| 单词 | spread eagle |
| 例句 | There are specialized positions—sidesaddle, spread eagle—and identical poses whose names add nuance: prostrate, supine, decubitus, shavasana. Learning to Squat 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z Who would have expected that man with his legs spread eagle on the floor to scurry across it? Review: Compagnie CNDC-Angers Dances Cunningham 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z You can see it magnificently in Ms. France’s spread eagle, in which a skater glides on turned out feet. Trading the Ice for New York City Pavement 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z The crash sent his friend "face down, spread eagle, with Gwyneth on top of him", but Ms Paltrow slid off him and bolted from the scene while he lay unresponsive, Mr Ramone testified. Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial: Who's who 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z When a girl went into labor, she was dropped off at a hospital, where most labored alone, often strapped, spread eagle, to a hospital bed, according to “The Girls Who Went Away.” The maternity homes where ‘mind control’ was used on teen moms to give up their babies 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z At one point, Spirit lay on her side licking the drain hole, her back legs spread eagle. Could a bear break into that cooler? Watch these grizzlies try. 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z In one traffic stop, he ended up "spread eagle" on the hood of the cruiser. Black doctor's conflict: Saving officers, distrusting police 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z In one traffic stop, he ended up “spread eagle” on the hood of the cruiser. Black doctor's conflict: Saving officers, distrusting police 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z The middle infielder looked right at home, going spread eagle twice on stretches to get one double play and almost another. Desmond’s HR extends Rangers’ dominance of Astros in 4-3 win 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z Last month, for example, the newspaper printed a depiction of the Virgin Mary that showed her spread eagle giving birth to Jesus. What to Know About the Paris Terror Attack 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z The spread eagle with a swastika under its talons was recovered off the coast of Uruguay in 2006 by private investors. What should Uruguay do with its Nazi eagle? 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z The tavern sign bore the coat of arms of the Winns; it was—not to use strict heraldic terms—three spread eagles on a shield. Stage-coach and Tavern Days 2011-08-31T02:01:27.587Z They like to see the spread eagle, and where they see that they have confidence. The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 2011-07-27T02:00:32.830Z Last year, after beat Butler, his knees buckled, and he fell flat on his back, spread eagle at midcourt, as confetti swirled. In Ragged Finale, Walker Is Merely Good Enough 2011-04-05T04:20:07Z It only needed the throwing open my cloak, and pointing out the “spread eagle” on my button. The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains 2011-02-09T03:00:48.583Z One silver spread eagle.Lieutenant colonel: One silver leaf.Major: Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z In one of their lifts, Ms. Virtue looked almost angelic, balancing on Mr. Moir's right thigh with her arms outstretched while he stayed in a deep-kneed spread eagle before she flipped down into his arms. Canada Wins Ice Dance Gold 2010-02-23T05:17:00Z The mahogany frame divides its length into three sections, and it is ornamented with carved and gilded husk festoons; the scroll top is surmounted with a gilt spread eagle. Remodeled Farmhouses His diplomacy was of the aggressive type, and his first duty was that of making the protecting pinions of the spread eagle stretch wide enough to reach every one of those entitled to its guardianship. The Key to Yesterday Do not keep silent because you have no spread eagle oration at command, your friends do not expect it. Dinners and Luncheons Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions The royal arms, supported by spread eagles, are repeated five times on each end-wall; separated respectively by statues of saints in their niches, and surmounted by a profusion of rich tracery. The Picturesque Antiquities of Spain Described in a series of letters, with illustrations representing Moorish palaces, cathedrals, and other monuments of art, contained in the cities of Burgos, Valladolid, Toledo, and Seville. To accompany this banner, a magnificent spread eagle was procured. Margaret Fuller (Marchesa Ossoli) Him I had carefully conveyed to the Garita, when the sailors made what they call a "spread eagle" of him, over the long gun. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia The merchant's lawyer grew eloquent over this point, but his spread eagle style failed to impress the quiet, thoughtful judge to any great extent. Under Fire A Tale of New England Village Life "Where in the name of the spread eagle have you been?" The Boy Ranchers on Roaring River or Diamond X and the Chinese Smugglers In this motion we notice, for the first time, that the legs and feet grow in a kind of “spread eagle” position, making the knees point backward, in the same direction as the elbows. The Log of the Sun A Chronicle of Nature's Year "Come on, Dave!" shouted Ben, circling up on his skates, and doing a "spread eagle." Dave Porter and His Rivals or, The Chums and Foes of Oak Hall She said that it was twice too long, that it had too much "spread eagle" in it, and that it would be away over the heads of his audience anyway. The Flag There were spread eagles and horses’ heads and two bouquets of artificial flowers. Castellinaria and Other Sicilian Diversions I have no military ambition,—wouldn't give a rush for a spread eagle,—don't like the braying by a mortar. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 85, November, 1864 They caught me in a moment; and, without further ceremony, stretching out my arms and legs, lashed them to the topmast-rigging, making what is called a spread eagle of me. A Voyage round the World A book for boys Men were sometimes tied to bolts in the walls, the arms being out-stretched, and the feet in contact fastened on the floor: this was called the "spread eagle." The History of Tasmania , Volume II They lay fantastically, some rounded into a ball, some spread eagle, some with their arms over their eyes, some in the posture of easy sleep. The Long Roll Subsequently the tall but faithful guardian had gone round, disentangled the knot, reduced the spread eagle, and straightened them all out. My Doggie and I Henri did not pause, but with a flying dash he sprang like a spread eagle, arms and legs extended, right into the bear’s bosom. The Dog Crusoe and his Master I was just as wise as ever, and stared very much; when Mr Jenkins desired the other men to get half-a-dozen foxes and make a spread eagle of me, unless he had his parkisite. Peter Simple One of the officers, while drawing out some change from his pocket to pay for a very handsome and expensive barong, came across a gold-plated spread eagle, such as officers wear on their shoulder-straps. A Woman's Journey through the Philippines On a Cable Ship that Linked Together the Strange Lands Seen En Route That is, an eagle in the act of taking flight—in the vernacular, a "spread eagle." The Eagle of the Empire A Story of Waterloo Small round patch-box, and German silver figure of spread eagle inset in cheek piece. A Catalogue of Early Pennsylvania and Other Firearms and Edged Weapons at "Restless Oaks" Under the eastern gable of the house is wrought in stone a spread eagle, with the date of the building, and the initials of the young couple who began housekeeping there. The Story of Cooperstown The system necessitating a spread eagle policy on the land question will cost. Scientific American Supplement, No. 611, September 17, 1887 The Collector and his clerks were then brutally stripped of their clothing, and, having taken possession of their money and other valuables, the wretches bound them, spread eagle fashion, to the wheels of the vehicles. Vellenaux A Novel Then too there is the "coarse, but manly" kind which swears by the great god, Jingo, and keeps a large stock of spread eagles always ready to swoop and tear without the least provocation. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, June 4, 1892 When Caper mentioned to him that he wished to leave his hotel, take a studio and private lodgings, then Rocjean expanded from an old owl into a spread eagle. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 3, March, 1862 The petty officers' device always has a spread eagle above it. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" In an instant the flag of their High Mightinesses was lowered, and the Yankee standard elevated in its stead, being a dried codfish, by way of a spread eagle. Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete They marched in with great military parade, each of the chiefs carrying a standard with their national device, a white spread eagle, and they were all in high spirits, shouting out, Castilla! A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 04 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Although the spread eagle figures largely as the patron genius of American hotels, still nine-tenths of them bear the names of states, counties, towns, or national or local celebrities. A Walk from London to John O'Groat's I thought of the impartial courtesies shown towards woman as woman in my own country, and the spread eagle within me flapped his pinions. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 37, November, 1860 The middle part bore the monogram of the king, alternating with figures of the sun, while the lower part was garnished with masks, garlands, and spread eagles. Wonderful Balloon Ascents "Listen to the voice of the spread eagle!" cried Tristram. The American Asps, and spread eagles without beak or feet, Sirens and mermaids here and dragons meet, And antlered stags and fabled unicorn, And fearful things of monstrous fancy born. Poems Mr Graves says that Fielding then lived in "the first house on the right hand with a spread eagle over the door." Henry Fielding: a Memoir The spread eagle backward will be found more difficult, for it necessitates turning the toes out until they point backward. Healthful Sports for Boys And cartridge belts they were—regulation canvas belts, each with a shining brass buckle, bearing a spread eagle on its face, the belts each having compartments for forty-five rounds of ammunition. The Pony Rider Boys in the Rockies Or, the Secret of the Lost Claim "The spread eagle ought to use his wings," said Mrs. Tristram. The American The sign of the spread eagle, which being represented with two heads on one neck, gives it somewhat the appearance of being split. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue The "spread eagle" element was conspicuously absent in his solemn, dignified, yet hopeful words. Taken Alive The spread eagle is one of the first steps in the advance from plain to fancy skating. Healthful Sports for Boys Portions of the wreckage were found on the Brook Islands; her figurehead—the spread eagle of the United States—and a seaman's chest were picked up on the beach here. Confessions of a Beachcomber Enraged at this obstinacy, Frere sentenced his victim to the "spread eagle" and the "stretcher". For the Term of His Natural Life The bird, however, did not fall, but lay like a spread eagle in the upper branches. The Discovery of the Source of the Nile The Inspector's stock of breath, alas, was not so ample as in the far-off days when his sturdy shoulders bore the modest single-bar, instead of the proud spread eagle of the present. The Red Acorn Upon looking back, I perceived Florian like a spread eagle on his stomach upon the ground, lying before the horse, who was quietly looking at his new master. The Nile tributaries of Abyssinia, and the sword hunters of the Hamran arabs Answer my question, or I'll make a spread eagle of you! Two Years Before the Mast From the highly-carved oaken roof hung a superb chandelier of gilt bronze, formed like a spread eagle, whose outstretched wings supported three male and three female figures, grasping a pair of branches in each hand. Kenilworth |
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