| 单词 | snuffers |
| 例句 | In the intervals of our music she related the most interesting anecdotes of Beethoven, and that when she was playing to him in the evening he not unfrequently used the snuffers as a tooth-pick! Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland 2012-04-07T02:00:33.707Z She took the snuffers and slowly and carefully snuffed the two candles. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z A pair of snuffers flanked the candle-holder on one side, an extinguisher on the other. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z Like many invalids, she was most lively at night, and she continued to complain through long restless hours, with the candles burning lower and lower, and the snuffers coming into more frequent request. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z These books are filled with the most minute directions about killing sheep, and goats and doves; about making clothes for priests, about fashioning tongs and snuffers; and yet, they contain not one word against polygamy. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:03:49.813Z To think of that prim old snuffers imposing himself on that pure young flame! Notes of a Son and Brother 2011-12-29T03:00:14.087Z Be careful to notice, that the snuffers are quite cold when the paper is introduced, as the heat would cause it to explode sooner than might be thought agreeable. The whole Secret laid Open The complete art of making the chemical fulminating objects 2011-09-02T02:00:20.220Z I rose and opened the door, and then started back in disgust, as I was greeted with— "Please, sir, you forgot your snuffers!" Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z Doctors still refer to gamekeeper’s thumb more than skier’s thumb, even though schussers presumably outnumber bunny snuffers these days. Gamekeeper's Thumb Condition Outlives The Occupation 2011-07-12T04:45:02.913Z Knives, snuffers and other steel articles, are apt to rust when not cleaned frequently. The New England Cook Book, or Young Housekeeper's Guide Being a Collection of the Most Valuable Receipts; Embracing all the Various Branches of Cookery, and Written in a Minute and Methodical Manner 2011-07-12T02:00:30.643Z Dr Green, meanwhile, had seized a great pair of snuffers, and with all his might drove and laboured with them towards the open window. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z Candles arrived by degrees, though without snuffers; then a few chairs; an hour afterwards came bed-clothes; then pillows, all well steeped in rain. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z In a minute, though before I was half way up the second flight, and though the candlestick was carried perfectly straight—crash! the demon snuffers darted out, and dashed themselves upon the floor. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z The two wretched ideas, "snuff" and "snuffers," took bodily shape, and danced hand in hand, with a sprightly pertness up and down on every letter of his most biting satires. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z Arise take snuffers by the handle, There’s a large cauliflower in each candle. Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends 2011-03-30T02:00:14.620Z Smokers who for the first time meet chewers or snuffers or those who “dip” tobacco, as in the South, are affected unpleasantly. Habits that Handicap The Menace of Opium, Alcohol, and Tobacco, and the Remedy 2011-02-15T03:00:18.787Z In the early part of the eighteenth century, snuffers and snuffer boats, as the trays in which the candlesticks rested were known, came into use. Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings 2011-01-11T03:00:35.147Z I could fill volumes with the tortures inflicted upon me by those haunted snuffers, for they clung to me, and in spite of every effort never left me free. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z The latter always took the snuffers from her, saying "it was his duty." Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z The candle, clamouring for the snuffers, guttered, sank low, nearly went out. A Bed of Roses The walls were shining with tobacco boxes, snuffers, sconces and trays. Carnival Before he had gone five steps, down dropped the extinguisher, then followed the snuffers with a great crash, but Laura seemed too busy cropping her ringlets, to notice what was going on. Holiday House A Series of Tales "And now get into bed, sor, and at once; and—here are your snuffers!" Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z And when she was looking on the floor at her feet for the snuffers which had fallen, he held the candle down that she might see. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z And the pots, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the spoons, and all the vessels of brass wherewith they ministered, took they away. The Bible Story Put a quarter of a grain of fulminating silver into a piece of paper, and place in the snuffers when quite cold; when the candle is snuffed, it will go off. Endless Amusement A Collection of Nearly 400 Entertaining Experiments Why, I am sure that many of you never even saw a pair of snuffers, which people then used to cut off the candle wick. The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read The snuffers were in my dirty candlestick upon the dresser. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z He masks himself in all sorts of absurd grimaces—as a free huntsman, as a concert director, tapeworm doctor, ricco mercante; he pitches snuffers into the strings to prevent my playing! Belcaro Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions So pass me those snuffers, and I will put out the candle, and we will go to bed. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 93, July, 1865 In this accumulative manner the Worshipful Company soon became possessed of a glittering store of "salts," gilt bowls, college pots, snuffers, cups, and flagons. Old and New London Volume I He took up the snuffers, coaxing the yellow flames to brighter promise, then set the candles before him on the table. The Missourian I hoped that the snuffers would fall out; but they grinned maliciously, and did not stir. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z Such holders, now become very scarce, were furnished with snuffers, so contrived that the rushlight had to be taken out of its socket and snuffed by them, instead of their being brought to the rush. The Broom-Squire There was a thief in the candle, which the parson removed with the snuffers. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 89, March, 1865 We light candles, just blown out, by drawing a spark among the smoke between the wire and snuffers. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 There are trunks full of caps and spectacles and old snuffers and no end of queer things. Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad In short, they have worn me out—those snuffers; and, if it was not from fear, I should take and drop them from the parapet of a bridge. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z Whenever Mehetabel raised her hand for the snuffers, he made a movement to forestall her, then sometimes their eyes met, and she lowered hers in confusion. The Broom-Squire The chairs were by the windows, and the stool occupied a prominent position before the new stove; the old table was covered with an oil-cloth, and a brass candlestick and snuffers were upon it. The Elm Tree Tales Chris noticed prints of sailing ships on the walls, and candlesticks holding candles and candle snuffers on the desk, table, and mantelpiece. Mr. Wicker's Window Everywhere about were candlesticks and snuffers, for sometimes the room was brilliantly lighted. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia Let this communication be a secret, for it is written wholly by day, when the snuffers lie in the lower regions. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z She had learned to polish the antique stick to a dazzling brilliancy, its snuffers and extinguisher as well, "in case we should have an evening call," being the weekly remark that accompanied the polishing. The Brass Bound Box All were held in candlesticks, made of wire, brass, pewter, copper, or iron, the more elegant, of silver, with snuffers of the same metals. Domestic Life in Virginia in the Seventeenth Century Right at the head of the lounge was a light-stand, as they called it, and on it was a very brightly polished brass candlestick and a brass tray, with snuffers. Shapes that Haunt the Dusk "I said nothing," answered the peasant, thoughtfully trimming one wick of the lamp with the bent brass wire which, with the snuffers, hung by a chain from the ring by which the lamp was carried. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 Henny would set a little table near her mistress, and place on it the lighted candle and a pair of snuffers. Her Mother's Secret The candles flickered feebly, and Bobby picked up the metal snuffers from the table and with a steady and deliberate hand set to work to trim the wicks. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days There is nothing in the house but two tarts and a pair of snuffers. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 2, 1857-1870 The earlier snuffers had very large boxes, and some were remarkably handsome, an exceptionally fine example being shown in Fig. Chats on Household Curios How many of the American politicians and generals have been chewers as well as snuffers and smokers? Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce Candlesticks and snuffers were found in every house; the latter were called by various names, the word snit or snite being the most curious. Customs and Fashions in Old New England The ornaments were two brass candlesticks and a snuffers tray on the high mantel. A Little Girl in Old Boston Also the pots, the shovels, the snuffers, the bowls, and all the vessels of brass, with which sacrifices were offered in the temple, they took away. The Children's Bible In little Mary's room were placed near at hand, This elegant snuffers, and sweet pretty stand. Little Mary The Picture-Book Snuffers were always seen, with which to trim the candles, and snuffers trays. Home Life in Colonial Days His library was filled with all kinds of curious objects—worthless junk they seemed to me—clocks, snuffers, butterflies, and the like but he also possessed many autographed books and photographs whose value I granted. A Daughter of the Middle Border It was Thomson, I believe, who used to cut the leaves with his snuffers. The Book-Hunter A New Edition, with a Memoir of the Author The snuffers—laid on a long tray—were of ponderous construction; it was generally some one’s regular duty to snuff—how odd seems this now! Pickwickian Manners and Customs Here, too, are a smaller writing-desk, his champagne glasses, quill pens, lamp-screen, candlestick, snuffers, and the last candle which he used. In and Around Berlin “No thank ye, sir,” said the man, grinning, as he stopped to snuff his candle with Nature’s own snuffers. Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea Dummy topped the long wicks with his natural snuffers, to wit, his finger and thumb, and led the way back, after Mark had taken a final glance at the vast chasm. The Black Tor A Tale of the Reign of James the First That is the kind of wick you use in your candles to-day; and the snuffers have gone into curiosity cases in museums along with the clumsy tinder-boxes of the past. Cormorant Crag A Tale of the Smuggling Days The “plaited wicks” which came later were thought a triumph, and the snuffers disappeared. Pickwickian Manners and Customs Cousin Caroline, I fear, ’Twas no other, now, but you, Put gunpowder in the snuffers, Springing such a mine! The Bon Gaultier Ballads His sight being dim obliged him very often to snuff the candles, and in lieu of snuffers he generally employed his fingers in that office, thrusting the spoils into the sound-holes of his violoncello. The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings Long, large, white Christmas Candles were lighted, set in old-fashioned, time-honoured, brass candlesticks, accompanied by equally old and honoured brass snuffers and trays, all bright and shining. A Righte Merrie Christmasse The Story of Christ-Tide On one occasion he offended the susceptibilities of the company assembled in one of the most fashionable drawing-rooms of Vienna by using his hostess's snuffers as a toothpick! Story-Lives of Great Musicians "You little rascal," at length he exclaimed, his voice deepening under the effects of rage soon to be amply gratified, "you've been toasting these muffins with the snuffers!" Confessions of an Etonian We could see nothing, hear nothing; but horses are keen snuffers, and they might smell when we couldn’t; but what was singular, the vaulting was done from the same side of the road. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, January 1844 Volume 23, Number 1 He acquired an array of confidence men and hotel beats and queer shovers and bank sneaks and wire tappers and drum snuffers. Never-Fail Blake There was a high carved mantel over this, displaying the solid silver candlesticks of the house, and the silver snuffers on their tray embossed with dragons. Old Kaskaskia So little is known of the comparatively recent introduction of snuffers into this country, that the above illustration will be acceptable to the observer of domestic origins and antiquities. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 577, July 7, 1827 Some high-backed chairs, a pair of brass candlesticks with snuffers, a book or two, a few old hats, and a lanthorn, on various pegs, completed the furniture of the place. The Astonishing History of Troy Town A well-polished silver tray, containing a pair of snuffers, was lying near. The King's Arrow A Tale of the United Empire Loyalists Many fragments of brass and iron candlesticks, as well as a few candle snuffers, have also been recovered. New Discoveries at Jamestown Site of the First Successful English Settlement in America On a low press near by was piled the remnant of father's library, and on the ancient sideboard were silver candlesticks, snuffers, and crystal shades. The Flower of the Chapdelaines On a side table in the hall, several long rows of candles, with snuffers, suggested the kind of light they would have in their bedrooms. The Little Colonel's Hero Less so than Durand de Mende when he speaks of the snuffers," replied the Abbé; "after that, we will kick away that ladder. The Cathedral The first symptom of approaching cerebral excitement from the action of liquid stimulants is perceived in Mr. Muff himself, who tries to cut some cold meat with the snuffers. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 27, 1841 The candles were put in brass, silver, and bronze candlesticks, accompanied by quaint little waiters that held snuffers, used to nip off the charred wick, as the tallow melted away from it. That Old-Time Child, Roberta Then there are candlesticks, snuffers, spectacles, butter-molds, bonnets, dresses, shoes, baby-stockings, cradles, rattles, aprons, butter-tubs made out of a solid piece, shovels to match, andirons, pokers, skillets and blue china galore. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 03 Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen And there's all the furniture just as it was, down to the bellows and the snuffers. Lady Rose's Daughter The snuffers for trimming the lamps are, he asserts, 'the divine words off which we cut the letter of the law, and by so doing reveal the Spirit which giveth light.' The Cathedral And so perhaps it was; we never knew for certain, for the difficulty of applying the snuffers remained insuperable to the end. The Siege of Kimberley In deliberative gatherings a very small man could apply the snuffers to the great Dictator of Letters. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 05 Little Journeys to the Homes of English Authors There is no doubt that Spear has dictated clauses in a hundred wills devising that William G. Spear, Custodian of the Quincy Historical Society, shall have snuffers and biscuit-molds. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 03 Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen When the beadle came from the altar with a pair of long snuffers to put out the candles, Yegorushka jumped up quickly from the floor and ran up to him. The Bishop and Other Stories The snuffers soon became full, and it was a matter of deep interest to the congregation to see on whose head the snuff would fall, and to dodge it if it came their way. The Parish Clerk A long table was covered with china, earthenware, and glass; and the mantel beyond, a narrow shelf quite near the ceiling, glittered with a tangled maze of clean brass candlesticks, steel snuffers, and plated trays. Adopting an Abandoned Farm Half-dressed servants flitted this way and that through the narrow passages, setting night-caps in the chambers, or bringing up clean snuffers and snuff trays. The Castle Inn "Be quick, man alive," the stranger cried impatiently, turning sharply round upon the farmer, who was trimming an incorrigible wick with a pair of blunted snuffers. Fenton's Quest In tidy rows on the chimney shelf stood bottles and boxes of medicine, two small brass kettles, and six bright candlesticks with hoods, trays, and snuffers to match. The Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate By this time Mr Pinch had returned with the snuffers. Martin Chuzzlewit There were oysters at the top, sausages at the bottom, a pair of snuffers in the centre, and baked potatoes wherever it was most convenient to put them. Nicholas Nickleby He looked about him for an offensive weapon, caught up the snuffers, and, before applying them to the cabbage-headed candle, lunged at the sleeper as though he would have run him through the body. Little Dorrit He took up the snuffers—but paused suddenly on the very point of using them, and looked attentively at the candle—then back, over his shoulder, at the curtained bed—then again at the candle. Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices But now there only remained a broken pair of candle snuffers, which the woman refused to give her even a sou for. L'Assommoir On the fourteenth night, he kissed Miss Pecksniff's snuffers, in the passage, when she went upstairs to bed; meaning to have kissed her hand, but missing it. Martin Chuzzlewit It would be difficult to find, however, such gold snuffboxes as were once handed round among monarchs and among wealthy snuffers. Manners and Social Usages Do you believe that the real God came down to Mount Sinai with a lot of patterns for making a tabernacle-patterns for tongs, for snuffers, and such things? Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll, Volume I Including His Answers to the Clergy, His Oration at His Brother's Grave, Etc., Etc. His hand trembled a little, and the snuffers were heavy and awkward to use. Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices It were a matter of indifference to me whether our heroines are in keeping, or our candle snuffers burn their fingers, did not such make a great part of public care and polite conversation. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography I should cut a fine figure, metaphorically, if not arithmetically speaking; whereas my farthing rush-light is now sputtering, clinkering, and guttering to waste, and all because I have not a pair of silver snuffers. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 15, January, 1859 Fie, shut your snuffers closer for shame; 'tis the worst smell that can be. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 9 Between them were snuffers on a snuffer-tray, and a tall mass of paper roses under a glass case. Old Caravan Days He took up the snuffers now, and trimmed the wick. Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices On her breast stood a tall silver candlestick which supported a well-worn volume of "The Mysteries of Udolpho," held open by a pair of silver snuffers. The Battle Ground On either end stands a tallow candle in a bright brass candlestick, with an extinguisher attached to each, and the indispensable snuffers and tray. Country Life in Canada Fifty Years Ago Personal recollections and reminiscences of a sexagenarian He but pays the pain he suffers; Clipping, like a pair of snuffers, Lights which ought to burn the brighter For this temporary blighter. The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe In it was a dip candle and a pair of snuffers. The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography A man with snuffers went to and fro, and the pungent odours of candles, burned out and to be replaced, filled the room. Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker And candles must have snuffers therewith to trim the lights. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 Then she rose from the chair and turned away, pretending to trim the brass oil-lamp with the little metal snuffers that hung from it by a chain. Sant' Ilario I find it very hard to believe that there is a pattern, so to speak, for the snuffers and the candlesticks, revealed to Moses in the mount. At Large As David now lighted it and laid the long fresh candle alongside the snuffers, he measured with his eye the length of his luminaries and the amount of his wood—two friends. The Reign of Law; a tale of the Kentucky hemp fields Finding, that even this sagacious interpretation failed, he threw down the snuffers in a rage, and reproaching their stupidity, walked away. A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson Thus our Lord himself says he did, in his using of these snuffers about these candlesticks. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 These required perpetual snuffing, and I can see the old man going round the chandeliers in the middle of the service with a mighty pair of snuffers which opened and shut with a loud click. Autobiography of Mark Rutherford, Edited by his friend Reuben Shapcott We're as united, you know, as the candlestick and the snuffers. The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 2 "If Kitty does come back in here—" she said, in a disappointed undertone; and with the snuffers between her thumb and forefinger, she snipped them bitingly several times at the door. The Choir Invisible The landlady, having no such care, dropped the snuffers with a sharp metallic sound, and then, by her endless apologies, convinced the listening woman that Job had returned. Mary Barton They therefore, as the snuffers are, are of great use in the temple of God. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 Ring, ding, ding! the gloomy green curtain drops, the dramatis personae are duly disposed of, the nimble candle snuffers put out the lights, and the audience goeth pondering home. Catherine: a Story He took up the snuffers now and trimmed the wick. The Queen of Hearts The Tatar stooped and picked up from the ground a copper candlestick which she had left there, a candlestick with a tall, slender stem, and snuffers, pin, and extinguisher hanging about it on chains. Taras Bulba and Other Tales "Why, what's the matter with you, Tony?" inquires Mr. Guppy, looking at him, snuffers in hand, as he sits down with his elbow on the table. Bleak House The use of snuffers is to trim the lamps and candles, that their lights may shine the brighter. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 I answer, If sins are the snuffs, and rebukes and admonitions the snuffers; then, methinks, repentance, or, in case that be wanting, the censures of the church, should be the snuff-dishes. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 He took up the snuffers, but paused suddenly on the very point of using them, and looked attentively at the candle—then back, over his shoulder, at the curtained bed—then again at the candle. The Queen of Hearts These snuffers therefore are of great use in the temple of God; only, as I said, they must be used wisely. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 "That's easily improved," Mr. Guppy observes as he takes the snuffers in hand. Bleak House Of the snuff-dishes that were with the snuffers in the Temple. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 It is not for every fool to handle snuffers at or about the candles, lest perhaps, instead of mending the light, they put the candle out. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 His hand trembled a little, and the snuffers were heavy and awkward to use. The Queen of Hearts This should teach ministers, to whom it belongs under Christ to use the snuffers well. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 But how must this be done, but as we take them off with the snuffers, and put them in these snuff-dishes? Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 As who should say, they must use the snuffers of the temple to trim their lights withal, if they burn not well. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 We must often be snuffed with these snuffers, or our light will burn but dimly, our candle will also waste. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 Of the snuffers belonging to the candlesticks and lamps of the Temple. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 |
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