coal-hod

The mantle clock chimed noon and Trace lifted his eyes stealthily from his book to the polished surface of the brass coal-hod, which he had carefully situated to reflect the library table at his elbow.

cherry pie Holly 2006

The mantle clock chimed noon and Trace lifted his eyes stealthily from his book to the polished surface of the brass coal-hod, which he had carefully situated to reflect the library table at his elbow.

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But her attention was speedily diverted by the squabble going on in the corner; for Fanny, forgetful of her young-ladyism and her sixteen years, had boxed Tom's ears, and Tom, resenting the insult, had forcibly seated her in the coal-hod, where he held her with one hand while he returned the compliment with the other.

An Old-Fashioned Girl 1950

The warlike Sam remained sitting disconsolately in the coal-hod; his instructions suggested no means of extrication.

The Aldine, Vol. 5, No. 1., January, 1872 A Typographic Art Journal Various

Delia caught up a coal-hod and strode deliberately off toward the cellar stairs.

The Governess Julie Mathilde Lippmann

"What's this?" asked Aunt Stanshy, stopping before a discarded mantel-piece resting on a rabbit-box and a coal-hod.

The Knights of the White Shield Up-the-Ladder Club Series, Round One Play Edward A. Rand

Well, then, I'd pick up that coal-hod and make believe play for a spell.

The Portygee Joseph Crosby Lincoln 1907

Then he poured the contents of the glass down his throat as if it were so much water, wiped his lips upon a bar towel, picked a handful of coal from the depleted coal-hod, went to the door, and shouted to those outside to produce

The Uphill Climb B. M. Bower 1905

Poor thing; patient and proud, she hunts her own needles now, and the coal-hod falls to me.

Bill Arp from the uncivil war to date, 1861-1903, 1903

Page 294 dreams I still hear the music of her familiar call, "Becky, why don't you come along with that coal-hod?"

Bill Arp from the uncivil war to date, 1861-1903, 1903