英语词汇“chary”造句的方法、技巧、例句及翻译-英语例句辞典

If she has become chary with her coloratura, she made up for it with her musical-comedy spirit and virtuosity. Barbara Cook at the Wallis: Still doing what she does best 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z

The chary locals are less forthcoming about the lingering horror of the mass shooting in which a young priest took the lives of five members of his elderly congregation. Beware Strange Psychologists: The Latest in Crime Novels 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z

It's worth dealing with the difference again, since everyone seems to have forgotten it or become chary of the articulation. Literary debate 2010-12-12T00:06:00Z

I always feel chary about recommending the Society’s books since I’ve supplied introductions to several of them. Review | One critic’s summer reading list: From a scandalous memoir to obscure literary journalism 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z

So Billington was properly chary of what will follow his retirement on Jan. 1. Library of Congress’s leader retires, finding a successor for its next chapter 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z

According to Sight and Sound, the Arts Council were chary about funding the film because it was thought that it came too soon on the heels of Bacon's death. Love Is the Devil: the view from the art world 2012-11-09T09:00:00Z

Beautiful is a strong word, and artists, critics and scholars are chary of it. Review | For beloved D.C. artist Alma Thomas, beauty wasn’t just about art. It was essential to life, too. 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z

And in those days I was a little chary of my father's tastes. Old music: Roy Harper – Another Day 2012-06-28T08:51:26Z

Instead, “West Side Story” languished when it was first released, its core audience of older filmgoers still chary of venturing into theaters. Perspective | Awards season this year is already a nothingburger. And that’s okay. 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z

That look speaks assertively to a Gen Z crowd chary of artifice and aggressive displays of sensuality. Billie Eilish: Gen Z’s Outrageous Fashion Role Model 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z

Are young directors afraid to take him on, chary about getting into the ring with the champ? Where are all the other great shark movies? 2010-07-08T21:36:00Z

That was a movie which really couldn’t be made now; people are understandably chary of presenting children in such adult and rather sexualised situations. Alan Parker: a maker of glorious films with a gift for connecting with audiences | Peter Bradshaw 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z

However, I recognize that many people are likely to be chary of returning to public transport for a while, and Beltway expansion may be necessary as a stopgap. Opinion | High tolls are necessary to keep speeds high 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z

Even those justices – such as Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito – most faithful to hewing to the constitution’s original meaning appeared chary about upholding the right of electors to go rogue. Could 'rogue electors' tilt the balance of the US election? | Lawrence Douglas 2020-05-17T04:00:00Z

He looks chary, and I know perfectly well why. Robert Caro: ‘The more facts you collect, the closer you come to the truth’ 2019-04-21T04:00:00Z

Experts with long experience in treating depression were encouraged by the news, but also chary. Fast-Acting Depression Drug, Newly Approved, Could Help Millions 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z

But the administration, chary of appearing to politicize intelligence, refused to do so unless both congressional Republican leaders consented. Mitch McConnell Got Everything He Wanted. But at What Cost? 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z

They wouldn’t say what actually had happened, and were very chary about giving me any details. Robert A. Caro on the Secrets of Lyndon Johnson’s Archives 2019-01-21T05:00:00Z

But his personal experience made him chary, too. The Philosopher Redefining Equality 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z

The slightly older native, say a millennial, seems a bit chary of the voice call: they text in advance to schedule them, or if they ring unannounced, start by apologising. Are we losing the art of telephone conversation? | Zoe Williams 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z

But Mr Richardson is a bit chary nonetheless when he holds the newspaper—perhaps due to its age and fragility, or perhaps in memory of those poisoned printers. The paper that poisoned its printers 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z

Of course, some European banks and companies will be chary of potential U.S. sanctions, with a chilling effect on their willingness to invest in Iran. Opinion | If Trump walks away from the Iran deal, Tehran will win 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z

He called the other justices “chary” for upholding a condominium association's right to ban cats and other pets from units. Former California Supreme Court Justice Armand Arabian, an advocate for rape victims, dies at 83 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z

It also represents a more profound cultural shift, driven by a cosmopolitan relish for diversity and zeitgeisty aversion to chauvinism, such that even white Democrats now feel markedly less chary towards immigration than they did. Hostility to immigration used to be found in both parties 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z

Back at the house, McTeer told me that she is chary of media attention. The Dynamism of Janet McTeer 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z

Yet, memories of the shock market sell-off in 2013, when the Fed first raised the possibility of tapering its stimulus, and China's surprise yuan devaluation in 2015, are making investors chary. Indonesian stocks dally at record peak as investors fear tipping point 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z

If investors become chary of risky assets again, even those with half-decent fundamentals will get dumped. The unloved bounce 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z

But "we are also very cautious about not upsetting what was a delicate balance that was achieved when we negotiated the original text, so would be chary about doing anything that would do just that." U.S. reluctant to change data pact after EU watchdogs' concerns 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z

And even those working with impartial advisers who recommend policies are often chary of the insurance, mostly because it costs more if you wait to buy or if you are in poor health. Long-Term Care Insurance Can Be Costly but Effective 2015-12-25T05:00:00Z

And Republicans are chary of almost anything done by the executive branch, such as new rules announced last week to restrict fracking on federal land. Binning the ban 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z

It’s no surprise that, nearly half a century later, the playbook invented by Big Tobacco and perfected by food and chemical companies should be exploited by energy firms chary of government carbon regulation. ‘Merchants of Doubt’ review: A brisk, engrossing portrait of enviro-spin 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z

As the chary below show, the next two most expensive regular season games in the last four years are less than half the price of Jeter’s final game. Will Derek Jeter's Final Game Be The Most Expensive Regular Season Game Ever? 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z

At a time when banks are chary of lending to many businesses, retail bonds have boomed, attracting savers searching for a better return on their money in an era of historically low interest rates. Firms see 'passion bonds' as best way to raise cash 2013-06-01T23:06:05Z

The remaining Hun, finding that his automatic weapon was likewise empty, and mindful of Leslie's brandished air-pistol, was chary of closing with the lad. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z

The mistress of a home is as wax in the hands of her cook, whose words, as far as the table is concerned, are a law that even she would be very chary of opposing. Sidelights on Chinese Life 2012-04-21T02:00:23.993Z

County police and country editors must be chary of accepting the evidence of James Walkers and Tom Blands against the guarantee of such a man, or they may get their corns trodden on most painfully! The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z

Useful advice to a settler would be, 'Be chary of buying land where the grass-tree grows,' for, though there are exceptions, the Xanthorrhœa has a weakness for the desert. Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil 2012-04-02T02:00:28.873Z

I should be very chary of saying that there is such a thing as being righteous overmuch, but for two reasons. One Day at a Time and Other Talks on Life and Religion 2012-03-31T02:00:20.873Z

Many, perhaps chary of the misspelling bell, backed away slowly after their word. SchoolBook: For Spelling Bee Champ, Life is a Series of Bold Face Words 2012-03-21T22:19:51Z

We must also take our own bedding and blankets, as the Chinese ideas of cleanliness are such as to make us chary of using any of theirs. Sidelights on Chinese Life 2012-04-21T02:00:23.993Z

That Nature is chary in her gifts of that organization which possesses the susceptibility necessary for appreciating such elevated compositions, is not the fault of Beethoven. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z

The man greeted the intruder with chary suspiciousness as Ralph entered the waiting room, kicking the snow off his feet. Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car 2012-02-29T03:00:25.457Z

I warrant the maroons would liever stay in the canow, sir; and I own I myself am somewhat chary of landing in the dark. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z

Scarlet flowers are so rare, and nature is so chary of that beautiful hue, that these blossoms are especially welcome. The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits 2012-02-17T03:00:37.163Z

He has always been wanting, however, in character, and consequently managers of schools became chary of engaging him as a teacher in any of them. Sidelights on Chinese Life 2012-04-21T02:00:23.993Z

Since perfection is chary of repetition, it was not to be expected that another Tomoy�--a stern yet loving lioness--could be found for the precious youth. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z

When I'm working myself I'm always chary of being exposed to outside influences. Poor Relations 2012-02-11T03:04:00.973Z

Knowing that his parents had little money and were forced to be chary in spending any, Alexyéi Stepanitch wrote to ask for a very moderate sum; and, to strengthen his request, he asked Mme. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z

Nature has not been chary of beauty here. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z

He had been chary of references to the voyage which had made his reputation; all the more, therefore, this one struck home. The Turnstile 2012-01-29T03:00:09.260Z

For the man was not chary of expression when the world went well with him; it was only in the presence of disappointments, rebuffs, and aversions that his face became a lid. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z

I might conceivably get her some work," Rupert answered, "but people are a little chary of engaging employees recommended by bachelors like myself. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z

But the turnkeys, though friendly, were rather chary of information, and Jean gleaned but little intelligence in this direction. When a Cobbler Ruled a King 2012-01-15T03:00:13.430Z

It had never been expressed in words or demonstration, for of these things the mountaineer is as chary as a grizzly. The Code of the Mountains 2012-01-07T03:00:15.050Z

Nevertheless, they became more chary in this respect. The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 2011-12-25T03:00:12.817Z

The disciples at first were chary of their quondam persecutor, but, assured by Barnabas, who took-him and brought him to the apostles, they received him into their fellowship. The Two Tests: The Supernatural Claims of Christianity Tried by Two of its Own Rules 2011-12-24T03:08:06.143Z

These snow-bears got more chary at last, however, and when the March winds blew they entirely disappeared. The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z

There was a spoon oar, with a ring lock, under the thwarts, but I was somewhat chary of using it since its mate had snapped with me below Rock Island Rapids. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z

Men of this calibre appear but at intervals; for "nature is chary in the production of such specimens of dangerous grandeur." Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z

The man seemed to be habitually chary of speech. Amusement Only 2011-12-04T03:00:06.637Z

You have been so extraordinarily brotherly to me in writing of your convictions and in furnishing me ideas, that I feel ashamed of my churlish and chary replies. The Letters of William James, Vol. II 2011-11-24T03:00:48.427Z

The treasury was empty, the Assembly most chary in granting impressment warrants, and practically all the governor could offer in the way of help was his unlimited good will. Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism 2011-11-23T03:00:55.563Z

A man chary of words in fine weather, but eloquent in storm: possessed, too, of a courage that lay so deep that it needed almost a peril involving life to arouse it. Fridtjof Nansen A book for the young 2011-11-17T03:00:36.810Z

Mr. Schneiderman is chary of talking too much now about his investigation. Gotham: Patience Grows Thin for Banks? Foreclosure Excuses 2011-11-15T02:44:12Z

He seemed to have no friends, and was chary of making acquaintances; in that great house he lived the life of a lonely recluse. Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z

The community and the newspapers are chary of applying it to folk who steal covertly but steadily and largely as an increment of municipal office. Search-Light Letters 2011-10-06T02:00:43.957Z

The Mercure—the staid Mercure, so chary of its praise—can find no word to describe her acting but that of sublime. Queens of the French Stage 2011-10-06T02:00:38.820Z

Even when men are rowing a second or third race in the day, they should not be chary of extending themselves for a few strokes on the way to the post. Boating 2011-09-21T02:00:35.453Z

The Asiatic, conscious of his past and his potentialities, is chary of foreign innovations and refuses to recognize alien superiority. The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy 2011-09-13T02:00:33.070Z

It has been employed mainly in readjusting rights, in establishing fresh securities for just dealing and humane living; but it has been very chary of following Continental countries in nationalizing industries. Contemporary Socialism 2011-09-10T02:00:28.673Z

Often reading and discoursing on poets and their work, but chary of any exuberance of praise; if ever cynical, tending that way under such provocation. English Lands Letters and Kings Queen Anne and the Georges 2011-08-29T02:01:10.603Z

Jim admitted a clear remembrance of Kipling's visit, but was chary of speaking of it, doubtless on account of the squaw-at-the-stake story. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z

It is all in the course of nature.—One begins to be a bit chary of this same "nature", in the south. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z

"Since you are so chary of imparting knowledge, so will I be," I said quietly. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z

Anybody who has observed children's play and knows how real to them their fancies become for the moment will be chary of applying to their sayings the word "lie". Children's Ways 2011-08-11T02:00:16.473Z

They were chary even of any whose families were connected with the Small Arms Factory, for the business must be gone about with the most perfect secrecy. A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z

In the big Nordland novels, on the other hand, we meet people who take no direct interest in their natural environments, and here the author is more chary of his nature lyricism. Knut Hamsun 2011-07-18T02:00:21.927Z

He was interested in her story, too, for the Red Cross officer had not been chary of spreading the tale of Ruth’s courage and her work in the first cabin. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z

Nor was he chary at first of saying that he had taken his grand-niece in because there was no one else to whom she could go. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z

Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows. The Black Opal 2011-07-13T02:00:16.323Z

Some of the officials are wisely chary in this matter, and equally so on the subject of profits. Days and Nights in London or, Studies in Black and Gray 2011-07-12T02:00:29.167Z

But Fate, as has been said, who had endowed the Rev. Eli Mallow with wealth, a handsome presence, and with good intellect, had not been chary in the matter of what commercial people term set-offs. Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family 2011-07-08T02:00:20.557Z

But if Chaucer is chary of committing himself on speculative matters such as these, with regard to practical morality he has no such hesitation. Chaucer and His Times 2011-06-30T02:00:26.883Z

He thought, that as pieces usually stood, there was little reason to be chary about meddling with them; that of course Shakspeare, and particularly "Hamlet," would need to suffer much curtailment. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z

I am chary of displaying it to non-appreciative or irreverent eyes. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z

She still asked him much and urgently about his new connection; but chary of words with his full heart, he hastened down stairs. Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) 2011-06-14T02:00:26.670Z

Her majesty frowned; but the audience applauding, the queen, ever chary in checking any popular feeling, reserved her anger till the following day, when Tarleton was banished from the royal presence. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z

As a rule, I should be very chary of offering to join anyone travelling; a third person is often a nuisance, just as much so in travelling as at other times. Dorothy's Double Volume II (of 3) 2011-05-29T02:00:06.640Z

How joyous are we of the west when we find That Fate, with her gifts ever chary, Has decreed that the Rose, who is queen of her kind Shall bloom on our wild western prairie. Hoosier Lyrics 2011-05-20T02:00:38.353Z

Therefore, kind reader, do not judge us too severely; for know, O chary one! that extreme bashfulness and modesty have always been considered two of our principal failings! The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z

"Enumerate to me every trifle of his former days," begged Albano,--"every dew-drop out of his morning redness: he was so chary of his dark history!" Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) 2011-06-14T02:00:26.670Z

No: he felt sure Maude would be even more chary of disobeying him than the servants. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z

She put out her hand, and pulled him down to her, and he, so chary of caress, put his left arm round her. Love and hatred 2011-05-13T02:00:08.103Z

The desperate repulse which the Normans received at the hands of the Saxon outlaws, made them exceedingly chary of attempting again the extermination of them. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z

He took good care not to interrogate Prieur; and one knows that the presidents of assize courts are not usually chary of sifting the antecedents of the accused. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z

Be chary of invitations, and do not hunt for challenges. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z

Being chary, however, promises some immediate benefits, she noted. Stress tests devised to reliably reveal personality in birds 2011-04-29T12:15:07.010Z

The Stuart will be tired by now of living in crags and will not be so chary of entrusting his valuable person to a comfortable French ship.' Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z

Don't be as chary of your letters as you have been. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II 2011-04-15T02:00:16.987Z

"The road be it, then," muttered Daly to himself; "men never are so chary of life as when about to risk it." The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z

“And now, Miss Prim-and-Prudery, I want your reason for prying into my secrets, after being so chary of your own; I demand it.” No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z

Mary Singleton was somewhat chary of her favours, fearing the public resentment when the British should have withdrawn. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z

British ministers, who had been made to look somewhat ridiculous, henceforth began to be chary of active intervention in continental affairs; Austria and France were alike discredited and isolated. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" 2011-03-05T03:00:24.537Z

The beast was gracious, but chary as to giving too many garments. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z

Previous acquaintance with sporting cartridges coming from the Fatherland had made him chary of using ammunition of German origin. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z

"When men assign us the humble office of providing for them, I remark they are never chary of their compliments," said Lucy, laughingly. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume II. 2011-02-18T03:00:19.343Z

"Herr President----" "No need to disclaim my praise, I am usually very chary of it; as a former engineer I can judge of such matters, and I repeat, your plan shows genius." The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z

I was not so chary about the discharging of mine. The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains 2011-02-09T03:00:48.583Z

Dumas was never more chary of tiresome description than in the opening chapters of this book. Dumas' Paris 2011-02-02T03:00:23.057Z

It is my brother-in-law's natural manner to be formal and chary of speech. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z

Barreau was chary of speech, and the Sanders brothers were penned beyond my sight. The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z

The old lady shook her head, and said, with much reserve, "You are wont to be very chary of your confidence, my dear Alice." The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z

Nor had the editors of various moral and religious periodicals failed to render the tribute of their severer appreciation, and more enviable, because more chary applause. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z

I am chary now about expressing any opinion, for publishers have a way of quoting very unfairly in their advertisements. Brenda, Her School and Her Club 2011-01-15T03:00:31.087Z

The old gentleman was not in the least chary of words. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z

Not for long were the lions chary about putting in an appearance. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z

Buyers are chary, not sure if their jobs are secure. Across the U.S., Long Recovery Looks Like Recession 2010-10-13T01:09:00Z

Other voices were less chary about commenting on O'Brien's horses. Frankie Dettori to stay on board Redwilding for Derby 2010-05-27T18:42:00Z

She seemed to be chary of her words, as a rule. Capricious Caroline

“Thou hast not been so chary of thy words for many a year.” The Great Mogul

Even the emperors who freely employed their services, were chary of raising them to high social rank. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius

This egg-hunting among the loose basalt cliffs, where the stones were perpetually slipping away from under one, appeared to me such dare-devil work that I was chary in taking part in it. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896

But her father was nevertheless acknowledged to be a critic second to none in the world of art, and he was far too chary of his reputation to sacrifice it on a myth. The Belovéd Traitor

Anna Maria was more serious and chary of words after every visit from St�rmer; but an unmistakable expression of quiet, inward happiness lay on her proud face. A Sister's Love A Novel

Everybody loved him, though he was very chary of his caresses. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History

In like manner, Jane's female associates were chary about being in evidence. The Cottage of Delight A Novel

With most of our wood gone to form the raft, we had to be chary of our fuel. Highway Pirates or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne

When a man says he shrinks from shedding blood, and would not crush a worm, I say it is his own blood he is so chary of, and shrinks from shedding. L'Arrabiata and Other Tales

Everything we have is locked up, and bankers are so chary of speculative securities. Hard Pressed

The day was bleak and raw; the sun of light was chary; Through clouds before its face, a pallid light descended. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII

He was a sour-visaged fellow, and was chary of his words. On the Heights A Novel

So the masters had grown chary of reporting matters to the Head, and Finney had been warned that such a policy might lead to snubs. Years of Plenty

Of late you have been chary of your visits. The Admirable Bashville or, Constancy Unrewarded

I understood that we were to celebrate some sort of anniversary, but as old friends you will remember that she is chary of words, and I was entirely ignorant of its nature. What a Man Wills

With instances of the fell unsparing ferocity which attended the rebel stroke—sudden, swift, and unexpected—fresh in the mind of everybody, citizens were chary of exposing themselves and their families to a like visitation. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising

Vanna was by nature just and reasonable, and she told herself that in Jean’s place she might have felt the same irritation, though perhaps she would have been more chary about showing it. A Question of Marriage

He had, so to speak, an office nature and a home nature: in his own house friendly, amiable, generous, and communicative; at his office chary of words, curt, decided, and cautious. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine

But since his treatment of the witch-doctress all were chary of venturing too close. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War

It is doubtful whether her character was improved by being singled out for such special attention, but at least she was happy, and happiness had been a chary visitor in her life. Lady Cassandra

Of course people were not chary in putting the question; and, whenever the standing answer came, it was the signal for peals of merriment. Black Forest Village Stories

"It was a pleasure he was chary enough of to himself," said she, laughing. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day

Like most of their kind, they were chary of speech and the word "claim-jumper" means to a miner what the word "horse-thief" meant to the cowboy. The Boy With the U.S. Miners

I’m not so chary and so will give you the information. Lord Stranleigh Abroad

People became chary of visiting the tepee when it was observed that the wolf was on guard.... Dusty Star

While Rasselwitz grew continually sulkier and charier of his words, and at last became downright sleepy, Tausdorf's spirits were more and more awakened and joyful. Specimens of German Romance Vol. I. The Patricians

I was chary of believing the men at first, for I know only too well how many wild-cat reports start up in every mining camp. To Alaska for Gold The Fortune Hunters of the Yukon

It was as well, he thought, to be chary of Enid's companionship. A Life Sentence A Novel

The story flew all about Versailles, and people were chary after that in offering real or pretended condolences to Count Saxe. Francezka

With all his accessibility and kindliness, he was at bottom chary of real friendship, while the circle of his intimates became constantly smaller with advancing years. Studies in Contemporary Biography

Though he dearly loved these carpet battles, he was chary of figuring in them, having been caught badly more than once between the upper and nether millstones of opposing facts. The Silent Barrier

The wolves recognized the coming of daylight, and became more chary of breaking cover. In the Brooding Wild

There is too much competition in these days, too many hungry candidates for the crumbs that fall from the thinker’s table, not to make him chary of his offerings. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850

The thought of winter is bleak and barren to our mind; the late year is chary of æsthetic as of all other food. Euphorion Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance - Vol. I

But he was very chary of the exercise of influence. Studies in Contemporary Biography

My uncle, you must know, is very chary about the carriage horses, thinking that the corn of idleness,—which is destructive to young men and women,—is very good for cattle. Lady Anna

But men are proverbially chary of their confidence, except when they are in love, and being in love is supposed to put even book women out of a man’s head. Threads of Grey and Gold

Shall we not revise Shakespeare: The chariest maid is prodigal enough If she unmask her beauty on the Boul. The So-called Human Race

And he who eared my field during my absence, being now, in thy abasement, so chary of his presence, spent little of his gold, I'll warrant. The Scarlet Stigma A Drama in Four Acts

He was a bit chary of stepping down amongst the prickly scrub on the inner side, and so as he was taking his time about it, I stood up and watched him. The Recipe for Diamonds

Once they uttered their opinion by the lips of starving operatives, when the distress in the manufacturing districts was deepest, and capitalists were chary of their aid. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 92, June, 1865

For who Burnished the sword, blew on the drowsy coal, Held still the target higher, chary of praise And prodigal of counsel—who but thou? The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25) The Ebb-Tide; Weir of Hermiston

If Sprot could invent the substance of IV, why was he so chary of invention in all the other letters? James VI and the Gowrie Mystery

Even he was chary of showing himself, and turned up mostly by night; and pretty soon he began to table his cards and make up to Uma. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25)

But on the other hand, there is nothing to prevent his doing so; and unless he be very headstrong,—so headstrong as to be almost unreliable,—he will be extremely chary of his freedom. Materials and Methods of Fiction With an Introduction by Brander Matthews

They were chary of doing work for the next several seconds, Willard waiting to have Moran lead. News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories

The Institute seems to be awfully chary about giving information away. Anything You Can Do!

Of what good was he on earth; why should not he die? why so chary of his life? why preserve his wretched life at all? Callista : a Tale of the Third Century

In this connection it is worthy of note that the French, notwithstanding their national doctrine of liberty, have been chary of applying this to composers who were departing from the beaten path. Music: An Art and a Language

Caliban was absent, but he had been chary of his friendly visits since the row; and with that exception, the whole family was gathered together as for a marriage or a christening. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 2 (of 25)

Barings and Rothschilds alike were chary about the enterprise. The Railway Builders A Chronicle of Overland Highways

Moore, chary of words, replied by a negative movement and murmur. Shirley

Ever since the orthodox scientists have come around to accepting hypnotism, I've been chary of it. Occasion for Disaster

The praise of Wordsworth, a poet always chary of expressing approbation, has been bestowed upon Tickell. The Age of Pope (1700-1744)

And that touches just that about which men are most chary, their pocketbooks.” Carmen Ariza

He belonged to the new scientific school which studies and co-relates, but is chary of affirmations, and charier still of denials. The Side Of The Angels A Novel

None of the Corps Commanders knew exactly when or where the nibble would develop, or, if they did know, they were naturally chary of giving me the information. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc.

And well may the pear-tree do this, it is so chary of color upon its fruit. Under the Maples

But on the other hand, there is nothing to prevent his doing so; and unless he be very headstrong––so headstrong as to be almost unreliable––he will be extremely chary of his freedom. A Manual of the Art of Fiction

We do know of successful attacks on submarines, though the military authorities are chary about giving out the facts. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons

Goethe, though fertile in poems of the amatory and contemplative class, was somewhat chary of putting forth his strength in the ballad. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 57, No. 352, February 1845

She receives them with charming courtesy, listens to their flattering words, but is very chary of her favors. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance

Two things Nature is not chary of—fear and pain. Under the Maples

Heretofore, only Arlt had manifested any personal interest in his successes, and Arlt was a true German, chary of his words. The Dominant Strain

“Besides, since when have actresses become so chary of their favors?” The Strollers

But after King James's going to England, even the balladists were chary of lifting up a voice in praise of the freebooters of the former Marches. The Balladists Famous Scots Series

The servants, too, were shadowy, and chary of their visits. Masterpieces of Mystery Riddle Stories

We must regret that they were not given, however much his indiscretions had made people chary of their confidences. James Boswell Famous Scots Series

The maestro was an old man and chary of his words; yet even he was stirred to enthusiasm. The Dominant Strain

Indeed to the end the native builders have been very chary of building churches with a high-groined vault and a well-developed clerestory. Portuguese Architecture

He looked habitually on the ground when he conversed, was chary of speech, embarrassed and even suffering in manner. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index

Then Cuthbert: 'Tell me, maiden, of her death; And see you be not chary of your words, For well I loved that woman.' Legends of the Saxon Saints

Folks in Lost Valley were chary of words, conservative to the last degree. Tharon of Lost Valley

Primrose threw her arms around his neck and gave him many of the kisses she had used to be so chary about. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia

It cannot, however, be properly done without a great deal of elbow grease as well, of which the present generation are inclined to be very chary. A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid

Oh may we thus, like loving Mary, Ever our choicest offerings bring, Nor grudging of our toil, nor chary Of costly service to our King. Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul

They went sedately, in all seeming, for the mountain folk are chary in demonstrations of affection. Heart of the Blue Ridge

He said he would; and she told him—chary of self-praise, yet eager that he should know that her masters had spoken well of her. The Dark Star

Telimena passed judgment on his sketch with the tone of a courteous lady, but of one conversant with art; of praise she was chary, but she did not spare encouragement. Pan Tadeusz Or, the Last Foray in Lithuania; a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812

That she was intentionally chary of her passing thoughts and impressions to those around her, is, however, sufficiently disproved by her letters. Famous Women: George Sand

The bishop was chary, and whilst speaking contemptuously of those presbyters who raised “curious questions,” he left it undecided what the curious questions were. The Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election

But I have heard tidings lately, and from the Lady Claypole too, of which, methinks, to your mother's friend, you have been over chary. The Buccaneer A Tale

Indeed, it was in some such way that he secured his wife, though the dear old lady in after days was chary about telling the story. The Story of John G. Paton Or Thirty Years Among South Sea Cannibals

But the mouth of a gift horse must not be too narrowly examined; and Santander, ever since that night when he behaved so rudely in Don Ignacio’s house, had been chary in showing his face. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley

Even the flowers had been chary of wearing their best dresses in such a dusty, untidy world. The Rhodesian

When one has studied psychic phenomena as long as I have, he comes to a point where he is very chary of saying what is not credible. The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton

He made a chary movement of his hand towards a chair and at the same time sank into a fragile fauteuil, which creaked with his weight. Juggernaut

Be not too chary 152 Of your men's swords; let them strike sudden terror. Gycia A Tragedy in Five Acts

Of her one own great treasure, she was much too chary to give it away unasked, and too independent, as she told herself, to give it away unauthorized. Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite

He was chary of words, and after all, did not all the world know what to pay for conveyance to Southwark? The Panchronicon

Since the terrible evening of his home-coming, the piano had not been opened; and his recent experience of the effect Honor's music could produce on him made him chary of asking her to play. Captain Desmond, V.C.

We did not use to be quite so chary of our minutes: nor, though fully aware of the value of time, did we ever bestow the same regard upon the fractional portions of our existence. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 361, November, 1845.

Capitalists were chary of aviation; they had no faith in it. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners

The sturdy republican religionists of New England became very soon as chary of allowing the freedom of the press as were the Pontiff and the crowned heads of Europe. Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy

But they were nothing if not conservative, and so intent was the king on preserving the pure Zulu blood, that he was chary of allowing any slaves among them. The Sign of the Spider

“There are scores of them, there, and some are none too chary about the sort of business they are employed in.” In Her Own Right

Accordingly the new constitutions were very chary of the powers to be exercised by the governor. The Critical Period of American History

Montesquieu advised people to be very chary and to think twice before they destroyed old laws or pulled down an old house to run up a tent, but his advice is completely ignored. The Cult of Incompetence

They are not chary of their music; on the contrary, they appear to sing directly to a spectator, and they are too confident of the security of the nest to be disturbed about that. Little Brothers of the Air

One is naturally chary of delivering judgment in such a case, but it was, obviously, his duty to adapt himself to his environment. The Wooden Horse

But this sympathy betrayed him sometimes into a free rendering of locutions such as a translator should be chary of indulging in. Old Familiar Faces

I thought you knew that she is chary of her confidences, and that none of us is given to seeking them. A Pessimist In Theory and Practice

The country school-district, sparsely settled and chary of its taxes, is apt to obey the law in the scantiest way possible. Village Improvements and Farm Villages

Among good men, therefore, they were esteemed little better than pirates, and I could understand why my cousin had been so chary in speaking about his voyage to my father. Athelstane Ford

Greeks, in their own country, though exceedingly jealous, and apt to build up alarms on the slightest foundation, are yet by no means chary in showing their women. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847

The knowledge of their existence alone will make an enemy chary about approaching within bombarding distance. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2

What would happen in case the brute was only wounded and charged I have never heard, but personally I should be somewhat chary in trusting to the protection of a torch and three spears. Life and sport in China Second Edition

As the day wore on the patient grew worse, and the other men became more and more chary of approaching him. The Huntress

The chariest maid is prodigal enough, If she unmask her beauty to the moon: Virtue itself 'scapes not calumnious strokes. Characteristics of Women Moral, Poetical, and Historical

The picture shows the king in chary indulgence standing just within the court of the Royal Factory, while eager masters of arts and crafts strenuously heap before him their masterpieces. The Tapestry Book

If they did they would come on more warily, for though I am single-handed they would be chary of coming to issues with me. Chinese Folk-Lore Tales

Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes. A Girl's Ride in Iceland

Some of these points were settled afterwards and not on the morning of my first meeting with the chary little songster. Birds of the Rockies

Professor Kraemer was a keen advocate of this subject, but I was chary of forming any opinion without deeper investigations. Lola or, The Thought and Speech of Animals

Miss Tredgold enhanced its value by being chary in regard to it. Girls of the Forest

If it could be done by a subscription for two nights, for instance, I would not be chary of my time and trouble. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 1, 1833-1856

It was hard, for the girls had not been chary of time, money, or trouble to fit themselves for their occupation. Emily Brontë

As has been said, for some unaccountable reason the white-crowns in the vicinity of Georgetown were quite chary of their music. Birds of the Rockies

He then took off his hat again, for he was never chary of his bows, and I, making him a profound reverence, withdrew. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VIII (of X) - Continental Europe II.

Travelled much, but he’s chary of making new friends. Witness to the Deed

Epstein was chary in consenting to William appearing in the cast of such entertainments, and William could not be persuaded to do anything in this regard unless Epstein favoured it. William Adolphus Turnpike

Both her independence and her unselfishness made her very chary of giving trouble. Emily Brontë

They are chary of using their big guns after dark in case they should give away their positions. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde"

But the others were not so chary of words. The Candidate A Political Romance

It sometimes makes one chary of believing anything—in questions Human as well as Eternal. Over the Fireside with Silent Friends

‘Do you know it?’ said I. ‘Only a few words,’ said the jockey, ‘they were always chary in teaching me any.’ The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro'

But he was chary of his words,—as he had even been to her. An Old Man's Love

Sandy, who was usually chary enough of his words, preserved even a stricter silence. The Story of Wool

But none were rude or offensive to her, although the young men especially were by no means chary of insulting the old man, who never carried a pistol in his belt. Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories 1898

Licinia was not like to be chary in imparting to her mistress the scraps of gossip which she had collected. "Unto Caesar"

And one cannot be astonished if the Roumanians in Serbia are chary of believing that their native land has changed for the better. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2

No one nowadays would commit himself to such a statement, and men in general would be chary of urging that we should not believe anything which we cannot understand. Science and Morals and Other Essays

"I'm not chary o' trouble in the maid's behalf." Harbor Tales Down North With an Appreciation by Wilfred T. Grenfell, M.D.

They were likewise growing chary of those long blades of steel that hewed through shield and spear-haft as though they had been paper. Across the Spanish Main A Tale of the Sea in the Days of Queen Bess

The Institute men seem to be awfully chary about giving information away, even to me. Anything You Can Do ...

Mr. Fredericksohn was always a little chary of saying anything that might be construed as derogatory to a client, even in the privacy of professional conversation. Hex

And I am not sure but we ought to train little girls to be chary of their kisses. Floyd Grandon's Honor

And if Nature is chary of striking scenes and startling impressions and thrilling experiences, affectation, with profane haste, proceeds to amuse itself with artificial feelings, and pretended raptures. Practical Ethics

They were very chary of their powder, and only fired when pretty sure of success. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 462 Volume 18, New Series, November 6, 1852

For who Burnished the sword, blew on the drowsy coal, Held still the target higher; chary of praise And prodigal of counsel—who but thou? The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson

Religion is a very indefinite idea among the Dyaks, and they are chary in speaking of what there is of it. Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics

She is oddly exclusive and delicate, even chary about herself, but alone with her father she is all childish abandon. Floyd Grandon's Honor

As life goes on, a man learns to put more and more confidence in his conclusions, and to become more and more chary of the reasons that led to those conclusions. Mushrooms on the Moor

"Mr. Peaks, pipe down the port watch," said Mr. Fluxion, at last, as though every word cost him a month's salary, he was so chary of them. Down the Rhine Young America in Germany

It is a rule among army surgeons, to be chary about giving men their discharge from military service on surgeon's certificate. The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother

As he did so, that flash of grateful recognition which he was so chary of, crossed his grave face. A Venetian June

He was chary of his countrymen abroad, and it was some time before he came across the man he desired. Under the Rebel's Reign

He is, however, chary in most cases about expressing an opinion; and he never allows himself to become enthusiastic over any book in the presence of a publisher or a publisher's representative. The Building of a Book A Series of Practical Articles Written by Experts in the Various Departments of Book Making and Distributing

He demurred, for he was always chary about entering the zone of fire. David Malcolm

"Like all men," she said, sharply, as though to stay the trend of his thoughts, "you are prodigal in promises, but chary in fulfilment." Under the Rose

Mr. Dean had been rather chary of promotions, frequently reminding his little detachment that it is a far cry from the ranks of a private to that of a commissioned officer. Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman

The nobles were sent to the prison and the block, but their rank and honours remained dignities which the Crown was chary to bestow even on the noblest of its servants. History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660

“Well, well, when our enemies find out that it is the fashion of English sailors to fight till their ship goes down, they will be chary of attacking them with much hopes of victory.” Won from the Waves

Like all bourgeois writers Mrs. Parsons has been very chary of using materials furnished by Socialist scholars. Socialism: Positive and Negative

The Germans, however, are chary of admitting English women to share their labours, and those who go and offer to help meet with a very chilly reception. A War-time Journal, Germany 1914 and German Travel Notes

Once or twice, I fancied they were going to charge upon me; and had I been otherwise than well mounted, I should have been very chary of risking such an encounter. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire

We were, therefore, chary of using her, but occasionally we went out fishing in her, when the supply we could get in the lagoon or from the shore ran short. Washed Ashore The Tower of Stormount Bay

Maude knew, though for some reason with which she herself was best acquainted, she had been much more chary of her information to my Lady the Prioress than she now chose to be. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time

Most with whom he comes in contact are impressed with the idea, that he either has sinned, or intends sinning; so all are chary of giving him confidence. The Death Shot A Story Retold

He realized that, had it not been for her, the Camerons would have been chary of taking him aboard. Ruth Fielding and the Gypsies The Missing Pearl Necklace

But Jos� was a strong man though not often exerting his strength, and there was that in his face which made most men chary of coming to handgrips with him. At the Point of the Sword

Poets who were chary of lending their support to an unknown venture have now generously permitted the use of their work. The Listeners and Other Poems

I am chary of novelties, and got my first plants last spring with the expectation of being disappointed. Gardening Indoors and Under Glass A Practical Guide to the Planting, Care and Propagation of House Plants, and to the Construction and Management of Hotbed, Coldframe and Small Greenhouse

It is a common remark that as we grow older we become chary of convictions, and content ourselves with opinions. Men in the Making

Darling, I have become very chary of words like that, for I know what pain we can give if, after our lips have uttered them, they are not borne out by all our later acts. The Choice of Life

This I was rather chary of using, for reasons of my own, but it was that or nothing, only the mattress being underneath. A Woman who went to Alaska

If she is wise she will be chary of handing it over to the nurse, or sending it away to the care of strangers, except for the hours necessary for education. Love to the Uttermost Expositions of John XIII.-XXI.

Ever since the orthodox scientists have come around to accepting hypnotism, I'm been chary of it. Supermind

"But I've noticed that these simple country people are chary of confiding in strangers." Mary Louise in the Country

But even in this we should be chary of following inflexible rules. How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) A Complete Guide to Correct Business and Personal Correspondence

Others were chary of any concerted action with the Lower Canadians on account of the latter's religious faith. The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion

This path is more certain of success for the will of the spirits are oftentimes chary of their favours.” Witch-Doctors

He writes as a recorder, chary of words. A Literary History of the English People From the Origins to the Renaissance

But Joe was chary and clung tightly to the lady of his choice; while the other girls secretly marvelled at any one's preferring Sarah to Blue Bonnet. Blue Bonnet's Ranch Party

Let me be more chary with his pain than he was; enough to say that his wife was yet living, but lost, to him. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 103, May, 1866

I have grown charier of the word ‘impossible’ now. The Daughters of Danaus

“You see,” he had said, on the day when he introduced it, “I’ve come to grief so often in the matter of chairs that I’ve become chary as to how I use ’em. The Young Trawler

The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days. The Pirate City An Algerine Tale

There was a chary tasting and then an ecstatic cry—"Marshmallows!" Blue Bonnet's Ranch Party

He is chary of detail, and what he adds is added for its own immediate importance rather than for its remoter power of suggestion. Milton

But the London police are sometimes chary in the exercise of their functions. On the Stairs

And then all the servants had collected in the hall to have a look at him, and they were none of them chary of their expressions of admiration. My First Voyage to Southern Seas

Receivers of subsidies are naturally chary of writing against their patrons, and a great opportunity arises for interested parties to buy the press. Europe—Whither Bound? Being Letters of Travel from the Capitals of Europe in the Year 1921

“They would be less chary of their powder if they knew how short a distance our friends are from us,” said Fleetwood. The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea

Margery, drying her tears, thanked Sir Thomas for his kind intentions, and was not in any way chary of her abuse of poor A’Dale for his conduct. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham

It seemed a strange anomaly, and quite unaccountable that Mr. Williamson should be so chary in allowing any strangers to visit his excavations. Recollections of Old Liverpool

I shall be rather chary of letting you all out of my sight another time. Fire Island Being the Adventures of Uncertain Naturalists in an Unknown Track

It was not their notion of a bailiff but the lawyer, who was so chary of his praise, had said that old Master Pucklechurch and his wife were absolutely trustworthy. The Carbonels

Too long we fought for Britain's cause, And of our blood were never chary; She paid us back with tyrant laws, And thinned The Homes of Tipperary. Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry

As may be supposed, after this Master Gresham was chary of letting his young charge go without his doors, unless with a strong escort. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham

“Do you know it?” said I. “Only a few words,” said the jockey; “they were always chary in teaching me any.” The Romany Rye a sequel to "Lavengro"

For some time Marriner had been chary of confessing his depredations, for he was careful about committing himself, especially to a gentleman, who might naturally be supposed to side with the game-preservers. Dr. Jolliffe's Boys

Margot was a little chary of the first taste, but the keen moorland air had done its work, and she too found it as nectar to the palate. Big Game A Story for Girls

Yet though anger burned fiercely in him over wrong, nobody was more chary of passing moral censures. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859

However, there is plenty more where that came from, so don’t be chary of using it; besides, I can see that you are thirsty.” Under the Chilian Flag A Tale of War between Chili and Peru

I would not, if I were you boys, be too chary this term of extra work. The Cock-House at Fellsgarth

Our speed did not last long; for very soon the hard road turned off to the coast, whereas I, being chary, even of minutes, resolved to strike inland and make direct for the Bann. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess

All of them were very chary how they opened a conversation, as if they feared it would be made a grievance of; and is there anything in the world so dreadful as a family grievance! A Hungarian Nabob

I began to think this rather a surly farmer, he was so chary of words, so I looked at him more narrowly. The Rose of Old St. Louis

Never chary of her presence, for Elizabeth could afford to condescend, when ships were fitting for distant voyages in the river, the queen would go down in her barge and inspect. Short Studies on Great Subjects

He is chary in the use of that. Quiet Talks on Power

No lady can be more chary of the order of her drawing-room than are the authorities at Brussels of these beautiful promenades. Young Americans Abroad Vacation in Europe: Travels in England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia and Switzerland

She was always chary of caresses and her mother declared that she could count the times Sarah had voluntarily kissed her. Rosemary

There is still another reason why the very rich should be chary of giving magnificent entertainments. Etiquette

All this makes us chary of believing that Nature is prodigal of new organs. Form and Function A Contribution to the History of Animal Morphology

If ink was a shilling a drop, you couldn't have been more chary of it. Jack of Both Sides The Story of a School War

No statement was too chary of truth in its composition, no partisan manoeuvre was too openly dishonest, no political pathway was too dangerous, if it afforded an opportunity for making a point for Douglas. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis

"There is one thing about that young man," said Mrs. Morres, who was chary of praise of her Ladyship's party: "he has excellent common-sense, and I thank Heaven for it." Mary Gray

So Watts thought, and many years later, in conversation with Jowett, declared, chary though he was of criticizing his friends. Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies

He was always chary of making a show of himself before the people for the sake of gaining popularity. John Quincy Adams American Statesmen Series

Besides, the garrison there will make the Catholics very chary of attacking us. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS

Perhaps they ran out so to greet the winter-worn mariners of Plymouth, and have been pursued by the love of their descendants ever since, they getting charier. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 28, February, 1860

He was not chary of his denunciations of certain methods among the Trade Unions and the Trade Unionists, and therefore a crowd sometimes howled him down. Mary Gray

Naturally she wished to keep her business for herself and was rather chary about telling others where the herbs she collected grew. A Busy Year at the Old Squire's

Unhappily Professor Böttiger's edition is very chary of dates, and as Dr. Brandes has truly observed, is arranged with the obvious purpose of falsifying the sequence of Tegnér's poems and confusing the reader. Essays on Scandinavian Literature

Never chary of gesture, the speaker was at this point lavish of it. The Lady Paramount

“My manners not bearing any comparison with yours,” replied Hamilton, coolly, “I am not so chary of contamination.” Louis' School Days A Story for Boys

He was very chary of conjectures in science. Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 1

No. It is a compliment to you, gentlemen, for our government apparently places a higher value on you than on us, and is very chary of swelling Frederick's armies by the release of prisoners. With Frederick the Great A Story of the Seven Years' War

Yet there were few of the wealthier classes who did not maintain that even these coins were genuine good money, though they were chary of taking them. Selections from Previous Works and Remarks on Romanes' Mental Evolution in Animals

The music is all manuscript and the cantors of the different schules all have their own services and nothing else is used, but they are very chary of their services, as they call them. Sixty Years of California Song

But perhaps for that very reason I ought to be the more chary in endangering the only support that she is like to have. Can You Forgive Her?

But Dr. Lloyd was too chary of the treasure he had so faithfully preserved, to intrust him to his own keeping. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel

Under the eye of the Lynbrook circle he was chary of marked demonstrations, and even Mrs. Amherst's approval could not, at such moments, bridge over the gap between himself and the object of his attentions. The Fruit of the Tree

The play went on after a little delay, and for some time after that the Shakespearean actor was very chary of offering to show other actors how to put "abandon" into their parts. The Moving Picture Girls First Appearances in Photo Dramas

The prisoner becomes silent, chary of words, lost in brooding. Studies in Forensic Psychiatry

Yet for one so omniscient, the editor was chary of counsel. The Henchman

He had little regard to throw away, and was chary of it in proportion. Sword and Gown A Novel

On his arrival from the south he had gathered on all sides evidences of her tender devotion to Bessy: even Mr. Tredegar's chary praise swelled the general commendation. The Fruit of the Tree

No wonder you are somewhat chary of rashly intrusting to a suitor the happiness of a sweet flower like this. In the Yule-Log Glow, Book II Christmas Tales from 'Round the World

Therefore, if it be right to be sparing of condemnation for another, it is also wise to be chary of undue commendation. Tales of Destiny

The world had battled and buffeted him; it had showered blows and been chary of caresses; he had struck back, hard-fisted, hard-hearted, a man whom a brutal life had made brutal in its own image. Wolf Breed

Other less self-evident facts came out by degrees—more slowly than might have been expected, as the strangers were generally close and chary of speech. Strangers at Lisconnel

The last-named had ever been chary of exposing himself, and had probably, as was his custom, viewed the battle from a safe distance. With Kitchener in the Soudan A Story of Atbara and Omdurman

Morva was very chary of her kisses, but to-night she let him draw her closer to him; while he pressed a passionate kiss upon her lips. Garthowen A Story of a Welsh Homestead

He ought to have been more chary of disobeying the laws if he had no means to pay the penalty. The Letters of Cassiodorus Being A Condensed Translation Of The Variae Epistolae Of Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator

Thus, in time, he had acquired a reputation for being unreliable and a wind-bag, with the result that skippers were chary of engaging him. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates

He seemed, in fact, equally chary of giving praise or blame. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 61, No. 376, February, 1847

Never chary of her presence, for Elizabeth could afford to condescend, when ships were fitting for distant voyages in the river, the Queen would go down in her barge and inspect. Froude's Essays in Literature and History With Introduction by Hilaire Belloc

They all were cautious of voice, moderate of speech, chary of gesture. The Danger Mark

Well do they know that Mother Princeton is not chary of her praise, when she knows that they have planted her banner on the loftiest tower of her enemies' stronghold. Football Days Memories of the Game and of the Men behind the Ball

He was dimly conscious of a little face full of a certain chary innocence and pathos regarding him. The Portion of Labor

Why should the world be so thin-skinned,—so foolishly chary of human life? Phineas Finn The Irish Member

They grew more and more chary of human speech, and listening posts talked with the trenches by pulls on a fishing-reel. Leaves from a Field Note-Book

"I am not over clear in regard to the matter myself, although friend Burns, who claims to know all that country, gave me some brief description; but I found him most chary of speech." When Wilderness Was King A Tale of the Illinois Country

The brother and sister had always been chary of caresses, but now Jerome drew Elmira close, pressed her little head against his shoulder, and let her cry there. Jerome, A Poor Man A Novel

This old country doctor was never chary of plain speaking, and his brusqueness had increased his popularity. Madelon A Novel

With a careful but wary gathering up of her white skirts, with chary disclosures of lace and embroidery and little skipping shoes, she was gone in a snowy whirl through the mist across the street. The Debtor A Novel

Sykes used to study furtively a small book called French, and how to speak it, but he was very chary of speaking it, and seemed to prefer a deaf-and-dumb language of his own. Leaves from a Field Note-Book

The Captain was always chary of speech; now he rode onward with so stern a face, that presently I spoke in inquiry. When Wilderness Was King A Tale of the Illinois Country

He would be chary of the privileges he granted to these "big fellers" whom he knew so well how to "handle." Pee-Wee Harris Adrift

Naval officers are chary of their bestowal of the title “captain” upon one who does not hold it in the Army or Navy service. The Submarine Boys and the Middies

He himself reminded me of the chary manner in which I seemed to allow him to handle those precious tomes. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three

A soul and body, too, Might circumvent us—work us desperate harm;— At least 'tis wise to fear the things unknown, And to be chary how we give them scope. The Arctic Queen

She spoke with a sort of chary praise of George. By the Light of the Soul A Novel

Others, who could leave home, are chary of braving the wiles and temptations of the city, and their friends are still more loth to have them go. Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 1, January 5, 1884. A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside

Even with such a successful example before them, other dealers were chary about going into the business, and in 1890 there were only three pounds in the whole State. The Lobster Fishery of Maine Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission, Vol. 19, Pages 241-265, 1899

Gifts in this precious metal are naturally circumscribed, but a gold coin is apropos, particularly if Fortune has been chary of her favors. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada

The hotel manager always makes a very adequate charge for fires in guest-rooms and is generally chary about warming the corridors or public parts of the hotel. British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car Being A Record Of A Five Thousand Mile Tour In England, Wales And Scotland

Lotzen, however, had been drinking rather freely and was not so chary with his glances. The Colonel of the Red Huzzars

Let us not be so chary of our sympathy. The Young Man and the World

Naval officers are chary of their bestowal of the title "captain" upon one who does not hold it in the Army or Navy service. The Submarine Boys and the Middies The Prize Detail at Annapolis

The Telephone.—A girl should be chary of calling up her young men acquaintances by telephone. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada

Some trial lawyers are chary in using them, being anxious to appear frank, trusting and willing to accept the judgment of any decent citizen. The Man in Court

"A bare-faced lie may not be over chary as to the defence it provokes," I answered. The Colonel of the Red Huzzars

As a rule, if you ask a geologist for a definite date, you will find him very chary of giving you a distinct answer. Falling in Love With Other Essays on More Exact Branches of Science

Very chary indeed had he been of showing himself outside the door on Saturday, once he was safely within it. Elster's Folly

This jealousy of foolish expenditure combined with his love of peace to make him very chary of spending money on national defences. Prime Ministers and Some Others A Book of Reminiscences

He took her in his arms and kissed her perfunctorily, for he was chary of caresses. The Voice of the People

Parents and guardians should be chary of handling the deep chords upon whose truth and strength the highest harmonies of the fully developed soul are to depend. Records of a Girlhood

It did not demolish anything else, but it makes us very chary now about predicting what the Boers can or cannot do. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith

On the other hand, they are chary of selling anything to a stranger. Unknown Mexico, Volume 1 (of 2) A Record of Five Years' Exploration Among the Tribes of the Western Sierra Madre; In the Tierra Caliente of Tepic and Jalisco; and Among the Tarascos of Michoacan

But the French and Venetian ambassadors, so envied by the Spanish and the archduke's, were themselves not less chary, and crustily fastidious. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2

You must be more chary of your language, or you will provoke me beyond my own strength of restraint. Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia

His influence reaches far beyond his own tribes, and is felt by the Cheyennes, Arrapahoes, and Kiowas, who are fast becoming very chary about visiting, with hostile intentions, the settlements of northern New Mexico. The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself

Everybody is pleased to see him there, except perhaps the curious Members aforesaid, who find him even more chary of information than his deputy. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, June 27, 1917

I was now at a safe distance, since they were always chary of showing their boats, and they would hardly take personally to the water. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864

It was this same strength, I fancy, that made my schoolfellows chary of provoking me to wrath, for which I was somewhat sorry, having always loved a fight. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow

So it is natural that the French minister should be chary of sending out regulars, which are so urgently needed over there for the war. French and English A Story of the Struggle in America

To the wolf the graveyard is anything but consecrated ground; and, if a person is very chary of his cadaver, he had better not leave it on the Western Plains. The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself

Their greeting was soon over as you may imagine, for the sage is at all times chary of time and speech. The Original Fables of La Fontaine Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney

Now, somehow, “gentleman” is a word that we are very chary of using. The Unpopular Review, Volume II Number 3

National parties were inchoate, and many politicians were chary of choosing, and seemed to wait for the development of coming events, ere they gave shape and direction to their future courses. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest

The idea of reward is emphatically and often inculcated in Scripture, however much a mistaken jealousy for 'the doctrines of Grace' may be chary of it. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII

Always chary of speech, they became almost silence itself as they drew nearer to San Antonio de Bexar. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad

Moreover, what did he amount to, with his destinies, hopes, and belongings all told, to be chary of losing them or himself? Nicky-Nan, Reservist

It was Dr. West who attended Lionel, and Jan was chary of interfering with the doctor's proper patients—or, rather, the doctor was chary of his doing so—therefore Jan's visits were entirely unprofessional. Verner's Pride

He was evidently not pleased with his presence and was chary of his talk. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest

When he first set foot in South Africa he was naturally chary concerning the native population. The Boer in Peace and War

I was equally chary of speech, and it was speedily settled that our principals should fight with small swords, at sunrise, at a certain spot in Hyde Park; and Idsleigh undertook to provide a surgeon. 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.

Their prince provides for neither, and his soldiers are, consequently, somewhat chary of fighting. Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official

But Norton, his mouth grown set and grim and chary of words, shook his head. The Bells of San Juan

I followed him not without love from boyhood—a youth almost too fine of spirit; shrinking from all violence, over-nicely; eloquent, yet chary of speech, and of a dark profundity of thought. Henry Brocken His Travels and Adventures in the Rich, Strange, Scarce-Imaginable Regions of Romance

He also advances by farthings and halfpence, because he is chary about entering into the intricacies of eighths. The Boer in Peace and War

And I was not chary of the vigorous blows I dealt her, a tattoo of them on her back.... Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative

Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of Mary. Bab Ballads and Savoy Songs

But Harold had always been chary of his commendations, and was rather more given to reproof than praise, which did not altogether suit the young lady. Tracy Park

A proper comprehension of this point of view will make us chary of labelling Indian thought as pessimistic on the ground that it promises the soul something which we are inclined to call unconsciousness. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1

He is also very chary of complications in the handling of money. The Boer in Peace and War

We skirt the pine-clad shores, chary of men, and know how bitterly winter kisses these lonely shores to fill yon row of beaked ice houses that creep up the hills. Darkwater Voices from Within the Veil

He would often become angry in such cases and the perpetrator would come in for a round of abuse which made him chary of attempting it again. Beethoven

Moreover, his opinions on many subjects were known to be extreme, and he was not chary of displaying them. Father Stafford

He is free in his use of metaphor and chary of definition. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1

It would be interesting to learn, for instance, how many thousands of pounds are sewn up in mattresses all over the country because the owners are chary concerning the integrity of bank-managers. The Boer in Peace and War

He never consciously said to himself, "Be chary of favours; they will be the more prized"; he said instead, "I'll not waste an arrow where there's no gold to hit." Lewis Rand

Still, though he cast sheep's eyes at these flesh pots, he had felt chary, both as a worker for righteousness and an ardent champion of popular principles, of countenancing them openly. Unleavened Bread

Political forecasters have been chary of expressing opinions, for the much depended on precedent is lacking. The Transgressors Story of a Great Sin

The prevalence of this view in Europe should make us chary of stigmatizing Hindu ideas about sacrifice as mental aberrations. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1

They are chary of names and dates and hide their origin in far-away mists. A Wonderful Night; An Interpretation Of Christmas

Farmers are chary about removing night soil which has been treated even with a deodoriser. The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People

He was wise enough to be chary of exposing himself to useless risks. The Devil's Garden

To flout that isle foes are not chary, When of its shelter not in need; But, when in search of sanctuary, They fly thereto with wondrous speed. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, May 7, 1892

That is a question which the Gospels are chary of discussing but they seem to indicate that the disobedience and sinfulness of mankind are the root of evil. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1

Musical artists are often sensitive and critical and exclusive people, chary of a free exercise of their gifts and particular as to their audience, but angels will sing for anybody. A Wonderful Night; An Interpretation Of Christmas

Consequently a large landlord in America, if he were lucky enough to get tenants at all, would be very chary indeed about quarrelling with more than one of them at a time. Handbook of Home Rule Being articles on the Irish question

Was Charles too exigeant with his demands, too chary of his daughter? Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477

And its members alone will be invested with all the power, which they will be chary of delegating. The Inside Story of the Peace Conference

She insisted upon truthfulness, treated boasting with fine ridicule, and was chary of compliments. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12

He is chary of praise, is the Field Marshal of the British Army. Kings, Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front

He had been chary of his knowledge before, but his heart seemed open at this moment. The Doctor's Dilemma

Your thoughts are mair of him you will marry, What the colour may be of his hair, Whether aye cheery, or sometimes chary, What his complexion, or dark or fair. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIV.

He stated that already nearly 16,500 men from the Volunteers had joined the Army, and he could not understand why Government was so chary of giving assistance to train and equip this force. John Redmond's Last Years

The Encouragement Of Praise Nearly all people are quick to censure but rather chary of praise. Etiquette

The Indians were very chary of their own lives. Christopher Carson

Yet Napoleon III. was lavish of rewards to his adherents, while the Emperor William was, to an excessive degree, chary of recompense. France in the Nineteenth Century

An unmistakeable, though unspoken, indication of mingled feeling—pity for one so meagrely endowed, and marvel that, out of boundless stores, the Deity could, even in this instance, have been so chary of gifts. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 2, 1891

If you are chary of your own hands to do the deed, one of mine will suffice if you will loose it from its bonds. Plutarch's Lives Volume III.

He is generally rather chary of letting his pensionnaires play en province, but this really was an occasion to break through his rules, and he was quite ready to help us in every way. Chateau and Country Life in France

Newton was chary of stating what he considered to be the cause of the fits, but there can hardly be a doubt that his mind rested on a physical cause. Six Lectures on Light Delivered In The United States In 1872-1873

Thank God, we now live in times when the law is less cruel, and more chary of human life. Notes and Queries, Number 47, September 21, 1850

Do not be chary also of changing and renewing the water occasionally. The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home

He was a tall, lank, beardless, melancholy youth, chary of his words, saving his breath for his calls, which he gave conscientiously, with the vigor of a young hurricane. The Downfall

The environs of Paris are but chary of Legend. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 29, August, 1873

Literary criticism is so timid of being accused of Puritanism that it is chary of admitting that there may be a Heaven and a Hell of poetic genius as well as of religious genius. The Art of Letters

In the pride of the expert he was chary of commendation and eyed critically the circular bottom of every bag before he filled it with powder. The Frontiersmen

Your veritable Englishman, in his discourse, is as chary as your genuine Frenchman is prodigal, of action. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, July 17, 1841

Surely the forms of matter are sufficiently varied to make us chary in asserting that other forms are impossible, to which there may belong, as characteristics, even these glorious ones of my text. Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V)

One thing that our middle-aged men, and in fact many of us who have not yet reached that way mark, have entirely forgotten is that Nature is very chary of her favors. Keeping Fit All the Way

They will talk freely to a master of architecture or music or Japanese prints, but they are chary of betraying these enthusiasms to their fellows. Cambridge Essays on Education

I would recommend you to be very chary of that kind of excellent speech. On the Choice of Books

He is chary of criticising its propriety or its value. A Woman's Impression of the Philippines

Once I liked not girlish pride And that coy quiet, chary of reply, That held me distant: now the sweetest lips Open to entertain me—fairest hands Are proffered me to guide. Poems by Jean Ingelow, In Two Volumes, Volume I.

Elsewhere, the skulking traveler received a chary welcome, but in the silent fastness of the hills latchstring and hearthstone and tobacco store were for genial sharing. Broken to the Plow

How joyous are we of the West when we find That Fate, with her gifts ever chary, Has decreed that the rose who is queen of her kind Shall bloom on our wild Western prairie. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2

Often the boys had discussed going up, but a fair frequency of minor accidents made the officers at the camp chary about any unnecessary risks. The Brighton Boys with the Flying Corps

Young men who have inherited wealth are as chary of losing one hour as their clerks. The "Goldfish"

He was more and more chary of endeavoring to control his generals. Abraham Lincoln, Volume II

Daniel accompanied them to Liverpool, but Miriam said she could not get a day's holiday—perhaps she remembered the rebuke Esther Ansell had drawn down on herself, and was chary of asking. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People

And Annette, always, until now, so chary of confidences, developed the true patient's weakness and began to talk symptoms. The House of Mystery An Episode in the Career of Rosalie Le Grange, Clairvoyant

But passion is precisely what Mr. Fuller seems to lack or to be chary of. Contemporary American Novelists (1900-1920)

For love's sake therefore, and for his sake also, she had lived without reproach, a woman chary even of friendship, chary, too, of laughter, chary above all of purposeless gaddings and of gossip. Deadham Hard

Of such influence as he could properly exert among members of the House he was not chary. Abraham Lincoln, Volume II

Mr. Brimsdown, always chary of unnecessary words, replied with a slight bow. The Moon Rock

Extremely mild and self-contained in manner, and chary of opinion and expression, he was at the same time a man of strong and implacable prejudices and even bitter animosities when once engendered. Miriam Monfort A Novel

He cultivated brevity and was chary of lengthy excursions into the classics in search of comparisons and sanctions. De Orbe Novo, Volume 1 (of 2) The Eight Decades of Peter Martyr D'Anghera

He did not touch her; being careful in the matter of caresses, reverent of her person, chary of claiming parental privileges unasked. Deadham Hard

Employers say that Mr. Reeves has made every man 'a walking lawsuit,' and that they are chary of having one about their premises. The Long White Cloud

The chafing men Fret for more fight: "To-night, to-night let us take the Den" But night is treacherous, Grant is wary; Of brave blood be a little chary. Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War

Even Mr. Punch himself would be chary about visiting Petersburg, lest he should be "bound in Russia,"—and sent to Siberia. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 30, 1890

I looked wistfully at the maid beside me, chary of intrusion into the intimacy of her silence. The Maid-At-Arms

Of this she was all unconscious, but was as chary with her fingers as though it seemed that she could ill spare her divinity. Mr. Scarborough's Family

The light-fingered gentry, however, were not as chary of her. Ethelyn's Mistake

You may have me to bed, Sir, without a scruple, and yet I am chary too who comes about me. The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher Volume 2 of 10: Introduction to the Elder Brother

He is scrupulously objective, and, in an age of expansive lyric expression, he is most chary of comment. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 04 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes

Watch out for pickpockets, and, above all, be chary of making acquaintance with strangers. The Desire of the Moth; and the Come On

Had Tommy died that week his old Dominie would have been very chary of what he said at the funeral. Tommy and Grizel

Our time will not allow this task; though we must be less chary of praise than of our space. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 561, August 11, 1832

"He is as prodigal of compliments as you are chary of them." Calvert of Strathore

But though the majority of us have become chary of the muse, there are some who have never seen through her trickery. A Williams Anthology A Collection of the Verse and Prose of Williams College, 1798-1910

Any way it makes one more chary of leaving stores on this great plain, especially as the blizzard tended to drift up our tracks. Scott's Last Expedition Volume I

The old man, too, was chary of his praise, though Nick tried hard to please him, and it was only by little things he told his satisfaction. Master Skylark

In fact everybody is pleased to see him back except perhaps certain curious members, who find him even more chary of information than his deputy, Lord Robert Cecil. Mr. Punch's History of the Great War

The Americans are as chary of the coronet and the known aristocratic titles as the Romans were of the word King. An Englishman Looks at the World

But we must be chary of our room, as we have other claimants at hand. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 402, Supplementary Number (1829)

This means "as chary as a mare that carries crockery." Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook

With the mail treading on their heels the gentlemen in the Naught-seven will be chary about pulling Patsy down too suddenly in mid career. The Grafters

Such an experience makes one chary about dispensing counsels of perfection to those fighting in the vortex of the world-storm. In the Claws of the German Eagle

"The man has got into the enfolding arms of mania," I thought, "and I must be chary." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXII

Life, she told herself pensively, ought to mean something more than ease and good clothes, but what more she was chary of putting into concrete form. Big Timber A Story of the Northwest

The meadows are gorgeous with Clover, Buttercups, and Wild Geranium; but Nature is a little chary for a week or two, maturing a more abundant show. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 62, December, 1862

"They say old coals are easily kindled, and I shall be somewhat chary about receiving attention from him, if you feel so deeply upon the subject." Sowing and Reaping

People were growing chary of verbal assurances of these horrors; they yearned for some photographic proof, and we yearned to furnish it. In the Claws of the German Eagle

He must pick up his brush again; he must again woo the fickle goddess of art, who had deserted him before, and who would, in all probability, be chary of her favors now. Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume II

Madame Defarge wore no rose in her head, for the great brotherhood of Spies had become, even in one short week, extremely chary of trusting themselves to the saint's mercies. A Tale of Two Cities

She was on all occasions chary of opening the street door, and ardent to shut it again; and she waited at table in a bonnet. Martin Chuzzlewit

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例句	chary If she has become chary with her coloratura, she made up for it with her musical-comedy spirit and virtuosity. Barbara Cook at the Wallis: Still doing what she does best 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z The chary locals are less forthcoming about the lingering horror of the mass shooting in which a young priest took the lives of five members of his elderly congregation. Beware Strange Psychologists: The Latest in Crime Novels 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z It's worth dealing with the difference again, since everyone seems to have forgotten it or become chary of the articulation. Literary debate 2010-12-12T00:06:00Z I always feel chary about recommending the Society’s books since I’ve supplied introductions to several of them. Review \| One critic’s summer reading list: From a scandalous memoir to obscure literary journalism 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z So Billington was properly chary of what will follow his retirement on Jan. 1. Library of Congress’s leader retires, finding a successor for its next chapter 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z According to Sight and Sound, the Arts Council were chary about funding the film because it was thought that it came too soon on the heels of Bacon's death. Love Is the Devil: the view from the art world 2012-11-09T09:00:00Z Beautiful is a strong word, and artists, critics and scholars are chary of it. Review \| For beloved D.C. artist Alma Thomas, beauty wasn’t just about art. It was essential to life, too. 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z And in those days I was a little chary of my father's tastes. Old music: Roy Harper – Another Day 2012-06-28T08:51:26Z Instead, “West Side Story” languished when it was first released, its core audience of older filmgoers still chary of venturing into theaters. Perspective \| Awards season this year is already a nothingburger. And that’s okay. 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z That look speaks assertively to a Gen Z crowd chary of artifice and aggressive displays of sensuality. Billie Eilish: Gen Z’s Outrageous Fashion Role Model 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Are young directors afraid to take him on, chary about getting into the ring with the champ? Where are all the other great shark movies? 2010-07-08T21:36:00Z That was a movie which really couldn’t be made now; people are understandably chary of presenting children in such adult and rather sexualised situations. Alan Parker: a maker of glorious films with a gift for connecting with audiences \| Peter Bradshaw 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z However, I recognize that many people are likely to be chary of returning to public transport for a while, and Beltway expansion may be necessary as a stopgap. Opinion \| High tolls are necessary to keep speeds high 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z Even those justices – such as Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito – most faithful to hewing to the constitution’s original meaning appeared chary about upholding the right of electors to go rogue. Could 'rogue electors' tilt the balance of the US election? \| Lawrence Douglas 2020-05-17T04:00:00Z He looks chary, and I know perfectly well why. Robert Caro: ‘The more facts you collect, the closer you come to the truth’ 2019-04-21T04:00:00Z Experts with long experience in treating depression were encouraged by the news, but also chary. Fast-Acting Depression Drug, Newly Approved, Could Help Millions 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z But the administration, chary of appearing to politicize intelligence, refused to do so unless both congressional Republican leaders consented. Mitch McConnell Got Everything He Wanted. But at What Cost? 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z They wouldn’t say what actually had happened, and were very chary about giving me any details. Robert A. Caro on the Secrets of Lyndon Johnson’s Archives 2019-01-21T05:00:00Z But his personal experience made him chary, too. The Philosopher Redefining Equality 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z The slightly older native, say a millennial, seems a bit chary of the voice call: they text in advance to schedule them, or if they ring unannounced, start by apologising. Are we losing the art of telephone conversation? \| Zoe Williams 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z But Mr Richardson is a bit chary nonetheless when he holds the newspaper—perhaps due to its age and fragility, or perhaps in memory of those poisoned printers. The paper that poisoned its printers 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z Of course, some European banks and companies will be chary of potential U.S. sanctions, with a chilling effect on their willingness to invest in Iran. Opinion \| If Trump walks away from the Iran deal, Tehran will win 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z He called the other justices “chary” for upholding a condominium association's right to ban cats and other pets from units. Former California Supreme Court Justice Armand Arabian, an advocate for rape victims, dies at 83 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z It also represents a more profound cultural shift, driven by a cosmopolitan relish for diversity and zeitgeisty aversion to chauvinism, such that even white Democrats now feel markedly less chary towards immigration than they did. Hostility to immigration used to be found in both parties 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z Back at the house, McTeer told me that she is chary of media attention. The Dynamism of Janet McTeer 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z Yet, memories of the shock market sell-off in 2013, when the Fed first raised the possibility of tapering its stimulus, and China's surprise yuan devaluation in 2015, are making investors chary. Indonesian stocks dally at record peak as investors fear tipping point 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z If investors become chary of risky assets again, even those with half-decent fundamentals will get dumped. The unloved bounce 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z But "we are also very cautious about not upsetting what was a delicate balance that was achieved when we negotiated the original text, so would be chary about doing anything that would do just that." U.S. reluctant to change data pact after EU watchdogs' concerns 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z And even those working with impartial advisers who recommend policies are often chary of the insurance, mostly because it costs more if you wait to buy or if you are in poor health. Long-Term Care Insurance Can Be Costly but Effective 2015-12-25T05:00:00Z And Republicans are chary of almost anything done by the executive branch, such as new rules announced last week to restrict fracking on federal land. Binning the ban 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z It’s no surprise that, nearly half a century later, the playbook invented by Big Tobacco and perfected by food and chemical companies should be exploited by energy firms chary of government carbon regulation. ‘Merchants of Doubt’ review: A brisk, engrossing portrait of enviro-spin 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z As the chary below show, the next two most expensive regular season games in the last four years are less than half the price of Jeter’s final game. Will Derek Jeter's Final Game Be The Most Expensive Regular Season Game Ever? 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z At a time when banks are chary of lending to many businesses, retail bonds have boomed, attracting savers searching for a better return on their money in an era of historically low interest rates. Firms see 'passion bonds' as best way to raise cash 2013-06-01T23:06:05Z The remaining Hun, finding that his automatic weapon was likewise empty, and mindful of Leslie's brandished air-pistol, was chary of closing with the lad. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z The mistress of a home is as wax in the hands of her cook, whose words, as far as the table is concerned, are a law that even she would be very chary of opposing. Sidelights on Chinese Life 2012-04-21T02:00:23.993Z County police and country editors must be chary of accepting the evidence of James Walkers and Tom Blands against the guarantee of such a man, or they may get their corns trodden on most painfully! The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z Useful advice to a settler would be, 'Be chary of buying land where the grass-tree grows,' for, though there are exceptions, the Xanthorrhœa has a weakness for the desert. Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil 2012-04-02T02:00:28.873Z I should be very chary of saying that there is such a thing as being righteous overmuch, but for two reasons. One Day at a Time and Other Talks on Life and Religion 2012-03-31T02:00:20.873Z Many, perhaps chary of the misspelling bell, backed away slowly after their word. SchoolBook: For Spelling Bee Champ, Life is a Series of Bold Face Words 2012-03-21T22:19:51Z We must also take our own bedding and blankets, as the Chinese ideas of cleanliness are such as to make us chary of using any of theirs. Sidelights on Chinese Life 2012-04-21T02:00:23.993Z That Nature is chary in her gifts of that organization which possesses the susceptibility necessary for appreciating such elevated compositions, is not the fault of Beethoven. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z The man greeted the intruder with chary suspiciousness as Ralph entered the waiting room, kicking the snow off his feet. Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car 2012-02-29T03:00:25.457Z I warrant the maroons would liever stay in the canow, sir; and I own I myself am somewhat chary of landing in the dark. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Scarlet flowers are so rare, and nature is so chary of that beautiful hue, that these blossoms are especially welcome. The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits 2012-02-17T03:00:37.163Z He has always been wanting, however, in character, and consequently managers of schools became chary of engaging him as a teacher in any of them. Sidelights on Chinese Life 2012-04-21T02:00:23.993Z Since perfection is chary of repetition, it was not to be expected that another Tomoy�--a stern yet loving lioness--could be found for the precious youth. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z When I'm working myself I'm always chary of being exposed to outside influences. Poor Relations 2012-02-11T03:04:00.973Z Knowing that his parents had little money and were forced to be chary in spending any, Alexyéi Stepanitch wrote to ask for a very moderate sum; and, to strengthen his request, he asked Mme. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z Nature has not been chary of beauty here. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z He had been chary of references to the voyage which had made his reputation; all the more, therefore, this one struck home. The Turnstile 2012-01-29T03:00:09.260Z For the man was not chary of expression when the world went well with him; it was only in the presence of disappointments, rebuffs, and aversions that his face became a lid. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z I might conceivably get her some work," Rupert answered, "but people are a little chary of engaging employees recommended by bachelors like myself. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z But the turnkeys, though friendly, were rather chary of information, and Jean gleaned but little intelligence in this direction. When a Cobbler Ruled a King 2012-01-15T03:00:13.430Z It had never been expressed in words or demonstration, for of these things the mountaineer is as chary as a grizzly. The Code of the Mountains 2012-01-07T03:00:15.050Z Nevertheless, they became more chary in this respect. The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 2011-12-25T03:00:12.817Z The disciples at first were chary of their quondam persecutor, but, assured by Barnabas, who took-him and brought him to the apostles, they received him into their fellowship. The Two Tests: The Supernatural Claims of Christianity Tried by Two of its Own Rules 2011-12-24T03:08:06.143Z These snow-bears got more chary at last, however, and when the March winds blew they entirely disappeared. The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z There was a spoon oar, with a ring lock, under the thwarts, but I was somewhat chary of using it since its mate had snapped with me below Rock Island Rapids. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z Men of this calibre appear but at intervals; for "nature is chary in the production of such specimens of dangerous grandeur." Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z The man seemed to be habitually chary of speech. Amusement Only 2011-12-04T03:00:06.637Z You have been so extraordinarily brotherly to me in writing of your convictions and in furnishing me ideas, that I feel ashamed of my churlish and chary replies. The Letters of William James, Vol. II 2011-11-24T03:00:48.427Z The treasury was empty, the Assembly most chary in granting impressment warrants, and practically all the governor could offer in the way of help was his unlimited good will. Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism 2011-11-23T03:00:55.563Z A man chary of words in fine weather, but eloquent in storm: possessed, too, of a courage that lay so deep that it needed almost a peril involving life to arouse it. Fridtjof Nansen A book for the young 2011-11-17T03:00:36.810Z Mr. Schneiderman is chary of talking too much now about his investigation. Gotham: Patience Grows Thin for Banks? Foreclosure Excuses 2011-11-15T02:44:12Z He seemed to have no friends, and was chary of making acquaintances; in that great house he lived the life of a lonely recluse. Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z The community and the newspapers are chary of applying it to folk who steal covertly but steadily and largely as an increment of municipal office. Search-Light Letters 2011-10-06T02:00:43.957Z The Mercure—the staid Mercure, so chary of its praise—can find no word to describe her acting but that of sublime. Queens of the French Stage 2011-10-06T02:00:38.820Z Even when men are rowing a second or third race in the day, they should not be chary of extending themselves for a few strokes on the way to the post. Boating 2011-09-21T02:00:35.453Z The Asiatic, conscious of his past and his potentialities, is chary of foreign innovations and refuses to recognize alien superiority. The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy 2011-09-13T02:00:33.070Z It has been employed mainly in readjusting rights, in establishing fresh securities for just dealing and humane living; but it has been very chary of following Continental countries in nationalizing industries. Contemporary Socialism 2011-09-10T02:00:28.673Z Often reading and discoursing on poets and their work, but chary of any exuberance of praise; if ever cynical, tending that way under such provocation. English Lands Letters and Kings Queen Anne and the Georges 2011-08-29T02:01:10.603Z Jim admitted a clear remembrance of Kipling's visit, but was chary of speaking of it, doubtless on account of the squaw-at-the-stake story. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z It is all in the course of nature.—One begins to be a bit chary of this same "nature", in the south. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z "Since you are so chary of imparting knowledge, so will I be," I said quietly. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z Anybody who has observed children's play and knows how real to them their fancies become for the moment will be chary of applying to their sayings the word "lie". Children's Ways 2011-08-11T02:00:16.473Z They were chary even of any whose families were connected with the Small Arms Factory, for the business must be gone about with the most perfect secrecy. A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z In the big Nordland novels, on the other hand, we meet people who take no direct interest in their natural environments, and here the author is more chary of his nature lyricism. Knut Hamsun 2011-07-18T02:00:21.927Z He was interested in her story, too, for the Red Cross officer had not been chary of spreading the tale of Ruth’s courage and her work in the first cabin. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z Nor was he chary at first of saying that he had taken his grand-niece in because there was no one else to whom she could go. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows. The Black Opal 2011-07-13T02:00:16.323Z Some of the officials are wisely chary in this matter, and equally so on the subject of profits. Days and Nights in London or, Studies in Black and Gray 2011-07-12T02:00:29.167Z But Fate, as has been said, who had endowed the Rev. Eli Mallow with wealth, a handsome presence, and with good intellect, had not been chary in the matter of what commercial people term set-offs. Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family 2011-07-08T02:00:20.557Z But if Chaucer is chary of committing himself on speculative matters such as these, with regard to practical morality he has no such hesitation. Chaucer and His Times 2011-06-30T02:00:26.883Z He thought, that as pieces usually stood, there was little reason to be chary about meddling with them; that of course Shakspeare, and particularly "Hamlet," would need to suffer much curtailment. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z I am chary of displaying it to non-appreciative or irreverent eyes. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z She still asked him much and urgently about his new connection; but chary of words with his full heart, he hastened down stairs. Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) 2011-06-14T02:00:26.670Z Her majesty frowned; but the audience applauding, the queen, ever chary in checking any popular feeling, reserved her anger till the following day, when Tarleton was banished from the royal presence. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z As a rule, I should be very chary of offering to join anyone travelling; a third person is often a nuisance, just as much so in travelling as at other times. Dorothy's Double Volume II (of 3) 2011-05-29T02:00:06.640Z How joyous are we of the west when we find That Fate, with her gifts ever chary, Has decreed that the Rose, who is queen of her kind Shall bloom on our wild western prairie. Hoosier Lyrics 2011-05-20T02:00:38.353Z Therefore, kind reader, do not judge us too severely; for know, O chary one! that extreme bashfulness and modesty have always been considered two of our principal failings! The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z "Enumerate to me every trifle of his former days," begged Albano,--"every dew-drop out of his morning redness: he was so chary of his dark history!" Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) 2011-06-14T02:00:26.670Z No: he felt sure Maude would be even more chary of disobeying him than the servants. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z She put out her hand, and pulled him down to her, and he, so chary of caress, put his left arm round her. Love and hatred 2011-05-13T02:00:08.103Z The desperate repulse which the Normans received at the hands of the Saxon outlaws, made them exceedingly chary of attempting again the extermination of them. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z He took good care not to interrogate Prieur; and one knows that the presidents of assize courts are not usually chary of sifting the antecedents of the accused. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Be chary of invitations, and do not hunt for challenges. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z Being chary, however, promises some immediate benefits, she noted. Stress tests devised to reliably reveal personality in birds 2011-04-29T12:15:07.010Z The Stuart will be tired by now of living in crags and will not be so chary of entrusting his valuable person to a comfortable French ship.' Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z Don't be as chary of your letters as you have been. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II 2011-04-15T02:00:16.987Z "The road be it, then," muttered Daly to himself; "men never are so chary of life as when about to risk it." The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z “And now, Miss Prim-and-Prudery, I want your reason for prying into my secrets, after being so chary of your own; I demand it.” No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z Mary Singleton was somewhat chary of her favours, fearing the public resentment when the British should have withdrawn. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z British ministers, who had been made to look somewhat ridiculous, henceforth began to be chary of active intervention in continental affairs; Austria and France were alike discredited and isolated. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" 2011-03-05T03:00:24.537Z The beast was gracious, but chary as to giving too many garments. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z Previous acquaintance with sporting cartridges coming from the Fatherland had made him chary of using ammunition of German origin. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z "When men assign us the humble office of providing for them, I remark they are never chary of their compliments," said Lucy, laughingly. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume II. 2011-02-18T03:00:19.343Z "Herr President----" "No need to disclaim my praise, I am usually very chary of it; as a former engineer I can judge of such matters, and I repeat, your plan shows genius." The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z I was not so chary about the discharging of mine. The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains 2011-02-09T03:00:48.583Z Dumas was never more chary of tiresome description than in the opening chapters of this book. Dumas' Paris 2011-02-02T03:00:23.057Z It is my brother-in-law's natural manner to be formal and chary of speech. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z Barreau was chary of speech, and the Sanders brothers were penned beyond my sight. The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z The old lady shook her head, and said, with much reserve, "You are wont to be very chary of your confidence, my dear Alice." The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z Nor had the editors of various moral and religious periodicals failed to render the tribute of their severer appreciation, and more enviable, because more chary applause. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z I am chary now about expressing any opinion, for publishers have a way of quoting very unfairly in their advertisements. Brenda, Her School and Her Club 2011-01-15T03:00:31.087Z The old gentleman was not in the least chary of words. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z Not for long were the lions chary about putting in an appearance. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z Buyers are chary, not sure if their jobs are secure. Across the U.S., Long Recovery Looks Like Recession 2010-10-13T01:09:00Z Other voices were less chary about commenting on O'Brien's horses. Frankie Dettori to stay on board Redwilding for Derby 2010-05-27T18:42:00Z She seemed to be chary of her words, as a rule. Capricious Caroline “Thou hast not been so chary of thy words for many a year.” The Great Mogul Even the emperors who freely employed their services, were chary of raising them to high social rank. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius This egg-hunting among the loose basalt cliffs, where the stones were perpetually slipping away from under one, appeared to me such dare-devil work that I was chary in taking part in it. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 But her father was nevertheless acknowledged to be a critic second to none in the world of art, and he was far too chary of his reputation to sacrifice it on a myth. The Belovéd Traitor Anna Maria was more serious and chary of words after every visit from St�rmer; but an unmistakable expression of quiet, inward happiness lay on her proud face. A Sister's Love A Novel Everybody loved him, though he was very chary of his caresses. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History In like manner, Jane's female associates were chary about being in evidence. The Cottage of Delight A Novel With most of our wood gone to form the raft, we had to be chary of our fuel. Highway Pirates or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne When a man says he shrinks from shedding blood, and would not crush a worm, I say it is his own blood he is so chary of, and shrinks from shedding. L'Arrabiata and Other Tales Everything we have is locked up, and bankers are so chary of speculative securities. Hard Pressed The day was bleak and raw; the sun of light was chary; Through clouds before its face, a pallid light descended. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII He was a sour-visaged fellow, and was chary of his words. On the Heights A Novel So the masters had grown chary of reporting matters to the Head, and Finney had been warned that such a policy might lead to snubs. Years of Plenty Of late you have been chary of your visits. The Admirable Bashville or, Constancy Unrewarded I understood that we were to celebrate some sort of anniversary, but as old friends you will remember that she is chary of words, and I was entirely ignorant of its nature. What a Man Wills With instances of the fell unsparing ferocity which attended the rebel stroke—sudden, swift, and unexpected—fresh in the mind of everybody, citizens were chary of exposing themselves and their families to a like visitation. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising Vanna was by nature just and reasonable, and she told herself that in Jean’s place she might have felt the same irritation, though perhaps she would have been more chary about showing it. A Question of Marriage He had, so to speak, an office nature and a home nature: in his own house friendly, amiable, generous, and communicative; at his office chary of words, curt, decided, and cautious. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine But since his treatment of the witch-doctress all were chary of venturing too close. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War It is doubtful whether her character was improved by being singled out for such special attention, but at least she was happy, and happiness had been a chary visitor in her life. Lady Cassandra Of course people were not chary in putting the question; and, whenever the standing answer came, it was the signal for peals of merriment. Black Forest Village Stories "It was a pleasure he was chary enough of to himself," said she, laughing. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day Like most of their kind, they were chary of speech and the word "claim-jumper" means to a miner what the word "horse-thief" meant to the cowboy. The Boy With the U.S. Miners I’m not so chary and so will give you the information. Lord Stranleigh Abroad People became chary of visiting the tepee when it was observed that the wolf was on guard.... Dusty Star While Rasselwitz grew continually sulkier and charier of his words, and at last became downright sleepy, Tausdorf's spirits were more and more awakened and joyful. Specimens of German Romance Vol. I. The Patricians I was chary of believing the men at first, for I know only too well how many wild-cat reports start up in every mining camp. To Alaska for Gold The Fortune Hunters of the Yukon It was as well, he thought, to be chary of Enid's companionship. A Life Sentence A Novel The story flew all about Versailles, and people were chary after that in offering real or pretended condolences to Count Saxe. Francezka With all his accessibility and kindliness, he was at bottom chary of real friendship, while the circle of his intimates became constantly smaller with advancing years. Studies in Contemporary Biography Though he dearly loved these carpet battles, he was chary of figuring in them, having been caught badly more than once between the upper and nether millstones of opposing facts. The Silent Barrier The wolves recognized the coming of daylight, and became more chary of breaking cover. In the Brooding Wild There is too much competition in these days, too many hungry candidates for the crumbs that fall from the thinker’s table, not to make him chary of his offerings. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850 The thought of winter is bleak and barren to our mind; the late year is chary of æsthetic as of all other food. Euphorion Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance - Vol. I But he was very chary of the exercise of influence. Studies in Contemporary Biography My uncle, you must know, is very chary about the carriage horses, thinking that the corn of idleness,—which is destructive to young men and women,—is very good for cattle. Lady Anna But men are proverbially chary of their confidence, except when they are in love, and being in love is supposed to put even book women out of a man’s head. Threads of Grey and Gold Shall we not revise Shakespeare: The chariest maid is prodigal enough If she unmask her beauty on the Boul. The So-called Human Race And he who eared my field during my absence, being now, in thy abasement, so chary of his presence, spent little of his gold, I'll warrant. The Scarlet Stigma A Drama in Four Acts He was a bit chary of stepping down amongst the prickly scrub on the inner side, and so as he was taking his time about it, I stood up and watched him. The Recipe for Diamonds Once they uttered their opinion by the lips of starving operatives, when the distress in the manufacturing districts was deepest, and capitalists were chary of their aid. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 92, June, 1865 For who Burnished the sword, blew on the drowsy coal, Held still the target higher, chary of praise And prodigal of counsel—who but thou? The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25) The Ebb-Tide; Weir of Hermiston If Sprot could invent the substance of IV, why was he so chary of invention in all the other letters? James VI and the Gowrie Mystery Even he was chary of showing himself, and turned up mostly by night; and pretty soon he began to table his cards and make up to Uma. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25) But on the other hand, there is nothing to prevent his doing so; and unless he be very headstrong,—so headstrong as to be almost unreliable,—he will be extremely chary of his freedom. Materials and Methods of Fiction With an Introduction by Brander Matthews They were chary of doing work for the next several seconds, Willard waiting to have Moran lead. News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories The Institute seems to be awfully chary about giving information away. Anything You Can Do! Of what good was he on earth; why should not he die? why so chary of his life? why preserve his wretched life at all? Callista : a Tale of the Third Century In this connection it is worthy of note that the French, notwithstanding their national doctrine of liberty, have been chary of applying this to composers who were departing from the beaten path. Music: An Art and a Language Caliban was absent, but he had been chary of his friendly visits since the row; and with that exception, the whole family was gathered together as for a marriage or a christening. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 2 (of 25) Barings and Rothschilds alike were chary about the enterprise. The Railway Builders A Chronicle of Overland Highways Moore, chary of words, replied by a negative movement and murmur. Shirley Ever since the orthodox scientists have come around to accepting hypnotism, I've been chary of it. Occasion for Disaster The praise of Wordsworth, a poet always chary of expressing approbation, has been bestowed upon Tickell. The Age of Pope (1700-1744) And that touches just that about which men are most chary, their pocketbooks.” Carmen Ariza He belonged to the new scientific school which studies and co-relates, but is chary of affirmations, and charier still of denials. The Side Of The Angels A Novel None of the Corps Commanders knew exactly when or where the nibble would develop, or, if they did know, they were naturally chary of giving me the information. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. And well may the pear-tree do this, it is so chary of color upon its fruit. Under the Maples But on the other hand, there is nothing to prevent his doing so; and unless he be very headstrong––so headstrong as to be almost unreliable––he will be extremely chary of his freedom. A Manual of the Art of Fiction We do know of successful attacks on submarines, though the military authorities are chary about giving out the facts. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons Goethe, though fertile in poems of the amatory and contemplative class, was somewhat chary of putting forth his strength in the ballad. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 57, No. 352, February 1845 She receives them with charming courtesy, listens to their flattering words, but is very chary of her favors. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance Two things Nature is not chary of—fear and pain. Under the Maples Heretofore, only Arlt had manifested any personal interest in his successes, and Arlt was a true German, chary of his words. The Dominant Strain “Besides, since when have actresses become so chary of their favors?” The Strollers But after King James's going to England, even the balladists were chary of lifting up a voice in praise of the freebooters of the former Marches. The Balladists Famous Scots Series The servants, too, were shadowy, and chary of their visits. Masterpieces of Mystery Riddle Stories We must regret that they were not given, however much his indiscretions had made people chary of their confidences. James Boswell Famous Scots Series The maestro was an old man and chary of his words; yet even he was stirred to enthusiasm. The Dominant Strain Indeed to the end the native builders have been very chary of building churches with a high-groined vault and a well-developed clerestory. Portuguese Architecture He looked habitually on the ground when he conversed, was chary of speech, embarrassed and even suffering in manner. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index Then Cuthbert: 'Tell me, maiden, of her death; And see you be not chary of your words, For well I loved that woman.' Legends of the Saxon Saints Folks in Lost Valley were chary of words, conservative to the last degree. Tharon of Lost Valley Primrose threw her arms around his neck and gave him many of the kisses she had used to be so chary about. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia It cannot, however, be properly done without a great deal of elbow grease as well, of which the present generation are inclined to be very chary. A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid Oh may we thus, like loving Mary, Ever our choicest offerings bring, Nor grudging of our toil, nor chary Of costly service to our King. Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul They went sedately, in all seeming, for the mountain folk are chary in demonstrations of affection. Heart of the Blue Ridge He said he would; and she told him—chary of self-praise, yet eager that he should know that her masters had spoken well of her. The Dark Star Telimena passed judgment on his sketch with the tone of a courteous lady, but of one conversant with art; of praise she was chary, but she did not spare encouragement. Pan Tadeusz Or, the Last Foray in Lithuania; a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812 That she was intentionally chary of her passing thoughts and impressions to those around her, is, however, sufficiently disproved by her letters. Famous Women: George Sand The bishop was chary, and whilst speaking contemptuously of those presbyters who raised “curious questions,” he left it undecided what the curious questions were. The Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election But I have heard tidings lately, and from the Lady Claypole too, of which, methinks, to your mother's friend, you have been over chary. The Buccaneer A Tale Indeed, it was in some such way that he secured his wife, though the dear old lady in after days was chary about telling the story. The Story of John G. Paton Or Thirty Years Among South Sea Cannibals But the mouth of a gift horse must not be too narrowly examined; and Santander, ever since that night when he behaved so rudely in Don Ignacio’s house, had been chary in showing his face. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley Even the flowers had been chary of wearing their best dresses in such a dusty, untidy world. The Rhodesian When one has studied psychic phenomena as long as I have, he comes to a point where he is very chary of saying what is not credible. The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton He made a chary movement of his hand towards a chair and at the same time sank into a fragile fauteuil, which creaked with his weight. Juggernaut Be not too chary 152 Of your men's swords; let them strike sudden terror. Gycia A Tragedy in Five Acts Of her one own great treasure, she was much too chary to give it away unasked, and too independent, as she told herself, to give it away unauthorized. Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite He was chary of words, and after all, did not all the world know what to pay for conveyance to Southwark? The Panchronicon Since the terrible evening of his home-coming, the piano had not been opened; and his recent experience of the effect Honor's music could produce on him made him chary of asking her to play. Captain Desmond, V.C. We did not use to be quite so chary of our minutes: nor, though fully aware of the value of time, did we ever bestow the same regard upon the fractional portions of our existence. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 361, November, 1845. Capitalists were chary of aviation; they had no faith in it. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners The sturdy republican religionists of New England became very soon as chary of allowing the freedom of the press as were the Pontiff and the crowned heads of Europe. Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy But they were nothing if not conservative, and so intent was the king on preserving the pure Zulu blood, that he was chary of allowing any slaves among them. The Sign of the Spider “There are scores of them, there, and some are none too chary about the sort of business they are employed in.” In Her Own Right Accordingly the new constitutions were very chary of the powers to be exercised by the governor. The Critical Period of American History Montesquieu advised people to be very chary and to think twice before they destroyed old laws or pulled down an old house to run up a tent, but his advice is completely ignored. The Cult of Incompetence They are not chary of their music; on the contrary, they appear to sing directly to a spectator, and they are too confident of the security of the nest to be disturbed about that. Little Brothers of the Air One is naturally chary of delivering judgment in such a case, but it was, obviously, his duty to adapt himself to his environment. The Wooden Horse But this sympathy betrayed him sometimes into a free rendering of locutions such as a translator should be chary of indulging in. Old Familiar Faces I thought you knew that she is chary of her confidences, and that none of us is given to seeking them. A Pessimist In Theory and Practice The country school-district, sparsely settled and chary of its taxes, is apt to obey the law in the scantiest way possible. Village Improvements and Farm Villages Among good men, therefore, they were esteemed little better than pirates, and I could understand why my cousin had been so chary in speaking about his voyage to my father. Athelstane Ford Greeks, in their own country, though exceedingly jealous, and apt to build up alarms on the slightest foundation, are yet by no means chary in showing their women. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847 The knowledge of their existence alone will make an enemy chary about approaching within bombarding distance. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 What would happen in case the brute was only wounded and charged I have never heard, but personally I should be somewhat chary in trusting to the protection of a torch and three spears. Life and sport in China Second Edition As the day wore on the patient grew worse, and the other men became more and more chary of approaching him. The Huntress The chariest maid is prodigal enough, If she unmask her beauty to the moon: Virtue itself 'scapes not calumnious strokes. Characteristics of Women Moral, Poetical, and Historical The picture shows the king in chary indulgence standing just within the court of the Royal Factory, while eager masters of arts and crafts strenuously heap before him their masterpieces. The Tapestry Book If they did they would come on more warily, for though I am single-handed they would be chary of coming to issues with me. Chinese Folk-Lore Tales Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes. A Girl's Ride in Iceland Some of these points were settled afterwards and not on the morning of my first meeting with the chary little songster. Birds of the Rockies Professor Kraemer was a keen advocate of this subject, but I was chary of forming any opinion without deeper investigations. Lola or, The Thought and Speech of Animals Miss Tredgold enhanced its value by being chary in regard to it. Girls of the Forest If it could be done by a subscription for two nights, for instance, I would not be chary of my time and trouble. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 1, 1833-1856 It was hard, for the girls had not been chary of time, money, or trouble to fit themselves for their occupation. Emily Brontë As has been said, for some unaccountable reason the white-crowns in the vicinity of Georgetown were quite chary of their music. Birds of the Rockies He then took off his hat again, for he was never chary of his bows, and I, making him a profound reverence, withdrew. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VIII (of X) - Continental Europe II. Travelled much, but he’s chary of making new friends. Witness to the Deed Epstein was chary in consenting to William appearing in the cast of such entertainments, and William could not be persuaded to do anything in this regard unless Epstein favoured it. William Adolphus Turnpike Both her independence and her unselfishness made her very chary of giving trouble. Emily Brontë They are chary of using their big guns after dark in case they should give away their positions. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" But the others were not so chary of words. The Candidate A Political Romance It sometimes makes one chary of believing anything—in questions Human as well as Eternal. Over the Fireside with Silent Friends ‘Do you know it?’ said I. ‘Only a few words,’ said the jockey, ‘they were always chary in teaching me any.’ The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro' But he was chary of his words,—as he had even been to her. An Old Man's Love Sandy, who was usually chary enough of his words, preserved even a stricter silence. The Story of Wool But none were rude or offensive to her, although the young men especially were by no means chary of insulting the old man, who never carried a pistol in his belt. Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories 1898 Licinia was not like to be chary in imparting to her mistress the scraps of gossip which she had collected. "Unto Caesar" And one cannot be astonished if the Roumanians in Serbia are chary of believing that their native land has changed for the better. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2 No one nowadays would commit himself to such a statement, and men in general would be chary of urging that we should not believe anything which we cannot understand. Science and Morals and Other Essays "I'm not chary o' trouble in the maid's behalf." Harbor Tales Down North With an Appreciation by Wilfred T. Grenfell, M.D. They were likewise growing chary of those long blades of steel that hewed through shield and spear-haft as though they had been paper. Across the Spanish Main A Tale of the Sea in the Days of Queen Bess The Institute men seem to be awfully chary about giving information away, even to me. Anything You Can Do ... Mr. Fredericksohn was always a little chary of saying anything that might be construed as derogatory to a client, even in the privacy of professional conversation. Hex And I am not sure but we ought to train little girls to be chary of their kisses. Floyd Grandon's Honor And if Nature is chary of striking scenes and startling impressions and thrilling experiences, affectation, with profane haste, proceeds to amuse itself with artificial feelings, and pretended raptures. Practical Ethics They were very chary of their powder, and only fired when pretty sure of success. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 462 Volume 18, New Series, November 6, 1852 For who Burnished the sword, blew on the drowsy coal, Held still the target higher; chary of praise And prodigal of counsel—who but thou? The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson Religion is a very indefinite idea among the Dyaks, and they are chary in speaking of what there is of it. Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics She is oddly exclusive and delicate, even chary about herself, but alone with her father she is all childish abandon. Floyd Grandon's Honor As life goes on, a man learns to put more and more confidence in his conclusions, and to become more and more chary of the reasons that led to those conclusions. Mushrooms on the Moor "Mr. Peaks, pipe down the port watch," said Mr. Fluxion, at last, as though every word cost him a month's salary, he was so chary of them. Down the Rhine Young America in Germany It is a rule among army surgeons, to be chary about giving men their discharge from military service on surgeon's certificate. The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother As he did so, that flash of grateful recognition which he was so chary of, crossed his grave face. A Venetian June He was chary of his countrymen abroad, and it was some time before he came across the man he desired. Under the Rebel's Reign He is, however, chary in most cases about expressing an opinion; and he never allows himself to become enthusiastic over any book in the presence of a publisher or a publisher's representative. The Building of a Book A Series of Practical Articles Written by Experts in the Various Departments of Book Making and Distributing He demurred, for he was always chary about entering the zone of fire. David Malcolm "Like all men," she said, sharply, as though to stay the trend of his thoughts, "you are prodigal in promises, but chary in fulfilment." Under the Rose Mr. Dean had been rather chary of promotions, frequently reminding his little detachment that it is a far cry from the ranks of a private to that of a commissioned officer. Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman The nobles were sent to the prison and the block, but their rank and honours remained dignities which the Crown was chary to bestow even on the noblest of its servants. History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660 “Well, well, when our enemies find out that it is the fashion of English sailors to fight till their ship goes down, they will be chary of attacking them with much hopes of victory.” Won from the Waves Like all bourgeois writers Mrs. Parsons has been very chary of using materials furnished by Socialist scholars. Socialism: Positive and Negative The Germans, however, are chary of admitting English women to share their labours, and those who go and offer to help meet with a very chilly reception. A War-time Journal, Germany 1914 and German Travel Notes Once or twice, I fancied they were going to charge upon me; and had I been otherwise than well mounted, I should have been very chary of risking such an encounter. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire We were, therefore, chary of using her, but occasionally we went out fishing in her, when the supply we could get in the lagoon or from the shore ran short. Washed Ashore The Tower of Stormount Bay Maude knew, though for some reason with which she herself was best acquainted, she had been much more chary of her information to my Lady the Prioress than she now chose to be. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time Most with whom he comes in contact are impressed with the idea, that he either has sinned, or intends sinning; so all are chary of giving him confidence. The Death Shot A Story Retold He realized that, had it not been for her, the Camerons would have been chary of taking him aboard. Ruth Fielding and the Gypsies The Missing Pearl Necklace But Jos� was a strong man though not often exerting his strength, and there was that in his face which made most men chary of coming to handgrips with him. At the Point of the Sword Poets who were chary of lending their support to an unknown venture have now generously permitted the use of their work. The Listeners and Other Poems I am chary of novelties, and got my first plants last spring with the expectation of being disappointed. Gardening Indoors and Under Glass A Practical Guide to the Planting, Care and Propagation of House Plants, and to the Construction and Management of Hotbed, Coldframe and Small Greenhouse It is a common remark that as we grow older we become chary of convictions, and content ourselves with opinions. Men in the Making Darling, I have become very chary of words like that, for I know what pain we can give if, after our lips have uttered them, they are not borne out by all our later acts. The Choice of Life This I was rather chary of using, for reasons of my own, but it was that or nothing, only the mattress being underneath. A Woman who went to Alaska If she is wise she will be chary of handing it over to the nurse, or sending it away to the care of strangers, except for the hours necessary for education. Love to the Uttermost Expositions of John XIII.-XXI. Ever since the orthodox scientists have come around to accepting hypnotism, I'm been chary of it. Supermind "But I've noticed that these simple country people are chary of confiding in strangers." Mary Louise in the Country But even in this we should be chary of following inflexible rules. How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) A Complete Guide to Correct Business and Personal Correspondence Others were chary of any concerted action with the Lower Canadians on account of the latter's religious faith. The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion This path is more certain of success for the will of the spirits are oftentimes chary of their favours.” Witch-Doctors He writes as a recorder, chary of words. A Literary History of the English People From the Origins to the Renaissance But Joe was chary and clung tightly to the lady of his choice; while the other girls secretly marvelled at any one's preferring Sarah to Blue Bonnet. Blue Bonnet's Ranch Party Let me be more chary with his pain than he was; enough to say that his wife was yet living, but lost, to him. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 103, May, 1866 I have grown charier of the word ‘impossible’ now. The Daughters of Danaus “You see,” he had said, on the day when he introduced it, “I’ve come to grief so often in the matter of chairs that I’ve become chary as to how I use ’em. The Young Trawler The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days. The Pirate City An Algerine Tale There was a chary tasting and then an ecstatic cry—"Marshmallows!" Blue Bonnet's Ranch Party He is chary of detail, and what he adds is added for its own immediate importance rather than for its remoter power of suggestion. Milton But the London police are sometimes chary in the exercise of their functions. On the Stairs And then all the servants had collected in the hall to have a look at him, and they were none of them chary of their expressions of admiration. My First Voyage to Southern Seas Receivers of subsidies are naturally chary of writing against their patrons, and a great opportunity arises for interested parties to buy the press. Europe—Whither Bound? Being Letters of Travel from the Capitals of Europe in the Year 1921 “They would be less chary of their powder if they knew how short a distance our friends are from us,” said Fleetwood. The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea Margery, drying her tears, thanked Sir Thomas for his kind intentions, and was not in any way chary of her abuse of poor A’Dale for his conduct. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham It seemed a strange anomaly, and quite unaccountable that Mr. Williamson should be so chary in allowing any strangers to visit his excavations. Recollections of Old Liverpool I shall be rather chary of letting you all out of my sight another time. Fire Island Being the Adventures of Uncertain Naturalists in an Unknown Track It was not their notion of a bailiff but the lawyer, who was so chary of his praise, had said that old Master Pucklechurch and his wife were absolutely trustworthy. The Carbonels Too long we fought for Britain's cause, And of our blood were never chary; She paid us back with tyrant laws, And thinned The Homes of Tipperary. Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry As may be supposed, after this Master Gresham was chary of letting his young charge go without his doors, unless with a strong escort. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham “Do you know it?” said I. “Only a few words,” said the jockey; “they were always chary in teaching me any.” The Romany Rye a sequel to "Lavengro" For some time Marriner had been chary of confessing his depredations, for he was careful about committing himself, especially to a gentleman, who might naturally be supposed to side with the game-preservers. Dr. Jolliffe's Boys Margot was a little chary of the first taste, but the keen moorland air had done its work, and she too found it as nectar to the palate. Big Game A Story for Girls Yet though anger burned fiercely in him over wrong, nobody was more chary of passing moral censures. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 However, there is plenty more where that came from, so don’t be chary of using it; besides, I can see that you are thirsty.” Under the Chilian Flag A Tale of War between Chili and Peru I would not, if I were you boys, be too chary this term of extra work. The Cock-House at Fellsgarth Our speed did not last long; for very soon the hard road turned off to the coast, whereas I, being chary, even of minutes, resolved to strike inland and make direct for the Bann. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess All of them were very chary how they opened a conversation, as if they feared it would be made a grievance of; and is there anything in the world so dreadful as a family grievance! A Hungarian Nabob I began to think this rather a surly farmer, he was so chary of words, so I looked at him more narrowly. The Rose of Old St. Louis Never chary of her presence, for Elizabeth could afford to condescend, when ships were fitting for distant voyages in the river, the queen would go down in her barge and inspect. Short Studies on Great Subjects He is chary in the use of that. Quiet Talks on Power No lady can be more chary of the order of her drawing-room than are the authorities at Brussels of these beautiful promenades. Young Americans Abroad Vacation in Europe: Travels in England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia and Switzerland She was always chary of caresses and her mother declared that she could count the times Sarah had voluntarily kissed her. Rosemary There is still another reason why the very rich should be chary of giving magnificent entertainments. Etiquette All this makes us chary of believing that Nature is prodigal of new organs. Form and Function A Contribution to the History of Animal Morphology If ink was a shilling a drop, you couldn't have been more chary of it. Jack of Both Sides The Story of a School War No statement was too chary of truth in its composition, no partisan manoeuvre was too openly dishonest, no political pathway was too dangerous, if it afforded an opportunity for making a point for Douglas. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis "There is one thing about that young man," said Mrs. Morres, who was chary of praise of her Ladyship's party: "he has excellent common-sense, and I thank Heaven for it." Mary Gray So Watts thought, and many years later, in conversation with Jowett, declared, chary though he was of criticizing his friends. Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies He was always chary of making a show of himself before the people for the sake of gaining popularity. John Quincy Adams American Statesmen Series Besides, the garrison there will make the Catholics very chary of attacking us. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS Perhaps they ran out so to greet the winter-worn mariners of Plymouth, and have been pursued by the love of their descendants ever since, they getting charier. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 28, February, 1860 He was not chary of his denunciations of certain methods among the Trade Unions and the Trade Unionists, and therefore a crowd sometimes howled him down. Mary Gray Naturally she wished to keep her business for herself and was rather chary about telling others where the herbs she collected grew. A Busy Year at the Old Squire's Unhappily Professor Böttiger's edition is very chary of dates, and as Dr. Brandes has truly observed, is arranged with the obvious purpose of falsifying the sequence of Tegnér's poems and confusing the reader. Essays on Scandinavian Literature Never chary of gesture, the speaker was at this point lavish of it. The Lady Paramount “My manners not bearing any comparison with yours,” replied Hamilton, coolly, “I am not so chary of contamination.” Louis' School Days A Story for Boys He was very chary of conjectures in science. Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 1 No. It is a compliment to you, gentlemen, for our government apparently places a higher value on you than on us, and is very chary of swelling Frederick's armies by the release of prisoners. With Frederick the Great A Story of the Seven Years' War Yet there were few of the wealthier classes who did not maintain that even these coins were genuine good money, though they were chary of taking them. Selections from Previous Works and Remarks on Romanes' Mental Evolution in Animals The music is all manuscript and the cantors of the different schules all have their own services and nothing else is used, but they are very chary of their services, as they call them. Sixty Years of California Song But perhaps for that very reason I ought to be the more chary in endangering the only support that she is like to have. Can You Forgive Her? But Dr. Lloyd was too chary of the treasure he had so faithfully preserved, to intrust him to his own keeping. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel Under the eye of the Lynbrook circle he was chary of marked demonstrations, and even Mrs. Amherst's approval could not, at such moments, bridge over the gap between himself and the object of his attentions. The Fruit of the Tree The play went on after a little delay, and for some time after that the Shakespearean actor was very chary of offering to show other actors how to put "abandon" into their parts. The Moving Picture Girls First Appearances in Photo Dramas The prisoner becomes silent, chary of words, lost in brooding. Studies in Forensic Psychiatry Yet for one so omniscient, the editor was chary of counsel. The Henchman He had little regard to throw away, and was chary of it in proportion. Sword and Gown A Novel On his arrival from the south he had gathered on all sides evidences of her tender devotion to Bessy: even Mr. Tredegar's chary praise swelled the general commendation. The Fruit of the Tree No wonder you are somewhat chary of rashly intrusting to a suitor the happiness of a sweet flower like this. In the Yule-Log Glow, Book II Christmas Tales from 'Round the World Therefore, if it be right to be sparing of condemnation for another, it is also wise to be chary of undue commendation. Tales of Destiny The world had battled and buffeted him; it had showered blows and been chary of caresses; he had struck back, hard-fisted, hard-hearted, a man whom a brutal life had made brutal in its own image. Wolf Breed Other less self-evident facts came out by degrees—more slowly than might have been expected, as the strangers were generally close and chary of speech. Strangers at Lisconnel The last-named had ever been chary of exposing himself, and had probably, as was his custom, viewed the battle from a safe distance. With Kitchener in the Soudan A Story of Atbara and Omdurman Morva was very chary of her kisses, but to-night she let him draw her closer to him; while he pressed a passionate kiss upon her lips. Garthowen A Story of a Welsh Homestead He ought to have been more chary of disobeying the laws if he had no means to pay the penalty. The Letters of Cassiodorus Being A Condensed Translation Of The Variae Epistolae Of Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator Thus, in time, he had acquired a reputation for being unreliable and a wind-bag, with the result that skippers were chary of engaging him. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates He seemed, in fact, equally chary of giving praise or blame. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 61, No. 376, February, 1847 Never chary of her presence, for Elizabeth could afford to condescend, when ships were fitting for distant voyages in the river, the Queen would go down in her barge and inspect. Froude's Essays in Literature and History With Introduction by Hilaire Belloc They all were cautious of voice, moderate of speech, chary of gesture. The Danger Mark Well do they know that Mother Princeton is not chary of her praise, when she knows that they have planted her banner on the loftiest tower of her enemies' stronghold. Football Days Memories of the Game and of the Men behind the Ball He was dimly conscious of a little face full of a certain chary innocence and pathos regarding him. The Portion of Labor Why should the world be so thin-skinned,—so foolishly chary of human life? Phineas Finn The Irish Member They grew more and more chary of human speech, and listening posts talked with the trenches by pulls on a fishing-reel. Leaves from a Field Note-Book "I am not over clear in regard to the matter myself, although friend Burns, who claims to know all that country, gave me some brief description; but I found him most chary of speech." When Wilderness Was King A Tale of the Illinois Country The brother and sister had always been chary of caresses, but now Jerome drew Elmira close, pressed her little head against his shoulder, and let her cry there. Jerome, A Poor Man A Novel This old country doctor was never chary of plain speaking, and his brusqueness had increased his popularity. Madelon A Novel With a careful but wary gathering up of her white skirts, with chary disclosures of lace and embroidery and little skipping shoes, she was gone in a snowy whirl through the mist across the street. The Debtor A Novel Sykes used to study furtively a small book called French, and how to speak it, but he was very chary of speaking it, and seemed to prefer a deaf-and-dumb language of his own. Leaves from a Field Note-Book The Captain was always chary of speech; now he rode onward with so stern a face, that presently I spoke in inquiry. When Wilderness Was King A Tale of the Illinois Country He would be chary of the privileges he granted to these "big fellers" whom he knew so well how to "handle." Pee-Wee Harris Adrift Naval officers are chary of their bestowal of the title “captain” upon one who does not hold it in the Army or Navy service. The Submarine Boys and the Middies He himself reminded me of the chary manner in which I seemed to allow him to handle those precious tomes. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three A soul and body, too, Might circumvent us—work us desperate harm;— At least 'tis wise to fear the things unknown, And to be chary how we give them scope. The Arctic Queen She spoke with a sort of chary praise of George. By the Light of the Soul A Novel Others, who could leave home, are chary of braving the wiles and temptations of the city, and their friends are still more loth to have them go. Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 1, January 5, 1884. A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside Even with such a successful example before them, other dealers were chary about going into the business, and in 1890 there were only three pounds in the whole State. The Lobster Fishery of Maine Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission, Vol. 19, Pages 241-265, 1899 Gifts in this precious metal are naturally circumscribed, but a gold coin is apropos, particularly if Fortune has been chary of her favors. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada The hotel manager always makes a very adequate charge for fires in guest-rooms and is generally chary about warming the corridors or public parts of the hotel. British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car Being A Record Of A Five Thousand Mile Tour In England, Wales And Scotland Lotzen, however, had been drinking rather freely and was not so chary with his glances. The Colonel of the Red Huzzars Let us not be so chary of our sympathy. The Young Man and the World Naval officers are chary of their bestowal of the title "captain" upon one who does not hold it in the Army or Navy service. The Submarine Boys and the Middies The Prize Detail at Annapolis The Telephone.—A girl should be chary of calling up her young men acquaintances by telephone. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada Some trial lawyers are chary in using them, being anxious to appear frank, trusting and willing to accept the judgment of any decent citizen. The Man in Court "A bare-faced lie may not be over chary as to the defence it provokes," I answered. The Colonel of the Red Huzzars As a rule, if you ask a geologist for a definite date, you will find him very chary of giving you a distinct answer. Falling in Love With Other Essays on More Exact Branches of Science Very chary indeed had he been of showing himself outside the door on Saturday, once he was safely within it. Elster's Folly This jealousy of foolish expenditure combined with his love of peace to make him very chary of spending money on national defences. Prime Ministers and Some Others A Book of Reminiscences He took her in his arms and kissed her perfunctorily, for he was chary of caresses. The Voice of the People Parents and guardians should be chary of handling the deep chords upon whose truth and strength the highest harmonies of the fully developed soul are to depend. Records of a Girlhood It did not demolish anything else, but it makes us very chary now about predicting what the Boers can or cannot do. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith On the other hand, they are chary of selling anything to a stranger. Unknown Mexico, Volume 1 (of 2) A Record of Five Years' Exploration Among the Tribes of the Western Sierra Madre; In the Tierra Caliente of Tepic and Jalisco; and Among the Tarascos of Michoacan But the French and Venetian ambassadors, so envied by the Spanish and the archduke's, were themselves not less chary, and crustily fastidious. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 You must be more chary of your language, or you will provoke me beyond my own strength of restraint. Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia His influence reaches far beyond his own tribes, and is felt by the Cheyennes, Arrapahoes, and Kiowas, who are fast becoming very chary about visiting, with hostile intentions, the settlements of northern New Mexico. The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself Everybody is pleased to see him there, except perhaps the curious Members aforesaid, who find him even more chary of information than his deputy. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, June 27, 1917 I was now at a safe distance, since they were always chary of showing their boats, and they would hardly take personally to the water. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 It was this same strength, I fancy, that made my schoolfellows chary of provoking me to wrath, for which I was somewhat sorry, having always loved a fight. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow So it is natural that the French minister should be chary of sending out regulars, which are so urgently needed over there for the war. French and English A Story of the Struggle in America To the wolf the graveyard is anything but consecrated ground; and, if a person is very chary of his cadaver, he had better not leave it on the Western Plains. The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself Their greeting was soon over as you may imagine, for the sage is at all times chary of time and speech. The Original Fables of La Fontaine Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney Now, somehow, “gentleman” is a word that we are very chary of using. The Unpopular Review, Volume II Number 3 National parties were inchoate, and many politicians were chary of choosing, and seemed to wait for the development of coming events, ere they gave shape and direction to their future courses. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest The idea of reward is emphatically and often inculcated in Scripture, however much a mistaken jealousy for 'the doctrines of Grace' may be chary of it. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII Always chary of speech, they became almost silence itself as they drew nearer to San Antonio de Bexar. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad Moreover, what did he amount to, with his destinies, hopes, and belongings all told, to be chary of losing them or himself? Nicky-Nan, Reservist It was Dr. West who attended Lionel, and Jan was chary of interfering with the doctor's proper patients—or, rather, the doctor was chary of his doing so—therefore Jan's visits were entirely unprofessional. Verner's Pride He was evidently not pleased with his presence and was chary of his talk. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest When he first set foot in South Africa he was naturally chary concerning the native population. The Boer in Peace and War I was equally chary of speech, and it was speedily settled that our principals should fight with small swords, at sunrise, at a certain spot in Hyde Park; and Idsleigh undertook to provide a surgeon. 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. Their prince provides for neither, and his soldiers are, consequently, somewhat chary of fighting. Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official But Norton, his mouth grown set and grim and chary of words, shook his head. The Bells of San Juan I followed him not without love from boyhood—a youth almost too fine of spirit; shrinking from all violence, over-nicely; eloquent, yet chary of speech, and of a dark profundity of thought. Henry Brocken His Travels and Adventures in the Rich, Strange, Scarce-Imaginable Regions of Romance He also advances by farthings and halfpence, because he is chary about entering into the intricacies of eighths. The Boer in Peace and War And I was not chary of the vigorous blows I dealt her, a tattoo of them on her back.... Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative Of slighting all the winkly brood I surely had been chary, If I had known they formed the food And stock-in-trade of Mary. Bab Ballads and Savoy Songs But Harold had always been chary of his commendations, and was rather more given to reproof than praise, which did not altogether suit the young lady. Tracy Park A proper comprehension of this point of view will make us chary of labelling Indian thought as pessimistic on the ground that it promises the soul something which we are inclined to call unconsciousness. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 He is also very chary of complications in the handling of money. The Boer in Peace and War We skirt the pine-clad shores, chary of men, and know how bitterly winter kisses these lonely shores to fill yon row of beaked ice houses that creep up the hills. Darkwater Voices from Within the Veil He would often become angry in such cases and the perpetrator would come in for a round of abuse which made him chary of attempting it again. Beethoven Moreover, his opinions on many subjects were known to be extreme, and he was not chary of displaying them. Father Stafford He is free in his use of metaphor and chary of definition. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 It would be interesting to learn, for instance, how many thousands of pounds are sewn up in mattresses all over the country because the owners are chary concerning the integrity of bank-managers. The Boer in Peace and War He never consciously said to himself, "Be chary of favours; they will be the more prized"; he said instead, "I'll not waste an arrow where there's no gold to hit." Lewis Rand Still, though he cast sheep's eyes at these flesh pots, he had felt chary, both as a worker for righteousness and an ardent champion of popular principles, of countenancing them openly. Unleavened Bread Political forecasters have been chary of expressing opinions, for the much depended on precedent is lacking. The Transgressors Story of a Great Sin The prevalence of this view in Europe should make us chary of stigmatizing Hindu ideas about sacrifice as mental aberrations. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 They are chary of names and dates and hide their origin in far-away mists. A Wonderful Night; An Interpretation Of Christmas Farmers are chary about removing night soil which has been treated even with a deodoriser. The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People He was wise enough to be chary of exposing himself to useless risks. The Devil's Garden To flout that isle foes are not chary, When of its shelter not in need; But, when in search of sanctuary, They fly thereto with wondrous speed. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, May 7, 1892 That is a question which the Gospels are chary of discussing but they seem to indicate that the disobedience and sinfulness of mankind are the root of evil. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 Musical artists are often sensitive and critical and exclusive people, chary of a free exercise of their gifts and particular as to their audience, but angels will sing for anybody. A Wonderful Night; An Interpretation Of Christmas Consequently a large landlord in America, if he were lucky enough to get tenants at all, would be very chary indeed about quarrelling with more than one of them at a time. Handbook of Home Rule Being articles on the Irish question Was Charles too exigeant with his demands, too chary of his daughter? Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 And its members alone will be invested with all the power, which they will be chary of delegating. The Inside Story of the Peace Conference She insisted upon truthfulness, treated boasting with fine ridicule, and was chary of compliments. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12 He is chary of praise, is the Field Marshal of the British Army. Kings, Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front He had been chary of his knowledge before, but his heart seemed open at this moment. The Doctor's Dilemma Your thoughts are mair of him you will marry, What the colour may be of his hair, Whether aye cheery, or sometimes chary, What his complexion, or dark or fair. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIV. He stated that already nearly 16,500 men from the Volunteers had joined the Army, and he could not understand why Government was so chary of giving assistance to train and equip this force. John Redmond's Last Years The Encouragement Of Praise Nearly all people are quick to censure but rather chary of praise. Etiquette The Indians were very chary of their own lives. Christopher Carson Yet Napoleon III. was lavish of rewards to his adherents, while the Emperor William was, to an excessive degree, chary of recompense. France in the Nineteenth Century An unmistakeable, though unspoken, indication of mingled feeling—pity for one so meagrely endowed, and marvel that, out of boundless stores, the Deity could, even in this instance, have been so chary of gifts. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 2, 1891 If you are chary of your own hands to do the deed, one of mine will suffice if you will loose it from its bonds. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. He is generally rather chary of letting his pensionnaires play en province, but this really was an occasion to break through his rules, and he was quite ready to help us in every way. Chateau and Country Life in France Newton was chary of stating what he considered to be the cause of the fits, but there can hardly be a doubt that his mind rested on a physical cause. Six Lectures on Light Delivered In The United States In 1872-1873 Thank God, we now live in times when the law is less cruel, and more chary of human life. Notes and Queries, Number 47, September 21, 1850 Do not be chary also of changing and renewing the water occasionally. The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home He was a tall, lank, beardless, melancholy youth, chary of his words, saving his breath for his calls, which he gave conscientiously, with the vigor of a young hurricane. The Downfall The environs of Paris are but chary of Legend. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 29, August, 1873 Literary criticism is so timid of being accused of Puritanism that it is chary of admitting that there may be a Heaven and a Hell of poetic genius as well as of religious genius. The Art of Letters In the pride of the expert he was chary of commendation and eyed critically the circular bottom of every bag before he filled it with powder. The Frontiersmen Your veritable Englishman, in his discourse, is as chary as your genuine Frenchman is prodigal, of action. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, July 17, 1841 Surely the forms of matter are sufficiently varied to make us chary in asserting that other forms are impossible, to which there may belong, as characteristics, even these glorious ones of my text. Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) One thing that our middle-aged men, and in fact many of us who have not yet reached that way mark, have entirely forgotten is that Nature is very chary of her favors. Keeping Fit All the Way They will talk freely to a master of architecture or music or Japanese prints, but they are chary of betraying these enthusiasms to their fellows. Cambridge Essays on Education I would recommend you to be very chary of that kind of excellent speech. On the Choice of Books He is chary of criticising its propriety or its value. A Woman's Impression of the Philippines Once I liked not girlish pride And that coy quiet, chary of reply, That held me distant: now the sweetest lips Open to entertain me—fairest hands Are proffered me to guide. Poems by Jean Ingelow, In Two Volumes, Volume I. Elsewhere, the skulking traveler received a chary welcome, but in the silent fastness of the hills latchstring and hearthstone and tobacco store were for genial sharing. Broken to the Plow How joyous are we of the West when we find That Fate, with her gifts ever chary, Has decreed that the rose who is queen of her kind Shall bloom on our wild Western prairie. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 Often the boys had discussed going up, but a fair frequency of minor accidents made the officers at the camp chary about any unnecessary risks. The Brighton Boys with the Flying Corps Young men who have inherited wealth are as chary of losing one hour as their clerks. The "Goldfish" He was more and more chary of endeavoring to control his generals. Abraham Lincoln, Volume II Daniel accompanied them to Liverpool, but Miriam said she could not get a day's holiday—perhaps she remembered the rebuke Esther Ansell had drawn down on herself, and was chary of asking. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People And Annette, always, until now, so chary of confidences, developed the true patient's weakness and began to talk symptoms. The House of Mystery An Episode in the Career of Rosalie Le Grange, Clairvoyant But passion is precisely what Mr. Fuller seems to lack or to be chary of. Contemporary American Novelists (1900-1920) For love's sake therefore, and for his sake also, she had lived without reproach, a woman chary even of friendship, chary, too, of laughter, chary above all of purposeless gaddings and of gossip. Deadham Hard Of such influence as he could properly exert among members of the House he was not chary. Abraham Lincoln, Volume II Mr. Brimsdown, always chary of unnecessary words, replied with a slight bow. The Moon Rock Extremely mild and self-contained in manner, and chary of opinion and expression, he was at the same time a man of strong and implacable prejudices and even bitter animosities when once engendered. Miriam Monfort A Novel He cultivated brevity and was chary of lengthy excursions into the classics in search of comparisons and sanctions. De Orbe Novo, Volume 1 (of 2) The Eight Decades of Peter Martyr D'Anghera He did not touch her; being careful in the matter of caresses, reverent of her person, chary of claiming parental privileges unasked. Deadham Hard Employers say that Mr. Reeves has made every man 'a walking lawsuit,' and that they are chary of having one about their premises. The Long White Cloud The chafing men Fret for more fight: "To-night, to-night let us take the Den" But night is treacherous, Grant is wary; Of brave blood be a little chary. Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War Even Mr. Punch himself would be chary about visiting Petersburg, lest he should be "bound in Russia,"—and sent to Siberia. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 30, 1890 I looked wistfully at the maid beside me, chary of intrusion into the intimacy of her silence. The Maid-At-Arms Of this she was all unconscious, but was as chary with her fingers as though it seemed that she could ill spare her divinity. Mr. Scarborough's Family The light-fingered gentry, however, were not as chary of her. Ethelyn's Mistake You may have me to bed, Sir, without a scruple, and yet I am chary too who comes about me. The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher Volume 2 of 10: Introduction to the Elder Brother He is scrupulously objective, and, in an age of expansive lyric expression, he is most chary of comment. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 04 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes Watch out for pickpockets, and, above all, be chary of making acquaintance with strangers. The Desire of the Moth; and the Come On Had Tommy died that week his old Dominie would have been very chary of what he said at the funeral. Tommy and Grizel Our time will not allow this task; though we must be less chary of praise than of our space. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 561, August 11, 1832 "He is as prodigal of compliments as you are chary of them." Calvert of Strathore But though the majority of us have become chary of the muse, there are some who have never seen through her trickery. A Williams Anthology A Collection of the Verse and Prose of Williams College, 1798-1910 Any way it makes one more chary of leaving stores on this great plain, especially as the blizzard tended to drift up our tracks. Scott's Last Expedition Volume I The old man, too, was chary of his praise, though Nick tried hard to please him, and it was only by little things he told his satisfaction. Master Skylark In fact everybody is pleased to see him back except perhaps certain curious members, who find him even more chary of information than his deputy, Lord Robert Cecil. Mr. Punch's History of the Great War The Americans are as chary of the coronet and the known aristocratic titles as the Romans were of the word King. An Englishman Looks at the World But we must be chary of our room, as we have other claimants at hand. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 402, Supplementary Number (1829) This means "as chary as a mare that carries crockery." Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook With the mail treading on their heels the gentlemen in the Naught-seven will be chary about pulling Patsy down too suddenly in mid career. The Grafters Such an experience makes one chary about dispensing counsels of perfection to those fighting in the vortex of the world-storm. In the Claws of the German Eagle "The man has got into the enfolding arms of mania," I thought, "and I must be chary." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXII Life, she told herself pensively, ought to mean something more than ease and good clothes, but what more she was chary of putting into concrete form. Big Timber A Story of the Northwest The meadows are gorgeous with Clover, Buttercups, and Wild Geranium; but Nature is a little chary for a week or two, maturing a more abundant show. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 62, December, 1862 "They say old coals are easily kindled, and I shall be somewhat chary about receiving attention from him, if you feel so deeply upon the subject." Sowing and Reaping People were growing chary of verbal assurances of these horrors; they yearned for some photographic proof, and we yearned to furnish it. In the Claws of the German Eagle He must pick up his brush again; he must again woo the fickle goddess of art, who had deserted him before, and who would, in all probability, be chary of her favors now. Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume II Madame Defarge wore no rose in her head, for the great brotherhood of Spies had become, even in one short week, extremely chary of trusting themselves to the saint's mercies. A Tale of Two Cities She was on all occasions chary of opening the street door, and ardent to shut it again; and she waited at table in a bonnet. Martin Chuzzlewit
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