| 单词 | tactfulness |
| 例句 | Or is keeping mum about sexual yearning for another person just basic kindness, or tactfulness, or good manners? Monogamy, without the “-ish”: A humble and definitely not cool defense of the closed relationship 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z Above all, the key to referral success on both sides involves tactfulness depending on the situation, using your judgment and of course, the quality relationship of both the referrer and candidate. When Bad Referrals Happen to Good People 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z The latter would have clapped his shoulder, but he avoided the effusive greeting with a certain quiet tactfulness which was usual with him. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z The two girls showed their appreciation for his tactfulness in different ways. The Sins of the Children A Novel 2011-10-09T02:00:27.520Z Dr. Weilen's tactfulness made it easy to guide the conversation into general channels. Simon Eichelkatz; The Patriarch Two Stories of Jewish Life 2011-09-15T02:00:12.970Z But the persuasion that had so often checkmated justice, the calculated force, the insinuating tactfulness, the living, warm appeal that had had their way in the past were absent. The Long Lane's Turning 2011-08-23T02:00:34Z Gallwey smiled a little as he read the document, which, however, was worded with a tactfulness he had scarcely expected from his comrade. By Right of Purchase 2011-07-14T02:00:10.167Z "Perhaps it is heeding the tactfulness of being engaged to one man while you are married to another," he struck back, goaded to a brutality foreign to his nature. A Man's Hearth 2011-06-25T02:00:17.093Z At any rate she surmised the real reason of my prompt visit to them, and when supper was over, came to my help with something of my own mother's tactfulness. Donald McElroy, Scotch Irishman 2011-06-04T02:00:12.520Z Would they end by proving her destruction, notwithstanding all her tactfulness? The Hidden Force A Story of Modern Java 2010-12-24T03:00:34.823Z The most that they could hope was by great "tactfulness" to persuade her to be "reasonable" on certain points. Shadows of Flames A Novel Colonel Harris with the gentle tactfulness peculiar to kind hearts had loudly announced that he would be waiting in the hall. The Heart of a Woman The ease and tactfulness of the answer saved the situation. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion So then we feel inclined to urge that the cultivation of tactfulness should be reckoned an indispensable part of every preacher's training, for there is no prevailing with men without it. The Message and the Man: Some Essentials of Effective Preaching As he had meant since boyhood to marry Lois Willoughby when the moment for marriage came, Thor counted this tactfulness in her favor. The Side Of The Angels A Novel Rupert's behaviour at home, since his brother's wedding, had been, as even Molly was bound to admit to herself, beyond reproach in tactfulness, quiet dignity, and seeming cheerfulness. The Light of Scarthey With much of his father's haughtiness of manner he combined a tactfulness and self-control which his father never exhibited. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration Probably his first and most pronounced quality was one of difficult definition—tactfulness. The Life of King Edward VII with a sketch of the career of King George V They entered and Helen, graciously choosing to overlook the fact that this was evidently Wade's second visit there within a very short time, sought to impress him with her tactfulness to Mrs. Purnell. Hidden Gold "Yes," I said, grateful for the screen's tactfulness, unintentional or not. The Night of the Long Knives Indeed, it often seems as if they feared and must by all possible means placate each other by flattery, humor or a serious tactfulness. Mary, Mary In this matter Pitt did not display his usual tactfulness. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration An incident followed which once more showed the tactfulness of character so desirable and important in a Sovereign. The Life of King Edward VII with a sketch of the career of King George V The tactfulness and personal hold of the Chancellor was inferior to that of his predecessor, and the mass of the nation was aroused in 1912 as it was not upon the earlier occasion. The Governments of Europe However gifted one may be, he cannot win conspicuous laurels in any calling or avocation, if he be deficient in tactfulness. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) The tactfulness which their life of self-expression, and therefore of trained perception, tends to engender, is another. What Is and What Might Be A Study of Education in General and Elementary Education in Particular This relative freedom from trouble and friction is an impressive tribute to the unremitting tactfulness of the officials most directly concerned. Health Work in the Public Schools Yet they are sprinkled with admirable stanzas of natural description, shrewd criticism, delightful humor, and are pervaded by a delicate tactfulness possible only to a man with a genius for friendship. Robert Burns How To Know Him The Archduke valued this proof of friendly tactfulness on the part of the King very highly, and always afterwards Roumania, in his eyes, was endowed with a special charm. In the World War Logical thought, power of appeal and tactfulness never fail to command attention and respect. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) Then, with a tactfulness worthy of graver years, she drew away from the dangerous topic. The Quickening The task should be entrusted to those who have shown themselves specially adapted by sympathy and tactfulness for the work, and preferably those who are parents, otherwise harm instead of good may result. Venereal Diseases in New Zealand (1922) Report of the Special Committee of the Board of Health appointed by the Hon. Minister of Health This rule, summed up more particularly in a series of paternal injunctions and affectionate advice, was a marvel of gentleness and tactfulness. The Cathedral Franklin was somewhat impressed with the swiftness of acquaintanceships and of general affairs in this new land, but he retained his own tactfulness and made polite assurances of aid should it become possible. The Girl at the Halfway House A Story of the Plains It makes no difference how great his natural endowments may be, if he be wanting in these elements his success will be restricted to a narrow sphere; and the greatest of these is tactfulness. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) Feminine attentions may be overdone, and Mrs Bosenna showed more tactfulness than her maid. Hocken and Hunken They are heathen; but if the religious would enter there with love and tactfulness they would teach them. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 10 of 55 1597-1599 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century It is surely the height of tactfulness to recognize that the British people are sane enough and sincere enough to like being told the truth. African and European Addresses Added to these should be patience, firmness, tactfulness, knowledge of human nature, facility in expression, reasoning power, enthusiasm, and a personality which inspires confidence. Analyzing Character It speaks well for Henri's tactfulness that for a time at least this ménage à trois appears to have been quite amiably conducted. Love affairs of the Courts of Europe It strengthened also the opinion of citizens generally in their estimate of the wise management and tactfulness of the President. Abraham Lincoln Like many other famous men, he passed through a period of shyness, which yielded to women’s tactfulness only. Biographical Study of A.W. Kinglake It was manifested in diverse ways; not by any spoken word direct or indirect, but by additional fatherly tenderness of manner, by unfailing tactfulness, by quick intervention that had saved many awkward situations. The Shadow of the East Whether or not she can take her true place in the world depends upon the courage, determination, tactfulness, and personal force of each individual woman. Analyzing Character To her father, Henry VIII, she doubtless owed her tactfulness and charm of manner, as well as her imperious will; she resembled her mother, Anne Boleyn, in her vanity and love of display. Early European History Again and again, in some apparently trivial situation which he had the insight to recognise was big with import, did his tactfulness avert catastrophe which a lesser man would have hastened. The Letter-Bag of Lady Elizabeth Spencer-Stanhope — Volume 1 The great effectiveness of 'The Spectator's' preaching was due largely to its tactfulness. A History of English Literature There she had a relapse from tactfulness, however, and planted herself to stare. Hidden Creek She felt she had committed a grave breach of tactfulness. The Girl Aviators' Motor Butterfly And not a few of the leaders in this work have carried it out with a degree of tactfulness, humanity, gentleness, and kindliness of spirit amounting to genius. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 14 The New Era; A Supplementary Volume, by Recent Writers, as Set Forth in the Preface and Table of Contents Sir Timothy had quite honestly believed tactfulness to be a form of insincerity. Peter's Mother Seeing Chilcote's bewilderment, he came to his rescue with brusque tactfulness. The Masquerader Sophia was certain that the notion of tactfulness had not entered Constance's head. The Old Wives' Tale It was, like the audience, a well- balanced programme, which showed the tactfulness and political acumen of Miss Ashton. The Ear in the Wall But the Count, descended from three generations of Ambassadors, and endowed with the physique of a diplomat, was advocating more tactfulness and persuasion—"We should persuade her"—said he. Mademoiselle Fifi You who have been through them are aware what ticklish things honeymoons are, and how much depends on the tactfulness of the more tactful of the two parties. The Grim Smile of the Five Towns "Come and see my cannas," said the other with a kind of brutal tactfulness. South Wind If anything, it is a proof of tactfulness on his part that he should have written rather than have spoken to me himself. Maurice Guest His manner seemed to combine Mr. Dingwall's restraint with a certain assumption of the man of the world, more notable for its frankness than its tactfulness. Trent's Trust, and Other Stories Still, I will give Kennedy credit for a tactfulness that I didn't know the old fellow possessed. The Silent Bullet As the result of Henderson's tactfulness, the proprietary form of government, thoroughly democratized in tone, was complacently accepted by the backwoods men. The Conquest of the Old Southwest; the romantic story of the early pioneers into Virginia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Kentucky, 1740-1790 They divined his moods with the tactfulness of natural sympathy. South Wind In my anxiety for poor Brown's sake that you should not be disappointed, perhaps I have been carrying tactfulness too far and prejudicing you against that for which I specially want your favour. Seven Men "And the tactfulness with which he greets every one!" added Manilov, smiling, and half-closing his eyes, like a cat which is being tickled behind the ears. Dead Souls |
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