| 单词 | timorously |
| 例句 | No matter how timorously her hand went up, Miss Briggs happened to see it. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He begins in a gentlemanly and, frankly, duller manner, with Picquart timorously stopping on the Rue Saint-Dominique in Paris to enter the Hôtel de Brienne, the official residence of the minister of war. Books of The Times: ‘An Officer and a Spy’ Is Robert Harris’s Latest Novel 2014-02-03T22:23:02Z “I came very late and timorously to the uses of power,” she wrote in her diary in 1968. Beneath Her Decorous Demeanor, ‘Lady Bird Johnson’ Was a Political Force 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z We strut as a bully in the world but cower timorously at home. America quickly losing moral high ground under Trump 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z Does this mean that US investors should cower timorously at home, and not venture into the dangerous waters overseas? What a Greek exit from the eurozone could mean for your portfolio 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Topes began timorously and tentatively, but his host went on without listening. Mortal Coils 2012-04-06T02:00:30.740Z "This is Miss Hellner," said Aunt Cuckoo, timorously offering the introduction in the manner of a propitiatory sacrifice. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z And as we timorously mounted the narrow steps we agreed that the Andraitx early Christians must have been the leanest of mankind. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z The cousins looked at each other half timorously, for even the bravest of men—and they were by no means cowards—may be momentarily frightened by anything uncanny. Fairies Afield 2012-03-18T02:00:20.790Z But he felt astonishingly refreshed and invigorated; he must eat one more; and thus, timorously and recklessly, he made acquaintance with the banana. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Most brides come to this business of sex, thinking of it—a bit timorously—as a Great White Sacrifice to Love. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z Gathering her shattered forces together, she knocked timorously and entered. The Maker of Opportunities 2012-01-30T03:00:18.090Z Crossing the bridge timorously, we found ourselves confronting the ghostly white chapel. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z Still The voice of other years breathes through them, As the low breeze, while creeping timorously Around some ancient ruin, wailing there Sad echoes of departed greatness. giulio sings. The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character 2011-11-07T02:00:18.317Z Elizabeth rose, glanced timorously round, and held out her hands to him. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z Shortly afterwards, Viviana, who had waited till all was quiet, softly descended the stairs, and, shading her light, gazed timorously round. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z The Emperor is proceeding timorously down a treacherous path, bounded on either side by the waters of Styx and hemmed in by a circle of flame. The History of the Nineteenth Century in Caricature 2011-10-04T02:00:18.533Z The courtyard was now deserted, but from the doors and windows abutting on the open space, red-fezzed Turks peeped timorously, some of them plucking up courage to fire at the daring sea-plane. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z And, touching Mrs. Cosimo Pratt's extended fingers as timorously as she might have touched those of the cast itself, she fairly broke into a run. A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z The true Christian, like an abstract spectre, walked timorously, with closed senses, amidst the loveliness of nature. The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z From the train of thought naturally awakened by this spectacle, she was roused by the shouts of the pursuers; and, glancing timorously behind her, beheld them hurrying swiftly along the valley they had just quitted. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z "My wife pays honestly for the liquors," said Weasel, as his eye glanced timorously from one to the other of his comrades; "I take no heed of the accounts." Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z “Is it—something that will frighten me?” she asked timorously. A Little Princess Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time 2011-09-09T02:01:08.700Z There was a long delay—then a young woman, opening her door a few inches, looked timorously out at them. The Red Cross Barge 2011-09-05T02:00:20.603Z But she is timorously attracted to the other side—to the dark, to the pregnant side of life. Jane Oglander 2011-08-30T02:00:38.717Z The saddened man would not have looked for such happiness, and when the unsought gift had come to him he met it almost timorously. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z “I believe she loves me, and bird-like, is fluttering and timorously striving to escape from the string that holds her.” One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z They descended very softly and cautiously, holding each other, and when they reached the bottom, peered timorously into the apartment that served many purposes—kitchen, sitting-room, and dining-place. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z The nearest sentinel observed that he often looked timorously behind him, as if his own footsteps sounded suspiciously in his ear. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z “Off we go then,” and mounting the little thing on his shoulder, where she sits half timorously, half exulting in the unwonted altitude, Claverton makes his way to the entrance hall. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z "When are you coming back?" she asked timorously. The Warden of the Plains and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west 2011-07-03T02:00:11.037Z From beneath the foliage covering the emplacements men peeped timorously. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z They walked timorously, and side by side, looking about them as they proceeded, and on reaching the churchyard gate they halted to pluck up courage before opening and venturing within. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z "Are you quite sure of it?" she asked, glancing timorously up and down the road. Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z Here most of the inhabitants had left, but a few gazed timorously upon the grey-coated soldiers from the upper windows of their houses. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z He began by explaining timorously that while affairs remained in their present unsettled condition he could not arrange matters as he would have wished. The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z Now Lochner watched as an elderly woman timorously walked up to one of the transport policemen and inquired when the next train was due for West Berlin. Did J.F.K. Lose Berlin? 2011-06-10T16:36:26Z A star—faint forerunner of a multitude of waiting orbs—peeping timorously down from above the gray, gaunt mass of stone, alone absorbed the girl's gaze and attention. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z You will easily understand how by the application of these maxims my preliminary works go forward rather timorously. The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume I 2011-05-22T02:00:16.657Z Jim looked round timorously, as if thinking the walls might have ears. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z Merle peeped timorously inside, and turned away shuddering. A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z "They say that those dragons down in the south wood are five hundred feet long," ventured Gawaine, timorously. Seeing Things at Night 2011-04-10T02:00:05.360Z During the whole of that evening she timorously expected Mynors, saying to herself however that he certainly would not call before Thursday. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z She obeyed timorously, and gave herself into the hands of her controller. Louisiana 2011-02-18T03:00:21.217Z "Pierotte, thou art a goose!" he said; but all the same he put his arm round her shoulders, which comforted her so that she walked less timorously. A Round Dozen 2011-02-07T03:00:26.887Z Then, very timorously, he asked: “How much would it take, Mr. Edson?” The Boys of the Wireless 2011-01-24T03:00:17.997Z The noise gets worse and worse," said he timorously; "there can be no doubt that they mean to besiege the house, if Herr Berkow does not give way. Success and How He Won It 2011-01-23T03:00:12.077Z She timorously related the story of the poor, defeated count of Brunswick and Klopstock, the pious bard of "The Messiah." The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z When my upper vest was taken off, they were apparently struck with the splendour of my clothes, and one of them timorously laid her hand upon the embroidery. Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia; The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story; Vathek, an Arabian Tale 2010-12-29T03:00:31.850Z The door opened and a girl of about twenty came eagerly yet half timorously into the room. Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z Father Anton had come forward a little timorously, lacing and unlacing his fingers. The Belovéd Traitor As he lay with his head in an expectant attitude the rap came again—two little pecking knocks, given timorously. The Man from Jericho "What you believe, I suppose, is atheism, isn't it?" she asked timorously. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z They peeped timorously from behind the bush and saw two airmen in full oilskins dismount hastily and make an examination of the machine. The School by the Sea And when the little soldier laughed and was very happy about it, she laughed too, timorously at first, then more joyously than he. The Way of the Gods To this, timorously, with the slightest movement of her pretty head, the girl assented. The Perfume of Eros: A Fifth Avenue Incident Finally he raised his head and looked at her half timorously from under his bushy eyebrows. Thirty Old French mothers stole in timorously and offered their services, the service of their hands and emptied hearts. Leerie "I beg your pardon, but what kind of animals will they be?" asked the student, timorously. The Golden Age in Transylvania She laughed timorously, and when Hoshiko had seated herself where Arisuga had once sat, she took her place as if there were no years between this and that. The Way of the Gods When private teaching would not come Carlyle's way, he timorously aimed towards 'literature.' Thomas Carlyle Famous Scots Series The girl raised her finger to her lips and glanced timorously round about. The Tower of Dago A moment of puzzled watching told him that it was the bedraggled young woman they had seen earlier by the lake, and that she was approaching the ship timorously and under cover. Pet Farm He did not take his hand from the glass but timorously attempted to raise it from the table, when the glass without visible cause cracked and fell into fragments in his hand. The Golden Age in Transylvania "Yes," said her mistress, more timorously than she had ever spoken of him. The Way of the Gods A vast uproar ensued, and Stuart could have laughed aloud in bitter mirth to see Oconostota almost stunned alike by the surprise and the force of the concussion, timorously and dubiously eying the wreck. The Story of Old Fort Loudon Following his glance timorously, his wife nodded, and in a low tone answered: "I raikon he's done gone t' sleep." The Monster and Other Stories For surely, at this time of day in the nineteenth century, there is nothing that an honest man should fear more timorously than getting and spending more than he deserves. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25) Then timorously:—"Whom—whom—might ye take me for?" When Ghost Meets Ghost Anna Sergyevna gave him some drink, not taking off her glove, and drawing her breath timorously. Fathers and Children The king became the centre around whom gathered all that was ungodly, which, under Josiah, had timorously withdrawn into concealment. Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions. Vol. 2 Some time elapsed before she became calm; but at last she raised herself panting from the ground and looked half timorously at her husband. Name and Fame A Novel Let them look forward into the future, instead of clinging timorously to the stone wall of their past imitation of men. The Truth About Woman "O dear, if we only had some place to stop!" cried Jessie, timorously. Dave Porter At Bear Camp or, The Wild Man of Mirror Lake The only light revealing the barren details of this Indian residence sifted through the small doorway or peered timorously down through a narrow aperture in the roof that served for a chimney. The Strollers Because she was in a lawyer's office she called it a case, timorously; that made it much more serious. The Prisoner And timorously, his hands went over her, over the salt, compact brilliance of her body. The Rainbow Lund took swift inventory, lining them up as they came timorously out of the water or straggled against the cliff at his order. A Man to His Mate "I think I'd rather walk to the foot of the hill," remarked Mrs. Basswood, timorously. Dave Porter At Bear Camp or, The Wild Man of Mirror Lake Ardelia obeyed, and glancing timorously at the shadows, slipped around to his side. The Speaker, No. 5: Volume II, Issue 1 December, 1906. He thanked me, and did as I asked him, but, as I thought, somewhat timorously. Hurricane Island Flora questioned again, this time very timorously: "Will she love me?" The Duke's Motto A Melodrama Receive, dear friend, the truths I teach So shalt thou live beyond the reach Of adverse Fortune's power; Not always tempt the distant deep, Nor always timorously creep Along the treacherous shore. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life Grandpapa asked timorously, "or must another bed be hired; that is to say, if another bed can be hired, or bought, in a town already overcrowded." Through Finland in Carts Moses’ fingers closed around the butt, a bit timorously, and he carried it to his master. In Her Own Right When she was gone the old Lady Rochford timorously berated the Queen. The Fifth Queen Crowned And after a time one of the elder girls came back timorously, carrying little Si in her arms, and Eudena called to them by name, and offered them food. Tales of Space and Time But our humour, stopping short so timorously of stripping the world to its smock, is content to remain vulgar. Suspended Judgments Essays on Books and Sensations More than once the summons was repeated, and at last a faint light gleamed upon the windows, and the door was timorously unbarred and opened. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 When the two midnight visitors stole timorously forth a moment later, Bea’s eyes traveled wistfully toward the big envelope lying squarely on top of all the valentines. Beatrice Leigh at College A Story for Girls Anna Sergyevna gave him some drink: not taking off her glove, and drawing her breath timorously. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VIII (of X) - Continental Europe II. Stepping daintily on her small, fine hoofs, her large eyes glancing timorously in every direction, a little yearling doe emerged from the bushes and started to cross the patch of brilliant light. The Watchers of the Trails A Book of Animal Life But when she seemed to be quite their equal in this school of the timorously clerical, she began to look at them level-eyed.... The Job An American Novel The snow no longer skulked timorously behind the peaks of distant mountains, showing itself only on their northern declivities, but stood out boldly, unblenchingly on all sides, and seemed within a musket-shot of our path. Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851. His gavel seemed to quaver its raps out timorously. The Escape of Mr. Trimm His Plight and other Plights And now they have clothed my golden lion clumsily, awkwardly, and timorously with a dirty coat of black. The Gentle Art of Making Enemies "Then they'll ketch me, and put me in jail," suggested the old man, timorously. Freaks of Fortune or, Half Round the World No one ever thought of them except Una herself, to whom they were tragic blemishes which she timorously examined in the mirror every time she went to wash her hands. The Job An American Novel For the first few visits their soft black eyes, with their amber rims, had followed him timorously, and they were ready to run at any unusual movement. The Man from the Bitter Roots He ran down each column of "display ads" of The World of Spirit, timorously, almost expecting to see a notice of "the marvellous psychic Miss Viola Lambert, the mountain seeress"—and so on. The Tyranny of the Dark There was nothing to be afraid of, and yet they were speaking to each other in whispers and peering timorously around. The Day of Wrath I peeped timorously from my place, and recognized the Provost-General of the Grand Army. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War I found the lion's spoor in the growing light, and followed it slowly and timorously into the bush and beyond. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales A fat woman was sitting up in bed looking at him timorously. The Grell Mystery It makes no difference," I brooded, still timorously lingering; "his achievement of his necessity, his hope of a market will continue to attach themselves to the future. Embarrassments As Flint's footsteps quickened behind her, she turned her head a little timorously. Flint His Faults, His Friendships and His Fortunes Woefully and timorously, many’s the time and oft did the obese doctor eye it from the gangway; when asking for a boat, the first-lieutenant, smiling benignantly, would reply, “Doctor, take the dinghy.” Rattlin the Reefer Juno took the hot delicacy rather timorously; but she seemed to give the donor a grateful look, and then trotted out into the sunshine, and lay down to crunch the bones. Brownsmith's Boy A Romance in a Garden Edwin thought that his father and the mysterious old man would talk for ever, and timorously he exposed himself to obtain possession of his satchel, hoping to escape unseen. Clayhanger Silently, timorously, they rode behind him, west across the great wide plain. A Voice in the Wilderness "You'd better not go over there, Charles," we advised him timorously. South American Fights and Fighters And Other Tales of Adventure As I appeared at the door timorously, the lady said to me, without rising, but extending her delicate white hand, “Come here to me, Ralph; do you not know me?” Rattlin the Reefer The girl met the lazy, golden eyes rather timorously, but she took her. In Apple-Blossom Time A Fairy-Tale to Date They clung to each other, peering timorously down the drive. The Coast of Chance It stuck; it was locked; and rather timorously he stepped back to meet Julia’s searching look as she handed him a rusty old key. The Best Short Stories of 1915 And the Yearbook of the American Short Story His voice sank to a whisper, and he glanced about timorously. The Lion's Brood After a moment's hesitation she craned out timorously. The Mayor of Troy She listened timorously for his word of recall. Bohemian Days Three American Tales "Haven't I heard that snakes abound here?" asked Faith timorously, as they ascended the stone steps leading up the hill from the swampland below. All Aboard A Story for Girls She again remained silent a short time, during which her glances timorously caressed him. How Women Love (Soul Analysis) "It is such a delicate matter on which I have come," she began timorously, eying him for a sign of encouragement. The Substitute Prisoner In less than a minute she was back again, gazing timorously about her. The Mayor of Troy Only above the one tree they circled and timorously called. The Four Feathers "Where will you go?" said the harbor master, timorously, feeling that she was whirled out of his grasp a second time. The Best Short Stories of 1921 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story My belief that those within were dead was presently confuted by sound, which I first supposed to be that of steps moving quickly and timorously across the floor. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 "Yes, sir, I'll be sent to prison," the boy answered timorously. The Substitute Prisoner "Will it," the Major began timorously, "will it make an appreciable difference?" The Mayor of Troy Fuzzy recovered, a much abashed and subdued Fuzzy, clinging timorously to Dal's shoulder and refusing to budge for three days, but apparently basically unharmed by his inadvertent swim in the deadly formalin bath. Star Surgeon Now they skulked timorously, but then they might walk upright and glut their fiendish lust for blood. Bob Hampton of Placer Even as we looked, a savage gesture in our direction suggested that our friend was identifying the Rolls by our side as stolen property for the benefit of four individuals who crouched timorously behind him. Berry And Co. "Why—what does this mean?" she asked timorously, lifting her eyes to meet Britz's glance. The Substitute Prisoner Calvin Thomas had but just—timorously, for he was poor as well as young—set up his little shop, hoping to build up a trade as a printer. The Dreamer A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe "You are wet, my love," she ventured timorously. The Astonishing History of Troy Town "Do you really think so?" asked Ruth, timorously. The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms Or Lost in the Wilds of Florida My audience of four rose timorously to its feet, and I, glad of the excuse, folded my notes and stepped from the slightly raised platform on to the floor. The Betrayal Receive, dear friends, the truths I teach, So shalt thou live beyond the reach Of adverse Fortune's power; Not always tempt the distant deep, Nor always timorously creep Along the treacherous shore. A Handbook for Latin Clubs The women, who had cheerily given us everything a few days before, now with anxious faces timorously offered us water and fruit. Adventures of a Despatch Rider Unfortunately for him, he did neither; he lied partially, timorously, and with that clinging to the skirts of the truth that marks the novice. All on the Irish Shore Irish Sketches "Perhaps Madame may be willing to take the upper—" ventured the guard timorously, but Brock checked him with a peremptory gesture. The Husbands of Edith But such as held the New York stage in the past season were timorously constructed, bowdlerized by stage managers and, for the most part, poorly acted. The Onlooker, Volume 1, Part 2 Now he bellowed autocratic command, and his soul swelled when he saw Broadway timorously hastening to obey. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul In a little while the sun peeped timorously over the eastern hills, but, half obscured by a haze of frost flakes which hung suspended in the air, gave out no warmth to the frozen earth. Ungava Bob A Winter's Tale Faith jumped in, but Gladys timorously placed her little foot upon the unsteady gunwale, and the children had to help her into the boat as they had done over the wall. Jewel's Story Book Also he saw that the Professor, whose gaze had so timorously shifted from his, was intent, recognizing danger; intent, and unafraid before the threat. The Clarion "Are you then so rejoiced to see me, Hartmut?" he asked, somewhat timorously. The Northern Light He snapped up Louada Murilla with scant courtesy when she tried to give him the history of Smyrna's most famous organization, and timorously represented to him the social eminence he had attained. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul And in each of those pairs, in the animal and in the man, one and the same life is huddling up timorously to the other. A Reckless Character And Other Stories Christmas came up to him timorously, sniffed all about his feet, and suddenly wagged its tail and put its feet up on him in a friendly manifestation of delight. Bart Stirling's Road to Success Or, The Young Express Agent She watched the buggy timorously till it was safely past; then her spirits revived. Clover On the other hand, the most influential delegates, particularly those from the capital, were looking about timorously, fearing lest the Government suspect them of a lack of patriotism. History of the Jews in Russia and Poland. Volume II From the death of Alexander I. until the death of Alexander III. (1825-1894) Judith, a solitary figure adrift in that still ocean of space, sat up and watched the stars fade and saw the young day peer timorously at the world that lay before it. Judith of the Plains Alizon peeped timorously into the little room, which was lighted up by the moon's rays. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest He stepped into the express room and took a keen look around, Pope timorously following him. Bart Stirling's Road to Success Or, The Young Express Agent His valet was knocking timorously on the door. Lady Good-for-Nothing For a moment she was quite taken aback, and then timorously replied: "Yes, they are very blue." Tell England A Study in a Generation Fate itself, the dark Moira, supreme power, mistress of gods and men, was met manfully and not timorously. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology The two tirewomen accompanying her shrank timorously to the background, palpably panic-stricken, and ready to faint with fright. The Sword Maker Of course he had taken the discovery of her secret far worse than she had ever conceived as possible, when timorously thinking of untoward hazards that one day or another might lead to disclosure. The Devil's Garden Later in the day she knocked timorously at his study door. Bylow Hill He pushed the paper from him, and timorously, as a man possessed by superstitious awe, put out his fingers and drew forward under the lamplight the four documents already cast aside. Hocken and Hunken She timorously drew a cheque for eleven thousand francs, and asked for ten thousand in notes and a thousand in gold. The Lion's Share Moreover it has never yet been shown conclusively"—at these words his glance sought rather timorously the eye of his better half—"that petticoat government is not really to be considered an advantage. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12 His lively young imagination could too readily inflate this shell of apparel with ogreish flesh and bone waiting to pounce on small intruders, and he clung rather timorously to Norah's skirt. The Devil's Garden This Lord Randolph felt, and it was almost timorously he rose to make an interruption. Sketches in the House (1893) As he came up she touched his face with her hand timorously. Truxton King A Story of Graustark Then she crushed them down, impatiently and half timorously. The Necromancers Though Dickens shrank timorously in childhood from her frightful stories, he himself, like the fat boy in Pickwick, sometimes "wants to make our flesh creep." The Tale of Terror A Study of the Gothic Romance Frank's "boy" mounted timorously when the luggage had been strapped on to the pad. The Jungle Girl Grasping the hand stretched out to him, Dante then timorously mounts beside his guide. The Book of the Epic It was but another form of his old distress to behold that array of prisoners, shuffling timorously through the dust of the road, like a flock of sheep with the dog at their heels. The Downfall There was one," Matilda added timorously, "who drew me aside and whispered that he didn't want an interview. No. 13 Washington Square Up in the bedroom, as she removed her coat in front of the pier-glass, she smiled at her image timorously, yet in full content. Leonora Often in the lonesome evening she looked timorously from the fireside to the bed, with almost a hope of recognizing a ghastly face upon the pillow. Twice Told Tales If I timorously suspected the marriage to be her own, whose fault was it but mine? Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 They never once met the English in open field; but always, even if eightfold in numbers, fled timorously before infantry. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 She had never forgotten the vial of wrath which broke upon her luckless head the day she had timorously suggested making lace as a pleasing change from unending quilts. A Spinner in the Sun In a few moments she was timorously knocking at the door of a house with a card in the window. The Shadow of the Rope So shall it be, likewise, with the maidenly New Year, who, as the clock ceased to strike, arose from the steps of the city-hall and set out rather timorously on her earthly course. Twice Told Tales "But will Mr. Fujinami allow me to go?" she asked, timorously. Kimono A soft-faced, middle-aged woman with gray ringlets and nervous eyes stepped timorously upon the veranda and watched her departure with an expression of relief—Miss Harriet Crane, the unredeemed daughter of the household. The Mettle of the Pasture Sherasmin followed him reluctantly, finding cause for alarm in the very silence of the dense shade, and timorously glancing from side to side in the gloomy recesses, where strange forms seemed to glide noiselessly about. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art At last Mrs. Carr found a black satin which on the right side was timorously and feebly patterned with a meandering rose and thistle. The Story of My Life Recollections and Reflections Master," said he, timorously, "excuse the speech I offer without waiting. The Flying Legion "What is he saying, my dear?" murmured Mistress Lambert, timorously, as she clung with pathetic fervor to the young girl beside her, "what is the trouble?" The Nest of the Sparrowhawk At last she turned to look at her husband, timorously, an appeal in her eyes that the darkness hid. The Man from Brodney's Slowly the shutters were pushed back and a sweet-faced old lady timorously thrust her head out of an upper window. In the Claws of the German Eagle In another minute his wife, too, had departed, timorously optimistic, already denying in her heart that it could never be the same between them again. Sacred and Profane Love "You are mistaken, friends," returned the verger, timorously. Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire I am in a land where Time has lagged, where simple people timorously hug the Past. Ballads of a Bohemian The birds hopped on the prone magnificence, and eyed timorously a strange object underneath. The Village Watch-Tower "Are you sure no one will ever know?" she asked, timorously. Within the Law Fledgeby again made his small eyes smaller, as he glanced with great complacency at Twemlow, who was timorously tapping the table with a folded letter. Our Mutual Friend They held back timorously against those behind, who were pushing them forward. Beasts of Tarzan And the ladies,' observed Mr. Chillip, timorously, 'are great observers, sir.' David Copperfield Brittles obeyed; the group, peeping timorously over each other's shoulders, beheld no more formidable object than poor little Oliver Twist, speechless and exhausted, who raised his heavy eyes, and mutely solicited their compassion. Oliver Twist He bent forward himself and put out his ancient, veined and knotted, gnarled and trembling hand, to timorously touch the arm of her he worshipped and adored. The Shuttle "I s'pose there's a brook somewheres near it," he said timorously. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm The young man turned his eyes timorously, and sought those of the girl. The Scarlet Car He glanced timorously toward the dark forest behind from which he momentarily expected to see the savage, snarling faces of the head-hunters appear. The Mucker There was no creeping timorously along in touch with the coasts. The Lost Continent "Will you do us the honor to SEAT?" said M. Nioche, timorously, and with a double foreignness of accent. The American "Is it—something that will frighten me?" she asked timorously. A Little Princess; being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time He timorously experimented with them for an evening or two, then abandoned the effort. The Damnation of Theron Ware "I'll try to think," she observed, rather more timorously; "if I can think out of doors; my mind spreads away so." Far from the Madding Crowd He was vociferously invited to speak up or sit down; and at the first interruption he stopped timorously, and looked towards the Chair. Sir George Tressady — Volume II She knelt and chalked with the utmost absorption, crawling along on her knees, quite heedless of the despised alpaca; and Miss Dyer, hovering in a corner, timorously watched her. Meadow Grass Tales of New England Life "Yes," said one of the constables timorously, "I heard a noise in the brushwood." The Hunted Outlaw or, Donald Morrison, the Canadian Rob Roy Often in the lonesome evening, she looked timorously from the fireside to the bed, with almost a hope of recognizing a ghastly face upon the pillow. Edward Fane's Rosebud (From "Twice Told Tales") Some timorously descended their doorsteps, and feeling a current of water in the gutter, recoiled with cries of horror, as if they had slipped down the bank of a flooded river. The Second Deluge She lay perfectly still and quiet, and now and then heaving a deep sigh, and timorously opening her eyes. Dream Tales and Prose Poems Miss Vesta glanced timorously toward the door, then sat down by the bedside. Geoffrey Strong "Eh—what?" he asked of the servant who had approached timorously, bearing a letter on a tray. The Isle of Unrest So she went softly along the path by the water, where she had sped so swiftly that last time, and came at last to the creek-side, and looked down on to the water somewhat timorously. The Water of the Wondrous Isles The Jew glanced round timorously, then bent over to me. The Jew and Other Stories The weeping girl timorously suggested that she had already given me up. Jane Talbot She resolved to take a peep at the cavern, and accordingly she hopped timorously up the rock, and pretended to be picking up sticks for her nest. The Pilgrims of the Rhine We come here and for a little while allow our dreams to peer timorously at life. A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago For, according to the different din of the battle, they urge furiously, or shrink timorously. The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus; With His Account of Germany, and Life of Agricola She listened all gravely, but without an air of offence, and he felt that while he had been timorously calculating the last consequences of friendship she had quietly enough accepted them. Madame De Mauves I knocked, somewhat timorously, at the door,--a ceremony which I had long been in the habit of omitting: but times are changed. Jane Talbot They paused at all the doors, looked at the visitors timorously and savagely, uneasily pressed the barrels of their rifles, and tried to look like real soldiers. The Created Legend "What dew ye mean?" asked Israel half timorously. The Duke of Stockbridge I wish I could think we strangers, as they gazed curiously, timorously at us, struck them as favorably. Roman Holidays, and Others He would stand shivering in a corner, and look timorously from side to side, till at last he would pretend she had warmed him with her kisses, and generally made him welcome to the world. Young Lives I turned my face to the wall and crawled timorously in the rear. The White Waterfall When my upper vest was taken off, they were, apparently, struck with the splendour of my clothes, and one of them timorously laid her hand upon the embroidery. Dr. Johnson's Works: Life, Poems, and Tales, Volume 1 The Works of Samuel Johnson, Ll.D., in Nine Volumes Not daring to trust themselves beyond sight of land, the mariners crept timorously along the coast, and at length reached Cape Bojador, only sixty leagues, or 180 miles beyond Cape Non. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time With considerable reluctance the door was opened, and then the group, peeping timorously over each other's shoulders, beheld no more formidable object than poor little Oliver Twist, speechless and exhausted. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction Almost timorously he pulled the rope and listened with a tremor of excitement to the clanging of the bell deep within the building. Three More John Silence Stories She had now, indeed, a manner half apologetic and half defiant, but timorously and weakly defiant. Hilda Lessways Marcella Eubanks quaffed the first beaker, a trifle timorously, it is true, for the word "punch" had stirred within her a vague memory of sinister associations. The Boss of Little Arcady These letters, thus timorously and suspiciously communicated, were all the evidence against Mary; for the servants of Bothwell, executed for the murder of the king, acquitted the queen, at the hour of death. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 06 Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons The horse passed timorously within, with jerking ears and a distended nostril, looking from side to side. The Velvet Glove "Do you have to go to the mill right now?" inquired the older man, timorously. The Power and the Glory Hilda passed through the silent hall, and went timorously down the steps to the basement. Hilda Lessways Scarcely had the Turk disappeared in the direction of Hissar, when a crowd of peasants, men and women, were seen coming timorously from the direction of the village. The Prince of India — Volume 02 "Is he dead?" she asked timorously, returning to the scene of horror. Beverly of Graustark The new companions who so recently came from the King's Highway timorously fell back at his abrupt suggestion, but Miss Church-Member offered to accompany him. Mr. World and Miss Church-Member A twentieth century allegory "No—nothing but the hooting of the owl," answered Rose, timorously. The Betrothed The Abbot seemed bowed down with the extremity of sorrowful apprehension, but kept his eye timorously fixed on the Sub-Prior, as if striving to catch some comfort from the expression of his countenance. The Monastery Somewhat timorously I knocked at the Countess's door. A Fool and His Money "Are there snakes in this grass?" he asked timorously. The Awakening of Helena Richie She came on and turned the knob, feebly, timorously. The Rose in the Ring At last, moved by some power she could not have accounted for, she knelt beside the quivering body, and laid her hand, almost timorously, upon the girl's shoulder. The Hollow of Her Hand He rapped timorously on one of the thick boards. Viola Gwyn Felicia stood there, an absurdly dowdy figure, Babiche clasped in her arm, and smiled timorously. Little Miss By-The-Day And, so, timorously moving on tip-toe, she crept down the hall in her white robes, and barefooted. A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story On the other hand, if he were timorously charged with loving her, it would have been like him to call the venturesome one a liar—and mean it, too, in his heart. The Rose in the Ring Taking courage, Master Dicky hopped timorously to a nearby twig, and then ventured a flight to a tree-top nearer the window casement. The Hollow of Her Hand He rapped on the door, but so timorously that nothing came of it. Green Fancy "Dear," he whispered, and touched her hand almost timorously. Youth Challenges He felt the hand that had closed round his wrist with his disengaged fingers, and his fingers went timorously up the arm, patted a muscular chest, and explored a bearded face. The Invisible Man The Prince was now inside the cell, peering about curiously, even timorously. Graustark "Concerning the topics of the hour…" he murmured timorously.. Ardath The shadows were back under her eyes; she glanced around almost timorously. The Tempting of Tavernake True, the girls, passing through the corridor or past the room that had been Jennka's increased their steps; timorously glanced at it sidelong, out of the corner of the eye; while others even crossed themselves. Yama: the pit Maryllia peered timorously at him, with her pretty head on one side, like an enquiring bird. God's Good Man The work of great poets and artists and musicians, the lovely scenes of earth, these seem to have no place inside systematic religion, to be things rather timorously permitted, excused, and apologised for. Escape, and Other Essays The easy-going, kindly fellow had never considered all the responsibility involved in making mild love—timorously selfish from the first—to a married woman who took his advances with desperate seriousness. The Odd Women There was a question in the words, a timorously expectant question. Demos As they shook hands, Mrs. Wade just raised her eyes for an instant, timorously. Denzil Quarrier At this point Jack lowered his voice to a whisper and looked timorously towards the door. The Nether World She shook her head, and looked around timorously. By Reef and Palm Almost timorously, as it seemed, she put out her hand and touched his shoulder. The Judgment House Madam," said he, timorously, "see what these fine gentlemen are! Peg Woffington Looking at her he realised that she would never understand the struggle through which he had been timorously wading, and saw that she was further away from him than she had ever been before. The Captives A child may have worms, if you say so, or any other malady, timorously held in the beliefs con- 414:1 cerning his body. Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures Because I dared not," answered Richard, timorously, "I should always be in fear; not of you, Mr. Carlyle, but of its becoming known some way or other. East Lynne For shame," said she, "to linger timorously about the borders of your kingdom when a usurper is seated in your capital! Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada We dined at one of the great restaurants which has timorously reopened its doors to find eager families ready to feast honored sons. Defenders of Democracy; contributions from representative men and women of letters and other arts from our allies and our own country, edited by the Gift book committee of the Militia of Mercy They crowded in, sitting somewhat timorously on the unfolded chairs. The Forerunner, Volume 1 (1909-1910) For, according to the different din of the battle they urge furiously, or shrink timorously. Tacitus on Germany Seizing this from its bracket, Sir Frank retraced his way along the passage to the pink parlor, followed closely by Hope and timorously by Jane. The Green Mummy Then he entered the garden and waited there till the back door opened, and a woman’s figure timorously came forward. The Trumpet-Major She glanced at him half timorously, half indignantly, and turning to the children, began feeding the baby. Ramona Some went about their labours doubtfully, some almost timorously, some with jubilation, one or two with real regret. The Devil's Paw But he was not cowed, although his few followers stumbled together at this momentary check, half angrily, half timorously like wolves without a leader. The Three Partners For surely, at this time of the day in the nineteenth century, there is nothing that an honest man should fear more timorously than getting and spending more than he deserves. The Pocket R.L.S., being favourite passages from the works of Stevenson "It has sometimes even seemed to me that our Heavenly Father has a special objection to ladies," she had once timorously confessed to Tembarom. T. Tembarom Hearing mighty Keshav's word, Tremblingly that helmed Lord Clasped his lifted palms, and—praying Grace of Krishna—stood there, saying, With bowed brow and accents broken, These words, timorously spoken: Arjuna. The Song celestial; or, Bhagabad-gîtâ (from the Mahâbhârata) being a discourse between Arjuna, prince of India, and the Supreme Being under the form of Krishna But my attention was at that moment more urgently attracted by a similar group around my own office, who, however, seemed more cautious, and were holding timorously aloof from the entrance. The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales The peasants hesitated, listened timorously to the few among themselves who preached independence, then thought the matter over and decided to submit. Mauprat She fancied—nor was it without horror—that Beatrice's expression, seen aside and vanishing in a moment, had been depicted in her own face likewise, and flitted from it as timorously. The Marble Faun - Volume 1 The Romance of Monte Beni "Would it be too late," I asked, somewhat timorously, "to offer you congratulations?" Strictly business: more stories of the four million He had risen from his seat by the time she turned to go out, and he intercepted her timorously. Stories by English Authors: The Orient (Selected by Scribners) He was still not angry, and seemed quite willing to consider this matter suggested to him so timorously. New Grub Street The sound came from the side of the track toward the east, and Chicken began to explore timorously in that direction. Roads of Destiny The slave, encouraged by the boldness of her superiors, divested herself also of her long palla, and crept timorously to the opposite corner of the hearth. Last Days of Pompeii A little gray-haired woman in an India shawl peered timorously through the window. The San Francisco calamity by earthquake and fire The silence intensified the rustling of the leaves, the hum of the insects, the summer respiration of the sunburnt soil which appeared to have contracted timorously under the weight of the men in arms. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Turn something of Thy look, And fear me with rebuke, That I May timorously Take tremors in Thy arms, And with contriv-ed charms Allure A love unsure. New Poems "Hush!" said a third, timorously looking round; "if one of them hear thee, thou art a lost man." Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes Emma Jane seated herself timorously on the end of a large log near the chopping block, supposing that Jacob, like other hosts, would pause in his tasks and chat. New Chronicles of Rebecca The plutocracy of the town being thus gathered in the little room at the militia-house, their wives came, timorously at first, and chattered through the windows. Russia in 1919 Industry, in these times of Insurrection, must needs lie dormant; capital, as usual, not circulating, but stagnating timorously in nooks. The French Revolution He moved timorously in response to the guard's commands; he meekly pushed Babbitt's gifts of tobacco and magazines across the table to the guard for examination. Babbitt |
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