| 单词 | soapstone |
| 例句 | Her spatula moved like a striking snake and the hot cakes settled their white sides hissing on the soapstone. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Granite and slate,” he said each time we visited, “maybe a little soapstone, sprinkled with limestone and quartz. Minerals galore! It’s a smorgasbord of metamorphic marvels!” Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z My lips had a waxy feel, like soapstone. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z They brought the soapstones in to hotten by the mill’s coal stove and loaded up the sled with bolts of cloth wrapped in brown paper. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Next to the boiler was a pair of soapstone washtubs with a hinged wooden cover. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Liza poured thick batter from a pitcher onto a soapstone griddle. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “The other intervention we had were the countertops. He wanted soapstone, but I thought it would be too soft.” Seattle urban farmhouse blends the best of both lifestyles 2014-12-22T05:00:00Z Sample Pat's best at the beautiful soapstone bar in the vineyard's McCrary House Tasting Room, located in an 1879 historic building. Tour the Texas Hill Country 2012-10-22T05:20:21.893Z Among the artworks there is a figure carved from soapstone that is 20,000 years old and yet is obviously a model for the large, incumbent, shapely women created by Rubens and Henry Moore. On my radar: Arlene Phillips 2013-02-02T10:00:00Z Sculptures and carvings are made from whalebone, tusk and soapstone. 36 Hours in Traverse City, Mich. 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z In the sprawling open kitchen, a fire roared in a brick and soapstone wood stove. Choice Tables: Portland, Me.: Locavore in Menu and Décor 2013-08-29T19:13:32Z Through Simmons & Company Auctioneers, the two men are parting with metal, soapstone, glass and porcelain irons that sprout scrollwork handles and fuel tanks for gas, alcohol and charcoal. Antiques: Edna St. Vincent Millay?s Home; the Apollo; Irons Galore 2010-07-29T20:44:00Z Like the rest of the stove, the oven is soapstone clad, to absorb and radiate heat, but at first it seemed useless, merely a protruding shelf with no door. The enduring appeal of wood stoves 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z Among them are intricate ceramic figurines, a bead, hair pins carved from deep green soapstone, a ceramic hair spool and great white shark tooth perforated for wearing as a bead. Amateur archaeologists’ collection goes on display 2014-07-04T04:00:00Z The walls are painted a deep blue-green, the floors are raw concrete, the tables are black soapstone. This May Be the Best Beef at Any Korean BBQ in New York 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z The soapstone she uses, some of which came to her from her father, also recalls Indigenous crafts. What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in June 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z A kitchen with soapstone countertops and native ash flooring connects the cottage to an original barn turned living space. On the Market: A Farm in Rural Maine 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z A potting shed will include a soapstone sink and Moroccan tiles, and a raw concrete dining table will sit under a black cherry tree. How Does the Hamptons Garden Grow? With a Lot of Paid Help 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z Kappo dinners are its nighttime feature, and a wooden partition will close off the casual Chikarashi portion of the space with its soapstone counter, leaving just the intimate restaurant. A Tour of the Japanese Table at Chikarashi Isso in the Financial District 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z The art form traces its lineage to the medieval empire of Great Zimbabwe, founded in the 11th century, whose most renowned artifact is a fish eagle hewn from soapstone. Zimbabwean artist's dynamic stone sculptures find global acclaim 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z His father worked at a soapstone mill until it shut down, and later as a machinist. Earl Hamner Jr., Virginia-born writer who created ‘The Waltons,’ dies at 92 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z His prized possession turned up six months before on a path he’d walked a few thousand times — an intricately carved soapstone fox. On the Water, and Into the Wild 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z Carved from soapstone, they copy the crude softwood miniatures that kids build from dollhouse kits. What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in June 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z A classroom that was added to the schoolhouse in 1917 is now the great room, with 12-foot ceilings, original tin tiles, a wood-burning stove made of soapstone and built-in seating. House Tour: Riverhead, N.Y. 2011-07-07T22:31:14Z Finally, just a mile south of North Korea’s border in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, she reached her piece, a roughly five-foot-tall block of gray soapstone with a translucent bird perched atop it. Haegue Yang’s Radical Art of Obscure Delights 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z I may do that, too, this weekend, labeling each with a sticky note – “roasted carrots with maple and brown butter,” say, on the square white soapstone, etc. What to Cook This Weekend 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z One method of eco-friendly cooling that she would never consider is whiskey stones, those small cube-shaped rocks made of soapstone or stainless steel that are sold as ice alternatives. Climate-Friendly Cocktail Recipes Go Light on Ice 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Between these two sites—the Hill Complex and the Great Enclosure—archaeologists have found the most impressive and luxurious artifacts, including figurines made of soapstone, elaborately worked ivory, copper ingots, and bracelets. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Some of the things that make up the style include reclaimed flooring, stone, brick, granite and soapstone. With Modern farmhouse style still going strong, here's how to incorporate it at home 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Native Americans came to what became Fairfax Villa Park for Popes Head Creek as well as the quartz, quartzite cobbles, and soapstone still found within the park. Not much changes in Fairfax Villa, and residents like it that way 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z The countertops are reclaimed white oak, and the sink is soapstone from Albemarle County, Va. A stone gable wall with a seven-foot cooking fireplace was built from stones on the property. Historical Quaker Farm in Loudoun County for sale 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Rio's Art Deco statue was built with reinforced concrete and soapstone and took nine years to complete in 1931, becoming an icon of Rio de Janeiro and one of the wonders of the world. Brazilian town builds Christ statue taller than Rio's 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z They form a brick-walled backdrop to the broad soapstone counter where Anderson and his team prep and plate. Chef Eric Anderson tames the flames at his wood-fire restaurant Samara 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Among the ruins were found tall figures of birds, carved from soapstone. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z There are seats on both sides of the large rectangular island topped with soapstone, which was also used for the countertops. A home renovation that started in the laundry room 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Penny Rawlings and her husband, Keith, moved to Churchill from Nunavut in the 1970s and opened the Arctic Trading Company, which employs Indigenous people to make moccasins, soapstone carvings and other traditional handicrafts. Opinion | 3,000 Miles From Glasgow, a Town and Its Polar Bears Face the Future 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z A sliding ladder navigates floor-to-ceiling shelves in the 15-foot living room, and the adjacent kitchen adds soapstone countertops and custom cabinetry. Emilia Clarke sells Venice stunner for $4.4 million 2020-12-28T05:00:00Z Q: How does soapstone perform for kitchen counters that are used in a family setting? Architect Carmel Greer on picking the best kitchen counters 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z Bose’s Noise Canceling Headphones 700 in the “soapstone” finish are on sale for $299 at Amazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo, and Dell. The best noise-canceling headphones to buy right now 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z Sadly, this deal is only available in “soapstone white” at all of these retailers. The best Black Friday deals on noise-canceling headphones 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z This kit has everything they need to make a soapstone animal carving, including a soapstone base, file, polishing cloths, resin and instructions. Gifts for kids 2020: Top toys, dolls and games for lasting fun | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z The subsequent New England winter was especially unforgiving, but children stayed warm in wearable blankets known as “Eskimo sitting bags” and with heated soapstones placed at their feet. Schools Beat Earlier Plagues With Outdoor Classes. We Should, Too. 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z And in pride of place stands a small white soapstone bear that is part of a wartime love story. This woman flew Soviet combat missions in WWII. She is the last one left. 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z These products are created using a wide variety of stone, including granite, quartz, quartzite, soapstone and marble. Dubuque business sees steady growth in stone products 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z The kitchen was updated in 2013 with soapstone counters, shaker cabinetry and booth seating. Actor James Jagger buys in Los Feliz, lists in Silver Lake 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z Try something bolder than wood cabinets or black soapstone countertops and you might fail. Could the avocado-green kitchen make a comeback? | Produced by Advertising Publications 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z She occasionally sells curios to make ends meet, and she fashioned Sarah’s first chessboard out of discarded soapstone from nearby stalls. This young Kenyan chess champion wants to take her moves abroad. The bureaucracy is keeping her in check. 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z He took a photo of a small white soapstone bear and posted it to her. This woman flew Soviet combat missions in WWII. She is the last one left. 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z Items discovered during the excavation include soapstone from the Shetland Islands, pottery and a bone spindle whorl. Viking drinking hall discovered on remote Scottish island 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z "The political press will eat up the idea of this sort of hippy lady with the crystals and the soapstone and all that stuff." Chris Stirewalt on Marianne Williamson: Press will 'eat up' idea of 'hippy lady with crystals' 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z On Saturday and Sunday mornings, a basket of baked goods resides on Samara’s soapstone counter. Exquisitely cooked meat dishes at Seattle’s Samara come from a chef who’s learned to lasso fire 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z In another project, Wood used soapstone, butcher block and Corian on the kitchen island. The latest innovations for kitchen islands | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z A soapstone sculpture of a fish eagle is Zimbabwe's main national emblem. A guide to Africa's 'looted treasures' 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z They made sharp-edged tools from a quarry along the Piney Branch area and bowls and pipes from a soapstone quarry near what is now Van Ness. A Native American tribe once called D.C. home. It’s had no living members for centuries. 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z Carefully restored, completely updated, includes custom kitchen with antique stove and soapstone counters, formal dining and living rooms, multiple fireplaces. Inside the Beltway: Trump bump: $1 trillion in holiday shopping 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z During an earlier excavation of plank houses in Northern California, she came across two soapstone pipes. Research finds Nez Perce tobacco use pre-dates trappers 2018-11-03T04:00:00Z The idea for the study, Tushingham says, began when she looked at ancient soapstone pipes and wondered just what was being smoked hundreds of years ago. 1,200 years ago, the Nez Perce here smoked tobacco, long before whites arrived 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z It’s reminiscent of soapstone and looks like a smooth slate. Unique options for eco-friendly building materials | Produced by Advertising Publications 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z They are completely organic, and I use the shells to start the fire in our soapstone oven every evening. Nuts May Be Good for the Heart, but Are Hardly a Miracle Food 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z He gets the soapstone from Mid-Atlantic Masonry Heat, located on U.S. Sculptor Bob Bouquet: ‘The stone almost speaks to you’ 2017-08-20T04:00:00Z Siliceous stones include granite, slate, quartzite, soapstone, and sandstone. Seven tips for cleaning natural stone | Provided By Seal Team One 2017-05-15T04:00:00Z In the completely redone kitchen, custom white oak cabinets hide all the appliances, discreet blackened-steel cabinet pulls gently blend right in, and the black honed soapstone countertops and backsplash whisper tranquillity. A Capitol Hill condo turns into a classic, contemporary sanctuary 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z In front of a soapstone and lath counter is a 1903 gas stove. St. Louis nonprofit founder strives to help veterans 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z They considered the soapstone figurines and the oil paintings. Prized Virginia Beach ventriloquist dummy up for sale 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z “We studied and made art on site, sculpting with soapstone in Italy and painting in Monet’s garden after hours,” she said. Teacher nurtures ‘artist-self’ at Colorado Springs studio 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z In her new free time, Hilts says she’ll get back to playing guitar, carving soapstone and mixing essential oils into ointments for friends. Sunni Hilts looks forward to future, while celebrating past 2015-12-19T05:00:00Z Urban said prices range from $3,000 to $4,000 for a soapstone stove, but they are also among the most attractive and effective at distributing heat. Northwest residents, with wood to burn, among top polluters 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z The kitchen has soapstone counters, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and sliding glass doors to a breakfast room; there is a staff suite off the kitchen. | 14-Rooms on Park Avenue for $23 Million 2013-07-05T17:29:31Z She was touched that, a few days before, he’d visited the art gallery she ran, and purchased a small soapstone sculpture. Joyce Carol Oates: “Mastiff.” 2013-06-24T04:00:00Z The soapstone in the bathrooms was bought from other friends who run a local quarry. | Hillsdale, N.Y.: A Homestead for House Stalkers 2013-06-05T22:34:55Z Around the corner, a custom soapstone farm sink with an etched Ferrari logo reminds visitors to wash their hands of car grease. A Car Lover's Luxurious Man Cave 2012-11-08T00:41:35Z Movements without contact are a fiction,—first because they are impossible; secondly because powdered soapstone has hindered the rotation of a table; and, finally, because perpetual movement is impossible. Mysterious Psychic Forces An Account of the Author's Investigations in Psychical Research, Together with Those of Other European Savants 2012-03-28T02:00:29.747Z Such materials as glass, marble, or soapstone may be advantageously used. The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting 2012-03-28T02:00:22.660Z The lamps were made of soapstone and in shape much resembled a clam-shell, being about eight inches in diameter. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z “Where is the soapstone?” he asked, with small amenity. The Story of a Doctor's Telephone?Told by His Wife 2012-02-05T03:00:11.420Z On one table is a perfect model in soapstone of an Indian burying-ground, and above the dado is a narrow terry velvet ledge on which are strewn lovely bits of Japanese ivories and other ornaments. Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches 2012-01-19T03:00:21.017Z Steatite or soapstone has long been used by the natives for the manufacture of lamps and vessels. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z Among the solid substances which may be used for lubricating purposes may be mentioned tallow, which is obtained from the fat of animals, and graphite and soapstone, which are of mineral derivation. Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair 2011-12-04T03:00:04.777Z Above the flame hung, suspended from the roof, an oblong, nearly square, cooking-pot made of soapstone. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z She helped her husband into it, turned the broad collar up—then, when the soapstone was hot, she wrapped it up and gave it to him. The Story of a Doctor's Telephone?Told by His Wife 2012-02-05T03:00:11.420Z Suitable clothing was provided for cold weather and, in case of necessity, soapstone foot warmers were used. Nurses' Papers on Tuberculosis : read before the Nurses' Study Circle of the Dispensary Department, Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium 2011-11-25T03:00:11.053Z Look for the quirky little soapstone chess set from the 12th century, with the king or shah represented as a throne. Arab Riches, Weird Fruit Bat Dazzle at Met: Manuela Hoelterhoff 2011-11-10T22:22:28Z Glass is liable to crack, while lava or the soapstone insulating bushings absorb oil. Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair 2011-12-04T03:00:04.777Z A soapstone griddle is best, but an iron one will do, and many a savory pancake has come from a humble frying-pan. The Myrtle Reed Cook Book 2011-10-12T02:00:46.677Z Sandstone, ochre, slate, soapstone, graphite are also mined, and lead, zinc, barytes, gypsum and even diamonds have been discovered but not exploited. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" 2011-09-26T02:00:25.313Z The outer cell is made of soapstone and is approximately 21⁄2 feet long and 2 feet wide. Chlorination of Water 2011-09-13T02:00:32.243Z One could tell by the soapstone lamps in the huts that famine was near. The Second Jungle Book 2011-09-10T02:00:30.870Z Dry heat is applied by means of rubber bags filled with hot water, hot-sand bags, bricks, or soapstones, and by the lamp bath. How to Care for the Insane A Manual for Nurses 2011-08-22T02:00:55.510Z Fry on a soapstone griddle greased with suet, salt pork, or bacon. The Myrtle Reed Cook Book 2011-10-12T02:00:46.677Z Poor people used oiled paper, isinglass, thinly shaved leather, resembling parchment, and thin sheets of soft pale crystalised stone known as talc, and soapstone. Inventions in the Century 2011-07-20T02:00:14.643Z Clay, flint, ochre of various kinds, saltpetre, alum, reddle, soapstone, plumbago, oil-stone, marble, serpentine, &c., may be enumerated among the useful minerals of less importance, which characterize that region. Scenes and Andventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas 2011-07-10T02:00:18.883Z We have it here in great variety as to colour; but mostly it is of a deep blood-red, or a dark green, with white veins of steatite or soapstone running through it. Adventures of Working Men From the Notebook of a Working Surgeon 2011-07-07T02:00:30.453Z The room was warm; the soapstone heater was doing effective work. A Cry in the Wilderness 2011-06-01T02:00:28.933Z Frequently a vein of steatite, or soapstone, introduces a lustrous white streak into the serpentine, and occasionally it is crossed by a beautiful purple or lilac band. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 2011-03-21T02:00:11.920Z The earthenware and soapstone stoves of continental Europe were used long before the present century. Inventions in the Century 2011-07-20T02:00:14.643Z Many of these contain small quantities of chromium and nickel, and are associated with soapstone, potstone, dolomite, and magnetite. Asbestos Its production and use, with some account of the asbestos mines of Canada 2011-02-01T03:00:13.163Z And so was the soapstone pot—the predecessor of the iron or brass kettle—a woman's invention, as well as many similar contrivances for preparing food. Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z The stove was of soapstone, square, with hinged top that, opening upward, gave room for the insertion of a "chunk"—a huge, unsplittable, knotty piece of maple, birch, or beech. A Cry in the Wilderness 2011-06-01T02:00:28.933Z A soapstone fireplace with grate is shown in the General Stephen Abbot house on Federal Street, where General Abbot, who served under Washington, entertained the latter during his visit to Salem. Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings 2011-01-11T03:00:35.147Z Among other lining materials found suitable were soapstone, alumina, ammonia, copperas, starch, Epsom salts, and gypsum, paper, pulp, and alum, and a mixture of various other materials. Inventions in the Century 2011-07-20T02:00:14.643Z The great serpentine belt crosses both properties, and is bounded along its northern margin by quartzose granulite, separated from the serpentine by a narrow belt of soapstone. Asbestos Its production and use, with some account of the asbestos mines of Canada 2011-02-01T03:00:13.163Z A stove, or a hot soapstone, would have done as well. The Jonathan Papers Will you be so kind as to speak to Marie and tell her to have four soapstones thoroughly heated, and ask Cale to warm the robes? A Cry in the Wilderness 2011-06-01T02:00:28.933Z A cheap and effective substitute, however, is a humble soapstone. Candy-Making Revolutionized Confectionery from Vegetables In addition to the brick and stone, soapstone facings were sometimes shown, but seldom do we come across good carving. Remodeled Farmhouses Two soapstone tubs for extra hard scrubbing at right. Campward Ho! A Manual for Girl Scout Camps Cheap candies contain such substances as glue and soapstone. The Holy Earth Late, very late, Cale rose, put a chunk into the soapstone, and said good night. A Cry in the Wilderness 2011-06-01T02:00:28.933Z The blue rocks are hollowed like soapstone by the rush of the water. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel And Shaky would be a decent man himself if he didn’t have to pack soapstones. Stepsons of Light A vellum binding which is “tacky” may be rubbed over with powdered soapstone after cleaning. M. Book Repair and Restoration It was of solid oak, of a texture as firm and grainless almost as soapstone. Old Plymouth Trails The floor was strewn with soapstone, and the pupils stood about in a mute semicircle. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Masterpieces of German Literature Vol. 19 The first three strata of rock are usually slate, sandstone, and soapstone. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 90, April, 1865 For special work, sinks have been made of galvanized iron, of copper, slate, soapstone, and of real porcelain. Rural Hygiene Six broad soapstone steps with a simple wrought-iron handrail at either side lead up to a fine doorway, Tuscan in spirit, with high narrow doors. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia Once we had a party that wanted to put in a soapstone lined roaster, and another near us named Salzgerber patented a superheated-steam roaster which was shaped like our modern milk bottle. All About Coffee Tell him to rub your arm evry night before you go to bed, Grandma, and to have a hot soapstone for you. Turn About Eleanor It was a small triangular prism of what I believe is called soapstone. The Red Triangle Being Some Further Chronicles of Martin Hewitt, Investigator The soapstone tub is the next best; it is clean, nonabsorbent, and not too expensive. The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) Popularly the terms talc and soapstone are often used synonymously. The Economic Aspect of Geology There was, also, in this region, soapstone, and from it and from clay, the Indians made pots and vessels for household use. A Portrait of Old George Town I remember how I used to take care of her, and put a soapstone in the small of her back 185 when she was cold. Turn About Eleanor Duplex wires—the two wires of the circuit woven in one braid—are used; and a liberal amount of soapstone, and occasionally kerosene, are used to make the wires slip easily into place. Electricity for the farm Light, heat and power by inexpensive methods from the water wheel or farm engine Mr. Hall deserves a leather medal now, and a soapstone monument when he is dead. The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages Ground talc or soapstone is used as a filler for paper, paint, and rubber goods, and in electrical insulation. The Economic Aspect of Geology After the boring and turning are done, they are smoothed by placing them into a tumbling barrel with soapstone. Seasoning of Wood Of substances that will answer, I will mention: wood, porcelain, soapstone, vulcanized rubber, or glass. The Electric Bath The representations of the insect are among the earliest sculpture of stones known, and were cut in various materials, steatite a species of soapstone being one of the earliest used. Scarabs The History, Manufacture and Symbolism of the Scarabæus in Ancient Egypt, Phoenicia, Sardinia, Etruria, etc. “Rather so,” replied the Captain, “but hardly more so than the two little drinking-cups we carved out of the same kind of soapstone that we made the lamp and pot of.” Cast Away in the Cold An Old Man's Story of a Young Man's Adventures, as Related by Captain John Hardy, Mariner In the United States, Vermont and New York are the leading producers of talc and Virginia of soapstone slabs. The Economic Aspect of Geology These the doctor declared to be formed of the mineral known as soapstone, and pointed out in them specks of gold still adhering to the glaze. Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites This was at a place about six feet below the square of soapstone with a hole in it, through which the stovepipe passed. The Best Short Stories of 1919 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story They use in making the copies a limestone of fine and compact grain, soapstone, serpentine and alabaster. Scarabs The History, Manufacture and Symbolism of the Scarabæus in Ancient Egypt, Phoenicia, Sardinia, Etruria, etc. The pot in which he melted snow for water, and cooked our supper, was made, like ours, of soapstone. Cast Away in the Cold An Old Man's Story of a Young Man's Adventures, as Related by Captain John Hardy, Mariner Some figures of birds rudely carved in a sort of soapstone were fixed along the top of the walls of the Fort, and have been removed to the Cape Town museum. Impressions of South Africa The pot above it, suspended from the roof, was also made of soapstone. The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole "Here is the stone the Inuit uses for pots—what you call soapstone." Adrift in the Ice-Fields It is a shallow crescent-shaped vessel of potstone, or what is called soapstone from its soapy feel. Peter the Whaler Out of a good large block of soapstone, by careful digging with the knife, we soon made quite a good-sized pot, which was found to answer perfectly. Cast Away in the Cold An Old Man's Story of a Young Man's Adventures, as Related by Captain John Hardy, Mariner Fragments of soapstone bowls were discovered, some with figures of animals carved on them, some with geometrical patterns, while on one were marks which might possibly belong to some primitive alphabet. Impressions of South Africa Serpentine; and that white vein running through is soapstone. Menhardoc Mrs. Fixfax had rolled Fly into a big bundle, with nothing out but the end of her nose, and was toasting her with soapstones. Prudy Keeping House It may rain, the wind may blow, it may snow or even hail, but baby lies in his snug little bed with a hot water bottle or a warmed soapstone at his feet. The Mother and Her Child Crossing the river from the town it had desolated it bore away half of a soapstone bluff many feet in height and left the other half standing unmarred. The True Story of Our National Calamity of Flood, Fire and Tornado In grandmother Ruth's room there was a "fireside companion," and in the front room a "soapstone comfort," with sides and top of a certain kind of variegated limestone that held heat through the winter nights. A Busy Year at the Old Squire's They took off my outer clothes and put them on the rack above the soapstone lamp to dry, and waited on me most kindly. The Literary World Seventh Reader Representing an animal with a long body, with a small shell ornament attached to its back; carved from gray soapstone. Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained from the Pueblos of Zuñi, New Mexico, and Wolpi, Arizona, in 1881 Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1881-82, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1884, pages 511-594 They can easily be warmed with a hot-water bag, flat-iron, or soapstone. How to Live Rules for Healthful Living Based on Modern Science There can be nothing but admiration, however, for the three astonishing vases of black soapstone which were discovered at the villa. The Sea-Kings of Crete From them he finally drew forth a shallow soapstone bowl having one straight side about six inches long. Under the Great Bear Their ability to utilize the soapstone and pyrites is an illustration of their intelligence and ingenuity. The North Pole Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club Besides the rags on her back there was only one thing she could call her own, a tiny soapstone image of the goddess Kwan-yin, which she had found one day while walking in the sand. A Chinese Wonder Book A piece of soapstone or a piece of very hard wood will answer. On the Trail An Outdoor Book for Girls I used to make toy rifles and pistols and all sorts of nice playthings out of that soapstone. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 4 They are chiefly made of a soft stone something like the pipestone used by the present Indians which approaches soapstone. The Mound Builders When I first went up there, all their lamps and rectangular pots were made of soapstone, two or three veins of which are found in that country. The North Pole Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club The princess took the soapstone figure, eyed it curiously, and then with a start of surprise said, "And do you know, my little creature, to whom you are thus giving your treasure?" A Chinese Wonder Book Each side of the circuit is separated from the others by its location in an enclosed compartment, the walls of which are brick and soapstone. The New York Subway Its Construction and Equipment There was plenty of nice soapstone there that was so soft you could cut it with a pocket knife and could dress it off with a plane for a nice smooth finish. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 4 “Don't you want me to heat a soapstone and fetch it up to you?” By the Light of the Soul A Novel Iron, copper, silver, soapstone, asbestos, hydraulic limestone, barytes, and marble are some of the deposits that have been developed and worked with a greater or lesser degree of success. History and Comprehensive Description of Loudoun County, Virginia Wet flannel cloth in vinegar, lay it on a hot soapstone and wrap in cloth. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada Sometimes it was a soapstone or a heavy iron griddle. Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions I shaped two pieces of soapstone to look like round millstones and set me up a little mill that worked just fine. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 4 Stationary tubs are much to be desired, those porcelain-lined being more sanitary than either soapstone, which has a tendency to absorb grease, or wood, which absorbs the uncleanness from the soiled linen. The Complete Home It is made of grey soapstone and a Lingâyat must on no account part with it for a moment. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 In a great pan of soapstone was a line of moss, which absorbed the walrus fat, and served as a wick for the lamp. The Eternal Maiden The old-fashioned iron or soapstone may be used and will give good results. Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions Meanwhile we landed, and on the declivity of a hill found a great quantity of green soapstone. Journal of a Voyage from Okkak, on the Coast of Labrador, to Ungava Bay, Westward of Cape Chudleigh Undertaken to Explore the Coast, and Visit the Esquimaux in That Unknown Region Just then Anthony came in with jugs of hot water and a huge soapstone on which he said the young man was to stand while he dressed himself. Bessie's Fortune A Novel We're digging a well; have gone down six feet; three feet below the surface is soapstone, so soft we can cut it with our jack-knives. Elsie's Womanhood Over the light, and supported by a framework, was a large soapstone pot in which bits of walrus meat were simmering. The Eternal Maiden The tubs are of soapstone, at the opposite side of the room from the ironing-table. Homes and How to Make Them If you wish to dry in the oven over the kerosene stove, place soapstones over each burner to prevent the heat from becoming too intense. Every Step in Canning We take hot soapstones and rugs and robes, and we go only twelve miles, to a farmhouse where we get a hot supper--oysters and hot biscuit and maple-syrup, and all sorts of good things. The Second Violin Useful Articles Made by the Eskimo A—Eskimo soapstone lamp which burns seal-oil. The New North For toys they had crude carvings of soapstone—tiny soapstone lamps and pots with which they made pitiful mimicry of cooking. The Eternal Maiden Trim the edges with a sharp knife and rub on some chalk or soapstone powder to prevent the tape from sticking to the carpet. The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do It had a soapstone mantel, with fluted pilasters, and a brown-stone hearth and jambs. We Girls: a Home Story With a hot soapstone at her feet, a hot-water bag in her lap and Charlotte's arm about her, she leaned back on the fur-clad shoulder beside her and rejoiced. The Second Violin Pistons and glands are packed with soapstone, or other self-lubricating packing; and no oil is required except for bearings, etc. Scientific American Supplement, No. 531, March 6, 1886 But as I sat gazing at the moon of alabaster and the soapstone birds my anger evaporated, and concern took its place. The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies Such utensils are made of numerous materials, but the most satisfactory ones are constructed of steel, iron, soapstone, and aluminum. Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 1: Essentials of Cookery; Cereals; Bread; Hot Breads He watched her hair, which at the back was almost of the colour of the soapstone idol, take the candlelight into its vigorous freedom in front and glisten over her forehead. The Trespasser One night, 'long towards Thanksgivin' time, I kicked the soapstone out o' bed, an' he come runnin' up as if he was bewitched. Meadow Grass Tales of New England Life Powdered soapstone is strewed over it in cutting. Scientific American Supplement, No. 392, July 7, 1883 On the carved mantelpiece stood two of the old soapstone birds which they used to find at Zimbabwe, and between, on an ebony stand, a half moon of alabaster, curiously carved with zodiacal figures. The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies I will detail further upon the soapstone forms in discussing the localities on Staten Island, and the chloritic form under the head of "Weehawken Tunnel." Scientific American Supplement, No. 344, August 5, 1882 On the mantlepiece were white lustres, and a small soapstone Buddha from China, grey, impassive, locked in his renunciation. The Trespasser He proceeds to explain that the sides of the abyss had apparently never been connected, one surface being of soapstone, the other of black marl. A Strange Discovery There seemed nothing more to say; I didn't know what sort of struggle he meant, or who fought who; and personally sandstone or soapstone or any other stone is all the same to me. Frenzied Fiction It was of soapstone and had sliding doors in front, so that the blaze could be disclosed when life was very dull or discouraging. Mother Carey's Chickens In mineralogy there is a scale fixed for comparison, from 1 to 10, 10 being the hardest, the diamond, and Number 1 the soft soapstone. Scientific American Supplement, No. 344, August 5, 1882 Except for this unrest, the aged face might have been carved from yellow soapstone. Dragon's blood In front of her she arranges her lamp, which is a long, shallow basin of soapstone, the front edge straight and the back describing an arc. Schwatka's Search "This will help," he said, bringing forth a soapstone slate pencil, which he cracked into tiny lengths. The Rover Boys in New York Or, Saving their father's honor A mixture of lime and clay, a tufaceous deposit, and an apparently recent deposit of soapstone, containing a variety of substances, as alumina, silica, lime, soda, magnesia, and iron. Expedition into Central Australia A fireless cooker, which retains the heat all day by means of soapstone or insulation and slowly cooks the food without losing the juices, is an economical device. Three Acres and Liberty She put a soapstone kettle filled with water over the fire, and soon the kettle was boiling. The Eskimo Twins A peculiar greenish and greasy-looking rock resembling soapstone was occasionally met with in veins, and upon close examination I discovered it to be the base of asbestos. Cyprus, as I Saw It in 1879 How tongue-tied he would have been, sitting on the black hair-cloth sofa in the Wentworth parlor and gazing at the open soapstone stove! Homespun Tales The fact that the oilburning, soapstone lamps of the Eskimo were the only means of producing artificial light in aboriginal America, except by ordinary fires, is another tribute to the ingenuity of these northerners. The Red Man's Continent: a chronicle of aboriginal America Schoolbooks were few and costly; crude slates were made from pieces of shale; pencils were fashioned from varicolored soapstone found in the beds of small streams. The Old Northwest : A chronicle of the Ohio Valley and beyond It was just a piece of soapstone, shaped something like a clamshell. The Eskimo Twins At intervals on its flat-topped walls stood towers of observation, alternating with pointed monoliths of granite and soapstone columns supporting vultures, rudely carved emblems of Baaltis. Elissa Sometimes they are polished with soapstone and sand, till they shine within like silver punch-bowls. Moby Dick, or, the whale Sometimes they are polished with soapstone and sand, till they shine within like silver punchbowls. Moby Dick: or, the White Whale We had passed the spring and rivulet of which I before spoke, and were now entering upon a narrow gorge leading through the chain of soapstone hills among which the village was situated. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3 How tongue-tied he would have been, sitting on the black haircloth sofa in the Wentworth parlour and gazing at the open soapstone stove! The Old Peabody Pew He warmed a soapstone in the embers, and taking off Mrs. Boynton's shoes, put it under her cold feet. Story of Waitstill Baxter The spot from which we looked was not far from the summit of the highest peak in the range of the soapstone hills. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3 I have before said that the chain of hills through which ran the main gorge was composed of a species of soft rock resembling soapstone. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3 |
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