The coal, musk-scented, burns in the precious tripod. From Wordnik.com. [Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books] Reference
She slept 'neath silken curtains with musk-scented laces fringed. From Wordnik.com. [Stories in Verse] Reference
And the musk-scented incense, though fulfilling, was thicker and stronger than she thought it should be. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-03-01] Reference
Moonbase has won the battle, he said to himself, patting the musk-scented cologne on his cheeks, but not the war. From Wordnik.com. [Moonwar]
Then he saw two palace fans of the best quality, two strings of musk-scented beads, two rolls of silk, as fine as the phoenix tail, and a superior mat worked with hibiscus. From Wordnik.com. [Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books] Reference
Instinctively my palate now requires and anticipates sweetness and lightness, something sugared and evanescent; and cool wine, fitting glove-like over those finer nerves that seem to tremble from the roof of my mouth and make it spread (as I drink) into a domed cavern, green with vine leaves, musk-scented, purple with grapes. From Wordnik.com. [The Waves] Reference
In the small musk-scented guest's parlour, Mrs. Boulby was giving. From Wordnik.com. [Rhoda Fleming — Complete] Reference
In your musk-scented Monday media column: A use found for print media, the. From Wordnik.com. [Gawker] Reference
They are captives of the lights of Thy Beauty and ecstatic by Thy musk-scented locks. From Wordnik.com. [Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas] Reference
The east is illumined and the west perfumed; fragrant with ambergris is the north, and musk-scented the south. From Wordnik.com. [Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá] Reference
This musk-scented breeze shall perfume the nostrils of the people of the world, and this spirit shall resuscitate the dead. From Wordnik.com. [Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá] Reference
I say, that the motion of a Sperm Whale's flukes above water dispenses a perfume, as when a musk-scented lady rustles her dress in a warm parlor. From Wordnik.com. [Moby Dick, or, the whale] Reference
At the end he felt faint and sick, and having lit some Algerian pastilles in a pierced copper brazier, he bathed his hands and forehead with a cool musk-scented vinegar. From Wordnik.com. [The Picture of Dorian Gray] Reference
The beloved of the Lord, with their musk-scented breath, burn like bright candles in every clime, and the friends of the All-Merciful, even as unfolding flowers, can be found in all regions. From Wordnik.com. [Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá] Reference
She had thoughts of the kind, and had them while encouraging herself to deplore the adieu to her little musk-scented sitting-room, where a modest freedom breathed, and her individuality had seemed pointing to a straighter growth. From Wordnik.com. [Diana of the Crossways — Complete] Reference
A very familiar vine, clammy, pubescent and musk-scented; large leaves, long-stalked flowers, white petals, greenish veiny fruit usually club-shaped or enlarged at the apex, the hard rind used for vessels, dippers, and so forth. From Wordnik.com. [The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines] Reference
She heard the hilarity break bounds inside as she mounted the driver's seat; and felt very much as you have felt when you have come out of the clatter of the orchestra pit where you have chanced to sit next to a musk-scented neighbor. From Wordnik.com. [The Freebooters of the Wilderness] Reference
When the ground was strewn with the crimson and golden leaves of autumn, and the musk-scented grapes that covered the arbour at the end of the garden were turning golden brown in the sunshine, I began to write a sketch of my life – a year after I had written "The Frost King.". From Wordnik.com. [The Story of My Life] Reference
So I strolled through the bazaars and thought no more of the old man's words, and longed to purchase a hundred fineries, and came to the confectioner's, and smelt the smell of his musk-scented sweetmeats and lemon sweets and sugared pistachios that are delicious to crunch between the teeth. From Wordnik.com. [The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Complete] Reference
In the spring there are the clouds which send down the precious rain, the musk-scented breezes and life-giving zephyrs; the air is perfectly temperate, the rain falls, the sun shines, the fecundating wind wafts the clouds, the world is renewed, and the breath of life appears in plants, in animals and in men. From Wordnik.com. [Some Answered Questions] Reference
In the small musk-scented guest's parlour, Mrs. Boulby was giving Mrs. Sumfit and poor old sleepy Anthony the account of the miraculous discovery of Sedgett's wickedness, which had vindicated all one hoped for from Above; as also the narration of the stabbing of her boy, and the heroism and great-heartedness of Robert. From Wordnik.com. [Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith] Reference
A musk-scented variety is developed, like the Milo on our grounds, which as yet has never been sent out. From Wordnik.com. [Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 Embracing the Transactions of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society,Volume 44, from December 1, 1915, to December 1, 1916, Including the Twelve Numbers of "The Minnesota Horticulturist" for 1916] Reference
I say, that the motion of a Sperm Whale’s flukes above water dispenses a perfume, as when a musk-scented lady rustles her dress in a warm parlor. From Wordnik.com. [Moby Dick; or the Whale] Reference
I will make the infidels to taste, with the hands of My power, retributions unknown of anyone except Me, and will waft over the faithful those musk-scented breaths which I have nursed in the midmost heart of My throne.”. From Wordnik.com. [The Promised Day Is Come] Reference
When the ground was strewn with the crimson and golden leaves of autumn, and the musk-scented grapes that covered the arbour at the end of the garden were turning golden brown in the sunshine, I began to write a sketch of my life ” a year after I had written "The Frost King.". From Wordnik.com. [The Story of My Life]
Brought in musk-scented bowl and a superfine. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night] Reference
“I have a marvelous new musk-scented pomade —”. From Wordnik.com. [Conqueror's Moon]
I dwelt in a musk-scented room of imagination. From Wordnik.com. [Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative] Reference
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