| 单词 | temporize |
| 例句 | Her meandering and overly voluble temporizing was a perfect rhetorical analogue to Tinguely’s mechanical circus. 5 presidential candidates and the art that shows how we feel about them 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z Davis seemed to be temporizing, awaiting his next big move; the 1973 Berlin concert displays it in fury. Miles Davis’s Boldest Heights 2015-07-11T04:00:00Z Amleth, as he is called, is no student philosopher, temporizing over the nuances of being and nonbeing. ‘The Northman’ Review: Danish Premodern 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z So a man called Bellamy — or is it his doppelgänger, Bollany? — accompanies Swan on the piano and serves as his awkward, temporizing major-domo. Review: ‘Paul Swan Is Dead and Gone,’ but First, He’s Dévastaté 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z “First aid is either for minor injuries that you don’t need to go to the hospital for or for temporizing while you’re trying to transport to the hospital,” Balmes said. Experts offer advice on how to create a well-stocked home first-aid kit 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed a key ally from his new Cabinet, bowing to a ruling from the Israeli Supreme Court after days of temporizing. Netanyahu bows to court and fires key Cabinet ally Aryeh Deri 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z Once the expense of spirit, dollars, actions and arguments to keep alive the possibility of a second term is ended, the need for Biden to posture or tactically temporize will be gone, too. Opinion | Quit, Joe, Quit! Biden could save the midterms with a one-term pledge. 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z It’s also that the mainstream conservatives who remain depend so much on the ballots and energy of the nuts and the zealots that they hold back and temporize. Opinion | Collins’s lonely voice on Jackson shows how extreme the GOP has become 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z Rab1, and Black is left to temporize as White methodically prepares his breakthrough. Russian chess suffers as war divides two great powers of the game 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z The downside of Ms. Merkel’s flexibility and compromise has been a certain amount of flip-flopping and temporizing. Opinion | Angela Merkel’s departure will be felt in a world that needs democratic champions more than ever 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z The 15th president, you might recall, was a politician who tried to take both sides on a matter of conscience and chose to temporize rather than govern. Opinion | Meet Kevin McCarthy, political hollow man 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z The jurors did not temporize or attempt to split hairs. Opinion | Derek Chauvin’s conviction shouldn’t feel like a victory. But it does. 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z Such temporizing would be a disgrace in this year of racial reckoning. Opinion | Let Trump try to defend racist, traitorous Confederates. Congress can still prevail. 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z Trump temporizes, but Woodward is solicitous: “What’s in your heart? I think people want to understand that you understand.” Opinion | Bob Woodward gave Trump every chance to prove himself 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z But taking these extreme, temporizing measures would only drive us further into a vicious cycle of financial instability. Perspective | My family faces an impossible choice: caring for our mom, or building our future 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z As the Kerry campaign temporized about whether to ignore the slurs or respond to them, the book reached No. 1 on the Times best-seller list. Roger Stone’s and Jerome Corsi’s Time in the Barrel 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z “Enough apologies and temporizing,” Hawley wrote in a September column for Fox News. McConnell at center of shutdown impasse but uncharacteristically disengaged 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z But he never temporized about the evil that al-Qaeda brought to Saudi Arabia and the world. Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi chose to tell the truth. It’s part of the reason he’s beloved. 2018-10-07T04:00:00Z With this characterization, race is imagined as genome-deep and inherent—an essential aspect of the body that cannot be temporized by external forces. What Role Should Race Play in Medicine? 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z The process is a gradual one, and in some cases the Robert-Gorsuch court has held back, or temporized. As Kennedy Retires, the Supreme Court’s Attack on Labor Unions Is a Sign of Things to Come 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z Anthony Kennedy, long the Court’s swing vote, has temporized. The Supreme Court’s Gerrymandering Decision Could Have Been Much Worse 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z The Trump administration, after a year of mealy-mouthed, temporizing statements, also announced sanctions Thursday against Russia’s “malicious cyberattacks.” Opinion | Putin has finally gone too far 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z But Mr. Richardson is right: She has temporized in response to atrocity. Opinion | Aung San Suu Kyi must find her moral voice once more 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z It’s the stuff of high drama — the temporizing ethicist meets the amoral bulldozer. Opinion | In James Comey’s testimony, there are no happy endings 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z But Trump throws such temporizing into sharper relief. We owe our planet this climate march. But we also owe it – very faint – hope | Bill McKibben 2017-04-28T04:00:00Z US history accordingly reveals a rich tapestry of legal suits, counter suits, interstate conflicts, water theft, treaties, compacts, agreements, accords, lobbying, bullying and temporizing. Water supply: The emptying well : Nature : Nature Research 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z “No one expected Trump to make some incredible moves on the Russian track in two or three weeks. Things here are viewed from a far more pessimistic, temporizing perspective.” Russians remain patient for thaw with US under Trump 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z Infinitives are timeless and tenseless, “infinite” until human action temporizes and personalizes them. The Sexual Politics of Syntax 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z There is an odd new law of U.S. politics: You can lie, as Trump does all the time, egregiously, but you can’t temporize. To Take out Trump, Hillary Clinton Must First Dispense With Her Inner Politician 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z So the U.S. cedes ground in the nuclear talks and temporizes. The Phony War Against Islamic State 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z They temporize and procrastinate because they lack confidence. SAPVoice: Can You Rise to Incompetence? 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z If the public sees still more temporizing, the Democrats’ fortunes will sink still further. Republicans Lean to Backing Obama on ISIS Fight 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z Eich temporized and then capitulated, a mere eleven days after his appointment. Brendan Eich Is A 'Person' -- And So Is Mozilla 2014-04-16T12:50:00Z When the position is such that neither side will gain by making the first move, it is called temporizing ground. Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Illustrated (Chapter 10: Terrain) 2013-11-05T18:23:00Z They need to stop moralizing and deal with reality; they need to stop temporizing and, for once, get ahead of the curve. Wonkbook: The Fed's long national nightmare is finally over 2012-05-18T11:49:06Z A man less self-reliant might have feared to compromise himself with home authorities, and would have temporized and lost where Lord Cromer bullied and browbeat and won. The Rulers of the Mediterranean 2012-04-25T02:00:58.380Z There he found matters rapidly approaching a crisis which tested to the utmost his skill in temporizing. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z Fearing she would insist upon hearing the news, I temporized and answered her, "We have received none." There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z This temporizing reply was dictated by his sensitive spirit. Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) A Novel 2012-03-13T02:00:28.227Z He continually counselled "mutual forbearances and temporizing yieldings on all sides." Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z He must temporize, but he made up his mind that those who had revolted from his authority would pay dearly for it sooner or later. Baseball Joe on the School Nine or, Pitching for the Blue Banner 2012-02-17T03:00:33.267Z The new fledged diplomate must temporize--gain time. The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:34.990Z "I know," said the traffic manager, temporizing a little. The Wreckers 2012-02-14T03:00:26.817Z So long as my dear wife lived, I was forced to temporize: neither he nor you can so force me again. A Life's Secret A Novel 2012-02-13T03:00:17.060Z But in the end Sharp was obliged to temporize. The Aventures of Buffalo Bill 2012-02-13T03:00:13.357Z There are so many new things to talk about,” temporized Nora, considerately. The Girl Scouts at Rocky Ledge Nora's Real Vacation 2012-01-20T03:00:14.427Z Penn, therefore, exhorted the Fellows not to rely on the goodness of their cause, but to submit, or at least to temporize. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z It was plainly up to them to temporize. Bert Wilson at the Wheel 2012-01-14T03:00:19.827Z I don't believe," he temporized, "I'm the man you want. The Money Gods 2012-01-04T03:00:39.617Z They temporized, therefore, promised and hesitated, and postponed, and promised again. The Captive in Patagonia 2011-12-27T03:00:10.803Z A weaker spirit would have temporized or lied. The Lash 2011-12-20T03:00:32.457Z Neither the subject, nor the age, nor the occasion, will admit of temporizing. Calvinistic Controversy Embracing a Sermon on Predestination and Election and Several Numbers, Formally Published in the Christian Advocate and Journal. 2011-12-08T03:00:27.177Z A sufficient number of the opposition temporized; and the second reading was allowed to pass by a majority of nine. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z His interpretation of Holy Writ was not always identical with that of his superior officer, and being a Scotsman and a man of great parts and character, he never temporized or waived a point. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z And occasionally, as we have seen, there glimmered in some Spanish intelligence a faint doubt as to the efficacy of their usual methods, and then for a very short time the authorities would try temporizing. The History of Cuba, vol. 3 2011-11-28T03:00:26.510Z According to these passages, is it right to temporize, or not? Critical Examination of the Life of St. Paul 2011-11-24T03:00:45.230Z No Sandusky-style “internal investigation,” no temporizing, no excuses; just a swift stroke of the knife. Why PETA Is Meat's Best Friend 2011-11-02T11:40:00Z The king, a weak and inexperienced politician, had in the meantime been wrought upon by the temporizing leaders in the Lords. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z He feared the immediate dissolution of the Union and temporized; but all the rest of his life was to be spent in trying to recover the ground lost on that day. Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism 2011-11-23T03:00:55.563Z Napoleon III demurred, temporized, and at length offered to withdraw if the United States would recognize Maximilian as the lawful emperor of Mexico. The History of Cuba, vol. 3 2011-11-28T03:00:26.510Z Our doctors however are not much in the habit of temporizing with their enemies unless they find themselves, too weak to cope with them. Critical Examination of the Life of St. Paul 2011-11-24T03:00:45.230Z He returned to the foreign office in 1880, only to find an anti-British spirit developing in German policy which the temporizing methods of the Liberal leaders were generally powerless to deal with. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z The Phantom temporized, trying hard to restrain his impatience. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z Ethan at first temporized, and then, being pressed, declined to pursue either course. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z With the revolts of Camaguey and Holguin, the Spanish authorities came to the conclusion that it was about time to try temporizing, and to endeavor in some way to pacify the patriots. The History of Cuba, vol. 3 2011-11-28T03:00:26.510Z It was evident that the question met with the approbation of the crowd, and a less resolute man might have temporized, but Devine laughed openly now. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z "It is not easy to come down," he said, temporizing and wondering how he should escape. Wang the Ninth The Story of a Chinese Boy 2011-09-12T02:00:25.620Z He was compelled, therefore, to temporize while making the most earnest appeals for a more liberal supply of troops. Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 2011-09-09T02:01:02.147Z Now Jimmy bethought himself it would be a good plan to temporize with his captor. The Blue Grass Seminary Girls' Vacation Adventures Shirley Willing to the Rescue 2011-09-05T02:00:22.290Z Mrs. Potter did not agree with her at all, but something in the appeal, some subtle hint of the dignity of Mrs. Potter's position amongst so many virgins, caused her to temporize feebly. The War-Workers 2011-08-25T02:00:32.260Z And thus temporizing, and daily weakening the voice of conscience by disobedience, he was lost. The Gospel According to St. Mark 2011-08-20T02:00:14.427Z So James temporised—in his habitual way he temporized—so that he might, like the weak man he was, enjoy the sense of power which he felt as he slowly tightened the rope round Ralegh. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z But the subject of this biography knew not what temporizing meant; his whole life, his whole intellect, all his energies, were devoted to the discovery of truth, and the enunciation of the truth he discovered. Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou 2011-08-04T02:00:22.900Z As a temporizing show of support before his biopsy, we would see him every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Cases: A Worker With No ID and Great Medical Need 2011-08-01T18:20:10Z Paschal II., while bound to abide by the decision of the Lateran council, was evidently unwilling to alienate the king, and seems to have temporized. The English Church in the Middle Ages 2011-08-01T02:00:14.773Z Wait," he temporized; "just wait a minute and get ready to hang on like grim death. The Real Man 2011-07-29T02:00:28.280Z "Let us temporize, and be conciliatory," thought the man of law. Helena's Path 2011-07-29T02:00:22.607Z And so he is temporizing till he can bribe her to disappear. Barnaby A Novel 2011-07-12T02:00:39.777Z Plymouth and Rhode Island complied and their representatives were admitted to the council, but Connecticut temporized. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z This is especially interesting in the light of President McKinley’s justification of the wisdom of temporizing—on the idea that delay would weaken the insurgents and could not hurt us. The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 2011-06-29T02:00:28.167Z "Where do you wish to go?" he temporized, withholding his own wish. A Man's Hearth 2011-06-25T02:00:17.093Z By temporizing, by misleading this arrogant woman, if necessary, he might not only secure freedom for Winifred and Mayne, but gather most valuable information as to the immediate plans of the rebels. The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z In such cases there must be no temporizing or reassurance, but a careful determination of the actual condition must be made and immediate operation done if it seems necessary. Psychotherapy 2011-06-19T02:00:20.053Z La Barre at first temporized with the Iroquois, but their depredations continued, fostered by Dongan, the governor of New York. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z So long as Do�a Isabella's ear can be kept open to the truth, there is nothing to fear, but Don Ferdinand groweth each day more worldly and temporizing. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z He always had been at his weakest with Mrs. Masterson; he slipped now into his old mistake of temporizing. A Man's Hearth 2011-06-25T02:00:17.093Z He was temporizing, instead of acting on a fighting policy, and it was pretty obvious to him that his temporizing was due to his growing regard for Hazel. The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z Diversion of mind and temporizing with symptoms are the basis of therapy at the menstrual period. Psychotherapy 2011-06-19T02:00:20.053Z At least,” she temporized, knowing her own failing, “I never would forgive him!” The Corner House Girls' Odd Find Where they made it, and What the Strange Discovery led to 2011-05-31T02:00:34.950Z The Papaloi looked angry at this interruption, but the Skipper thought it now of little use to temporize with the wretches. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z "I—am not ready," he found himself temporizing with the maid. A Man's Hearth 2011-06-25T02:00:17.093Z For too long I temporized, trying to preserve my mother’s cherished independence and wanting to be nice, even as the accumulation of dents and scratches on her car argued for a tougher stance. The New Old Age: My Solution to the Driving Problem: Vandalism 2011-05-16T16:20:17Z Oh, it's all right," she temporized, "but what I'm to do with all our birds' eggs and butterflies goodness only knows! A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z Somehow or other he did not suggest at first glance anything remotely connected with a literary taste, and I temporized with the problem. From Pillar to Post Leaves from a Lecturer's Note-Book 2011-05-05T02:00:21.620Z It were better not to fight, but to part in peace; but better certainly to fight than to temporize, where no reasonable truce can be patched up. William Blake A Critical Essay 2011-05-04T02:00:18.110Z Instead, we have hesitated, we have temporized—and now, too late, we realize our mistake. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z She had only meant to temporize with the King, because she felt sure that that was the only way to serve the Stuart Prince and to avert the treachery. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z She pondered it, temporizing, half afraid to be quite honest with herself, until in a flash the humiliating truth was plain and she blushed with shame and anger. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z Hurriedly Pape considered whether to jump the horse past the human barrier or to temporize. Lonesome Town 2011-04-12T02:00:24.580Z But if she dislikes Alice in Wonderland let the young man temporize no more. Seeing Things at Night 2011-04-10T02:00:05.360Z “Did you have an appointment or have you ever come to me before?” temporized the woman. Peggy Parsons at Prep School 2011-04-01T02:00:43.170Z The latter tried to temporize by opening an argument. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z Henry’s lieutenants were compelled to temporize and make concessions. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z Well, I temporized with vague answers while I wrestled with this problem, and she told me more about Harry. The Secret Battle 2011-02-06T03:00:59.983Z The government grows frightened—temporizes—offers terms—and sends for more soldiers. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z He saw that nothing was to be gained hereby temporizing; the danger must be braved, and he attacked the high thorny hedge with ardour. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z He realized that Axel’s going meant the squelching of his prospects, the unmasking of the find on Lost Farm, and he temporized gruffly. Lost Farm Camp 2011-01-23T03:00:16.437Z Accordingly he endeavoured to temporize and to avoid a rupture, to the archbishop’s great disgust. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z I knew that I was only temporizing, and raged inwardly at myself. The Professor's Mystery 2011-01-18T03:00:11.317Z The only thing that occurred to him to do was to temporize. The Golden Web 2011-01-15T03:00:38.007Z Viewed in the code of larrigan-land, the situation was one that didn’t admit of temporizing or mediation. King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z She knew that she did not understand the term "full confidence" as he did, and she temporized weakly. Consequences 2011-01-14T03:00:53.047Z Being, in fact, unable at that time to dispose of Véronique, for whom he has vainly been hunting all over France, he temporizes with the decrees of destiny. The Secret of Sarek 2011-01-14T03:00:49.903Z Should he confess?—give his savings to the woman to whom he was bound, and beg his release?—there was time yet—he temporized. A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy 2011-01-13T03:01:13.027Z And yet— Down from the far-away music room floated the quavering, passionate violin wail of the boy who had dared to temporize with Fate. The Sick-a-Bed Lady And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business 2011-01-04T03:01:00.723Z She made the worst of a bad situation by temporizing and creating a drama in which she became the star last vote.” Blanche Lincoln in Lonely Uphill Race in Arkansas 2010-10-16T21:35:00Z Even as the long-term threat from digital photography became clear in the 1990s, Kodak temporized. How the U.S. Postal Service can save itself 2010-07-23T04:00:00Z Yet he dared not refuse, so he sought to temporize. The Law of Hemlock Mountain As usual, when she heard what he had to say, she sought to gain time by temporizing. John Knox Then, as though impatient with his temporizing, "Bah! let me get it over," he muttered, and lifted the glass again, only to set it down once more. A Poached Peerage Philip would never have temporized with English Protestantism. The Ifs of History Although cautious he was not affected by the temporizing spirit that paralyzed many who desired Liberty but preferred that others should fight for it. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution "Well," he said, temporizing, "if I stay for a while, will you promise to be sensible?" The Gay Adventure A Romance The man told him it was strictly forbidden; but he made it known to the councillors, who temporized till the third day. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. I. Temporize was all he could think of; temporize till he could hit on some expedient for ridding the position of this awkward element which threatened to spoil it. A Poached Peerage To hesitate, to temporize, even to soften his recital, would mean another failure in the telling of it. The Key to Yesterday The indecision and temporizing spirit of Georgia, for a time, was painful to her truly patriotic sons who early espoused the cause of Liberty. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution So Congress met in secret session, and spent the balance of the week fighting, temporizing, and receiving telegrams to the effect that new clews were found. A Republic Without a President and Other Stories "I don't know," she temporized, but the tone of her answer was sufficient to convey the impression that in her heart she did suspect something, she knew not what. The Social Gangster Even in the face of this military display they began to temporize. The Unveiling of Lhasa Moderate.—Has some regard for duty in feeling, but less in practice; justifies self; is not very penitent or forgiving; even temporizes with principle, and sometimes lets interest rule duty. The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology As Frau Belier saw that she could not move him from his plans she took to temporizing. Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle But nevertheless the cunning rogue thought it safest to temporize, and put his coy mistress off her guard. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 98, December, 1865 He recognized the force of Schindelberger's argument and deemed it the part of discretion to temporize with his mortgagees. The Competitive Nephew The Spanish king had temporized only until the moment arrived when he could crush opposition by force. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" On no other condition whatever will mercy be extended to her holiness, and should this offer be temporized with or rejected nothing can save the late goddess from the sword of justice. The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar It is simply a diplomatic trick—a temporizing policy. History of Cuba; or, Notes of a Traveller in the Tropics Being a Political, Historical, and Statistical Account of the Island, from its First Discovery to the Present Time In the difficulty it appeared to him better to temporize. Black Diamonds Such were the wretched devices by which Philip, who inherited this policy of temporizing expedients from his father, endeavored to replenish his exhausted treasury. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 The spirit of toleration expressed in these instructions was insincere and hypocritical, and dictated by the apprehensions of a government yet unstable, and by a temporizing policy. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia For the present, at any rate, she would temporize; she would let matters remain as they were, and be guided by future contingencies. A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story Pacific by disposition, he had temporized at first, and adopted a conciliatory policy. Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty He tried to temporize and he was jeered at. Sam, This is You "No soldiers, no danger," and even then they temporized. A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade He then stood so high in the council, and the exigency of the case was so pressing, that Sir William Berkley, thinking it imprudent to return an absolute refusal, concluded to temporize. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Prussian prime minister demanded reparation for French violation of Prussian territory, but was temporized with in negotiations by Talleyrand while Napoleon prepared to move against the Russians and Austrians. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 1 March 1906 On the contrary, Louis XVI. hesitates, fumbles, temporizes. Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty Well, the fact is, Billy," she temporized, "I've got in pretty deep with that book. Rose MacLeod She had a vague idea of returning to it by a graceful transition, but one did not suggest itself to her, and she dared temporize no further. The Vision of Elijah Berl Stage two was about to begin, and this time there would be no temporizing. Turning Point “Well,” I temporized, “I’d have to be sure he was getting into good hands—” The typewriter thrashed wildly. The Knights of Arthur He ought to have temporized, but he loathed anything in the nature of vulgar or criminal intrigue. The Bartlett Mystery "We mustn't go too far," Billy temporized, with a warning look at Electra. Rose MacLeod But do you not know that the temporizing policy, the criminal delay of Berkeley, has already made the blood of Englishmen flow by the hand of savages. Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion He began to temporize, to try to gain time. The Story of Old Fort Loudon It is never safe to temporize or to tamper in this way with such sensations. Plain Talks on Avoided Subjects "Anyhow," she temporized, "our Privy Council, not you, shall be their judges." Trusia A Princess of Krovitch She temporized, only from the general certainty that it was unsafe for him to know too much. Rose MacLeod "I don't want to go away now, at all events," she temporizes sweetly. Rossmoyne He made no secret of his Lutheran views, and his outspokenness brought him into collision, not only with the Catholic Rigsraad, but also with his cautious and temporizing father. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" Apparently, the beast saw the necessity of temporizing, for she assumed a demure expression, and Biddy sat down to milk. The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings "I know where to find him," Raven temporized. Old Crow As to the main point, the Son was declared to be of the same substance with the Father—a temporizing and convenient, but, as the event proved, a disastrous ambiguity. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition Apparently the beast saw the necessity of temporizing, for she assumed a demure expression, and Biddy sat down to milk. Household Papers and Stories "I 'lowed the day Wat war 'lected," she temporized, laying her hand on the gate, which his stronger hand kept still closed. The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories He broke through the temporizing caution of his predecessors by the Bull of Deposition against Elizabeth in 1570. Spenser But I temporized, having no yarn ready, and luck came down in a tornado. The Recipe for Diamonds "That means I'll have to talk with the governors of six states," Bennington temporized. Take the Reason Prisoner The ridicule of the party in ambush stung his pride, and although warned that a considerable number of settlers were hidden in the wood, he was not disposed to temporize. With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga She temporized, with the feeling that as yet she could not bring herself to say all that she knew she meant to say sooner or later. The Beggar Man Saton realized it, and after a moment’s hesitation prepared to temporize. The Moving Finger Temptations to fly from this decision, to shrink from the great resolve, to temporize, to waver, have at such moments ever presented themselves to men and to nations. The Origins and Destiny of Imperial Britain Nineteenth Century Europe Captain Blake was in no mood for temporizing; he was tired with being put off. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, December 1930 After Henry of Richmond had landed, Stanley made excuses for not joining the king; for his son’s sake he was obliged to temporize, even when his brother William had been publicly proclaimed a traitor. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" "I don't see why," I temporized, not at all loath at having this chance for revenge. Wings of the Wind The barometers of refreshment vendors are always at 'set-fair,' and Professor von Göteburg temporized with such authority and diplomacy that he managed to keep his international clientèle for another six days. General Bramble He nodded and leered knowingly at the gaping crowd as Eells began to temporize and hedge. Wunpost Whatever you would have done, my overwhelmed friend temporized. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. CL, April 26, 1916 But it was an unconventional thing to request of a young lady; a week slipped past before the colonel realized it while he temporized in his mind. The Bondboy But the case, as your son urged it, sir, was beyond temporizing. Claim Number One Now the maid was explaining in temporizing tones. The Rustler of Wind River “Well, it’s a long sad story,” she temporized. Outside Inn “Let me see,” she temporized in a flutter, thinking of Baltimore and Nicky. The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards To these it may be answered that it is the only method which has ever proved successful, and that in the end it is much more economical than temporizing measures. Special Report on Diseases of Cattle They repeated the pantomime until Gladwin caught the fire in Phelan’s eye and decided that it would be better to temporize. Officer 666 He foresaw the "flood of fierce democracy," and, like other able men with vested rights in the ignorance of the people, he strove to temporize, to put off still further the day of Christianity's downfall. Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers Reprinted From an English Work, Entitled "Half-Hours With The Freethinkers." She looked up at him in the rosy light of the electric lamps and her face showed no temporizing recognitions or gratitudes. Tante So he temporized and beat about the bush, and did not touch first on that which was nearest his heart. The Eye of Dread “Why, we don’t know, just for sure, Cloudy,” Allison tried to temporize. Cloudy Jewel To this element, chiefly in the East, Colonel Roosevelt appealed with his denunciation of German aggression and of the President's temporizing with Germany; but Colonel Roosevelt was not running for President. Woodrow Wilson's Administration and Achievements “Oh, I don’t know,” he temporized, taken aback. The Harbor of Doubt "Surely you do not mean that you have changed yours?" retorted Kendal, knowing that his best policy was to temporize with her. Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover For Nat had talked with his men, and all had agreed that they would not turn traitor, though they intended to temporize as long as possible, in the hope of catching the Black Caesar unawares. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930 It had seemed to him then that the decision was threatening to undermine his Puritanism; nevertheless, he had temporized with that Puritanism. The Dominant Strain Hitherto he had hesitated, temporized, delayed—not with Ireland only, but with the manifold labours which were thrust upon him. History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. It was, however, characteristic of him that he had temporized, and, though he knew it must be answered some day, had thrust it aside. The Greater Power "What put such a notion in your head, anyhow, Nadine?" he said, evasively, thinking it best to temporize with the raging fury confronting him. Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover Finally, she decided to temporize, and wait for an opening. The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills But muzzling the dogs in a village here or in a town there is really only temporizing with the trouble. Rural Hygiene My lady sees it would be better to temporize with Antoinette than to make an enemy of her. Jolly Sally Pendleton Or, the Wife Who Was Not a Wife "He felt that we had no right to—to tie you up for indefinite weeks," said Mr. Farraday, constructing and temporizing at the same time. Blue-grass and Broadway He knew that he must temporize with her if he would find out Dorothy's whereabouts, which he was beginning to believe she might find out for him. Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover Austrian diplomacy, dense and dilatory as ever, argued, protested, temporized. England and Germany To treat him well, to temporize, and not to inflame his latent passion by unnecessarily crossing him, would be her best policy, she instantly divined, although she hated and despised him none the less. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main And his was not the age that appreciates the temporizing half loaf. The Innocent Adventuress "No, but, so far as I understand it, this is an ordinary business transaction, and if these people are willing to buy the mine, why should you refuse?" she returned in a temporizing tone. Thurston of Orchard Valley I temporized; made him forget that I hadn’t answered. A Breath of Prairie and other stories He temporized and parleyed, but he thought again of Andros, and gave way. The Siege of Boston Though the suspense was hard to bear, Challoner, as Mrs. Chudleigh had foreseen, was beginning to feel afraid to learn the truth and inclined to temporize. Blake's Burden He was willing, therefore, to temporize, that the necessary assent of the State to such a law might be gained. James Madison "It was an accident," temporized Black, endeavoring to pull his scattered wits together. Thurston of Orchard Valley “It would be useless for us to temporize,” he initiated. A Breath of Prairie and other stories Brent," she leaned over and looked very seriously into his face, "don't temporize. Sunlight Patch In evasion of this hard question the unreal editor temporized with the effect of not having heard it. Imaginary Interviews "Geoffrey is outlawed, mother mine, and may not appear in Sherwood," answered Robin, temporizing with her. Robin Hood With a brief spasm of hope Rowlett bent forward and quickly decided on a course of temporizing. The Roof Tree The Senate, he told them, had not behaved disgracefully, but had—temporized. The Life of Cicero Volume II. Now he temporized by squinting up at the sun. Sunlight Patch But we perceived that our friend had no intention of helping us out, and on the whole we thought it best to temporize. Imaginary Interviews But we soldier devils have orders to temporize.” Red Men and White It was an intervention that had come between the wounded man and immediate death, and now Rowlett cursed himself for a temporizing fool who had lost his chance. The Roof Tree Joe decided nothing could be gained by temporizing, or by showing that he was alarmed. Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer "I should forgive crudities in one whose heart is right," the Colonel temporized. Sunlight Patch There would be no temporizing now on the part of the invaders. Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930 From stark necessity, she put her whole reliance on an effort to temporize. Heart of the Blue Ridge It was a temporizing reply, and Frye so construed it at once. Uncle Terry A Story of the Maine Coast A sense of the shock she might give him moved her to temporize. The Readjustment Well, well," he went on, temporizing, "a year is a year. Nancy Stair A Novel "I'll sing all of Sam Bass, if you like," he temporized, with a grin. The Ranch at the Wolverine The utter insufficiency of this temporizing amendment scarcely need be pointed out. Americanism Contrasted with Foreignism, Romanism, and Bogus Democracy in the Light of Reason, History, and Scripture; In which Certain Demagogues in Tennessee, and Elsewhere, are Shown Up in Their True Colors The arts by which this terrible tribunal was introduced into the duchy finely illustrate the policy of Rome, which knows so well how to temporize without relinquishing her claims. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge The sultan, seeing that the whole army was against him, suddenly decided to temporize and finally agreed to proclaim a constitution for Turkey. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers Then he made a determined effort to temporize. Anderson Crow, Detective Did they temporize with a henious evil, because it was common and popular? Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject Never temporize if there is any suspicion of the existence of such diseases as consumption or cancer. The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) "Well," Fannie temporized, "you never want to be in a rush about these things." It, and Other Stories When this army finally appeared outside the gates of Constantinople, the sultan and his soldiers realized that all was lost, but it was now too late to temporize again. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers Courtiers are made of chameleons, because they are inconstant and know how to temporize. Niels Klim's journey under the ground being a narrative of his wonderful descent to the subterranean lands; together with an account of the sensible animals and trees inhabiting the planet Nazar and the firmament. Old supporters of "The Destroyers," who ventured upon temporizing tactics, were peremptorily faced with demands for straight-out declarations of policy upon the single issue of patriotic reform and duty to the State. The Message I hate to hurt you; but as I said before, it’s useless to temporize. The Dominant Dollar I did not know how to commence, and I proceeded awkwardly to temporize, though I really meant what I said. Lorimer of the Northwest The authorities, taken by surprise, were forced to temporize and agreed to lay the petition before the emperor. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" I now felt more than ever how dear she was become to me, and I promised myself not to temporize any longer. Major Frank Yet it was so, and he temporized; not knowing that for her there were three people in the arcade, the third Isabel, and not daring to continue his broken sentence. From the Car Behind But Austria also was uneasy; the people were again hostile to Napoleon, and Francis, in an agony of uncertainty, could only temporize. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) While the Anglo-Indian is bold, frank and just, even to harshness, the Hindu is subtle, affable, practiced to dissimulation, with ready susceptibilities to temporize and to barter justice for expediency. India's Problem, Krishna or Christ Philip eyed Harry attentively, and it struck him that perhaps it would be better to drop his haughty and domineering tone and temporize a little, if he wanted a rescue. The Tin Box and What it Contained It is hard to temporize when confronted with a businesslike silence. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, August 19th, 1914 The price of debate is too high to argue with some things; Gerard temporized. From the Car Behind He 329 must temporize for a little longer, for rashness might bring scandal or noise; and near by was his daughter, the apple of his eye. Northern Lights From which I conjecture that, after long wavering and temporizing, even to the length of having the Father in her household, she had at length returned to or adopted the ancient faith. The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 1 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... But inasmuch as I was obliged to refuse outright one invitation of my visitor's, about the other I weakly temporized and promised to let her know. Friendship Village He temporized, and the girl raised her eyes once more to his. Anna the Adventuress I would have argued with him, explained, tried to dissuade him, but Jasper scorned my temporizing and would have had none of it. The Windy Hill "Well—part of the time at least," he temporized. Rainbow Hill She tried to temporize, but the more she eluded him the more insistent he became. The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley This experience may be regarded as temporizing, but it was inward education in the right direction, a step that led upward. True to His Home A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin Charles V, who had his own reasons for temporizing with the Protestants, had urged it year after year. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 Richard meanly evaded and temporized: he engaged to restore Constance to liberty on certain conditions; but this was merely to gain time. Characteristics of Women Moral, Poetical, and Historical He was temporizing over the natural antipathy of the North to war and the probable transient nature of the secession feeling in the South. Robert Toombs Statesman, Speaker, Soldier, Sage Their interest lies in the exemplification of the general course of the American administration, imposed by its years of temporizing, of money-getting, and of military parsimony. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 Lack of courage had been his bane, and it was so now, for instead of speaking to Batley he temporized. The Long Portage Clement temporized: and Wolsey with one eye on his own future, helped him. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 My earnest wish and my fondest hope, therefore, is that instead of wounding suspicions and irritating charges there may be liberal allowances, mutual forbearances, and temporizing yieldings on all sides. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. The Spaniards had taken Courtrai, and it was well to temporize. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 "Now, captain, let's get down to cases," began Locke, with a look at Trask which indicated that he was done with temporizing with Jarrow. Isle o' Dreams “Consider,” temporized the officer, “how little time there has been since we first sighted you for conversation of any sort!” Boy Scouts in the North Sea The Mystery of a Sub He was of a bold, aggressive nature, and scorned to temporize in things spiritual. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 Rome was appealed to for aid, but delayed and temporized. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Till Condé had won a decisive victory the government thought it well to continue to temporize, and Anne of Austria simulated a desire to satisfy all the demands of the Frondeurs. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 He at first tried to bluster, then to temporize, but the lawyer was stern and threatened to exhaust the resources of the law in behalf of his clients. Ben's Nugget A Boy's Search For Fortune He temporized, laughing, and finally tore himself away. Stubble So also the patience of the North, if so noble a word can be conceded to our long temporizing, was an unconscious manifestation of latent power. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life The senate, distracted by the sudden occurrence, sought to temporize, but the people were in too deadly earnest to be thus dealt with. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Meanwhile he urged the adoption of temporizing measures and of a policy of conciliation, with the object of dividing the enemies of the royal authority. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 As respects the general mind, there is no such imbecility abroad; no such disposition to traffic or go halves, temporize or capitulate with treason. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 54, No. 334, August 1843 He was prepared to temporize, but there was no need for him to contemplate surrender, or flight, so long as Bailey remained at large. Hidden Gold She temporized by successively unsheathing the two knives at her left side and laying them beside the dart gun. The Night of the Long Knives Had they temporized, or even used conciliatory language on this occasion, it is possible the South might still have preserved the ascendancy it had always held in the councils of the President. Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61 The point of the school at last he yielded, though sullenly; and the Parson thought it better to temporize as to the more unpalatable demand. The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851 If you fail or hesitate to recognize the truth, if you temporize or procrastinate, you are only deferring the issue. The Eugenic Marriage, Vol. 2 A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies All these miseries he ascribes to the left-handed prayers of which he is the subject, and he offers to temporize. Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate Her commanders will not, as formerly, temporize and raise hosts of enemies by their misconduct and delays, but they will hasten to punish them with all the rigour of war. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 2 of 2 From 1620-1816 He accustomed the king to half measures, and pursued a temporizing policy, ill adapted to revolutionary times. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges A pernicious, temporizing policy has of late caused such wounds as may not be healed up very easily, we fear. The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851 Why temporize by adopting half-way measures and a policy of indirection? History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States He could have held out a hope to the dying man and temporized. Floyd Grandon's Honor Left without an ally by the death of Catherine, the temporizing of Paul, and his leaning to the Prussian policy of neutrality, facts mirrored in the preliminaries of Leoben, their government made overtures for peace. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) He also had to bear the consequences of Walpole's temporizing policy which could no longer be averted. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges She glanced at him sideways, temporizing: "I shall be meeting you, no doubt." The Privet Hedge At this desperate point the federal government decided it could no longer temporize with the clamor for using atomic power against the grass. Greener Than You Think In the end I temporized with a moderate dose of bromide, deciding to call and see if more energetic measures were necessary. The Eye of Osiris Buchanan had met these emissaries and temporized without definitely committing himself. A History of the United States A one-eared donkey drew the cart filled with all kinds of provisions, which the begging monk had collected in the villages; this was called "temporizing." Peter the Priest Well," Thode temporized, "he's rated a millionaire in New York and his father was one of the pioneer Pennsylvania oil men. The Fifth Ace "Scientists don't like to be disturbed in their researches," I temporized. Greener Than You Think The unsettled state of political and popular opinion and her lack of equipment for war forced her to wait; but while she temporized she made ready. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 12) Neuve Chapelle, Battle of Ypres, Przemysl, Mazurian Lakes But in the matter of open alliance with the rebels against the British Government France temporized, nor could the utmost efforts of Franklin and his colleagues extort a decision. A History of the United States Recollections of Miss Eliza as to the criticism of food put before one, made her temporize. The Heart of Arethusa He knew that he—manlike—would have temporized and tried in vain to deny the truth, it was far wiser for Janetta to acknowledge and explain the facts. A True Friend A Novel The government temporized—tried various methods in the hope of averting the storm. A Little Girl in Old Boston Thus Blake tried to temporize, so that he might think what was best to do. The Moving Picture Boys on the Coast The English Government was now resolved to show that it would temporize no longer with the factious colonists. A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III Walpole," says Burke, "never manfully put forward the strength of his cause; he temporized; he managed; and, adopting very nearly the sentiments of his adversaries, he opposed their inferences. A History of the Four Georges, Volume II To temporize is to comply with the time or occasion; to yield to the current of opinion or circumstances; to “do as the times do”. Orthography As Outlined in the State Course of Study for Illinois But secret or no secret he was in no humor to temporize or conciliate and there were only harsh thoughts of the woman in his mind. The Lady Doc Bradley, taken aback by this unexpected assault, still tried to temporize. Laramie Holds the Range He demurred, temporized, promised aid of men and arms, which was never rendered. A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III President Cleveland denounced this temporizing, coining the famous expression, "party perfidy and party dishonor" in the Wilson letter, evidently referring to Mr. Gorman and other leaders of the Senate. Fifty Years of Public Service She thought she was temporizing, but Francis accepted it as willingness to do as he suggested. I've Married Marjorie Cutter temporized by suggesting that we should have coffee before the walk, and Chrysophrasia sank languidly down upon a straw chair. Paul Patoff They might temporize with their own consciences, but not with public opinion. Mary Wollstonecraft The Government aroused to the dangers of temporizing, pushed a large number of troops into the field, restored old and built many new posts. The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History He was an honest and a most loyal man, but was willing to temporize upon the most vital questions. Fifty Years of Public Service His views brooked no delay or temporizing; and, as he spoke, in vein of fiery elegance, shouts and yells of defiant approval rose in full swell of a thousand voices. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death Robinson, I believe, confines himself to his own business, and Liverpool is indifferent to everything but present repose, and by any temporizing measure to delay the evil hour of rupture and collision. Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents "And if I don't?" temporized Parr, who felt the eagerness of his beast-men for some sort of a skirmish. The Devil's Asteroid Under these circumstances, he temporized and gave only half-hearted attention to the task of placating the Directory. Union and Democracy During thus cruel temporizing, the emperor Decius died, and Gallus, who succeeded him, engaging in a war with the Goths, the christians met with a respite. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs When it was too late, there were windy declarations and some feeble temporizing; but all thinking men felt that the crisis had come and nothing could avert it. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death But his temporizing policy was making it immensely difficult, and he was becoming every moment more entangled in the meshes of the merciless priests. Love to the Uttermost Expositions of John XIII.-XXI. Advice, medicine, a few packages of food were only temporizing. A Labrador Doctor The Autobiography of Wilfred Thomason Grenfell "What is it you want Tony for?" he temporized, playing for time and any chance that might arise. Oh, You Tex! As if to compensate for her former apostacy, and to convince the catholics that she meant no more to compromise for her personal security, she boldly refused his friendly offer of permitting her to temporize. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs Nor does this mean sordid temporizing and opportunism. Human Traits and their Social Significance But by this time the United States authorities had perceived the error they had committed in temporizing with the Barbary powers. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 Perhaps, temporized the lad as they rode along, he would say something when they reached the house. Steve and the Steam Engine We have already seen that temporizing with slavery at the formation of the Union resulted in a hundred years of strife and bitterness, and finally brought on devastation and death. Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence The Best Speeches Delivered by the Negro from the days of Slavery to the Present Time Unless I wanted affairs to get away from me entirely, it was high time to assume complete control of them, and immediately to abandon all temporizing measures. The Paternoster Ruby Slavery, like all wrong, was ever aggressive, and demanded new constitutional expositions in its interest by Congress and the courts, and it tolerated no more temporizing or compromises. Slavery and Four Years of War, Vol. 1-2 A Political History of Slavery in the United States Together With a Narrative of the Campaigns and Battles of the Civil War In Which the Author Took Part: 1861-1865 For he is prone to temporize, anxious to prevent an issue from approaching a crisis, evidently in the hope that something may "turn up" to improve the situation and obviate the necessity of conflict. Woodrow Wilson and the World War A Chronicle of Our Own Times. And so she will temporize, using salves and washes, and the disease will in the meantime be making progress, that is, getting worse. Woman Her Sex and Love Life He neither temporized nor compromised with the enemies of human freedom. Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence The Best Speeches Delivered by the Negro from the days of Slavery to the Present Time I temporized—"out of friendship for Mr. Maillot?" The Paternoster Ruby There were to be no more temporizing, no more compromises, no more offers of concession to slavery or to disunionists. Slavery and Four Years of War, Vol. 1-2 A Political History of Slavery in the United States Together With a Narrative of the Campaigns and Battles of the Civil War In Which the Author Took Part: 1861-1865 He had temporized in the hope that anything like a break might be avoided and was resolutely opposed to formal armed intervention. Woodrow Wilson and the World War A Chronicle of Our Own Times. There was a moment when I thought him capable of an oblique movement, of temporizing with a view to escape. The Path Of Duty Accordingly, Eva Saint Clair Andrews, called usually by the whole of her name, even in intimate address, stayed her speech and, after a fashion, temporized. The Brentons Acknowledging in her thoughts, from the first frost on Cape Cod to the middle of winter, that temporizing only spelled weakness, Conscience had none the less temporized. The Tyranny of Weakness The priest had at once recognized in him an enemy, and, as he wished to remain master of the château and its young mistress, he temporized, feeling sure of victory in the end. The works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 5 Une Vie and Other Stories You see," says she temporizing, "there are so many reasons. April's Lady A Novel Ambrose had promised, procrastinated, temporized; but at last he was at the end of his evasions, and his poor father had taken the tone of supplication. The Path Of Duty In the case that thus was presented there was no opportunity to temporize. The Aztec Treasure-House But neither the Scottish associates of Murray nor the English cabinet were disposed to rest satisfied with this feeble and temporizing conduct. Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth It must not, however, be supposed that such language was used to cover any lukewarmness, or irresolution, or tendency towards halfway or temporizing measures. Benjamin Franklin He endeavoured to temporize, and requested our conductor to accompany him to his house, in order that he might put on his red cloth stockings. The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan The temporizing Madison, formerly leader of the Republicans in the House of Representatives, had been succeeded by Albert Gallatin, a man of more enterprising spirit and firmer grasp of thought. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 2, No. 14, December 1858 It was a temporizing expedient, and did not frankly meet the question which was engaging the thoughts of the people. Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 To temporize is to yield; and the authority of the mother country, if it is now unsupported, will in reality be relinquished for ever. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 Or he might temporize for a little while. Tristram of Blent An Episode in the Story of an Ancient House My only anxiety was to temporize as long as possible and keep him still suspicious of my complicity with mademoiselle's flight, that she might profit by his delay in discovering the true scent. The Rose of Old St. Louis But she temporized also in a vague fashion. A Little Girl in Old Salem The conservative wishes to temporize and to debate. Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 Although both the Gesell Committee and Secretary McNamara had made clear that careful direction was necessary, the manpower office of the Department of Defense temporized. Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 But the old man knew instinctively that he must control things in Grenoble at least with an iron hand and that no temporizing was possible. The Eagle of the Empire A Story of Waterloo Her own clear-cut approach, earning for her the reputation of always hitting the nail on the head, made Lucy's seem like temporizing. Susan B. Anthony Rebel, Crusader, Humanitarian He would temporize and rely on Le Grand Diable's covetous disposition bringing him to our terms; but Hamilton would hear of neither caution nor delay. Lords of the North Never temporize with a man who has broken his promise as to the liquor habit. Watch Yourself Go By As for the committee's suggestion that equal opportunity initiatives in the local community be made a consideration in the promotion of the commander, the Defense Department had temporized. Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 At another time the woman might have shrunk back faltering, she might have voiced a protest, or temporized, but now, in the presence of death itself, as it were, she stood steady waiting for him. The Eagle of the Empire A Story of Waterloo Toady was in deadly earnest, but still the older boy temporized. Tabitha's Vacation Each man fully understood that the other was temporizing, hoping to gain whatever advantage might accrue from letting the other make the initial play. White Ashes The Federalists suggested only a temporizing submission, or that we should avert the terrible wrath of England by crawling beneath her lashes into political and commercial servitude. John Quincy Adams American Statesmen Series The Army, declaring that military efficiency demanded ultimate integration, temporized, guaranteeing as a first step an intricate system of separate but equal treatment and opportunity for Negroes. Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 Yet there was hesitation and doubt among the leaders; they feared the result of violent measures, and felt inclined to temporize and wait. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. His brother advised a temporizing course,—to mortgage the estate, for instance, and pay a moiety of the debts. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 28, February, 1860 But at this last sticking point he temporized again. White Ashes Everything has to be diluted, alloyed, temporized for him or it is not bearable—it will not work successfully. Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life Chairman Reid temporized somewhat in his recommendations to Secretary Johnson. Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 We have temporized with it from the necessities of our condition; but as sure as God reigns and school children read, that foul lie can never be consecrated into God's hallowed truth! Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform Again, therefore, there was no alternative for the Regent but to temporize. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10 Being a good ally against the rebel Irish, the government temporized with his claim. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" It was led by intelligent and well-disposed men, but its principles were not accepted by the country, and it attempted to secure the recognition of its principles by a policy that was temporizing and expedient. Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 1 She had a sudden prompting to delay or evade that final step, to temporize and wait for some yet undefined reinforcements. Phantom Wires A Novel They in many cases temporized or coquetted with the A. P. A. if they did not profess to approve its doctrine. Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 If I had weakened and temporized with you it would only mean the deferring of just what has happened. North of Fifty-Three Within the walls of the same prison, suffering the same restraint, and, like himself, the victim of a conscience which would not temporize, Dr. Beaumont met his worthy friend Barton. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel But here, thought he, would it not really have been best to temporize with the situation, and not to have terminated all relations with Miss Scarlett in this public way? Double Trouble Or, Every Hero His Own Villain But Dalmar-Kalm was in no mood to temporize, or keep silent while others temporized. My Friend the Chauffeur "I haven't to think about being with him at all yet," she temporized. Set in Silver They live from hand to mouth, and never rise above the expedients and temporizing policy of advocates. Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris She was a woman of natural shrewdness, but not sufficiently conversant with the world to know the advantage of prudently temporizing, or the usefulness of forbearance. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel This assembly, consisting of thirty noblemen and about four-score gentlemen, chose Duke Hamilton president; a man who, being of a temporizing character, was determined to pay court to the present authority. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. From Charles II. to James II. The parliament, forced from their temporizing measures, and obliged to resign at once, or combat for their liberty and power, prepared themselves with vigor for defence, and determined to resist the violence of the army. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell Perhaps I ought to have temporized, and said I would make up my mind in a few days—meanwhile writing to her. Set in Silver He is driven to temporize with the evil thing he hates, because he fears, if he does not, that his household will be split, and thus the greater evil befall him. Raemaekers' Cartoons With Accompanying Notes by Well-known English Writers I have therefore rather to consider how I shall suffer with my King, than whether I can temporize with him. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel It is the worst possible policy to temporize with a blackmailer. Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Never had it been the Packard way to temporize; always had it been the Packard way to leap in and strike. Man to Man It was not prudent for him to do anything, and at the present stage of the proceedings he could do nothing but temporize with his resolute foe. Stand By The Union They had the vigor, the vehemence of absolute convictions; they could not have temporized had they desired to do so. Life of St. Francis of Assisi Of course I didn't want t' walk no plank," resumed the sailor, "so I temporized. The Moving Picture Girls at Sea or, A Pictured Shipwreck That Became Real But I stood there, temporizing, unable to utter a word as her train shot by us with a rush, slower, slower, and finally stopped, with a long-drawn sigh from the air-brakes. In Search of the Unknown It was clear that further resistance was useless, yet Grant temporized. My Lady of Doubt You see," he temporized, "we have got rid of two of the passions already, fear and greed, which are the potentialities of our unhappiest experience in this life. A Pair of Patient Lovers The opposition had now reached to a point which seemed to forbid the continuance of a temporizing system. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 5 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States My earnest wish and my fondest hope therefore is, that instead of wounding suspicions, and irritating charges, there may be liberal allowances, mutual forbearances, and temporizing yielding on all sides. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 4 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Charlotte showed her distaste for any temporizing of that sort. King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties He was temporizing; and her anger—passionate, unavailing anger, beating itself like waves on the rock of his strong nature—broke out in tears. The Second Latchkey But it was no part of his grim purpose to temporize. Under Handicap A Novel The humane feelings of the commander impelled him still to temporize, and when the marine officer returned, it was to say that his men must now save themselves, and the ship was lost. The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth She is surprised, then appraises him and temporizes. Writing the Photoplay But though he thus spoke to temporize over the position in which he now found himself, he knew that his opportunity was gone never to recur. King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties "He wasn't in the right mood, I'm afraid, when I spoke to him," Connie temporized. The Second Latchkey "Where do you want to go?" temporized Florence. Ben Blair The Story of a Plainsman It was a principle of his military training never to temporize with a mob—he would strike hard, but he must have sufficient force behind him. Bob Hampton of Placer To temporize with an evil that one knows of, evinces either uncertainty, weakness, or collusion; to tolerate evil which one has the power to prevent, is to consent that evil should be committed. Superstition In All Ages (1732) Common Sense Misconceptions.—We temporize with the fundamental situation by the use of such soporifics as the expressions “necessary evil” and the like, but that leaves us exactly at the starting point. The Vitalized School As to the swelling called gout, there is no cure, so do not temporize. The Garden, You, and I "What box, miss?" said Simpson, beginning to temporize, for she really was afraid of the burst of wrath which Diana might give way to when she learned the truth. A Little Mother to the Others Neither was a man to temporize, to mince words, or to withhold blows; yet each instinctively felt that this was an occasion rather for self-restraint. Bob Hampton of Placer This position, supposed to be stationary, now means to ask, inquire, and it may be that he inquires of the other veteran what reasons he can produce for his temporizing policy. Sign Language Among North American Indians Compared With That Among Other Peoples And Deaf-Mutes First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1879-1880, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1881, pages 263-552 I wished to temporize, or, at any rate, to decide upon a definite course of conduct before I saw her again. The Ghost A Modern Fantasy No; but he will do as I advise, and temporize, I am sure, though he would hardly give up Bella, even if I asked him. Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' Had he temporized less he would have accomplished more. Two Old Faiths Essays on the Religions of the Hindus and the Mohammedans The die was cast; but Germany in reply merely temporized. History of the United States Nelson's conduct and self-control were sorely tested by the necessity of temporizing with this petty foe, who reckoned securely on the embarrassments of Great Britain. The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain Henry II., son of Francis, had also temporized with the religious revolt, probably not realizing the powerful element it contained. A Short History of France Besides all this, he knew, better than any one, what sort of an adversary he was contending against; one with whom each step in negotiation or temporizing was a step toward discomfiture. Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' So I temporized, hoping that time might bring about a relief, for Dr. Mair told me that Miss Waterlow's health was failing. Elster's Folly He has not discovered that sublime truth, that a bold, unequivocal virtue is the best handmaid even to ambition, and would carry him further, in the end, than the temporizing, wavering policy he pursues. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2 If he could temporize, he might be able to arrive at something more like a plan of action, to concentrate his efforts in one direction. A Comedy of Masks A Novel When danger appeared they were inclined to temporize, and to discontinue their attendance on the worship of the Church; but they were desirous to remain still nominally connected with the great body of believers. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Oh, yes; you may talk, and by my dalliance I have learned you to become insolent; but now I am done with temporizing. Eveline Mandeville The Horse Thief Rival This feeling was really at the bottom of the late rising and the leisurely breakfast, making him temporize where he had meant to be prompt, energetic and vigorously aggressive. Empire Builders All through this trying period the Czar and his advisers were temporizing and attempting to obtain peace by means of petty concessions. Bolshevism The Enemy of Political and Industrial Democracy To these King William listened with something like complacency, his policy at the time being to temporize with Spain, in order to prevent the aggrandizement of the French Bourbons. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 337, November, 1843 I temporized, and promised myself a better occasion. Poison Island Of course Germany temporized, and extended the Dobrudja "condominium" until the final peace settlement, but Bulgaria could see with half an eye that her hopes in this quarter would never be realized. World's War Events Volume 3 Beginning with the departure of the first American destroyers for service abroad in April, 1917, and closing with the treaties of peace in 1919. "Suppose you go to church with me this evening," he temporized. The Witness We can readily picture him coming in raging after a conflict at the theatre with official imbecility, and Minna, instead of sympathizing, counselling him to be wise and temporize. Richard Wagner Composer of Operas The editor temporized by asking the indignant Sundown to frame the apology, which he did. Sundown Slim Any dallying, any temporizing would be which our fathers founded; to be or not to be, is the question for the empire which our fathers founded. New York Times Current History: The European War from the Beginning to March 1915, Vol 1, No. 2 Who Began the War, and Why? "Yes," said the editor, hurriedly, glad of the excuse to temporize, "we must leave it to the house." Cinderella And Other Stories Still, knowing what I should do, I hesitated, temporizing with myself. One Third Off And right here let me caution you—do not temporize with him. The Gun-Brand Accordingly he temporized, contenting himself with setting forth some objections to the request of Caracallus, and asking to be excused compliance with it. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. He was merely temporizing till he could bring such an array of the papal powers against the reformers that they could present no successful resistance. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power Taking therefore all these circumstances into consideration, he resolved in any event to temporize a little, and allow the father to suppose that he might be prevailed upon to marry Kathleen Cavanagh. The Emigrants Of Ahadarra The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two Clay listened and temporized, but never, for a moment, yielded assent. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest "But you were such a delightful child," I temporized. Slippy McGee, Sometimes Known as the Butterfly Man All this quarreling and temporizing are our ruin. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad “But there is no post between this and Monday.” said Cecilia temporizing. The Claverings The same temper which brings us to solicit a Jacobin peace will induce us to temporize with all the evils of it. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06 (of 12) It appears as if dignity were the prerogative of crime, and a temporizing humiliation the proper part for venerable authority. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 05 (of 12) The War Office temporized, and endeavoured to steer a middle course. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans Oh, there are times when temporizing is more dangerous than action! One Man in His Time She temporized, therefore, professing herself unable to decide, and dismissed them for three years with a promise to marry the one who in that time should prove himself the noblest knight. Sir John Constantine Memoirs of His Adventures At Home and Abroad and Particularly in the Island of Corsica: Beginning with the Year 1756 Thus challenged, Walker, who was like all bullies a coward at heart, tried to temporize, but Sinclair was in no mood for delay. The Underworld The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner He temporized, be managed, and, adopting very nearly the sentiments of his adversaries, he opposed their inferences. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 05 (of 12) To which they answered various things; for while they sympathized, and agreed in the main, yet several were for temporizing, and most of them for going a bit slowly. The Militants Stories of Some Parsons, Soldiers, and Other Fighters in the World The attitude assumed by Austria-Hungary from the beginning of December until the end of April made it evident that she was attempting to temporize without coming to a conclusion. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915 There are other developments which will follow on the heels of this which make it useless to temporize. The Lever A Novel Perhaps it would have been better to temporize but that would have meant a surrender young to Chaldea's unmaidenly wooing. Red Money But if men cannot conscientiously submit to any one or more of its ordinances, they are not to temporize, but to obey Jesus Christ rather than their own governors in this particular case. A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 3 Say nothing to-night, temporize with him when he comes for his answer in the morning, and then send for him at a quarter to ten, when he will be leaving the house with the others. The Man with the Clubfoot He was quite aware that a dramatic effect would be useful to him now, and he decided to temporize a little in order that the culmination might be greater. The Hosts of the Air "You must wait," he temporized; "such things clear up after a little." The Three Black Pennys A Novel Against his will and against his nature he began to temporize, meaning later to revenge his present humiliation upon his son. Winnie Childs The Shop Girl What an immensity of good would be done, if cases of persons, choosing rather to suffer than to temporize, were so numerous as to attract the general notice of men! A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 3 This fact, though ghastly enough, confirmed him in his theory that it was impossible to think of temporizing with these human fiends. The Wings of the Morning It was a concession to his unexplainable pity for Hallock that made him temporize. The Taming of Red Butte Western The Confederate commissioners rejected his temporizing measures with contempt, though a few of their members, anxious for peace, were inclined to yield. An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 "Which other have you got a letter to?" the young man temporized. Winnie Childs The Shop Girl But Mr. Jefferson will temporize, and Burr will make his dash for a throne. Lewis Rand However that may be, temporizing with the evil will not do. Conditions in Utah Speech of Hon. Thomas Kearns of Utah, in the Senate of the United States "Oh, I quite agree with you, Miss Welse," he temporized easily. A Daughter of the Snows As the Executive Committee and its organ would not rebuke the schismatics, he was moved to rebuke the Executive Committee and its organ for their "blind and temporizing policy." William Lloyd Garrison The Abolitionist "Well, not too much of a sacrifice, I hope," Logan temporized "You don't regret standing by?" Winnie Childs The Shop Girl He said, 'But Mr. Jefferson will temporize, and Burr will make his dash for a throne. Lewis Rand But Constance entreats him to temporize: either to defer the proposal for her hand, or to make it in so indirect a manner, that the Queen may only see in it a tribute to herself. A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.) It held him in leash, silenced the doubts that troubled him now and then, kept him temporizing with that uneasy thing we call conscience. The Thunder Bird There is danger of apostacy, of "falling away to these Chaldeans," of temporizing with the enemy in order to escape suffering. Notes on the Apocalypse They are cautious, wary, discreet, judicious, circumspect, provident, temporizing. Hope of the Gospel On receiving Monk's letter early in the forenoon of Saturday the House had temporized. The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 He has much to say in favour of such an understanding, and reminds his listener as she questions and temporizes, that if he gives no heart he also asks none. A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.) At the worst, he had only temporized with the issue—perhaps had lost sight of it altogether—and he would be shocked to learn of the consequences of his procrastination. Queed "Yes," said the girl, whose composure returned as she saw that he was temporizing. Alton of Somasco You are temporizing, and the night is running away as hard as it can. Flames "Because there seemed nothing else to do; it was probably only temporizing with the inevitable--but one always temporizes." Half A Chance I have skulked and evaded and temporized—for nothing. Helmet of Navarre Juggle, temporize, postpone, get for yourself all the time you can. The Mississippi Bubble That makes us cringe, and temporize, and dumbly stand at rest, While Pity's burning flood of words is red-hot in the breast! The Duty of Disobedience to the Fugitive Slave Act Anti-Slavery Tracts No. 9, An Appeal To The Legislators Of Massachusetts He temporized before he really told her of what worried him. In Old Kentucky Then he returned hearty thanks that, in this our day of spiritual trial and temptation, there had been no apostacy, no temporizing cowardice, no falling short. Jacques Bonneval It was hateful even to temporize with so hideous a proposition. The Great Taboo Say rather of mind too good to doubt, or dally, or temporize. The Mississippi Bubble "I'm looking about a bit," he neatly temporized. Romance Island But do not temporize with the desire—do not compromise with it—refuse to entertain the idea. A Series of Lessons in Raja Yoga But when doubt and fear, plans and policy, compromise and temporizing entered into her councils, her gold became dim and her sword pewter. Sketches of the Covenanters At times, Hudson seems to have temporized with his mutinous crews. Henry Hudson A Brief Statement of His Aims and His Achievements The Emperor tried to temporize with them, for he was afraid that, if he took too openly hostile an attitude, the Japanese would punish him. Korea's Fight for Freedom He was temporizing, making, with unconscious prudence, a dilatory opposition to an impending catastrophe. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce — Volume 2: In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians He perceived that it was too late to pacify now, that all temporizing had become impossible. The Youth of the Great Elector They trusted in God with absolute faith; would not resort to expediency for any purpose; temporized with no principle, no, not for greatest advantages. Sketches of the Covenanters In this grave crisis he did not temporize. Henry Hudson A Brief Statement of His Aims and His Achievements The time to temporize and feel timid over the game situation has gone by. Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation Discontent and resentment were rife all over the country, but it was the fashion rather to temporize with the invader than to defy him. The Lord of Dynevor Until now I have been forced to bear and temporize, to bow my head, and patiently accommodate myself to the arrogance and caprices of others. The Youth of the Great Elector The Church refused to be guided by human wisdom or temporizing methods, either to win numbers or gain favor, depending for success upon the wisdom that cometh from above. Sketches of the Covenanters Still however his pride prompted him to temporize, and he sent an ambassador to request assistance from the Turks to recover his territories. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 06 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time The time to temporize, theorize, be conservative and easy-going has gone by. Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation A disposition to temporize was manifested in these localities, soon after their principles had been judicially exhibited. Act, Declaration, & Testimony for the Whole of our Covenanted Reformation, as Attained to, and Established in Britain and Ireland; Particularly Betwixt the Years 1638 and 1649, Inclusive Associated word: vituline. veering, n. shift, shifting; vacillation, tergiversation; temporizing, time-serving. vegetable, n. plant, truck. vegetable oyster. salsify. vegetate, v. sprout, grow, germinate, pullulate; rusticate, hibernate. vehemence, n. fervency, impetuosity, intensity, zeal. Putnam's Word Book |
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