| 单词 | comicality |
| 例句 | He thought that the “great thing” about cats was that they possessed “two qualities to an extreme degree—dignity and comicality.” The Improbable Insanity of “Cats” 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z To this day, as the missionaries report, the people of India are excessively addicted to every kind of jesting which is within their capacity, and delight especially in all the monstrous comicalities of their mythology. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z The comicality of this idea was too much for the gravity of the boys—never very hard to upset at any time—and they roared with laughter. Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator 2012-03-27T02:00:19.467Z It may be as well to first say a little upon those comicalities which may be styled ‘grotesques by misadventure.’ The Grotesque in Church Art 2012-03-27T02:00:18.973Z The comicality of the situation was too much. The Story of a Doctor's Telephone?Told by His Wife 2012-02-05T03:00:11.420Z "I don't know," she maintained, "if the Lord's work ain't hindered by them sort of comicalities as much as it's helped." A Woman of Genius 2012-01-18T03:00:09.517Z His mania to get into the play-house has amusing proof in a story, which, in after years, Cooke used to relate with gusto, and comicality. Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z It is therefore clear that Cruikshank thought humanely about animals, though as a humorist he was irresponsible and gave woe's present to ease—its comicality. George Cruikshank 2011-12-18T03:00:20.137Z And though quite avoiding all foolish frivolity, Still at all seasons of innocent jollity, Where is the play-boy can claim an equality At comicality, Father, with you? A Book of Irish Verse Selected from modern writers with an introduction and notes by W. B. Yeats 2011-10-27T02:00:26.373Z People talk about him as if he were an ordinary purveyor of comicality. Authors and Writers Associated with Morristown With a Chapter on Historic Morristown 2011-10-25T02:00:25.713Z The scenes between Lady Patty and the Bungalow children are fascinating in their life-like sincerity and grotesque comicality.... Mother Meg or, The Story of Dickie's Attic 2011-10-13T02:00:40.380Z There was a degree of comicality about these people which was perfectly irresistible, the more so, as they could not at all comprehend it themselves. The Emigrant's Lost Son or, Life Alone in the Forest 2011-10-13T02:00:39.777Z She recovered all her gaiety before the comicality of the situation: "for the first cousin of the King of France." Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z The energy of these displays of wrath as the imperious little will feels itself suddenly pulled up has in spite of its comicality something impressive. Children's Ways 2011-08-11T02:00:16.473Z I note it because of its comicality, as well as its effectiveness in punishing the vicious priest. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Julius had a vague vision of himself, robed in the comicalities of the dress of the Orient,—Japanese or Arabian or Turkish,—seeking an escape in obscurity and inconspicuousness, through the closely drawn Federal lines. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z Again the comicality of the whole proceeding strikes him, and he laughs aloud. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z She looks such a fragile creature possessed with such an angry spirit that Chetwoode, in spite of himself acknowledging the comicality of the situation, cannot altogether conceal a smile. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z Not that I didn't succeed in the revel of comicalities I afterward permitted myself; but the selection and polishing of these oddities cost me much more labor than I had expected. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 2011-02-11T03:00:30.570Z He was a strange mixture of enthusiasm, shrewdness, courage, comicality, generosity, and humanity. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 But the door was noisily thrown open, and Rosenbusch made his appearance on his friend's threshold arrayed in a costume the comicality of which irresistibly swept away all these serious considerations. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. Mr. Arthur Cecil represents this character to the life, with a completeness, an extreme comicality, and at the same time a sobriety and absence of violence which recalls the best French acting. The Galaxy, May, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—May, 1877.—No. 5. Do you mean to say," blushing slightly, but evidently struck with the comicality of the thought,—"what would auntie say, then, if she knew Taffy had been in mine? Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z In all of these the comicality is of the exuberant and tremendous order, and yet, in spite of its richness and flexibility, it suggests little connection with high animal spirits. The Galaxy, April, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—April, 1877.—No. 4. But these comicalities are eschewed by the genuine "swells," who adopt our sober English notions of masculine costume, and, indeed, dress exactly like Englishmen. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) From the first word in the introduction to the last of the narrative, Doesticks' book is a running fire of comicality. The History and Records of the Elephant Club So let him teach his old uncle the comicality and chemicality of a farthing rushlight.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850 Harry's light and playful nature threw a tinge of comicality around the whole story, which was highly appreciated by all his hearers. A Castle in Spain A Novel Of all the comic actors I have seen he is the least trivial—at the same time that for richness of detail his comicality is unsurpassed. The Galaxy, April, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—April, 1877.—No. 4. "Besides," says she, with comicality in her eyes, looking at me from head to foot: "I should never think of being jealous of you, Cousin Phœmie." Phemie Frost's Experiences The very absurdity of the fancy gave it its comicality. Up the Forked River Or, Adventures in South America "That is right," he said, with a sort of dry comicality which belonged to him, "I hope you will never change your opinion." Diana He it was who first proved to the world that philosophy and comicality are, in fact, one science; and that the more we learn the more we laugh. The Comic Latin Grammar A new and facetious introduction to the Latin tongue She still had reserves of spontaneity, if not of comicality; so that all this cash in hand could now find employment. The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2 The element of comicality in this aspect of war is greatly outweighed by that of pathos. Mountain Meditations and some subjects of the day and the war The boy laughed to himself at the comicality of the thought. The Boy Settlers A Story of Early Times in Kansas "I never heard Paul's truth questioned before," said the minister, with a dry sort of comicality. Diana It is not very easy to conceive any thing in which sadness and comicality are united, except Tristis Amator, a sad lover. The Comic Latin Grammar A new and facetious introduction to the Latin tongue "Then you were not frightened?—" she said with some comicality. Say and Seal, Volume II They are good examples of what they simply profess to be: an amusing series of comicalities. The Wit of Women Fourth Edition After dinner it was just the same—there were no bounds to her good-nature, her excellent spirits and comicality. Our Home in the Silver West A Story of Struggle and Adventure But they occupied it for a while; and during that while they were witnesses to a scene that for singularity, and comicality as well, was equal to anything that any of them had ever beheld. The Plant Hunters Adventures Among the Himalaya Mountains “Oh dear, the comicality of folks in this world!” saith she. In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers "Mrs. Derrick," said he with all his comicality alive,—"Miss Faith promised me a piece of pumpkin pie." Say and Seal, Volume II The comicalities to be found in shop signboards in the English language are endless. India and the Indians He was an inimitable story teller, and his peculiar tone and manner added immensely to the comicality of his anecdotes. The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865 Indeed, it requires a considerable amount of classical education to see seriously the meaning, that ancient artists desired in all gravity to express, in works which now excite a smile by their inherent comicality. Rambles of an Archaeologist Among Old Books and in Old Places Being Papers on Art, in Relation to Archaeology, Painting, Art-Decoration, and Art-Manufacture Did you ever see such a little comicality? The Children of Wilton Chase Although his ample night-shirt, stuffed into his equally baggy trousers, contributed nothing but comicality to his appearance, the others submitted without question to his domination. No Clue A Mystery Story Now and then he laughed, finding a certain comicality in his position. The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol The principal actor and negro delineator was "Tom Lafont," whose equal I have not seen since as an imitator of negro comicalities and as a bird whistler. Some Reminiscences of old Victoria They are in a mingled state of comicality and gravity about it that is highly ridiculous. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 2, 1857-1870 Suddenly, by an abrupt revulsion of ideas, the comicality of the whole thing struck him. Tartarin On The Alps At the sight of the girl he fell back, a grotesque sprawling movement which was not without its comicality. The Book of All-Power “Of course we are,” said I, laughing at the comicality of the situation, which struck me all of a moment. Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant It was a poor sketch enough, showing some straining after comicality, and lacking every trace of the grace and beauty the draughtsman was so soon to develop. The History of "Punch" The Scherzo is again of the Beethoven order in its contagious comicality. Contemporary American Composers Being a Study of the Music of This Country, Its Present Conditions and Its Future, with Critical Estimates and Biographies of the Principal Living Composers; and an Abundance of Portraits, Fac-simile Musical Autographs, and Compositions It’s a funny sight to see a flock of them crossing one of the big rivers; and scores of times I’ve been eye-witness to that bit of comicality. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco Your journalist may be a scribe of sense, or comicality, Avoiding the sensational, the silly, and the shoppy; But he can never make a claim to true originality, His contributions always being recognised as "copy." Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, February 25, 1893 Was Thackeray right, then, in resenting the waste of Hood’s genius upon mere comicalities? Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation And Dickens replied in a letter thanking him for sympathetic reviews, in Punch—"Anent the 'Comic ——' and similar comicalities, I feel exactly with you." The History of "Punch" Already filled with a keen sense of the comicality of the situation, it only wanted her husband's face of indignant surprise to utterly unsettle her. Molly Bawn In none of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operas can any incident be found that is more delicious in its comicality and topsy-turvyism than was our experience with these bandit chiefs. A Fantasy of Mediterranean Travel It's very strange, when one thinks it all over, and there's a grand comicality in it which I should like to bring out. The Author Of Beltraffio I told him, and as he could not appreciate the comicality of Morgan’s remark, he looked sulky and full of doubt for a few moments, but showed his white teeth directly after. Mass' George A Boy's Adventures in the Old Savannah The mind refuses to grasp such a mass of comicality; how, then, would you classify this prodigious joviality and sarcasm? The History of "Punch" Thus he could only keep the upper hand by allowing hints to escape from him of the secret amusement roused in him by the comicality of the spectacle of his filial enemies. Clayhanger The roar of the fall prevented their hearing and I walked among them, picked one up and took it to camp to show their comicality, when I let it go back to the rendezvous. A Canyon Voyage The Narrative of the Second Powell Expedition down the Green-Colorado River from Wyoming, and the Explorations on Land, in the Years 1871 and 1872 Mrs. Rooth took a more general view, but attended immensely to the story, in respect to which she manifested a patient good faith which had its surprises and its comicalities for her daughter's patron. The Tragic Muse "Forgot her parcels after a last good-bye," thought Lancelot, and continued to smile at the comicality of the new episode. Merely Mary Ann There was indeed a sweet comicality in seeing this pretty girl sit there and, in answer to a casual, civil inquiry, drop into oratory as a natural thing. The Bostonians, Vol. II (of II) If some of the results had not been pathetic one could almost be overcome with the comicality of the whole business. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights In Moore's Diary we read "at a breakfast at Roger's, Smith, full of comicality and fancy, kept us all in roars of laughter." History of English Humour, Vol. 2 When he does rise, doubtless with unlimited comicality of effort, he staggers into a chair and proceeds to snore loudly. The Growth of English Drama Szilard could not help being struck by the terrible comicality of the idea. The Poor Plutocrats She turned away sorrowfully and came cheek by jowl with a slenderly built thin-faced man whose eyes twinkled humorously, and with mobile lips that somehow suggested comicality. Madame Flirt A Romance of 'The Beggar's Opera' The latter is all quickness, impetuosity, and entrain; Ravel is of a more passive style of comicality. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 61, No. 376, February, 1847 More work rushed in, and Gustave illustrated serial after serial with ease and surety, giving to every picture a wildness and weirdness and awful comicality. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Painters Irish in local colour—in wealth of word variety—in poetry of the earliest and freshest type—in shallow passion like a pebbly brook!—and in a certain comicality and shrewdness. Juliana Horatia Ewing And Her Books "I want to give you the best," answered his father, with a touch of comicality about the lines of his face. Hills of the Shatemuc "Have the boys given me such an uncanny reputation as all that?" he asked; and then, as though tickled with the comicality of the situation, he began to laugh. From the Ranks "Forgot her parcels after a last good-by," thought Lancelot, and continued to smile at the comicality of the new episode. The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes Comical! no, not a touch of comicality in it. Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One Whim held the five in the rear seats absorbed in their own maudlin comicalities. The Lookout Man Well, what thinking person can swallow the devil and the electric sparks from the sword, the wine drawn from the table, the comicalities of the witches' kitchen, or be moved by the Brocken scenes? Our Stage and Its Critics By "E.F.S." of "The Westminster Gazette" In this condition of chaos Mr. Lincoln was certainly bound to prevent anarchy, without regard to any comicalities which might creep into his technique. Abraham Lincoln, Volume II There was much ghastly comicality mingled with the horror in several of the places we visited on those two nights. Yesterdays with Authors Plautus himself would never have attained the comicality of such an idea. The Man Who Laughs It is always with a shock of comicality that we remember that its date was so recent that umbrellas were fashionable and top-hats beginning to be tried. The Crimes of England The pathos of tone saved Miss Bertram from smiling at the comicality of the question. His Big Opportunity And those are such as depend for their comicality upon collateral circumstances connected with them, rather than upon any thing essential to themselves. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 289, December 22, 1827 Miss Craydocke!" she said, with an air she could not divest of a little comicality, but with an earnestness behind it shining through her eyes, "I'm good; I'm converted. A Summer in Leslie Goldthwaite's Life. "Don't you think me a queer little comicality?" Ten Girls from Dickens Two or three reminiscences of my childhood have stuck to me; some of them on account of their comicality. Tracks of a Rolling Stone He followed his summoner with increasing doubt, which was not dispelled by a solemn comicality in the scene of the study. The Innocence of Father Brown Mr. Will Ladislaw's sense of the ludicrous lit up his features very agreeably: it was the pure enjoyment of comicality, and had no mixture of sneering and self-exaltation. Middlemarch We have a considerable cacoethes of speech-making, among the orators being Professor Blackie of Edinburgh, whose quaint comicalities convulse his audience. Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places And there was a grim comicality in his utterance of the word. Lord Kilgobbin But the comicality of the other fact no less remains. Among My Books First Series Then they dressed in the clothes Saba had provided for them, and could, at any other time, have laughed at the comicality of their aspect, muffled up in white, with only their eyes visible. In Times of Peril When woman first looked at her face in a polished saucepan, she was at once struck with the comicality of those things, and bethought herself what to do with them. Concerning Animals and Other Matters But there was a demoniacal comicality about the performance, which, if it did not convulse the spectator, made him shudder to his heart's core. The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1 The same individual, rolling on the floor in excess of mirth over some childish comicality, panted out, "Oh, mamma, my ball of jolly is so big I can't breathe!" Hawthorne and His Circle Well, the good fellow did pray and after he had confessed to it I was struck by the comicality of the situation. Victory An Island Tale The exquisite comicality of the jest occasioned bubbling comments of mirth during the rest of the meal, and her original indiscreet question was happily forgotten. The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne : a Novel When the skeow-wowed "brook" twisted the drama into an anticlimax of comicality, the players who were on the stage escaped the deluge by fleeing into the wings. When Egypt Went Broke Alive with comicality, they move us, almost unconsciously, to fondle them. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter Humanity seems to him to be a vast mine, out of which he digs tons of fun; and life a huge forest, in which he can cut down 'cords' of comicality. The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and Letters The ten thousand high-grade comicalities which exist in the world are sealed from their dull vision. The Mysterious Stranger It's very strange when one thinks it all over, and there's a grand comicality in it that I should like to bring out. The Author of Beltraffio Isabel's mind was not possessed at present with the comicality of things; but she greeted with a quick laugh the image that her companion had raised. The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 2 With these sage remarks, Daddy Daniel concluded his proposition, leaned his body forward, spread his hands, and, his wrinkled face filled with comicality, waited the unanimous response which sounded forth in rapturous medley. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter It consisted of a wandering batch of comicalities, touching upon everything except "The Babes." The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and Letters The solemnest anthems of the choir were but an accompaniment to my thoughts as I conceived new changes to ring upon the ancient comicalities concerning the jealousies of soprano, tenor, and basso. Waifs and Strays Part 1 The greatest portion, however—those especially who belabor the populace with clubs—are the principal courtiers of the palace, executing as in duty bound, some laudable comicality of the king's. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 1 Of course, government in general, any government anywhere, is a thing of exquisite comicality to a discerning mind; but really we Spanish-Americans do overstep the bounds. Nostromo, a Tale of the Seaboard I observe, and note the people's comicalities for my correspondence. The Egoist Mr. Bintrey, on the other hand, a cautious man, with twinkling beads of eyes in a large overhanging bald head, who inwardly but intensely enjoyed the comicality of openness of speech, or hand, or heart. No Thoroughfare The appearance of the pair on an excursion is a walking satire on sociability, for the comicality of the connection is quite unperceived by the performers. The Soul of the Far East She did not laugh at the dismal comicalities of the funny man, for Mliss seldom laughed. Selected Stories of Bret Harte To him whose indignation is qualified by a measure of hope and affection, the efforts of mankind to work its own salvation present a sight of alarming comicality. Notes on Life and Letters My dear Jarndyce," returned Mr. Skimpole, his genial face irradiated by the comicality of this idea, "what am I to do? Bleak House |
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