| 单词 | superciliously |
| 例句 | There Neylan asked Panofsky superciliously, “Young man, what is bothering you?” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Leonard Loeb, notwithstanding his role in recruiting Lawrence to Berkeley, warned Livingston superciliously that working on Lawrence’s project would be a waste of time. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “I am sure it’s not,” said he, superciliously over his shoulder; “I don’t think anything about it.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z His cohort includes the Beavers brothers, who've accrued wealth and power both, and Sheriff Rutherford Rutherford, a small and vile man who carries a superciliously long gun. 'A Hanging at Cinder Bottom' is an engaging, clever con 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z Don't Worry Darling "superciliously pinches ideas from other films without quite understanding how and why they worked in the first place", he said. Don't Worry Darling: Critics mixed as Olivia Wilde film with Harry Styles premieres 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z “Oh, so you drank the Kool-Aid,” my neighbor superciliously sneered from the stoop he occupies each afternoon to sip wine and critique people’s parking skills on our beloved Olive Street. The nuanced passion of Pope Francis 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z In the text, Rajoy encouraged him to “Hang in there,” adding, somewhat superciliously, that “Spain is not Uganda.” Apocalypse in Mali, Asylum in London 2012-06-18T05:00:00Z "Aw," said the young man with the cane, superciliously stroking his maligned upper lip, "the preparatory school, I daresay—Lord, was at one once myself—beastly hole!" The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith 2012-04-03T02:00:29.527Z The British Museum people were hastily and superciliously wrong in calling it a common book. Letters to the Clergy On The Lord's Prayer and the Church 2012-03-29T02:00:12.080Z Novikoff was a painstaking, narrow-minded functionary, superciliously proud of his office and slavishly loyal to the letter of the law. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z The two Venezuelans exchanged salutations, the Captain somewhat superciliously. Swift and Sure 2012-03-16T02:00:24.627Z The groom who had led the horse back from Hargreave's eyed his questioner rather superciliously. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z He glowered at the name of Flaubert, rejoicing in the sad existence of the mighty prose master, but he smiled superciliously when I reproached him with not knowing Chopin. Unicorns 2012-03-14T02:00:26.677Z Presently in came the grisly servant, and counted them all on his fingers superciliously, like Abraham telling sheep, then went out again and returned with a deal trencher and deal spoon to each. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z In one of the latter a man with a huge beam sticking out of one eye is represented as looking superciliously with the other at a man with an insignificant spike projecting. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:15.857Z They did not mingle with the suckers, but poised themselves superciliously a foot or so above them, or lurked singly under the shelter of the scattered rocks on the bottom. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z "May I ask who you are?" said the passenger, who regarded him superciliously. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z The dwarf looked at the door superciliously, and almost smiled when I repeated my warning. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z So he dismissed them a little superciliously: he was ashamed of his confederates. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z And the visitors followed M. le chef of the gardens and conservatories, who smiled rather superciliously at the plebeian amazement of M. Dufour's friends. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z German philosophers who may accidentally cast a glance over these pages will superciliously shrug their shoulders at the meagreness and incompleteness of all that which I here offer. The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z Utterly confounded, Mrs Howel made a silent inclination of the head, with eyes superciliously cast down. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z He glanced superciliously at Beaumanoir, and promptly appropriated the chair which the latter had risen from at the first alarm. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z He looked round superciliously as though he wondered how anyone could study anything in so mean a place; no doubt he considered that his son’s explanation had been merely a plausible excuse. The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z Among them was the clergyman's son, who stood superciliously smoking a cigar, with his face averted from his father, who pressed upon him final kindnesses and counsels. Masterman and Son 2011-08-23T02:00:35.033Z The occupant of the So Long glanced up as they approached and studied the Vagabond idly and, as it seemed to Tom, somewhat superciliously. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z Mr. Broza's servant at first treated me superciliously; but when I had sent in my letter I was admitted at once. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z "You had better go," she said superciliously; "there is no need of coming any more." The Red Mouse 2011-05-30T02:00:14.700Z "Oh, I've no doubt we'd have put that all right in due time, without their interference," said the host, somewhat superciliously. Roland Graeme: Knight A Novel of Our Time 2011-05-30T02:00:12.077Z "Why no one, of course," superciliously replied Mary. Rachel Gray 2011-05-20T02:00:39.547Z Colton's Public Economy gives a title to an article, in which the book is treated superciliously, and some ideas by Henry C. Carey are presented as the original speculations of the reviewer. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z “Where have you taken this ragged fellow?” asked he of the sergeant, nodding superciliously towards the prisoner. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z Because an error in judgment was committed in certain cases, was that any good reason for superciliously brushing aside the whole report, and divesting it of all binding authority? History of Prince Edward Island 2011-04-16T02:00:17.027Z "And if I refuse?" he demanded, with brows raised superciliously. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z "Make no apology, sir," said the major, eying him rather superciliously, for the travelling dress concealed the Knight's appearance, and distinguished him but slightly from many of those lounging around the doors. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z His spare figure actually dilated and gained weight in these days of victory, his eye-glasses poised a trifle more superciliously before his pale eyes. The Game and the Candle 2011-04-03T02:00:16.907Z I had been superciliously pushed aside, and I found I was angry. The Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine 2011-03-15T02:00:14.097Z "Well, she can laugh, if you mean that," says Geoffrey somewhat superciliously. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z The railroad millionnaire talks less boastfully before him who knew him as an errand-boy; the grande dame is less superciliously insolent in the presence of one who remembered her in a very different character. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z That is what I have never seen when I have looked on superciliously from the height of my own idleness at these drudging lives. Fr?ulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther 2011-02-17T03:00:18.413Z Rather superciliously he remarked to Napoleon, whose feminine and youthful appearance did not indicate that he was born to command, "You are too young to occupy stations of such responsibility as you seek." Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z "Your manners have sadly deteriorated since we parted," she remarked, raising her eyebrows superciliously. Who? 2011-02-09T03:00:47.380Z "I wasn't with your crowd when he got here last night," he added superciliously. Ben Pepper 2011-02-07T03:00:21.607Z "These are all cottiers,—pauper tenants," said Lady Dorothea, scanning the paper superciliously through her eyeglass. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z Its elegant double-height parlor is lined in dark wood and accessorized with cashmere sweaters and large-game trophies that peer down superciliously from their mountings. City Critic: No Permit? No Touching the Pistols 2011-01-29T21:02:34Z In this matter we will—not superciliously, but in fair spirit—compare pedigrees with England, and strange as it may seem at the first blush, not without some claim to equality. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z Belle and Frances were more congenial, and had the same habit of talking superciliously about other people. Brenda, Her School and Her Club 2011-01-15T03:00:31.087Z Only a month ago, before the storm, representatives of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg insisted somewhat superciliously that everything was fine in this regard. NYC: On Walking, Chewing Gum, and Saying Sorry 2011-01-11T02:50:34Z They kept as near as they dared to their task-master, and he smiled superciliously as he put his own interpretation upon their acts. Commodore Junk 2010-12-20T17:12:13.450Z I arrested the driver, who seemed to be regarding me rather superciliously, which I attributed to insignificance of appearance, when he exclaimed:— “Now, Jarge, fetch the missus’s wipe, and look alive.” Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z I’m ready,” said Lionel, superciliously, as he rightly interpreted the other’s uneasiness. A Little World "Oh, but I mean in a real play," replied Pinkie, superciliously. A Star for a Night A Story of Stage Life Linton smiled superciliously, as though he was accustomed to higher flights of treachery than this. Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) "He gave me this cane," said Linton, superciliously, exhibiting a little riding cane, which he had taken himself out of Cashel's hand, and was of no value whatever. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) "So—you are a detective?" sneered Sherburne superciliously, elevating his eyebrows just the fraction of an inch. The Social Gangster A hurrying broker's clerk smiled superciliously, recognizing a stock-market loser talking of himself to himself, as they all do. H. R. “Indeed,” said Vanleigh, superciliously; and Sir Felix fixed his glass and had a good stare at the old lady, who looked every whit the mistress of the house. Thereby Hangs a Tale Volume One “Quite well, thank you, sir,” said the man, superciliously. Blind Policy Heathcote's lip curled superciliously, but it was only for a second, and his features were calm as before. One Of Them Harry was not going to take the trouble to hunt up a fellow who had become what he superciliously termed a mere counter-jumper. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Gerald smiled superciliously, and the Cardinal seeing it, said— 'Nay, Prince, distrust was no feature of your race, and, from what the P�re Massoni says, these gentlemen do not deserve it.' Gerald Fitzgerald The Chevalier Just as he had then superciliously acknowledged the salutations of the passing peasants, so the Rellingses now gave him the go-by to devote themselves to their illustrious acquaintance. Black Forest Village Stories "I'm afraid I could be guilty of so great an enormity," said she, smiling superciliously. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "I really cannot answer that question," said Ogden, superciliously. One Of Them "I 'm not so very sure of that, Twining," said his Lordship, smiling half superciliously. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day Presently the door was flung open and a powdered footman, "all plush and calves" as Bindle phrased it, looked superciliously down at the group of men standing before him. Adventures of Bindle "The anecdote is new to me," said Lady Hester, superciliously; "and I have little doubt that the worthy man was merely embellishing an incident to suit the tastes of his company." The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life "No," said I, smiling superciliously; "I am a mere traveller for pleasure, my object being to make a tour of the prairies, and by some of the Mexican cities, before my return to Europe." Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas "That's all the security I ever needed," said the gambler superciliously. Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant "Something more than governess, and less than lady," said she, half superciliously. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day Would he have not recovered his sanity and be able to snap his fingers in her face and smile superciliously? The "Genius" Captain Munchausen smiled superciliously, and says he, "Is this intended by your vandals to be what you call a brilliant cavalry dash?" The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 "So we all perceive," said the young man superciliously. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign Henceforth the pair of them treated me very superciliously. Eyes Like the Sea In the camp holding himself aloof, as if superciliously refraining from close contact, on the trail this horse took to revealing his antagonism. Bred of the Desert A Horse and a Romance "I understand English," he replied superciliously, with a strong accent, as he complied with the request. "And they thought we wouldn't fight" "Not so bad for an animal of this country," said I, superciliously. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. There were, indeed, certain stolidly conventional and superciliously official kinds of persons, both at home and abroad, who were incapable of looking beyond the clothes, and eyed him always with frozen suspicion. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 23 (of 25) He looked at it superciliously, and said it “wanted to be restored.” The Stones of Venice, Volume III (of 3) How superciliously had he said it, how superciliously staring her down the while. Mystery at Geneva An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings "Pray, Cooper," inquired the former at last, tapping the barrel superciliously with his cane, "are you able to make this thing oil-tight?" The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 90, April, 1865 "I am," he said bluntly, and encouraged himself to wonder, superciliously, what would come next. Shirley "What do you want of me?" asked George superciliously. Robert Coverdale's Struggle Or, On The Wave Of Success At her side the young Duke of Altern shuffled, his long, thin body curved like a kangaroo, and his monocle bent superciliously upon the mass of common clay about him. Carmen Ariza The colonel stared superciliously, bowed with ironical depth, said he was "much honored," and, turning his back on the young man, placed himself at the table. Hidden Hand The spinster posed herself with arms akimbo and smirked superciliously at the badgered girl, malicious spite agleam in her little black eyes. Nobody Mr. Mix glanced at it, superciliously, but a moment later, his whole soul was strung on it. Rope Even as the yacht nosed superciliously away from the dock, the steward approached me with the information that lunch was ready. Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 A sleepy bear waddled out of the trees, eyed them superciliously and then trotted clumsily away. Louisiana Lou A Western Story A red fox, which had been curled up asleep under MacPhairrson’s one rose bush, awoke, and superciliously withdrew to the other side of the island, out of sight, disapproving of all visitors on principle. The Backwoodsmen He stared at me superciliously and refused to have speech with me, bein' ashamed, if I can judge of his youthful thoughts, of bein' in the same company with a fool. The Boy Scouts Book of Stories “I don’t think they are to be compared,” observed Mrs. Sefton, rather superciliously. Our Bessie The man who opened the door, and brushed Philip Compton's clothes, and was in his service, looked superciliously at her too, and declined to have anything to say to "the visitors for down-stairs." The Marriage of Elinor He glided straight to his stand, sniffed at it superciliously, and then lay down before it. Kings in Exile These, on the other hand, half expecting that simplicity and domesticity may have some virtue, speak superciliously of middle-class smugness and the bourgeois "home." Introduction to the Science of Sociology The latter regarded us superciliously, and Joanna catching his glance flushed to the wavy hair over her forehead. The Belovéd Vagabond "Well, what's wanted?" asked one, glancing superciliously at the ragged boy entering. Ben, the Luggage Boy; or, Among the Wharves Jim was engaged in superciliously ignoring the amazed stares of the town boys who were apt to look down on the “workhouse kid,” though he attended the Whitmansworth school. Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker The first being already confuted, and as for the other, it is well known how far he travelled both in Scotland and England to meet with ministers for a coalescence, who superciliously refused. Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies "But scarcely 'pretty manners,' I should suppose," said Pointed Beard superciliously. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius In the world, my dear Frank," continued the heir, superciliously, "as the Squire himself will testify, a man is not generally exempted from criticism because he is a parson. The Perpetual Curate "I can't waste my time in arguing with a woman," Delancy answered loftily, and, turning away, tugged superciliously at a wisp of whisker. Making People Happy She only smiled superciliously, with the same mysterious look—an expression that I cannot define, but by which I knew that she had told me the crushing truth. The Seven Secrets “And spends her time in riding and shooting,” added the little widow, turning up her nose superciliously. Major Frank She sat upright in the middle of the compartment, and looked superciliously at the weary, worried widow, and her helpless children, in their shabby black, when they stopped at the carriage door. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius "No" said Tom, superciliously; "You may take out the rudder." Tom Brown at Oxford "There is no room for such pensioners in these days of small profits," Morton declared, superciliously. Making People Happy He smiled superciliously, and he saw her redden. Studies in love and in terror The Greek's elbows were on the arm of the seat, and he held up before his breast a small red-leather-covered note-book which he superciliously tapped with a thin pencil. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life "Oh, well, in that case," he began, somewhat superciliously. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius Percy, left to his own resources, invested in a new brand of cigarettes and promenaded back and forth along the main street, smoking and eying the passers-by superciliously. Jim Spurling, Fisherman or Making Good Evidently he meant to enumerate superciliously petty foreign “princesses” only. The Tell El Amarna Period We were a little short with her, and as a last resource, she remarked superciliously, in a tone of pleasant surprise: "You are really very clean here." A Poor Man's House Dora was talking at the moment to Miss Maitland, another first-class girl, and the two stared rather superciliously at Hester, and, after a pause, Dora said in her finest drawl: “Who is little Nan?” A World of Girls The Story of a School "It couldn't do any harm," she said surveying the gentleman tramp somewhat superciliously. The Diamond Coterie The boys followed, Percy swaggering superciliously along after the others, with his eternal cigarette. Jim Spurling, Fisherman or Making Good “Have you come to preach to us, then?” asked the little American superciliously. The Mystery of a Turkish Bath She speaks superciliously, coolly, and not too fast. Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: The New York Idea "Have it any way you wish," said Churchill, superciliously. The Candidate A Political Romance For, after beholding the plaintiff here and discovering that she had advanced rather than retrograded in physical attractiveness, I made cordial approaches to her, but she passed me by with a superciliously exalted nose! Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. You render men unhappy—and superciliously seem to think, you pay them by a privilege of admission. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 54, No. 334, August 1843 The ultimate goodness of their own garden and vineyard is superciliously under-estimated by them, and their love and their insight are not of the same quality. The Case Of Wagner, Nietzsche Contra Wagner, and Selected Aphorisms. The maid who had come to the door looked her over so superciliously that Patty flushed with indignation. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1907 to 1908 She carried herself extremely well, too: with grace, with distinction, her head held high, even thrown back a little, superciliously. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume X (of X) Walking over to his uncle's desk-chair, he sat down and began to pull off his gloves, looking at the children a trifle superciliously. The Return of Peter Grimm Novelised From the Play "Our acquaintance was very slight," said Victor superciliously. The Telegraph Boy "Where had you put it?" asked Cherry, grinning superciliously at the distorted characters on the soiled paper. The Lilac Lady Brown and Beranger smiled superciliously, and strolled back to De Beers. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer Toomey’s thin lips curled superciliously as he glanced at it and tossed it across the breakfast table: “Here, Hughie, why don’t you take this in?” The Fighting Shepherdess It was at first superciliously assumed, as before, that I must be drunk or insane, but my serious mood and energetic investigations soon altered that notion. The Gray Nun I told the Quartermaster, and he looked at my then boots superciliously and said he could quite believe it. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 1, 1916 Occasionally an eye-glass was leveled at her, or some lady accidentally placed beside her superciliously inspected the lace and green brocade. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 24, March, 1873 What will you prefer? an English work? or"—superciliously—"perhaps French? Molly Bawn Nevertheless, he stopped and stammered a disjointed greeting to Rachel, who returned for sole answer an icy little nod, pinching her lips together somewhat superciliously as she gave it. Aunt Rachel Her head was held high, and her lips curled superciliously as she took in the arrangements. The Grell Mystery Between dances the girls stood together in groups and superciliously regarded the ranks of humble wall-flowers. The Californians Its fez-crowned occupant gazed superciliously out as the gaudily uniformed members of his kavasse ran alongside yelling to the crowds to make way for the Pasha! The Tyranny of Weakness "You needn't class me among your friends," said Roswell, superciliously. Fame and Fortune or, The Progress of Richard Hunter "Altogether most entertaining jig that has been danced this evening," said one of Notely's broadcloth guests, very superciliously. Vesty of the Basins “I wasn’t watching you, boy,” said Tom Long, superciliously. Middy and Ensign The man started as if he had received a blow, and raised his head to glare fiercely at the youth, who was looking him superciliously up and down. In Honour's Cause A Tale of the Days of George the First “Right!” said Edwin; and to himself, superciliously: “It might be life and death.” Clayhanger “D’ye want to bespeak the best apartments?” was all the answer he got, as the lad stopped his whistling and looked superciliously at Johnnie’s battered, dusty working dress, and old straw hat. The Carbonels At this juncture the little Japanese returned with their melon and ice cream, which he set down rather superciliously. The Pirate Shark "Not like England," said Molly superciliously, "where it always rains when you want it to be fine." Grandmother Dear A Book for Boys and Girls "So many wandering officers want to see His Excellency," said the servant superciliously, "that I have instructions to require further enlightenment before I admit any to his presence." The Eagle of the Empire A Story of Waterloo However I suppose he growls superciliously at my letter, which was necessarily rather a long one. Letters of Edward FitzGerald in two volumes, Vol. 1 "Not at all, my good man, not at all," returned Chivey, superciliously; "you are a very civil, well-spoken young man—here is a trifle for you." Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks Book Number Fifteen in the Jack Harkaway Series He acknowledged the introductions to the boys superciliously, and barely nodded to Ted. Ted Strong in Montana With Lariat and Spur "Wait a while," said the young man, superciliously, going with the passport into a neighboring room. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Oh, how superciliously this fellow then looked at me! Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia The young man smiled, but not at all superciliously. The Yukon Trail A Tale of the North Then, with heads held high, and with meaning glances at Miss Pennington and Miss Dixon, who were busy in another drama, the two young ladies went out, looking superciliously at Ruth and Alice. The Moving Picture Girls First Appearances in Photo Dramas It is a popular superstition that men are apt, at certain seasons, to speak rather lightly, if not superciliously, of the beings whom they ought to delight to honor. Sword and Gown A Novel This form of worship not being permitted, he tried to open the dining-room door for her to go out, but Angus and Hamish glared upon him so superciliously that he retired in their favour. The Golden Silence Two months before, they had marched out of the same gate in full uniform, proud and arrogant, looking down superciliously on the civilians, whose humble greetings they scarcely condescended to return. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia She had no lorgnette, and she did not look me over superciliously. Sunny Slopes Dressed in style, wearing his master's garments before the first gloss was off, viewing Uncle Tom, superciliously through his eye glass, he was a petted companion of his master and did not feel his bonds. An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony, on the Charge of Illegal Voting I fancied that she looked just a little superciliously at my boxes, which I daresay would not have contained her own wardrobe. Milly Darrell and Other Tales Virgil.—Sir, may I ask for what reason you cast your eyes so superciliously upon Horace and me? Dialogues of the Dead Hampton glanced about superciliously, shrugging his shoulders in open contempt—all this was far too coarse, too small, to awaken his interest. Bob Hampton of Placer He scowled superciliously at the salesman who stepped forward and asked if he wanted anything. By the Light of the Soul A Novel He was regarded, as was to be expected, a trifle superciliously by the immaculately-attired young gentlemen therein. The Guinea Stamp A Tale of Modern Glasgow Maria said superciliously that she hated to see other people's umbrellas littering the house, which gave me a gleam of hope. Americans and Others He acknowledged, somewhat superciliously, that their hearts were in the right place; yet, if we are to have ethics at all, were not their thoughts in the right place also? Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy Five Essays Upon this the porter inquired superciliously what, in the name of a great many beings, celestial and infernal, could possibly happen to any Contarini who chose to do as he pleased. Marietta A Maid of Venice That the rent was originally very high; and, upon complaint of this, several well indited remonstrances, urged with most persuasive and enthusiastic eloquence, as the inditer hereof can testify, were most insignificantly and superciliously disregarded. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three Denis Ramel smiled superciliously and the minister looked with a sort of respect at this vanguard warrior, this laborer of the early morn who had never received his recompense or even claimed it. His Excellency the Minister Stuart adjusted his eyeglass and superciliously regarded the document. Bart Stirling's Road to Success Or, The Young Express Agent The question which had been so superciliously asked was at last answered. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 78, April, 1864 If people stared superciliously at him, he sometimes stared back. Bunker Bean This consideration strikes me as being utterly wasted on the captured officers, who treat the situation superciliously and are quite complacent in their relations with the Russians. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 Lady Mary smiled somewhat superciliously, and observed that she did not think she would be of much use. Gladys, the Reaper “Have no fear,” replied No-cha superciliously; “his son’s sinews are still intact; I will give them back to him if he wishes.” Myths and Legends of China An aproned attendant seemed to Emmy's sensitiveness to look them up and down and superciliously to disapprove them. Nocturne Max smiled at that superciliously, one corner of his mouth slightly higher than the other. The Keeper of the Door "What can I do for you, boy?" he asked, superciliously. Andy Grant's Pluck The other was sitting in a corner, with his hat balanced precariously over his left ear, gazing superciliously upon his fellows and, incidentally, winning everything in sight. The Lonesome Trail and Other Stories Cecile tossed a saucy word over her shoulder, indicating Louise and Bane, and her older sisters smiled superciliously upon the two pedestrians. Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper She did not approach the mountain girl, but sat somewhat superciliously upon a bench and spoke frigidly. In Old Kentucky The god, looking around him superciliously with a cynical air of contempt, stood forward with a firm and elastic step before his silent worshippers. The Great Taboo On the contrary, when his "friend" had proclaimed himself a friend indeed, he was superciliously informed: "You have got to say 'Tiger' before you come in here!" The Siege of Kimberley He had perhaps thought Giovanni treated him superciliously, or even despised him; and his antagonism being roused by some fancied slight, he had shown a petty resentment, which, again, Saracinesca had treated with cold indifference. Saracinesca These people hunted over their fields, jumped over the hedges, glanced at them superciliously, and seemed astonished if every hat was not raised when they came in sight. The Amateur Poacher Having now superciliously sold out to these pilgrims, reserving only alcohol enough for its own consumption, Old Laramie was willing to let the world wag, and content to twiddle a man curl around a finger. The Covered Wagon The archduke stood near with some of his knights: and it may be that the haughty Austrian looked somewhat superciliously at our king thus laboring. The Boy Knight The young man gazed at it a moment superciliously, then sauntered with an air of great leisure down the long corridor. The Rules of the Game Their hands hanging superciliously over their laps make their arms look as if they had been broken at the wrists. Savva and the Life of Man Two plays by Leonid Andreyev Several servants passed, going up and down the staircase; they said nothing, but eyed me superciliously. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 05 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English The clerk looked rather superciliously at the small bundle. Joe's Luck Always Wide Awake "Have you given up the printing business?" he asked superciliously. Risen from the Ranks Harry Walton's Success She was seated on her white colonial chair as superciliously cold, hard, and beyond human frailties as the statue of Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial seen on a winter day. Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America "Well, I can't judge if I don't see it on, can I?" he said, yielding superciliously to their mood. The Roll-Call "She ought to have been an Irish child and born, in a hovel, don't you think so, papa?" and she put me aside superciliously. Miriam Monfort A Novel "You don't seem to have made your fortune," said Oscar superciliously, eying Joe's shabby clothing. Joe's Luck Always Wide Awake Fitzgerald stared at him superciliously, and made the slightest possible nod. Risen from the Ranks Harry Walton's Success The Archduke stood near with some of his knights: and it may be that the haughty Austrian looked somewhat superciliously at our king, thus labouring. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades "Monsieur does not mean to compare the civilization of his own country to that of ours?" contemptuously demanded St. Aulaire, who, up to that time, had stood superciliously by, taking no part in the conversation. Calvert of Strathore Mrs. Rowland glanced at the restless, excited speaker analytically, almost superciliously. Where the Trail Divides "You can give me your message," the young footman said, rather superciliously. His Big Opportunity "Here is a note from my mother," he said, superciliously. Only an Irish Boy Andy Burke's Fortunes Madame Defarge looked superciliously at the client, and nodded in confirmation. A Tale of Two Cities "Sometimes," said the clerk, looking superciliously at the modest attire of the poor widow, and mentally deciding that she was not entitled to much consideration. Paul the Peddler, or the Fortunes of a Young Street Merchant At a dawdling little prairie stream, superciliously ignored by the map-maker, yet then and now travelling its aimless journey from nowhere to nowhere under the name of Mink Creek, they halted for the night. Where the Trail Divides She proceeded to explain the pictures to him, superciliously but not without insight, and showed him what the painters had attempted and what he must look for. Of Human Bondage They gave superciliously, handing down their alms from a top lofty altitude of Tory superiority, and the Radicals down below sniffed or growled even while they grudgingly took these gifts—that was all nonsense. The Market-Place At their first encounter Paul bowed and spoke pleasantly, but Dawkins looked superciliously at him without appearing to know him. Paul Prescott's Charge I cannot agree with the painters who claim superciliously that the layman can understand nothing of painting, and that he can best show his appreciation of their works by silence and a cheque-book. Moon and Sixpence As Sue had not brought disgrace upon the school by drowning herself, the matron began to speak superciliously of her, and to express gladness that she was gone. Jude the Obscure Farfrae would never recognize him more than superciliously; his poverty ensured that, no less than his past conduct. The Mayor of Casterbridge But somehow the whole thing seemed to Lake to say, 'Do allow me this once to prescribe; do give your poor soul this one chance,' and Lake answered him superciliously and irreverently. Wylder's Hand The young man smiled superciliously, but he picked up his hat. The Great Secret Entering, Lilly was surprised at the measured tempo of her voice and the manner in which she permitted her eyebrows to arch ever so superciliously. Star-Dust "Oh, sir, you are very obliging," says my lady superciliously. The Highwayman But though Pietro looked somewhat superciliously at the plain surroundings, after the strangeness wore off he proved to be a most entertaining guest, with his stories of the great cities which he had visited. Chico: the Story of a Homing Pigeon Rachel turned and looked at herself in the glass, raising her chin and slightly pursing her lips, staring superciliously at her own image under half-lowered eyelids. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 My cousin stood drawing on his gloves, and eyed me superciliously. The Great Secret He looked superciliously enough at Joseph Wilmot, eyeing him lazily from head to foot, and yawning as he did so. Henry Dunbar A Novel And her lip curled half superciliously as she spoke. Lord Kilgobbin "Bad beginning," he thought, as he tugged his long moustaches, and smiled superciliously with his handsome lips and dreamy eyes. Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense She was in her own room, and she stood, now, before the cheval glass and studied herself; raising her chin and slightly pursing her lips, staring superciliously at her own image under half-lowered eyelids. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 Take the advice of a man of the world, sir," says Mr. Draper, eyeing the shabby man of letters very superciliously; "the less you have to do with that kind of person, the better. The Virginians A shake of the hand might be more of a means of grace than a sermon, and more comforting than ever so many free breakfasts and blankets given superciliously. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark The great misfortune of good causes is that they attract so many fatal friends—the superciliously conscientious; the well-meaning but feeble-minded and blundering; the most offensive because least deceptive kinds of hypocrites. The Great God Success His wife smiled a little superciliously, but took care not to irritate him, for she knew how dangerous it was to do so. Historical Miniatures Her image was looking back at her stiffly, superciliously, with, so it seemed to her, the contemptible simper of one who still fatuously admires the thing that has long since lost its charm. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 "Tell me more about the Croesus, my good Baron," continued his lordship, speaking rather superciliously to his companion, and taking no notice of Harry, which perhaps somewhat nettled the young man. The Virginians Paulsberg, who in his works had repeatedly proven himself a thinker and philosopher of rank, sat and toyed with his eye-glass and smiled superciliously. Shallow Soil What darling schemes had he not formed in his behalf, and how superciliously did Clive meet his projects! The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family The French themselves had an air of "How marvellously you speak!" but fellow Americans listened superciliously in an "I can do better than that myself" manner which quite untied the Gallic twist in one's tongue. Lifted Masks; stories The crowd pressed near enough to the cross to speak their gibes to Jesus; the dignified movers of the ignorant crowd stood superciliously apart, and talked scoffingly about Him. Expositions of Holy Scripture : St. Matthew Chaps. IX to XXVIII "Belle was smelling kerosene to keep up, when we left," he went on superciliously. The Motor Girls on Cedar Lake Or the Hermit of Fern Island He was a man of fifty, gruff, jaundiced from liver trouble, looking down superciliously at the girls whose names he had just received. The Idol of Paris "Her ladyship's at home," the footman answered, rather superciliously, "but she don't see strangers at this hour." A Terrible Secret Mary looked at the stranger almost as superciliously as Lesbia might have done. Phantom Fortune, a Novel "You'd better not hang around Rose Gardiner so much," he said superciliously. The Store Boy We, the most aristocratic of people, who were addicted to the practice of looking down superciliously even upon the insides themselves as often very suspicious characters, were we voluntarily to court indignities? Miscellaneous Essays Has his own experience given him any right to talk superciliously to a great party overwhelmingly triumphant in the Free States? The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 10, August, 1858 "Why don't people make inquiries?" thought Gilbert superciliously. Mother Carey's Chickens If men of public spirit must be superciliously treated for their ingenious attempts; how will true useful knowledge be ever advanced? An English Garner Critical Essays & Literary Fragments Tom Davenport, for it was the son of Squire Davenport who had offered his escort to Rose, glanced superciliously at our hero. The Store Boy "And what time is the critical moment to be?" asked the chief, a little superciliously. The Rayner-Slade Amalgamation "I don't think that Mr. Beasley can see you now, call later," he began, superciliously turning round to the letter-rack and sorting out the mail and putting each guest's letters in the proper box. The Boy Aviators in Africa We, the most aristocratic of people, who were addicted to the practice of looking down superciliously even upon the insides themselves as often very questionable characters—were we, by voluntarily going outside, to court indignities? The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc "Have you come to see me?" said James, superciliously. Herbert Carter's Legacy And that many difficulties should be left entirely unexplained for them, was superciliously assumed to be no fault at all. Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 He paused just outside the doorway, and the boy who did not catch the sneer on his chalky face as he looked superciliously over the group must have been very unobservant indeed. Boy Scouts in a Submarine : or, Searching an Ocean Floor Then if people differ from him, he smiles at them the benign smile of superior wisdom, and says superciliously, "Ah, I see you don't understand political economy!" Philistia At least, such was the belief of the Latin who still dozed superciliously in the glory of his long-dead ancestors. West Wind Drift She lay back in the fly smiling, Morton thought, superciliously. Celibates The dame smiled superciliously, but deigned no other answer, unless this were one,—"I shall order a boat to go upon the Thames to-day with the royal party." Peveril of the Peak Forgetting her burden, when this she had said, The maid superciliously tossed up her head: When, alas for her prospects! her milk-pail descended, And so all her schemes for the future were ended. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 I always feel that way in regard to men who are firmly convinced that they ought to treat me superciliously, and who are comparative strangers to me. Stories by Foreign Authors: Russian Chilcote picked up the ball and held it between his eyes and the fire; then he laughed superciliously, tossed it back into its place, and caught the kitten's tail. The Masquerader But very soon she perceived that the others were listening superciliously. Celibates As he met Constance's eye he smiled superciliously and was about to speak. Constance Dunlap Seeming to ignore the Englishman, who superciliously assumed the seat opposite to her, she let her large scornful eyes travel round the restaurant, slowly and imperiously meeting the curiosity which she had evoked. The Old Wives' Tale "A reporter, Miss Dodge," answered the butler glancing superciliously back at me, "and you know how your father dislikes to see anyone here at the house," he added deferentially to her. The Exploits of Elaine As we approached Carter turned superciliously, unbuttoning his bulky khaki life preserver jacket. The War Terror "I don't care for it," returned the other superciliously. The Unspeakable Perk "Wass that?" the student looked at her superciliously, fixing his PINCE-NEZ with two spread fingers. Yama: the pit The large old Turk received me most superciliously, disdained all return of salam, and, fixing upon me two little eyes like gimlets, demanded my business. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1 Now, my good sir," began Mr. Clinton, a little superciliously, "that is not the way to gain the ear of such a firm as that. It Is Never Too Late to Mend "Have any of the plans been carried out yet?" asked Craig, I thought a little superciliously, for there had certainly been no such wholesale assassination yet as she had hinted at. The War Terror The little maiden took it, and twirled it about rather superciliously. Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 1 Sobashnikov drawled out like an actor, making superciliously squeamish creases about his mouth. Yama: the pit Of course we were simpletons, we of '48, and the golden youth of to-day scoffs superciliously at our naive ideals. The Malady of the Century "Not so grandiloquent, my little abbe," replied De Bouillon, superciliously. Prince Eugene and His Times You like to act stolid, matter-of-fact, correct; you want to sit in your ambulance and smoke cigarettes indifferently and raise your eyebrows superciliously when shrapnel bursts round. The Firefly of France "Which shows," said Colander, superciliously, "the difference of tastes." Peg Woffington Fierce men in armour glared at her out of massive frames: old gentlemen in powdered wigs smiled pleasantly at her; haughty ladies in breath-bereaving coiffures stared superciliously right through her. Peg O' My Heart But to-night she was tired, and had read so long that her head ached—Hamlet was laughing at her, his eyes stared through his hair at her, cynically, superciliously, contemptuously. Jeremy The countess raised her shoulders and smiled superciliously, while from her large black eyes there darted forth a glance that spoke volumes to the mind of the irritated minister. Prince Eugene and His Times "You are greatly daring," said I. "To take in vain the name of her white innocence?" she answered, smiling superciliously. The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza My amiable colleague would receive me superciliously and laugh at my ambitious aims. The Life of the fly; with which are interspersed some chapters of autobiography A brass-buttoned attendant answered his ring and superciliously inquired his business. Cap'n Warren's Wards "Wanted at your house, pray what for?" said Mr. Hardie superciliously. Hard Cash She made the remark bluntly and superciliously, as if to obtain absolution at the hands of her family pride for the weak confidences of the night. Desperate Remedies In the end she ceased to wonder that the German masters dealt out their wares to these girls so superciliously. Pointed Roofs Pilgrimage, Volume 1 He regarded me superciliously, with a weary expression. The Forerunner, Volume 1 (1909-1910) "Most men in the financial world do," said Gunn a little superciliously. Sally Dows Not bleed in apoplexy!" said he superciliously; "why, it is the universal practice. Hard Cash But this suggestion was received coldly by the ladies, who superciliously turned their backs upon it and the suggester. The Argonauts of North Liberty "It is so long since, Captain Hatteraick," answered Glossin superciliously, "that I really forget how I was recompensed for my trouble." Guy Mannering "I should think it was hardly the proper thing for a young lady to do at this time of night," he said superciliously. Mr. Jack Hamlin's Mediation "All sorts of people keep booths here," answered the young man, glancing superciliously at Raskolnikov. Crime and Punishment Still less did he concern himself with the movements of his cousin, who once or twice passed him superciliously in her buggy on the road. Openings in the Old Trail Well," said Rose, superciliously, "go to your commanding officer. White Lies "You are really very kind," answered the Countess superciliously. Caught in the Net They entered the sitting room and the lady glanced superciliously about the apartment. Keziah Coffin Always the wind blew, and sometimes great flocks of clouds would drift superciliously up from the far sky-line, play with men's hopes, and sail disdainfully on to some more favored land. Rowdy of the Cross L Was this the little man she had so long despised, and so superciliously served? Zuleika Dobson, or, an Oxford love story "The creature," said Dr. Warner superciliously, "asked me, with characteristic rationality, whether it was my birthday." Manalive "Really," said Gregory superciliously, "the examples you choose—" "I beg your pardon," said Syme grimly, "I forgot we had abolished all conventions." The Man Who Was Thursday, a nightmare “I makes ’em,” quoth I. She sniffed superciliously and gave me the change in small silver, and I had my revenge by biting and ringing every piece of it. The People of the Abyss The big man with the thick eyebrows superciliously eyed this little Parisian who dared to question him thus. The Mystery of Orcival After the old servant had left him, he occupied himself for a few minutes in contemplating, superciliously enough, the back view of the little house before which he stood. After Dark It either superciliously neglected the antique, or else dressed it up to suit its own notions of propriety. The Unseen World and Other Essays A high wooden wall compasses us all about; above it the pine-trees look down a little superciliously, nudging each other in a way that is peculiarly trying to a debutante. In a German Pension "I am sure it's not," said he, superciliously over his shoulder; "I don't think anything about it." Great Expectations So he dismissed them, a little superciliously: he was ashamed of his confederates. The Cloister and the Hearth "I don't think you can see her," she said shortly, scanning his country cut of hair and clothes rather superciliously. Chronicles of Avonlea "People of fashion, sir, always treat science rather superciliously," said Planchette. The Magic Skin But it still amused her to go to the big dressmakers', watch the mannequins sweep by, and be seen by her friends superciliously examining all the most expensive dresses in the procession. The Glimpses of the Moon If men of publick spirit must be superciliously treated for their ingenious attempts, how will true useful knowledge be ever advanced? Bickerstaff-Partridge Papers Presently in came the grisly servant, and counted them all on his fingers superciliously, like Abraham telling sheep; then went out again, and returned with a deal trencher and deal spoon to each. The Cloister and the Hearth The landlord answered superciliously that he did not make bottles: and was nowise accountable for their shape. The Cloister and the Hearth |
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