The wind may ruffle the stillness of the pond. From LearnThat.org.
ruffle the curtain fabric. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
ruffle the surface of the water. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
ruffle somebody's composure. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
This play is going to ruffle some people. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The ruffle is a paper towel that I fed through my ruffler. From Wordnik.com. [Craft Apple] Reference
In Germany it is called the ruffle pigeon, in allusion to the feathers on its breast; and it has rarely any feathers on its feet. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of Household Management] Reference
The modesty ruffle is very appealing. From Wordnik.com. [Alfred Augustus Glendening 1861-1903] Reference
I agree with Annette, the 'ruffle' appears to actually be individual petals. From Wordnik.com. [Sunday Sweets: Baby Showers] Reference
Trims, such as ruffle or lace, sometimes cost more per yard than the fabric. From Wordnik.com. [Inspirational Sewing] Reference
When in recent years, we've seen Day Without Immigrants, and that did kind of ruffle a lot of feathers. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 1, 2008] Reference
As Joe poised for his jump the snare drummer rattled out a "ruffle," and as it started Joe leaned forward and leaped. From Wordnik.com. [Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer] Reference
Let it boil up once, put in the oysters, let them come to a boil, and when they "ruffle" add two tablespoonfuls of butter. From Wordnik.com. [The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home] Reference
None of my initial questions seemed to ruffle their feathers. From Wordnik.com. [Report From Philly: What's Wrong With Rabble Rousing?] Reference
A thick ruffle issues from his father folding the front-page. From Wordnik.com. [A Pair of Allowances] Reference
Your skirts will ruffle up around you and help to keep you warm. From Wordnik.com. [Ruth Fielding at the War Front or, The Hunt for the Lost Soldier] Reference
Ma had a ruffle, what was called a foot bouncer, 'round de foot of her bed. From Wordnik.com. [Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 2] Reference
I asked him as I tried to ruffle the hair of his replica shying behind him. From Wordnik.com. [Inroads] Reference
I trembled to spring at him and claw him and ruffle his composure some way. From Wordnik.com. [Trapped in 'Black Russia' Letters June-November 1915] Reference
I strive and stretch out my fingers and ruffle my feathers and bear my teeth. From Wordnik.com. [Ioh] Reference
"Better be a bit careful how you ruffle him, young man," said another soldier. From Wordnik.com. [The Dare Boys of 1776] Reference
I did not ruffle my soul's serenity with dark forebodings and bootless queries. From Wordnik.com. [Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy] Reference
He has not the chance, nor the power, to chafe our soul, and ruffle our temper. From Wordnik.com. [Friendship] Reference
"I don't wonder," said Catherine, who was on the window-seat mending a lace ruffle. From Wordnik.com. [Judy of York Hill] Reference
Heidi likes the racer back, but says the ruffle on the bottom looks like a bedskirt. From Wordnik.com. [Holly Cara Price: Rubbernecking: Project Runway Episode 6, "You Can Totally Wear That Again"] Reference
This signifies small vexations and annoyances which will ruffle you considerably. From Wordnik.com. [Telling Fortunes By Tea Leaves] Reference
Kate was clad in a pink muslin dress, with a tiny white ruffle around her white throat. From Wordnik.com. [The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 5, May, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy] Reference
That may ruffle some feathers, actually, because right now, it's about survival for us. From Wordnik.com. [Terence Blanchard Considers Life's 'Choices'] Reference
And in that sleep no fevered passion can even “ruffle one corner of the folded shroud.”. From Wordnik.com. [The Better Germany in War Time Being some Facts towards Fellowship] Reference
Rogers may ruffle feathers if she starts moving out the White House permanent art collection. From Wordnik.com. [The Busiest Woman in Washington] Reference
"We need someone who can cut fat and ruffle the establishment's feathers -- make them upset.". From Wordnik.com. [Uneasy Chairs] Reference
I straddle him and pin his arms to the bed, but then I just slide off and ruffle his hair. From Wordnik.com. [Not All Who Wander Are Lost] Reference
After which things the curate thought himself at liberty to ruffle into Verona with his news. From Wordnik.com. [Little Novels of Italy Madonna Of The Peach-Tree, Ippolita In The Hills, The Duchess Of Nona, Messer Cino And The Live Coal, The Judgment Of Borso] Reference
Even the winds slept that they might not ruffle the tranquility of the scene or Alfred's tent. From Wordnik.com. [Watch Yourself Go By] Reference
"We don't want to ruffle any feathers, but we do protect the trademark," says an IBM spokesman. From Wordnik.com. [Cheep Art] Reference
Is your passion over this issue, and your personal style, going to ruffle feathers in Washington?. From Wordnik.com. [Questions And Answers: John Diiulio] Reference
Did you ever feel like arguing with a gentleman when you had on your second-best clothes and no ruffle?. From Wordnik.com. [John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn] Reference
Even the most biting of personal sarcasms failed to ruffle a temper that seemed incapable of being disturbed. From Wordnik.com. [The Youth's Companion Volume LII, Number 11, Thursday, March 13, 1879] Reference
Though china break, and gravy spill, the hostess and the guest must not allow the accident to ruffle their perfect serenity of manner. From Wordnik.com. [Etiquette] Reference
You could put these heated, inside then run your silk ruffle or whatever you were making over it and there was your flute quick as a wink. From Wordnik.com. [Old Rail Fence Corners The A. B. C's. of Minnesota History] Reference
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