| 单词 | suavity |
| 例句 | With all that inside of them shapes an outward suavity waiting for a touch to. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I attended to all the ghastly formalities, and the urbane undertaker proved that his staff were afflicted—or blessed—with something of his own obsequious suavity. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z But mostly this is a movie that's trying to get by on cool threads, a general air of suavity and the fact that it's not quite as terrible as things that are truly terrible. "X-Men: First Class": Slick, dumb big-screen candy 2011-06-02T00:30:00Z The retro-futurist production design is gorgeously awful, the cast is awfully gorgeous, and the dystopian setting is explored with an appropriately Ballardian blend of suavity and aggression. Review: In ‘High-Rise,’ Tom Hiddleston and Class War Hit a Low Point 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z She chose songs full of tears and regrets, and sings them in her elfin but expressive voice while her male partners strive for suavity. Playlist: New Music From Washed Out, Buddy Guy and Natalia Lafourcade 2013-08-09T18:39:31Z The D-major Quartet, K. 575, is perhaps the least emotionally complex of Mozart’s 10 mature quartets, and it received a performance of the utmost suavity. Juilliard String Quartet’s artistry is undimmed | Classical review 2013-02-07T17:37:58Z You want dazzling colors and stirring spectacle from works like these, a sunniness that verges on wildness, and not the suavity that is the Boston Symphony’s stock in trade. Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony at Tanglewood 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z The orchestra played with the requisite suavity, fluidity and transparency while possibly sacrificing a bit too much of its trademark plushness and heft. Music Review: Bringing His Baton and Bold Hopes to Philadelphia 2011-01-07T23:49:54Z In some contexts only suavity and refinement are good enough; jokes and cranky touches will not do. Does Stirling work? 2011-04-01T23:05:23Z Need to lend some charm, suavity and wry humanity to an otherwise objectionable middle-aged British male? Review: Hugh Laurie Plays a Politician Trying to Avoid Cancellation 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z Yet the word “labor” hardly characterizes the suavity, swiftness and economy of its text. He photographed Victor Hugo and Jules Verne — now the spotlight is on him 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z Unlike President Trump, I see no beauty in the Robert E. Lee monument, with its bland neo-Classical suavity. We Need to Move, Not Destroy, Confederate Monuments 2017-08-20T04:00:00Z Only Lovers Left Alive is definitely a step back up, made with droll suavity — though sometimes quirkiness is still occasionally an alibi for lack of ideas, comic or otherwise. Cannes 2013: Only Lovers Left Alive – first look review 2013-05-24T21:49:58Z Rendered in vivid, high-contrast colors and flattened, variously textured shapes, these passages mix Cubism, Expressionism and Surrealism with cool, 1950s-style suavity to optically enrapturing effect. Chuck Jones’s Animated Offspring in ‘What’s Up, Doc?’ 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z In some accounts, though, he prefers suavity over the sweat-drenching volatility he could incite live. A Conductor’s Career, Cut Short, Still Blazes on Recordings 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z In the title role, baritone Michael Adams was more of a work in progress, relying on generic suavity rather than vocal command and characterization. A younger audience for a classic opera at the Kennedy Center 2017-03-19T04:00:00Z There was the same luxury, the same silky suavity, the same lightness in the brasses, but also more fierceness and density. Review: The Berlin Philharmonic Gives a Master Class at Carnegie 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z The eye-candy suavity found in the heavily marketed current wave of figure painting seen a lot in galleries finds no place here. New Museum Triennial Explores the Hidden Strengths of Soft Power 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z He approached me after our dry spell with candles and comical suavity. Plastic surgery after the baby 2013-04-27T22:00:00Z This version was missing some of the modernist suavity that Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony brought across in a 2012 Carnegie Hall outing. Review: Dudamel and Los Angeles Bring the Noise to New York 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z He opened the performance with a brief, freewheeling solo statement that combined a Gallic suavity with Mr. Coleman’s bluesy slurs and chortling cascades. Music Review: New Juilliard Ensemble in 2 Premieres - Review 2011-09-25T21:55:41Z After a piano cluster chord detonates near the midpoint, there is a brief turn toward jazzlike suavity, including pizzicato bass and some stellar muted trumpet. 17 Players in Five States, Composing Over the Internet 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z He was an elegant baddie, a quintessential cad of sinuous suavity and a touch of world-weariness. Why I'd like to be … George Sanders 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z The natty personification of Satan gets the best wisecracks and the playboy suavity, as he manipulates the media, the game and his minions Joe and Lola. 'Damn Yankees': 5th Avenue Theatre might have a hit 2012-04-30T23:31:04Z “No coffee or whisky blend matches the suavity of the unaccompanied King’s Singers,” wrote The Times of London, and for the first time, a Seattle audience will get a taste of this Grammy-winning group. Arts and entertainment highlights for the week of Feb. 10 2013-02-06T23:03:48Z With his drollery, suavity and immaculate dress sense, George Sanders cuts an elegant figure in Joseph Mankiewicz’s black comedy All About Eve, from 1950. Who is the best Oscar-winning supporting actor of all time? 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z The director, Salim Akil, a television veteran, handles an awful lot of hectic business with suavity and restraint, which is a mixed blessing. | 'Jumping the Broom': 2 Families Put Asunder Just Before the ?I Dos? 2011-05-06T04:53:01Z He hated insincerity, was allergic to falseness, distrusted suavity, and fled from even a whiff of like-mindedness. Review | The sourest, meanest mouth in the history of portraiture 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z Behind his blend of suavity and enthusiasm, and what he called “the hippest trip in America,” was a cultural mission. An Appraisal: Don Cornelius, Smooth Operator on Behalf of Soul 2012-02-01T22:59:47Z The setup harked back to Motown suavity, with Mr. Collins in a black suit. Music Review: Phil Collins Plays Motown at the Roseland Ballroom 2010-06-24T21:18:00Z With suavity, the strings conveyed Beethoven's conviction that spiritual wonder underlies everything in life. Beethoven's messy opera 'Fidelio' is in fine hands in San Francisco 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z Alphonse, played with typical velvety suavity by Howard, is receiving mysterious messages that read "you will realize" with fragments of a photograph. Review: 'Dead Man Down' is lifeless, ludicrous 2013-03-07T21:00:11Z But “Milky White Way” not only shows off his operatic suavity; it also lets out the shouter within him. Little Richard: An Ecstasy You Couldn’t Refuse 2020-05-10T04:00:00Z Lincoln, in Booth's distorted vision, was a money-grubbing Yankee hostile to the gracious suavities of the gallant south. Age of Assassins: A History of Conspiracy and Political Violence by Michael Newton – review 2012-11-18T00:05:09Z But he also composed an entry in the annals of the jazz-age dance known as the shimmy, garlanding his miniature with streaks of New World suavity. When Classical Composers Did the Fox Trot 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z The baritone Samuel Youn, even with his strong, solid voice, lacked the suavity and charisma for Méphistophélès, particularly in a conception of the plot as various figments of his imagination. Opera Review: ‘Damnation de Faust,’ Staged by Christian Spuck in Berlin 2014-02-24T16:23:16Z The cello, the one instrument of the three for which Beethoven did not write a concerto, leads all three movements, and Gautier Capucon's lyrical suavity was stellar. Everything goes right for Gustavo Dudamel in Beethoven program 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z There is something to be said for a thriller that rips along with no regard for anything other than its own pace, coasting on Mr. Brosnan’s blunter-than-Bond suavity and Ms. Kurylenko’s beauty. In 'The November Man,' Killing Is Political and Personal 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z Veering from madcap brassy triumph to cafe-music suavity, the work here received a lively, agile performance from Mr. Duncan, his delivery light and natural, and a team of excellent players. Review: Tyler Duncan Salutes Eccentric Patrons of Surrealists 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z I'd compare it to, like, taking your aunt to the prom, except that James Franco would handle that situation with awesome suavity. The Oscars' black hole of boredom 2011-02-28T16:01:00Z He doesn’t simply recycle oldies with the blasé suavity of standard lounge singers. Music Review: Former One-Hit Wonder Shows His Staying Power 2011-04-20T21:15:08Z Though he lived in England for nearly 60 years, he remained very much an informal Aussie who never quite lost his suspicion of English suavity. Brian O'Shaughnessy obituary 2010-07-14T17:13:00Z But he did and with an engaging suavity. At Hollywood Bowl, Nicholas McGegan is the man for all seasons Looking like it was shot on a cheap video format, it lacks the original’s scares and suavity, apart from an early escape set piece designed to resemble a fluid take. ‘Orphan: First Kill’ Review: Still Slashing After All These Years 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z His voice recalled the suavity of Sam Cooke and the grit of Otis Redding, and his music was unabashedly revivalist 1960s soul. Leon Bridges Brings Southern Soul Into the 21st Century 2021-07-22T04:00:00Z The music in “Passione” combines sensual suavity with raw emotion, mixes heartbreak with ecstasy, acknowledges the hard realities of poverty and injustice and soars above them. | 'Passione': Soaring From Poverty All the Way to Ecstasy 2011-06-21T22:19:30Z The natty personification of Satan gets the best wisecracks and the playboy suavity, as he manipulates the media, the game, and his minions Joe and Lola. 5th Avenue Theatre may have a hit with 'Damn Yankees' 2012-04-30T01:30:06Z The varied outfits Jason wears paint his self-portrait in fantasy: the cricket jumper suggesting suavity, the Hawaiian shirt insisting on a relaxation that isn't really available to him. Film-makers need to trust the audience 2013-05-24T13:00:01Z It has the songs and cynicism, the suavity and snap and the sting. Review: Mack the Knife would approve of Seattle Shakes' sharp 'Threepenny Opera' 2011-02-22T04:48:04Z It would be much easier to accept his spiky edges if the dapper secret agent were not sold as the epitome of British suavity and a role model for young men. Time's up for James Bond: is 007 too toxic for the #MeToo era? 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z A laid-back number that flirts with western swing, Buffett rhapsodizes about an outdated style of facial hair that conveys a certain classic Hollywood suavity. The 12 essential Jimmy Buffett songs 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z A laid-back number that flirts with Western swing, Buffett rhapsodizes about an outdated style of facial hair that conveys a certain classic Hollywood suavity. The 12 essential Jimmy Buffett songs 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z His filmmaking is often noted for its surgical precision, a cliché that aptly evokes the discipline of his narrative construction and the suavity of his compositions. Review: Surgery, sex and superfluous human organs converge in David Cronenberg's 'Crimes of the Future' 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z The Appalachian truffle has a suavity and sophistication that only a few European varieties can match. Perspective | European truffles are absurdly expensive. American ones are affordable treasures. 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Martin Chalifour pulled that off with his own slyly horripilating suavity. Review: L.A. Phil gives Steven Mackey's riotous trumpet 'Shivaree' a defining premiere 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z The suavity characteristic of Guston’s otherwise different abstract paintings remains stylistically intact, and it carries these caricatures through. Review: As impeachment flashbacks go, few better than Philip Guston's 'Tricky Dick' drawings 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z The roguery and raillery are in place, and he has a pleasing way with a song, but his instincts for clowning undermine his suavity. Review: ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ from Roundabout Theatre has more showmanship than chemistry 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z Fontana seized upon that note of insolent suavity at a time in Italy of economic boom and cultural éclat—most brilliantly evident, of course, in film. The Once Radical Slashes of Lucio Fontana 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z The focus of these writers isn’t on the suavity of the actors, the glamorousness of the costumes or the grandeur of the sets. Perspective: Why political pundits give drama critics a bad name - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z In place of the raw archaic potency of Homer’s epics, which seems to dissolve the millennia between his heroes and us, Virgil’s densely allusive poem offers an elaborately self-conscious “literary” suavity. Is the Aeneid a Celebration of Empire—or a Critique? 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z We felt that we hadn’t exploited our limited stay with maximum suavity. Letter of Recommendation: Airport Layovers 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z The black-and-white Bunny logo that adorned the magazine and all manner of merchandise, from cufflinks to cocktail napkins, became a coveted mark of suavity. Hugh Hefner, Playboy founder, dies at 91 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z Martin may have anchored the lively proceedings with his straight-man suavity, but critics weren’t shy about opining that it was Lewis, the manically inspired cutup, who felt like the revelatory half of the duo. Jerry Lewis, the movies' mad and mercurial comic genius 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z What is beyond doubt is the scheming suavity with which Huppert arms her character; seldom has the famous French moue been put to such withering use. Tom Ford’s Seductive Enigma 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z The youngish new foreign minister displayed a suavity that was absent a dozen years ago. Agreeing to agree 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z Powell, with his clipped mustache, his deep voice, his invariable suit, tie, and hat, and his perfect indifference to everything but Myrna Loy, was a generation’s ideal of American suavity. What Movie Censors Did for Women 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z At one point, Plácido Domingo glides past with such suavity, I barely register that he is cutting the line entirely. Sondra Radvanovsky: 'Singing bel canto means living like a nun' 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z As for Cavill, let us just say that the line between phlegmatic suavity and downright dullness is rather more easily breached than the Berlin Wall. Cold-War Bromance 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z “Only Vienna produced that peculiar style of behaviour,” Mann wrote, “French suavity with a touch of German pensiveness and a faint tinge of Oriental eccentricity.” The Real-Life Muse Behind Wes Anderson's 'Grand Budapest Hotel' 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z The portrait of the Islamic regime is quite fond; he likes the fundamentalists’ suavity and sureness. Michel Houellebecq’s Francophobia 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z If you were really classy, you drank Heineken, the green bottle telegraphing your suavity. ‘Meet Me at the Bar’: A new memoir celebrates Georgetown’s busy saloon scene It is this final encounter between the lone torero and the toro which stirs the crowd: a combination of statuesque elegance in the face of the charging animal and suavity of movement. For All the Controversy, This Running of the Bulls Won't Be the Pamplona's Last Mr. Bearington had been all suavity when talking with Mrs. and Mr. Cornwallis about the coming celebration. The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury 2012-04-20T02:00:07.610Z There was none of the old time American suavity about Rush. Mrs. Balfame A Novel 2012-04-15T02:00:04.827Z My nearest approach to human frailty, is, perhaps, to be found in a certain measure of absence of suavity. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, December 10, 1887 2012-04-14T02:00:21.840Z Ah, the suavity, the beauty of this maternal instinct! Mortal Coils 2012-04-06T02:00:30.740Z She was not conscious that the accustomed suavity of line, the soft richness of texture influenced voice, gait, smile, gesture. The Literary Sense 2012-04-02T02:00:28.147Z The quality of being pleasant or agreeable, whether in respect to situation, climate, manners, or disposition; pleasantness; civility; suavity; gentleness. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z He is small, very plain in appearance; but he has a rapid, earnest eye, and a mouth of singular suavity of expression. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z In the Memoirs of the Queen of Navarre, we read that Catherine de Medicis was a perfect nosegay; and Cujacius and Lord Herbert of Cherbury were equally distinguished by the suavity of their transpiration. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z Through this crowd of mutually repellent vanities Lord Badgery moved with a suavity that seemed unconscious of all the feuds and hatreds. Mortal Coils 2012-04-06T02:00:30.740Z With "a repugnance to all living authority" he combined so much sympathy and suavity that he was generally beloved. Herbert Spencer 2012-02-29T03:00:20.773Z When it was necessary to refuse a request for credit--and the necessity arose a dozen times a day--his manner lacked the suavity that makes the best of a bad thing. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z Perfectly adapted to shine in society, he prided himself with good reason upon his polished manners, which united in a very just degree the most gracious suavity with the blandest dignity. For the Cause 2012-02-19T03:00:18.033Z Now lecturing and advice that looked too like command, was by no means palatable to Pharamond, and he had much ado to maintain the suavity of his temper. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z How do you do, Mr. Clay?' he exclaimed, with much suavity. A Life's Secret A Novel 2012-02-13T03:00:17.060Z I am, in fact, quite willing to admit that I have left my usual suavity behind me. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z There is, connected with this foreign company, a sort of Jesuitical suavity of manner and boasting propensity that naturally deceives all who come within its influence. A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information 2012-01-20T03:00:11.607Z His polite and affable smiling, his cockiness and his suavity—all these were part of a pose. Gargoyles 2012-01-05T03:00:27.063Z "You have kept us waiting," sharply rejoined the President of the Mahamad, ruffled out of his regal suavity. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z This was said with great suavity and amiability, to throw his friend off the scent. The Fourth Estate, vol.1 2011-12-25T03:00:10.170Z From the pulpit of the Queen's chapel at Somerset House, Du Perron commented on the occasion with even more than his wonted suavity. Henrietta Maria 2011-12-15T03:00:14.290Z When the murmur of delighted anticipation had sighed itself out on the wings of a loud 'Hush,' the Great little Man with indescribable suavity begged the company's permission to say a few words. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z Mr. Ricketts shows more suavity, and, as in the charming double-page design of the marriage feast, a more lyrical realization of delight and shepherd joys. English Book-Illustration of To-day Appreciations of the Work of Living English Illustrators With Lists of Their Books 2011-11-30T03:00:10.703Z Oh, if you want the meaning put brutally," he said, using a tone and demeanor of much suavity, "I ... An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z Now his manner had that accent of suavity, that velvety actor quality, which usually he reserved solely for women clients. Out of the Air 2011-11-21T03:00:14.460Z Quite the same is true of Gross, who never manages the suavity Elyot must wear like a dinner jacket if his easy brutishness is to be at all tolerable. Cattrall Slinks Through ‘Private Lives’; Lewd ‘Silence’: Review 2011-11-18T03:39:59Z On Sunday," the Beau resumed with his old suavity of enunciation, "the waters will not be drunk until the fulfilment of Divine Service. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z Straight on to the broad steps he strode with a suavity of manner quite in keeping with his usual phlegmatic bearing. An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z Whether in Egypt, Afghanistan or equatorial and south-west Africa, British foreign policy was dominated by suavity rather than by the strength which commands respect. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z His conduct to the Indians after his successes was characterized by all the suavity of a noble soul. Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican Vol. 1 of 2 A Historical, Geographical, Political, Statistical and Social Account of That Country From the Period of the Invasion by the Spaniards to the Present Time; With a View of the Ancient Aztec Empire and Civilization; A Historical Sketch of the Late War; And Notices of New Mexico and California 2011-11-02T02:00:11.380Z He had lost all his suavity and there was desperation in his voice. The Enchanted Barn 2011-10-13T02:00:50.933Z Except in isolated instances, their bearing towards each other is generally marked by suavity, and kindliness of manners which has a tendency to draw closer the bond of union between them all. The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal 2011-10-13T02:00:35.977Z In the rapid exchange of notes during the period when the rupture between the two powers was daily coming nearer the suavity of diplomatic language was sometimes discarded for rather plain speech. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z There was a dignity and firm finality in her bearing which he felt could not be met with his old shallow suavity and seductive flattery. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z Nay," he said, with gentle suavity, "my only desire is to rouse in the heart of the Queen of England love for my royal master, the King of Spain. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z Marise found herself, as usual, quite helpless before the Vatican antechamber suavity of the older woman, and reflected, not without some resentment, that she probably seemed as na�ve to Mme. Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z Shall it, in order to relieve the teeming lands of their unemployed, abide in the pit of wolfish competition and renounce the fair prospect of growth in suavity, comfort, and refinement? The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy 2011-09-13T02:00:33.070Z While the latter had been singularly open and sincere for a man in an official position, Cagigal was endowed with a suavity of manner which concealed his keen shrewdness. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z The very absence of grace, suavity, dignity in all he saw was itself impressive. Masterman and Son 2011-08-23T02:00:35.033Z As a rule he was a perfect model of self-possession and easy confidence, with just a reflection of his distinguished chief's, the Cardinal's, own suavity of manner apparent in all his ways. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z "He has no Southern suavity," interrupted Miss Mary. Life in the Confederate Army Being Personal Experiences of a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army 2011-08-19T02:00:11.243Z “A virtuoso is a gentleman who can play the piano or some other instrument exceedingly well,” Kingsnorth replied, with the same dangerous suavity. The Locusts' Years 2011-08-16T02:00:41.777Z It was the first time that he had departed from his suavity, and he left Lamb in a panic. Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford 2011-08-11T02:00:13.017Z Although his social position was not much superior to theirs, yet he had by suavity and some real ability insinuated himself into a place of some authority in the counsels of the church. Masterman and Son 2011-08-23T02:00:35.033Z "The envoy of His Holiness," said His Eminence with his usual suavity, as he stepped forward to meet the Queen, "and I am to have the honour of introducing him to your Majesty." The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z Nor do we accept as genuine the person not characterized by this blushing bashfulness, this youthfulness of heart, this sensibility to the sentiment of suavity and self-respect. Tablets 2011-07-25T02:00:17.487Z In expression, in calm religious majesty, in suavity of pencilling, and the grand, pure style of the heads and drapery, quite like Raffaelle. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. I (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:11.383Z For just one instant Wallingford almost lost his suavity, but whatever game he played he held all its tangled ends continuously in view. Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford 2011-08-11T02:00:13.017Z Even the national manners, naturally so graceful and charming in all ranks of Italian society, lose their suavity, their ease, their elegance, under the influence of the foreigner and the vulgarity of modern habits. Critical Studies 2011-07-21T02:00:20.463Z "A precious trifle Your Grace would no doubt have quickly found again," said His Eminence with marked suavity. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z My only brother, I pointed out with the suavity of manner that makes me a general favourite, was called Alexander. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z I presume that you are aware, Mr. Cartwright," said Sir Gilbert with imperturbable suavity, "that your late lady's eldest daughter, Miss Mowbray, is about to contract a marriage with my son. The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z He was more or less of a dandy, was the doctor, and had great polish and suavity of manner. Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford 2011-08-11T02:00:13.017Z "I am sorry to spoil your moral," retorted the Pearl with much suavity, "but, like yourself, I happen to be Artificial." A Bayard From Bengal Being some account of the Magnificent and Spanking Career of Chunder Bindabun Bhosh,... 2011-07-13T02:00:17.950Z At length, however, he appeared, and then it was impossible to think she had waited too long for him, for the gentle suavity of his demeanour made even a moment of his presence invaluable. The Widow Barnaby Vol. III (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:15.707Z An occasional vein of satire in their descriptions of society, is introduced with good effect, tempering the prevailing honeyed suavity of discussion, which, without a corrective, would be apt to cloy. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z His voice of spirited suavity startled her from a waking dream of power tempered by policy, ambitions achieved through adulation of men.... Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z It was delivered with such apparent suavity and innocence, with such a relaxation of the hard, accusing note, that the girl in the witness-box was utterly deceived. A Butterfly on the Wheel 2011-06-21T02:00:24.683Z The Moor, chagrined and bewildered, had no option but to acquiesce in this polite fiction, though it is to be feared his reply lacked something of the diplomatist’s ease and suavity. King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane 2011-06-17T02:00:22.043Z He possessed all the politeness and suavity of his nationality, was impulsive, warm hearted, generous and yet, as a business man, far-seeing and loquacious. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z "It is I who came to listen," said Mr. Ramirez, with great suavity. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z I read my doom in the charming suavity of my reception. In Both Worlds 2011-06-08T02:00:17.360Z The blandness and suavity seemed to have left it. A Butterfly on the Wheel 2011-06-21T02:00:24.683Z She laughed; to see him throw off his guard of gracious suavity was victory enough for one day. Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z "And yet you will not take it," said the other, with that suavity that allowed her to be impertinent without seeming so. My Little Sister 2011-05-27T02:00:14.023Z Owing to that suspicion with which most frontier communities regard polite concession and suavity of method, Mr. Dumphy's brusque frankness was always accepted as genuine. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z He was an educated, cultivated man, accustomed to the luxuries and full of the suavities of civilized life. In Both Worlds 2011-06-08T02:00:17.360Z "And nothing will shake your faith in Mr. Collingwood?" said Sir Robert with great suavity. A Butterfly on the Wheel 2011-06-21T02:00:24.683Z And Rachel, whose tone had been more uncivil than her intention, felt herself put at a disadvantage by the suavity that was not a feature of Kootenai character. Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z “He is between 8½ ft and 9 ft. high, and his natural suavity of manner is very agreeable to those he meets.” Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z Miss Trevlyn unbent from her coldness, as she could do sometimes; Octave was all smiles and suavity, and every one, except Rupert, seemed at ease. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z The suavity which was his habit was quite absent. Turns about Town 2011-05-13T02:00:09.213Z The language, the wood-craft, the arts of the savage soon became his, and added to these such suavity of manner, clearness of perception, and native kindness as made him loved equally by French and savage. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z By his suavity, intelligence and witty sayings, he has made himself quite a favorite with many. A Book Written by the Spirits of the So-Called Dead 2011-05-03T02:00:15.900Z If we must choose between the good heart and suavity of address, between Boythorne and Lovelace, of course we shall choose Boythorne. From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z "Quite so," said Amelia, with the utmost suavity. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 3 2011-04-26T02:00:25.180Z Lord — was noted for a suavity of manners, that, in the eyes of the uninitiated, gave him a character for benevolence! The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z Though his hold upon ideas was not so firm as Cavalcanti's, nor his passion so intense, he achieved a fusion of thought and feeling in an artistic whole of sympathetic suavity. Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) 2011-04-09T02:00:14.990Z The lady's voice dropped to a tone of most insinuating suavity. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z A fiend is in this man whom you have chosen; his suavity was a diabolical mask. Peeps at People 2011-03-26T02:00:17.597Z It was in an uncomplaisant tone that Anna invited Willie Price to the front parlour: nervousness always made her seem harsh and moreover she had not the trick of hiding firmness under suavity. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z In spite of poor J. Howard's kingly suavity I knew he must have minutes of sheer animal despair, of fierce and bitter suffering. The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z Web, woof, art thou; he learns, Who clothes himself with thee, Such sweetness, suavity, That still he shouts, Love, Love! Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) 2011-04-09T02:00:14.990Z After a moment's silence the Deemster spoke again, but more softly than before, and in a tone of suavity. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z The philosopher uttered the words with a suavity that did him credit. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z She nodded and smiled to one and another with an almost royal suavity and condescension. A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:26.237Z Her verses have not the polished harmony and the graceful suavity of Vittoria's; but more vigour of expression, and more vivacity of colouring. The Romance of Biography (Vol 2 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. 2011-03-01T03:00:48.107Z His suavity, his chivalric air, his ready wit in her service, are all that could be desired. Louisiana 2011-02-18T03:00:21.217Z "Huh!" and Miss Prall looked at him sharply; for he had been known to express satirical sentiments under guise of suavity. In the Onyx Lobby 2011-02-14T03:00:31.897Z And at this summons, uttered in a voice not peculiar for suavity, Mr. Henderson entered, bowing profoundly, and smoothing the few glossy hairs that streaked rather than covered his bald head. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z There was something enigmatic in his manner at this moment, in the strange suavity wherewith he spoke these words of conciliation and of gentleness. Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel 2011-01-31T03:00:13.650Z The Superintendent preserved his accustomed suavity of manner, though, taking his cue from the Governor, he assumed a certain degree of reserve. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z The suavity of the tone did not disguise a shade of contempt. Lost Farm Camp 2011-01-23T03:00:16.437Z Mrs. Grant of Laggan in Scotland, who visited Albany in her girlhood, wrote of it afterward with a gentle suavity which lent glamour to the scenes which she described. Dutch and English on the Hudson A Chronicle of Colonial New York 2011-01-17T03:00:47.770Z He was a little frightened of the General, he had heard stories of his sternness to young officers, but with tact and suavity he hoped for the best. The Man from Archangel and Other Tales of Adventure 2011-01-01T03:00:24.903Z I thought it to be an occasion when the very nicest suavity of tone and manner was required, for the consequences were like to be uncommonly ruffling else. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z It was pain unutterable, especially when the moral law asserted its rights, and an aspect of suavity was ruled by reason to be the order of the day—if allied with firmness. Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z The anxious settler was at once put at ease by the suavity of his address, the interest he appeared to feel in aiding him, and the thoroughly intelligent manner in which he discharged his duty. The Settlement of Illinois, 1778-1830 Something of the calm suavity had suddenly gone from his manner. The Hillman "Why, to having us go through her boxes, Miss Smith," said the manager with great suavity. Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune "You see, Mr—Mr—I don't know your name," said Mendham, with a certain diminution of suavity. The Wonderful Visit By his suavity of manners, moral rectitude and honorable course he gained the confidence and esteem of all who made his acquaintance. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution Yet, in approaching his subject, he matched the other’s suavity with a pleasantness that the dictator distrusted. The Key to Yesterday Miss Robinson, reassured and encouraged by his gracious suavity, soon felt at her ease, and spoke more freely than was her wont at any time. An Engagement of Convenience A Novel This time the voice from the bench rasped truculently, forgetting its suavity. The Tempering His tone was not unkind, his expression not without suavity. X Y Z A Detective Story The bloom of his cheeks, the innocent brightness of his eye, the suavity of his disposition, were the natural results of the training which his heart had received. The Progressionists, and Angela. They were so absolutely different—Grace with her suavity and Rosamond with her temperament—that no comparison was possible. The New Gulliver and Other Stories "A coincidence which created a fortunate contrast," replied Mrs. McSeeney, with increased suavity. With Edge Tools "Why, thin Tim has heard of you!" the other had replied with unruffled suavity. The Gambler A Novel But this suavity is quite alien to the spirit of the narrative, in which Moses, however courteous, represents an offended God. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus The tussle suited his mood, which had rebelled against the suavity of conveyance to his enchanting goal. Love's Usuries And, being by this time at the door, he bowed himself out with all the insinuating suavity which distinguishes him at certain critical moments. Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth Mrs. McSeeney spoke with a suavity which Florence felt to be entirely feigned, and she was at a loss to account for this sudden pleasantness of manner. With Edge Tools His suavity, his courtesy, his unquestioned wealth and standing had won for him universal respect. Bert Wilson at Panama See! it has come to this—all the tale's suavity At the ninth chapter grows wretched to gravity; Cruel as death all our beautiful history— Close it!—the finis is more than a mystery.— One Day & Another A Lyrical Eclogue He might have been uneasy or constrained, but her calm suavity left him no opportunity. Love's Usuries "Nothing could exceed," says F�tis, "the suavity of his tones, the force of his expression, the perfect taste of his ornaments, or the large style of his phrasing." Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday At ten, Mrs. Falkener came swimming down the stairs, all suavity and brightness. Come Out of the Kitchen! A Romance Faxon for the first time on record, found his suavity forsake him. Thirty Sister Agnes, on the contrary, acquits herself of her toll duties with such conscientiousness and suavity that the porter's eyes glisten like two burning coals. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades "Se�or Robinson is pleased to be amused," he said with a feline suavity which told me the time had come. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois Martinho looked at it and from it to Angus Jones, and his suavity departed from him. Where the Pavement Ends Come to me, then, my lord,” said the Jew, all suavity once more. The Sapphire Cross Wallingford nodded, with the best brand of suavity he could muster under the irritating circumstances. Young Wallingford But she herself was in her heart by no means fond of Miss Vanhorn; she had had more than one battle royal with that venerable Knickerbocker, which had tested even her celebrated suavity. Anne He had rather a full share of self-esteem, and he sometimes exhibited a want a tact that unluckily irritated or estranged many whom more suavity might have retained. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) The other's suavity fell away from him like a disguise. Where the Pavement Ends The ladies received their guests with their usual suavity. Every-Day Errors of Speech Bingham's remarks were uttered with even more than his usual suavity of tone because he was annoyed. The New Warden His manner had a suavity and solemnity seldom seen in the sarcastic Prefect. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) Nero returned the next minute, and ushered him into the drawing-room, assuring him, with overflowing suavity, that Miss Barbara would be down in a minute. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 94, August, 1865 But this cannot be relied upon, as it by no means accords with his general suavity of disposition. Specimens of German Romance; Vol. II. Master Flea Selected and Translated from Various Authors Musset's grace, in its suavity, freedom, and unaffectedness, is altogether peculiar; though it must be said that it is only in the poems of his middle period that it is at its best. The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. He had no doubt that he should be entirely victorious, and Josephine was made truly happy by that suavity and those kind attentions which he in this journey so signally displayed. Josephine Makers of History They were usually men of great suavity of manner, personal bravery, unbounded zeal, and remarkable religious enthusiasm. The Spiritualists and the Detectives "No one, Sir, that I am aware of," replied the Captain, with a suavity that reassured and captivated Dinwiddie. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 94, August, 1865 Called out of his conversation by this sound, Garvin raised his face, still wreathed in its bland and smiling suavity—and our eyes met. The Portal of Dreams He returns docility for dollars; and suavity for salary. Physiology of The Opera To all he had endeared himself by his firmness of character and his suavity of manner. Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion Miriam, already thirty-two when Eugene met her—a tiny, brown haired, brown eyed girl, with a slender, rather cat-like figure and a suavity of address and manner which was artistic to the finger tips. The "Genius" Let those beautiful virgin forms which he has pourtrayed, instinct with grace and suavity, sweetness, gentleness, pious meekness, rise before you. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. His clothing was rough and his neck collarless, but one forgot this and noted only the suavity of his bearing and the ingratiating quality of his voice. The Portal of Dreams And it was easy to see, in Francezka, those same sterling qualities of integrity, courage and generosity which distinguished Madame Riano, and with them infinitely more tact and suavity. Francezka See! it has come to this ... all the tale's suavity At the ninth chapter grows stupid with gravity; Duller than death all our beautiful history— Close it!—the finis is more than a mystery.— Days and Dreams Poems There is a feeling of mild adventure when the land we behold is unknown to us, and when the language we hear filters into our questioning minds through an interpreter's suavity and chatter. In the Border Country "At first, I have no doubt," returned Charles with great suavity. Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier Under a crude exterior and a suavity which gave the impression of stupid good-nature he was masking bitter and intense feeling. The Portal of Dreams "Come here, se�or, and you will have a better vision of your friends," he said with mock suavity. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. II) Why should he not, with his suavity and winning smile, fascinate an impressionable girl? Doubloons—and the Girl “I forget for the moment, madam,” replied Medenham with equal suavity. Cynthia's Chauffeur As a thing of course, it was preluded by the dangerous suavities of the Song of Songs. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages "All except one or two details which we may perhaps arrange later," said Marston, who preserved a perfect suavity. The Immortal Moment The Story of Kitty Tailleur Nell turned to the manager, and with all the suavity of a princess of tragedy kissed her hand tantalizingly to him and said: “Now, Jack, I’ll teach you how to act.” Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time As a lawyer Barlow lacked the smoothness and suavity of the practised advocate, while the petty details and trickeries of the profession disgusted him. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 26, July 1880. A parallel might be found among the products of the so-called art nouveau of to-day, in which old designs are revived with just that added suavity or profusion of curvature that robs them of character. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" The Judge even visited her during the day and addressed the school with extreme suavity. Stories by American Authors, Volume 9 To my astonishment the lady greeted me by my name with the utmost suavity. Stories by American Authors, Volume 7 But his good-humor was gone: the usual suavity of his manner was a little ruffled. Brooke's Daughter A Novel She is never astonished, she asks no impertinent questions, but welcomes her guests with even suavity, like a liberal host, throwing open to them drawing-room or garret, as may best please their fancy. Stories by American Authors, Volume 2 There was no question that for all his suavity he insisted upon being first minister in fact as well as in form. The Day of Sir Wilfrid Laurier A Chronicle of Our Own Time As a Catholic apologist he was a model of candor and suavity. Memoirs of Life and Literature Constant streams of sparkling repartee rippled across the table, jocund anecdotes and refined civilities of every variety abounded, the festivities in every way being characterized by vivacity, suavity, chivalry, and irreproachable respectability. News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories Hutton put on a look of instant suavity. Exit Betty Brand’s manner, it was true, had not lost entirely its habitual suavity and polish. The Fate of Felix Brand But my father was on his mettle now, and handled his man with considerable skill and suavity. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography Moreover, those first days he spent after the convention have chipped the suavity from his countenance, and have written upon the bland, complacent face all the cynicism of his nature. In the Heart of a Fool The Japanese gentleman, cruel and vindictive beneath his surface suavity, would, Martin felt, be pleased to put a period to his existence. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story Where the former's suavity elicited only formal respect, manifestly obligatory, his own whole-heartedness lined his way with smiles and kindly greetings. The Lieutenant-Governor A Novel His whole frame appeared discomposed; his tone of affected suavity became hard and imperious; and he called to an attendant to open the door, with a peevishness seldom exhibited even by the most irritable. Books and Authors Curious Facts and Characteristic Sketches But I derived considerable satisfaction from turning out a letter the fluent suavity of which I thought would impress Mr. Gubbins. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography There he learned a bitter lesson on the meaning of a rival's suavity. The "Adventurers of England" on Hudson Bay A Chronicle of the Fur Trade in the North (Volume 18 of the Chronicles of Canada) “What says the señor, amigo?” asked Don Mario, with his utmost suavity and unction of manner. Carmen Ariza "Your record and your position protect you, Colonel Broadcastle," he said, with something of his usual suavity. The Lieutenant-Governor A Novel It was not often that her manner forsook its ladylike suavity. The Side Of The Angels A Novel "Who said she was ashamed?" asked Ana, with suspicious suavity. A Prairie Infanta The picture has a delightful suavity and ease, and the colouring has evidently been lovely. The Venetian School of Painting How well he bore himself! with what dignity! with what awful suavity! with what irreproachable integrity! Punch, or, the London Charivari, Volume 98, March 8, 1890. Then he summoned architects from all over the country who, to his delight, spent hours in the office of the Westley Cement-Mixer Manufacturing Company trying to outdo one another in finesse and suavity. Highacres Thus, while they have smiles and words of suavity for some, they can deal freely in such abuse to those who doubt their highest perfection. The Prison Chaplaincy, And Its Experiences I hoped, however, like the foolish inexperienced old bachelor I am, that her feminine asperity would be tempered by the suavities of married life. Melomaniacs All the smooth suavity disappeared from his speech just as chalk marks are wiped out by a wet sponge. Once to Every Man He was wearing, so Gorman assures me, the very best kind of official manner, that interesting mixture of suavity and pomposity with which our mandarins approach the public. The Island Mystery "Yes, I said thirty-two!" said the personage addressed, with a stiffness contrasting very forcibly with the suavity of his speech to Aunt Martha. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 She leaned panting there while he talked rapidly, explaining with suavity and point. The Spanish Jade He was moderate and simple in diet and apparel, eloquent in discourse, engaging and affable with strangers, and his amiability and suavity in domestic life strongly attached his household to his person. Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia being a concordance of choice tributes to the great Genoese, his grand discovery, and his greatness of mind and purpose Bobby Ogden hugged his knees beneath the table, for he knew from the very suavity of that reply all that was brewing. Once to Every Man They accepted each other’s assurances with the suavity of practiced lawyers, each without an atom of credence or good faith. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana With the utmost suavity the trader says: "I think I can treat you to your liking; how do you want to be treated?" The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. Indeed, I prefer the suavity and palaver of Turkish officials, no matter how crafty and corrupt, to the puffing, spitting manners of these come-up-from-the-shamble men. The Book of Khalid Big Malcolm's suavity vanished like a wisp of straw in a flame. The Silver Maple He was brought into contact with various people, and possessed a certain suavity that one finds in many of the old families here in town. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia A committee was appointed to question Jones personally, and the impression he made upon it is another proof of the remarkable suavity, plausibility and magnetism of the man. Paul Jones Hang it," said Mr. Motley, "I wish I could!—This vixenish old craft is behaving with a great deal too much suavity to suit my notions. Say and Seal, Volume II Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with books and prints. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance With what suavity could he encourage, and gently too compel a man, and rising himself yield him parcel of another man's room! All About Coffee And though she was high-spirited and could both resent and argue fiercely, she had the Wardour suavity, and some early training abroad in the Court. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia The winning and honest suavity of Cæsar here starts a pang of remorse in Brutus. The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar Mr. Motley inclined his head with perfect suavity in honour of the doctor's words. Say and Seal, Volume II “No, madam—an American,” I answered, with great suavity. The Land of Thor Cracked Biscayan—which no Spaniard will allow to be Spanish—jarred upon the suavity of Italian accents, and through the din the heavy steadiness of a Breton voice could be heard asserting itself. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama She had a certain graceful suavity and took no delight in offending anyone. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia He received me with such charming suavity, and my report with so many tender expressions of sympathy for the monkeys that I got a little mixed as to his preference. Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century "If the Rector objects to what I am doing, I daresay he will tell me of it," said Mr Wentworth, with indescribable suavity. The Perpetual Curate Morton, frantic over the trickery that, as he believed, had been attempted against him, made no pretense of suavity in this emergency. Making People Happy A little later, desirous to mitigate this sternness with the suavity more congenial to him, he spoke to his native district in a different key. Kościuszko A Biography He visits Roebuck and is deceived by the latter’s suavity. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 Neither suavity of manner nor the gilding of education will atone for disregarding the sanctity of obligation, the violation of which continues to wreck the lives and blast the promise of many. Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century "I daresay I shall see you again before I leave Carlingford," he said, and left the room with the utmost suavity. The Perpetual Curate But he had now laid aside his transient suavity. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era A pleasant suavity and gentleness marks their behaviour. Change in the Village Who that read the glowing accounts of the reception at first accorded to our people, did not admire the suavity and hospitality of the Japanese? Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy The suavity of the French is in notable contrast with the more taciturn deportment of the English; amiable contact has much to do with softening the asperities of life. Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century "Perhaps we might find a fitter place to discuss the matter," said the Curate, with great suavity. The Perpetual Curate "I am so glad," said Mrs. Ross, with suavity. The Tin Box and What it Contained "Cannot you see the necessity of his attending school?" asked Crashaw, this time with an insinuating suavity; he believed that Challis was coming round. The Wonder He loved the island, despite the inhospitable people, because of the suavity of its climate. The Dead Command From the Spanish Los Muertos Mandan Yet there was a suavity and familiar frankness in his manner, particularly if he had a point of interest or pleasure to carry, which won young and old—man and woman. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 4, April 1810 She transfixed her sister Dora, who seemed much inclined to cry like Mrs Elsworthy, with a look which overwhelmed that trembling woman; then she addressed herself with great suavity to the matter in hand. The Perpetual Curate All suavity and gentleness and delightful gaiety and perfect manners when everything goes right, she startles you by her outburst of petulance when the first cross comes. Modern Women and What is Said of Them A Reprint of A Series of Articles in the Saturday Review (1868) By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jos� Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth. Crooked Trails and Straight "Do you see any prospect of your finding yourself able to begin soon?" he inquired at last, with rather suspicious suavity. Vice Versa or A Lesson to Fathers He had never been in Mr. Trimmer’s offices, but he found his way there with no difficulty, and Mr. Trimmer came out of his private room to receive him with all the suavity possible. The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man "Thank you—pretty well," said the Perpetual Curate, with less suavity than usual, and a sigh that nearly blew Mrs Hadwin's candle out. The Perpetual Curate The Bishop, a ripe scholar, spoke much and critically of Catullus, and laid most stress upon the extreme suavity of his measures, especially in the "Acmen Septimius." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847 Cora listened in some surprise to the messenger, who broke in upon her meditations with a trifle less of suavity than was usual in Miss Arthur's maid. Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter In expression, in calm religious majesty, in suavity of pencilling, and the grand, pure style of the heads and drapery, quite like Raffaelle.” Rambles of an Archaeologist Among Old Books and in Old Places Being Papers on Art, in Relation to Archaeology, Painting, Art-Decoration, and Art-Manufacture In fact, he had been saving up suavity all morning for this very encounter. The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man Indiscretion and want of tact are usually the fruit of enthusiastic inexperience, for veteran missionaries have generally tempered zeal with both suavity and cautiousness. Life and sport in China Second Edition In the graces of person and manner, and in suavity of temper towards her own party, or those whom she wished to gain, Isabella of Castile far excelled her granddaughter Mary of England. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 "Ah, I thought so," said Mr. Pope, with a peculiar intonation; and after that he proceeded with great suavity to cross-examine her into a state of utter bewilderment. Lippincott's Magazine, November 1885 "Really, I can't say—I presume it is the—really, I hardly remember—" Mr. Bonnithorne's suavity of tone and customary smile broke down into silence and a look of lowering anxiety. A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time Mr. Thorne was suavity itself as he shook hands with Mr. Burnit, but the most aching regret was in his tone as he spoke. The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man I was even compelled to remind myself that with all his coolness and suavity he was still a car-thief, or perhaps something worse. The Prairie Mother "What you wanted to tell me," he said with exasperating suavity. The Devil A Tragedy of the Heart and Conscience “With all my heart, if you say so,” replied Somers with equal suavity. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer "And maybe you've got your reasons, Job," said the blacksmith with insinuating suavity. A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time I’m glad, above all, that I’m losing the sort of suavity which led me to smile and tell a man politely to take it, when he reached his hand into my pocket for my money.” The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man The suavity of Miss O’Flynn’s manner, the artificial grandeur of Madame Villard, filled her with aversion, and she wanted only to get away, and get back to her own home. Patty's Success Fortune had treated him with great suavity from his earliest years. That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 Now that he had made an end, Sir Tobias attempted to beam on Tabs with his accustomed suavity. The Kingdom Round the Corner A Novel Then they merged into a sweet and warbling cadence—a cadence of inimitable tenderness, the very suavity of which was rendered more piquant by its lavish variations. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847 Bobby, whose suavity Applerod had never before seen ruffled, turned upon him angrily. The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man The Russian diplomatist has all the softness and suavity of his Asiatic congeners. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality She spoke with the utmost suavity, the patient hostess with rather tiresome guests. Black Oxen His visitor, a sharp-eyed man whose profession was suggested in every look and movement, greeted him with a suavity of manner which set Brent on his guard. In the Mayor's Parlour "Oh yes," said Richmond, with his usual suavity. Ben's Nugget A Boy's Search For Fortune Wade spoke with a suavity which would have indicated deadly peril to the other had the two been on anything like equal terms. Hidden Gold To both of which remarks he responded, with a polite suavity that induced me to turn my back upon her in an agony of suppressed feeling, "Yes." Humour of the North But she was annoyed that her golden bait had not been taken immediately, and, in spite of her suavity, Paul could see that she was annoyed, the more so when she began to explain. The Opal Serpent Sentiments.—He who is amiable has a soul rich in sweetness and suavity. Spontaneous Activity in Education His style has been justly characterised as a continual creation; its audacity underlies its suavity; its miracles are accomplished with the simplest means. A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. And for an instant, something of his lost suavity of speech came back to him. The Snowshoe Trail "I nevertheless venture to hope," returned the nobleman with marked suavity, "that, under existing circumstances, the alienation will only be temporary." Fairy Fingers A Novel But what formed the chief attraction of Hortense was the grace and suavity of her manners. Hortense Makers of History Series By his suavity and impudence, he gained control of General Morris. Between the Lines Secret Service Stories Told Fifty Years After In B�r�nice there is a suavity in grief which gives a grace to her passion; the play, if not a drama of power, is the most charming of elegiac tragedies. A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. Take your cue from that, and with all suavity of manner insist as much as you can upon our being so placed. Japhet in Search of a Father An oppressive suavity of manner, an exaggerated politeness encased him in an impenetrable armor, and prevented the real man from ever being reached beneath this smooth surface. Fairy Fingers A Novel She has been trained to society's suavity, and they seem quite like young barbarians. Floyd Grandon's Honor He was an engaging youth, a Kentuckian by birth, with all the suavity and charm of the Southerner. The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson His smiling suavity, his gracious manner, had given place to taciturnity and Ore City’s choicest bon mots, its time-tested pleasantries, fell upon inattentive ears. The Man from the Bitter Roots The engineer was there to receive them, and, all suavity and politeness, submitted every fact and figure to their investigation. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 460 Volume 18, New Series, October 23, 1852 He had not only the courtesy of the good type of the man of the world, but an air of moral suavity, when one came near enough to him, that was infinitely attractive and engaging. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3) Essay 7: W.R. Greg: A Sketch "Our superintendent holds his engagement by the year," says Wilmarth, with provoking suavity. Floyd Grandon's Honor “Better lose no time, then,” said Tito, with unmixed suavity, moving his cap round in his hands as if he were about to put it on and depart. Romola But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow. Moor Fires He is a cosmopolitan, a linguist of great skill, who speaks good English, with Portuguese suavity of manner, in times of calm, but bad English, with French excitability of gesture, when he is annoyed. Lalage's Lovers She was intelligent and had cultivated her natural abilities, she also had a certain society suavity that made her an agreeable companion. A Little Girl in Old Boston "Mr. Grandon," begins that gentleman, with a kind of bitter suavity, "may I inquire into the causes that have led to this very unwise disturbance among our working forces?" Floyd Grandon's Honor Piero made a grimace which was habitual with him when he was spoken to with flattering suavity. Romola He called again and yet again, making himself charming—a touch of deference tempering his natural suavity—alike to his hostesses and to such of their guests as he happened to meet. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance She had a good deal of the suavity that helps matters to run easily, and her sympathies were boundless. A Little Girl of Long Ago But the discerning ones saw that he surpassed his father, in that he carried more reserve and showed a suavity that was not the habit of Chatham. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators They find the modiste, who inspects her new customers and is all suavity. Floyd Grandon's Honor With a smile fresh as the skies of Italy, full of all sweetness, gentleness and suavity: “Cover zees, den, py Gar!” The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills He was, indeed, moved to the point of losing his habitual suavity of demeanour. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance I am sorry to disturb Mr. Greyne," she answered, with that gracious, and even curling suavity which won all hearts; "but I wish to see him. The Mission Of Mr. Eustace Greyne 1905 The suavity, moderation, dignity and wise diplomacy of Cæsar led him by sure and safe steps from a lowly clerkship to positions of gradually increasing responsibility. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators Dinner has been kept waiting, and Mrs. Grandon is not in an angelic temper, but madame's exquisite suavity smooths over the rough places. Floyd Grandon's Honor Her suavity deceived him and he grinned sheepishly. The Fighting Shepherdess Tired and worn, there was still a remarkable suavity in his bearing. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance Lord Marnell, who kept fidgeting up and down the room, seemed almost annoyed at the Abbot’s extreme suavity. Mistress Margery He held his place by a suavity, gentleness and gracious show of reasons unparalleled. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators Ah, Mrs. Delancy," he says, and then adds in a meaning tone, with a kind of bitter suavity, "I suppose we do not need to be introduced. Floyd Grandon's Honor It was not an encouraging sign and her heart sank in spite of the superlative suavity of the tone in which he inquired: “What security would you be able to give, Mrs. Toomey?” The Fighting Shepherdess He answered with an accentuation of his usual refinement of enunciation and suavity of manner. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance The Abbot turned over the leaves, but the suavity of his manner suffered no change. Mistress Margery I've been thinking," he remarked with that suavity of manner as prophetic of a storm as thunder-claps in July, "that I might as well get me a room somewhere in the neighborhood. Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale Mr. Murray belongs to the wise children of this world, and possesses the secret of suavity, good-humor, and judicious commendation. Floyd Grandon's Honor Mormon Joe’s tone and manner had the suavity and polish which was so at variance with his general appearance. The Fighting Shepherdess His suavity had returned, and along with it a dignity of bearing not observable before. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance Do submit yourself, my dear boy, and he will soon recover his usual suavity.” Julian Home I’m indisposed,” said Wildney again, in a tone of such disciplined suavity, that the others shook with laughing. Eric, or Little by Little Gentlemen," he says, with a great effort at suavity, "this was young Mr. Grandon's offer. Floyd Grandon's Honor The bride accepted the rebuke with unruffled suavity. Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada That it was a trifle blown out in barrel, from being at grass, only gave its contours an added suavity. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance Before he opened the door he was all suavity once more. The Pirate of Panama A Tale of the Fight for Buried Treasure There is a certain breezy familiarity and absence of suavity in their manners and deportment, but otherwise they are an average lot of mixed Britishers and no more. The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 2 "A fine day!" said the squire, with suavity. The Young Miner or Tom Nelson in California With considerable gaiety of disposition, he evinced a gentleness, a suavity, and a modest grace of deportment, which I have never seen surpassed, if equaled. A Biographical Sketch of the Life and Character of Joseph Charless In a Series of Letters to his Grandchildren In a moment his face had assumed its normal suavity. Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman Impatient at our fencing, or afraid, perhaps, that I might be deceived by his suavity, the girl cut in tartly: "You think you could rob me more successfully next time, Boris?" The Pirate of Panama A Tale of the Fight for Buried Treasure The words were spoken with great suavity and politeness, and Frank noted that the speaker seemed to have a military air. Frank Merriwell Down South It is a wonder that your husband has any nerves or patience or suavity left. The Wedding Ring A Series of Discourses for Husbands and Wives and Those Contemplating Matrimony Their every motion seems informed with the perfect suavity and spontaneity of pure nature. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation To the desperate attempts of the Turks to waste time the diplomats of the Balkan States replied with but little patience or suavity. Bulgaria You say, doctor," he began, with great diffidence and suavity, "that you operated upon Mr. ——'s head after it was cut by Mr. The Youth's Companion Volume LII, Number 11, Thursday, March 13, 1879 The Superintendent had much suavity of manner, and it was hard for me to tell whether he considered me guilty or not. The Expressman and the Detective They had none of the graceful suavity of the Lower Canadian seigneurs. The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion He's got a surface flow of suavity, but he's rough as a hoof-rasp underneath. A Son Of The Sun You might say that he was born for quest and conquest, what with his suavity of tongue, his grace of manner, his roguery of eye, and his fame as a great lover. The Black Colonel Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive. The Norsemen in the West She was graceful, indeed, as the gazelle, but not tall, and with an air of suavity that was irresistibly attractive. The Middy and the Moors An Algerine Story There was much in what Macnab said, yet not so much but that Lumley set himself, with all his powers of suasion and suavity, to induce his brother-in-law to change his mind. The Big Otter He liked the gentle Spaniard for his gravity; He almost honour'd him for his docility; Because, though young, he acquiesced with suavity, Or contradicted but with proud humility. Don Juan So he inquired with a reserved and indulgent suavity, "Are you particularly fond of that poem, my dear?" The Tyranny of Weakness Her piercing tones, likened by the Tobies to those of a macaw, strove in vain for suavity. The Making of a Soul The massing of the intellect, it will be seen, was in the upper portion of the forehead; and that region shows a remarkable development of benevolence, suavity, causality, comparison and imitation. How to Become Rich A Treatise on Phrenology, Choice of Professions and Matrimony He spoke to these Indians with exactly the same respect and suavity that had characterised him when trading with the chiefs. The Big Otter To all this there should be added a certain suavity of conversation and manners, affording, as it does, no inconsiderable zest to friendship. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume II (of X) - Rome Momentarily his face abandoned its suavity and the lower jaw thrust itself forward with a marked hint of belligerency. The Tyranny of Weakness These cruel men have no lenity, no suavity. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection His large suavity enabled him to use his language in a way that pleased even his antagonists. How to Become Rich A Treatise on Phrenology, Choice of Professions and Matrimony For a moment, the suavity of his manner was destroyed, and he forgot the respect due to the dying. Rattlin the Reefer All his suavity dropped away from him, his face was distorted and puckered with anger and grew a shade darker. The Angel of Terror The gentleman who presides over it goes by the name of Baron Verysoft among the English, from the peculiar suavity of his manners. Fred Markham in Russia The Boy Travellers in the Land of the Czar On the contrary, it was distinguished by the candor and the suavity of its tone. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 102, April, 1866 If it were not for her large benevolence and suavity, which makes her a very agreeable woman, he would be badly henpecked. How to Become Rich A Treatise on Phrenology, Choice of Professions and Matrimony Well, we will suppose the dinner done, and the West Indian dessert on the table, and that during the repast the suavity of our host had been exemplary. Rattlin the Reefer To the English people he was suavity itself. Middy and Ensign "It is the wife of my brother and his daughter," responded the ranchman with unruffled suavity. A Wounded Name Turning, the witness bowed low in awkward suavity, and said, "Good-morning, gentlemen." Pushing to the Front His combativeness was harnessed to his suavity, and he could be forcible and at the same time persuasive. How to Become Rich A Treatise on Phrenology, Choice of Professions and Matrimony He was, she understood, captain of a rather famous regiment, and she liked his direct gaze, which did not detract from his easy suavity of manner. The Gold Trail I saw an anxious expression hover across her face for a second, to be quickly replaced by her ordinary society look of calm, studied suavity. She and I, Volume 1 I should have preferred a shade less of the polite suavity of his manner and a more distinct manifestation of fatherly affection. The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba “Precisely,” he answered with a smile of the utmost suavity. Overdue The Story of a Missing Ship Duplay had readiness, suavity, volubility, a trick of flattering deference; on Harry's side were a stronger suggestion of power and an assumption, rather attractive, that he must be listened to. Tristram of Blent An Episode in the Story of an Ancient House Sir Henry Drayton had no superb suavity with which to beguile those who made complaints. The Masques of Ottawa He had the suavity and deference that pleased women, if he knew little about poets and writers, then coming to be the fashion. A Little Girl in Old Detroit Still the manliness, the suavity of manner, the deep learning, after an oriental fashion, of many Indian Musalm�ns render them a very attractive people. The Faith of Islam “Yes, pray do so,” returned Wilde, in the same exasperating tone of suavity. Overdue The Story of a Missing Ship But, as in the case of Knox, the times in which he lived were rude and violent, and the work he had to do could scarcely have been accomplished with gentleness and suavity. How to Get on in the World A Ladder to Practical Success It is a superficial judgment that descries nothing but insincerity in the unvarying suavity of a well-bred manner; that regards the conventional code of behavior as merely a device for rendering social life artificial. Etiquette Mr. Murch's private secretary held a position requiring quick-wittedness and suavity in no common degree. White Ashes Not merely because she has given him birth and riches, but for a native sweetness of temper, never to be acquired; and a graceful suavity of manners, whose school must be the mind. The Stranger A Drama, in Five Acts Some were rewarded for industry, some were admonished not to be idle; but all were treated with an engaging suavity more efficacious than gifts or punishments. Henrietta Temple A Love Story As it was, he answered with fine suavity. The Mayor of Troy "Dr. Cairn—" The husky voice had lost something of its suavity. Brood of the Witch-Queen No storm of public calamity, no sympathizing pity for murdered friends, no sentiment of gratitude for her royal benefactors, ever disturbed the suavity of Lady Bellingham's deportment. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel Tree of our state and emblem of neatness, Beauty and grace abide in thy form; Not in thy blood alone courses a sweetness, Thy ev'ry unfolding is suavity born. Our Profession and Other Poems Looking in with bold suavity, Calvin Van de Lear made a bow and took up his hat. Bohemian Days Three American Tales His unconscious suavity, his abnegated personality, formed a mighty magnet; and every soul, with any steel of nobleness in it, fondly swayed to him. The Friendships of Women "I am sure I wish I could tell you," said Conward, with all his accustomed suavity. The Cow Puncher How shall we depicture fidelity and honour if they dwell not in the open front of heroic candour, or the mild suavity of undeviating rectitude? The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel "You could never be selfish, miss," said Milburn, without any of the suavity of a compliment, still carrying that wild, regarding gaze, like the eyes of a startled ox. The Entailed Hat Or, Patty Cannon's Times He was suspicious of this suavity, of this sudden respect for a girl's wishes. Steve Yeager But the Terror's suavity prevented a complete break; and in the end they struck a bargain that he should have as much skim-milk as he required at threepence halfpenny the pailful. The Terrible Twins A little dark man—doubtless to match the little dark house—bowed with much suavity in the doorway, as if expecting them, and the captain at once addressed him. All Aboard A Story for Girls Her writings contain 53 abundant proofs of this peculiar suavity. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Third series In 1847 he was Mayor, and in that office won the goodwill of everyone by his suavity of manner and his untiring industry. Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men After Culvera had glanced over the credentials of Girard, he was all suavity. Steve Yeager He liked the gentle Spaniard for his gravity; He almost honoured him for his docility; Because, though young, he acquiesced with suavity, Or contradicted but with proud humility. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 6 Distracted by the furtive contemplation of such minutiae, he gradually became aware of the fact that the talk between Cardington and the bishop had lost the tone of suavity that characterized its beginning. The Mayor of Warwick The worst that can be said of it is that its suavity inclines to mawkishness, and that its quietism borders upon sleepiness. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Third series "I have the honour of presenting you to my sister," said the doctor, with suavity. Queechy, Volume I The suavity went out of Culvera's face as a light does from a blown candle. Steve Yeager She welcomed me with great suavity; drew up a chair for me; and finding I had something to say, sat then quite grave and still looking into the blaze, while I unfolded my plan. Daisy Nothing could exceed the simple suavity with which the Cardinal appeared, approached, and greeted them. Some Diversions of a Man of Letters Miska, knowing well the moods of the monstrous being whose unveiled face she had never seen, was not deceived by the suavity of his manner. The Golden Scorpion With triumphant suavity the Archbishop of Ebury conducted the service, assisted by deans, chapters, bishops, and a dozen cathedral choirs. King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties "Not so delighted, I am sure, as I shall be to come," returned De Burgh, with unusual suavity. A Crooked Path A Novel Though keen in debate, he was however possessed of a most imperturbable suavity of temper. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume I. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century I was," said Eliza readily; her tone changing like magic to sweet suavity, her face putting on its best charm—"About to remark that the Reverend Robert Grame has a hundred faults. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 2, February, 1891 His dependants, even his equals, if in his present post he had any, were startled to find anger, derision, and bitterness in one, before distinguished for suavity and benevolence of manner. The Last Man It was quite in accordance with German promises, which are composed of the two ingredients—uncompromising bluff and unabashed deliberate lying, leavened with a sprinkling of disarming suavity. Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben He was slipping back to the usual suavity. The Freebooters of the Wilderness "To unload the dead, sir," replied the Orderly, with serious suavity. "Contemptible", by "Casualty" Ghiberti, in fact, with all his plastic elegance, with a grace, suavity and sense of beauty which Donatello never approached, was a painter at heart. Donatello, by Lord Balcarres He said this with a suavity and a smile which disarmed any possible objector. The Social History of Smoking He was now convinced that the suavity of his colleague concealed a craftiness he had never suspected, and he felt sure that Everett had taken advantage of his absence to strike an underhanded blow. From the Valley of the Missing As a rule Edmund was suavity itself, but this time even his gift of gently, almost imperceptibly, making every woman feel him to be her admirer was failing. Great Possessions She was charmed by the spirit of the place, constrained by its suggestion of fair observances, high decencies, and social suavities. The Helpmate There is an easy suavity and graceful indifference in his manner that chimes admirably with your humor. Dream Life A Fable Of The Seasons Even the humiliation of this proceeding had in no wise disturbed Moreno's suavity. Foes in Ambush He did not attract the world of women by elaborate brutalities, or charm it by silly suavities. Bella Donna A Novel "How is this, sir?—explain yourself!" thundered my Lord, forgetting for once his mild suavity. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady Titiens lacked the adroitness, the fluent melting grace, the suavity, of the other. Great Singers, Second Series Malibran To Titiens Her taste, steadiness, suavity, and solid knowledge suited a style very difficult for a southern singer to acquire. Great Singers, First Series Faustina Bordoni To Henrietta Sontag His proneness to satire and power of epigram made him enemies, but even these yielded to the suavity and fascination which alternated with his bitter moods. Great Italian and French Composers She was obliged to see him perpetually, obliged to behave to him with politeness, if not with suavity. Bella Donna A Novel Before I could answer, he regained control of his tongue, and continued with oily suavity. The Blood Ship Mr. Wainwright’s suavity often, and not infrequently his authority, were required to adjust these domestic broils, but as all deferred to him willingly, the storms that arose were usually short lived. Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland It is easy not to share M. Rodin's gloomy vaticinations as to French sculpture based on the continued triumph of the Institute style and suavity. French Art Classic and Contemporary Painting and Sculpture Ernest had once likened it to the smile of Mona Lisa, but now he detected in it the suavity of the hypocrite and the leer of the criminal. The House of the Vampire Miss Burton says," announced the butler, his usual suavity shaken beyond control, "that there is no answer to your note. Destiny "The Duke of Gloucester commands here," replied Stafford with a courtier's suavity. Beatrix of Clare "You brought that upon yourself, Mr. Plaisted, but I am very, very sorry," said Gussie, who felt all the insolence of the words that were spoken with such suavity. Miss Dexie A Romance of the Provinces Persius, dying in the year 62, at the age of twenty-eight, was steeped in Horace, but lacked the gentle spirit, the genial humor, and the suavity of expression that make Horatian satire a delight. Horace and His Influence Clerk Gum was not, on the whole, a model of suavity in the domestic fold. Elster's Folly Temperance and regularity in all his habits, gave him general good health, and his unaffected modesty and suavity of manners endeared him to every one. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 1 Bailly showed in all the relations of life a degree of patience, a suavity, a deference to the opinions of others, that would have soothed the most irascible self-love. Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men It was impossible to meet any one more suasive and agreeable; his suavity was penetrating as his small dark eyes. Mike Fletcher A Novel Hooper's politeness and suavity concealed, and well concealed, a bitter irony. The Killer To him she was ever all sweetness and suavity. Elster's Folly Indeed, her very suavity and sweetness of manner was assumed, because it was so much more comfortable and effective to be agreeable than otherwise. Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad To make loss as small as possible there were in order suavity, coolness, even gaiety! Foes He spoke with much suavity, if not contradicted, but rather addressed himself to his neighbour than to the entire company. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 4 With His Letters and Journals The suavity of his manner broke fiercely and suddenly. The Killer His voice, with its suggestion of suavity, fell soothingly on her nerves. The Voice of the People He had a Virgilian soul; and if his colouring recalls that of Weber, his design has often an Italian suavity. Musicians of To-Day Both assumed a suavity of manner felt to be just at the breaking point. The Clarion There was no sweep and swing, nor suavity of connected progress in the strains. How Deacon Tubman and Parson Whitney Kept New Year's And Other Stories "Again you misapprehend me," rejoined the voice, with perfect suavity. Idolatry A Romance Keiser's music lacks the suavity of the Italian school, but his recitatives are vigorous and powerful, and seem to foreshadow the triumphs which the German school was afterwards to win in declamatory music. The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. Had he been a keener observer he would have seen that under Brent's suavity there was a scarcely hidden nervousness. The Master Mystery Behind the suavity there was the impudence of the man who is a little alarmed, and a little angry because of the alarm. The Clarion She charmed the circle of her friends by the suavity of her disposition and the most gentle and engaging manners. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 6, June, 1862 Devoted To Literature and National Policy There was indeed a suavity about this place which was not to be found in fields or commons. The Judge Mr. Lucre was in full pomp, exceedingly busy, directing, assisting, and tending their wants, with a proud courtesy, and a suavity of manner, which no man could better assume. Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two Balcom walked jauntily, but with a suavity of manner that was always his. The Master Mystery Well, Mr. Woodward," said O'Connor, with the greatest suavity of manner, "I'll tell you my method under such circumstances; whenever I meet a gentleman that doubts my word, I always make him eat his onion. The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One The singular softness of her sweet and mellow voice was in itself an exponent of the remarkable suavity and benignity of her disposition. Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One It had the tweedy texture of Scotch talk, the characteristic lack of suavity and richness in sense, in casual informativeness, in appositeness. The Judge Take your cue from that, and with all suavity of manner, insist as much as you can upon our being so placed. Japhet, in Search of a Father "Oh, of course, if you say so, but I should be better satisfied if she denied it herself," said Mrs. Portheris with suavity. A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') To this Miss Riddle said neither yes nor no; and, after a further chat upon indifferent topics, the matron took her departure, much satisfied, however, with the apparent suavity of the worthy peer's fair niece. The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One When Pelham came on deck, on the day after the exciting event, he greeted Shuffles with his accustomed suavity, and seemed not to bear any malice in his heart against the author of his misfortune. Outward Bound Or, Young America Afloat "You were asking for me, I believe?" pursued this person, with complete suavity. The Day of Days An Extravaganza This was carried out by a certain abruptness, a slight lack of suavity, in his movements, in his manner of turning his head, of using his hands. Grey Roses She makes her points with a directness and simplicity that should disarm even the diplomatic suavity of Uncle Sam when he meets her in Washington. How To Write Special Feature Articles A Handbook for Reporters, Correspondents and Free-Lance Writers Who Desire to Contribute to Popular Magazines and Magazine Sections of Newspapers I had great admiration for the suavities and graces of life, but it is beyond any human capacity to endure what society imposes upon many in America. T. De Witt Talmage As I Knew Him |
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