| 单词 | unctuously |
| 例句 | He spoke unctuously, as though he had no idea why she really came down; but all three of us knew he knew and that we knew he knew. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The United States, Mr. Legend noted unctuously, is still at war. Music Review: Putting Ballads Aside for Soul That?s More Soothing Than Sweaty 2010-09-24T22:07:00Z Now imagine a stranger’s voice unctuously reading them right into your ears. The Audio App That’s Transforming Erotica 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z The subtext is that a generation or two of overachievers has graduated from prestigious institutions with nothing more to show than the ability to unctuously criticize popular culture from a bourgeois PC perspective. The Problem With Broadway Revivals: They Revive Gender Stereotypes, Too 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z Riesling’s devotees cite the grape’s versatility in producing wines at every point of the spectrum, from bone dry to unctuously sweet. Riesling, way beyond sweet Traditionally, foie gras is served with unctuously sweet wines like Sauternes. Five Common Wine Myths, Debunked 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z Petit manseng is now all the rage in Virginia, solo or in blends, producing aromatic and fruity whites from bone dry to unctuously sweet. Perspective | If you’ve ever enjoyed a Virginia wine, raise a glass to this retiring scientist 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z When Ui unctuously confronts him, we see the instinct for cruelty that ripples beneath his stolid façade. The Disturbing Resonance of Bertolt Brecht’s “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui” 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z In the first, he unctuously said that he was “heartened” to hear Democrats talk about the rule of law, a concept he suggested was alien to them. The Sessions Hearing’s Inconclusive First Day 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z In a famous passage, Sartre uses as an example a cafe waiter who performs every part of his job a little too correctly, eagerly, unctuously. The Meaning of Bob Dylan’s Silence 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z Cochran is a master of code-switching, when it comes to the media: he dismisses the Simpson case as “a loser” to a producer, then unctuously offers sympathy when the cameras blink on. The O. J. Simpson Trial: Our Not-Guilty Pleasure 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z The mentholated tobacco flavor rolled sinuously over my tongue, hit the back of my throat in an unctuously familiar cloud, and rushed through my capillaries, buzzing along my dormant nicotine receptors. E-Cigarettes: A $1.5 Billion Industry Braces for FDA Regulation 2014-02-06T10:47:53Z His title was an unfailing satisfaction to Mrs. Haines, the Housekeeper, who dwelt upon it unctuously every time she mentioned him. Our House And London out of Our Windows 2012-02-03T03:00:24.190Z “Mesdames, mes—dames; if you must know, I will go so far as to say that it is the most charming, and be—witching, and vir—tuous lady I know,” said the prince, unctuously. Uncle's dream; And The Permanent Husband 2011-12-08T03:00:25.597Z And that brother, lowering his eyes at this signal, shook the bowl unctuously, as if inviting contributions. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z "At what hour will Your Majesty deign to receive the envoy of His Holiness?" he asked unctuously. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z "You should think of Mr. Hearty," she said unctuously; "he's got a position to keep up, and people will talk, seeing that girl going out like that." Mrs. Bindle Some Incidents from the Domestic Life of the Bindles 2011-09-08T02:00:22.323Z “I see,” said Jess, peering over her shoulder as Bobby unctuously read on: “‘High Class Entertainment for High Class people!’ The Girls of Central High on the Stage The Play That Took The Prize 2011-09-05T02:00:21.083Z “Just think of these three Roses of Sharon blooming for us, and soon to be transplanted to our homes,” said Mr Bloxam, unctuously. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z "He went at the call of duty," said the squire unctuously; "went to defend his Queen and country." The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z I want to know how much ham to slice,” and she chuckled unctuously again. The Corner House Girls on a Tour Where they went, what they saw, and what they found 2011-05-31T02:00:33.267Z "Well," said this special chairman unctuously when we met for the first time, "you are from New York, I understand." From Pillar to Post Leaves from a Lecturer's Note-Book 2011-05-05T02:00:21.620Z "And as beautiful as you are brave," added Louis unctuously. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z Barloff was rubbing his hands together unctuously once more, as he hurried back now to the desk. Doors of the Night 2011-04-12T02:00:23.287Z The red curtains were drawn close, shutting out the dreary night, and there was a great fire of coal that bubbled unctuously and shot out great jets of flame—in the schoolroom they used coke. The Secret Glory 2011-03-22T02:00:17.863Z I think I’ll take another,” he said unctuously; but there was no reply. Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes 2011-02-25T03:01:05.303Z "If there's no help for it--in God's name!" said he unctuously. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z "No, sir, that is to say, my lord, dinner is just ready, and I think we shall please you," he suggested unctuously. A Poached Peerage Thereupon her father, who was getting the opportunity he wanted, cleared his throat, tapped on his plate for silence, and with lowered head prayed long and unctuously. The Cottage of Delight A Novel "I have never allowed my private affairs to interfere with my professional duties, my lord," replied Peel unctuously. Patricia Brent, Spinster "Doth he really paint thy portrait, O handsome Diogenes?" said Pythagoras unctuously. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel As the mirth subsided voices were heard unctuously rehearsing choice lines from the song. Ewing\\'s Lady "It's a great privilege to be allowed to assist in any way at Elaine's wedding," he observed unctuously. The Time Mirror Monsieur l'Abbé Patouille sat at the right hand of the Christian mother, unctuously contemplating the family which Heaven had so plentifully blessed. Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels “Do not add lying and blasphemy to your offence,” said Schoeman unctuously. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion "I hope," said Diogenes unctuously, "that he can afford to pay it." The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel "Ah, Driscoll," said Paul, unctuously, "if we were moralists instead of poor, frail, time-serving creatures as we are, what a lesson might we not read in the fate of the poor fellow that lies there!" Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day The prior was satisfied with the compact, and when Valentine took up his pen to subscribe it the other unctuously exclaimed: "Such a good sowing will produce a good harvest!" Pretty Michal Bimeby," he went on unctuously, "I took dat basket back to her. The Girl in the Mirror Do you wish to converse with a minister of the Gospel to prepare you to meet your Creator?” he added, still unctuously. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion “Let me play the exit for the villains?” he pleaded unctuously. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time And Paul,—Holy Paul,—how blandly imposing, how unctuously serene he looked! Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "As soon as I have received my father's blessing," replied Henry, unctuously, from which Barbara Pirka gathered that the clergyman was the master's son. Pretty Michal "We only serve rum drinks in this section," unctuously responded the Nefertiti of the Horse Latitudes; but a blazing glance from Cam sent her scurrying, every cheek a-dance. Telempathy Some day, some night, from this coign of vantage, you shall perhaps be startled by the detonation of the judgment gun—not sharp and empty like the crack of cannon, but deep-mouthed and unctuously solemn. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) “As Chang was saying to me the other night,” Henry prospectively and unctuously quoted Charles. Mystery at Geneva An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings “Of course,” and the Tiger unctuously rubbed his hands in the blaze. The Missourian "Splendid sermon! splendid sermon!" said Deacon Boyd, rubbing his hands together unctuously. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart It was all the thanks the men got for the unctuously given story, and their hard work. The One-Way Trail A story of the cattle country She would not willingly have set foot on the Pamment threshold, no, not for a crown of gold, as the old song says unctuously. Amaryllis at the Fair The Pelagians employed this truth to conceal a pernicious error when they unctuously descanted on the magnitude and necessity of grace as manifested in creation. Grace, Actual and Habitual A Dogmatic Treatise Once there he disposed his lean form on another chair, unctuously refused a highball, and, forgetting his momentary anger, soon was deep in a scientific discussion of the problems involved in revivifying the world. The End of Time “Mr. Anderson did well to suggest your coming to me, Mr. Hamilton,” the magnate remarked unctuously. The Crevice Dr. Ku smiled unctuously at the puzzlement that showed on the faces of his captives. The Affair of the Brains The Pharisees of old prayed unctuously in the market-places: so the George Sands of our day boast of their superior insight into the beautiful and true. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 The landlord produced a goblet of rum and shrub for the benefit of the high-born visitor, and we all clinked glasses, the young master-tailor beaming at me unctuously as he set down his glass. Ghetto Comedies He could stand apart unctuously crying out for peace and washing his hands after the fashion of Pontius Pilate. The Roof Tree “My poor child, my poor Anita!” he began unctuously, but she interrupted him. The Crevice You've made this place look very pretty," said Sir Joseph, smiling unctuously at his hostess; "charming, charming! Too Old for Dolls A Novel There was nothing of the unctuously pious about his tone and manner, instead it was sternly enthusiastic, full of courage and devotion. The Great Sioux Trail A Story of Mountain and Plain "You don't need him, my boy," he declared, unctuously. Making People Happy Every particular of his life is public property, is inspected for a motive, and, if a motive cannot be discovered, one is supplied—usually mean and little, the latter unctuously preferred. In Her Own Right And, for a moment was not aware of the arm of Mr. Grossman around her waist,—until it tightened unctuously. Athalie How unctuously women embrace ideas which increase the value and importance of their urinal ducts! Fantazius Mallare A Mysterious Oath "Yes," he said unctuously, "and let this be a lesson to you, brother." Jonah and Co. Yes," Mrs. McMahon went on, unctuously; "setting up with the sick, and laying out the dead. Making People Happy "I don't know what we should do in the parish without you," replied the curate, unctuously. The Hero He stroked her hair, then held her off for a good look at her, and inquired, unctuously: “What are you doing in town so early, my dear?” 'Firebrand' Trevison Lord March, youngest peer of the realm, profligate and scoundrel, laid his hand on the place where his heart ought to have been and passed judgment unctuously. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 "You spoke as if she was a good deal wrapped up in you," continued his hostess, addressing herself unctuously to the landscape. The Wizard's Daughter and Other Stories Aye, sir," rolled out the other, unctuously, "there you are again, you see. The Light of Scarthey The moment we step out of this shack we’re criminals, crooks, gallows meat;” he rolled this last term under his tongue unctuously. The Madness of May "Sorry I am, sir, that your first visit to my establishment should be under such painful circumstances," he said unctuously. In the Mayor's Parlour Mr. Fogg assumed even more unctuously the manner of an old friend. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 As a matter of fact," he continued unctuously, "I much prefer to carry out my dear uncle's wishes and keep the business in the family. The Return of Peter Grimm Novelised From the Play "So may all traitors be punished!" said the bishop unctuously, as he reached for a dish of confections that had escaped the fair hands in search of ammunition. Under the Rose That's it," he said unctuously, "let's just get it right out of our systems, shall we? I Was a Teen-Age Secret Weapon The shop owner unctuously declared that he was not making a cent of profit, was selling it for less than it cost him, and so on and on. The Book of Business Etiquette He had started for the door and Thornton was following when an usher hurrying up touched him on the shoulder, bowing unctuously. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport Let him keep murmuring things about it—suavely, unctuously letting off steam. Erik Dorn It has indeed been misused in certain æsthetic circles and discussed almost unctuously, so that it is often associated with long hair and cant, and seems nonsensical if not disreputable to plain and honest men. Personality in Literature Mann's face was a shade more purple for an instant, but he went on, unctuously. A Woman for Mayor A Novel of To-day He rolled his cigar unctuously in his mouth, with many chuckles and a histrionic eye. The Trail of '98 A Northland Romance When we thank God unctuously that we live not as our ancestors lived and as the "uncivilized" live today, we are displaying the decay of our mental faculties. Riviera Towns "You have devoted your life to matters of greater moment, Mr. Williams," unctuously responded the younger man. The Tyranny of Weakness "Got smacked and sent to bed for stealing jam," her youngest cousin informed her unctuously. The Making of a Soul But Uncle Rufus, having heard the story, chuckled unctuously to himself. The Corner House Girls at School "In this world," he said unctuously, "one is constantly being deceived by people in whom one has put one's trust." The Daffodil Mystery Well, Mr. Holmes," Grouch observed, unctuously, rubbing his hands together, "it was a nice job, neatly done. R. Holmes & Co. "We, Us and Company!" he went on unctuously, "fifty-one per cent. of the stock!" Rimrock Jones He mocked a little; the tone was too unctuously hypocritical. Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House), Retold from the Japanese Originals Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 2 He spoke unctuously; as one full informed and longing for its trial. The Yotsuya Kwaidan or O'Iwa Inari Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 1 (of 2) Wrinkle smiled unctuously and rubbed his hands together. Dixie Hart He merely became so unctuously polite that I felt like poking him in his steel-blue eye with my mint straw. The Prairie Wife There is something incongruous in the introduction into a modern peace-meeting of some clerical speaker who talks unctuously about the great promise and precept of Christianity. The War and the Churches "Well, I trust you will make allowances," he went on unctuously. Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben "Good morning, Colonel Rand," the Perfect Butler greeted him unctuously. Murder in the Gunroom The real offender met my accusing frown with the disarming smile of childish innocence, and, when I shook my head, wagged his tail unctuously. Berry And Co. The boy rolled the word unctuously under his tongue. The Black Pearl "For," said he unctuously; "the Holy Scripture saith that the solitary shall be set in families." The Mormon Prophet "It would be grand to kiss 'er hand, Her-rr snow-white hand if I had the sand," Bud finished unctuously, adjusting the tune to fit the words. Skyrider This is not precisely the point of view which is presented unctuously for our consideration, yet it makes all other points of view intelligible. Americans and Others "So, the shot went home," Culver laughed unctuously, turning for a moment from the window. The Furnace of Gold Old men spoke unctuously of youthful scandals; women dreamed. Short Story Classics (American) Vol. 2 This was a roomy stone house occupying a sightly corner in the West End,—that sharply defined residential area of Vancouver which real estate agents unctuously speak of as "select." Poor Man's Rock "A very good morning, Paul," emphasized Balcom, quite unctuously, as he went on to tell his son of the supposed quarrel between Eva and Locke which he had overheard. The Master Mystery Heber waxed unctuously benevolent, and expressed his affection for each succeeding race as fast as mentioned. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 78, April, 1864 He intoned unctuously: "I think I have all you want, madam." Married Life The True Romance The old man presides unctuously at the ribbons, and he cracks his whip every now and then just to let his team know that he is there, and that he is a very capable person. The Boer in Peace and War The good Sir Walter and the unctuously pious biographer of Sir Hudson are obviously overcome by the coincidence of the storm and Napoleon's death coming simultaneously. The Tragedy of St. Helena When he caught sight of the boy coming with the tray, a peculiar light, such as painters give the face of Hope, illumined his countenance, and clasping his hands, he unctuously greeted himself. The Colossus A Novel He got his way, and smacked his lips unctuously. Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood Custard pie—custard pie," she sang, softly, yet unctuously, as she stirred and mingled the materials before her; "custard pie—custard pie. The Girl at the Halfway House A Story of the Plains Deviations were permitted here and insisted upon there, only they were spoken of unctuously as sacrifices incumbent on the lesser states to the Fourteen Points. The Inside Story of the Peace Conference "We were out walking and met the bird," Loubet explained in an unctuously sanctimonious voice, "and it insisted on making our acquaintance." The Downfall "There's a mighty good dinner waiting for me in the dear old house," exclaimed "Stump," unctuously. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" Molière’s comedies, dealing unctuously with vice and folly, are, philosophically speaking, low life. Essays Æsthetical Worse still, they themselves, and the beaten strikers with whom they had been fraternizing, got a black eye in the affair; and many an editorial column, many a pulpit, unctuously discoursed thereon. The Air Trust "Bess said once it might be fifty thousand dollars," said Cora, speaking the sum unctuously. Nan Sherwood's Winter Holidays Rescuing the Runaways "Monsieur Hector Ratichon," he said unctuously, "it is with much gratification that I bring you the joyful news." Castles in the Air Mrs. Ferret had a provoking way of pronouncing certain words unctuously—she said "Chrishchen" "shcripcherral," and even in the word evangelical she made the first e very hard and long. The Mystery of Metropolisville "Of a truth, I sometimes wish, Lady Sue, that I could find out if you have any faults," remarked Squire Boatfield unctuously. The Nest of the Sparrowhawk The waiter who laid the white cloth on a marble table was unctuously suggestive as to menu. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form The tutor remonstrated, 'My dear good man,' he said unctuously, 'you don't think of my position. The Castle Inn It would be better for art if it were frankly snubbed rather than thus unctuously encouraged. The Silent Isle "Does she beat you something awful?" demanded the Merle twin unctuously. The Wrong Twin Really, Mr. Bird, if it weren't that I've presumed on your good nature so often lately—' She paused and smiled unctuously at him. The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories At the shore he asked me unctuously how much he should pay. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5 Obviously a daughter of the well-to-do, one of that American type which flourishes in families to which American politicians unctuously refer as the backbone of the nation. Big Timber A Story of the Northwest "Some of us still goes, sir," she said unctuously. The Damned You will be glad to know," he went on unctuously, "that I was entirely successful in carrying out that idea of yours as to the injunction. Within the Law Corkran was unctuously sipping his, and had not expected me to receive mine till after the battle. It Happened in Egypt "Proceed, my daughter," he said unctuously; "are we not in the confessional—or near it?" Fair Margaret Bessie had not realized how inglorious their meagreness would be, until Mrs. Grey, at the daughter's table, grew unctuously reminiscent about the mother's. Southern Lights and Shadows The old knight drained this second cup, and unctuously sucked at and licked his lips. The Line of Love Dizain des Mariages I know nothing stranger than the sight of a little half-lit church filled with Indians swaying unctuously to and fro in the rhythm of a cadence old Watts would have recognized with difficulty. The Forest Before him, in the glimmering light of the mystic Southern Cross, the great river crept unctuously, silently to the sea. With Edged Tools The blank faces of the men about town in the stalls were shining almost unctuously. The Woman with the Fan "I never supposed you did," answered Lush, not unctuously but dryly. Daniel Deronda "I fear, for my part, it is only a very selfish pleasure," he said a trifle unctuously. Three More John Silence Stories "Yes," said Mr. Heron, unctuously, "we will take her in as a lamb gathered into the fold, as a brand is plucked from the burning." At Love's Cost I am desolated to think," he unctuously explained, "that you ladies have had so little comfort in this camp in the past, and I have come to make things easier for you now. Sketches of the East Africa Campaign They were standing on the white fur hearth-rug side by side, when the doors were dramatically thrown open, and the servant rolled the names unctuously over his tongue. The Sowers But the old white-haired professor stands there, unashamed, unctuously offering the kultur of his criminal nation to an expectant world! Towards the Goal "Be sure the bell boys will find it out," continued Mrs. Abbott unctuously. Sleeping Fires: a Novel The freebooters who unctuously kissed his hand to-day, did not scruple, if opportunity favored, to plunder one of his towns tomorrow. The Prince of India — Volume 02 He stopped, careless of the unfriendly glances with which he was received, and at sight of the plate saluted it with a low salaam several times unctuously repeated. The Prince of India — Volume 01 Still he moved about with precision and elegance while he recited the Dominus vobiscum unctuously, dropping his head a little to the side and gazing toward heaven. The Social Cancer These same men, when serving on juries, were harsh in their verdicts on poor criminals, and unctuously flattered themselves with being, and were represented as, the upholders and conservers of law and moral conduct. Great Fortunes from Railroads Now, Mr. Ware," said he unctuously when it had been brought, "allow me, sir, to offer you some brandy which is thirty-five years old—pure French brandy, sir. Bricks Without Straw "We have a white wine of Beaune," he said unctuously, as if he were tasting the wares he commended, "at two sols the flagon that is noble drinking." If I Were King How unctuously we repeat some hearsay bit of scandal. Courts and Criminals I could not help saying unctuously, but with meaning, and the old wretch of a Shaman turned his head at my words and began to stroke his white beard. Ayesha, the Return of She "The Kingdom of Heaven," said he, not unctuously or hypocritically, but in his grave tone of conviction, "is not adequately represented in the House." The Fortunate Youth She would be an example to the poor little heathen; she talked with her unctuously; she excited herself, began to find a pleasure in asceticism, and drew the susceptible girl into the same way. The Emancipated "Lord, how they squeaked and wriggled!" he said unctuously. If I Were King I could have wished, during the next few days, that Mr. Harry Hawk's attitude towards myself had not been so unctuously confidential and mysterious. Love Among the Chickens But Mr. Pryor bounded briskly to his feet, unctuously said, "Let us pray," and forthwith prayed. Rilla of Ingleside She clings to him when he becomes a political as well as a religious power among the Jews, though he preaches unctuously to her touching the vanity of earthly love. A Second Book of Operas "No buck in him!" unctuously observed Dad, without lifting his chin off the rail. On Our Selection She was unctuously full-bodied, not quite so tall as Aileen, not really as large, but rounder and plumper, softer and more seductive. The Titan "The Holy Father at Rome has blessed the weapons of his adversaries, consequently they must triumph," cried Father Theodore, unctuously. Frederick the Great and His Family And she repeated it, as unctuously as though she were the poet herself. Missy "That's just what the whole station is doing at the present time," replied my legate unctuously. Such Is Life The Court of Appeals declared it unconstitutional, in a smug and well-fed decision, which spoke unctuously of the "hallowed" influences of the "home." Theodore Roosevelt and His Times Suppose," said Karl unctuously, "that we discuss first another more important matter. Long Live the King! There were a few moments of complete silence, in which Maggie smoothed her knees, and Jim's pipe, which seemed to have become gorged and apoplectic with its owner's wealth, snored unctuously. The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales They would chop you up,' he repeated unctuously, 'snap, crunch, gobble, and there would be an end of you!' The Lock and Key Library Classic Mystery and Detective Stories: Modern English "There's plenty goin' on," Mrs. Day answered unctuously; "some of it aboveboard an' some underneath it." Story of Waitstill Baxter The head-waiter ushered them unctuously to a small table set in the far corner of the room. Kingdom of the Blind Nevertheless, the approaching end of the year did cause rather more application among the clerks, just as porters and servants become at that season more unctuously civil. Bureaucracy "Twenty-thousand-dollars-a-year!" repeated Mr. Gale unctuously, rolling the words off his tongue. Tom Swift and His Air Scout, or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky He equipped Bibbs for the daily drive Dr. Gurney had commanded; and in the manner of a master of ceremonies unctuously led the way. The Turmoil, a novel At length Fontan's voice became audible; he spoke slowly and rather unctuously and uttered but this one word. Four Short Stories By Emile Zola He blew across the top of the cup unctuously. The Turmoil, a novel |
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