| 单词 | acquiescent |
| 例句 | Mrs. Dudley was still for a minute and then, moving her head acquiescently, turned and walked deliberately across the kitchen to a farther doorway. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z She just chewed, but it seemed to me that I discerned something affirmative, acquiescent even if it wasn’t eager, in her air. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Before I became so adaptable—so acquiescent to the way my life worked—I would resist some of the transitions. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He crossed his limp wrists in his lap and hardly seemed to be breathing as he sat with his gaze drooping toward the floor in acquiescent defeat. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z To everything the maid was acquiescent, but reluctant and shy as was proper and correct for her. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z The music from the Bond films is as central to the franchise as the martinis, gadgets and acquiescent women. TV highlights 14/12/2012 2012-12-13T20:00:01Z Shades of Blue: On May 19, former Boston Police Commissioner Kathleen O’Toole — surely being rewarded for years of acquiescent good karma — was named chief of the Seattle Police Department. A year of notable belly-flops around (and beyond) the globe 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z But in that case, I would tend not to be acquiescent. Elena Ferrante: ‘Maggie Gyllenhaal is filming one of my books. It’s her story to tell now' 2018-10-06T04:00:00Z In it, an acquiescent English lecturer plays the role of the big bad planter, while a local lords it over him with a rifle. The Mountain by Drusilla Modjeska – review by Lloyd Jones 2013-06-13T06:12:13Z Instead he drives away, furious and worried, but acquiescent. A Father’s Love, Whether He Says Too Much or Not Enough 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z “Chosen” explains how Spero’s prosperous, self-satisfied Greek father and acquiescent mother adopted baby after baby until they had a racially mixed family of four. George Pelecanos Explores New Terrain in ‘The Martini Shot’ 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z Though it was clear her heart wasn't in a continual diet of Rihanna and Kate Nash, she metamorphosed into acquiescent blandness. Why not sack every DJ on Radio 1? 2011-02-04T09:02:00Z Appalling violence against acquiescent women like that portrayed in The Killer Inside Me does indeed occur in Jim Thompson's novel. How The Killer Inside Me hurts women for fun 2010-06-07T11:55:00Z “You laugh / Because I’m poor and black and funny,” the poem begins, speaking from the mouth of a racist trope: the acquiescent, happy-go-lucky Uncle Tom, the black clown. “The Black Clown” Beautifully Reconfigures a Langston Hughes Poem 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z She also allowed, during conversations with some of the more acquiescent of those present, for the possibility that her singing was off-pitch and her writing inadequate. Dance Review: This Time the Trouble Isn?t Wicked Stepsisters 2010-09-05T22:20:00Z “Why can’t you let life go the way it goes?” she demands of her acquiescent husband. A Dutch Novelist Pokes Holes in His Country’s Pretensions 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z Especially when their mode of emotional reaction is increasingly becoming more combative and agitated rather than docile and acquiescent. Caregivers need help from Big Tech to keep elders with memory disorders safe online | Op-Eds 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Since assuming office after his third presidential bid, López Obrador has taken a pragmatic, and at times acquiescent, stance with Washington, acknowledging the crucial role of U.S. commerce and investment. Mexico's president, saying the U.S. is suffering from moral decay, offers some advice 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z I nodded acquiescently, but didn’t make the questions any easier. Perspective | Book World began on Watergate’s heels: A look back at the early days 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Joseph claims that the way German citizens acquiescently complied with state intrusions in their personal lives showed that when Germans “act in fear,” the results “aren’t pretty.” COVID-19 conspiracies have taken a toll on some of my friendships 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z The public thought it couldn’t trust a government that was not truthful about her identity and that was acquiescent when it came to forced marriages involving human trafficking. Seeking Truth and Justice, Chinese See Themselves in a Chained Woman 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Still, what do you expect, when the very bodies who are supposed to represent the game have been so acquiescent? Soccer, Russia and a Line Drawn Too Late 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Iran, now under a hard-line government that U.S. sanctions helped bring into power, has shown that it will not be an acquiescent negotiator, and Israel is hell-bent on sabotaging the talks. Does Israel want war? It's determined to sabotage a new nuclear deal with Iran 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z In a recent interview, Journey said he believed the NRA board “has become supine and acquiescent” to LaPierre and his lawyers and staff, and said that he worries about the organization’s future. NRA leaders defend bankruptcy petition in court hearing, saying the move is necessary to protect the gun lobby’s existence 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z In an interview, Journey said he believed the NRA board “has become supine and acquiescent” to LaPierre and his lawyers and staff, and that he worries about the organization’s future. NRA faces internal woes as it girds for new gun control fight 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z “But in that moment, I realized just how acquiescent I had become.” Ex-Aide Details Sexual Harassment Claims Against Gov. Cuomo 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z “That’s exactly what I was thinking,” she said she responded, trying to “play it cool” and realizing “just how acquiescent I had become.” Ex-aide alleges Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed her, kissed her and left her ‘nauseous’ at work 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z It is an approach that emphasizes a relentless drive for results and relies on an acquiescent public. Power, Patriotism and 1.4 Billion People:How China Beat the Virus and Roared Back 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z As keen as Republicans may be to put limits on Mr. Biden’s presidency, they may not be so acquiescent to the Democrats’ broader bills if they are seen as a rebuke to Mr. Trump. Beyond Impeachment, a Push for Ethics Laws That Do Not Depend on Shame 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Teachers unions, which have emerged as a powerful force of opposition to school reopenings in the United States, have generally been more acquiescent in Europe, pushing for safety measures rather than closures. Europe’s schools still open, still relatively safe, through covid-19 second wave 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z “I’ve been, frankly, more than a bit surprised by how accommodating and acquiescent he’s been,” said Mr. Dent, who has broken with his party to endorse Mr. Biden. From Trump’s Shadow, Mike Pence Can See 2024 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z In China, members of the public were largely acquiescent as their lives went into lockdown. Coronavirus shutdowns have gone nationwide. Many police departments aren’t enforcing them. 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z In the face of this network entertainment imperative now run amok, both parties have morphed into spineless, acquiescent blobs. Opinion | Want to fix the presidential primaries? Revive the fairness and equal time doctrines. 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Mr. Trump and an acquiescent Senate exploded those norms, Mr. Stier said. Beyond Impeachment, a Push for Ethics Laws That Do Not Depend on Shame 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z "Otherwise, every other Republican will parrot the lie and the acquiescent media will report that views on who saved pre-ex protections differ." President Trump falsely claims that he "saved" Obamacare's pre-existing condition protections 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z The scale and shape of the victory surpassed projections: Parliament will be full of acquiescent Conservative legislators while the opposition Labour Party teeters on the precipice of civil war. Opinion | Boris Johnson Will Change Britain Forever 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z After more than three decades in prison, Dailey seemed even-tempered, agreeable, even acquiescent. How This Con Man’s Wild Testimony Sent Dozens to Jail, and 4 to Death Row 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z Here he was, getting all exercised about U.S. government snooping while surveillance capitalists were collecting incredible dossiers on acquiescent consumers. Snowden memoir: The spy who came out and told 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z The police were shocked, Carter writes, not just by how rapidly the crowd had grown, but that normally acquiescent homosexuals were out in force, shouting “Gay power!” Stonewall uprising veterans still astounded 50 years after making... 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z How about that for overturning my gender role of being feminine and acquiescent? It's Betwixtmas: time to forget the angry bust-ups and watch rubbish TV | Hadley Freeman 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z It later became the habitual muteness of the acquiescent. The Demise of the Moderate Republican 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z “Also, passive and acquiescent, which aren’t good criteria for a leader.” The Effect of Intersectionality in the Workplace 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z Some people might think that Christians are supposed to be soft and acquiescent rather than muckrakers who hold the powerful to account. Opinion | The Biblical Guide to Reporting 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z Colleagues fear the Senate will lose that edge once Inhofe and Risch take over, concerned that they will be more acquiescent to the White House. John McCain's death marks a new era for congressional checks on Trump 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z He discusses the Trump conundrum with the same vexation as a dozen other former intelligence officials I’ve spoken with since the president’s shockingly acquiescent performance onstage Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Opinion | The intelligence community has never faced a problem quite like this 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z Thousands of opposition candidates, journalists, teachers and military personnel were ousted from their positions or imprisoned, giving way to a society increasingly acquiescent to the president. Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces strong Turkey election challenge 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z While South Korea, Brazil and Australia have been more acquiescent, most of the world’s major powers have rejected his demands. Trump thinks he’s saving trade. The rest of the world thinks he’s blowing it up. 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z In view of repeated Russian vetoes of efforts at a concerted international response, he said “we can acquiescent or do something about it”. Syria crisis: US concerned military strike would 'escalate out of control' 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z With a population of perhaps 10 million acquiescent Sunnis to draw on, in Iraq and Syria, most recruiting was done locally. Islamic State group: The full story 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z Isn’t it akin to holding up the most acquiescent as examples of what a refugee should be, instead of offering each person the same options that are granted to the native-born citizen? The ungrateful refugee: ‘We have no debt to repay’ 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z The reasons to worry are ample, from the president’s latitude in conducting foreign policy and military operations to the acquiescent Republican congressional majority. Opinion | The 9th Circuit ruling is the most hopeful sign yet 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z It’s an acquiescent deal that would leave fiscal conservatives groveling at the feet of the big spenders who got us in this mess in the first place. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2017-01-24T05:00:00Z Seeing those teams swat City aside, the host playing the acquiescent role of underdog, diminished the appetite instead of simulating it. With Win Over Barcelona, Manchester City Begins to Write Its Own History 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z With lenders so acquiescent, borrowers rule the capital kingdom. In Caesars Bankruptcy Fight, Private Equity Owners Fold 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z But Clinton’s plans to tweak the Affordable Care Act, would require an acquiescent Congress. Democrats Grow More Vocal About Obamacare's Shortcomings 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z The words and images that tend to linger are natural and reflective; they’re not exactly hopeful, but at the very least they’re acquiescent. Radiohead's new album A Moon Shaped Pool turns anxiety into generosity 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z It seems that now, everyone is acquiescent, through their phone, in electronically tagging themselves; incarcerating themselves in a digital jail where there is no such thing as true freedom or independence or solitude or privacy. I run a Silicon Valley startup – but I refuse to own a cellphone 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z Grace had always appeared acquiescent, an adornment, mother of the president’s children. Don’t mess with Grace Mugabe – she could be the next president of Zimbabwe | David Smith 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z Still, the governor’s tone and rhetoric was more acquiescent and short on details. Puerto Rico's intensifying debt crisis has residents bracing for the worst 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z Mr. Walker, whose state was also included in that October decision, was just as acquiescent. Gay Marriage Case Offers G.O.P. Political Cover 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z More relevant to the Brownsville lawsuit, however, is that American jurisprudence is preponderantly acquiescent to the duties of the chief executive. Delaying Immigration Reform Means More Exploitation of Cheap Labor I think former & current Northern Nigerian leaders are acquiescent or look the other way. Letter from Africa: Chinua Achebe betrayed 2013-03-29T12:09:22Z But the acquiescent tone may not suffice: Alpha Natural Resources, Arch Coal and Peabody have all taken a thumping. Leaving King Coal Breathless 2013-03-28T12:08:26Z Furthermore, "An acquiescent central bank is crucial to understanding the inflation episodes ... in Germany, Zimbabwe, and Italy". Fiscal policy and political stability: The danger of profligacy 2013-03-14T17:53:39Z The U.N.’s Security Council was bypassed, and the largely feckless, acquiescent American mainstream media did little to muffle Washington’s drumbeats of war. Viewpoint: Why Was the Biggest Protest in World History Ignored? 2013-02-15T13:20:23Z In the face of this authoritarianism, the supposedly anti-authoritarian Australians are unexpectedly meek and acquiescent. Why do we get Australia so wrong? 2013-01-17T00:28:39Z "To fail to understand this is to risk an affront to a large stabilising and normally acquiescent section of this country which will sow completely unnecessary seeds of dissent." Liam Fox: Gay marriage 'is wrong' 2013-01-10T18:10:44Z Why open a new factory, they ask, just for it to be firebombed or defaced while an acquiescent administration turns a blind eye? China should remember no country is an island in a globalised world 2012-10-06T23:06:18Z Perhaps nowhere, however, are people quite so acquiescent as in Portugal. Portugal Shrugs at Austerity 2012-06-08T00:27:57Z That is the mood which, with the passing away of love, never leaves her; that is her religion; her acquiescent Yea, to the world and the soul and to God. Shelburne Essays, Third Series 2012-04-16T02:00:02.027Z The fierce democracy were as acquiescent as the titled few. Curiosities of Human Nature 2012-04-03T02:00:27.167Z Resting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit; assentive; as, an acquiescent policy. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z I had only to pretend a little, to pretend to be the acquiescent creature you admire, and I could have turned you round my little finger. Dorothy and other Italian Stories 2012-03-18T02:00:18.513Z The inactivity of the mind cannot be guaranteed; a slight disturbance of its tamely acquiescent condition may set its whole scheme of opinions afloat. Transcendentalism in New England A History 2012-02-18T03:00:16.210Z This it is the highest wisdom of men to acquiescently confess. Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits; A Study in Ethics, with an Epilogue Addressed to Theologians 2012-01-17T03:00:21.120Z Abruptly, Bellingham swept his papers together, thrust them into the drawer of his desk, and rose acquiescently from his chair. The Money Gods 2012-01-04T03:00:39.617Z He nodded acquiescently and spent some twenty minutes in wandering about the library; then he settled down with a book. In Jeopardy 2012-01-04T03:00:35.013Z His writing lacks honest discourse and is too acquiescent, almost predicated on flattery. The Lede Blog: With Essays on Democracy, Chinese Blogger Stirs Debate Among Reformers 2011-12-27T21:29:28Z For nonmedical research, such as studies of behavior and cognition, chimpanzees should be used only if they provide “otherwise unattainable insights” and only if they are “acquiescent,” or willing to participate, the report stated. NIH temporarily bans new chimpanzee research 2011-12-15T18:36:00Z And in that understanding he held on earth unyieldingly to the perfect image of that heavenly norm, in a pure and acquiescent loyalty and love. Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits; A Study in Ethics, with an Epilogue Addressed to Theologians 2012-01-17T03:00:21.120Z You may speak of its rawness and intemperateness—but it is not yet old and wise enough to be acquiescent. Thoughts Out of Season (Part II) 2011-12-07T03:00:18.847Z Dollie, from the moment that she had found her, a sodden, battered rose indeed, in the London lodging-house, had shown herself grateful, even humble, and endlessly acquiescent. Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z Mrs. Williams was “by no means acquiescent in the present system of things.” The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z The simple, ingenuous and acquiescent sweetness with which she said this, was a new pang to her lover:—had she repined, had she looked ill-humoured, his task would not have been so difficult. Adeline Mowbray or, The Mother and Daughter 2011-11-04T02:00:17.120Z "All right," said the acquiescent father; "he has a pony." Charles Lewis Cocke Founder of Hollins College 2011-10-08T02:00:24.723Z I stammered my vows, and she now opposed me nothing, only clinging to me the closer, confident, submissive, acquiescent in all I wished and asked and said. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z Our men in this particular instance were killed by the cynical brutality of Abdul Ghani Bey, the commandant of Mosul, and his acquiescent staff. Caught by the Turks 2011-09-09T02:01:01.073Z Yet almost daily, defendants in court plead guilty to crimes and agree to serve time, some begrudgingly, others acquiescently and a select few happily. When a Plea Bargain Leads to Buyer?s Remorse 2011-09-02T01:53:54Z Something in that protective gesture, in the tones of the proud determined young voice, and in the older woman’s acquiescent silence, acted like a silencing hand laid on Matheson’s lips. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z He had appeared thoroughly acquiescent up to the present when a possible engagement had been mooted by his father, but had so far refrained from putting his luck to the test. The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z Miss Marsh bounced up from her chair, rudely severing the acquiescent silence that followed on this well-worn clich�. The War-Workers 2011-08-25T02:00:32.260Z For indeed, I am resigned, am acquiescent, and, below the regrets which come shuddering across me, I feel a marvellous peacefulness in the depths of my being. Penelope Brandling A Tale of the Welsh coast in the Eighteenth Century 2011-08-25T02:00:27.073Z "Certainly not," rejoined the doctor, with an acquiescent bow. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z The Jew relapsed into an acquiescent silence, from which Matheson presently dug him to inquire if he knew a farm named Benauwdheidfontein. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z In his code, this was a reason why he should remain acquiescent and hearken for more. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z He heard them speak Barbara’s name, and two seemed to be bantering the third, whose answering laugh seemed acquiescent and triumphant. Erskine Dale?Pioneer 2011-06-13T02:00:32.327Z Fathers and husbands were not prepared for anything but continued acquiescence in one so constantly acquiescent. The Pastor's Wife 2011-06-02T02:00:23.873Z I felt in her all the heaviness of the acquiescent since Time began. My Little Sister 2011-05-27T02:00:14.023Z "Which will not be for some years to come," said Mrs. Ryle, feeling pleased with the boy's acquiescent spirit. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z Both Hamilton and Gallatin led rather than obeyed the Houses; and it was many years before the suggestions of heads of departments ceased to be sure of respectful and acquiescent consideration from the legislative Committees. Congressional Government A Study in American Politics 2011-04-15T02:00:18.863Z He did not appear either interested or amused or acquiescent. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z "We never can tell what a day may bring forth," said the Bishop; and Ingeborg, deeply convinced, drooped her head acquiescent. The Pastor's Wife 2011-06-02T02:00:23.873Z “Now may I go and call Outa Karel?” he asked eagerly, and at an acquiescent “Yes, my boy,” away he sped. Outa Karel's Stories South African Folk-Lore Tales 2011-03-14T03:01:04.340Z And she lay in his arms, half unconscious, acquiescent, infinitely blissful, and desperately defiant of fate. Withered Leaves. Vol. III.(of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:13.983Z Dictating made his sentences more copious and open, and the effect of the young lady's by no means acquiescent back was to make him far more explicit than he tended to be pen in hand. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z The acquiescent reply was lost, as Miss Darrel gathered the slim young figure into her embrace. The Diamond Pin 2011-01-22T03:00:15.907Z The rapidity of the movement was doubtless aided by the acquiescent feeling that happened to be uppermost in the mind of Chainbearer, at that precise moment. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z Do they instinctively demand a higher code of honour from their kind while meekly acquiescent to the conventional license for men? My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z But since it's Barack Obama who is President, they are -- with a few exceptions -- meekly raising concerns, though more often acquiescent to the TSA when they aren't outright supportive. Government yells "Terrorism" to justify TSA procedures 2010-11-23T13:24:00Z The residents were initially acquiescent, and unemployed young men in the area were eager to sign up as fighters for hire. U.S. eager to replicate Afghan villagers' successful revolt against Taliban 2010-06-21T04:00:00Z "I think that might work," said the exile, in an acquiescent mood since the receipt of Barncastle's second note. Toppleton's Client or, A Spirit in Exile Oh, to think that she had been for a few seconds acquiescent in his arms! Manslaughter The vine-growing districts of Germany are the most, and the commercial towns the least, acquiescent in the rule under which they are living. How to Observe Morals and Manners And without knowing any more one would be lost, distraught, acquiescent, lulled to sleep even to the soul, more beautiful than one is beautiful. Woman By a nod of my head—an acquiescent one to Morgan—I could set the broken family fortunes up again beyond danger and make everybody happy—except myself and Boone. The Tempering I've met it all ways, my friend, fighting, acquiescent, not always with valour. Cinderella Jane She did not resist him—she felt neither resistant nor acquiescent—only that it was all inevitable. Manslaughter His arrogance irritated her and, much as she admired his impassioned eloquence and incisive mind, she could not accept the acquiescent role he had assigned her. Emma Goldman Biographical Sketch Dean, the coachman, gave acquiescent answers to his questions on the homeward drive. The Nest, The White Pagoda, The Suicide, A Forsaken Temple, Miss Jones and The Masterpiece "The Japanese decoration of the Rising Sun," said the Grand Duke, gravely and acquiescently bowing his head. The Tempering It was that conscienceless, ambitious, treacherous Stoutenburg! at most her brother was blindly acquiescent in this infamy. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel In 1500, therefore, the Spanish sovereigns became more acquiescent about their daughter’s coming to England. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History The brilliant doctor's treatment of this difficult topic was appreciative and friendly, though by no means acquiescent in the doctrines presented. Reminiscences, 1819-1899 But after a while Other-Sheila became less acquiescent and more assertive. The Torch Bearer There is another instance recorded, in which a woman of different character, presenting a petition of another kind, received an acquiescent response. Roman Women Farewell, then, whom once I loved so, whom a boy I thrilled to hear Urging courage and reliance, loathing acquiescent fear. Songs of the Army of the Night Observe how timid and acquiescent the ordinary Englishman becomes in the presence of a lord. The Intellectual Life When religion did not consider itself of this world, it was passive and acquiescent toward many features of human life. The Next Step in Religion An Essay toward the Coming Renaissance Receiving an acquiescent nod the two friends walked to the other end of the coach. An Artist in Crime The lips compressed with determination, the eyes set, then wavered, and again the indeterminate lines of acquiescent subjection gained their accustomed ascendency. The Blue Goose He was responsive to their care for him, ready with the fitting word and look and yet, underneath the good manners of it all, patently acquiescent. Old Crow Rachel entered with the rusty handcuffs and handed them to me as if she were conscious and acquiescent in what I did. Stories by American Authors, Volume 10 Our people don’t know what to think of this, and the government is acquiescent. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital She smiled acquiescently at my use of the name by which I had had occasion to call her a few times at our lodging-places. The Bright Face of Danger Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire Sleeping or waking, resisting or acquiescent, Pierre's head was in serious danger, if it threatened �lise. The Blue Goose The girl was stupid, acquiescent; she had shown no tact, no skill, no clarifying courage. Tante But the men too were not so acquiescent, or not at all, as time passed. The Daughter of the Storage And Other Things in Prose and Verse "An acquiescent fool for a son-in-law, a kind of gentlemanly valet!" The Man Who Wins This man, she had decided, was too readily acquiescent. The Greater Power He was full of the new possibilities, and his wife was acquiescent. The Rainbow Karen's gaze followed hers, cogitating but not acquiescent. Tante The women may have known her better even than she knew herself, and it may have been through ignorance greater than her own that the men were more acquiescent. The Daughter of the Storage And Other Things in Prose and Verse We should say that the tastes if they stiffen at the one period limber at the other; their forbidding rigidity is succeeded by an acquiescent suppleness. Imaginary Interviews She would not have him throw away the life she had saved, and she had recognized, as many of his English friends had not, the perilously acquiescent side of his character. The Greater Power He seemed simply acquiescent in the fact of his own being, as if he were beyond any change or question. The Rainbow "No," he answered, rather surprised at such an unusual manifestation from his usually acquiescent wife; "you are right there, and you might add that I don't mean to be, if he should return." Ben, the Luggage Boy; or, Among the Wharves Struggling for a moment in his embrace, she lay there presently acquiescent as he had known even before his hands touched her. Aladdin of London or, Lodestar Her state of mind was strangely quiescent and acquiescent in all that was done to her or for her. One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford Less acquiescent than his brilliant contemporary, he was perpetually contriving schemes of fundamental change, and is the earliest writer from whom we can extract the system of 1789. Lectures on the French Revolution It was his custom to laugh a great deal, in his acquiescent, wilful manner. The Rainbow Stalwart and stolid, tow-haired, with the stamp of acquiescent patience in their homely faces, they came on with the swing, but none of the usual spirit, of drilled men. The Cattle-Baron's Daughter So, with resigned and acquiescent heart, Whene'er your name on some chance lip may lie, I seem to see an alien shade pass by, A spirit wherein I have no lot or part. Modern British Poetry I made no reply beyond an acquiescent nod, but Miss Raven—who, all through this adventure, showed a coolness and resourcefulness which I can never sufficiently praise—looked steadily at him. Ravensdene Court "I forgot," she said with a gay high-pitched little laugh which had in it a tang of acquiescent despair—the echo of a mind that has ceased fighting anything, even itself. A Poor Man's House Skinner, the acquiescent one, putting his foot down like that! Skinner's Dress Suit Joan, lying so still, was acquiescent; this little striving thing rebelled. The Branding Iron The principal job of most kings, as we all know, is to be a noble and acquiescent figure-head, to pin decorations on worthy persons, and to open public exhibitions. An African Adventure The Union stillPage 88 was, and they continued in it; but to them the warning had sounded, they were ready and acquiescent in its fall; regretful, but resigned—very much resigned. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life That air of his had pleased her once: it gave her a curious little thrill of acquiescent loyalty; but now it simply hurt, and the instinct of resentment rose in her. Country Neighbors But the youngster, from force of habit, when he saw Skinner, the acquiescent one, said, "Mr. Ransome's very busy this morning." Skinner's Dress Suit At last, this far too acquiescent lover had rebelled against her decree of silence and separation. The Branding Iron When that happened which was appointed to happen, it must find him not only acquiescent but serene and undisturbed. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance All those other peasant women, did they feel as she did?—the same sort of acquiescent passion, the same lapse of life? The Lost Girl She had the laborer's tired muscles and acquiescent nerves. Country Neighbors We are generally acquiescent, for it is so blessed to drift passively in the wake of these determined ones, till such time as, with returning physical strength, the will asserts itself once more. The Ffolliots of Redmarley When Ireland is seen with the eyes, for instance, of her Major Yeates, is not the whole attitude one of amused and acquiescent resignation? Irish Books and Irish People Not that there was apparent disposition on her part to thwart any of his plans, but on the contrary, Esther seemed acquiescent in every whim of her guests. Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 “Nothing strikes me so much as the tamely acquiescent spirit of the average woman, and I doubt if you would find another woman in England to describe the domestic existence as you do.” The Daughters of Danaus She was in a faded brocade unearthed from some dark corner Lydia Vesey knew the secret of, and she was age itself, beautiful, delicate, acquiescent age, all sadness and a wistful grace. Country Neighbors He prunes our desires and ambitions; He humbles us and makes us meek and acquiescent. The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ A Devotional History of our Lord's Passion “Go way,” he added, to the female, who, with an acquiescent smile, left the room. Jarwin and Cuffy Oswald sees no rational prospect of cleared future destiny, but feels strangely acquiescent in Fate's opening seals. Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 She seemed to speak across some vast spiritual distance, an effect not produced by reserve or coldness, but by a wistful, acquiescent, subdued quality, expressive of uncertainty, of disorder in her conceptions of things. The Daughters of Danaus The negro shut his eyes, expanded his mouth to its utmost in a silent laugh, and nodded his head acquiescently. The Rover of the Andes A Tale of Adventure on South America Had he followed his first impulse, which would have been to sweep her to his breast, he would have found her unresisting, submissive, acquiescent. A Little Traitor to the South A War Time Comedy With a Tragic Interlude He hurls at you this book of his own deeds that it may smite you into acquiescent admiration. Figures of Several Centuries He saw her in the close and tender intimacy of marriage, acquiescent, exquisite, yielding, calmly accustomed to him, modest, but with a different modesty! Clayhanger This would be his tender, acquiescent brooding on all she is to him, and the hope that still they may be united at the last, though time shall then have stilled his passion. Browning's Heroines Jackson complied with an affectation of acquiescent gayety ludicrous to behold. The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 Man, comfortable and acquiescent, wished to amuse himself by a reflex of the life which he no longer aspired to transcend. An Estimate of the Value and Influence of Works of Fiction in Modern Times A mere acquiescent waiting for Fate to come and lead them into paradise is contrary to their spirit. The Good Housekeeping Marriage Book In this election the opponents of his father's policy were acquiescent rather than content. Memoir of the Life of John Quincy Adams. On the contrary, we have been rather inclined to think them neglectful of all education, and have, above all, listened acquiescently while men deprecated the lack of interest in things scientific displayed by these generations. Old-Time Makers of Medicine The Story of The Students And Teachers of the Sciences Related to Medicine During the Middle Ages Dora's sisters, with the charming inconsistency of young women, were not only acquiescent in her undignified fate—they were jubilant over it. A Houseful of Girls "Heap better," said Flor acquiescently, and beginning to hold a whistling colloquy with the hidden voice. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865 Louis looked up acquiescently, and slipped his hand into Hamilton's. Louis' School Days A Story for Boys The family professes surprise, but it is acquiescent. Tenting To-night A Chronicle of Sport and Adventure in Glacier Park and the Cascade Mountains Indeed, where is the agriculturist who is not strictly attentive as well as acquiescent to this tendency? Confessions of an Etonian The sleepy eye of the engineer had a red spark in it that might have jumped out of his own engine-furnace as he turned upon the acquiescent Billy. Golden Stories A Selection of the Best Fiction by the Foremost Writers Praise be to God, the loving believers also accept and remain submissive to God’s Will, content with it, radiantly acquiescent, offering thanks. Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá There they sit, those two distinguished men, hung with chains, shackled, yet composed, acquiescent, undisturbed. Memorials of the Faithful The city man acquiescently nodded his head but he was thinking chiefly of the calm patience and the tireless strenuousity with which McGivins, himself, was battling against calamity. A Pagan of the Hills Charles was dragged away, only half acquiescent, to help in a decision that must instantly be come to, as to which of the two spotted or the three plain ones should be kept. The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers The Rajput bowed his head in acquiescent silence, and as the fakir proceeded with his story the trader also regained his composure and withdrew the covering from his face. Tales of Destiny We men take a forward, leading, decisive part in affairs, the women an acquiescent part. Autobiography and Letters of Orville Dewey, D.D. Edited by his Daughter From behind his hands Gerald made a vague sound of acquiescent distress. Franklin Kane The south-east, I assert, has been brutalised into acquiescent serfdom by a long course of feudalism; the west and north still retain the instincts of freemen. Post-Prandial Philosophy But Lena,—so gentle and acquiescent,—it was she who had taken the bit in her teeth and done this astounding thing! The Mayor of Warwick Neb was acquiescent and the boatswain and his charge were soon discussing a hearty meal with molasses, vinegar and water for a beverage instead of coffee. Ralph Granger's Fortunes Senator Hanway, while smitten of vague amazement at Mr. Gwynn's acquiescent spirit, accepted it without pause. The President A novel So they stood for a little while, her mouth and body acquiescent to his embrace. The Danger Mark The whole scene typified France as she is; uneducated devotees, a military organization at the beck of its chief, and a surplus of curious, intimidated or acquiescent spectators. Gifts of Genius A Miscellany of Prose and Poetry by American Authors I prefer to look at the dramatic and humorous side of it, having, perhaps unfortunately, reached the speculative and acquiescent time of life. The Mayor of Warwick Mrs. Oakley was the same acquiescent woman, with unbounded faith in her husband's wisdom and judgment. The Sport of the Gods He was an acquiescent if not an obedient husband, and, rather than bicker, would submit to be moderately henpecked. The President A novel He was indefinably serious by nature, yet not melancholy, and absolutely acquiescent in his life conditions. The Debtor A Novel The body at large has contracted the immoral taint; the whole head is sick; any remaining soundness is not with the acquiescent mass, but with the out-spoken individuals. Practical Essays It seems passing strange that you should have been so acquiescent under an arrangement which you describe as such a hardship, if you were not kept so by a consciousness of duplicity. The Mayor of Warwick Tallente all the time was politely acquiescent, Miller a little sullen. Nobody's Man To stand by acquiescent while the project collapsed! The Iron Furrow The letters she had received at first from Mrs. Carroll had been childishly amazed and reproachful, although acquiescent. The Debtor A Novel The purpose of this request is a little obscure; possibly it was the President's plan to use such a favourable reply to force Germany likewise to display an acquiescent mood. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II Mr. Straus saw in this acquiescent mood a chance to appeal directly to President Wilson. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I The men of £100,000 a year—not numerous, according to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, but influential—have been as meekly acquiescent as clerks or curates. Prime Ministers and Some Others A Book of Reminiscences "True, my son," said the Bishop, at once gently acquiescent; for Symon of Worcester invariably yielded a point which had been misunderstood. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century Tom had been laughingly acquiescent, but his younger brother was ill at ease, too conscious of the many eyes of his townspeople. The Turtles of Tasman Mrs. Lathrop assented to this statement by moving her head in a slow acquiescent rhythm as she rocked. Susan Clegg and Her Friend Mrs. Lathrop Germany, of course, promptly accepted the Declaration, for the suggestion fitted in perfectly with her programme; but Great Britain was not so acquiescent. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I But others were more acquiescent, and Mount Moriah church was hired at a rental that made the Rev. Ebenezer Clay and all his Trustees rub their hands with glee and think well of the candidate. The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories His last glance seemed to express a calamitous, yet acquiescent farewell to Captain Delano forever. The Piazza Tales "Well, Hannah, my dear, I think so too, and I have thought so for the last week, only I did not like to hurry you," said Reuben acquiescently. Ishmael Or, In the Depths He spoke with such fierce energy that the surgeon who at first sternly forbade, looked doubtful and then acquiescent. The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne She moved to the door acquiescently and switched out the light, he following. Married Life The True Romance The weather was usually more acquiescent than inclination. The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories Her face fell; she rose, placed the kitten on the lounge, and walked up to him, both hands clasped loosely behind her back, wistfully acquiescent. The Firing Line They were respectful, outwardly acquiescent, but the girl saw, with a sinking heart, that they remained of their own opinion. A Daughter of the Dons A Story of New Mexico Today Struck with the man's apparent wistfulness for company, and moved by a fellow feeling of forlornness, Philip accepted; and Cornelius, always acquiescent, had not the ill grace to refuse. Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. Silent and acquiescent, he seated himself in a camp-chair close by. Success A Novel But a fortnight after Dubuque, an incident occurred that even her acquiescent passivity couldn't ignore. The Real Adventure I was at a loss how to meet it—whether to be indignant and order him out, or to be acquiescently non-committal. The Cab of the Sleeping Horse Vainly, however, he sought to elicit some observations that might lead to disserting discourse; all his attempts received only quiet, acquiescent replies, 'signifying nothing.' Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.) Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writings George looked at Flora and was slightly surprised at her acquiescent manner. Ranching for Sylvia The young man resolved to be acquiescent and allow the future to settle the question whether he or the Archbishops should be the head of the Empire. The Sword Maker "Very well," said Anna-Felicitas, who was the most amiable, acquiescent person in the world. Christopher and Columbus If it were not—if it didn't strike my funny-bone—I should probably put up some sort of a fight; as it is, you see I'm entirely acquiescent. The Cab of the Sleeping Horse With France acting as the complaisant treasurer, and Germany acquiescent, the Czar and his advisers might well believe that they had reached the goal of their efforts, "the domination of the Pacific." The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) I was glad to find him so acquiescent—it isn't usual. Ranching for Sylvia He is titanically angry with destiny; but never meek or acquiescent. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 He looked handsomer than ever; he looked stately and formal and impressive; but he looked old—though he was only forty-five—he looked old and ineffectual and acquiescent. Life and Gabriella The Story of a Woman's Courage Cicely spoke lightly of the hateful formality that had been forced on them; would he, too, come to regard things in the same acquiescent spirit? When William Came If his rival were disposed to wreck himself rashly on German shoals, the king was equally disposed to be an acquiescent onlooker and to spare his own powder. Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 Within the office of Guion, Maxwell & Guion circumstances favored the accession to power of the younger partner, who had hitherto played an acquiescent rather than an active part. The Street Called Straight Sir Charles Wolseley, appear to have been acquiescent, or even zealous for the Kingship; and there were at least some military Oliverians, out of the Council, of the same mind. The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 Even if we were dumb and acquiescent before, does not the blood of our sons now cry out to us that this foolery should cease? Mr. Britling Sees It Through The Canon’s impressive homily on Ronnie’s gift and its possibilities had to be hastily whittled down to a weakly acquiescent, “Quite so, quite so.” When William Came Mrs. Heth was acquiescent enough in her daughter's desire to dine upstairs, which saved the bother of hunting up another man in Hugo's stead, though involving regrettable waste of two covers already prepared. V. V.'s Eyes It is curious how acquiescent a man's mind becomes—when he's like this. The Common Law My uncle was a thin, puny little man, very meek and acquiescent, and no match for my aunt. Tales of a Traveller And instead she looked up--haughty, but acquiescent. Lady Connie It was the autumn of the southern country, and the dreamy spell of the declining days fell softly upon the material tissues of nature, as well as on the acquiescent spirit of man. The Certainty of a Future Life in Mars The Dutch were cowed or acquiescent, and a splendid reception was given to the army of occupation; cheering, flag-waving, and refreshments galore. In the Ranks of the C.I.V. Her eyes grew candidly acquiescent, as if she were murmuring to him, "I am defenceless against you." The Price of Love He was simply "slow to wrath," not acquiescent with wrong. A Backward Glance at Eighty Recollections & comment The first intimation which impressed upon his anxious mind that he was being too acquiescent towards the South came from General Cass. Abraham Lincoln, Volume I He drew her towards him until her acquiescent head lay against his waistcoat. Mr. Prohack He grew listless and indifferent, acquiescent in these steep efforts that the next moment must throw away. Murder in Any Degree "Not in the least!" said Louis, acquiescent, and unhooked the picture. The Price of Love They both hesitated, and then, without a word, he turned aside and she followed close, acquiescent by training and by instinct. The Pretty Lady She was absolutely unlike any other girl; she was so gentle, so acquiescent. The Roll-Call The store people were slightly flushed, Nancy herself sullenly acquiescent. The Purple Heights It was nothing to her that the police sergeant from the churchtown shared her brother’s view, and that Dr. Ravenshaw was passively acquiescent. The Moon Rock She had not, when she came to England, quite put off her mourning; she will then have beautiful clothes, and be more acquiescent in every way. The Reason Why Spain must have been as acquiescent in this as in yielding the independence of Cuba, and the concession to us without any intermediate formality of Porto Rico. The Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, Including the Ladrones, Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico The Eldorado of the Orient The accommodating, acquiescent dame, with scarcely strength to speak, was defeating all three of them on that one point. The Roll-Call For the most part, they were unintelligent, acquiescent fops, stupid bores who had tried the patience of their professors. Against the Grain I cared for nothing: hope of her was dead; hope of life might die and I was acquiescent, contented, glad of the end. The Maid-At-Arms And one of the reasons why many men who start as promising writers come to nothing is because they can't be inert, acquiescent, easy-going. Father Payne She rose, rubbing her eyes with the backs of her hands, saw the mantilla he was holding, suffered him to drop it on, her shoulders, standing there sleepy and acquiescent. Ailsa Paige As a rule she tried at least to be politely acquiescent, but now and then something in her revolted. Ronicky Doone It is the withdrawal of that divine unction which enriches the acquiescent soul with moral power and pleasure. The Grammar of English Grammars Now it is impossible to believe that this vast silence of these imported and ingested factors that the American nation has taken to itself is as acquiescent as it seems. An Englishman Looks at the World While this complainant might not have been able to procure a judgment against a merely acquiescent bystander, the courts were quite ready to punish actual transgressors. American Negro Slavery A Survey of the Supply, Employment and Control of Negro Labor as Determined by the Plantation Regime It was too acquiescent and obsequious for some of those bureaucrats rough riding it over those helpless, long-suffering, beaten Belgians. In the Claws of the German Eagle I thought I had never seen a creature more gentle, delicate, yielding, acquiescent, and fair. Sacred and Profane Love His remark was not acquiescent, though couched in terms of assent. The Marrow of Tradition Miss Nipper having nothing to urge against the proposal, but being perfectly acquiescent, they were soon equipped, and in the streets, and on their way towards the little Midshipman. Dombey and Son Yet he knew that where now the spirit of spires and towers made him dreamily acquiescent, it would then overawe him. This Side of Paradise Humbly acquiescent, he pulled Bob back, and the gate swung shut between them. Burning Daylight Wondrous, the joy I found in playing the decorative, acquiescent, self-effacing woman to him, the pretty, pouting plaything! Sacred and Profane Love Had Giles, instead of remaining still, immediately come down from the tree to her, would she have continued in that filial acquiescent frame of mind which she had announced to him as final? The Woodlanders She had been wonderfully the mistress of herself at the time; neither repellent nor acquiescent. The Troll Garden and Selected Stories Adj. assenting &c. v; of one accord, of one mind; of the same mind, at one with, agreed, acquiescent, content; willing &c. Roget's Thesaurus It was hardly a year since they had come to live at Tipton Grange with their uncle, a man nearly sixty, of acquiescent temper, miscellaneous opinions, and uncertain vote. Middlemarch But looking at her carefully she came to the conclusion that the hospital nurse was only slavishly acquiescent, and that the look of satisfaction was produced by no splendid conception of God within her. The Voyage Out Dr. Rendall eyed his patient again, and there seemed to be a gleam of satisfaction in his glance, as though this were the kind of polite, acquiescent gentleman he liked. The Man from the Clouds Unless he could have her near him again, kiss her, hold her close and acquiescent, he wanted nothing more from life. The Beautiful and Damned Anthony did not join me until just as the train was crawling out of the station, for we had asked Brigit and Monny not to see us off, and they had been startlingly acquiescent. It Happened in Egypt Sweet-tempered, acquiescent, gentle, every one had known her alike in joy or under the burden of disappointment and disillusion. In the Valley Dumb, He listened, and they thought him acquiescent. Georgian Poetry 1920-22 The Dean said nothing, but as he lay back in his chair, his hands behind his head, his expression was rather hostile than acquiescent. The Coryston Family A Novel The brothers and sisters uttered an exclamation, half surprised, half acquiescent. The Green Satin Gown Nothing could be more courteously acquiescent than the manner of the landlady; for Captain Paget had offered her references, and the people to whom he referred were among the magnates of the land. Birds of Prey Cornish sat, pleasantly silent and acquiescent, but he felt in no way dominated. Roden's Corner The Englishman, with some tact, allowed this remark to pass in acquiescent silence. The Slave of the Lamp He left his conference with Jimmy Ware thoroughly instructed, quite acquiescent, but revolving matters in his own mind to see if somehow he could not turn them to his advantage. The Gray Dawn The city is to all appearance tranquil and acquiescent under its bitter chastisement. Zenobia or, the Fall of Palmyra Not so acquiescent, however, were Miss Tammy's two nephews, French and English Clay. Tales and Novels — Volume 07 So of submission to the request of any town decurion, that they stay outside: mostly, they were acquiescent. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire It seemed to him monstrous to remain acquiescent and to hear without protest this juggling with the souls of men. The Puritans Yet, knowing as we do that it is perpetrated upon the human beings in our prisons, we sit supine and acquiescent, and thereby make the crime our own. The Subterranean Brotherhood The engines throbbed with their constant beat; Your heart was nearer, and all I heard; Your lips were salt, but I found them sweet, While, acquiescent, you spoke no word. India's Love Lyrics He was disappointed but acquiescent in Craven's decision to trust to his own hardy constitution as long as the wounds appeared healthy and leave nature to do her own work. The Shadow of the East They never so much as entered Fidentia, but marched round it, acquiescent to the gentle suggestion of a trembling and incoherent alderman, quaking with fear and barely able to enunciate some disjointed sentences. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire She lay passive in his arms, less yielding than merely acquiescent, drawn in upon herself to something smaller than she was before…. Together These achievements often leave me a little cold, intellectually acquiescent, nothing more. Impressions and Comments Eli was a kindly, and, in his way, good man, but wanting in firmness, and acquiescent in evil, partly, perhaps, from lack of moral courage and partly from lack of fervent religion. Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII Mystified, but acquiescent, Mary considered for a moment, looking from paper to brush, while Stefan watched eagerly. The Nest Builder One thing was certain: there was not now time enough before the house-party dissolved to mould Plank into acquiescent obedience. The Fighting Chance So old, they went through civilisation ten thousand years since; they have worn it all out, even hope in the future; they merely live acquiescent to fate, like the red deer. Field and Hedgerow Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies "It's very like it may be sae," replied the acquiescent barber: "I am sure your honour kens best." The Antiquary — Volume 02 There was an acquiescent murmur from the other table and the sheep-herder gave in. Hidden Creek Now he was acquiescent but not resigned, and his hopelessness gave him calm. The Buccaneer Farmer Published in England under the Title "Askew's Victory" She sat there, head bent, silent, impassive, acquiescent under the physical and mental strain to which she had never become thoroughly hardened. The Fighting Chance Have they worn out all the hopes and fears of the human heart in tens of thousands of years, and do they merely live, acquiescent to fate? Field and Hedgerow Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies Mecca lay before him, awaiting his coming, her animosities silenced, her populace acquiescent, her temples freed from the curse of idolatry. Mahomet Founder of Islam Adj. assenting &c. v.; of one accord, of one mind; of the same mind, at one with, agreed, acquiescent, content; willing &c. Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases At the best of times he was never very positive, always negative rather, compliant and acquiescent; yet, when necessity arose he was capable of reasonably vigorous action and could take a strongish decision. Three John Silence Stories He was on his feet at once, so carelessly, so good-humouredly acquiescent that without any reason at all she hesitated. The Fighting Chance Surprising to me, as well as to you, that he could be so acquiescent! Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 4 As Esther walked away, demurely acquiescent, by the side of the Rev. Mr. Macnair she was conscious of a conflict of emotions. Up the Hill and Over The prince, seemingly acquiescent, but with a dangerous glitter in his eyes, moved toward the telephone. A Man and His Money Steinmetz looked as if he could supply information upon the subject: but he remained silent, standing, as it were, in an acquiescent attitude. The Sowers How faultless her intelligence, divining the very source of every hidden motive controlling him, forestalling his intent—acquiescent, delicate, marvellous intelligence—the esoteric complement of two parts of a single mind. The Fighting Chance The ease and frequency with which a requisition seemingly so difficult was fulfilled afford a striking illustration of Indian nature,—on one side, so stubborn, tenacious, and impracticable; on the other, so pliant and acquiescent. The Jesuits in North America in the Seventeenth Century Croffut says of her that she was "acquiescent and patient under the sway of his dominant will, and in the presence of his trying moods." Great Fortunes from Railroads I was simply acquiescent; and, distantly following Madame d'Henin, remained at the end of the room while the servants and the waiters adjusted matters for supper. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 3 The multitude who compose it are listening and acquiescent, not often hesitating, and never refractory to the chief. The Iliad Then, as her hand lay there, scarcely imprisoned, their eyes encountered,—and hers, intensely blue now, considered him without emotion, studied him impersonally without purpose, incuriously acquiescent, indifferently expectant. The Fighting Chance She was the most placid and acquiescent creature imaginable. The Unwilling Vestal Notwithstanding this massing of power and force, the working class has at no time been passive or acquiescent. Great Fortunes from Railroads All of which profound moral and religious observations Ernest, as in duty bound, received with the most respectful and acquiescent silence. Philistia The two friends read in her silence an omen of acquiescent conviction, and congratulated each other upon it with furtive nods and winks. Stories by English Authors: Ireland ‘Do you want to trust me?’ he asked, and it is to be supposed that he was able to detect an infinitesimal acquiescent movement of her head. In Kedar's Tents With a gesture of acquiescent anguish and despair, he let her pass, held open the door, and closed it softly, so as not to awaken the happy sleeper. The Young Step-Mother The remark was enigmatic, but his parents seemed to understand what Foy meant; at least it was followed by an uncomfortable and acquiescent silence. Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch She sat very still, conscious of vague pain somewhere in her breast, acquiescent in the consciousness, dumb, and now incurious concerning further details of this man's tragedy. In Secret Energetic characters may be admired, but the acquiescent and submissive are those which most men personally prefer. Considerations on Representative Government But when at last she, acquiescent, lay In the sweet-scented shadow of the firs, Lovely and broken, granting—asking—all, It was his eyes I met: not hers—not hers! Last Poems The better off were the acquiescent, who took the good and the bad with the same composure and found their only pleasure in their work. Love, the Fiddler These bold fellows pushed on recklessly, and found the inhabitants everywhere terrified or acquiescent. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan The courier arrived on Thursday morning with a most acquiescent answer to our ultimatum: what that was I do not know, nor much care. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 "You can depend upon me," he answered, with an acquiescent nod. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose As he unfolded his plans even the "Little Sons," who were imaginative by instinct and reckless on principle, could not be quite acquiescent. Brewster's Millions I went from man to man, restless, impatient, month by month getting less acquiescent and more dissatisfied. Flappers and Philosophers It was the acquiescent bow of the utter outsider who gives no opinion at all on the subject under discussion, because he does not possess any. The British Barbarians One reconciles one's self to the inevitable, and, for my own part, the result of my own reflections is that I am something more than acquiescent. The Emancipated Lady Cumnor luckily took Molly's silence for acquiescent humility, and went on speaking after a further little pause of inspection. Wives and Daughters It was no consolation to me to remember that Margaret was herself satisfied, and her father acquiescent. The Jewel of Seven Stars In back of them squatted the negroes, patient, resigned, acquiescent, announcing now and then with sonorous snores that not even the presence of danger could subdue their unconquerable African craving for sleep. Flappers and Philosophers "Come," he said; and his partner, grumbling but acquiescent, got to his feet and tramped heavily over the soft ground. The Valiant Runaways The ape is cunning but acquiescent and accepts things as they are. The Girl from Keller's Margaret, patiently standing to be fitted, conscious of the icy, wet touch of Mrs. Schmidt's red fingers on her bare arms, dreamily acquiescent as to buttons or hooks, was totally absent in spirit. Mother Aileen, whatever might be said of her deficiencies, was by no means as tractable or acquiescent as his first wife. The Titan The acquiescent murmuring of the Council showed how thoroughly they endorsed Mr. Sent Leger’s words and acts. The Lady of the Shroud Bright came back from the couch, blinking underneath his heavy spectacles but meekly acquiescent. The Devil's Paw It was so crisp and graceful, so conclusive, and politely acquiescent in what was evidently. Five Tales The air was heavy with good tobacco-smoke and the pleasant warmth of tea, and as Rickie became more sleepy the events of the day seemed to float one by one before his acquiescent eyes. The Longest Journey And just as I had reached that acquiescent mood Ernest threw down his book, and came and caught me in his arms. Stepping Heavenward Our barometer was the most graciously acquiescent instrument I have ever seen. The Cruise of the Snark But this acquiescent murmur made him long to smooth it down. Beyond I thought I would begin with a shoe, and, if I found him acquiescent, I would mount gradually to a boot, then to a pair. Gala-days He had intended that the smile should be acquiescent, but it had been as cold as steel. The Prime Minister An idea was forming in my mind to trap the enemy by seeming acquiescent. The Quest of the Sacred Slipper She tried, very meekly, to meet his mood; was submissive to his passion and acquiescent to those intervals when he withdrew himself and sat or stood near her, not touching her but watching her intently. The Breaking Point Over the graves I saw the roses, nodding and moving, as if in acquiescent revery. Lady Baltimore I am acquiescent, and lean over the railing awaiting the result of investigation. Gala-days And now, O Barnave Triumvirate! is it in such double-distilled Delusion, and Sham even of a Sham, that an Effort of this kind will rest acquiescent? The French Revolution The wise kowtows acquiescently whatever happens and thus his face is to the ground. Kai Lung's Golden Hours Thenceforth, he contented himself with quick looks and glances, easily interpreted, or by some acquiescent motions of his hands, when such could be convenient, to emphasise his idea of the correctness of any inference. Lair of the White Worm They sat dumbly acquiescent, with the exception of Dr. Hammerfield, who said: "It is when their thinking is wrong that they are asked to resign." The Iron Heel Babbitt was worried about Ted, because he had ceased complaining of the State University and become suspiciously acquiescent. Babbitt To so fair-minded a proposal I held myself acquiescently, and then inquired where the meeting-place in question was destined to be—whether in a ruined and abandoned sanctuary, or upon some precipitous spot of desolation. The Mirror of Kong Ho "It is written: 'Cho Sing collected feathers to make a garment for his canary when it began to moult,'" replied Lin acquiescently. Kai Lung's Golden Hours Being exceedingly doubtful on this occasion, therefore, the very cautious Shan-se adopted the more prudent and uncompromising attitude, and smiling acquiescently, he raised both his hands with a self-deprecatory movement. The Wallet of Kai Lung Smiling acquiescently, therefore, this person returned in their midst, and receiving a new weapon, his own club having been absent-mindedly mislaid, he again set forth warily to the encounter. The Mirror of Kong Ho |
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