How To Use E'en In A Sentence
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a sight for sair een, to see a gold-laced jeistiecor in the Ha'garden sae late at e'en. ''
Rob Roy
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Dalmius nursed the invigorating fire-drink from a horn-flask, ensconced in leather, e'en as his thin hands trembled.
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Ye're aye cute, dame," I cried, thrawing the bit gy abune, and in a gliffing, doun jumpit the chiel, and a braw chiel he was sure enough, siccan my auld e'en sall ne'er see again, wi 'his brent brow and buirdly bowk wrappit in a tartan plaid, wi' a Highland kilt.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 289, December 22, 1827
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-- I'm sitten down here, after seven-and-forty miles 'ridin', e'en as forjesket and forniaw'd as a forfoughten cock, to gie ye some notion o 'my land lowper-like stravaguin sin the sorrowfu' hour that I sheuk hands and parted wi 'auld Reekie.
The Letters of Robert Burns
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These prizes should be Hallow-e'en souvenirs, such as emery cushions of silk representing tomatoes, radishes, apples, pears, pickles; or pen-wipers representing brooms, bats, cats, witches, etc. CANDLE AND APPLE
Games For All Occasions
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Ray had a gift for bringing out the musical talent in so many young students and the annual shows were eagerly awaited, filling the Town Hall for a week of nights every Hallowe'en.
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I have evited striking you in your ain house under muckle provocation, because I am ignorant how the laws here may pronounce respecting burglary and hamesucken, and such matters; and, besides, I would not willingly hurt ye, man, e'en on the causeway, that is free to us baith, because I mind your kindness of lang syne, and partly consider ye as a poor deceived creature.
The Fortunes of Nigel
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It's Hallowe'en this Friday, the perfect opportunity to cast off your tried and tested clothes and make-up and emerge in a more daring disguise.
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E'en sae, Milnwood," replied Cuddie; "for the puir quean gat leave to come near me wi 'speaking the loun fair, (d-- n him, that I suld say sae!) and sae she bade me God speed, and she wanted to stap siller into my hand; -- I'se warrant it was the tae half o' her fee and bountith, for she wared the ither half on pinners and pearlings to gang to see us shoot yon day at the popinjay.
Old Mortality, Complete
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If hopes were dupes, fears may be liars; It may be, in yon smoke conceal'd, Your comrades chase e'en now the fliers, And, but for you, possess the field.
The Secret of the Spirit of Britain
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O destiny! to what a life of pain and sorrow didst thou bear me beyond all men that ever were, e'en from the very first; yea for when I was yet unborn, or ever I had left my mother's womb and seen the light, Apollo foretold to Laius that I should become my father's murderer; woe is me!
The Phoenissae
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Disclaim'd her love, e'en while she felt the sting;
Critical Review, 35 (May 1802), 67–75
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Already I have spotted the first Hallowe'en decorations in store windows.
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He clapped his hat upon his head and turned to the door, wishing me a brief "Good e'en," before disappearing into the light and bustle of the inn.
Sick Cycle Carousel
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How wretched are lovers all," Hapless are lovers all e'en even in the sepulchre, tombed in their tombs,
The Life of Sir Richard Burton
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I shall not need a horror mask when I open the door to the young scallawags who come trick or treating on Hallowe'en.
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Therefore she loves thy likeness, e'en as I love Bane's likeness.
Here There Are Monsters
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In 1925 he'encouraged'his admirals to endorse a decision not to build any carriers.
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And, to speak truth, I hae been flitting every term these four-and-twenty years; but when the time comes, there's aye something to saw that I would like to see sawn, -- or something to maw that I would like to see mawn, -- or something to ripe that I would like to see ripen, -- and sae I e'en daiker on wi 'the family frae year's end to year's end.
Rob Roy — Volume 01
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The point used to be to give alms to poor people on Hallowe'en and if you didn't then bad luck would come to you.
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She published modern German translations of Mary Wollstonecraft's "A Vindication of the Rights of Women", "The Memoirs of Gluekl von Hameln", the Maaseh Buch (a collection of traditional Jewish narratives), the Ze'enah u-Re'enah (a 16th century women's bible), as well as the Five Megillot and the Haftarot.
Personal Information for Bertha Pappenheim
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A huge witch, with her hooked nose, black cape and hat and broomstick stared out from an assortment of wonderful Hallowe'en creations, all made by the children.
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He fooled e'en his own parents," White said, thought - fully.
Here There Are Monsters
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May I meet my brother face to face, and encounter him hand to hand, e'en to the death, for coming to waste my country!
The Phoenissae
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Horror movie about a family trapped in their rural retreat and killed one after another by unknown assailants in Hallowe'en masks.
Times, Sunday Times
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Why, e'en so: and now my Lady Worm's; chapless, and knocked about the mazard with a sexton's spade: here's fine revolution, an we had the trick to see't.
Hamlet
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Therefore she loves thy likeness, e'en as I love Bane's likeness.
Here There Are Monsters
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Pensioners are hoping Hallowe'en will bring more treats than tricks now they've displayed our campaign posters.
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Though surely shall she arede it in e'en such wise as I;
The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs
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But ye wadna wait to hear out my tale, Monkbarns -- she gaed out, and she came in again with the gardener sae sune as she saw that nane o 'ye were clodded ower the Craig, and that Miss Wardour was safe in the chariot; she was hame a quarter of an hour syne, for it's now ganging ten -- sair droukit was she, puir thing, sae I e'en put a glass o' sherry in her water-gruel.
The Antiquary — Volume 01
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Tis serfitude pure and simple, e'en as the words of Kipling echo about my head.
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These prizes should be Hallow-e'en souvenirs, such as emery cushions of silk representing tomatoes, radishes, apples, pears, pickles; or pen-wipers representing brooms, bats, cats, witches, etc. FLOUR TEST
Games for Hallow-e'en
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After some years of dolorous wandering in this palace of despair, -- for ` hope of rest to solace there is none, nor e'en of milder pang, 'save the poisonous anodyne of drink, -- most of those insnared to-night will perish, some of them in horrible torture.
Plain facts for old and young : embracing the natural history and hygiene of organic life.
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It concerns a highly strung, ambitious control freak who throws a Hallowe'en fancy dress party to impress her boss.
Times, Sunday Times
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Atop his head was a headdress of leaves; his skin was painted a dark tincture of blue, and his fair eyes shone e'en from that distance as surely as his throwing-spear was pointed with a true-sharp arrowhead.
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Miss Wardour was safe in the chariot; she was hame a quarter of an hour syne, for it's now ganging ten --- sair droukit was she, puir thing, sae I e'en put a glass o 'sherry in her water-gruel.' '
The Antiquary
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Bonfires are a big part of Hallowe'en and often contain highly combustible materials that can cause respiratory problems and burns.
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Hallowe'en customs in, 197-8; sowens eaten in, 285;
Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan
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We three, who have met here on hallowed ground on Hallow e'en.
HIDING FROM THE LIGHT
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A young city woman who became blind four years ago is calling on those with fireworks, rockets and bangers to think of people in her situation this Hallowe'en.
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An obsessed psychologist stalked her ex-lover and his new girlfriend before a Hallowe'en night confrontation ended in murder, a court has been told.
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I opened my eyes to a huge, out-of-focus face inches from my own, like a sinister Hallowe'en mask.
DEAD BEAT
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The Canadians, about 1000 strong, were "a sicht for sair e'en," as the Scots would say, a hale, well-grown, muscular set of men, who evidently appreciated the magnificent reception that was accorded them, and who as evidently meant to earn laurels in the service of the great Queen Mother.
South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899
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But ye will get the blue bowl, Robin -- the blue bowl -- that will sloken all their drouth, and prevent the sinful repetition of whipping for an eke of a Saturday at e'en.
Redgauntlet
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Hallowe'en is a particularly busy time for the dog pound as some dogs tend to be frightened off by fireworks and bangers and end up in the pound as they are unable to find their way home.
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We're not trying to be killjoys but we do not want anyone to be injured or killed whilst celebrating Hallowe'en.
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E'en shall I be dischuffed to't knickers, ee by gum.
Bastardo
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I was stuck for a costume for Short Tony's Hallowe'en party.
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Members organised a fancy dress Hallowe'en party for children under ten years of age in the community centre.
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We have just passed through the witching hour that is Hallowe'en, relic of a medieval past when ghosts and spirits were thought to stalk the land on All Hallow's Eve.
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The symbols in this book range from those employed in processions or parades, to festivals such as Hallowe'en, to language, and to modes of dress.
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` ` I watna, 'replied Mr. Jarvie; --- ` ` it was a bletherin phrasin' chield they ca 'Fairservice, that cam at e'en to get an order to send the crier through the toun for ye at skreigh o' day the morn.
Rob Roy
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It was blithe and heartsome to go birling to Skeighan in the train; it was grand to jouk round Barbie on the nichts at e'en!
The House with the Green Shutters
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I have had mony a thought, that when I fand mysell auld and forfairn, and no able to enjoy God's blessed air ony langer, I wad drag mysell here wi 'a pickle ait-meal; and see, there's a bit bonny dropping well that popples that self-same gate simmer and winter; --- and I wad e'en streek mysell out here, and abide my removal, like an auld dog that trails its useless ugsome carcass into some bush or bracken no to gie living things a scunner wi' the sight o't when it's dead ---
The Antiquary
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Warnings have also been issued in relation to fire hazards caused by Hallowe'en bonfires.
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Hallowe'en traditionally serves up a tasty portion of cinematic ghouls and goblins, and this year is no different.
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I shall not need a horror mask when I open the door to the young scallawags who come trick or treating on Hallowe'en.
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'Mebbe the warl' winna tribble itsel aboot ye sae muckle as e'en to lichtly ye! 'returned his companion quietly.
Heather and Snow
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Fates abet me, I will assuredly destroy his life and send his mother back to spinning at her wheel, e'en as she was wont erewhiles to do.
Arabian nights. English
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This should serve as a timely warning to all as the countdown to Hallowe'en continues.
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On that fearfu 'disclosure, when ye rushed frae the Countess's presence and saddled your horse, and left the castle like a fire-flaught, the Countess hadna yet discovered your private marriage; she hadna fund out that the union, which she had framed this awfu' tale to prevent, had e'en taen place.
The Antiquary — Complete
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So the piece is done in autumnal, slightly Hallowe'eny colours with spider webs stitched in each square and some inspirational words and faces.
Imagine
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May I meet my brother face to face, and encounter him hand to hand, e'en to the death, for coming to waste my country!
The Phoenissae
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On that fearfu disclosure, when ye rushed frae the Countess's presence and saddled your horse, and left the castle like a fire-flaught, the Countess hadna yet discovered your private marriage; she hadna fund out that the union, which she had framed this awfu 'tale to prevent, had e'en taen place.
The Antiquary
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O destiny! to what a life of pain and sorrow didst thou bear me beyond all men that ever were, e'en from the very first; yea for when I was yet unborn, or ever I had left my mother's womb and seen the light, Apollo foretold to Laius that I should become my father's murderer; woe is me!
The Phoenissae
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Beyond, the temple was larger than it had looked, e'en to the trained hunter's gaze; a sickly air of the amber-light pervaded the columns of the temple, emanating like some swamp-illness from the cyclopean ruins of the moon-deity.
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Send her to the doorstep with the sweeties on Hallowe'en and she'll scare the bejaysus out of the kiddies.
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Nay, by my faith, if you be so heavy, I will content me with the best of you, and that's the haunch and the nombles, and e'en heave up the rest on the old oak-tree yonder, and come back for it with one of the yauds.
The Monastery
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Why, e'en so: and now my Lady Worm's; chapless, and knocked about the mazard with a sexton's spade: here's fine revolution, an we had the trick to see't.
Hamlet
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Beyond, the temple was larger than it had looked, e'en to the trained hunter's gaze; a sickly air of the amber-light pervaded the columns of the temple, emanating like some swamp-illness from the cyclopean ruins of the moon-deity.
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E'en though Thy delight and glory Mean that I endure the cross.
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Add to that all the hallowe'en tales of ghouls & goblins and the bangs of fireworks and it's hardly surprising that some people don't like this time of year at all.
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Ye're aye cute, dame," I cried, thrawing the bit gy abune, and in a gliffing, doun jumpit the chiel, and a braw chiel he was sure enough, siccan my auld e'en sall ne'er see again, wi 'his brent brow and buirdly bowk wrappit in a tartan plaid, wi' a Highland kilt.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 289, December 22, 1827
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It concerns a highly strung, ambitious woman who throws a Hallowe'en fancy dress party to impress her boss.
Times, Sunday Times
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I jaloused his keeping his face frae us, and speaking wi 'a madelike voice, sae I e'en tried him wi' some tales o" lang syne; and when I spake o 'the brose, ye ken, he didna just laugh, -- he's ower grave for that nowadays, but he gae a gledge wi' his ee that I kend he took up what I said.
Old Mortality, Volume 2.
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It is the kind of village where they have summer dances in the local hall, a yachting regatta, a seafood festival, Hallowe'en walks in the forest and Hogmanay ceilidhs.
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Monkbarns readily eneugh, and I'll e'en hirple awa there wi 'the wean, for it will knock its hams out, puir thing, if there's no somebody to guide the pony.
The Antiquary — Volume 01
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Dalmius nursed the invigorating fire-drink from a horn-flask, ensconced in leather, e'en as his thin hands trembled.
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Nor is my fatherland unknown to fame, e'en Sparta, or my sire Tyndareus; for a legend tells how Zeus winged his way to my mother Leda's breast, in the semblance of a bird, even a swan, and thus as he fled from an eagle's pursuit, achieved by guile his amorous purpose, if this tale be true.
Helen
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An 'says I to her:' Meg Kissock, ye're a bonny woman, 'says I.' My certie, but ye hae e'en like spunkies [will-o'-the-wisps] or maybes," said Saunders in a meditative tone.
The Lilac Sunbonnet
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o 'the tane for the compearance o' the tither; and that they e'en gae him leg-bail, and the honest man that had lost his siller was fain to leave the country for fear that waur had come of it. ''
Rob Roy
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So, when your plottie is done, I'll be muckle obliged to ye to light the bedroom candles, and put out the double moulds, and e'en show yoursells to your beds; for douce folks, sic as the like of you, should set an example by ordinary.
St. Ronan's Well
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-- Weel, whether it was 'at their herts was ower muckle wrappit up i' this ae human cratur for the growth o 'their sowls, I dinna ken -- there bude to be some rizzon for't -- this last ane o' a 'begud in his turn to dwine an' dwin'le like the lave; an 'whaurever thae twa puir fowk turnt themsel's i' their pangs, there stude deith, glowerin 'at them oot o' his toom e'en.
Warlock o' Glenwarlock
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The new release, Tino's Breaks 6 Hallowe'en Dub arrives just in time for the spooky season, full of whomping bass lines, booming kick drum, and festive Halloween sound samples.
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Two weeks ahead of Hallowe'en, several complaints have already been made to Ballybricken Garda Station about fireworks, bangers and general anti-social behaviour.
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He fooled e'en his own parents," White said, thought - fully.
Here There Are Monsters
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And glorious — e'en though thou capricious king, —
The Lake of Geneva
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Today in the UK, demand grows each year as more and more people realise that pumpkins aren't simply for hollowing out to make Hallowe'en decorations.
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And lo, it did pass that the Allblogger's day job didst task him mightily, and yea, his labours didst take him to most unseemly climes where e'en Frost Giants dost fear to venture, let alone broadband signals.
Archive 2009-03-01
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His e'en were starin 'fair afore him; he wudna kent his ain tattie cairt, I believe, he was that muckle taen up wi' his merchin '.
My Man Sandy
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And lo, it did pass that the Allblogger's day job didst task him mightily, and yea, his labours didst take him to most unseemly climes where e'en Frost Giants dost fear to venture, let alone broadband signals.
Archive 2009-03-01
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The popularity of Hallowe'en is growing in this country and it can be a time of fun for children.
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If I, to outward vision, be as If I, to eyes of men be that and it appears and eke in body, for only that they see, and this despite of fate, e'en that my body show itself so full which thou dost see. of grief and grame.
The Life of Sir Richard Burton
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--- neither beild nor shelter; sae he e'en pu'd the bonnet ower his brow, belted the broadsword to his side, took to the brae-side, and became a broken man. ''
Rob Roy
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Today, Americans buy more candy for Hallowe'en than any other holiday, and only Christmas outsells Hallowe'en in total holiday spending.
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To me, it looked like the beginnings of a carved Hallowe'en pumpkin face.
Times, Sunday Times
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Tis serfitude pure and simple, e'en as the words of Kipling echo about my head.
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‘My good young man, eat up,’ said the priest, his face silhouetted, e'en for a dearth of sunlight to cast shadows in the cell-room.
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They'll gie me quarters at Monkbarns readily eneugh, and I'll e'en hirple awa there wi 'the wean, for it will knock its hams out, puir thing, if there's no somebody to guide the pony.
The Antiquary
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Men must die when all is said, e'en the kite and glead know it,
Poems by Jean Ingelow, In Two Volumes, Volume I.
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With red-eyed goblins, giant spiders and a fire-breathing dragon, this book is perfect Hallowe'en fare.
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We three, who have met here on hallowed ground on Hallow e'en.
HIDING FROM THE LIGHT
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We three, who have met here on hallowed ground on Hallow e'en.
HIDING FROM THE LIGHT
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It is to be hoped the happy event will rival the Hallowe'en nuptials of that gloriously tressed couple Belinda Cornish and Mark Meer.
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Her nainsell has eaten the town pread at the Cross o 'Glasgow, and py her troth she'll fight for Bailie Sharvie at the Clachan of Aberfoil -- tat will she e'en!
Rob Roy — Complete
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Disclaim'd her love, e'en while she felt the sting;
Critical Review, 35 (May 1802), 67–75
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And when we reached the castle, he left me at the gate with no more than a softly mocking, "Good e'en, Mistress Sassenach.
Sick Cycle Carousel
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'Ay, and his affairs an' a ',' said the Deacon; 'the creditors have entered into possession o' the estate, and it's for sale; and some that made the maist by him -- I name nae names, but Mrs. Mac-Candlish kens wha I mean (the landlady shook her head significantly) -- they're sairest on him e'en now.
Guy Mannering — Complete
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E'en the battle-sword hafted that had to name Hrunting,
The Tale of Beowulf Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats
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This week, in the run up to Hallowe'en, she will be donning a witch's hat and a hooked nose.
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Atop his head was a headdress of leaves; his skin was painted a dark tincture of blue, and his fair eyes shone e'en from that distance as surely as his throwing-spear was pointed with a true-sharp arrowhead.
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And when we reached the castle, he left me at the gate with no more than a softly mocking, "Good e'en, Mistress Sassenach.
Sick Cycle Carousel
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He clapped his hat upon his head and turned to the door, wishing me a brief "Good e'en," before disappearing into the light and bustle of the inn.
Sick Cycle Carousel
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At Jorvik, spooky characters from the Viking past will greet children aged between five and 11 during a special Hallowe'en tour.
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She was nae great speaker; folk usually let her gang her ain gait, an 'she let them gang theirs, wi' neither fair guid-e'en nor fair guid-day; but when she buckled to, she had a tongue to deave the miller.
Stories by English Authors: Scotland (Selected by Scribners)
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Monday, October 20 is the closing date for receipt of entries for baking competition, Hallowe'en barmbrack and afternoon tea event.
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I'm sitten down here after seven and forty miles ridin ', e'en as forjesket and forniaw'd as a forfoughten cock, to gie you some notion
The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham
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A massive clean-up operation is continuing in many parts of the city after Hallowe'en bonfires wreaked havoc in a number of green areas on Sunday night.
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‘My good young man, eat up,’ said the priest, his face silhouetted, e'en for a dearth of sunlight to cast shadows in the cell-room.
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I have evited striking you in your ain house under muckle provocation, because I am ignorant how the laws here may pronounce respecting burglary and hamesucken, and such matters; and, besides, I would not willingly hurt ye, man, e'en on the causeway, that is free to us baith, because I mind your kindness of lang syne, and partly consider ye as a poor deceived creature.
The Fortunes of Nigel
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Every day the children worry about their Hallowe'en costumes for the school fancy dress parade.
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Thou bendest o'er his forehead e'en as a lily, brimming with clear dews, that stoops in beauteous sorrow to embathe its neighbouring bud.
The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 1
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a wheen sketching souls, that ye may see perched like craws on every craig in the country, e'en working at your ain trade, Maister Francie; forby men that had been in foreign parts, or said they had been there, whilk is a 'ane, ye ken; and maybe twa or three draggletailed misses, that wear my Leddy Penelope's follies when she has dune wi' them, as her queans of maids wear her second-hand claithes.
St. Ronan's Well
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And glorious — e'en though thou capricious king, —
The Lake of Geneva
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E'en as a fresco one sees drawn on a wall, painted in ochre,
Psalms of the Sisters
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Why, e'en so: and now my lady Worm's; chapless, and knock'd about the mazzard with a sexton's spade: Here's fine revolution, & n we had the trick to see't.
The plays of William Shakespeare. In fifteen volumes. With the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
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Why, e'en so: and now my Lady Worm's; chapless, and knocked about the mazzard with a sexton's spade: here's fine revolution, an we had the trick to see't.
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
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Nero and Poppaea tidied up while Rome burned, and eventually I retired with a large vodka, blue curaçao and orange juice - a suitable shade of Hallowe'en green - to drink myself to sleep.