| 单词 | unlooked-for |
| 例句 | His hand and shoulder were twitching from the unlooked-for contact. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z ‘And that will lie in the dust and rot to spring up again in times and places unlooked-for. The deeds of Men will outlast us, Gimli.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z ‘But often I must put mirth aside. Elladan and Elrohir have returned out of the Wild unlooked-for, and they had tidings that I wished to hear at once.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He studies the signs: the Sword that robbed him of his treasure re-made; the winds of fortune turning in our favour, and the defeat unlooked-for of his first assault; the fall of his great Captain. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z ‘Once more you come in the hour of need, unlooked-for,’ he said. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Sometimes when we purchase something, we get an unlooked-for surprise — either pleasant or unpleasant. Treasures: Author's note trumps all else 2010-12-07T17:06:00Z “Pericles,” the tale of a seafaring prince who experiences unfathomable loss and unlooked-for redemption, has its problems. Trevor Nunn, British Shakespeare Master, Tries Something New: Directing Americans 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z And, an unlooked-for bonus, he is seemingly incapable of writing a book that fails to be interesting. Books of The Times: Power Struggles and Riddles, in Romance and Political Intrigue 2010-11-23T23:27:00Z But like many successful women, she brushes off her achievements, attributing her unlooked-for wins to luck. The Queen of Change 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z If anything appears not to be working, or if your search is returning strange or unlooked-for results, please tell us. A new chapter for guardian.co.uk/books 2011-04-13T12:36:28Z Such unlooked-for artists learn to make do with their situations, with the rough materials at hand. Paper Gallery: ‘Joe’s Junk Yard,’ by Lisa Kereszi, and More 2012-10-18T21:31:56Z Both actors completely inhabit their absorbing roles, relishing the opportunity their exchanges provide and adding unlooked-for layers to a complicated human relationship. How to watch every best picture winner from 2010 through 2019 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z That unlooked-for combination of the heartening and heartbreak pushes “The Russian Five” to the very top. Review: ‘The Russian Five’ is a sports film to savor 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z The rebuttal here is that the danger of keeping Trump in office is too great — a point with which I sympathize, because I fear Trump’s incapacity in an unlooked-for crisis. Opinion | A Case Against Impeachment 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z A Month in the Country is set in 1920; Birkin somehow survived Passchendaele – the extreme shade a setting for his jewel of a Yorkshire summer, an unlooked-for gift given “on borrowed time”. Boiling point: why literature loves a long, hot summer 2018-08-04T04:00:00Z “The Tenth Man” is a low-key charmer, an unlooked-for combination of Jane Austen and Isaac Bashevis Singer. Love finds a way in Daniel Burman's low-key, charming ‘The Tenth Man’ 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z It is an unlooked-for gift that “What the Eye Hears” was published in the age of YouTube, which offers thrilling footage of many of the early-twentieth-century performers, including Bubbles. Tap’s Tangled History 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z The most astonishing change in American life in recent times has been the unlooked-for disappearance of violent crime. Iran, Inequality, and the Battle of American Norms 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z The unlooked-for thing is what’s happening to some of the sites that are being removed. Google Right To Be Forgotten Stirs Memories 2014-07-27T04:00:00Z “Ah those days,” writes Carr in A Month in the Country, which is that extraordinary thing, a novel that manages to bring alive, without sentimentality, a rare, unlooked-for few weeks of gentle happiness. Boiling point: why literature loves a long, hot summer 2018-08-04T04:00:00Z Has the world forgotten the famous letter to Dr. Hannah, bearing the date of June, 1865, written, as Mr. Gladstone himself with unlooked-for naïveté admits in his "Chapter of Autobiography," for the appeasing of doubts? The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 2012-04-25T02:01:12.830Z As for heresy, the miracle lay in the unlooked-for conversion of the chief heretic of the district, Gieremia, known as the Archbishop of the Mark, who, with his son Alticlero, made public recantation. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z Ruth seemed astonished by this unlooked-for confirmation of her fears. The Frontiersmen 2012-04-10T02:00:18.933Z The truth was, he found himself confronted by the most surprising part of an incident which, from start to finish, was at once unlooked-for and bewildering. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z With a scream of joy at such unlooked-for relief, Jac darted into her room again, and her slender form was soon encased by her sister's deft fingers in its neatly-fitting fresh and captivating bodice. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z But unless in the sudden and timely development of some such occult and unlooked-for virtue, I do not see what is to preserve the monarchical principle in England through the trials of the future. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z In this his efforts were crowned with most unlooked-for success. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z Several thriving settlements of their converts had sprung up in the valley of the Lehigh, when the opening of the French war, in 1755, involved them in unlooked-for calamities. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z To avoid the chance of accident a new roadway was constructed some sixty feet lower, with a substantial earthen embankment on the outer side, to prevent any unlooked-for descent into this precipitous gulf. The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries To-Day and in Days of Old 2012-03-25T02:00:04.800Z This fascinating person, whose age was three, was confiding to her uncle the somewhat unlooked-for fact that she was a policeman, and intended to take him that moment to prison. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z And now to explain the reason of these unlooked-for apparitions. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z "Yes, I know whom you mean," he said, taken aback as much by the other's unlooked-for tone as by the mention of the man. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z This open, manly avowal had a most unlooked-for effect. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z Now, to be identified thus was an altogether unlooked-for and unlucky chance, and Diamond threw his old acquaintance a bag of tea, by way of hushing him, as he passed by. The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries To-Day and in Days of Old 2012-03-25T02:00:04.800Z No one of them would be willing to sacrifice himself for the common cause, and Captain Dove's unlooked-for concession of their chief need had no doubt mystified them altogether. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z I shall never more appear in a public character, unless some unlooked-for circumstance shall demand from me a transient effort.... Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable 2012-03-08T03:00:11.013Z In the midst of all this unlooked-for success, Avisseau had ever maintained the modest dignity of his character. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z Oswald stepped out on to an open hill-summit, but stopped suddenly, rooted to the ground in astonishment at the unlooked-for spectacle which presented itself. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z But those who approached the house met with an unlooked-for obstacle to their search,—the rear door was closed and barred against them. Out of a Labyrinth 2012-02-17T03:00:38.887Z While we were looking about the chasm to see if there were any fossil remains in the place, an unlooked-for incident occurred. 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 The misfortunes which might result from this unlooked-for arrangement rose up before her one by one, each armed with its separate shiver. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z It was apt to come back to him when he saw Vivien Wellgood; an unlooked-for association in his mind of people who seemed far remote from one another. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z His counsel and aid were needed and sought in high quarters; unlooked-for delays occurred, and his stay, which was to have been a short one, had extended over an entire month. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z I felt depressed with the mysterious and unaccountable dejection of mind, which often precedes some unlooked-for calamity. The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) 2012-02-11T03:03:50.943Z The development of the latent image by mercury subliming was the most marvellous and unlooked-for part of the process, and it was for that all-important thing that Daguerre was entirely indebted to chance. 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 Then Charmides tried to thank his friend once more for all the voluntary and unlooked-for kindness that had been shown him since the caravan left Tyre. Istar of Babylon A Phantasy 2012-01-31T03:00:15.543Z This victory came as an unlooked-for adornment to a day already notable. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z Then occurred a most unlooked-for reversal of fortune. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z Suffice to say that when, at the age of eighteen, Wind-in-the-Night underwent his initiation into the status of full manhood, a great white wolf played an unbidden but not unlooked-for part in it. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z Of alarm at so unlooked-for a presence I had not a particle. The Story of Anna Kingsford and Edward Maitland and of the new Gospel of Interpretation 2012-01-18T03:00:12.427Z After a sleepy pause the prince, taking a long draught, introduced an unlooked-for topic. Istar of Babylon A Phantasy 2012-01-31T03:00:15.543Z He ran lightly upstairs again to his patient's room, and told her of Christina's unlooked-for arrival, finding, to his relief, that she was in no wise startled or upset by what she heard. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z The following day, the last Oswald was to spend at Ettersberg, brought a somewhat unlooked-for visitor. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z He understands that sudden and unlooked-for calamities are more grievous. The Roman Poets of the Republic 2012-01-15T03:00:14.187Z Encouragement came from most unlooked-for quarters: public men whose interests have been mainly military, alleged Jingoes, and even from soldiers. The Great Illusion A Study of the Relation of Military Power to National Advantage 2012-01-11T03:00:19.077Z There is no wind but soweth seeds Of a more true and open life, Which burst, unlooked-for, into high-souled deeds, With wayside beauty rife. Poems of James Russell Lowell With biographical sketch by Nathan Haskell Dole 2012-01-09T03:00:25.087Z Like tulips in the Spring your cups lift up, And, with a tulip-cheeked companion, sup With joy your wine, or e'er this azure wheel With some unlooked-for blast upset your cup. The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam 2012-01-08T03:00:15.553Z In that descent an unlooked-for and curious thing happened, which foiled all the plans of the assassin and was the means of bringing him to bay at last. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2 (of 2) The True Story of a Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:32.877Z For an instant the victim gazed stolidly at the menacing circle of steel; then, with an air of complete detachment from his surroundings, he made an equivocal and wholly unlooked-for rejoinder. The Money Gods 2012-01-04T03:00:39.617Z Out of the smoke, devastation, hate, and death of a gigantic fratricidal war, above the contentions of parties, jealous commanders, and grief-benumbed mourners, clear and certain as a trumpet call this unlooked-for declaration rang out. Why Lincoln Laughed 2011-12-29T03:00:17.037Z On the 9th, Pleasonton’s columns made an unlooked-for advance and engaged the Confederates, before notice could be sent to the columns at their camps. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z If I acquired nothing more by my unlooked-for experience, I at least gained a warmer patriotism, and a profounder sense of the benignant wisdom of Providence. The Captive in Patagonia 2011-12-27T03:00:10.803Z This, of course, is the unlooked-for climax of the piece, and the dramatic character of the situation completely saved it. Oscar Wilde 2011-12-10T03:00:14.120Z It seemed to her as if a sudden, most unlooked-for weight of loneliness were crushing her, and her whole soul longed and longed for the father sleeping quietly in the churchyard close beside her. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z The Church shortly discovered an entirely unlooked-for evil, insidious, demoralizing—the political corruption of voters. The Leaven in a Great City 2011-12-05T03:00:48.150Z Swinging Morgan round, he sent him reeling backwards half across the room; until, coming into unlooked-for contact with a chair, he fell heavily on to the floor. A Woman Perfected 2011-12-02T03:00:24.420Z It beams forth in sultry splendor, a cluster of chords with imprisoned tones that flash forth unlooked-for harmonies. Stars of the Opera 2011-11-29T03:00:15.563Z He and she, growths of the larger world, had found unlooked-for happiness through the accident of their transplantation to this outer isle. Maid of the Mist 2011-11-21T03:00:11.937Z Once in, she lost no time in ascertaining what she wished to learn, meeting, however, with an unlooked-for obstacle. A Duel 2011-11-20T03:00:13.840Z It was with a curious feeling of having come into unlooked-for contact with something uncanny that the girl perceived this was so. Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z An unlooked-for incident finds Jack Sheldon equal to the occasion, and what at one time promised to be a disastrous trip for all concerned was turned into a complete victory for our young friends. The Boy Volunteers with the French Airman 2011-11-07T02:00:17.100Z As by quickening degrees she began to accept her unlooked-for situation more as a matter of course, her thoughts naturally turned to the future and that I found to involve her whole attitude to Life. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z No wonder that new, unlooked-for thoughts rose in the minds of men and that pamphlets unceasingly flowed from the printers' presses. The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century 2011-11-04T02:00:24.773Z It was such a surprise, such an unlooked-for piece of good fortune. The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z "No, it is not; and let me tell you that this flippant way you have of treating everything I say may have the most serious and unlooked-for consequences." Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z Thus she had often foreseen unexpected deaths, and other unlooked-for fatal accidents. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. I (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:28.357Z But if this stranger imagined that by his unlooked-for approach and sudden address he was likely to startle the young damsel out of her self-possession, he knew very little with whom he had to deal. Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures 2011-10-20T02:00:22.743Z Perhaps at this very moment Heaven is preparing for us a victory by some unlooked-for means.” Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z Brayton's boyish heart was bubbling over with pride and delight in this new and unlooked-for side to his captain. A Trooper Galahad 2011-10-12T02:00:53.977Z Even Belzebub is touched at this unlooked-for sign of angelic affection, and his tone, usually so sarcastic and so severely deliberate, as he announces his advent, is softened to a transient tenderness. Vondel's Lucifer 2011-10-09T02:00:28.557Z But though the scene just recounted was thus a terrible shock to him, in one way it gave him an unlooked-for comfort. The New Paul and Virginia Positivism on an Island 2011-10-08T02:00:25.133Z Thrown into confusion by this unlooked-for attack, the four defenders fled headlong for the cave they had just left, narrowly escaping the falling missiles. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z This unlooked-for success so encouraged the conspirators, that their drooping spirits began to revive. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z This unlooked-for event was of great importance to us. The Jew 2011-10-06T02:00:34.840Z And, by-the-by, a most unlooked-for incident occurred, just as he finished the last verse. The Cricket on the Hearth A Fairy Tale of Home 2011-10-02T02:00:12.587Z They looked indifferently round them, these poor shreds of society—the happy recipients of unlooked-for royal bounty. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z They seemed to her very good, though a little bitter; she ate, thanking God for the unlooked-for refreshment. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z The displeased ring in her voice, the vexed surprise of her expression, were eloquent of her resentment at this unlooked-for event. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z I stared round the table in astonishment, and to see what the others were thinking of this unlooked-for enthusiasm on the part of the usually sedate and sensible Commandant. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z “I think,” he said, “that Mrs Chadwick is succeeding in some of her schemes with most unlooked-for results.” Coelebs The Love Story of a Bachelor 2011-08-31T02:01:28.960Z A man piping, followed by little pattering goats; the primitive, unlooked-for picture caught his tired attention, and, just then, opposite the Quais, two women passed—flower sellers, their baskets bright with crocuses and giroflés. The Girl From His Town 2011-08-05T02:00:50.677Z This unlooked-for haven was delightful beyond any words. In Wild Rose Time 2011-08-01T02:00:13.473Z I wish I could feel obliged to you for this unlooked-for display of confidence, but unfortunately it doesn’t carry any sort of conviction. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z The magistrates jumped from their seats, crowding the windows, and an unlooked-for spectacle met their eyes below. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z On the first day of their march, the force enjoyed unlooked-for hospitality. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z Judith, who was developing a certain dislike and distrust of Freke that grew daily, could hardly forbear laughing at the mute horror of General and Mrs. Temple over this unlooked-for news. Throckmorton 2011-07-25T02:00:15.900Z She had hoped some time, and in some unlooked-for way, they would meet. In Wild Rose Time 2011-08-01T02:00:13.473Z This unlooked-for circumstance checked our people, and made some of them retire for an instant behind a broken part in the mountain, from which they kept up the best fire they could. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z Give me life: which if I can save, so; if not, honour comes unlooked-for, and there’s an end,’ is not what we commonly call a coward. Oxford Lectures on Poetry 2011-07-19T02:00:15.897Z I am glad to hear thou art getting well over the effects of thy unlooked-for visitation. Occultism and Common-Sense 2011-07-16T02:00:14.303Z Mrs. Temple set her lips and said nothing, but Jacqueline, who sometimes asserted herself at unlooked-for times, spoke up: “If Judith doesn’t go, I—I—sha’n’t go.” Throckmorton 2011-07-25T02:00:15.900Z The unlooked-for element in the case came from the infusion of a high quality and ability which were a mental inheritance that the lad gained from his mother. Revisiting the Earth 2011-07-12T02:00:36.337Z I have reason to be thankful both to the government and to my friends for this unlooked-for augmentation of my funds, and trust I did not make an ill use of it. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z Just upon the northern verge of the tropic we lost them altogether, and lay lolling about in windless, stagnating ease for another week, exasperating all hands at this unlooked-for extension of our already lengthy passage. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z So saying, he raised his fettered hands both towards the king and Prince Christopher, who appeared to be in great consternation at this sudden and unlooked-for blow. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z Its errand was one of death; and they, the unlooked-for spectators, they, too, were bound upon an errand of death. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z What act of thanksgiving could he make for this unlooked-for deliverance? was his first thought as he found himself alone once more. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z From him we learned the totally unlooked-for information, that Bonaparte had made his escape from Elba, and had returned to France, and that the whole continent was once more involved in war. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z The warriors, disconcerted by this wholly unlooked-for danger, halt for a moment, gazing in the direction of the report. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z He rode for some time in silence by Drost Aag�'s side, apparently annoyed at being despatched on this unlooked-for errand. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z But here aid came from an unlooked-for quarter. The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z One attempt had been met by a wholly unlooked-for shot, killing the offender. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z It is your apparent icicle that annihilates itself with the most startling rapidity when suddenly touched by the scorching beam of the unlooked-for sun. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z If Yseulte Santorex stood lost in amazement at this wholly unlooked-for meeting, there was really considerable excuse for some upsetting of her mental poise. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z What it enjoys most of all, in England at anyrate, is the grain de folie, the lurking, unlooked-for quaintness, which characterises some of their humorists, Dickens, for instance, and Ben Jonson. The English Stage Being an Account of the Victorian Drama 2011-07-04T02:00:21.750Z But if she allowed herself to be reassured on that point, there was a new and wholly unlooked-for aspect of the situation, which in her heart of hearts was fraught with possibilities. The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z Why, the thing was so sudden, so unlooked-for, and withal so disastrous, that it seemed like a dream. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z The effect is like magic: loungers sit bolt upright, sleepers wake, those in the water scurry out, and all eyes in camp are turned in the direction of this unlooked-for alarm. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Think then, Miss Willoughby ... judge for me if you can, with what feelings I contemplate the unlooked-for change in your position.... The Widow Barnaby Vol. III (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:15.707Z "This is indeed an unlooked-for happiness!" passionately exclaimed Alphonse, while he placed the agitated and almost fainting girl on a seat. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z He was shorter in height by a good four inches; he was slightly built, although he possessed an unlooked-for reserve of physical strength and endurance. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z Here a most mysterious and unlooked-for happening occurs, and Dave’s great benefactor, Mr. Wadsworth, is on the verge of ruin because of it. Dave Porter on Cave Island A Schoolboy's Mysterious Mission 2011-06-15T02:00:23.660Z So sudden and unlooked-for is this attack, that Jim’s men are for the moment completely taken by surprise. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Each caravel, however, set a little canvas, and both went foaming ahead, hurrying toward Spain with their unlooked-for tidings. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z Romance very soon took the embryo pirate by the hand and led him into most exciting and quite unlooked-for events. The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies How They Met, What Happened, and How It Ended 2011-06-14T02:00:19.837Z He was beginning to consider the feasibility of again changing their course, when an unlooked-for accident took that volition from his hands. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z She was somewhat, and for a moment, startled by this abrupt and unlooked-for entrance. Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:21.807Z And Claverton, for the time, forgot his own position in the vivid interest which this unlooked-for turn of affairs afforded him. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z But here was something like a sudden and unlooked-for termination to all their expectations; and while Mercedes felt something like despair chilling her heart, the queen and Do�a Beatriz were both displeased. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z The guard dashed in, and was dextrously tripped by an unlooked-for figure close to the wall, his gun wrenched from him, and a staggering blow dealt that sent him to his knees. Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z Mollie was so excited by this unlooked-for meeting with her younger sister that she would give no one else a chance to speak to her. The Camp Fire Girls' Careers 2011-05-27T02:00:15.330Z So Rotha dismissed the matter with a passing thought and an unbreathed sigh; while she told the cause of her unlooked-for appearance. A Letter of Credit 2011-05-20T02:00:40.410Z Still wondering at this unlooked-for sight, the Englishmen spurred on till they drew rein outside the twin towers that guarded the gate of Hennebon. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z The different articles passed from hand to hand, until all in the ship had examined them; and every thing like doubt vanished before this unlooked-for confirmation of the admiral's predictions. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z Montjoy had won by an unlooked-for majority and the vote of the largest county was secure. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z Thereupon, in an unlooked-for instant before their livid faces, this ghastly misshapen thing struggled to its naked feet and lurched past them toward the altar, with the faltering wabble of a foundered ox. The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky 2011-05-08T02:00:04.810Z But before he had time to carry out his determination of seeing Adela, an unlooked-for incident occurred, which altered the situation materially. True and Other Stories 2011-04-26T02:00:27.117Z This puzzled Raymond, and he strove to find some reason for this unlooked-for reticence, the reference to the mysterious "he" which he had overheard persistently coming uppermost in his mind. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z This rapid and unlooked-for execution struck the assailants with awe and dread. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z He started alone, for that extra half million was dangling before his eyes, and he was afraid that companionship—even that of a servant—might cause unlooked-for delay. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z Then, in an unlooked-for instant, an awful wrong shaped itself to a determination. The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky 2011-05-08T02:00:04.810Z Whatever may be one's intention, the drift of events often creates unlooked-for incidents, and that too often against one's will, when it is too late to avoid the consequences. A Fantasy of Far Japan Summer Dream Dialogues 2011-04-09T02:00:13.677Z He knew that unless he encountered unlooked-for difficulties he would be able to cover the distance, and make the return journey in less than four hours. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z By one of those unlooked-for concurrences of circumstances that so often decide the fortunes of men, whether as lovers or in more worldly-minded pursuits, these doubts were now about to be unexpectedly and suddenly removed. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z The individual himself seemed somewhat puzzled at these unlooked-for marks of public notice, and stared around him in astonishment, till his eyes rested on the spot where Lord Castlereagh sat whispering with Mr. Corry. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z At this quite unlooked-for news the general's wife had almost betrayed the anger and indignation she felt. Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess) 2011-04-01T02:00:37.710Z Concealing all the delight he felt at this unlooked-for success, Ladarelle retired to the window to read the letter; nor did he at once break the seal. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z Manifold are the changes, Which Providence may bring; Many unlooked-for things, God’s power hath brought about. All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography The Red Leaves of a Human Heart 2011-03-31T02:00:16.763Z “Thanks, sir,” said she, in a tone that betrayed pique, or some other unlooked-for emotion. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z His master knows he himself cannot be the cause of this unlooked-for behaviour. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z Lise Olsdorf was calm in appearance, so that her husband could not read in her face the terror which the unlooked-for arrival of her legal judge had caused her. Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess) 2011-04-01T02:00:37.710Z But, too much of this Lebrenn;—I have told you that your unlooked-for return surprised me, but that it chimed in with my recent projects. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z I have been constantly amazed in reading my diary for this year, to see how wonderfully, and 256 from what strange and unlooked-for sources our purse was kept adequate to our wants. All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography The Red Leaves of a Human Heart 2011-03-31T02:00:16.763Z The cuirassier captain was followed by a score of his troopers, who chanced to be standing near—like himself at a loss to make out the meaning of that unlooked-for invasion. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z "But surely that is not news to you?" she said, with lifted brows, as one astonished at unlooked-for density of perception. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z What welcome can he give her that will be thankful and joyful enough for such an unlooked-for grace? Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z He hesitated to pin any faith to such unlooked-for good fortune, the realization of his dearest hopes. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z Stepping back, with his finger on his lips, the Emperor let the girl go slowly from the room to the great antechamber beyond, we following upon tiptoe, as though we spied upon this unlooked-for apparition. The Great White Army 2011-03-12T03:00:25.450Z A woman may have much theoretical knowledge, but this will not prevent unlooked-for obstacles from arising. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z The unlooked-for assault made her so faint that she knew the wine would do her good, help her to maintain her self-command in this ghastly situation. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z Often he spoke simply of amazing and unlooked-for deeds of heroism. Memories of a Musical Life 2011-03-09T03:00:44.777Z But, quite recently, facts derived from new and unlooked-for sources of information have given a check to this theory. Seaside Studies in Natural History Marine Animals of Massachusetts Bay. Radiates. 2011-03-07T03:00:13.343Z Isabel had been specially enjoined to keep her husband as quiet as it was possible for an active industrious man, newly stricken down by some unlooked-for malady, to be kept. The Doctor's Wife 2011-03-06T03:00:18.770Z My funds had received an unlooked-for diminution by receiving a letter from my friend whose wants had led me into difficulty. My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z He was not annoyed or even surprised at the unlooked-for deduction. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z These happy and unlooked-for tidings were received by Philip the Fourth of Spain. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z There was an unlooked-for eagerness in his motions, but Linda thought that she understood it. The Strength of the Pines 2011-02-25T03:01:03.770Z It was an unlooked-for and wonderful hour, and Neil left the shop of Jacob Cohen a very different being from the depressed, anxious man who had entered it an hour previously. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z This unlooked-for capacity for varying the plan of construction of the skeleton is in harmony with the diversity of structure in groups of extinct animals to which the name reptiles has also been given. Dragons of the Air An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles 2011-02-20T03:00:13.067Z The boy’s eyes sparkled at this most unlooked-for announcement. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z His Majesty displayed unlooked-for taste; for although as a penman his talents rank immeasurably in advance of the most accomplished of his scriveners, his skill as an artist had proved very circumscribed. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z But it was an unlooked-for and tragic reality to the wolf. The Strength of the Pines 2011-02-25T03:01:03.770Z Madame could not forget so easily; in fact, her sense of unkindness was intensified by the unlooked-for entrance of its cause. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z “With great regard, and assuring you of my earnest regret at this unfortunate and unlooked-for result of the late action against the misguided Boers, “I beg you to believe me most truly yours, “Adrian Fairfax.” Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z The vicar was so taken aback by this unlooked-for distress on Elsie’s part that his lips quivered and he dared not speak. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z To this unfortunate necessity may possibly be ascribed the sudden and unlooked-for alteration in the royal intentions. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z The adventure in the pasture with the Killer had handicapped them to an unlooked-for degree. The Strength of the Pines 2011-02-25T03:01:03.770Z The unlooked-for arrival of my friend here—but I believe you don't know him. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z We no longer regard as tragedies only those plays in verse where a virtuous person of high degree is in a frightful predicament because of unjust and unlooked-for defeat with fate. The Literature of Ecstasy 2011-02-16T03:00:39.843Z The presence in that place of the husband of Mrs. Fitz was wholly unlooked-for, but neither of the players betrayed their surprise. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z I have rather a nice little voice," says Miss Chesney, composedly,—"at least"—with a sudden and most unlooked-for accession of modesty—"they used to say so at home. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z But the glory of the unlooked-for triumph seemed strangely lessened by the reflection that I had no just claim to the funereal plumage with which I had so happily decked myself. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 2011-02-11T03:00:30.570Z That the unlooked-for presence of his wife had irritated and embarrassed the old man, was plain to the least observant. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z "This is cheering, to be visited by the lady of the fort!" exclaimed Cummings, lifting his hat, "a delightful and unlooked-for compliment." In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z The Unknown was amazed at the kindness and warmth of this reception; agitated and bewildered by such unlooked-for benevolence, he kept silence. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z As she grew older she developed an unlooked-for capriciousness. Abington Abbey A Novel 2011-01-30T03:00:14.557Z His uneasy glance seemed to ask the import of this singular, this most unlooked-for visit. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z The old man, quite disconcerted at this unlooked-for interference, stared at her open-mouthed. Success and How He Won It 2011-01-23T03:00:12.077Z But here she found herself in the presence of an unlooked-for difficulty. Garrick's Pupil 2011-01-22T03:00:14.780Z But the unlooked-for proffer of the servant came like a cordial. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z The recognition between the Lieutenant and Webster's captor appeared to be mutual, and, indeed, the presence of my operative did not seem to be an unlooked-for event. The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, 2011-01-17T03:00:42.913Z Frank and I turned instinctively toward the chimney, on hearing this unlooked-for interruption. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z These officers are, by all accounts, but two of many who have got unlooked-for but diverting answers from Irish soldiers. The Irish on the Somme Being a Second Series of 'The Irish at the Front' 2011-01-12T03:00:32.843Z Were history to be rewritten, with due regard to women's share in it, many small causes, heretofore disregarded, would be found fully to explain great and unlooked-for results.... Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z Here was a piece of unlooked-for good fortune. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z To make a tunnel through soft earth is a very delicate operation, replete with unlooked-for difficulties. What was the Gunpowder Plot? The Traditional Story Tested by Original Evidence 2011-01-03T03:01:06.770Z The explanation of his unlooked-for arrival is simply this. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z Whatever impression might have been made by Mr. Henry Halford's cleverness on the mind of Mary Armstrong was destined to be obliterated by the most unlooked-for occurrence. Englefield Grange or Mary Armstrong's Troubles 2011-01-01T03:00:27.980Z But more than one unlooked-for hindrance prevented us from carrying out the plan. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z To tell the truth, Sasi was very sore in her mind at this unlooked-for, improper, and unjust action of her parents; nor was Joygopal particularly pleased. Mashi and Other Stories 2010-12-28T03:00:16.890Z They hurried at once to the Plaza, and here a very unlooked-for sight awaited them. Adventures Among the Red Indians Romantic Incidents and Perils Amongst the Indians of North and South America 2010-12-20T17:12:20.420Z A singular and unlooked-for result of eclipse-work has been to include the corona within the scope of solar periodicity. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" Though he had expected his father's return eventually, the shock of this unlooked-for home-coming had thrown him off his balance. A Blot on the Scutcheon Christian wept tears of joy over his master's unlooked-for consideration, and shuffled away to superintend his supper. The Undying Past I began to speak of the scenes he had witnessed in Spain, when his mother inquired what he considered his most unlooked-for escape. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 Poor Margaret might well be overwhelmed by such a fearful and unlooked-for bereavement. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 But an unlooked-for fresh opportunity was afforded by the discovery in 1898 of the singularly circumstanced minor planet Eros, which occasionally approaches the earth more nearly than any other heavenly body except the moon. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" But there were compensations, begotten of that unlooked-for attack near old Nanette's cottage. A Blot on the Scutcheon After the first excitement occasioned by this unlooked-for meeting was over, we all returned to the house, eager to hear Grace Douglas's account of her adventures. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 His unlooked-for action caused pent-up tears to tremble on her eyelashes, while there was a suspicious quivering in the corners of her red lips. The Great Mogul Knives were out, for all had run distraught at this unlooked-for prevention. Idonia: A Romance of Old London He was utterly amazed and overwhelmed by this phase of his unlooked-for success, and knew not how to cope with it. Where the Path Breaks But to get on to the principal excitement of the afternoon—the utterly unlooked-for surprise that awaited me in the kitchen! Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune The efforts to enforce it during forty years have had some unlooked-for effects on public respect for courts, judicial proceedings, oaths and laws in general, and for officers of the law, legislators and public servants.... The Menace of Prohibition After the departure of the latter, the magistrate, deeply affected by this unlooked-for scene, went slowly towards the salon, the curtains of which were closed. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6 Michel’s absence, though it was unlooked-for, raised no suspicion in her breast, for he would frequently go down to the village to spend the afternoon. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 2, July, 1893 An unlooked-for train of events had given new weight to this demand. A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland As it fell out, it was from a most unlooked-for source that the clue came. Ti-Ti-Pu A Boy of Red River The General's unlooked-for sympathy had gone far to restore me to my natural bearing for the moment. The Span o' Life A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec "A most unlooked-for catastrophe," burst from the lips of Uncle Joe. X Y Z A Detective Story Yet the unexpected often happens, and the queer cross-currents on the sea of life bring about unlooked-for meetings with equally strange results. Highway Pirates or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne My dear Miss Kent—my dear Uncle Reuben, this is an unlooked-for pleasure. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir The tidings were so unlooked-for of the premature death of his unfortunate son, who about this time was expected to arrive in New-York. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact Nothing could have been more unlooked-for, and for a moment I was overwhelmed at the thought of this innocent betrayal of my presence to Hugh. The Span o' Life A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec And the entire attacking party with their knives and sledge-hammers would in like manner have fled, but for a strange and unlooked-for event which happened at that moment. The Firebrand By some unlooked-for chance the very next week was open, and rather tremulously as manager, but kind-heartedly as man, Mr. Ellsler engaged her for that week. Life on the Stage It was written, it was Kismet; his fate had come to him as it comes to all, in unlooked-for form. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir The tidings were so unlooked-for of the premature death of his unfortunate son, who about this time was expected to arrive in New-York. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact He stood there, with the discomfort of packing pleasantly accomplished, and his belongings neatly surrounding him; yet his attitude and expression were those of a man who is faced by an unlooked-for difficulty. The Gambler A Novel "But how on a hundred pounds can you expect to do so much?" asked the Scot, with an unlooked-for exhibition of native caution. The Firebrand Presently, accepting the unlooked-for fact, they settled down into an edifying discussion of the question, whether darkness was not more convenient for their purposes than daylight. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. Georgie laughs unpleasantly, and then, all in a little moment, she varies the performance by bursting into a passionate and most unlooked-for flood of tears. Faith and Unfaith The unlooked-for arrival of her lover had probably put all idea of her former plans out of her head. Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth Mrs. Asshlin, startled by the suddenness of the unlooked-for attack, turned in her seat and peered through the yellow twilight into her niece's excited face. The Gambler A Novel "It is an unlooked-for move for you to make," he remarked at length. The Sword of Damocles A Story of New York Life But, although we behold its approach from afar, death ever brings new and unlooked-for woe in its train. On the Heights A Novel It behooves those who are seeking the "Fullness of the Spirit" to remember these facts, and to count the cost, for the persecution may come from the most unlikely, unlooked-for quarters. The Spirit-Filled Life All the Crusoe men saw it, and they were so astonished and dismayed by the unlooked-for interruption, that, for a moment, none of them could speak. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone The next morning brought unlooked-for disappointment to the little fellow, for it was rainy and stormy. Five Minutes' Stories It was accomplished in one wild, unlooked-for rush of sudden emotion, caused by the unexpected return of her lover. Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday He had come too easily and unostentatiously, and from so unlooked-for a quarter, “Can any good come out of Nazareth?” The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I He gains certain qualities of blind men, and finds guidance in unlooked-for ways. Careers of Danger and Daring They arose slowly to their feet, and gazed about them with a bewildered, suspicious air, as if half expecting to receive a kick or blow from some unlooked-for source. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone Before Lady Charlotte could express her surprise at such an unlooked-for mark of displeasure, my father, who had just heard of my arrival, came up. Jack Hinton The Guardsman I carefully attended her during her attack of diphtheria, until an unlooked-for accident occurred. A Modern Wizard One of the lesser accidents of social life was about to bring for De Courval unlooked-for changes and materially to affect his fortunes. The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington A peril, imminent and wholly unlooked-for, had risen up to confront them. Haviland's Chum But what he saw opened his eyes to the fact that this opportune, this unlooked-for deliverance, was more apparent than real. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt We’ve often discussed contingencies, though not such an unlooked-for one as this. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising When Frau Ceres was eager to make this and that inquiry about life at Court, the Professorin was able, in an unlooked-for way, to arouse her to think, and take an interest in general matters. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine You have made an unlooked-for gain for me. The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington Even an unlooked-for stumble on the part of the horse he was leading dragged him flat on his back, jerking at the same time the bridle from his hand. In the Whirl of the Rising A few starved fowls at the back of the house perk up into new life as they rush forth to fill their emaciated carcases with this unlooked-for and abundant dainty. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt The mills of the gods were grinding and the grist was to prove of sustenance to the country in unlooked-for ways. Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) The unexpected and mysterious loss of the suit-case containing the money was, in itself, an unlooked-for defeat, and just as everyone felt sure that their difficulties were solved. The Auto Boys' Mystery To Ren�'s relief, these unlooked-for riots of murder seemed to affect his mother less than he had feared might be the case. The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington No, it was some unlooked-for mistake or accident. Anne It may be that by the slightest move to this side or to that, some unlooked-for sunlight shall slant down and light up all the scene. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance One hand washes the other; he who brings about such an unlooked-for condition of affairs must be recompensed. Black Diamonds By the unlooked-for ways of jealousy and anger, Maurice had attained to calm and kindliness. Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels And these women, with their cares, their brave self-denial of all help, how could he ever repay this unlooked-for kindness? The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington Mr. Sedley," said Nelly, mildly, "we are all too happy and too gratified for this unlooked-for deliverance to have a thought for what is to cause suffering anywhere. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly So unlooked-for a defiance seemed for an instant to unman the mob, but the next moment a shower of missiles, the fragments of old Babbo's fortune, were showered upon them. Gerald Fitzgerald The Chevalier At this unlooked-for apparition of a man with a voice like a cow moose, the bear almost stopped in mid-jump, as if struck by an explosive bullet. The Haunters of the Silences A Book of Animal Life And with this unlooked-for brightness passed into her soul "a beam from its true sun," whose radiance, she says, never departed more. Margaret Fuller (Marchesa Ossoli) And now, when one unlooked-for event had cleared the way, this new one must arise. Helen Grant's Schooldays When he visited me, on the day following the election, he addressed me in a tone of unwonted and unlooked-for familiarity, much to the disgust of my wife. Waldfried A Novel Now this unlooked-for development of his life opened to him a vista—new—and yet old, old as England herself. The Mountain Girl Guiding them carefully down the short declivity to the water's edge, Priscilla came upon a not unlooked-for explanation. A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade At this unlooked-for result six knights rode out from the opposite party with purpose of revenge on the victor. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality But no one, unable to correctly analyze his feelings, can at the moment account for the strange impulses which an unlooked-for emergency will send hurrying through the heart. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 94, August, 1865 Margaret intended leaving Saturday, but on Thursday night something happened, the most unlooked-for thing that could have happened to her—she received Jan’s letter. Jan Vedder's Wife Loss of boats and nets reduced families to unlooked-for poverty. Christine A Fife Fisher Girl She was stunned, temporarily, by this most unlooked-for catastrophe. A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade Wild were the shouts of joy and triumph at this unlooked-for end to the combat. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The old woman closed the door, and the poor fellow sat down upon the steps, overcome by this sad and unlooked-for result. St. Patrick's Eve It now became a matter of deep consideration within me how I should support this unlooked-for change of condition, without betraying too palpably what the French would call my "antecedents." Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas I suppose I must have made some sound to indicate my coherent interest in this unlooked-for rigmarole, for he sprang up, and placed himself between me and the folding doors. Captain Macedoine's Daughter Time is no more for the fifteen hundred souls who perished with them; but Honour and Glory, by strange ways and unlooked-for events, have come into their own. Titanic Instinctively he raised his weapon to fend off this new and unlooked-for antagonist; but he was a moment too late. The Song of the Wolf The moment was in their favor: the disorder of our ranks, and the sudden fear inspired by an unlooked-for danger still continued, when they came on. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II A shower of "thank ye, sir's," followed this piece of unlooked-for courtesy. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I The maid begins to weep copiously behind the daintiest of aprons; while the footman mutters, huskily: "Then I will try, ma'am," with unlooked-for force. Portia or By Passions Rocked In a short time Mrs. Grommer emerged from an unlooked-for apartment and entered the room. The Witches of New York She laid upon her own fears and upon fate the blame of past delays, and told Endymion that it had also been fitting that he should be spiritualized out of mortality by some unlooked-for change. Life of John Keats "One would suppose from your manner, Duchesne, that some unlooked-for piece of good luck had befallen you; the event seems to have been the crowning one of your life." Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II We knocked several times before any one came, and at length two or three heads appeared at an upper window, in half-terror at the unlooked-for summons for admission. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I All alone, by your single solitary self, in some wide, lifeless desert, could you deny sublimity to the unlooked-for hum of the tiniest insect, or to the sudden shiver of the beauty of his gauze-wings? Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) Before another summer had passed, this Disputation bore marvelous and unlooked-for fruits. Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume I) This unlooked-for outburst had the happy effect of bringing the evening to an end. The Return of the Prodigal Before they were able to return the unlooked-for fire, two of their number fell dead from the bullets of their enemies, while three more were wounded. Scouting with Daniel Boone Yet the personage who called up this unlooked-for sensation in my naturally hardy nature was old, and to all appearance harmless from disability, if not from good-will. Room Number 3 and Other Detective Stories The pursuit continued with an energy remarkable for a Chinese army, the Goorkhas, bold as they were by nature, growing demoralized under this unlooked-for persistence. Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality His face was curiously changed; all the effect of his unlooked-for visitor's arrival seemed to have passed away. A Monk of Cruta "More than unfortunate!—right down disgraceful!" says the squire, with such unlooked-for energy as raises astonishment in the breast of his nephew. Rossmoyne Indeed, the force of the waves upon the rock was not so great as might have been expected, from an interesting and unlooked-for cause, namely, the extensive beds of marine plants which grow upon it. Smeaton and Lighthouses A Popular Biography, with an Historical Introduction and Sequel This supposition was so natural that Hardynge would probably have got safely by the dangerous point but for a totally unlooked-for mishap. Through Apache Lands And when a subsequent monarch sought to restore these records of the past, vanished tomes reappeared from the most unlooked-for places. Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Girard felt sure of pleasing them by an unlooked-for miracle. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages Timar covered his glass with his hand; a thought started through his mind—"Such a wish might have an unlooked-for result." Timar's Two Worlds But owing to an unlooked-for falling out of names just below yours, Miss Helen C. Adams comes next to you on the list. Betty Wales Freshman At this moment George Gaylord was suddenly interrupted by an unlooked-for gust of wind whirling around the shoulders of the big rock standing above and behind them. Solaris Farm A Story of the Twentieth Century The last was a sharp, sudden cry, like the recoil from an unlooked-for hurt. Old Crow The entire correspondence between Webster and Franklin is interesting as setting forth a certain excess of experimenting ardor in Franklin and an unlooked-for degree of conservatism in Webster. Noah Webster American Men of Letters In the meantime, Morgan expected to entertain the latter with an unlooked-for volley. History of Morgan's Cavalry So low had the American cause fallen at this time, that, but for this unlooked-for success, it is doubtful if another army could have been brought into the field. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. This distinguished gentleman was so deeply affected with the unlooked-for result, that his mind refused to recover its tone, and within a month afterwards he committed self-destruction. English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century. How they Illustrated and Interpreted their Times. It was so wonderful, so unlooked-for, such an undreamed-of event in their lives, that for a second an awed silence filled the room. Anxious Audrey This unexpected and unlooked-for result caused the utmost consternation among all acquainted with the circumstances. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852 And that deluge came, as usual, from an unlooked-for quarter. The Recipe for Diamonds Baum found himself everywhere assailed with unlooked-for vigor. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. It was one of the most unlooked-for and surprising things of this most surprising war, as a writer in the National Tribune of Washington observes. Porto Rico Its History, Products and Possibilities... But the old lady seized the skirts of his coat and held him fast with unlooked-for strength. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Masterpieces of German Literature Vol. 19 At the sight of this astonishing and utterly unlooked-for personage, the actor and the Englishman stood for a moment gaping at each other in surprised silence. His Lordship's Leopard A Truthful Narration of Some Impossible Facts But Bat Scanlon gave his attention to young Burton and his sister; the girl had sat up with sudden, unlooked-for strength, and was regarding the quiet young nurse with dilated eyes. Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist This inglorious and unlooked-for flight was brought about by emissaries from Arnold, who spread the report among St. Leger's Indians, that the Americans were coming with forces as numerous as leaves on the trees. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. But in this great, sudden, unlooked-for revolution of her life she felt no weakness nor failing. A Country Gentleman and his Family New features develop; motives, causes, and unlooked-for results come to light in a way that is oftentimes amazing. News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories Nothing was to be seen in the state in which others had viewed it; the hardiest paradoxes served his purpose best, and this licentious principle produced unlooked-for discoveries. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors “Ay, your highness, and with unlooked-for sympathy,” returned the young man. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) That is quite a new and unlooked-for feature; but begging his pardon, though he is a clever fellow, we will leave Jock out of the question. Sir Tom Dinner was over, and they had all gone into the garden in the warm summer twilight when these unlooked-for visitors came. A Country Gentleman and his Family "Oh!" was all Horace could find to say at this most unlooked-for answer. The Brass Bottle The driver, well pleased with this accumulation of unlooked-for good fortune, expressed himself contented. A Diplomatic Adventure American A Sleeping Memory The remarkable tale of an unhappy girl who consented to be deprived of her memory, with unlooked-for consequences. Berenice There was consternation in the astonishment with which Jock looked on at this unlooked-for, almost incredible, exhibition. Sir Tom This sentinel was not on duty now, the return of the colonel being unlooked-for, and nobody was the wiser in that household when the master of it let himself into the room with his key. The Rustler of Wind River But if, in the enthusiasm of unlooked-for victory, they did not perceive how little, in reality, was their gain, McGrath was far from being unaware how great was his own. The Lieutenant-Governor A Novel And thus, generally, we find in such men that the break up of the constitution seems sudden and unlooked-for. Books and Authors Curious Facts and Characteristic Sketches The voyage up the Atlantic coast had been productive of several unlooked-for results. Dave Porter and His Double Or, The Disapperarance of the Basswood Fortune Even baby could not soothe her in this unlooked-for pang. Sir Tom In our102 youth 'art woos us; science tempts us with her intricate labyrinths; each step presents unlooked-for vistas, and closes upon us our backward path. Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) The usual smooth course of the convention, upset by this unlooked-for resistance from two quarters, staggered helplessly, and was on the point of coming to a deadlock. The Lieutenant-Governor A Novel For a moment she thought of omitting this last visit altogether; she was afraid lest the Fräulein should be in some unlooked-for and perplexing condition of mind. The Benefactress "What's all to do?" said Mrs. Binn at this unlooked-for interruption, stopping iron in hand and peering at them between shirts and overalls hanging on the cords stretched across the room. Trading Perhaps it was this confession of childishness, perhaps the unlooked-for civility, that touched her. Sir Tom Daisy was brave of heart, but in the face of such sudden and unlooked-for danger her courage failed her. Daisy Brooks Or, A Perilous Love She looked at him, pondering the unlooked-for possibility he put before her. Tante He seized it, overjoyed, turned it round and round, and scarcely trusted his unlooked-for prize. The Russian Garland being Russian Folk Tales This unlooked-for accession of strength determined Lieutenant-Colonel Murray to advance into the interior, and strike a blow that would bring the war to a conclusion. The History of the First West India Regiment Lucy, at this unlooked-for applause, brightened with pleasure; but at the same time was so moved that she could only look up into her companion's face and return the pressure of her hand. Sir Tom From the unlooked-for quarter, too, do those storms burst on us. Old Groans and New Songs Being Meditations on the Book of Ecclesiastes Let me tell you what spring reveals in that limited space, as some unlooked-for plants were hidden under the moss and Ferns. The Mayflower, January, 1905 He was now strangely perplexed, anticipating the disastrous results which might spring from the unlooked-for meeting of Gomez Arias and the forsaken victim of his satiated passion. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. At the moment of attaining the price of his sacrifice, he trembled lest an unlooked-for accident should upset the fragile scaffolding of so many stratagems. A Romance of the West Indies For that moment Nettie's defences too fell before this unlooked-for outburst of a love that had forgotten prudence. The Doctor's Family Had it been but accident that Mauville’s unlooked-for expedient had failed? The Strollers It was not becoming for him to volunteer, in boyish haste, an explanation of his utterly unlooked-for exploit. Two Arrows A Story of Red and White Mulatto balls generally do end in some unlooked-for 'compromisa,' and it would not surprise me if this particular ball were to terminate in something sensational. The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba It drew near with long leaps; Shandon and the doctor fired at the same time, and suddenly the report of the pieces agitated the air and produced an unlooked-for effect. The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras At this unlooked-for crisis the doctor had neither a word nor a moment to spend on any one. The Doctor's Family Just then she heard her aunt calling her, and she knew that some unlooked-for occasion had brought them home before evening. Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad During the mother badger's absence from home, an unlooked-for event—almost the exact repetition of an incident in the training of Vulp, the young fox—had happened in the education of her cubs. Creatures of the Night A Book of Wild Life in Western Britain Such important and unlooked-for measures of reform as were now carried into effect could not fail, as they were communicated, to affect deeply the Italian mind. Pius IX. And His Time This unlooked-for reply completely upset the valour of the enquirer, and turning tail he fled for the inn with all possible speed. Bygone Punishments Fortunately the people present took the unlooked-for incident in good part, and with a little assistance we managed to improvise another stage, and upon this we went through a little more of our “show.” Adventures and Recollections The mighty and terrible Hongi trembled and shrieked when he saw the unlooked-for wonder. Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand Like a wildcat he tore loose from the choking grip on his throat; Istafiev tried to subdue that sudden, unlooked-for surge of power, but could not. Raiders Invisible A little later in the same year, the Holy Father met with unlooked-for consolation in the conversion of the Bulgarian nation. Pius IX. And His Time The visits of their friends were a solace in the first hour of their unlooked-for adversity. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI The sick man looked up suddenly and spoke with unlooked-for strength. Treasure Valley Her faith will be rewarded just now," said Mr. Weatherby, "for this is an unlooked-for dividend. Harper's Young People, June 29, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly But here a new and unlooked-for thing happened. The Biography of a Prairie Girl Old Mr. Crewe was as nettled at this unlooked-for attack as if a battery of artillery had suddenly opened upon him. The Tale of Timber Town Hungry, disappointed, and alarmed at this unlooked-for reception, I stood for some time lost in amazement. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI A cheer broke from the defenders of the waggons, and they fought with renewed hope, while the Indians, startled by this unlooked-for attack, and by the repulse of their comrades, began to lose heart. Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California Moreover, when these F1 birds were bred together, a further unlooked-for result was obtained. Mendelism Third Edition But our plumbing went to wreck, yesterday, in the unlooked-for cold snap, and her father came to our rescue. Divided Skates How little one really employed them! the world streamed past one, an unsuspected, unlooked-for friend would suddenly emerge from the throng, and one would find oneself journeying shoulder to shoulder for a space. Beside Still Waters Would they not be surprised by an unlooked-for attack? A Winter Amid the Ice and Other Thrilling Stories "Some day or other, in the most unlooked-for moment, the fairy princess will bound upon the scene, and the old bachelor will be lost." The Marriage of Elinor The affair was in this way becoming tedious, when an unlooked-for misfortune threw a dreadful gloom over the whole scene. Le Morvan, [A District of France,] Its Wild Sports, Vineyards and Forests; with Legends, Antiquities, Rural and Local Sketches The final straw came in an unlooked-for and unfortunate way. Hollyhock A Spirit of Mischief This sudden happiness, this unlooked-for delight has slightly turned your brain—you will be all right in the future. A Bunch of Cherries A Story of Cherry Court School She had been ill but a few weeks, her physicians considering her recovery certain up to within an hour of her death; but a sudden and unlooked-for change took place. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III Hearne's prefaces and appendices are gossiping enough; sometimes, however, they repay the labour of perusal by curious and unlooked-for intelligence. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance Other members of the company received equally unlooked-for censure of their dramatic efforts. Hepsey Burke I felt sorry for him at the same time that I remained a trifle afraid of him, for he still possessed, I knew, his black-bear power of inflicting unlooked-for and ursine blows. The Prairie Child I do not know what to say in a case so surprising, so unlooked-for, and so novel. The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost' Her eligibility to the office was vehemently denied, particularly by Republicans, who were badly frightened at the appearance of this unlooked-for rival. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III Some unlooked-for circumstance may arise to crown our endeavours with success. The Wreck on the Andamans Ay, I am very sad; no friend is here With whom to pledge a long unlooked-for meeting, To press his hand in eagerness of greeting, And wish him life and joy for many a year. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845 “It hasn’t been good enough for me,” my husband cried out with quite unlooked-for passion. The Prairie Child The event thus broke with immemorial traditions, and seemed to show astronomy as still young and full of unlooked-for possibilities. A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century Fourth Edition It has come to us like an unlooked-for testamentary windfall. The Book-Collector A General Survey of the Pursuit and of those who have engaged in it at Home and Abroad from the Earliest Period to the Present Time When the war of liberation was over, the young student brought back home the unlooked-for and worthiest trophy of battle—the freedom of his fatherland. On the Future of our Educational Institutions The appointment of Susan B. Anthony to the Democratic Presidential Convention was a new and unlooked-for sensation. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II The reception of the bill by the Senate showed unlooked-for support as well as opposition. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I They are like other species with which we deem ourselves well acquainted, but which suddenly appear in some quite unlooked-for time or place. Birds in the Bush It was a staggering blow, this unlooked-for return. Otherwise Phyllis When he had looked out he came back, rather surprising Miss Wodehouse by his unlooked-for movements. The Perpetual Curate Other incidents followed equally unlooked-for, and with lightning rapidity. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley Why refuse to follow a course which the unlooked-for favour of Providence opens to you? Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora We know the glorious, unlooked-for ending of that day of fire and blood. The Dop Doctor Phil had decided, in view of Nan's unlooked-for arraignment, to give her father another chance to express himself as to her further social relations with the Holtons. Otherwise Phyllis Pardon me," said this unlooked-for visitor; "your brother, Miss Wodehouse, finds some difficulty in explaining himself to relations from whom he has been separated so long. The Perpetual Curate A little after midday, however, there came a change in their favour, brought by unlooked-for circumstances. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley Suddenly a wholly unlooked-for twinkle lurked somewhere in his eyes. The Rhodesian Their secret orders are to wait that signal, but some unlooked-for event may cause them to anticipate these.... The Dop Doctor Nan watched her wonderingly, for an instant dumb before the plea of this woman, so unlooked-for, so amazing in every aspect. Otherwise Phyllis He quite faltered and broke down in this unlooked-for emergency. The Perpetual Curate The affair was at length decided in an unlooked-for manner. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 But ere the wedding was solemnised the unlooked-for hand of fate dealt him a pitiless blow. The Rhodesian It seemed to be the sudden and unlooked-for end of the summer's pleasure. Betty Leicester A Story For Girls "Do you know how the Pope is elected?" he asked of an old engine-driver who happened to be a fellow-traveller, who seemed rather embarrassed by such an unlooked-for question from such a source. India and the Indians "And I have nothing to give up but my life," the old man answers with sudden unlooked-for dignity; "and that I would lay down this hour to see him free and safe once more." Only an Irish Girl However this daring plan might have succeeded, it would certainly have been attempted, had not a totally unlooked-for, and, to the Carlists, a most important event occurred to prevent it. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 This incredible speed burst upon the world with the effect of a new and unlooked-for phenomenon. Lives of the Engineers The Locomotive. George and Robert Stephenson With which conclusion he spurred his horse to a canter, as though he could thus outrun the quickened current of thought and feeling which this unlooked-for meeting had set stirring in his brain. Captain Desmond, V.C. But where there are no barriers of sea to prevent wild beasts from wandering wherever they please, unlooked-for visits are possible, even if improbable. India and the Indians "This is unlooked-for happiness," said he, throwing himself down on the bank beside her. The End of a Coil It is not to be wondered at then that on receiving the unlooked-for intelligence of Hiram Meeker's conduct he should desire to consult his old friend and lay the case before him. Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy But before they could surround the latter an unlooked-for interruption occurred. The Sign of the Spider The little doctor's keen eye took in the situation at a glance; and at the unlooked-for relief of Paul's presence, Honor's strained composure deserted her. Captain Desmond, V.C. I know beforehand all futurity exactly, and no suffering will come upon me unlooked-for. Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes The mother and the daughter, who still bore The name of Percival, came back from Paris At once, on getting the unlooked-for news. The Woman Who Dared An unlooked-for dimple deepened in one cheek, his eyes sparkled, his entire countenance radiated for a moment a kind of boyish good-nature which was indescribably winning. 'Me--Smith' The program might have gone through as arranged, but for an unlooked-for factor in the proceedings. Brand Blotters He was furious at the unlooked-for interruption, which bade fair to cancel all that he had been at such pains to achieve. Captain Desmond, V.C. Him, however, an unlooked-for sudden fate bereaved of life; but I hornet-stricken am driven by the scourge divine from land to land. Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes But many of its resources remain hidden, and it is certain, that on the demands of its despotic ruler, France produced unlooked-for supplies. Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. He had been shot at, pursued by posses, all but lynched upon an occasion, and always he had escaped in some unlooked-for manner little short of miraculous. 'Me--Smith' Always she was met at some corner by an unlooked-for necessity entailing further expense. Athalie The Malay, confused by the unlooked-for action, slashed down at him. Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour This unlooked-for revolution was felt throughout Greece like an electric shook, and had a powerful moral effect. Ancient States and Empires And he was very happy now—flushed with a vast and unlooked-for success. The Eternal Wall And these letters laden with love's tender offerings, with here and there some whisperings of loneliness, some unlooked-for digression embracing the gossip of the neighborhood, or some delicious speculation as to his fidelity and love. Shawn of Skarrow Now it came to pass that an unlooked-for element came into all this planning—none other than the boys themselves. The Chautauqua Girls At Home A dead silence followed upon this unlooked-for announcement. A Woman at Bay Or, a Fiend in Skirts Nothing could have been more agreeable to the young people than this unlooked-for addition to their enjoyment. History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians Distracted by this unlooked-for attack, we had not noticed a fresh danger from the fleet. Athelstane Ford Her tragic love affair had indeed transformed her from the appealing girl of yesterday to the recklessly unhappy woman of to-day, forced on to the path of cruelty and vice by unlooked-for circumstances. Terribly Intimate Portraits The land indicated may be the spiritual world itself, in which case the death will be natural; but if it should be a foreign country, then death will take place there by some unlooked-for disaster. Second Sight A study of Natural and Induced Clairvoyance At this unlooked-for sight, its inhabitants became alarmed and shut their doors. The Two Great Retreats of History The walls were scaled, and the garrison, terrified by the appearance of this unlooked-for enemy, threw down their arms and surrendered. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 The recruiting there has met with unlooked-for success. The Loyalist A Story of the American Revolution But remembering how little good this could possibly do, he bent all his energies to stop this unlooked-for flood. Five Little Peppers at School Governor Brown had remained quiet during his long political ostracism, but he turned upon his accuser now with unlooked-for severity. Robert Toombs Statesman, Speaker, Soldier, Sage A lame peasant was the only inhabitant they could discover; but even this was an unlooked-for piece of good fortune. The Two Great Retreats of History General Church, while on board, received letters announcing the unlooked-for destruction of the Turkish fleet; still I have not entirely credited it, and I am in anxious expectation of some decisive information about it. The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II The Indian unsheathed his cutlass—the prospect of an unlooked-for addition to dinner quite delighted him. Adventures of a Young Naturalist A term used when a ship requires immediate assistance from unlooked-for damage or danger. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The diplomats were doing their best to entertain each other, when a most unlooked-for interference took place. Footprints in the Forest Reward came to crown their efforts in strange, unlooked-for fashion. Found in the Philippines The Story of a Woman's Letters Only by the unlooked-for valour of young Kolokotrones and his section was the rout of the whole army averted. The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II They lowered them a second time, and catching as many more they brought to the tables both an unlooked-for dish and an unlooked-for miracle. St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh Unless some entirely unlooked-for change occurs, I feel sure that the worst is over. That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 She had entered upon a career which would have ended right speedily with a bullet in her reckless brain, but for an utterly unlooked-for freak of fate. The Watchers of the Trails A Book of Animal Life The great Persian army would soon have been all in flight but for an unlooked-for event. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality At this critical moment, when the host of Dmitri was wavering between panic and courage, the men ready to drop their swords through sheer fatigue, an unlooked-for diversion inspired their shrinking souls. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality This unlooked-for intelligence was almost overwhelming; the old man's frame seemed hardly able to bear the disclosure. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 From the main sect of Thuggee, other branches of a new and unlooked-for type have sprung. Modern Saints and Seers The end came in a most unlooked-for fashion. The Watchers of the Trails A Book of Animal Life So unlooked-for and terrible was the assault that in that day of blood three hundred and forty-seven men, women, and children fell victims to their merciless foes. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The conspirators, dismayed at this unlooked-for visit, rose in confusion. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality At this unlooked-for intelligence the mother's fortitude gave way. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 It being so early in the morning, few persons were about, but the astonishment of those who did behold the unlooked-for procession, was ludicrous in the extreme. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 But there was more taking place upon those waters than Clif was cognizant of, and peril came from an unlooked-for source. A Prisoner of Morro In the Hands of the Enemy At this unlooked-for ultimatum Elias opened his eyes very wide and sucked his pencil, staring ruefully at his scattered testimonials. The Valley of the Kings The dainty salads and ices and relishes that had been her greatest delight in her city home hadn't even come into her mind, but she did remember, with unlooked-for fondness, potatoes and meat. The Snowshoe Trail He hugged the unlooked-for messenger of wealth and good-fortune, and, putting the vessel about, made all sail for land. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 It seems very strange," returned Madeleine; "yet I thank the countess for her unlooked-for cordiality. Fairy Fingers A Novel Scholarly indifference was not proof against so unlooked-for a shock; the revulsion was complete and the spirit of research and enterprise was effectually aroused, not to slumber again. Chaldea From the Earliest Times to the Rise of Assyria Then for a brief space his peril was great; but fortunately for him the unlooked-for situation of affairs raised a momentary doubt in the minds of Green's pursuers. History of the Nineteenth Army Corps He would exult over them boyishly, and she found an unlooked-for joy in pleasing him. The Snowshoe Trail Some unlooked-for success, some lucky incidents, might restore him to the throne of his grandfather. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges "That I admit," was Madeleine's cordial reply; "but to meet this unlooked-for emergency, I thought you might possibly consent to let her exert her witchery in making an intrusive plate disappear from general view." Fairy Fingers A Novel Charteris was the head and front of the offending, for Gerrard's self-suppression in placing himself under his orders had had the unlooked-for effect of concentrating attention, and blame, on the man nominally responsible. The Path to Honour The heavy loss in killed and wounded taxed to the utmost the skill and untiring exertions of the surgeons, who soon found their preparations and supplies exceeded by the unlooked-for demand upon them. History of the Nineteenth Army Corps My dear, fastidious father heroically breasted this juxtaposition, and the good woman, unconscious of any thing but her keen enjoyment of the unlooked-for boon, smoked away vigorously. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Added to these numerous irritations, came further trouble from a most unlooked-for source. Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592 He was overjoyed at this unlooked-for opportunity to obtain admission. Fairy Fingers A Novel It would only be giving to the rest of the people an unlooked-for sight—a newer pleasure, that is all. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No. 6, December 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Generally everyone knows the name of all the dogs and cats and call them by name when they chance to meet them in any unlooked-for place, as now. Zip, the Adventures of a Frisky Fox Terrier Yet their joy at this unlooked-for succor was dashed with deep distrust and jealousy. A Half Century of Conflict - Volume I France and England in North America And then an unlooked-for actor appeared upon the scene; a boyish figure, supple and well built, sprang, as if miraculously, out of a dense clump of bushes, just beyond the terror-stricken girls. Peggy-Alone Moreover, so completely unlooked-for, on the side of the Prussians, was the situation in which they found themselves, that at first they did not well know how to act. Germany, Bohemia, and Hungary, Visited in 1837. Vol. II Leander was stupefied by such an unlooked-for misconception. The Tinted Venus A Farcical Romance This unlooked-for action startled the Indians, who immediately assumed the defensive. Tecumseh A Chronicle of the Last Great Leader of His People; Vol. 17 of Chronicles of Canada A confidence, entailing the close proximity of this desirable lady, was an unlooked-for delight. The Northern Iron I respected the conscientiousness of this act; my friendship was an unlooked-for profit, a bonus on the marriage, and he gave his wife her commission. The King's Mirror He was considerably overcome by this unlooked-for mark of her favor. Chicken Little Jane Here was an unlooked-for state of affairs—no money, and no one willing to use the rod, though she undoubtedly deserved it. At the Little Brown House It had occurred to him that this sudden and unlooked-for popularity might turn Richard's head a little, and develop in him a morbid self-love, that vanité de monstre not uncommon to persons disgraced by nature. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance "Do you really feel that way about it, dear?" cried Elizabeth, much pleased and touched at the child's unlooked-for declaration. The Lilac Lady “Mrs Kezia, this is an unlooked-for pleasure,” said the Doctor, coming forward. Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow There are some keen rivalries, in school and out, and something is told of a remarkable midnight feast and a hazing that had an unlooked-for ending. The Moving Picture Boys on the Coast He would not even tell Charlotte of these unlooked-for additions to his small congregation. How It All Came Round Nevertheless she rode as through a but-newly-discovered country, familiar objects displaying alien aspects, familiar phrases assuming unlooked-for significance, a something challenging and fateful meeting her everywhere. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance If Miss Merton had dealt her a blow on her upturned face, it could have hurt no more severely than had this unlooked-for reprimand. Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman Not so, said Edmund Burke, who gave the matter an unlooked-for publicity by denouncing the Hessians as "hired assassins." Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen But in a moment another look came, startled, wondering, as when one finds a sudden unlooked-for clue. The Gold of Chickaree And this it was that explained his unlooked-for escort beyond the borders of the little reservation, Stannard's words of commendation, and Case's ebullition at the Alcazar. Tonio, Son of the Sierras A Story of the Apache War Her elder brother's unlooked-for advent had awakened her strangely from the reserve and stately monotony of her daily existence, had shaken even, for the moment, the completeness of the dominion of her fixed idea. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance The plot hinges on the unlooked-for and unsuspected action of Conrad. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 5 Poetry We begin in what may seem a somewhat unlooked-for quarter. Natural Law in the Spiritual World Unannounced and completely unlooked-for, in the doorway stood Henry of Bolingbroke, the King. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time Times are perplexing: bills come back protested—bad news from England—sudden and unlooked-for failures—no one can tell where it will end. Rich Enough a tale of the times The unlooked-for apparition brought Thad West to his feet, and so Youth and Beauty met as if hitherto they had been strangers. Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale The Termagant’s unlooked-for return somewhat dismayed the prince and his ragamuffins, though he had contrived to assemble quite two thousand men about my premises. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver We saw two officers emerge from a heap of ruins, covered and almost blinded with smoke and dust, from some such unlooked-for explosion. Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands It presented him with an entirely new and unlooked-for problem. The Crooked House It was sudden, it was all but unlooked-for, and like all his expressions of feeling, frenzied rather than resolute. The Hermit Of ——— Street 1898 One can never meet and contemplate any of these far-flung fragments of Napoleon's mighty empire without reverting with renewed interest to the founder of so much unlooked-for though brief greatness. Impressions of America During the years 1833, 1834 and 1835. In Two Volumes, Volume I. |
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