| 单词 | taciturnity |
| 例句 | The natural New England taciturnity reaches its glorious perfection at breakfast. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Adams said that Washington had “the gift of taciturnity,” meaning he had an instinct for the eloquent silence. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z He looked at me with the contained amusement that is considered taciturnity by non-Yankees. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z And Mr. Jackson does sublimely expressive things with the album’s lead single, “So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore,” a fine, old-fashioned tear-jerker that captures a distinctly masculine blend of gallantry, taciturnity and martyrdom. New Music: New Releases From the Beach Boys and Alan Jackson 2012-06-04T22:19:12Z In the world down below, in that New England I’d left behind, where tam o’ shanter taciturnity ruled the day, this sort of demonstrative celebration might have been regarded as alien and untoward. My Summer Waiting Tables at the Writers’ Retreat 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z Also, he had had an exciting experience on a British talk show, when Harrison Ford, a fellow guest, emerged from his taciturnity to announce that he loved him as Holmes. T Magazine: The Case of the Accidental Superstar 2014-03-07T14:00:51Z Wilder’s taciturnity won’t affect some fans’ excitement for the conclusion to one of the most entertaining trilogies in recent heavyweight boxing history. Shut up: Fury says he’ll thrash silent Wilder in 3rd meeting 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z Once he is back on the bench, will Justice Thomas revert to his usual taciturnity? Justice Clarence Thomas, Long Silent, Has Turned Talkative 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z What set him apart, aside from his keen intellect, taciturnity and gifts as a writer, was his ferocious loyalty. Why have a chief of staff at all? 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z He has a lifelong habit of collecting garrulous friends and yet a tendency to induce some measure of taciturnity in all but the most voluble of them. Patagonia’s Philosopher-King 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z Justice Thomas has offered shifting reasons for his general taciturnity. It’s Been 10 Years. Would Clarence Thomas Like to Add Anything? 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Their appearance, mode of transport and taciturnity marked them as local Hizballah men, presumably keeping an eye on movement in the nearby mountains. Syria's Proxy Wars: The Specter of Conflict Looms in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley 2013-02-15T03:35:25Z As her approval rating shows, this taciturnity is working in her favour. Why Germans love the enigmatic Angela Merkel 2012-08-15T11:17:31Z But the union was over in less than two years, partly because of his "extreme taciturnity", and partly because of an unusual level of disappointment in the size of his newborn son's feet. 50 stunning Olympic moments No31: Paavo Nurmi wins 5,000m in 1924 2012-05-18T08:00:05Z The rest never doubted that the stranger was a surgeon, and it was curious to see their surprise when the general taciturnity allowed the news to spread that he was only a parson. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z "To save your life," said the other, laughing, "I will say a great deal, although you so often accuse me of taciturnity—but who is him?" Tales for Fifteen 2012-03-21T02:00:38.090Z The conversation was most animated, and Oswald's grave taciturnity and reserve were not specially remarked, as they were considered natural to and customary with him. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z They were clinging to each other with the taciturnity of ship-passengers when the vessel shudders in the grip of danger. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z In other cases there is chilliness, a general feeling of headache, malaise, and prostration, with lack of appetite or nausea, gloomy forebodings, taciturnity, nervous excitability, and restlessness. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z Only the landlady, with her apron rolled round her arms, stood grim and silent; a looker-on whose taciturnity presently irritated Nadin beyond bearing. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z When we were out, he appeared, contrary to his custom, rather disposed to taciturnity, but I remarked the glimmering of a latent wish to comply with the well-meant requests of his admirers. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z Dear William,—In my last I recommended that valuable apothegm, Learn taciturnity. A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors 2012-02-17T03:00:36.500Z One morning, in an excess of self-commiseration and resentment at their stolid taciturnity, he had spat in the face of a gendarme. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z The tide of merry empty talk—gone in the speaking, like the wine in the drinking, yet not less pleasant—flowed on; only now Miss Flower to some degree shared Andy's taciturnity. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z She was now, indeed, under a stubborn fit of taciturnity; but I had at last learnt to read a countenance which never forsook its stony blank, except to express some modification of malevolence. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z Sergeant Newton Spooner returned to his routine duties with a grim taciturnity which did not invite conversation. The Code of the Mountains 2012-01-07T03:00:15.050Z Professional men ranging from retired fuddy-duddies, applying their waning financial talents to the diversion of philanthropy, to corporation heads, prominent legal advisors and medical geniuses renowned for their taciturnity—these came for Mrs. Gilchrist. Gargoyles 2012-01-05T03:00:27.063Z “Nor to you, either, Tom,” he added, affection and tenderness just touching his voice and breaking through a natural reserve that was almost taciturnity. The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories 2011-12-17T03:00:15.447Z But when they met him face to face in society, his reserve and taciturnity were so unlike the sprightliness of his assumed character, that they fairly lost their temper. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z She shrank from going into lunch, shrank from the thought of sitting beside him in the embarrassing silence which his taciturnity imposed. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z A growing taciturnity marked his manner, and often a willful crudeness of phrase and speech, which annoyed her almost to the point of reproof. Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z Lack of taciturnity concerning what is universally held secret, and an irresponsible predisposition to see what no one wants to see—oneself—brought him to prison and to early death. Human, All Too Human A Book for Free Spirits 2011-11-28T03:00:26.030Z But it is hardly credible that it should produce a painful taciturnity in persons who have passed from youth into maturity; and who have enjoyed the advantages of education and of living in good society. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z Clay-stopped, yet in his taciturnity There lay the vein of glory, known to none; And moods of secret smiling, only won When peace and passion, time and sense, agree. Chimneysmoke 2011-10-27T02:00:25.953Z "Oh, dig!" said the hawker, and relapsed at once into his former taciturnity. Denis Dent A Novel 2011-10-04T02:00:16.973Z For a few days after he appeared among us, there was some speculation with regard to this nameless stranger, whose taciturnity seemed his chief characteristic. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z He told me afterwards that my hugeness and my taciturnity had created exactly the impression he had wished. The Debit Account 2011-09-21T02:00:33.753Z Neale had to trust to copious bluffing: to confide heavily in his taciturnity, letting her run on, till she expressed opinions tangible enough for him to agree with her. Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z Her first impulse was to fly to Lady Aurora; but she felt discouraged, and even awed, by the strangeness of the general taciturnity, occasioned by her appearance. The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:27.667Z Selina was then desired to enquire the reason of such strange taciturnity; but could not obtain any answer. The Wanderer (Volume 2 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:26.867Z His object being to observe and to listen, and fearing that if he talked much he might inadvertently betray himself, he endeavoured to acquire a habit of taciturnity. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z Pamesack, whose taciturnity was not greater than his indifference to fatigue, had, at an earlier hour, gone his way. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z She addressed herself directly to him now to force him out of his reflective taciturnity. Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z A strange taciturnity was upon her; she sat there speechless, motionless, like some monstrous idol, her lids half-dropped over eyes that showed opaque and dead. Caybigan 2011-08-31T02:01:21.780Z Men who knew him noted his taciturnity—for he spoke little except to greet a friend here and there shortly—and commented upon his abrupt manner. The Ranchman 2011-08-27T02:00:21.017Z While we were thus talking, the waiter told us that dinner was served; and we withdrew accordingly; my guests more than making amends for my comparative taciturnity. In a Glass Darkly, v. 2/3 2011-08-25T02:00:31.597Z Perhaps only Courtlandt, in his wise, grave taciturnity, saw just how factitious the smile was. The Adventures of a Widow A Novel 2011-08-25T02:00:27.403Z Domestic sourness is probably a not infrequent cause of taciturnity and mystery and seclusion in the characters of both men and women. Body, Parentage and Character in History Notes on the Tudor Period 2011-08-08T02:00:20.193Z Bill wondered at his taciturnity, but respected it as a business-like quality in the circumstances. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z They were great chatterers, and had about them nothing of the supposed taciturnity of the Indian. Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-Tales With notes on the origin, customs and character of the Pawnee people 2011-08-02T02:00:20.603Z But he encouraged no gossips, took no interest in outsiders, and was reserved with acquaintances to the verge of taciturnity. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z As spring passes into summer, the warmth of the sunshine loses its mildness, and settles to a heavy taciturnity. The Black Opal 2011-07-13T02:00:16.323Z Then he relapsed into his wonted saturnine taciturnity. The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan 2011-07-05T02:00:28.367Z To account for the absolute lack of game was a puzzle to Vipan, but it could hardly be the cause of his constrained taciturnity. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z She, for her part, riding beside him, perforce in silence, was thinking of him and his unwonted taciturnity. The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z She called up a faint symptom of a smile, in response to his adieux, and relapsed into taciturnity and the shadow of her screen, when he had departed. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z The taciturnity of my guide, together with an increasing shadow on his expressive face, magnified my apprehensions almost into fears. In Both Worlds 2011-06-08T02:00:17.360Z The man's indignation had got the better of his taciturnity, but he did not finish the sentence. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z Flamin excused his taciturnity on the ground of legal plethora and over-freighting of the brain, and pointed to the pile of criminal documents before him. Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. II A Biography 2011-05-14T02:00:08.440Z The Gabriel brothers, Joe and Bill, are regular visitors among us, enormous dark men, with that Indian habit of silence which implies not so much taciturnity, as a certain tranquil quality. A Northern Countryside 2011-04-27T02:00:22.523Z Do you recall that shortly after our wedding we began to remark in your sister a growing sadness and taciturnity? The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z There was a long silence, during which Armstrong relapsed into a profound taciturnity, while Helen found it hard to know what tack to take. The Spell 2011-03-20T02:00:34.173Z Sanchez's taciturnity—the reticence of years—suddenly burst its bonds. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z She did not conceal by a scornful look and an affected taciturnity, her deficiency of ideas: and the embarrassing humility of having nothing to say. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z “The president’s desire to consult and my Norwegian taciturnity didn’t prevent us from making the right judgments,” he said of one occasion. Warren Christopher, Former Secretary of State, Dies at 85 2011-03-19T09:11:08Z He was mounted on his hobby now, and his words came with a sudden fluency for which his previous taciturnity made her unprepared. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z Franklin's taciturnity, his "art of listening," his diplomatic reserve, do not suggest a volatile iconoclast doing anything consciously to bring about a republican France. Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes 2011-03-08T03:00:46.777Z After that, a change, subtle but deep-rooted, came over the Governor; a silent man always, now his taciturnity became most marked. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z He appeared now to grow younger, discarding in some measure a certain morose taciturnity which had hitherto marked his demeanour. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z Selina, on the other hand, knew how to veil her lack of cleverness beneath an interesting taciturnity; she had a fashion of slowly lifting her eyelids which appealed to a man's fancy. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z Thus, for the second time in her knowledge of him, the man broke through his taciturnity. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z At length, struck by her persistent taciturnity, he says, "What is it, Mona?" Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z The old patriarch and his wife indeed maintained their usual taciturnity, and sat just within the door, their chairs having been moved there by their son, for the filial deference of the Dutch is remarkable. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z Justin had sufficiently trespassed upon taciturnity to jerk forth this incident for the benefit of the Factor, who but expressed sorrow that Denton had escaped the 'pounding' he was legally entitled to. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z "He will not be wanting in deeds when the occasion for them presents itself; but perhaps you think coldness and taciturnity are their inseparable adjuncts." Under a Charm, Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.173Z She merely nodded with the rude taciturnity which, with her, always marked some disturbance of mind. Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century 2011-02-13T03:00:19.953Z He sat at Esther's side, but rarely looking at her or addressing her, so that her taciturnity and scarcely-veiled dislike did not noticeably increase his gloom. The Grandchildren of the Ghetto 2011-02-12T03:00:35.663Z "I have seen the widow," he says at length, rousing himself to a sense of his own taciturnity. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z The taciturnity of the Indians does not arise from any ideas of gravity, decorum, or personal dignity, but rather from the dearth of ideas and of subjects of interest. Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men 2011-02-10T03:00:51.280Z One was that Mr. Jenkins was a fluent talker, and the Minister capable of a taciturnity not invariably to be found in our statesmen. What Not A Prophetic Comedy 2011-02-09T03:00:50.423Z David, unlike his usual self in Swickey’s presence, was silent to taciturnity. Lost Farm Camp 2011-01-23T03:00:16.437Z I feel immediately a fit of taciturnity coming over me, and an overpowering inclination to retreat behind a fortification of journals and magazines. Mr. Punch's Railway Book 2011-01-23T03:00:16.120Z His wife's influence, however, was so great over his moods that she soon conquered his taciturnity, and Egon was both interested and charmed by the lively talk that occupied the next hour. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z In order to arrive at a mutual understanding with nature, one undoubtedly must have more of the heart of a recluse, a body more inclined earthward, a face of greater taciturnity. Woman Yes, dearest Cl�mence, to that overwhelming dread was owing the sombre taciturnity, the dislike to company, the desponding gloom, which excited so many different conjectures. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 He was, however, silent to taciturnity as Steele’s runabout chugged its way along in the parade of motors and carriages through the gates of the race-track inclosure. The Key to Yesterday Such a tide of enthusiasm was sweeping the other along, though, that his host's detachment and taciturnity went unobserved. The Tempering His taciturnity, and disinclination to familiarities, were striking traits. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom When Alida was summoned to tea, her parents made various observations to endeavour to amuse her thoughts, and draw her from her taciturnity. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact The word is derived from the verb to "lose." taciturnity. Stories from Tagore When they were there alone, he tried in vain for a long time to obtain a satisfactory answer to his anxious inquiries as to the cause of his friend's unwonted melancholy and taciturnity. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. His natural taciturnity would have sealed his lips had he given the "furriner" no pledge of confidence, and even McCalloway never guessed how strict was the censorship of that promise as Boone construed its meaning. The Tempering I tell you, my father is being poisoned slowly, and because of his very taciturnity none of us can save him! The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel When Alida was summoned to tea, her parents made various observations to endeavour to amuse her thoughts, and draw her from her taciturnity. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact Connor shrugged his shoulders, but Townsend no longer took offense at the taciturnity of his companion; he spoke now in a lower confiding voice which indicated an admission of equality. The Garden of Eden Upon occasions his taciturnity became oppressive, especially when grave dangers or tense situations demanded concentration of thought. The Orphan As he warmed in the dance, however, his moodiness and taciturnity gave way. Trevethlan: Volume 1 A Cornish Story. He talked little, and his habitual taciturnity added to the mystery surrounding him. Round the World in Eighty Days The old Gcaléka displayed an ominous taciturnity, a gloom even, which was in no degree calculated to raise the spirits of the three white men. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War "What do you mean, Henry?" enquired the duke, evidently vexed that his brother-in-law, by his taciturnity, compelled him to put the question. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 From taciturnity he sank into silence, from quiet into lethargy. Anne Perhaps the epithet was intended to indicate not so much his taciturnity, as that impenetrable reserve which locked up his secrets closely within his bosom. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 Lorraine feared that all he cared about was to find Claudia, and that with his customary taciturnity it was quite within the bounds of possibility that he might never mention her predicament at all. The Head Girl at the Gables He had been catechized so much that day that his taciturnity was not to be wondered at. Black Forest Village Stories So with this, my last and best word, I take leave of you, not despairing that you will yet be able to overcome your taciturnity, if you take to heart these counsels of Your Friend. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 94, August, 1865 Let him be easy; the time is coming when his wife, sitting thoughtful by the fire-side, absent in her turn, and framing her imaginary plans, will leave him in quiet possession of his taciturnity. Priests, Women, and Families As far as the natural shyness and taciturnity of Englishmen would allow him, he was anxious for Mr. Spokesly to do well. Command I, on the contrary, knew that sleeplessness had left me haggard, and met his advances, I fear, with churlish taciturnity. The Portal of Dreams To give the German rendering of the name was just like Mishka, who was the very embodiment of caution and taciturnity. The Red Symbol She was tired of the very sound of the human voice, and remembered with satisfaction the silence of her Chuma and the taciturnity of her men. Ancestors A Novel Under a grave taciturnity he hides burning memories. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 81, July, 1864 Fabian, too, for a wonder, has risen above his usual taciturnity and is almost talkative. Portia or By Passions Rocked In that desert of taciturnity Mansfield babbled like a brook and overflowed with young sentimentality. The Portal of Dreams I fell behind all the party, and was rallied by Count Saxe on my taciturnity, and accused of jealousy of Gaston Cheverny’s prowess, but I let him have his joke. Francezka The Duke of Wharton, vexed at this prudent silence of the criminal, accused Earl Stanhope of encouraging this taciturnity of the witness. Old and New London Volume I A silly air of mystery veiled these work-shops from public view; and, as I professed mine to be a visit of mere curiosity, the conductor’s taciturnity increased with the variety of my unsatisfied questions. A Morning's Walk from London to Kew Sir Mark, noting her mood, feels within him a lazy desire to go to her and break the unusual taciturnity that surrounds her. Portia or By Passions Rocked It is popular to gibe at the Englishman's taciturnity abroad. Aliens She did not realise how different she herself was from the vague, scared woman of a week ago; nor how her quiet, well-dressed taciturnity impressed Mrs. Palmer. The Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon Poor Mrs. Hatton must have thought me apt to be silent, not only in a carriage, but out of one, too, if she judged by my taciturnity on this occasion. Ellen Middleton—A Tale She was angered, wounded, perplexed, by his acquiescence, his calmness, his taciturnity. The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories And where was the grim taciturnity of his forefathers? Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement The gravity and taciturnity of the nation have been ascribed to the effects of this proverb. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 He found all his surroundings good and praiseworthy, except that the taciturnity of his companions did not please him. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Masterpieces of German Literature Vol. 19 Tom's taciturnity abated in conversation with Mrs. Lamprey, and he really seemed to come out of his Trappist seclusion to hear what she had to tell about this mystery at the Cottage. When Ghost Meets Ghost It was not easy to become more closely acquainted with Colonel House, whose almost proverbial economy of speech might be compared with the taciturnity of old Moltke. My Three Years in America Yank had so habitually acted the part of taciturnity that his decided air of authority confused us. Gold Her air of indolent taciturnity was almost provoking. Clark's Field He regretted it, too; and such feelings always tended to exaggerate his tendency to taciturnity, or to a harsh, sardonic vein in speech. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography He has been in his present unfortunate condition since the year 1830; and, for a great part of that time, he has maintained an immovable taciturnity. Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign And then they had quietly submitted—all of them—to taciturnity. The Landleaguers “That was nice of you, Isom,” said she, moved out of her settled taciturnity by his little show of thought for her, “I’ve been just dying for a piece of ham!” The Bondboy It plunges some into dark taciturnity and brooding coldness, as if they had eaten of some root which blunted them to all common relish of life. The Rustler of Wind River The Doctor breathed hard, and fell into taciturnity for the afternoon. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson Swanston Edition Vol. 6 (of 25) It seemed to her anxious impatience that his taciturnity was deliberate, hostile. Kildares of Storm And then the taciturnity of the county side when the murder had been effected! The Landleaguers It is quite possible that by reason of this grave taciturnity the clergyman won more surely upon the respect of his people. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 89, March, 1865 This habit of taciturnity was no doubt acquired from a long life passed either alone, or amid dangers where an unnecessary sound might have cost him his life. Out on the Pampas Or, The Young Settlers For the taciturnity of Ottawa is a myth. Westward with the Prince of Wales The taciturnity of the renegade was if possible more marked than ever, nor could he be prevailed upon to partake of the food which was before them. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. That wine banished instantly all awkwardness, diffidence, timidity, taciturnity, and meanness. A Great Man A Frolic The Boy, upon whom, as soon as he entered the wilderness, the taciturnity of the woodsfolk descended as a garment, said nothing, but scanned his companion’s gaunt face with a gravely incredulous smile. The House in the Water A Book of Animal Stories There was the disparity of ages, the contrast of taciturnity with free expression, and a large lack of mutual experience; but somehow all these barriers were not supervened to the detriment of their fellowship. Mixed Faces Although somewhat inclined to taciturnity, yet when drawn out to converse upon any subject he was acquainted with, he was naturally fluent, and in his language pure and correct. An Old Sailor's Yarns In conversation they are modest and unassuming; indeed taciturnity is as much a distinguishing trait of Indian character, as it ever was of the Roman. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State The miner perceived power in his guest's resolute taciturnity, and the very weight of the silence eventually opened his own lips. They of the High Trails Late into that night they talked, but it was the woman who said most while the man listened in non-committal taciturnity. The Roof Tree Those who remember his taciturnity and little eccentricities also speak of his kindness of heart, generosity and trustfulness of others. Australian Writers Her taciturnity in society has been somewhat ungenerously laid to a parti pris. Famous Women: George Sand This demure taciturnity is very curious and characteristic, and to me very engaging. Birds in the Bush This was in every case typical of the man, who rarely sought company, and was often quiet to taciturnity when he had it. The Rhodesian Let him be easy; the time is coming when his wife, sitting thoughtful by the fireside, absent in her turn, and framing her imaginary plans, will leave him in quiet possession of his taciturnity. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 Her unwonted taciturnity annoyed and puzzled him; he knew that beneath the calm surface some strong undercurrent rolled swiftly, and he racked his brain to discover what had rendered her so reserved. Macaria They may be seen by hundreds before every coffee-shop, seated on low stools, blowing clouds, sipping Mocha juice, and exhibiting the most solemn taciturnity and perfect content. Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 Elkan sighed heavily by way of reply and for a quarter of an hour longer he worked in quietness, until Redman grew worried at his assistant's unusual taciturnity. Elkan Lubliner, American “Where the devil have you been?” inquired Kreeger, surprised out of his accustomed taciturnity. Shoe-Bar Stratton To his acquaintance he might seem hard and unsympathetic, he might repel by his taciturnity and anger by his sternness; but his comrades knew how eminent were his qualities. The Explorer As he became more and more absorbed in these pursuits his reserve and taciturnity increased. Macaria Their neighbour, however, makes ample amends for the taciturnity of both. Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 When a keg of hard cider is flowing freely the grim fishermen forget their taciturnity, the ice is melted from their speech, and the floodgates of their souls pour forth. Great Pirate Stories Langford continued to ride out alone, maintaining a moody silence, sitting alone much with his own thoughts and allowing no one to break down the barrier of taciturnity which he had erected. The Trail to Yesterday The taciturnity of Hawthorne was more impressive than the loquacity of the witty Holmes. Stories of Authors, British and American The colonel left off his taciturnity; waked up, as it were; told old campaigning stories, and gave out stores of information which few people knew he possessed. A Red Wallflower Gradually his taciturnity diminished, until he developed into a fairly communicative individual and was generally popular with the Mess. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The man Ward must have lost some of his taciturnity, for the girl was laughing gaily at whatever he was saying. A Virginia Scout But certain it is that the astronomer's royal patrons enjoined a masonic taciturnity upon him and his friends until he should have officially communicated the results of his great experiment.' Myths and Marvels of Astronomy A Mexican who is the embodiment of taciturnity when afoot, will become a howling organism when he is mounted. Children of the Desert The chaplain, on the other hand, seemed the victim of a nervous volubility, and unduly anxious to atone for his chief's taciturnity, which he essayed to explain to Carmichael on the first opportunity. Stingaree His features and his expression were heavy, his eyes were heavy-lidded, and he was taciturnity itself. The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man She therefore maintained a moody silence, and Blassemarre, deeming it best to suffer her ill-humor to expend itself harmlessly, awaited better moments in congenial taciturnity. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 They bowed me out, evidently greatly impressed with my taciturnity, and especially my big hat, confident also that they had hooked a fortune in a genuine American silver king. Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison Fifteen Years in Solitude La Fontaine, the bonhomme, who escaped from the toil of conversation which did not interest him in shy or indolent taciturnity, could be a charming talker with companions of his choice. A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. If Shakespeare's contemporaries were silent about the then new fashion of smoking, we should not so much wonder at Shakespeare's taciturnity. Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce They pretended not to notice his taciturnity and talked lightly to each other of their purchases and other personal matters. Peggy-Alone We tried him with hints, with bland suppositions, with bare-faced questions, and could not break through his taciturnity. Land of the Burnt Thigh His smiling suavity, his gracious manner, had given place to taciturnity and Ore City’s choicest bon mots, its time-tested pleasantries, fell upon inattentive ears. The Man from the Bitter Roots Soddeneyed with lack of sleep and outraged at her taciturnity, I breakfasted alone on the soggiest wheatcakes and the muddiest coffee I have ever demeaned my stomach with. Greener Than You Think And among the rest, the listeners; men—some of them—who prefer to attend than to talk, even to the point of reserve and almost of taciturnity. The History of "Punch" I have sometimes thought with Dr. Rush, that taciturnity, though often regarded as a mark of wisdom, is rather the effect of a 'want of ideas.' The Young Man's Guide But Erskine's comparative taciturnity in the House may be accounted for on more honourable terms. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 378, April, 1847 Thus Homer has described the most eloquent Odysseus, and Telemachus, and Penelope, and the nurse, as all remarkable for their taciturnity. Plutarch's Morals The two men, masters of taciturnity, looked at each other while this was taking place, and as Hawk seated himself Laramie called for a cup and pushed the coffee pot toward his visitor. Laramie Holds the Range On his face was the first smile that Dokesbury had seen there, and he awakened from his taciturnity and proffered much information as to the fishing-places thereabout. Americans All Stories of American Life of To-Day The doctor mentions the taciturnity of the American Indians as a case in point. The Young Man's Guide These, and especially the last, are the peculiar characteristics of the Indian; his taciturnity, indeed, amounts to austerity, sometimes impressing the observer with the idea of affectation. Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States His gloom and taciturnity on Christmas Day had filled her with forebodings. The Ffolliots of Redmarley Falconer nodded again, and Drake began to feel vaguely uncomfortable under his fixed gaze and taciturnity; and being uncomfortable, he blundered on to the subject that tortured him. Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden If the priest perceived these new signs of taciturnity, he ignored them. The Dragon Painter He maintained extreme taciturnity throughout the remainder of the drive and Miss Wellington, whose thoughts seemed also absorbing, made no attempt to restore his ardent spirits. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport He even forgets his taciturnity, in the excitement of the game, and becomes loquacious and eager. Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States Giafer, whose curiosity was fully aroused by the taciturnity of Haroun on this occasion, could not help asking, "Is your Majesty satisfied or disappointed with your purchase of the ointment?" Tales of the Caliph All who were acquainted with his temperament can well imagine what a gloomy prospect the future presented to him, when its contemplation wrung from his stoical taciturnity that touching confession. Oration on the Life and Character of Henry Winter Davis Rader, who drove the lead-horses at my gun almost throughout the war, is mentioned elsewhere, but his record, as well as his pranks and drollery, coupled with his taciturnity, were interesting. The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson One or two tentative attempts to discover his antecedents were foiled by his charming taciturnity. St. Cuthbert's While he wrote or spoke against me alone, I said nothing of him in print or conversation; but the taciturnity of pride gave way immediately to my zeal in defence of my friend. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 103, May, 1866 And at once, as if her taciturnity had been a vow, to be ended when she should touch leather, she began to talk. We Three Buffet, in his broken English, talked away sufficiently to make ample amends for his employer’s taciturnity. Adventures in the Far West Conscience was pale and under her eyes were dark smudges of sleeplessness while Farquaharson kept his right hand in his lap and developed an unaccustomed taciturnity. The Tyranny of Weakness Lady Monkton, as if a little put out by the determined taciturnity of her manner, moves forward on her seat, and pulls the lace lappets of her dove-gray cap more over to the front impatiently. April's Lady A Novel Voltaire attributes the taciturnity of the Spaniards to the universal horror such proceedings spread. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 I did not regret his taciturnity, for I was always more amused with my own thoughts than in conversing with illiterate people. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer Even Pencroft lost in some measure the sombre taciturnity occasioned by the devastation and ruin of his domain. The Secret of the Island Uncle Stephen, who occasionally exchanged a few words with him, did not believe that this was the case, and declared that Sandy, in spite of his taciturnity and love of solitude, was an honest fellow. Afar in the Forest He was taciturnity personified and for two years at least was held to be morose. A Wounded Name He had all of the mountaineer's reserve and taciturnity, but now after years of repression and at the touch of real sympathy his feelings overflowed. Before the Dawn A Story of the Fall of Richmond Usually they parted here without a word, taking pride in such Spartan taciturnity, and they would doubtless have done the same this morning also, though it were fifty-fold their last walk together as two schoolboys. Clayhanger They are never weary of inculcating taciturnity in preference to loquacity, and the virtues of patience and resignation. Book of Wise Sayings Selected Largely from Eastern Sources Yet he showed his resentment by increased taciturnity rather than by words. The Boy Patriot Indeed, on this occasion he seemed to abandon his customary taciturnity, for he wished me “um berry fine v’y’ge, Mass’ Tom,” when drinking my health. The White Squall A Story of the Sargasso Sea Not that appetite failed him; indeed, he ate the more for his taciturnity. Little Novels of Italy DuQuesne studied the metal, and was shaken out of his habitual taciturnity. The Skylark of Space He always wore a blue coat and red collar, had a supercilious taciturnity of manner, ate sliced leeks with his cheese, and resembled in complexion a Dutch red-herring. St. Ronan's Well And with the same feeling of morose taciturnity, a strange mood on this of all nights, he undressed and crept into bed. A Son of the City A Story of Boy Life In fact, he has very much the type of character we assign to the 381Scotch at present: a certain sardonic taciturnity is in him; insight enough; and a stouter heart than he himself knows of. Sartor Resartus, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History But it not infrequently happens that at the close of his school life the once talkative child has lapsed into a state of sullen taciturnity. What Is and What Might Be A Study of Education in General and Elementary Education in Particular His usual taciturnity was unchanged, but it did not convey the idea of moroseness. Kafir Stories Seven Short Stories It was very rarely that he participated in debate, and his forte was evidently taciturnity. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis This trait215 pleased her, and she fell in with it unconsciously as though his mind had moulded hers and were teaching it the taciturnity of the sea. The Beach of Dreams Only his thick, glossy, long queu remained to him,—that, and a singular taciturnity. Civilization Tales of the Orient As he grew older, this trait of silence became ingrown; it was alluded to as "Joffre's taciturnity." Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers "My good Absolute, I am the soul of taciturnity," Adrian boasted, expanding his chest, and thumping it. The Lady Paramount The Indian under the questioning of the boy forsook his usual taciturnity, and in the most casual way told Bob of exploits in hunting and fishing that would make most interesting reading. Bob Hunt in Canada There was a natural taciturnity about her which sealed her lips, even when her children were prattling to her. Cobwebs and Cables After one gets acquainted with Indians the very opposite of taciturnity exists. Siouan Sociology He had learned the taciturnity of the woods, and leveling his rifle, took sure aim. The Young Trailers A Story of Early Kentucky To strangers his manners were somewhat uninviting, and in society he was liable to periods of taciturnity. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume III The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century The luxury of the British is taciturnity; but to this day the favorite excitement of the French is conversation; and conversation is the food of friendship. The Friendships of Women He thanked Heaven for the taciturnity of his companions. A Pagan of the Hills He seemed preoccupied and glum, falling suddenly into a taciturnity broken only by brief periods during which he condescended to reply to her questions with—it seemed—grudging monosyllables. The Two-Gun Man He was, as we shall see, a Scotchman, and Scottish taciturnity brought to bear upon the genial and jovial Yorkshire folk did not make for friendliness. Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle A growing taciturnity, accompanied by deep frowning thoughtfulness, locked Barlow's lips, while Kendric, to whom any such experience was always primarily a lark, expanded and mounted steadily to fresh stages of lightheartedness. Daughter of the Sun A Tale of Adventure The faithful sister rushed forward to bear the brunt, while the unsuspected author lay snug in the asylum of her taciturnity. The Friendships of Women As soon, however, as the inevitable soup was placed on the table, the natural taciturnity, common even to Icelandic babies, prevailed over all else. A Journey to the Centre of the Earth Acute she is in her powers of reasoning; but with royal taciturnity she knows how to veil her conclusions in secrecy. The Letters of Cassiodorus Being A Condensed Translation Of The Variae Epistolae Of Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator His face was long, sallow, and expressive of taciturnity, and he wore a beard—not, however, where beards are usually worn, but as a fringe beneath his clean-shaven chin. News from the Duchy A telegraph operator, one close-mouthed and of a virtuous taciturnity, sat up all night with Senator Hanway in his study—the night before the caucus. The President A novel There is a touching entry made a little later, bearing upon his mild taciturnity. Hawthorne (English Men of Letters Series) They had a hard-favored grimness and taciturnity that with their mountain scenery reminded me of New England now and again, and gave me the bewildered sense of having dropped down in some little anterior America. A Little Swiss Sojourn But if Virgil is referring, not to the Amyclae near Naples, but to the original Amyclae in Laconia, then the proverbial taciturnity of those inhabiting the latter country offers sufficient explanation. The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor Some quaint instances are recorded of the taciturnity for which he was also noted. Types of Naval Officers Drawn from the History of the British Navy Struck with profound astonishment at the sight of this complete solitude, they replied to the taciturnity of this modern Thebes, by a silence equally solemn. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 The majority were so greyish pale, their hair such unlovely stubble, their temples so shrunken that the Subaltern pitied them in their morose dejection and slow-witted taciturnity. "Contemptible", by "Casualty" Beneath his taciturnity his deep thought was assured, and in his mystery the oracle was accredited. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Objection 1: It would seem that anger does not cause taciturnity. Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition She met curiosity with a flash of hot temper, and he with surly taciturnity, and both intimidated. Evelina's Garden But at length this respectful taciturnity, which he himself had taken pains to impose, became disagreeable; he suspected that it proceeded more from disapprobation than reserve. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 He paused a second, even then; then he turned towards the house, and spoke, with his face away from them, with a curious directness and taciturnity. Madelon A Novel Rankin, stouter by a quarter-hundred weight, shaggier of eyebrows and with an accentuated droop in the upper eyelids, and if possible an increased taciturnity, still lived his daytime life mainly on wheels. Ben Blair The Story of a Plainsman Consequently anger may cause such a disturbance, that the tongue is altogether deprived of speech; and taciturnity is the result. Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition His habitual taciturnity, curiously enough, is one of the traits which endears him to the army. Sir John French An Authentic Biography Each day thereafter the sun was warmer, and with its increasing promise of the final "break-up" and slush snows, Upso-Gee's taciturnity and anxiety grew apace. The Courage of Marge O'Doone Andro the Penman and his brother John, with the taciturnity natural to early risers, were silently hoisting the flag which denoted the presence of the noble young chatelaine of the great fortress. The Black Douglas My taciturnity, which suited the genius of the Dutch, offended theirs. Dialogues of the Dead Thence ensue taciturnity and immobility of the outward members; and sometimes even death. Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition I atone for this loquacity by a year of taciturnity. The Sonnets, Triumphs, and Other Poems of Petrarch So, we all thought that some hoard locked by this key contained the missing treasure; my father's habitual taciturnity, and secretiveness favouring this idea. My Life as an Author Stephen Dartrey for the first few minutes certainly justified his reputation for taciturnity. Nobody's Man This extraordinary taciturnity, in one who possessed no ordinary powers of mind, gave double weight to all that he advanced, till what he said became a law in the family. Mark Hurdlestone Or, The Two Brothers The vessel that has neither cover nor binding, betokens a man who lacks the veil of taciturnity, and who is unrestrained by any severity of discipline. Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition At dinner the taciturnity, bordering on moroseness, of a talker usually so brilliant led his host to surmise that Lightmark had ruined a picture, his hostess to conclude that he had quarrelled with his wife. A Comedy of Masks A Novel For spiritual self-analysis in matters of religion and affection I desire to be as silent as I can be; but in such a book as this absolute taciturnity on such subjects is practically impossible. My Life as an Author Pablo's customary taciturnity and primitive stoicism had again descended upon him like a protecting garment; his madness had passed and he moved around the team briskly and efficiently. The Pride of Palomar Used as he was to his father's fierce sullenness and taciturnity, any other manner seemed warm and pleasant. The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn A Story of the Days of the Gunpowder Plot With so much to think about, Larry could eat but little breakfast, and his appetite was not improved by the manifest distress of his mother and the taciturnity of his father. Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XIII, Nov. 28, 1891 I have and shall adhere to my taciturnity, unless something very particular occurs to render this impossible. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 With His Letters and Journals She had not expected this as a consequence of Roger's taciturnity. The Moon out of Reach It is possible that you'll be introduced in my absence to the honors of matrimony; but even so, I know that peace, an' taciturnity, an' submission will be your most signal qualifications. Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three Industry and taciturnity, you reptiles, or castigation shall result. The Emigrants Of Ahadarra The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two He did not inquire, he said, because the virtue of taciturnity being denied to them in the exercise of their business, they always diligently cultivated it in private. A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') His sedateness and taciturnity, his indifference to juvenile amusements, his slowness and difficulty in learning, and his ready submission to his equals, induced them to consider him as one irrecoverably stupid. Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions Slavin had relapsed into one of his fits of morose taciturnity. The Luck of the Mounted A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police A native of Savoy, he possessed the mountaineer's taciturnity and love of home. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 74, December, 1863 He wrote also, while under confinement, a Dialogue in Dutch verse between a father and a son, on the necessity of silence, explaining the use and abuse of Speech, and shewing the advantages of taciturnity. The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works I had startled him out of his habitual set taciturnity, but even as I looked the light that might have been amaze and joy faded out of his face, leaving it the same old mask. The Rustlers of Pecos County The professor's taciturnity was of a pronounced order this morning. The Desert Valley There was no moroseness—no hardness in it, but rather the taciturnity that invariably settles upon the face of those dwellers of the range who, perforce, live much alone with their thoughts. The Luck of the Mounted A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police By observing the vow of taciturnity one succeeds in bringing the whole world under one's sway. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 On this subject there are some verses: that person, who, observing the vow of taciturnity, roveth without giving any creature cause of fear, is never inspired with any fear himself by any creature. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 The characteristic taciturnity and formal stolidity of his fellow-travellers—all Englishmen, mutually unacquainted with each other, and occupying different positions in life—having prevented his sooner hearing the tidings. Israel Potter As to Vivie—"that Miss Warren"—he answered his wife's questions neither with the glowering taciturnity nor suspicious loquacity of former times. Mrs. Warren's Daughter A Story of the Woman's Movement A general idea has gone abroad regarding their taciturnity which does not accord with my experience. Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory Volume I. A natural taciturnity rendered mine host of the Abbey Inn a difficult subject for interrogation. The Green Eyes of Bâst His guest, appalled, could not speak; but he soon discerned that it was grief from coincidence, not distrust from opposition of sentiment, that caused her taciturnity. Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.) Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writings You never knew what strange thoughts were going on behind that proud taciturnity. The Brimming Cup The men hold the record for Dutch taciturnity. A Wanderer in Holland By this time he had grown friendly with Hicks and must have learnt all and more than he desired to know but for the bee-keeper’s curious taciturnity. Children of the Mist Mademoiselle, after talking that one night as much as she generally talked in twelve months, had relapsed into deeper taciturnity than before. The Doctor's Dilemma Pride and delicacy then united to make him leave her to her taciturnity. Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.) Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writings He had baffled them by his matchless taciturnity. The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 “A Dutchman’s taciturnity forbids his complaining; so that all his waking hours are silently employed in casting forth the filthy puff of the weed, to dispel the more filthy stench of the canal.” A Wanderer in Holland With difficulty Margaret got a few more directions out of Kitty, over whom a shade of sombre taciturnity had now fallen. The Marriage of William Ashe Toward evening Father Fouchard, who was also haunted by a sensation of uneasiness in the midst of his studied taciturnity, was standing on his doorstep reflecting on the probable outcome of events. The Downfall Anderson hardly replied; but what he did say was as soothing as possible; and at last the old man flung himself on his bed, excitement dying away in a sulky taciturnity. Lady Merton, Colonist Delafield composed his face in a moment to its usual taciturnity. Lady Rose's Daughter One had little to tell, but the other made amends for his companion's taciturnity with a graphic, Othellonian description of the dangers he had passed, and his wondrous experiences for many days and nights. The Siege of Kimberley Surely, it was based upon no philosophic taciturnity; he was nothing of an idealist; an aerial architect; a constructor of flying buttresses. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I By some strange racial instinct of taciturnity and repression most of us lack utterance to say our thoughts in this close matter. Mince Pie Here, however, she was welcome, she was needed; she could distract and soothe a bitterness of soul best measured by the Squire's most unusual taciturnity. Elizabeth's Campaign Memoirs," the address he spoke:— "Ladies and Gentlemen:—In putting off the Clown's garment, allow me to drop also the Clown's taciturnity, and address you in a few parting sentences. A History of Pantomime There he won the sobriquet of the "man of the woods," from a savage taciturnity which was his defence in the midst of the atelier jokes. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 6, May, 1896 As the hilarity waxed, his taciturnity deepened, and he finally withdrew. The Conqueror They smoked, and spat, and squatted on their heels in the Indian taciturnity of their kind when for some reason they withhold their approval. The Rules of the Game I did not regret his taciturnity, for I was always more amused with my own thoughts, than in conversing with illiterate people. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer There existed a sympathetic bond between him and Mrs Cotterill, despite her prim taciturnity and her exasperating habit of sitting with her hands pressed tight against her body and one over the other. The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns Between Miss Malkin's taciturnity and the voice within her Rachel had a terrible three minutes. The Price of Love Confucius never talked when he ate, and his disciples affect his taciturnity at their meals. By the Golden Gate In the course of the meal he made several attempts on his jailer's taciturnity, but without success. The Rules of the Game The sun set, but set not his hope:— Stars rose, his faith was earlier up: Fixed on the enormous galaxy, Deeper and older seemed his eye, And matched his sufferance sublime The taciturnity of Time. Poems Household Edition The walk home at midnight, amid the reverberations of the falling tempest, was marked by a slight pettishness on the part of Ruth, and by Denry's polite taciturnity. The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns This was not Shakespeare's wiser way; if he hid himself behind his work, it was with the openness and with the taciturnity of Nature. Robert Browning Up to that time it had never occurred to anyone that she was insane, for there was nothing singular in her conduct except her extreme taciturnity. Recollections of My Youth He sat at Esther's side, but rarely looking at her, or addressing her, so that her taciturnity and scarcely-veiled dislike did not noticeably increase his gloom. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People Perchance the silence of inanimate objects is taciturnity. The Man Who Laughs A genial taciturnity, if the expression may be allowed, marked his bearing in the social circle. California Sketches, Second Series "We don't want to hear him!" from various places; The Man in Evening Dress subsides into a crimson taciturnity, which continues during the remainder of the performance. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, November 15, 1890 I tried to induce further conversation, but made no headway against my companion's taciturnity. Castles in the Air The girl has a cross of the Frenchman in her temper, and none of your deliberations and taciturnities will gain the day. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas The files of men crossed over in the same order, with the same taciturnity, and in the opposite direction. The Man Who Laughs This visit comforted Des Esseintes who none the less was frightened by the taciturnity observed; he adjured his servant not to conceal the truth from him any longer. Against the Grain His grave taciturnity, his slow and penetrating mind, were not Spanish, they were Flemish. The Shadow of the Cathedral In my Bloomsbury house I installed as caretaker a retired sergeant-major of incomparable taciturnity. The Uttermost Farthing A Savant's Vendetta The dialogue was professional, as Van Staats maintained his ancient reputation for taciturnity. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas I preferred to be let alone, and the assistant physician in charge of my case, after several ineffectual attempts to engage me in conversation, humored my persistent taciturnity. A Mind That Found Itself An Autobiography Some thought him devoid of sensibility; a cold, colossal mass, intrenched in taciturnity, or enfolded in a mantle of dignity. Washington in Domestic Life Nor was the delight of the young Mohawk chieftain any less—the taciturnity and blank faces of Indians disappeared among their friends—and he came forward, smiling and uttering words of welcome. The Shadow of the North A Story of Old New York and a Lost Campaign I begin to understand now the taciturnity and melancholy. Without Dogma Nothing short of a ruby as large as the Tibet gem could have startled them out of their state of taciturnity. The Man from Brodney's For this taciturnity her husband was devoutly thankful. The Lions of the Lord A Tale of the Old West She had shed her taciturnity and was even voluble at times. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 Being men of great taciturnity, they very seldom disturb a stranger with questions; and a person may live in their country a dozen years, without having twenty words addressed to him, except on important business. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 289, December 22, 1827 Where Fyfe was reserved almost to taciturnity, impassive-featured, save for that whimsical gleam that was never wholly absent from his keen blue eyes, Monohan talked with facile ease, with wonderful expressiveness of face. Big Timber A Story of the Northwest They were gratefully accepted; for even the taciturnity of the brothers seemed to give way before the pressing fear that beset them. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 39, January, 1861 At first he had chafed under the taciturnity surrounding him: had passionately longed to cry out his humiliation, his rebellion, his despair. The Custom of the Country This taciturnity is astonishing toward the work of the men at the front. Antwerp to Gallipoli A Year of the War on Many Fronts—and Behind Them But the taciturnity of Mr Verloc had been lying heavily upon her for a good many days. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale Mr Flintwinch looked on as he re-lighted it at the lamp in the hall, and preserved a profound taciturnity respecting the person who had been holding him in conversation. Little Dorrit The captain's natural taciturnity he distorted into a studied attempt to insult him because of his past shortcomings. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar He foretold confidently that the Prince should die by the hand of his own familiar friend, a person of a slender habit of body, a small face, a swarthy complexion, and of most remarkable taciturnity. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 3 But, with his usual taciturnity, he said nothing on the subject of his anxieties. The Life of Francis Marion Only that day Mr Verloc’s taciturnity was so obviously thoughtful that the two women were impressed by it. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale No sooner had they ridden out of sight of Captain Gerard and his men than he lapsed once more into his accustomed taciturnity. Return of Tarzan Long-suffering, self-denying, reflective, and intelligent, a constitutional reserve and taciturnity placed and kept her in the shade, and covered her mind, and especially her feelings, with a sort of nun-like veil, which was rarely lifted. Biographical Notes on the Pseudonymous Bells I remembered the First Sea Lord's reputation for taciturnity and shortness of temper. The Thirty-Nine Steps Irritated by the taciturnity of these strange folks, the landlady of the Model Lodging House withdrew, and they soon heard the street door close behind her with a loud bang as she left the house. Baron Trigault's Vengeance Ladd lost his taciturnity and his gloom changed to a cool, careless air. Desert Gold Yet whatever the value of taciturnity to a man among strangers, it is apt to express more than talkativeness when he dwells among friends. The Woodlanders Of this state of mind Tryon gave no visible manifestation beyond a certain taciturnity, so much at variance with his recent liveliness that the ladies could not fail to notice it. The House Behind the Cedars It is a phase of the same lawlessness, the same reliance on self, that makes for his taciturnity and watchfulness. The Mountains There were two engineers, one British, one American, both very intelligent-looking, both inclined to taciturnity, as is often the case in men of their profession. Emma McChesney and Co. A fear of rebuff prevented him from affability, and he concealed his shyness, which was still intense, under a frigid taciturnity. Of Human Bondage When she was sixteen there was a blond German boy whose taciturnity attracted her volubility and vivacity. Fanny Herself The Doctor breathed hard, and fell into taciturnity for the afternoon. Merry Men Soon they were all talking at once, rumbling and roaring as big-chested open-air men will, when whisky has whipped their taciturnity. John Barleycorn Has he committed some remorseful crime, or is his taciturnity due merely to his natural Scotchness? Dear Enemy I left him the last word, and sought refuge in a shrug of the shoulders and taciturnity. Moon and Sixpence But the obstinate Canadian refused, and I saw that his taciturnity and his bad humour grew day by day. Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea Returning from the theatre, or any amusing party, I frequently began to relate what I had seen and highly relished; but with sullen taciturnity he soon silenced me. Maria, or the Wrongs of Woman If his disreputable appearance was calculated to excite comment, readiness in disbursing money to remedy such shortcomings made amends for Lanyard's taciturnity. The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf Receiving only a defiant stare from the Italian he groaned and spat noisily on the floor by way of a dignified transition back into taciturnity. The Beautiful and Damned Of his habits, or external manners, nothing is so often mentioned as that timorous or sullen taciturnity, which his friends called modesty, by too mild a name. Lives of the Poets, Volume 1 Only the same dull silence came in reply, and this continued taciturnity seemed to irritate Hovey. Harrigan The boy, though greatly rejoiced to see me back again, had developed a curious taciturnity in these latter years--since his accident, in fact--and no longer shouted out the news to me at sight. In the Valley During our brief ride in the motor and in the early stages of supper he was afflicted by a taciturnity that made him almost negligible as a companion. An Amiable Charlatan No one but Madame Ozhogin observed my solemn taciturnity, and she inquired anxiously after my health. The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories While we were thus talking the waiter told us that dinner was served, and we withdrew accordingly; my guests more than making amends for my comparative taciturnity. The Room in the Dragon Volant One can no longer wonder at the taciturnity of the men who dwell here; nor does one fail to grasp the eminent suitability to the country of its Indian name—the Silent Places. The Forest The rather colourless elderly woman who answered my enquiry informed me that Miss Seaton was at home, as if only taciturnity forbade her adding, "But she doesn't want to see you." The Best British Short Stories of 1922 Mr. Brown, who had always met my advances with a grim taciturnity that made conversation exceedingly difficult, proceeded to dissertate upon one or two of the vexed questions of the day. An Amiable Charlatan Opposition, or even abuse, merely served as a spur to his volubility, but taciturnity disconcerted him. In the Midst of Alarms The old notion, that taciturnity is wisdom, is now very generally believed to be unfounded. The Young Woman's Guide Even Pencroff was roused from the taciturnity into which he had been plunged by the ruin and devastation of his domain. The Mysterious Island Guy paused, and made a huge effort, finally conquering that taciturnity which was almost an affliction to him. With Edged Tools I allude to the Eloquence of a near relation of mine, which is as remarkable as your taciturnity. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 The professor, with his usual kindliness, deprecated my thrust at the taciturnity of his countryman and confrère, with a gesture and a look of reproach in his soft gray eyes, and we parted. Tales from Bohemia They were both tall men, both large, and consequently both inclined to taciturnity. From One Generation to Another They regarded his words as the ravings of delirium, and in their honest solicitude, administered such rough remedies, that he was fain to drop the subject, and observe a cautious taciturnity. Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies One of the astonishing revelations of national psychology unfolded in the war has been the taciturnity of the French, their silent tenacity. The World Decision Yet, on the next occasion that offers, you are sure to relapse into your habitual taciturnity, and my labours to subdue it are again to be repeated. Jane Talbot His fits of taciturnity became more obstinate, and a deeper gloom sat upon his brow. Edgar Huntly or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker To this species of demonstration Ibsen unconsciously lent himself by his immobility, his regularity of habits, his solemn taciturnity. Henrik Ibsen The new taciturnity, which she still found so strange, seemed to have fallen on him suddenly. The Shadow of the East But I soon realized that one of the significant aspects of the new France since the war was its taciturnity, its silence. The World Decision Reuben, who was to have the farm, developed a shy and hopeless taciturnity under the pressure of the family chagrin and privations, and found his only relief in the emotions and excitements of Methodism. The History of David Grieve The prince encouraged conversation, though himself inclined to taciturnity. Endymion Then, at last, Compton was discouraged, partly by her beauty and size, partly by her taciturnity. A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day He had lost his usual loquacity and quaint humor; and had fallen back into that sullen taciturnity, which, so she heard, he had kept up in his youth. Hereward, the Last of the English Now, he stood anxiously hoping that the boy would permit himself further expression, yet afraid to prompt, lest direct questions bring a withdrawal again into the shell of taciturnity. The Call of the Cumberlands With that prince of fishermen he shook hands, according to the manner of Springhaven, for he had learned to admire the brave habit of the man, his strong mind, and frank taciturnity. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War In our own surprise and alarm we partook of the taciturnity of the witnesses, which I think was rather fine and was much decenter than any sort of utterance. Familiar Spanish Travels Moreover at the council, as at his private office, the continued taciturnity of the millionaire could not but impress the politicians as it had already impressed the financial world. First and Last He now shed no tears, seeming more angry than grieved, and continued to maintain a marked taciturnity for several days; and, concerning the catastrophe itself, he could never be induced to speak at all. Archibald Malmaison But the lure of the palette and brush possessed him beyond resistance and his taciturnity melted, when in the painter's company, to a roughly poetic form of expression. The Call of the Cumberlands "He is well enough," said Lady Margaret, who had heard the whole argument in sullen taciturnity, "he is well enough, I say; and there comes no good from young women's being so difficult." Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 3 The catastrophe of which he had been the author played perhaps a part in his taciturnity. The Companions of Jehu The taciturnity of winter was upon them still, and in the sky beyond was the cynical aloofness that comes with frost after sunset. Gone to Earth There was a short, very black, and somewhat bowlegged negro man on the place, named Israel Bonaparte, who lived in a little cabin by himself, and was noted for his unsocial disposition, and his taciturnity. The Late Mrs. Null It occurred to him that his outburst had been a long one and strangely out of keeping with his usual taciturnity, and he wondered what this stranger would think of him. The Call of the Cumberlands The silence became unsupportable for once to Indian taciturnity. Over the Pass Solitude breeds taciturnity; that every body knows; who so taciturn as authors, taken as a race? White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War For two hours he had not spoken a word to his prisoner and after several unavailing efforts to break the other's taciturnity Howland lapsed into a silence of his own. The Danger Trail Throughout lunch she had scarcely spoken; but as there had been eight people at the table, and George Cannon had chatted with all of them, her taciturnity had passed inconspicuous. Hilda Lessways It was only by sullen taciturnity that he could retain his composure. The Call of the Cumberlands The discretion of the chambermaid in fetching me, which possibly saved her mistress's life, and her taciturnity since, I fancy appear very remarkable to you, and is what would certainly never happen in England. Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) In taciturnity alone he bore the sex no resemblance. The Poetical Works of Addison; Gay's Fables; and Somerville's Chase With Memoirs and Critical Dissertations, by the Rev. George Gilfillan Howland could not fail to see that his unnecessary threat of a few hours before still rankled in the Frenchman's mind, and several times he made an effort to break the other's taciturnity. The Danger Trail I think it is probable that the gifted Frenchwoman overwhelmed the great German with her prodigality of wit, sarcasm, and sentiment, for he was inclined to coldness and taciturnity. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07 Great Women He retained, except within a small circle of intimates, a silence that passed for taciturnity, and a solemnity of visage that was often construed into surly egotism. The Call of the Cumberlands He finished as he began without any warning; the general assemblage was seated in a second; and for seven minutes there was another reign of taciturnity. Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston Who the gentleman was, or what these impressions were, Julia was left to conjecture, taciturnity being a favorite property in the general. Precaution Dorn did not get a good impression from the shifty eyes and air of taciturnity of Mr. Anderson's man, and it was evident that the blunt rancher restrained himself. The Desert of Wheat "Ha, ha, ha!" said the man in the chimney-corner, who, in spite of the taciturnity induced by the pipe of tobacco, could not or would not refrain from this slight testimony to his comrade's humor. The Great English Short-Story Writers, Volume 1 The stout man responded with something like churlish taciturnity to the half-dozen men and women who came over with flatteries. The Call of the Cumberlands She is very far from Miss Hale's taciturnity, yet is by no means disagreeably Forward. Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) Often when he stopped I could have wept with fatigue, and had no breath for a word, but his taciturnity saved me from shame. Salute to Adventurers From behind his wall of taciturnity he was on the alert to see what was within sight, and to form opinions of men and things that rooted fast and became part of his mental constitution. Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, Volume 2 November 1863-June 1865 Up hill and down dale you go, through Scythia and Machlyene, off again to Bosphorus, then back to Scythia, till my taciturnity is exhausted. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 Why, Joseph, you seem to be making up lost way for years of taciturnity in the tower. Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale He was a good-natured worthy man; but chiefly remarkable for his great taciturnity at table, though his mouth was never shut at it. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling Like most people who desire to hide what is passing in their minds, Thaddeus gladly assented to this, as an excuse for a taciturnity he could not overcome. Thaddeus of Warsaw This habit of taciturnity was no doubt acquired from a long life passed either alone or amid dangers where an unnecessary sound might have cost him his life. On the Pampas Unfortunately, he has already noticed my depression, my gloomy taciturnity, several times; but he has supplicated me in vain to confide to him the cause of my melancholy grief. Mysteries of Paris, V3 He remembered her long absence and her changed expression when she returned, her silence that evening and her increasing taciturnity ever since. Greifenstein O yes," replied the old man: "the Turks were much more tolerable to me than the Christians; for they are men of profound taciturnity, and never disturb a stranger with questions. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling The taciturnity of the seamen and the deep melancholy of his guest were not broken until they reached the Tower stairs. Thaddeus of Warsaw The Countess vainly tried to make it as sprightly as its predecessors, but gave over in despair in the face of my taciturnity. A Fool and His Money Throughout the trip he continued to brood, and did not rouse out of his sullen taciturnity until the train was backing into the depot. Out of the Primitive She liked him for his independence and taciturnity. Greifenstein Adah was pleased as she saw how I was caring for her gift; but I puzzled and disheartened her by my preoccupation and taciturnity. A Day of Fate Sir Eustace himself saw that his brother's taciturnity had spoilt his little dinner, and his temper was not improved thereby. Smith and the Pharaohs, and other Tales "I think, however," I continued, with a laugh, "that since I have settled this future taciturnity, I have a fair right in the meanwhile to say whatever comes uppermost." The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 "Ha, ha, ha!" said the man in the chimney-corner, who, in spite of the taciturnity induced by the pipe of tobacco, could not or would not refrain from this slight testimony to his comrade's humour. Stories by English Authors: England Again she played for him, but he refused to sing, maintaining an unbroken taciturnity. The Silver Horde A sort of dogged taciturnity was measurably relieved by the never-failing spirit of camaraderie. West Wind Drift Ferris felt the freezing taciturnity of the detective on the short walk, and even more the greeting of the gloomy circle. The Midnight Passenger : a novel I took her into the tea-room, and endeavoured to make amends for former distance and taciturnity, by an open and cheerful reception. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 Like Moltke, he could hold his tongue in seven languages; but it is a fact that all his friends must have observed that his taciturnity never made his company any the less entertaining. Chapters of Opera Being historical and critical observations and records concerning the lyric drama in New York from its earliest days down to the present time This was not the effect for which the girl had striven; her younger guest's taciturnity, which grew as the dinner progressed, piqued her, so at the first opportunity she bent her efforts toward rallying him. The Silver Horde His experience gave him great advantage over us, and his habitual taciturnity, stern disposition, and caustic tongue produced a deep impression upon our young minds. Stories by Foreign Authors: Russian He had a wrinkled face, sunken cheeks, and compressed lips, which he was for ever twitching and biting; and this, together with his habitual taciturnity, produced an impression almost sinister. A House of Gentlefolk "Make me a vow, then, you will never more, never while you live, resume that proud taciturnity." The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 My speculations regarding him multiplied with his taciturnity. Dreams and Dream Stories When he laughed it was with what the English call a horse-laugh, and immediately resumed his habitual taciturnity. The Physiology of Taste In fact, we soon discovered that, except for a taciturnity the like of which we had never encountered, our aromatic uncle had positively not one picturesque characteristic about him. Short Stories for English Courses When he saw that the parents were almost as proud as the daughter over their prospective son-in-law, he relapsed into his old taciturnity, declaring he had talked enough for a month. Taken Alive Without relinquishing her habits of taciturnity, or seeking to render her automatic movements more supple, she conceived inexpressible affection for him. The Fortune of the Rougons But stolid and taciturn we are; and some of the instances of our stolidity and our taciturnity are enough to astound. The Grim Smile of the Five Towns He had emerged from his cocoon of taciturnity. When Egypt Went Broke Of his habits or external manners, nothing is so often mentioned as that timorous or sullen taciturnity, which his friends called modesty by too mild a name. Johnson's Lives of the Poets — Volume 1 He was very silent,—and Julian Adderley, generally accustomed to talk for two, seemed disposed to an equal taciturnity. God's Good Man Prolonged taciturnity had made her dumb; the darkness of her dwelling and the continual sight of the same objects had dulled her glance and given her eyes the limpidity of spring water. The Fortune of the Rougons To-day, the London Evening Post says, Mr. Pane, nephew of Mr. Scrope, is made first clerk of the treasury, as a reward for his uncle's taciturnity before the Secret Committee. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1 Irene emerged from the taciturnity into which she had more and more withdrawn, and March, not an unobservant man, evidently noted this, and reflected upon it. The Crown of Life He recalled his mother's growing taciturnity, and wondered if Zeena were also turning "queer." Ethan Frome Mavis wondered if this taciturnity were due to any suspicions they might entertain of Mavis's unwedded state. Sparrows: the story of an unprotected girl During the last few days her children had been coming to her rather frequently, in a state of pallor and desperation, but she departed neither from her taciturnity, nor her stiff, lifeless expression. The Fortune of the Rougons She seemed little disposed for conversation, and Everard did not care to assail her taciturnity this evening. The Odd Women He was not, I believe, the less welcome for that reason: certain it is she made no objection to his taciturnity; and when her father communicated his resolution, acquiesced with the most pious resignation. The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle He spoke with the hard taciturnity of a Joffre. Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy Endowed with enlarged powers of audition as of vision, we are struck by the mournful taciturnity that prevails. The Dynasts In spite of Michael's taciturnity—or perhaps, more truly, on account of it—Magda's spirits lightened curiously after that first interview with him. The Lamp of Fate Boy-like he expected confidence for confidence, and was surprised at his companion's taciturnity. The Witch of Prague Joseph was annoyed at her taciturnity and disgusted with her ugliness. Joseph II. and His Court But silence reigned in all this little world at the arrival of the soup, and the national taciturnity resumed its empire even over the children. A Journey to the Interior of the Earth "Doornkop," was the reply; and Jasmine, watching closely, fascinated by Krool's taciturnity, revolted by his immobile face, thought she saw in his eyes a glint of malicious and furtive joy. The Judgment House The house became dull, the subordinate washerwomen languid; their taciturnity irritated and depressed Nancy by turns. Foul Play He stopped, seemed to make an effort to throw off his taciturnity, and suddenly to be able to throw it off, at least partially. The Garden of Allah The taciturnity of his mood redoubled in thickness. The Blazed Trail When he encountered Avice there was a trace of apprehension on her face; but he set that down to a fear that she had offended him the night before by her taciturnity. The Well-Beloved And Soames gave him askance a look of dogged dislike—for in spite of his fastidious air and that supercilious, dandified taciturnity, Soames, with his set lips and squared chin, was not unlike a bulldog…. Complete Project Gutenberg John Galsworthy Works The gabble of Welch is agreeable to the silent Cooper; and Welch admires Cooper's taciturnity. Foul Play Her husband's change from taciturnity to cordiality had enchanted her. The Garden of Allah The men, with the taciturnity of their class in the presence of a stranger, said nothing. The Blazed Trail About this time he began to regulate his taciturnity. Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica Dr Simon had come and gone, optimistic and urbane, yet with a faint inward dissatisfaction over a patient behind whose taciturnity a hint of mockery and subterfuge seemed to lurk. The Return ‘Ha, ha, ha!’ said the man in the chimney-corner, who, in spite of the taciturnity induced by the pipe of tobacco, could not or would not refrain from this slight testimony to his comrade’s humour. Wessex Tales Since we are speaking here about Pythagoras, to whom taciturnity and not expressing those things which it is wrong to speak were especially pleasing, let us see whether Homer had also this opinion. Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies Well!" exclaimed Sir Norman, at once surprised and impatient at his taciturnity, "Can't you speak man? The Midnight Queen "If it had not been for my taciturnity, Talleyrand," he observed, when in the height of his power, "I should have got it in the neck." Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica The sun set; but set not his hope: Stars rose; his faith was earlier up: Fixed on the enormous galaxy, Deeper and older seemed his eye: And matched his sufferance sublime The taciturnity of time. Essays — Second Series However, he lapsed into his usual taciturnity, and on the day named left Holmstoke. Wessex Tales Wan Lee, who was present during our colloquy, preserved his characteristic sad taciturnity. Tales of the Argonauts And the man, looking into his face, was struck with taciturnity. Framley Parsonage "I hope you will," said Mrs. Jo, for Dan's face had brightened up, and he was so interested in the matter that he forgot his usual taciturnity. Little Men In this vast silence I began to think I understood the taciturnity of the dwellers in the solitary cabin. Colonel Starbottle's Client The thoughtful taciturnity into which Darton had latterly fallen was quite dissipated by the presence of this boy. Wessex Tales There, sitting Turkish fashion on the grass, a pipe between his teeth, he found a man who had arrived the night before, and impressed him by his friendly taciturnity. The Island Pharisees His taciturnity on this particular day was a thing beyond any experience with it she had yet had. Red Pepper Burns To the difficulty which he felt in expressing himself, and to his consciousness that his pronunciation was bad, must be partly ascribed the taciturnity and the short answers which gave so much offence. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 In contrast to his former reticent taciturnity Prince Andrew now seemed excited. War and Peace The answer was a request from Mannering to know, whether the Dominie still possessed that admirable virtue of taciturnity by which he was so notably distinguished at Ellangowan. Guy Mannering His taciturnity and reticence may have been confounded with rudeness of address, although he was always civil enough. Under the Redwoods This taciturnity, this severe brow, this something inflexible and secret in you, inspires hopes and a little wonder as to what you may mean. Under Western Eyes With ready tact he had not attempted, by further questioning, to break the taciturnity into which Hurlstone had relapsed after his emotional confession and the priest's abrupt half-absolution. The Crusade of the Excelsior Twice that silent one, impelled by feelings too strong even for his respectful taciturnity, had spoken. Beyond He suspected that the extraordinary nature of this last tale, combined with the use of the future tense, had given rise to a taciturnity so unexpected in the warrior king. Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance "To save your life," said the other, laughing, "I will say a great deal, although you so often accuse me of taciturnity—but who is HIM?" Tales for Fifteen, or, Imagination and Heart Razumov's taciturnity only excited her to a quicker, more voluble utterance. Under Western Eyes The long, wild ride had helped prepare her for the secrecy and taciturnity of men who had resorted to flight. To the Last Man And so he is, if one could look behind his taciturnity. Nostromo, a Tale of the Seaboard Indeed, the diggers, who were none of them particularly remarkable for taciturnity as a general thing, seemed, with one exception, to be stricken dumb. Stories by English Authors: Africa (Selected by Scribners) A stranger in the room would have sealed their lips in utter taciturnity, but here they sat with a friend, five months of loneliness and labor behind them, and they gossiped like girls. The Seventh Man They greeted me with their usual friendliness, but I could not help noticing their taciturnity. Under Western Eyes Amongst her companions in misfortune a young girl, remarkable for beauty and taciturnity, seemed to have given herself the task of watching over her. Michael Strogoff Or, The Courier of the Czar His taciturnity, assumed with a purpose, had prevented him from tampering openly with his thoughts; but the Gould Concession had insidiously corrupted his judgment. 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