| 单词 | worldly-minded |
| 例句 | His soul overflowed with ardent affections, and his friendship was of that devoted and wondrous nature that the worldly-minded teach us to look for only in the imagination. Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z “Now, Laurie, don’t be too fastidious and worldly-minded. If they love one another it doesn’t matter a particle how old they are nor how poor. Women never should marry for money...” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Too often we see that worldly-minded men not only have no relish for spiritual exercises, but feel bitterly and scornfully toward those who affect them. The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel 2012-04-08T02:00:20.427Z A worldly-minded servant, who is not living in the fear of God, will neglect this command. Slavery and the Constitution 2012-02-01T03:00:13.957Z That can’t be—discontented, worldly-minded girl that I have proved myself to be! Eunice 2011-12-05T03:00:40.560Z He knew her for a worldly-minded woman, careless of everything save her own pleasures, but for such depths of callousness he was not prepared. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z The worldly-minded little woman proved a staunch ally. Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z Let the man of the world remember this; let the man of God remember it; let the worldly-minded Christian remember it. Notes on the Book of Genesis 2011-11-05T02:00:10.317Z As he does tempt many worldly-minded church members to believe they are changed enough to be safe, and so they rest satisfied in their unsaved condition, and perish. Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler His Life and Work 2011-11-01T02:00:21.043Z Englishmen, we repeat, care not for the vote of time-serving lords, for the prayers of worldly-minded bishops, or for the tears and vehement gestures of ex-chancellors! Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume II (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:34.837Z The worldly-minded father was, at any rate, safe, and was prepared to invest handsomely in a titled son-in-law. Crying for the Light, Vol. 3 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago 2011-07-23T02:00:11.900Z Plunge head foremost into the sweetest life idyll you can, and, worldly-minded old sinner as I am, I will only respect you the more.” Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family 2011-07-08T02:00:20.557Z Thank St. Hubert that you are so pious and virtuous, and condemn not a weak worldly-minded fellow who hath been forced to do hard penance for his sins' sake. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z By one of those unlooked-for concurrences of circumstances that so often decide the fortunes of men, whether as lovers or in more worldly-minded pursuits, these doubts were now about to be unexpectedly and suddenly removed. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z Neither she nor her mother can have been worldly-minded, or they would never have encouraged the attentions of a youth like Keats, whose prospects were problematical or null. Life of John Keats His Life and Poetry, his Friends, Critics and After-fame 2011-06-10T02:00:19.290Z The founder of the kingdom of heaven would have been a dreamer, to this most worldly-minded of “Most Christian” monarchs. French Classics 2011-05-22T02:00:12.620Z When we little by little forget our covenant, resist the Holy Spirit, and neglect prayer, so that we become more and more worldly-minded. Luther's Small Catechism Explained in Questions and Answers 2011-05-12T02:00:10.283Z All of them are most felicitously expressed, and few of them seem erroneous, while at the same time they are perfectly free from the selfish or worldly-minded wisdom of Rochefoucauld, or Lord Burleigh. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I 2011-04-03T02:00:22.843Z "I would have you dissuade her from resting her hopes—I speak now merely of earthly hopes and earthly prudence—on the attachment of one who is unstable, vain, and worldly-minded." A Charming Fellow, Volume I (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:28.240Z A worldly-minded, vain woman she is, that looks at us as if we were made of a different kind of clay from her. A Charming Fellow, Volume III (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:27.467Z But I'm selfish and worldly-minded, like my neighbours in Christendom. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z The fact that the social level of the neighborhood may be regarded by the worldly-minded as lower than formerly does not lessen its need of the gospel, nor render it less promising for Christian work. Organizing and Building Up the Sunday School Modern Sunday School Manuals 2011-01-25T03:00:24.873Z No longer was she the fascinating unspoiled girl of his early acquaintance; she was a far more worldly-minded and ambitious Jean than he could have imagined. The Ranch Girls at Home Again 2011-01-13T03:01:04.363Z My uncle, a gruff and worldly-minded, but shrewd carle, arranged and managed everything, and took me home with him, the day after the double funeral. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 In the north, there is a perpetual preaching about death, enforced by the never-ceasing recurrence of it; but it has not the effect of making people less worldly-minded than others. How to Observe Morals and Manners The private devotions which they held with the sick maiden gave great offence to the worldly-minded, and they were maliciously calumniated. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. What are we to say of these cross-grained or fretful, or worldly-minded, or covetous, or pleasure-loving professors of religion? The Spirit-Filled Life Jack sat dignified and martyr-like while the minister preached upon the evils which beset the young and dangers to the worldly-minded. Chiquita, an American Novel The Romance of a Ute Chief's Daughter Bishoprics and abbacies were rewards of service to the king, the bishops were worldly-minded, plurality was frequent, and simony not unknown. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4 "England" to "English Finance" While he was one day at prayers, shedding many tears, as was his wont, the vain and worldly-minded Constance adorned his lance with silver ornaments. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) Before the close of the fourth century the bishopric of Rome had become an office more fitted to be sought after by the worldly-minded than by the imitator of the humble Galilean fishermen. Women of Early Christianity But he's quite right after all I am far too worldly-minded in my notions to negotiate with men of such exalted ideas as he and his son possess. A Rent In A Cloud Upon my word I shouldn't have thought that Lady Alice was so worldly-minded! Brooke's Daughter A Novel But the careless man, the worldly-minded man, indeed the greater part of mankind, it is to be feared, feel no longing desires of this kind. Australia, its history and present condition containing an account both of the bush and of the colonies, with their respective inhabitants The seats and couches here referred to are those used by the worldly-minded for the sake of pleasure and sensual enjoyment. The Buddhist Catechism "How could I teach others to be unworldly if I myself did what to them would appear worldly-minded?" Lotus Buds He was far too much of a student and worker to be altogether so worldly-minded as Browning represents him. Browning's England A Study in English Influences in Browning Was she mercenary or worldly-minded in her choice? Phoebe, Junior Instead of sobriety how often we see them gay, silly, foolish and worldly-minded. The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity But his disposition was by no means light or devoted to pursuits which worldly-minded persons would consider frivolous. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf This pin had been a present from the worldly-minded Mrs. Buell, who so often furnished a text to Aunt Myra's homilies. A Little Country Girl And many who do come, it causes to continue stupid, worldly-minded, and unholy. Select Temperance Tracts I must have been a horrid little worldly-minded thing, don't you think? Phoebe, Junior The materials for a hierarchy having been prepared it was no difficult thing for a set of worldly-minded bishops, countenanced by a prince, to put them together. The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity “The dreadful deed was accomplished in the garden attached to the mansion of a certain Signor Wagner, whom the worldly-minded style a young man wondrously handsome.” Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf Indeed, there were those who said that she was very worldly-minded, and that at her time of life she ought to devote herself to other books than those which were daily in her hands. The Vicar of Bullhampton He has a business-like, worldly-minded, foreign air about him—a kind of off-hand, pert, familiar way with books. The Lost Art of Reading The meeting of the Disestablishment Society was to them what a ball is to worldly-minded persons who frequent such vanities. Phoebe, Junior The stories they had followed through certain inexpensive periodicals were of the order which describes the gradual elevation of the worldly-minded or depraved to the plane of church-going and Sunday-school. In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim You will remember the Danish book called "Letters from Hell," containing exactly the same idea, and conclude that the Manx bard was poking fun at some fashionable yet worldly-minded preacher. The Little Manx Nation - 1891 In the corners of every house where the younger and more worldly-minded people congregated there was much whispering and giggling, for they had their own plans for Christmas outside of the church affair. The heart of happy hollow A collection of stories The worldly-minded, the learned, the powerful, and the conservative classes were his natural enemies. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Accordingly, I spent the morning in prayer, reading, and meditation; but when I came to mingle with the worldly-minded, my devotions and meditations were dampened and distracted, my thoughts unprofitable and vain. The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada A worldly-minded man, will be far from an interesting companion; yet, in the issue, it is better to trust yourself with the slave of business, than with a palpable drone. The Young Maiden Here we see the difference of motive with which a religious and a worldly-minded man may do the same thing. Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII (of 8) Are we discontented with our lot, or are we over attached to it, and fretful and desponding when God recalls the good He has given? this is to be worldly-minded. Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VII (of 8) I am told the Balls are very nice people, but perhaps a little worldly-minded; that's to be expected, however, from people who live out of the west-end from London. Miss Mackenzie I reckon I am a worldly-minded woman and always shall be, but I know another, higher minded man when I see one, and I have always been careful not to drag William down. A Circuit Rider's Wife Alas, the counsel of worldly-minded Christians does far more harm than that of the openly wicked. A Ribband of Blue And Other Bible Studies Let the worldly-minded understand that those who do so succeed best, and are at the same time the happiest men in the world in the long-run. Old Jack The Founder of the kingdom of heaven would have been a dreamer, to this most worldly-minded of "Most Christian" monarchs. Classic French Course in English This town life is making me forget my religion already, and as for you, you worldly-minded young sinner, you ought to be ashamed of yourself, beguiling me with your heathenish dance parties. Miss Pat at School But I was going to tell how disconcerting it was to William to serve people who were apparently religious and worldly-minded at the same time. A Circuit Rider's Wife And so when the people exclaimed in astonishment: "Is Saul also among the prophets?" they did not mean: "How is it that such a worldly-minded man finds himself in the company of such pious people?" Men in the Making "Then why is that worldly-minded Debby talking about dressing for dinner?" Blue Bonnet's Ranch Party It comes, too, from the morally cowardly and the worldly-minded, who desire a religion without the cross. The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ A Devotional History of our Lord's Passion “Brother! brother! never be worldly-minded,” said the senior. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection I had come of a worldly-minded family who supported the church and sustained a polite it somewhat distant relation to Heaven. A Circuit Rider's Wife His appointment is one which even a worldly-minded man might covet. An Australian in China Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma The worldly-minded, indeed, were prone to the criticism that the material of Mrs. Weatherwax's garments was beyond cavil, but this surely was her own concern. The Henchman Mr. Starr was concerned with weightier matters, and went on down to Prudence with never so much as a reproving shake of the head for the worldly-minded young twins. Prudence of the Parsonage Besides, Knut was too lively and worldly-minded to sit long in a house of mourning or to be always coming in upon a prayer meeting. The Bridal March; One Day The congregation was a small one, composed of well-bred, worldly-minded folk. A Circuit Rider's Wife Hence the inexperienced and worldly-minded are much mistaken, who vainly imagine that the righteousness of the Christian is nothing else than what in common life and in the language of philosophy is termed morality. American Lutheranism Vindicated; or, Examination of the Lutheran Symbols, on Certain Disputed Topics Including a Reply to the Plea of Rev. W. J. Mann I had heard that Sister Marie spoke very well, and so constantly that she was deemed to be worldly-minded. The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. III. (of V.) And thus far have we considered hitherto, in these outward goods that are called the gifts of fortune, only the slender commodity that worldly-minded men have by them. Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation With Modifications To Obsolete Language By Monica Stevens If we formed our estimate of Bishop Watson's character simply from such samples as these, we might conclude that he was a covetous, unreasonably discontented, and worldly-minded man. The English Church in the Eighteenth Century The first may be called an error of worldly-minded men, the other an error of mistaken religionists. Sermons Preached at Brighton Third Series But since then she had seen life through the eyes of a worldly-minded old husband, and it had made a difference. The Gay Cockade The one is the sin of the worldly-minded rich man, the other is the sin of the worldly-minded poor man. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII Besides, Christians even may become worldly-minded, and their religious affections low. The Faithful Steward Or, Systematic Beneficence an Essential of Christian Character She was not a mere type of the worldly-minded woman. H. G. Wells And what on earth could have tempted Anne to let him kiss her, if she had not been a crafty, worldly-minded schemer with an eye on the glories of ruling at the Hall? The Jervaise Comedy It sounded very worldly-minded and decisive and Mrs. Ashburner gained an envious comfort in her daughter's declaration. The Gay Cockade Isa, who was trying to be a consistent Christian, would neither flirt nor dance, and the foolish, worldly-minded mother was more vexed at her behavior than at Virginia's. Elsie's children I have a worldly-minded cousin who says that she is always nice to girls, because "you never know whom they may marry." The Princess Passes And the protest they made stands out in the next generation in vivid contrast to a worldly-minded and politically-corrupt Church which only internal revolution could awaken from its slumbers. Political Thought in England from Locke to Bentham The superficial, worldly-minded man would have deemed Uncle Nathan's principles rather too ultra for common, everyday use; but he, good soul, found no difficulty in applying them to every action he performed. Hatchie, the Guardian Slave; or, The Heiress of Bellevue I fear Miss Williams was a very weak-minded woman, or would be so considered by a great part of the world—the exceedingly wise and prudent and worldly-minded "world." The Laurel Bush Therefore they must not be brawlers and contentious persons, covetous and worldly-minded, vain and frothy. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London You are worldly-minded even in your rigorousness, my poor boy. The Forty-Five Guardsmen The churches of men are largely made up of worldly-minded professors who know not the birth and life of the Spirit. The Last Reformation He is anxious to please everybody and can not bear to thwart the wishes of the worldly-minded. Food for the Lambs; or, Helps for Young Christians Surprised she certainly was; but she answered, honestly, "Indeed, you are the last person I should suspect of being worldly-minded." The Laurel Bush Those high and lofty notions of morals which you brought with you from the schools must be considerably lowered, and mixed with the baser alloy of a jealous and worldly-minded prudence. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 I have heard many singular anecdotes of his life, proving his disregard for riches, honours, and the vain pursuits of the worldly-minded. Observations on the Mussulmauns of India Descriptive of Their Manners, Customs, Habits and Religious Opinions Made During a Twelve Years' Residence in Their Immediate Society How often does one hear from the lips of the intensely worldly-minded fears expressed at the danger of religious excitement! Parish Papers It bespeaks a superior intellect, but paralyzed and spellbound by the sorcery of a worldly-minded expediency. The Grimké Sisters Sarah and Angelina Grimké: the First American Women Advocates of Abolition and Woman's Rights Most of the church-members were so worldly-minded they thought of little else than a good time, and the few spiritual ones were afraid to tell how they felt, for fear of their minister's displeasure. The value of a praying mother He was not more worldly-minded than are other men, but he did fondly cherish a natural desire to see the family fortunes once more in the ascendant. Colonel Quaritch, V.C. A Tale of Country Life But Irene, to this day, retains more of her student seriousness than her more worldly-minded friend. Vanishing Roads and Other Essays But Elizabeth was a worldly-minded woman, impatient of theological disputes. From Chaucer to Tennyson Piety was a fashion now, like dark overcoats and lace cravats, and no courtier was so worldly-minded as not to have had a touch of grace since the king had taken to religion. The Refugees It is very plain that she was on the side of the poet, not of the worldly-minded persons who advocated the law, business, money-making. Four Famous American Writers: Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, James Russell Lowell, Bayard Taylor A Book for Young Americans I don’t like Mrs. Hargrave; she is a hard, pretentious, worldly-minded woman. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall Was there not danger in the position: a supremely beautiful young woman, worldly-minded, hungry for pleasure, condemned to a life of poverty with a man she did not care for? The Philosopher's Joke It was our poor, sinful, worldly-minded brother here present who was wrestled for. George Silverman's Explanation Sir William, still more worldly-minded than he was timid, was reduced to despair by the loss by which he was threatened. The Bride of Lammermoor Now, the unfortunate part of the affair is, that such a worldly-minded maiden will in good time be obliged to make her début, dine, and dance through a dozen seasons without making a new acquaintance. The Ways of Men The new-comer was just one of those men whom very young women are apt to admire, and whom worldly-minded people are prone to distrust. Birds of Prey I do not blame my good mother; she is worldly-minded, and sees things from her stand-point. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 01, November, 1857 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics Those high and lofty notions of morals which you brought with you from the schools, must be considerably lowered, and mixed with the baser alloy of a jealous and worldly-minded prudence. The American Union Speaker To this the Unicists would answer, that by the whole world is meant all the worldly-minded;—no matter in how direct opposition to half a score other texts! Coleridge's Literary Remains, Volume 4. Was this proud, worldly-minded man going to humble himself, and repent, and be forgiven? The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 15, January, 1859 Byron wrote of him, "The most gentle, the most amiable, and the least worldly-minded person I ever met!" English Literature Its History and Its Significance for the Life of the English Speaking World It felt hard work to labor among a number of worldly-minded people; but I have learned to consider it one of the greatest of privileges to be appointed to service, even though attended with suffering. Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel In the city she was devoted to the requirements of fashionable society and—urged thereto by her worldly-minded mother—led a mere butterfly existence. Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville She accepted, as far as her own heart and will were concerned, but refused, because her father, a rich and worldly-minded man, was not willing for her to marry an itinerant preacher. Miss Prudence A Story of Two Girls' Lives. And with this high resolve Marguerite set forth to break the sad news to her worldly-minded mother. Marguerite Verne Somebody in this family must be practical and worldly-minded, and I seem to be the one. Cap'n Dan's Daughter It was only natural that his enemies should charge him with being worldly-minded, and should insinuate that with him religion was only an instrument of government, and an element in policy. Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 When beauty in the soul held sway, The child gave it in artless play;— All wisdom worldly-minded Is blinded. Poems and Songs He even goes the length of saying that some profane libellers whom his friend Coleridge was going to prosecute, were not half so dangerous enemies to religion as some wicked worldly-minded Christians. Lectures and Essays He was not a worldly-minded man; still, to have a presumptive peer for a son-in-law, who would doubtless also become an ambassador, was a prospect that at heart he relinquished with regret. Smith and the Pharaohs, and other Tales "We feel she is naturally rather worldly-minded and ambitious, whereas you -" She paused. Winding Paths Well, upon my soul, Lorrequer," said he, jumping from his chair, and speaking with more energy than he had before evinced, "you are, without exception, the most worldly-minded, cold-blooded fellow I ever met. The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 2 "Oh, if my mother were alive!" sobbed the unhappy girl, as the door closed on the retiring form of worldly-minded Aunt Phoebe. The Hand but Not the Heart or, The Life-Trials of Jessie Loring And her husband's mother older-hearted and more worldly-minded than even he, openly sneered at the idea of one in her position degrading herself into a mere child's nurse! Married Life; Its Shadows and Sunshine She had kept on in the wrong way taken by her feet in the beginning, growing purse proud, vain, ambitious of external pre-eminence, worldly-minded, and self-indulgent. The Allen House Well, in the first place," I said—"I see nothing in Dr. Brayle but what can be seen in hundreds of worldly-minded men such as he. The Life Everlasting; a reality of romance How many times have we seen a daughter loyal to a frivolous, worldly-minded, insincere mother, shielding her and exhibiting to the censorious world the utmost love and trust! That Fortune And yet so gratified was this worldly-minded woman, at the good fortune of her niece in securing so brilliant an alliance, that it seemed as if, for a time, she could talk of nothing else. The Hand but Not the Heart or, The Life-Trials of Jessie Loring The most that a worldly-minded man can do is to stand at the receipt of custom, and be constantly on the lookout for windfalls. Table Talk Essays on Men and Manners Even the worldly-minded young Princess was shocked by my conduct, and gazed at me in reproach; whereat I burst out laughing. Youth A secret lies hid away somewhere in the institution of the modern dance, that makes it the chiefest attraction of worldly-minded and often of base-hearted people. Questionable Amusements and Worthy Substitutes If I was more worldly-minded I'd take up a collection, probably. Shavings She knew Mrs. Loring to be worldly-minded; she knew her to be a woman of not over delicate feelings; and as one easily affected by appearances. The Hand but Not the Heart or, The Life-Trials of Jessie Loring Nevertheless, the will of the more worldly-minded prevailed, and they probably thought that there would be a better chance to have the Republicans nominate Roosevelt if he were already the nominee of the Progressives. Theodore Roosevelt; an Intimate Biography Poor Aloysia would be more at home in some arbor of innocence where angels love to tarry, and where the voice and gaze of the worldly-minded have never fallen. Alvira, the Heroine of Vesuvius At sixteen she was an impetuous, worldly-minded, and very vain though very dignified young lady. Historic Girls If Mrs. Dexter had been a worldly-minded woman—a lover of—or one moved by the small ambitions of fashionable life—her husband would have been all well enough. The Hand but Not the Heart or, The Life-Trials of Jessie Loring |
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