(1855) IN a nursery where a number of toys lay scattered about, a money-box stood on the top of a very high wardrobe.
Fresh roses were scattered over her.
Pictures and flowers were scattered about.
She held her apron before her: it was full of flowers; it was as if they sprung into life there, for the more she scattered around her, the more flowers did her apron contain.
A light shone far through the air, far over the lands of the earth; the swan, with the strong beating of his wings, scattered the twilight mists, and the starry sky was seen, and it was as if it came nearer to the earth.
The moon shone upon the floor, the box lay open, and the dolls were all scattered about in great confusion; but I was not idle.
It was to stand on a green writing table, in a very pleasant room; many books were scattered about, and splendid paintings hung on the walls.
When the piggy bank broke into pieces, the bronze, gold and silver coins inside of him scattered noisily.
At about two miles from our cottage, where the earth on the hill is sheltered by a few scattered trees, stood the little church, with a silver lamp hanging before the altar.
" Then he scattered the dry leaves over the light earth with his foot, and went home through the darkness; but he went not alone, as he thought,—the little elf accompanied him.
" It was the North Wind who came in, bringing with him a cold, piercing blast; large hailstones rattled on the floor, and snowflakes were scattered around in all directions.
The little mermaid now perceived that the crew were in danger; even she herself was obliged to be careful to avoid the beams and planks of the wreck which lay scattered on the water.
This bag she filled with buckwheat flour, and tied it round the princess's neck; and then she cut a small hole in the bag, so that the flour might be scattered on the ground as the princess went along.
Homes were scattered here and there - mostly summer homes and retirement homes.
