lady's finger
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Gunpowder had been exploded by the spark from a lady's finger, and children had been insulated by hanging them from the ceiling by silk cords.
From Inventors by Hubert, Philip Gengembre
The "lady's finger" in Fenton's cheek stood out white amid the sudden red, and his eyes flashed.
From The Philistines by Bates, Arlo
My lady's finger wavered and stopped, and her hand tucked itself away into his.
From The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century by Heyer, Georgette
"It is a very remarkable ornament for a lady's finger, notwithstanding," said Hugh, smiling in his turn.
From David Elginbrod by MacDonald, George
"There was a ring upon the young lady's finger," replied the Marquis of Masseran, while the Count de Meyrand stood silent and bit his lip; "farther we know not."
From Corse de Leon, Volume I (of 2) or, The Brigand; a Romance by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)
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