| 单词 | acidulous |
| 例句 | It was here that I first came upon the translated works of the acidulous satirist Aldo Busi, whose “Standard Life of a Temporary Pantyhose Salesman” seems lamentably little known in the English-speaking world. The Europe Issue : How I Fell for Milan 2011-04-15T18:55:00Z When he played Mozart and late Schumann at the piano for me, Widmann rejoiced in finding the moments of acidulous dissonance, unresolved tensions and modernist style-clashes in music I might have thought I knew. A guide to Jörg Widmann's music 2012-10-08T14:22:33Z Because the first and most significant thing that will strike your ears from the first second of The Well-Tuned Piano is the acidulous yet soft-focused beauty of the tuning system Young uses in the piece. A guide to La Monte Young's music 2013-03-25T17:03:53Z As the long lines grew more intense, Ms. Voigt’s tone sometimes turned wavering and acidulous. Music Review: She Can Be Tender, but She May Be a Killer, Too 2011-06-10T23:00:13Z Sharp observations like these show us glimpses of the acidulous social satirist of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Review | Before Billy Wilder ventured behind a camera, he was a precocious journalist honing his sharp wit 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z His landmark 1962 essay “White Elephant Art vs. Termite Art” set grandiose self-importance against the power of acidulously burrowing deep into personal passions. MOCA still mum about curator's firing, despite crucial questions and too few answers 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z The eight mineral springs which form the attraction of the town to strangers belong to the class of saline acidulous chalybeates and contain a considerable proportion of carbonate of lime. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" 2012-03-25T02:00:05.717Z It crystallizes in the form of white, satiny flakes; its odor is aromatic; its taste is pungent, and somewhat acidulous. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z The berberis produces a berry of acidulous taste, that promised to be useful to us. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z Tamarind, tam′a-rind, n. a beautiful spreading East Indian tree, its pods filled with a pleasant, acidulous, sweet, reddish-black pulp, in which the seeds are embedded. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) 2012-01-30T03:00:19.113Z Rhubarb, rōō′b�rb, n. a plant, the tender acidulous leaf-stalks of which are much used in cooking, and the root in medicine: the root of any medicinal rhubarb, with cathartic properties.—adj. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) 2012-01-30T03:00:13.887Z THE reporter's fleering smile and his acidulous "Thank you, Miss Cabot," convinced Persis that the man had, with the sophistication reporters learn too well, put the worst possible interpretation on her forest promenade with Forbes. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z "One would think the first Set were likely to be the best Judges," he adds with acidulous brevity. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:37.443Z Lemons are practically a necessity to the American people, owing to the heat of the summers, when cool and refreshing drinks with an agreeable acidulous taste are in great demand. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" 2011-08-15T02:00:28.473Z Wasn’t it tart of the dear mother to load me with such an acidulous estate? Aunt Jane?s Nieces on the Ranch 2011-04-14T02:00:48.280Z It has a yellowish or greenish colour, a warm, bitterish, aromatic taste, and an acidulous fragrant smell. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis "Or to make head or tail, flesh, fowl, or good red herring of one of Auberon Herbert's acidulous jeremiads?" Punch, or the London Charivari. Volume 93, September 10, 1887 Waters thus named owe their properties to iron in combination generally with carbonic acid; and as the latter is usually in excess, they are often acidulous as well as chalybeate. Memoranda on Tours and Touraine Including remarks on the climate with a sketch of the Botany And Geology of the Province also on the Wines and Mineral Waters of France “And might have been of your—mother’s,” added Mr. Gage, with the lonesome titter that illustrated all of his acidulous jokelets. Belford's Magazine, Volume II, No. 8, January, 1889 His gentle drawl was a capital foil to Lady Georgina's acidulous soprano. Miss Cayley's Adventures The salt of sorrel, which is potash having oxalic acid combined in excess, is named acidulous oxalat of potash in our new nomenclature. Elements of Chemistry, In a New Systematic Order, Containing all the Modern Discoveries Without beef day they must have dwindled off to acidulous shadows, as the Indians who depended upon it for more solid sustenance would have done in the event of its discontinuation by a paternal government. The Rustler of Wind River They may be divided into thermal or warm acidulous waters, and cold acidulous waters. Memoranda on Tours and Touraine Including remarks on the climate with a sketch of the Botany And Geology of the Province also on the Wines and Mineral Waters of France Accordingly, I found, that when the surface of the water was considerable, it always acquired the pleasant acidulous taste that Pyrmont water has. Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air They are formed in profusion, are acidulous and wholesome. Austral English A dictionary of Australasian words, phrases and usages with those aboriginal-Australian and Maori words which have become incorporated in the language, and the commoner scientific words that have had their origin in Australasia That acidulous but always colorful roving reporter from the mid-west, Anne Royall, offers the best picture, for accuracy and detail, of hauling a seine ever presented by anyone not a technician. The Bounty of the Chesapeake Fishing in Colonial Virginia An acidulous smile played around his mouth, his white beard quivered when he dropped the corners of his lips in satanic glee. The Goose Man They sparkle when drawn from the spring, or when poured into a glass; have an acidulous taste, and become vapid when exposed to the air. Memoranda on Tours and Touraine Including remarks on the climate with a sketch of the Botany And Geology of the Province also on the Wines and Mineral Waters of France "Bosh!" was his acidulous comment "I've caught the same fish in New Zealand in broad daylight." The Call Of The South 1908 Among other products is the tamarind, unrivalled either as regards beauty of foliage, brilliancy of blossoms, or the delicacy of its acidulous pulpy pods. The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America Here too there well up from the volcanic rocks acidulous springs, at which invalids seek to regain health. The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II The watering, which is given lightly by any acidulous fluid, is intended to produce the fine luster, and lastly, the fire and pressure which have a particular manner of application. Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades Besides free carbonic acid, on the presence of which these qualities depend, acidulous waters contain generally carbonates of Soda, of Lime, of Magnesia, and of Iron; and sometimes muriate of Soda. Memoranda on Tours and Touraine Including remarks on the climate with a sketch of the Botany And Geology of the Province also on the Wines and Mineral Waters of France Paul and his angel had lived on terms of so much intimacy that they had earned the right to be acidulous with each other upon occasion. Despair's Last Journey One sort bears in rich profusion a number of brilliant scarlet, highly perfumed, and acidulous fruits. The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America It was already burning in the grate; orange wood, too, the smoke of which leaves no strong acidulous odor on the air. The Lure of the Mask The sulphate of quinia, in moderate doses, three or four times a day, with the usual attention to the febrile changes, gentle aperients, effervescent and acidulous drinks, taking care to prevent acridness in the stomach. Official Report of the Niger Valley Exploring Party In these villages there was great plenty of corn, and wine made from dates, and an acidulous drink obtained from them by boiling. The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis She might marry or might miss, or grow into an acidulous red-headed woman. The Wind Bloweth It was then Miss Charlotte Grayson who appeared, and to Prescott's heightened fancy she seemed thinner and more acidulous than ever. Before the Dawn A Story of the Fall of Richmond The Germans discovered this long ago when they first transformed the acidulous wines of the Rhine into what we term sparkling hocks. Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines Long hot summers in New York when awnings, window boxes geranium filled, drinks iced and acidulous, and Ken's motor car for cooling drives to the beaches failed to soothe the terror in her. Gigolo There hung about Anderson's talk to-day, as so frequently, a certain sententious and acidulous manner that, to Gard, evidenced twinges of rheumatism. Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life The melodies are less acidulous, the moods less unbridled. Musical Portraits Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers The thick leaves contain an abundant acidulous astringent juice, which is mucilaginous, and affords malic acid, identical with that of the Apple. Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure Specimens are also shown in Bidiri ware, in which a vessel made of an alloy of copper, lead and tin, blackened by dipping in an acidulous solution, is covered with designs in beaten silver. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 22. October, 1878. He bought a bottle of some acidulous drink just off the ice and refreshed himself with it, drinking from the bottle's mouth. Gigolo I have therefore no acidulous effeminacy to pour upon these German Schläger bouts. Germany and the Germans From an American Point of View The alternately rich and acidulous color is faded; an icy green predominates. Musical Portraits Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers If the process be continued, the distilled product becomes milky, scarcely spiritous to the smell, and of an acidulous taste. A Treatise on Adulterations of Food, and Culinary Poisons Exhibiting the Fraudulent Sophistications of Bread, Beer, Wine, Spiritous Liquors, Tea, Coffee, Cream, Confectionery, Vinegar, Mustard, Pepper, Cheese, Olive Oil, Pickles, and Other Articles Employed in Domestic Economy The water of this spring is very pleasant to the taste, being slightly acidulous and saline, but much milder than that of the other Saratoga springs. Saratoga and How to See It An acidulous liquid made by dissolving carbon dioxide in water. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada We are all apt enough to become womanish, agitated, or acidulous, according to age and condition, when we are reaping in security the fields cleared, enriched, and planted by a hardy ancestry of pioneers. Germany and the Germans From an American Point of View Uncle Guardy acidulously counseled his beloved Esmé not to be every species of a mildly qualified idiot at one and the same time. The Clarion His very satire is kindly and quaint, like that of Horace, rather than bitterly acidulous. English Satires Writers upon mineral springs generally divide them into the following classes: Carbonated or acidulous, saline, chalybeate or iron, alkaline, sulphur or hepatic, bitter and thermal springs. Saratoga and How to See It Each lemon yields two to eight drams of acidulous juice and contains seven to nine per cent of citric acid, besides phosphoric and malic acids, in combination with potassa and other bases. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada The lemons had enormously thick skins and were only mildly acidulous—sweet lemons, they were called; and one found them delicious by dipping the slices in sugar. The Ragged Edge There was an acidulous resentment in the tone of her answer that indicated that she wanted her husband to send me away. Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative In spirit he is more pungent and sarcastic, more acidulous and malicious, than the large-hearted and generous-souled Dryden. English Satires The latter moved in a sensuous deliberation, followed by a thin, acidulous trail of smoke, into inner rooms. The Three Black Pennys A Novel The people of Ploid have in their possession a remarkable line of fertilizers, not in the form of ground bones, but acidulous juices. Life in a Thousand Worlds The customer, an acidulous, sharp-featured, showily dressed person—the sort, Gabriella decided, who would enjoy haggling over a bargain—regarded the offered hat with a supercilious and guarded manner, the true manner of the haggler. Life and Gabriella The Story of a Woman's Courage "Give monsieur a chance to sit down," and she handed Durtal a brimming glass aromatic with the acidulous perfume of genuine cider. Là-bas The glowing, reflected heat of the stony desert produces an unquenchable thirst, and the generous bowls of cool, acidulous doke obtained in the tents are quaffed most eagerly by the entire party. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama Aubert, of Lyons, noted that during menstruation the odor of the armpits may become more powerful, and describes it as being at this time an aromatic odor of acidulous or chloroform character. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 4 Sexual Selection In Man They are wanting in that piquancy which in northern climates is attributable to the exquisite perfection in which the sweet and aromatic flavours are blended with the acidulous. Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions, Volume 1 The Mulberry.—Different varieties of the mulberry tree produce white, red, and black mulberries of fine aromatic flavor, and acidulous or sweet taste. Science in the Kitchen. The plant called sorrel is valued for its acidulous taste. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 568, September 29, 1832 Oar native currants are strongly acidulous, like the cranberry, and make an excellent preserve when mixed with the raspberry. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 271, September 1, 1827 But the wine, thin and acidulous as it was, helped, and he saw to it that for a while she had no chance to talk. Mary Wollaston Harry's father died, Harry became senior partner in the Bon Ton Store, and Juanita was more acidulous and shrewd and cackling than ever. Main Street The fruit is seldom used except for making acidulous drinks, for which it is often given the preference over the lemon. Science in the Kitchen. He had to be careful, for he was very sensitive to ridicule; and the acidulous humour with which the American treated the Church of England disconcerted him. Of Human Bondage Finally, the wines of the northern mite are comparatively light and acidulous; of the southern, luscious and heady. To the Gold Coast for Gold A Personal Narrative in Two Volumes.—Volume I "From what you tell us, Emperor Jurgen," said they all, "your wife was an acidulous shrew, and the sort of woman who believes that whatever she does is right." Jurgen A Comedy of Justice Virgilia had always impressed him as a trifle meagre and acidulous, and Elizabeth Gibbons had never impressed him at all; but he instantly caught at the flamboyant and high-charged beauty of little Preciosa McNulty. Under the Skylights MacLachan expressed the acidulous hope that thereafter Cyrus the Gaunt would be content with making a fool of himself without implicating innocent and confiding friends. From a Bench in Our Square The coffee-beans are prepared by exposing them to the sun for a few days, that the pulp may ferment and throw off a strong acidulous moisture. The Book of Household Management It was surprising to the little girl that the acidulous old aunt could, so unexpectedly, utter beautiful, suggestive thoughts. Amanda — a Daughter of the Mennonites On each side of him now were cornfields, and sloping orchards peopled with those grotesque, human- like apple-trees which seem twisted and cramped by a pain possibly caught from their own acidulous fruit. The Queen of Sheba & My Cousin the Colonel He made silent, acidulous comments on certain manifestations of mediocrity placed there by men so much better quartered, better known, better circumstanced than himself. Under the Skylights Of course it would be impossible to detect any certain note of remonstrance, for the smaller birds are generally commenting on something or other in acidulous tones. Confessions of a Beachcomber Alaire was introduced to Mrs. Strange, the dressmaker, a large, acidulous brunette, with a mouthful of pins; and then, when Paloma had given herself once more into the seamstress's hands, the two friends gossiped. Heart of the Sunset The seeds, when young, had an agreeable taste, and the tissue, when dry, was pleasantly acidulous, and was eaten by some of my companions without any ill effect, whilst others, with myself, were severely purged. Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia : from Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844-1845 Sudden, thunderous outpourings of acidulous and gluey fluid. After the Rain : how the West lost the East It consequently lacks that subdued acidulous freshness of flavour which is such a marked characteristic of the wines of the Rheingau. The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken "Unless, as Miss Sharpe is a great capitalist now, she is willing to use her powers of persuasion," added Mrs. Bradley, with a slight acidulous pointing of her usual prim playfulness. A Phyllis of the Sierras "Pardon, your Reverence," she said with slightly acidulous deprecation, "but thanks to the Blessed Virgin and your Reverence's teaching, the text is but gibberish to me and I did but glance at the pictures." The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales Eugene had scarcely opened his mouth before the widow walked up to him with the acidulous sweet smile of a cautious shopkeeper who is anxious neither to lose money nor to offend a customer. Father Goriot |
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