1 The means at our disposal this afternoon were limited.
2 He that would live by traffic, must hold himself at the disposal of every one claiming business with him.
3 She seems a minor, and must therefore be at our royal disposal in marriage.
4 Yet so strict were the laws of their society, that no one ventured to appropriate any part of the booty, which was brought into one common mass, to be at the disposal of their leader.
5 But Mr. Bumble was cunning enough; and he at once saw that an opportunity was opened, for the lucrative disposal of some secret in the possession of his better half.
6 To a degree, I could contradict this instantly; but, when I began to reflect that others might have felt the same--her own family, nay, perhaps herself--I was no longer at my own disposal.
7 Mrs. St. Clair has most kindly put two rooms at my disposal, and you may rest assured that she will have nothing but a welcome for my friend and colleague.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In VI. THE MAN WITH THE TWISTED LIP 8 A large and comfortable double-bedded room had been placed at our disposal, and I was quickly between the sheets, for I was weary after my night of adventure.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In VI. THE MAN WITH THE TWISTED LIP 9 Two methods of self-destruction were at his disposal.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 15. Number 34 and Number 27. 10 But such as is my hermitage, it is at your disposal; such as is my supper, it is yours to share, if you will.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 31. Italy: Sinbad the Sailor. 11 At the second turn, the count stopped the carriage, and requested permission to withdraw, leaving the vehicle at their disposal.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 36. The Carnival at Rome. 12 I come to say that to-day, and for the remainder of the Carnival, I leave the carriage entirely at your disposal.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 36. The Carnival at Rome. 13 The period appointed by the testator for the disposal of these riches occurred only a short time ago, and they have only been employed by me within the last few years.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 46. Unlimited Credit. 14 He declared himself entirely at her disposal: the adventure struck him as diverting.
15 But meanwhile she had the morning to herself, and could muse pleasantly on the disposal of its hours.