| 单词 | unfavourably |
| 例句 | But against this there were objections; and she finally resolved that it could be the last resource, if her private enquiries to the absence of the family were unfavourably answered. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Fanning is talking, obliquely, about the sexist portrayal of women on screen, but the closest she will come to explaining what she means is to compare today’s industry unfavourably to that of another era. Dakota Fanning: ‘There was an expectation – to fail, to succeed’ 2016-10-01T04:00:00Z And it means creating a relationship with audiences: allowing them to understand what you are trying to do, and being transparent enough for them to comment both favourably and unfavourably. Theatre: wake up to the digital age! 2010-04-20T14:55:00Z Nor can it be convincingly argued that they compare unfavourably with black characters written by black people. The Quentin Tarantino race debate isn't black and white 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z I can’t remember a time when I was in her company and she did not say something about the great pleasures and beauty of England and compare Australia unfavourably. My grandmother’s £10 ‘exile’ returned to haunt me 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z It's possible the win over White might have been especially gratifying for the Keys, since their revved-up take on blues rock have routinely and unfavourably been compared to White's. Black Keys take three rock awards at the Grammys 2013-02-11T06:16:06Z Where to Invade Next, in which he amusingly highlights how America compares unfavourably with other nations, was met with warm – not glowing – reviews, but it’s among the most purely entertaining documentaries this year. Oscars 2016: a look at early frontrunners after the Toronto film festival 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z It’s a natural reflex to compare our own lives unfavourably with those that the people around us appear to be living, but it’s also a very silly impulse. I’m jealous of my best friend’s romance 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z A third of the labour force is unemployed and schools are often compared unfavourably to apartheid education. Not so black and white: South Africa on stage 2013-07-20T23:06:08Z To make an expanded universe work, you need two things: cheap, young actors who can be locked into unfavourably lengthy contracts and directors you can trust with a bigger picture. A John Wick 'expanded universe' – Hollywood's most idiotic idea yet? 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z But since women are expected to be concerned with others, when they advocate for themselves or point to their own value, both men and women react unfavourably. Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg – extract 2013-03-15T20:01:02Z Whicker was usually civil about the younger hands who tried his sort of game, but could be catty when attacked or compared unfavourably with younger professionals. Alan Whicker, globetrotting TV presenter, dies aged 87 2013-07-12T14:56:37Z I bring up the subject of makeup but all this does is prompt one of those ruminations, which ends, with Baldwinian inevitability, in him comparing his treatment unfavourably with that of a more successful actor. Alec Baldwin: 'You naughty English could fold sex into dentistry' 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z In politics, Norman Stone compared the current crop of Conservatives unfavourably to Margaret Thatcher, whom he believed knew how to wield power thanks to the depth and breadth of her experience. Hay festival 2010: Thursday at Hay 2010-06-04T12:05:00Z “I’m too convincing,” he laughed, comparing his own expertise unfavourably to other wildlife broadcasters such as Simon King and Liz Bonnin. The real David Attenborough 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z That compares unfavourably with the new Star Wars, or another lacklustre recent sequel-reboot, Jurassic World, both anchored by nostalgia. Rise of the reboots gives new life to Rocky and Ghostbusters 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z Rightwing fascists, who might be the only people expected to protest for being portrayed unfavourably, aren't exactly known for their sensitivity to others. Folly of banning Moonfleece 2010-03-30T15:20:00Z The 1980s investigation in effect exonerated Adams and portrayed Malone unfavourably. Senior Stephen Lawrence officer Ray Adams was corrupt, says secret Met report 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z "I felt that we had very limited international help and awareness," he said, comparing the coverage of the crisis in Myanmar unfavourably with that of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Rates surged as the markets reacted unfavourably to promises of tax cuts without an explanation of how they would be funded. Rents rising at fastest rate for seven years 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z On Friday 21 October, the tribunal judge ruled in Ms Patterson's favour saying she had been "unfavourably treated" and that Morrisons had subjected her to a "detriment of indirect sex discrimination after her maternity leave". Mother wins £60,000 over Morrisons discrimination 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z A June Fox News poll suggested 55% of registered voters view him unfavourably. Katty Kay: Will an FBI 'raid' supercharge Trump? 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Some saw the risk of provoking a 'soft leadership' contest, with party members or voters comparing him - perhaps unfavourably - with some of the younger frontbenchers in his team. Keir Starmer's search for a vision goes on 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z In his tribunal claim he accuses P&O of treating him unfavourably as he is British and eligible for minimum wage. Ex-P&O Ferries chef sues for unfair dismissal 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z "The challenges faced range from ice conditions, unfavourably strong winds and the constant management of maintaining the equipment in this harsh environment." Dudley Naval officer Dave Pitt visits namesake Antarctic islands 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Other objections to children's homes relate to the companies that own them, including large private equity groups considered to be making large profits, or those previously judged unfavourably by Ofsted. Children in care homes 'seen as criminals not victims' 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z The Prince of Wales unfavourably compared a Rogers plan to redevelop Paternoster Square beside St Paul's Cathedral in London to the efforts of the Luftwaffe. Obituary: Richard Rogers 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z In a post on social media, external-link Lewis compared the US team unfavourably to the country's young amateur athletes. US relay failure 'embarrassment' - Lewis 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z In fact, a new Military Times poll of service personnel suggests surging, across-the-board dissatisfaction with Trump, with 49.9% viewing him unfavourably and many planning to vote Democrat. Trump’s battle with the American military is a fight he’s likely to lose 2020-09-13T04:00:00Z The upshot was an apology from George Will, a conservative columnist who had written unfavourably about her. The women who paved way for Kamala Harris 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z The US secretary of state compared the European response unfavourably with US “partners in the region”, a likely reference to Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which Pompeo consulted after the Suleimani assassination. Pompeo: European response to Suleimani killing 'not helpful enough' 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z I have met a number of PhD students who went into panic mode after comparing themselves unfavourably with others. The PhD student’s dilemma 2019-12-15T05:00:00Z It also enumerated Baltimore’s many strengths and rubbished Trump’s attempt to compare conditions in the city unfavourably to those at the southern border. Baltimore Sun and CNN lead response to Trump’s racist Cummings attack 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z He said the DoJ was unlikely to have launched the probe if it was going to be seen unfavourably by the administration. Will the US break up the tech giants? 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z I’ve met many scientists who spiral into stress and disappointment because they compare themselves unfavourably with others. What not to do in graduate school 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z The country suffers from inadequate infrastructure and internal conflict, while health and social conditions compare unfavourably with those elsewhere in the region. World is angry and stressed, report says 2019-04-26T04:00:00Z One of Mr Romney's rivals for the Republican nomination made a video that cast him as too moderate for the party and compared him unfavourably to Mr Kerry. Why would an American learn Norwegian? 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z That anonymous ‘Voice from Cambridge’ was all too justified in comparing English universities of the time unfavourably with those in Germany, for example. The society that turned Cambridge into a scientific powerhouse 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z The new first minister will be lucky if he does not face more stories comparing pupils' performance in global tests unfavourably with elsewhere in the UK. New first minister takes the reigns 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z But another said "she doesn't inspire me" comparing her unfavourably to former First Lady Michelle Obama, who travelled to Ghana with her husband on a trip in 2009. Melania Trump visits Ghana slave fort 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z Yet two polls published last October found that more Democrats now view Bush favourably than unfavourably. 'Trumpwashing': the danger of turning the Republican resistance into liberal heroes 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z But some were quick to compare Tajikistan's current state unfavourably with living standards under Soviet rule. Tajik mosques repair Lenin statue 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z After Trump compared the Los Angeles Lakers star unfavourably to Michael Jordan, Jordan said “I support LJ. He’s doing an amazing job for his community.” Don Lemon says Trump 'traffics in racism' after attack on LeBron James interview 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z Without such measures, he says, computer scientists will blindly develop products without considering their impacts, and the field risks joining oil and tobacco as industries whose researchers history judges unfavourably. The ethics of computer science: this researcher has a controversial proposal 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z When Italy failed to qualify for this tournament for the first time in 60 years, some put it down to corruption, comparing themselves unfavourably to Germany “which follows the rules”. Welcome to the World Cup, where national failure unleashes dark forces | Gary Younge 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z Advocates for reform compare America’s model unfavourably with that of Britain. Occupational licensing blunts competition. It may also boost inequality 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z At one point, he started a strict diet after comparing his body image unfavourably to "people like Justin Bieber or the One Direction lot". Ed Sheeran: 'I worried about being fat' 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z The paper unfavourably highlighted similarities in the two pictures - of Albert Speer's Icarus and Gormley's earlier work, A Case for An Angel III. Angel of the North: The icon that was nearly never built 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z Playing for the LA Lakers, his quiet fierceness was contrasted unfavourably with the sunniness of his teammate, Magic Johnson. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a brooding sportsman-sage 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z A new residential development is also planned for an area that, although not unfavourably situated, is somewhat barren. Russia 2018 World Cup: the complete guide to all the stadiums 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z One person condemned the airing of "xenophobic" and "racist" attitudes, while others attacked the appearance of the TV host and unfavourably compared Brazil's economic situation to Korea's. TV host's race jokes spark Brazil-Korea online war - BBC News 2017-07-23T04:00:00Z The Ukrainian leader’s reception compares unfavourably the majority of foreign leaders to have visited the White House. Ukrainian president to 'drop in' on Trump during Washington visit 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Football is often compared unfavourably to other sports because of the behavior of the players. FIFA to clamp down on mobbing of refs at Confederations Cup 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z And governments tend to look unfavourably on mobility: social services, especially schools, are rarely designed to cope with it. The hard life of a Somali shepherd 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z Many of the men in the forum said they had wives and girlfriends, who they compared unfavourably to their silicone doll mistresses. The race to build the world’s first sex robot 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z Messages unfavourably compared Korea to Brazil and pointed out instances of alleged Korean racism. TV host's race jokes spark Brazil-Korea online war - BBC News 2017-07-23T04:00:00Z That compared unfavourably with Google's rival Daydream View headset, which featured a motion-sensing controller of its own. MWC 2017: Samsung unveils two new tablets but no phone - BBC News 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z The building represents a president I’m still afraid to speak unfavourably of. From Putin to Trump: being a Russian student in New York 2017-02-20T05:00:00Z Trump uses his Twitter account to set hate mobs on private citizens, attempt to silence journalists who write unfavourably about him, lie to the American people and bulldoze complex diplomatic relationships with other world powers. I’ve left Twitter. It is unusable for anyone but trolls, robots and dictators | Lindy West 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z Gary Shapiro compared the country unfavourably to France, the Netherlands and Israel. CES 2017: 'UK support to tech firms is an embarrassment' - BBC News 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z At the conference, Johnson unfavourably compared the quality of Middle Eastern leadership with the current efforts being made by Turkish and Greek Cypriots to end the stalemate over the status of the island. Boris Johnson says Saudi Arabia is a 'puppeteer' in Middle East proxy wars 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z Both candidates were viewed unfavourably; we just didn’t realise they would opt for the one they liked least. Electing Trump: the moment America laid waste to democracy as we know it 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z ABC News has also released initial exit poll data showing 61% of voters viewed Mr Trump unfavourably while 54% said the same of Mrs Clinton. Election 2016: Polling begins to close in Eastern US states - BBC News 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z Enforcement in this trafficking hub compared unfavourably with other Amazon regions. Wildlife butchers of Belén: the town that serves up rare species for a few dollars 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z When you add in the Trump effect, the billionaire’s prospects appear particularly bleak in Florida where recent polls indicate that close to 90% of Hispanic voters view him unfavourably. Will Latino loathing of Trump drive a voter movement to swing the election? 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z A number of Sunday newspapers carry reports suggesting the BBC will be called upon to defend its scheduling where rivals are unfavourably impacted. Row over BBC scheduling 'meddling' - BBC News 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z A recent Gallup survey found 77% of Hispanics view Trump unfavourably. How to inoculate people against Donald Trump’s fact-bending claims 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z The state of infrastructure planning is often compared unfavourably with Victorian times, when bigger sums of money in relative terms were spent on railways, bridges and sewers that are still used today. Why is it so hard to decide on major building projects? - BBC News 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Several reviews compared the film unfavourably to Eden, a documentary about the French dance music scene, which was released in the US earlier this year. Zac Efron DJ film flops at US box office - BBC News 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z Some thought the exterior fussy, comparing it unfavourably with the retired legend’s spare utility. How the New Routemaster came full circle: back to a regular old London bus 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z Certainly, Neumann can sound superior as he derides the FBI as “like a second-rate soccer team” and compares it unfavourably with the FSB. Russian defectors living the dead end of the American dream in distant Oregon 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z Despite being a very different product serving a very different audience, Twitter is often compared to Facebook – and often unfavourably. Dick Costolo: Twitter unfollows the leader as social milestones are missed 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z Elsewhere online, opponents of President Obama created memes unfavourably comparing him to the king. Is Jordan's Abdullah really a warrior-king? 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z “The UK compares unfavourably compared to other industrial countries,” commented Professor Marianna Fotaki, professor of business ethics at Warwick Business School. Can Social Mobility Be Improved In The Professions In The UK? 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z Experts said the device would compete with GoPro's products, but that it compared unfavourably to them. HTC handheld camera to rival GoPro 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z When she went on I'm a Celebrity, Adlington was shown having a tearful meltdown about her body insecurities after comparing herself unfavourably with her fellow contestant, Amy Willerton, a model and former Miss Universe contestant. Rebecca Adlington: 'It's bizarre stepping into a world where I'm just a girl' 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z It was, in fact, a short green overcoat that people compared unfavourably with his colleagues’ longer black overcoats. Wreath row over Cameron and Miliband’s first world war messages 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z "In comparing themselves unfavourably to media ideals and indeed their peers, ChildLine counsellors found that young people often struggled to find anything positive about their skills, achievements or appearance," she said. Charity blames calls rise on selfies 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Whatever the truth, some of the paying passengers on the Australasian Antarctic Expedition 2013 spoke unfavourably about the manner in which the situation at the islands was handled. Why did Antarctic expedition ship get stranded in ice? 2014-01-21T20:26:44Z The latest bit of over-the-top instigation by the Chinese media compares Japan unfavourably to postwar Germany. Chinese to Japan: Be more like Germany 2014-01-15T19:51:23Z Earlier this week many international media outlets, including and the UK's , compared China's offering unfavourably with that of the US, Japan and other countries. China media: Typhoon aid 2013-11-15T06:23:28Z By insisting on his rightful leadership and rejecting the trial he is following the example of Iraq's Saddam Hussein, says liberal daily. compares him unfavourably to Hosni Mubarak. Morsi ridiculed in Egyptian press 2013-11-05T14:07:20Z More than half of companies surveyed by the Confederation of British Industry compared Britain unfavourably with other EU countries on this issue. Buttonwood: If you build it, they will fund 2013-10-24T15:01:57Z Sexism does exist in the workplace: some employers undervalue less traditionally "masculine" attributes and skills, leading them to compare women unfavourably against conventionally "male" skills. Viewpoints: Should equal gender pay be enforced? 2013-08-20T14:53:01Z AstroGrrls sprang from ScienceGrrls, when last year a number of women responded unfavourably to the video '' Produced as part of a European Commission campaign to encourage teenage girls into science, its aims were admirable. Viewpoint: Is there a glass ceiling in space? 2013-04-29T18:13:39Z It argues that immigration reform should be evaluated in economic terms and compares the US unfavourably with the UK, Canada and Australia, countries which focused their immigration reforms on economic growth. US immigration reform could improve economy, says conservative thinktank 2013-04-09T20:26:09Z It's dull, plodding and the laws are unfathomable, say the cynics, who contrast it unfavourably with the flowing, relatively straightforward game of football. Rugby: a sport so boring its fans make it great 2013-03-15T09:00:02Z These figures compare unfavourably with the 31% of disabled people in full-time work in the UK. 'Autism doesn't hold me back. I'm moving up the career ladder' 2013-03-08T19:13:02Z Fahey compared the regime operating in the Premier League unfavourably to the frequent testing now undergone by Major League Baseball players, saying pointedly: "Team sports players can go their entire career without being tested once." Drug-testing in football: how does it work and does it go far enough? 2013-02-15T17:29:13Z "Domestic users, many of whom already baulk at the level of censorship imposed on them, would react unfavourably if Tencent were to offer unfiltered content to overseas users." China's Tencent denies censorship 2013-01-14T14:01:01Z So is it fair to compare alcohol unfavourably to other substances when there is so much more opportunity for alcohol to do harm? Alcohol: friend and foe 2013-01-08T13:22:00Z But it would be a mistake to compare France's deteriorating current account – it has a deficit of around 3.5% of GDP – unfavourably with the "improvement" in Ireland, Spain or Greece. France should not be bounced into reform by Moody's downgrade 2012-11-20T13:01:40Z The court has heard how Adoboli ran a series of trades which were not properly hedged – or balanced by deals which would mitigate losses if the market moved unfavourably. City banker who almost sunk UBS denies being a 'rogue trader' 2012-10-29T19:18:28Z The statement also uses comments of the judge in the original case that unfavourably compared the Samsung gadgets to the Apple devices. Apple puts Samsung notice on site 2012-10-26T11:11:55Z Most controversially, they suggest "poor productivity" is due in part to attitudes to work in the UK - which they compare unfavourably with countries such as Singapore, South Korea and Hong Kong. Tory MPs criticise 'idle workers' 2012-08-18T00:48:07Z The prospectus lists a number of "risk factors", including the possibility that government policy towards renewable energy may change "unfavourably". Green energy offers shares with an eco factor 2012-08-03T21:58:02Z People in the highest positions in the land have drink upon their tables, without any one commenting unfavourably, except perhaps the members of the temperance party. Sidelights on Chinese Life 2012-04-21T02:00:23.993Z Their dwellings are usually mean and filthy, and compare very unfavourably with the neat, clean, matted dwellings of the Japanese. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z In every case the workers compare unfavourably with the average for the whole of the workers and non-workers. Boy Labour and Apprenticeship 2012-03-30T02:00:18.807Z But I trust I am too respectable to be thought unfavourably of, by those who know me. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z On the other hand, the dampness of the breeze affected unfavourably his tendency to rheumatism, so that he seldom spent more than eight weeks of the year upon the sea-shore. William Hickling Prescott 2012-03-11T03:00:12.297Z A Commission reported most unfavourably as to the efficiency of the schools. Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country 2012-02-29T03:00:22.540Z It was possible that the stranger had been unfavourably impressed. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z Indeed, Mr. Bedford’s picture of the same subject—which, I presume, is by the wet process—on the other side of the screen, contrasts rather unfavourably with it. The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years 2012-02-15T03:00:30.577Z I was very sorry for him, for he evidently suffers much, but then and afterwards he impressed me unfavourably, and I much doubt his good faith. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z Passing on to French, he found the literature of that language comparatively unsympathetic, and he contrasted it unfavourably with the English. William Hickling Prescott 2012-03-11T03:00:12.297Z All his tastes were decidedly aristocratic, and I fear that my expensive and dissipated habits operated unfavourably on his open, generous, social disposition. The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) 2012-02-11T03:03:50.943Z But this roundabout route of over twenty miles compared unfavourably with the shorter line taken by the Cam, which was accordingly the favourite for such as could afford boat-hire. Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely 2012-02-03T03:00:22.657Z The Times: “At his best he compares not unfavourably with the author of ‘Barrack Room Ballads.’” Early Days in North Queensland 2012-01-24T03:00:29.987Z It also reacted unfavourably on Croker’s reputation as a worker in the department of pure literature by bringing political animosities into literary criticism. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" 2012-01-22T03:00:24.397Z The reader pronounced so unfavourably of its merits, that Mr. Bentley held off. Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches 2012-01-19T03:00:21.017Z The Jesuits’ agents in different capitals reported unfavourably on the dancer. Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties 2012-01-08T03:00:19.240Z Whatever the nature of the overture may have been, Pitt received Walpole, with whom he was on cordial terms, not unfavourably. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z She called them 'a fusty lot,'—half of them had seen active service before they were twenty-one,—and compared them unfavourably with the Viceroy's Staff. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z There was nothing in his conduct or in his domestic circumstances to distinguish him unfavourably from a multitude of gay livers and free-thinkers in the corrupt Venice of that epoch. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z The astrologer has pronounced unfavourably on the horoscopes. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z The score, as a whole, compares unfavourably with that of "Tosca," which still, as it seems to me, represents Puccini at his most effective and sincere. Aspects of Modern Opera Estimates and Inquiries 2011-12-12T03:00:24.900Z He had spoken unfavourably of an early and unripe book of Lecky's, who was gratified when he heard of the message I had received, and still more when Hayward reviewed him instead of me. Letters of Lord Acton To Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone 2011-12-06T03:00:20.687Z But this lapse from the conventions struck Edward Morgan unfavourably. Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z I am so unfortunate as to prejudice most people unfavourably. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z If he is sincere, it is "uncharitable" to think unfavourably of his spiritual condition!—From such charity may I ever be delivered! Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z But the Benedictines generally are looked on most unfavourably by the authorities here. Letters From Rome on the Council 2011-11-25T03:00:11.447Z It happened that once, when two Centennial canvassers called, she was the first to greet them and was unfavourably impressed by the voluminous furs in which they were wrapped. Our Philadelphia 2011-11-23T03:00:41.453Z They thus compare very unfavourably with the Tagals as regards cleanliness, although, as we shall see, in some other respects they are greatly above them. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z Still another remarked with rare lucidity and definiteness of penetration, "In reading this story somehow something struck me unfavourably." Essays on Modern Novelists 2011-11-22T03:00:10.817Z Little or no Love.—Every good book is written for a particular reader and men of his stamp, and for that very reason is looked upon unfavourably by all other readers, by the vast majority. Human, All-Too-Human, Part II 2011-10-26T02:00:29.773Z They appear to have concluded that because I have criticized unfavourably a considerable number of Weismann's theories, I have shown myself hostile to his entire system. Darwin, and After Darwin, Volume 2 Post-Darwinian Questions: Heredity and Utility 2011-10-16T02:00:14.153Z There was another, A—tchoukooski, quite a colourless person; one more I must mention, B—in, a man well on in years, who impressed us all very unfavourably indeed. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z Folgueras having reported unfavourably of the officers of the Philippine army, Martinez brought with him a number of officers of the Peninsular army to replace those who were inefficient. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z His treatment of women, for example, compares unfavourably with that shown in the frankest tales of Bret Harte. Essays on Modern Novelists 2011-11-22T03:00:10.817Z Juliet now perceived Mrs and Miss Brinville; and neither innocence, nor contempt of calumny, could suppress a rising blush, at being surprised, by persons already unfavourably disposed towards her, in a situation apparently so suspicious. The Wanderer (Volume 3 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:28.670Z They criticised the pipe unfavourably, and then one of them recorded a painful incident of the game in the following terse and pregnant sentence: "Here Mr. Hutchinson broke his niblick, his favourite club." Fifty Years of Golf 2011-09-14T02:00:50.627Z Its conclusions were meanwhile very unfavourably received by the government. Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 2011-09-14T02:00:43.813Z But this dropping away of everybody impressed him unfavourably. Wang the Ninth The Story of a Chinese Boy 2011-09-12T02:00:25.620Z They will compare not unfavourably, for instance, with the claims of the United States in the Civil War. Great Britain's Sea Policy A Reply to an American Critic reprinted from 'The Atlantic Monthly' 2011-08-29T02:01:12.047Z The sight of this affected me very unfavourably, as I found it did many others too. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Every respectable writer reprobates so disgusting a piece of scandal, however unfavourably inclined towards Mary in other respects. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume I (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:25.307Z Sometimes the parental authority is contrasted unfavourably with that of some other mother. Children's Ways 2011-08-11T02:00:16.473Z Francesco, however, after the arrival of this Italian beauty, became most unfavourably changed. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z The code of morals followed by these characters is open to criticism, but they are human and genial in their roguery, and compare far from unfavourably with the cynical creations of contemporary drama. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z He compared me very unfavourably with my courteous predecessor, who has filled two embassies with satisfaction to his own country and to those to whom he was accredited. Ten Years Near the German Frontier A Retrospect and a Warning 2011-06-16T02:00:15.297Z One of the favourite diversions of the gilded youth was to abuse the table in the old marker’s hearing, and to compare its capabilities unfavourably with those of the rival hotel up the street. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z He had not liked their appearance when first he saw them, and they impressed him now more unfavourably than ever. If Any Man Sin 2011-06-12T02:00:05.887Z The reports how the Indian boss of TataGroup compares Britain's work ethic unfavourably with that of India. Newspaper review 2011-05-21T04:49:40Z Oil-stoves were already burning, however, at various points, and their odour compared unfavourably with that of the pitch pine. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z Evidence has been received of the hardships to which British prisoners of war are subjected in the prison camps, contrasting most unfavourably with the treatment of German prisoners in this country. The Great War and How It Arose 2011-05-16T02:00:18.923Z Annie was a great comfort to me as I took a quick inventory of my friends, who on that day compared so unfavourably with the glowing beauty. Vacation with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-08T02:00:04.123Z He seemed irritated and reported very unfavourably of the intelligence of the patient. Humours of Irish Life 2011-04-19T02:00:16.057Z His winning courtesy charmed and disarmed more than one official who had come with the idea, derived from the attacks in the English partisan newspapers, that he would be unfavourably impressed by the new Governor-General. The Earl of Mayo Rulers of India 2011-04-11T02:00:13.067Z Apart, however, from such marked and comparatively rare instances of what is termed epileptic insanity, the general mental condition of the epileptic is in a large proportion of cases unfavourably affected by the disease. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z I will give you reasons enough to satisfy you, my dear host; if those proclamations which speak favourably of good Christians are worth nothing, those which speak unfavourably are worth less than nothing. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z The land lies as unfavourably as possible, the climate is in the highest degree unhealthy, indeed, in some seasons deadly. Partners A Novel. 2011-02-02T03:00:20.690Z In his usual attitude at the table, looking gloomily into his wineglass, he impressed me very unfavourably, but to-day, when he was talkative and gay, I was still more unfavourably impressed. The Lonely House 2011-01-13T03:01:04.920Z Marise would always contrast him unfavourably with the man she loved. Vision House 2011-01-13T03:01:00.407Z Anything that affects the South favourably or unfavourably reacts upon the whole country. Following the Color Line an account of Negro citizenship in the American democracy 2011-01-06T03:00:45.737Z She spoke so earnestly, that I hardly liked to tell her in cold blood, I came just for the sake of those very volcanoes which seemed to impress her own private fancy so very unfavourably. The White Man's Foot 2010-12-28T03:00:15.167Z In fact, that lady could not possibly regard the pretensions of Romeo more unfavourably than Mrs. Arundel did those of George Austin. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z The visitors were in fact pretty sluggish on a pitch that compared unfavourably with Clitterhouse Playing Fields in Barnet after three weeks of rain. Bayern beat Stuttgart and the cold as Bundesliga delivers goal avalanche 2010-12-20T13:23:12Z Andy Carroll's toughness credentials will inevitably be compared unfavourably in the North-east with the region's hard men of yesteryear. Harry Pearson: Carroll's not a true hard man 2010-08-26T23:06:00Z Newcastle may just survive, but their squad compares unfavourably to relegation rivals Wayne Rooney. Guardian writers give their opinion ... 2010-08-13T20:07:00Z In a large country with little cross-country public transport network, getting around was always going to compare unfavourably to Japan and South Korea's bullet trains or Germany's supremely efficient network. Owen Gibson: South Africa leaves legacy to remember 2010-07-12T14:07:00Z She had compared, unfavourably, the officiating to perceived injustices in her career. Wimbledon 2010 Diary: Richard Williams thinks he is father for justice 2010-06-25T19:08:00Z The Derby's TV and betting impact have been compared unfavourably to those of the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Derby's shortfalls reflect the sport's confused thinking 2010-06-07T23:06:00Z Appliances such as fridges and washing machines also compare unfavourably. What South Africa truly needs is Ikea 2010-05-12T08:54:00Z The misgovernment of the regency in France under Somerset contrasted most unfavourably with that of York. Cathedral Cities of England However unfavourably it may reflect on the final, literal validity of any special science, it only shows nature, or reality, preserving her unity against the attempted violence of specialism. The Will to Doubt An essay in philosophy for the general thinker Perry’s face grew hotter, and he felt a bitter feeling of annoyance at being compared so unfavourably with the lad who had been his companion. Real Gold A Story of Adventure The Leptinea—the genuineness of which is disputed—contrast unfavourably with the speech of Demosthenes. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" The sacred egoism of nations, so commendable when urging them to fight for their national existence—and even aggrandisement—against the Hun, is unfavourably regarded in all other circumstances. The Sacred Egoism of Sinn Féin In this respect it contrasts unfavourably with the later theory of Abelard. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" He is not to conclude unfavourably about the diet of the multitude because he sees them swallowing blubber, or scooping out water-melons, instead of regaling themselves with beef and beer. How to Observe Morals and Manners The elective throne of Denmark had become vacant through the death of Frederick I of Holstein: His son, Christian III, was unfavourably disposed towards the Hanseatic cities. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Gravely, as though it were of importance, he moved forward so that Lettice should not see the detail of the rounded shoulders which, he knew, compared unfavourably with his own straighter carriage. The Wave An Egyptian Aftermath "Or at any rate you have a personality that will affect a larger number of people, either favourably or unfavourably." Sinister Street, vol. 1 The clerical body was already unfavourably disposed to what were called profane pieces, therefore ecclesiastical subjects and allegories with moral tendencies were always interspersed with burlesque scenes, and great was the number of the actors. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. But he was a severe martinet, and rarely in full accord with the senior officers under his orders, the consequent friction often acting unfavourably on the conduct of the operations. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" Taking it as a whole, the company’s territory is much less generously watered than are other parts of Borneo, which again compares unfavourably in this respect with the Malayan states of the peninsula. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" I saw, however, that my continued silence was impressing the inspector unfavourably. Pharos, The Egyptian A Romance Tommy supposed it might have something to do with Lent; Lent often affected one's spirits unfavourably. The Furnace In the next, the delay in the return, of the messenger sent southward is interpreted unfavourably to the English, at least Leshoo represents it so. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa A change in the weather affected Anders Krog unfavourably; he was unable to take sufficient nourishment, and had more difficulty in speaking. Mary They are correct, frigid, cold, and compare most unfavourably from 758 the artistic point of view with the masterpieces of oriental pottery. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" This was a natural consequence of the use which he made of his position; he inveighed bitterly against the hierarchy and constitution of the Anglican Church, which he compared unfavourably with the primitive Christian organization. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" Naturally, therefore, they report unfavourably; but they seem to me to prove the obvious. My First Book: the experiences of Walter Besant, James Payn, W. Clark Russell, Grant Allen, Hall Caine, George R. Sims, Rudyard Kipling, A. Conan Doyle, M.E. Braddon, F.W. Robinson, H. Rider Haggard, R.M. Ballantyne, I. Zangwill, Morley Roberts, David Christie Murray, Marie Corelli, Jerome K. Jerome, John Strange Winter, Bret Harte, "Q.", Robert Buchanan, Robert Louis Stevenson, with an introduction by Jerome K. Jerome. He was a poet, whose ready flow of language, with its glowing flights of hyperbole, had once reacted unfavourably upon a too literal-minded policeman, with a consequent very actual fortnight in jail. Thirty A brutality stole over him, and impressed the world that went to him for healing very unfavourably. Bye-Ways Some of the other cemeteries of Constantinople contrast rather unfavourably with the simple dignity of those which belong to the Turks. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" How this simple occurrence should have operated so unfavourably as it did for them, we shall explain. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume I Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative The noisy “Nationalist” agitation which was maintained during this period of financial stringency reacted unfavourably on public order. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" Ebionites, Arians, Socinians, all seem to me to contrast unfavourably with their opponents, and to exhibit a type of thought and character far less worthy, on the whole, of the true genius of Christianity. The Religious Life of London He may also have been unfavourably impressed with the promulgation by Pius IX. in 1854 of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" The commission reported unfavourably, and Eyre was dismissed and ruined. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses Roused from his reverie by the nocturnal tumult, Inspector Grolle turned the corner of the street, and looked rather unfavourably at the band of loiterers, wherein his social instinct suspected enemies of law and order. Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels Two letters it contained—one for Falkner and one for myself—the latter in the handwriting I knew, and one that a reader of character from handwriting would assuredly not have reported upon unfavourably. A Frontier Mystery The Spaniards treated him no less unfavourably, for they also rejected his proposals for one of the daughters of Philip II. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem I saw how unfavourably this acknowledgment was taken by the Court; and when I was ordered to withdraw that they might deliberate, I own that I felt great misgivings as to the result. Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune Unlike the two preceding movements, the insurrection of 1889 resulted unfavourably for the Christians. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" This compared very unfavourably with the average annual production of fresh cocoons in France and Italy at that time, which was 35 kilograms and 30 kilograms respectively per ounce of silkworm eggs. Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products It was not difficult to perceive, however, that this state boded more unfavourably than the former one. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago The people were fearfully rude and ignorant, much more so than the English—in this respect, indeed, contrasting unfavourably with almost any other European State. Border Raids and Reivers I am charged, amongst other grievous sins, with that of thinking not unkindly, and speaking not unfavourably, of Dissenters. Studies in Contemporary Biography And think what a good effect it would have on our manners, too—how kind and polite and self-controlled we would be, under fear of being compared unfavourably with the other one.’ Modern marriage and how to bear it The princess does not, on the whole, speak unfavourably of the Turkish character. Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century There was a slight sternness of aspect, a compression of the lips, and a contraction of the brow, which impressed Hugo unfavourably during the performance of this action. Under False Pretences A Novel But notwithstanding the existence of this fruitful source of crime, the Borders compare not unfavourably with other districts. Border Raids and Reivers Candour compels me to state," he wrote after a year of annexationist agitation, "that the conduct of the Anglo-Saxon portion of our M.P.Ps contrasts most unfavourably with that of the Gallican.... British Supremacy & Canadian Self-Government, 1839-1854 Yet it was something more than these aspects of the journey that caused Lancaster to view it unfavourably. The Plow-Woman Weise sprang up, and his superior looked him up and down, not unfavourably. Jena or Sedan? Charles the Ninth died young, and his character is unfavourably viewed by the historians. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 I am much afraid I stand very unfavourably with you as a man of promise, as I was to send several things of which I believe I have more than once got the memorandum. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25) Had not the brothers received the proposal most unfavourably, a public dinner would have been got up to celebrate their return. Through Russian Snows A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow As this petition also was unfavourably received, the States of the Mark took up the cause of the deposed. Paul Gerhardt's Spiritual Songs Translated by John Kelly If my punishment-register were not greater than those of the fourth and sixth batteries, then that would reflect unfavourably upon me. Jena or Sedan? The printer looked at him unfavourably from the corner of his dark and gloomy eyes. The Fifth Queen And How She Came to Court There are certain factors in the practical application of these methods, which in other directions influence the result unfavourably. Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological The condition of the men of the party contrasted very unfavourably with their appearance when they presented themselves under the charge of Captain Traill, the Governor's A.D.C., at his Excellency's Jubilee lev�e last week. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' Dame Suddlechop suggests, for the first time unfavourably, a Shakespearean ancestress, Mistress Quickly, and the story halts and fails to carry the reader rapidly over the stony path. Sir Walter Scott Famous Scots Series It is urged, however, that, even on his philosophic speculations, opium operated unfavourably in one respect, by often causing him to leave them unfinished. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 From the history of those days one learns that there were white savages who compared unfavourably with the red ones. Rodney, the Ranger With Daniel Morgan on Trail and Battlefield M. Berthe then remarks, that the greater number of instances of gangrene of the gums had terminated unfavourably. North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 On the other hand, in matters of spiritual concern the British race contrasted unfavourably with the other races subjected by the barbarians. Legends of the Saxon Saints The uncertainty of reward, and the consequent agitations of hope and fear, operate as unfavourably upon the moral as upon the intellectual character. Practical Education, Volume I The project was most unfavourably regarded by the Queen and the Prince, by Lord Palmerston, and by the Emperor's own advisers. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 3, 1854-1861 His name must already be unfavourably known throughout most of the canal barges of the United Kingdom. Gipsy Life being an account of our Gipsies and their children, with suggestions for their improvement The legate in England reported unfavourably on their proceedings, and it was seen that he was intimately allied with the King. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) I believe it is considered too loose in shape to satisfy the floral critics of exhibition flowers, and it is only a summer Rose, and so contrasts unfavourably with the Hybrid Perpetuals. The plant-lore & garden-craft of Shakespeare The bargain is unequal, and low remuneration is itself a cause of low efficiency which in turn tends to react unfavourably on remuneration. Liberalism When the Sopwith Tabloid was first produced, it was unfavourably reported on by those who flew it, and at once fell into disrepute throughout the squadrons. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force The barracks, at Bloemfontein, compared most unfavourably with the fine buildings which housed the Transvaal artillery at Pretoria. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government In every one of these respects, convicts are differently, and far more unfavourably, circumstanced. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 They had previously taken the opinion of other engineers, who reported unfavourably. Lives of the Engineers The Locomotive. George and Robert Stephenson So are, as far as I can learn, the declared opinions of every medical man except those who are employed: and of those, Warren only speaks unfavourably. Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 2 It was not good, and it was not right; and Dolly saw that it was beginning to work unfavourably upon Mrs. Copley's health and spirits. The End of a Coil It is interesting to note that they make their historical debut thus unfavourably introduced. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era He would not have attempted to release himself from it—she was sure of that—and it appeared intolerable to her that another should be permitted to do anything that would unfavourably reflect on him. Hawtrey's Deputy But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind! Sentimental Education, Volume II The History of a Young Man "Oh, it's you, is it?" said Bones unfavourably "I thought it was somebody important." Bones in London The Bahamas began again to make a little progress, until the separation of Turks and Caicos Islands in 1848, which had been hitherto the most productive of the salt-producing islands, unfavourably affected the finances. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" But she was convinced that Thessaly deliberately avoided her and she suspected that he influenced Paul unfavourably, although of this latter fact she had practically no evidence. The Orchard of Tears This latter accident has rather unfavourably and unfairly affected later judgments of his work, which, however, is certainly not free from party bias. A History of Elizabethan Literature When we discussed the Mango Tree trick, I commented unfavourably upon the veracity of our friend Macpherson. Indian Conjuring The suggestion of a day's motoring was not received unfavourably. Bones in London Despite these facts, pigeon dung is by no means a rich manure, and its composition compares most unfavourably with that of the guanos we have just been considering. Manures and the principles of manuring I was standing behind, and noticing, what I thought, the guilty expression of the man's face, concluded unfavourably for the sad hope of my friend. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 One of these was their own want of administrative experience, contrasting unfavourably with the statesmanlike capacity of Peel. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) It is not necessary to suppose here that the mirror was wrongly adjusted, though the slightest error of adjustment would affect the result either favourably or unfavourably for Parallax's flat-earth theory. Myths and Marvels of Astronomy It is probably not too much to say that in this respect Roman wars do not compare unfavourably with those of Christian periods. The Map of Life Conduct and Character Again, it will only be under such circumstances, where rankness of growth is likely to ensue, that its antiseptic properties will act favourably and not unfavourably. Manures and the principles of manuring Though the Procurator Fiscal kept his feelings well in hand, it was evident that this suggestion struck him more unfavourably than anything his visitor had said yet. Simon Samuel Quirk read the letter to his wife, commenting unfavourably on it the while. Grey Town An Australian Story Teneskin's hut was the cleanest in the village, but even this comparatively habitable dwelling would have compared unfavourably with the foulest den in the London slums. From Paris to New York by Land To return to your various criticisms, must I then understand that you think unfavourably of our future? The Contemporary Review, January 1883 Vol 43, No. 1 What first impressed him most unfavourably was a glimpse in the Champs Elysées, of the King himself coming in from the country. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete He no longer need contrast himself unfavourably with his neighbours. In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim "Two on one trip'll about do the old man up," said Bill, regarding the interruption unfavourably. More Cargoes 1897 The tiles in the chapel are very bright and gaudy, contrasting unfavourably with the older tiles elsewhere in the building. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Gloucester [2nd ed.] A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espicopal See These persons are extremely unfavourably situated to do justice to the System, and it costs them more time and trouble to master a book than the former class. Assimilative Memory or, How to Attend and Never Forget Would you believe it? he wrote an article on me in one of the reviews, and he actually had the audacity, sir, to criticize me unfavourably! Drolls From Shadowland The Windows, round-headed and without tracery, contrast unfavourably with the Lancet and Decorated. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul An Account of the Old and New Buildings with a Short Historical Sketch It is the “responsibility” which comes with age which always causes us to compare it unfavourably with childhood. The Idler Magazine, Volume III, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Alexina, not waiting to shut the oven door—for delay might impress Uncle James unfavourably—rushed upstairs to get the letter. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906 He was an emancipator by directing art towards reason and truth; when larger interpretations of truth and reason than his became possible, his influence acted unfavourably as a constraint. A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. The committee inquired and reported, and of course, reported unfavourably to the judges. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 She had many little meannesses, so small in themselves as to be hardly worthy of notice, yet enough in the aggregate to exhibit her character unfavourably. The New Girl at St. Chad's A Story of School Life To them, without any doubt, the philosophers and poets of the world were unknown, but they knew the Earl of Rochester, and not unfavourably. The Man Who Lost Himself The practice of giving nicknames suggested by appearance, physique, or habits is common to the European languages; but, on the whole, our nicknames compare very unfavourably with those of savage nations. The Romance of Words (4th ed.) Such assert that the beauties of the Himalayas have been greatly exaggerated—that, as regards grandeur, their scenery compares unfavourably with that of the Andes, while their beauty is surpassed by that of the Alps. Birds of the Indian Hills It is almost unnecessary to say that it terminated unfavourably for the pirate-chief. Under the Waves Diving in Deep Waters “True, true,” replied the youth, shortly—for confinement was beginning to tell unfavourably on himself. The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar It was the great delight of Julian’s detractors to compare him unfavourably with their hero, Bruce. Julian Home But I have met the man twice, and on each occasion he has impressed me most unfavourably. A Chinese Command A Story of Adventure in Eastern Seas This substance, though probably comparing somewhat unfavourably with the insulators already enumerated, and being subject to the uncertainties of manufacture, has during the last few years achieved a considerable success in American electrical engineering construction. On Laboratory Arts So far from the act of 1840, which united the Canadas, acting unfavourably to the French Canadian people it gave them eventually a predominance in the councils of the country. Canada He addressed a House evidently unfavourably disposed to him, and for the first hour we could scarcely raise a decent cheer to encourage him. Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents The Trojans assail the rampart, and Hector, despite an omen, which Polydamas interprets unfavourably, attacks and forces the gate, and opens a way to the ships. The Iliad of Homer (1873) The officialdom of Germany and even of France had always contrasted very unfavourably in my mind with our English methods. A Labrador Doctor The Autobiography of Wilfred Thomason Grenfell The other was a well-merited tirade against the local Executive, which was unfavourably contrasted with that of the sister Province. The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion I forget now who the prima donna in his charge was, but there had appeared in our paper a criticism which might be interpreted in some detail unfavourably by a captious critic. Memoirs "Two on one trip 'll about do the old man up," said Bill, regarding the interruption unfavourably. Sea Urchins If it were possible to imagine that he could criticise unfavourably anything said or done by his chief, it would be perhaps when the chief condescended to trifle about himself and his position. The Dictator I am unwilling to think so unfavourably of your sect; nor indeed do I see the possibility that, in such an outrage, the principal could be pardoned. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection I will report unfavourably of your case, so that your guards may probably relax their watch over you, and not suspect you of endeavouring to escape.” The Young Llanero A Story of War and Wild Life in Venezuela The captain’s countenance, as I watched him at a little distance, impressed me very unfavourably. In New Granada Heroes and Patriots The house appeared quite as unfavourably by day as by night. Clayhanger Pennie tried to treat those remarks with indifference, but she was in truth wounded and discouraged by them, and felt, moreover, that they were likely to affect the boys unfavourably. Penelope and the Others Story of Five Country Children He spoke unfavourably of Bulwer; well of Milnes' verses; said his father wished them not to be published, because such authorship and its repute would clash with the parliamentary career of his son. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 That the sick man also was affected unfavourably was evident, for his shouts came up through the after skylight with positively startling distinctness as his delirium grew more acute. A Middy of the Slave Squadron A West African Story The new master was impressed by what he had seen—not altogether unfavourably. The Master of the Shell The magistrate heard my story attentively, and not altogether unfavourably. Kilgorman A Story of Ireland in 1798 The colours it yields are deficient in brightness, and it has otherwise been reported unfavourably of. Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists While the northern campaign was progressing thus unfavourably, the British were at length driven from Boston. The War of Independence The cringing or pleading kind predisposes one unfavourably. Up To Date Business Home Study Circle Library Series (Volume II.) It will be a great disgrace as well as damage to lose in the beginning of your reign a country which your ancestors gained, and retained so long; for people speak very unfavourably. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 1 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth She was an old craft, with a labouring way of sailing that compared very unfavourably with the Cigale or the Arrow. Kilgorman A Story of Ireland in 1798 This suggestion seemed to strike Mr Bunker unfavourably. The Lunatic at Large Henry's morals, indeed, compare not unfavourably with those of other sovereigns. Henry VIII. In five days we had everything, horses, limbers, field-cookers, Lewis guns, etc., the horses comparing unfavourably with those left behind. The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918 Her sketches of scenes from Spenser, Shakespeare, Virgil, and Homer compare not unfavourably with the designs of many of her contemporaries. Art in England Notes and Studies The governor was unfavourably disposed towards him now; and when the news came, on the morrow, that the Queen of Navarre had slipped through his fingers, his exasperation would no doubt be vented on him. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS At the latter he was in command of McClellan's left wing, but the want of vigour in his attack was unfavourably criticized. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" In 1795 he fought the much-criticized partial action of the 23rd of June off Belle-Ile, which, however unfavourably it was regarded in some quarters, was counted as a great victory by the public. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" There's nothing impresses the intelligent stranger so unfavourably as the smell of tobacco in an office when he comes into it in the hope of doing business with a competent man. The Simpkins Plot The emissary succeeded in establishing this point by contrasting it unfavourably with the Crown of Mont Blanc. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, December 15, 1920 He received it in placid silence; apparently it did not seem to him to be a matter on which he was called to comment either favourably or unfavourably. Happy Pollyooly The Rich Little Poor Girl Precisely because her advisers looked unfavourably on his intervention, she felt bound—if only in defense of her illusions—to maintain and emphasize it. The Fruit of the Tree He would not have to look back and compare his last term unfavourably with the glories of yester year. The Loom of Youth But I must confess that I never thought how very unfavourably I was impressing your aunt with you. The Rebellion of Margaret The Judge summed up unfavourably, and after twenty minutes' deliberation the jury gave a verdict of guilty against all the defendants. Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men His literary musings also acted unfavourably on the solicitors, the leading patrons of young counsellors. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 435 Volume 17, New Series, May 1, 1852 "From the point of view of policy, I think unfavourably of it," he pronounced. The Fruit of the Tree Mrs. Sandford welcomed me with great kindness, even tenderness; exclaimed at my growth; but I saw by her glance at the doctor that my appearance in other respects struck her unfavourably. Daisy Of the modern poetry of the Gael, Macpherson has expressed himself unfavourably; he regarded the modern Highlanders as being incapable of estimating poetry otherwise than in the returning harmony of similar sounds. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century I think, on the whole, that the total and entire absence of any species of inertia in Hugh's temperament reacted in a way unfavourably on his books. Hugh Memoirs of a Brother On approaching the lines, a sharp skirmish took place which terminated unfavourably for the British; after which they remained under cover of their works, making no attempt to interrupt the blockade. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States This memorial was very unfavourably received, and the members of the council who had subscribed it, were displaced. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States We know a writer who is always unfavourably affected by a dull, still atmosphere, and whose faculties are as invariably exhilarated by a high wind. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433 Volume 17, New Series, April 17, 1852 I do not know, count, whether my avowal will affect you unfavourably, but I know that it will make no difference in your conduct towards me. A Jacobite Exile Being the Adventures of a Young Englishman in the Service of Charles the Twelfth of Sweden As both Godolphin and Marlborough were known to be by no means unfavourably disposed to the cause of the Stuarts, Desmond was hardly surprised at the latter part of this intimation. In the Irish Brigade A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain She sat upon the fence, her gaze unfavourably though wistfully fixed upon a sign of no special aesthetic merit above the stable door. Gentle Julia Several skirmishes terminated unfavourably to the Piquods; and, in a short time, they received another total defeat, which put an end to the war. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Now and then we meet with an exceptional blunderer; but for the most part Christian writers will compare not unfavourably with their heathen contemporaries. Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion" He never could bring himself to make any advances to newspapers or other organs that are in the habit of influencing public opinion either favourably or unfavourably. In the World War From that time, the zeal, the glory of Davoust, the exertions he had made for this new expedition, all that ought to have availed him, began to be looked upon unfavourably. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 The Chinese have done like work for themselves; and many of their beautifully illustrated dictionaries of archæology would compare not unfavourably with anything we have to show. China and the Chinese All who served under Best-Dunkley remember the fact with a certain amount of pride, however unfavourably his personality may have impressed itself upon them at the time—for "All times are good when old!" At Ypres with Best-Dunkley Rolls-Royce, conscious of the curious gaze of the entire company, pulls himself together and regards his accuser unfavourably. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-15 I would not give up German Tyrol, not even though we were still more unfavourably situated. In the World War Sylvanus had heard of this, with the effect that he lost no opportunity of running down the trade of a soldier, and comparing it most unfavourably with the free, rollicking life of the heaving sea. Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life He has, we shall suppose, surveyed closely the compass of the human sensibilities, and is able to assign, with more than common precision, what things operate on them favourably or unfavourably. Practical Essays After keeping me waiting for some time in a very cold vaulted room, these two came to me, though their reception of me contrasted very unfavourably with that of the simple village priest. Herzegovina Or, Omer Pacha and the Christian Rebels At any rate I am still displeased with them on account of their shabby conduct, and disposed, perhaps, to look at them more unfavourably than they deserve. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 1 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government I see no reason for supposing that the price of whelks in Brighton compares unfavourably with the price of whelks in other great whelk-eating centres; but the price of fruit is undeniably high. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-08 Nor was the vantage of position with the British, for they could not possibly have been more unfavourably situated for defence. The Story of the Guides When misunderstood and judged unfavourably, what benefit do we derive from defending ourselves? The Story of a Soul (L'Histoire d'une Âme): The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux With Additional Writings and Sayings of St. Thérèse Milton compares unfavourably with Homer in this; his epic begins at its zenith, and after a while visibly and continually declines. Life of John Milton If you fail in this, the immediate result will be a touch of shamefacedness, affecting your manner unfavourably, and, probably, influencing your accuracy and imaginative vividness. Stories to Tell Children Fifty-Four Stories With Some Suggestions For Telling But then Killigrew was from Paris and chanted the newer creed; he was always comparing London unfavourably with Paris even when he was showing it off most. Secret Bread People in general appear very unfavourably impressed by this poem, very unjustly, Robert and I think. The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II The facts of the case reflect more unfavourably upon the President than perhaps any other single thing. The Transvaal from Within A Private Record of Public Affairs We had no reason to judge unfavourably of their disposition in this respect. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16 Their material position now often compares unfavourably with that of the skilled workman and even of the daily labourer, whose higher wages have generally kept pace with the appreciation of the necessaries of life. Indian Unrest It appears that the Major-General who recently drove from Whitehall to Tothill Street in one of these vehicles has reported unfavourably upon them, saying that he never got a wink of sleep the whole time. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-14 That is, those who protest against the individualism of the existing social order are wont to contrast it unfavourably with the principle of association which is found everywhere in the Middle Ages. A History of English Romanticism in the Nineteenth Century And he never meddled in his neighbour's affairs, or offered advice, or unfavourably criticised anything that happened outside his own boundaries. The Torch and Other Tales Colonel Escott had been abusing London, describing it as the least beautiful of the capitals of Europe, comparing it unfavourably to Paris, Vienna, and St. Petersburg. Grey Roses On purely artistic grounds the novel might be criticized in several ways unfavourably. Books and Persons Being Comments on a Past Epoch 1908-1911 He found the troops unfavourably placed for immediate action. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans One may know a man well in the world as a man and not know him at all in his home as a husband; not necessarily that he is unfavourably revealed in the latter capacity. Little Essays of Love and Virtue "You would be the very first to protest and criticise unfavourably, my dear boy, if you saw anybody else treating a girl in this fashion," he concluded. The Spinners Indeed if the names only of our modern plays were to be collected and published, they would teach us to augur very unfavourably as to the morality of their contents. A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 1 Europeans are unfavourably impressed by the fact that the Yoga devotes much time to the cultivation of hypnotic states of doubtful value both for morality and sanity. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 Whether this somewhat lofty plea of ignorance of their neighbourhood, however, affected unfavourably the actor's claims upon the denizens of Goodman's Fields, cannot now be ascertained. A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character Their numbers compare very unfavourably with the numbers allotted to other nations' hospitals in the field. With Rimington On the same day Lieutenant-Colonel Charles, a most able and gallant officer, reconnoitred in a boat, and made trial of some rockets, upon which he reported unfavourably. Narrative of Services in the Liberation of Chili, Peru and Brazil, from Spanish and Portuguese Domination, Volume 1 It might have worked unfavourably with my father. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh He eyed me unfavourably, asked what games I could play, and when I replied that I had no great proficiency in any he commented, "Humph, a good-for-nothing!" and dismissed me. A Student in Arms Second Series I told him I was well aware of his personal charm, but in this instance I was bound to comment unfavourably on the use he had made of it. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, February 21, 1917 My point is that any communication with a notorious ecclesiastical outlaw like this fellow Hett is liable to react unfavourably upon us. The Altar Steps This clash of interests among nations wearied by war, and alarmed at the apparition of the red spectre of revolution in their midst, told by no means unfavourably on the fortunes of the Balkan States. The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) Does the rural life of countries which are pre-eminently small-holding, like Denmark and Holland, compare so unfavourably with that of England? The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People He very well remembered who had encouraged his ambitions and spoken words of kindness and of hope; who also had sneered, criticised his designs unfavourably, and thrown cold water upon his projects. Children of the Mist Mothers of other babies are loud in his praises, though in their hearts they are probably comparing him unfavourably with their own offspring. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 31, 1917 The streets from the docks to the town were unfinished, untidy, and vilely paved, and I remember comparing them very unfavourably with Melbourne or Sydney. South African Memories Social, Warlike & Sporting from Diaries Written at the Time But though that is my opinion, I cannot refrain from saying that Mr. Balfour contrasts very unfavourably with Mr. Gladstone in this struggle of giants. Sketches in the House (1893) But although so unfavourably disposed towards the language, it cannot be said that the influence of the foreign clergy was in other respects injurious to the literary cultivation of the country. Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations As it is, it must be regarded as a masterpiece of able but selfish statecraft, which contrasts unfavourably with the disinterested arrangements sanctioned by the allies for Switzerland in 1815. The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 1 of 2) This contrasts unfavourably with the more broadly hospitable attitude of the Allies, who have made it abundantly clear that so far as they are concerned anyone is welcome to join in and help their side. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 24, 1917 It might be imagined that a political system which destroyed all national individuality, and rendered patriotism in its highest sense scarcely possible, would have reacted unfavourably on the literary character of the age. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I This great change in his fortunes told very unfavourably on his happiness, his usefulness, and, it must be added, on his character. Bacon Society did not fail to comment upon such exclusiveness, and it commented unfavourably, for it felt that it was being deprived of a long-anticipated spectacle. Saracinesca Indeed, I have heard it whispered that a review which speaks unfavourably of a work of fiction, upon moral grounds, is of very great use to it. Some Private Views His name is also mentioned unfavourably in the "Quarterly" review of that work. Notes and Queries, Number 43, August 24, 1850 The climate of Dusky Bay is spoken unfavourably of, as its greatest inconvenience, and to this must be added its being deficient in celery, scurvy-grass, and other antiscorbutics. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 14 The Cadiz papers comment very unfavourably upon this back-down, and insist that notwithstanding, it is the duty of the great Powers to interpose and put an end to the war. The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter "Does the perusal of works of fiction act favourably or unfavourably on the moral character?" The Life of John Ruskin The "compound of villanous smells" which saluted our nostrils when we entered our dormitory for the night augured unfavourably for repose. What I Saw in California He thought that the monotony of it would strike them unfavourably. The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns It can neither affect us favourably or unfavourably to the prisoner or to the Crown. The Dock and the Scaffold Others, he said, spoke more unfavourably than he did; and he continued in this strain until Rachel, losing patience, interrupted him suddenly saying that Azariah did not live in Tiberias. The Brook Kerith A Syrian story It cannot, I think, be denied that this responsibility has been so imperfectly discharged that in many respects the new system of Government compares unfavourably with the old.... The Case for India But the over-frankness with which he uttered every chance impression of the moment was by itself enough to bring his character unfavourably before the world. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 10 — Lives and Letters An offer to purchase its territorial interests was made in January, 1866, by American capitalists, which was not unfavourably glanced at by the directorate. Through the Mackenzie Basin A Narrative of the Athabasca and Peace River Treaty Expedition of 1899 Notwithstanding which, she could not weather the reef off the south-west end of the bay, the wind having at that time very unfavourably shifted two points. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. When he returned, he commented most unfavourably on this act of faith. Kimono Experience teaches that a sober citizen traversing the highway unfavourably known as the Kingsland Road, is liable to be tripped up, robbed and thumped senseless by organised gangs of Kingsland roughs. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, October 18, 1890 Such as it is, the Editor offers the book to the public, and he hopes that with all its shortcomings it will not be unfavourably received. The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge But in five minutes more Mr. Leet himself was ready to admit that this storm on the Viliga would not compare unfavourably with anything of the kind that he had ever seen in California. Tent Life in Siberia The machinery and paraphernalia of the Indian theatre were also very limited, contrasting in this respect unfavourably with the ancient Greek theatre, which appears to have comprehended nearly all that modern ingenuity has devised. Sakoontala or the Lost Ring An Indian Drama Anything more meanly vile it would be difficult to conceive, but such were the weapons used against him all his life, and used often by men whose own lives contrasted most unfavourably with his own. Annie Besant An Autobiography This small treatise was reviewed, unfavourably of course, in most of the religious periodicals, and among them in the "Prospective Review," by my friend James Martineau. Phases of Faith Passages from the History of My Creed A mother rarely observes other people's children, save to compare them unfavourably with her own. A Woman of the World Her Counsel to Other People's Sons and Daughters After the complexity of French politics, President Poincaré was anything but unfavourably impressed by the incident. 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 idea of giving raid warnings by the discharge of a couple of Generals has been unfavourably received by the Defence authorities. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 8, 1917 The trees are gone over once a week during the spring, and the useless buds are rubbed off with the thumb, taking off first those which are most unfavourably situated. Gardening for the Million He concealed rather than ostended this curious confirmatory circumstance, as he considered it would unfavourably affect his prospects in a new situation. The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories No animal deviates so far from the simplicity of nature in its habits, as man; none is placed under the influence of so many circumstances, calculated to act unfavourably upon the frame. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 572, October 20, 1832 Lewisham fumbled in his pocket for his Algerian cigarettes, and Chaffery having regarded them unfavourably through his glasses, took up the thread of his promised apologia. Love and Mr. Lewisham It is neither liberal nor just to argue unfavourably of the intellectual or the moral condition of any remote age or country, merely from our own ignorance of it. The Grammar of English Grammars Why is it that you look so unfavourably upon everything that comes from the community of St. Jean?’ A Beleaguered City Being a Narrative of Certain Recent Events in the City of Semur, in the Department of the Haute Bourgogne. A Story of the Seen and the Unseen Their inactivity in the present crisis is most unfavourably commented on by many of the week-end visitors. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 14, 1917 The brilliant and empty drawing-room scanned us unfavourably with all its globes and mirrors. Sacred and Profane Love The proportion has probably changed since that year still more unfavourably for the rural population, while the large towns have increased in population. Germany and the Next War England looked unfavourably on the French penetration of Morocco, and it became necessary to conclude peace at once to prove that France had no territorial ambitions west of Oudjda. In Morocco You view the matter too unfavourably," replied Leonard; "and if the secret is of any moment, I entreat you to confide it to me. Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire At first glimpse, alighting before the steps of the restored Mission church, Angela compared it unfavourably in her mind with the lovely shabbiness of San Gabriel. The Port of Adventure He made a sound of irony, which seemed to dispose unfavourably of Miss Perry, and then, in order to be more certainly intelligible, he added, "She slept well, as usual!" Alice Adams Louisette had looked her dainty little dress over and over to be sure that there was not a flaw to be found wherein Sylves' could compare her unfavourably to the stylish Chicago girls. The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories Captain Hagberd had been so unfavourably impressed by his tenant, that once he told Miss Bessie, "He is a very extravagant fellow, my dear." To-morrow "It was the general verdict," wrote one newspaper, "that his intellectual head and forehead compared not unfavourably with those of the judge." A Book of Remarkable Criminals It would be unfair to them to assume from their manner that they disliked him, or were even unfavourably impressed by him. The Market-Place To tell the truth, that ride on the great beast's back had impressed me unfavourably. The Lost Continent The discovery had not been altogether unexpected, for throughout his anxiety of the last few days since the night in the churchyard, he had been inclined to construe the uncertainty unfavourably for himself. A Pair of Blue Eyes THE TIMES: "At his best he compares not unfavourably with the author of 'Barrack-Room Ballads'." The Man from Snowy River Hence, milk from Dutch cows compares very unfavourably with that of Jerseys or short-horns. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 The money modifies this view—unfavourably so far as Mr. Ferrari is concerned. The Haunted Hotel But it was his duty to state, and publicly, that there were circumstances connected with this failure, that unfavourably marked it from every other that had taken place amongst them. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 327, January, 1843 It seemed to me that the humour was assumed and the defiance genuine, but that may have been simply because the man impressed me unfavourably. The Man from the Clouds There is a man; and either she is so fond of him that she can talk of nothing else, however unfavourably, or so much in love with him that she never mentions his name.' Love at Second Sight Whilst the above passages in 1 Kings view Ahab not unfavourably, there are others which give a less friendly picture. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 The public viewed unfavourably all who attacked the government; but at the same time it exclaimed against an act so arbitrary and unjust. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 There was indeed some excuse for his irritation, when his family wrote something tactless, or involved themselves in fresh misfortunes, just as matters perhaps seemed progressing a little less unfavourably than usual. Honore de Balzac, His Life and Writings On the whole, the condition of the agricultural labourer here contrasts very unfavourably with that of the peasant owner described elsewhere. In the Heart of the Vosges And Other Sketches by a "Devious Traveller" I can't say whether it impressed me favourably or unfavourably, but I noticed it.' A Woman Intervenes His contemporaries speak very unfavourably of Alcionio, and accuse him of haughtiness, uncouth manners, vanity and licentiousness. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Hallam, however, did so in his Constitutional History of England, unfavourably to Cromwell. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 Plainly she thought unfavourably of the project of separating the party. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain Throughout life, his moral conduct was unfavourably influenced by the scantiness of his means. Tacitus and Bracciolini The Annals Forged in the XVth Century Still, it is only a question of facts on which they have to report, and you know, as well as I do, that no truthful men can report unfavourably on what we have certified. A Woman Intervenes But the clothes of his affections somehow did not sit easy on him, and there was a good deal in his behaviour to Cornelius that had operated unfavourably on the mind of the youth. Weighed and Wanting Johnson spoke unfavourably of a certain pretty voluminous authour, saying, 'He used to write anonymous books, and then other books commending those books, in which there was something of rascality.' Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776 The Africans were regarded unfavourably in Rome, especially in Catholic circles. Saint Augustin The majority declared for LAFOND, and none of the opposite side spoke unfavourably of him. Paris as It Was and as It Is I remember how unfavourably you judged of Mr. Atlee from his portrait.' Lord Kilgobbin I write to him with warmth, with an honest pride, wishing that he should think of me as I am; but my letters shock him, and every expression in them is interpreted unfavourably. Life of Johnson, Volume 1 1709-1765 But all are the same in one point, the mildewed, cankered, gangrened aspect, contrasting so unfavourably with the whitewashed port-towns of the Arabs. To the Gold Coast for Gold A Personal Narrative in Two Volumes.—Volume I And a general arraignment has been laid against Milton of a vagueness and looseness of imagery, which contrasts unfavourably with the vivid and precise detail of other poets, of Homer or of Dante, for example. Milton Those present were Dr. Murray Parkman, eminent surgeon, and Miss Georgia McCormick, well and unfavourably known in some parts of the city. The Glory of the Conquered The Story of a Great Love Things, however, were in other respects going on unfavourably. With Moore at Corunna For the first time Lord Holme seemed consciously and unfavourably observant of his wife and Leo. The Woman with the Fan He gave me the impression of being a rather conceited African, but this may have been because my dress compared so unfavourably with his. Two Summers in Guyenne The refusal of the franchise also affects the whole position of women most unfavourably.' The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 2 The physicians, who were summoned in haste, judged unfavourably of her case, and pronounced that her child must infallibly have been killed by the fall. The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others I was very unfavourably impressed in Hamburg by German drama and German dramatic art. Recollections of My Childhood and Youth The unfortunate tragedy brought us nothing; though the reviewers, since its publication of late, have spoken not unfavourably as to its merits, and Mr. Kemble himself has done me the honour to commend it. The Virginians But nevertheless we should not escape grave misinterpretation; and that might very likely react unfavourably upon the Orphanage. Ghosts My counsels here avail not, nay, are so unfavourably received, that perhaps farther stay were unwholesome for my safety. The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day Sir W. Jenner, Sir W. Gull, and Mr. Sims held a consultation, and pronounced very unfavourably. Memoirs of James Robert Hope-Scott, Volume 2 As Miss Carmina's medical attendant, it was his duty to inform her guardian that her health had been unfavourably affected by an alarm in the house. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time All this somewhat damped my ecstacies, and contrasted unfavourably with the orderly and easy way in which I landed on the shore of the United States. The Englishwoman in America In judicial oratory the Romans, like the Greeks, compare unfavourably with us. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius It is an undeniable fact that white men and women compare unfavourably with native races as regards healthful appearance, dignity, and grace of bearing. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 "Nor does Clive approve of it either!" cried Ridley, with greater eagerness than he usually displayed, and more openness than he was accustomed to exhibit in judging unfavourably of his friends. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family But if we can carry out our little plot, we shall hear of you very often, and I dare say not very unfavourably. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War However, the Clouds was unfavourably received, and twice unsuccessfully competed for the prize. Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature Even those who have judged the poems of Virgil most unfavourably speak of his character in terms of warmest praise. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius Those again who judged me unfavourably, because I leaned rather to the side of the commons, must not think that their dislike is any better founded. The History of the Peloponnesian War It may well be doubted however whether the presence of this clergyman did not operate unfavourably to the persons suspected. Lives of the Necromancers In India and Japan merchants are an inferior class; and loss of self-respect reacts unfavourably on the moral sense. Tales of Bengal Finally, he resigned abruptly, for reasons which have been interpreted unfavourably by almost every historian who has written upon this period. Lady John Russell His hut, built by himself, is scarcely more substantial or permanent than the sparrow's nest, and his clothing compares very unfavourably with the sparrow's feathers. Concerning Animals and Other Matters The state of the streets impressed me unfavourably. American Scenes, and Christian Slavery A Recent Tour of Four Thousand Miles in the United States The situation continued to develop unfavourably for the cause of peace owing to the Austrian declaration of war on Servia, and the consequent mobilizations in Russia, Germany, and France. Why We Are at War (2nd Edition, revised) Let it be clearly understood that none of these things has been mentioned with the intention of criticising them either favourably or unfavourably. Sea-Power and Other Studies I mentioned Lord Clare's wish to look forward to the Government of Bombay or Madras to the Duke last night, and he did not by any means receive the proposition unfavourably. A Political Diary 1828-1830, Volume II From Farewell to Marysville, throughout the length and breadth of the great Lazy River country, Lanpher was known unfavourably and disliked accordingly. The Heart of the Range The question seemed to irritate him, for he answered, 'How, Sir, can you ask me what obliges me to speak unfavourably of a country where I have been hospitably entertained? Life of Johnson, Volume 5 Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey into North Wales (1774) I never in the whole course of my acquaintance saw him kithe so unfavourably as he did on that occasion. The Life of Lord Byron Strange as it may seem, that celebrated performance has been the subject of much controversy, and, brilliant as it was, the tactics adopted in it have been freely, and indeed unfavourably, criticised. Sea-Power and Other Studies This plan she carried out, and visited several of the Swiss institutions, which she considered compared unfavourably with Kaiserswerth, both in organisation and spiritual tone. Excellent Women Inasmuch as one's vision may be affected favourably or unfavourably by his personal experiences, it is only fair that I state briefly my own experiences with people of German birth or parentage. Plain Words from America A letter to a German professor Our representative has read Part I, and reports unfavourably upon it. Tales of St. Austin's I was unfavourably impressed in both lectures by the way in which the natives and their interests were quietly ignored, or as quietly subordinated to the sugar interest. The Hawaiian Archipelago I trust I do not seem even in the shadowiest way to comment unfavourably. The Head of the House of Coombe His legs were slightly curved outwards, which gave him advantage as a horseman, but showed unfavourably when he was upon foot. The Betrothed Although they introduced a strictly Teutonic form of administration, their rule compared not unfavourably with the makeshift methods of Byzantine statesmanship. Medieval Europe He wouldn't in the least impress intending parents—or, rather, I feel sure he'd impress them most unfavourably. Philistia They stood in knots a moment, discussing unfavourably the food just eaten, and declaring they would stand it no longer. A Prisoner in Fairyland The question seemed to irritate him, for he answered, 'How, sir, can you ask me what obliges me to speak unfavourably of a country where I have been hospitably entertained? The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. His passion for mere effect has reacted unfavourably on himself.* Essays on Russian Novelists Cool, cautious, secretive,—distrustful, yet generous,—stern, yet humane,—by the range and the versatility of his genius he might be not unfavourably contrasted with Julius Caesar. Japan: an Attempt at Interpretation Probably the memory of this affair, which is still to be settled, unfavourably impressed my escort. Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Volume 1 I didn't want to bring it," said Captain Gubson, regarding somewhat unfavourably a grey parrot whose cage was hanging against the mainmast, "but my old uncle was so set on it I had to. Many Cargoes They sagged, but did not break from their fastenings, and his behaviour, as he lay thus entangled, would have contrasted unfavourably in dignity with the actions of a panic-stricken hen in a hammock. The Guest of Quesnay Finally Black's QKt is unfavourably placed, obstructing as it does the QBP and preventing its falling into line with its fellows. Chess Strategy Our general theory that the exploitation of foreign peoples reacts unfavourably on the exploiters is undoubtedly sound. An essay on the American contribution and the democratic idea At the houses of other friends, he had attended seances and met mediums by whom he was most unfavourably impressed. Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 2 The precious gift of personal vanity had been denied to poor Violante; and she saw herself somewhat more unfavourably than others saw her. A Siren I know well that such a change of arrangements as that which I now propose will be regarded most unfavourably. He Knew He Was Right Finally Black's Q Kt is unfavourably placed, obstructing as it does the QBP and preventing it from falling into line with its fellows. Chess Strategy When the oil-dealer understood what a foolish bargain he had made he was not in a position to rid himself of Aristide; Angele's dowry was involved in speculations which were turning out unfavourably. The Fortune of the Rougons His delicate lungs, slim legs, and loosely knit figure contrasted unfavourably with the massive frame and iron constitution of the peasant of the Delta. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan And it was upon that occasion then, that she impressed you so unfavourably. A Siren She impressed me not unfavourably, in spite of what Hilda said. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose It is the result of unfavourably comparing oneself to others: to their success, their reputation, their possessions, their luck, and their qualities. After the Rain : how the West lost the East I am quite sure, however, that it would be wrong in me to keep them here, if I am to be told by you that I have taught them to regard you unfavourably. The Small House at Allington The Warricombes must have immediately detected any pretentiousness, were it but in a necktie; that would impress them more unfavourably than signs of poverty. Born in Exile Signor Malipizzo's cruel travesty of justice—how unfavourably it compared with his cousin's altogether satisfactory, straightforward and businesslike handling of Muhlen's little affair! South Wind And lest he should interpret unfavourably the circumstance of her having sent ambassadors to England, she assured him that she would do nothing without including France. Studies from Court and Cloister: being essays, historical and literary dealing mainly with subjects relating to the XVIth and XVIIth centuries He delighted to compare Romanism unfavourably with Mohammedanism. The Life of Sir Richard Burton Could she be relied upon to rep resent her brother unfavourably, with the right colour of unfavourableness? The Emancipated They might contrast it unfavourably with Britain, but as compared with the other colonies, it ought to bear the palm. Mr. Hogarth's Will That is why morality compares so unfavourably with intellectuality, which is the product of the upper sections of society and flashes out new lights every moment. South Wind Comparing her claim to beauty with that of the other wives of Henry VIII., it does not appear that she contrasted unfavourably with any, not even with Katharine Howard, who was very generally admired. Studies from Court and Cloister: being essays, historical and literary dealing mainly with subjects relating to the XVIth and XVIIth centuries I had read so many plays before I saw one that the unreality of much of the acted drama impressed me unfavourably. An Autobiography |
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