bellrope

It wasn't winter on my visit, but the light was thinking about failing until I arrived at the door and the sun found its way around the clouds and through a tiny gap in the trees in order to light the west front and the single bellrope, or 'sally' as I now know it's called.

Behind the Pig-Sty Peter Ashley 2008

He had already laid his hand upon the bellrope to convey his usual summons to Richards, when his eye fell upon a writing – desk, belonging to his deceased wife, which had been taken, among other things, from a cabinet in her chamber.

Dombey and Son 2007

After several minutes, having received no response, he next gave the bellrope four strong yanks.

Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates Robbins, Tom 2000

After several minutes, having received no response, he next gave the bellrope four strong yanks.

Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates Robbins, Tom 2000

Hanging from a wooden post beside the gate was an iron bell about the size of a football, and beside the bellrope a sign hand-lettered in Arabic and French.

Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates Robbins, Tom 2000

Hanging from a wooden post beside the gate was an iron bell about the size of a football, and beside the bellrope a sign hand-lettered in Arabic and French.

Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates Robbins, Tom 2000

She rose immediately and hobbled across the room to the bellrope.

The Complete Stories Waugh, Evelyn 1998

A deep bell-tone shimmered through the air as the first worshipper pulled the bellrope to sound the gong that would catch the attention of the resident, sacred kami.

Wagers of Sin Asprin, Robert 1996

Near her was a table on which were a shaded lamp, some books, a blotting-book, a teapot, and a cup; on the white quilt rested an unusually long bellrope, so that she might pull it without moving.

The French Immortals Series — Complete Various

Choulette rang for a long time, and so violently that the bellrope remained in his hand.

The French Immortals Series — Complete Various