| 单词 | circumspectly |
| 例句 | If Dolores knew, she would crawl up in her blanket of affectations and die circumspectly. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She began, circumspectly, by talking about Mirabelle, as she had been for months. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He left the Convoy carefully and circumspectly, as if he was exiting a wake. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But what the Penguin Guide to Jazz On CD more circumspectly described as "a kind of chastened happiness" really did catch the spirit of this much-loved performer. Harry Beckett obituary 2010-07-26T17:38:00Z This is dangerous territory, which one should enter with a delicate tread, circumspectly. Rereading: John Banville on Kafka's other trial 2011-01-14T14:18:55Z Several deaths occur or are alluded to circumspectly, and a burglar enters through the window in 1997, but on the whole, the recent past is placid. Richard McGuire’s ‘Here’ 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z Her writing was cathartic but instead of building to an epiphany, she would evoke the climax more circumspectly, let the reader sense it. The Story Is the Thing: On Lucia Berlin 2015-08-12T04:00:00Z “I’m happy for what the wedding means,” Laura added to The Associated Press very circumspectly, wiping tears away alongside her mothers. Gay couples in Cuba marry under new law 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z “I don’t go into this looking for villains,” Karsner said in an interview, circumspectly holding back on specific remedies. Why has Andy Karsner frightened the mighty ExxonMobil? 2021-06-19T04:00:00Z Classical economists from Adam Smith on typically depicted economic man as a rational creature, acting circumspectly in his own self-interest. The man who saw Trump coming a century ago 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z And then, all of a sudden, in front of a pack of witnesses, she commits what network press materials circumspectly call "a startling act of violence." Jessica Biel offers down-to-earth performance in USA thriller 'The Sinner,' with help from Bill Pullman 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z The world is becoming more chaotic; the U.S. in the future will be selecting its commitments more circumspectly and economically. Trump Declares War on Mexico 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z Taiwan's elections, he added circumspectly, might be able to "open the eyes" of mainland Chinese. Taiwan's upcoming vote is attracting election tourists 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z In this way, slowly, circumspectly, we discussed the new book, which at first glance feels out of place in her oeuvre. Mary Gaitskill and the Life Unseen 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z Some Test starters may be required for bench duty on Tuesday, while prized jewels like George North and Brian O'Driscoll are being treated circumspectly in the hope of ensuring their participation in Brisbane. Lions braced for Waratahs barrage 2013-06-14T14:32:47Z Sports daily Marca more circumspectly lamented "a sad end for a team that arrived at the Games full of hope and aspirations". Spanish soccer team wake up to confront 'total failure' 2012-07-30T10:25:59Z Help Thy children to recognize their proneness to blunder, that they learn to walk circumspectly. The Optimist's Good Morning 2012-03-15T02:00:23.453Z Even the latter should not be indulged in, unless a very charming woman is the provoking cause of the peccadillo, and then very stealthily and circumspectly! The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z A man's life, he was quite aware, was worth very little in those swamps; and, because he placed some small value on the one that belonged to him, it was evidently advisable to proceed circumspectly. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z Now-a-days the work is gone about more circumspectly, a scientific examination having been made by a native naturalist, Dr. Kelaart, of all the oyster banks on the west coast. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume I (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-02T03:00:25.873Z Yet even for these levities with which his pages are so liberally besprinkled or bedaubed, some half-apology may be circumspectly urged. Modern Essays 2011-12-13T03:00:25.577Z Then he put his pipe away, and proceeded circumspectly up the trail, with the print of the horse hoofs leading on before him, until they turned off abruptly into the bush. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z Will you endeavour to walk circumspectly and peaceably amongst us, as it becomes a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ? Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire with biographical notices of their pastors, and some account of the puritan ministers who laboured in the county. 2011-10-13T02:00:37.230Z They wore white collars which were fresh every morning, practised a difficult propriety, and walked gravely to church on Sundays, top-hatted and circumspectly clothed. Masterman and Son 2011-08-23T02:00:35.033Z No sooner was his back turned than Grimalkin slipped across the yard and approached circumspectly. Lives of the Fur Folk 2011-08-20T02:00:13.820Z That they were not drunken was easy to see, for they walked circumspectly, and yet many angry cries reached me, as though there were a division of opinion among them. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z When he was next sensible of anything, he could hear a very faint thud of hoofs far up the climbing trail, and, after lying still for several minutes, ventured to move circumspectly. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z And she will have to walk very circumspectly to retain her place in the school.” The Girls of Central High Rivals for All Honors 2011-08-11T02:00:17.153Z He commences by saying “Tread softly and circumspectly in this . . . narrow path of goodness; pursue virtue virtuously; leaven not good actions, nor render virtue disputable.” Addresses & Papers / Collectanea 2011-08-04T02:00:22.097Z The top being down, they sat very circumspectly apart; but Matthias captured her hand and eye spoke to eye with secret laughter of delight, each reading the other's longing thought. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z They seem to have learned to walk more circumspectly. Psychotherapy 2011-06-19T02:00:20.053Z The inquiries had been made cautiously and circumspectly, to avoid giving offense, and the replies had been generally satisfactory. The Best Policy 2011-06-13T02:00:32.860Z You may take all the precautions you like, walk as circumspectly as you will, but when the time comes you will succumb without a struggle. Dorothy's Double Volume II (of 3) 2011-05-29T02:00:06.640Z Of course there are some taxes which are much more hateful than others, and have on that account to be laid more circumspectly. Congressional Government A Study in American Politics 2011-04-15T02:00:18.863Z The Sin Verguenza were masters of the country round Santa Marta, but sympathies were as yet divided in the region between it and the sea, and Appleby decided that it was advisable to travel circumspectly. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z But he added that initiatives used to ensure stability should be "circumspectly deployed". China wants Dalai Lama struggle 2011-02-25T06:57:12Z But many of these pitfalls may be avoided if one narrows his path and walks circumspectly in it. Literature in the Elementary School 2011-02-23T03:00:31.073Z “Bureau files reflect that Senator Stevens made remarks regarding the F.B.I. which caused us to treat him circumspectly in 1954,” the memo states. F.B.I. File on Ted Stevens Has Color but Little News 2011-02-12T21:34:30Z Henry circumspectly closed the door, and hastily scanned the apartment. A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z “I am sure you will understand that it was necessary for us to proceed circumspectly, Mr. Appleby.” The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z “And what might that be?” the uncle more circumspectly inquired. The Invisible Censor 2011-01-29T03:00:20.267Z Well then, he said, he would try to speak circumspectly. Dealing With Julian Assange and the Secrets He Spilled 2011-01-26T19:56:49Z She would walk in awe about the gleaming gala robes as circumspectly as about a thicket of nettles. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z Jane felt that she must set circumspectly about her task, lest the frail life-tenure be too suddenly riven, and she prepare for him a final anguish instead of a final joy. A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z Whoever had kidnapped the girl—for such it seemed to be—had worked very circumspectly. The Girls of Central High on Track and Field The Champions of the School League 2010-12-27T03:00:15.633Z In a public highway, kissed by the sun's rays, to walk circumspectly so as to avoid injuring living beings, this the good call íryá. The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha Review of the Different Systems of Hindu Philosophy "If you act wisely and circumspectly, my friend," retorted Stoutenburg dryly, "neither your father nor Gilda herself need ever know that you had a share in ... in what you propose to do." The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel There was very little vanity in her composition, but she could not help realising the truth of her mother’s remarks, and this induced her to walk as circumspectly as she possibly could. The New Mistress A Tale The latter, in about three bounds, had cleared the fearful “elbow” overhanging the abyss, and which they had crossed so circumspectly in cold blood the previous day. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt The drummer first disengaged himself from the incumbrance of his martial music, then threw his hat fiercely upon the ground, and warily and circumspectly approached his foe. Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. Soon, under the crisp autumn starlight, a red fox crept down circumspectly to hunt mice in the tangled dry grasses of the point. The Haunters of the Silences A Book of Animal Life How do you ever expect to get free if you don't conduct yourself circumspectly? The "Genius" He crossed the roads circumspectly and gave the villages a wide berth. The Deaves Affair I will venture the prediction, If you act quite circumspectly, Then a seat may yet await you In th' Imperial Court at Wetzlar.' The Trumpeter of Säkkingen A Song from the Upper Rhine. After coffee and smoking the question of purchase is gradually approached; not abruptly, as that would involve a loss of dignity; but circumspectly, as if the buying of anything were a mere afterthought. Across Asia on a Bicycle To regulate the life by keeping God's will ever before the eyes, always conforming the conduct to it—this he calls walking circumspectly and being wise. Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent The green coat and white trousers bowed circumspectly to the small figure. Unfinished Portraits Stories of Musicians and Artists Before arriving, they stop; a few only go circumspectly forward, examining everything, and coming back to make their report. The Industries of Animals These are, in every respect, suitable and forcible replies, which can comfort us and make us courageous, and yet go on circumspectly, with fear. The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained Scott, taking advantage of the uneven country, rode circumspectly to the south, keeping the object of his caution well in view, and at times, under cover of friendly rocks, getting up quite close to it. The Mountain Divide Paul goes on to elaborate his admonition by explaining what it is to walk circumspectly and wisely—to "redeem the time, because the days are evil." Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent They crept forward a little further circumspectly, until Gordon stopped again with a gasp of consternation. The Greater Power See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. The Book of Common Prayer and The Scottish Liturgy Afraid to lunge forward, hating to walk circumspectly, eager for the race yet dreading the discipline of rein and whip, Subrosa yielded perforce to the inevitable. Rim o' the World Riding circumspectly in and about the entrance to the Cache, the party waited an hour for an answer. Whispering Smith Whose fault will it be but your own since you would not hear Paul's admonition to walk wisely and circumspectly? Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent While Gordon would have been relieved had his comrade acted more circumspectly, he was not surprised. The Greater Power When he dismounted in front he thought he heard sounds within the barroom, but, pushing open the door and looking 57 circumspectly into the room before entering, he was surprised to find it empty. Nan of Music Mountain Old as he was, Rab had never gone down that trail and he chose his footing circumspectly. Rim o' the World She settled herself circumspectly, sighed deeply, and then began. Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India He allowed himself to be prevailed on to stay until late in the afternoon; and before his visit ended he circumspectly inquired whether they would receive him as a boarder. Lippincott's Magazine, September, 1885 Gordon went on circumspectly, bruising his numbed fingers now and then upon the stone, until once more a blaze broke out, and he saw Nasmyth floundering in haste over a pile of shattered rock. The Greater Power However, write circumspectly to the man you mention in Paris and try to make sure, as that will be best for all concerned. The Lightning Conductor Discovers America Struthers, in the meantime, circumspectly took possession of Minty, who was still indecorously shaking a bit of mohair between his jocund young teeth. The Prairie Child Yellowjacket, she noticed, kept circumspectly to the centre of the trail and eyed the canyon with frank disfavour. Sawtooth Ranch “Walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, buying up for yourselves the opportunity.” Days of Heaven Upon Earth There was a whirling haze of spray into which the white rush of a rapid led close in front of them, and for the next minute they paddled circumspectly. The Greater Power But, on the contrary, the minor, more obscure, or commoner productions must be carefully distinguished and circumspectly handled by those who do not desire or cannot afford to throw away their money. The Book-Collector A General Survey of the Pursuit and of those who have engaged in it at Home and Abroad from the Earliest Period to the Present Time And having had a bad mother it was incumbent upon Phil to choose her path with a particular care and to walk in it circumspectly. Otherwise Phyllis The foundation of all true education is the Christian life and example; therefore teachers and parents must walk circumspectly before children. History of Education That the young man hitherto had behaved most circumspectly, she dared not count in his favor. It, and Other Stories The tone was not that of the playground, and the terrier obeyed mechanically—circumspectly, too, though, for he disliked heights. Anthony Lyveden That being the case, it was clear that he must make the most of this opportunity; but he also realised that it would be advisable to proceed circumspectly. Hawtrey's Deputy They went circumspectly, keeping always near thicket and cover, for this was a strange region—even its ways were strange. Tales of Space and Time Napoleon gathered his army into three columns and followed; but slowly and circumspectly, because without cavalry he could not harass them. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) They who would not be unwise, but walk circumspectly, must understand what the will of Lord is, Eph. v. The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) If, ever, while this minute’s here, We use it circumspectly, We’ll live this hour, this day, this year, Yes, all our lives, correctly. The Girl Wanted They were pulling to windward now, and it was necessary to watch the seas that ranged up ahead and handle her circumspectly while the freshening breeze blew the spray all over them. Hawtrey's Deputy If we are to be on the losing side it pays us to walk circumspectly. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Sylvia carried herself circumspectly enough as she went back into the house, but she was almost giddy with joy over the final words of that conference. Children of the Desert His connections down there are quite respectable, and no doubt Mrs. Sharpe, who is really clever, held herself very circumspectly.” The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man As for the delinquents arrested, you will do justice to them as is most fitting to the service of God our Lord and myself, proceeding very circumspectly. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 27 of 55 1636-37 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century That being the case, it was clear that he must make the most of this opportunity; but he realized that it would be advisable to proceed circumspectly. Masters of the Wheat-Lands You frightened him, and I think he will feel that henceforth he will have to behave a little more circumspectly while you are around. The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise They wouldn’t know her, and if they did, they would behave circumspectly. Children of the Desert Whatever we decide to do, therefore, I think we shall be wise to act circumspectly. With Airship and Submarine A Tale of Adventure In short, we should examine circumspectly on all sides; and abide by that opinion which, on carefully balancing all considerations, appears fairly entitled to our preference. A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians, in the Middle and Higher Classes in this Country, Contrasted with Real Christianity. They were pulling to windward now, and it was necessary to watch the seas that ranged up ahead and to handle the boat circumspectly while the freshening breeze blew the spray over them. Masters of the Wheat-Lands He made his purchases circumspectly, and not all on the same day. The Adventures of Bobby Orde She walked circumspectly enough, seemingly taking little interest in events or individuals. Children of the Desert He would place them very circumspectly in a corner of the room. The Goose Man The word rendered circumspectly might better, perhaps, be translated in some such way as 'strictly,' 'rigidly,' 'accurately,' 'punctiliously.' Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John The French Priests were also to be reminded that their residence in Canada was merely on sufferance, and that it was necessary for them to behave circumspectly, else even that indulgence would be withdrawn. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 He worked circumspectly down the trail, staying a little off it, studying tracks and droppings, noticing evidences of browsing on the shrubs—mostly old—pausing to examine tufts of hair and an occasional feather. Cat and Mouse During a lull in the battle I left the regiment and circumspectly proceeded forward to reconnoiter. Reminiscences of a Rebel But the sound of the hotel band, bringing a waltz to a close, made Mrs. Mervill leave her lounge-chair and seat herself circumspectly on a more upright one. There was a King in Egypt See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John It must be done circumspectly, insidiously, a bit apologetically, pianissimo; there must be no flaunting of unusual ideas, no bold prancing of an unaccustomed personality. The American Credo A Contribution Toward the Interpretation of the National Mind He lowered the puppies circumspectly on to the gravel. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance But on the near shore he must act circumspectly. Shining Ferry He told me that the captain had called him into the cabin, and given him a long lecture about playing tricks, and that he had made up his mind to behave very circumspectly. My First Cruise and Other stories “Ay,” he said, as she showed him into Mr Sharnall’s room, “we are all of us growing older; it behoves us to walk circumspectly, for we never know when we may be taken.” The Nebuly Coat At first she proceeded circumspectly, with an eye to the chiffon. Blazed Trail Stories and Stories of the Wild Life Surely you will need to 'walk circumspectly,' 'sober, vigilant,' for Satan will not fail to watch you, and seek to injure you, that he may injure God's work through you. Gathering Jewels The Secret of a Beautiful Life: In Memoriam of Mr. & Mrs. James Knowles. Selected from Their Diaries. I think S. Paul had the narrow way and the strait gate in his mind, when he told his followers to walk circumspectly, looking around them, minding their steps, proceeding with care and caution. The Life of Duty, v. 2 A year's plain sermons on the Gospels or Epistles For three or four months then, of every year, I forsook the Home which just now I praised so lavishly, and applied myself, circumspectly indeed but with keen enjoyment, to the pleasures of the town. Fifteen Chapters of Autobiography But the difficulty of the path should not make any disciple sad: the effort to walk circumspectly, when honestly, prayerfully, lovingly made, is pleasant and healthful exercise to the spirit. The Parables of Our Lord For obvious reasons such a request could not be made, and as the time was quickly passing nothing remained but to clothe her hints even more circumspectly than she had intended. More about Pixie A professional burglar could not have ordered his footsteps more circumspectly. Tom, Dick and Harry She had driven to each one and circumspectly inspected the new guest, but none had been anyone she recognized from the Childress Barber College. Rebels of the Red Planet Yellow jacket, she noticed, kept circumspectly to the center of the trail and eyed the canyon with frank disfavor. The Quirt At the time there was very real difficulty with every stroke—each one was an accomplishment to be attempted circumspectly, in a certain definite way. Applied Psychology for Nurses I will read them as they appear in the Old Version: "See, then, that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time." Our Unitarian Gospel Ordinarily, when in Penang and Singapore, he behaved himself, drank circumspectly and shunned promiscuous companions. Parrot & Co. Finally, experiment enables us to observe coolly and circumspectly and to be precise as to what happens, the time of its occurrence, the order of successive events, their duration, intensity and extent. Logic Deductive and Inductive All things can be deadly to us, even the things made to serve us; as in nature walls can kill us, and stairs can kill us, if we do not walk circumspectly. Pascal's Pensées Maud Lindesay lifted her eyes suddenly and shot at Sholto a glance so disabling, that, alarmed for the consequences, she veiled her eyes again circumspectly by dropping her long lashes upon her cheek. The Black Douglas "May God help you, Mrs. Laurance, to walk circumspectly—to lead a blameless life." Infelice Submarines nowadays are expected to look out for themselves more than at the old practices, when the destroyers walked circumspectly. Sea Warfare Also the Council of Carthage did circumspectly provide, that no bishop should be called the highest bishop or chief priest. The Apology of the Church of England Very circumspectly he slipped off through the undergrowth, by a series of little crouching runs, stopping every now and then to freeze and listen. The Way of the Wild The little fellow slowly and carefully mounted the fence, balancing his fat body on the top rail as he turned circumspectly in order to scramble down. Princess He would walk circumspectly, and buy first and dig afterwards. Berry And Co. It was amusing to observe how circumspectly the bullies of the house walked while in his neighborhood. The Blood Ship ‘See then that ye walk circumspectly, giving thanks always for all things.’ A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. Only the mighty can afford not to walk circumspectly, and they are very few, and, with man about, even they have learnt wisdom. The Way of the Wild O just Heavens! how straitly and circumspectly he would walk all the days of his life! The Quickening They paint at least more circumspectly, however they may think and feel. French Art Classic and Contemporary Painting and Sculpture Lewis, who had been sitting on a sharp jag of rock, swung an aching body to the ground and advanced circumspectly. The Half-Hearted We moved a step at a time, feeling circumspectly before resting our weight. The Killer He moved circumspectly, with the peculiar caution of the man who knows that he is intoxicated and governs his movements accordingly. Burned Bridges Tread softly and circumspectly in this funambulatory track, and narrow path of goodness; pursue virtue virtuously: leaven not good actions, nor render virtue disputable. Sir Thomas Browne and his 'Religio Medici' an Appreciation If she and Mason act circumspectly, they will in the convention be able so far to enforce their rights as to decide absolutely which one of the candidates shall be successful. A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: A History Often hast thou chastened, often have we confessed, often resolved that we would walk more softly, more tenderly, more circumspectly before thee. The Power of Faith Exemplified In The Life And Writings Of The Late Mrs. Isabella Graham. Herbert von Wallmoden had possessed but a small fortune of his own, and had been forced to live very circumspectly all his life long, in consequence. The Northern Light He went about his business circumspectly, without loss of time. Burned Bridges When Bart reached the grove, someone was making an address, and he piloted his way circumspectly up to the side of the platform where the speaking was going on. Bart Stirling's Road to Success Or, The Young Express Agent Of the sciences it behooves one to speak circumspectly, and undoubtedly mathematics and physics, at least, demand such close attention and such firm reasoning as to render them an essential part of any disciplinary education. The Unpopular Review, Volume II Number 3 Jack drove circumspectly, leaning a little forward, his bare arms laid up across the wheel and grasping the top of it. The Lookout Man The latter shall pay consideration and attention to the reports sent him by the said governor, so that he may adjust more equitably and circumspectly the licenses of this kind that he shall give. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 17 of 55 1609-1616 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century Yet she must go on naturally and easily, boldly but circumspectly, and play a daring game with two powerful men. The Quest of the Silver Fleece A Novel While these were boasting how far they had left others behind, who had set out much earlier, some slower travellers, whose beginning had not been so promising but who had walked circumspectly, now outstripped them. Stories for the Young Or, Cheap Repository Tracts: Entertaining, Moral, and Religious. Vol. VI. Go, find that black beetle, and having found it, introduce it circumspectly by the back door. Second Plays Glynn professed regret for his errors, promised to abstain in future from political meetings, and begged the Cardinal to inform the authorities at Home of his intention to walk more circumspectly. Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (1 of 2) (1888) Wherefore they came down circumspectly in a flat little field beside a flat little stream, with a huddle of flat dwellings drawn back shyly behind a thin group of willows. The Thunder Bird "Very keen indeed," Shorthouse replied, taking his cue neatly; "but, of course, there are some things"—and here he looked cautiously over his shoulder—"there are some things one cannot talk about too circumspectly." The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories If we could realise that round world beyond, then indeed we should go circumspectly.... Mr. Britling Sees It Through Down the first of this path we raced, hand in hand; but soon, finding the impetus overmastering us, we pulled up with difficulty, and descended the rest of the way circumspectly. At a Winter's Fire Patricia settled herself circumspectly in the hammock, smoothing out her crisp white skirts. Patricia He flattened, banked, and came down circumspectly enough, considering how his head was whirling when he finally came to a stand. The Thunder Bird To this end, all those that are unmarried, ought to look very circumspectly, for the getting themselves such a second-self, that they would never desire to part with. The Ten Pleasures of Marriage and the Second Part, The Confession of the New Married Couple Simin took his leave of her, flying slowly and circumspectly up out of the Gorge. Oberheim (Voices) I am sorry I can't join you, but Major Ralston insists that I must walk circumspectly, being on his sick list. The Lamp in the Desert The sergeant, who had heard of her prowess in the havoc of hearts among the herders at the ranch, looked bewildered, then desperate, saluted mechanically, and was circumspectly silent. The Frontiersmen Move circumspectly, not meticulously, and rather carefully solicitous than anxiously solicitudinous. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 6 You young gentlemen had quite an adventure, and I consider that you behaved very--ah--circumspectly. Left Tackle Thayer His battles of the war of 1672 were no "affairs of circumspection," though they were fought circumspectly; his aim was no less than the enemy's total overthrow, by joining good combinations to fury of attack. The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 He spoke in a weak voice, circumspectly, and held his chest when he coughed, while his eyes assumed the uneasy and anxious look one sees in very apprehensive people. The Bishop and Other Stories Mélisande is very young and very impressionable; and she must be treated the more circumspectly that she is perhaps with child at this moment…. Pélléas and Mélisande He begins much more prudently, much more circumspectly! The Youth of the Great Elector He rode circumspectly, therefore, until he discerned an opening in the forest. The Rules of the Game Everything was done very circumspectly, to avoid the injury that might result, from some other source, to this commonwealth and realm. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 06 of 55 1583-1588 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century They walk circumspectly, lest a baker, sweep, or hodman, stumbling against the coat, may deprive its wearer of what to him represents so much ready money. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843 This makes her testimony valuable, though many incidents circumspectly narrated by her seem incredible. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 90, June, 1875 We picked our way circumspectly now, for here had been the buccaneers' headquarters. The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales Bob had to walk circumspectly to stay on them at all. The Rules of the Game Casey turned and went back into The Club, remained five minutes perhaps and then walked very circumspectly across the street to Bill's garage. Casey Ryan But he warned his messenger to behave circumspectly and to beware of the wiles of the crafty fox. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art To warn all to walk circumspectly, and to work out their salvation with fear and trembling, not knowing what may befall them ere they die. Christ: The Way, the Truth, and the Life We are not half awake, we are not half careful enough; let us walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. The King's Cup-Bearer She did speak of it, however, but very circumspectly. The Adventures of Captain Horn The Luxembourg was then too small for the three consuls, but they had to go very circumspectly and carefully to work to prepare the way to the old royal palace of the Bourbons. Queen Hortense A Life Picture of the Napoleonic Era The doubtful palace before the circumspectly advancing boys appeared to be constructed of black and gold lacquer, and it was decorated with the figures of butterflies and tortoises and swans. Figures of Earth To walk untenderly and not circumspectly; for the more sins appear, the less light will be had. Christ: The Way, the Truth, and the Life Father Sergius straightened his mantle, put on his biretta, and went circumspectly through the crowd. Father Sergius As we approached the bridge, still moving on very circumspectly, in the woods, we discovered at a short distance, a body of horsemen, perhaps a hundred, apparently in great confusion, and very anxious to form. The Life of General Francis Marion I walked very circumspectly, for fear of being surprised, or suddenly shot with an arrow from behind, or on either side. Gulliver's Travels He started off circumspectly and noiselessly, listening and peering at every step. The War in the Air To teach them to walk more circumspectly afterwards, and to guard more watchfully against Satan's temptations, and to employ Christ more as their strength, light, and guide. Christ: The Way, the Truth, and the Life It had to be done very circumspectly, for a slip would send me into the abyss. Prester John He talked slowly, as it were circumspectly, keeping his prominent black eyes on his captain. The End of the Tether At the sight of that we crawled as circumspectly as possible out of the twilight of the kitchen into the darkness of the scullery. The War of the Worlds I lived more circumspectly, drank less deeply, and went home more frequently. John Barleycorn But do they know, at least, how to act circumspectly? Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea After that he was studious to refrain from seeming either to avoid or to seek her neighbourhood; and if he did keep a sharp eye on her, it was so circumspectly as to mock detection. The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf "Assure yourself, sir," replied Alice, "that his sagacity saw in this man a stranger, whom he thought himself obliged to watch circumspectly, and therefore he remained with Joceline." Woodstock; or, the Cavalier They moved on circumspectly, skirting what seemed to be a pit of profound depth in which dim vapors whirled, while the rain, growing thicker, beat into their faces. Vane of the Timberlands Now, how can you ever compare yourself with her? and don't you yet carefully and circumspectly put it on? Hung Lou Meng, Book I Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books Saint Paul unto the Ephesians giveth good exhortation, Saying, walk circumspectly, redeeming the time; That is, to spend it well, and not to wickedness incline. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 She was hampered by the necessity for moving circumspectly among this aged delicate stuff; so wonderfully preserved and yet surely fragile and decrepit at the heart. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 Or a private calash picking its way circumspectly. The Gray Dawn "If The Dutchan wins you get the money," replied the Trainer, circumspectly. Thoroughbreds It was odd that Mathilde and he, who had walked most circumspectly, should both have been tripped up, as it were, by love. Barlasch of the Guard And having kissed their sister circumspectly, careful not to touch the clothes they admired with their pasty fingers, they stood lost in contemplation, thrilled with consciousness of the advantage of service. Esther Waters Some of the men crept very circumspectly to the spot where the supposed dead savage was lying, while young Wooton remained at his post eagerly waiting for their report. The old Santa Fe trail The Story of a Great Highway Make your women walk circumspectly, and give no occasion for people to take your name up. A Daughter of Fife After several days of this treatment, he again trusted himself to the boxes, although very circumspectly and only when both entrance and exit doors were raised. The Mental Life of Monkeys and Apes A Study of Ideational Behavior Of course the matter was brought up rather circumspectly, but knowing smiles greeted the suggestion. The Centralia Conspiracy Thus with seamen: he who goes the oftenest round Cape Horn goes the most circumspectly. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War "I see you prefer to walk circumspectly," said Piers. The Bars of Iron He turned and surveyed me carefully, and finding my colour restored, reseated himself, and proceeded, more circumspectly: "Perhaps I had better wait till to-morrow before I satisfy your curiosity," said he. The House of the Whispering Pines To walk circumspectly is to walk cautiously; to look where one is stepping; to be vigilant, watchful, diligent, attentive. How to Live a Holy Life The King recognized it and the boat, yet circumspectly drew his humble craft up out of the water. The Prince of India — Volume 02 "You will have to go very circumspectly," Marat went on, in his cracked and feeble voice. The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel Very gently and circumspectly he continued on his way until two-thirds of the distance was covered. Smoke Bellew When questioned by him—circumspectly it is true—Peggy's answers conveyed no idea of pending trouble, nor did they alter his charitable view of the world or his fellow beings. Peggy Stewart: Navy Girl at Home To walk circumspectly is to see that every step bears us heavenward, to have our faces set toward God, to have our eternal home in view, and to be journeying that way. How to Live a Holy Life This piece of embroidery was probably suggested by the fact that, after the signing and sealing was completed, Carl had taken the lantern and had walked circumspectly to the little hollow to examine his ant-hill. Rainbow Valley She had walked circumspectly and prudently in all respects—a most moral and highly satisfactory Diva. A Siren Experiments should be circumspectly undertaken, for licorice is one of the worst weeds in the world, and extremely difficult of eradication probably. One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered True, the West conditioned the total removal of sanctions against Yugoslavia on its humane treatment of its Albanian citizens and encouraged the Albanians, though circumspectly, to stand for their rights. Terrorists and Freedom Fighters In the verses preceding this one we are told to walk circumspectly and to redeem the time. How to Live a Holy Life We must write circumspectly, for our letters now are no longer safe. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1 She goes quietly and circumspectly out to the right. Hedda Gabler Then he sawed at the legs, and cut the shackles which tied them together, and then—most circumspectly—assaulted the cord which bound Dickson's neck to the trunk. Huntingtower There never was a time when it became the English to watch continental intrigues more circumspectly than at the present moment, and to distinguish the politics of the Electorate from the politics of the Nation. Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 2 (1779-1792): the Rights of Man And Mr Craik, followed closely by Danton's great body, stole circumspectly across his dim chink, and the first adventurer went stumbling down the kitchen staircase. The Return He walked very slowly and circumspectly, and there was something indescribably guilty and furtive in his whole appearance. The Hound of the Baskervilles As it was, she proceeded circumspectly to the library, drawing the broker by the hand. Jewel Captain Jay replied even more circumspectly than usual. The Chaperon Yet I set a mask upon my passion, and walked very circumspectly, for all that by nature I was as reckless and profligate as all the world could ever call me. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series He listened intently and fancied even now he could hear the voices of brother and sister talking quietly and circumspectly together in the room beneath. The Return Boris smiled circumspectly, so that it might be taken as ironical or appreciative according to the way the joke was received. War and Peace Robert did not care to resume the question with one who so circumspectly refused to take a metaphysical or a priori view of the matter. Robert Falconer Accordingly, the Emperor began to act more circumspectly; after which the mulberry-trees soon withered and died. Religions of Ancient China She greeted him in the usual way, quite circumspectly. David Elginbrod I was obliged, however, to walk circumspectly, and saw my companion the prince very seldom, who was prowling about every day, quite unconcerned about his safety. The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner A bright, new traffic button had been placed in the geographical center of the crossing; and woe be unto the right-hand pocket of any man who failed to drive circumspectly around it. The Trail of the White Mule He climbs the slope of the suspension-cord; he advances circumspectly, step by step. The Life of the Spider I searched the lower floor, the verandas and the grounds, circumspectly. The Man in Lower Ten So Andy sang, while his tired horse picked its way circumspectly among the scattered rocks of the trail up the coulee. The Flying U's Last Stand Instead, walking stiff-legged and circumspectly, but smelling with all his nose the strange scent of the creatures, he followed at the end of his chain his own captor god. Michael, Brother of Jerry The three turned circumspectly and stared solemnly at a gray burro with a crippled front leg that had limped to the dump heap within easy throwing distance from the cabin door. The Trail of the White Mule Who is the man who is able to keep himself so warily and circumspectly as not sometimes to come into some snare of perplexity? The Imitation of Christ Three raps, circumspectly given, announced the duke, and his wife went herself to the door to let him in. Modeste Mignon Then he looked circumspectly out at the door. The Story of an African Farm, a novel And, like Jack, he walked very stiffly on his guard and very circumspectly. Michael, Brother of Jerry Just before the reconvening of the National Assembly, Bonaparte circumspectly dissolved his Society, of course, on paper only. Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte I suspect no one; death raps at your door—it enters—it goes, not blindfolded, but circumspectly, from room to room. The Count of Monte Cristo I refer to the much-abused legend of the Children of Herakles, which seems capable of yielding an item of trustworthy testimony, provided it be circumspectly dealt with. Myths and myth-makers: Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology We were afraid to strike out across this space, but as it presented less obstruction to our crawling than the scrub, we went down upon it and began very circumspectly to skirt its edge. The First Men in the Moon |
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