Theirs was the sap that rises only from deep roots, and where they were you had always the sense of standing under great wide branches.
I can see him now, standing on his hearth-rug, holding his MS.
Experience teaches me that whatever a fellow-guest may have of power to instruct or to amuse when he is sitting on a chair, or standing on a hearth-rug, quickly leaves him when he takes one out for a walk.
Can they recall a single play in which the principal actor was 'discovered' sitting or standing on the stage when the curtain rose?
And long must I have remainedstanding at that door, for I heard the sound often, often.
Standing respectfully at one angle and another, I was able to form, by the outlines of the grey sheeting that enveloped him, some rough notion of his posture and his costume.
His hands are clasped tight before him, the knuckles standing out sharply.
Standing still in the shade, leaning against the railings of the Temple Gardens, was a slight man of middle height: and he seemed to say "Charley.
I had run upstairs during the afternoon to ask a question of Annabel, and was standing beside her at the drawing-room window, where she sat at work, when a carriage came swiftly down the street, and stopped at the door.
When I returned with him you were there; and the next visitor, while we were standing round Mr. Brightman, was George Coney, after his bag of money.
They were standing close together, and Hatch lowered her voice to a whisper.
He was wide awake on the instant, and knew the voice for hers; she appeared to be standing at the bedside.
The lamp, standing on the centre table, was bright; the window was thrown up.
Three doors off, a policeman was standing at the edge of the pavement, facing the shops, as if waiting to pounce upon someone he was expecting to pass.
We were standing at the end of the pier, looking out upon the calm sea, flashing in the sunshine, and I imprisoned her hand momentarily in mine.
Hunt was also the heavier weight, besides standing fully six feet, as against the Duke's five-feet-nine when he held himself up.
And Jack stepped back to admire his hero, who chuckled softly as he smoked, standing at his full height, with both hands in his pockets, and the moon like limelight on his shirt.
On the south side of Campden Hill Gardens are a number of houses standing in their own grounds, and, from the rank of their residents, this part has gained the name of the "Dukeries.
The South Kensington Museum, that part of it already standing on the east side of Exhibition Road, is the outcome of the Great Exhibition, and began with a collection at Marlborough House.
And standing as it does on the outskirts of London, with much open ground in the vicinity, the building is very favourably situated for its purpose.
This is the generally accepted version of the affair, but it is probable that there was some sort of a house standing here already.
Then came the remarkable period of the Guelfs and the Ghibellines, the former standingfor the Pope, and the latter siding with the Emperor.
Near to this temple is the Forum, with traces of basilicas, and a few standing columns.
Watered on three sides by the Rivers Boivre and Clain, and standing on rising ground, Poitiers was chosen as the site of a Roman settlement.
The whitewashed walls of a house standing back from the river bank some two hundred yards are just visible above the low mimosa bushes.
In a very short space of time he was standing on the ledge, and had picked up the dead bird.
Then the spell was broken, and I called aloud, and woke up to find myself at the open window, and Grace standing there in the doorway looking the very picture of scare.
But--how selfish I am, keeping you standinglike this!
A long ladder standing against the wall did duty as the triangles.
He had heard it as distinctly as though its owner were standing there visible before him; that he could swear until his dying day.
Throughout the day they pursued their journey, passing now and then a deserted farmhouse, whose empty kraals and smokeless chimneys, and unreaped crops standing in the mealie lands, spoke eloquently to the desolation that reigned.
Of this he took no notice--standing in the doorway, with his back to the street, while Jones went inside to receipt the bill.
Emerson was standing on the top step, clad in a short nightshirt, emptying all the furniture into the backyard, and, oh, his language!
The situation of the place was gloomy and forbidding to the last degree, the black rain standing deep within that lonely kloof, and, lying around, the grim earthly remains of those who had assailed it.
How well he remembered it; the same sunset glow, the same attitude, the easy, subtle, sensuous grace of that splendid figure standingthere by the open window outlined against the roseate sky.
The great eagle, jet black save for her yellow feet standingout against the thick dusky plumage, floated round and round in her grand gyrations, her flaming eye visible to the spectators as she turned her head from side to side.
She shall not stay here;" and he carried her into one of the rooms and laid her on a couch, standing between me and her to prevent my approach.
I was glad to be spared the ordeal of that interview, and was still standing thoughtfully at the closed door on the other side of which that scene of the drama was being enacted, when a carriage drove up rapidly.
I bent and kissed her; and the tears were standing thick in my eyes as I drew away.
Kirillov, who was still standing with the lantern; he raised his fist, but let it fall again at once.
He remained standing for two minutes in the same position by the table, apparently plunged in thought, but soon a cold and listless smile came on to his lips.
When he returned with the candle he found a young officer standing there; he did not know his name but he had seen him before.
At the present moment, standing at the barrier, he was terribly uneasy.
As he went out his shock of hair standing on end at the back of his head was particularly noticeable.
When Nikolay Vsyevolodovitch was standing in the doorway of the room, he saw Shatov standing at the table in the corner, waiting expectantly.
But it was only about three o'clock in the afternoon it occurred to the authorities that it was possible to prohibit the crowds standing about, and to command them when they had prayed, bowed down and left their offerings, to pass on.
She looked with particular curiosity at some of the ladies, even standing on tip-toe to look at them, and even laughed once or twice, giggling strangely.
Her visitor closed the door after him noiselessly, and, standing still, scrutinised the sleeping figure.
The priest spoke; every one was standing or sitting round the sick-bed.
The captain seemed confused and remained standingat the back of the platform.
He is said to have crawled on his knees, to have sobbed and shrieked, to have kissed the floor crying out that he was not worthy to kiss the boots of the officials standing before him.
My second mate was standing beside me upon the poop, with his short, thick legs astretch, for the gale had left a considerable swell behind it, and our two quarter-boats nearly touched the water with every roll.
They had descended some twenty feet from the level of the byre, and they were standing now in a square chamber cut out of the soft tufa.
But the German had strolled away, and was standing in the middle of a yellow circle of light at the other side of the hall.
Montgomery looked askance at the tall, red-headed woman who was standing gazing out of the window.
Copley Banks found him seated astride upon one of the after guns, with his New England quartermaster, Ned Galloway, and a crowd of roaring ruffians standing about him.
When he first caught sight of them the hounds were standing in a half-circle round this bramble patch, with their backs bristling and their jaws gaping.
Most prominent of all was the renegade mate, standing on the foc'sle head, and gesticulating wildly.
He had been pole-axed; apparently by some personstanding behind him.
Master was standing over his man ready to give him the coup-de-grace as he rose.
To Bottle Juices--Nearly fill bottles, standing on cloth wrung out of cold water, with boiling juice, through hot funnel.
Turn into custard cups; bake in pan of water, covered, until egg is set; after standing a few minutes, turn out of cups on to individual dishes.
Unmold on to tray or platter, surround with slices of broiled trumese standing against the sides of the mold.
Caps are sometimes dipped in salt and olive oil and broiled after standing in a cold place for an hour.
If slightly withered, they may be freshened by standing in cold water over night.
Soak over night in lemon juice and water; in the morning drain, add to hot syrup and boil until soft; skim out of syrup and put into jars standing in hot water.
If apple jelly is as thick as desired when it first cools, it will be too thick after standing a few days.
With care, the chowder may be cooked in a kettle by using more oil at the bottom, standing where the heat is not too intense, and replenishing with water when necessary.
May be served in the cups, or turned out carefully after standing a few minutes.
If there should be water standing on top of the porridge, pour it off before heating, but under no circumstances stir the porridge, or add any more water while heating, or a pasty, tasteless dish will be the result.
But the long-standing jealousy against Tegea, and a recent one against the new foundation of Megalopolis, created dissensions which resulted in Mantineia passing over to the Spartan side.
Within the walls the most conspicuous landmark is the theatre, which, unlike the majority of Greek theatres, consists entirely of an artificial mound standing up from the level plain.
In this way the bodies of more or less nearly perfect animals, often standing in the erect position, with the soft parts and hairy covering entire, have been brought to light.
The troops leave their barracks and move into standing camps, generally in May, and in these for about three months their training up to that in battalions is carried out on the drill ground.
Manoeuvres may be defined as the higher training for war of troops of all arms in large bodies, and have been carried out in most countries ever since the first formation of standing armies.
One of these ponies, Heraka's own, was standing near, and Will with a pang saw bound to it his own fine repeating rifle, belt of cartridges and the leather case containing his field glasses.
Will, after much searching, was able to identify the tops of some trees standing in a dip where, sheltered from the winds that blew unceasingly, they had been able to obtain good size.
They're standing well under fire, when they're not able to fire back.
Yes," replied the lad, "I had a splendid view of a grand ram, standing high on a jutting stone over the great valley.
The Ogalala stopped talking and looked straight at the officer, standing erect and waiting, as if he expected a quick answer, and only the kind of answer, too, that he wished.
He turned painfully on his side, groaned, shut his eyes, and opened them again to see a tall warrior standing over him, gazing down at him with a cynical look.
He arranged them in a row along the wall, where none would interfere with the protection of another, and standing with Selim's nose in his hand, watched the great rocks strike.
An old woman was struck down in the night and devoured, and in broad daylight a childstanding at the brink of the river was killed and carried away.
The two came to the doorway and, standing beside him, listened.
He opened his eyes which were heavy-lidded and painful for the time, and saw the figures of Indians that seemed to be standing far above him.
Standing squarely on our rights, we'll take no refusal.
See himstanding on the big rock, far off there to the right.
And Ammiani beheld Vittoria standingin alarm, too joyful to know that it was she.
Greek, who desired to see Luigi standing firm that he might inspire himself with confidence in his integrity.
As Vittoria came under the fretted shadow of the cathedral, she perceived her motherstanding with Zotti at the house- door, though the night was far advanced.
Suppose for a moment that one of the Marys had been standing near, and heard Peter denying his Master with oaths and curses, what would her thought of him have been?
Jewish dispersion and of the standing of the Gentile Church.
If only they would take their ideas of the Christ from the Scriptures which were their boast, they could not fail to see Him standing now before them.
When the Master of the vineyard asks of those who are standing in the market-place at the eleventh hour, "Why stand ye here all the day idle?
When a ship entered the harbor, the captain would take a speaking-trumpet and, standing on the bridge, shout out the most interesting or important tidings so that the news would get into the city before the ship was docked.
I do not think any one in good standing in business has an idea now of cheating the Government out of tariff duties.
But I grew tired of standing there silent, and was already weary from my long incarceration.
Bud good-naturedly as he climbed up the top rail and perched himself there in standing position while he looked over the dusty corral that was now a conglomeration of restless cow ponies.
Snake, Billee and Yellin' Kid were standing near the cook house, whence came a series of wild, yipping yells.
The first night saw the travelers camping under the glorious stars and though, as a matter of precaution the boys insisted on standing guard, it was not necessary.
The lad standing opposite chuckled understandingly and the capitalist continued to puff at his cigar.
Mr. Wharton was standing beside him, a flicker of amusement in his gray eyes.
Seems to me I remember it standing up against something.
Not only were the little bushes along the shore entirely submerged but many of the pines standing upon higher ground were also under water.
He glanced at Ted who chanced to be standingnear by.
Each time he felt, with the inventor, that they might bestanding on the brink of gigantic unfoldings and he toiled with energy to bring something practical out of the chaos.
Only bear this in mind, that whether you know him or not, he isstanding among us.
It tells us that there is a person standing among us so great, that John the Baptist, the greatest of the prophets, was not worthy to unloose his shoes' latchet.
The whole Council rose and remained standing until the Royal Family had taken their seats under a canopy.
He modified that opinion, it is true, after incautiously standing close behind the Marshal when he was driving off from the tee, but it did not alter his prejudices against the game.
She had alighted and was standing still, her face expressing wonder and something of alarm.
The storks by this time had brought the car to ground, and were now standing about on one leg with folded wings and an air of detachment.
Daphne, who was standing in the centre of the room with Mirliflor, "so pleased to see you both back!
Many people have to be satisfied with standing outside and looking through the railings.
She would be his good genius, standing in his path with raised hands to ward off all horrid temptations, so that he should become as pure and devoid of evil desires as herself.
The road across the fields was like a morass from the standing pools of rain, and squelched under the horses' hoofs.
Through it she saw him standing before the long mirror absorbed in self-contemplation.
The coolness was caused by an unaccountable deficit, which occurred not once, but many times, in the cash-box, and became a standing mystery.
Maybe it was jealousy or vainglory that prompted her desire, for she did not like the idea of others standing on a nearer footing to him than herself.
He was standing close behind her chair, smiling reassuringly.
The door of the outer office was standing open, as usual when he was still at work in his room.
The next morning Frau Asmussen began the day's work by scolding Lilly for sweeping out the library with the broom standing behind the door.
For a moment silence reigned, only broken by a malicious giggle from the servant standing in the doorway.
The station was quite empty, but the train was still standing there; and just as I passed the luggage van, which had its doors wide open, I saw someone jump out on the line on the other side.
He was standing at the writing-table, absorbed in contemplating Richard's photograph, to her great discomposure.
As they approached their own water steps it became apparent that someone--a man--was standing at the top in an attitude of expectancy.
Giuseppe pushed off and Constance was left standing alone on the water steps.
Just sit down, Gustavo, it makes me nervous to see you standing all the time.
The spectator was standing on the wall above the garden border examining with appreciation the idyllic scene below him, and with most particular appreciation, the dainty white-clad person of the girl on the balustrade.
Constance blushed very becomingly as she drew her hand away; she was aware, if the officer was not, that Tony was standing beside them looking on.
Si, signorina, zat is Costantina standing on ze bridge wif ze yellow handkerchief on her head.
Touching the soft yielding surface seemed to give her exquisite pleasure, and I caught the same child standing behind me when I wore the rich red dress, holding her hands up to it, as to a fire, for warmth.
In one place I charge him with "standing upon his closed Bible to lift himself above sinners, instead of going to them with the open volume and teaching them to read its precious message.
Standing in class on the platform, the sevens one day fell to me.
Then stooping her head, she pressed a kiss on my bare shoulder and rushed headlong down the stairs, leaving mestanding there in the dark with "it" in my hand.
One Monday evening as I came to my place, I saw the new baby standing all forlorn, with apparently no one at all to look after her, not even one of the larger children.
Salina, who had remained standing in the room, was so struck by the unusual sadness of every face around her, that for the time she forgot herself.
All the time Mrs. Farnham had been standing by the carriage, with her shawl and travelling satchel on one arm.
Mary found the huge trough standing full of soft water, to the left of the back stoop.
She moved a step forward, standing almost in the centre of the room, with Mrs. Farnham and her lawyer friend on the left, and the clergyman who stood near the newly married pair on her right.
Mary Fuller, who had been standing by the violinist, very thoughtful, and with her eyes dim with heart-mist, saw the group come in.
Uncle Nat took the candle and conducted his relative from the room, leaving aunt Hannah standing by the hearth, pale and almost as rigid as marble.
It was a scene of solemn power and force, That woman, standing there, with marble face, As cold and still as any sheeted corse, The martyr herald of her own disgrace.
It is a noble view," said the Judge, standing up, and pointing to the right.
Aunt Hannah was standing before a little upright looking-glass, combing out her long grey hair with a ferocious-looking horn comb, which she swept through those sombre tresses deliberately as a rake gathers dry hay from the meadow.
It must have been an hour when the door opened, and Joseph saw the Mayor and his father standing just within the room.
Mary Fuller started, as if from a wild dream, and flung her arms around the half frenzied child, standing there upon the threshold of a great crime.
The child lifted her eyes, and saw standing before, or rather above her, a tall man with light hair turning grey, and a cast of features remarkable only for an absence of all generous expression.
She has wisely brought steam to her aid, and now has a system of long standing at last well matured.
With that coast comparatively unprotected, and with the small standing army sustained in this country, they become very important as a ready means of concentrating on the Pacific coast a large army in a few days.
