| 单词 | superciliousness |
| 例句 | She was still not sure what to make of Professor Ezeka’s hoarse superciliousness, his certainty that he knew better than everyone else but chose to say little. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z But he also carried himself with an air of superciliousness that did not befit the leader of a mass organization. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z After former tabloid editor Piers Morgan was fired from CNN, there were warnings that the US media was now poisoned to British accents and supposed superciliousness. How John Oliver started a revolution in US TV's political satire 2014-06-14T04:00:00Z I think what they saw, and what they recognized, was the character of Hermione herself, in all her intelligence, intensity and occasional superciliousness. How ‘Cursed Child’ Puts Parenting at the Center of the Potterverse 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z As part of his overall arrogance and superciliousness, Oppenheimer allowed himself to be treated as the antithesis of a Jewish stereotype. Books of The Times: ‘Robert Oppenheimer: A Life Inside the Center,’ by Ray Monk 2013-05-27T21:46:27Z Tiresias is re-created by Ashlea Hayes as a Black woman who has long had to endure the benighted privilege and superciliousness of those who see less than they can possibly know. Review: Deaf West confronts passion of 'Oedipus' at the Getty Villa in expressive new version 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z As an argumentative young congressional staffer, and before that as a conservative student columnist at Duke University, Miller developed a reputation for showmanship and superciliousness, viewed by peers as a hunger for recognition. How Stephen Miller authors Trump’s immigration policy - The Washington Post 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z Perhaps the superciliousness of some of my peers was related to this underlying fear. 'A torrent of ghastly revelations': what military service taught me about America 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z The Republican electoral campaign had, after all, contrasted George W Bush’s folksiness with the supposed superciliousness of his opponent, Al Gore. How a disastrous change in perspective disempowered the left and let the right rise | Jeff Sparrow 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z The gratuitous superciliousness in the first two paragraphs of the review of “Deep State” was enough to keep me from reading the rest. Calendar letters: Name that woman, watch your bias and don't blame the critics 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, I’ve internalised a Californian superciliousness about celebrating, but they hoot in approbation for anything. William Finnegan: 'I was reluctant to come out of the closet as a surfer' 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z He called for day-books, ledgers, and cash-books, and glanced at them with lordly superciliousness while the poor clerks humbly held them open before him. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z Certainly he speaks of him with a superciliousness which betrays his inability fully to comprehend him. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z In this question, there was a tinge of superciliousness. Horace Chase 2012-03-08T03:00:09.693Z He had recovered his composure, and spoke with an easy superciliousness. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z He has visited here, and I have entertained him; but he has never given me anything except superciliousness, and on one occasion a cigar which was useless except as a germicide. A Drake by George! 2012-01-09T03:00:22.163Z Kean went to the dressing-room, and from the dressing-room to the stage, conscious that he had been treated with superciliousness, apathy, and injustice. Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z I found myself patronising my own officers—some of the finest soldiers in the Service—and drifting into an attitude of superciliousness towards soldiering in general. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z When she marveled over obese people at the grocery store, I was enraged by her superciliousness. The New Old Age Blog: Broken, Briefly 2011-12-09T20:03:35Z But there is something profoundly alienating in his unsympathetic tone, his "preciousness" and superciliousness. The Letters of William James, Vol. II 2011-11-24T03:00:48.427Z Classicus stood beneath the cluster of lamps, his face alight with triumphant superciliousness. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z Instead of reverence in the sanctuary, is there not superciliousness? The Hearth-Stone Thoughts upon Home-Life in Our Cities 2011-09-28T02:00:22.560Z The Duke eyed him for the space of two brief seconds, whilst just the faintest touch of superciliousness seemed to be lurking somewhere at the back of his neck. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z A cultivated class is always tempted to superciliousness, and a half cultivated class is even more so. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z And a superciliousness about the mouth which the short black moustache did not conceal, and a cold, unscrupulous look in the eyes, would effectually prevent the face from ever being a pleasing one. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z That he never availed himself of all the opportunities that offered themselves was considered by many as a sign of conceit and superciliousness. The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume I 2011-05-22T02:00:16.657Z I have stood enough of that woman's impertinent superciliousness. Final Proof or the Value of Evidence 2011-04-20T02:00:19.580Z Anger, drunkenness, obstinacy, bigotry, deception, envy, self-praise, disparaging others, superciliousness and evil intentions constitute uncleanness; not verily the eating of flesh. The Gospel of Buddha Compiled from Ancient Records by Paul Carus 2011-04-19T02:00:18.493Z "We can scarcely contemn the hardihood of a Government that has made Crofton a bishop, and Hawes a general," said Helen, with a flashing eye and a lip curled in superciliousness. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z "So you think that the ladies regard you with more favorable eyes?" said her Ladyship, smiling a mixture of superciliousness and amusement. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z I’ve now got the sun shining that will thaw the ice of your aristocratic superciliousness! The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z This, which at a first glance, would seem to smack of superciliousness, was in reality nothing more than a judicious precaution. The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 2011-03-23T02:00:23.527Z But the elder man smiled condescendingly, though with a touch of superciliousness. Uncanny Tales 2011-03-22T02:00:16.307Z It is difficult, perhaps, to strike the exact mean between superciliousness and excessive familiarity, but we must make every effort to arrive at it. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z Geoffrey, taking it from Mona, holds it from him at full length, with amiable superciliousness, between his first finger and thumb. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z There was a touch of superciliousness about her tone which Esther rather resented, although not particularly anxious for Levi's social recognition. The Grandchildren of the Ghetto 2011-02-12T03:00:35.663Z He hated the noise, the smell, the grime, the overalls, the men he worked with, the smug superciliousness of his especial "boss." The Road to Understanding 2011-01-29T03:00:20.840Z Such, at least, was what Winthrope intimated to the persistent engineer with a superciliousness of tone and manner that would have stung even a British lackey to resentment. Into the Primitive His pink and cheerful face assumed a grave superciliousness of expression that struck with apologetic dismay the navigators who impeded his progress. Sinister Street, vol. 2 When the bread and the skinny chicken were placed in his hands, he glanced at them with somewhat of superciliousness. The Firebrand None of us felt any embarrassment on Van Hope’s account, or any superciliousness if he had been unnecessarily alarmed. Kastle Krags A Story of Mystery Conceived in superciliousness and swaddled in preciosity, it is one of the sins I now strive hardest to expiate. The Book of Susan A Novel He was wholly free of that conceit and superciliousness of temper by which most of the rash and blatant empirics of "advanced thought" manage to disgust the slow and conservative makeweights of moderation. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 99, January, 1866 Perversion—haughtiness; forwardness, overbearing; tyranny; egotism, and superciliousness. The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology Most sincerely do we wish that every charge which European jealousy and European superciliousness have brought against the American character was as false as this. Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) This does not apply to Mr de Selincourt, somewhat afflicted with moral superciliousness, whose point of view is one of aloof vigour. A Novelist on Novels The charge of superciliousness arose from his distressing short-sightedness, which compelled him to stare very hard at people without the least intention of being offensive. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections "They're at it early," was the cool commentary of Owen Connor, as with a smile of superciliousness he looked towards the scene of strife. St. Patrick's Eve His inherited wealth had not spoiled him, although it had, perhaps, given him too much self-assurance and just a shade of superciliousness. Doubloons—and the Girl He was a loose-limbed, languid-looking young man, with large, dreamy eyes, and a peculiarly beautiful and gentle expression; but what I noted about him most was an odd superficial air of superciliousness. Miss Cayley's Adventures And first I must have a little leisure to get rid of that bitterness and gall which you, señor, with your English superciliousness, have poured into my heart. A Castle in Spain A Novel What had been pride in the old lady bordered on superciliousness in the young man. The Story of a New York House This is a statement which will irritate many a patriotic American, who will say that it is the same old British superciliousness. The Twentieth Century American Being a Comparative Study of the Peoples of the Two Great Anglo-Saxon Nations How, then, can one mortal look down with superciliousness upon another, when all are in the same identical class?” Carmen Ariza Whenever he spoke to me, indeed, it was without the superciliousness which marked his manner towards others; in point of fact, it was with graceful deference. Miss Cayley's Adventures There was in Harry's manner none of that outrageous superciliousness which had made Ashby so detestable. A Castle in Spain A Novel Frau Manske and Frau Dellwig could not face her infinite superciliousness more than once, and kept out of the way in spite of their burning curiosity. The Benefactress They had already grown to claim a great superiority over the common people, and Ieyasu encouraged them in this feeling of superciliousness. Japan Judge Orley Morvis took the letter with an air of disdain and began to read it with a certain irritating superciliousness. Philo Gubb, Correspondence-School Detective Familiarity with the objects of science and habits of diplomacy had imparted to him a gravity of demeanor which was easily mistaken for superciliousness and disdain. Pius IX. And His Time She looked at him with a superciliousness not natural to her. The Wild Geese It is disgusting to hear with what superciliousness the different members of the Cabinet speak of the approaching Congress—and not one of them is in any way the superior of many congressmen. Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 What does superciliousness imply according to its etymology? English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions The engine was new to me, but I lit a lantern and examined its inwards with anxiety and superciliousness. The Boy Scouts Book of Stories He gave Mrs. Dennistoun very little of his company, and when they did meet there was in his manner too a sort of reflection of the superciliousness of the "smart" visitors and the "smart" servant. The Marriage of Elinor No suspicion of superciliousness or arrogance had induced him to form this resolve. On the Future of our Educational Institutions “Well, who did found it?” asked Kolya, turning to him with haughty superciliousness. The Brothers Karamazov We overtook a string of camels as we neared the sok, strolling along and regarding the skies, R. and myself with an exaggerated superciliousness. In the Tail of the Peacock Arthur recognized it by its airs, its superciliousness, and several other bad qualities. The Art of Disappearing The lackey who took his place had the English superciliousness, and marked the advance of American civilization by adding a new discomfort and deformity to the life of people of fashion. The Faith Doctor A Story of New York The little party from the house took their places under the triumphal arch, the Clibborns assuming an expression of genteel superciliousness; and as they all wore their Sunday clothes, they made quite an imposing group. The Hero Such history only tends to produce conceit, national impudence, superciliousness and patriotic stupidity, all of which is in full bloom in our great Republic. Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 1, March 1906 I thought he rather overdid his superciliousness and that he treated you a little as if he were your husband. The Kingdom Round the Corner A Novel He who does not conform to courtesy, mostly pays the penalty of his superciliousness. The Fables of Phædrus Literally translated into English prose with notes Ferocious of aspect, with a terrible voice, he is nevertheless the most timid of beasts, and his fine air of haughty superciliousness is, like the rest, but a sham. Khartoum Campaign, 1898 or the Re-Conquest of the Soudan Consequently I was the more surprised at the disrespectful superciliousness of their Fidus Achates or dry nurse, who, stretching himself upon his stomach in the prow, did shout counsels of perfection at his receding pupils. Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. Do not the pride, superciliousness, and selfishness of a certain aristocracy make it all the more regarded by its worshippers? The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro' I acknowledged that if any superciliousness existed in Mizora while I was there, I must have had it. Mizora: A Prophecy A MSS. Found Among the Private Papers of the Princess Vera Zarovitch Beneath the section chief's look of weary superciliousness there was a note of anxiety. Operation Haystack There was no ostentation or superciliousness about Mrs. Washington. Stories of New Jersey The end of all aristocracies of culture and superciliousness of intellect lies in that great truth that we possess the deepest knowledge and highest wisdom when we love and by our love. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John "I was wounded," the colonel said, the superciliousness gone and a strange element in his voice above the alcohol there earlier. Mercenary There is a little superciliousness even in my forbearance. My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year The great defect in official men has been their superciliousness and indolence, rather than their tyranny, and the popular governors of this hemisphere have gained the public esteem by their manners rather than their ability. The History of Tasmania , Volume II Charles the First, with all his arrogance, never treated his parliament with greater superciliousness than did Sir James Craig, when governor-general, on more than one occasion when the assembly had crossed his wishes. Canada For once, there was no superciliousness in his voice. Warning from the Stars Here he pauses, warned by the superciliousness of her bearing, and goes on rather lamely. Molly Bawn From this aristocracy no one is excluded that does not exclude himself through servility or superciliousness. The Moral Economy Cheating, backbiting, superciliousness, disdain, hard-heartedness, and all that brood, I know but by report. The Confidence-Man The official class, a little oligarchy composed exclusively of persons brought from the British Isles, treated the French Canadians with a studied superciliousness, and arrogated to themselves all the important functions of government. Canada Fully appreciating his importance, the bassoon conducted himself with brutal arrogance and superciliousness on this occasion. The Holy Cross and Other Tales Notwithstanding the superciliousness of my friendly assistant, I still wrote verse, which was handed about the village as something wonderful. Rattlin the Reefer The conversation turned upon the thoroughly hated Cardinal Granvelle, his luxurious style of living, and the air of haughty superciliousness with which he treated all who approached him. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham But the real difficulty, nowadays, lies in the sin and folly of both parties; in the superciliousness of the one, and the rudeness of the other. On the Old Road, Vol. 2 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature Not knowledge but the superciliousness which is the result of the conceit of knowledge hinders from God, and is one of the strongest fortresses against which the weapons of our warfare have to be employed. Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Corinthians, Galatians, and Philippians Chapters I to End. Colossians, Thessalonians, and First Timothy. With silent, grandseignorial, superciliousness he surveyed the artisan from head to foot, cracking his horse-whip once or twice by way of expressing that language was here superfluous, then he turned to go. A Hungarian Nabob Some men seem to think it beneath them, and a mark of littleness of mind, to wish or to try to please any body, and wrap themselves up in a cold superciliousness. Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford In Ten Letters, From an Uncle to His Nephew No one who knew Lord Derby could fail to feel that his nature was one of the most genuine and transparent simplicity, singularly free from all tinge of arrogance, superciliousness, and acrimony. Historical and Political Essays Yes, now they, saw; it was his eyes that had dispelled the boast and swagger of the Gaul, the superciliousness of the Capuan, and whatever of brawling boldness had been in either. The Lion's Brood "I wonder what you would have, Dora?" said Rose, with several shades of superciliousness in her voice and in her lifted-up nose. A Houseful of Girls Anne of Austria, carried away by her pride and superciliousness, could not be brought to believe that the populace would dare attempt an actual revolt against the king. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. To affect to be offended with such an application, and to meet it with superciliousness and insolence, is injustice carried to its height. Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford In Ten Letters, From an Uncle to His Nephew Then his superciliousness would, if not vanish, at least subside. The Young Duke The early seers and poets had not attained to this sublime superciliousness of self-contempt; for this, of course, is a fruit to be borne only by the "progress of the species." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865 Another is the jaunty superciliousness with which the conductors of the press at first affected to treat the threats of prosecution. James Fenimore Cooper American Men of Letters Their silliness and superciliousness were so unbounded as to be disgusting to all sensible men. Frank Merriwell's Reward Want of punctuality seems to proceed either from pride and superciliousness, or from some infirmity, some weakness of character. Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford In Ten Letters, From an Uncle to His Nephew Perhaps the great secret of his manner was his exquisite superciliousness, a quality which, of all, is the most difficult to manage. The Young Duke His opponent watched this performance with a carriage of the head which, for superciliousness, I never have seen equaled in man, woman, or beast. Red Saunders' Pets and Other Critters A cringing servility must be generated and maintained on the one side, and a haughty and exacting superciliousness on the other. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 3, March, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy He regarded the other with a mild scrutiny touched with superciliousness as he nodded acquiescence and in return demanded: "Who are you?" The Lighted Match But by this time Florence had regained her derisive superciliousness. Gentle Julia He had lost one of his own years ago, and Eddy, in spite of his innocent superciliousness, appealed to him. The Debtor A Novel Theosophists, for instance, will preach an obviously attractive idea like re-incarnation; but if we wait for its logical results, they are spiritual superciliousness and the cruelty of caste. Orthodoxy Their superciliousness shows that they feel themselves to be the dominant race. The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume I (of 2), 1866-1868 Wealth, beauty, age nor rank won servility or superciliousness from him. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt You know the whole family worries over your superciliousness, Florence; but until now I've always thought it was just the way your face felt easiest. Gentle Julia I shall try to have the books you need by to-morrow," he said, and, his natural amiability overcoming his assumed superciliousness, he added pleasantly: "I shouldn't mind being backward at first. The Voice of the People If they lived in China, it would be otherwise; but linked to us as they are, we can no longer tolerate such outrageous superciliousness as they manifest. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 1, July, 1862 "Sire!" said he, in that mild tone of subdued superciliousness with which we should always address kings, and which, while it vindicates our dignity, satisfactorily proves that we are above the vulgar passion of envy. English Satires As for the curate, should I ever come to authority in the Irish hierarchy, I shall be strongly disposed to discountenance him; if it were only for his general superciliousness of conduct. Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three To most of them she opposed an air of virgin superciliousness very disappointing to their justifiable anticipations; but the butler promised copy, and she accepted an invitation to tea in his kitchen. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 16, 1917 I never heard anything that sounded like arrogance or superciliousness from him, and he has uniformly treated me with kindness. The Lost Hunter A Tale of Early Times But the advance-guard at least of our countrymen will find here a human nature poor and narrowed but right-minded, true, unwarped either by feudal lordliness or modern superciliousness. A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees With the faintest possible tinge of superciliousness the Little Girl lifted her sharp chin a trifle higher. The White Linen Nurse You're a disgrace to the human sex by your superciliousness of knowledge, an' your various quotations of ignorance. Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three Some of her acts have been the result of ignorance, indifference, or superciliousness on the part of our rulers. Native Races and the War The day did come, however, when I found I must have it out with Schofield about this superciliousness I have mentioned. Widdershins He used to treat Jevons with a certain superciliousness, and with as much amusement, as much perception of his absurdity, as was possible for Charlie, who perceived so few things. The Belfry Moreover, even an ordinary observer will constantly discover faces which bear the unmistakable imprint of a ruling passion--such as superciliousness, self-satisfaction, misanthropy, sensuality, and many others. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 6 It arose partly from intellectual superciliousness, partly from timidity as to moral contamination. The Drama He looked up carelessly as he came along, and with his chin in the air, in a fashion peculiar to him, which, by-the-way, gave a quite unintentional superciliousness to his expression. The American Baron Perhaps the great secret of his manner was his exquisite superciliousness; a quality which, of all, is the most difficult to manage. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 Associated words: capias, warrant. arrogance, n. hauteur, superciliousness, insolence, haughtiness, lordliness, contumely. arrogant, a. Putnam's Word Book He said to Harry, with just a suspicion of superciliousness, "Oh, she is quite O.K., thanks," and started his engine and sprang into his seat as the plane moved off across the meadow. The Brighton Boys with the Flying Corps The other wore the uniform of a staff officer, and at the first glance I read a touch of superciliousness in his indignant face. The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales The lofty superciliousness of the British nobleman seemed to Girasole to be the natural result of his position, and it seemed the attitude of the successful lover toward the rejected suitor. The American Baron There was a touch of superciliousness about her tone, which Esther rather resented, although not particularly anxious for Levi's social recognition. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People But though the discussion in Mr. Ward's hands was suggestive of much, though he might expose the superciliousness of Whately or the shallowness of Mr. Goode, and show himself no unequal antagonist to Mr. J.S. The Oxford Movement Twelve Years, 1833-1845 To try to disown me now, is an impotent superciliousness. Phases of Faith Passages from the History of My Creed I will show my wisdom by my discourse, and my moderation by my silence; I will instruct the modest with easy gentleness, and repress the ostentatious by seasonable superciliousness. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 04 The Adventurer; The Idler Accordingly they are the only two of whom Sir W. Hamilton, though acknowledging their abilities, speaks with some tinge of superciliousness. Review of the Work of Mr John Stuart Mill Entitled, 'Examination of Sir William Hamilton's Philosophy.' Be this as it may, there the money was, and, armed with it, the young man set sail literally for England, home and beauty, resuming his cast-off gentility with several extra layers of superciliousness. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People It was his undisguised superciliousness that gave birth to my contempt for him. A Mind That Found Itself An Autobiography And the superciliousness which delighted her in Ross, irritated her in Arthur; for, in him, it seemed a sneering reflection upon the humble and toilsome beginnings of Charles and herself. The Second Generation Most sincerely do we wish that every charge which European jealousy, and European superciliousness, have brought against the American character, was as false as this. The Crater He never seemed aware of it himself, happily, however, and accepted my merely sympathetic attentions with that superciliousness which always goes with conscious rectitude. The Booming of Acre Hill And Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life With no hint of condescension or superciliousness, she still managed to arouse in Stella a mild degree of resentment. Big Timber A Story of the Northwest He was twirling his mustache with his coarse, blunt fingers, and there was a superciliousness in his manner that was almost disgusting. For Gold or Soul? The Story of a Great Department Store He was not skilled in analysis of manner and character, so Arthur's superciliousness missed him entirely and he was attributing the cold and vacant stare to stupidity. The Second Generation I found the bearer an easy, quiet, young gentleman, with not the least air of pretence or superciliousness, and one of those men to whom attentions ever become a pleasure. Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers Exasperated out of his quiet superciliousness, without looking at anyone right or left, he accosted Massy straightway in so determined a manner that the engineer, taken aback, began to stammer unintelligibly. The End of the Tether His little eyes glittered like mica discs—with curiosity,—though he tried to keep up a bit of superciliousness. Heart of Darkness The woman gave Susan a searching, feminine look which changed swiftly to superciliousness. Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise But this evening he looked at the great man with a superciliousness that was peculiarly disrespectful from so young a man to one well advanced toward old age. The Grain of Dust There was in her no longer the superciliousness which had irritated him. Of Human Bondage With the superciliousness of extreme youth, I put thirty-five as the utmost limit at which a man might fall in love without making a fool of himself. Moon and Sixpence His little eyes glittered like mica discs—with curiosity—though he tried to keep up a bit of superciliousness. Heart of Darkness The sons resented this; they felt themselves cut away underneath, and they answered with brutality and also with a sneering superciliousness. Sons and Lovers Theosophists for instance will preach an obviously attractive idea like re-incarnation; but if we wait for its logical results, they are spiritual superciliousness and the cruelty of caste. Orthodoxy As he limped along the high street of Blackstable he looked with a tinge of superciliousness at the people he passed. Of Human Bondage To behave to her guest with such superciliousness! Northanger Abbey Noted reed-drawers were they too, and looked round upon the other three with some superciliousness. Tess of the d'Urbervilles It is on many accounts not only wicked, but foolish, to conduct yourselves with provoking superciliousness towards inferiors. Female Scripture Biographies, Volume I Look closer, and beneath that look of good-humor you will find a little something of superciliousness. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 30, April, 1860 He was a cross-grained man, oppressed by a large family, and he resented the superciliousness which he fancied he saw in Philip. Of Human Bondage "But it was not so bad as that, Isabella; there was no superciliousness; she was very civil." Northanger Abbey He said:—'Madam took it into her head to give herself airs, and treat me with some coldness and superciliousness. Life of Johnson, Volume 3 1776-1780 Do you know, Robert Audley, that with all your mock amiability, you are brimful of conceit and superciliousness. Lady Audley's Secret As a "cold negro" was a most pitiable object in negro eyes, I saw by this summary that Yaap had commenced his travels in much of the same temper of superciliousness as Jason Newcome. Satanstoe Time, with soon or later superciliousness, disposes of Presidents, Congressmen, party platforms, and such. Complete Prose Works Specimen Days and Collect, November Boughs and Goodbye My Fancy Fenton's appearance has already been touched upon; he was of elegant figure, with a face intellectual, high-bred, but marred by a suspicion of superciliousness. The Pagans Then, jesting at the "happy couple," with a shade of contempt and superciliousness she went away as well satisfied as before. The Possessed (The Devils) How ridiculous the cool superciliousness with which modern historical criticism 'pooh-poohs' that interpretation! Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark And, on closer acquaintanceship, they prove to be civil and even helpful human beings, with none of the lazy superciliousness which so often characterises the European toll-taker. America To-day, Observations and Reflections For in the humiliation of Bull Run, the popular feeling north, from its extreme of superciliousness, recoil'd to the depth of gloom and apprehension. Complete Prose Works Specimen Days and Collect, November Boughs and Goodbye My Fancy Good little Madame de Florac was pitied and patronised by the Doctor, treated with no little superciliousness by Mrs. Potter, and the young ladies, who only kept the first society. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family "I swear, Seyton," said Meredith across the table, "when you put on that ecclesiastical superciliousness of yours, I want to cuff you." The Minister's Charge They have an air of elaborate superciliousness which testifies to ages of systematic half-culture. Old Calabria But with all his humbug and superciliousness, his critical estimates, in the main, have been sustained. Poets of the South It was the faintest of movements, but the superciliousness of the action smote upon Nora, who colored painfully. Light O' the Morning For if the vulgar feeling towards the home born prophet is superciliousness, what must the sentence upon failure be in ungenerous natures, to which every downfall of another is an uplifting of themselves! The Marquis of Lossie Golf humanizes women, humbles their haughty natures, tends, in short, to knock out of their systems a certain modicum of that superciliousness, that swank, which makes wooing a tough proposition for the diffident male. The Clicking of Cuthbert What was a coarse arrogance in the master himself, assumed the form of nicety and superciliousness in the less confident and better regulated tempers of Mason and Hurd. Lives of the English Poets From Johnson to Kirke White, Designed as a Continuation of Johnson's Lives Her ladyship treated Mr. Godfrey with superciliousness, as an intruder at her lord's table. Damon and Delia A Tale I never knew one of that school thoroughly cured, until he became himself the subject of attack, or, by a close personal communication, was made to feel the superciliousness of European superiority. Home as Found "How's that?" the other asked, with just the shade of superciliousness in the tone admired in the Senate for suavity. The Iron Game A Tale of the War He treated those Irishmen who were obliged to deal with him with a haughty superciliousness which exasperated them to fury. Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 Away with falsehood and swagger and superciliousness; why, the three-decker is not built that would hold you with all this luggage. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 There is a kind of scientific selection in the intermarriage of persons of quality, which is at the bottom of their supposed superciliousness and disdain of trade, though blood does not infallibly produce breeding. Without Prejudice "Unfortunate situation," she replied, making an effort to moderate her superciliousness to mere condescension. Out of the Primitive I remember," he cried, "it was upon the Terrace you first shewed me this disdain; and there, too, you have shown it me repeatedly since, with public superciliousness. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 She resented his dignified, pleasant "good mornings"; she complained acidly to Ruth about what she was now pleased to describe as "disgusting superciliousness." West Wind Drift And that indeed she had, Mysie and Valetta, between whose ages she stood, hung to her inseparably, and Jasper was quite transformed from his grim superciliousness into her devoted knight. The Two Sides of the Shield And she waved the waiter loftily away, and looked on with much superciliousness at the rest of us enjoying ourselves. The Solitary Summer Parker's first idea was that his stick had attracted the man's attention by the poor figure it made in the castle hall, and that Bashville was requesting him, with covert superciliousness, to remove his property. Cashel Byron's Profession I felt a repugnance to her that was hardly to be accounted for by her arrogance to me, or by her superciliousness to the poor; although either would have accounted for much of it. Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood Herbert looked dubious, and Mrs. Aylett enlarged her fine eyes in a manner that might mean either superciliousness or well-bred amazement. At Last "You lie!" exclaimed the Silent Boss, forgetting both his silence and his superciliousness. The Ear in the Wall Even if he had accomplished nothing else he had struck a note which had caused the Athertons to forget their former superciliousness. The War Terror The contrast between him standing half- dressed in the doorway and the man seated in fashionable and cynically-critical superciliousness was more than a matter of exteriors. The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig; a Novel It is then that their true nature is exposed, mired in gulosity and superciliousness as they become. Terrorists and Freedom Fighters Once or twice I have thought that I perceived an air of superciliousness to persons who were considered inferior. Home Scenes and Home Influence; a series of tales and sketches In addressing her, Mrs. Freeman exhibited, at times, a superciliousness that was particularly offensive. Woman's Trials Or, Tales and Sketches from the Life around Us And so the splendid schemes of Ralph Dewey and Company went on prospering, while he grew daily in self-importance, and in offensive superciliousness toward men from whom he had nothing to expect. The Allen House They did not understand us, nor did we them, and they generally mistook the reserve which is common with the British towards strangers for pride and superciliousness. Roughing It in the Bush Observe; Tootle holds in his hand his 'little compendium,' raised in haughty superciliousness. The Unclassed That easy superciliousness smacked not at all of provincial breeding. Our Friend the Charlatan The first time this occurred Beulah was deeply wounded; she had loved Claudia very warmly, and her superciliousness was hard to bear. Beulah Is it for me to speak with superciliousness and superiority of Paul, or to look down upon him? The Malady of the Century Still, he could not help saying to himself that this stroke of misfortune would free him from all further connection with a man whose superciliousness and disdain had been painfully disagreeable to his feelings. Monsieur Lecoq The roots of Mr. Knox's superciliousness dip down deep into the relationships begun a score of years ago. The Mirrors of Washington Even the half year at Eton had not produced superciliousness, though it had given Eton polish to the home-bred manners; it had made sisters valuable, and awakened a desire for masculine companionship. The Trial Claudia wept bitterly as she read it, and vainly regretted the superciliousness which had alienated one she knew to be noble and trustworthy. Beulah You’ll make a rare couple!’ said Neigh, with a flavour of superciliousness unheeded by his occupied companion. The Hand of Ethelberta With raised eyebrows she gave me a glance mingled with that superciliousness which she was for ever bestowing upon me, and which, from the monotony of it alone, grew irksome. The Suitors of Yvonne: being a portion of the memoirs of the Sieur Gaston de Luynes Yes, you're quite right, it has a touch of superciliousness—very difficult to understand and much more difficult to endure when you haven't seen California; but completely understandable and endurable when you have. The Native Son As for Bonaparte, it was as balm to his soul to humble the haughty Doges, whose attitude towards him had always been characterized by a superciliousness which filled him with resentment. Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica He could have submitted to separation, sickness, exile, drudgery, hunger and thirst, with stoical indifference, but superciliousness was too incisive. Desperate Remedies "There is none," she returned, with her old superciliousness, "unless you choose to give that name to the shanties and sheds where the laborers and servants live, near the road." A Sappho of Green Springs That which is ill breeding in homespun, is apt to become mere eccentricity in purple and fine linen; Grant felt that Harcourt jarred on him less than he did before, and was grateful without superciliousness. A First Family of Tasajara "With your coach?" echoed the other, his superciliousness waxing more and more offensive. Saint Martin's Summer "I reckon they'd make short work of a man like him," said Winslow, whose superciliousness was by no means lessened by the community of sentiment between Miss Keene and Brace. The Crusade of the Excelsior His talk, therefore, had commonly the complexion of arrogance, his silence of superciliousness. Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson I may remark that hitherto she had treated me with absolute superciliousness, and, so far from answering my salutations, had always ignored them. The Gambler He entered with his usual air of languid superciliousness, and seated himself in a graceful attitude upon the sofa. Novel Notes Yberville, who as much as any of them resented the superciliousness of his noble compatriot, never wavered in loyalty to Captain Blood. Captain Blood His immaculate fatigue-uniform, his calm superciliousness, his obvious air of belonging to a superior class, were galling to Trent beyond measure. A Millionaire of Yesterday It is at root a resistance to the superciliousness of the individual. What's Wrong with the World Fine ladies and gentlemen glanced at us, as we stood by the box- door, which was not yet opened, with a slight, graceful superciliousness, quite warranted by the circumstances. Life of Charlotte Bronte — Volume 2 From those odd eyes of his, his countenance gathered an air of superciliousness tempered by a gentle melancholy. Mistress Wilding He went towards this grotesque object to see it better, half-closing his eyes with exceeding superciliousness. The Magic Skin A certain superciliousness of look, coolness of manner, nonchalance of tone, express fully their sentiments on the point, without committing them by any positive rudeness in word or deed. Jane Eyre |
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