England, Morris Dancing Is Loved, Mocked and Getting a Makeover 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z He balanced a sparkly silver bell bottom jumpsuit with a grey overcoat that hung off the shoulders. Michael Kors channels ‘70s New York chic for latest line 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z It holds five framed photographs, five funeral orders of service, a silver bell, a gorgeous bouquet. Restaurant review: Communion serves up delicious ‘Seattle Soul’ cuisine that deeply matters 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z And now: a winter likely to be streaked by a soundtrack of sirens instead of silver bells. With winter at hand, the virus whips up winds of uncertainty 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z Then he walked to the end of the hall and rang the honorary silver bell to mark the end of his treatment. Ron Rivera completes final cancer treatment as Washington enters bye week with momentum 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z He called for order in the hall, primly ringing a silver bell on his desk. Love Conquers All in Italy’s Parliament, at Least for One Day 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z “Mary, Mary, quite contrary How does your garden grow? With silver bells, and cockle shells, And pretty maids all in a row.” Christian Siriano's spring 2018 runway collection — and Leslie Jones' reaction to it — are everything 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z The clip showed a dachshund puppy, repeatedly dinging a small silver bell with its paw to receive a treat. Shooting suspect slams religion while defending liberty 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z She doesn't know who's going to be ringing the silver bell for last call, though. Last orders for LA British boozer 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z She rang a silver bell as city officials read names of the deceased. A memorial honors slaves who escaped the South for refuge in Alexandria, Va. The tide was coming in slowly and imperceptibly, and rippling like silver bells on the shingly beach. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z Her trousers of byssus, which the Phœnicians called syndon, were confined at the ankles by anklets adorned with gold and silver bells, and completed this toilet, so fantastically rich and wholly opposed to Greek taste. One of Cleopatra's Nights and Other Fantastic Romances One of Cleopatra's Nights?Clarimonde?Arria Marcella?The Mummy's Foot?Omphale: a Rococo Story?King Candaules 2012-04-08T02:00:23.693Z The trappings and silver bells on their camels, as well as their own attire, spoke of wealth. Joel: A Boy of Galilee 2012-03-24T02:00:17.137Z A little silver bell tinkled presently from one of the side-chapels, and boys dressed in white appeared, with long tapers, and the house was soon splendidly illuminated. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z He would consult Ysenda and abide by her advice, and in the meantime he carefully hid away the silver bell. Fairies Afield 2012-03-18T02:00:20.790Z Its voice was no longer the tinkle of silver bells, but the cynical laughter of fiends. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z Her voice was quite steady, ringing clear as a silver bell. The Making of a Saint 2012-03-16T02:00:25.243Z Suddenly she heard the faint tinkle of a silver bell. Joel: A Boy of Galilee 2012-03-24T02:00:17.137Z We thought they were dropping silver bells, until we realised they were bombs. Remembering Australia's 'Pearl Harbor' 2012-02-19T00:40:40Z That night after dinner Miss Hull got up from her place at the Senior table, before she rang the little silver bell that always signalled the close of each meal. The Twins in the South 2012-02-13T03:00:16.113Z The family party having once more met, and a thousand inquiries as to their ride &c. having been made, Marien touched a silver bell, and a domestic entering, orders were given to send in Julio. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:15.267Z The officers bow up and I bow down, while at this very moment comes that tinkling of silver bells which would, I had supposed, strike all Catholic Spaniards to their knees. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z It was a snow-white lamb, around which he had twined a garland of many colored flowers, and from whose neck hung the little silver bell she had heard. Joel: A Boy of Galilee 2012-03-24T02:00:17.137Z For a silver bell upon it caught the light of the candles and reflected it into my eyes. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z I gave a silver porringer, Maud a rattle with silver bells; lunch followed. Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 2012-01-24T03:00:23.377Z The big bay horses were eager to start, and tossed their heads and made the little silver bells on the harness jingle to a merry tune indeed. The Corner House Girls Snowbound 2011-12-30T03:00:22.827Z The white bear gave to the girl a silver bell, and said to her, "Ring this bell when you want anything." The Young and Field Literary Readers, Book 2 2011-12-28T03:00:37.303Z Here, before a temple hung with silver bells, a dozen of these blue and golden dolls moved with grace and precision through many variations of the Minuet. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z Then follows one of the most difficult staccato fantasias in existence, for the voice imitates the tinkle of that silver bell. Stars of the Opera 2011-11-29T03:00:15.563Z Midnight came and to the sweet chiming as of silver bells Ilona slowly rose from the waves. Mighty Mikko A Book of Finnish Fairy Tales and Folk Tales 2011-11-25T03:00:15.030Z They came now to a small island, with a palace on it, having a copper chain in front, hung all over with a number of little silver bells. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z After some brief remarks by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, a silver bell on a pedestal tolled, and then the reading of 265 names began. City Room: Remembering Crash of Flight 587 in Belle Harbor, Queens 2011-11-12T21:59:19Z The old silver bell used to ornament the mayor’s wand of office. Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland 2011-11-01T02:00:23.027Z Especially lovely are these first notes of the soprano; and after so much chorus and bass and orchestra, they soar out like strokes from a silver bell. Stars of the Opera 2011-11-29T03:00:15.563Z She rang the little silver bell and ordered her coach and five. Mighty Mikko A Book of Finnish Fairy Tales and Folk Tales 2011-11-25T03:00:15.030Z At every tate o' Annie's horse' mane There hang a silver bell;90 And there came a wind out frae the south, Which made them a' to knell. English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z In cultivation, the silver bell tree is hardy in the New England states, but in its native woods it grows north no farther than West Virginia and Illinois. Trees Worth Knowing 2011-10-13T02:00:48.357Z Again she tried to laugh; and the little silver bells sounded shrill and false: “Uncle Henri!” she said. The Later Life 2011-10-02T02:00:13.037Z Her horse's reins were of beaten gold, all hung with little silver bells, so that, as she rode along, she made a sound like fairy music. The Scottish Fairy Book 2011-09-27T02:00:17.480Z Listen, my Prince: last night at midnight I was awakened by the chime of silver bells and I got up and looked out the door. Mighty Mikko A Book of Finnish Fairy Tales and Folk Tales 2011-11-25T03:00:15.030Z This was when I bought, at a shop near Great Turnstile, what Evie called a "jangle"—a beautiful Jacobean coral mounted in silver, with many silver bells and a faint piping whistle at one end. The Debit Account 2011-09-21T02:00:33.753Z It is smaller in stature than the silver bell tree, but has larger leaves and more showy flowers. Trees Worth Knowing 2011-10-13T02:00:48.357Z The bells: “Yes—yes—yes!” she laughed; and the little bells tinkled merrily, the shrill little silver bells. The Later Life 2011-10-02T02:00:13.037Z She made no answer; she simply laughed in her fist, with a laugh as resonant as a silver bell. On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z With that she began ringing a small silver bell, tinkle, tinkle, tinkle. Mighty Mikko A Book of Finnish Fairy Tales and Folk Tales 2011-11-25T03:00:15.030Z Their coursers were decked with gorgeous trappings: from their manes were suspended silver bells which rang with the zephyr, and produced music of enchanting harmony. Legends of the North; The Guidman O' Inglismill and The Fairy Bride 2011-09-12T02:00:28.290Z I see figures on the broad coupé—female figures, one, two, three; and I can almost hear the jingle of the silver bells on the horses’ harness.” In Touch with Nature Tales and Sketches from the Life 2011-08-31T02:01:35.803Z Yet her tones were marvelously sweet—like silver bells, he thought. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z Carruthers, not feeling much interest, it is presumed, in the exclusively feminine pursuit of match-making, returned no answer, but played with Bijou's silver bells, and twisted his own tawny moustaches. Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories 2011-08-25T02:00:30.323Z Veikko answered simply: “She rings a little silver bell and when her servants come in she tells them to bring her grains of the finest wheat.” Mighty Mikko A Book of Finnish Fairy Tales and Folk Tales 2011-11-25T03:00:15.030Z But no sooner had the genteel waitress arranged every thing below stairs, and tinkled the little silver bell, than she whisked off the covering from her face, and rose briskly to go to supper. The Cricket's Friends Tales Told by the Cricket, Teapot, and Saucepan 2011-08-23T02:00:33.033Z He did not wait for Ulric's answer, but vanished; and his laughter echoed through the forest like a peal of silver bells. The Village of Youth and Other Fairy Tales 2011-08-06T02:00:04.530Z Over and over again I repeated to myself that I had reached the North Pole, and the thought thrilled through my nerves and veins like the shivering sound of silver bells. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z The silence is broken only by the shrill tinkling of a silver bell. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z With one convulsive effort, the woman shot out a fat hand, and rang the little silver bell upon the table. House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court 2011-07-15T02:00:24.257Z A clear sound, as of a silver bell, was now heard. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z In a few moments there was the tinkle of a small silver bell, and Dr. Macrae said, "Tea is ready," and they rose together. Playing With Fire 2011-06-29T02:00:30.590Z Even here the glorious voice of the prima donna floated clear as a silver bell. The Weight of the Crown 2011-06-26T02:00:09.240Z "I'm quite ready now," she said calmly, and drew the Chinese slippers over her bare feet and passed a silken loop over the silver bell buttons on her right shoulder. The Slayer Of souls 2011-06-01T02:00:26.487Z "Miriam," she replied, in a voice as sweet and as cold as a silver bell, and she laid her fingers on her lips, to enjoin silence. Daisy Burns (Volume 1) 2011-05-20T02:00:34.097Z Upon each hung a tiny silver bell, and as they nodded their heads the bells chimed out the sweetest fairy tunes. A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z When the little silver bell tinkled he needed no other call and, with a preoccupied air, took his place at the table. Playing With Fire 2011-06-29T02:00:30.590Z It was a beautiful whistle, clear as a silver bell, and the little rabbit took a hop, skip and jump, for somehow he felt happier than he had for a long, long time. Little Jack Rabbit and Chippy Chipmunk 2011-05-09T02:00:03.903Z Miss Manning rang a silver bell, and, rising, tapped the professor's arm with her lorgnette. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z They say that a church stood here in the earliest French days, with a set of silver bells that rang out most musically over the water. Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls 2011-04-29T02:00:08.307Z As she spoke she extended her hand towards a silver bell that stood on a table near her. Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-04-11T02:00:12.290Z "A good time coming"—to these words singing in her heart she went into the parlor and tinkled the little silver bell, which was answered by Kitty bringing in the teapot under its satin cozy. Playing With Fire 2011-06-29T02:00:30.590Z "M. Jussieu!" said she, her voice was like a silver bell, "take up your master, if you want to live, and carry him into the other cellar!" First Person Paramount 2011-04-07T02:00:19.233Z Rainbow-hued insects and butterflies circled around the flowers and among the palms of the shore, while higher up in the sunny air birds gave out sounds like those of silver bells. Life and Death And Other Legends and Stories 2011-04-02T02:00:10.393Z It was like the tinkling of a silver bell, and her teeth were perfect. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z And as the last breath was passing her lips, she heard a very faint, sweet sound, like the tinkling of a silver bell. The Great Return 2011-03-20T02:00:35.837Z Then up and gat her seven sisters, And sewed to her a kell; And every steek that they put in Sewed to a silver bell. The Romantic Scottish Ballads: Their Epoch and Authorship 2011-03-20T02:00:33.903Z “Grave matters with me?” she repeated, with feigned surprise and a ripple of laughter that was like the tinkle of a silver bell. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z Her eyes like two blue violets shone with kindliness, her golden hair fell rippling like a cloak about her, and when she spoke her voice was like the chime of silver bells. The Green Forest Fairy Book 2011-03-04T03:01:06.297Z To my watch-chain I have attached the silver bell she wore at her d�but. Our Cats and All About Them Their Varieties, Habits, and Management; and for Show, the Standard of Excellence and Beauty; Described and Pictured 2011-03-03T03:00:48.597Z Sleighing on the ice is, as in Canada, a favorite diversion with the Russians, whose sledges are lined with fur and ornamented with silver bells and ribbons of every color. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 4, April, 1852 2011-02-23T03:00:33.760Z The pleasant cold water, playing in artificial jets, turns a small tin watermill, hung with p. 28little silver bells, whose pleasant music first attracts the attention of the busy stranger. The Thistle and the Cedar of Lebanon 2011-02-20T03:00:13.767Z A kind of swallow, though, which built its long bottle-mouthed nest in our verandah, occasionally enlivened us with its merry chirrup and long trill, clear as a silver bell. The Cape and the Kaffirs A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland 2011-02-19T03:01:12.480Z "Thank you very much," said a soft little voice, breaking in on his irritation like a silver bell on a moody silence. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z Jane set the little silver bell on the tea-table, and withdrew to the sitting room as usual, when the two sat a long time over the supper enjoying it hugely. Ben Pepper 2011-02-07T03:00:21.607Z Jack was as great a dandy as ever, and still wore his gaudy Mexican jacket, with its silver bell buttons, his flapping trousers to match, and his gigantic and carefully nourished moustache. The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 2011-01-31T03:00:16.193Z The sides of the cave were diamonds and rubies and emeralds, and little gold and silver bells swung back and forth making a sweet kind of music. Billy Bunny and Daddy Fox 2011-01-29T03:00:21.820Z She took from the table before her a little silver bell and rang it violently. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z The bear then gave her a silver bell, which he told her to ring when she wanted anything, and it would immediately be brought to her. Fairy Tales From all Nations 2011-01-16T03:00:21.797Z Here in the breezy kitchen he often sat for as long as an hour, talking with the Old Housekeeper, till the Sick-A-Bed Lady's tiny silver bell rang out with absurd peremptoriness. The Sick-a-Bed Lady And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business 2011-01-04T03:01:00.723Z As Clara thus indulged her melancholy thoughts, she rang a small silver bell, and desired her attendant to summon to her presence the steward or major-domo of her household. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z The tinkling notes, "like silver bells from a distant shrine," must be heard in a deep fern gully to be appreciated fully. An Australian Bird Book A Pocket Book for Field Use 2010-12-31T03:00:10.497Z It was night—a glorious, moonlight night, and in the shade of the leafy woods the Queen of the fairies was calling her little people together by the sweet tones of a tinkling, silver bell. Story Lessons of Character Building (Morals) and Manners She laughed a little scornful laugh, which yet was sweet and clear as the sound of silver bells. Love Works Wonders A Novel It was so soft and musical that it sounded like the tinkling of silver bells. In Story-land He bought himself silver bells for his cap, and his cloak became spangled with gold and silver coins. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Cupid with bow and arrows slung behind him struck the hours on a silver bell. Glories of Spain Then she rang a tiny, silver bell, and they all spread their wings and bowed before they flew away to do her bidding. Story Lessons of Character Building (Morals) and Manners Here the sigh lifted and her laugh pealed like a chime of silver bells. The Haunted Pajamas Without waiting for an answer, he rang a beautifully chased silver bell. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. I kept my brain busy thinking up things to say to her, that might waken that rippling sound of silver bells! Kastle Krags A Story of Mystery Her eyes are like the sky; and how she can laugh, to be sure! it's like silver bells ringing. Little Miss Joy Upon the warm sullen air the children's tones ring like sweet silver bells. Faith and Unfaith The faint shadow on the tiarella leaf seemed to me divine; the maiden-hair rustled greenly, and far off, in other arches, the thrush smote softly on his silver bells. The Day of His Youth The blue-bloused carters and teamsters, wearing the silken sashes fringed so quaintly with silver bells, were asleep all about. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion Eddie's voice was suddenly the lover's, full of that quality which is like unto the ting of a silver bell after the clapper is quiet. Just Around the Corner Romance en casserole Her voice, even better trained than Mrs. Blennerhasset's fine high soprano, was a liquid contralto that had in it the murmur of sparkling waters, the sweetness of silver bells, and the sadness of tears. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois The hermit thrush, with his silver bell, was their brother, and the cat-bird, distressed for the safety of her young, was their sister. Gabriel Tolliver A Story of Reconstruction In the upper portion there is a chime of silver bells which daily ring forth the national anthem at meridian. Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia By the side of the cress in the brook Where drinks the stag, with listening ear, With his concealed hand he scatters The silver bells of the lilies of the valley. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 Shading him with her hand, which the candlelight made lucent as a shell, she watched him lying there, his fingers clasped tightly round a coral hung with silver bells, his woolly lamb beside his cheek. Carnival And Mary placed her hand on a small silver bell, from which had she drawn the slightest sound, the poet's doom was sealed, and she would have rung his funeral knell. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 A little laugh like the tinkle of silver bells swept through the garden; then she was gone. The Lost Door Saying which, he rang a silver bell by his side, and issued a verbal order to the attendant who answered it. History of Cuba; or, Notes of a Traveller in the Tropics Being a Political, Historical, and Statistical Account of the Island, from its First Discovery to the Present Time The Buddha himself, however, who passed over the circumstance with a half-angry smile, rang a silver bell, and desired a young Lama, who obeyed the summons, to bring us some tea with milk. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] Then seizing a silver bell which lay upon the table before him, he rung it violently. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna Madam, I will give you a sweet silver bell,† To ring up your maidens when you are not well, If you will but walk with me, &c. The Nursery Rhymes of England Thistle came to a great hall made of jewels that shone like the sun, and here many spirits were dancing like fireflies to the music of silver bells. Lulu's Library, Volume II And now a fine, penetrating harmony was heard, as if little silver bells were struck. Specimens of German Romance; Vol. II. Master Flea Selected and Translated from Various Authors A strange fancy at this time was the hanging of silver bells on the dress. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" A peal of a thousand silver bells rang out on the midnight air. The Widow To Say Nothing of the Man He rode a fine Arabian horse, covered with a tiger skin; from the deep-red trappings depended little silver bells, while on the horse's head waved a plume of heron feathers. Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace The lord of the manor and the Junker lay silent, from time to time casting a look at the little silver bell that hung between them; but it was mute, and so continued to be. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847 At length sounded the little silver bell,--the chamber door was flung open, and in rushed Peregrine, amidst a whole fire-flood of variegated Christmas lights. Specimens of German Romance; Vol. II. Master Flea Selected and Translated from Various Authors “My lord, the king;” she said, and her voice, like the sound of silver bells, thrilled with a note of inquiry. A Prince of Good Fellows He picked up his hat and walked off, followed by a pretty Italian mouse-colored greyhound, whose silver bell tinkled as she ran down the steps. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part When Mirabella was born, her aunt, who was a fairy, gave her a silver bell, which she tied around the child’s neck with a fairy chain that could not be broken. Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore I sound my silver bell; All the happy birds are singing From each throat A merry note, Welcome to my coming bringing.’ Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847 This glistening load bent down the boughs like those of a weeping-willow, and when the wind stirred the wood, the icicles struck together and rang like the silver bells in the fairy stories. Timar's Two Worlds My soul was stirred at the sound of Teresina's alto, it was so sonorous, and as pure as silver bells. Weird Tales. Vol. I All this time you have perhaps been conscious of a delicate little song, like the ringing of a silver bell, over at the edge of our wild garden. Upon The Tree-Tops “Silver bell, silver bell, do not fear; To protect thee, Mirabella, I am here.” Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore Coffee was not on the table, and Robert failed to respond to the tinkling of the little silver bell. Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. They chose the latter, since their recent exertions seemed to have warranted it, and their host tinkled a silver bell, bringing a Chinese boy beaming and salaaming. Astounding Stories, July, 1931 The chief event is the race for the Chester Cup, which dates from 1540, when a silver bell was given as the prize by the Saddlers’ Company. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" Most charming was a scion of the chewink family learning to ring his silver bell. Upon The Tree-Tops At this moment her silver bell fell off, and, sinking into the pond, it went down—down, until it reached the tree, and, tinkling, said— “Take thy shape again, O queen!” Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore Yours, Answering you like silver bells Lightly touched! The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume IV The little old lady touched a silver bell close at hand, and a tidy, elderly maid appeared. Kidnapped at the Altar or, The Romance of that Saucy Jessie Bain Also shall I give you seven silver bells which will ring gaily night and day above your head. Legends & Romances of Brittany It was a sound like the tolling of tiny silver bells. Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children In vain did her mother try to take it from her; no scissors could cut through it, and her strength could not break it, so that wherever Mirabella went the silver bell tinkled merrily. Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore On the table, by the side of the candle, stood a tray of glasses, a bottle, and a silver bell. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI The painter touched a silver bell that stood on a table at hand. Unfinished Portraits Stories of Musicians and Artists Mrs. Shew then wrote at the top of the sheet of paper, The Bells, by E. A. Poe, and added a single line as a beginning: "The bells, the little silver bells." Eighth Reader Then a silver bell sounded, and his imperial and sacred majesty, Mutsuhito CXXI., The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War A fox, hearing it, came up to her and said— “Silver bell, silver bell, do not fear; To obey you, Mirabella, I am here.” Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore This is splendidly engraved in Von Bock’s “Kleinodien” amongst the coronation robes of the Emperors of Germany, and is adorned with the richest golden orphreys, imitating jewellers’ work, enriched with pearls and silver bells. Needlework As Art And when her courser's mane it swung, A thousand silver bells were rung. Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 Golden and silver bells, corals, crystals, toys of every price, of every sort. Émile or, Concerning Education; Extracts While the new lily, lonely in her pride, Sighing through silver bells, repeats the strain, Longing for sister blossoms at her side, And whispering soft, Will it not come again? The Galaxy Vol. 23, No. 1 When it got up to her it stopped, and inside the canoe was a silver mug; but on the bows of the canoe was hanging a silver bell just like her own. Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore Her merry laugh rang through the room like a silver bell. Carmen Ariza Lucy dropped her tiny hands and went off into a peal of laughter that, I must confess, was sweet as a chime of silver bells. Mabel's Mistake “No; I thank you, sir, I have not far to carry the basket,” she replied, in a voice sweet as the chiming of silver bells––a voice that thrilled him, he could not tell why. Daisy Brooks Or, A Perilous Love Saying which he rang a small silver bell by his side, and issued a verbal order to the attendant who responded. Due South or Cuba Past and Present The poor little girl felt very miserable, and was afraid that her mother might kill her, so she stepped into the canoe, and said— “Bear me where my father dwells, Tinkle, tinkle, silver bells.” Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore There were no golden vessels, no image of the Virgin, no golden dais and no silver bells. Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew "Milo, I give thee freedom!" said Dolores in a low, distinct voice that carried to their ears like the sound of a silver bell. The Pirate Woman She wore musician's garb: a sarong of brown, blue, and black batik, and a fantastic headdress of tiny silver bells. Sjambak With silver bells, And cockle shells And cockles all of a row.' Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 Springing up to Mirabella’s side, the wolf said— “Silver bell, silver bell, do not fear; To obey you, Mirabella, I am here.” Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore The king of this city took his noonday meals beneath a golden canopy, 196 hung with tinkling silver bells. Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew But Mary was slight and small and dark and her laugh was like the sound of a little silver bell. Changing Winds A Novel For the Scroll was stern and severe and dignified, like the high members of the congregation who bore it aloft, or furled it, and adjusted its wrapper and its tinkling silver bells. Dreamers of the Ghetto And her voice—ah! it sounded like the chiming of silver bells. Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover She felt no pang of sorrow, she had no fears, for she was in her father’s arms, to which the fairy silver bells had led her. Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore Its torches flung red shadows on the trees, its wheels resounded through the night's quiet with a music as of silver bells. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. A shiver ran over Edith, shaking her from head to foot as that sharp, incisive sound from the silver bell went ringing through the room. The Masked Bridal “Her skirt was of the grass-green silk, Her mantle o’ the velvet fine; At ilka tress of her horse’s mane Hung fifty silver bells and nine.” Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales Doggy, I will nurse you, and try to make you well, And you shall have a collar with a little silver bell. Pinafore Palace She was pure white in color, with a water-stained ribbon and tiny silver bell around her neck. Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad Her words I can liken to nothing but to so many little silver bells, ringing out into the clear air in joy and sweetness. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 6 June 1848 And on the horses’ breasts were crescents of silver, on which were hung tiny silver bells, shaking out music with the motion of the horses. Irish Fairy Tales As he sat thinking, he heard a strange sound near him—a sound like silver bells tinkling softly; or was it fairies laughing? Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales But she had schooled herself to serenity with an effort almost superhuman—and seizing a silver bell at her side, she rang for her waiting woman. Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 Holbein all too seldom sounds them, but when he does choose to stir only a joyous elation in the heart he rings a peal of silver bells. Holbein Perhaps they were jealous; for Hervé's voice was sweeter than a silver bell. The Book of Saints and Friendly Beasts Ben Amram had been given the honour of uncurtaining the shrine, and its richly clad scrolls of all sizes, with their silver bells and pointers, stood revealed in solemn splendour. Ghetto Comedies Before seating himself Mr. Wicker rang a silver bell on the tray by the pitcher. Mr. Wicker's Window With silver bells and cockle shells, And maidens all in a row. The Only True Mother Goose Melodies Without Addition or Abridgement The radiant beauty of her face with the poetry of sunshine and laughter in her eyes and her grace and charm of personality affected him like some wonderfully attuned chime of silver bells. When Dreams Come True But her look and her words were after the same steady fashion as before, aggravated by a little wicked smile, and Faith's voice sounded for sweetness like silver bells. Say and Seal, Volume II What had passed through it, clearing it so? it was like the chiming of silver bells. Say and Seal, Volume I She wore a riding-skirt of grass-green silk, and a mantle of green velvet, and from each little tress of hair in her horse's mane hung nine and fifty tiny silver bells. Tales From Scottish Ballads The mysterious Chevalier Graham rang a silver bell, which summoned a little page dressed in scarlet, with whom he exchanged a few rapid words in German. The Countess of Albany "But round me, like a silver bell Rung down the listening sky to tell Of holy help, a sweet voice fell." A Vanished Hand Farther down, near the line of birches, in a feathery larch tree, sang a peculiar song sparrow, who pounded four times on a loud silver bell to attract attention before he started his little melody. 'Lizbeth of the Dale They preserve decency and propriety in their public performances, which is curious to witness; their ankles being covered with silver bells and their wrists and arms similarly decked. Due West or Round the World in Ten Months Charles II had run his horses on Epsom and Banstead downs; perhaps his horse now and then bore away the silver bell, which was the first and simple prize when horses began racing. Highways and Byways in Surrey Her smile was embodied sweetness; her voice soft and low, clear as a silver bell. Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution Her voice was like the sound of silver bells. The Enchanted Castle A Book of Fairy Tales from Flowerland She laughed aloud—such a merry, mocking, musical laugh, like a chime of silver bells! Mugby Junction They preserve strict propriety in their dances, which are curious to witness, their ankles being covered with silver bells, and their wrists and arms similarly decked. Foot-prints of Travel or, Journeyings in Many Lands The game was set to music, the measured beating of a tambour with the light chiming of silver bells. Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) You know she has a garden With cockle shells, and silver bells, And pretty maids all in a row. Dramatic Reader for Lower Grades She rang a silver bell, and gave the necessary order to a servant, and in a few minutes, cake and wine were brought in by a black waiter, clad in rich livery. City Crimes or Life in New York and Boston "We'll have tea," Madame went on, brightly, ringing a silver bell as she spoke. Master of the Vineyard The movement set a score of little silver bells that dangled over the canopy to jingling. A Victor of Salamis He did not unlock the rosewood door of his flat, but rang the silver bell. Bones in London Nevertheless, on that day she had one of her more ill moods and, presently, having written a little more, she rang a small silver bell that was shaped like a Dutch woman with wide skirts. The Fifth Queen Crowned They had music; but it was the tinkling of silver bells and golden harps,—not half so sweet as the singing of birds and the babbling of brooks. Fairy Book She pealed the silver bell that was placed upon the breakfast-table, and assistance soon came. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf In the garden could be seen the most singular flowers, with pretty silver bells tied to them, which tinkled so that every one who passed could not help noticing the flowers. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen She laughed, a little reckless laugh that had a sound like silver bells. Penny of Top Hill Trail Her voice rang over all like a silver bell, as with merry laugh and light spirits she lead the way to the floor above. Hester's Counterpart A Story of Boarding School Life “Her skirt was of the grass-green silk, Her mantle of the velvet fine; At ilka tress of her horse’s mane Hung fifty silver bells and nine.” Fairy Book “No!” thundered the Count of Arestino; and he rang violently a silver bell which stood upon the table. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf Take your seats, shake the reins and you will hear the silver bells tinkle. The Tale of Lal A Fantasy By her side sported a pretty little Italian greyhound, with a string of tinkling silver bells around his neck. Stories and Legends of Travel and History, for Children With voice clear as a silver bell, she said: 'Of what art thou accused?' Saronia A Romance of Ancient Ephesus When he gave me the bill, and I had seen the amount, I said to him, 'my good fellow, I didn't order a silver bell.' The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886 When he travels, of all innes he loves best the signe of the silver bell, because likely there he fares best, especially if hee come the first, and get the prize. Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters Madam, I will give you a sweet silver bell, To ring up your maidens when you are not well, If you will but walk with me, &c. The Nursery Rhyme Book The reindeer before the sledge were in a hurry to be off, and tinkled their silver bells right merrily. The Book of Stories for the Story-teller It fell to the ground like a silver bell. Saronia A Romance of Ancient Ephesus He crossed little brooks that ran like silver threads, and tinkled like silver bells. The Gold Thread A Story for the Young The mother had a garland composed of these four colors around her neck, upon which hung a little silver bell. A Beautiful Alien With cockle-shells, and silver bells, And pretty maids all a row. The Nursery Rhyme Book "Behold, he shall come," rang in their hearts like a peal of silver bells. John the Baptist “Miss Starling!” the name rang through his consciousness like the sound of silver bells. The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] One was made of smilax and pink roses; the other a small wreath of evergreens with a silver bell fastened to it. The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires The Ghost of Lost Man's Trail At the same moment there came a sound in the air above their heads—soft, clear, vibrating—like the faint echo of a silver bell. The Mystery of a Turkish Bath In the garden were to be seen the most wonderful flowers, and to the costliest of them silver bells were tied, which sounded, so that nobody should pass by without noticing the flowers. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes It fell on his ears like the note of a silver bell dropping from the skies. Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations And ay at every silver hem Hangs fifty silver bells and ten. Ballads of Mystery and Miracle and Fyttes of Mirth Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Second Series The children stood on either side of her, leaning against her, and she had an arm round each; their little bodies were thick and strong and their voices had the quality of silver bells. A London Life and Other Tales With silver bells, and cockle shells, And pretty maids all in a row! The Baby's Opera Hear the sledges with the bells—silver bells. Assimilative Memory or, How to Attend and Never Forget As the last sound of the silver bells died away, he turned towards the salon, disturbed and anxious for the first time by the solitude in which he ordinarily passed his evenings. Jack 1877 Holding up a small silver bell, he spoke in friendly tones: “If you should need my help, just ring this.” Famous Tales of Fact and Fancy Myths and Legends of the Nations of the World Retold for Boys and Girls She laughs more merrily than before; if you have noticed, she has a laughter of silver bells, this maiden. Rita Those Ladies present Tamino with a golden flute, giving at the same time an instrument made with little silver bells to Papageno, both of which are to help them in times of danger. The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas What act of the mind do we exercise in regard to the sledges with the bells—silver bells? Assimilative Memory or, How to Attend and Never Forget With silver bells and cockle shells And pretty maids all in a row. Mother Goose The Original Volland Edition He was mounted on a fine Arabian courser, covered with a tiger-skin; silver bells were suspended from the deep-red stripe work, and on the head of the horse waved a plume of heron feathers. The Oriental Story Book A Collection of Tales A little silver bell, with "Katy" engraved on the handle, is among the pretty things. The Nursery, January 1873, Vol. XIII. A Monthly Magazine for Youngest People During such trips we did not put a cloth of gold on his back or silver bells on his sides. Kari the Elephant “Hear the sledges with the bells—silver bells.” Assimilative Memory or, How to Attend and Never Forget I have no doubt they were listening to the silver bell in the spring. The Five Jars A silver star hung fair and far, A silver bell rang clear; And some Christmas children came out and cried, “Come in to the Christmas Cheer!” Zodiac Town The Rhymes of Amos and Ann With silver bells, and cockle shells, And cowslips all of a row. Mother Goose or the Old Nursery Rhymes I fastened two silver bells dangling from silver chains to the elephant's sides, and the cool sound of the bells sank into the cooler serenity of the Indian evening. Kari the Elephant “Hear the sledges with the bells—silver bells.” Assimilative Memory or, How to Attend and Never Forget Accordingly, up he mounted behind the Queen of Elfland and away flew her horse, the silver bells chiming in the wind. The Cat in Grandfather's House And when the little prince threw it into the air, or bounced it on the floor or turned it in his hands it rang like a chime of silver bells. The Story-teller The notes were like silver bells, so liquid, clear and musical, that there was a general exclamation of delight. The Gold of Chickaree The silver bells attached to the head of the ostrich, and on the top of the canopy over18 the grandee, tinkled merrily as he came forward. Dick, Marjorie and Fidge A Search for the Wonderful Dodo “Hear the sledges with the bells—silver bells.” Assimilative Memory or, How to Attend and Never Forget "First," said the King, "get me the magic dog that belongs to the King of the Gnomes and the sound of whose silver bell drives away all thought of sorrow." The Cat in Grandfather's House She held the miraculous cap with its silver bell in her hand. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 This time she laughed softly, and Mike thought dizzily of the gay chiming of silver bells. Unwise Child My Lady touched the silver bell, and a crowd of damsels answered her call. The Well in the Desert An Old Legend of the House of Arundel Hear the sledges with the bells—silver bells— What a world of merriment their melody foretells! Assimilative Memory or, How to Attend and Never Forget Around its neck was a silver bell that chimed sweetly as it walked and at the sound of which all sorrow was forgotten. The Cat in Grandfather's House The singular sound was repeated, resembling the tone exactly of a small silver bell. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 I hear the silver bell Ever tinkling at her throat. Stories in Verse Like a fairy silver bell; Like a pebble in a shell; Tinkle, tinkle! The Posy Ring A Book of Verse for Children One way is as follows:—“Hear the sledges with the bells—silver bells.” Assimilative Memory or, How to Attend and Never Forget Her talk drowns out the sound of the silver bell and drives me nearly mad. The Cat in Grandfather's House The sound of a silver bell broke in, the signal that she was in request by old Madame l'Etiquette. The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette Her trousers of byssus, which the Phoenicians called syndon were confined at the ankles by anklets adorned with gold and silver bells, and completed this toilet so fantastically rich and wholly opposed to Greek taste. King Candaules They had reached the street when three strokes from a silver bell was heard. The Arena Volume 4, No. 22, September, 1891 “Hear the sledges with the bells—silver bells.” Assimilative Memory or, How to Attend and Never Forget It was grave and clear as a bronze and silver bell. The Choice of Life He made no further protest, and she rang a small silver bell near her hand. Despair's Last Journey With cockle shells, And silver bells, And pretty maids all in a row. More Tales in the Land of Nursery Rhyme They wept, but when they had dried their tears they arose and sewed a shroud for the maiden, and at each stitch they took they fastened into it a little silver bell. Stories from the Ballads Told to the Children And on the horses' breasts were crescents of silver, on which were hung tiny silver bells, shaking out music with the motion of the horses. The Golden Spears And Other Fairy Tales The mole-cricket turned up from nowhere in particular, and his voice was the tinkling of a silver bell. "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" Studies of Animal life and Character He had not noticed until the moment when the lady set her thickly-jewelled hand upon it that a little silver bell was placed at her side. Despair's Last Journey "Real Canterbury bells and sunflowers," murmured the King, listening to the jingle of the silver bells on the knight's bridle as he rode away. More Tales in the Land of Nursery Rhyme She was clad in the shroud her seven sisters had sewed, and the silver bells tinkled softly at each step her seven strong brothers took along the road. Stories from the Ballads Told to the Children A crowd of servants were at the door to receive us, in attendance on one of his sons, who had a large hunting-hawk upon his wrist; silver bells upon her legs. Byeways in Palestine She rang a silver bell, and immediately after a maid appeared. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II A pressure of a silver bell brought Ali to the count. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I By him that rides here over land, A silver bell is paid. More Tales in the Land of Nursery Rhyme The chime of the silver bells floated on the still air, dulling the sound of the seven strong brothers' footsteps. Stories from the Ballads Told to the Children The dim chime of a silver bell drowned by the lowing of dying cattle, by the screech of bullock-carts, by the haggling of merchants over the price of hides.... The Wind Bloweth She pressed lightly on a silver bell which stood near the bed. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II “Very odd,” said Mr Denham, and as he said so he touched a small silver bell that stood on his writing-table. The Lifeboat By him that rides here over land, A silver bell is paid. More Tales in the Land of Nursery Rhyme On the air floats the sound of silver bells. Stories from the Ballads Told to the Children The voice of his little mistress sounded sweetly in his ear, like the sound of a silver bell. Ungava Now, I’ve got a little tiny toy terrier at home, and he has a collar with silver bells. The Hawthorns A Story about Children Thus conscience spoke softly but clearly, as with the vibrations of a silver bell; but lust, with its hot hand, stilled those vibrations with a touch. Frank Oldfield Lost and Found As he said these words, a little wizened old man sprang out on the road in front of him, and so frightened his horse, that the silver bells jingled more than ever. More Tales in the Land of Nursery Rhyme From the palfrey's mane hung little silver bells, nine-and-fifty little silver bells. Stories from the Ballads Told to the Children Elma forgot her usual somewhat prim reserve, and her laughter was like a chime of silver bells. Flaming June We had no luxurious sleigh, with cushions and fur robes, no silver bells on our harness. The Promised Land Holding up a small silver bell, he spoke in friendly tones: "If you should need my help, just ring this." Myths and Legends of All Nations Famous Stories from the Greek, German, English, Spanish, Scandinavian, Danish, French, Russian, Bohemian, Italian and other sources By order, M. R. "'By him that rides here over land, A silver bell is paid,'" repeated Sir Hunny Bee. More Tales in the Land of Nursery Rhyme The sun had given all the grapes in the arbor a tint of golden bronze; and the great Yucca on the lawn, shaken by the wind like a Chinese hat, noiselessly clashed its silver bells. The Man With The Broken Ear He had a little silver bell that he kept hung on his chair arm, and when he rang it one or the other of 'em had to jump. Torchy and Vee ‘When cockle-shells turn silver bells, And muscles grow on every tree, When frost and snow turn fiery baas, I’ll come down the stair and drink wine wi’ thee.’ Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Third Series Outside, somewhere in the woodland, there sounded the haunting gush of a night-bird's song, shivering through the quietness like a silver bell. The Hand in the Dark So the old man took the silver bell from his hat and flung it out on to a flower-bed near. More Tales in the Land of Nursery Rhyme On her rosary, so the legend records, a little silver bell was hanging, which possessed the wonderful gift of giving forth, whenever slightly touched, a clear ringing sound audible even at a great distance. Legends of the Rhine Jet had a scarlet ribbon and a gold bell, and Snow a blue ribbon and a silver bell. Terry Or, She ought to have been a Boy Then he affixed the seal, and, folding all the upper part of the sheet over, so as to conceal the contents, he rang a little silver bell, which always stood at his elbow. The Two Admirals Its jewels will tinkle on thy skirt like the silver bells on the High Priest's robe. The Coming of the King By him that rides here over land, A silver bell is paid. More Tales in the Land of Nursery Rhyme The silver bell tinkled, and at the same moment a little barge suddenly appeared on the blue river. Legends of the Rhine For a moment everybody was speaking at once—a chorus through which now and then the fresh laughter of the Marchesa rang like silver bells. The Child of Pleasure Toads, having the rank of witches' familiars, appeared at the meetings, dressed in gay attire, and wearing small silver bells round their necks, or attached to their feet. The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales It broke upon the silence, like a silver bell just touched by the summer air. Henrietta Temple A Love Story They waited in the arbour; the little old man still held Sir Hunny Bee's silver bell in his hat. More Tales in the Land of Nursery Rhyme Despite her troubles, the girl laughed, and Curtis recalled the tinkle of silver bells in a temple at evening on the banks of the far-away Wei-ho. One Wonderful Night A Romance of New York In the garden were to be seen wonderful flowers, and to the costliest of these silver bells were tied, which rang, so that nobody should pass by without noticing the garden. Tell Me Another Story The Book of Story Programs Her merry laugh, clear as the sound of a silver bell, or her sweet voice in song, was generally what indicated her approach. The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales "Good-night, papa," she heard her say in that soft, clear voice that made her think of silver bells. Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton's Daughters A Novel Lovely flowers grew in luxuriance, and, lest people should pass the most beautiful without noticing them, peals of silver bells were tied to their stems. Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know It wears a collar with silver bells, follows her everywhere, thinks nothing of curling up on a drawing-room sofa, and once was found on its mistress's bed, asleep on a new Paris hat. Set in Silver Their chiming was as wonderful as the sound of the strings of silver bells on Santa Claus' sleigh. Tell Me Another Story The Book of Story Programs It filled the morning air like the clear tolling of silver bells. The Cow Puncher How sweetly they ring, the silver bells on the neck of the milk-white palfrey; not so sweetly, though, as her low, musical tones. Sword and Gown A Novel "Now I can hear it; why, it resembles the chime of silver bells." Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know In her eyes a twinkle of merriment battled with the fire of righteous indignation, and at last she even laughed with a low pealing note like a silver bell. A Pagan of the Hills Or he would be driving his sleigh full of toys through the city, and the Child would know that he was coming by the tinkling sound of his silver bells. Tell Me Another Story The Book of Story Programs "I would give a good deal to observe you when you felt diffident, Virginia," said Mrs. Dillon, with a laugh like a silver bell. Blister Jones Her cheeks had a bloom on them like a lovely peach, and her voice sounded like a sweet silver bell. My First Picture Book With Thirty-six Pages of Pictures Printed in Colours by Kronheim Through the deep silence cut Zoraida's laugh, clear and sweet as a silver bell. Daughter of the Sun A Tale of Adventure The voice of her prayer broke the stillness like a silver bell. The White Sister Tell me, did you notice the silver bells? John Gabriel Borkman A golden lamp hung above the Altar, decked about with silver bells. The Well of Saint Clare How mellow in the distance, ringing on the rim of the moonlit sky, round the sides of a swinging silver bell! The Hills of Hingham Her voice was still a silver bell, but it was not gay, and her face was severely unsmiling. A Pair of Patient Lovers With cockle-shells and silver bells, And pretty maids all in a row. Denslow's Mother Goose As one of her admirers has said, her tones are as clear as silver bells, and there is something buoyant and jubilant in her mode of song. For Every Music Lover A Series of Practical Essays on Music And drawing his knife from his pocket, he detached the little silver bells, one after the other, and gave them to the poor woman. The Well of Saint Clare Then a woman rang a little silver bell, and a woman who sat short but rose to unexpected heights stood up. The Butterfly House A servant in livery answers the summons of a silver bell standing beside the desk. Lady Rosamond's Secret A Romance of Fredericton There followed a faint, musical sound, like the tinkle of a silver bell. The Hand Of Fu-Manchu Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu-Manchu, the Devil Doctor Presently he struck a silver bell by his side three times, and the mellow sound pervaded the house. The Black Douglas Her voice was low and faint, but clear as the chiming of a silver bell. The Harbor Master Sometimes he appears in human form, but in a blinding light; at other times I hear a sound as of a silver bell tinkling afar. The Days of Mohammed Well he knew from what lovely, girlish throat came the merry sounds—sweet and clear as a chime of silver bells. The Dreamer A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe She extended her long, slim hands as if in benediction; the silver bell sounded … and the curtain dropped again, entirely obscuring the dais! The Hand Of Fu-Manchu Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu-Manchu, the Devil Doctor This brings out a frilly little laugh, like jinglin' a string of silver bells, and she shows both dimples. On With Torchy From his lips golden cadences fell, sweeter than the smell of many flowers or the sound of a silver bell. The House of the Vampire And her voice—was there ever such another!—soft, low, clear, like silver bells at twilight out at sea. Beatrix of Clare Her steed was of the highest beauty, and at its mane hung thirty silver bells and nine, which were music to the wind p. 94as she paced along. Folk-Lore and Legends Scotland The prior tinkled a silver bell, which lay upon the table, and a lay brother appeared, to whom he gave the necessary order. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars Strike the bells wantonly, Tinkle tinkle well; Bring me wine, bring me flowers, Ring the silver bell. Goblin Market, The Prince's Progress, and Other Poems Up above us the sky was full of larks, and their sweet sharp notes came down to us like peals of little silver bells. Carette of Sark Her voice is gentle, and clear and pure; It rings like the chime of a silver bell, And the thought it wakes in my foolish head, I'm really afraid to tell. Point Lace and Diamonds Elspeth laughed and her laughter was like a little, cold, mirthless chime of silver bells. Foes But the prior rang a silver bell: "tinkle, tinkle." The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars In her despair she beat her breast with her chaplet, whereon was hung a tiny silver bell. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine It rang merry as a girdle of silver bells. Vergilius A Tale of the Coming of Christ His conductor rang a silver bell, which was immediately answered by a little page, richly dressed in scarlet. Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton All the company, as they danced along, sang, or played on flutes, or rang little glass and silver bells. The Pot of Gold And Other Stories "Trappings of crimson, and silver bells——" The Prioress walked over to the narrow casement, and stood looking out at the rosy clouds wreathing a pale green sky. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century So she smiled sweetly on the youth, bidding him, in a voice like a silver bell, to arise from his knees and sit before her. The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People A laugh had caught his ears, a light high laugh like the tinkle of a little silver bell through the darkness. The Palace of Darkened Windows With silver bells, and cockle shells, And pretty maids all in a row. Boy Blue and His Friends He stretched his arm towards the silver bell, which stood on the table, but it was beyond his reach. Vellenaux A Novel It flooded her cell with liquid trills, as of little silver bells. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century But she only drew the tips of her poor fingers over the tips of the silver bells. Stories of Childhood And he touched a little silver bell that was upon the table close at hand. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. No; five thalers was not enough for such a pretty little cap—see, there was a silver bell hanging to it too. Pepper & Salt or, Seasoning for Young Folk She touched a silver bell beside her, and ordering dinner to be sent up at once, went on to ask her son concerning his journey, and the people he had met. Family Pride Or, Purified by Suffering As she lay, she repeated with monotonous reiteration: "Trappings of crimson, and silver bells: mane and tail, like foam of the waves; a palfrey as white as snow!" The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century It seemed to him that there was the chime of silver bells in her laughter. One Man in His Time Peal upon peal, like silver bells, irrepressibly, infectiously, irresistibly, Alicia laughed. A Woman Named Smith Clarionlike, clear as the chimes of a silver bell, rang now that childish voice—rang out, and rang out again—and the crutch was gone—and the lame boy ran, ran—ran! The Miracle Man Tell her to leave her cockleshells, And all her little silver bells That blossom into melody, And all her maids less fair than she. The Golden Treasury of American Songs and Lyrics At once a sound like many chimes of silver bells filled the air, and a voice, so wonderful that I did fall upon my face to the floor, said: The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century This time it was impossible for Corinna to suppress her amusement, and it broke out in a laugh that was like the chiming of silver bells. One Man in His Time "Good morning, little boy, good morning," he trilled, and his voice sounded like the tinkling of a silver bell. The Magic Speech Flower or Little Luke and His Animal Friends "Why, Papa Harding!" exclaimed a voice, musical as a silver bell. John Henry Smith A Humorous Romance of Outdoor Life He never knew his name sounded so sweet before—the consonants and vowels, like the swing and fall of a deep silver bell in perfect cadence. Doctor Claudius, A True Story "Trappings of crimson, and silver bells!" she declaimed with vehemence; then lifted her face to peep, and saw the tall figure of the Prioress standing at the casement. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century Well may people who hear such stories wish that they had met with such an adventure, and had found a little silver bell which the underground people had lost! Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian The silver bells and scarlet pompons of the harness crackled in the still, intense cold; and a blanched vapour hung about the horse's head. The Three Black Pennys A Novel There dwelt the red-haired ocean-nymphs in glittering palaces among the sea-flowers, and they wrought fair embroidery with gold and jewels, and sang, as they wrought, a fairy music like the chiming of silver bells. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland I wonder if it could be a new tambourine with silver bells on it! How It Happened "I waited to play until after the people went," he responded in a voice that sounded like a cracked silver bell. The Wheel of Life He heard the merry voices of young people, and amid the voices the ringing laughter of a young girl, clear as a silver bell. Santa Claus's Partner Clear and sweet—clear as a ray of light, sweeter than the smallest silver bell that rang the hour of rest—was that slender voice floating on the odorous and translucent air. The Spirit of Christmas She placed a small silver bell on the table beside Vi, and with a tender, compassionate look at the tear-swollen face, went away. Elsie's Motherhood The very troopers wore habits of cloth of gold over their steel, while their embroidered saddle-cloths were fringed with silver bells. Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 Her steed was of the highest beauty and spirit, and at his mane hung thirty silver bells and nine, which made music to the wind as she paced along. Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft At the bottom of this dark depth the silver bells of Peebles were supposed to be lying. From John O'Groats to Land's End Always an ornamental cheese, it once stood in state on the side-board under a silver bell also made to represent a pineapple. The Complete Book of Cheese And she clapped her tiny hands with a laugh like the chiming of silver bells. Elsie's Motherhood "Do ye hear the little silver bells in yon tower?" he asked. The Light in the Clearing It was a splendid afternoon, sharp and clear as a silver bell. V. V.'s Eyes Aunt Charlotte turned to the window, and set the little silver bell tinkling, and the pupils at once filed into the schoolroom. Dorothy Dainty's Gay Times Perceiving a little silver bell on the table she rang it and waited. Elizabeth's Campaign My old friend has seen him being driven in his sledge on the Nevskii Prospekt on winter afternoons; black horses with silver bells and a giant in uniform on the seat beside the driver. Youth and the Bright Medusa "Hotel—?" the girl echoed with a faint implication of humor in that silver bell of a voice. The Fortieth Door Her laugh seemed to ring through the woods like silver bells, a sound that it was impossible to mistake for any other. Aylwin The little silver bell tinkled, and they turned to enter the cottage. Dorothy Dainty's Gay Times I was told that many of their favourite cows had silver bells fastened round their necks. A tour through some parts of France, Switzerland, Savoy, Germany and Belgium They fluted every pipe, and, as though it were an enchanted forest, all the small pendants on all the branches changed to striking cymbals and silver bells. The Rim of the Desert In the mean time other priests with burning censers go round about the altar perfuming it with incense, and ringing a small silver bell all the time of the sacrifice. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 His other hand slipped along the table to a silver bell, used for calling his private attendants, but the girl saw the movement and instinctively suspected his treachery. In the Palace of the King A Love Story of Old Madrid He waved his hand towards the curtain with a gesture of dismissal, and then turned away and rang a little silver bell on a table. Six Women Entering the courtyard, we rang the silver bell. Strange Visitors "I do!" she answered, in quick, short sentences that sounded like the tones of a silver bell. In the Days of Chivalry The harness and trappings of the superb horse that drew it were richly decorated, and innumerable silver bells were attached to it, the sound of which was pleasant to the ear. The Idler in France At high noon, then, when the silver bell on Alice's night table broke the stillness of her bedroom, her French maid, Annette, entered noiselessly and slid back the soft curtains screening the bay window. The Lady of Big Shanty That's the reason I'm not going to give you one of my silver bells or my pretty shells. Christmas Entertainments Singular birds of splendid plumage were perched on various projections about the spacious apartment, warbling away like silver bells. Strange Visitors The sound came from the other side of the hill, like a tinkle of silver bells on a lonely winter road. The Song of the Blood-Red Flower In the garden were to be seen the most wonderful flowers, and to the prettiest of them silver bells were tied, which tinkled, so that nobody should pass by without noticing the flowers. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 2 "We must summon those then to whose charge we are pledged to commit thee," she said with difficulty; and hastily rung a silver bell beside her. The Vale of Cedars Within the belfries were massive silver bells, and the crosses could be seen to the furthermost end of the valley and from the tops of the loftiest mountain. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California Now voices were audible—laughing, sweet, clear, girls' voices, ringing like a chime of silver bells, as the owners came along the well-beaten path, and suddenly appeared around an arbor-vitae clump. Nan Sherwood's Winter Holidays Rescuing the Runaways In this belt, as if in horrible mockery of the dead, was stuck a tiny baton surmounted by a fool's cap, and hung with silver bells. In the Days of My Youth A song sparrow joins in the chorus with his quaint sweet lullaby, like the tinkling of Venetian glass, his notes as clear and delicate as a silver bell. Byways Around San Francisco Bay A score of tiny silver bells tinkle from a silken cord around Chinna Tumbe's loins, and the silver whistle with which he calls his cockatoos is suspended from his neck by a chain of gold. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 05, March, 1858 The authorities of the city of Mexico yielded to public clamour and determined to cast a silver bell in honour of the slaughtered captain and his men. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California I listened for Desmond's voice, which would have sounded like a silver bell, in the loud, coarse buzz which pervaded the rooms. The Morgesons It is an ingenious little thing, with silver bells and hammers; I'll show it you some day. Father Payne Her voice was soft and low and sweet, and full at all times of harmonious words; but when she laughed it was like soft winds playing among countless silver bells. Mr. Scarborough's Family But, changing his mind, he touched a little silver bell. Red Axe Just as their breakfast was finished, the sound of a silver bell was heard from the room. The Three Comrades Dade explained cheerfully, swinging to the ground with a jingle of his big, Mexican spurs that had little silver bells to swell the tinkly chimes when he moved. The Gringos In them are some grains of wheat, garnered by moonlight, a peacock's feather, and a small silver bell with a coiled snake for a handle. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1919 But sweeter far, and softer, Than notes you ever sung; It is as if a silver bell Its pleasant chimings rung. Cousin Hatty's Hymns and Twilight Stories Then she tossed her head, "Mr. Johnson is my care, Mr. Nelson," she said; "you can talk 'bout that to some other coloured lady," and her laugh rang out like a silver bell. Elizabeth Visits America Over the litter was carried a canopy of cloth of gold, with a silver bell at each corner, supported by sixteen knights alternately, by four at a time. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 05 Miscellaneous Pieces They were then called bell courses, the prize being a silver bell; the winner was said to bear or carry the bell. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 548, May 26, 1832 As she spoke, Calvert thought he had never heard anything so beautiful as the sound of those clear, French words, each one as sweet and distinct as the carillon of a silver bell. Calvert of Strathore The soft notes of a trumpet called them up, And silver bells were chiming melodies. Parsifal A Mystical Drama By Richard Wagner Retold In The Spirit Of The Bayreuth Interpretation Let the remembrance of it be like a silver bell, ringing softly and clearly whenever you are going to do, or letting yourself feel or think, something that is not right. Morning Bells; Or, Waking Thoughts for Little Ones His voice came to her in a dull murmur, and the sound of the running water came, again like the muffled tinkling of little silver bells in the distance. The Lions of the Lord A Tale of the Old West Her laugh was peculiar--a low, musical, trilling sound, mirthful and melodious as the chime of a silver bell. Not Pretty, but Precious At Calvert's remark, the young Frenchman shrugged his shoulders and shook his reins over his impatient horses until the chime of silver bells around their necks rang again. Calvert of Strathore At last, however, she gets up and rings a silver bell that is on the mantel-piece. The Fairy Godmothers and Other Tales He lifts a stick on his right to beat a little silver bell; but puts it down again. Plays of Gods and Men Underneath she wrote, "The bells, the little silver bells." Four Famous American Writers: Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, James Russell Lowell, Bayard Taylor A Book for Young Americans Her voice went pealing to the domed ceiling as sweet as a silver bell, resonant as a trumpet. Big Timber A Story of the Northwest Its tones were like those of a silver bell; and I found that she always had my bunch of violets or heliotrope ready for me by the time I reached her. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 27, January, 1860 He never brings his wife, though; but Mother's always asking for her, clear and distinct, and she always smiles, and her voice kind of tinkles like little silver bells. Mary Marie Parravicin walked to a table, on which stood a small silver bell, and ringing it, the summons was immediately answered by an old woman. Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire When they had "done" the principal thoroughfares and Angela had bought ivory boxes, jade bracelets, and a silver bell collar for Timmy the cat, Nick said that the time had come to join their guide. The Port of Adventure Tink, tink, tink—clear as a silver bell, and audible at every pause of the streets' harsher noises, as though it said, 'I don't care; nothing puts me out; I am resolved to be happy.' Barnaby Rudge: a tale of the Riots of 'eighty He mounted, as he spoke, a white mule which had been grazing by the wayside, all gay with fustian of gold and silver bells, and rode onward with Sir Nigel's party. The White Company Gurth, gallantly apparelled, attended as esquire upon his young master whom he had served so faithfully, and the magnanimous Wamba, decorated with a new cap and a most gorgeous set of silver bells. Ivanhoe Rador stamped twice and the same supernally sweet, silver bell tones of—yesterday, I must call it, although in that place of eternal day the term is meaningless—bade us enter. The Moon Pool "Yes," chimed in half a dozen voices, "a beautiful pair of silver skates—perfectly magnificent—with, oh! such straps and silver bells and buckles!" Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates Then at last she spoke, low indeed, but clearly as a silver bell. Allan Quatermain Her voice is like a silver bell, and I feel good all over like when I go into church at Holy Cross Mission, and when she sing I feel strong and paddle like hell. Love of Life and Other Stories This worthy churchman rode upon a well-fed ambling mule, whose furniture was highly decorated, and whose bridle, according to the fashion of the day, was ornamented with silver bells. Ivanhoe Those silver bells broke out of infinite space, so exquisite and perfect that no mortal words could have been fitted to them. Greenmantle She pronounced the syllables of the name with a peculiar clearness, as if she had tapped on two silver bells. The Age of Innocence He pulled the deer's foot, and immediately a silver bell sounded and the door flew open, but the Prince could see nothing but numbers of hands in the air, each holding a torch. The Blue Fairy Book This I hurriedly hid in my heart for future conversation, as the pre-arranged tinkle of the silver bell called me to the rose. Quest of the Golden Girl, a Romance On the table, by the side of the candle, stood a tray of glasses, a bottle, and a silver bell. Lay Morals But we have heard the bell-birds ring Their silver bells at eventide, Like fairies on the mountain side, The sweetest note man ever heard. Rio Grande's Last Race & Other Verses They will come riding upon beautiful broad-chested horses covered with red velvet trappings that are hung with little silver bells which jingle delightfully. The Certain Hour The White Bear gave her a silver bell, and told her that when she needed anything she had but to ring this bell, and what she wanted would appear. The Blue Fairy Book The coachman was seated on the box in a kaftan, with a silver belt, and the horses were jingling their silver bells from time to time. The Forged Coupon Then she laughed, and her laughter was as silver bells rung tunably, and she said: "But where is the cup for the drinking?" The Well at the World's End: a tale But into it faltered almost at once that voice like silver bells. Captivating Mary Carstairs And he rang the small silver bell that stood upon the table, whereon in dame a soft-footed serving-man in handsome livery, who, receiving Adam's commands, presently bowed himself out again. Martin Conisby's Vengeance In the description Pope speaks of the silver bell which calls worshipers to Timon's chapel, and of the soft Dean preaching there "who never mentions Hell to ears polite." The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems And now the chapel's silver bell you hear, That summons you to all the pride of prayer: Light quirks of music, broken and uneven, Make the soul dance upon a jig to heaven. The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 The leaves through which the glad winds blew Shared the wild dance the waters knew; And where the shadows deepest fell The wood-thrush rang his silver bell. Poems of Nature, Poems Subjective and Reminiscent and Religious Poems, Complete Volume II., the Works of Whittier The leaves through which the glad winds blew Shared. the wild dance the waters knew; And where the shadows deepest fell The wood-thrush rang his silver bell. Mountain Pictures and Others, from Poems of Nature, Poems Subjective and Reminiscent and Religious Poems Volume II., the Works of Whittier She looked about her, full of fear, then seeing a silver bell upon the table, she took it up and rang it loudly. London Pride Or When the World Was Younger Some are a mere tinkling, others are sweet as silver bells, with a tone besides which no bell ever had. Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood With cockle-shells, and silver bells, And pretty maids all in a row. The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002 It was a little silver bell, with "Katy" engraved on the handle. What Katy Did The doors are thrown open; a choir boy comes in carrying a lantern made of blue glass that throws a blue light on the guests; he rings the silver bell. The Road to Damascus Then the White Bear gave her a silver bell. East O' the Sun and West O' the Moon Her silver bells no longer chime In summons to her sacred home; Nor holy song at matin prime, Proclaims the God within the dome. War Poetry of the South Cupid's harness was all white and silver, and waving white plumes and silver bells were in various places about the sleigh and horse. Patty Fairfield His Holiness seized a silver bell which stood on the table, commanded Benedetto by a gesture to rise, and then rang the bell. The Saint Fly swift, my light gazelle, To her who now lies waking, To hear thy silver bell The midnight silence breaking. The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes This castle and all that is in it are yours, the silver bell will give you anything that you wish. East O' the Sun and West O' the Moon Hear the sledges with the bells—silver bells! The Canadian Elocutionist "The musical instrument is a chime of silver bells," said Jack, while Valerie looked from one to the other with amused interest. A Fountain Sealed And the "Amen" tolled like a silver bell, and I would feel a respite. Purgatory She laughed outright, and the laugh, which rang like the peal of a silver bell through the vaulted chamber, filled him with a sudden sense of her danger. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People The lawyer rang a small silver bell on his desk, and Alyrus appeared at the door. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth In Love, Death, and Life we have one of the most passionate love-poems in American literature; in The Pasture Bars the valediction has the soft, pure tone of a silver bell. The Advance of English Poetry in the Twentieth Century As everything is behind time in this easy-going land, there are two or three hours of broiling gossip on the glowing pavement before the Sacred Presence is announced by the ringing of silver bells. Castilian Days Then followed breeches of rich purple padusoy, having white satin bows at the knee, among which the little silver bells of the Hessian boots jingled. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War Then still with the silver bell, "Don't you really think Tishy nice?" she asked. The Awkward Age "And wandering damsels," she interrupted, with a laugh that sounded to me like the music of silver bells. The Yeoman Adventurer Anon, or nearly at that time, a silver bell struck out a sweet sort of a mournful note; and we jest stood right in towards the shore, and disembarked from the bark. Sweet Cicely — or Josiah Allen as a Politician He took a turn or two up and down the room, and then struck a silver bell. Rujub, the Juggler It sounded, for an instant, like a chime of small silver bells; then died away, leaving the faintest perceptible flush on her healthy pallor. Linda Condon |
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