| 单词 | unconcern |
| 例句 | He seemed driven to great anger by the apparent unconcern of the Warrior. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The letter was passed with such palpable nonchalance and unconcern that Ben knew that the letter was very important indeed. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Instantly, Mr. Roberts’s eyes slid out of focus, his brows unknitted, and a look of dreamy unconcern fell over his face. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She opened her eyes, and we all started as she said, sweetly and seemingly with the utmost unconcern:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z The body drifted with slow unconcern under the slow canal tides. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I forced the proper amount of jovial unconcern into my voice so Sim would take me at my word and drop the subject for the time being. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z This was why I could treat his sufferings with such scorn and unconcern: he wasn’t real. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He gazed back at me with a fixed and patient unconcern. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z They were avoiding the topic with a deliberate unconcern; he must be somewhere now, I thought, doing something, what I didn’t want to ask. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z But when all about me birds were singing in fields of purple lupine, I shared their unconcern about the future. A Black Forest trek to German philosopher Heidegger’s writing ‘hut’ 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z As he faces off with Kirk, he does a lot of impassive and charismatic gazing, indicative of infinitesimally amused unconcern. Star Trek Into Darkness – review 2013-05-09T14:35:00Z Most of Ukraine’s ravaged cultural sites are like the shelled Reims Cathedral: perhaps not directly targeted, but destroyed with ruthless unconcern. When Cultural Heritage Becomes a Battlefront 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z It takes time to figure all of this out, which may signal confidence in the audience on the part of Wills and Tarker, or brash unconcern. ‘Montag’ Review: A Dark Hymn to Female Friendship 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Rose’s unconcern at their long times apart — their separate vacations, even — is no less a mystery than before. Jean Kennedy Smith Remembers Growing Up Kennedy 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z I suppose its general intent is to serve for a woman who wants to distinguish, and perhaps to ironize, her participation in the entrenched trend of military wear by professing unconcern with style. Interrogating Melania Trump’s Statement Jacket and its Fast-Fashion Fascism 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z Her attitude isn't one of blithe unconcern but uncomplicated directness. Angela Lansbury's spirit and star power burn as bright as ever 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z As his new American wife, Kate, Carissa Castaldo swanned around with her elegant parasol, the picture of unconcern at the tragedy unfolding before her. Magical restraint lets Seattle Opera's 'Butterfly' take wing 2012-05-06T20:11:05Z The era of blissful unconcern may be ending. Opinion | To solve the carbon crisis, we need to talk nuclear power 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z The fact that he’s still in office is a testament to his brusque determination and general unconcern for the opinions of others. Opinion | Andrew Cuomo is plummeting, and there’s no one left to catch him 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z Villanueva’s controversial decisions to reinstate fired deputies and what she called his apparent unconcern over the existence of secret societies of tattooed deputies helped garner further support, Cannick said. On heels of Sheriff’s Department scandal, L.A. County voters overwhelmingly back stronger oversight 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z My friends and I were wanton with our unconcern. Opinion | 50 years after the moon landing, Apollo 11 remains a miracle 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z But beneath this unconcern is a different kind of self-regard, a sense of himself as a historical figure in waiting. Mitch McConnell Got Everything He Wanted. But at What Cost? 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z But the veteran Texan oilman had survived similar battles before, riding out presidential satisfaction by marshalling his allies, and affecting a laconic unconcern about the backstabbing ways of Washington. Rex Tillerson: a rocky road with Trump that ended with a 4am surprise firing 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z Republicans would be crazy not to push for tax cuts, given this distribution of false belief and their utter unconcern with real-world consequences. Taxes are higher than ever! Whites face discrimination! How do we combat alternative reality? 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z Before Sunday’s game against the Jets, Bush professed unconcern about his ignominious mark. Reggie Bush Ran This Season. Just Not Always Forward. 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z The hardest thing for Whishaw to grasp, though in some ways the most liberating, is Van Hove’s unconcern with what Whishaw calls “the psychological, naturalistic stuff”. 'I'm not damaged': Ben Whishaw on sexuality, privacy and playing troubled heroes 2016-04-03T04:00:00Z It involves rather the deliberate perpetration of a knowingly dangerous act with reckless and wanton unconcern and indifference as to whether anyone is harmed or not. What Is 'Depraved Heart Murder'? 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z Such unconcern would represent a bit of a change. Obama’s Tax-Cut Plan Could Start a Political Bidding War 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z Besides, it’s so tempting to demonize Republicans about their obvious unconcern for the plight of the polar bears. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z It must be frustrating for the president to know he is actually the same leader, and tempting to display a defiant unconcern. Is President Obama too detached to lead? And for the U.S., the troubling matter is, among other things, Putin’s deep unconcern for human rights: from his disregard to the political opposition to the recent anti-gay propaganda law that hampers freedoms. Who Will Blink First? 2013-09-06T08:45:00Z Innumerable lives were blighted in those in-between years, and given long-lasting official unconcern about Aids, innumerable lives were lost. Is the Keystone XL pipeline fight the Stonewall of climate change? 2013-04-08T12:21:02Z Mr. Bombs received the information with an air of unconcern and Adelaide went to her father’s office. The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury 2012-04-20T02:00:07.610Z The error, if it may be said with reverence, can be traced even higher, and in Whittier we meet only one more witness to the unconcern of Nature over the marring of her finer products. Shelburne Essays, Third Series 2012-04-16T02:00:02.027Z His sheer unconcern could not fail to lessen her agitation still further, and she halted on the next landing. The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z He lighted a cigarette, and strolled with apparent unconcern up and down the platform. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z But with an appearance of unconcern, they prepared to receive him; and in a moment more, the door opened, and the heavy, coarse figure of Guthrie was in the room. The Frontiersmen 2012-04-10T02:00:18.933Z The doctor tried very hard to utter this speech with the unconcern of one alluding to some every-day occurrence. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z Then they had rushed into the fight in thoughtless unconcern about their sins; now they had confessed them, and through the blood of sprinkling they had obtained a sense of forgiveness. The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel 2012-04-08T02:00:20.427Z It is really quite revolting to see their unconcern about the death of the Pope, and their unseemly merriment during the ceremonies. Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland 2012-04-07T02:00:33.707Z "I have been for a walk, that is all," she answered, in a tone of unconcern. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z "And why not?" demanded the peer, affecting as much unconcern as it was possible for him to assume when coming near the very subject of his wishes. The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale 2012-04-06T02:00:27.227Z And she leant forward, and patted her horse's impatient head, with a look of childish unconcern. Mabel, Vol. III (of 3) A Novel 2012-04-04T02:00:58.490Z Men of the day did see these things, but saw them with unconcern. Boy Labour and Apprenticeship 2012-03-30T02:00:18.807Z This absolute unconcern about food and raiment is emphasized by repeating the injunction twice: “Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?” The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets 2012-03-27T02:00:23.077Z He spent several more or less wakeful nights in striving against his own heart, and in trying to cultivate a philosophic attitude which should give the impression of a supreme unconcern. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z The Midnight Masquer laughed openly at them and conducted his depredations with brazen unconcern, appearing where he was least expected. The Mardi Gras Mystery 2012-03-24T02:00:18.017Z I lifted it, with seeming unconcern, to my nose. The King's Stratagem and Other Stories 2012-03-22T02:00:40.343Z Of still more serious significance is a want of perception of the gravity of the situation or unconcern about its issue. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z The Chief stood in the same easy attitude of unconcern. Swift and Sure 2012-03-16T02:00:24.627Z By pressing her lips together she maintained a show of unconcern; but only because the dusk hid her loss of colour. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z "Oh, all right, then," with a savage simulation of unconcern. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z Her calmness and apparent unconcern led the marauders to conclude that they had been misled in supposing Mr. Izard was in the house; and at length they departed. Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent 2012-03-10T03:00:13.687Z He had recovered his composure, and translated with glib and smiling unconcern the story which Samba told. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z When he did, it was with infinite unconcern and the remark: "Yes, I see them, and a little soap and water wouldn't hurt them any." Ralph of the Roundhouse 2012-03-02T03:00:11.217Z He made some astonishing admissions in the witness-box and even disgusted many of his friends by the flippancy and affected unconcern of his replies to questions of the most damaging nature. The Trial of Oscar Wilde From the Shorthand Reports 2012-02-19T03:00:17.513Z The excitement when the grand day arrived was great in Dublin, while the provinces looked on with unconcern. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z Happily the fleet, or a portion of it, had been driven upon the coast of Bantry, whose inhabitants, being disinclined to rebellion, looked on the tricolour with the eye of unconcern. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z Walters did not seem much to distress himself about it, and of the knight also he took leave with apparent unconcern. Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck 2012-02-13T03:00:19.620Z The two Turkish troopers who formed his guard were smoking cigarettes; the crew of four were gathered aft, taking the disaster that had befallen them with stolid unconcern. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z Lady Oxford met the thrust with all the appearances of unconcern. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z It was an awkward moment, but the men of Warrisden's party assumed, with what skill they could, an air of unconcern. The Truants 2012-01-28T03:00:26.257Z With a fine affectation of unconcern she began her questioning. Great Opera Stories Taken from Original Sources in Old German 2012-01-25T03:00:33.660Z A porter, with the unconcern of long habit, carelessly carried a rosy, cooing baby on his shoulder up the long flights of stairs, his destination being an apartment on the sixth floor. Dorothy Dale in the City 2012-01-13T03:00:12.213Z Coldly and concisely I made my request, striving the while for a look of unconcern. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z She was working with extraordinary speed and unconcern, and had learned the job in three or four days. The Woman's Part A Record of Munitions Work 2011-12-31T03:00:15.627Z "A fine chest, eh?" he said with affected unconcern, to hide the embarrassment from which they were both suffering. The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 2011-12-25T03:00:12.817Z And the Sun-god pursues his journey in silence and unconcern across the dome of heaven. By Desert Ways to Baghdad 2011-12-18T03:00:22.240Z Come, boys," he said with an affectation of unconcern, "these ladies complain that the place is too crowded; we will go elsewhere. The Heart of Denise and Other Tales 2011-12-14T03:00:15.733Z Cecil never appeared to cast a glance towards the real object of her address; and at every pause in the air she conversed with an appearance of perfect unconcern. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z A very little nonadhesion to common affairs, a little reserve of unconcern, and the gay spirit of sacrifice, provide the moral immunity which is the only real estate. Modern Essays 2011-12-13T03:00:25.577Z In the midst of his speculations a member of the family arrived sauntering in with unconcern. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z The cardinal nodded with apparent unconcern, and Le Clerc came back; but watching D'Amboise narrowly, I saw that although he still appeared to laugh and jest, his eyes were grave and his brow troubled. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z I had not had time to meet de Clermont with unconcern, and overcome by a sudden shyness I declined his aid, and he said in his cool, level voice: "You are very proud this morning." The Heart of Denise and Other Tales 2011-12-14T03:00:15.733Z “Oh, I don’t know!” with an attempt at unconcern. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z She for her part, seemed infected with his unconcern, and looked upon the whole affair as a decidedly interesting adventure. The Heath Hover Mystery 2011-12-01T03:00:22.357Z She seemed on the point of interrupting their talk, and of ignoring Claire, who had leaned back with a nice semblance of entire unconcern. An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z Corway instinctively felt that she had been a witness to his scene with Hazel, but he affected unconcern, and allowed the incident to pass without comment. An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z She has all the Irish recklessness and unconcern for the morrow. Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor 2011-11-11T03:00:30.420Z She had treated his unsettled depression and gloomy abstraction as coldness and sullen discontent, and met them with careless unconcern. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z When he had thus failed, his air of unconcern and majesty reminded of how the lion is said to stalk back to his place of hiding when the prey has eluded his spring. The Brothers' War 2011-11-01T02:00:24.007Z In reality, she tossed it with seeming unconcern into the fire, and gave a quiet order to Marie which she wished taken directly to the butler, regarding the reduced number of her coming guests. An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z In that composure Marsyas read unconcern, which the Essene interpreted as hopelessness for his own cause. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z But I was never more struck by the unconcern at the presence of man shown by these birds—swallows, martins, and swifts—as on one occasion at Frensham, when the birds were very numerous. Birds and Man 2011-10-20T02:00:25.513Z "Well, lass, how goes it with thee?" he said, with an air of easy unconcern. Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures 2011-10-20T02:00:22.743Z “But he will never reveal it,” said Ipgreve, with great unconcern. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z I cannot otherwise account for the apparent indifference and unconcern of our government and people on the subject of our relations with Catholic countries, and the encouragement given to Popish emissaries in the United States. Popery! As it Was and as it Is Also, Auricular Confession; And Popish Nunneries 2011-10-12T02:00:50.077Z "We'll go right home," said I, feigning an unconcern I did not feel. Mavis of Green Hill 2011-10-12T02:00:41.317Z With a rather comical air of haughty unconcern she handed the chauffeur two dollars. The Sins of the Children A Novel 2011-10-09T02:00:27.520Z “What the devil do you mean by this, Captain Hamilton?” he said, trying to put on an air of unconcern he didn’t feel. Luck at the Diamond Fields 2011-10-06T02:00:43.067Z They are jesting and chaffing with all the delightful unconcern of emancipated youth, and their cheerful faces shine brighter in the October sunshine. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 2nd, 1893 2011-09-30T02:00:16.737Z Herrick even inquired, as he paid his check, who this imposing creature was and the Yankee woman replied with unconcern that he was Mr. Gumama, who ran a pool-game at the barber's. "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z With an appearance of utmost unconcern the Phantom turned away and started to ascend the steps. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z Concerned with so much else, I had now no unconcern to rehearse. The Debit Account 2011-09-21T02:00:33.753Z His unconcern with the world around him, except for the details of boy-life, was complete. Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z Her apparent unconcern at what is passing he easily attributes either to maiden coyness or Indian stoicism. The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks 2011-09-16T02:00:21.817Z Toward the end of the Brighton conference he declared to his hearers: “Thus plunge into a life of divine unconcern!” and, “All Europe lies at my feet.” Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 2011-09-14T02:00:43.813Z He looked up with an air of unconcern—and in the next instant the cigarette dropped from his gaping lips. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z On this occasion, however, his unconcern was partly due to inattention. My Lord Duke 2011-09-09T02:01:11.940Z And yet the devil's orchestra might have been tuning up at their feet, under the very stage they trod with culpable unconcern. Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front 2011-09-09T02:01:03.463Z So, feigning an unconcern which he was far from feeling, he kept straight on, and passed the old man safely. The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks 2011-09-16T02:00:21.817Z Mrs. Bindle's thin voice entirely failed to carry to where Mr. Hearty was walking with dignity and unconcern, regardless of the danger which Mrs. Bindle foresaw threatened him. Mrs. Bindle Some Incidents from the Domestic Life of the Bindles 2011-09-08T02:00:22.323Z The Phantom feigned utter unconcern as he continued toward the corner. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z I guessed his unconcern must be an air. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z Judith turned her great eyes full of wrathful appeal on Storms, and burst into a scornful laugh, which the young man answered by a look of blank unconcern. Norston's Rest 2011-08-24T02:00:23.833Z "And no one more welcome—no one in all the wide world more welcome," Mortimer Paget would answer, glancing, with apparent pleased unconcern, but with secret anxiety, at his daughter's face. A Life For a Love A Novel 2011-08-18T02:00:24.323Z Barnes approached with all the deliberation and unconcern of a pronounced fatalist. Mrs. Bindle Some Incidents from the Domestic Life of the Bindles 2011-09-08T02:00:22.323Z He advanced with an air of unconcern, glanced languidly at the papers and magazines spread out on the news stall, and in another moment he would have been starting up the stairs. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z They asked each other for fifty dollars with perfect nonchalance, got it and paid it back with equal unconcern, and no man among them had been known to forget. Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford 2011-08-11T02:00:13.017Z Sometimes he saw his old enemy, the hunchback, who worked at a shoemaker's, but he saw him with unconcern. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z He mentioned the matter to his father with marked unconcern. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z Joe put on his hat and coat, with that perfect unconcern which always distinguished him. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z Through his dazed consciousness filtered a resolution to meet death, even in this hideous form, with the same unconcern and stoicism with which he had accepted the favors destiny had strewn in his path. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z The suffering has come,—the suffering which I have often noted with unconcern in the animals upon which I tested it. Cynthia Wakeham's Money 2011-07-18T02:00:24.717Z But the perfect frankness and unconcern with which he played the "old friend" and nothing more, made his presence a comfort, nay even a necessity of life! On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z Then, with a curious unconcern for the warning, he turned to the drawings and gazed down at them affectionately. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z But she immediately recovered her impassibility of features—that wonderful calmness and innocent expression which afterwards was so severely put to the proof without 155 being shaken—and she asked, with apparent unconcern: John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1 2011-07-10T02:00:25.223Z Pinto regarded the speaker with apparent unconcern, recognizing the housekeeper of Sylvanus Gage. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z The suffering has come,—the suffering which I have often noted with unconcern in the animals upon which I had tested it. Cynthia Wakeham's Money 2011-07-18T02:00:24.717Z She almost envied the quiet, unruffled unconcern of less anxious guardians; but for her to feel indifferent to her responsibility was impossible. Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters 2011-07-10T02:00:16.790Z The other men, whose backs were toward her, glanced about quickly, then proceeded in well assumed unconcern with the work upon which they were engaged. Hope Hathaway A Story of Western Ranch Life 2011-07-07T02:00:27.303Z He tried to carry off his distress with an air of unconcern which, however, did not deceive anyone. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z We left at six this morning, you know, to go up to the Mountet Hut, and are only just back,” he added, with forced gaiety and unconcern. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z “I have been writing poetry,” I said, with an air of unconcern; “and I want to take your opinion of it.” Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z “Hearken, Moslem, în hearken!” he called out in Hindustani, eyeing with unconcern the uplifted sword of his arch enemy. The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan 2011-07-05T02:00:28.367Z Finally, after weighing all her excuses, she was obliged to admit that the only thing that really troubled her was Livingston's evident unconcern at her refusal to accompany them. Hope Hathaway A Story of Western Ranch Life 2011-07-07T02:00:27.303Z He remembered her bizarre midnight walk in a semi-trance, the perilous episode in the tangi and the consummate nerve and utter unconcern she had displayed. The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z But Fordham, lighting a fresh pipe, leaned comfortably back against the rock, and waited with perfect unconcern until this human boiler should have blown off all its steam—or burst—it didn’t matter which. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z Donald remarked with surprise the familiarity manifested among the men and women, and the apparent unconcern of the old people at the excessive gaiety of the younger members of the party. The Warden of the Plains and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west 2011-07-03T02:00:11.037Z Our unconcern began to alarm the clerk; gangs of horses were every moment returning from pasture, and he saw plainly that his position was becoming critical. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z Twice she dropped through a sheer distance of a couple of hundred feet, owing to "air pockets", but the pilot, with the utmost unconcern, held her on her course. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z "Only my hand," announced her brother, with a feeble, ill-disguised attempt at unconcern as he withdrew the badly-bandaged member from the flap of his coat. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z Even now she was conscious of the exchanged glance, the hastily-stifled smile which her appearance evoked amid this or that group she happened to be passing, but this she could afford to treat with unconcern. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z They advanced in promiscuous succession: some, out of too great anxiety to please, introduced themselves in a rather sorry style; the others, not much better, by assuming an air of unconcern. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z He took little pains to connect the figures in a life action, often painting them with a look of unconcern with the proceedings around them, as if specially posing for the artist. Art Principles With Special Reference to Painting Together with Notes on the Illusions Produced by the Painter 2011-06-16T02:00:17.197Z This he did with a skill evidently born of long practice—picking up the glowing lumps in his naked fingers with the utmost unconcern. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z “Well, what of it?” retorted Bobby, with airy unconcern. The Turn of the Tide The Story of How Margaret Solved Her Problem 2011-06-14T02:00:18.357Z The perfect unconcern of the speaker, the reticence of his companion, and the dead silence of the room in which this extraordinary speech was uttered, filled the measure of Mr. Raynor's astonishment. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z And she tried to stifle her renewed disgust with him, his obvious unconcern, as she watched him drink. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Herr Dremmel was of the easiest unconcern as to what or when or if he ate. The Pastor's Wife 2011-06-02T02:00:23.873Z That they lived in utter fearlessness of the reigning disease,—sung and loitered in the public walks, and prattled at their doors, with all their customary unconcern? Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:21.807Z He hit when and where he pleased, and warded the wilder blows of his opponent with almost unconcern. The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z The small crack which we had crossed with such unconcern had been the weak spot of our structure. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z His remorseful emotion did not stir the least sympathy in his listener, only a chilly unconcern as to his feelings in the matter. Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z Fortunately the room was still in shadow, for unexpectedly Meg’s cheeks had turned scarlet, as she glanced toward the window with a perfectly unnecessary expression of unconcern. The Camp Fire Girls' Careers 2011-05-27T02:00:15.330Z To abandon her, or to contemplate her depravity with unconcern, were equally beyond his power. Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:21.807Z His eyes met hers with a look of unconcern. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z Mr. Thornton heard her with perfect unconcern, and said "really," then spoke to me of the beauty of the morning, and of Mr. Thornton's rheumatism. Daisy Burns (Volume 2) 2011-05-20T02:00:30.427Z He rode into the yard and entered the house with as much unconcern as he could affect. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z Two Indian camps are shown in the background, and the Indians, as would befit the atmosphere of a treaty council, are moving freely through the military camp to the apparent unconcern of the military. Hermann Stieffel, Soldier Artist of the West 2011-05-10T02:01:00.297Z What wind there was came from his direction so he got no scent of us, and he drank his fill with unconcern, as though he lived in the "forest primeval." At Boarding School with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-04T02:00:13.920Z Then quickly leaving the ancient, circular structure for observation, she stepped toward the cliff, not far to the right; and in an attitude of as great unconcern as she could summon, waited. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z This done, Don Quixote took up his armour, laid it again in the horse-trough, and then walked on backwards and forwards with as great unconcern as he did at first. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Some people say that persons having this power have a distinctive odor about them, which wasps and bees dislike, and others ascribe it only to an entire fearlessness and unconcern. A Northern Countryside 2011-04-27T02:00:22.523Z Shallenberger, having taken himself out of the tangle, leaned against the wall and filled his pipe with unconcern. The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z The careless unconcern of the act added new fuel to the American's wrath. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z O’Brien made loud and angry complaints to the dog’s owner, which she received with unconcern and disbelief. Humours of Irish Life 2011-04-19T02:00:16.057Z He regarded them with an impersonal feeling of unconcern, except a desire to be done with all of them. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z They received me with an air of indifference and unconcern, not very agreeable or encouraging to one in my destitute condition. Tales from Blackwood Volume 9 2011-04-15T02:00:18.057Z Her manner implied indifference; but her unconcern was that of a trout not wishing to discourage the fisherman, feigning a languid interest in a familiar fly dropped at its nose. The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z Will had meanwhile obligingly made up another “snack” for the swimmer; and Bluff ate it with the utmost unconcern, just as though falling overboard from a snagged houseboat were an every-day occurrence in his experience. The Outdoor Chums on a Houseboat 2011-04-13T02:00:14.140Z He stepped from the sidewalk, and, with well-simulated unconcern, pushed the tenement door open, entered, closed the door softly behind him, and stood still, listening intently. Doors of the Night 2011-04-12T02:00:23.287Z Now, when Dan found himself left alone he tried to carry off his humiliation by a brave show of unconcern. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z All unconcern had passed, and his eyes shone with a deep fire which told of some straining emotion stirred in the depths of his soul. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z He affected unconcern over the financial prospects for The Governator, which is being touted to broadcasters around the world at MipTV. Arnold Schwarzenegger launches animated series The Governator 2011-04-04T12:50:13Z "Buccaneering, piracy, wrecking, and so on," said Dempsey, with all the unconcern with which he would have enumerated so many pursuits of the chase. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z It was strange that he could force his fingers to do that with an air of such apparent unconcern. Doors of the Night 2011-04-12T02:00:23.287Z His right arm hung in a scarf, but he bore the injury with a bright unconcern that suggested it rather a badge of honor than an embarrassment. The Game and the Candle 2011-04-03T02:00:16.907Z Miss Luttrell's life must be a very lonely one," said Sir "Within, with every effort to talk in a tone of unconcern. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z It was intended to show the last and utmost personal unconcern. Her Infinite Variety 2011-04-01T02:00:30.590Z "Something in that way," replied O'Reilly, affecting an equal unconcern; "but we need not discuss the point, it affords no light to guide us regarding the future." The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z A cigarette, pulled lazily from his pocket and lighted, preserved his appearance of unconcern. Doors of the Night 2011-04-12T02:00:23.287Z Mr. Bayden hurried away a good deal annoyed with Colonel Desmond for his apparent unconcern, and resolved to impart the whole affair to his wife as soon as possible. Unlucky A Fragment of a Girl's Life 2011-03-24T02:00:14.360Z Nothing ruffled what Wordsworth calls their "voluptuous unconcern." Three Philosophical Poets Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe 2011-03-20T02:00:33.357Z Mortimer accompanied me, and I was startled from my brief unconsciousness and unconcern of what was passing, by his approaching to take leave. Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife 2011-03-10T03:00:49.120Z The other, who had delivered his message in a tone of easy unconcern, now fixed his eyes on the Knight, and they continued for some seconds to regard each other. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z "I'm going to sleep," said Nessa as the brute was leaving the carriage; and she put her legs up on the seat with excellently acted unconcern. The Man Without a Memory 2011-03-09T03:00:45.963Z How he could maintain an appearance of unconcern with a broiling hot beef-steak inside him was a marvel! The Great Gold Rush A Tale of the Klondike 2011-03-06T03:00:22.017Z This spoken, with a stare of ineffable unconcern, is the extent of the recognition accorded to you after. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z "You, Ryan?" says Mona, with an attempt at unconcern, but her tone is absolutely frozen with fear. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z "Never," said O'Reilly, affecting an air of unconcern, very ill consorting with his pale cheek and anxious eye. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z Not having had the pleasure of Brushie's acquaintance, I replied in the negative with unconcern. Betty Grier 2011-02-24T03:01:04.507Z So saying the soi-disant Norton threw the books on the floor with feigned unconcern, recorked a small bottle of lemon juice and pushed it out of sight behind a pile of sporting papers. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z He treated Maria's apathetic unconcern with constant good nature, pretended to believe it maidenly modesty, and under all circumstances refused to understand or appropriate her evident dislike. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z "Well, by my grandfather, if you so prefer it," repeats he, with much unconcern. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z Lee resumed the quill, and began to write with a perfect assumption of unconcern. A Practical Novelist 2011-02-19T03:01:38.957Z "Have you any clew to his reason for sending for me?" said he, as he continued to eat, and assumed an air of perfect unconcern. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z "The difficulty is removed already," said Hugo, with feigned unconcern, "I leave tomorrow." Riven Bonds. Vol. II. A Novel, in Two Volumes 2011-02-16T03:00:40.700Z "Well, it so happens," said she, with a carefully calculated unconcern, "it is the King himself." Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z "To England!" she repeats, with a most mournful attempt at unconcern, "Will—will that be soon?" Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z "No?" with cold unconcern and an evident want of interest on the subject. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z He would run a gloved hand with unconcern through his thick wavy hair – and continue to push every ball back, almost as if encapsulating the ritual for some soulless coaching manual. Trevor Bailey obituary 2011-02-10T18:47:48Z “Hasta la mañana!” was the reply—simply my own words repeated, and with an innocent unconcern, that should have nipped in the bud any unhallowed hopes. The Guerilla Chief And other Tales 2011-02-10T03:00:53.627Z A greater proportion of trapping and an utter unconcern for the destruction of the game at all ages are now ravaging the wilderness. On Canada's Frontier Sketches of History, Sport, and Adventure and of the Indians, Missionaries, Fur-traders, and Newer Settlers of Western Canada 2011-02-09T03:00:51.093Z "Oh not for ever so long," returns she, with much and heartless unconcern. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z What was careless ease in her, in Dino was pure recklessness: on the one side was the freedom of unconcern, and opposed to it the freedom of desperation. Vestigia Vol. I. 2011-02-04T03:00:23.340Z When she ceased speaking there was something almost childlike in the serene unconcern of her face. Vestigia Vol. II. 2011-02-04T03:00:22.950Z I don't know how it was, but I read this with as much unconcern as though it had been an advertisement about the Sydenham trousers or Glenfield starch. Paul Gosslett's Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service 2011-02-04T03:00:18.850Z And saying these words in a voice of the most perfect unconcern possible, she took up a flannel rag and began to polish the lock of one of the weapons. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z There was a peculiar expression in the glance which the young artist riveted upon his friend, while with apparent unconcern he took up his palette and brushes and began to paint again. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z He looked at Valdez as he spoke: he was always looking at Valdez, who bore his scrutiny with the most unaffected unconcern. Vestigia Vol. I. 2011-02-04T03:00:23.340Z I endeavoured to simulate an air of unconcern which I was far from feeling. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z I felt ashamed to confess my ignorant unconcern as to the proximity of the solemn season of ram's-horn blasts and penitence. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z Sally pretended grown up unconcern, but her face, which had been pretty and glowing a moment before, was dull and institutional and sullen again. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z The dog, also drenched with water, followed the example of his master, and with the same unconcern made himself comfortable on the carpet. Vineta The Phantom City 2011-01-21T03:00:10.377Z He pulled out his pipe, and began to fill it, while Charles Barthampton, with an awkward air of unconcern, sat heavily down once more. Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z He fed him with as much unconcern as he brought browse to the tethered bull moose and distributed provender suited to the various tastes of his menagerie. King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z There was a plaintive melody in Dus's voice, spite of her desire and effort to speak with unconcern, that I found exceedingly touching. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z With apparent unconcern, Jack forced the Queen to change courses. Guilt of the Brass Thieves 2011-01-04T03:01:18.213Z She asked the question with apparent unconcern, and in no way betrayed the anxiety with which she awaited the answer. Vineta The Phantom City 2011-01-21T03:00:10.377Z With an air of complete unconcern he gave the rifle back to the abashed sentry; and, putting his hand on Helsingham’s shoulder, strolled towards the veranda. Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z With the most perfect unconcern for the laws of nations, no one swore to anything. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Both were hungry, though the Onondago professed indifference to the feeling, an unconcern I could not share with him, owing to habits of greater self-indulgence. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z “No, I just came,” Penny answered with pretended unconcern. Guilt of the Brass Thieves 2011-01-04T03:01:18.213Z With mischievous unconcern he smiled at the young woman. The Sick-a-Bed Lady And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business 2011-01-04T03:01:00.723Z It was a curious blend of boyish self-consciousness and exaggerated unconcern. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z Mr. Catspaw was therefore allowed to pass on, which that worthy man did with the utmost unconcern. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z Elizabeth saw the feeling, and affecting to hear it with unconcern, turned to another of the court fools. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z We returned his gaze with one of the most simple unconcern. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z With equally mischievous unconcern the young woman smiled back at him. The Sick-a-Bed Lady And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business 2011-01-04T03:01:00.723Z The native folded his arms in front and gazed placidly down with horrible unconcern in spite of my cries and shrieks and signs of agony. The White Man's Foot 2010-12-28T03:00:15.167Z “Blindness!” exclaimed Drishna, dropping his affectation of unconcern as though electrified by the word, “do you mean—really blind—that you do not see me?” Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z He was relieved—at the same time piqued—by her smiling air of unconcern. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z Her coolness and unconcern when a friend was savagely attacked disappointed me. The Tower of Oblivion 2010-12-20T17:11:53.787Z Stooping with cheerful unconcern to blow a little fluff of tobacco ash from his own khaki-colored knees to hers, Guthrie eyed her delightedly from under his heavy brows. The Sick-a-Bed Lady And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business 2011-01-04T03:01:00.723Z The Times of India ran photographs of the dirty bathrooms on Friday and denounced the “criminal unconcern” of games officials. Uproar Over Cleanliness in India Sparks a Controversy 2010-09-24T20:50:00Z The mounted travelers drew rein, and he halted at the roadside, nodding his greeting in affected unconcern. The Law of Hemlock Mountain He crossed the street quickly and joined in the crowd, receiving demure glances of studied unconcern and here and there a frown from elderly duennas whose acid displeasure added to his amusement. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z It was done in tranquil, matter-of-fact fashion, and the snakes behaved with equally tranquil unconcern. A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open His face was white, one eye was almost closed but he had an air of cocky unconcern. The Trail of Conflict Indeed he dispatched all with an easy unconcern, as if such matters were of every day and not considerable; although the sum to be paid methought large enough in all conscience. Idonia: A Romance of Old London "Ah, you're here, Jean!" the other exclaimed, with what was obviously an attempt at unconcern, as he stepped into the cabin. The Belovéd Traitor Be to the darkened world a flame; Be to its unconcern a blow— For out of its pain and tumult you came, And into its tumult and pain you go. Challenge Then, while the bull was still angrily endeavoring to get at the man, the corral gate opposite was thrown open and six or eight horsemen entered, riding with quiet unconcern. A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open The Adventurer watched with a sardonic smile; and Philip, forcing a show of unconcern that he did not feel, muttered a word of madness and dropped back. The Unknown Sea He did so, and he succeeded in putting on an air of easy unconcern, although he knew that his movements were all closely noted by the keenest kind of human eyes. The Red Mustang Donna Eugenia, well aware who was coming, did not condescend to look round, but the Marchesa allowed her dull eyes to rest on Don Franco with the greatest unconcern. The Patriot Piccolo Mondo Antico His keen eyes, his sharp-cut beard, a sort of sly unconcern marked him a legitimate summer exploration. A Yankee from the West A Novel As for me, I walked downstairs, my face bland with innocence and unconcern. The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen The stress of the day had so exhausted Michel that the moment his terror left him, he, with surprising unconcern, threw himself down to sleep. In Paths of Peril A Boy's Adventures in Nova Scotia The attitude of unconcern has probably been developed in 84 past generations through the habit of the Caribou of traveling in vast throngs. The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin Marquard talked to him for some time with apparent unconcern, asked about one thing and another and felt his pulse, but gave no prescription, except that he must drink the wine regularly. The Children of the World Yet the pose of the statue was not wholly suggestive of cold indifference and utter unconcern. The Shadow of a Man The Martians made way for the jeep with unconcern. The Secret of the Ninth Planet She sipped her tea and dropped crumbs with unconcern. A Bed of Roses Once or twice he had tried, but her perfect unconcern had made him drop the subject. Stories from Tagore And, leading the way with careless unconcern, she began to mount the stairs. The Gambler A Novel To exhibit her unconcern, which, in truth, was most sadly affected, she mingled amongst the company in the porch, and leant against the door-post. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency "A little patience and a little courtesy are all I ask for, Dr. Tiernay," replied Linton, while he placed a chair and seated himself with the most perfect unconcern. Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) The sun, westering, fell with untempered light on their heads, but they faced it with the calm unconcern of eagles. The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop Beatrice pondered upon his unconcern until she became possessed with the one idea that somehow, some way, she must do something to attract his attention. Bee and Butterfly A Tale of Two Cousins "Indeed it isn't!" she replied with immense unconcern. The Gambler A Novel "It will do him good," he said, with affected unconcern, "and teach him to be more true to his comrades hereafter." Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency A brief effort overcame this, and he raised his eyes and carried his looks around the court with the most perfect unconcern. Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) I thought the boys looked a little conscious when they saw them placed upon the table, but they hid their feelings under a mask of would-be unconcern. The Fortunes of Philippa A School Story "A coat like this, do you say?" asks Branscombe, with a nervous attempt at unconcern, laying his hand upon his sleeve. Faith and Unfaith But her expression of unconcern was too natural; evidently the destruction of the picture had awakened but small regret in her volatile mind. The Sword of Damocles A Story of New York Life He appeared to evince an interest in my room, its position and its contents, but when I remarked upon it he pretended unconcern. Spies of the Kaiser Plotting the Downfall of England He saw the madness of those Israelites who thought they could combine wickedness and worship, the observance of religious forms with lives of moral unconcern. Five Young Men Messages of Yesterday for the Young Men of To-day It required all the queen's power of self-command to preserve the appearance of unconcern which etiquette demanded. On the Heights A Novel At this Sartoris turns upon him fiercely, stung by the apparent unconcern of his manner. Faith and Unfaith Childeric mechanically obeyed the orders of the young girl, sat down on the floor, and began to play huckle-bones, while Septimine, with apparent unconcern, spun at her distaff near the window. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess "Well?" asked the German, with feigned unconcern, and before we could prevent him he had torn the tracing from the screen, roughly folded it, and stuffed it into his pocket. Spies of the Kaiser Plotting the Downfall of England "You love me, and I love you," replied Don Alfonso, smoothing her face with perfect unconcern. Maximina I now listen, with perfect unconcern, to the groaning of the forest trees, which so alarmed me during that night of terrors. On the Heights A Novel They alighted and walked with an unconcern that surprised Garth to the servants' entrance of a large house. The Gray Mask Not one of all these thousand bearded men showed unconcern. First Fam'lies of the Sierras His mother was silent for a moment; then, with an air of unconcern, she asked: "How much money is there?" John Marsh's Millions It looked like a riot of serious proportions, and he wondered why the policeman who stood close by calmly looking on viewed it with such unconcern. By Right of Conquest A Novel During his two weeks of absence—the evening before on that long pier in the rain—he had felt a hot anger against her for the unconcern with which she was treating him. East Angels A loon paddles slowly across the bay with tantalizing unconcern. Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road He was walking slowly and with apparent unconcern, though the iron hailed around him. The Battle of Gettysburg She watched silent, motionless, as, in complete unconcern, he moved about his work. The Shadow Before, however, he could put aside the leaves, several heavy steps resounded through the vaulted passage, and Gerald drew back from the wall with all the seeming unconcern he could assume. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 354, April 1845 At another, she would shock the public by some indifference to the exigencies of the scene, walk through her part in listless apathy, and receive with calm unconcern the ill-disguised disapproval of the spectators. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience The natives look on at these preparations with cynical unconcern. Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road The peacock in them manifests itself as they strut up and down in new clothing of brilliant dye, affecting an unconsciousness and unconcern which deceives nobody. Windyridge It was Jean Murray who came out of it, rather cautiously at first, then with a pretence of great unconcern. The Youngest Girl in the School But Fix did not look upon these things with unconcern; he was very glad that the storm had happened, and would have been delighted if the Rangoon had been obliged to scud before the tempest. Round the World in Eighty Days As I sat there, taking snuff, I ran my eyes over those present, both near and far, seemingly with unconcern, but in reality with something of anxiety. The Induna's Wife Nor was his unconcern in any degree forced. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance In great measure reassured by Marian’s unconcern, Violet consented to lie down. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt Seated there in the starlight, some of that unconcern communicated itself to her. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Indifferently he nodded and, assimilating Hugo with superb unconcern, threw out: "It is only the shudder that counts." Oscar Wilde An Idler's Impression "That's my brother Joe's," said he, not offering to take the letter from my hand, or removing the cigar from his mouth, but talking with all the unconcern in life. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance The latter nods, and proceeds to fill a fresh pipe with the utmost unconcern, an example followed by a brace of stolid-faced Boer transport-riders, who stand watching the proceeding with characteristic phlegm. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance The other, though affecting the greatest unconcern, watched him narrowly. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt If Eanswyth had been rather alarmed heretofore, the other’s perfect unconcern went far to reassure her. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War He stared down at Lorraine with a certain amount of interest, but as much unconcern as if she were a bird or a rabbit. The Head Girl at the Gables Frivolity and all unworthiness had reason to fear her, for she denounced them to the face, with somnambulic unconcern. Margaret Fuller (Marchesa Ossoli) Even before herself she had kept up that manner of unconcern and had come to be influenced by her own front. Fidelity A Novel Without rising from his seat he saluted me, with true German phlegm, and gave me the 'Guten Tag,' with all the grave unconcern of a 'Badener.' Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune All contemplate him with absolute unconcern, and the half-concealed and contemptuous grin spread across the broad countenance of his retainer in no wise tends to allay his fury. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Colonel S. Come, come, sir, I like your facetious humour well enough; it shows courage and unconcern. The Constant Couple or, A Trip to the Jubilee She spoke as if it were a matter of unconcern. The New Warden And so the years went by and her life had been made by that going on in apparent unconcern, and by that inner feeling that she was hurting them by just being in life. Fidelity A Novel SATURDAY, MAY 25, 18— I cannot but confess it—I felt hurt, twitted by the easiness, the unconcern of Fred. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) Before his face was distorted and his eyes forced shut by a pressure of four gravities, Temple had time to see the look of complete unconcern on Arkalion's face. Voyage To Eternity Her naturally infirm temper must have been tried beyond endurance by the calm unconcern of her husband toward the domestic problem of "making both ends meet." Greek Women The men regarded Mr. Hearty with melancholy unconcern. Adventures of Bindle She smarted under that—and so fortified herself the stronger in an appearance of unconcern. Fidelity A Novel The mules saw that they were intercepted and came to a halt, and looked at Jim and Juarez with quiet unconcern, mingled with a slight surprise at being so rudely interrupted in their little jaunt. The Frontier Boys in the Sierras Or, The Lost Mine She had always accepted her beauty, the obvious attraction men found in her, with an objective unconcern. Voyage To Eternity I said, endeavoring to insinuate the independence of unconcern in my bearing. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 94, August, 1865 A sort of grim satisfaction fell upon Alcorn when the man's face lost its urgency and settled into smiling unconcern. Assignment's End After he went away she took it for an upstairs sitting-room—a part of her program of unconcern. Fidelity A Novel Though it was a difficult thing to do, I spoke of her with apparent unconcern. Long Live the King Hence, Brahma views with equal unconcern both life and death, both doubt and faith, both shame and fame. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 August 1906 It did not discourage him in the least that Kiopo received the information with the utmost unconcern, and never answered one of the questions. Dusty Star The greatest part of the procession had, during this conversation, passed by under the windows; and Marie remarked, with astonishment, the indifference and unconcern with which her relation Bertha viewed it. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. And so she waited; sure that it would come, would come without her having given any sign, without her having been moved from her refuge of unconcern—she who had given and not been wanted! Fidelity A Novel The other, who was slighter and younger, exhibited an air of easy unconcern, rather smacking of courts than camps, and vouching for a greater familiarity with salons than with soldier life. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life "I shall be late, Nina," said she, affecting an air and voice of unconcern, as she entered her room; "you must dress me rapidly." The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life He eyed me with the coolest unconcern as I dismounted, nor did he show the slightest sign of welcome. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas One was a handsome, apparently self-possessed young lady, who attended to her baggage personally, and moved about among the crowds with apparent unconcern; though, closely watched, her face would have shown anxiety and restlessness. The Spiritualists and the Detectives Officers on the bridge-deck eyed our movements with interest, despite their apparent unconcern. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war Several decanters of wine are before him, and as he sips his glass and smashes his filbert, his air is that of the very easiest unconcern. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life The degenerate descendant walked among the mighty monuments of the power, the genius, the art and spirit of his ancestors, with stupid unconcern or contemptuous wonder. The Pictures; The Betrothing Novels There was, however, little conversation between 61 the men on foot and the women carefully cultivating expressions of remote unconcern. The Bright Shawl I guessed I had been watched to the café after all, but I maintained an air of innocent unconcern, and, after all, his remark might be merely a “feeler.” The Red Symbol “You may speak candidly,” said he, with great unconcern, and to the infinite horror of the innocent doctor. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847 Auersberg started from his chair at the words, and bent a look of angry indignation at the speaker,—an expression which the Russian bore with the very calmest unconcern. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life She wonders at her lover’s seeming unconcern, but as she approaches him, suddenly, in the bright moonlight, she, too, sees in the water the reflection of the king, and the lovers are saved. Of Six Mediæval Women To Which Is Added A Note on Mediæval Gardens He said to me, with a shade of unconcern united with a deeper shade of sadness: “We salute each other when we meet.” Devil Stories An Anthology "And it is with such unconcern that you speak of the Roman invasion of Gaul?" cried the traveler. The Gold Sickle or Hena, The Virgin of The Isle of Sen. A Tale of Druid Gaul She liked him better than any one she had ever met in her short life, except her step-father, and she told Guido so with charming unconcern. Cecilia A Story of Modern Rome Commonly it is a symbol of shiftlessness and unconcern. Our Southern Highlanders The charging savages pulled up suddenly and stopped, three of their number riding ahead with the same unconcern and calm dignity as the white men had shown. Bring Me His Ears She drew the folds of her apron forward to shade her face, and went down the path with a studied unconcern that sat as ill upon her as haste. Stories of the Foot-hills "Shall we join your friends?" asked he, assuming an unconcern he was far from feeling. Hand and Ring Yet his delivery was not wanting in skill, and often added point, by its cool unconcern, to a stinging epigram. Studies in Contemporary Biography The hard, hopeless life of the mountain farm, sustained only by a meager and ill-cooked diet, begat laziness and shiftless unconcern. Our Southern Highlanders Indeed, she would have willingly been laughed at indefinitely, if thus she could herself hear these young voices gay with the old-time unconcern. A Daughter of the Forest Parker's manner had been evasive from the first, but at this the evasiveness became a highly concentrated unconcern. Stories of the Foot-hills And he held out his hand to the detective with a smile whose vain attempt at unconcern affected Mr. Byrd more than a violent outbreak would have done. Hand and Ring But with characteristic unconcern, he lets it all stand, and even restores many passages that had been corrupted or omitted to their original form. Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume I) With equal unconcern both gambolled under the shadow of the gallows, and took liberties with death that might have surprised a careless student of man’s nature. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) But failing to emphasize his disinterestedness, he added to his monosyllabic exclamation a query in a studied tone of unconcern. Trusia A Princess of Krovitch The two Misses Blake, suddenly forgetful of their role of unconcern, start from their seats and go to the window where Monica now is standing. Rossmoyne "You see," he went on, with a meaning wink and a smile of utter unconcern, "all my energies just now are concentrated on getting myself even with that somewhat too wide-awake lawyer." Hand and Ring The rear was brought up by a ragged fringe of tired stragglers who were walking doggedly along, apparently with as much unconcern as if no rebels were in sight. The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee November 30, 1864; A statement of the erroneous claims made by General Schofield, and an exposition of the blunder which opened the battle The incident gave Tommy and his subordinates some work to do, trying to trace the culprit who had placed it there, but the matter was treated with unconcern by the doctor himself. Banked Fires With apparent unconcern they boldly emerged from the woodland. Trusia A Princess of Krovitch Another with stalwart arm is boring the holes, gazing upward the while with a face of stupid unconcern. The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings “Oh, only to the Westcott House,” answered Helen with an assumption of unconcern. Betty Wales Freshman Hugo's heart beat fast; he threw away the end of his cigar, and advanced to meet his cousin with an air of unconcern which was evidently assumed for the occasion. Under False Pretences A Novel There is a certain shade of levity and unconcern, the perfect manner of the eighteenth century, which marks complete culture in the handling of abstract questions. English Critical Essays Nineteenth Century The little deep-set windows stared at the flashing lightning as though with a patient unconcern, until at last the storm seemed to grow tired of its sport, and swept away to find other victims. Anxious Audrey This is no literary misunderstanding, or I could have been amicable enough: no private or personal matter, or I could have flung it from me with unconcern. Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford Hitherto I have dismissed from my mind, if not with actual indifference, yet with far more unconcern than at present, the recurring birthdays which plunged me farther in the vale of years. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Michael Petroff, on the contrary, had gone to bed with complete unconcern. The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature Yet those innocent women took them as a matter of course in perfect unconcern. The Grandee Liquid oxygen boil off made a hazy lake in which men walked with apparent unconcern. If at First You Don't... The profession of faithfulness we hail with pleasure: the imputation of imbecility we accept with unconcern. Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford The profound chagrin produced by this event is fast becoming a sort of reckless unconcern. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Ah, to be sure!" replied Mr. Gammon, with a smile of utter unconcern—"I supposed as much—'tis a matter which of course, however, signifies nothing to any one—but yourself. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. She seemed absorbed in the conversation, describing her travelling impressions with naturalness, and expressing her opinions with unconcern, as if there had been nothing between them but an old and tranquil friendship. The Grandee He must be heir to a peerage, I felt convinced; nobody short of that rank would consider himself entitled to stare with such frank unconcern at an unknown lady. Miss Cayley's Adventures Your boasted unconcern is very little to the purpose, unless we may also know how dear to you the safety of Zion is. Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford He loafed in with an elaborate pretense of unconcern. The Rushton Boys at Rally Hall Or, Great Days in School and Out The third witness was examined by Mr. Subtle with apparent unconcern, but really with exquisite anxiety. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. "What was his crime, sir?" asked I, with seeming unconcern. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. He opened his hands with a gesture of unconcern. Miss Cayley's Adventures The figure of the hero, Gustav Aschenbach, evidently furnishes a key to unlock many mysteries in the artistic work of the author: He never knew the leisure, never the careless unconcern of youth. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Masterpieces of German Literature Vol. 19 I was pleased with the unconcern of my own voice. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. XII (of 25) “Lavengro” eventually appeared, in three volumes, in February, 1851, and was received not merely with coldness and unconcern, but with hostile carping and even derision. George Borrow Times Literary Supplement, 10th July 1903 One piece of tact my worldly experience had profoundly impressed upon me, and that was, the necessity of always assuming an air of easy unconcern in every circumstance of doubtful issue. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. But I was certain now, from the studious unconcern he was anxious to exhibit, that he must be a spy upon us. Miss Cayley's Adventures With a great air of unconcern, he secured the newspaper, which still lay open before him on the table. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) The children crawled off the streets with the instinctive unconcern of familiarity with traffic; the bareheaded women and dark-faced men scowlingly gave the chariot of the rich space to proceed. Clark's Field This done, Salvator easily persuaded himself that he should soon be set at liberty, and the artist recovered his unconcern, and almost his usual good spirits. Happy Days for Boys and Girls A swarm of brokers, agents, carriers, male and female, ply the trade with the same unconcern as if they dealt in any other merchandise. Woman under socialism Forgetful that they are still flesh and blood, and in the world and in contact with the devil's kingdom, they live in unconcern, as if delivered from all danger, and the devil far fled. Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent But little usual as her modes of expression were, she never seemed to be in the slightest degree aware of the startling effect they produced; she uttered them with the most straightforward unconsciousness and unconcern. Records of Later Life Tara drew back, eyeing the dead rabbit with lofty unconcern. Finn The Wolfhound A strange instance of man’s unconcern and brazen boldness in the face of death! The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 2 (of 25) Kit was afraid to touch the exquisite glassware and silver and beautiful dishes that Bet handled with unconcern. The Merriweather Girls and the Mystery of the Queen's Fan The sawyers and the other workmen were overdoing their unconcern. The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards But the sight of the sentinel strolling up and down in apparent unconcern and the absence of light in the tambo gradually quieted the suspicions on both sides of the water. The Pathless Trail I don't think anything in my life has ever been a greater shock than his unconcern. Modus Vivendi A grouse will not readily leave her unfledged young, but she will leave her eggs when disturbed by man or beast with apparent unconcern. Ways of Nature I do not bring this evidence forward to censure that corporation, but rather to excuse private persons in some measure, by showing the general unconcern and ignorance about the subject. The Claims of Labour an essay on the duties of the employers to the employed He was awkward and indifferent, but not at all with the easy amble and patrician unconcern of an English aristocrat. The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards But McKay, glancing at him as he followed suit, saw that, for all his seeming unconcern, the Brazilian bush rover was keenly watchful and that his gun lay within reach of his hand. The Pathless Trail “Yes, those chaps are clever, aren’t they?” returned the young man with affected unconcern. Officer 666 Mary said: 'God help you!' with a frigid unconcern, and walked back to her chair. The Fifth Queen And How She Came to Court I entered smoking a cigar and wearing a look of unconcern, pretended I was not aware of any revolutionary movement. Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew Yahn was, meanwhile, with great unconcern, making braids of her hair, and breathing with more ease, and using her eyes well the while. The Flute of the Gods He noted the familiar faces, and very evident attitudes of unconcern. The One-Way Trail A story of the cattle country "I only received your letter this morning," he continued, watching her every movement carefully, while standing there with his back against a tree with apparent unconcern; "I should have been earlier, had it been possible." A Noble Woman She had come into Alexandrine's possession as a kitten, and, what with much eating and an inherent distaste for exercise, had attained her present proportions and her superb air of unconcern. Lords of the Housetops Thirteen Cat Tales He initiated the habit of taking rock from Bell Island for ballast, and for years shipmasters loaded it up, to dump it overboard with just as much unconcern when they took their cargo inboard. Westward with the Prince of Wales "I thank thee again, Milo," said Dolores, slipping her dagger into the sheath and looking on at Rufe's struggles with the unconcern of one far apart from the actual conflict. The Pirate Woman Each mind was speculating, and each mind was puzzled at the man’s apparent unconcern. The One-Way Trail A story of the cattle country By this time the novelty was wearing off and we sat there, at the bottom of the sea, drinking our coffee with as much unconcern as though we were in an up-town restaurant. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons Heedful of his companion's admonition he relaxed in apparent unconcern, but his hand stole once more to the fold in his blouse. Slaves of Mercury Yet she made an effort to treat the affair with unconcern. A Singer from the Sea Dolores now shook off her seeming unconcern, and with alert vision took in the tremendous crisis. The Pirate Woman Cassy, who had but glanced at her, arrested the glance and, for a second, held it on her, but with an unconcern so obliterating that it had the effect of blotting-paper. The Paliser case A pilot warned for night flying takes it as he takes everything else, with apparent unconcern. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons A crimson flush extended to her brow; the unconcern died out of her eyes. The Strollers And not quite definitely realising that it was Mr. Trego's passion which overshadowed both of these businesses, she wondered mildly at her unconcern with either. Nobody "What operations?" demanded my companion, with much apparent unconcern. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. With obliterating unconcern, she reduced them to the fluidity of the inchoate. The Paliser case Failing to secure the position he most coveted, this daring German would surrender it with apparent unconcern to the enemy who usually fell into the trap. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons Their attitudes suggested careless unconcern, but their eyes were glowing with repressed excitement. The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue The birds were plucking at their feathers with an unconcern all too apparent. The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills He was singing to himself in happy unconcern about his being a jovial monk contented with his lot. The Spoilers of the Valley She had nothing to wear and frankly, with entire unconcern, she out with it. The Paliser case “Nan, if it wasn’t for you, I couldn’t travel this country at all,” he remarked with studious unconcern. Nan of Music Mountain She moved, and it was with complete unconcern for her surroundings. Mummery A Tale of Three Idealists Both horses were grazing together with an unconcern that was truly equine. The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills His features now wore the shadow of a grim smile as he paused and looked into the face which displayed so much assumed unconcern. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana So he woke Sancho, whose stolid unconcern about Dulcinea again was brought home to him, and almost went on his knees in order to induce him to scourge himself. The Story of Don Quixote "I don't agree with you, Hatteras," resumed the American, who was beginning to be annoyed by the affected unconcern of the captain; "it may make considerable difference to us." The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras With perfect unconcern, he went on checking the list the property-man had left him. Blue-grass and Broadway Anne told him her tale succinctly, and his unconcern crumbled. The Prisoner His unconcern was leaving him under the deliberate purpose of this man. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana “Well, nobody particular,” was her reply, with feigned unconcern. The White Lie They all agreed to this, and sauntered on with a simulated air of unconcern. The Carroll Girls "Shall I take you through, or—" But Lestrange was already holding open the door, with a bright unconcern as to his workmanlike costume which impressed Emily pleasantly. The Flying Mercury The unconcern of the beast reassured his master, who, however, filled the magazine of his rifle before offsaddling. Out of the Depths A Romance of Reclamation Then they propped themselves in leisurely fashion against the door-casing, and chewed silently, while they gazed abroad with marked unconcern. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana And he turned away, affecting unconcern, although in secret he sighed for her and for her future. The White Lie It seemed to be about as large as a full-grown calf, and it moved stealthily about, and yet with a certain unconcern, as if not used to being scared easily. The Boy Settlers A Story of Early Times in Kansas With practised unconcern he looked for a moment toward Eric's box and then looked away again, as though he had never expected to see any one there. The Education of Eric Lane Their utter unconcern showed that this haven had not been entered for years. Louisiana Lou A Western Story It took her five minutes to play out her innocence and unconcern. All Cats Are Gray So he walked quietly, and lit a cigarette so as to assume an air of unconcern. The White Lie An urban unconcern met the profound views so often impressed on Simon with a strap. Ghetto Comedies Even James Edward came a few steps inside the door, and with a fine assumption of unconcern kept himself in touch with the proceedings. The Backwoodsmen To which he answered with apparent unconcern, “Oh no, I guess not.” A Narrative of the Mutiny, on Board the Ship Globe, of Nantucket, in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 1824 And the journal of a residence of two years on the Mulgrave Islands; with observations on the manners and customs of the inhabitants Indifference is a want of interest; insensibility is a want of feeling; unconcern has reference to consequences. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions His mother sat by in the most cruel apathy and unconcern, and only smiled when Cecil expressed commiseration for her unfortunate and peculiarly unhappy child. The Bridge of the Gods A Romance of Indian Oregon. 19th Edition. He watched him covertly, admiring the bravado with which he pretended unconcern. The Boy Scouts Book of Stories Will aimed with even more unconcern than before. Robin Hood His eye rested hard and serious on the party in the water as he went on speaking with jocular unconcern. Red Men and White The apathy and unconcern of his attitude—the veiled disrespect it implied—spoke of an indifference that was worse than the most open revolt. Australian Writers For the brow smoothed itself down, the eye took its light play and the mouth its light smile, and the doctor's advance to meet his friend was marked with all its graceful and easy unconcern. Say and Seal, Volume II When the despised Cavendish had gone round, the old general stuck it in his pocket again, and continued the conference, at the same time whittling a stick with perfect coolness and unconcern. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 363, January, 1846 He saw it by the free unconcern with which she did her work, as well as in the absorbed interest she gave to it. Nobody There was something gratuitously cruel in his parade of unconcern. The Prairie Child I was certain that Holgate, for all his lordly air of unconcern, had taken steps to know what was forward in the hold. Hurricane Island It was not long before he could puff away with as much enjoyment and unconcern as any of his street companions, and a part of his earnings were consumed in this way. Ben, the Luggage Boy; or, Among the Wharves These unhappy men displayed great unconcern at their execution,—some singing the Marseillaise, others crying Viva Mazzini. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge He yawned—nobody believed in that; it was just what a dog would do, conscious of crime and assuming unconcern—and everybody shuddered. Harper's Young People, December 23, 1879 An Illustrated Weekly It passed away, of course, about as quickly as it came—but with it went a scattering of the white petals of childhood unconcern. The Prairie Child Barraclough had no views; all that his purview compassed was the probability of an immediate fight, to which he looked forward with unconcern. Hurricane Island The merest glance, however, would have penetrated the mask of unconcern. Anderson Crow, Detective There was an air of unconcern and meanness on the court, and all its practitioners and attendants; but, being infallible, it can dispense with the appearance of dignity. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge "Massachusetts," continues Mr. Sumner, "while exhibiting peculiar sensitiveness at any responsibility for slavery, seemed to view it with unconcern." Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject William Johnson departed, his head half turned over his right shoulder in admiration of one who could hear with such unconcern that a real lady had called to see her. Malcolm Sage, Detective The forester waked up at once, but hearing that the other room was full of fumes, to Mitya's surprise and annoyance, accepted the fact with strange unconcern, though he did go to see to it. The Brothers Karamazov Her manner was so provokingly indifferent that he was at the point of bringing Kirkwood into the picture in a last effort to shatter her unconcern. Otherwise Phyllis Affecting all the unconcern I could, I told him that it contained only a few commonplace jottings of my journey. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge “In all likelihood it will,” rejoined the Condesa, with as much unconcern as though her estates, value far more than a million, were not worth a thought. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley Saying this the Coromantee proceeded to single out his hooks; and, assisted by Ben Brace, commenced baiting them with an unconcern that testified a full confidence in the truth of his assertion. The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea “Oh, it does not matter,” answered Master Rudolph with imperial unconcern. One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford She wore that look of unconcern for which she had been distinguished as a child. Otherwise Phyllis He was a child yet in his unconcern for the future, and the child, alone of mortals, enjoys a foretaste of immortality, in his belief that happiness is everlasting. The Art of Disappearing This the two did with as little unconcern as though they were still hundreds of miles from home. The Giraffe Hunters Nothing in sight, save kit, casks, and gulls lazily plying their long scimitar-shaped wings with easy unconcern, as if the limitless ocean was,—what in reality it was,—their habitat and home. The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea The goats seemed not to suspect an enemy, but lay or stood about in perfect unconcern. The Young Alaskans in the Rockies Her attention was attracted by a black cat moving along the alley fence with noble unconcern. Otherwise Phyllis "These Court Poets," said Udo, with an air of unconcern, "flatter one, of course." Once on a Time Slowly at first, and with an apparent show of unconcern, the lion had moved away, though gradually increasing his speed. The Giraffe Hunters Both men were cool and collected; Radcliff was a most accomplished duelist, having been engaged in many similar encounters; and his countenance was expressive of confidence and unconcern. City Crimes or Life in New York and Boston With an air of easy unconcern, he directed his steps towards the entrance. The Doomsman The attorney for the company looked on with an amused smile of unconcern. Otherwise Phyllis But you will not attribute it to indifference or unconcern about the thing itself, which, God knows, are sentiments the reverse of what I feel upon it. Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 2 A patch of vermilion indicated the Pioneer band, now blaring forth, with placid unconcern, "The Girl I Left Behind Me!" Captain Desmond, V.C. At any rate, after a half hour or so, she made her appearance on deck and met Mr. St. Leger with a calm apparent unconcern, which showed her again equal to the occasion. The End of a Coil This labourer, a marvel of placidity and unconcern, merely raised his head slowly and looked across at the aircraft, and then went on with his digging. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners Such an expression of unconcern emboldened the artist. Sentimental Education, Volume II The History of a Young Man He put this question with such laboured unconcern that Hamilton put down his pen and glared suspiciously at his partner. Bones in London "An hour in the Diploma Gallery, and a stroll in the Park," Paul replied with admirable unconcern. Captain Desmond, V.C. “Yup,” Seth went on, with a great assumption of unconcern which deceived nobody. The Watchers of the Plains A Tale of the Western Prairies There is really little need, however, for these explanations of the people's unconcern at the disaster which had, in fact, befallen them. Change in the Village On the second evening, however, our new partner, who had been back to the main line for supplies, came in, and listened with apparent unconcern while we explained matters to him. Lorimer of the Northwest His manner demonstrated an elaborate air of unconcern that he felt sure was entirely wasted on these monsters. Upstarts Rob got up and stretched himself elaborately, vented his boredom in a long musical yawn, then settled down to sleep again in a more expansive attitude; and Evelyn's French clock struck six with cheerful unconcern. Captain Desmond, V.C. "So tradition hath it," he rejoined, with perfect unconcern. The Sign of the Spider Overton was not given to keen analysis of people or motives; a healthy unconcern pervaded his mind as to the affairs of most people. That Girl Montana “Did you send me the canoe?” she asked, with cool unconcern. A Young Man in a Hurry and Other Short Stories Of course you would, and you affect this unconcern on purpose to hide an aching heart. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life He came back with a face of affected unconcern. Tales of Space and Time Of course Ellenor saw it all, at first with unconcern, then with growing alarm. Where Deep Seas Moan She received Captain Leek with an unconcern that was discouraging to the pretty speeches he had prepared to utter. That Girl Montana Silius immediately resumed his ordinary dress, and went forth into the city, where, under an assumed appearance of indifference and unconcern, he walked about in the forum, as if nothing unusual had occurred. Nero Makers of History Series Still, they penetrated the armor of unconcern with which he had girded himself. Penny of Top Hill Trail “I have met him once,” I replied with affected unconcern. The Stretton Street Affair The dice-box rattled obtrusively as Colonel Parsons and his wife played on with elaborate unconcern of the conversation. The Hero All I could do was to remain calm and composed, and to await with apparent unconcern the preparations for the next sufferings to be inflicted upon me. An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet “Well,” laughed Watson, in unconcern, “if Wag’s to be drowned, he’ll be drowned on a full stomach—and that’s one consolation.” Chasing an Iron Horse Or, A Boy's Adventures in the Civil War His head's as soft as new-made butter; His aim in life is just to flutter; Yet he goes along with unconcern And marries a woman with money to burn. Poems for Pale People A Volume of Verse "Oh, perhaps not such nice ones as ours," conceded the boy with easy unconcern. Christopher and the Clockmakers Then, with unconcern written on his brutal face, the rascal walked on. The Ocean Wireless Boys And The Naval Code Despite my apparent unconcern I was playing desperately for my life. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 Mr. Blake, driving, merely waited in supreme unconcern. At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern Slowly and deliberately he re-hoisted the ensign until it fluttered proudly from the truck, then with apparent unconcern the man disappeared below. The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War Again the figure for such a position may be the only one in a group which exhibits unconcern or absolute repose, the others by expression or action acknowledging such sovereignty. Pictorial Composition and the Critical Judgment of Pictures I started at her touch, but she whispered a sharp warning, so full of suppressed emotion that I instantly recovered a semblance of unconcern. The Crack of Doom The stout old lord conversed with the official axe-bearer and felt the edge of the ominous instrument with the unconcern of any chance spectator. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 He watched Stingaree in close conversation with Howie, who was boiling the billy on a spirit-lamp between the two tents, but he watched them with an admirable simulation of idle unconcern. Stingaree |
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