The light on the lanterns fell on his beaming face; the golden buttons shone on his embroidered silk waistcoat. From LearnThat.org. [yourdictionary.com]
The waistcoat is important, see, because the colors denote certain ranks. From Wordnik.com. [Small Trifles « Morgan Dempsey] Reference
His eye is large and dark and dewy; he wears a tight little red satin waistcoat on his full. From Wordnik.com. [My Robin] Reference
'And the waistcoat is my summer one,' said Fred Bunting. From Wordnik.com. [Friarswood Post Office] Reference
His waistcoat was a loud brocade, his necktie a single black band, knotted once. From Wordnik.com. [The Rose in the Ring] Reference
In the waistcoat was a gold watch (which had stopped at 10.55), with a chain and. From Wordnik.com. [Foe-Farrell] Reference
Inside the waistcoat was a worn envelope, which he carefully opened, and took from it. From Wordnik.com. [The Brown Mouse] Reference
The waistcoat has been the Museum of London's 'number one' artefact since its donation in. From Wordnik.com. [Home | Mail Online] Reference
Across his waistcoat was a large and heavy chain hung at intervals with small silver medals. From Wordnik.com. [The Man Who Knew] Reference
Under my waistcoat were his own double-barrelled pistols, which I intended to use, if attacked. From Wordnik.com. [The Quadroon Adventures in the Far West] Reference
The waistcoat was a thick, quilted affair -- its lining, here and there, had been ripped open by a knife. From Wordnik.com. [Ravensdene Court] Reference
Across his waistcoat was a watch-chain of heavy links, with a weighty charm consisting of a sculptured gold horse in full gallop. From Wordnik.com. [Ruggles of Red Gap] Reference
(In England, a button vest is always a "waistcoat," and a vest is only the pullover kind.). From Wordnik.com. [Bury Me With The ‘Lo On | ATTACKERMAN] Reference
Why, his waistcoat is a perfect Potosi!” says George. From Wordnik.com. [The Virginians] Reference
I'm trying to think of what kind of waistcoat would be better in this case. From Wordnik.com. [Chinalyst - China blogs in English] Reference
There was a certain kind of waistcoat in use in West Africa when I arrived. From Wordnik.com. [Problems of Empire in West Africa] Reference
His waistcoat was a rich burgundy color, styled in the identical manner as Mr. Smith’s forest-green jacket. From Wordnik.com. [Rebellious Desire] Reference
Josephus and the Egyptian monuments, we may distinguish in the ephod three parts: a kind of waistcoat or bodice, two shoulder-pieces, and. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy] Reference
Despite the warm weather he wore a jacket and waistcoat. From Wordnik.com. ['Fall of Giants'] Reference
He unbuttoned his waistcoat, and compared the button with his. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Pierre is still Pierre, his belly spilling out of his waistcoat. From Wordnik.com. [Lost in Translations] Reference
Ah! you don't know the soft old heart under that satin waistcoat!. From Wordnik.com. [Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays] Reference
It is only worthy of a shop-boy to put it in his waistcoat pocket. From Wordnik.com. [The Laws of Etiquette] Reference
He placed his hand in his waistcoat pocket and pulled out sovereigns. From Wordnik.com. [Love at Paddington] Reference
Then he rose, pulled at his waistcoat, and went without speaking a word. From Wordnik.com. [Love at Paddington] Reference
"A broken topper, a pair of plaids, a white waistcoat, and spats over patents.". From Wordnik.com. [The Hero of Garside School] Reference
It was the man's hand, which Gainsborough had very neatly put into his waistcoat. From Wordnik.com. [Philip Mould, 'The Art Detective'] Reference
I will dress him in a tricot waistcoat with ragged sleeves and dirty blue overalls. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
The pall-bearers wear black frock coat, trousers, and waistcoat, a black silk hat with. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions] Reference
Drawing his pocket watch from his waistcoat he checked the time against the Town Hall clock. From Wordnik.com. [Cinnamon Doughnuts and a Neenish Tart] Reference
If you affect the "tangible smell," always take it from a box, and not from your waistcoat pocket or a paper. From Wordnik.com. [The Laws of Etiquette] Reference
He walked through the streets of Philadelphia dressed impeccably in a velvet waistcoat with a gold-headed cane. From Wordnik.com. [Hercules and Hemings: Presidents' Slave Chefs] Reference
What young girl victim of first impressions has not refused one or two husbands on account of a waistcoat too loose. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Then he took the card of matches out of his waistcoat pocket, and put them in his hat, which he replaced on his head. From Wordnik.com. [Lost in the Fog] Reference
A---- at the present moment is in a blue flannel shirt, a waistcoat, the back of which we are always threatening to renew. From Wordnik.com. [A Lady's Life on a Farm in Manitoba] Reference
"What is the name?" said the other very drawlingly, at the same time affecting to feel in his waistcoat pocket for a card. From Wordnik.com. [The Laws of Etiquette] Reference
Tom flung off his coat and waistcoat, and hurrying into the water, soon caught and dragged it as near as he could to the beach. From Wordnik.com. [Lost in the Fog] Reference
To throw off his coat, waistcoat, and trousers, and hang them over the top of the short mast, was the work of a few seconds more. From Wordnik.com. [Lost in the Fog] Reference
The cousin, above all, the angler, with his white waistcoat, his blue tie, his full beard, and his almond eyes, especially displeased me. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
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