| 单词 | unbent |
| 例句 | An old man with a sun-weathered straw hat and faded overalls unbent himself from his chores in the garden to nod our way as we walked up to him. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Turner didn’t look to see if Willis was watching him, but he figured he was, so he walked slowly, as unbent as he could under the circumstances, up the steps and onto the porch. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Proud and tall he seemed, though the hair that flowed beneath his high helm was like snow; and many marvelled at him and took heart to see him unbent and unafraid. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Lanning was coming, his gray eyebrows as lavish as ever, his aged figure unbent as yet and full of life. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Even Matthew unbent enough to ask courteously, “Does your father have all his field sown?” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Yet his back was still unbent, and the years had not yet robbed him of his skill at arms. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Then I stick a paper clip that I’ve unbent through a hole in the center and spin the wheel. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Zero stopped moaning, and his body slowly unbent. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Mr. Caton had gone begging to Mr. Dubonnet, and the union chief had unbent just enough to let him build me the nozzles, casements, fins, and nose cones I needed for my display. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She bent and unbent her neck exactly how Dad does after a very long drive. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z He participated enthusiastically in their demonstrations, wearing a uniform with the swastika emblem and marching with his knees unbent in the goose-step style, like the Nazis that he fully supported. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z Though there were wrinkles at the comers of her mouth and more around her eyes, she still stood tall, unbent, and handsome. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Her husband hasn’t a clue what a privilege it is to lead a life unburdened by politics, unbent by the strongmen of history. Dina Nayeri’s ‘Refuge’ Follows the Reinvention of an Exile 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z The tournament has the unbent feel of a week-and-a-half-long summer camp. The mind is willing, so the body doesn’t have much choice 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Like Conway, Sanders seldom left any truth unbent in service to her boss. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2019-06-19T04:00:00Z She unbent slightly and explained that she had downloaded a tool that unblocked overseas Web sites. “Lulu” 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z After Brown had enforced sufficient deference, he unbent a bit. Gavin Newsom, the Next Head of the California Resistance 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z Though his mother, Ms. Giuliano, also looked haggard, she remained unbent. A Murder, a Conviction and a Never-Ending Case 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z The unbent concourses, designed by the architecture and engineering firm HOK, are characteristic of airport reconstruction projects to accommodate big planes. A Modern Airport in Salt Lake City to Link the Mountains and the Coasts 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z So many of the presumptions of that world seemed ironclad, so many traditions unbent and unbending as an iron spike. The Rust Belt whips and snaps after eight years of Obama 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z The children, who had also refused their mother's encouragement to comply, apparently were unbent by Gorcyca’s threat of years in detention. Kids Jailed for Refusing Lunch With Dad Being Freed as Judge Caves 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z When the researchers performed the same experiment with green caterpillars that do not mimic bird droppings, there was no difference in attack rate between the bent and unbent models. Caterpillars contort their bodies to look like bird poop 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z Her wrists never unbent, and she used her hands as though they were two large claws. Lyudmila Ulitskaya: “The Fugitive.” 2014-05-05T04:00:00Z But the main spring of the machine is broken or unbent. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z Your arrows in the rust of death, Your fathers' bows unbent? The Portland Sketch Book 2012-03-28T02:00:28.847Z Fairy looked up into Mrs. Hill's face with such angelic eyes and pleading smile, that even that dignified lady unbent a little. The Dorrance Domain 2012-03-10T03:00:14.767Z On this the Indians unbent their bows, and returning with him to their village, presented him to Mucozo. Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent 2012-03-10T03:00:13.687Z Observe, the string is too long by half; for if the bow were unbent, it would be two feet longer than the whole bow. Modern Painters. Vol. III (of V) Containing Part IV. Of Many Things 2012-02-20T03:00:15.843Z But that the Archdeacon at the point of the story we have reached unbent in the manner much hinted at in Stirhampton, I shall ask no reader to believe. For the Cause 2012-02-19T03:00:18.033Z He unbent from his lofty dignity, with Wolf, as with none of the others. Lad: A Dog 2012-02-08T03:00:19.720Z Even the Civil Guards unbent, dancing their babies, lending their pikes to delighted urchins, and raising forbidden curtains to give their womenkind furtive peeps into the royal apartments. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z It occurred to him that Miss Merril might regret that she had unbent so far the previous night, and he wondered uneasily whether he had ventured further than was advisable. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z They unbent still further at 'Enrietter's name, and were roused to an actual show of interest. Our House And London out of Our Windows 2012-02-03T03:00:24.190Z The German officers, at first rather stiff and sullen, ultimately unbent enough to tell their story. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z The mat-sail, which costs far more than canvas, rots quickly if it gets wet, and must be unbent and taken into shelter after every trip. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z He had never again unbent so much as at that tragic moment when he bade her rise from her knees in the wet stable-yard. A Bride from the Bush 2011-12-24T03:08:05.053Z Whereat the driver unbent so far as to permit him to drive under the tree. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z The powers are stretched to win some goal, in place of being unbent in leisure and in pleasure. Feminism and Sex-Extinction 2011-11-11T03:00:29.100Z Almost all the stubborn and intractable spirits which were found in the latter party had successively been softened, unbent, subjugated, made supple, by the promises of place spread broadcast by M. Thiers. The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville 2011-11-02T02:00:13.477Z And looking now around, she first espied Where at the bed's foot, cast in haste aside, Lay his full quiver, and his bow unbent. The Poetical Works of Robert Bridges 2011-10-22T02:00:26.887Z Doctor Denton, who arrived this morning with Doctor Mac in tow, unbent sufficiently to present me with a small silk flag. Mavis of Green Hill 2011-10-12T02:00:41.317Z His form was unbent and his physical force gave him hope of ten more years of life. Charles Lewis Cocke Founder of Hollins College 2011-10-08T02:00:24.723Z As Mr. Morritt has said of him as he appeared at Laird Nippy's kirn of earlier days, "To witness the cordiality of his reception might have unbent a misanthrope." Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 6 2011-10-07T02:00:22.270Z So it leaks out that, once the poor soul had unbent so far as to be seen with an actress, he couldn't be devilish by halves. "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z The man, standing with his back to the wall, apparently immovable save when he unbent to pass a dish or replenish the water tumbler, piqued the Phantom’s curiosity. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z An involuntary smile here unbent the knitting brow of Juliet, who could not feel offended, or sorry, that Sir Jaspar had revealed the history of her birth. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z His face unbent—its only fault had been a little coldness and sternness—and revealed a warmth and geniality that made him quite resistible. The Bradys After a Chinese Princess The Yellow Fiends of 'Frisco 2011-09-06T02:00:11.117Z And the Poles wondered at their haughty bearing and courage unbent by misfortune. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z From the way in which she unbent, as her brother had done, at the mention of Holman’s name, he concluded that in this household Holman was held in very warm regard. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z Morse himself, always a trifle grim, unbent to a sardonic humor. The City in the Clouds 2011-08-31T02:01:31.807Z At the garage she had unbent a little and inquired how much Leslie had paid the driver. Marjorie Dean College Junior 2011-08-27T02:00:22.827Z It was not till the end of the evening that she unbent. The Sixth Sense A Novel 2011-08-24T02:00:18.870Z The other window unbent to peppermint sticks and grab-bags to catch our dirtier pennies. Hints to Pilgrims 2011-08-18T02:00:23.727Z "It's been run into by cars and bent and unbent, but it keeps going." Bicycles can mean a cheap commute 2011-08-11T17:22:03Z Yet there were times, when she and the child were alone, that Mrs. Kennedy unbent, in a greater or less degree. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z "What a girl she is!" said Evelyn, as the audience unbent itself. St. Nicholas v. 13 No. 9 July 1886 an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks 2011-07-18T02:00:22.977Z Knut Hamsun comes in quickly from the hall, straight and tall, with powerful shoulders and head unbent by time and mental labor. Knut Hamsun 2011-07-18T02:00:21.927Z His own locks had unbent their stubborn curls to the driving storm, and hung about his neck in drooping masses. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z As she vanished inside the stage door there was an interested murmur; here and there a man unbent and asked his neighbour which of them she was. Barnaby A Novel 2011-07-12T02:00:39.777Z All hands worked with a will to get the sails clewed up and unbent from the yards, as it was now daylight. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z There was neither the smile of reckless pleasantry nor the unbent lines of partial pity for suffering, upon that face. The Coward A Novel of Society and the Field in 1863 2011-07-08T02:00:16.223Z Standing, as does the West Pointer in his setting-up drill, and, with knees unbent, trying to touch the floor with the hands, tells in this region. How to Get Strong and How to Stay So 2011-07-01T02:00:12.520Z Evidently he had been right when he had decided that she was cold; she had simply unbent for a purpose. Nobody's Child 2011-06-29T02:00:24.827Z But now Berlin unbent a little and used the term "an American regiment." Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z To her astonishment and consternation, the landlady unbent and smiled. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z He narrated several amusing incidents connected with his past life, and once even unbent so far as to comment on a certain act connected with the reign of his predecessor. The Kidnapped President 2011-06-23T02:00:29.120Z Still standing erect, with arms akimbo, raise the right foot in front about as high as the left knee, keeping the right knee unbent. How to Get Strong and How to Stay So 2011-07-01T02:00:12.520Z "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed. The Old Blood 2011-06-13T02:00:22.897Z The policeman unbent the convulsive fingers, and examined this with careful eyes. Nearly Bedtime Five Short Stories for the Little Ones 2011-06-02T02:00:26.960Z And in fact he did succeed in throwing off his melancholy thoughts there; he unbent and became lively, took an active part in the conversation, and passed a very pleasant evening. The Mantle and Other Stories 2011-05-29T02:00:07.233Z He put his arms round her slowly, unbent, and held her to him, but she turned her head quickly and coldly away as from a kiss which was not proffered. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z Taking first a deep, full breath, draw the feet upward, keeping the knees unbent, until the legs are vertical. How to Get Strong and How to Stay So 2011-07-01T02:00:12.520Z He saw the flash of intense joy in her eyes, and what was yet more, a quiver in the unbent lovely lines about the mouth. A Letter of Credit 2011-05-20T02:00:40.410Z The steward approached the carriage as Amy spoke; he was a tall, hearty man, of about seventy, with a step as firm, and a back as unbent, as if he had numbered thirty years less. Amy Herbert 2011-05-20T02:00:31.467Z He was a tall, handsome man, his face was classical, and all his bearing, even when all unbent, was that of a high-born, self-contained and self-respecting man. The Comstock Club 2011-05-18T02:00:16.367Z Miss Trevlyn unbent from her coldness, as she could do sometimes; Octave was all smiles and suavity, and every one, except Rupert, seemed at ease. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z She unbent at his courtly, old-fashioned compliments, and I distinctly saw her tap him playfully with her turkey-tail fan. Vacation with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-08T02:00:04.123Z What is the Christian martyr's vaunted heroism of an hour in comparison with these men, who each day, in the indefatigable, merciless clutches of the jailers, maintain unbent their revolutionary faith and their dignity? History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Hester smiled, and wondered if Violet was already sorry that she had unbent so far. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z To my delight I found that the great man gradually unbent, and in a few minutes became voluble. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z Thus relieved, they unbent a little, and crossed their legs as if inclined to become more sociable. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z The faded gentlewoman was affected the same way and even Cousin Park's bombazine basque unbent a bit. Vacation with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-08T02:00:04.123Z But little by little, as the lessons progressed, Paul became less austere; and as he unbent, Aunt Gertrude regained her natural jollity; until she actually dared to tease him. Jane Lends A Hand 2011-03-20T02:00:32.553Z He unbent at once, and inquired for my health and that of the family. Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife 2011-03-10T03:00:49.120Z The mainsail was stowed and the cover put on, the foresail hauled down and unbent, and the trysail bent, reefed, and stowed, to be set or not as circumstances might require. The Secret of the Sands The "Water Lily" and her Crew 2011-03-10T03:00:43.810Z While this took place we unbent the starboard chain, stowed it and the anchor, and clearing the heads, bade adieu to the inhospitable isle. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z The mind is like legs; it can be bent and unbent.' A Practical Novelist 2011-02-19T03:01:38.957Z Miss Mary unbent a little, and condescended to explain. The Joyous Story of Toto 2011-02-16T03:00:35.520Z "Then the Vila spring will have protected them, and we must submit," said one of the men, an old mountaineer with iron-gray hair, but a form still vigorous and unbent. Danira 2011-02-06T03:00:59.460Z Mademoiselle taught preparatory French so cleverly yet so modestly that Professor Marceau himself expressed his approval; and Professor Marceau, the distinguished and expensive French instructor-in-chief of the school, had never before unbent to a subordinate. Concerning Belinda 2011-01-21T03:00:12.087Z But all these things avail me naught, so long As yonder hated Jew remains unbent. The Blood of Rachel A Dramatization of Esther, and other poems 2011-01-14T03:00:46.933Z They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms. The Pagan's Cup 2011-01-06T03:00:42.697Z We laughed at the dangers we had passed, and even the Spaniard unbent and exhibited unexpected powers of conversation. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) 2010-12-27T03:00:17.990Z Accompanied by Woody Guthrie's "I Ain't Got No Home in the World Anymore," this work was about the unbent spirit; in Lloyd Knight's rhythmic jig and airy jumps you read the will to carry on. The politics of dancing: Real-life worries distilled onstage 2010-06-10T18:33:00Z “White had not unbent as much as one inch for the occasion,” Mr. Wolfe wrote. Robert M. White, Who Broke Limits in Flight, Dies at 85 2010-03-23T04:49:00Z As soon as the blast had expended its fury, the fragments of the mainsail were unbent, and a new sail got up in their place. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 She was always gay, always amusing, but although she addressed most of her remarks to Stephen, he never once unbent. The Hillman Dark walls of blackest fir-trees bar from sight The outlook towards the paths of hope and light; Huge, pensive junipers Affright from far the passing travellers; Long, narrow paths stretch their straight lines unbent. Poems of Emile Verhaeren Henry made a supreme effort over himself; his forehead, which during the words of the Florentine wore threatening lines, unbent, and he changed the dignified, filial grief which tightened his heart into vague meditation. Marguerite de Valois The expression of her face changed, her figure unbent. The Gambler A Novel Stiffness could not exist under such conditions, and the grave scientists unbent from their dignity, and jested and made merry like a lot of school-boys. Bee and Butterfly A Tale of Two Cousins Christobel smiled, and gently unbent, allowing the kindly expression of appreciation and regret to reach her with comfort in these moments of dream-like isolation. Through the Postern Gate A Romance in Seven Days It was rarely that Mr. Hearty unbent to the extent of entertaining. Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle And the bow unbent reposes, And the poisoned arrows rest, And a gush of solemn feeling Thrills with awe the savage breast, While the bird unharmed and free Rocks and sings, Dios Te De. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 98, December, 1865 She unbent to him all at once as to a prodigal son. Where the Pavement Ends His iron frame wasted with exhaustion and ill-treatment, Mushâd’s spirit was still unbent. Haviland's Chum Colonel Higginson ministered to our instruction and entertainment, and once unbent so far as to act with me and some others in a set of charades. Reminiscences, 1819-1899 Constrained, arraigned, baffled, bent and unbent By these wire-jointed jaws and limbs of wood, Themselves obedient, Knowing not evil and good; Obedient to some hidden magical breath. The Wild Swans at Coole Taglioni at dinner, and when she discovered my nationality she unbent a little, so that towards the dessert we were on comparatively friendly terms. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections Before the foremost red-skin was within half-a-dozen yards of the spot, the crouching, snarling Fury unbent like mighty springs of its hind quarters. Dusty Star He tried, now that he had unbent so far, to be genial and considerate. The "Genius" But going home again through the dewy park, he unbent once more and egged Nancy on to imitate the old starling, at which he roared melodiously. The Squire's Daughter Being the First Book in the Chronicles of the Clintons Owing to the unprecedented interest, and the large number of people who had driven in from the country, Judge Maxwell unbent from his hard conditions on that day. The Bondboy She sat up straight-backed as a saint in a cathedral window, but she unbent toward June. Claim Number One The tempest troubled and shook her while it lasted, but it left her elasticity unbent, and her freshness quite unblighted. Shirley She unbent so far as to relate briefly what she believed they knew better than herself already. The Rustler of Wind River Irene unbent a little at the sight of the rare china and beautiful old silver. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart Next, before adjusting the bolt, he aimed the unbent bow at her window: this was to indicate what he was about to do. The Bright Face of Danger Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire He never unbent; he never indulged in a joke or joined in the laughter of his neighbours. My Autobiography A Fragment Her frost fell away, her rigidity unbent; she grew smiling and pliant. Shirley Mrs. Lloyd went on with an unbent face. Trading Clancy unbent from the rail and shook his head in high approval. The Seiners The poor man made me a profound bow, and his brows unbent for the first time in his life. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 2, August, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy But since the day of the funeral her supple nature had unbent. Audrey Craven If he unbent as one might whose every word has not come to be thought of value, it led to misunderstandings. Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. Dawson, Brush and Ruggles unbent sufficiently to respond, but kept their places, side by side, and watched the curious procession until it passed out of sight beyond a sweeping curve in the cañon. A Waif of the Mountains She unbent a little, and began to recite her platform, and as she skipped from plank to 42 plank, her own enthusiasm was multiplied, and Mr. Starkweather was correspondingly encased in gloom. Rope The "Duke of York" had a great contempt for my appearance, but when introduced to him as His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, he unbent, waved his bauble, and commanded me to be seated. The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 1 His hair was white and he had the unmistakable appearance of advanced age, though he stood fully six feet high and was still square and unbent in form. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 Meanwhile the divisions on deck had got hawsers over the launch amidships, the chains unbent, the anchors lashed down on the forecastle, and the quarter boats triced well inboard and secured with the davits. Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life We like to fancy him in this pleasant home of his age, with his tall, lithe figure still unbent, his face, though careworn, still shining with intellectual light, his hand busy with the pen. Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 7 A Series of Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Lives of More Than 200 of the Most Prominent Personages in History Always a contained 21 man, slow to laughter and to speech, he seemed to have unbent more than usual, to respond to the human nature about him. Tharon of Lost Valley Aunt Maria never unbent again as she had done that evening; but Molly felt a difference that made all the difference. Oswald Bastable and Others He had unbent to her, and she gave him her simple, true heart. Robin Hood The girl turned, her eyes blank, her manner charged with indifference that unbent to be polite. Rimrock Trail She looked up with flushed face, and all of tears in her eyes but the tears; and her lip had its very unbent line. Say and Seal, Volume II To judge by the unbent lines of Faith's brow, there was nothing very disagreeable to her in the supposition. Say and Seal, Volume I When we drew further from the shore, the wind increased, and the gaff-topsail was unbent, and a reef taken in the mainsail. A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition His crooked arm unbent, dropped slowly to his side. El Diablo And if he unbent so far as to act as their escort to the ruins, he was yielding still further to an atmosphere of friendliness he had forsworn. The Rhodesian The eyes fell, and the line of the lips was unbent after a different fashion. Say and Seal, Volume II He said "yes," and not another word, but lay there still with those closely shielded eyes; and lips unbent from their usual repose, with grave humbleness and grief and joy. Say and Seal, Volume I Except when once the right arm of my unknown friend was unbent to give a military sign, in answer to some demand or address from somebody in front of him which I did not hear. Daisy By the time that the remains of the burst main-topsail had been unbent, and the new sail brought on deck, it was eight bells, and all hands were set to work to bend the sail. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure These Trees being on a suddain unbent, furiously struck together, and forced violently the Javelin. An Abridgment of the Architecture of Vitruvius Containing a System of the Whole Works of that Author She could tell how it wrought from the quieter, unbent muscles—from the words which by degrees Johnny began to speak. Say and Seal, Volume II She was looking, when he saw her, with the least bit of a smile upon a mouth all unbent, and eyes that were full; a very happy, stirred face. Say and Seal, Volume I The shadowy wings of the bitter bygone hovered no longer over the features, darkening their chiselled perfection; a tranquil half-smile parted the lips, and unbent the lines between the finely-arched black brows. Macaria At the age of sixty-five, his figure, seventy-four inches in height, stands unbent—supple and graceful. The Vanishing Race A are the two Beams one against the other, and joyn'd, which after having been drawn, pushed the Javelin with great force when they were unbent. An Abridgment of the Architecture of Vitruvius Containing a System of the Whole Works of that Author He stood looking at her, with the sweet unbent expression which was her special right. Say and Seal, Volume II Tearless thine eyes so deep, unbent, unmarred thy sweet forehead. An Eagle Flight A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere In her lap lay a letter just received from Harvey Young—a letter full of fond remembrance, grave counsel, and gentle encouragement—and the unbent lines about her mouth showed that her mind was troubled. Macaria They saw a tall, slight old man, still unbent. Virginia of Elk Creek Valley But at home he unbent, a little consciously, perhaps, but he did unbend—being proud and fond of his children, who at least stood in no fear of him. The Giant's Robe The grave brow was unbent in every line of it; the grave lips had no hard set of pain; the doctor read them well, both lips and brow! Say and Seal, Volume II She asks M. Baudouin to treat her by suggestion, and hardly has he begun when the leg can be bent and unbent in a normal manner. Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion His thick hair was grizzled, so was the heavy beard; and the shaggy grey eyebrows slowly unbent, as he took his visitor's little hands and looked kindly down into her grave face. Macaria To me he unbent as, doubtless, to human being he never unbent before; in my presence his sternness, his somber moods, his gloomy thoughts vanished. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf The colonel's own brow should have unbent at the sweet sight, but it did not. A Red Wallflower "It has had more help from you," Mr. Linden said, controlling the involuntary unbent play of eye and lip with which he had heard the description. Say and Seal, Volume II Our tall American friend was still somewhat unbent, and being of an inquiring turn of mind was examining the trap-door through which the dinner is handed by the cook from the pantry into the dining-room. Life and sport in China Second Edition After returning Major Lance Cooper's brisk salute, the colonel unbent and gave his prospective son-in-law a hardy handshake. Next Door, Next World Even Percy unbent enough to interview one of the Corcoran boys. Five Little Peppers at School She would herself have unbent to Denis long ago had it not been for Gerard's influence, and for the dread lest her brother should be lost in the darkness of the great city life. Grey Town An Australian Story The look met Faith's for a moment—then rested on Mr. Linden, and then with that little tide of feeling deepening its sweet flow, the eyes fell, the unbent lips wavered and trembled. Say and Seal, Volume II When the sails are loosed to dry, the bowlines, unbent from the bridles, are attached to these toggles, and haul out the sails by the foot-ropes like table-cloths. 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. Even the great Timmendiquas, red knight, champion and far-famed hero at twenty-five, unbent and speculated with keen interest on the result of the ball game, now about to be played. The Riflemen of the Ohio A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Mr. Keane, too, unbent himself, and was far less crisp and frigid than any one had ever seen him. As We Sweep Through The Deep His hand sought hers, for he remembered how, just now, she had unbent at the holding of her hand. The Creators A Comedy He held out his hand and clasped hers speakingly, the lips unbent then, though they went back to the grave lines of thought and interest and purpose. Say and Seal, Volume II It was as versatile as the kitchen step-ladder which—on Thursday afternoons when the cook was out—unbent from its sober household duties and joined him as an equal. Chimney-Pot Papers Occasionally you unbent enough to show me that you recognized it.” The Long Portage Having returned his salute, the little Major unbent, and offered Stonor his hand. The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] On this day she really unbent—on this day she was all during the long hours what she was during the short half-hour on each evening in the week. A World of Girls The Story of a School Mrs. Rushmore unbent a little and smiled rather grimly. Fair Margaret A Portrait She even unbent from her silence and, for the first time, really talked to him. The Branding Iron Even Peth joined in the fun, and unbent to the extent of whistling some popular airs of the sad and sentimental variety with many trills and flourishes. Isle o' Dreams He was conscious, in that fraction of a second, that he must release his hold, or Arima’s neck would be broken; so he unbent his arm. The Girl and The Bill An American Story of Mystery, Romance and Adventure The sails were unbent from the yard, the yards and the top-mast struck. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century The tales of Phædrus would you read, O Eutychus, you must be freed From business, that the mind unbent May take the author’s full intent. The Fables of Phædrus Literally translated into English prose with notes I would give worlds to know how Aunt Celia ever unbent sufficiently to get engaged. A Cathedral Courtship The judge, too, while naturally patronising and unable to throw aside in entirety the dignity of his office, so far unbent as to be the best of companions. The Day of Judgment She unbent; she spoke in her very sweetest voice; in her laugh and her smile there was, in fact, something irresistible, something like that trait we notice in good, confiding, but at times obstinate children. The Goose Man By the eighth day all the sails except the fore and main topsails were unbent and taken ashore. The Adventure Of Elizabeth Morey, of New York 1901 Then he went for'ard and unbent the boat's kedge, and with the same lashings that had bound the living man to the thwart he lashed the kedge across the dead man's chest. The Ebbing Of The Tide South Sea Stories - 1896 When the silk dress came home, Louisa, who had thawed out somewhat in the meantime, unbent sufficiently to remark that it fitted very well. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1907 to 1908 Her hair was still black and glossy; her form unbent. The Day of Judgment Even now, had she but been sure that he had come to see her, she would have unbent. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1902 to 1903 E'en royal saints, whose chief delight Was penance and austerest rite, At love's commandment have unbent, Beguiled by sweetest blandishment. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse We came at last to understand each other upon such terms of friendship that she unbent her majestic port and complained to me as any poor old woman might of the hardships of her illness. The Queen's Twin and Other Stories Here the sails were unbent to be repaired, and tents were set up on shore. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries As they approached, they saw that her sails were unbent, so that she could not have been on the point of putting to sea. The Three Commanders She took the same seat, kept the same unbent position, appeared to be as completely abstracted from what was passing around her, as on the day previous. Fairy Fingers A Novel Frank Sedley was a distinguished personage, and even Tim Bunker unbent himself in some measure from his ferocious dignity in his attempts to conciliate him. The Boat Club or, The Bunkers of Rippleton Nevertheless he unbent in the end to give the chief a job after his heart. Bones Being Further Adventures in Mr. Commissioner Sanders' Country He even unbent so far as to call me a fool without any adjectival modification, which was for him the height of geniality. Greener Than You Think When the lady finally unbent she did so in a very thorough way and things had passed between her and the gentleman which it made me hotter than ever to read about. Lalage's Lovers With Alvina he quite unbent, and seemed even to sun himself when she was near, to attract her attention. The Lost Girl To me he unbent considerably when we were alone. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer In the afternoon the brig was brought in close under the islet, sails unbent, and some of the deserted houses occupied by the native divers. Edward Barry South Sea Pearler Ships stood in the harbor, with their sails unbent and masts dismantled. Rich Enough a tale of the times She turned to kiss her hand, and he kissed his back, the first time in a matter of some five and thirty years that his dignity had so unbent. Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale Fleety had not unbent her side, and her dumb, beseeching eyes were still upon him. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866 Ten days after this ruse d’esclave we anchored at Quillimane, among a lot of Portuguese and Brazilian slavers, whose sails were either clewed up or unbent as if for a long delay. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver The twins were back from school, and that afternoon they had unbent sufficiently to take part in a representation of "Sherlock Holmes" in the hall. The Ffolliots of Redmarley He denied the suggestion so hotly that I unbent a little. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 10, 1916 He had then passed his seventy-fifth birthday; his frame was still unbent, but the waves of gray hair on his shoulders were thinner, and his step showed the increasing feebleness of age. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 105, July 1866 And as Olivia repeated the lines in a voice tremulous with deep feeling, Dr. Luttrell's firm lips unbent with a moved expression. Doctor Luttrell's First Patient The adroitness of his excuse made me laugh in my sleeve, as the clumsy trickster shot past me with his sails unbent. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver Even Mr Ffolliot unbent to a dignified urbanity in his presence. The Ffolliots of Redmarley The chronometer, every piece of brass, and every sail and rope of any importance was taken out of her, and this included the sails that were unbent. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century The Bailie, however, cheered by Highland refreshment, presently unbent and had many things to say. Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North He is crowned with laurel, and wears a purple robe; in his hand he bears his silver bow, which is unbent when he smiles, but ready for use when he menaces evil-doers. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome Under the mellowing influence of our Curried Bully he unbent somewhat and encouraged the Ancient on his pet subject. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 150, February 2, 1916 Whose stern, bearded lips unbent and smiled at her? In the Border Country As he unbent his emaciated body to face the visitor his breath was heavy with the fumes of whiskey. Bloom of Cactus Here was the place where he spent his leisure hours, where he unbent and became his normal self. The Paternoster Ruby He unbent the small round body drawn up in a woful-looking ball, sitting up to hear what the others had to say. Tess of the Storm Country Under the influence of the latter's theories he unbent still further. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 150, February 2, 1916 But the captain took not the offered hand nor unbent his angry brow. Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims She unbent into calm smiles, and the grace of a hostess of the big world ... the quiet masonic signal of a certain caste.... The Wind Bloweth Weapons were lowered, bows unbent, and arrows put back in their quivers. A Son Of The Sun Still, he had so far unbent his usual cold dignity as to turn his horse to meet that sisterly pair, if only to find out why they were in such a hurry. The Talking Leaves An Indian Story It rolled slightly, unbent, and now lay at full length, facing them. Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls Vain voice! the spirit burning but unbent, 940 May writhe—rebel—the weak alone repent! The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 3 Among the Jesuits it was a standing rule of the order, that after an application to study for two hours, the mind of the student should be unbent by some relaxation, however trifling. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 The men now set to with good-will; and the spare sails were got up, and those which were shattered by the enemy unbent and replaced. Percival Keene With sails unbent, and short-handed as we were, we could scarcely hope to be able to get under the lee of one of the islands. In the Eastern Seas Her fancy endowed the firm hand with an unbent bow; then the figure seemed to pause in the chase, and listen for the baying of the hounds. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 2, No. 14, December 1858 Though the virgins of Salem lament, Be the judge and the hero unbent! The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 3 They sat at supper together and the father's joy was very great when at night they camped together and Mose so far unbent as to tell of his adventures. The Eagle's Heart They were certainly perfectly white long after we left Rio; they have not been either furled or unbent. Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 It was the first time she had unbent since the telling of the dread news. Etheldreda the Ready A School Story Miss Kitty Cat always spluttered whenever she unbent herself enough to talk with anybody about Rusty Wren and his busy little wife, who had their home in the cherry tree outside Farmer Green's window. The Tale of Miss Kitty Cat Slumber-Town Tales The mainsail was stowed and the cover put on, the foresail hauled down and unbent, and the trysail bent, reefed, and stowed, to be set or not, as circumstances might require. For Treasure Bound He loved her well, and could not fail to bless Our union; his pride had oft unbent To her, and she had now but little fear That he would hear me with a willing ear. The Song of the Exile—A Canadian Epic But shoulders were unbent by the burdens which they had borne joyously, and their feet went quickly as lovers' to a tryst. Trail's End He unbent a little at the end and seemed well pleased when Thorolf presented him with a large dragon ship, fully equipped. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. The mind of man must be frequently unbent, or it will be overset. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Yes, they are," and Carmichael unbent again, "and will stick by their side whether it be right or wrong. Kate Carnegie and Those Ministers Ah! no, His stubborn pride would still remain unbent Though thou at Death's dark portal layedst low. The Song of the Exile—A Canadian Epic Observing my shoulder straps he unbent somewhat and inquired: "Thou bearest the rank of captain?" The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV Then the high priest, cheered perhaps by the sight of the offerings, unbent the starched dignity of his demeanour. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume I (of 3) The Belief Among the Aborigines of Australia, the Torres Straits Islands, New Guinea and Melanesia Iron cables are also handier and cleaner, an offensive odour being exhaled from dirty hempen cables, when unbent and stowed inboard. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" Here was a fortunate moment; the deity of it unbent and smiled. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 80, June, 1864 But while it is still a street there runs from it southerly at a right angle a straight bit of avenue some three hundred yards long—an exceptional length of unbent street for Northampton. The Amateur Garden His stories are not chronicles of men who conquer fate, nor of men who are unbent and undaunted by fate, but of men who are conquered and undone. A Book of Prefaces And thus, with eyes that would not shrink, With knee to man unbent, Unfaltering on its dreadful brink, To his red grave he went. Lyra Heroica A Book of Verse for Boys It was nearly ten minutes before, encouraged by the very friendly way in which Pollyooly treated them, he really unbent. Happy Pollyooly The Rich Little Poor Girl Stern patriotism unbent, and tragic severity of demeanour was forgotten. Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris They had struck their topmasts and unbent their sails, and by way of challenge dressed their fleet with flags. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes "Stranger to me," the bored one unbent to say. The Henchman Still she unbent directly, and said with an amiable smile, as if simply to continue the conversation, 'But Mr. Myrtle says he is a woman hater.' The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 6, December 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy The jib was unbent, the sheet and head were brought together and made into a sack. Famous Adventures And Prison Escapes of the Civil War And Professor Sykes had unbent enough to compliment the curly-haired cadet for his lucid thinking and acute memory. The Space Pioneers And thus, with eyes that would not shrink, With knee to man unbent, Unfaltering on its dreadful brink To his red grave he went. The Ontario Readers: Fourth Book But as I looked at him, his lips unbent and his face shone down at me, after a sort, with love, and tenderness and pleasure. Daisy in the Field Except when once the right arm of my unknown friend was unbent to give a military sign, in answer to some demand or address from somebody, in front of him, which I did not hear. Daisy His small hand's fine mechanism, now flaccid and unbent, would in the growth of sinew and muscle, have achieved works of beauty or of strength. The Last Man Alan took it and saw that it wasn’t a pebble, it was a rotted-out and dried-up fingertip, pierced with unbent paperclip wire. Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town Yes, Charles, thou art reading a stern lesson by that fitful torch-light; but thy strong will is yet unbent, and thy stern nature yet unsoftened. The Ontario Readers: Fourth Book He is Page 291 proceeding on all fours, with unbent knees, right up the sharp edge of the blade! Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance April went, and her four finest ships—the Triumph, the Victory, the Elizabeth Jonas, and the Bear—were still with sails unbent, 'keeping Chatham church.' English Seamen in the Sixteenth Century Lectures Delivered at Oxford Easter Terms 1893-4 Jerome blushed a little with a brave modesty before the concentrated fire of eyes, but he never unbent his proud young neck as he faced Simon Basset. Jerome, A Poor Man A Novel The missing toes, they left prints behind like unbent paperclips.” Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town Then his face unbent, a very little, but he waited for her to speak. Wych Hazel The bulldog, meanwhile, unbent from the severity of his official demeanour, and commenced a friendly interchange of ideas with Rupert. Scenes of Clerical Life At present all move about armed, and in this establishment bows, bent and unbent, and bundles of arrows are on all sides. Adventures in New Guinea When we unbent our thoughts with the charms of poetry, when we read together the poems of Orpheus, Musæus, and Linus, with what taste did she discern every excellence in them! Dialogues of the Dead He moved around uneasily, fidgeting and twisting with an occasional groan until "Red" unbent sufficiently from his surly indifference to ask him "what was eatin' of him." Bert Wilson in the Rockies The man got behind a tree just in the nick of time, for the hoop unbent, and sent the thorny tail into the tree instead of into the man. Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life Cards were proposed, and as the game progressed she gradually unbent again and became as affable and familiar as earlier in the evening. When Knighthood Was in Flower or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth There were wines of well-known vintages and as the meal progressed Dartrey unbent. Nobody's Man Seeing Nekhludoff, she unbent herself and, all red and animated, put aside the broom, and wiping her hands on her skirt, she stood still. The Awakening The Resurrection Then, as he unbent, his eyes rested on me for the first time. The Colonel of the Red Huzzars Then she unbent to Mr. Stocks and made him follow her out on a peninsula of rock, above which hung a great cluster of fruit. The Half-Hearted Gideon Strong, six feet four, with great unbent shoulders, and face as hard and rugged as iron, frowned them down, and showed no signs of noticing his presence. The Survivor It was only when he passed from his palace to the loneliness of the woods that the King's temper unbent. History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 Karen looked at her still, but her face unbent in a little bit of a smile. Hills of the Shatemuc The tall stately figure of Mark Hurdlestone was, at this period, still unbent with age, and he rose from his seat, his face flushed with anger at being detected in sanctioning an untruth. Mark Hurdlestone Or, The Two Brothers His nature had unbent, momentarily, under the influence of his strong fear for his daughter's life. Marzio's Crucifix and Zoroaster He unbent at once in the presence of the unmistakably handsome Fowler sisters; his expressive "chawmed" was in direct contrast to his ordinary manner of acknowledging an introduction. The Husbands of Edith The Formidable's only sign of disability was the foretopsail unbent for four hours,—a delay which, being unexplained, rather increased than relieved suspicion, rife then throughout the Navy. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence In the cheeks the blood spoke brightly; in the eyes, fire; there was more than one tear there, too; and the curve of the lips was unbent with a little tremulous play. Hills of the Shatemuc Then she unbent a little and added: "If my husband goes to you, they will be sure to catch him some day, and when they catch him they will shoot him." Aunt Jane's Nieces in the Red Cross When I explained further he unbent and said he would think it over. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 3rd, 1920 To others, especially to the youngsters in the ——th as well as to those in the Riflers, he unbent entirely, and was frank, unaffected, and warm-hearted. The Deserter Both the British and the French squadrons were in disarray, sails unbent, ships on the heel or partially disarmed, crews ashore for wood and water. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence May he be rooted, where he stands, for ever; 161 His eye-balls never move, brows be unbent, His blood, his entrails, liver, heart, and bowels, Be blacker than the place I wish him, hell. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 The Dakota 10 is, like its 5, a straightening out of the fingers which have been turned over in counting, or wickchemna, spread out unbent. The Number Concept Its Origin and Development Then I knew why the fierce old earl unbent to speak thus to me, and I spoke only of honour to be gained in the service of so great a king as Cnut. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut All in all, there was something so tranquil and soothing in the very sight of him that Diane unbent in spite of herself. Diane of the Green Van But by and by the officer, his hunger being some whit appeased, unbent a little from his dignity and addressed a stout little sergeant among the party. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow He dazzled the governor and his ladies, and unbent so far as to accept four glasses of burgundy. The Grey Cloak Mrs. Oleander laughed, and Mrs. Sharpe so far unbent her austerity as to kneel down and begin rummaging the miscellaneous articles. The Unseen Bridgegroom or, Wedded For a Week She unbent from mistress to fellow-worker, and they talked the scandal of a dozen farms. Joanna Godden And finally Claudia unbent a little from her hauteur and condescended to address a few commonplace remarks to him. Ishmael Or, In the Depths I claim my right before all men this day, with my unbent body and with my unsoiled hands, to be enrolled among the toilers of the earth. Crowds A Moving-Picture of Democracy In the morning I ordered the sails to be unbent, to make tents; and then myself and officers went ashore. A Continuation of a Voyage to New Holland If Katy went he wished her to look her best, and he unbent so far as to try to check her tears. Family Pride Or, Purified by Suffering He now unbent and offered them a generous treaty, which was to be drawn up and arranged later by Sir William Johnson. The War Chief of the Ottawas : A chronicle of the Pontiac war They stood just over the threshold—the Oldest Trustee in advance, her figure commanding and unbent, for all her seventy years, and her lorgnette raised. The Primrose Ring Then the moral coachman unbent. "—beg pardon," he ventured, "but I'm sorry for you two children ... oh, yes, I know all about you ... everybody knows ... and I wish you good luck." Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative He unbent sufficiently to present me with quite the worst cigar I have ever smoked. The Man with the Clubfoot Just then the sound of bells was heard, and Hannah and Grey came in, and were received most cordially by Miss McPherson, who unbent to them as she had not done to the Boston lady. Bessie's Fortune A Novel The family laughed, and even Mr. Snow unbent himself so far as to smile and wipe his spectacles. Sevenoaks He unbent however, on hearing the youth perform, and stooped and kissed him. Beethoven "I'll fill the orders as fast as you can take them," boasted a Wall St. exquisite, who would have unbent his dignity to any degree to please the bewitching heiress. Idle Hour Stories Full half a century has flown Since the first tree he tumbled down, And yet his strength seems still unspent, His step is firm, his back unbent. Recollections of Bytown and Its Old Inhabitants He unbent with remarkable suddenness; it reminded me of the abrupt closing of a stiff umbrella. The Inheritors Out in the street as they walked arm in arm she unbent still further. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales When he had finished he read it to Wilson, who unbent from his antagonistic attitude towards poetry when he heard the subject of the verse. Acton's Feud A Public School Story It savored too much of equality, and, though he had already unbent as far as he was capable of doing, he had no great esteem for men of business. Winston of the Prairie Ibsen seemed to be already regretting that he had unbent. A Christmas Garland But see the man alone, unbent, A church-yard near, and twilight spent, Returning late to his abode, Upon an unfrequented road: No choice is left, his feet must tread The awful dwelling of the dead. Poems, &c. (1790) Wherein It Is Attempted To Describe Certain Views Of Nature And Of Rustic Manners; And Also, To Point Out, In Some Instances, The Different Influence Which The Same Circumstances Produce On Different Characters Captain Riley dismissed the orderly before he unbent enough to reply. The Thunder Bird The New Yorker had unbent a mite like he was going to see the mad adventure through at all costs, though still plainly worried about the dinner check. Somewhere in Red Gap We both laughed, and Frosty unbent and told me a lot about Bay State Ranch and the country around it. The Range Dwellers He will add, "My ribs are broken but unbent." A Christmas Garland Truxton King unbent his long frame, picked up the riding crop with a deliberateness that astonished the man from Cook's, strode out into the roadway and handed it up to the boy in the saddle. Truxton King A Story of Graustark But as I watched my fear of that one increased, for age, association, a sternness of manner that unbent only to her, many things in him showed me his possibilities of success. The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 4, January, 1885 She had always been so tough and unbent an old lady that until he saw her he could not imagine her as being really seriously and pitifully hurt.... Mr. Britling Sees It Through I had his confidence, as a man gives his confidence to his dog, and before me sometimes he unbent as he never would before others. At a Winter's Fire At last poor Flossie, weary of conjecture, unbent so far as to seek counsel of Miss Bishop. The Divine Fire Even Jabez unbent, and was not always suspecting her of some mischief or other. Kitty Trenire The apology, the pacific, non-controversial tone, unbent the young man instantly. V. V.'s Eyes Then Goliah unbent and his face assumed an expression of satisfaction; he looked about him like a man pleased with the sight of objects that recalled bygone times. The Downfall Before her, exultation unbent stiffness, and he was hoarsely triumphant and eager. The Last Shot Even Rose unbent, and Leonora thought how attractive the girl could be when she chose. Leonora She thought confession was coming, and unbent encouragingly. Kitty Trenire It is something to have a course of life which runs straight along, unbent aside, and not cut short off, by the change from earth to Heaven. Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) Everett unbent a trifle, and smiled at his neighbour across the aisle. Youth and the Bright Medusa His address was courteous but distant, stiff, and a little pompous; he evidently believed in himself as a great person and only unbent to other greater persons, when he unbent so vastly that he crawled. The Waters of Edera I look after the little trees, the unbent twigs; they are more interesting to me than your monsters. In the Footprints of the Padres To-day I will be a boy again; 20 The mind's pursuing element, Like a bow slackened and unbent, In some dark corner shall be leant. The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell Delaroche, won by the strength of the man, at length unbent, and showed him such favor as a commonplace mind could accord to native superiority. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 6, May, 1896 Keep the knees unbent and the heels together. The Doctrine and Practice of Yoga His brow unbent, his arms unfolded themselves, and he held them out to Dolores with a smile almost gentle. In the Palace of the King A Love Story of Old Madrid He was at Harvard in my year, and so far as he unbent to any one, he sometimes unbent to me. The Great Prince Shan As a twig trembles, which a bird Lights on to sing, then leaves unbent, So is my memory thrilled and stirred;— I only know she came and went. The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell Sometimes I went in, without waiting an instant, and only found her husband with her, who spent in lively talk, or friendly conversation, the hours that unbent and prepared him for sleep. Raphael Pages of the Book of Life at Twenty He has unbent, and is lying on his back. Light Whereupon the lord of Rhyd-Alwyn unbent his haughty brows, and placing one narrow, white, and shapely hand upon my blood-stained baldric, spoke as follows: 'Well said, young Briton. What Dreams May Come At one moment she would be kind and sympathetic, and then, when he unbent and tried to come a step nearer to her, she seemed to freeze and keep him at arm's length. The Rising of the Red Man A Romance of the Louis Riel Rebellion Then, with a memory of his own West Point days, Lieutenant Denton unbent enough to remark feelingly: "You have unassailable courage, too, Mr. Prescott." Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps A pastime then must be had where every part of the body must be labored, to separate and lessen such humors withal; the mind must be unbent, to gather and fetch again his quickness withal. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 2 Every brow smiled upon her: even Conrad's was unbent. Sketches and Tales Illustrative of Life in the Backwoods of New Brunswick Gleaned from Actual Observation and Experience During a Residence Of Seven Years in That Interesting Colony Her snub duly delivered, and she secure it had gone home, Damaris unbent, graciously communicative as never before. Deadham Hard She had talked to him so tenderly—the proud mother who so seldom unbent. The Reason Why In response, Darrin took an extra hard twist around the leather, unwound, unbent and let go. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps We moored with the stream-anchor and cable, to the northward, unbent the sails and struck yards and topmasts. The Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, Including the Ladrones, Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico The Eldorado of the Orient Their jeweled hands hold no missal, their knees are unbent, their lips utter no prayer. The Italians My Justice is a man of some sixty-odd years perhaps, but he carries a strong, large, rugged body, as yet unbent by age. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 07 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes The lingering fear of the ways of men was still in Zara's heart and not altogether gone; she was not yet quite free from the suspicion that he still might trap her if she unbent. The Reason Why A spirit of good-fellowship pervaded the compartment, till even the suspicious civilian unbent, and handed round post-card photographs of his two sons who were somewhere en Champagne. A Volunteer Poilu A frigate with sails unbent lies at anchor. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 44, June, 1861 Creator With proud step and unbent head could he pass through the streets, for no one dared to follow him with insulting words. The Merchant of Berlin An Historical Novel Ought we not to be willing to be bent or unbent any way? and if a bow is to "abide in strength," it must be unbent when it is not wanted. A Brief Memoir with Portions of the Diary, Letters, and Other Remains, of Eliza Southall, Late of Birmingham, England She is most forbidding, and never once unbent nor became genial, the whole evening. The Reason Why He unbent his dark brow on hearing that I was an Englishman. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 538, March 17, 1832 The stately figure which bore itself so majestically in Courts and Parliaments naturally unbent among the costermongers of Whitechapel and the labourers of Dorsetshire. Collections and Recollections Seizing suitable moments, each sail was loosened, thoroughly dried, unbent, and got below. The Crater She had been watching some suspicious vessels in the harbour for a long time; but as they showed no symptoms of moving, she unbent sails and commenced painting, &c. Lands of the Slave and the Free Cuba, the United States, and Canada She never unbent, and while her beauty and extraordinary type attracted all the men she came across they soon gave up their pursuit. The Reason Why And she threw the bread from the basket, and the beautiful birds unbent their curved necks, devouring it voraciously under the water. Vain Fortune When Benton and his helper followed the haul-back line away to the domain of the falling gang the last time, Stella had so far unbent as to strike up conversation with the donkey engineer. Big Timber A Story of the Northwest Even Jarvis unbent to him, and insisted upon his sitting with them for the third act. Bambi The noisy drum-beat slackened, And silenced was its roar When Andreas the dauntless, Stepped through the prison door; The "Sandwirt", fettered still, yet free, Stood on the wall with unbent knee,— The hero of Tyrol. Poems On this occasion, Miss Pross, responding to Ladybird's pleasant face and pleasant efforts to please her, unbent exceedingly; so the dinner was very pleasant, too. A Tale of Two Cities The joy that comes of freedom, and the freedom that comes of joy, unbent the old man's stiffened joints. The Village Watch-Tower The arm Louisa had begun to twine around her neck, unbent itself. Hard Times I shall never forget how in these early morning walks at Braemar, finding me sympathetic, he unbent with the air of a man who had unexpectedly found something he had sought, and was fairly confidential. Robert Louis Stevenson: a record, an estimate, and a memorial But the complete torpor came at last: the fingers lost their tension, the arms unbent; then the little head fell away from the bosom, and the blue eyes opened wide on the cold starlight. Silas Marner The austere Miss Susan H. Croft unbent in a nutcracker smile. Emma McChesney and Co. Even the supercilious ticket-seller at the San Francisco depot had unbent, and wished them good luck. Blix Even the austere-faced J. G. Winthrop unbent to the extent of grim smiles in response to the laudatory comments bestowed upon the pictured image of his idol, his beautiful daughter. Miss Billy — Married The man's brows unbent when he saw the money and he told three of his servants to take them out in the night by the moonlight. Grettir the Strong, Icelandic Saga Everett unbent a trifle and smiled at his neighbor across the aisle. The Troll Garden and Selected Stories Even now, when the truth is so clear, he cannot pass a boat or an unbent sail without peering under it. The Captain of the Polestar But thou, secure of soul, unbent with woes, The more thy fortune frowns, the more oppose. The Aeneid English After a little he found the quizzical, boyish face that mocked him irresistible, and he laughed, and unbent from the dignified reserve which he had for a while maintained portentously. The Line of Love Dizain des Mariages There were proofs in every thing about him that his mind had unbent itself agreeably; his powers had expanded upon different objects, building, planting, improving the soil and the people. Tales and Novels — Volume 08 The sturdy wood stood unbent against the strongest. Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms. One Day's Courtship "I've been very near it more than once," he said to his particular friends, when he unbent so far as to be confidential. Run to Earth A Novel On the strength of the spirits he had drunk, Cucumber quite 'unbent,' as it is called. A Desperate Character and Other Stories They had all the look of veterans, worn, stain'd, impassive, and a certain unbent, lounging gait, carrying in addition to their regular arms and knapsacks, frequently a frying-pan, broom, &c. Complete Prose Works Specimen Days and Collect, November Boughs and Goodbye My Fancy When I was young, the Sybils pledged eternal rule to thee; That Time himself would lay his bones before thy unbent knee. Poems She looked pretty when she unbent like that and talked nonsense—or what was apt to strike you as nonsensical until you came to consider it. The Heavenly Twins The pilot took the ship in near Coenties slip, Marble's favourite berth, and we had her secured, and her sails unbent before the sun set. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale Upon her knees, but with unbent head and eyes fixed steadily to the grille, she rehearsed her tale from the beginning, neither faltering nor losing countenance. Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution Serene and tall, with brows unbent, Without a hope, without a friend, He, under escort, onward went, With death to meet him at the end. India's Love Lyrics The heartiness of his reception had been unqualified, even the taciturn Omar had unbent to the representative of a nation he felt he could respect with no loss of prestige. The Shadow of the East Towards Harry his uncle somewhat unbent; Harry had done his duty in the campaign, and was mentioned with praise in high quarters. The Virginians But he was distinctively a preacher, and his serene and sweet genius never unbent into a frolicsome mood. Literary and Social Essays In the Night split both Topgallant Sails so much that they were obliged to be unbent to repair. Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World Although in this small tenement My soul is cramped—unbowed, unbent I've still within me ample power To free myself this very hour. The Canadian Elocutionist To stand erect, and in that sense to have a right spirit—one that is upright and unbent—we must have sure footing in God, and have His energy infused into our shrinking limbs. Expositions of Holy Scripture Psalms Be that as it may, Aunty Bixby unbent surprisingly in the next few minutes. The Radio Boys' First Wireless Or Winning the Ferberton Prize With the departure of the secretary he unbent slightly. L.P.M. : the end of the Great War In the P.M. unbent the Maintopsail to repair, and brought another to the Yard and set it close reefed. Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World And then Mr. Thatcher unbent, and between periods of vigorous mastication at his cud, introduced us to his horses and eagerly explained the advantages that his stable possessed over any other this side of Oakland. Blindfolded Not a wrinkle furrows the ample brow; and his unbent and noble figure is still as upright, bold and vigorous, as the mind which informs it. Memoirs of General Lafayette : with an Account of His Visit to America and His Reception By the People of the United States; From His Arrival, August 15th, to the Celebration at Yorktown, October 19th, 1824. The Emperor then unbent from his very erect and impressive attitude and talked with me in a very friendly manner, especially impressing me with his interest in business and commercial affairs. My Four Years in Germany At Cluain Cain, in Ross, unbent yet old,Dwelt Patrick long. The Legends of Saint Patrick This brought us again under our Courses, and the Main Topsail being Split we unbent it and bent another. Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World This was the only time of the day when old Joe unbent. Back to Billabong On our returning to the salon the magnificent Cent Gardes stood just as we had left them, and I wondered if they had unbent for a moment all the time we had been at dinner. In the Courts of Memory, 1858 1875; from Contemporary Letters But the words of Bessie, spoken so sincerely and kindly, began to reach his understanding, and at last he unbent. The Hero of Hill House Again she knelt, and o’erThe bending queenly head, till then unbent,He flung that veil which woman bars from manTo make her more than woman. The Legends of Saint Patrick Got Top Gallant Yards up and set the Sail, unbent the Foresail to repair and brought another to the Yard. Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World Of course we all joined in, as only Englishmen can, and this became so infectious that even the staid mandarins unbent and added their quota to the noise. With the "Die-Hards" in Siberia Williams sent me down for another pin, while he unbent the clewline, and overhauled it down to the sheet. The Ghost Pirates Lady Lesbia unbent a little presently, and smiled upon the stranger. Phantom Fortune, a Novel Even the missionary ladies unbent so far as to say they would miss my bright face and merry chatter. Olivia in India At 11 unbent both Foresail and Mainsail to repair, and bent others and made Sail under them. Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World Not a line of her face softened, not a feature unbent. Children of the Frost At last McCurdie unbent his black brows and said hoarsely: "It was not the Angel of Death, Doyne, but another Messenger that drew us here." A Christmas Mystery The Story of Three Wise Men But, with all his politeness, he never unbent, even in the society of his most intimate friends, so jealous was he of his dignity and power. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers In their charmed circle they unbent; indulged, perchance, in ironical sallies on the follies they alike despised. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity A fresh Trade and hazey weather, with some Squalls, attended with Small Rain; unbent the Main Topsail to repair, and bent another. Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World Ha!" said the First Lord, "as you would not come to us, we have unbent our dignity and come to you. The Lost Naval Papers The pride of the woman was still unbent. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 11, September, 1858 He was also a fascinating man when he unbent; was affable, intelligent, accessible, and unstilted. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers Mazes became eccentric, the prison unbent itself; the interior experienced an undefinable reverberation from the outside. The History of a Crime The Testimony of an Eye-Witness By this time all the Ship's sails were unbent and the Armourer's Forge set up to repair the Ironwork, etc. Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World She unbent her mind afterwards—over a book. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia He must be in his eightieth year; he has been ill and seems feeble, but he is still the majestic old man, unbent in figure and undimmed in eye. Maria Mitchell: Life, Letters, and Journals So she had unbent and thought herself soon after somewhat reckless; it was a little wanton and unfair to bring him back. Tenterhooks The boats were being pushed out - the davits swung round, the tarpaulin covers removed, and the awnings unbent. Tomaso's Fortune and Other Stories Michael Angelo had stood with dogged, gloomy self-assertiveness before the pope, head covered, knee unbent. Pictures Every Child Should Know A Selection of the World's Art Masterpieces for Young People The bow has long been unbent, the royal mother and child are together again, the music of the tambourine is mute. Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 1 She treated all with equal regard and to Richard alone unbent the proud sufficiency of her manner. The Hallam Succession He unbent so far as to supply a clue. Uneasy Money Page 263 The brow of my ferocious assailant was presently unbent. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 3 She had put up a generous lunch for him, and had even unbent so far as to declare that she had believed from the first that he knew nothing about the missing diamond bracelet. The Boys of Bellwood School Since no man in public life can risk offending people of importance, His Honor unbent. Flowing Gold As she unbent her cramped leg, she made a little grimace of pain, but smiled as she limped toward me, her hand extended. A Fool and His Money But that iron set frown on the young brow would not have unbent even for the silver. The Life of the Fields His heart swelled with a strange gratitude; he unbent suddenly and met the rough kindnesses more than half way. The Rose in the Ring He was fond of Brinnaria and unbent to her more than to most of his acquaintances. The Unwilling Vestal Then Face-of-god stopped perplexed with his case; for he was on the deep snow in his skids, with his bow unbent, and he knew not how to bend it speedily. The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale The Saucy Seven unbent sufficiently to all go in a body to the landing. The Shagganappi Oh, true enough, she had unbent a little, towards the end. The Cardinal's Snuff-Box With the first indrawn breath of smoke his attitude had unbent. The Masquerader But although the family were present en masse, as on the former occasion, they unbent to a surprising degree, and he found them truly gracious and delightful. The Ne'er-Do-Well Mr. Critchlow, snow-white now but unbent, remarked that there was 'a pretty cackle,' and he sniffed. The Old Wives' Tale She was a tall woman who never unbent, and the girls were all afraid of her, pretending to be engrossed in work whenever she appeared. A Zola Dictionary; the Characters of the Rougon-Macquart Novels of Emile Zola; Finally, he laid his hand flat on the altar; the executioner unbent his bow and the arrow drooped from the painted haft and dangled there, its hammered iron war-head glinting in the firelight. The Hidden Children The landlord's brows were instantly unbent, and a broad smile circled over his good-humored face. Ten Nights in a Bar Room For the first time in his official career he had unbent so far as to manifest a personal interest in the welfare of his master. Brewster's Millions Even Jenkins unbent, and his bass "Ha ha!" rang through the large vaulted room. In the Wilderness They looked at each other steadily, and Mrs. Murray's brow cleared and her lip unbent. St. Elmo They know that if they once unbent, they could not straighten themselves out again. South Wind Lizzie, hitherto un-compromisingly a cook, had so far unbent this summer as to offer to fill the place of waitress as well as her own. Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby I give him a fraternal smile that relaxes the tension of his brow as a bow is unbent. The New Book of Martyrs The third was a large ship, with top-gallant-masts housed and sails unbent, and looking as rusty and worn as two years' ``hide droghing'' could make her. Two Years Before the Mast A derisive smile unbent the tight lines of the lawyer's mouth. At the Mercy of Tiberius That nobler passion of an hour Was rather prophecy than power; And nature, from such stress unbent, Recurs to deep discouragement. Victories of Love For though he often railed at Purdy, yet that was only Richard's way: he was genuinely fond of him, and unbent to him as to nobody else. Australia Felix While his countrymen unbent their brows to the sunshine of Maria Theresa's gracious words, he remained apart in the recess of a window. Joseph II. and His Court Thus, for example, in Figure 627 it will be seen that the sandy bed d-f, which has offered greater resistance, has been sharply contorted, while the fine-grained strata, a, b, c, have remained comparatively unbent. The Student's Elements of Geology Occasionally the taciturn Indian unbent when sitting by the great bonfire in the open at night, and told wild tales of savage life before the padres came. The Valiant Runaways But an aged man, with silvery hair, but with a form still vigorous and unbent, would not allow himself to be pushed on in this manner. Andreas Hofer Garth unbent at once, and again that boyish heightening of colour indicated his sense of shame at what he had imagined. The Rosary "And why, Marianne?" asked he, his brow unbent, and his face beaming with tenderness; for Gluck idolized his beautiful wife. Joseph II. and His Court He felt a thrill of generosity as he thus unbent from his former rigid attitude. Peg O' My Heart And he unbent his dignity so far as to wind his arm around her waist. Cousin Maude I withdrew my hand suddenly, unbent my arm, and leaning over the intervening chair side, put it round the low exquisite waist and tried to draw her towards me. To-morrow? We three unbent as Mrs Siddons, Sir Joshua Reynolds and Dr Johnson might have unbent, to devise a turn for the Coliseum variety theatre. Annajanska, the Bolshevik Empress What clearly shows that Rashi unbent a little in composing his Biblical commentaries are the flashes of wit and humor lighting them, the display of his native grace of character, his smiling geniality. Rashi And with his head unbent, he stepped into the pirogue. Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon Thy stately Pine is yet unbent, Though many a goodly bough is rent.' The Lady of the Lake She had been standing in the centre of the floor, her hands clasped, her body bowed toward the Governor, but at my lord's words she straightened like a bow unbent. To Have and to Hold I pleaded She soon unbent and took to plying me with questions. The Rise of David Levinsky Mademoiselle de Tonnay-Charente, who had slightly knitted her brows at the commencement of the description, unbent them with a smile. Ten Years Later There was no current whatever near the shore, and the reeds shot up out of the river unbent. Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon There was the advantage of being the only lady, and he unbent more than he ever did at home. Heartsease, Or, the Brother's Wife Rostov submissively unbent the corner of his card and, instead of the six thousand he had intended, carefully wrote twenty-one. War and Peace The Rainbow unbent himself that K-yak-lu might mount, then he arched himself high among the clouds. Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest He judged she had cleared the back of the animal by at least three feet, a high jump to make straight up with unbent knees. The Circus Boys Across the Continent : or, Winning New Laurels on the Tanbark The passengers became talkative; the Commander and his friends unbent, and grew sympathetic and inquiring. The Crusade of the Excelsior It was at this stage in the gale that he unbent sufficiently to tell me that we were going through a circular storm and that the wind was boxing the compass. The Mutiny of the Elsinore Malemute Kid's frightful concoction did its work; the men of the camps and trails unbent in its genial glow, and jest and song and tales of past adventure went round the board. The Son of the Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Day looked up at the high functionary who thus unbent to them with very little change of countenance; then looked at each other in the same way. Pandora It was radiant with the quizzical expression which was its natural character, but which I had never seen it assume except when we were alone together, and when he unbent himself freely. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 4 "If we were only here for the last time," we had often said, "with our top-gallant masts housed and our sails unbent!"—and now we had our wish. Two Years Before the Mast He unbent enough to tell me that he had been an athlete, when he was a young man, a professional foot-racer in Eastern Canada. The Mutiny of the Elsinore He never indulged in humor or unbent his dignity and formality. My Memories of Eighty Years But he made such obvious attempts to please, and was so really entertaining a talker, that she unbent towards him a little. The Yellow Claw He was the most venerable of the labourers on the farm—a tall, solid man, still unbent, with grey side-whiskers and a steep, dignified profile. Crome Yellow The third was a large ship, with top-gallant-masts housed, and sails unbent, and looking as rusty and worn as two years' "hide-droghing" could make her. Two Years Before the Mast Miss West treated me the same way, but unbent more to Mr. Pike. The Mutiny of the Elsinore Lombard I was, and was called Marco; the world I knew, and that worth I loved, toward which every one hath now unbent his bow. Divine Comedy, Norton's Translation, Purgatory I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup. The Story of a Bad Boy Rowdy's brows unbent; it would seem that Eagle Creek was capable of "joshing" also. Rowdy of the Cross L On these narrow waters anchors are never stowed in-board, or cables that are intended for service unbent, and Jasper was saved much of the labor that would have been necessary in a vessel at sea. Pathfinder; or, the inland sea Even Mrs. Da Souza unbent a little towards the young women against whom she had declared war. A Millionaire of Yesterday Even the valet unbent to him, and inquired if the doctor needed a man at home to look after him and his clothes. The Breaking Point I would give worlds to know how aunt Celia ever unbent sufficiently to get engaged. A Cathedral Courtship It was never to the great women of the world that he unbent most thoroughly. The Illustrious Prince She died so—with her knee unbent, with her hand unraised, with a prayer unuttered, in the pride of her intellect and the strength of her youth. The Story of an African Farm, a novel And she knew what he had come for: she unbent the fingers, and let the flowers drop out, the flowers she had loved so, and walked on without them, with dry, aching eyes. Dreams |
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