George W. Curtis Similes. Frank J. Wilstach, comp. 1916. A Dictionary of Similes

Frank J. Wilstach, comp. A Dictionary of Similes. 1916.

George W. Curtis


Expiring like the deserted camp-fires of a retiring army.	1
As finely flexible as linen.	2
Quiver, as if they stood upon the verge of an imminent peril.	3
Redolent … as a clover-field of honey.	4
Sure … as the witch-hazel towards treasure.	5
Trivial as to attempt to blow out the stars.	6
As trivial as if a painter should put real gold upon his canvas instead of representing gold by means of paint.	7