matadore

All games of dominoes, except matadore, are based on the principle of following suit or matching.

Entertainments for Home, Church and School Frederica Seeger

[Page 86] or the matadore a slightly armed gladiator facing his martyrdom, and all the rest of the obscure yet vivid associations of an historic survival, had carried me beyond the endurance of any of the rest of the party.

Twenty Years at Hull-House, With Autobiographical Notes 1910

"Yes," I replied, "when you set down goat's meat for mutton, and gave me strong beef I had seen killed by the matadore in the bull-ring the day before."

Six Months in Mexico 1888

Just now she regarded all mankind as her enemies (and I do not blame her), so when the matadore came prancing towards her with the red handkerchief flying at the end of his long lance, she threw up her head, and gave a most appropriate "Moo!"

Little Men: Life at Plumfield With Jo's Boys 1871

Poor slow Toby backed so precipitately that he tripped over a stone, and down went horse, matadore, and all, in one ignominious heap, while distracted Buttercup took a surprising leap over the wall, and galloped wildly out of sight down the road.

Little Men: Life at Plumfield With Jo's Boys 1871

Poor slow Toby backed so precipitately that he tripped over a stone, and down went horse, matadore, and all, in one ignominious heap, while distracted Buttercup took a surprising leap over the wall, and galloped wildly out of sight down the road.

Little Men Louisa May Alcott 1860

Just now she regarded all mankind as her enemies (and I do not blame her), so when the matadore came prancing towards her with the red handkerchief flying at the end of his long lance, she threw up her head, and gave

Little Men Louisa May Alcott 1860

The matadore is regarded as quite a hero by the masses of the people, receiving a princely remuneration for his services.

Due West or Round the World in Ten Months Maturin Murray Ballou 1857

The matadore who finally faces the bull single-handed, to give him the _coup-de-grace_ with his

Due West or Round the World in Ten Months Maturin Murray Ballou 1857

If the picador receives the bull gallantly and forces him to retreat, or if the matadore courageously faces and wounds the bull, they applaud these acts of science and valor; but if the bull overthrow the horse and his rider, or if the matadore miss his aim and the bull seems ready to gore him, their delight knows no bounds.

Popular Education For the use of Parents and Teachers, and for Young Persons of Both Sexes Ira Mayhew 1854