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“Man!” he said, “but it made us afeard, for we expeckit that we should have to pay for it wi’ some rare piece o’ ill luck, so as to keep up the average. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z
Most folks had fled, afeard to be caught between two angry armies. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z
She told me not to be afeard, that they were just soldiers far away from home. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z
There was a pause, then Joseph heard his uncle whisper, “‘Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.”’ The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z
“Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises,” Caliban says, with words the “Privacy” creators find resonant. Edward Snowden Will Join Daniel Radcliffe in ‘Privacy,’ via Video 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z
Though the play quotes the phrase “be not afeard” from Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” the purpose of “Privacy” is to scare you silly, through only seemingly silly means. Review: ‘Privacy,’ a Play That Urges You to Keep Your Smartphone On 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z
Be not afeard, the isle is full of noises. Home invasions, melting glaciers and Humpty Dumpty – is VR finally coming into its own? 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z
“Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not,” he tells the drunken, deluded butler, Stephano. A La MaMa ‘Tempest,’ With Music by Elizabeth Swados 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z
While perusing, you might take the advice of Caliban, in “The Tempest”: “Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises / Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.” Many shows in citywide Seattle Celebrates Shakespeare festival mix music and the Bard 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z
Lines from his play "The Tempest" - "Be not afeard: The isle is full of noises" - inspired director Danny Boyle's opening ceremony. Rule Britannia: Olympic closing ceremony explained 2012-08-12T20:06:13Z
Be not afeard; the Park is full of noises Just as they said in the first lines of the 2012 opening ceremony, don't sweat it. What's it like to bring children? 2012-07-31T05:53:49Z
Another set feature: a 27-ton bell whose chimes will open the ceremony and is inscribed with a quote from Shakespeare's "The Tempest:" "Be not afeard, the isle is full of noises." For Openers, A Spectacle On a Budget 2012-07-27T01:37:06Z
An actor is due to recite Caliban's speech, the one that runs "Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises." Olympic opener will be spectacular but not secret 2012-07-23T13:32:12Z
A 50,706-pound bell inscribed with the words “be not afeard, the isle is full of noises,” from Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” will ring to signify the start of the ceremony. London 2012 Olympics: Opening ceremony will emulate British countryside 2012-06-12T18:16:00Z
I was rather afeard he would make a bad job of it, and kill you. The Frontiersmen 2012-04-10T02:00:18.933Z
"He's afeard to read it," said Abel Brawn to some five or six persons, who had collected around the steps during this conversation. Quodlibet 2012-03-26T02:00:29.820Z
Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z
I'm thy mother, darling; don't be afeard of me. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z
"I'm a devilish deal more afeard of som'ut else; a 'ooman's eye only strikes skin deep, but her tongue do rattle a man's bones and make his flesh creep," muttered Matthew, turning away. It May Be True, Vol. II (of III) 2012-03-20T02:00:12.527Z
Then her mother comes afeard,    Trips and cuts her knee; And her father burns his beard    In perplexity. Servian Popular Poetry 2012-03-03T03:00:19.423Z
"I was afeard the ship was in the bay, and couldn't sleep, but went to the door and looked out between whiles." Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z
The Captain, truly, is the Governor's son; but every Spaniard is a shark, and would rob his grandam's grave were he not afeard of ghosts. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z
We ne'er saw monsters so vilely ill-favoured; with their nasty horns that make one afeard, and their foul nostrils cast up into the air. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z
I'm afeard he's got into bad company, and gone along with a terrible bad lot. It May Be True, Vol. II (of III) 2012-03-20T02:00:12.527Z
"Come here, General; you who are eminent as an authority—Do you think it correct to say afeard?" Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z
"I am terribly afeard o' these same bogarts," replied his companion. The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character 2011-11-07T02:00:18.317Z
They need not be afeard; whither could poor miserable wretches escape away? With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z
“Don’t be afeard, mum,” he continued, as the crane came hopping out of the bush. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z
We should not be afeard of that puffed up bladder, and I hope he comes against us. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z
Ramon's manner as he spoke was so arrogant, and his smile so impertinent that Cobo, disconcerted for a moment, asked in a fury: "And why afeard rather than afraid?" Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z
This morning I was 'most afeard To wake up—when, I jing! Neghborly Poems and Dialect Sketches 2011-08-15T02:00:25.930Z
I be afeard they be soft wi' four years' misery, but I'll rouse 'em. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z
Put an enemy before me in the shape of flesh and blood, and I'll show you whether I'm afeard, or not," said Old Ropes; "but this fighting with dead men's another affair. Fire Cloud The Mysterious Cave. A Story of Indians and Pirates. 2011-08-09T02:00:29.010Z
My father is a private in our regiment, which is pleasant for all, and he is a dead shot and afeard of nothing save hell. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z
That no one now says afraid but afeard, my dear Cobo. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z
But wouldn't they be afeard o' this great city, an' would they iver find us here? Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays 2011-08-08T02:00:15.947Z
I’m afeard some one’d think I stole it—so much money!” In Wild Rose Time 2011-08-01T02:00:13.473Z
I ain’t afeard on the beggars, but don’t let out as I was took aback. Dutch the Diver A Man's Mistake 2011-07-15T02:00:21.010Z
We are no longer afeard of his Germans, his General Baum-Boom, his famous artillery, or his Indians. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z
It should be said that, a few days since, a learned discussion had given rise to a decision by an expert philologist that afraid was wrong and afeard alone was right. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z
I was most afeard the "Geordie" had him then. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z
He had a mind o' his ain, an' he wasna afeard to speak. The Warden of the Plains and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west 2011-07-03T02:00:11.037Z
They be afeard, as my Garge was, till I talked to 'un. The Soul of Susan Yellam 2011-06-16T02:00:19.090Z
It was plain to me that the child was afeard. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z
I was mortally afeard, but I wouldn't show it, and turned to Joe, trying to laugh as I said: 'Only three as yet. Spinning-Wheel Stories 2011-05-28T02:00:23.707Z
If you are Fuller you needn't be afeard to say so, for I don't hold any grudge 'gin you about that little matter. Hoosier Mosaics 2011-05-20T02:00:35.173Z
I told him he did, but he only got madder, so I kept quiet and asked him to be still, fur I was afeard there wur some Indians near. The Warden of the Plains and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west 2011-07-03T02:00:11.037Z
There's nothing to be afeard of, if you are innocent. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z
And every moment I was afeard the crazy girl would ride on. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z
But she evidently was "afeard" of something, for her ruddy cheeks turned pale and her heart gave a thump, as two men came in sight, and stopped suddenly on seeing her. Spinning-Wheel Stories 2011-05-28T02:00:23.707Z
Then her mother comes afeard, Trips and cuts her knee; And her father burns his beard In perplexity. An Anthology of Jugoslav Poetry; Serbian Lyrics 2011-05-14T02:00:10.287Z
He's afeard the owner might claim ye, for would ye believe it, ye belong to the herd of Christ, an' ye've strayed, and some of ye were mavrocks. The Warden of the Plains and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west 2011-07-03T02:00:11.037Z
I'm so afeard of its going on to brain-fever or some other fever. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z
"A hermit!" she exclaimed scornfully, "—and afeard of a maid armed only with two matched eyes, a nose, a mouth and thirty teeth!" The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z
I was much afeard; but those were times that made heroes of men, and taught women to be brave for love of home and country. Spinning-Wheel Stories 2011-05-28T02:00:23.707Z
I hain't afeard to die, Miss Mary, but I am sorry my going will be so serious for Ken an' Martin. The Hills of Refuge A Novel 2011-04-09T02:00:10.530Z
The folks got anxious about him, but they wur all afeard to go out in the storm. The Warden of the Plains and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west 2011-07-03T02:00:11.037Z
"Well, indeed, Sir, it was what I thought myself, and I said in my own mind, 'It's more ashamed she is than afeard.'" Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z
“Yes, don’t be afeard, man, sit down,” said the old fellow. The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z
Don't be afeard of me, my love; the Lord knows I haven't been a trouble to you, though I've lived within a stone's throw, and could have dropped in here at any moment. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 1 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:17.787Z
Hast thou heard That therein I believe I have a friend, Of whom for love I may not be afeard? A Selection from the Poems of William Morris 2011-02-11T03:00:29.580Z
I'm a wee bit afeard the devil's got the biggest herd, for his range is cropped off bare, and the cattle are pretty thin. The Warden of the Plains and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west 2011-07-03T02:00:11.037Z
He replied coolly, "O no, I an't; don't you be afeard!" Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men 2011-02-10T03:00:51.280Z
“I arn’t afeard,” he said to himself; but he felt very uncomfortable all the same. The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z
"If I was afeard of danger, would I be here?" cried she. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z
It is west they turn, away from the Empire that “always foul-played us in the past, and I am afeard will foul-play us again.” The Invisible Censor 2011-01-29T03:00:20.267Z
Only I'm afeard it'll make me dream and talk in my sleep. Winter Fun 2011-01-25T03:00:22.297Z
Yes, sir, I sent Head for the doctor and expect him every moment, but I'm afeard it's all up with the master. The House of Strange Secrets A Detective Story 2011-01-15T03:00:37.173Z
But there’s a girl in it, and girls don’t belong in a fair fight—and I’m afeard—I’m afeard! King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z
Hard work and I an't nohow afeard of each other; and so long as a man can work, and will work, Satan don't get a full grip on him. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z
I was afeard he might come the "let me clutch thee" dodge if I inflamed his imagination any longer; so I put it back into my pocket, and axidently revealed the handle of my revolver. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 2010-12-28T03:00:18.560Z
Well, Mrs. Butler, I'll tell Mrs. Ray what you say, but I'm afeard it's too late; I'm afeard it is. Rachel Ray
"If all were like him, wouldn't the flats be afeard?" The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 5 of 6
She saide, "I pray thee, dame, that thou wilt harbor me this night; for this day is at an end, and I am afeard that wild beasts should devour me." Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16
"I was afeard it was so—" answered Lowiny, sighing so loud as to be heard. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z
I am not even afeard iv a mouse. The Land of Strong Men
I was afeard to make you uneasy by telling you what I was after. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency
He did not stir a peg until they was out o' sight, he was so afeard o' being seen. Faith and Unfaith
"I'm afeard you're ill," the girl continued, suddenly solicitous, and again with a movement that suggested a motherly hen: "You're so quiet and unlike yourself and yet so nervous and wriggly." The Loves of Ambrose
Well, but," stammered he at last, "your spirit is high; I was mostly afeard to put it so plump to you. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 98, December, 1865
"I was afeard you were forgetting me entirely, Mr. Mark," said she—"you passed the door twice, and never as much as said, God save you, Mary." The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago
You see I know you, and am not afeard to trust you. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency
I says: "Oh, you needn't be afeard, sir, she carried the three of us easy enough." The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Tom Sawyer's Comrade
"I haven't come to you now," he defended stoutly; "I was just afeard to trust you to Miner in a fire." The Loves of Ambrose
But his hand was cold and she was afeard: and then he vanished away. Witch Stories
"I'm afeard he's in a bad way," whispered the man to whom he spoke. St. Patrick's Eve
There were some of our people amongst the prisoners, that I knew, and I was mortally afeard they would let on, but they didn't. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency
"I'm here, my Lord, neither ashamed nor afeard to say my name." Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas
"Good Lord! why is it the good women that is so afeard of talk?" he muttered to himself. The Loves of Ambrose
I'm afeard ye'll find it kinder tough luck, for as far ez I kin understand it is tough even on a man. To Alaska for Gold The Fortune Hunters of the Yukon
"Who says I ever was afeard?" said Owen, on whom now the whisky was working. St. Patrick's Eve
Betsy," remonstrated the old man, "I'm afeard this 's wrong, and as a Magistrate I shouldn't allow hit. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign
Them!" said she, pointing to me, "them was the kind of chaps I used to have, long ago; that was n't afeard of all the Beresfords, and Major Sirr, and the rest of them. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas
Don't be afeard, miss, dear," says old Ryan, with heartfelt but most ill-judged sympathy: "the young gentleman is all right. Rossmoyne
And I grew all over in a cold sweat, and I told him 'I was afeard they didn't.' The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings
"I considering this," he says, "and weke of faith and afeard crossed myself and durst not hear and see such matters for it was so stupendous and above all reason if I should write it." Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles
Jack said; "I heard 'ee say that the ropes were new last month, so there ain't nothin to be afeard on!" Facing Death The Hero of the Vaughan Pit. A Tale of the Coal Mines
"Warn't ye afeard he might be a revenuer?" suggested the officer. The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories
That is matter indeed! promise is duty; But and I should take such a voyage on me, I know it well it should be to my pain; Also it maketh me afeard, certain. Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse
Like Oberon in the hive his beard With wax and honey all besmeared Would make the crescent moon afeard That now is sailing brightly Right o'er his leafy donjon-keep! Collected Poems Volume Two
Hit's dangerous stuff an' I'm afeard o' hit. The Boy Scout Fire Fighters
Parson Peard, Be not afeard, Nor take it much in anger; We’ve bought your geese At a penny a piece, And left the money with the gander. Rhymes Old and New : collected by M.E.S. Wright
But at the dead of night she woke, and heard A rustling noise, and grew right sore afeard, Yea, could not move a finger for affright; And all was darker now than darkest night. The Earthly Paradise A Poem
Because I couldn't marry a man was afeard of things. Changing Winds A Novel
If there's one thing I'm afeard of, it's a quarrel between gentlemen in my house. The Doctor's Family
"Who's afeard?" muttered Cap to herself, as she put her horse to his mettle and rode gayly through the evergreens up to the horse-block, where she sprang down lightly from her saddle. Hidden Hand
Mr. Hardenburgh was a good man, but he made me afeard of him; he was sort o' fierce, in the pulpit and out o' the pulpit. Diana
You needn’t be afeard to sleep sound; I’m goin’ to keep a lookout.” Dr. Sevier
And look to it no more afeard to be Of what I bid, nor evermore thy mother's word disown. The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse
“Now, if you’re not afeard–” “Afeard!” said he, bristling his hair, and reddening again. The Cabin on the Prairie
Me, I'm so I'm afeard to come into my own house, it's so golderned clean. Rimrock Trail
And when a virtuous man hath erred If praised himself he hear, It makes him grieve and more afeard Than if he slandered were. Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul
"I don't see as that chap need to ha' been afeard—he hadn't done nothin' but good to him." Say and Seal, Volume II
I'm glad this girl didn't have to go all round again the other night—I was afeard she had. Say and Seal, Volume I
Well—maybe there's folks that knows how to combine both advantages—but I'm afeard I ain't one of 'em. Nobody
"I'm afeard not, Miss Ellen," said he soberly, after a minute's pause. The Wide, Wide World
I didn't understand a word on 't, and, besides that, I was afeard on him. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 121, November, 1867
But for myself, I do confess I am afeard of handling His rod. Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution
Is it a tough old woman like me to be afeard of a sough of wind or a few drops of rain? Only an Irish Girl
Nay—afeard of the short sword the Roman soldier carries. Christmas Light
"He's made a fool of himself, I'm afeard, 'cause there's a female on his hands." The Riflemen of the Miami
I was afeard if till to-morrow you waited the black thoughts would come back again. The Faith Doctor A Story of New York
“A little afeard lest some of us should be hurt, sweet heart, if any thing should chance to fall down, or the like; but that was all.” Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution
Father had been took up, and so we wasn't afeard of nothin'. 'Our Guy' or, The elder brother
I’m afeard to go down the river with him. Northern Lights
I don’t doubt the bicycle fellow will always come back all right, but I’m afeard about the other one. The Associate Hermits
I'm afeard Christopher hain't had no money for his hay and his oats that he's got latterly.' A Red Wallflower
If it had been some of them that desired for to have them away, I might have been afeard.” Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution
I didn't think I need to be afeard, for I didn't steal nor nothin', so I looked him square in de face. 'Our Guy' or, The elder brother
"I'm afeard of father, Fan,—awfully; but for all that, it's the sweetest meal as I've had since I left the mill." The Vicar of Bullhampton
"I'm not afeard of these, but there's fighting to be done—now lie behind me, and don't show till you're wanted." The Iron Pirate A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea
Art thou afeard To be the same in thine own act and valor, As thou art in desire? Characteristics of Women Moral, Poetical, and Historical
“It was likely afeard of his big ruffling words!” said Dr Thorpe. Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution
I was afeard to look down, expecting every minute to be swallowed up, and I couldn't look up for I know'd God was looking at me. 'Our Guy' or, The elder brother
"I'm afeard, sir, he'll be in trouble," said Carry to the Vicar. The Vicar of Bullhampton
I do need a boy," said the deacon, "but I'm most afeard to take Sam. The Young Outlaw or, Adrift in the Streets
I was afeard o' the outcome mesel', an' I spoke my mind freely to Mr. Green. Nancy McVeigh of the Monk Road
I would not have been afeard of Him, for He took up the little babes in His arms, and would not have them sent away. Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution
From what me eyes told me, the same being anither chap called and would have lift more, had he not been afeard of me eagle eye that was on him.” The Launch Boys' Adventures in Northern Waters
The little stars were the herring fish That lived in that beautiful sea,— “Now cast your nets whenever you wish, Never afeard are we!” Graded Memory Selections
O' course they might hev crawled back down the hillside here, an' in other places, but I guess they wuz afeard. The Keepers of the Trail A Story of the Great Woods
"I'm afeard it's just that," Nancy admitted, regretfully. Nancy McVeigh of the Monk Road
And please to make Grandmother love Thee, for I am afeard she doth not much; and then make haste and fetch her and Mother to me. Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution
He was not to say afeard by the sight, yet somewhat startled, for the man was not his grandsire, nor forsooth did he seem to be one of the Dale-dwellers. The Sundering Flood
Then were they afeard when they saw a knight, and fled. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes
Dip down with your paddles an' don't be afeard. The Keepers of the Trail A Story of the Great Woods
I ain't milked one for forty years, but I'm not afeard to try. Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power
It would be a noble calling," he said, "but I ban't wanted by nobody I'm afeard. Explorers of the Dawn
I was somewhat afeard when I first saw thee, and thou with the grey byrny and the gleaming helm; but then I saw that thou wert no ill man, and I feared thee no longer. The Sundering Flood
The little stars were the herring fish That lived in that beautiful sea— "Now cast your nets wherever you wish, Never afeard are we!" Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes
"I know not," said Martin; "but she seems mightily afeard o' the child." Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2
"Hurt bad, Bill?" inquired the Skipper with mock sympathy, "I'm afeard that you will never make a farmer." Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power
“How’s that?” said the old man; “you weren’t afeard, was you?” Hollowdell Grange Holiday Hours in a Country Home
"Yes, sir," replied Abbot; "and if it hadn't have been for two or three who were afeard of him, we would have brought him aboard, too." Stray Leaves from an Arctic Journal; or, Eighteen Months in the Polar Regions, in Search of Sir John Franklin's Expedition, in the Years 1850-51
The lad was 'afeard,' as he told me in after years; he came to the cottage, and hovered about, not daring to enter. Curious, if True Strange Tales
"I am terribly afeard o' these same boggarts," replied his companion. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2
I was afeard you might have fallen on the Skipper and a hurt him. Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power
But I was just a little bit afeard that Abe might ha’ been playin’ it on me, or else that his riggers might ha’ got a bit mixed. Turned Adrift
"Nay," said the boy, "something stirred in the bag, and I was afeard." The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths
Hold thy stories, Cousin Lois, I am afeard of my very life. Curious, if True Strange Tales
My father walked on, but the dogs kept a wary eye towards the stranger, he thought, and hung their tails, an' slunk behind, like as they were mightily afeard on him. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2
Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, Sounds and sweet airs that give delight and hurt not. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8
But I’m afeard that a few of ’em’ll have to die, so the job might as well be done at once. Turned Adrift
Nay," said the boy, "I was afeard to go near the bag. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths
"There's no place in the world for a man that's afeard o' the sea," he said. Harbor Tales Down North With an Appreciation by Wilfred T. Grenfell, M.D.
"It's your place to attend the door and not mine, Molly," she said, "but if you're afeard...." Our Casualty, and Other Stories 1918
The sojers came and took him, but he bid me tell you not to be afeard or taking on about him. The Northern Iron
At length he broke silence nearly as follows:— "I'm afeard you will think I have come on rather curious business-like—for me." Ups and Downs in the Life of a Distressed Gentleman
"He understands, Miss," said the servant; "don't you be afeard; he's a-doing of it every night." Miss Mackenzie
"This is a werry lonely spot, sir," says Seymour's footpad; "I wonder you ain't afeard of being robbed!"—and the young man's hair stands on end, and lifts his hat above his head. The History of "Punch"
“I'm afeard we'll have to give it up, Bishop,” said Jack. The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills
"I'm afeard," she said, "that the lock's hampered." The Northern Iron
Oh, it's a blessed thing to live with an easy conscience—a thrice blessed thing to die with an easy one, and that's what I never shall, I'm afeard. Rookwood
“What in thunder air ye afeard on?” he said. The Island Treasure
Hang you all, I ain’t afeard o’ none o’ you; come on, the whole lot o’ you to one. Julian Home
“Lawks!” said the woman; “well, well! poor young gentleman, I’m afeard he’s been doing something bad.” Eric, or Little by Little
He was afeard the yin ye had would be out again the morn. The Northern Iron
Be not afeard: the isle is full of noises. The Island Home
Felix told him he was a coward and afraid; but he said, 'I ain't afeard, but I be going to die, I be sure.' Yr Ynys Unyg The Lonely Island
I ain’t afeard—not I,” he said again, glaring round like a bull at bay, and stripping an arm of iron strength. Julian Home
I warrant your afeard of a Beare let loose, are you not? The Merry Wives of Windsor The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]
They couldn't come theirsells, and they were afeard to let me out my lone. The Northern Iron
Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight, and hurt not. The Tempest The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]
"I was almost afeard it would be spoilt by being brought up the second time," said Mrs. Baker. Orley Farm
But I am afeard thou art too far gone for any good. Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada
No, she shall not dismay me: I care not for that, but that I am afeard. The Merry Wives of Windsor The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]
And rubbing one finger up and down the horn of her saddle, for she was on horseback, Mrs. Walker added, "Johnny's sick, Mr. Bowen, an' purty bad, I'm afeard." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 105, July 1866
I am afeard there are few die well that die in battle; for how can they charitably dispose of any thing, when blood is their argument? King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre
I'm afeard that when the time of trial does come to him, he will find that the hand of the Lord is heavy in punishment. The Rainy Day Railroad War
"I'm afeard it's not all a falsehood that ye are telling me," said Terry, with an expression in which there was nothing like a jest. The Hunters of the Ozark
I was afeard so, Mister Rod,” exclaimed the boy with a real distress in his voice, “an’ to tell the truth that’s why I came after you. Cab and Caboose The Story of a Railroad Boy
"She's had her own head too long a'ready, I'm afeard," replied the old man, turning from the gate, with intent, probably, to execute his wife's order. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 105, July 1866
"It 's the wind slacking; there's a bare capful," said the mate, "and I 'm afeard there's mischief brewing yonder." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 104, June, 1866
I'm afeard, sir," said the cabman, "as I've lost my way. In Direst Peril
Some people talk as though they were afeard of England. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, May 1844 Volume 23, Number 5
I heerd him a-saying bad things about you when he passed me on that last lap, and I’m afeard he means some kind of mischief.” Cab and Caboose The Story of a Railroad Boy
"O lord," he said, "help me, for yonder in a dell are six thieves that have taken my lord and bound him, and I am afeard lest they will slay him." Stories of King Arthur and His Knights Retold from Malory's "Morte dArthur"
And he 'ad one great pecooliarity: he was everlastingly afeard of getting old! A Rip Van Winkle Of The Kalahari Seven Tales of South-West Africa
"I'm afeard one o' them will catch me by the leg." Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes
I’m afeard they don’t mean us any good. Martin Rattler
I’m afeard that Samson was groggy at the time. The Young Trawler
I’m afeard not, sir; I have already promised to take charge of a canoe for the Company. The Young Fur Traders
“Don’t be afeard; we won’t hurt ye,” said Buzzby in a soothing tone, patting the woman on the head and raising her up. The World of Ice
"Oh, he's a fine pote certainly, but he's not moral, sir; and I'm afeard to let my daughter read such combustibles." Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes
I’m afeard that it will never get well. Poor Jack
Good night to you both, though I’m afeard that’s but a wish.” The King's Own
"I hope he does not sail at night, or in storms, like too many of his profession, I'm afeard," says she; "I hope he always weighs the anchor in such cases, very careful." The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 1, August 1850 of Literature, Science and Art.
“The news I bring will make her worse, I’m afeard,” he said, in a husky voice, as he took my hand. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler
I’m afeard if you get binding up his legs, they’ll go all mortificatory and drop off; and a clear cut’s better than that, for if his legs mortify like, he’ll die. Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea
“They chucked me over, and I’m afeard I’ve squashed poor Mr Russell, for I come right down upon him.” The Black Bar
I’m afeard too as we’re going to find out a good many other things is wrong, and the gunboat aren’t afloat yet.” Fitz the Filibuster
“Who’s afeard!” cried Billy Widgeon, looking from one to the other. Mother Carey's Chicken Her Voyage to the Unknown Isle
“Thar’s no need to be so much afeard o’ what may happen to her. The Lone Ranche
‘All is not gold that glitters,’ and I’m afeard thou shalt find it so, poor soul! The Gold that Glitters The Mistakes of Jenny Lavender
“I’m almost afeard as I swore, gents,” he observed, and his fear was certainly well founded. Dr. Jolliffe's Boys
But I ain’t afeard; it ain’t the likes of them as can send me there, and I know I’m safe in the Lord’s hands.” Working in the Shade Lowly Sowing brings Glorious Reaping
That big scrape she got as she came over the rafe, I’m afeard, took off a bit av her kale, sorr.” Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea
“I’m afeard you’ve come too late for us, sirs,” said he slowly, with a deep groan of pain. The Ghost Ship A Mystery of the Sea
“Well, I’m nowise afeard of changes,” said Jenny, in the same bright tone. The Gold that Glitters The Mistakes of Jenny Lavender
I’m terrible afeard that means bloodshed,” as a piercing shriek echoed through the ship. The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba
"I'm afeard o' these," said he, and eyed them mistrustfully in his palm. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 100, February, 1866
No, he was too much of a gentleman, besides bein' afeard o' my mother. Major Vigoureux
I’m afeard care carried him off, somehow or other, as it killed the cat, for he war the most disconsolate, doleful, down-hearted chap I ivver saw piping the hands to dinner. The Ghost Ship A Mystery of the Sea
But, with the brutal inconsiderateness of his class, he said: "She has had a good day, but the doctor, he—the doctor is afeard she is dying." Short Stories of Various Types
"I'm fairly afeard o' them bars," said Mrs. Grow, looking down upon the prostrate timbers. The Young Mountaineers Short Stories
He's a most consaited and outrageous ruffian, doesn't care for law or judge, or priest or pope; he's the only one ye have to be afeard of. My New Curate
After a bit she lifted her face, very pitiful, and says she in a small voice, 'I was afeard you had been drinkin', sir.' Major Vigoureux
"What makes you so afeard he'll hear us?" asked Hazletine, impatiently, noting the suspicious glances which the man cast in the direction of the youth. Two Boys in Wyoming A Tale of Adventure (Northwest Series, No. 3)
They wasn’t a thing in the way o’ wind or sea that Skipper Jim was afeard of. Doctor Luke of the Labrador
I wanted to p'int it out to Ma, but I was afeard it might go hard with 'er, for she's a believer in hobgoblins, an' might 'a' raised a noise. Dixie Hart
But," continued George Olver, with a flash of magnificent fire in his eyes, and thrusting his arm out straight; "what's right atween me and my God needn't be afeard o' no man's face! Cape Cod Folks
Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight, and hurt not. Shakespeare and Music With Illustrations from the Music of the 16th and 17th centuries
We were all greatly afeard for the child, but the wasp did him no hurt. Jerome Cardan A Biographical Study
Promise is duty, But, and I should take such a voyage on me, I know it well, it should be to my pain: Also it make me afeard, certain. "Everyman," with other interludes, including eight miracle plays
No, you needn't be afeard of any family row. Dixie Hart
Captain," the woman said, pleased to crimson, "you are so much smarter than me I'm afeard of you. The Entailed Hat Or, Patty Cannon's Times
I'm afeard," he said, "your fireworks may be a little wet. The Boy With the U. S. Foresters
I thought I couldn't stand and hear him; and I was afeard to breathe the whole time, lest he would know I was there. The Wide, Wide World
I am not afeard though he have a beard. Froude's Essays in Literature and History With Introduction by Hilaire Belloc
I was afeard, at the start, that he was cracked in the upper story, but I've sorter switched around. Dixie Hart
"I'm afeard of you; you clean the Bad Man's hat." The Entailed Hat Or, Patty Cannon's Times
Then turning to her brother, she whispered as softly as excitement would permit, "O Harvey, I'm afeard ye paid too much!" Christmas Stories And Legends
"I'm afeard not, Miss Ellen," said he, soberly, after a minute's pause. The Wide, Wide World
I was always afeard of him, but I feared him like Beelzebub now. The House by the Church-Yard
"Don't you be afeard ma'am," he went on confidentially. With Wolfe in Canada The Winning of a Continent
By heaven! 'twas that she was afeard of, and we are here too late! The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady
Art thou afeard To be the same in thine own act and valour, As thou art in desire? The Germ Thoughts towards Nature in Poetry, Literature and Art
“Get up, an' light a candle, child,” said she; “I'm afeard the baby's sick.” The Adventures of Ann Stories of Colonial Times
I'm more afeard of him than you, and with good cause; but I think he's in a corner now, and I'll speak out and take my chance, and you mustn't allow me to be murdered.' The House by the Church-Yard
"I'm afeard you've killed her for sure, this time, son!" groaned the man. The Quickening
With that I was out in the night again, turning and doubling after my guide, who seemed to be greatly afeard lest I should come nigh enough to cast an evil eye upon him. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady
As for the blunderbust, sir, there's no call to be afeard. The Astonishing History of Troy Town
I'm dumbly afeard, Bill, that I acted mighty baby-like, but hang me if I could help it. Tempest and Sunshine
Come, for the third, Laertes: you but dally; I pray you, pass with your best violence; I am afeard you make a wanton of me. Shakespearean Tragedy Lectures on Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth
He don't stand off as if he was afeard I would pizen him, and fling the gospel at me like stingy people throws bones to dogs. May Brooke
"That's jest about what I was most afeard of," said the borderer, with a hasty glance skyward. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady
"I'm not afeard of him," was the answer, as Rebecca got up from her knees. Elster's Folly
Yet spake the word that warrior hoar, the young men's hearts he cheered, Bad the good comrades forward go, nor ever be afeard. Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days
Don't be afeard, master, I can stay in my own cabin. Aunt Phillis's Cabin Or, Southern Life As It Is
"You needn't be the least mite afeard of that bobcat," protested Mr. Crowther, cheerily; "he's a perfick pet, and wouldn't hurt the infant in its cradle." The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul
I was afeard even the chief might miss the place in the dark. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady
"Now cast your nets wherever you wish,— Never afeard are we!" Poems Every Child Should Know The What-Every-Child-Should-Know-Library
I'm afeard there'll be trouble with the hands by the look o' things. The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays
God bless you, master; don't be afeard: you'll see you can trust me. Aunt Phillis's Cabin Or, Southern Life As It Is
Do you think I'm afeard of a beggarly thief-taker and his myrmidons? Jack Sheppard A Romance
I'm a shepherd, and belong to this station, and am now looking after my pet ram that got away from the flock some time during the night, and I'm afeard he's missed. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia
Deuce a bit am I afeard of you! The Lost Lady of Lone
The day was now nearly past, and the crowd had considerably diminished, when this man, approaching Father Matthew, knelt down, and clasping his skeleton hands, exclaimed— "Father, I'm afeard I cannot trust myself." Phelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"Not where mere flesh and blood is consarned," he replied; "I'm afeard of neither man nor woman—but I wouldn't like to meet a ghost or spirit, may the Lord presarve us!" The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
Why, sir, the people were afeard to let me into their houses in consequence of the faver. The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"Don't you be afeard of me," the shepherd said, quite coolly. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia
No; the miserable wretch is afeard of his own shadow. The Hedge School; The Midnight Mass; The Donagh Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"Do you mean to say that any woman would make me afeard?" said the tailor, deliberately rising up and getting his cudgel. Phelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"You an' he will hang that murdherin' villain, Dalton—" "I'm afeard o' that," replied the other; "an' for my part, I'd as soon be out of the thing altogether; however, it can't be helped now.'" The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
His poor young heart, sir, was fixed upon the place your honor is restorin' us to; an I'm afeard his mother, sir, would break her heart if she thought he couldn't share our good fortune! The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"Why, never a one of me can get him to come, sir, he's so much afeard of yer Reverence." The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg Pilgrim Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
Why," said Denis, "the truth is, I was afeard some of us would be shot, an' that the lot would fall on myself; for the coffin, thinks I, was sent as a warnin'. The Hedge School; The Midnight Mass; The Donagh Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
I'm afeard you'll find his acquaintance as great a detriment to yourself, as it is to others in that respect.' The Ned M'Keown Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
You toy with the girls—with this one and that one—an' you don't appear to love any one of them—in short, you're not affectionate, I'm afeard. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"I'm afeard, sir," said Bryan, addressing himself to the agent, who was the only person likely to hear him, "I'm afeard, sir, that I've got into trouble." The Emigrants Of Ahadarra The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
By japers, the blood's pourin' out from me in the thigh, an' I'm afeard I'm done for—blast his unlucky hand, the villain; I wisht I had my dagger in him. The Tithe-Proctor The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
Come here," said he—taking it up tenderly in his arms—"come here—don't be afeard now; there's nobody that can do you any harm. Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
At last says he, 'I don't profess to know Greek, bekase I never larned it—but stick to the Latin, and I'm not afeard of you.' The Ned M'Keown Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
I'm biddin' you to die," she replied, "if you can, you needn't be afeard of God—he has punished you enough for the crime you have committed. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
I'm afeard, James, there's a kind of low suspicion in your family that's not right, and I have my reasons for thinking so. The Emigrants Of Ahadarra The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
"There will be bad work, thin, I'm afeard, sir; and bloody work, I dread." The Tithe-Proctor The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
You needn't be afeard, Ellen, dear; nothing could harm you, at all events. The Dead Boxer The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
Jack, however, had a stout heart, bekase his conscience was clear, and, barring being a little daunted, he wasn't very much afeard. The Ned M'Keown Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
I was afeard of the fever, and I am afeard of it—but am I to let my own foolish fears prevent me from doin' the part of a Christian to them? The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"As sweet a voice, sir, as ever came from a woman's lips; but the poor thing is delicate and sickly, and I'm afeard not long for this world." The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
Yes, ma'am, but I'm afeard it's beyant my manes; I know the value of it right well, and it's seldom ever the likes of it was in my pack. The Tithe-Proctor The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
Rody's friend says the best way is to do for her; an' I'm afeard of her, to tell you the truth—but we'll settle that when they come. The Dead Boxer The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
Thank you, sir," replied the other; "but the truth is, I'm afeard to take much till after I see him. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
I'm afeard, indeed', that a man's life would be but little in that boy's hands under a fit of passion. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"Troth, to tell you the truth, I'm afeard she is; he has been often seen about the house in the evenin's." The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
"Then," she proceeded, "I'm afeard there's danger over you this night, if God hasn't said it." The Tithe-Proctor The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
I don't think," said M'Cormick, who was a lad of considerable penetration, "that you need be afeard of either him or the black list. Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
Come here, my good woman; come forrid; don't be ashamed or afeard in the presence of ladies. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
"Devil a taste I'm afeard," she replied, sturdily; "I did nothin' to be afeard or ashamed of, an' why should I?" The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"I'm afeard, Mr. Woodward, that unless you have some good body's blessin' about you, your life isn't worth a week's purchase." The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
Here's the best of everything; don't be afeard of high prices. The Tithe-Proctor The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
"I'm afeard," said he, "that my heart wasn't properly in them, for I couldn't prevent my mind from wanderin' to our boy." Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
I make 'em too strong for me—and I'm afeard. The Ship of Stars
Divil a chip, mother dear; if your own evil conscience or your dirty cowardice makes you afeard o' the fairies, don't think I am. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
Why, generally afther twelve at night; and what makes it more strange is, that poor Mary's more afeard o' me than she is of the ghost. The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
The crew of the vessel were afeard to stir in stopping us, for we told 'em we'd shoot the first man who interfered. The Yankee Tea-party Or, Boston in 1773
"I certainly would rather live; but I'm not afeard of death, and if it comes, I trust I will meet it humbly but firmly." Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
"Go your length, Bill," he said, "I ain't afeard of the expense." The Lost Hunter A Tale of Early Times
"Well, then, mark me, I'm not afeard of you—but I have the box." The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
I do; but what kept you there so long? and why is your voice tremblin', as if you wor afeard, or did something wrong? The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
"No, I don't," he said, "but sometimes I'm afeard of 'em, jest the same." The Forest Runners A Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kentucky
But he was 'afeard on the Governor, too.' Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh
"Come," Old Seth coaxed her, "you needn' be afeard to trust us with your little secrets." The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales
"Why, when my father," she returned, "spoke about the coat there, an' just as Donnel started, I looked at it, an' seen it movin', I don't know why, but I got afeard of him." The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
Presently he came up to her: "You're afeard to go in there alone, young lady?" Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 28, July, 1873
Doctor," said Simmons, as Jack paid him his fare, with a small coin added to it, "I'm half afeard I've done some mischief. The Doctor's Dilemma
I'm afeard that it will never get well. Poor Jack
"Come in, boys," said the hunchback, "don't be afeard of nobody." The End of the World A Love Story
"Sure she needn't be afeard of Providence, any how," observed his wife. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
There," said Doe, "you needn't be afeard of burning, by no means whatsomever. Nick of the Woods
When I wasn't afeard of scaring game, I'd fire a round to make it answer back and drive away lonesomeness. Camp and Trail A Story of the Maine Woods
"I am afeard honesty with you and with me ain't exactly the same thing." Ilka on the Hill-Top and Other Stories
But I think more of him, I'm afeard, than I had ort to. The End of the World A Love Story
She has got it!" he exclaimed—"she has stumbled on it, aided by the devil'—an' may she soon be in his clutches!—and it's the only thing I'm afeard of! The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"Oh, I am afeard not," was the feeble response. The English Orphans
Joseph," said the Squire, in a sorrowful tone, "I've always been afeard they didn't look enough into your evidences when they took you into that church. Romance of California Life
An' don't you mind, Videy, how we both on us cried when they put us to bed, 'cause we was afeard the ceilin' would fall down on us?' Aylwin
I'm afeard they don't mean us any good. Martin Rattler
I don't know much about it," returned the other; "but I'm afeard there's something to your disadvantage planned or plannin' against you. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
There's places enough, sight worse, and then agin there's them, a good deal better But you needn't be afeard. The English Orphans
"I am very much obliged, sir," she replied, "but—" "Don't be afeard, mum," said Buffle, hastily. Romance of California Life
It'll have to spend itself, though, that cuss will, I'm afeard.' Aylwin
"You know you did, once, Cauth, to the backbone; an' small blame for Shuffle to be afeard o' you ever since," said Jer. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4
"Aren't you afeard to talk to me in that way?" said the elder of the two. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
Don't be afeard," said Mr. Knight, "that's nobody but foolish Patsy; she never hurt any body in her life. The English Orphans
"Don't be afeard of me, marm," said Jude, as the woman retreated a step or two. Romance of California Life
"I believe you're afeard to go back by yourself," said Sneak, laughing heartily. Wild Western Scenes A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly Described
Get all the rest afeard to stay aboard, and come back. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate"
I'm not afeard of him," said the prophet, with a sneer; "he'll find himself a little mistaken, if he tries his hand. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
I'll ha' gone to see, only I was afeard to disturb 'ee. The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales
But no one came to her, loud though she cried, and sorely was she afeard, gazing now at the dead body, now wondering what manner of death the Sieur Rudel planned for her. Ensign Knightley and Other Stories
Folk became exceeding afeard thereat, and many fled there and then. The Story of Grettir the Strong
But they needn't have been afeard—there was a grand old hinstitushun called "The Copperashun!" as had both their ears and both their eyes open when they heard about it. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, September 20, 1890
Take me away before they waken! oh, she is right in every word she says, for I am not afeard of my wife—her trust in God is too firm for anything to shake. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
I'm afeard to praise huntin' much to him; he might get on my trail. Overland
Sure, I am not afeard of him, Mike. North, South and over the Sea
"Nay, there will be fords there," said Guest, "be not afeard." The Story of Grettir the Strong
"Lawks!" said the woman; "well, well! poor young gentleman, I'm afeard he's been doing something bad." Eric
It's one," she replied, "that's not afeard but ashamed of you. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
You needn't be afeard of me—I say just what I mean. Adopting an Abandoned Farm
I was afeard he would go for your folks. Brave Tom The Battle That Won
In sooth, sir, jealousies be so strong that I cannot well but be afeard of them. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2
Come, now, my little man," said he,--"come, don't be afeard, don't be afeard of me! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 33, July, 1860
"I'm afeard not, so long as Jemmy's against you." The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"No chance now, I'm afeard," remarked his companion. The World of Ice
While thus busy, Jim thought proper to add a word of explanation,-- "There's nothing that wild beasts is so afeard of as fire; that's what I'm going to play on this chap." Brave Tom The Battle That Won
And some of the burgesses who cared not a rap for that were afeard of offending the Lord Admiral. Master Skylark
I didn't keep company with her, though,—leastways, not reg'lar: I was afeard my father 'd find it out, an' I knowed what he 'd say to it. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 45, July, 1861
Afther all," said the pedlar, "I'm afeard myself, too, that the wrath o' the Almighty has marked them out. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"Don't be afeard, we won't hurt ye," said Buzzby in a soothing tone, patting the woman on the head and raising her up. The World of Ice
I'm afeard I shall have to knock under soon. The Lost Trail
The poor young man's hed his last well day, I'm afeard. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 40, February, 1861
I felt mighty mean when I thought o' Rachel, an' was afeard no good 'd come of it; but father jist managed things his way, an' I couldn't help myself. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 45, July, 1861
I cannot rest, or be at ease; an' I am not afeard of fever here. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
I told him it was no reason, because I was afeard of my life of you, that he should be. Little Dorrit
Twice we stopped to fix the machinery and laid a good while, once in the night; but it wasn't dark enough, and he was afeard to skip. Tom Sawyer, Detective
I never saw the face yet of the man that I was afeard of. The White Company
"Not in the right way, I'm afeard," said he. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 45, July, 1861
As to Con, I'm neither ashamed to love him, nor afeard to acknowledge it; and I had no notion of statin' a falsehood when I said what I did. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
Here we have 'em both ways, which is bringing it up with a round turn, and so I ain't a bit afeard as yet.' Dombey and Son
And then he sent them sureties, that they should not be afeard of him, and that they should keep their good manners and their good peace, as they had used before, of custom.  The Travels of Sir John Mandeville
A lone woman is troubled with such dreams and such thoughts that she's afeard of herself sometimes. Mosses from an Old Manse and other stories
Man!" he said, "but it made us afeard, for we expect it that we should have to pay for it wi' some rare piece o' ill luck, so as to keep up the average. Dracula
At any rate, poor girl—poor, generous Sarah, I'm afeard that you're never likely to do harm to me, or any one else, in this world. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"I am afeard your labour in keeping it close will be throwed away." said Coggan, as they walked along. Far from the Madding Crowd
Now, I say, gal, you needn't be a bit afeard, let who will come here. Uncle Tom's Cabin
Nobody thought o' being afeard o' matrimony in my time, nor of much else but a cannon-ball or empty cupboard! Jude the Obscure
"A child forsaken, waking suddenly, Whose gaze afeard on all things round doth rove, And seeth only that it cannot see The meeting eyes of love." Middlemarch
"Why, she sent me to get word," replied the simple creature, "and you wouldn't have me tell her a lie, an' the poor girl on her death-bed, I'm afeard." The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
"I am afeard your labour in keeping it close will be throwed away," said Coggan, as they walked along. Far from the Madding Crowd
I     am afeard there are few die well that die in a battle; for how     can they charitably dispose of anything when blood is their     argument? The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Matrimony have growed to be that serious in these days that one really do feel afeard to move in it at all. Jude the Obscure
An' you may do as you like now, for I'm none afeard on you. Middlemarch
"Troth, and that may be advisable for more reasons than one," said the keeper; "for there have been tales about the Lodge which have made men afeard to harbour there after nightfall." Woodstock; or, the Cavalier
"My lord, I beg pardon!—I'm afeard I'm late," said Mrs. Le Maistre, as she passed Lord Colambre, who was standing motionless in the hall. Tales and Novels — Volume 06
"Now cast your nets wherever you wish,   But never afeard are we!" A Little Book of Western Verse
This talk of Isaac in secret have I heard, And what end it should come to, my heart is afeard, Ne'er had I so much ado to forbear to speak. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2
But then again, an honest English farmer would be afeard on his life to stay in it, on account of the ceiling just a coming down a' top of his head. Tales and Novels — Volume 08
"I am afeard I am too troublesome to you, sir," said the boy. Tales and Novels — Volume 09
Would not thy black and rusty grim beard, Now thou art so armed, make any man afeard? A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1
We'll be having that old Wade coming about the house again, I'm afeard, sir. Adela Cathcart, Volume 3
Yea? and that is strange, said he, for thou wouldst have waked the dale alone; and now thou art no longer alone, but hast me to watch and ward thy waking, thou art more afeard. The Water of the Wondrous Isles
What other husband is there for you in the world, than me,—the only man that isn't afeard o' your fist? The Story of Kennett
I had begun to be afeard that something had gone wrong with you, I looked for news from you nigh three months ago. In the Heart of the Rockies
I am a creature comely out of care, Emperors and kings they kneel to my knee: Every man is afeard, when I do on him stare, For all merry middle earth maketh mention of me. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1
But all they who lay in the ships, when they beheld Morien who had doffed his helm, were so afeard for him that they might neither hear nor understand question nor answer. The Romance of Morien
She laughed on him, and arose; and when she stood up, tall and golden, he seemed somewhat afeard of so big a creature, but stood his ground valiantly.  The Water of the Wondrous Isles
I was almost afeard to ax you,—I thought you might push me away, like the rest of 'em; but you'll take it, and that'll seem like a liftin' of the curse! The Story of Kennett
Don't you be afeard, chief; we will look out sharp enough, you bet. In the Heart of the Rockies
Art thou not afeard To have thy beard Pared with my sword? A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1
Then did they abide no longer, but betook them to the hermit who had been sore afeard for all that he heard and saw through the window of his cell. The Romance of Morien
She stared on us, and seemed half afeard of us at first, but asked us what we were, and I answered that we were the Gift.  The Water of the Wondrous Isles
"I'm afeard I'd be like the fifth wheel to a wagon." The Story of Kennett
What they have been most afeard of is, that a lot of gold or silver should be found up in the hills, and that would soon put a stop to the Mormon business. In the Heart of the Rockies
"Oh, I'm terribly afeard that we shall all be burnt up," said the fellow, beginning to whimper. Life in the Backwoods
They counted themselves for lost, deeming that I were the devil, and were sore afeard, and put out to sea. The Romance of Morien
And I'd be 'most afeard to look at it, if you had. The Desert and the Sown
You wouldn't be afeard, but it'll be a comfort to your mother. The Story of Kennett
"If she should sink, I'm afeard we shall all go to the bottom." Life in the Clearings versus the Bush
I am afeard, Being in night, all this is but a dream, Too flattering sweet to be substantial. The Canadian Elocutionist
"But I'm afeard of their knives for ye." Blindfolded
"And a little too fond of good beer, I'm afeard," replied Mr. Swipes, having emptied his pot. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War
"Oh, I'd be afeard o' my life to stay in the house at all." Handy Andy, Volume 2 — a Tale of Irish Life
Plaise keep out of way, miss; I be afeard of knocking you. Erema — My Father's Sin
"There be a devil inside o' me sometimes—a devil as even old Azor was afeard of an' most o' the men—" "Then I think this must be rather a good devil, Diana." Peregrine's Progress
“You needn’t be afeard; it’s only at the fall of the year the stags is wicked.” Prose Idylls, New and Old
Then, at first, Sir Percival thought that that which he beheld was a vision conjured up by the deep sorrow that filled his heart, and he was afeard. The Story of the Champions of the Round Table
I'm not afeard of the doctor; so let him come as soon as he pleases. The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers
Be not afeard: come, come, here is the door. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 8
Then Holofernes said to her: Be thou not afeard ne dread thee not. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
"Troth, I'm afeard he did, sir," answered the man, gloomily. The Evil Guest
The stiletto-beard It makes me afeard      It is so sharp beneath. Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820)
"I'm afeard the old place'll seem lonesome without—" "Might better adopt the sisters"; he spoke almost gruffly. Old Lady Number 31
"Wall," drawled Ben, "then what I was afeard of at first is true." The Boy Aviators' Polar Dash or Facing Death in the Antarctic
And after said to the maid: Deliver to me your girdle, and bind it about the neck of the dragon and be not afeard. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
To be sure I never saw him make so bold as just now; I was afeard the squire would have struck him. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
I'm afeard not sir; I have already promised to take charge of a canoe for the Company. The Young Fur Traders
I'm going away, and He's coming to fetch me; I ain't afeard. A Girl of the People
We have shot up into manhood afore our beards grew, and have made a nation that ain't afeard of all creation. Nature and Human Nature
And Joab was afeard and dreaded Solomon, and fled into the Tabernacle of our Lord and held the end of the altar. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
To-day I seen the agent of the insurance, and he says to me, "Legge," says he, most private like, "this is a bad job about young Oswald, I'm afeard, worse'n they know for." Philistia
He wasn't well when he left the house this mornin', but he was afeard he'd lose his job if he didn't report for work. The Desired Woman
Oh! every thing may come right arter all, and it 'ull be owing to you, just because you weren't afeard, and trusted a lass you had never seen. A Girl of the People
I is most afeard it will spile the 'finement of my taste.' Nature and Human Nature
And anon as the devil saw the cross he was afeard and fled, and left the right way, and brought Christopher about by a sharp desert. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
So they fell to their meat, and the poor folk, both men and women, served them gladly, though they were somewhat afeard of these fierce sword-wielders, the Gods who had delivered them.  The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale
"Do you mane to say that any woman would make me afeard?" said the tailor, deliberately rising up and getting his cudgel. Stories by English Authors: Ireland
You needn't be afeard; no one in all Liverpool will be safer nor you; but you'll be coming with me in the dark. A Girl of the People
There was an audible gasp in the surrounding homely world, a few little cries, and a big boy clutched tight hold of her arm, saying, 'I be afeard.' The Young Step-Mother
And when the king saw him he was afeard and fell down off the seat, and his servants lifted him up and releved him again. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
I'm sorry I didn't bring my watch wid me, but the trouble was, I was afeard that it might tire out my horse, for it was of goodly size. In the Pecos Country / Lieutenant R. H. Jayne
You see, sir," he resumed, as soon as we were outside, "I'm always afeard of taking things out of the Lord's hands. Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood
"You may do your worst, child—we ain't afeard," responded Mother Bunch. A Girl of the People
"Ain't ye afeard some steamboat will swash the life out of her?" Four Months in a Sneak-Box
Yet he was afeard to be taken or espied of the man, he went to the woman, not so prudent and more prone to slide and bow. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
See here yourself," he now shouted, as the lawyer's hands unloosed and he stood panting; "I'm not afeard o' you, sir, nor of the jedge, nor of the lady nuther. Dark Hollow
Well, sir, don't you be afeard I'm going to be troublesome. Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood
Well, I thought of that myself, my lord; but he's as wary as a weazel, and I'm afeard he smells something in the wind. The Kellys and the O'Kellys
Ay, ay; so it is always with young women, when they lets a young man gain their ears," answered Jack, without the least circumlocution; "so it is, and so it always will be, I'm afeard. Jack Tier
The brethren were so afeard that they could not speak ne answer to him. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
"Nothing, sir; but the little sister is mortal sick, and the doctor says he's afeard she won't stand it." Outpost
Beggin' yer pardon, Miss—what Spruce is afeard of is that Leach may tell him he's a liar, and may jest refuse to obey. God's Good Man
I don't see what she has to be afeard of," said she, "in going to get mass from her own clergyman in her own chapel. The Kellys and the O'Kellys
"Yes, I'm afeard so," said the captain, looking around over the water. Lost in the Fog
Be not afeard, our Lord hath heard the voice of the child from the place which he is now in. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
And there were many people were afeard to speak to her, for they thought she was after coming back from the grave.' In Wicklow and West Kerry
Be not afeard neither for any want for this will comfort more than the other will dismay. Ulysses
I'm rather afeard o' going straight there without getting a good sleep in the grave to set me up.' North and South
"We're in for it, captain," said Bruce "Yes; I felt afeard of it," said the captain. Lost in the Fog
Be ye nothing afeard, I shall feed you and your children. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
I was afeard the money might be thrown into Chancery, if I didn't make it all safe, and yet I could na' ask Master Thurstan. Ruth
I was afeard of my pocket being picked very much . Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 60: December 1667
All yesterday and to-day I had a great deal of pain . . . and in my back, which made me afeard. Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 05: May 1660
"Juggins has got his rent to pay and is afeard of the bums," said Nixon; "and he has got two waistcoats!" Sybil, or the Two Nations
The country floweth full of milk and honey, be not rebel against God, he shall give it us, be ye not afeard. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
Says the negress, looking very intently at our hero: "Be you afeard, Buckra?" The Ruby of Kishmoor
What's happened to you that I thought all the world of and was afeard of? O'Flaherty V.C. : a recruiting pamphlet
The Fireman was afeard for his life and replied, "No, by Allah, O chief of the people, it was not I!" The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 02
Judith is only for a man whose teeth show the full marks, and it's foolish to be afeard of a boy. The Deerslayer
The words of Samuel made him afeard and there was no strength in him, for he had eaten no bread of all that day, he was greatly troubled. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
"Why no," said Hannah, after a little deliberation; "no, I'm afeard I couldn't." Doctor Thorne
I know quite well why I kilt them, because I was afeard that, if I didn't, they'd kill me. O'Flaherty V.C. : a recruiting pamphlet
‘Well, well; I’ve not held out against the figure o’ starvation these five-and-twenty year, on nine shillings a week, to be afeard of a walking vapour, sweet or savoury,’ said Hezzy.  Two on a Tower
But you needn’t be afeard o’ en on that account.  A Changed Man; and other tales
Samuel slept till on the morn, and then he rose and opened the doors of the house of our Lord in his surplice; and Samuel was afeard to show this vision unto Eli. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
But the others were sore afeard, for all they had weapons. The House of the Wolfings
Johnny was not "afeard"—he was only thinking. Cressy
Why, when folks find I ain't afeard to speak my mind on their affairs, they kinder guess I'm tellin' the truth about my own. The Argonauts of North Liberty
No, sir! he wuzn't afeard to die; For all night long he seemed to see His little boys of the days gone by, An' to hear sweet voices forgot by me! Love-Songs of Childhood
Then said Saul to his squire: Pluck out thy sword and slay me, that these men uncircumcised come not and, scorning, slay me; and his squire would not for he was greatly afeard. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
“I be mortal afeard, Leaf, that you’ll never be able to tell how many cuts d’take to sharpen a spar,” said Mail. Under the Greenwood Tree, or, the Mellstock quire; a rural painting of the Dutch school
"Speak up, Johnny, don't be afeard to tell." Cressy
A little lass afeard o' dark slept by ye years agone— Ah, she has found what night can hold 'twixt sundown an' the dawn! The Home Book of Verse — Volume 2
The little stars were the herring fish That lived in that beautiful sea— "Now cast your nets wherever you wish,— Never afeard are we!" The Home Book of Verse — Volume 1
He threw it down and it turned into a serpent, whereof Moses was afeard and would have fled. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
Will, my lad, I’m not afeard of you now; and I must speak, and you must listen.  Lizzie Leigh
The maiden dares not openly disclose her whole desire because she is greatly afeard that Thessala may blame and dissuade her. Cliges; a romance
When he don't tell me I'm always afeard. The Prime Minister
"No, I'm much afeard there's but little, and there's several young children, besides the three Miss Ogdens." Mary Barton
Moses was afeard and said to himself: How is this deed known and made open? Bible Stories and Religious Classics
I’m thy mother, darling; don’t be afeard of me.  Lizzie Leigh
But, with the brutal inconsiderateness of his class, he said: "She has had a good day; but the doctor, he—the doctor is afeard she is dying." Stories by English Authors: London (Selected by Scribners)
And what better are these?—Are ye afeard of a lubberly Barbados planter? Captain Blood
And I'm afeard it was true; yet I were loth to go without knowing where to send the money. Mary Barton
Wherefore the people anon were afeard, and murmured against Moses and would return again into Egypt. Bible Stories and Religious Classics
"I wasn't so hot, anyway; I was afeard of bats." The Copy-Cat and Other Stories
I wish it may be so, but I 'm all afeard. The Brick Moon and Other Stories
It's for her that ye're afeard—and she, Colonel Bishop's niece! Captain Blood
"It's a bad business, I'm afeard," replied Job sadly. Mary Barton
To whom he answered: Be ye nothing afeard ne dread you not, ween ye that ye may resist God's will? Bible Stories and Religious Classics
I'm thinking many would be afeard, but I never knew what way I'd be afeard of beggar or bishop or any man of you at all. In Shadow of the Glen
"My Lord—my Lord," said he, "I know not what to say, I—I am amazed and afeard." Men of Iron
By this good light, this is a very shallow monster.—I afeard of him!—A very weak monster. The Tempest
I'm afeard she won't reach her; wind changed, and she would be under weigh, and over the bar in no time. Mary Barton
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