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“At the end of the day,” she told me, “an old person can be just as trying as any other person; just as messy, just as unthankful.” What Old Age Is Really Like 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z
‘For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection . . . trucebreakers, false accusers.’ Analysis | The Daily 202: Trump keeps giving in-kind contributions to Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 campaign-in-waiting 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z
Its principal attribute is humanity, which, in its exercise, is not confined to creeds, or professions; but like the bountiful hand of nature, it dispenses its blessings even to the unthankful and unworthy. A Legacy to the Friends of Free Discussion 2012-04-06T02:00:26.317Z
By these means myriads of Moslems passed into Spain, and with them much for which the Spaniards are wrongfully unthankful. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z
During this peaceful epoch Monson had to fulfil an unthankful office as guardian of the narrow seas, i.e., the English and Irish Channels, and adjacent waters. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z
How unthankful and unmindful we are, if that be so! One Day at a Time and Other Talks on Life and Religion 2012-03-31T02:00:20.873Z
Better be so, and thief too, than unthankful: Pray use this old man so, and then we are paid all. Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10): The Loyal Subject 2012-03-26T02:00:33.817Z
Find out the haunts o’ the low human pest, Give to the weary, the poor, and distressed; What if unthankful and thankless they be, Think of the giver that gave unto thee. Random Rhymes and Rambles 2012-03-21T02:00:31.003Z
Broadly stated, the outcome of all the pother has been to restore to an unthankful world what is probably a complete set of the works of Philodemus! Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z
Thank′less, unthankful: not expressing thanks or favours: not gaining thanks.—adv. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) 2012-01-30T03:00:19.113Z
You sweetheart, this is just the way this old, unthankful sinner was taken, just now. Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 2012-01-24T03:00:23.377Z
We consulted a little as to the best means of making the truth known to Lady Clavering—an unthankful office that would fall to me—and Sir Edmund rose to leave. The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 2 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:21.457Z
We see it in his notwithholding that abundance even from the unthankful.' The Battle of The Press As Told in the Story of the Life of Richard Carlile By His Daughter, Theophila Carlile Campbell 2011-12-24T03:08:06.653Z
There is an Englishman at the hotel already, and he quarrels with his victuals in a manner that is awful, quite reminding one of the stories of unthankful children, whom the wolves get. A Trip to Cuba 2011-12-05T03:00:49.610Z
I wouldna seem unthankful; but, oh, man! if ye had ever seen my George, ye would ken what I mean.” The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z
I pity her, Being blest and yet unthankful, and forgive, Now that she is a ghost as I, the hand Which loosed my load of life. The Epic of Hades In Three Books 2011-11-16T03:00:28.060Z
Therefore, we repeat, that among persons who can conveniently provide themselves with whatever they may desire, the bestowal of presents is generally a most unthankful business. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z
She was the only woman who as yet had shown him any love at all, and his nature was not an unthankful one. Diana Tempest, Volume II (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:31.283Z
As long as there is any hope of reformation, he spares the unthankful and the evil; and never, till all possibility of salvation is past, does he visit the incorrigible with punishment. Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses 2011-10-20T02:00:26.230Z
Let us go to Him and confess that, “we have most unthankful been,” and are unprofitable servants indeed, coming far short of duty. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z
I follow their example; who of them then has the right to call me unthankful? The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z
I am not unthankful, for when I shall be in possession of your castles and property, I will make you my under-starosta if you will promise not to get drunk.' With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z
Then he said aloud: "But I don't know of any man who would take on such an unthankful business." The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z
But more definite and sublime are the words of our Redeemer, "Love your enemies, that ye may be the children of your Father in Heaven, who doeth good unto the evil and unthankful." Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character 2011-06-25T02:00:21.120Z
We withdraw our hand and close our purse, but he is kind to the unthankful and the evil. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z
But Christians are commanded to be merciful, as their Father in heaven is merciful, who showers down blessings on the evil and unthankful. War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ 2011-04-18T02:00:09.590Z
Well, let it be so," said he; "we will show this unthankful country that we are able not only to fight, but to die for it. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z
See the side whence flows the fountain Of His love and life divine, Riven by a hand unthankful— Lo! that hand is thine. Matelda and the Cloister of Hellfde Extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg 2011-04-11T02:00:10.567Z
I am sensible I have in this Particular undertaken a very unthankful Office, and expect little besides my Labour for my Pains. Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes 2011-03-08T03:00:46.777Z
"I must be the most unthankful woman in the world if I complained," Mascha quickly assured him; "and I think you have long owed us your visit," she adds. Boris Lensky 2011-03-07T03:00:10.233Z
Sir Adrian felt that the Commissioner was one of the few men in the world whom he could trust with the unthankful task. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z
Shall not all tongues and truths call me unthankful? Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (8 of 10) The Womans Prize; The Island Princess; The Noble Gentleman; The Coronation; The Coxcomb 2011-02-19T03:01:07.890Z
Why warble thy notes, while unthankful man, So often is heard to complain? Awd Isaac, The Steeple Chase, and other Poems With a glossary of the Yorkshire Dialect 2011-02-16T03:00:41.223Z
For want of good breeding some females are exorbitant in their expectations, and appear unthankful even when everything is done which true politeness demands. The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society 2011-02-01T03:00:13.500Z
"To be seeking for what has been disclosed, to reconsider what has been finished, to tear up what has been laid down, what is this but to be unthankful for what is gained?" An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine 2011-01-31T03:00:14.710Z
There was a sort of electric shock went through the entire picnic; but the deacon jerked out a very good-looking fish with an unthankful look on his face. Winter Fun 2011-01-25T03:00:22.297Z
Yet, in spite of these and a thousand other difficulties and discouragements, a great and really good work goes on, making steadily for the moral and material uplift of the unthankful blacks. The Outlook: Uncle Sam's Place and Prospects in International Politics 2010-12-30T03:00:21Z
But persuade him that a task is indubitably and officially his, and he will devote his life to it, however unthankful or exacting it may be. The Lighter Side of School Life 2010-12-24T03:00:31.150Z
She was happy and she was not unthankful. Small Souls
Would you waste youth, and health, and loveliness In this unthankful and laborious life? Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851
The ungrateful or unthankful mind really denies that it receives at all, and so cuts its connection with the Supreme. The Science of Being Well
Lookye, unthankful guest, have I deserved this, with my kindnesses to thee, this theft, which I had never believed of thee? The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim
I was unthankful; yes, in the highest degree unthankful. The Progressionists, and Angela.
It confessed itself to have been from the beginning vagrant and rebellious and unthankful: God had always found out Israel, never Israel God. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus
In the last days perilous times shall come; for men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, despisers of those that are good, . Weighed and Wanting Addresses on the Ten Commandments
But weak With our long earthly toil, the unthankful care of Man. Satan Absolved
He is unthankful to God who is unthankful to man. Arabian Wisdom
Set my arm-chair to the table; hand a light and bring a tumbler, O be joyful while you're able; silence each unthankful grumbler. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853)
For our friend’s habit was to close the day not unthankful. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847
It is easy to see that you are a fine musician yourself, Signor, for you have taste, and you can value people better than the unthankful Romans. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II
We have ever found that the doing business for others is an office the most unthankful, and equally unprofitable.” Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784
He who is unthankful for little is unthankful for much. Arabian Wisdom
What I have been to my country, albeit this unthankful age will not know, yet the ages to come will be compelled to bear witness to the truth. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 3 (of 25)
"What I have been to my country, albeit this unthankful age will not know, yet the ages to come will be compelled to bear witness to the truth." Presbyterian Worship Its Spirit, Method and History
And God will still support us if we deal uprightly and faithfully in these requirements, if we further and honor the Word of God, and be not unthankful nor seek things that counterfeit God's Word. Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent
Oh, how home and its comforts floated in my mind's eye; how I envied—not for the first time either—the unthankful inmates of even a second-rate boarding-house! The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes
The man who croaks when Providence has smiled upon him, deserves the frown; and he who is unthankful for small successes hardly has a right to great ones. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart
And I remembered as every son must remember—even you, my dear, will some day remember because it is in the very nature of sonship—insubordinations, struggles, ingratitudes, great benefits taken unthankfully, slights and disregards. The Passionate Friends
Satire, return to our unthankful isle, Secured by heaven's regards, and William's toil: To both ungrateful, and to both untrue, Rebels to God, and to good nature too. The True-Born Englishman A Satire
But, alas! it is likely to be with us as with the Corinthians, who had received most abundantly from Paul but by way of return had made ill use of it and proved shamefully unthankful. Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent
She set the saucer down and tried to wipe off the milk, while the cat crouched before the dish and began drinking eagerly and unthankfully, after the manner of cats. The Eye of Dread
These are evidences of an unthankful and ungrateful heart. The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity
Indeed, she was displeased with herself, calling herself unthankful and unduly anxious, and sought with earnestness to put them out of her mind. The Inglises Or, How the Way Opened
Shall we repine at a little misplaced charity, we who could no way foresee the effect,—when an all-knowing, all-wise Being showers down every day his benefits on the unthankful and undeserving?—Atterbury. Pearls of Thought
Just as God causes his sun to rise on the thankful and the unthankful. Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent
Such love is benevolence rather than complacence, and so it is "of God," for He loveth the unthankful and the evil: and he that loveth is born of God and knoweth God. George Müller of Bristol And His Witness to a Prayer-Hearing God
But the unthankful act against this grace, and ruin it: as Virgil did with this little fly that saved him from death. The Form of Perfect Living and Other Prose Treatises
The disobedient and unthankful have great reason for gratitude for God's mercy and long-suffering in holding in check the cruel, malignant power of the evil one. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan
No lordly guest that feast had blessed, No solemn prayer was said; But with ravenous hands, unthankfully, They brake their daily bread. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2
Let us not be found unthankful, and forgetful of God's infinite goodness. Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent
"The Bible says He is good to all, and kind even to the unthankful." Who Are Happiest? and Other Stories
Dead! crushed by the unthankful, cruel Elephant, and swept down the stream that dashed so fiercely along! Seven Little People and their Friends
Such is the language of men's hearts, though their tongues do not utter it; language most unthankful, most profane, most sinful. Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VII (of 8)
"And, in truth, we are as likely as the holiest of 'em to refresh ourselves all night on a stone bolster," pettishly replied the unthankful youth, as he seated himself beside his friend. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2
It is a glorious declaration of God's excellent name, that he is good to all, kind even to the evil and unthankful. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning
He was kind to the unthankful and the evil. Katie Robertson A Girls Story of Factory Life
What is all this but seeking out excuses for being unthankful to fortune, only to torment and punish oneself? Plutarch's Morals
“Dame, I must needs say you be rare unbuxom and unthankful.” The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century
The age is unthankful, thy principles are quite forsaken, and worn out of memory. Rookwood
He might have given them politely to understand that so long as they spared him any trouble in his unthankful task he would back them up in anything they did. A History of the Four Georges, Volume II
“No, you must not think me discontented and unthankful,” she added, meeting Mrs Grattan’s grave looks. Stephen Grattan's Faith A Canadian Story
Yes, and Janet, you are not to think me altogether unthankful. Janet's Love and Service
Our Lord can be patient with the impatient: He can be “kind to the unthankful.” My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year
Learn to be kind to the thankful and to the unthankful. Stories of Animal Sagacity
I can better tell than you," Ashton answered; "the Lord Williams is a good fellow, and is as unthankfully dealt with as you, Sir Henry. The Reign of Mary Tudor
God shall requite you, nor shall I ever be found unthankful. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs
What I have been to my country, although this unthankful age will not know, yet the ages to come will be compelled to bear witness to the truth.... John Knox
Your sad spirits and gloomy doubts are proof of an unthankful spirit. The Village Pulpit, Volume II. Trinity to Advent A Complete Course of 66 Short Sermons, or Full Sermon Outlines for Each Sunday, and Some Chief Holy Days of the Christian Year
And, believe me, I am not indifferent or unthankful, but—but—the fact is, that at present I am particularly engaged. Blue Lights Hot Work in the Soudan
It is a most unthankful task to try and invent anything, especially down here. Patience Wins War in the Works
These favoured but unthankful people were not taken at their word; after the first refusal, another and more urgent invitation is sent. The Parables of Our Lord
“Rather an unthankful task,” said the captain, smiling. In Honour's Cause A Tale of the Days of George the First
It’s right unthankful of her not to mend; but childre is that thoughtless! All's Well Alice's Victory
Yes: He is kind to the evil and the unthankful. Christie Redfern's Troubles
Then I reproach myself with being so weak, so unthankful, so ready to take offence, then—oh, Ernst! love me! The Home
We often lament the contagious influence of evil, and it is right that we should; but it is an unthankful, unhopeful spirit, that thinks and speaks of the dark side only. The Parables of Our Lord
"But undoubtedly, were you to join us, the Governor General would show that he was not unthankful for the service, and your assistance would be handsomely recompensed." At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War
I be not one to hev it said that I be unthankful. Culm Rock The Story of a Year: What it Brought and What it Taught
Once or twice during the day her fears came back; but she strove to chase them away, calling herself foolish and unthankful. Christie Redfern's Troubles
‘Not that I am unthankful for the blessed hope,’ he added, uncovering his head, ‘but I am astounded more than I can say, by this—’ ‘It must be invention of the woman,’ said Mr. Deyncourt. That Stick
Mary took the news of her great promotion in an unthankful spirit. Mary Gray
It is good to look back on hours like these, though I doubt if the ill-cooked meats, whereof I hope soon to partake—not unthankfully—will be improved by the memory. Border and Bastille
Because they are unthankful, turning the mercies of God into instruments of sin, and making darts with God's blessings to shoot against God. The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation
His sun shines and his rain falls on the fields of the unjust and unthankful. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life
Unwise and unthankful as we are, we grievously complain; but the showers still descend, and when we least expect it, behold the beautiful sun! Holidays at the Grange or A Week's Delight Games and Stories for Parlor and Fireside
Backward he looks, and of events unware, And all unthankful to escape his foes. The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor
And here, though it be a digression, let me conjure you never to undertake the unthankful office of censor. A Practical Directory for Young Christian Females Being a Series of Letters from a Brother to a Younger Sister
I take no shares wid a crew like ye—not this time, anyhow, ye cowardly, unthankful, treacherous swabs! The Harbor Master
Their mother, whose heart yearned over her offspring, essayed to comfort them, casting daily and hourly the bread of suggestion and anticipation on the unthankful waters, whence it invariably returned to her sodden with repinings. Princess
My son Jack," replied Master Stickles, "never was I in such quarters yet: and God forbid that I should be so unthankful to Him as to hurry away. Lorna Doone A Romance of Exmoor
For those I am not unthankful, but I shall not regard them as the price of blind obedience. Destiny
God is kind to the evil and to the unthankful, and ought we to be unkind to them? Twenty-Four Short Sermons On The Doctrine Of Universal Salvation
Bessie's lips repeated, "Stay," and Harry not unthankfully entered the house. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax
S: Surely We have shown him the way: he may be thankful or unthankful. Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side
He never made a creature necessarily useless, nor gave a life which it was not sin on the creature's part to hold unthankfully and throw back as a poor gift. The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II
The miracles no longer amazed him, but he had not become indifferent or unthankful. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt
His sayings lay special stress on God's tender personal interest in every child of His, on His stern judgment of hypocrites, on His Self-sacrificing love, and on His kindness to the unthankful and the evil. Some Christian Convictions A Practical Restatement in Terms of Present-Day Thinking
It seems, however, grossly unthankful to say that English country-houses lack anything when one has received delightful impressions of what they possess. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science October, 1877. Vol XX - No. 118
O shall a murmur ever pass these lips, shall this unthankful heart indulge even a sigh over any object but sin; shall I shrink from any cross with such a crown? The Power of Faith Exemplified In The Life And Writings Of The Late Mrs. Isabella Graham.
"Surely, to confer a favor on the unthankful, is like pouring water on sand." The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance
O Prague, unthankful Prague, who hast been so highly elevated by me; now thou spurnest at thy benefactor. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power
I know I am not unthankful, and I would much rather have a Father and Mother on earth than to have them in heaven, but I guess I should have kept my preferences to myself. Mary Cary "Frequently Martha"
Were you obliged in honour by a trust, I should not think my own proposals just; But since you fight for an unthankful king, What loss of fame can change of parties bring? The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 04
‘There is no difference’ in the fact that all men, unthankful and evil as they are, are grasped and held in the love of God. Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V)
I lavished my gold on undeserving and unthankful objects. Wild Western Scenes A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly Described
You've been working yourself to death doing absurd things for unthankful people. People Like That
Although the duties of the office would prevent him from displaying that dashing patriotism so congenial to his chivalric spirit, yet he agreed to enter upon its arduous and unthankful responsibilities. Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical
Such people were wrong; they were unthankful or cowardly. Selections from the Prose Works of Matthew Arnold
These are His least gifts; His highest and best cannot be given to the unthankful and the evil. Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V)
I am an unthankful, ungrateful dog, that is true. The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808)
Nevertheless, since fate has, in some manner, destined me to the office of cherishing the interests of Greece, I will not cease to show kindness even to the unthankful. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36
When did you ever find me unkind, unthankful, unfaithful? Red Axe
You forget the arrest, that I passed by: But this it is to be civil to unthankful persons; 'tis feeding an ill-natured dog, that snarls while he takes victuals from your hand. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 02
There are many mercies which God pours ‘upon the unthankful and the evil.’ Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V)
Then I reproached myself with my unthankful temper, and how I had repined at my solitary condition; and now what would I give to be on shore there again? The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808)
Everything seems to come at once, though, perhaps, it is unthankful to say so.  More Bywords
But Gotzkowsky himself was to have occasion to remind unthankful Leipsic of her professions of gratitude—not to call on her to perform reciprocal favors, but to protect himself against calumny and unfriendly suspicions. The Merchant of Berlin An Historical Novel
I should see I had to do with a gentleman; and any courtesy I should confer on him, he would not be unthankful; for he hated ingratitude of all things. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 02
There are loving and gracious gifts that, as our Lord tells us, He makes to ‘fall on the unthankful and the evil.’ Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V)
Still I am but a dwarf in growth, yet will I not be unthankful for what I am. Religion in Earnest A Memorial of Mrs. Mary Lyth, of York
A. It is true, I an ungrateful, unthankful dog, that I am. The Life and Most Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner (1801)
In fact I am overwhelmed with mercies, and dreadfully stupid and unthankful for them. The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss
She bids you then, at least, restore that gold, which she, too lavishly, poured out on you, unthankful man. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 02
And so those young things, after an unthankful and exhausting day's toil, are not going to attend meetings unless these can be made attractive to them. The Trade Union Woman
She took it, and cast her eye over it, in such a careless way, as made it evident, that she had read it before: and then unthankfully tossed it into the window-seat before her. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6
So unhappy are we in our reflections, so forgetful of what good things we receive ourselves, and so unthankful for our deliverance from these calamities that others endure. The Life and Most Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner (1801)
Mr. Falkland seemed extremely disturbed at this information, and exclaimed on me with acrimony, as an unthankful and unnatural villain. Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are
Then I reproached myself with my unthankful temper, and how I had repined at my solitary condition; and now what would I give to be on shore there again! The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, Volume 1 With an Account of His Travels Round Three Parts of the Globe, Written By Himself, in Two Volumes
O dear, good Joe, whom I was so ready to leave, and so unthankful to—I see you again to-day, and in a very different light. Ten Boys from Dickens
He is unthankful for his blessings, and Heaven's vengeance descends on him. English Men of Letters: Crabbe
It seems so neglectful of it, so unthankful.' Little Dorrit
What is the reason, sir, that you seem unthankful and averse to my kindness? Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are
You are an unthankful dog of a Jew. Our Mutual Friend
W.A.—I am an unthankful, ungrateful dog, that is true. The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
Then I reproached myself with my unthankful temper, and that I had repined at my solitary condition; and now what would I give to be on shore there again!  Robinson Crusoe
You're very good to say so, sir, and I'm not unthankful. Adam Bede
Though many a victim from my folds went forth, Or rich cheese pressed for the unthankful town, Never with laden hands returned I home. The Bucolics and Eclogues
Wis 16:29 For the hope of the unthankful shall melt away as the winter's hoar frost, and shall run away as unprofitable water. Deuterocanonical Books of the Bible Apocrypha
This certainly, said Luther, was a just punishment from God, and a token of his wrath against the unthankful world. Selections from the Table Talk of Martin Luther
So, it would seem, thought Mr. Leach and the crew of the Montauk; for they were clearing the decks with as much philosophy as men ever discover when employed in an unthankful office. Homeward Bound or, the Chase
The poor are not all thieves and garroters, nor even all unthankful and unholy. The Vicar's Daughter
We see it in His not withholding His abundance even from the unthankful. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 26, December, 1859
I shall perhaps essay a speech or two in the House when I return, but I am not ambitious of a parliamentary career, which is of all things the most degrading and unthankful. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 1
No matter; that which Providence hath bestowed for our comfort and support, should not be lightly and unthankfully disregarded. The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish
Where, from a base unthankful world exiled, Freedom exults to roam the careless wild: Where taste to science every charm supplies, And genius soars unbounded to the skies? The Poetical Works of Beattie, Blair, and Falconer With Lives, Critical Dissertations, and Explanatory Notes
Tis but a trial all must undergo;   To teach unthankful mortals how to prize That happiness vain man's denied to know,   Until he's called to claim it in the skies. Poems Chiefly from Manuscript
My friends, I say that we are unthankful and unfaithful.  Sermons on National Subjects
Nor is it true about God's lower gifts, which are often bestowed on the unthankful, and not seldom refused to His children. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke
Dost not remember, unthankful of heart! how she nursed thy sickly hours in boyhood, and how she administered to all thy bodily wants? The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish
I was then unmindful of, and unthankful for his protection; I revelled in the delights of a freedom that none could share but my dog, who never left the side of his associate. Personal Recollections Abridged, Chiefly in Parts Pertaining to Political and Other Controversies Prevalent at the Time in Great Britain
But you cannot build a barrier over which the prior revelations to the unthankful and disobedient cannot rise. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. John Chapters I to XIV
They each receive a pint of excellent soup and an unlimited quantity of bread for dinner; but they are discontented and unthankful. The Englishwoman in America
Life here, and this present, have been depreciated unduly, untruly, and unthankfully. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke
Do they not avert the unthankful task of carting away dozens of barrow loads of superfluous fruit? Tropic Days
He had rather justified himself than otherwise, and had shown a spirit sadly unsubdued, and unthankful for his escape from a deadly crime and its awful consequences. Personal Recollections Abridged, Chiefly in Parts Pertaining to Political and Other Controversies Prevalent at the Time in Great Britain
Sin has shut heaven; there comes down from it many a blessing upon unthankful heads, but between it in its purity and the earth in its muddy foulness 'there is a great gulf fixed.' Expositions of Holy Scripture St. John Chapters I to XIV
Thus the Man sunk under the general Neglect, was ruin'd and undone, and left a Monument of what every Man must expect that serves a good Cause, profest by an unthankful People. The Consolidator or, Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon
The car began its coughing and spluttering, and slowly jerked itself into motion, its driver going angrily on his unthankful way. The City of Fire
I am not, as the Danish Monthly Review, in its critique of the "Improvisatore," condescended to assert, an unthankful man, who exhibits in his work a want of gratitude towards his benefactors. True Story of My Life
His disposition is never but shamefully unthankful, for unless he have all he hath nothing. Character Writings of the 17th Century
I cannot walk the city's sultry streets, But the wide porch invites to still retreats,     Where passion's thirst is calmed, and care's unthankful gloom. English Literature Its History and Its Significance for the Life of the English Speaking World
An unthankful viper, an unthankful viper, that will sting the man that revived him. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 9
So unthankful, so odious is the task of reforming in Morocco and many other countries. Travels in Morocco, Volume 1.
But I am unworthy of such a spiritual blessing, who remain so unthankful a creature for those earthly ones I have enjoyed, because I have them no longer. Excellent Women
I am astonished when I look at my own heart, by which alone I can judge the hearts of others, to see how unthankful one is.  All Saints' Day and Other Sermons
With spirits broken by this unthankful requital of his services, and with a constitution impaired by a life of unmitigated hardship, Columbus's health now rapidly sunk under the severe and reiterated attacks of his disorder. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3
I knew that intruding into the private affairs of ducal and princely houses is often a most unthankful business. The Secrets of the German War Office
"He hath done both you and the kingdom good service," wrote Cromwell, "and you will not find him unthankful." The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649
"It is well—it is well, boy," returned the old man, fumbling at his wallet; "honestly offered, and not unthankfully declined—but it cannot be; no, it can never be." The Prairie
You know there is so much love and mercy all round us, that it is unthankful not to have a cheerful spirit. The Young Step-Mother
Our stay in New Zealand has been too brief; still, we are not unthankful for the glimpse which we have had of it. Following the Equator, Part 4
If there is one kind of meanness that disgusts average human-nature more than another it is a selfish, unthankful reception of kindness, a swinish return for pearls. Driven Back to Eden
SIR,—A thankful man owes a courtesy ever; the unthankful but when he needs it. The Poetaster
So did I love thee true and faithfully, For which I am rewarded most unthankfully. Fair Em
My soul seemed drinking in the beauties nature was strewing at the feet of her humblest, and, perhaps, most unthankful creatures. The Life and Adventures of Maj. Roger Sherman Potter
When the queen in her turn attains this unthankful zone, she will regretfully lay a few eggs there, then cease, pass beyond, and clamour for more workers' cells. The Life of the Bee
Our helpful friends went home, feeling that they had not bestowed their kindness on unthankful people whose scheme of life was to get and take, but not to return. Driven Back to Eden
Make me not an unnatural daughter, an unthankful sister, a disobedient subject! Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends
"I must be thankful for small mercies, I suppose," said he, unthankfully. Mates at Billabong
Each additional pupil that sought him out, was a fresh tribute to his genius, each one that left him, no matter after how long, was unthankful and a traitor. Maurice Guest
Here's an unthankful spiteful wretch! the good gentleman vouchsafed to make him his companion, because my husband put him into a few rags, and now see how the unrude rascal backbites him! Every Man out of His Humour
Temporal things God giveth to the unthankful and unholy: nor doth he use to sell the world to man for righteousness. The Pharisee and Publican
And will you really be an advocate for this unthankful, cruel man, who does not love you? Henry VIII and His Court
I sacrificed my own safety and peace to the welfare of my exalted friends, and I now complain of them that they have treated me unthankfully in this matter. Marie Antoinette and Her Son
"Do not pursue this unthankful topic," he besought, almost wishing the staring cow would run away with her. East Lynne
I know, I confess to Thee, O Lord, and with me there knows and blesses Thee, whoso is not unthankful to assure Truth. The Confessions of St. Augustine
These, sharing with many beetles the unthankful task of removing putrid flesh and fowl from the earth, acting the part of scavengers for nature, are naturally attracted to carrion-scented flowers. Wild Flowers An Aid to Knowledge of Our Wild Flowers and Their Insect Visitors
As for example, against the unthankful, it hath given goodness and meekness, as an antidote, and so against another vicious in another kind some other peculiar faculty. Meditations
Read, yet despise not the world, though it has treated me thus unthankfully The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck, Volume 2
‘This know, that men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, unthankful, without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, traitors, heady, high-minded: from all such turn away.’ Bunyan Characters (3rd Series)
She had not, at the time, failed to realize that the man was grasping, rapacious, even unthankful, but she had little dreamed that he was a miser worth fifty thousand dollars! The White Moll
“A life radically wretched,” was the life of this master of Letters; but she, who has received nothing in return except ignominy from these unthankful Letters, had been alone to make it otherwise.  Essays
But then especially, when thou dost find fault with either an unthankful, or a false man, must thou reflect upon thyself. Meditations
One is unthankful, I suppose, to call a day so dreary when one has lunched under the circumstances that I have attempted to indicate; the bright spot ought to shine over the whole. Lady Baltimore
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