| 单词 | airily |
| 例句 | “Oh, a little of this, a little of that,” said Dumbledore airily. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z "Go ahead, call me all the names you want," Sansa said airily. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “They start shooting only when the bombs run out, nothing to worry about now,” the airport manager said airily, already on his way out. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Mr. McAllister didn’t give her the saddle, Mama,” I said airily. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He grinned up at her and waved airily at the darkened Library. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “Now, go on,” I heard him say airily. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “The mother superior will have one,” Maria said airily. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, just going round the world, you know,” Mary Poppins said airily, as though going round the world was a thing you did every day. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z “Arise,” he began airily, “Senior Overseer Charter Member! Elwin ‘Leper’ Lepellier has announced his intention to make the leap this very night, to qualify, to save his face at last.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z An hour ago she had declined to go to Meeting, saying airily that she and her grandfather had seldom attended divine service, except for the Christmas Mass. What an uproar she had caused! The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “Tell them the truth if you like,” responded Kit airily, knowing quite well that Judith, for all her disapproval, would never give her away. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z "The Hand serves," the young knight informed him airily. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “A permit for you to initial, Director,” he said as airily as possible, and laid the paper on the writing-table. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Although he began his speech airily, it doesn’t end that way. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Presently the chambers gave up their fair tenants one after another: each came out gaily and airily, with dress that gleamed lustrous through the dusk. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “Just the wind,” I said airily, holding a twig in the fire till it got red hot on the end, like a long cigar. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “I’m not interested in syndication,” she said to Moody rather airily, when he asked why she didn’t make multiples. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Taylor said airily, “Sir, I would assume that if we haven’t heard from the general it is obviously because he has nothing to report.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z There may be something airily casual in the way Brown's dancers articulate her thoughts in movement. Trisha Brown Dance Company brings familiar favorites, world premiere to Seattle 2011-03-26T01:04:18Z "Go rob your bank," she says airily, and you wish she and Max would run off together — these characters deserve a movie of their own. 'Henry's Crime' doesn't make sense 2011-04-28T20:07:04Z She earns as many conspiratorial laughs from her posture — a diva’s raised chin, the stalking walk, the arms waving airily as if some Moscow-Bollywood musical — as from her imperiously droll diction. On Your Toes at Encores!: Dancing With the Real Stars 2013-05-10T21:01:31Z "There are a lot of discrepancies," Brand airily concedes. Russell Brand: 'It's irrelevant what other people think of you' 2013-02-03T20:00:01Z He was kidding on the square about being a streaming hoarder, and he’s got company among fellow celebrities, including those who used to airily claim they had time to make TV but not watch it. Stream like the stars: Keep on subscribing, maybe watching 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Whenever he encounters someone with a different view, he condescends and dismisses, like a headmaster refusing to look up as he airily prescribes detention for a week. Rewind radio: Today; Victoria Derbyshire; Ed Reardon's Week; My Teenage Diary ? review 2011-01-16T00:05:52Z "Any kind of problem you face, there is always a solution," the Islamic republic's first female MC tells me airily. Salome: straight outta Tehran 2011-01-04T22:30:01Z Even if you’re a skeptic, as the host airily intones, “you may be surprised by the knowledge the stars impart.” Podcasts for Horoscopes, Adulting and Phish Fans: Here’s What’s New 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z And last week he airily decried the latest tribulations as a media concoction. 50 marathons in 50 days 2012-06-06T22:24:00Z At one point, Virgil puts down Billy by airily declaring that his work lacks the inner mystery of true art. Movie Review: ‘The Best Offer,’ From Giuseppe Tornatore 2013-12-31T22:45:55Z “Ices” transforms her into a digital-era neo-hippie, airily proclaiming, “Rhythm chased me into the sky/and now I move, I’m moving to the beat of my desire.” New Albums From Jesse Winchester, Lia Ices and Others 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z But if that sounds even more airily arty and self-indulgent, a no-nonsense marketing professional might disagree. Who Wore It Better: Art or Commerce? 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z He’s too practical, and practicality tells him, as he airily tells the slave masters, that the rich and poor will always be with us. ‘Game of Thrones’: Tyrion, Daenerys and the Art of the Deal 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z They truly skate as if they were dancing: Floating airily from one edge to the other, they skim over the ice with a velvety touch. Critic’s Notebook: In Olympic Figure Skating, ‘Compete’ Has Replaced ‘Perform’ 2014-02-18T22:52:26Z "She's an artist painting a portrait all over my heart," he sings in "Scissor Runner," the album's opening song; she airily counters, "Colors bleeding, so deceiving." 'I'm Having Fun Now,' sing folk duo Jenny and Johnny ? and you will, too 2010-08-31T00:36:00Z Opening with a delicate, music-box twinkle of electronics, it unfurls airily and purposefully, Ozanne delivering a flurry of lyrics as soft backing vocals coo in the background, interrupted only by weird gusts of feedback. Gang Colours – Invisible In Your City: New music 2013-07-23T06:00:35Z While he retains the solid base of his own language for Da Gamba, he stretches it into stiletto-sharp footwork and airily cantilevered extensions, which play beautifully to the strengths of his cast. Ballet Black | Dance review 2010-03-25T23:30:00Z This is ballet exploded from within, so that arms become airily whirling tendrils, extending from a physical core that is itself in constant motion, and legs probe the side-lit darkness like antennae. Sylvie Guillem: 6000 Miles Away ? review 2011-07-09T23:06:05Z He said, airily, that he gave a couple away. A plague of pissoirs is upon us! And there could be thousands more out there | Sam Leith 2010-04-04T21:00:00Z Then, in 2011, came an infamous press conference in which he airily joked about sympathising with Hitler. Lars von Trier on filmmaking and fear: ‘Sometimes, alcohol is the only thing that will help’ 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z “She’s an artist painting a portrait all over my heart,” he sings in “Scissor Runner,” the album’s opening song; she airily counters, “Colors bleeding, so deceiving.” Critics? Choice: New CDs 2010-08-29T21:53:00Z He airily proposed that Bruckner had become “the dupe” of editors driven by “an all-consuming and very distorted Wagnerian perspective.” Still Searching For Bruckner?s True Intentions 2011-07-09T04:30:28Z Lindstrand then arrived to tinkle Happy Birthday on a music box, before drifting airily through wordless vocal impressionism over the sounds of pealing bells and then into the simultaneously lyrical and dissonant Quiet Nights. Django Bates 50th Birthday 2010-10-06T20:59:00Z She refers airily to her small breasts, “I’m sporting a flat now, same as since seventh grade.” Kelly Clarkson, the Role Model Next Door 2011-10-29T13:24:15Z "Oh, I know we'll finish in a couple of days," he told a well-wisher airily. Simon Hoggart's week: would you buy a poncho from a Guardian columnist? 2013-05-10T18:02:52Z “Oh I just stole some decent beef,” says Tarik airily, when a guard asks why he’s mucking about amongst the containers. Mark Wahlberg and Mark Wahlberg's Muscles Are On a Boat in Contraband 2012-01-12T16:35:43Z We occasionally revive Racine and Corneille while sniffing airily at the way such neo-classic drama rigidly observes the unities. Making a sc?ne: the five French dramatists you should meet 2011-03-21T12:49:22Z “Any ambitious do-gooder with airfare can feel like they are making a difference in Africa,” Edie says airily, waving a joint. 2010-02-11T22:45:00Z The piece's busy patterns and responses, lightly balanced between the airily abstract and the wryly human, were pulled off with a lithe and colorful flourish. Cornish College of the Arts presents a Merce Cunningham 'minEvent' 2011-02-01T01:01:29Z “I’m so tired of subjectivity/I must justify my presence by losing it.” she sang, airily, on “Female Vampire,” a 2016 single. Jenny Hval Makes Ideas Sing 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z "What are the lives of soldiers but so many chickens?" he asks airily, when aides urge him not to send his infantry forward. The Alamo: a cannon that fails to fire 2012-11-08T11:37:47Z “An Adam Curtis kind of thing,” we airily said. 'I was definitely a bit of a tool': Louis Theroux on 25 years of documentary-making 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z “The Oscars are not an international film festival,” he said airily when quizzed on the subject. How Parasite became the most talked about foreign language film of 2019 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z She airily describes him as a “total blowhard” who was nonetheless great in bed. Television Review: NBC’s ‘Camp’ Is as Much About the Grown-Ups as the Kids 2013-07-09T21:26:32Z Instead, it exalts vegetarian textures: tackily chewy barley, softly crunchy cashews, and airily crisp panko. In Los Angeles, Veggie Burgers With Real Veggies Still Appeal 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Bush's own prose-poetry, decanted into two reading voices, tells us how the archaeological past is compacted underfoot while the future wafts airily overhead. Babeldom – review 2013-03-07T21:30:02Z Ricardo Morales, the Philadelphians’ principal clarinet, played his doleful solo with airily glowing tone, a letter from another world. Review: Without a Note of Beethoven, an Orchestra Shines 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z “All it needs is a coat of paint,” Little Edie told her airily. G’night Forever, Little Edie! Grey Gardens Is Empty at Last. 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z Casually disdainful and airily patronizing, he is given tremendous gravitas by Harewood, a Black British actor cunningly cast against expectation as a white establishment figure who was taken to task for bigotry more than once. Review: In ‘Best of Enemies,’ a TV Duel Becomes a Theater Gem 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z Nothing compares to watching two dancers, breathing the same air as you are, doing something airily impossible, finding beauty in the lines of two bodies. Are Other People, with their cellphones and noises, stopping you from going out for entertainment? Here’s what we need to do. 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z Though the piece doesn’t advertise its complexity, it’s easy to imagine a performance of such airily arranged music seeming scattered or listless. Review: A Pulitzer Sequel for Orchestra, Packed With Drama in Microcosm 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z If Ms. Dodd’s exhibition risks being too airily New Age in its presentation, a gallery news release written by Ms. Dodd and David Lewis coaxes the exhibition into more experimental-art territory. What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z He slides through the verse into that litany—“look at me now”—almost airily, flinging his arms wide. The Nick Cave Song That Changed My Life 2018-12-26T05:00:00Z “Oval” wants to hold a dystopian mirror up to the way we live now, and sometimes its approach resembles that of the artist-consultants: airily grand, conjectural. In Elvia Wilk’s “Oval,” Earth, Capitalism, and the Human Species Sink Toward Doom 2019-05-21T04:00:00Z “They looked horrible on me,” Johan said airily, by way of consolation. At COS, No Need for a Passport 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z His huntsman, like the dwarfs, is a gruff human presence in a world that might otherwise have been too airily and abstractly fantastical. Movie Review: ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ With Kristen Stewart 2012-05-31T17:47:53Z There’s no small amount of novelty, including a tightrope act on a teardrop-shaped wheel, with three wire-walkers from Hungary gliding airily on its rim as the wheel swoops and rises under their toes. A fond farewell to Ringling Bros. and the wonders of the circus 2017-04-01T04:00:00Z It careens from the explosively decorative to the airily calming. A Paris Apartment That Spans Styles and Centuries 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z As for Mr. Heath, Mr. McManus puts a similarly positive gloss on things, talking airily about his affection for his former boss until reminded of his own words in the play’s program notes. To His Surprise, His Play About 2 Dead U.K. Politicians Struck a Chord 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z Lack of evidence for their position is airily dismissed as a cover-up by everyone from the WHO to the entire medical establishment. COVID Has Created a Perfect Storm for Fringe Science 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z “Hopefully the next administration will be the Trump administration because you can’t steal hundreds of thousands of votes,” the president said airily, despite the fact he lost the November presidential election. Trump's 'Warp Speed' vaccine summit zooms into alternative reality | David Smith's sketch 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z When two newspapers reported he had accepted diamonds from self-proclaimed Central African Emperor Bokassa I, Giscard airily refused comment and stopped reading them. Late French ex-president Giscard helped reshape Europe 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z “Keith Kellogg knows all about NATO,” the president says airily to Mr. Bolton, speaking with ominous intent of Mr. Pence’s national security adviser. In Trumpworld, the Grown-Ups in the Room All Left, and Got Book Deals 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z The two old friends talked airily of retiring together and riding off into the sunset. Regis Philbin, TV’s indignant everyman, dies at 88 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z Told that the integrity of the show demanded that there must not be any ooh-la-la songs about Paris, Porter airily wrote the most obvious of all such songs, “I Love Paris.” The Pleasure and Pain of Being Cole Porter 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z But when, during an interview in my office last week, I suggested that he might be on a kamikaze mission, he airily waved those concerns away. Opinion | There’s at least one Republican who’s not afraid to stand up to Trump 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Reichl described a boy with “extraordinary poise,” who boasts that he “never cooks a dish more than once,” and says “airily” that he charges “about $25 a person.” My Life as a Child Chef 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z With her crazy long line and legible power, Morgan is one of my favorite PNB ballerinas to watch, and it’s a delight to see her featured heavily here, bouréeing airily across the stage. In PNB’s ‘Locally Sourced,’ ballerinas dance through heartbreak, pregnancy and onstage rain 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z Asked about this hypocrisy once, Rees-Mogg declared airily: “The world is not always what you want it to be.” Dazed and confused, Johnson stumbles into the twilight zone with a police escort | Marina Hyde 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Smith plays like Smith, in his newly expansive mode, flicking airily through midwicket. Ashes 2019: England v Australia fourth Test, day one – live! 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z During an interview with the Financial Times published on Friday, Mr. Putin airily brushed off a question about the “alleged interference” in the 2016 election. Opinion | Rather than defend democracy, Trump jokes with Putin 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z He tears down institutions, once airily suggesting the U.S. should try having a leader for life as China now allows. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials 2019-06-19T04:00:00Z So forgive me if I am unable to dismiss “the moral issue here” as airily as Caplan does. An A+ in amorality 2019-03-17T04:00:00Z These out-of-the-blue “constitutionalists” have lined up alongside the open border Democrats who for years have airily dismissed American citizens’ alarm over the open border as a “manufactured crisis.” ‘Never Trumpers’ are suddenly constitutionalists 2019-02-17T05:00:00Z He airily dismissed the idea of more negotiations on the deal known as Brexit. Theresa May Finds No Joy in Brussels. Now What for Brexit? 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z Products are crisply silhouetted against white backgrounds, airily presented in rows of two or three. Start Buying Furniture the Millennial Way—or Risk Missing Out 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z A wave of airily comfortable options—from feather-light, rubber-soled innovations to sneaker/boot hybrids—mean that putting on a boot no longer has to feel like squeezing your foot into vintage ice skates. Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Men’s Boots 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z He airily dismissed the $681m that had appeared in his personal accounts as a gift from an unnamed member of the Saudi royal family, since returned. Malaysia’s former prime minister is charged with breach of trust 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z He airily dismisses the growing threats from the extreme left, where too often anti-Zionism is, in fact, bleeding into anti-Semitism. Review | Awakening to the depth of American anti-Semitism 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z When asked about how he felt about working in organised crime, he airily waved the suggestion away: “It’s all business, just business.” Gangster’s paradise: how organised crime took over Russia 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z Aciman leaves out too much of the story, investigating only those parts of the characters' lives that suit his airily philosophical, overly romanticized purposes. Why 'Three Billboards' and 'Call Me by Your Name' leave this theater critic cold 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z The same day, in a jaw-dropping televised meeting with congressional leaders, Mr Trump airily suggested he might support a package of liberal immigration reforms. Banished Bannon 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z In that crepuscular hour Khawaja drove airily away from his body and sliced a catch to James Vince in the gully, but Smith remained unperturbed. Australia dig in but England’s Craig Overton nabs Steve Smith 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z Imler, a rapturous smile on her face, made it all seem airily simple, particularly a long promenade in arabesque ending in an effortless balance. Review: Pacific Northwest Ballet caps its season with trio of exquisite works 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z There is hardly a legend in any field who hasn’t airily declared that the great album or novel or movie of their youth wouldn’t get made today. Would a true Godfather pull up the ladder behind them? | Peter Bradshaw 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z I said, airily, ‘Others will do that for me.’ Margaret Atwood, the Prophet of Dystopia 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z She proposes to increase military spending by tens of billions of dollars, airily suggesting the funds could be gotten by cutting “duplicative programs” she does not name. Behold, a bipartisan congressman 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z “I don’t care if you get hurt,” she responded airily. The Anti-Helicopter Parent’s Plea: Let Kids Play! 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z There, he airily suggested that gun rights supporters should rise up against Mrs. Clinton if she were elected to stop her from appointing judges who might favor stricter gun regulation. Donald Trump Says Hillary Clinton’s Bodyguards Should Disarm to ‘See What Happens to Her’ 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z Asked how his friend Donald Trump’s debate homework was going, and who was playing the role of Clinton in mock debates, Gingrich replied airily: “No one. He doesn’t need that.” Election diary: Trump's nose, Clinton's quips, and a night at the opera 2016-10-01T04:00:00Z Even more worrisome is what this high-handed approach augurs for a Trump presidency: to airily promise transparency while repeatedly failing to deliver. Donald Trump: Stonewaller, shape-shifter, liar 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z In her new video for the song “Ilé,” sung in Bambara, she airily dismisses the haters, gliding over the nudge-and-tug rhythms to sing, “Spare me your deeds that darken the heart.” Rokia Traoré’s voice soars in any language 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z The band’s frontman Vim, played by Adrian Edmondson, has just airily explained to an interviewer that Bad News are “not, basically, a heavy metal band”. Lemmy: the contrarian hell-raiser who rejected adoration 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z O’Reilly now airily dismisses them because they “have skin in the game.” Bill O’Reilly makes a mess of history 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z Buttler stands up to the stumps, with one slip at about third, and Younis promptly drives airily and edges, which flies through to roughly knee height of where first slip would’ve been. Pakistan v England: second Test, day one – live! 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z A play and miss at the final ball from Root, driving airily outside off and being beaten by the late away swing. Ashes 2015: England v Australia, fourth Test, day two – as it happened 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Probably both, but Starc drives airily and unnecessarily outside off, edging to Root at second slip who takes a comfortable catch. Ashes 2015: England v Australia, fourth Test, day one – live! 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z Explaining their opposition, sceptical governments speak airily about tackling the “root causes” of migration instead. The birth-pangs of a policy 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z However, the specialist that was consulted waved a hand airily and reassured Dad that no surgery was necessary. Letters to the Editor 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z Buttler stands up to the stumps, with one slip at about third, and Younis promptly drives airily and edges, which flies through to roughly knee height of where first slip would’ve been. Pakistan v England: second Test, day one – live! 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z And, Huntsman added, they won’t be satisfied with candidates promising airily to fix Washington. No Labels stakes out a national agenda 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z I do not airily dismiss e-mailgate because, once again, we were treated to Clinton’s raw sense of victimization, which, you have to admit, has been well earned over the years. Clinton needs a Democratic opponent 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z He airily dismissed the complaints in an interview earlier this year, saying, “There’s grumbling about parking and there’s grumbling about breakfast.” Opprobrium from the atrium 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z Whereas Victorian London was built on the trading profits from a world-girdling empire, its 21st-century successor is being airily spun from the aerated finance frothing atop money flowing from other less stable economies. London’s high-rise future: thrusting, exhilarating, yet strangely insubstantial 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z It just won't do to reply that university is the "end point" or talk airily about a mysterious "beyond". In defence of Kirstie Allsopp 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z He sneered at the weakness of the Ukrainian army and airily dismissed the idea of Western sanctions. Dmitry Kiselev: Russia's chief spin doctor 2014-04-02T03:28:05Z Nothing out of the ordinary, she explained airily; she does this almost every day. Dinner and a Movie? For a Deal, Try Breakfast 2013-12-30T03:03:00Z A close supporter airily says such “snooping for private ends is a very common thing to do”. Narendra Modi: A man of some of the people 2013-12-12T16:01:18Z Later in the year, Mr. Sutton filmed a jump from the Eiger Mushroom, a small boulder balanced airily atop a stone pillar on the edge of the massive Eiger in Switzerland. Parachutist From Olympics Dies in a Jump 2013-08-16T00:58:49Z Optimists airily assert that "many new types of job will be created." Rise of the robots: what will the future of work look like? 2013-02-19T13:55:40Z Yet their unpopularity, Heseltine maintains airily, in no way discredits the policy. Michael Heseltine: 'I would have liked to be prime minister' 2012-11-25T20:00:03Z Anglo’s shares are weak partly because some two-fifths of its assets are in a country where strikes are sometimes lethal and politicians talk airily of nationalising mines. Anglo American’s future: Out of the minefield 2012-11-01T16:03:14Z This is the truly Keynesian insight that our leaders - airily floating above the dangerous undercurrents of popular feeling like the water-spiders of Bloomsbury - have yet to grasp. A Point of View: What would Keynes do? 2012-07-21T23:52:09Z Then you airily say that for you it's not really a problem. The future of the European Union (part 2): Don't count on a Hamiltonian moment 2012-05-28T22:36:29Z It spent the evening partying at one of the most airily beautiful waterfronts in the world. Olympic torch route, day 15: Liverpool unlocks secret of successful Games 2012-06-02T06:00:01Z “And what is this very solemn thing?” she inquired, airily. Vistas of New York 2012-04-14T02:00:25.810Z "There's really no reason to hurry," she said airily. The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z "I shall drop about ten thousand if the colt fails," said Clarehaven, airily. The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z The university removed in 1871 to larger and more airily situated buildings in the western part of the city. Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work 2012-04-06T02:00:32.097Z "I have none till quite the end of the programme, and I am afraid you will have gone home by then," replied Wyn, airily, over her shoulder. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z If we be sceptical at times, we endeavour not to take our scepticism too seriously, and we talk airily about the date by which the van will have arrived here. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z After the introductions, Prince Augustus seated himself between them, remarking airily: "I find myself placed between Wit and Beauty." Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z The old man was airily disposing of the destinies of the race in centuries to come, the young man was fighting for his own little future. Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2) A Novel 2012-04-03T02:00:33.630Z Observing the coin he stooped airily and essayed to pick it up, remarking, “It isn’t everybody that can pick up two bits so early in the morning!” Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound 2012-04-03T02:00:30.677Z In his case," he continued airily, "I should not need them. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z At the Castle they talk airily of being home by Christmas! The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z Oh, I don't mean," my lord said airily, "that you're not as staunch as Burton Bridge. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z Gathering up a mountain of light luggage in either hand, he tripped airily on shore, we meekly following. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z "Pardon me one moment," he said airily, looking at the lieutenant, with raised eyebrows, and pointing to me with his thumb. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z The stylist may vault airily into the saddle of logic, or in the delicate reticulation of his silver-fire paragraphs he may take, as an exemplar, John Henry Newman. Unicorns 2012-03-14T02:00:26.677Z After removing his crush-hat in an easy manner, and winking airily at the orchestra, he will begin:— Mr Punch's Model Music Hall Songs and Dramas Collected, Improved and Re-arranged from Punch 2012-03-06T03:00:20.097Z Sometimes he talked, rather airily to be sure, of buying the Ogdensburgh & Lake Champlain or even the Wabash. The Story of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg RailRoad 2012-03-02T03:00:07.920Z Then another youth approached, and received more 256 airily a silver token, with the same blue ribbon and songful welcome. Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 2012-02-23T03:00:42.347Z The plausibilities and probabilities that are pleasantly received must not airily assume the place of certainties. The Gentle Reader 2012-02-15T03:00:37.463Z "Not in a million years," returned the escaped captive airily. The Wreckers 2012-02-14T03:00:26.817Z “We will just ask mother for some money,” said she airily. Black-Eyed Susan 2012-02-13T03:00:16.587Z “Then you never will, because I’m not going to tell you,” Prue replied airily. The Twins in the South 2012-02-13T03:00:16.113Z She drew it down into her hand, and, almost as airily as he moved, glided in among the crowd, which soon divided us from her. Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 2012-02-23T03:00:42.347Z When he was leaving the club he ran into Mr. Winnington-Carr, who greeted him airily. Poor Relations 2012-02-11T03:04:00.973Z Sometimes freshly whitewashed, these Basque houses have more often a weather-worn, dingy look, but, however black the timbers, lines of clean linen flutter airily from roofs and balconies. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z One might have fancied that Barbison was for a moment a trifle disconcerted, but he smiled airily. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z By the way," she continued, airily, "I asked the Miss Beauleighs to honour us on Wednesday, but, unfortunately, they could not. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z "Oh, I shouldn't bother my head about him if I were you," said Betty airily. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z "Mr. Berkeley," he cried, airily waving his hand as he rode by, "you may hold very good putt cards, but you haven't kept your horse." The Watchers A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:08.560Z You talk very airily, Major, of dropping in upon Scotland Yard. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z Earlier this week he airily dismissed his critics, as he often does, in an interview published on the Web site Dakaractu.com: Abdoulaye Wade, President of Senegal, Can Run Again, Court Says 2012-01-28T01:26:55Z "All good citizens must wish to be present at meetings so important," he replied airily. When a Cobbler Ruled a King 2012-01-15T03:00:13.430Z I never learnt any classics, sir," answered Mr. Binney airily; "that has all to come. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z "I will," said I, airily, "or something like it." The Watchers A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:08.560Z Captains," he retorted airily, "have at times deviated from the narrow path, so that a Major may well be forgiven a peccadillo. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z She liked Mrs. Pettigrew very much—but—a grandmother thus airily at large seemed to unsettle the foundations of things. The Crux 2012-01-12T03:00:12.630Z The flounced bell skirts had swung airily on gracious silk clappers. San Crist?bal de la Habana 2012-01-01T03:00:08.773Z "Do you mugs provide free ambulance service for your customers," he inquired airily, "or is that extra?" The Lash 2011-12-20T03:00:32.457Z Digby airily asserted that he had no accurate knowledge of the question under discussion, as he had taken pains to remain ignorant of these dangerous matters. Henrietta Maria 2011-12-15T03:00:14.290Z I barely saluted as they passed, but Jacopo roared out for a blessing, and the papal hand airily cast a benediction at us. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z In another part of "De Profundis" the author airily and lightly touches upon those horrors which had ruined him and made him what he was, and which kept him where he was. Oscar Wilde 2011-12-10T03:00:14.120Z But she stood agape with astonishment when she saw the beautiful and airily dressed “Lion Queen,” perched high on top of her gilded carriage. Shireen and her Friends Pages from the Life of a Persian Cat 2011-12-08T03:00:24.107Z Well," said he, airily, "I'm off, don't you know, to see if I can find something to make me forget that society shindy. The Lash 2011-12-20T03:00:32.457Z "I expect, though, most of us will be used a lot now,"—airily. The Mary Frances Cook Book Adventures Among the Kitchen People 2011-12-06T03:00:20.300Z Well just imagine my feelings when I looked out of the window to see Melian airily coming down the path with that infernal thing in her hand. The Heath Hover Mystery 2011-12-01T03:00:22.357Z Well," said the witness airily, "they had a little bit of a scratch on account o' the fish. Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z "I can't see any point in wasting money on a contractor," said Andrew airily. In Mr. Knox's Country 2011-11-21T03:00:16.010Z She transferred it airily, but the cousin bore it with the equanimity of a mere relative. The Lash 2011-12-20T03:00:32.457Z A white flower A. H. gave me sat airily on the brim,–fearfully unbecoming, but pretty in itself, and in keeping. Louisa May Alcott : Her Life, Letters, and Journals 2011-11-20T03:00:14.840Z "Faith! yes," the young man airily replied; "after all, monsieur, that's as good a motive as any! and I fancy that we both understand what we have in view." San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams 2011-11-14T03:00:22.247Z "I do not care," and the German airily waved his hand. The Pike's Peak Rush Terry in the New Gold Fields 2011-11-11T03:00:26.697Z Miss Dale airily waved her slim, white hand. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z “And do you too,” she continued, airily, “think me incapable of loving any one very much?” Ecstasy: A Study of Happiness A Novel 2011-10-18T02:00:20.340Z The English tree looks stocky, the American airily graceful. Trees Worth Knowing 2011-10-13T02:00:48.357Z It is above the jewellers' shops—a favourite haunt of the tourist—that hang so airily like spiders over the water and crowd the old bridge. Cathedral Cities of Italy 2011-10-12T02:00:42.597Z This personage bore himself very independently and airily, and the General addressed him every moment with exquisite politeness. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z “We are even related to them and call them by their names,” Uncle Catullus broke in, airily, with a bow and puffing out his stomach. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z He advanced airily, grinning in response to 169 the knowing winks and well-meant banter that followed him, and boldly approached the scowling personage at the desk. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z Well, I've waited awhile, haven't I?" he began airily, and the next instant exclaimed with scarcely a change of tone, "Who are you? The Builders 2011-09-19T02:00:09.067Z "Oh, I hang out down there," he admitted airily. The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales 2011-09-17T02:00:25.067Z "A friend of mine," Massenet replied airily, and he played again, saying when he had concluded, "That was my own." My Memoirs 2011-09-13T02:00:28.713Z "Well, you don't look a distinguished patient, do you?" said the Home Secretary airily. The Crime Doctor 2011-09-09T02:01:05.570Z The lonely Jew was removing lice from the seams of his coat, and throwing his quarry airily about the room. Caught by the Turks 2011-09-09T02:01:01.073Z Reluctantly she admitted that the yard could scarcely be made to hold it, but at least, she suggested airily, he might build a float and anchor the car at their back door on the river. Those Dale Girls 2011-09-05T02:00:18.917Z I tried them above and below, sinking the flies deeply, or dropping them airily upon the waves, but to no purpose. Fly Fishing in Wonderland 2011-09-01T02:00:22.230Z He broke the silence with an impatient sigh and, after another pause, his companion remarked airily to the opposite wall: “I wonder why sick people are called patients?” The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z This was the lad, airily ordering one of the richest men in the world to take the Duke of Birmingham's great mansion, whose capital but a few short weeks ago was one penny, bronze. The City in the Clouds 2011-08-31T02:01:31.807Z “The servant,” explained Jill airily with the astuteness of a very observant nature, “will be here with the coals shortly; she usually brings them up at about eleven.” The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z "Dear me," said the Wasp, airily, "I shall not promise to remain any longer than I am amused." The Cricket's Friends Tales Told by the Cricket, Teapot, and Saucepan 2011-08-23T02:00:33.033Z Then he galloped on, quite as airily as he had come. No title 2011-08-23T02:00:29.833Z "My face may be a trifle the worse for wear since you have seen me," he remarked airily. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z The houses, too, are not calculated for cold, as they are built very airily and lightly, and have no stoves—only fireplaces. The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier 2011-08-17T02:00:27.330Z "Who knows?" the other replied airily, giving his narrow shoulders a slight shrug. In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z "Who knows but I may be an author, too?" responded the Saucepan airily. The Cricket's Friends Tales Told by the Cricket, Teapot, and Saucepan 2011-08-23T02:00:33.033Z Most of the others, after a moment of averted face and muttered justification one to another, were dragging their feet, each with a hang-dog pretence of sauntering airily off from some sight no longer interesting. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z "I should be greatly pleased," said the professor, smiling and bowing airily. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z “Ah, Mr. Durham—forgotten me, I suppose?” airily intimated the visitor, as he entered the room. The Motion Picture Chums at Seaside Park The Rival Photo Theatres of the Boardwalk 2011-08-05T02:00:44.900Z “An old scrub woman or some sort of servant, very likely,” she had airily said. Marjorie Dean, College Senior 2011-08-01T02:00:12.720Z “Someone must have been trying to play a joke,” she now airily suggested. Marjorie Dean, High School Junior 2011-07-25T02:00:16.780Z "He did not," said Dom Pedro, with so much earnestness that Rideau did not believe him, and dismissing the subject, airily proposed another game of chess. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z Well, Sally," he continued, waving his hand airily, "make your arrangements. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z “I say, you lucky young fellows,” hailed the ventriloquist airily, “what you going to do with all that money?” The Motion Picture Chums at Seaside Park The Rival Photo Theatres of the Boardwalk 2011-08-05T02:00:44.900Z A little further on the leaven of witchcraft is working, and he cannot write so airily. Concerning Lafcadio Hearn With a Bibliography by Laura Stedman 2011-07-20T02:00:12.413Z Whether, or how, these experiences afford ‘intimations of immortality’ is not in question here; but it will never do to dismiss them so airily as Arnold did. Oxford Lectures on Poetry 2011-07-19T02:00:15.897Z Drayton picked a thread of lint from his sleeve, and puffed it airily from him. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z I suppose," returned Professor Ladue airily, "that you can go wherever your legs will carry you. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z “Oh, I’m used to it,” he responded airily. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z "Thanks, Colonel, leave it there; I'll read it later on; there's no hurry," said his Excellency, airily, on receiving the imperial missive. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z Those who talk airily of poverty are always the ones who have spent life in luxury. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z “Well, then, you could arrange all that for me too,” rejoined the stranger airily, though at heart somewhat disconcerted by the old diplomat’s coolness. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z “Oh, I’ll tell you myself,” exclaimed the victim of it, airily. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z “Germs of a locomotive, 70 a cathedral, etc., detach themselves in an unknown manner from the walls and float airily, merrily about the room.” Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z "Ah, sire, that is easily explained," answered the lieutenant airily. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z “Now you’re cramming us, old chap,” said Philip, airily, surveying the white unbroken surface in front. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z They descended to a terrace which jutted airily out over the edge of a cliff, with a sheer drop of a hundred and fifty feet to the beach. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z So quite airily he prepared to risk his life, having persuaded his companion to follow his wise example. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Her head, which she once bore so airily and freely, drooped a little: slight furrows had been traced upon her brow. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z I saluted the lady and the captain airily, and he spoke to me, but I paid no attention to what he was saying. Missing Friends Being the Adventures of a Danish Emigrant in Queensland (1871-1880) 2011-06-15T02:00:22.810Z This was said airily, but it had far more meaning that young Somers was able to read into it. The Bishop and the Boogerman 2011-06-12T02:00:07.497Z He was less of a fop and more of a man, than when he tossed his baton so airily before his drum corps at the annual drill. Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter 2011-06-06T02:00:08.460Z “When the country is quiet again I’m going to do this,” he had said, and in such wise do we mortals airily make our plans. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z He airily told her a month would be enough, and, on her exclaiming, immediately reduced it to a week. The Pastor's Wife 2011-06-02T02:00:23.873Z "My stomach is delicate," he declared airily, "and anything but the Lady Isabel seems to irritate it." The Tobacco Tiller A Tale of the Kentucky Tobacco Fields 2011-06-01T02:00:27.327Z Laura said airily as Walker and Grace joined the party, and the incident was forgotten, for the moment, while everyone made a fuss over Grace. Nan Sherwood on the Mexican Border 2011-05-26T02:00:20.467Z A light seemed suddenly to break on her companion, and he sprang airily to his saddle. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z He might be killed in action, as the light-hearted Chadwick had airily remarked; and there’s many a true word spoken in jest, as we all know. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z "Put these cows in the pen first," said Jack, snapping his fingers and waltzing airily in his saddle. Bat Wing Bowles 2011-05-20T02:00:33.310Z Further, Rosser airily informed Wallerstein, the representative of the "Big House," that he would not consider anything under one thousand pounds. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z “Oh, nothing,” Nan managed to say this airily, as though she truly had had nothing in view when she asked the question. Nan Sherwood on the Mexican Border 2011-05-26T02:00:20.467Z "I could start as easily as anything," she announced airily. A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z “Why, that was nothing at all for us,” said Fred, airily. The Go Ahead Boys in the Island Camp 2011-04-27T02:00:26.377Z All right," answered Dixie Lee, waving California airily aside; "Arizona is good enough for me! Bat Wing Bowles 2011-05-20T02:00:33.310Z It commanded a view of the lawn and a long wooded drive, and, cantering airily up under the waving trees, she saw the young lady of whom she had been thinking. Sir Noel's Heir A Novel 2011-04-24T02:00:07.013Z Ah!" says Villiam, airily, "I'm afraid my blow has caused more than one funeral in the inseck kingdom, for the cut went right through the hair. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 1 2011-04-21T02:00:47.647Z "Oh, it was quite easy!" replied Bevis airily, looking gratified all the same. A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z “Well,” said the witness, airily, “they had a bit of a scratch on account o’ the fish. Humours of Irish Life 2011-04-19T02:00:16.057Z He said quite airily: 'Oh! if we cannot persuade milor we must act independently of him. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z On the summit of a snow-white marble pedestal is a fine statue of the Antilles, represented by an Indian maiden airily attired in robes of nihil, and adorned with beads and a head-dress of plumes. Cuba Past and Present 2011-04-16T02:00:18.193Z Again, for simple felicity, what could be more airily drawn than the following from "The Garden"?— Essays 2011-04-15T02:00:16.160Z Opal spoke airily as she arranged her hat. A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z He spoke as airily as if it were a game of cards which had been interrupted. By Wit of Woman 2011-04-13T02:00:13.247Z "Their representatives, you see," explained M. Joseph airily. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z "Let them run about and shift for themselves," we said airily. Seeing Things at Night 2011-04-10T02:00:05.360Z "Oh, not anything special," says I, airily, hoping to pass by. Plain Mary Smith A Romance of Red Saunders 2011-04-09T02:00:09.887Z "I'll be your chauffeur, Dad, when I'm old enough to leave school," she would assure him airily. A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z "You have no comments," he said, still lightly and airily, when I did not speak. By Wit of Woman 2011-04-13T02:00:13.247Z The very breeze that fluttered in brought taunting perfumes of cedar and blossom from a country-side out of reach; poised airily between earth and sky, a snowy sea-gull flaunted its unvalued liberty. The Game and the Candle 2011-04-03T02:00:16.907Z "Oh, that happened last week," I said airily. Four and Twenty Beds 2011-03-30T02:00:13.610Z Oh, and policy-makers in both countries like nothing more than to lean back in their chairs and talk airily about a "new growth model" in which the economy is "rebalanced". Nightmare for residents trapped in Spanish ghost towns 2011-03-28T20:50:31Z “Oh! we journalists are trained to overcome small difficulties,” he said airily. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z The sheriff laughed scornfully, snapping his fingers as he stood before the group, and whirled airily on his boot-heel. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z "A wonderful people, the English," he said airily. Sanders of the River 2011-03-12T03:00:26.427Z "Oh, she's the wife of the guy you rented 16 to," Grant replied airily, lifting an armful of neatly folded snowy sheets onto a shelf of the linen closet. Four and Twenty Beds 2011-03-30T02:00:13.610Z So she flitted about in the lace-work caverns of the ice, and sang airily and sweet, and the words of her song were what they had always been. The Basket Woman A Book of Indian Tales for Children 2011-03-09T03:00:44.330Z “Nothing, my dear, nothing,” Regina rejoined, quite airily. The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker A Novel 2011-03-01T03:00:46.487Z The relics of the snow exhaled a silvery haze that hung airily about the landscape. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z "As to the goats," said the chief airily, "they are dead, having been killed for a feast." Sanders of the River 2011-03-12T03:00:26.427Z "Well, just wait till I tuck up the tail of my gown," says Mrs. Geoffrey, airily flinging her pale-blue skirt over her white bare arm. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z “You can never be a gentleman unless you learn these things,” she announced airily. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z "You had better give me all your papers," he added airily. A Woman's Experience in the Great War 2011-02-26T03:00:48.257Z "Any entanglements on the other side?" she asked airily. The Wicked Marquis 2011-02-24T03:01:06.123Z Signora Biancona did not seem to agree with this; she sat down on the couch, her pale-coloured dress lay airily and lightly, as a cloud, on the dark velvet. Riven Bonds. Vol. I. A Novel, in Two Volumes 2011-02-16T03:00:38.687Z "A mere nothing," says Nicholas, airily; "we were merely chaffing him a little, because you know what a mess he makes of anything of that sort he takes in hand." Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z "Now, don't say anything naughty!" she cried airily through her tears. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z For there were many brown-ribbed skeletons swaying airily among the chafing boughs. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z "Oh, I'm gay enough," returned the Harlequin airily—"but there's never much genuine gaiety among the overfed." The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z You have said I am not hateful to you; if then you would only promise to think it over——" "Impossible," airily: "I never think: it is too fatiguing. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z "Oh, well, that was such a tiny little bit you could do, anyway," said Alexia, airily, and tossing her long light braids. Ben Pepper 2011-02-07T03:00:21.607Z The sandy-haired youth continued airily across the square and up the stairs that led to his quarters. Trenching at Gallipoli The personal narrative of a Newfoundlander with the ill-fated Dardanelles expedition 2011-02-02T03:00:25.187Z "Can you understand all this gibberish?" he asked airily. Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel 2011-01-31T03:00:13.650Z She said all this airily, carelessly, laughing gleefully as she spoke. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z "Ah, Sir Guy, you here?" she says, airily, with an apparent consummate forgetfulness of all past broils. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z "And I'm sure I didn't suppose that Mr. King had brought home a snapping turtle," said Alexia, airily. Ben Pepper 2011-02-07T03:00:21.607Z And without waiting for Salvina's assent: "Go along, girls," she said airily. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z As the boys neared the enclosure, a stout little cowboy in a huge hairy pair of "chaps" approached them, airily swinging a lariat. The Boy Scouts On The Range 2011-01-27T03:00:45.810Z The endless ocean of forest crowns which only a few weeks ago waved green and airily in the breeze, now bore the color of the fall. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z Not that it matters," says Miss Chesney, airily, "as in reality I am any number of years older than he is. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z With a bewitching smile for Tom and a crisp little nod to Bert Aldrich the miss sprang airily into the car. The Boys of the Wireless 2011-01-24T03:00:17.997Z "Oh, I know all about her," I said airily. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z She waved her hand airily toward the policeman and the grinning detectives, and, with a shrug, moved toward the shop door, then paused for a parting message. Concerning Belinda 2011-01-21T03:00:12.087Z And Herr von Bertram stayed, balancing himself as airily as before, and gazing out upon the promenade, but nevertheless he was not quite comfortable. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z "All alone, Madre?" he says, airily, putting on his gayest manner and his most fetching smile to hide the perturbation that in reality he is feeling. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z So she flew off by herself and was talking rather airily to a Butterfly when two of the Workers came after her. Among the Forest People 2011-01-17T03:00:55.113Z He is lightly, and, as it were, airily and but grazingly seated in, or rather flittingly tenanting an old-fashioned chair of Malacca. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z "I'm just going in to take off these wet things," she said airily. Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-01-16T03:00:24.113Z The girl moved off airily, shaking her sides flippantly as she went. The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z Joan had skipped airily over the earlier periods, coming rapidly down to present-day fiction in the space of four pages. Briarwood Girls 2011-01-11T03:00:30.337Z And she regarded him airily from her point of vantage. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z A gibbous harvest-moon was gazing down at them with its wry face when the two awoke to the fact that the hour was late and cold, particularly for a girl dressed airily in chiffon. Why Joan? 2011-01-02T03:00:20.290Z Leaning lightly against her friend's shoulder she walked airily down the steps singing and swaying her hips. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z We had been bold enough in the contemplation of the deed, and had even been disposed to treat it airily. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z “That is quite enough of such nonsense,” she said airily, still keeping away from him. Lola 2010-12-24T03:00:35.720Z “Teddy is just going out and I was to be left in solitary bereavement if you had not appeared,” she explained airily. Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z “I have been one at another school,” Mathilde remarked rather airily. Betty Lee, Sophomore 2010-12-24T03:00:29.270Z "I will not make great demands on you, of course," Lilly replied airily, to put a little damper on his ardour. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z “Well, we probably shall go some day,” airily said Doris, provoked at herself for having spoken too soon, and none too well pleased with her twin. Betty Lee, Freshman 2010-12-20T17:12:25.800Z It rose airily over the bushes that drooped in the ooze. British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions 2010-12-20T17:11:57.810Z Sketched thus airily the thing had a deluding look of logic and simplicity; but the first contact with actuality scattered all to the winds again. The Tower of Oblivion 2010-12-20T17:11:53.787Z Al is a very light-headed youth too,” Penny added airily. The Vanishing Houseboat 2010-12-20T17:11:37.787Z When Ms. Brown asked what had happened to the Facebook group, the woman airily dismissed it as an adolescent joke. As Bullies Go Digital, Parents Play Catch-Up 2010-12-05T05:15:00Z In the newspapers, the deputy prime minister is derided as “Little Nicky” Clegg, doomed to being airily ordered about by Mr. Cameron. Britain?s Liberal Democrats Adjust to Power, and Critics 2010-09-21T03:47:00Z After he believed that his concerns were rather airily dismissed by a councillor at a public meeting, Lewandowski sat down the following morning and began downloading the site on to his laptop. Residents are increasingly setting up their own 'hyperlocal' websites ? should councils be worried? 2010-06-16T07:00:00Z Taking aim at those who talk airily of saving the world “for our grandchildren,” McKibben shows how we are already standing in our grandchildren’s shoes. Book Review - Eaarth - By Bill McKibben 2010-05-07T20:17:00Z The oil company airily dismisses the possibility of a catastrophic leak that might destroy the coastline. Fineman: How Obama Escapes Bushlike Blame 2010-05-08T02:00:00Z When I wrote to the paper, saying how depressing that attitude was, the columnist replied, airily, there were more important things to get depressed about. Tony McCoy's hopes of BBC award rest on racing changing its image 2010-04-12T19:46:00Z I must admit utter confusion; I've never heard the U.S. military talk so ... airily before. Harvesting Democracy in Afghanistan 2010-04-01T10:05:00Z As he airily swatted questions about Benítez away with almost patronising disdain yesterday, the inference was that Liverpool's manager is no longer sufficiently important to expend valuable energy winding up. Ben?tez cheered by Torres and Gerrard 2010-03-20T00:06:00Z Germany might ignore the presence of American detachments operating with the French or British and be airily blind to the activities of American patrols along the Lorraine or Alsace fronts. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. "Oh, ah, good evening," Peckover said, acknowledging the interesting introduction as airily as the critical nature of the situation permitted. A Poached Peerage It commanded a view of the lawn and a long wooded drive, and cantering airily up under the waving trees, she saw the young lady of whom she had been thinking. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir Oh, as to that," said I, airily, "the labor would all be lost. The Way of the Gods “Somewhere around tin thousand miles away or thereabouts,” remarked Soane airily. The Moonlit Way I poke about in dictionaries and things, and ask every one questions,” Lady Peggy declared airily. The Missioner Monte waved his cigarette airily, flicked the ash from the end with a slender finger, and once more demonstrated that the hand is quicker than the eye. Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally Published under the title of Bransford in Arcadia, or, The Little Eohippus "But, my dear lady, even Venice can become uninteresting and dry—paradoxical as it may sound," Barnard returned airily. The Gambler A Novel "I have been telling Clarissa how we tired of each other long before the right time," says Georgie, airily, "and how we came home to escape being bored to death by our own dulness." Faith and Unfaith "Oh, there are ways of telling," said the Boy, airily; and pinched an explosive bun. Through the Postern Gate A Romance in Seven Days He went airily on for some moments in this strain. Shadows of Flames A Novel "Thy leave to continue our journey to the 'Lame Cow,'" he replied airily; "my friend up there is getting damnably heavy." The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel "Don't ask me," she answered, airily; and then, presumably, she must have understood the uselessness of further parry, for she added, carelessly enough, "It is to Liance, not to me." A Transient Guest and Other Episodes Oh, of course"—airily—"all my mother's things will be hers; that goes without telling; but I hate old rubbish. Faith and Unfaith We chatter airily at congresses about education, but we never really formulate our wants and bully people into doing things. Years of Plenty She tossed her head airily and walked off into the forest. The Shoemaker's Apron A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales "And no chance of adding anything to the stock of three guilders which must suffice us for to-night," concluded Diogenes airily. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel ‘That,’ said Jean, airily, ‘was only his way of putting it–and because he was a canon,’ she added, struck by a brilliant thought. The Youngest Girl in the School We’ll give ’em fits if they give us the chance,” said one man, airily. Harley Greenoak's Charge “Well, you shall see if it is any better now,” went on the girl, airily. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising It became full day, for the sun, a round globe of living fire, or like a fiery balloon, surged upward light and airily. My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave A Story of Central Africa "I gave the lout fifteen thousand florins for it," he added airily, "he was glad not to take the risks of an auction, and I equally glad to steal a march on my friends." The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel “Did your brother’s son succeed with the additional two cows, Manamandhla?” he said, airily, taking no notice of the Zulu’s last remark. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising All this I rattled out airily, and in the most natural manner in the world, as I thought. A Veldt Vendetta “Well, it would be a jolly good job if we did have a war,” rejoined Ancram airily. In the Whirl of the Rising Mrs. Carew in her street dress, ready for an all-day's shopping, came airily in and laid her hand on her nephew's shoulder. Fairfax and His Pride "Five hundred would be safer," said Diogenes airily, "and you may deduct that sum from your first payment at Bennebrock." The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel “Oh, only a boy’s sulks,” I said airily. A Frontier Mystery She added this last sentence airily at the window and stared out of it, as if attracted by something in the quadrangle. The New Warden Well, no, 'Squire," said Mr. Judkins, airily, addressing the boy by one of the dozen nicknames he had given him; "not a live bumblebee—a real stem-winder, of course not. The Old Soldiers Story Poems and Prose Sketches “Oh, well, you never can tell what boys will do; and it’s an old saying that ‘a good booty makes many a thief,’” replied Cleek airily. Cleek of Scotland Yard Detective Stories Oh!" interposed Diogenes airily, "the joy of being of service to so bountiful a patron will more than compensate Frans Hals for this interruption to his work. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel “Oh, I should have thought that was self-evident to an observant person like yourself,” she said airily. Lord Stranleigh Abroad Either they airily ignored it, or else grew sullen and grouchy. Under Boy Scout Colors "Oh, I come back," said the girl airily, "I come back." Command Miss Pratt says airily: 'Do an extra half-hour of prep', but I find the longer I work the stupider I am. Loyal to the School "One apparently who can afford the luxury," he replied airily. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel Nancy tried to make her tone seem airily indifferent, when all the time she was really consumed with curiosity and a desire, too, to tell him how splendidly her work was going. Happy House I have not learned the particulars yet," continued Grace airily, "but I rather suspect that he got forewarned somehow and has beaten a masterly retreat while yet in possession of all his faculties. The Song of the Wolf Then smiled she airily; And answered merrily With words that—verily Made me decide: And drawing tow'rd her, I there implored her— I who adored her— To be my bride. Idyllic Monologues Old and New World Verses There are forms which, though neither dignified nor fairy-like, possess a grace, an ease, a power of moving airily in their sphere—and such a form was Gertrude's. The Lamplighter Shall we call Jan, my lord," he said airily, "or one of your friends to aid you? The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel "When my play is produced," Nancy went on, airily, "I shall invite you to come down and sit in a box and see it—and maybe, you'll bring Miss Denny with you!" Happy House She stayed for a few minutes longer, continuing her irresponsible chatter and then, to my relief, anyhow, took herself off, announcing airily that she was going to see if there was any fun stirring. The Red Symbol Indeed, the men are so well clothed, well fed, and lodged so airily, that their tenure of health must be far more secure when on service than when in their own homes. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847 He is your cousin, too, as much as he is mine, which really," declares she airily, "isn't much. Portia or By Passions Rocked The less you know the more apt you are to win," said Murray airily; "but if you say so, I 'll make one bet for both of us, share and share alike. Checkers A Hard-luck Story Her attitude to him now was that of a young sovereign, who airily bids her lover wait until she is ready to marry him; but Madame Riano’s departure might change all that. Francezka Now if I tried to do that sort of thing”—he waved his hand airily towards Loris, tramping steadily along. The Red Symbol "No! thank you," she replied, airily and lightly;—oh! so very, very airily that I would not have been surprised had she flown away. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia Poor Mr. Gower," says that young lady, airily; "everyone seems determined to decry him. Portia or By Passions Rocked The landlord was plainly disturbed by the intelligence he had received, and now made some ado to get the change for the gold piece, but his guest replied airily that it did not matter. A Prince of Good Fellows "Take a divan, uncle," he said airily, pushing a three-legged stool toward his guest. Stories of the Foot-hills I drew my chair nearer to the sofa on which Bessy was sitting, and airily passed my hand through my frizzled locks. Eyes Like the Sea She would never again skip airily behind the footlights of the Wellington, or any other important theater in England. The Silent Barrier "Oh, I have known all about it for years," said Dulce, airily. Portia or By Passions Rocked “I shall not put him to that trouble,” said the king airily. A Prince of Good Fellows Now, I meant no harm to anybody, and certainly not to the innocent women of the Tescheron family, when I airily lied about the coroner. Cupid's Middleman Three or four were thus favoured on the day of our arrival: substantial ladies airily attired in ridis. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) Such difficulties as suggested themselves he waved airily aside. Doubloons—and the Girl "I am not so sure of that, at all," says Olga, airily. Rossmoyne “Unfortunately, our points of view are irreconcilable,” went on the Frenchman airily. Cynthia's Chauffeur Ah, then I beg your pardon,” said Miss Jones, airily, with a sly little glance at her companion. Stories by American Authors, Volume 10 How airily stand in the clear heavens the lofty limestone precipices, and the gray edges of rock gleam cut from the bare green downs—there never called downs. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. If not," answered Oliver, airily, "you have the remedy in your own hands, you know. Brooke's Daughter A Novel "It is all the same at a distance! general effect fatal in both cases," says Mr. Kelly, airily. Rossmoyne “I seem to have bungled this business very badly,” he said airily. Cynthia's Chauffeur They were a gay, good-natured lot, and made a point of regarding life as airily as possible, and taking each day as it came with fantastic good cheer. Stories by American Authors, Volume 3 The Sov-world representative said airily, "It will be up to the International Disarmament Commission to decide upon that when it convenes shortly, will it not?" Frigid Fracas When she had explained to Miss Jubb, and had left Miss Jubb on Saturday week, she would airily say to her mother: "I got a job in the West End, now." Coquette He gazed at me with a curious look, and twirled what he considered his moustache once more, quite airily. Miss Cayley's Adventures He answered airily: “Anything you like,” he said; “a million dollars?” The Boy Scout and Other Stories for Boys He waved his hand airily and stepped quickly through the door, closing and locking it behind him. The Boy Allies with the Cossacks Or, A Wild Dash over the Carpathians “Why, Robert, does thee not know that a fan is to a woman what a gun is to a soldier—a weapon of offense and of defense?” explained Betty airily. Peggy Owen and Liberty Toby was shocked about Mrs. Minto—far more shocked than Sally had been or could have been; but she airily reassured him in her first delicious abandonment to a sense of common life. Coquette Or again, what degree of true inspiring and illuminating power belongs to the gospel, or gospels, airily encouraging or gravely didactic, which are set forth in the essays with so captivating a grace? The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 23 (of 25) "Oh, compositions are different from books," returned Ruby, airily. Ruby at School "What beautiful intelligence you have, Bunny!" she laughed, airily. Mrs. Raffles Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman What, then, was his chagrin, when the head snapped from the stem, leaped airily in space, and fell and disappeared among the lilacs of the garden? The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) The gentleman subsided upon this airily, as though it had been made of eider-down, and, crossing his pyjamed legs, beamed upon me, where I stood before him. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography They were badly sweated, but the numbers were there–he peeled off seven bills and waved them airily, then laughed and shoved them into his overalls. Wunpost “Oh, rambling around,” responded Charley airily, waving his hand at the world at large. Shadow Mountain "Oh—bless me, I'd practically abandoned that notion myself," said Mr. Bolt, airily mendacious. The Monk of Hambleton Coming so far through the clear, sunny atmosphere among the green tree-tops, I thought it had sounded airily and sweetly; and the effect on my companions was the stranger. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson Swanston Edition Vol. 6 (of 25) But my unsocial intention was airily swept aside by Ernest Lane. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography With his feet planted firmly apart, Claude swung his stick airily back and forth across the front of his person, though he listened with apparent attention. The Side Of The Angels A Novel “Why don’t they eat cake?” he replied airily, with a cackling laugh. Orphans of the Storm "But what would you do with a vote, my dear Miss Matoaca," he protested airily. The Romance of a Plain Man "Church is too small for me," she said to him, airily. Kildares of Storm I would murmur airily as I swung round a corner. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography “My people wanted me to marry him at one time,” she went on airily. The Phantom Lover The girl turned, kissed her hand airily, and ran into the gloom of the forest. The Pirate Woman He skipped airily out of the fonda of Trespana into the street, cast a keen but hasty glance around him, and then began to make his way through the mob that surrounded the pageant. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 57, No. 352, February 1845 Men who had never seen a mountain thought airily that they could climb a watershed in a day's walk. The Cariboo Trail A Chronicle of the Gold-fields of British Columbia "I'm extremely sorry," he began airily, "for disappearing in that rude way." Audrey Craven Be easy," Mr. Savage comforted the girl airily; "trust Adele to get away with it. Nobody "Where is she, Gil?" he was asked, and waved his hand airily for reply. The Spanish Jade "Oh, just to show the diplomatists were wrong," I said airily. Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol 150, February 9, 1916 "Oh, not right away," responded her sister airily. Traffic in Souls A Novel of Crime and Its Cure I should rather think so" he replied airily, and imagining he was impressing someone who was "something in the City," he continued, "Yes, sir, I'm a pretty experienced traveller. The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 1 "Oh, go on! it isn't so bad as that," answered Raymond airily. Soldiers of the Queen The great detective’s tone when he greeted his visitor was as distinctly ironical as the latter’s was uneasy, although he replied with a mirthless chuckle, which was intended to be airily nonchalant. The Crevice Then his lower jaw advanced; he shrugged his shoulders: "Well—I'll see about it; to-morrow," he said airily, and was off. The Trimming of Goosie "The slide is in accordance with the Roads and Trails specification," answered the young man, airily. Thurston of Orchard Valley His collation over, he drew from the pocket of his coat a torn rag, wiped his hands elaborately upon it, dusted his costume airily and then resumed his leisurely promenade up the boulevard. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 89, May, 1875 The Aberdeenshire coast is rather unpicturesque, but many historical legends linger airily on the stern old ruins that are passed from time to time. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland When the driver had asked where their baggage was, Sandy, who was ready to take command of things, had airily answered that they would have it sent up from the steamer. The Boy Settlers A Story of Early Times in Kansas God's wrath must be harder to bear than the bitter humiliation to which her mother had so airily condemned her. A Bride of the Plains "Then he can tell the right one," Mrs. Savine answered airily, and presently halted before a row of resplendently-gilded books adorning one portion of the vestibule. Thurston of Orchard Valley "If I offend," he said airily, "I am entirely at your service." The Wild Geese "Pat's in my boudoir," I informed him airily. The Lightning Conductor Discovers America It was Mrs. Blake who took Audrey's hands and kissed her airily on either cheek. Lover or Friend The battle is lost, and the world is transforming itself, while you talk so airily. Beside Still Waters "I don't know that I can condense what I have to say," he answered airily, addressing Thurston. Thurston of Orchard Valley “Glad you happened along,” chirped the newcomer airily. Ralph on the Overland Express The Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer A few seconds later a butterfly lighted airily to sample its nectar and to brush the pollen from its yellow dusted wings. Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930 "There is nothing to forgive," she said airily. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel In after years when I questioned him, he said airily that he left all financial questions to Ballantyne, the old actor proprietor, who had grown infirm, and that he was president and not manager. The Belovéd Vagabond “Providence seems to have arranged it that way, anyhow,” Josephine declared, airily. Heart of the Blue Ridge "The events of 1904," he says airily, and expects us to remember them at once. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914 Billy Louise spoke airily to hide her pride in the importance of the subject. The Ranch at the Wolverine “And we shall cash it when your bank opens in the morning, my dear sir,” remarked Forbes airily. Hushed Up! A Mystery of London "I don't see that it's 'of course'," Leslie argued, airily, with a little bitterness in her tone. The Beloved Woman And with this non-committal response he dismissed the subject airily, waved the major to a seat, and the business of the interview began. Cleek, the Master Detective "This airily graceful little book carries within it something of the salt sweetness of the sea, of the fantastic glow of the Orient, and the cool beauty of classic shores." A Romantic Young Lady But Sarah Emily sprang airily towards the kitchen door, strengthened by the little touch of kindness. 'Lizbeth of the Dale "Oh, there are always lots of little things a woman can do," he answered airily. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius I did," she replied airily, "and he dropped a hint at Scotland Yard. Malcolm Sage, Detective When Senator Hall's name was called, he rose airily. A Man of Two Countries “Here are clothes for you,” he observed airily, seeming well satisfied with the success of his mission. The Brothers Karamazov "O well," airily, "if you will have it, we were just coming to dig for corpses;" and she tossed her head with an independent air. The Rhodesian “Well, it’s only on your account that I don’t,” she said, airily. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 "Finest business in the whole country," said Toad airily. The Wind in the Willows Oh, don’t worry about him,” he cried airily to the protesting Dean. The Rough Road Coming so far through the clear, sunny atmosphere among the green tree-tops, I thought it had sounded airily and sweetly, and the effect on my companions was the stranger. Treasure Island But as Usoof still kept silence X. rashly thought he had gained an easy victory, and airily added, "All right, you must make the best of it and go to the canal." From Jungle to Java The Trivial Impressions of a Short Excursion to Netherlands India She pointed airily to an alcove at the opposite end of the hall. The Doomsman I marveled at my companion’s ingenuity, whereupon he laughed airily, replying: “When ‘The Golden Face’ arranges a coup it never fails to come off—I assure you. The Golden Face A Great 'Crook' Romance Softly played the hidden music, and airily danced the little sylph till the silvery chime died away; then, folding her delicate arms, she sank from sight, leaving Daisy breathless with delight. Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag VI An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving, Etc. "Hump or hunch, it's all the same," said Bones airily. Bones in London "Oh, you needn't stand up for her," she said airily. The Girls of St. Olave's “Oh, it’s you, is it?” she inquired airily. That Girl Montana “Jest drifted in on our automobiles and airships,” Bob told him airily, as he unbuckled the revolver belt and handed it to one of his friends. Brand Blotters He and the cashier chat airily the while of cabbages and kaisers. Punch or the London Charivari, September 9, 1914 Oh," she said airily, "I don't say that. Athalie “Nothing ever can happen in such a short time,” she wound up airily. A Woman's Will He spoke, as he invariably did with regard to his past and future, airily and yet impressively: "I don't like to make myself too cheap," he said. The Wooden Horse “Have to lock you in,” he apologized airily. Brand Blotters Brunette bucked airily over the low fence near the covert, and Killaloe took it almost in his stride. Captain Jim Pen waved her hand airily toward him, the movement loosening the gayly striped blanket which fell from her shoulders. Penny of Top Hill Trail “Yes,” said Rosina airily; “I see that conventionality and I are to be more two than ever henceforth, so I am going to yield up my own way at once.” A Woman's Will We watched the hotel in patience, until just before three o’clock the trio came forth laughing airily. The Stretton Street Affair Without doubt one of the approaching party was the same Mexican who had so airily bidden our friends "adios," on the occasion of his first visit. The Boy Ranchers at Spur Creek or Fighting the Sheep Herders "Oh—nothing, thank you," said Miss de Lisle airily, over her shoulder. Captain Jim "Ah, Herbert," said Berry airily, "we meet again." Jonah and Co. On ringing for his secretaries and airily asking them to refresh his memory, he did not succeed in extracting from them more than two doubtful additions to his list! More Science From an Easy Chair A vague remembrance that Mexico was a place which demanded passports upon entrance came into her mind but was dismissed airily. Across the Mesa "Poetry, isn't hard," she replied airily to Miss Bucher's look of surprise. Hester's Counterpart A Story of Boarding School Life He waved his hand airily, as one who declined responsibility in the matter, but his dark, saturnine face sparkled with malice. Crooked Trails and Straight "Our workshop," said the Doctor airily, looking round. Vice Versa or A Lesson to Fathers "I published a manifesto this morning—that is all," he remarked airily. The Blue Germ The fact that Mexico was a troublous region where an American girl might meet with a good many disagreeable adventures was as 12 airily dismissed. Across the Mesa And waving a hand airily at me he went limping down the stairs, devoid of grace yet every motion eloquent of it, to me a living paradox. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 Dorothy was enveloped from head to foot in a voluminous blue gingham apron, and a dust cap, airily poised upon her smooth brown hair, completed a most becoming costume. At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern "The fellow told me to call," he muttered airily. The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War “Oh! well, you see,” the girl explained airily, “I always put necessity before luxury!” The Mystery of the Green Ray He had so airily built up his program; and apprehension told him what this letter might contain! The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man “By the way,” he remarked airily, “I suppose you all know that it’s a surprise party.” The Wallypug in London “The only stomach trouble I’ve ever had,” commented Mr. Chester, airily spearing another biscuit with his fork, “was in getting enough to put into it.” At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern "I hardly feel that I've begun this inquiry yet," said Winter airily. The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley It’s a very nice river,” I replied, airily. The Mystery of the Green Ray The slow head-shake and the smile airily relegated the Woman's Movement to the limbo of the infinitely distant. The Convert She procured her food by skimming airily over the river and catching the insects that rose from its surface. Our Bird Comrades On the top of the mass was perched a little old man in a skull cap, a slippered foot in a scarlet sock airily waving at one side. At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern Trix set off down it, swinging her hat airily by the brim the while. Antony Gray,—Gardener I write so many letters," he said airily, "that I really forget whether I have written to you or not. The Secret House Seen against a cloudless sky, it was the city of a dream—too delicate, too airily lovely for earth. The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long Ago The fisherman is an artist none the less because his skill seems partly inborn; because he sails his boat airily and carelessly, yet grimly—for life and the bread and cheese of it. A Poor Man's House “And I think I got my rice deposited as well452 as some of the rest of you girls,” declared Alexia airily. Five Little Peppers at School “Oh, no trouble at all,” replied the expert quite airily. The Prairie Mother "A slight matter of disagreement between myself and the admirable chief of police of Sans Sebastian," he said as airily as the other. The Secret House "Well, better luck next time, Joe my dear," she added airily. Two Little Travellers A Story for Girls He heard someone shouting to him and—but without turning his head—he shouted "Hell about it!" airily back. A Poor Man's House “Yes; but what of it?” cried the housemaid airily, leaning on her broom a minute. Five Little Peppers at School “None whatever,” he airily replied, still eying me. The Prairie Mother "Can I drive you into Grenoble, my good Clyffurde?" he asked airily as he paused on the top of the perron steps, waiting for the hackney coach. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days Among the rather mixed ornaments were a couple of marble statuettes, the figures airily poised and very finely wrought. The Long Portage He waved aside the reproach airily, much as he waved aside everything she said nowadays, the poor lady reflected. The Prodigal Father “Well, at least you didn't get her, Clem,” said Alexia airily, coming out of her discomfiture. Five Little Peppers at School “It was the only thing to do,” said Patty, airily, as she began to draw on her arms a pair of Lady Hamilton’s long white gloves. Patty's Friends They are dolts," he continued airily; "if they possessed a grain of sense they would have kept on friendly terms with me. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days Her voice shook a little, but the man had spoken so airily that she could not believe the Duke's illness had been serious. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg "Oh," she said airily, "I know you fancy yourself, but Hector declares father is the man for his money nowadays." The Prodigal Father It was therefore bitter to hear his latest version of the last local problem airily dismissed as a fairy tale. Colonial Born A tale of the Queensland bush |
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