| 单词 | affectedly |
| 例句 | “I’m with an old family” was the euphemism used to dignify the professions of white folks’ cooks and maids who talked so affectedly among their own kind in Roxbury that you couldn’t even understand them. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I had handwritten it, not affectedly, but just because that was how I had always written essays. Philip Hensher: Why handwriting matters 2012-10-06T23:05:27Z One young woman seemed “appreciative in an affectedly sincere manner — the genuine sincerity of a person who doesn’t trust her natural behavior to appear sincere.” Books of The Times: ‘Taipei,’ by Tao Lin 2013-06-04T12:00:01Z "Here, Comer speaks in an affectedly sanded-down version of her own Scouse accent, like Tessa has deliberately smoothed out her vowels in the name of blending in with her posher peers." Prima Facie: Critics praise Jodie Comer in her West End debut 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z It's now used frequently by conservatives on social media as a derogatory term for people they find affectedly delicate. Oxford English Dictionary adds new words for mansplainers and snowflakes alike 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z Given the content available and the affectedly simple presentation, it’s hard not to see the new Sarah Palin Channel as simply a moneymaking enterprise. The Sarah Palin Channel is full of bugs, but maybe that's the whole point 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z Clarendon complained that the Prince "too affectedly" despised what was said of him, and "too stoically contemned the affections of men." Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z She was vexed, too, at finding that David Bligh had been invited, and that he was talking affectedly about good music and sounding with his fluty voice rather like an undergraduate himself. The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z This was said affectedly aside, but quite loud enough for the young nobleman to hear the whole. Henry of Guise; (Vol. II of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:35.290Z Having an affected manner; being in the habit of putting on airs; affectedly grand. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z Yes,” he sighed affectedly, “she has made me promise to take her out canoeing, and I am not sure what terror she has set for me at the end of the stream.” The Girl Scouts at Rocky Ledge Nora's Real Vacation 2012-01-20T03:00:14.427Z "Charming, charming!" murmured the Adonis in an absent way, as he bowed affectedly. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z It may be handsomely written, correct in spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and yet stiff and formal in style—affectedly didactic, and therefore tiresome—or mawkishly sentimental, and therefore foolish. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z She turns around slowly and, sauntering over to the railing, coughs affectedly, and as the Judge rises and bows curtly, she speaks in a coaxing manner. Contemporary One-Act Plays 2011-11-12T03:00:36.860Z The poets of that country, whose style, sentiments, manners, and religion the French so affectedly labour to imitate, have left keen and biting satires on the Roman vices. Considerations on Religion and Public Education 2011-10-19T02:00:19.747Z "Something of the spirit of his ancestors," said Mrs. Potts, affectedly smiling to Cheston, and patting the urchin on the head. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z How affectedly the fellow talks——How long, pray, have you served your present master? The Beaux-Stratagem A comedy in five acts 2011-08-26T02:00:26.760Z "Here waiter! waiter!" with an affectedly delicate and foreign voice, cried one of these youths, enveloped in a brown "Petersham box" coat, and with his hands stuck into his pockets over his hips. The Kentuckian in New-York, Volume I (of 2) or, The Adventures of Three Southerns 2011-07-06T02:00:46.297Z The portrait is a little gem, which Bastien-Lepage wrought with the minuteness and affectedly hieratic mannerism of Holbein and the French primitive school. Bastien Lepage 2011-06-28T02:00:12.150Z Hitching her chair close to her lord's, she stroked his hair and beard, smiling affectedly, in amorous languishment, at her lately purchased vassal, and purring like a cat. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z An egotistical and affectedly amorous hair-brain, ever lamenting the dangerous beauty of his ridiculous self, fancies to marry a fair dame. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z I will not affectedly profess that I do not understand your language; but there is a challenge for you. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z It displayed teeth, gums, and throat, and was too affectedly sincere. The Kentuckian in New-York, Volume I (of 2) or, The Adventures of Three Southerns 2011-07-06T02:00:46.297Z The Eikon Basilikē professes to be a sort of private journal of the king, written in an affectedly dignified strain, and containing numerous assertions of love for his misguided and ungrateful people.—Cf. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z These conceited satellites of royalty—‘cavaliers,’ as they affectedly call themselves—are the veriest poltroons: brave only in words. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z She sat looking down on the film of handkerchief held affectedly in the thick, white hand. The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z She sat on the bench beside her big brother, holding his hand, talking affectedly, with an artificial vivacity, in as close an imitation as possible of her elders. Home Fires in France 2011-03-22T02:00:24.093Z She does not answer, beyond putting her head affectedly on one side, and rubbing her shoulder against her ear. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z The 'wicked fairy' went on humming, closing her eyes, and waving her hands affectedly in the air. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z His vocabulary, while astonishing and extensive, is not affectedly so. Arthur Machen A Novelist of Ecstasy and Sin 2011-03-09T03:00:47.587Z Do not deny it," he persists, clasping his hands affectedly; "do not deny it. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z "Vulgar animal!" was audible to my mother and myself, and formed a ludicrous contrast to the affectedly respectful attention and bent head with which he listened to what she had to observe. A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z "Dear me!" exclaims Florence, affectedly, when she has recovered from the shock her delicate nerves have sustained through the abrupt closing of the door. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z Suddenly the Candidate started up, took three steps towards Leo, bowed and smiled affectedly, and drawled through his nose-- "I beg pardon, but I must ask you to give me satisfaction." The Undying Past Up rose a tall, gaunt, shabby-genteel, pale-looking figure, bowed to the company, and began, in a cracked voice, affectedly to chant some doggerel verses against the Ministers of State. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 Hedwig repeats the invitation rather affectedly, but Lato, looking at his watch, discovers that he has already overstayed his time by an hour. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z "O dear, gentle soul!" said Paul, affectedly, and took Constance' hand. Small Souls He bowed affectedly and left me alone, which made me very happy. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History "And I, too," said a young prisoner, in a thin voice, and lisping affectedly. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 5 of 6 "They are brothers,—twins, too; and they have their separate gifts," said Upton, affectedly. The Fortunes Of Glencore "Marrow Bone is as dead as a door nail, sir," said the orderly with perfect indifference, and standing affectedly erect. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency "Then I must labor under some misapprehension," said Hoare, affectedly; "I had fancied there was another person at least equally interested." Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) "She was much better-looking two years ago," simpered out an ensign, affectedly. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) He threw himself affectedly into a chair, and eyed us both without speaking. Jack Hinton The Guardsman The conciliating tone of the speech which opened Parliament, the affectedly generous confidence of England in all the acts of the Irish Legislature, had already succeeded to a miracle. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience "I am not mistaken, good friend," drawled out Robinson, affectedly. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency ‘Play!’ said the lady with a laugh, and threw up her hands affectedly. Rewards and Fairies "Is the sermon over?" said Lord Charles, rather affectedly than really feeling tired of the "tirade," "or are you only rehearsing the homily before you preach it to Roland Cashel?" Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) "I know it—I feel it—I deplore it," said he, affectedly. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly "My father and I generally put up at one of the better hotels," he said affectedly. Dick Hamilton's Fortune The Stirring Doings of a Millionaire's Son "Oh! you know him, perhaps?" said Beecher, affectedly. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day Colonel Glinka, quite affectedly, removed his goggles and dabbed at his eye with a perfumed handkerchief. Pastoral Affair He proceeded by observing, analyzing, and classifying facts—instantiæ Naturæ, as they were somewhat affectedly called—and arranging them into general laws. Eureka: A Prose Poem At length, having assumed an imposing attitude, he lifted up both elbows, tilted his little finger affectedly up, dilated his cheeks, and began the following to the well-known air of "Una:"— MUSIC. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I "Burnt almonds are my chief delight," murmurs Julia, affectedly and somewhat absently, being sick with grief, because she cannot reconcile it to her conscience that the stem of an arum lily should be peacock blue. Portia or By Passions Rocked Fact is," affectedly, "I didn't think tennis was known over here. Rossmoyne He was supplemented, when his affectedly antique diction failed him, by dumb show, the last straw clutched at by the desperate playwright. An Introduction to Shakespeare Of what is rather affectedly called "architectonic," Hazlitt has nothing. Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 He held the sleeve of his gown to his eyes and sniffed affectedly. Carmen Ariza "But it is so old, so picturesque; a perfect dream, I think," says Dulce, rather affectedly. Portia or By Passions Rocked From time to time they surveyed the crowd and indicated to each other different persons, meanwhile laughing more or less affectedly. Friars and Filipinos An Abridged Translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.' On the one hand, he was recklessly generous, impulsively partisan, morbidly sensitive, and highly chivalrous; on the other, forgetful of obligations, defiantly antagonistic, unnecessarily caustic, and affectedly cynical…. Australian Writers “I am surprised at you, sir,” he added, after a pause, dropping his eyes affectedly, setting his right foot forward, and playing with the tip of his polished boot. The Brothers Karamazov Balzac was genuinely as well as affectedly monarchical, and he was saturated with a sense of the past. A Little Tour of France “From what Mr. Ball said,” Mrs. Ball was gushing affectedly to Anita, “I got an idea, that—well, really, I didn’t know what to think.” Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 His voice was pitched in an affectedly high key, his manner languidly ceremonious. The Doomsman For him the piece offered no illusions; he could only see painted actors strutting affectedly in unnatural costumes; the scenery was mere painted cloth, and the dialogue senseless inanity. The Hero But farther observe, that this scrawled, or economic, or impetuous execution is never affectedly impetuous. The Crown of Wild Olive also Munera Pulveris; Pre-Raphaelitism; Aratra Pentelici; The Ethics of the Dust; Fiction, Fair and Foul; The Elements of Drawing And the captain's boys affectedly pirouetted up and down on the shingle below the low wall of the Vicarage garden, laughing boisterously the while. The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys But he stood up, faced the president, affectedly folded his arms, hastily unfolded them and put his hands in his pockets, one foot before the other, one shoulder humped a little higher than the other. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life "She is not formally affianced, as you so pedantically and affectedly put it, my friend," replied Madame with her accustomed acerbity. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days The grammarian, Aristophanes, somewhat affectedly exclaimed:—“O Life and Menander! which of you two imitated the other?” Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Beaumont and Fletcher The first time she came she minced her words affectedly, and Kinvig whispered the mother that she was getting "a fine English tongue at her." Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon Her answer was deep-toned and affectedly solemn in one so young. The Tyranny of the Dark Gertie's right arm, affectedly held out from the elbow, the hand drooping, in the attitude of a refined hostess saying good-by, dropped stiffly to her side. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life I, wrongly perhaps, thought her affectedly pietistic, with ideals likely to be yielding in spirit if the letter were preserved. Aladdin & Co. A Romance of Yankee Magic She screamed affectedly and danced about shaking off the ashes. The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills His eyes were dilated and his cheeks were flushed, albeit his demeanor was almost affectedly cool and nonchalant, and Bonner had not been there five minutes before a queer thing happened. Tonio, Son of the Sierras A Story of the Apache War She waved her hand affectedly as she turned to go. Stradella Quack doctors are indeed pompous, self-sufficient, affectedly solemn, venal and unfeeling with a vengeance. Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery Many stray words of Spanish and Italian were then affectedly used in common conversation, as we have seen French used in more recent times. Notes and Queries, Number 72, March 15, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. Marcia could hear Hannah Heath’s voice ahead giggling affectedly to Harry Temple and Lemuel Skinner, as they walked one on either side of her, while her father and mother and grandmother came more slowly. Marcia Schuyler “Facts or not, I’ll have you up for assault,” said Bruce affectedly, wringing the mud out of his wet sleeve. Julian Home It made his style affectedly refined and sparkling—he pretends to disdain the rustic products of his youth in Holland. Erasmus and the Age of Reformation One gentleman, indeed, is as affectedly unaffected as a man of the first world. The Works of William Hogarth: In a Series of Engravings With Descriptions, and a Comment on Their Moral Tendency The place underwent the usual terrors of Jacobin purifaction, and was for a time affectedly called "nameless commune." Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs Then she laughed, not at all affectedly, and glanced swiftly through the cabin windows, to where her mother sat apparently in slumber. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport Bruce took out his embroidered pocket-handkerchief, redolent with scent, and blew his nose affectedly. Julian Home Of “My Prooshian Blue,” as his son affectedly styled his parent, Mr. Lang correctly suggests the solution, that the term came of George IV’s intention of changing p. 35the uniform of the Army to Blue. Pickwickian Manners and Customs "There were plenty of letters for Elizabeth, as usual; one for Eulalie "—here Eulalie looked affectedly conscious—"no others, I think." Agatha's Husband A Novel Her voice was affectedly musical as she added: "Come and see me, won't you?" The Eagle's Heart “O Mrs Dolly! you can’t be in the mode if you don’t pick up all the new words,” answered Rhoda more affectedly than ever. The Maidens' Lodge None of Self and All of Thee, (In the Reign of Queen Anne) Of these, one, Lord Windsor, affectedly said when asked for his vote, "I am sorry I must say, guilty upon my honour." Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume III. If I didn't know you were impotent, Clee," Belle shivered affectedly and began to laugh, "I'd be scared to death to be alone with you in this great big spaceship. The Galaxy Primes All that we do is to pervert the child into a ghastly state of self-consciousness, making him affectedly try to show off as we wish him to show off. Fantasia of the Unconscious The man had a rich baritone voice, not comparable indeed with the bowman's tenor, yet not without quality; but he used it affectedly, and sang with a simper on his face. Fort Amity And told in a shape of Dialogue really something Platonic: but I doubt rather affectedly too. Letters of Edward FitzGerald in Two Volumes Vol. II We need not be stoical or affectedly bright; we often cannot give those who love us greater joy than to tell them of our troubles and let them comfort us. Joyous Gard Rock said this very affectedly, and the girls laughed. A Sweet Little Maid She praises reluctantly and blames too often affectedly. Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle The head was almost affectedly placed on the shoulders, and the round olive face was full of wistful tenderness. A Text-Book of the History of Painting Why should a man, who, with so little apparent labour, can write naturally and well, take so much apparent labour to write affectedly and ill? Early Reviews of English Poets To be quiet, unassuming, almost affectedly modest in any mention of himself, low-voiced, reflecting always more than he resolved, and resolving always more than he said, had been his aim. Phineas Redux One little girl handed him a fan, and then it was too funny to see the tall lady fan herself affectedly with her very small, dimpled hands. The Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56, No. 2, January 12, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside After such desultory interrogatives, without any warning, came Question 15: ‘Give the character of Prince Potemki’:— Sordidly mean, ostentatiously prodigal, filthily intemperate and affectedly refined. Masques & Phases He was a man of about twenty-eight or thirty, slim and dark, with a perfectly pallid face, a small black mustache carefully waxed, and an affectedly courteous smile. Sunrise Hush, pray," said Jack, affectedly; "he is an officious young man. Bluebell A Novel But to our great annoyance his salute was perfect, affectedly perfect. Combed Out The voice was hoarse, affectedly so; and this roused the Chevalier's suspicions. The Grey Cloak "It does not become me to dispute a clergyman," said Mr. Remington, smiling affectedly, as if only courtesy prevented his coming in with an entirely demolishing argument. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 73, November, 1863 Though his eyes were now blazing with madness, his demeanour was formally, even affectedly, polite. Noughts and Crosses Stories, Studies and Sketches "Oh, it's a great secret," said Mrs. Barrington, laughing affectedly, "if they can only keep it." Bluebell A Novel Thus pondering, with slow step, affectedly humble demeanour, and surprisingly-lengthened visage, he approached the pair who were waiting for him, and regarding him with severe looks. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest But Florence only laughed, clasped her hands somewhat affectedly and ran on, her words tumbling out in helter-skelter fashion. The Bells of San Juan Yet the language, although it has some elegance, is so affectedly formal, that all sense of reality is destroyed. A History of English Prose Fiction "They look very comfortable, and the lady picturesque," he answered affectedly, but his brows suddenly contracted and his eyes shot together, as they always did when angry. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 101, May, 1876 And without waiting for an answer, she turned affectedly away, and took a place at the tea-table where room had been made for her by two young men. The Testing of Diana Mallory There you are now, poor child of man," cried Schwarzenberg, laughing aloud, "so properly reserved and so affectedly modest! The Youth of the Great Elector From a somewhat foolish and affectedly cynical youth he has grown into a decidedly hard and cool-headed man. Don Orsino From what oriental head-dresses, burnous affectedly draped, golden rings after the style of the Empress of the Lower Empire, have I not escaped by my prudence? The Cross of Berny "Do you think Miss Dundas a flirt?" asked Edgar as affectedly as before. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 101, May, 1876 Of her style as a whole, then, we may say that it is good literature for the very reason that it is not literary; neither mannered nor mincing nor affectedly plain. Masters of the English Novel A Study of Principles and Personalities Some strive after an affectedly simple and student-like hand; some at a dashing and military style. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 44, June, 1861 Creator That lady was incessantly fidgeting on her chair, working her narrow shoulders, laughing affectedly, and either all but closing her eyes or opening them unnaturally wide. Liza "A nest of nobles" The grief for the dead brother is affectedly displayed. Letters of Horace Walpole — Volume I The lady-killer was stroking his mustache affectedly, looking from time to time at his cloth suit in order to smooth out the wrinkles and brush off the specks of dust. Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel She ran across the stretch of glistening beach, paused and struck a pose, one toe pointed waterward, her arms extended affectedly. Cheerful—By Request They come in, with eyes affectedly cast down, and go to their place without ever looking up, and rise and begin without one glance at the congregation. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 44, June, 1861 Creator The rule has exceptions; but the earliest productions of a man of real genius are almost always crude, flippant, and affectedly smart, or else turgid and extravagant in a high degree. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 46, August, 1861 Lord Windsor, very affectedly, said, "I am sorry I must say, guilty upon my honour." Letters of Horace Walpole — Volume I "Yes," he replied, drawling out the name affectedly, "I am M. Wilkie." Baron Trigault's Vengeance He offered the observation in the tone of the school-teacher, affectedly philosophical but secretly jubilant, who harangues a defeated and humiliated urchin upon his folly. The Market-Place "I asked a civil question, and I expect a civil answer," he said affectedly. Sons and Lovers Then forming his features into a set smile, and affectedly softening his voice, he added, with a simpering air, "Have you been long in Bath, madam?" Northanger Abbey Under the affectedly careless scrutiny of the hostess he falls dramatically into an attitude of awed entrancement. The Spenders A Tale of the Third Generation She talks affectedly and her eyes show addiction to alcohol and morphine. The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann Volume II The kitten having had enough began to purr and move its paws affectedly. The Torrents of Spring The impressiveness of Vivian's manner produced a proper effect; and except that he spoke somewhat affectedly slow and ridiculously precise, Essper George delivered himself with great clearness. Vivian Grey But when you said it—when I heard you promise it to Mr. O'Shane—" "Oh, mercy!—Don't kill me with laughing!" said he, laughing affectedly: "Oh! that face of yours—there is no standing it. Tales and Novels — Volume 09 Do not ask me," she said affectedly; "my nerves would never stand such a thing! What Katy Did The thought of Clara had sprung up within him from time to time; but he remembered at once how 'affectedly' she had killed herself, and turned away from it. Dream Tales and Prose Poems She gathered up her gown and sidled down affectedly over the remaining steps. With the Procession Must not she, Lady Di.," appealing to one of her companions, and laughing affectedly—"must not she be either in love, or out of her senses? Tales and Novels — Volume 01 She continued to look at the presents on the chest of drawers, affectedly lowering her eyelids and pretending not to understand her father's naughty words. L'Assommoir The grammarian, Aristophanes, somewhat affectedly exclaimed:—"O Life and Menander! which of you two imitated the other?" Literary Remains, Volume 2 Some of the pupils danced very prettily, others affectedly, and others cleverly, but the dances were of a kicking, romping nature that required much practice and skill to perform gracefully. Patty Fairfield Pantagruel met with a Limousin, who too affectedly did counterfeit the French language. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 2 "Oh, the odious wretch!" cried Lady Augusta, affectedly; "but how could the man bring himself to like a toad?" Tales and Novels — Volume 01 She still affectedly turned her back, as though a hundred leagues away. L'Assommoir "From what Mr. Ball said,"—Mrs. Ball was gushing affectedly to Anita,—"I got an idea that—well, really, I didn't know what to think." The Deluge The young Es-Dek, thinking that Trirodov felt offended at her reference to his acquaintance, added affectedly: "You know him well; then please pardon me." The Created Legend Quite of a piece with this is the said Mr Eustace's bigotry, in not chusing to call Lombardy by its usual appellation "Lombardy," and affectedly terming it "the plain of the Po." After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819 He affectedly adopts the Armenian dress, with its big fur bonnet and long girdled caftan, among the Swiss peasantry. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 13 Great Writers; Dr Lord's Uncompleted Plan, Supplemented with Essays by Emerson, Macaulay, Hedge, and Mercer Adam Where equality of rank is affectedly acknowledged by the rich, and clamourously claimed by the poor, distinction and preeminence are allowed to the clergy only. Domestic Manners of the Americans Now, Mr. Dodge, you know how much I dislike scandal," the widow-bewitched cried affectedly, "and I cannot tolerate such a sweeping charge. Home as Found He struts if he walks with a proud or affectedly dignified gait, especially if he also raises his feet high. The Century Vocabulary Builder To the interior of this well-furnished and affectedly aristocratic establishment, we will now repair, in order to resume the thread of our narrative. The Rangers; or, The Tory's Daughter A tale illustrative of the revolutionary history of Vermont "So nice of you to think about the exercise," she beamed affectedly. Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College "Easy as pie," said Slippery, lighting a cigarette and puffing affectedly towards the ceiling. Three Soldiers Miss Ring, like all belles, detested the word republican, their vocation being clearly to exclusion, and she pouted a little affectedly. Home as Found He minces if he takes short steps in a prim, precise, or affectedly nice manner. The Century Vocabulary Builder "I don't know what to say, I declare," cried she, affectedly; "can't you pass me?" Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World She held her listeners so completely captive and swayed them so powerfully that she compelled even the foolishly and affectedly frantic claquers, who had seats near the stage, to hold their peace. Chapters of Opera Being historical and critical observations and records concerning the lyric drama in New York from its earliest days down to the present time If the Puritan was affectedly plain in his dress, and ridiculously precise in his manners, the Cavalier often carried his love of ornament into tawdry finery, and his contempt of hypocrisy into licentious profligacy. Peveril of the Peak "I don't think I should care to talk to any one without being introduced," she remarked a little affectedly, to which Hal shrugged her shoulders and commented: Winding Paths Double diligent, like the Devil's apothecary; said of one affectedly diligent. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue I'm sure I don't know," she replied; while Lilly, from the distance, added affectedly, "Oh, he's the most dreadful dog, Mr. Eels. What Katy Did at School He struck a match and created such a volume of smoke that Furneaux coughed affectedly. Number Seventeen Marian smiled affectedly at the judge's words, in a manner so foreign to her former, blunt, good-natured self, that the girl chums watched her in silent amazement. Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School Tiring of this, he minced off, affectedly, toward the distant house that stood at the landward end of the sloping lawn. Black Caesar's Clan : a Florida Mystery Story Her invitations poured upon him, her affectedly deep voice, reproachful or alluring, haunted his telephone. The Story of Julia Page When he spoke, his voice was affectedly gruff; he had a sad knack of sneering, and I never saw him thoroughly sober. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1 She laughed affectedly, and allowed her escort to fill her plate with creams. Beulah There is a Latin verse at the end of it all rightly spelt; yet the English, as I think, affectedly wrong in many places. The Journal to Stella And drawing forth a dainty kerchief, which filled the room with the scent of ambregris, he tapped his lips with it affectedly. The Suitors of Yvonne: being a portion of the memoirs of the Sieur Gaston de Luynes His utterance, affectedly pumped and hearty, and naturally vulgar and nasal, is ready and fluent: nature, a Board School education, and some kerbstone practice having made him a bit of an orator. Captain Brassbound's Conversion Swithin, don’t speak so affectedly, when you know so well what I mean! Two on a Tower He spoke in an affectedly light tone, as if ashamed of his previous resentful temper; but she could see by the livid back of his neck that he was brimful of suppressed passion. The Trumpet-Major But how affectedly Ppt talks of my being here all the summer; which I do not intend: nor to stay one minute longer in England than becomes the circumstances I am in. The Journal to Stella Many of the women strutted affectedly, with "refined" mien. The Rise of David Levinsky I looked sharply at her; she coughed affectedly, and, with her head and neck stretched to their greatest length, appeared to contemplate her neat little off fore shoe with admiring abstraction. Colonel Starbottle's Client I have been already told that; she is one of those overnice and affectedly particular people who place heaven in the foreground in order to conceal themselves behind it. Ten Years Later Nothing can stop me!' and she stepped forward, laughing affectedly, and trying to look arch. Heartsease, Or, the Brother's Wife You may be affectedly self-conscious, you may imitate the ingenious persons who carefully avoid the natural word, the spontaneous phrase, and employ some other set of terms which can hardly be construed. How to Fail in Literature; a lecture Montesinos, as Mr. Southey somewhat affectedly calls himself, answers thus:— "Jewels, for example, and pictures, as in Holland, where indeed at one time tulip bulbs answered the same purpose." Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 I shwugged my shoulders, smiled affably, and as affectedly as you like, and changed the subject. A Simpleton In reply to his habitual but affectedly careless inquiry, Ellen had told him that Mrs. Brooks was confined to her room by a slight headache, and that Miss Brooks was out. The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales "Thankful!" exclaimed the soldier, echoing the laugh a trifle uneasily and affectedly as a hooded little head arose above the wall. Thankful Blossom Every peculiarity of policy, custom, and even temperament, is affectedly traced to this origin, as if the feudal constitution had not been common to almost all the natives of Europe. The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Balzac was genuinely as well as affectedly monarchical, and he was saturated with, a sense of the past. A Little Tour in France Here your countenance brightened up, and, perceiving your lips move, I could not doubt that you murmured the word 'stereotomy,' a term very affectedly applied to this species of pavement. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 1 It is a very neat and elegant House; not large, nor affectedly decorated. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 21 Kitaeva nodded her head and the big hat at every sentence and smiled affectedly. Resurrection But a serious observer, at a second glance, might have seen in his eyes something of that shining sleep that is called vision; and his yellow hair, while not affectedly long, was unaffectedly untidy. The Man Who Knew Too Much He was a thin young man, with a small, affectedly curled mustache. Dangerous Days "That's what reason is given man for, to escape from what worries him," said the lady in French, lisping affectedly, and obviously pleased with her phrase. Anna Karenina He disciplined Monte, who flattened his ears affectedly and snorted. The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains This Musketeer had just come off guard, complained of having a cold, and coughed from time to time affectedly. The Three Musketeers |
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