| 单词 | unsteadiness |
| 例句 | “How ashamed,” he went on, in spite of the unsteadiness of his voice, “how really . . .” The Savage cut him short and, taking his hand, affectionately pressed it. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Ben licks his lips and I can feel unsteadiness in his Noise and hunger and grief at what he’s already imagining is our next parting. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z To be black is to bear the brunt of selective enforcement of the law, and to inhabit a psychic unsteadiness in which there is no guarantee of personal safety. Black Body: Rereading James Baldwin’s “Stranger in the Village” 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z You end up feeling, along with the amazement, an all-too-human unsteadiness. Hanging 104 Floors Above Chicago, There?s No Time for Vertigo 2011-05-30T12:00:00Z And the drummer, Fay Milton, working with the bassist, Ayse Hassan, played with some unsteadiness in tempo that deflated a few songs. Music Review: Savages Brings Its Intellectual Punk to Webster Hall 2013-07-12T21:12:05Z At a point when self-branding has replaced psychotherapy as the cure to every malady under the sun, whether fiscal or identity-related, Don's sudden unsteadiness couldn't be more timely. "Mad Men" recap: Who is Don Draper? 2010-07-26T06:02:00Z Kelley O'Connor, tall and hieratic, was the alto soloist, intoning the final lament with sepulchral beauty, if occasional unsteadiness. Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic ? review 2011-01-28T00:29:54Z There was some unsteadiness with lines at Wednesday's reviewed performance, but the characters were richly inhabited. Ghost of Anton Chekhov inhabits 'The Country House' 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z The music at first blush can seem genially nostalgic — until you open your ears to its jolting unsteadiness and darker ambiguities. Review: A ‘Rake’ Takes a Treasured Spot in the Opera Season 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z That unsteadiness could be fine: this is a band with a message about being alive to what life is, not what it’s supposed to be. Music Review: Savages Brings Its Intellectual Punk to Webster Hall 2013-07-12T21:12:05Z When she spotted her mother, an already apparent unsteadiness in Ms. Espino doubled. Odyssey Works Makes Art for and About One Person 2012-10-07T05:10:06Z In fact, unsteadiness seems to be an emerging theme these first two days of Fashion Week. On the Runway: Mr. Siriano's Moment 2011-02-11T20:44:18Z Weirdly, and perhaps as a result of disliking her cold-fish co-star so intensely, Day’s emotional unsteadiness and fear look much more genuine. Doris Day: the wholesome face of postwar American optimism 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z If there was any single motif, it was unsteadiness. At Ivy Baldwin Dance’s ‘Oxbow,’ only the dancing is static She delivers “Breaking the Law,” one of the album’s high points, with a pride and hint of unsteadiness that recalls Faith Evans, though Ms. Sandé is a far more redemptive singer. Critic’s Notebook: Emeli Sandé’s ‘Our Version of Events’ 2012-06-06T22:42:46Z The digital transfers are wiry but adequate, though some pre-echo and moments of unsteadiness remain. Toscanini Conducts Wagner – review 2013-06-20T17:30:00Z Only near the end of Act 3 did he run into some unsteadiness, but even then he powered through the final moments of delirium with eloquence. Nina Stemme ignites Houston's 'Tristan' 2013-04-28T15:11:09Z Balancing themselves against the unsteadiness, the teenagers face the audience and brazenly declare their dreams for when they cross the Mexican-U.S. border: CalArts' 'Shelter' gives voice to the Central American kids fleeing to the U.S. without their parents 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z There's evidence – forced chest tones, unsteadiness when singing softly, lunges at high notes – that Mattila's move into dramatic soprano territory was a mistake from which she is wisely trying to extricate herself. Puccini: Tosca ? review 2010-12-09T22:15:00Z Up to one in 10 people will experience vertigo, dizziness or unsteadiness in any given year. Everything you ever wanted to know about vertigo (but were too dizzy to ask) 2016-05-29T04:00:00Z But I admire his unsteadiness almost as much as I respect the more consistent brilliance of David Chase or Vince Gilligan. Revisiting ‘Deadwood,’ a Lawless Prelude to TV’s New Golden Age 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z But there is an unsteadiness at times on “Black Messiah,” with the richness of the arrangements sometimes acting as a distraction. D’Angelo's Apollo Theater Show Featured Signature Songs and Style 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z The juxtaposition between Mr. West’s unsteadiness and the gale force of the choir was pronounced. Review: Kanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo,’ Songs of Praise and Self 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z They would let go of the rope and topple over from unsteadiness—and then get up and spin again and again. Why Primates (Including Humans) Love to Spin Ourselves around until We All Fall Down 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Despite some patches of unsteadiness, Sakata has moments of a piercing authenticity — devastating pleas of understanding from marginalized immigrant corners. Review: A reimagined 'Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992' revival arrives at a time of protracted crisis 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Signs of heat stroke include nausea, incoherence, weakness, cramps, flushed appearance and unsteadiness, according to a 2022 report by the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research at the University of North Carolina. University to Pay $14 Million After a Wrestler’s Heat Stroke Death 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Caught between hope and unsteadiness, many are wrestling with what they want from the years to come. It’s All That Young Job Seekers Are Asking For: Stability 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z “All This Could Be Different” was written quickly in 2020, and followed some seven years and hundreds of pages on a different novel she acknowledged suffered from “a certain unsteadiness” in its narrative. Book award finalists are ‘debut novelists’ in name only 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z He’s still an excellent putter, escaping the unsteadiness that can ruin older players’ strokes. Langer still going strong on PGA Tour Champions at 65 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z St. Brown started the game after recovering from a high ankle sprain, but was pulled by the league’s concussion observers after showing unsteadiness after a hit. Despite loss, Lions defense shows signs of progress 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Her unsteadiness was the latest of physical changes that had begun in early adolescence. She was headed to a locked psych ward. Then an ER doctor made a startling discovery. 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z For all of Rivera’s professionalism, he has not been able to cleanse the franchise of that fundamental unsteadiness. Perspective | Two years in, how much better off is Washington under Ron Rivera? 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z Driedger at times looked like a goalie in adapting to the early stages of preseason play, his rust apparent in his unsteadiness handling certain shots in the face of Colorado’s offensive barrage. Kraken suffers sixth consecutive loss, a 7-3 stinker to Avalanche 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Some unsteadiness is to be expected given the sudden demand, but at 1PM ET, the doors opened and Google’s store seemed to fall flat. Google Store serves would-be Pixel 6 buyers nothing but errors 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z Especially given the obvious flaws and unsteadiness of this particular personality. An earthquake warning for politics? Not yet, but you can feel some tremors. 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z Other stroke symptoms include sudden loss of vision, sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, sudden memory loss or confusion, sudden dizziness or unsteadiness, or a sudden fall. 'I thought strokes only happened to elderly people' 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z Rather than rectifying the issues with NWS Chat, the Weather Service, recognizing its unsteadiness, is opting to pursue other options. Weather Service internet systems crumbling as key platforms are taxed and fail 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z Trott's unsteadiness caught the attention of James, who stopped the ceremony and walked over to Trott to ask if she was OK. 'Bachelor' contestant nearly collapses during rose ceremony, medic called in 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z Duong waited over three months for the appointment, at which the doctor noted she had episodes of unsteadiness and worsening numbness in her hands and said she would need spinal surgery. L.A.’s poorest patients endure long delays to see medical specialists. Some die waiting 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z I wanted to see her tethered to something, anything, even if it was her own unsteadiness. Review: Growing up is hard to do in Elena Ferrante's 'The Lying Life of Adults' 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z One week’s rest is recommended for youths who show effects “such as dizziness, headache, unsteadiness,” and to educate coaches in recognizing those symptoms. UEFA advises on protecting kids from head injuries 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z What’s more, many people may not recognize problems such as muscle weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness and unsteadiness as a side effect. How to recognize and avoid drug side effects 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Confusion, paranoia, aggression, unsteadiness, severe mental shifts: These would seem to describe not just the president’s actions of late but those of some top aides and allies. Opinion | Trump is exhibiting all the symptoms of a hydroxychloroquine overdose 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z The organizational unsteadiness of Ms. Harris’s campaign reflects a longtime personal trait, according to allies: she is a candidate who seeks input from a stable of advisers, but her personal political convictions can be unclear. How Kamala Harris’s Campaign Unraveled 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z With the Iowa caucuses just three months away, Mr. Biden’s unsteadiness appears to have opened a path in the race for other Democrats closer to the political middle, particularly Mr. Buttigieg. Warren Leads Tight Iowa Race as Biden Fades, Poll Finds 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z His total for the third quarter of the year was another sign of unsteadiness. Biden Fund-Raising Effort Trails Sanders and Buttigieg 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z Symptoms include unsteadiness, erratic behavior, a marked loss of coordination and seizures. Ohio horse confirmed with Eastern equine encephalitis virus 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z This physically shifts the sensor inside the camera in order to counteract unsteadiness from the photographer’s hands. Panasonic Lumix S1 review: the mirrorless heavyweight 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Axelrod said an unsteadiness on the campaign trail will “intensify” those questions. David Axelrod: Joe Biden’s Hyde Amendment ‘flip-flop-flip’ raises questions about his ‘steadiness’ 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z A wave of unsteadiness rocks you and you stumble faster toward it. A Child Ghost, an Escape and a Watery Haunting on Curaçao 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z “I am surprised that the economy seems to be doing as well as it is with the unsteadiness that seems to appear in Washington.” A year in Trump Country 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z She said symptoms included slurred speech, unsteadiness, and looking drunk, but without the lack of inhibition associated with alcohol. Children as young as 11 abusing Xanax drug 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z What distinguishes the song, beyond the way it makes unsteadiness into a kind of musical device, is how clear-eyed Lamar can be about someone’s failings even as he rejects the temptation to ridicule. Kendrick Lamar just won a Pulitzer Prize. Here are five songs that show why 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z Arriving officers reported the 54-year-old appeared to be intoxicated, with slurred speech and unsteadiness on her feet. Police: Woman made lewd comments to Easter Bunny 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z Many, many older people are prescribed opioids, which contribute to unsteadiness on their feet. Opioids Tied to Risk of Fatal Infections 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z There was a marked unsteadiness in his words and body language. There's no way the Dodgers should even consider bringing Yu Darvish back after his World Series meltdown 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z In addition to feelings of uncontrollable movement, MdDS patients also often experience anxiety, fatigue, difficulty maintaining balance, unsteadiness and difficulty concentrating. Her dizziness started after two days on a boat, and then it never went away 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z In video released by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Woods uses the slurred speech and unsteadiness described by Jupiter Police who arrested him early Monday. Friday’s Sports in Brief 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z People use the word dizziness when referring to lightheadedness, unsteadiness, motion intolerance, imbalance, floating or a tilting sensation. Getting Specific About Dizziness 2017-02-06T05:00:00Z Many, many older people are prescribed opioids, which contribute to unsteadiness on their feet. Opioids Tied to Risk of Fatal Infections 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z In the United States, his siblings, even with employment and legal immigration status, live in a similar state of unsteadiness and concern. An Iraqi Family Split by the Vicissitudes of Asylum 2017-01-28T05:00:00Z Indeed, throughout the Bush years, we were subjected to a constant diet of unsteadiness. Thank you and farewell, President Obama: Will we ever see another truly “presidential” leader? 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z He insisted that “the rich and well born” must be given “a distinct, permanent share in the government,” in order to “check the unsteadiness” of the “turbulent and changing” masses. Plutocrats make it clear: Capitalism trumps democracy — why some free-marketeers actually like dictators 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z Side effects of the ExAblate device included finger numbness, headache, unsteadiness, loss of complete body control and walking disturbance. Ultrasound Device Approved to Treat Essential Tremor 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z Despite the unsteadiness and drift, there was the life of the mind—the order and disorder one could chart and articulate through language. Maggie Nelson’s Many Selves 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z Despite the apartment’s imperfections, and her sense of unsteadiness, Ms. Alfaro is thankful to have a place of her own. With a Home or Without, Children’s Schooling Is Front and Center 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z People with unsteadiness, imbalance or falling are harder to categorize, since there are numerous potential causes. You're Feeling Dizzy. Should You Be Worried? 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z In almost improbable fashion, given the unsteadiness of the first months of this year, Boehner has a chance to end the first quarter on an upbeat note that could expose divisions among Democrats. Republicans heading for whiplash on partisan budget, bipartisan health bill 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z It's their way of explaining his unsteadiness on his feet, his co-ordination problems and the fact that he sometimes asks the same question over and over again. Why Sam's 'wobbly brain' is important 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z Other inmates told deputies that McGill’s symptoms, including a droopy mouth and unsteadiness, “were so obvious that even lay people” recognized he was suffering a stroke, the lawsuit said. Colorado inmate who suffered stroke awarded $11 million by jury 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Her increased sensitivity to sounds, along with the vertigo, unsteadiness, abnormal eye movements and visual disturbances were all symptoms of the recently identified disorder. Medical Mysteries: Doctors puzzled by woman’s dizziness and amplified body sounds Or with dizziness, a more generalized term referring to a range of off-kilter sensations including wooziness, faintness, unsteadiness, spatial disorientation, a feeling akin to swooning. Vertigo: A common problem that left one man teetering for months and months 2014-04-21T20:25:00Z But Brady's unsteadiness contributed and led to the question of whether Brady was injured on the play. The Fifth Down: Reviewing Tom Brady's Fourth Quarter Against Seattle 2012-10-16T11:33:36Z The cow had died at one of the region's hundreds of dairies, but hadn't exhibited outward symptoms of the disease: unsteadiness, incoordination, a drastic change in behavior or low milk production, officials said. Discovery of mad cow in Calif. was stroke of luck 2012-04-25T13:10:41Z Then, too, they had to contend, as we do, with unsteadiness of atmosphere, which is least troublesome near the zenith. Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies 2012-03-17T02:01:02.630Z It would not be surprising to find, then, a disposition to mental unsteadiness as the result of the transmission of brain peculiarities. Essays In Pastoral Medicine 2012-03-05T03:00:09.993Z He desired not to have his eyes bandaged; and this being refused, lest his unsteadiness should cause the men to miss their aim, he blindfolded himself, and knelt down with manly courage. The Last Words of Distinguished Men and Women (Real and Traditional) 2012-02-22T03:00:24.020Z The pistol hand swayed to and fro, signifying the unsteadiness of a drunken man, while Bloodworth's bloated face and reddened eyes emphasized the fact of his debauchery. Unfettered A Novel 2012-02-12T03:00:15.143Z Mr. Bancroft totally misconceived Mr. Lincoln's character in applying 'unsteadiness' and confusion to it. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2 (of 2) The True Story of a Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:32.877Z "Well," Harding said with a slight unsteadiness in his voice, "I want to ask you if you will give her to me?" Harding of Allenwood 2011-12-21T03:00:21.617Z Perhaps what Claire believed unsteadiness in his step was a brief pause near her own door. An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z These stories had a great effect on the Manipuris, and they displayed so much unsteadiness, and at the same time such gross carelessness, that I determined to recross the river. My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills 2011-10-26T02:00:28.847Z His face was gaunt and haggard, but it was just then a trifle flushed, and though his voice was still clear and nicely modulated, there was a suggestive unsteadiness in his gaze. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z Nor is there, ordinarily, any special unsteadiness of the muscular system. Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it 2011-10-03T02:00:31.460Z At the first sign of unsteadiness in the tone the pupil was directed to stop and begin again. Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science 2011-09-05T02:00:19.693Z This punishment was given usually on account of unsteadiness in the ranks or in the class-rooms, for not being brushed clean on parade, or for any minor offence, according to the fancy of the corporal. The Gentleman Cadet His Career and Adventures at the Royal Military Academy Woolwich 2011-08-31T02:01:40.423Z In this case, as in the former one, there may exist all degrees of impairment of nerve function, from that of slight unsteadiness or instability, up to entire failure. Insanity Its Causes and Prevention 2011-08-29T02:01:05.400Z His behaviour usually made us laugh so much that we attributed any missing to the unsteadiness caused by constant hilarity. Three in Norway by Two of Them 2011-07-10T02:00:15.900Z Then seating herself at a dainty writing-desk, she penned three notes, with a hand that moved slowly but with no unsteadiness. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z Doctors said the procedure, also known as a spinal tap, would drain excess fluid on the king's spine which was causing unsteadiness when he walked. Thai king to have lumbar puncture 2011-05-02T21:29:54Z The Rangers increased their lead in the fifth, taking advantage of Nova’s growing unsteadiness. Yanks Cite Arm Fatigue as Hughes Goes on D.L. 2011-04-16T02:53:32Z And here I may observe that the Cubans can drink more aguardiente and gin, without showing any unsteadiness, than any other people on the face of the earth. Cuba Past and Present 2011-04-16T02:00:18.193Z "Your Royal Highness—" he murmured, and hated himself for the unsteadiness of his tone. The Game and the Candle 2011-04-03T02:00:16.907Z The rain, which had rendered the path slippery, might have accounted for this unsteadiness in the steps of the two foresters. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Conscious of this, women, in countries where the nutritive system in general and the pelvis in particular are large, affect a greater degree of this vacillation and unsteadiness. Beauty Illustrated Chiefly by an Analysis and Classificatin of Beauty in Woman 2011-02-28T03:00:32.460Z The unsteadiness of the public messaging robbed the administration of an opportunity to exert more influence on the outcome through behind-the-scenes diplomacy, say some critics. Obama Team Looked Unsteady in Response to Egypt Protesters 2011-02-14T06:38:54Z With this vigour of life, however, is most closely united that which I would call the nervosity of modern times, an unsteadiness, haste, insecurity of existence. Socialism and the Social Movement in the 19th Century 2011-02-09T03:00:48.103Z There was a certain limp to his gait, coupled with a decided unsteadiness, which made his seeming yet more uncouth as he drew nearer and nearer through the gloaming. A Maid of the Kentucky Hills 2011-02-04T03:00:15.877Z There was no unsteadiness in his voice, not the slightest quiver about his lips, to betray how much the engagement cost him. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z After a while, however, his increasing unsteadiness secured for him dismissal from the shop where he had been employed. The Hazeley Family 2011-01-24T03:00:16.447Z Any unsteadiness that occurs in the light produced is consequent on unsteadiness of the current, or impurities in the carbons, &c., there being no mechanism of any kind required. Wrinkles in Electric Lighting 2011-01-22T03:00:17.277Z But this requires a lot of practice, and even then generally causes unsteadiness. Rowing 2011-01-15T03:00:32.313Z For an instant he was afraid that a certain unsteadiness of his fingers would make him awkward. Vision House 2011-01-13T03:01:00.407Z “Fine,” Billy answered with a disconcerting unsteadiness under the attempt. God's Green Country A Novel of Canadian Rural Life 2010-12-21T22:55:55.287Z His rebound control was questionable, as was his glove hand and a general unsteadiness marked his play. The Morning Skate: The No-Predictions Final Preview 2010-05-28T20:07:00Z There was a hint of unsteadiness in his voice when he finally spoke. The Trail of Conflict He has less room than any other man in the boat, and any unsteadiness affects him more. Rowing 2011-01-15T03:00:32.313Z There must be no halting and unsteadiness of purpose, no looking back to the deceitful things of the world. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius This manner of progress is particularly injurious to the ankles, on account of the constant unsteadiness and swerving of the snow-shoes, and many a day have mine been much swollen. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Her light-mindedness, her unsteadiness, and all the faults which you have just cited, cannot be laid to her charge, for from her youth up she has never learned to recognize them as faults. A Sister's Love A Novel There was even a slight unsteadiness in her voice as she evaded: "I haven't seen Bruce Greyson since last winter," then maddened at her own lack of poise she looked up with frank defiance. The Trail of Conflict And yet the gross fact glanced from us altogether, perhaps through his very vehemence, perhaps because of a certain obscure unsteadiness in the fellow.... Where the Pavement Ends “I suppose we are here earlier than we were expected,” and there was a suspicious unsteadiness in the tones, as if the speaker were gulping down an irresistible peal of laughter. Harley Greenoak's Charge Then up went his rifle but the bullet sang high over our heads in the unsteadiness of his aim. A Frontier Mystery With a grace that was peculiarly her own in spite of the first unsteadiness, Molly had been able to skate to the Quadrangle. Molly Brown's Sophomore Days Ernst's unsteadiness gave us much concern, and I was especially shocked by the sarcastic, mocking manner, in which he spoke of those objects which we of the older generation held in reverence. Waldfried A Novel It is evident that the buying of cotton on the principles suggested would be calculated to cause great unsteadiness of prices, especially as cotton is not continuously forthcoming, but is produced periodically in harvests. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 5 "Cosway" to "Coucy" She was much discomposed by the ship's unsteadiness. Strangers and Wayfarers There was a hint of unsteadiness in Janet's voice but no sign of wavering in her manner. The Rosie World Music was furnished by the band, and Father Neptune kindly kept his waves in subjection, although an occasional roll caused some unsteadiness in the movements of the waltzers. A Trip to the Orient The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise So that, when Miss Keating, in her unsteadiness, declared that there must not be a moment's doubt as to her attitude, the Colonel himself was seized with a slight vertigo. The Immortal Moment The Story of Kitty Tailleur But the point need not be discussed further here, since both percentage and absolute indices of unsteadiness have risen of late years. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 5 "Cosway" to "Coucy" When he was putting the finishing touches to his tie, his fingers betrayed by their unsteadiness, his agitated frame of mind. Banked Fires There was a slight unsteadiness in Wolcott Norris' voice when he spoke again, but he overcame it and went on with his story rapidly. The Mark of the Knife There was a little tremor and unsteadiness in Joe’s voice at first, as of fright, but this soon cleared away, and he answered in steady tones. The Bondboy No liberal man would impute a charge of unsteadiness to another for having changed his opinion. Life and Literature Over two thousand extracts from ancient and modern writers, and classified in alphabetical order He was well enough known for a certain unsteadiness; then, too, there was a boyishness about his look, an irresponsibility which was not general among the hard features of the men they knew. The One-Way Trail A story of the cattle country Saw many black and grey partridges, quail, deer, and jungle-fowl, but could not shoot any on account of the unsteadiness of the howdahs. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' And for just those few seconds there was a certain unsteadiness in his attitude, irresolution in the black eyes beneath their bushy brows. The Heart of Thunder Mountain There was a slight unsteadiness in his attitude. The Hound From The North And he laughed aloud, a laugh of utter confidence in spite of all its unsteadiness. Once to Every Man He did not eat a great deal, and though he spoke when it seemed necessary, she noticed the trace of unsteadiness in his voice. Thurston of Orchard Valley He got to his feet, his unsteadiness helped not at all by the fact that the train chose that moment to start with a jerk. Reel Life Films But a kind of moral unsteadiness diminished his power. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index He watched it for the first sign of unsteadiness, for the first evidence of weakness or abstraction. The Web of the Golden Spider Instead, he removed his drenched and battered hat and passed one fluttering hand across his forehead, with just the shade of unsteadiness for which the affair called. Once to Every Man Swinging through the blackness across a space of tumbling foam he felt a horrible unsteadiness. Thurston of Orchard Valley Every vestige of unsteadiness and maudlin bravado was gone. Ralph on the Overland Express The Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer A night when this takes place, though it may please the average person, is worse than useless to the astronomer, for the unsteadiness is greatly magnified in the telescope. Astronomy of To-day A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language After a very short spell most of the augmentation horses would be useless, and their presence would only have brought confusion and unsteadiness into the ranks of their squadrons. Cavalry in Future Wars This signifies a drifting of labour from the more steady forms of employment to those which are less steady and whose unsteadiness is constantly increasing. The Evolution of Modern Capitalism A Study of Machine Production "Here, I say, Cojuelo, cut out this bluff about torture and all that sort of nonsense," exclaimed Standish, with just a suspicion of unsteadiness in his voice. Bandit Love There was no unsteadiness in his tone, no trace of emotion, as he stood up before her. Macaria But perhaps the greatest stumbling-block to the construction of larger telescopes is the fact that the unsteadiness of the air will be increasingly magnified. Astronomy of To-day A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language The unsteadiness of the vessel is but an excuse. Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) But all vestige of colour was gone from her face, and the unsteadiness of her beautiful mouth cut him to the heart. Captain Desmond, V.C. When he arose, one could see by the slight unsteadiness in his gait that the cane in his hand was for 72 practical use. That Girl Montana The unsteadiness of the atmosphere still further limits the extent to which the image may be advantageously magnified, for every increase of power increases in the same degree the atmospheric disturbance. The Story of the Heavens No doubt his unsteadiness is nervousness and not vice, and is the result of an accident. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Caroline, perhaps, would not so much have minded this flaw in her future husband's faith if it had not been proof of his unsteadiness, of his unfitness for the world's battle. The Bertrams Bea went, holding her neck stiffly on one side to balance the sensation of unsteadiness above her ears. Beatrice Leigh at College A Story for Girls They were of large frame, and walked with a slight unsteadiness, as though under the influence of liquor. The Telegraph Messenger Boy The Straight Road to Success And when at last she spoke, her voice was touched with the tremulous unsteadiness of tears. Vagabondia 1884 The artificiality of side-saddle riding extends even to the horse, which must be free from certain faults, such as unsteadiness in mounting, that would not render him unsuitable to carry a male rider. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. He came hurriedly toward them, and Constance noticed the nervous unsteadiness of his gait, the pinched and pallid look of his face, the feverish fire of his sunken eyes. The Diamond Coterie But in her heart of hearts she liked unsteadiness in men, if it were not carried too far. Ralph the Heir The formless fear lent an unsteadiness to her progress, and she began to wobble. Teddy: Her Book A Story of Sweet Sixteen "Did you receive my letter, Miss Gra—Miss Hall?" he asked, with some unsteadiness in his voice. The Right Knock A Story The second expedient was one which had been resorted to during former years of financial unsteadiness. History of the United States, Volume 6 "It is based on a higher law than any of modern organised philanthropy," she said, and her voice had a queer unsteadiness in it. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance I stood up and drew Desire up with me in my arms, both of us reeling with my unsteadiness. The Thing from the Lake She even thought she detected an unsteadiness in the hand that held his pipe. The Heart of Unaga When it occurs it is shown by unsteadiness of gait, tottering, and, finally, inability to stand. Special Report on Diseases of the Horse There was a corduroy bridge upon which the teams travelled, and a log bridge of perilous unsteadiness for foot passengers. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War He used a cane with a flourish; but his legs had an unsteadiness that a cane could not correct. How Janice Day Won His voice had an unsteadiness that his conviction of the destruction that they were rushing upon had not given it. The New England Magazine Volume 1, No. 3, March, 1886 Bay State Monthly Volume 4, No. 3, March, 1886 There was no trace of unsteadiness in her voice and her eyes were dry. The Grell Mystery Zu Pfeiffer smoked hard and drank another brandy thirstily with a slight unsteadiness as he lifted the glass to his mouth. Witch-Doctors The motion of the vessel caused a general unsteadiness, and it was absolutely dangerous to move one's coffee to his lips. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War Next to the want of all government, the two most fruitful sources of evil to children, are, unsteadiness in government, and over-government. A Treatise on Domestic Economy For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School As he had supposed, the pulse was leaping with a furious unsteadiness. The Brentons He walked towards the sisters with that solemn dignity of manner peculiar to the North American savage, but the intensified solemnity of his looks and a certain unsteadiness in his gait rather marred the dignity. The Red Man's Revenge A Tale of The Red River Flood Other cases, where loss of power in the motor nerves causes this unsteadiness, are treated of here. Papers on Health It rendered possible the entire removal of the old unsteadiness of wind from which all organs of the time suffered in greater or less degree. The Recent Revolution in Organ Building Being an Account of Modern Developments There was an unsteadiness about the boy’s voice as he said these last words which every one noticed except his father. Amos Huntingdon Felgate was one of those boys who could do better than they do, and whose unsteadiness is no one’s fault but their own. The Master of the Shell Fairbairn rowed on, with thunder in his face, regardless of the incident, and Riddell kept as straight a course as he could, despite the unsteadiness. The Willoughby Captains This, however, was only rumour, and was not to be reckoned among Bob’s known transgressions, which were general stupidity, surliness, unsteadiness, and an inveterate distaste for veracity. The Cock-House at Fellsgarth It seemed fast set in the boards, and gave no sound of hollowness or symptom of unsteadiness when I tried it. Kilgorman A Story of Ireland in 1798 Or if I was hungry it would hardly show; I coughed so much that my unsteadiness was self-explained. The Promised Land Suppose for a moment you think through a list of the opposites of those nine characteristics—bitterness, envy, hate, low-spiritedness, sulkiness, chafing, fretting, worrying, short-suffering, quick-temper, hot-temper, high-spiritedness, unsteadiness, unreliability, lack of control of yourself. Quiet Talks on Power He was evidently puzzled by the sudden unsteadiness of the boat, but no one could lay it to his charge. The Willoughby Captains "But you don't mean I must break off—everything?" and there was an unsteadiness in his voice. A Little Girl in Old Salem In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man. The Two Admirals He was an opera company, a gymnasium, and a menagerie at once, all tinged with a certain hilarious unsteadiness which was fascinating. Here are Ladies He was withal a generous-minded man of strong parts, but the career for which nature fitted him was irreparably injured by the unsteadiness of his political course. Twenty Years of Congress, Volume 2 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 "Ah!" said the old man, with a singular unsteadiness of eye, while he tried to look cold and unconcerned. The Drummer Boy Another of the worst faults of singing, the tremolo, is due to unsteadiness in attack and in maintaining the proper relations between the breathing and the laryngeal mechanism. Voice Production in Singing and Speaking Based on Scientific Principles (Fourth Edition, Revised and Enlarged) Still the destruction on neither side bore any proportion to the grandeur of the accompaniments; the distance and the unsteadiness of the ships preventing much accuracy of aim. The Two Admirals There was a certain unsteadiness in his gait, but he was regaining his nerve; he had really been more surprised than hurt. The Red Horizon The same unsteadiness has entered as a striking feature in the public career of Mr. Schurz. Twenty Years of Congress, Volume 2 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 In too full doses the oil causes aching of the loins, frequent urination, dulness and weight of mind, flushes of heat, unsteadiness of gait, and increased frequency of the pulse, but with diminished force. Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure They are both due to some unsteadiness and lack of control, and, unfortunately, when once acquired, are very difficult to remedy. Voice Production in Singing and Speaking Based on Scientific Principles (Fourth Edition, Revised and Enlarged) In the last of the seventh, with Keene at bat, Ken faced the plate with a strange unsteadiness and a shrinking for which he hated himself. The Young Pitcher And for all the man's unsteadiness it was clear he was a good, if reckless, dancer. The Triumph of John Kars A Story of the Yukon He felt it to be only human that in the face of this acid test the old inventor's affection and allegiance toward him should waver, and that Janoah would detect and rejoice in its unsteadiness. Flood Tide Latterly a native unsteadiness of purpose degenerated into inaction; during the period of his unabated vigour, it prevented his carrying out many literary schemes. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century The unsteadiness may be almost anywhere in the vocal organs, but is usually referable to the respiratory apparatus or to the larynx. Voice Production in Singing and Speaking Based on Scientific Principles (Fourth Edition, Revised and Enlarged) Dr. Hanslick, the eminent Viennese critic, referred to it thirty years ago, as "a morbid unsteadiness of tempo." Chopin and Other Musical Essays Next morning, the ship got under weigh at an early hour, but, owing to the unsteadiness of the breeze, it was ten o'clock before we made any satisfactory progress. The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815 The extreme danger of the situation comes from the unsteadiness of the deck. Great Sea Stories It might also be perceived, from the unsteadiness of their movements, that there was not a good understanding between these two chiefs. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 “We might as well go home,” said he, rubbing his elbow, which, owing to Lester's unsteadiness, he had scratched pretty severely on the rough planks. The Boy Trapper He tried to dispel the unsteadiness of his emotions, the swiftly growing discomfort of a great anxiety. The Courage of Marge O'Doone He looked powerful as ever, but showed a strange and affected unsteadiness in his gait; his face was perhaps a trifle thinner, and his eyes appeared rather startlingly prominent. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle The arc-lamp is limited in its application by its unsteadiness, its bulkiness, and the impracticability of subdividing it into light-sources of a great range of luminous intensities. Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization The Battalion was then closely inspected, and a few names taken for unsteadiness, dirty buttons, badly fitted packs, and the like. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. The slight unsteadiness of his tone at first surprised, then brought her almost to the point of confusion. Nobody's Man As she went she heard him say with another sort of unsteadiness in his tone, "It's real kind of you to care for me that much." The Mormon Prophet Hamilton followed the other with his eyes and noted the greedy unsteadiness of the fingers that grasped the decanter. Destiny His chief object was to send a much greater current through the arc than had been done previously without increasing the size of the carbons and the unsteadiness of the arc. Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization No liberal man would impute a charge of unsteadiness to another for having changed his opinion.—Cicero. Many Thoughts of Many Minds A Treasury of Quotations from the Literature of Every Land and Every Age A drunken man sees the whole world go around, and blames it, for its unsteadiness. The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) That momentary unsteadiness on Conyers' part had astonished him far more. The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories It was the war the year before last, and my unsteadiness of health last year, which kept us from our usual visit to you. The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II And how ashamed would the hero be if, owing to his unsteadiness beneath its weight, the sky should crack and show a great fissure quite across it! Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People "A certain eccentricity and unsteadiness perhaps inseparable from a mind of such vanity," is Lodge's criticism. The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened She looked forward to marrying him to Cecil, as the best chance of relieving his pecuniary difficulties and reforming his unsteadiness. Bluebell A Novel Add to all these causes the personal character of the king, in which there was nothing uniform or sincere, and which introduced the like unsteadiness into all his government. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) It isn't caprice or unsteadiness; oh no! it's merely fate. The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II The band stood around us in a semi-circle, chiefly notable for its unsteadiness on its legs, and regaled us with a series of most doleful pieces. In Indian Mexico (1908) Frau Regine's face was as inflexible as ever, but her voice had a certain unsteadiness which made Hartmut feel he had won the day. The Northern Light He accordingly departed, but from the unsteadiness of his step it was clear that, as he said, the place of his repose must be contiguous indeed. The Emigrants Of Ahadarra The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two He could, however, perceive no change; not even the unsteadiness of a nerve or muscle was visible, nor the slightest fluctuation in the hue of his complexion. Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One To this we may add her intimate knowledge of her father's whimsical character and unsteadiness of purpose. Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One Thereafter followed three days of silence, except the essential communication or the mutterings of the Maccabee against his weakness and unsteadiness. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem The bridge was a pretty good one, except for a slight unsteadiness between the center and either end. The Scientific American Boy Or, The Camp at Willow Clump Island Whether there was any wind or not it was impossible to ascertain while the aeroplane was maintaining its enormous speed; certainly there was none to cause unsteadiness. Round the World in Seven Days Markets may—er— fluctuate for some weeks to come—may, as I would put it, exhibit a certain amount of—er—unsteadiness. Nicky-Nan, Reservist The cause of some being more vivid than others, is the unsteadiness of the eye of the beholder, so that some parts of the retina have been longer exposed to the sunbeams. Zoonomia, Vol. I Or, the Laws of Organic Life The range of temperature and unsteadiness of the air will be diminished by placing them on hills a few hundred feet above the surrounding country. The Future of Astronomy True; but had there been no monsoon, equally it would have been supplanted by the natural unsteadiness of the waves. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 56, No. 346, August, 1844 The truth is, that Coriolanus does not use the two sentences consequentially, but reproaches them with unsteadiness, then with their other occasional vices. Notes to Shakespeare, Volume III: The Tragedies Therefore, forbid this Brahmana that he may not go to string the bow which he is even now desirous of doing from vanity, childish daring, or mere unsteadiness.' The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 Claire's voice was very tender, and touched with a slight unsteadiness. True Riches Or, Wealth Without Wings And when they draw the bow-strings, their arrows shall go wide of the mark by reason of the unsteadiness of eye and hand. The Magic Speech Flower or Little Luke and His Animal Friends As the former effect must become injurious by producing forwardness, so this must become so by producing unsteadiness, of character. A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 1 But Steadfast came down to the theatre very late, instead of early, and troubled with a thickness of speech and an unsteadiness of gait that closely resembled the symptoms of intoxication. A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character There may be a feeling of unsteadiness when walking, or a sense of being in motion when at rest. Epilepsy, Hysteria, and Neurasthenia Their Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Willet observed Robert closely, but he could not see any sign of unsteadiness or excitement. The Hunters of the Hills Her motions when she was on her feet were birdlike, yet there was the same unsteadiness in her walk as in Cap'n Ira's. Sheila of Big Wreck Cove A Story of Cape Cod "I don't believe so," said Leonore, with a slight unsteadiness in her voice. The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him But a very slight push the wrong way, or even an unsteadiness in the hand that should have guided, might be fatal. Carmen's Messenger The question faded on his lips as he saw Doctor Levillier, on whom he gazed with a vacant surprise that, added to the unsteadiness of his movement upon them, spoke his condition very plainly. Flames The unsteadiness of his footing, however, caused him to miss his aim, and he only splintered his oar into fragments. Gordon Keith The case was otherwise with Canning, to whom his own unsteadinesses were a continuing amazement. V. V.'s Eyes For some time to come Japan is sure to give signs of unsteadiness, of lack of perfect balance. Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic It would not be so good as the column proposed above; but there would be less unsteadiness and more impulsion than if the battalion marched in a deployed line. The Art of War Carmine went in for Marvin, since, with the wind against her, Cherry Valley would not be likely to do much punting and Carmine's backfield unsteadiness would not count. Left Tackle Thayer "In fact, men's great objection to the entrance of the female mind into politics is drawn from a suspicion of its unsteadiness on matters in which the feelings could by any possibility be enlisted." Women and the Alphabet A Series of Essays It was a sort of wavering and unsteadiness which, to us, was quite unaccountable, for Fanning and Wharton had not yet fired twenty shots, and, indeed, had only just come within range of the enemy. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 339, January, 1844 Antonyms: instability, unsteadiness. stable, a. steady, firm, immovable, unwavering, constant, permanent. stable, n. barn; mews. Putnam's Word Book He made no effort to hide either the tears which filled his eyes or the unsteadiness of his voice. Running Water The perseverance and the filial piety of Smithson, so opposite to my unsteadiness and unnatural disloyalty, confounded and unmanned me. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 329, March, 1843 If the alleged unsteadiness of women is to be felt in public affairs, it would have been felt in these organizations. Women and the Alphabet A Series of Essays The Americans lost, also, by the unsteadiness of new troops when the unexpected happens, and when the panic-bearing notion that they are surprised and likely to be surrounded comes upon them with a sudden shock. George Washington, Volume I On crossing the moor, however, whether from greater exposure to the blast, or from the laird's unsteadiness of head, his hat and wig came off and fell upon the ground. Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character Yet even when he spoke again, there was still a certain unsteadiness in his voice. Running Water But when her letter reached him, when he had perused its contents, and marked that not one word gave evidence of agitation of mind or unsteadiness of purpose, the current of his feelings changed. The Mother's Recompense, Volume 1 A Sequel to Home Influence Then he said, "You will do; it is only a momentary unsteadiness." Who Goes There? It is worth while to pause a moment and compare this battle with the rout of Long Island, the surprise at the Brandywine, and the fatal unsteadiness at Germantown. George Washington, Volume I The flowers, like Eastern beauties, can only be seen “half hidden and half revealed,” in the general unsteadiness. A Walk from London to John O'Groat's There was no longer either unsteadiness or anger in his voice. Running Water I stood up, and was surprised by a curious feeling of weakness and unsteadiness. The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories The boy was conscious of a certain unsteadiness in his own voice. Radio Boys Cronies Or, Bill Brown's Radio The underlying cause was of course, as at Long Island and Brandywine, the unsteadiness of raw troops, and Washington felt rightly, after the first sting had passed, that he had really achieved a great deal. George Washington, Volume I There is a practical limit to this with ordinary simple burners; as when they are too large they are very sensitive to draught, and liable to unsteadiness and smoking. Scientific American Supplement, No. 481, March 21, 1885 Angular positions of the cylinder involve expensive construction and unsteadiness. Scientific American Supplement, No. 799, April 25, 1891 I noticed there was a curious unsteadiness in her voice, as though she was hurt and agitated. Stories by American Authors, Volume 1 No kindly root tripped her feet as she entered, no merciful unsteadiness caused her to drop this cup of death and spill its contents. The Sky Line of Spruce "Dunno—mebbe woods shake—feel him a little—earth must be sick," said the savage, feigning an unsteadiness of the head. The Lost Trail At length, he said, a slight unsteadiness in his usually calm tones: "I presume at the time it was optional with you to demand Paul's custody." The Custom of the Country The gelding knew the clank of those suspending chains and the slight unsteadiness of the meeting halves of the bridge as well as it knew oats. Philosophy 4 Staggering back from the cradle with the unsteadiness of a drunken man Alfred called upon the Diety. Baby Mine "That's right, go on," said Douglas, striving to control the unsteadiness in his own voice. Polly of the Circus In the quick unsteadiness of the surprise, he staggered, and slipped on to the road below him. Dombey and Son Twenty-six years after the accident there was slight unsteadiness of gait, and gradual paralysis of the left leg and arm and the opposite side of the face, but otherwise the man was in good condition. Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine Such charges, however, were but the indications of the unsteadiness and injustice of fickle popular favor. James Otis, the pre-revolutionist It was her husband leaving the house, a fine figure of a man, but a dissipated face, and a step even now distinguished by the extreme caution which precedes unsteadiness. Raffles, Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman The lovely eyes turned slowly towards her, and the soft corners of Betty's mouth deepened in a curious unsteadiness. The Shuttle She showed her gratitude in her eyes, in a slight quiver of the lips, in an unsteadiness of tone as she said, "You're the real thing, Freddie." The Grain of Dust They show patches of talent but also a crudity of thought and unsteadiness of language. Winesburg, Ohio; a group of tales of Ohio small town life But other memories importuned her also; the recollection of similar situations, as skillfully led up to, but through some malice of fortune, or her own unsteadiness of purpose, always failing of the intended result. House of Mirth This condition is one marked by unsteadiness—-a sort of flickering rolling—of the eyeballs, and it becomes more marked as they endeavour to adjust their accommodation to near objects. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 No, upon my honour, there is no unsteadiness of character. Emma Her heart and her judgment were equally against Edmund's decision: she could not acquit his unsteadiness, and his happiness under it made her wretched. Mansfield Park There was a slight unsteadiness once in her voice, and he could almost have sworn her eyes showed that old brave wistfulness. "—and quite as if you were a stranger." The Spenders A Tale of the Third Generation "Lass," he whispered, with a huskiness and unsteadiness unnatural to his deep voice. The Last Trail She stood on the corner, arguing with herself for a clear brain, the easy fatigue of weakness beginning to descend and a queer unsteadiness of limb setting in. Star-Dust Enoch poured out for himself a second tumbler of rum, but not showing the first signs of unsteadiness in gait or gesture. In the Valley Of the unsteadiness, the blinking, the rocking to and fro, nothing remained. The Highwayman But Miss Sidney, who had great delicacy of feeling and dignity of character, thought that Vivian had of late shown some symptoms of decreased affection, and that he had betrayed signs of unsteadiness of character. Tales and Novels — Volume 05 It had long been believed that that tremendous accumulation unbalanced the globe and was the principal cause of the unsteadiness of the earth's axis of rotation. The Second Deluge The indistinctness about her is not that indistinctness which belongs to the sublime, but that which arises from unsteadiness in the painter's hand when he sketched the figure. The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 2 Robert Audley watched those poor, withered, tremulous fingers dropping shreds of tobacco upon the hearth rug, and scarcely able to kindle a lucifer for their unsteadiness. Lady Audley's Secret There was a slight unsteadiness in her voice, which made her stop suddenly. With Edged Tools Wages should be extremely moderate on account of the unsteadiness of labor and exceeding uncertainty of crops of all sorts, but especially of cane and cotton. Report on the Condition of the South As the old lady got on her feet again, her unsteadiness revealed the cause of her singular conduct—she was drunk. The Secrets of the Great City I lurched to my feet, swaying, almost as drunk as our victims and beholding Agathemer swaying before me, not only because of my blurred eyesight, but also because of his unsteadiness on his feet. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire In spite of those staring eyes of his, there was a dreadful unsteadiness about the man. The Gentleman A Romance of the Sea An examination of these figures will perhaps enable the reader to understand the cause of the unsteadiness observed wherever the modern system is adopted. The slave trade, domestic and foreign Why It Exists, and How It May Be Extinguished He walked up the deck with a certain apparent unsteadiness of gait. Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigand's of Greece An unsteadiness of gait was obvious in some of the feasters. Our Hundred Days in Europe It was the bar to my preferment, for it gave me a distaste to other studies; it was the cause of my unsteadiness in all my undertakings, because to all I preferred it. Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 3 She had the sallow look of long and wasting illness; and there was an unsteadiness of expression about her eyes, that immediately struck the observer. Fanshawe There were hard blue marks under the long-lashed eyes, an unhealthy pallor to his cheeks, a slight unsteadiness of his fingers. Hidden Creek The latter idea was suggested by a certain unsteadiness that would appear to indicate both love and liquor. Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigand's of Greece It must not, however, be supposed that machinery is essentially related to unsteadiness of work. Problems of Poverty It came nearer and nearer, and a certain unsteadiness indicated that the horse was tired. The Sowers The object of the chariots was to create unsteadiness in the ranks against which they were driven, and squadrons of cavalry followed close upon them to profit by such disorder. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) She stood and looked, holding her chin very high, and trying to check its unsteadiness. Old Lady Number 31 One day it seemed as if they at last had struck their stride and the next they faltered and their unsteadiness gave their opponents the advantage which they sought. Spalding's Official Baseball Guide - 1913 But in modern times we must look to more distinctively industrial causes for an explanation of unsteadiness of employment, and here the close competition of steam-driven machinery plays the leading part. Problems of Poverty There was a peculiar unsteadiness in her eyes. Tomaso's Fortune and Other Stories He was getting rather stupid now, and repeated the phrase each of the three times with increasing unsteadiness, but also with increasing contempt. The Revolution in Tanner's Lane Next to the want of all government, the two most fruitful sources of evil to children are, unsteadiness in government and over- government. American Woman's Home At forty he looked back at the time when the incongruousness, the abnormality and the unsteadiness of the foundations on which such personages stood first struck him. The Head of the House of Coombe Owing to the unsteadiness of their faith, many young converts get into uncertainty. When the Holy Ghost is Come I should think that even the vainest woman in the world would find her toilet and its duties a daily trouble and a sorrow at sea, on account of the unsteadiness of all things. Station Life in New Zealand The thoughts come in as a witness for God against the sinner upon the account of that unsteadiness and variety that were in them, both touching God, and their own selves. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 But the unsteadiness of her craft prevented this. The Devolutionist and the Emancipatrix "How much—would it cost?" interposed Daniel Burton peremptorily, with an unsteadiness of voice that the doctor did not fail to read aright. Dawn This unsteadiness in the first childish stages of development makes it very difficult for the beginner to get a general view of the board. Chess Strategy His face was flushed, and she thought that there was some unsteadiness in his gait. The Way We Live Now Ten years ago," said he, his voice evincing a slight unsteadiness as he began, but growing firmer as he proceeded, "there was not a happier spot in Bolton county than Cedarville. Ten Nights in a Bar Room It will be easy to solve this objection, if we consider the agility and unsteadiness of the imagination, with the different views, in which it is continually placing its objects. A Treatise of Human Nature There was only pleading in the voice now—pleading with an unsteadiness more eloquent than words. Dawn There was an unsteadiness in his legs, but outside of that the evil of his sickness no longer oppressed him. The Flaming Forest There was an unsteadiness in the voice of Mr. Howland, that marked the effect his wife's unexpected and searching words had produced. The Iron Rule Or, Tyranny in the Household As she walked along hurriedly, her slender form bent forward, and there was an unsteadiness in her steps, as if from weakness. Woman's Trials Or, Tales and Sketches from the Life around Us There was an unsteadiness about his movements as he descended the marble steps, and he grasped the iron railing like one in danger of falling. Danger Or, Wounded in the House of a Friend As early as the fourteenth century, signs of unsteadiness appeared, and, before the eighteenth century, unity became only a reminiscence. Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres Gualdro sprung erect, his glass held high in the air; every man followed his example, Ferrari rose to his feet with some unsteadiness, while the hand that held his full champagne glass trembled. Vendetta: a story of one forgotten He and those with him made off at a run, Bob pursuing as closely as his unsteadiness would permit. The Nether World It will equalise our unsteadiness, and you shall not be disappointed in our encounter. Don Rodriguez; chronicles of Shadow Valley And the doctor held up his hand, which showed a nervous unsteadiness. Danger Or, Wounded in the House of a Friend Presently this unsteadiness of movement resolved itself into form and order, and I became, as it were, one unobserved spectator among thousands, of a scene of picturesque magnificence. The Life Everlasting; a reality of romance His faults had been unsteadiness and misplaced independence rather than any of the more degrading stamp of evils. Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 1 As he was rising from the table Jane observed an unsteadiness in his movement; he shook his head mechanically and leaned forward on both his hands, as if feeling giddy. The Nether World These are marked nervousness, trembling of the whole body, unsteadiness of the hands, and twitching of different muscles. The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken The object of the chariots was to create unsteadiness in the ranks against which they were driven, and squadrons of cavalry followed close upon them, to profit by such disorder. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo After looking me in the eye for some time, and, by so doing, revealing an obvious unsteadiness in his own visual organs, he begged me to reach forth my arm. Omoo Charlotte Arnold might have told, for Mrs. Martha had brought in stories of his unsteadiness and idle habits that confirmed her in her obedience to Jane. Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 1 What with the rapid increase of their family and Ned's unsteadiness—he could not keep any job long because of it—they only just contrived to make ends meet. Australia Felix Her eagerness, which was expressed in a slight unsteadiness of nostril and lip, would have had something childish in it, had it not been for her eyes. Maurice Guest I accordingly trusted to ride them down and to get a shot, but I felt that the unsteadiness of my horse would render it very uncertain. The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile When she spoke of her dead husband—excepting a slight unsteadiness in her voice—she controlled herself with a courage which was at once pitiable and admirable to see. Jezebel's Daughter Helen was aware of her unsteadiness; anger and fear and relief in quick succession had left her rather weak. The Man of the Forest Arthur rose and moved forward mechanically, with a strange unsteadiness, swaying and stumbling like a drunkard. The Gadfly "Do not have me in contempt, Tata," she admonished with a laugh of some unsteadiness. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest "But, by Judd—" She gave him a little push and spoke to him in homely Lancashire phrasing, and with some soft unsteadiness of voice. T. Tembarom In Paris his unsteadiness and his addiction to literature caused his father to rejoice in getting him housed in a country château with M. de Caumartin. Letters on England We made but little progress on the 20th and two following days, on account of the unsteadiness of the wind. The Naturalist on the River Amazons And as I watched him and Louise up the garden, I had noticed his free, firm gait, without the least sign of unsteadiness or weakness. John Halifax, Gentleman To the frequent changes of the government during the twenty years which had preceded the Restoration, this unsteadiness is in a great measure to be attributed. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 Toward night the gale somewhat abated, and she rolled with more unsteadiness than before, but still did very well, until a heavy lurch threw her upon her beam-ends to starboard. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3 This deceived the antelopes, and by carefully ascertaining the correct wind, I obtained several shots, some of which failed, owing to the unsteadiness of my steed, which had a strong objection to the rifle. The Nile tributaries of Abyssinia, and the sword hunters of the Hamran arabs Sears was not drunk, neither was he wholly free from the unsteadiness caused by the bottle. Wildfire The unsteadiness of her tone was hardly appreciable, but it was not lost on Broomhurst's quick ears. Stories by English Authors: The Orient (Selected by Scribners) This frequent change need not be the consequence of external influences; it may proceed from the continuous activity of our own mind, in which case it indicates a characteristic unsteadiness of mind. On War — Volume 1 There was no shrinking in her face, there was no unsteadiness in her voice as she answered him. Man and Wife Whereas, the man without courage draws to himself all the qualities of a weak man, vacillation, doubt, hesitancy, and unsteadiness of purpose. The Power of Concentration His feet accustomed to insecure ground, still were keeping on terra firma a certain sensation of elastic unsteadiness. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse The next moment she had sprung back a pace, and the revolver pointed straight at Mrs. Vandemeyer's heart, with no unsteadiness in the hand that held it. Secret Adversary Then it came to him suddenly as a clear and simple truth, as something luminously plain, that it is better to get killed than go away defeated by such fears and unsteadiness as his. The Research Magnificent |
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