The chaperon went to the theater with the young students. From LearnThat.org.
She was a typical May-term chaperon, always pleasant, always hungry, and always tired. From Wordnik.com. [The Longest Journey] Reference
To their minds a chaperon was a necessary piece of furniture, but of only a momentary interest. From Wordnik.com. [Patty's Butterfly Days] Reference
A "chaperon" did duty at the Astor when Juno was in the city, which was not often. From Wordnik.com. [Peggy Stewart at School] Reference
Before trying to write up social entertainments, a reporter should always be sure of the use of the various words he employs -- "chaperon,". From Wordnik.com. [Newspaper Reporting and Correspondence A Manual for Reporters, Correspondents, and Students of Newspaper Writing] Reference
Anyway, the search in the other one led me to 'chaperon'. From Wordnik.com. [Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]] Reference
And you're probably also right that you need a "chaperon". From Wordnik.com. [Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local] Reference
Personally, I've always disliked the word "chaperon," even though it is the accepted terminology. From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page] Reference
Mrs. Irving was their chaperon and probably knew best. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge Or, the hermit of Moonlight falls] Reference
"Now, Jennie Stone!" exclaimed their chaperon, blushing. From Wordnik.com. [Ruth Fielding Down East Or, The Hermit of Beach Plum Point] Reference
For the mother or chaperon to invite a gentleman to call. From Wordnik.com. [Searchlights on Health: Light on Dark Corners A Complete Sexual Science and a Guide to Purity and Physical Manhood, Advice To Maiden, Wife, And Mother, Love, Courtship, And Marriage] Reference
Has she no guardian or chaperon? 'inquired Horatia's father. From Wordnik.com. [Sarah's School Friend] Reference
Madge stood up in the skiff and waved her hand to their chaperon. From Wordnik.com. [Madge Morton's Victory] Reference
However, the chaperon monopolized Allen for a few minutes and gave. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge Or, the hermit of Moonlight falls] Reference
I am chaperon, and you are one of the few men she appears to know. From Wordnik.com. [Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905] Reference
"She's promised to chaperon us," Madeline explained to her guests. From Wordnik.com. [Betty Wales Senior] Reference
Becky, the chaperon, was the most desultory collector of the party. From Wordnik.com. [Americans All Stories of American Life of To-Day] Reference
Clinton will have a honeymoon, he joked -- "with Bob Dole as chaperon.". From Wordnik.com. [Knowing When The Party's Over] Reference
They drive to soccer practice, chaperon class trips, act as class mothers. From Wordnik.com. [Mommy Vs. Mommy] Reference
Did she not take it into her head this winter to constitute me her chaperon?. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Mrs. Ford, worn out with war work, had gone with the girls to chaperon them. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge Or, the hermit of Moonlight falls] Reference
"My duty as a chaperon ----" began the good woman, when her niece broke in with. From Wordnik.com. [Ruth Fielding Down East Or, The Hermit of Beach Plum Point] Reference
They say that she drives out without any female chaperon beside her in the carriage. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
In a general way the chaperon takes under her charge the social welfare of her protege. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions] Reference
Was Madame de Nailles in three or four years to be reduced to the position of a chaperon?. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
"I trust that you may be able to again assume the role of chaperon," he added to Mrs. Gibson. From Wordnik.com. [Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School] Reference
She was a widow and therefore free, living alone with an old relative who served as chaperon. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
"Tell me, chaperon dear, Didn't she have nice red cheeks, and wasn't she delightfully plump?". From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge Or, the hermit of Moonlight falls] Reference
"But we will have to have a chaperon --" Amy was beginning when Betty interrupted her eagerly. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge Or, the hermit of Moonlight falls] Reference
"How lovely it was of Mrs. Gibson to suggest a theatre party and offer to chaperon us," said Nora. From Wordnik.com. [Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School] Reference
"I think you had all better come into the house till the boys come back," their chaperon continued. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge Or, the hermit of Moonlight falls] Reference
In a secluded corner, near the restaurant, the chaperon was run to earth by her breathless charges. From Wordnik.com. [Americans All Stories of American Life of To-Day] Reference
The four young women and their chaperon would have been immediately introduced to the society of the Cape. From Wordnik.com. [Madge Morton's Victory] Reference
She realized that her chaperon and her friends had had about as much anxiety as they could endure in one day. From Wordnik.com. [Madge Morton's Victory] Reference
The students might leave the grounds at any time during the day, but never in the evening without a chaperon. From Wordnik.com. [Ruth Fielding At College or The Missing Examination Papers] Reference
"I am not a very reliable chaperon," laughed Mrs. Gibson, "to allow my charges to keep such late hours as this.". From Wordnik.com. [Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School] Reference
So reluctantly the girls abandoned the chase and started back to rejoin their much relieved but slightly dazed chaperon. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge Or, the hermit of Moonlight falls] Reference
"Our friend, Lizzie Davis, brought it," their chaperon answered with a smile, in response to the girls 'curious questions. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge Or, the hermit of Moonlight falls] Reference
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