| 单词 | testiness |
| 例句 | Initially we were hesitant to discuss the double helix with her, fearing the testiness of our previous encounters. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry for that, and ought to thank him for not shaking me, I suppose. What the dickens does the fellow expect?” and the old gentleman looked a trifle ashamed of his own testiness. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Some welcome testiness finally worked its way into on Tuesday night, but so did lots of unwelcome choreography, headache-inducing lighting and overorchestration. ArtsBeat Blog: 'X Factor' Watch: Squabbling and Dancing (and Some Singing), All of It Live 2011-10-26T05:30:17Z “Part of my testiness is that I feel I make 50 compromises a day,” he said. Arts & Leisure: David Fincher Directs ?Girl With the Dragon Tattoo? 2011-12-07T13:42:28Z The movie’s air of blithe testiness was so pervasive that you could recast this with Dreyfuss in the lead and Heard lashing out as one of the overstressed parents and lose nothing. Uncouth, Cranky and Rude: Movies in 1988 Were a Far Cry From Today 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z Banville used to have a reputation for occasional testiness and arrogance. With His New Mystery Novel, John Banville Kills Off a Pen Name 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z In “Tenet,” the sole source of testiness or human friction comes from an all-purpose Russian baddie who wants to destroy the world and his cagey wife. Uncouth, Cranky and Rude: Movies in 1988 Were a Far Cry From Today 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z “My style says ‘Look at me, don’t look at me,’ ” she said, a hint of testiness ruffling her easy composure. Patti Smith?s Eye for Fashion 2010-03-19T20:41:00Z Moore, a second-round draft pick last year, played sparingly amid recent testiness with the organization that included him requesting to be traded. Analysis | The Jets are still the Jets, and Zach Wilson needs to step up 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Penning appeared to incite more testiness on Tuesday in exchanges with veteran defensive back J.T. Saints’ 1st-rounder Penning building pugilistic reputation 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z It replaces trust with suspicion, patience with testiness. After the shock fades, fear rises in the aftermath of Buffalo shooting 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Offers of relief have been declined with pride, with testiness, with tender uncertainty because somehow we’ve learned that a stranger’s offer of concern still amounts to an invasion of privacy. The Power of a Good Cry 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z This shift is bringing with it a notable testiness among the justices. Opinion | What a conservative majority on the court really means 2020-11-26T05:00:00Z He'll contend for a rare sliver of golf history barring something wacko, but he also could have crowded company to elbow aside if the Pacific keeps refraining from testiness. At the PGA, it’s Jason Day and Brendon Todd on top — and a pack of big names giving chase 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z And by the close of his life they had left their mark: testiness, distraction, impatience, battle fatigue. John le Carré on Brexit: ‘It’s breaking my heart’ 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z As talented as Thompson is, she doesn’t generate any real comic friction, beyond some mild testiness with Hemsworth. Why Men in Black: International and Shaft failed 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z The testiness that used to accompany bad days has dissolved. Tiger in Twilight 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z Reflecting the testiness of the race, the two campaigns struggled to agree even on the logistics of the debate. Nixon, Cuomo to face off in debate as NY primary draws near 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z There was the testiness with Sherman last year, the somewhat-bizarre Earl Thomas situations this year. If Kris Richard is headed out of town, Pete Carroll appears to be hoping it’s with the softest landing possible 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z The testiness over Mr. Trump’s response to white nationalism continued at a White House event in which the president was signing executive actions targeting China’s trade practices. Trump’s ‘Racism is evil’ too late for critics 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z I received another glimpse into his fabled testiness when I asked whether it was “harder” to continue performing as the years went by. Close encounters with Chuck Berry, as a fan, musician and journalist 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z So familiar was the story, in fact, that the scriptwriters heightened the drama by adding a level of testiness to the N.T.S.B. investigation that Mr. Benzon and others involved say is unfair and inaccurate. ‘Sully’ Is Latest Historical Film to Prompt Off-Screen Drama 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z They have talked about it and moved on, but it highlighted the testiness of their relationship. Team of rivals: How Doug Baldwin and Earl Thomas embody the Seahawks 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z The testiness comes in apparent response to the United Nations and U.S. enacting sanctions aimed at cutting North Korea off from the global economy and squeezing off the foreign currency that funds its weapons programs. North Korean propaganda shows imagery of the South's leader being blown up 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z There also will be a growing testiness among the candidates. How the Iowa caucuses work: a confusing election process explained 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z The exchanges had little of the bitter testiness of the arguments in April in Glossip v. Justices Hear Cases on Death Penalty, Without the Bitterness of June 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z He showed occasional moments of testiness and a winking self-awareness of the fact that any human interaction that took place in a bubble of roughly 50 journalists was at least somewhat artificial. Jeb Bush visits Iowa state fair looking for a larger bite of Republican caucusgoers 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z Wednesday looks bright, then clouds are expected to regroup for another few days of testiness. New York Today: Morning Downpour 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z Despite the growing testiness, Orioles Manager Buck Showalter tried to keep focus on his team’s inability to play well right now. Baltimore Orioles’ losing streak hits three after 4-2 loss in Toronto 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z The hour-long debate lacked the testiness that surfaced during an exchange this week between the two men at the top of the tickets. Md. lieutenant governor hopefuls spar over pocketbook issues, Purple Line Impatience or testiness will only alienate your potential employer. Stop Screwing Up Your Job Search In These 10 Ways 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z Asked this week about the slow rate of appointments, Mr. de Blasio exhibited some early signs of mayoral testiness. For de Blasio, So Many Jobs to Fill, So Little Time 2013-12-31T03:38:46Z Given a competitive testiness that occasionally devolved to behavioral ugliness, Hewitt’s ability to court Clijsters — widely adjudged the world’s nicest human — was typically the best thing said about the fiery Australian. On Tennis: For Lleyton Hewitt, Shadows Get Longer, but the Big Stadium Still Beckons 2012-08-30T03:00:17Z As the final result became more assured, the game produced a bit of testiness from the sides. Mets 9, Dodgers 0: Dickey Earns 12th Win as Mets Top Dodgers 2012-06-30T05:59:41Z The testiness and bad tempers that infiltrated this rivalry last year also resurfaced when Griffin and World Peace went down in a heap as they chased a loose ball at midcourt in the third quarter. Lakers hold off Clippers in city rivalry game 2012-01-26T06:29:09Z Wenger showed signs of testiness when he was asked about Arsenal's level of investment compared with those of their rivals such as Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United. Injury leaves Arsenal's Jack Wilshere doubtful for England friendly 2011-07-31T20:22:54Z As she lit his candle he chided her with the touch of testiness which had ceased to frighten her. The Soul of Susan Yellam 2011-06-16T02:00:19.090Z "Hear me patiently, your majesty," said De Montfort, alarmed at William's testiness. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z “I’m certain,” repeated Melville with a quite unusual testiness. The Sea Lady 2011-04-22T02:00:07.843Z While “soft” and “gentle” hardly fit Mr. Cuomo, he is trying hard to avoid the testiness that often typified his predecessors’ relationships with the Legislature. Over Food and Drinks at Home, Governor Works to Build Rapport 2011-01-28T03:01:01Z And Thernstrom displays an admirable testiness when confronted with absurd or disturbing ideas. Where It Hurts 2010-08-27T15:04:00Z An old and faithful servant to a passionate, petulant master, finally told him he could endure his testiness no longer, and must leave, though with extreme reluctance. The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology Is he a man whom we can take to our hearts, treating his vagaries and ill-humours as we do the testiness of a valued friend? Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) For a moment testiness swung to the fore at the question. Antony Gray,—Gardener But Harry was accustomed to his father’s abrupt ways and gave no heed to the testiness of the query. Little Lost Sister He had borne good-humoredly the testiness with which a youngster is at times prone to assert himself against what he fancies interference, and I had appreciated the rebuke. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life The skipper of the Sprite exhibited a little testiness at being barred out of Mayo's confidence. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 "I'm telling you the county corps is coming south," said Mars, with what for him to the field officer was almost testiness. Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure "Is she such a—" The doctor interrupted, less out of charity for Mrs. Brenton than from his own impatient testiness. The Brentons His testiness was only like foam on the great wave of his resentment. Clayhanger That the Justice also feared he had been indiscreet was shown by his slight testiness in reply. All's Well Alice's Victory He, with all his urbanity, is apt to show the smallest possible vein of testiness, or, at least, the clouded look of high-bred sense of honor. Bertha and Her Baptism What is empty pretension in the leading article, was often a warranted self-assertion in Macaulay; what in it is little more than testiness, is in him often a generous indignation. Critical Miscellanies, Volume I (of 3) Essay 4: Macaulay "No; I am not," he snapped, with a testiness that would have been a healthy mental symptom, had it not betrayed the fact that his nerves were dangerously on edge. The Brentons Julia's testiness about Proteus' letter, is 'too sharp,' and that her chiding of herself is 'too flat,' meaning, that neither is in 'concord' with the spirit of the love-letter. Shakespeare and Music With Illustrations from the Music of the 16th and 17th centuries The Vidame, who in spite of his antiquarian testiness is something of a philosopher, takes advantage of her peculiarities to compass such of his wishes as happen to run counter to her laws. The Christmas Kalends of Provence And Some Other Provençal Festivals At first he accepted it with the good nature of one who feels his position secure, but gradually that good nature gave way to a certain testiness of spirit which he could not entirely conceal. The Cow Puncher He had shown an inclination to testiness, and was less easily pleased than formerly. The Circular Study Now, the reason of this full bench was at once simple and absurd, and had caused merriment not unmixed with testiness in the magistrates' private room. News from the Duchy At this time, Vasantaka, in testiness of temper, raises a false alarm by proclaiming that the queen is approaching. Tales from the Hindu Dramatists Although of a certain testiness of temper, he bore malice to no man and to no body of men. Life of Father Hecker We are Hungarians here," he replied, going off into testiness again, "and we do not want that cursed German spoken on all sides. Round About the Carpathians The lady of honor with affected testiness addressed the Sleeping Beauty. Everychild A Story Which The Old May Interpret to the Young and Which the Young May Interpret to the Old Soreness and testiness had full swing in Nelson at this time; at some fancied neglect, he wrote Troubridge a letter which reduced that gallant officer to tears. The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain “Who is it?” she repeated with a hint of testiness. The Jervaise Comedy In the matter of food there is an especial touchiness and testiness, every woman being convinced that to cook well is the birthright of all women. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 26, September, 1880 I said, with the testiness of a hungry man disappointed. The Princess Passes "We've got to elect a president next," he said, trying to make a joke of it, but unable to keep the tremor of testiness out of his voice. Mary Minds Her Business Swift replied in a charming vein, and elegantly put his scolding down to the testiness of old age. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 06 The Drapier's Letters "Well, I call it bad," said the examiner, showing testiness. The Roll-Call "But I'm not driving for show if you are," he retorted, with a testiness that was confession. The Second Generation But the testiness of the Cretans on the other side developed a collision where none need have occurred. The Autobiography of a Journalist, Volume II But he left the sentence unfinished; the testiness went out of his husky voice and the anger out of his eyes. Alice Adams The lodger, in the testiness of being so rudely roused, had pushed his nightcap very much on one side of his bald head. The Old Curiosity Shop "We heard said your lordship was going away," put in a stout mother with a heavy child on her arm, a slight testiness scarcely concealed by respectful good-manners. The Shuttle She often chose this task, in which she found some pleasure, notwithstanding the old man's testiness whenever he demanded her attentions. Middlemarch "Why do you laugh at me?" she inquired, with a frank testiness that pleased me better than her other talk. Villette Galway hastened to call after the Doge in apology for his testiness. Over the Pass In view of Cromer's alleged testiness, I may record a very striking "contraindication." The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography "Then you wouldn't get it," Mr. Crockett said so immediately that there was a hint of testiness and snap in his manner. The Little Lady of the Big House "Come in," he said, with the testiness that in him was cordiality concentrated. A Fool There Was "Now, mother!" he admonished her, not without testiness. The Old Wives' Tale She could not think why her uncle, with more testiness than she had ever seen in that good-natured dignitary, ordered May not to stand chattering there, but to give them some music. Nuttie's Father "Why do you always address me as Citoyenne?" she asked, with some testiness. The Trampling of the Lilies "Having sold his invoice of damaged sugar kettles for mining purposes, is converted," said Blandford, goaded into momentary testiness by his wife's unexpected acquiescence and a sudden recollection of Demorest's prophecy. The Argonauts of North Liberty "I tell you it's all fixed," returned the doctor, with testiness that from him was cordiality rampant. A Fool There Was The testiness which Sir Terence had been at no pains to conceal annoyed Sir Harry, and this insistence offended his sense of fair play. The Snare "And what if she did?" cried the Prophet with considerable testiness. The Prophet of Berkeley Square "Certainly—of course I did," he returned, with the sudden testiness of disturbed abstraction. Devil's Ford With returning testiness the seigneur swung round to face him again. Scaramouche "What's that, sir?" said the master, with that unjust testiness with which we always receive disagreeable news. Selected Stories of Bret Harte He finished his shaving in a growing testiness increased by his spinning headache and by the emptiness in his stomach. Babbitt "DO sit down," he said with a sudden testiness as they continued standing. The Research Magnificent |
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