| 单词 | testily |
| 例句 | “Get those bags out of the cab,” she ordered testily, seeming outraged with my lack of speed. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z But as Bram launched into his first point, de Wet interjected somewhat testily, “I thought I made my attitude clear. I accept that no decision or date was fixed upon for guerrilla warfare.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z At first he made no reply, but at length said testily:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “You silly girl, do you think I’d have such a rare and valuable beast killed?” said her father testily. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z "The other watch turrets are not far. I see torches burning—" "Torches, but no guards," Theon said testily. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “I’m not your countess,” Violet said testily, a word which here means “in an extremely annoyed tone.” The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z “If you will not give me what I want,” he said testily, “then I will take it.” Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “If I can’t be safe among my own kind, where can I be?” he had once said testily. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m spouting too much sense for you to understand,” Bast said testily. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “It is how they regard themselves as well,” she said testily. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “Did you ever get to like my father and his planned mistakes?” he asked testily. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “Yes,” said Fudge testily, “well, I’m very glad the Knight Bus picked Harry up, but he and I need to step inside the Leaky Cauldron now...” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z To which he says, testily, “Well, I’m a parent too, and that doesn’t make me less of a person.” Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Now don’t go looking at me like that, either of you,” Ben said testily. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “What makes you say that?” said Wood testily. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Even more momentously, he agreed to come to Washington to testily personally against his old friend. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “Fine, fine, you may pass,” the god said testily. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Maycomb thrived on rumors, there would be all kinds of stories getting back to Atticus— Mr. Tuffett was sitting behind his desk, gazing testily at its top. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z "Look, we takin' it easy, Sunny," Ghost said testily. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z “It’s not complicated,” she says testily when I ask for directions. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “I can’t imagine. People think they see all kinds of things, I suppose. Well, of course, she didn't see him,” he added testily to Charles, who looked rather troubled. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z "The blood of the dragon does not weep," she said testily. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “The best thing for him is to be with his mother. Not around two newborns and a father he barely sees,” she says testily. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z When asked a question about the tournament, she frowned before answering, rather testily: "Who cares about the World Cup?" The Hay festival: a refuge from the World Cup? 2010-05-31T20:00:00Z He testily advised him “to leave the predictions of Cassandra and the wailings of Jeremiah backstage.” Head of Kennedy Center Urges Arts Groups to Be Bold 2010-06-27T21:50:00Z “Seshadri’s poems are testily smart, often funny, conceptually intricate and so chock-full of irony that it’s hard to avoid making a pun here involving magnets or multivitamins,” David Orr writes in his review. 9 New Books We Recommend This Week 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z The mayor has testily noted that after-school programs and parks, like La Villita, provide exactly the sort of safe spaces for young people that help reduce crime. In Chicago and Philadelphia, the Difference a Park Makes 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z "Some people say, 'I could see the ending coming,'" says the director, more than a little testily. Kill List brings the horror home 2011-08-26T23:02:00Z "I will continue the struggle for a free and equal South Africa!" she exclaims testily, violins really hitting their stride now. Has Hollywood turned Winnie Mandela into Aung San Suu Kyi? 2010-11-19T13:43:00Z “I did allow your study to come to this hospital,” Charles testily responds. 'Masters of Sex' recap: Bill sent reeling by double blow 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z “I like that I can create drama without giving anything away” is how the testily cryptic Mr. Naharin recently explained the title of “Last Work,” which he doesn’t intend to be his final opus. Review: Ohad Naharin’s ‘Last Work’ Isn’t 2017-02-05T05:00:00Z He testily imitates the cheesy tones of someone advertising an 80s night. Forgive us our synths ? how 80s pop found favour again 2010-11-18T23:33:00Z He testily responds with, "So? I don't need a phone and a watch!" "Ted Lasso" has a message for everyone: Get you a man like Roy Kent 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z “I knew it because it’s my story,” Bill testily says, accusing Frank of being delusional due to years of binge drinking. 'Masters of Sex' recap: Virginia faces a bitter truth, as does Bill 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z "We've been thinking about all sorts of things, and then we can't remember what we were thinking about," singer Robert Plant said testily. Led Zeppelin gets tense with reunion questions 2012-10-10T01:31:05Z "We've been thinking about all sorts of things, and then we can't remember what we were thinking about," singer Plant said testily. Jimmy Page says 'no' to Led Zeppelin reunion 2012-10-10T13:42:08Z "That was such a huge thing for us," says Knowles testily. Destiny's Child: 'We wear nothin' with our butt cheeks out, our boobs out' – a classic interview from the vaults 2013-04-24T15:46:07Z Her thin-skinned, hysterical Lynn undergoes frequent multiple mood swings as she testily engages with one family member after another, always playing the victim. | 'Another Happy Day': Sam Levinson?s ?Another Happy Day? - Review 2011-11-17T22:41:13Z Seshadri’s poems are testily smart, often funny, conceptually intricate and so chock-full of irony that it’s hard to avoid making a pun here involving magnets or multivitamins. A Poet Who Mesmerizes by Zigs and Zags, Hopping From Idea to Idea 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z He testily sparred with a shareholder lawyer, Nicholas Porritt, who had raised his ire earlier in the trial. Elon Musk defiantly defends himself in Tesla tweet trial 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Dr. Vinson suspected the boy was diagnosed with O.D.D. partly because he had reacted testily to the other clinician during examination. When Black Psychiatrists Reach Out to Teens of Color 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Gableman refused to answer questions from the attorney representing American Oversight and testily said Remington had “abandoned his role as a neutral magistrate and is acting as an advocate.” Wisconsin judge: GOP election agency in contempt for records 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z The man answered a little testily, “I’m not.” Was He Really Having a Heart Attack? 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z General Milley responded testily to a complaint by Representative Michael Waltz, Republican of Florida, about how the Military Academy at West Point was teaching literature about “understanding whiteness and white rage.” Defense Secretary Backs Changes to Military Law on Sexual Assault 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z But McGahn repeatedly and often testily refused to elaborate on points he made in Mueller’s report, pleading that his memory of events from more than four years ago was hazy. McGahn elaborates on Mueller testimony, but stops short of condemning Trump in interview with Congress 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z Trump also refused to denounce the QAnon conspiracy group, and only testily did so regarding white supremacists. Election 2020 Today: Trump, Biden spar from afar; vote surge 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z Angry and combative, Trump refused to denounce the QAnon conspiracy group - and only testily did so regarding white supremacists. Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z Angry and combative, Trump refused to denounce the QAnon conspiracy group — and only testily did so regarding white supremacists. Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z “This isn’t your house!” the alien said again, a bit testily, then made an effort to calm itself. Universes all the way down 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z Pressed as to why Trump would make a jocular reference to a pandemic that has cost at least 120,000 American lives, he responded testily: “Asked and answered.” COVID-19 surge in South, Southwest poses growing threat, experts warn 2020-06-21T04:00:00Z Biden, who does not like being challenged, fought back, at times testily. Biden is in control of the campaign, but politics is entering the vast unknown of the coronavirus 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z In January, when Mr. Dimon was asked whether he would step down in 2023, he replied, somewhat testily: “It’s still five years.” JPMorgan Chief Executive Jamie Dimon Has Emergency Heart Surgery 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Ms. Warren and Mr. Buttigieg, who are fighting for supremacy here, testily traded barbs over wealth and transparency, issues that both candidates have increasingly put front and center at campaign stops here. Democratic Debate Clashes Had a Common Denominator: Iowa 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z From the audience, a top Immigration and Customs Enforcement official testily accused the county board of censorship. A political boss who ruled with kindness leaves the stage 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z He pressed her testily and at length on bathroom use by transgender people, leading her to remind him her clients are gay, not transgender. Opinion | Will Gorsuch abandon his judicial philosophy to get what he wants? 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z When one interrupted the former Massachusetts governor to argue for tax increases on large businesses, Romney testily replied, “Corporations are people, my friend.” The Iowa State Fair can make — or break — a presidential candidate 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Stories that mention Brown have always infuriated Harris; when I asked her campaign about him, a spokesperson testily referred me to statements that she made sixteen years ago. Kamala Harris Makes Her Case 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z During a news conference in Lima, Pompeo responded testily when a Washington Post reporter asked whether Peru might consider engaging with Maduro if Western sanctions against the regime worsen the humanitarian and refugee crisis. As Venezuela crisis drags on, Pompeo defends U.S. actions 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z “I really don’t know,” he said, a bit testily. Real Christmas Trees are the greener choice | John Rudolf 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z Ms. Haley testily responded that she did not “get confused.” Nikki Haley to Resign as Trump’s Ambassador to the U.N. 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z Pompeo testily assured senators that Trump had relayed the contents of the meeting afterward. Trump administration offers reassurances on Russia as lawmakers grill Pompeo 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z “The film’s only a certain length, I’m sure there’s more interesting things to put in it,” she says, testily preparing to depart the armchair. ‘Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist’ more interested in Vivenne Westwood as punk and icon than activist 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z “People like to remind me of it, yeah, sure,” he said testily. Sons of Immigrants Prop Up a Symbol of ‘Frenchness’: The Baguette 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z Joel Ferguson, another trustee, testily addressed the firestorm he ignited earlier this week when he publicly dismissed the scandal as “this Nassar thing.” Nassar Case Topples U.S.A. Gymnastics Board and M.S.U. Athletic Director 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z Hillary Clinton, former US presidential candidate, and author of the testily titled What Happened, was not such a fortunate author. How Amazon reviews became the new battlefield of US politics 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z “It’s too early to name a quarterback,” coach Hue Jackson said testily. Crowell remains calm in final year of contract 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z Williams, who has taken a break from tennis to have her first child, due in late August, responded testily to McEnroe on Twitter after his initial comments. McEnroe says he regrets comments on Serena Williams 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z Former world number one Williams, who has taken time off to have a baby, responded testily on Twitter. Serena hits back after McEnroe ranks her 700th on men's tour 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z “I don’t think people are even reading this post, because it’s a picture of the ocean and apparently people don’t want to look at that,” she said testily. #Vanlife, the Bohemian Social-Media Movement 2017-04-17T04:00:00Z With the law still testily debated, and with state lawmakers wrangling this winter over compromise bills, at least two feelings hold sway. North Carolina lost March Madness over bathroom bill. Greensboro still has a rabbit show. 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z “And what do you think your part is?” he asks testily. Why Apologies Should Be Part of Your New Year’s Resolutions 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z But Kerry responded testily to suggestions that the administration was giving the Russians a free pass. U.S.-Russia cooperation frays as Syria truce falls apart 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z Castro testily addressed Acosta directly, saying "After this meeting is over, you can give me a list of political prisoners, and if we have those political prisoners, they will be released before tonight ends." Many Cubans watched in stunned silence as Castro faced tough questions from U.S. journalists 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z Related: Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders spar in fierce debate in Flint “Excuse me,” Sanders said testily as Clinton interjected again and again on the auto bailout. All that shouting between Clinton and Sanders? It's very loud agreement | Richard Wolffe 2016-03-06T05:00:00Z When European monitors pointed to voting irregularities, the president testily fired back, “I don’t need lectures from anybody on how to organize elections.” Uganda’s longtime leader wins reelection in a vote that hardly looked fair 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z Four days before the 1966 congressional elections, Johnson, asked about criticism from Richard Nixon, testily responded: “I do not want to get into a debate . . . with a chronic campaigner like Mr. Nixon.” Donald Trump relishes wrecking the GOP 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z “I didn’t say a word about Ted Cruz,” Carson said testily when a reporter asked him to clarify what he was hinting at. Carson Calls on Cruz to Fire Staffers Over Caucus Claims 2016-02-03T05:00:00Z “He wasn’t impoverished – don’t get it twisted,” he says, testily. Gil Scott-Heron: the revolution lives on 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z Bush testily notes he's married to a Mexican immigrant and speaks fluent Spanish. As he details complex immigration position, Bush hit with criticism from both sides 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z According to an account in Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency, one of the diplomats testily told the Iranians that if they didn’t want to negotiate, they could call off the talks, prompting Zarif’s reply. U.S. and Iran resume talks after acrimonious meetings 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z In a 1969 letter to a friend, he observed testily that “the hippies of San Francisco continue to print my work illegally”. The impossible world of MC Escher 2015-06-20T04:00:00Z His voice frequently rising Tuesday, Wells testily rebutted assertions from Don Yee, Brady's agent, questioning Wells' independence because his firm does other business with the NFL. NFL investigator says he found direct evidence against Brady 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z His voice frequently rising Tuesday, Wells testily rebutted assertions from Don Yee, Brady’s agent, questioning Wells’ independence because his firm does other business with the NFL. NFL Investigator Says He Found Direct Evidence Against Tom Brady 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z “Here’s the record,” Bush answered a bit testily. Rand Paul and the Problem of Political Experience 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z Shortly after, a lawyer for Mr. Menendez, Abbe Lowell, replied testily: “Sure, they have had the case for three years. We have had it for one day.” Senator Robert Menendez Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery Charges 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z But as Clinton herself noted testily once, male politicians are rarely asked which fashion designers they wear. How Barb Mikulski Paved the Way for Hillary Clinton's Pantsuits 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z “At the time, my business was nobody else’s,” he said testily on cross-examination. Man accused of killing wife: I didn’t want to lose my family 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z As the crew members enter the distant passage, with its altered space-time continuum, they testily debate one another, referring, in passing, to theories advanced by Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, and Kip Thorne. “Interstellar” and “The Theory of Everything” Reviews 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z “I am happy to match my Iowa values,” he said somewhat testily during a campaign stop. Endurance Test of a Race, for Candidates and Voters in Iowa 2014-11-01T04:00:00Z As Bradley pointed out rather testily on Sunday night, the US have earned the four points they have, and with that comes their fate still being in their hands. World Cup 2014: five things the USA learned from their draw with Portugal 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z Asked about the prospects for political liberalization after the Olympics, he replied testily: "Is there any hope you will not link sports with politics?" Russia's Putin basks in the glory of the Games 2014-02-16T19:08:03Z The president said testily there would be no political support for any further troop increase: Congressional Democrats didn't want one, and the Republicans would just play politics. Book Excerpt: The Wars of Robert Gates 2014-01-10T20:12:27Z He was roundly thrashed in the newspapers for his decision, which he recounted testily in “Mayor.” Koch Was a Renter to the End 2013-02-02T04:51:17Z He replied testily: "I know that you will not want to give the impression that you are questioning the independence of the BBC." Maria Miller interview: 'It's very disappointing that the Church of England has taken this decision' 2012-11-23T19:04:35Z “We’ve been thinking about all sorts of things, and then we can’t remember what we were thinking about,” singer Plant said testily. Jimmy Page says “no” to Led Zeppelin reunion 2012-10-10T12:20:00Z I asked — testily — for an example, and Helen thought for a moment. Communicant 2012-09-12T17:22:56.273Z Asked about his sport’s continuing difficulties with doping, Wiggins, who earlier in the Tour responded testily to questions on the subject, seemed displeased. Thomas Voeckler Wins Tour de France’s 10th Stage 2012-07-12T01:02:15Z "What are you all laughing at, anyway?" cried George testily, as he limped into his room, wishing he had had time to speak that fine speech he had ready. The Little Washingtons' Travels 2012-04-26T02:00:23.713Z Not right of the lad--not right of the lad!" exclaimed Mr. Croyland, rather testily; "no one should keep a man waiting, especially an old man, and more especially still, a cross old man. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z "Arrah! shut up, woman," said one of the men, testily interrupting her. Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes 2012-04-23T02:00:28.843Z “I’ll be plagued if I can think of a plaguy thing he’s done for this town,” said Pollock testily. The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury 2012-04-20T02:00:07.610Z "I believe you will kill the child between you," Mrs. Powlett said, testily, as she entered with the dinner. The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure 2012-04-06T02:00:24.610Z Oh," he answered, rather testily, "any clue you like, so long as it's a clue. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105 October 7, 1893 2012-04-03T02:00:30.460Z The question was put rather testily and caused the other to shift uncomfortably before making answer. The Homesteader A Novel 2012-03-26T02:00:30.703Z "Then things must remain as they are," I replied somewhat testily. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z "I am not an American," I said, perhaps testily. When Love Calls 2012-03-22T02:00:36.883Z “You people don’t seem to know what’s going on in the world,” he said testily. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z "Devil a bit!" said Ferguson testily, and stared derision at me out of a cloud of smoke. Shrewsbury A Romance 2012-03-15T02:00:22.177Z But all the way down to the Bahamas he was moody, and when he answered any questions it was with words spoken testily and jerkily. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z Glowering over his spectacles, he leaned through the open window and spat testily out into the cluttered back yard. Travelers Five Along Life's Highway 2012-03-11T03:00:12.927Z "Pounds sterling," the London lawyer explained, rather testily. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z “If they have, then, what need is there of writing at the bottom of the picture: ‘This is a lion?’” she asked testily. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z "Well, well," the poor doctor said testily, "we will talk about that, Woolley, when the time comes." Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z If you will listen to me for a moment without interruption," he began testily, "I think the subject of my remarks will be of deep personal concern to you. The Chase of the Golden Plate 2012-02-27T03:00:13.060Z If you want to study Blake Simpson's cranium," I say, testily, "why don't you take the living subject? Out of a Labyrinth 2012-02-17T03:00:38.887Z "Oh! that is your advice is it?" said the landlord testily. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z Mr. Curran--apart from the rest--beats his cane testily upon the ground, and murmurs: 'Lord Clare is justified in despising them. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z Of course Sampei remembered now, for indeed the too independent Koshiu, dreading some such misfortune as had come to pass, had testily turned upon the dallying swain, which had mightily offended his lordship. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z "Did he give any reason for his refusal to say anything?" insisted The Thinking Machine testily. The Chase of the Golden Plate 2012-02-27T03:00:13.060Z Another week, another bonus row – this time for boss Bob Diamond, who testily refused to say whether he would be taking a payout when the bank announced less than sparkling financial results on Friday. If profits rise, it's thanks to the bankers' talent; when they fall, it's always someone else's fault 2012-02-12T00:06:26Z The request was distasteful, and she evaded it for many days—at last, replied testily. The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) 2012-02-11T03:03:50.943Z "But what can one do in this country?" he asked testily. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z "But this is nothing to the purpose," said the judge, testily. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z He grumbled at everything upon the table, and testily rebuked the twins for fidgeting. The Eldest Son 2012-01-24T03:00:28.780Z "No, I should not: you don't look the thing at all," I put in testily, for I was frightfully vexed with him altogether. The Story of Charles Strange, Vol. 3 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:22.303Z "Oh! she loved him—she loved him far too much," Sir Arthur answered testily. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z "Mend the fire and see to the oven, and then put him his frock on," replied Meg testily. The White Peacock 2012-01-14T03:00:21.627Z "I don't know what Samson Something-or-other is," the old gentleman replied testily. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z “You can’t sit there,” one of the managers said testily to a reporter perched on the counter next to the cash register. Another day, another rival as Romney faces fresh challenge from Santorum 2012-01-02T00:39:13Z "When one has supped well, it is always a beautiful night," he said testily. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z Mr. Amber exclaims testily, a trifle injured that his legends adapted to the use of children should lack conviction. The Happy Warrior 2011-12-18T03:00:18.863Z "Let's go a walk somewhere—and let us start now," said Emily somewhat testily. The White Peacock 2012-01-14T03:00:21.627Z See here, Joe," he cried, somewhat testily; "plain words are wanted jest now. A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration 2011-12-05T03:00:47.097Z "I never imagined you were," replied the Beau testily. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z "One's friends can say a good deal, and generally do," I answered testily. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z "Why is it," he inquired, testily, "that some fools never learn anything?" On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z "Is it five o'clock?" he exclaimed testily; "and you have not given me any advice!" A Mere Chance, Vol. 2 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:45.597Z “The truth is that this administration was committed to the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and they made it happen,” Mr. McCain said testily to Mr. Panetta. Some Troops to Stay in Iraq as Trainers 2011-11-16T03:39:23Z God bless you, sirrah," said Sir George rather testily, "I'm no Dutch garden-maker that I should fret about such vagaries of taste. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z "Well?" asks the master, testily, "and who has forbidden them?" Beethoven: A Memoir (2nd Ed.) 2011-11-14T03:00:21.027Z "Young men are all alike," said Colonel Tempest, testily. Diana Tempest, Volume I (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:36.223Z “Well,” said Wade again, this time a little testily, “just what are you going to do about it?” The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z "Excuse me!" he shouted testily when they pressed ahead with questions. Struggling Cain accuses Perry in harassment case 2011-11-03T02:25:14Z Under attack from multiple flanks, Mr. Romney responded aggressively and sometimes testily, raising his voice and once, after Mr. Perry spoke over him, turning to the debate moderator, Anderson Cooper of CNN, to plead, “Anderson?” Republican Presidential Candidates Debate in Las Vegas 2011-10-19T02:18:12Z Just like the present generation! how fond they are of water!" cried the pastor testily: "coffee must be strong if it is to rejoice your heart and to do you good. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z "I don't know that any one knows but you and me," answered the veteran, half testily. A Trooper Galahad 2011-10-12T02:00:53.977Z "My good Sir, have I not been telling you so for the last half hour?" said Mr. Dwerrihouse, testily. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z At which colloquial sally both the Gummidge brothers laughed testily, thereby breaking the laughter record for the afternoon. Of All Things 2011-10-09T02:00:26.957Z The General, being devoted to hunting himself, spoke a little testily. Servants of the Guns 2011-10-06T02:00:39.987Z This, I suppose," he thought testily, "is one of the results of Enid's wanderings into that God-forsaken land. The Chalice Of Courage A Romance of Colorado 2011-09-22T02:00:25.630Z “Stephen, Ruth and I will play against you and Barbara,” said Alfred rather testily. The Automobile Girls Along the Hudson Fighting Fire in Sleepy Hollow 2011-09-18T02:00:23.270Z “Can I help you?” the man asked testily. Autistic and Seeking a Place in an Adult World 2011-09-18T01:20:53Z Well, what would have happened? asked the notary testily. Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland 2011-09-16T02:00:19.893Z A long, lank individual received me there, and on my asking for Herr Eichelkatz, he answered testily: "I guess he's in the floored room." Simon Eichelkatz; The Patriarch Two Stories of Jewish Life 2011-09-15T02:00:12.970Z "You apparently forget," returned Forrester, testily, as he sat down, "that I have had something more important on my mind this last week than regular attendance at meals and dances." The Secret Toll 2011-09-12T02:00:26.853Z "We shall see, we shall see," rejoined the old man testily. Wang the Ninth The Story of a Chinese Boy 2011-09-12T02:00:25.620Z In truth, Robert Swale," said Upstake—— "No Robert Swale, nor Master Robert Swale," testily interrupted the owner of the cabin: "none of your worshipful phrase for me! Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z “All the more reason why you should begin to think of settling down,” replied his father testily. Those Dale Girls 2011-09-05T02:00:18.917Z "Much good it will do to send for the earl," returned the duke a little testily. The Tigress 2011-08-30T02:00:39.657Z "I don't think there's the slightest danger of desertions," Captain Threthaway replied testily. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z "I shall go to a monastery!" said the little knight, testily. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z "It!—him—some one—you mean—to be sure I did," replied Montague, testily. In a Glass Darkly, v. 1/3 2011-08-25T02:00:34.247Z "Why don't you introduce me, Rachel?" exclaimed she testily, as Mr. Long looked in. Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 2/2 A Romance of Real Life 2011-08-25T02:00:33.793Z "Of course, I am wide awake; I, who never sleep, though you dance away the hours till morning," answered the little lady, testily. Norston's Rest 2011-08-24T02:00:23.833Z "A particularly agreeable kind of glare they make," responded Mr. Paget, testily. A Life For a Love A Novel 2011-08-18T02:00:24.323Z Yes—yes—I understand," he broke in testily, "I suppose I have been too long among the black tents. A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z “I tell you it’s impossible,” I said testily. The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z "Your advice is a trifle superfluous," returned Dane testily. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z "Well, what now?" he exclaimed, testily, at the sight of the young man's agitated countenance. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z "Ach, but, after all, why did you not tell me you liked me before she came?" she said testily, stamping her foot. Yekl A tale of the New York ghetto 2011-07-13T02:00:17.480Z To which she replied testily: "It is you who set the example of throwing money away on sweet things for those pestilent little village brats." A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z “This is mere fencing,” answered his father testily. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z “Yes; but if you hadn’t come to her rescue it wouldn’t have been in danger, as I said before,” replied the Squire somewhat testily. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z “Well, what does he say?” repeated the Colonel testily. The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan 2011-07-05T02:00:28.367Z “Now then—confound it all, are you fellows going to stand jawing all day?” said Jim, testily. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z "Rather different from our last meeting," he said testily. The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z "That's what I agreed to do, isn't it?" demanded the Squire, testily. The Night Riders A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, Graphically Depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky 2011-06-23T02:00:24.513Z “Oh, she’s got nothing to complain of,” returned the adventurer testily. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z Mr. Leahy testily inquired, referring to Pakistan’s arrest of some of the Pakistani informants who fed information to the C.I.A. in the months before the raid that led to Osama bin Laden’s death. Exit Near, Gates Speaks Bluntly of U.S. Allies 2011-06-16T00:24:29Z “It’s you, is it?” says the man, testily. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z I replied, a little testily, for Gaspard Leviv� and I had been somewhat ill at ease with each other since we journeyed t�te-�-t�te from London to Paris. A Diplomatic Woman 2011-06-10T02:00:18.297Z “Of course it is,” said he testily; “when I forget to let go in time—as I frequently do.” The Secret of Lonesome Cove 2011-06-07T02:00:12.563Z You know I hate that sort of chaff,” interrupted Delia testily, for the remark jarred upon her hideously. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z “No wonder I could not discover the thief,” he exclaimed testily, as Winnie showed the mechanism of the sliding shelf. Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter 2011-06-06T02:00:08.460Z "Larsen," said I testily, "you seem to take delight in pointing out flaws in my management!" Dawson Black: Retail Merchant 2011-06-04T02:00:16.620Z Cale, I had to be alone—" "I don't care whether you had to be alone or not," he said testily; "you might have let me know where you was goin'. A Cry in the Wilderness 2011-06-01T02:00:28.933Z About to return to his table and task, a loud knocking arrested the impulse, and testily the Governor called out; glanced toward the threshold and surveyed the intruder. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z "My pet shouldn't ask such silly questions," Granny said, speaking more testily than she generally did. That Little Beggar 2011-05-21T02:00:09.877Z "I can't see," said Mr. Huntington, testily, "why your father ever married that woman." The Cinder Pond 2011-05-17T02:00:20.320Z I represent the Cincinnati Pencil Sharpener Company, and I want—" Here I broke in testily: "I'm too busy now. Dawson Black: Retail Merchant 2011-06-04T02:00:16.620Z "This delay is really very annoying," said Mr. Leversidge testily, after we had tramped the deck together for upwards of an hour. A Crime of the Under-seas 2011-05-17T02:00:16.540Z "I tell you there's nothing the matter with it; or with my shirt either," he said testily. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z Slab assured her testily, striving to disguise his own impatience. The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky 2011-05-08T02:00:04.810Z “You seem to be greatly troubled about my leaving that house,” spoke up Fred testily. The Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old House 2011-04-27T02:00:27.420Z And the door was flung open a little testily by Susan, who objected to this innovation on their usual afternoon quiet. Heriot's Choice A Tale 2011-04-20T02:00:22.760Z "Of course I don't know it," said the doctor, testily. Final Proof or the Value of Evidence 2011-04-20T02:00:19.580Z "His Majesty is not of that opinion," retorted the older woman testily, "and we must concede that he is the best judge of what France owes to her own honour." Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z This is what the departmental officials testily call the tyranny of Congress, and no impartial third person can reasonably forbid them the use of the word. Congressional Government A Study in American Politics 2011-04-15T02:00:18.863Z “I’m telling you what the common report is,” said George, somewhat testily. The Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old House 2011-04-27T02:00:27.420Z "What do I know about her, and her name," testily replied the pupil. Ekkehard. Vol. I (of II) A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:55.273Z "Oh, yes; it is to be sold," replied Mr. Van Rawlston, testily. Final Proof or the Value of Evidence 2011-04-20T02:00:19.580Z "You are taking it for granted, Sire, that France will fail you?" she said somewhat testily. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z "Of course she 's not!" said Daly, testily, for the remark had suddenly aroused him from his musings. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z “What are references worth, anyhow?” cried the agent, testily. The Late Tenant 2011-03-28T02:00:25.153Z I never was so hard worked in my life, and to think how everyone finds fault with me for not doing more,” said Eleanor, testily. The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z "Oh! doctors make mistakes too, I guess," said Mr. Berial, testily. Final Proof or the Value of Evidence 2011-04-20T02:00:19.580Z "Let the children be," returned the colonel a little testily. Unlucky A Fragment of a Girl's Life 2011-03-24T02:00:14.360Z "I never saw such a fellow as you are for putting things in an unpleasant way," retorted the young mate, a little testily. Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast 2011-03-24T02:00:12.337Z Miss Douglass, annoyed, pulled the little hand down testily from the child's nose, and "Damon" repeated the question, "What wouldst thou be, my boy?" The Mormons and the Theatre or The History of Theatricals in Utah 2011-03-14T03:01:07.627Z That was his White blood, I take it,' said Mahbub testily. Kim 2011-03-13T03:00:25.327Z "We cannot all be as intellectually brilliant as yourself," said Mr. Barnes testily. Final Proof or the Value of Evidence 2011-04-20T02:00:19.580Z "My good woman, don't attempt to interfere," said Mr. Bayden testily, trying to control himself. Unlucky A Fragment of a Girl's Life 2011-03-24T02:00:14.360Z "You are interrupting the clinic," he said testily; "I am demonstrating——" "I know, sir." Sanders of the River 2011-03-12T03:00:26.427Z "Because I stuck to my principles—yes, sir, because I stuck to my principles!" replied the other, testily, thinking that his examination was ended. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z “Ah, well, we are only wasting time,” said Uncle Luke testily. The Haute Noblesse A Novel 2011-03-10T03:00:50.577Z "I really do think the people want to set me mad," said Cleve, testily. The Tenants of Malory Volume 2 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:56.067Z Well, you may believe it," said the squire, testily; "it's a name I was never ashamed of. Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z "Is that a riddle?" asked Sanders testily, for his mind was busy on this matter of cartridges. Sanders of the River 2011-03-12T03:00:26.427Z This incongruous harangue was uttered so testily—even fiercely—that the good clergyman was puzzled, and began to doubt in what state his fever might have left Mr. Dingwell's brain. The Tenants of Malory Volume 3 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:53.937Z “Ah! yes; I know,” he said testily; and he walked away—turned back, and caught Madelaine to his breast. The Haute Noblesse A Novel 2011-03-10T03:00:50.577Z "Well, it won't do her any harm," the latter answered, testily. A Charming Fellow, Volume I (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:28.240Z He answered somewhat testily, "Did I think they came to teach Sunday-school?" A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z “None o’ my cattle hev had a day’s illness, short o’ bein’ a trifle overfed wi’ oil cake,” he said testily. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z “According to what it is,” said the old man, testily. The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z “If you think so, uncle—” “Well, I do,” he said testily, “only pray go at once.” The Haute Noblesse A Novel 2011-03-10T03:00:50.577Z ‘But if you think it too much—’ “‘I think it an absurd price, sir,’ I said testily, for Smith had said he was very poor. Friends I Have Made 2011-02-25T03:01:14.587Z “Who is it?” said the doctor testily, for this was an hour when he objected to being disturbed. Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes 2011-02-25T03:01:05.303Z "But duelling has been forbidden altogether——" "By Church and State alike," the commandant interrupted testily. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z "Nothing very remarkable, I take it, that a man is stopping at his own house," said Se well, testily. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z "Why did he not say where he was going?" said Jim testily, "instead of keeping me in suspense." The Childerbridge Mystery 2011-02-16T03:00:38.127Z "Is that the way to behave, shooting over people's heads?" he cried, testily. Under a Charm, Vol. I (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.700Z "I don't understand you at all," said Mrs. Darrow testily. A Woman's Burden 2011-02-13T03:00:21.253Z "I wonder why on earth it is some people cannot choose proper hours in which to travel," says Cyril, testily. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z "I was speaking of the Registrar's salary," said Haire, half testily. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z "There, there, don't bellow," said the Coroner, testily, "get down and let the witness, Luke Tunks, be called." The Solitary Farm 2011-02-04T03:00:21.943Z "I really cannot think it ought to break your heart, Mr. Martin, if I were to say 'No' to that question," said she, testily. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z "But I am not up to the higher standard, you see," declared the young surgeon, testily. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z Guess!" said Mr. Leonard, testily—"I don't need to guess, young lady. The Actress' Daughter A Novel 2011-01-23T03:00:14.117Z "My dear man," replied Lady Knox testily, "those horses could drive themselves!" Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-01-16T03:00:24.113Z What are you standin’ round on one foot for?” he demanded, testily. King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z "I didn't even allude to the topic," replied he, half testily. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z I thought you had gone to the meadows," he said, rather testily, but the next instant, perceiving that the Lieutenant looked downcast and unhappy, he continued, kindly, "What is it, Albrecht? Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z "All my friends, all the people who have my good at heart," he replied a trifle testily, "seem to think it their duty to warn me against Miss Fitzgerald." Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z "Up to my principles; how, sir?" the major asked, rather testily. A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy 2011-01-13T03:01:13.027Z “We are with it, not against it,” said a grayer Mr. Sadr, who spoke forcefully and deliberately, if occasionally testily, with a confidence he once lacked. Iraqi Cleric Embraces State in Comeback Speech 2011-01-08T14:56:04Z "Ha! it must be pressing, indeed," replied the governor, testily, rubbing his eyes and at the same time rolling out of his hammock. Vasco Nu?ez de Balboa 2011-01-02T03:00:18.200Z Merkel sits testily behind the wheel, but patience is running thin. 20 things we learned in 2010 2010-12-26T00:07:13Z He responded testily to questions about WikiLeaks’s opaque finances, Private Manning’s fate and WikiLeaks’s apparent lack of accountability to anybody but himself, calling the questions “cretinous,” “facile” and reminiscent of “kindergarten.” WikiLeaks Founder on the Run, Chased by Turmoil 2010-10-23T16:40:00Z China responded swiftly and testily to the developments on Capitol Hill, arguing that the move would contravene WTO rules and quite deliberately tweaking its currency lower. Global recovery's weakness raises possibility of trade war 2010-10-03T23:03:00Z “Are you paying, or are you not paying?” he asked, testily. BP?s Partners in Well Try to Distance Themselves 2010-07-23T01:40:00Z When Ms. Palin announced her backing of Mary Fallin in the Oklahoma governor’s contest, the other Republican in the race testily denounced the endorsement. Palin Wades Into Republican Midterm Primaries 2010-07-17T17:23:00Z “Yes, I suppose one of my friends could have taken the money,” he said testily under cross-examination. Johannesburg Journal: Blank Spaces Fill World Cup?s Crime Scorecard 2010-07-06T18:19:00Z "There's such no country called 'North Korea,'" he said testily. NKorea coach bristles at reporters' questions 2010-06-14T21:11:00Z When pressed about this, Steve Jobs claimed testily that the rationale was technical: Flash was "buggy" and allegedly the most common cause of crashes in Apple's Safari browser; and it hogs processor time. Apple's compatibility war on Adobe and Flash 2010-04-17T23:09:00Z "But ye may not refuse, curate," said Meenie's father, somewhat testily. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 But he felt annoyed, and said testily: “I wish you wouldn’t be so ready to contradict everything I say.” Real Gold A Story of Adventure "Who is this fellow?" asked Sir Matthew testily, when I hailed and accosted him. Idonia: A Romance of Old London "Wish you'd come and lend a hand yourself, Mr. Fanning, instead o' telling me what any fool can see," Mr. Purvis called back testily, as the water lapped over the rim of his gaiters. A Poached Peerage “Wait till you know the fool place,” growled the doctor testily. The Valiants of Virginia I have already told you, sir," replied the major testily, "that I consider such precaution overstrained and unnecessary. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 “You all speak as if the poorhouse was a gaol,” the doctor said testily. The Little Minister "I am not such an idiot as to sleep after being summoned," I replied just a trifle testily, for it seemed much as if he was making sport of me. On the Kentucky Frontier A Story of the Fighting Pioneers of the West "Why don't you answer me at once?" demanded his questioner testily, while Mr. Brown regarded Terry with a look of sharp inquiry. Terry's Trials and Triumphs "Oh, don't bother about me!" he cried, testily. The Cottage of Delight A Novel "Have you been drawing out any unusual amounts at the bank?" he said testily, after reading the letter. Cinderella Jane Out of office, out of power," replied the other, half testily; then added in a more conciliatory voice, "I 'll tell you why I think so. Tony Butler "The deuce a bit of it," he snapped, testily. Punch, or the London Charivari. Volume 93, September 10, 1887 "Huntington left out a whole lot of things he might have touched on," Cosden said testily. The Bachelors A Novel "And she'd know more than you mean, too, if she was a woman," Samuel sneered, testily. The Cottage of Delight A Novel "What has my sense of humour got to do with my objection to women with careers?" testily. Cinderella Jane Snorting with some inward indignation, he testily tossed his head to get rid of an impudent lilac which was tickling his nose, and glared over the bouquet. Nancy of Paradise Cottage And when the man addressed made an evasive and soothing answer, that his hopeless eyes contradicted, James Fisk testily continued: "I want to know the truth!" Life on the Stage "If you don't mind shutting the door, Sir," said the old gentleman, rather testily, "because my wife has a pain in her face." Ayala's Angel "This is the first fruit of our gay neighborhood," said the old man, testily, as he poked the dead leaves with his cane; "we 're lucky if they leave us without more serious inconvenience." Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) “If you scrubbed mine fifty times over with those enigmatical proverbs of yours,” said the Parson, testily, “you would not make it any the wiser.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. "What do you intend to do about my fender?" the man demanded testily of Penny, ignoring Susan entirely. Penny Nichols and the Black Imp Well," he replied, testily, "there can be one, I suppose. Life on the Stage "Who is that blowing his nose?" demands the poor vicar, testily, looking daggers in the direction of the sound. Faith and Unfaith My dear girl," said Ross Duggan's voice a trifle testily, "what a fool you are to come out here at this time—if you'll excuse my saying so! The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel Dorothy said testily, realising that for once popular opinion was against her. Just Gerry "I don't know," he replied, I thought, somewhat testily. A Master Hand The Story of a Crime Mrs. Parkes looked at him fondly as she answered slowly: "My dear boy—I know human nature——" He shrugged his shoulders impatiently: "You knew father, that's all," he said testily. John Marsh's Millions "If you insist—yes," the Judge admitted, rather testily. Thirty "His courtesy might have effaced the recollection, I think," said Fagan, testily. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience It was evident that Master Skinner's intentions were liable to change, however, and that some scruples were arising even in his mind, for he said, testily, "You're a 'fraid-cat, Will Tevis." Harper's Round Table, July 2, 1895 The way he can heave lead is enough to make––” “Choke it, Bill, choke it!” testily ordered Curley Smith, whose reputation was unsavory. The Orphan "Well, Mrs. Johnson, what is it?" exclaimed the superintendent testily, annoyed at the many interruptions. John Marsh's Millions "Explain yourself, man," said the Major, somewhat testily. The Green God "But surely you have some duplicate pins," said Browne a little testily. The Red Rat's Daughter ‘But–but I quite fail to understand,’ said the Canon, rather testily. The Youngest Girl in the School "Why do you say 'of course'?" asked his partner, testily. A Modern Wizard "You could learn to love him," she said testily. John Marsh's Millions "I tell you my tongas go anywhere," said Ram Baksh, testily. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel Randolph said testily: 'It is by no means clear to me, and until we hear of that despatch, it never will be.' The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington It’s a pity you don’t write the whole thing while you are about it,” said Theo testily as she pushed her choir from the table. The Daughters of a Genius "That is practically the same thing," said the lawyer, testily. A Modern Wizard “It’s awfully bad luck, doctor,” he said testily. A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War “Gude-sake, man!” he exclaimed, testily, “ye’ll make that wine as thick as mood!” when, hearing the man’s whisper, he set the decanter down upon the floor, and ran out. The Sapphire Cross “Well, I don’t mean no offence,” returned the old fellow testily. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War “The thing is, what’s to be done?” went on Orwell, now rather testily. In the Whirl of the Rising "What Prime Ear are you talking about, man dear?" said Daddy, rather testily. International Short Stories English “Those two brutes are gone, wife,” he said testily. A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War "You don't seem to think much of a cigar," said O'Shea, testily. One Of Them "It's not a horse," said he, rather testily—which was surprising, for he was a very good-humoured fellow as a rule, and hardly ever took himself seriously. The Great Keinplatz Experiment and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen "I opine that the same judgment might be passed upon a great many?" said I, testily. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance Then, "Oh, sir, let's not—the doctor——" "Hang the doctor," interrupted McMasters testily. The Doors of Death “Boys are nuisances, terrible nuisances,” he had often remarked testily to Mr Ebden, “and ’pon my word those you have nearly worry me out of my life. A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War “No. I just said it wasn’t,” he answered, a little testily. A Frontier Mystery Why shouldn’t he come?” testily answered Sir Luke, to whom this afterthought was not a pleasant one. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland I have not been amusing anybody,” replied the old lady very testily. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion "Do you understand how it was done?" testily. The Doors of Death "And her mother, of course!" cried the Colonel, testily. Hildegarde's Harvest "She is not the one," he said testily. Warrior of the Dawn "Has it taken you all these years to find that out?" retorted Mr. Presby testily. The Automobile Girls at Chicago or, Winning Out Against Heavy Odds "Are you quite clear that you understand my instructions?" said he, testily. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "Gad," McMasters broke out again testily, "if I fiddled around in my business like that I'd be a pauper in a month." The Doors of Death "Well, I suppose I'm not," said he, testily. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day “Don’t see what’s so terrible funny as to send ye all into a tee-hee’s-nest! but if so be you do, why giggle away and get shut of it!” testily cried the poor old man. Dorothy at Oak Knowe “Perhaps—perhaps—don’t worry me!” he made answer testily; then rose and walked over to the window and stood there alone, pinching his chin between his thumb and forefinger and staring fixedly at things beyond. Cleek of Scotland Yard Detective Stories “I tell you I won’t have it!” said the Jew, testily. Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 2 "All right, I promise," the Chief acceded testily. The Kenzie Report "We have n't asked for your father's memoirs, my good fellow; we only wanted you to show us where La Pace lies," said the Viscount, testily. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "What do you mean, Electra?" asked her grandmother testily. Rose MacLeod "What have they discovered now?" cried he, testily, as in a crowd of vehicles, of all sorts and sizes, he was jammed up like a coal-vessel in the river. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life "Yes; but I don't see what that has to do with the matter," replied Onslow, testily; "even a Laplander might prefer shelter in such a season." The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life "Cut you off, nonsense!" the old man exclaimed testily. Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant "I don't want anything from them," said Dunn, testily, and walking to the window to avoid the keen, sharp glance the other bent upon him. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day “I asked you if you’d like for me to show you around the ship,” he repeated somewhat testily. Garth and the Visitor "Have I not said so!" rejoined the priest, testily. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life "You admitted more than that," said the detective testily, "for you must have known more than her name to be able to give a name to this dead body." An Artist in Crime "They call me that out there," said the old man, testily. Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant "I don't see why you should be so curious," said Barter testily. Astounding Stories, June, 1931 Mechanically she opened it, yet testily too, as if unwilling or unable to keep her eyes for even the shortest space of time from the lifeless face so dear to her. Portia or By Passions Rocked "We are not wont to look so far afield for our warrant," Demer� retorted testily. The Story of Old Fort Loudon Well, well," said the detective, testily, "I suppose you have done your best. An Artist in Crime "Paste him with a bullet and settle him," said Shorty testily, for he wanted to go on with his letter. Si Klegg, Book 6 (of 6) Si And Shorty, With Their Boy Recruits, Enter On The Atlanta Campaign "Hang it all, can't you say anything more than that?" he asked testily. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia "He didn't make the saying up," Miss Snow replied testily. Helpfully Yours "What would he think of her money for?" says Madam O'Connor, testily, who had firmly believed him a fortune-hunter only two minutes ago. Rossmoyne My dear sirs," began Martin, quite testily, "why do you, my dear sirs, keep harping upon this matter--a matter to which I have not as yet directed my thoughts? Weird Tales, Vol. II. “What’s that matter to you?” he finally yelled testily, so that Perk began to suspect he must have touched up the other with one of the bullets that struck the seaplane. Eagles of the Sky With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes My dear sir," returned the painter a little testily, "you come to me in this state of agitation about I don't know what. The Deaves Affair "No, and don't want to see him," replied Abner, testily; for, in Joe's absence, his work had to be done by the other ostlers, who did not feel very kindly towards him. Try Again or, the Trials and Triumphs of Harry West. A Story for Young Folks "Well, that's about the only clue there is, as far as I can figger out," remarked the sheriff testily, "and that points straight and clean to some of your wards on the reservation." Mystery Ranch An’ if I did, I wouldn’t tell ye,” answered Meg, testily, and as a relief to her indignation cuffed her youngest born in lieu of him upon whom she wished she dared bestow the correction. A Sunny Little Lass "I don't care about his disposition," said Monk testily. Heart “Lady,” he said, somewhat testily, “I have told you the knight’s words; I cannot tell you his thoughts, for he is a prudent gentleman who knows well what to hide in his heart.” Legends & Romances of Brittany "I came down to think, then, if you must know," answered Harry, rather testily. Try Again or, the Trials and Triumphs of Harry West. A Story for Young Folks The trust president asked testily,— "You didn't by any chance mention to this stone mason your belief that he was entitled to a share in his grandfather's property?" Clark's Field "Then let her go," he had said testily. The Son of His Mother "You don't have to swear," Char bit out testily. Combat “Unload your batal�e,” he ordered testily, “and get your filthy carcasses away.” Astounding Stories of Super-Science, December 1930 Nothing of the sort," said the Professor, testily; "my marginal notes were merely intended as indications, no more. The Brass Bottle Once an exasperated teacher had demanded testily,— "Miss Clark, don't you ever think?" Clark's Field Dolph kicked at the hearthrug, as he answered, somewhat testily: "I'm not making a speculation of it." The Story of a New York House A hundred other figures passed, and Ahab Wright, with his white side-whiskers bristling testily, came bustling across the stereopticon screen and turned to the court house and was gone. In the Heart of a Fool “But you forget,” Jacqueline cried testily, “you forget the imagination of a poet.” The Missourian "Really, I hadn't time to come home at all," I added testily. The Gates Between "Good Lord, they must all be asleep!" exclaimed Martin testily. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story Cooms," the commodore said testily, "I prefer not to be interrupted. Lion Loose Captain Morton looked suspiciously over his steel-bowed glasses to say testily: “’Y gory, Amos–that thing will get you yet–what say?” he asked, turning for confirmation to the Doctor. In the Heart of a Fool "I am quite sure you will marry a woman I shall hate," returned Maverick testily. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart "Nothing to do with prejudice," says the colonel testily. The Lost Kafoozalum So when Idris asked him if he had learned anything about Smain, he replied testily: "Fool, do you think that the caliph and I have nothing better to do than to seek Smain for you?" In Desert and Wilderness “Well, what are we going to do?” he pursued testily. Carmen Ariza "Oh, sit down, for Heaven's sake," he said testily. Modus Vivendi Independent—independent," repeated Uncle Joachim testily, "always this same foolish word. The Benefactress “Well, you fellows may joke as much as you please,” said Mr. Blaisdell, a little testily, “I tell you the man is smart.” The Award of Justice Or, Told in the Rockies A Pen Picture of the West The lawyer testily answered, "Did you tell your master that I was not running away?" Law and Laughter “Hombre, yes!” exclaimed the latter a bit testily. Carmen Ariza "I never heard of any one doing so," said Cousin Bella, a little testily; "and if he did, it was most improper of him." Audrey Craven Good heavens!" he testily answered, "why do you forever drag in that girl's name? Melomaniacs “I’m wanting a glass, sir,” I replied, testily. The Cruise of the Shining Light "What is to be done?" said the general, rather testily. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. “What else could you expect?” replied Price testily. The Coyote A Western Story Presently he observed testily that when he honored me with a call in my citadel, it might be polite in me to introduce him to my friends. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 “This,” repeated de Spain more than once, and somewhat testily, “is Henry de Spain speaking.” Nan of Music Mountain "Billy Little, you are the greatest croaker I ever knew," observed Dic, testily. A Forest Hearth: A Romance of Indiana in the Thirties So he went testily away, across the sea to Japan. Aino Folk-Tales “I’m Judge Brown,” replied the large man testily. The Coyote A Western Story "Just like those people," said Mr. Grey, testily; "they have no judgment—dressed in a little brief authority they make the most of it." Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXII No. 4, April 1848 “Bring him in then,” said I, somewhat testily. The First Violin A Novel Tut, tut," said the inspector testily, "this is ridiculous. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland "By gum, I shore don't believe you ever was a regular cowpuncher," declared Blinky testily, after having been ordered to do additional labor on a portion of the fence. Valley of Wild Horses "A poor present indeed," said the Governor testily. The Book of Saints and Friendly Beasts "Let a man have his own road," said Tom Brangwen testily. The Rainbow Some of the girls made a crown of bright papers and would have put it on Susan’s head, but she testily pushed it away. Miss Ashton's New Pupil A School Girl's Story "But a dozen young things cannot supply the master's place," he returned testily. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia "Well, it won't do the I. P. much good to play those tricks on their subscribers," said the city editor testily. Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930 "Cardinal Paulus, you yourself have had much to say out of turn," Pope Urban said testily. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel "What's the name of this mysterious witness?" exclaimed the banker testily. The Third Degree A Narrative of Metropolitan Life “It has cost me a great deal of vexation,” replied Mr. Mayne very testily,—all the more that his resolution was wavering. Not Like Other Girls "I'm hanged if I do," I replied testily, for indeed I had no thought of what the man was driving at. Hurricane Island "Now you just let me take care of this, young man," replied the judge, testily. Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930 "I think," he said, testily, "with your permission, I shall ask her myself." Nancy Stair A Novel “The King’s Grace is the King’s Grace, and may do as it liketh him,” said Dr Thorpe, a little testily; “’tis yonder rascally Council whereof I speak, and in especial that cheating knave of Warwick. Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution "I couldn't do anything of the sort!" exclaimed the old gentleman testily. The New Tenant “But you, my dear fellow,” put in Lord Garrow, testily, “you retired from political life because your theories could find no illustration there.” Robert Orange Being a Continuation of the History of Robert Orange "Frightened, my dear fellow?" said the bird testily. David and the Phoenix “What in the world is the matter, Chips?” demanded Leslie testily, as with a single glance he took in the full condition of affairs. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure “Beshrew him for an owl that he did not!” answered Dr Thorpe, testily. Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution "Oh, hang it all, some one must spend the money if we're to keep the business at all!" retorted Mr. Benjamin testily. The New Tenant “I know that,” said Murray testily; “but you said that you were getting them scratched out.” Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop “And,” continued the doctor testily, as if he did not like being interrupted, “the more I examine into man’s nature the more curious and contradictory I find it—I mean, in the mental faculties.” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War “The conditions would do very well if we could banish the doctors,” said the old lady, testily. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 "There, I'm all right," the old man objected testily, but he was not displeased. Juggernaut "But this Fantômas is not a devil," the magistrate broke in testily; "he is a man like you and me!" Fantômas “You answer my question,” said the lieutenant testily. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop "Well, well, what do you want?" said the grocer's wife testily, almost frightened by the bearing of this woman who did not stir. Germinie Lacerteux "I wish Mason wouldn't do that," she added testily, dabbing at her toque. Anthony Lyveden "I expected to be praised, sir," replied Algy almost testily, "for having been highly humane to the men under my command." Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants or, Handling Their First Real Commands I've been waiting for hours," said the Red Emperor testily, "and so has the easel, also the paints and palette; and the canvas is stretched and the sketch made. Little Folks (July 1884) A Magazine for the Young "Throw them away, they are valueless," exclaimed his chum somewhat testily, for his disappointment was almost more than he could bear cheerfully. The Boy Chums in the Forest or Hunting for Plume Birds in the Florida Everglades Celebrities," replied Mr. Poddle, testily, entering at that moment, "is not accountable. The Mother "Don't pry, don't pry, dear old Ham," he said testily. Bones in London “But he must have given her some cause to think,” he said testily. The Watchers of the Plains A Tale of the Western Prairies “I would really like to have another dance, yet if you want revenge—” “Go and dance by all means,” he said, testily. That Girl Montana "Oh, never mind all that rubbish," Richford said testily, as the waiter passed the elaborate menu with its imposing array of dishes. The Slave of Silence Yes, yes," he said testily; "I did ask your help, Mr. Challis, and I did, in a way, receive some assistance from you. The Wonder "Come, come, dear old miss," he said testily. Bones in London Tut, tut, boy," said Sir Jeremy testily, "one would think that I was deaf. The Wooden Horse I cried testily, dropping our spoils and scrambling to her assistance. Jonah and Co. “There are no typhoids in tomatoes fresh from the vine,” Elizabeth replied testily, and Mrs. Hunter dropped the subject. The Wind Before the Dawn Oh, I know very well it's unpleasant," testily answered Mason, "but you might have spared yourself all the suffering you have been undergoing for the past three days had you done as I asked. The Bradys Beyond Their Depth The Great Swamp Mystery "Don't stickle, dear old partner," said Bones testily. Bones in London "In that case," said the Judge, testily, "always keep quite still, and you will in time find out where you are." The Tale of Lal A Fantasy I do wish, sir," said his parent testily, "you would try to break yourself of that habit of breathing hard. Vice Versa or A Lesson to Fathers This the father said, throwing down his cards somewhat testily. The Chautauqua Girls At Home "There, take that, and let's change the subject," said Mr. Boltwood testily. Free Air Dear old thing, dear old thing," said Bones testily, "remember dear old Dicky Orum—preserve the decencies, dear old Ham. Bones in London What's wrong now?' testily demanded the captain, grievously annoyed at being disturbed over his ponderous literary labours. The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys “Out of the way, fellows,” he cried testily. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 "Why not what?" asked Dale a little testily. Two Daring Young Patriots or, Outwitting the Huns “Didn’t I tell you that the person you refer to is dead?” said his father testily. A Cousin's Conspiracy A Boy's Struggle for an Inheritance "O man," he said testily in the Arabic of the Coast, "why do you walk-in-the world dressed like a so-and-so?" Bones in London "Oh, cork up and give us a rest," appealed the Little 'Un, somewhat testily. A Pirate of Parts "Pshaw! don't take offence at trifles at a time like this," I said testily. The Crack of Doom "Shut up, Peck, and get a move on," growled Shaw testily. Two Daring Young Patriots or, Outwitting the Huns I want you to tell me all you know, and I want you to tell me how to find Fenwick Grimes——” “Nonsense, nonsense, girl!” exclaimed her uncle, testily. The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City “I don’t see as it makes any differ,” retorted her uncle, testily. Judith of the Cumberlands "Am I sure that my voice comes out of my throat?" said the old fellow testily. The Iron Pirate A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea Yes, yes, this is Geoffrey my girl’s to marry and all that.—What do I care about Father Anselm?” the old gentleman resumed testily, when his cousin Modus had shuffled off. The Dragon of Wantley His Tale Anderson spoke somewhat testily as he started to go away. The High Calling Boodels says, rather testily, of course she's all that, but we want some one more sprightly, and having to repeat everything to her through the trumpet is tedious. Happy-Thought Hall “Why do you boys rush in, in this manner?” demanded old Mr. King testily. Five Little Peppers at School It's my opinion, sir, that your opinion is not worth a cockroach," cried the captain quite testily; "the men have nothing to do with it. The Iron Pirate A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea And if you were going to ask me such an unnecessary question at all," he added, testily, "you needn't have roared it out at me. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 87, January, 1865 This grade was recently distributed so profusely that an undecorated veteran testily remarked that if government went on thus there would soon be more C.B.'s than A.B.'s in the navy. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. “Now, then, Brown, what have you got under your skin?” said Siebold testily. Radio Boys Loyalty Bill Brown Listens In To find that Anice was regarding a favorite whim with questioning, was for him to begin to falter a trifle inwardly, however testily rebellious he might feel. That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 When Tabs showed no signs of relenting, he revealed his real feelings testily. The Kingdom Round the Corner A Novel “My dear young lady, are you mad?” cried the doctor, testily. The Dark House A Knot Unravelled I spoke a little testily just this minute. Witness to the Deed I fear you forget," he said rather testily, "that this is the twelfth occasion on which this man has made off. Mud and Khaki Sketches from Flanders and France "Yes, yes, but I don't want the jury to get any false impressions—to draw any wrong conclusions," said the Coroner a little testily. In the Mayor's Parlour “What things?” demanded the old lawyer, a little testily. The Herapath Property I said, testily and waited for the next post. A Dominie in Doubt Yes, yes, yes,” said the admiral testily, “but he’s dead and gone and forgotten; there is no need to dig him up again.” Witness to the Deed "Didn't I tell you that the person you refer to is dead?" said his father, testily. The Young Bank Messenger "Don't always look on the dark side of things, old chap," said Harry, a little testily. A Voyage with Captain Dynamite “On his saying what he intends—if he intends—I don’t know what he intends!” answered Mr. Halfpenny, testily. The Herapath Property Of course," said Herbert rather testily; "what do you take me for? Queensland Cousins “What I told you, my dear,” cried the old man testily. Witness to the Deed “I wish you wouldn’t do that,” said Noah testily. Castellinaria and Other Sicilian Diversions The Tommy lost his temper at being kept awake so long and retorted testily, "I can't understand your beastly Dutch; come here and be recognized." My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War “In short, you never assisted at the execution of this document—never saw Jacob Herapath make any will—never witnessed any signature of his to this?” he said testily. The Herapath Property "Why this disquisition on the arts, Tam?" asked Captain Blackie testily. Tam o' the Scoots “And make a parade of her all through this confounded caravanserai of an hotel!” cried the old man testily. Witness to the Deed "But," said Davy, in great surprise, "you said the name of your ship was"— "So I did, and so it was," interrupted Sindbad, testily. Davy and The Goblin What Followed Reading 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' He put his foot very deliberately if rather testily, right in the middle of this threshold. Humanistic Nursing "But what was it about?" broke in the Prince testily. A Son of the Immortals But they are the shares—" "Yes, yes," said the other testily; "I know. The Man Who Knew “But it isn’t all right, sir,” said the sergeant testily, and he gave his ear a scratch. Witness to the Deed “For the matter of that,” cried the professor testily, “how are you to manage?” In the Mahdi's Grasp "What in heaven's name is the matter now, Rod?" the financier demanded, testily. The Last Woman Well, the Italians tore up the notes and told him testily to go about his business. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2 "How could it," said Pash, testily, "when the man never expected to be murdered?" The Opal Serpent “Well,” cried Sir Mark testily, for he had reached home early consequent upon a few monitory twinges, which he dare not slight, “are you all deaf?” Witness to the Deed The landlady demanded references from the shabby, old man, when he testily replied, “My good woman, I’ll buy the house outright.” A History of Art for Beginners and Students Painting, Sculpture, Architecture "I ain't wuth that," added Mr. Fairfield, testily; for, like all misers, he desired to conceal his possessions, as much to blind the assessors as to avoid the peril of robbery. Freaks of Fortune or, Half Round the World “And is that all the sympathy you have got to give me, you old savage?” said the youth testily. The Wild Man of the West A Tale of the Rocky Mountains Ah, but all these are accidents, young lady," said Mr. Malcolm, put out by this block to the conversation, and running off somewhat testily in another direction; "accidents after all. Loss and Gain The Story of a Convert He seemed to speak to his attendants testily. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 "You 'tend to it! you 'tend to it!" he cried testily. Country Neighbors "He's an unreasonable idiot if he does," testily. The Path to Honour “An’ pray, Mister Solomon, do you smoke?” inquired March testily, thinking that this question would reduce his companion to silence. The Wild Man of the West A Tale of the Rocky Mountains "But it is not good for youth——" "It is good for youth to be young," said Villon testily. The Justice of the King “Why, boy, prithee what puts that idea into your head?” retorted the captain rather testily. Across the Spanish Main A Tale of the Sea in the Days of Queen Bess Sit down and shut up," said Hamilton, testily; "I'm not blaming you. Bones Being Further Adventures in Mr. Commissioner Sanders' Country "When will you have done preaching?" a bishop murmured testily, as he was speaking in the House of Peers. History of the English People, Volume VI Puritan England, 1642-1660; The Revolution, 1660-1683 "Well, tell them to wait," he replied, testily. The Tyranny of the Dark "Well, come in and light this confounded burner," exclaimed the doctor testily, as his fingers slowly relaxed their hold on his weapon. The Lost Despatch Of course there is no owl coming, so he shakes his head testily and half shuts his eyes. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 30, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly When we get a little farther into this barbarian empire, we can take the necessary steps to—" "The Truth," Frater Vincent interrupted somewhat testily, "is for all men. Despoilers of the Golden Empire "About being able to buy it," said Mr. May, a little testily. The Lost Girl Miss Husted followed this glance with her eye and rather testily suggested to her niece that the bell was ringing and there was no one to answer it. The Music Master Novelized from the Play “You might as well ask if I was lost,” Mr Powell rejoined so testily as to surprise me. Chance A Tale in Two Parts "I hope you are satisfied now?" said Mr. Cunningham, testily. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 30, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly “But I do; and I’m sure I don’t see what it is that prevents you from going too,” said I, testily. Freaks on the Fells Three Months' Rustication “Certainly I am,” I answered, rather testily, my temper rising slightly at what I considered the boorish familiarity of his tone and manner, which I determined to at once check—“what of it, pray?” The Castaways The Bishop even more testily exclaimed, “What do you know, or what knowledge and learning have you that you venture to handle these affairs?” Bartholomew de Las Casas; his life, apostolate, and writings “Of course she is,” cried the lieutenant testily. In the King's Name The Cruise of the "Kestrel" “But answer my question,” said the youth, testily, “Henry, plead with me no longer,” said Gascoyne, in a deep, stern tone. Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader “No; the answer is for yourself,” said Mr Auberly testily; “and hark ’ee, boy, you need not trouble me again. Fighting the Flames |
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