| 单词 | cursorily |
| 例句 | I noticed these objects cursorily only—in them there was nothing extraordinary. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z He glanced cursorily at Inej’s papers, his mind still clearly on the prospect of unwrapping Nina’s layers of blue-green chiffon. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He swiftly switched out the first slide for the second, and then glanced at it cursorily. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She becomes very adoring of an eccentric genius named Frederic, and he teaches her to write code, in which the book dabbles only cursorily. ‘Amnesia,’ Peter Carey’s New Novel 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z As for Raymond's artistic prowess, it's too cursorily handled to be credible. Travolta makes impression in the passable 'Forger' crime drama 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Soon-Yi is discussed very gingerly, cursorily; there's a montage of the tabloid front pages, and Allen blandly says that people are entitled to whatever opinion they like. Woody Allen: A Documentary – review 2012-06-07T20:30:01Z Differences between analog and digital computers are too cursorily explained. Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. 2012-09-28T17:20:02Z The antiquated term seems a counterpoint to the men onstage, who can’t be easily, cursorily or collectively defined. Perspective | On Broadway, ‘Thoughts of a Colored Man’ and ‘Lackawanna Blues’ deliver stories that defy stereotypes 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z The exhibition touches on those and related topics in labels and video projections, but only cursorily. Review: Missing Sneaker Culture at the Brooklyn Museum 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z The work’s frames were cursorily painted white, so that warmer tones of wood show through. The Expansive Provocateur Pope.L, in Smaller, Potent Doses 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z There are intriguing pieces from Mastermind and Ader Error, but it’s a challenge to embrace them more than cursorily. Barneys Is Gone. Where Should You Shop Next? 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z Much of the episode, however, felt generic, cursorily plotted and filled out with thin and unconvincing characters. Review: The Return of Elliot Stabler 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z The industrial unrest that provides a context to the affair is cursorily dealt with. Birdsong 2010-09-28T23:36:00Z Dr. Mukherjee answers these questions cautiously and compassionately, if at times too cursorily for my satisfaction. Review: Siddhartha Mukherjee’s ‘The Gene,’ a Molecular Pursuit of the Self 2016-05-08T04:00:00Z Freeman only cursorily explores the aftermath of globalization, automation and unfettered free trade, and he doesn’t ask what the government owes the people still living in America’s former mill and mining towns. We Are What We Manufacture 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z It is so cursorily painted as to seem unfinished. Review: ‘Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic’ at the Brooklyn Museum 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z Done in the American artist’s spoofy manner inspired by his early career in advertising, big block letters run between two hamburgers cursorily dashed off. A Gathering of Treasures 2010-09-17T18:00:00Z And there’s one subject that he deals with cursorily at the very end, but that was of the greatest importance in the second part of the century: the growth of organized games. A History of the British Empire at Its Peak 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z In that address, he talks almost cursorily about “Lush Life,” one of jazz’s great masterpieces. Billy Strayhorn Archive Acquired by Library of Congress 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z No. Gamely she moved on, glancing more than cursorily at two Lanvin evening dresses, the first, effusively ruffled, reduced to $3,079, from $5,130, a veritable steal to her mind. Bargain Hunters and Their Bag of Tricks 2012-12-12T21:55:40Z Almost half of respondents said they don’t follow the conflict at all, or only cursorily. ‘Everything Changed’: The War Arrives on Russians’ Doorstep 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, a number of topics are mentioned only very cursorily, no doubt in part because of the limitations of space in a book so heavy on illustrations. Review | Two new books explore the scope of the Ottoman Empire — and its end 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z He cursorily scanned the environmental damage and demanded the tractor keys, which the Ashaninka handed over. This Amazonian Indigenous Group Has Lessons in Sustainable Living for All of Us 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Murals, which can be relatively easily installed and repainted, are also discussed — unfortunately, only cursorily. L.A.'s memorial for 1871 Chinese Massacre will mark a shift in how we honor history 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Issues of everything here from infidelity, identity theft and bank security to suicide, criminal justice and, gulp, torture are cursorily and often risibly handled. Review: Tyler Perry heads to Netflix with latest drama ‘A Fall From Grace’ 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z It makes for an elating circus atmosphere, hospitable to audiences only cursorily versed in art history. The Exuberance of MOMA’s Expansion 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z Maria Theresa only cursorily considered Jews and women in her house numbering campaign; animals, so much more useful in war, received more attention. Opinion | Where the Streets Have No Names, the People Have No Vote 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z In an interview, Dr. Clayton said he “knew, at least cursorily, that false positives were common with these tests.” The Online Gene Test Finds a Dangerous Mutation. It May Well Be Wrong. 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z Clayton said he “knew, at least cursorily, that false positives were common with these tests.” Online gene test finds dangerous mutation, but it may be wrong 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z Most others seemed only cursorily interested in the football and more interested in vacation. Sochi, once a Winter Olympic host, is red-hot as the World Cup hits town 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z But the film’s narrative engine remains too choppy and clunky, and the characters too cursorily developed, to hold attention. Mystery-thriller 'Grey Lady' bogs down in murky waters 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z It’s a bit of a structural and thematic hodgepodge, and a few key moments feel cursorily handled, but “Evan’s Crime” remains an effectively scrappy and involving us-against-them drama. Railroaded by an overzealous prosecutor: That's 'Evan's Crime' 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z “Looking cursorily at the comments of and talking to people who voted ‘yes,’ it’s quite clear that they did not dissect the constitution in detail. Experts explain: Why the Thai 'yes' vote is not so strange 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z This story strand, though ultimately integral, is too cursorily woven in to gain any real momentum. 'Sold' undersells the tragic power and depth of human trafficking of children 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Published in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series, it is by far the largest of study of its kind to date—earlier research had only cursorily investigated about a hundred galaxies. The universe is a lonely place: Searches for alien civilization come up empty 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z Published in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series, it is by far the largest of study of its kind to date—earlier research had only cursorily investigated about a hundred galaxies. Alien Supercivilizations Absent from 100,000 Nearby Galaxies 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z N.S.A. reform is mentioned in “Hard Choices,” but only cursorily, in a summary of the public reaction to Edward Snowden’s leaks. On Keystone and the N.S.A., Hillary Clinton Remains Quiet 2014-11-22T05:00:00Z People disappear for a month, or months, at a time, friends often only cursorily aware of what’s happened. A Street Addict's Cycle in NYC 2012-09-18T21:15:24.567Z The mathematician Babbage, the inventor of the difference-engine, was probably the first who clearly perceived this fact, and he touched upon it, although only cursorily, in his work, The Economy of Manufactures and Machinery. Popular scientific lectures 2012-04-24T02:00:17.273Z There was another matter worthy of remark in the events of the year, which I must cursorily notice before I proceed to the era with which I propose presently to occupy my readers. Quodlibet 2012-03-26T02:00:29.820Z A nice observer might note a slight gleam of the well-known smile, whose expressive sarcasm had so often withstood professional insolence and ignorance, as the chief justice turned his head, and cursorily surveyed his fellow-passengers. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z H�ger, but the specific causes were but cursorily touched upon. A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors 2012-02-17T03:00:36.500Z Dizzy, that discriminating critic of feminine beauty, had run his eye cursorily over her upon his first appearance. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z After determining, the bachelor resumed his studies for the licentiate, assuming also the task of cursorily explaining to junior students some portion of the Organon. The Thirteenth Greatest of Centuries 2012-01-28T03:00:21.937Z People who look too cursorily are the most often disappointed. Cornwall 2012-01-20T03:00:16.790Z Several fragments however must certainly refer to this war; but it is probable that that part of the subject was treated more cursorily than either the war with Pyrrhus, or the later wars. The Roman Poets of the Republic 2012-01-15T03:00:14.187Z My mother sorted out such papers as she considered valuable; the others, letters and missives which she glanced at cursorily and put aside, she took into the kitchen and burned. The White Peacock 2012-01-14T03:00:21.627Z Natural science encounters the difficulties which we have cursorily mentioned, in its own province. The World As Will And Idea (Vol. 1 of 3) 2011-12-29T03:00:18.017Z “That is a Jim-like touch,” he returned, and glanced at her cursorily. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z The fourth, on faith and knowledge, was debated only cursorily and by a few speakers on April 8. Letters From Rome on the Council 2011-11-25T03:00:11.447Z Cecile drew a deep breath, pressed her hand to the edge of her bodice, as though to arrange something that had slipped from its place, answered the general cursorily. Ecstasy: A Study of Happiness A Novel 2011-10-18T02:00:20.340Z "Now I wonder if you know," pursued this lady, having cursorily declined more tea, "how he came to leave so suddenly?" Tiny Luttrell 2011-09-07T02:00:16.757Z He will not permit us to pass cursorily over our lessons. Thoughts for the Quiet Hour 2011-09-03T02:00:17.117Z I made haste and washed myself cursorily in the saucer that dribbled into a pail in a corner: there was not space even for one chair, this saucer was by my bunk-head. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z Whether the features thus cursorily delineated are owing to the causes to which I ascribe them, I must leave for the reader to decide. The Moral and Intellectual Diversity of Races With Particular Reference to Their Respective Influence in the Civil and Political History of Mankind 2011-08-19T02:00:11.867Z Applications.—We pursue the ideas just cursorily explained in some further detail. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" 2011-08-15T02:00:28.473Z We may, however, cursorily touch here upon the status of foreign land ownership in Japan. Japan and the California Problem 2011-07-25T02:00:13.940Z In this treaty which I have here caused to be cursorily drawn up, and the contents of which you already know Archbishop Grand! King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:24.890Z We only looked at it cursorily last time you were here. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z Alter and Birch collated them about the same time, the latter but cursorily, and Gregory examined them in 1887. A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. I. 2011-06-30T02:00:27.850Z I have only looked cursorily through one trunk, but I found much fine clothing spoiled, and I fear some jewelry gone. A Reconstructed Marriage 2011-06-23T02:00:23.143Z But all of us who had even cursorily studied European conditions knew that the actions of Germany would depend largely on the attitude of Russia. Ten Years Near the German Frontier A Retrospect and a Warning 2011-06-16T02:00:15.297Z I cannot do more than cursorily mention the abundant life which teems amid the Broads. The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk 2011-04-27T02:00:21.617Z While Tate continued his retrospections, Mr. Nickie had unlocked his box, and cursorily throwing a glance over some papers, he muttered to himself a few words, and then added aloud,—"Now for business." The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z He has noticed her but cursorily so far, but now gives her an attentively examining look. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z The deaf-mute was passed over cursorily by the defence, only summoned in fact that no one of the household might be omitted or seem feared. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z His first move may seem, when cursorily examined, most unwise. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z These two phases of policy may best be cursorily sketched at this point. Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted 2011-02-01T03:00:14.553Z I shall do this very briefly, barely enumerating the principal military events, without attempting to describe them, and glancing very cursorily at the naval events. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z At first he seemed disposed to read it cursorily, as one slightly curious to know what had employed the pen of his friend. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z Anyhow, we have set down here some of our first impressions of swearing, and now we are cursorily writing its history. A Cursory History of Swearing In this tract he had abundant opportunities of observing the peculiar characters and manners of the inhabitants, which he cursorily details in his journal. Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History But they must be read, these "comfortable" books, in the proper fashion, not hastily, nor cursorily, nor with any desire to "get on" in them. The Jonathan Papers The President, he thought, should hold a levee at a fixed time once a week, remain half an hour, converse cursorily on indifferent subjects with such persons as invited his attention, and then retire. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools The large depots of stores at Assuan, Halfa and Dongola could only be cursorily supervised by British officers, and yet when the stores were received at the advance depot the losses were infinitesimal. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" It is possible that he may have heard it cursorily mentioned that there was a person named Dyevushkin in the department, but he had never come into any closer relations. Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 Having thus cursorily brought out some special points observable on both “Cross Tablets,” let us now glance at the tablet in the “Temple of the Sun.” The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations In many cases zigzag was but cursorily maintained; in darkening ship, measures were makeshift and inadequate. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war And so almost all who have hitherto written upon or against Anarchism, with a few very rare exceptions, have probably never read an Anarchist publication, even cursorily, but have contented themselves with certain traditional catchwords. Anarchism A Criticism and History of the Anarchist Theory He had almost forgotten his uncle’s letter, for, since that letter had been read and cursorily discussed, he and his father had been talking of a matter infinitely more important to them both. McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 4, August 1908 Next, I have cursorily given slight details of the Desert storm, because I don't want any pleasure seekers to think the Painted Desert can be crossed with the comfort of a Pullman car. Through Our Unknown Southwest As his meditations continued he was cursorily glancing at the tires, looking for the one that had sustained the blow-out. The Girl in the Mirror Shortly before the passengers arrived, the ship was cursorily inspected. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 2 (of 25) The point is, that you should not dissipate your powers by taking up too many subjects, looking into them cursorily, then dropping them and passing on to something else. How to Study Obviously, therefore, it cannot be dealt with other than cursorily in the few pages I am about to devote to it. The Empire of the East While we are thus considering the curious dishes of olden times, we will cursorily mention the singular diet of two or three nations of antiquity, noticed by Herodotus, lib. iv. The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual But this was done cursorily, for when instruction was given on the sexual life, not the actual experience of children, but the sexual life of mature persons, was the subject of discourse. The Sexual Life of the Child Cleopatra exclaimed, taking down another book and examining it cursorily. Too Old for Dolls A Novel He glanced at it cursorily at first, and then read it carefully. By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson And if one dips even cursorily into the writings of the ethical teachers of Japan in the past, we invariably find the inculcation of an exalted standard of morals. The Empire of the East Dear Sir:—The design of this is to touch cursorily upon a subject of very great importance to the well-being of these States: much more so than will appear at first view. Americanism Contrasted with Foreignism, Romanism, and Bogus Democracy in the Light of Reason, History, and Scripture; In which Certain Demagogues in Tennessee, and Elsewhere, are Shown Up in Their True Colors Of the other two I will speak only cursorily. The Brothers Karamazov But neither the wonders of nature, nor those of art, could so occupy his attention as to prevent him from noticing, though cursorily, the abuses of the government and the misery of the people. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) Mrs. Eberstein's eyes pass over him very cursorily; she has seen him before; and there is hardly a curl on his handsome head which his wife does not know by heart. The End of a Coil Now Morant, in his History of Essex, merely cursorily mentions this most singular custom, and has nothing as to its antiquity or origin; I should therefore feel much obliged for any information concerning it. Notes and Queries, Number 219, January 7, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc Dazed with sleep, unable to get the proper focus on events, the foreman blundered stupidly about the place searching cursorily, and cursing the helplessness of Beef Bissell. The Free Range We must go back over some ground which we have cursorily traversed, and look closer at the elements of society, to find a fitting solution to the spirit and conduct of the mob. Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy But having honestly set down his faults, let us now turn to the pleasanter side of the subject without fear of having to revert, except cursorily, to the uglier. A History of Elizabethan Literature We have already cursorily mentioned the Duchess de Châtillon: it is now indispensable, in order to thoroughly understand what is about to follow, to know something more of that celebrated personage. Political Women, Vol. 1 Exception is taken to some unfavorable judgments, cursorily expressed. Salem Witchcraft and Cotton Mather A Reply Not that they have misunderstood its rôle, which is, after all, very evident; but they limit themselves to speak of it cursorily, without emphasizing it. Essay on the Creative Imagination Burnet, in his Treatise on the Pastoral Care, and Fenelon in his Dialogues on Eloquence, have treated it more at large, but still very cursorily. Hints on Extemporaneous Preaching Of course, he had read about it in the papers, but only cursorily, it seemed, and he had no idea he was coming into the identical district that had acquired such a sinister notoriety. Simon Then they went into the dining-room, and looked cursorily at about a dozen large dingy pictures of the Italian school, which a man who knew anything about art would have condemned at a glance. Vixen, Volume I. After our dinner we lounged about in Reykjavik, paying a farewell visit to the few objects of interest it has for travellers, most of which have already been cursorily noticed in a previous chapter. A Girl's Ride in Iceland Happily, the old diplomatist came along behind them, very cursorily clothed in a top-coat below which appeared his white drawers with trailing ends of tape-string. Tartarin On The Alps The Earth had bore him as another product cursorily begotten on an assembly line. An Apostate: Nawin of Thais These passages open to us a series of questions far too intricate to be even cursorily treated within our limits. On the Old Road Vol. 1 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature The influence is recognised; but here again it is only cursorily traced. Montaigne and Shakspere I can therefore touch only cursorily, as on so many other things, upon my theory of the legal basis of a State. The Jewish State Many philosophers, ancient and modern, had cursorily referred to observation and experiment as furnishing the materials of physical knowledge; but no one before him had attempted to systematise the true method of discovery. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 14 — Philosophy and Economics But as it would take too long to consider, even cursorily, the faunas and floras of these immense islands, I here allude to them only for the sake of illustration. Darwin, and After Darwin (Vol. 1 and 3, of 3) An Exposition of the Darwinian Theory and a Discussion of Post-Darwinian Questions But we shall be better able to appreciate the higher achievements of the South after we have examined, however cursorily, the rude beginnings in literature among the savage races of the North. Chips From A German Workshop - Volume I Essays on the Science of Religion I was more than cursorily familiar with the drill. Attrition All these difficulties are well known, therefore I refer to them only cursorily. The Jewish State And this he could not dispose of so cursorily. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance This is such a large field that it can be only cursorily covered within the limits of a short article. The Building of a Book A Series of Practical Articles Written by Experts in the Various Departments of Book Making and Distributing The women looked at her, not curiously, or with compassion or disgust, but cursorily. Nights in London The point remains that I'd covered the area more than cursorily and had not encountered anything specifically dangerous. Attrition The indecorous haste of these nuptials—they took place within two months after the king's death, the funeral-baked meats, as Hamlet cursorily remarked, furnishing forth the marriage-tables—struck the young prince aghast. A Midnight Fantasy He himself does not know Luther and has glanced through his writings only cursorily as yet, but everyone praises his life. Erasmus and the Age of Reformation The period has been treated cursorily in writings extending over wider limits, while several of the most striking incidents, including, especially, the Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day, have been made the subject of special disquisitions. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 The wide domain of science can be but cursorily touched upon. A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries To be able to read cursorily a language in its present form is not sufficient. Documentary History of the Rio Grande Pueblos of New Mexico; I. Bibliographic Introduction Papers of the School of American Archaeology, No. 13 We had little difficulty in finding a title for the present book, which covers, however cursorily, the remainder of the Gospel. Love to the Uttermost Expositions of John XIII.-XXI. So much we see again and again, however cursorily we study the evangelising work of this age. The Church and the Barbarians Being an Outline of the History of the Church from A.D. 461 to A.D. 1003 "I have done so cursorily," I replied, "and have had from time to time curious dealings with the supernatural." A Master of Mysteries I may now mention, much more cursorily, some other bibliographies pertaining to our country. A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries This is especially the case with the ancient teaching as regards epidemic disease at which we must cursorily glance. The Legacy of Greece Essays By: Gilbert Murray, W. R. Inge, J. Burnet, Sir T. L. Heath, D'arcy W. Thompson, Charles Singer, R. W. Livingston, A. Toynbee, A. E. Zimmern, Percy Gardner, Sir Reginald Blomfield If I had read them,—which I probably did very cursorily,—they did not rest on my mind at all when I wrote to you. Dr. Wortle's School Before proceeding to the consideration of the subject itself, it is proposed cursorily to glance at the generally known sources which supply corroborative evidence. The Story of Atlantis and the Lost Lemuria Selecting from among them those merely which are familiar to the public, from their having been actually produced, he here proposes cursorily to glance one by one through the well-known series of Sixteen. Charles Dickens as a Reader I have, as a rule, avoided the inclusion of cases seen cursorily, and few simple ones have been quoted since their character is sufficiently indicated in the text. Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre I must cursorily observe, that the main circumstance which struck me in this detachment, was the extreme youth of the major part. Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808 The third and fourth books of the Metaphysics were excepted from the rule, "they being usually read cursorily, that the ordinary reading of the other books might proceed more rapidly." Life in the Medieval University Only a passing reference is made to this factor, and the effects of domestication are but cursorily referred to. Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution His Life and Work This was done amid a great deal of noise and confusion, and yet so cursorily as to be of no real service. Recollections of Europe Before proceeding to a detailed account of the Indian elephant, I will cursorily sketch the difference between it and its African brother. Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon I shall here cursorily mention, that Mademoiselle St. Sillery, with the single exception of her aunt, was the handsomest woman I had yet seen in France. Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808 Her eyes had a peculiar brightness, but now they left on those who looked at her cursorily no special impression as to their colour. Can You Forgive Her? Mr. Bertram, reading a paper on Milton, "dealt critically with his various poems, noting the effective style of 'L'Allegro,' giving the story of the writing of 'Comus' and cursorily analysing 'Paradise Lost,' and 'Paradise Regained.'" Gilbert Keith Chesterton Certain of his views have been cursorily mentioned in what has preceded, and will find further mention in what is to follow. Nature Mysticism Such is the aspect of that side of the river upon which the city is built; with respect to the other I can speak with less confidence, having seen it but cursorily. The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815 The ceremony customary in these latter days had been cursorily performed, and the pavement of the chapel, which was its entrance, having been removed, had not been replaced. The Last Man The larger number followed the beaten and luxurious paths to Egypt, where they plunged into the gaieties of Alexandria and, cursorily enough, saw the sights of Memphis and Thebes. Roads from Rome In the Histories of all which Princes, there is no Mention made of any Mayor of the Palace, but cursorily, and by the By, as one of the King's Servants. Franco-Gallia Or, An Account of the Ancient Free State of France, and Most Other Parts of Europe, Before the Loss of Their Liberties The peculiar influence of heights has been noted at an earlier stage, though but cursorily. Nature Mysticism He had already scanned it rather cursorily, having but the smallest expectation of coming upon a familiar name, yet feeling sure that, had hers been there, it could not have escaped him. David Harum A Story of American Life I doubt, in fine, if your most learned studies will discover much amiss with the frontier we drew between verse and prose, cursorily though we ran its line. On the Art of Writing Lectures delivered in the University of Cambridge 1913-1914 Of this he first revised the Psalter, but not very thoroughly; in his own words, "cursorily for the most part." Companion to the Bible He had passed that boulder a hundred times, his eyes had rested cursorily upon it as often as the name of Rembrandt in book or newspaper had met his indifferent gaze. Rembrandt This is the hinge of your system, and yet you only mention the matter cursorily on p. Life of Adam Smith Mr. Fairfax's letters were brought to him, and after glancing cursorily through the batch, he gathered them all up and went off to his private room. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax Indeed, human life is too short to enable the general reader to do more than skim cursorily over a work of such proportions. The English Church in the Eighteenth Century If, with a view to answering this question, we examine, however cursorily, the history of the five great arts, we shall find a somewhat different state of affairs in the case of each. Artist and Public And Other Essays On Art Subjects Thus we have followed very cursorily, but with a certain faithfulness nevertheless, the course of Florentine Art. Florence and Northern Tuscany with Genoa With Sixteen Illustrations In Colour By William Parkinson And Sixteen Other Illustrations, Second Edition To conclude this ridiculous accusation against me, I know but four men, in their whole party, to whom I have spoken for above this year last past; and with them neither, but casually and cursorily. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 07 Indeed I had been cursorily introduced to him by the Count. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One Something of the displeasure of the family was revealed in the course of our conversation with Mademoiselle Héger, but the specific causes were but cursorily touched upon. Lippincott's Magazine, December, 1885 Such definitions of the art as may be needed must be given in loco , cursorily and dogmatically. The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future Putting his hand up, he pulled out his wife's letter, and read it again cursorily before casting it into the wastepaper basket. Married Life The True Romance But evidently Kitty, to judge from the elaboration of her toilet, did not intend to be dismissed thus cursorily. Judith of the Plains There are some other features of self-control to which I wish, though more cursorily, to direct your attention. The Young Lady's Mentor A Guide to the Formation of Character. In a Series of Letters to Her Unknown Friends I saw nothing but a few long-haired, grazing cattle on my voyage, that eyed me but cursorily. Henry Brocken His Travels and Adventures in the Rich, Strange, Scarce-Imaginable Regions of Romance We have now, from the same point of view, to examine very cursorily the present government of Ireland. The Open Secret of Ireland They drew rein at the platform, cursorily scanned the waiting train, glanced at him, then at each other, and, apparently without the slightest reason, burst into unrestrained merriment. The Honorable Percival At Mr. Ticke's door she wrapped once, and cursorily at that. A Daughter of To-Day There are others, too, mentioned in my narrative, whose likenesses I would feel delighted to present to my readers, and some, who although cursorily or not at all mentioned, acted a noble and devoted part. The Felon's Track History Of The Attempted Outbreak In Ireland, Embracing The Leading Events In The Irish Struggle From The Year 1843 To The Close Of 1848 These attributes, it may be cursorily noticed, themselves intimate the connexion of modern demonology with the mythology of the ancients. Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft No volume, professing to deal however cursorily with the events of the period, can ignore the profound influence of The Times as a factor in promoting an Irish settlement. Ireland Since Parnell My first strategem was now hastily to continue the inspection of the room, which my friend had somewhat cursorily allowed me to begin. The Visionary Pictures From Nordland In viewing cursorily the statuary of the ancient Egyptians, the investigator is first struck with the colossal proportions adopted by their sculptors. How to See the British Museum in Four Visits He is incidentally mentioned, and cursorily immortalized in one of the posthumous notes to the Koztanza. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II But he cursorily observed, that in his blue-water opinion, Willamilla was next to uninhabitable, all view of the sea being intercepted. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I I have dealt cursorily with primary education, which is even still in a deplorably backward state in Ireland. Ireland Since Parnell Yet even he leaves many points untouched, or cursorily disposed of. The Bay State Monthly — Volume 1, No. 5, May, 1884 All were resting, musing on something, and they glanced cursorily at the cross over which patches of red light were dancing. The Bishop and Other Stories Having now run cursorily through the series of Mr. Smith's reprints, we come to the closer question of How are they edited? The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 06, April, 1858 I remember Fitzherbert's strong condemnation of Ruskin, for giving his opinion cursorily on all subjects of importance. Father Payne And if it seems to you an irksome thing to delve into books of ancient writers, at all events I will explain cursorily, as best I may, the entertainments pertaining to the triumph. Dio's Rome, Volume 6 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus And Alexander Severus The state of every other art is the same; as it is cursorily surveyed or accurately examined, different forms of expression become proper. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 04 The Adventurer; The Idler Of their cost we spoke cursorily in a recent number; so that we shall only particularize a few of the most striking. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 340, Supplementary Number (1828) He could not prevail upon himself even cursorily to mention the word separation. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 02 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes She sat as if frozen in her chair; and at length Mrs. Bentley was obliged to enter, however cursorily, into the conversation. Vain Fortune To these logical considerations is added an historical position, which, though only cursorily indicated at the beginning, is evidenced in increasing detail as the deistic movement continues on its course. History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time A dragon eats one of the party, quite cursorily. Essays in Rebellion Homosoto cursorily examined the printouts on the table in front of him, but preferred to address Miles' comments. Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel Some of these were of an obvious description, and require only to be cursorily mentioned; others were characteristic of the time, the country, and the persons engaged in this singular drama. The Bride of Lammermoor They glanced cursorily at the pictures, and proceeded to the band-stand. Jude the Obscure Nevertheless, we will remark cursorily, there is still an abyss between these races of men and the hideous assassin of the towns. Les Misérables To her I was first presented, and cursorily scrutinised with a stately old-fashioned insolence, as if I were a candidate footman, and so dismissed. Wylder's Hand He ripped off the final page of the printout and called Scott to follow him, cursorily thanking the computer operators for their assistance. Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel Revolving cursorily these things, I congratulated myself, that I had resolved against going away with Mr. Lovelace. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 In all this chapter the begetting of the oldest son is made prominent, his name only is given, and the begetting of more "sons and daughters" is cursorily mentioned. The Woman's Bible When produced, they all held council together, and fixing cursorily upon several persons, they summoned them to appear before them. Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books He who writes for cursory reading is wise if he writes cursorily. The Slave of the Lamp We have looked at the city belle; we have cursorily glanced at the respectable old uncle and aunt. Villette My son has endeavoured, somewhat cursorily perhaps, to explain the matter to me, but I have never mastered the—er—commercial technicalities. With Edged Tools Glancing cursorily into the stereoscope, he even fancied that she was averting her eyes because she was ashamed. Dream Tales and Prose Poems Then she had gone through the dukes, very carefully; then through the marquesses, not so carefully; then through the earls, somewhat cursorily: "Here's one with eight daughters, the Honourable Gertrude-Adeline, and seven more." With the Procession Maitland stepped over to the safe, glanced within, cursorily, replaced a bundle of papers which he did not recall disturbing, closed the door and twirled the combination. The Brass Bowl Examine it cursorily as far as the modern statue of Gambetta. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 3 France and the Netherlands, Part 1 Such a consideration branches out into many happy anticipations, which we can but very cursorily touch on here. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark For a present answer, Tiberius praised the loyalty of Sejanus; recapitulated cursorily the instances of his own favours towards him, and required time, as it were for a thorough deliberation. The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus; With His Account of Germany, and Life of Agricola This is about all that I have cursorily understood of the secrets of the sky. Historical Miniatures Some time afterwards, the forms being sufficiently engraved on our memory, we read more cursorily, in the elementary book, then in all sorts of books, finally with incredible quickness and without making any mistake. The History of Education; educational practice and progress considered as a phase of the development and spread of western civilization I was only able to look at them cursorily while I stayed at Mainz. Daniel Deronda Yet I cannot help cursorily remarking how singularly Racine, cautious as he generally is, has on an occasion of this kind involved himself in an inconsistency. Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature It is only mentioned, and then cursorily, in historical documents towards the early part of the fifteenth century. Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period But let me cursorily enter into debate with thee on this subject, now I am within sight of my journey's end. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 5 Several considerable, and innumerable smaller islets, lie within the area of these cursorily explained outlines. The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes Lanyard gathered them into a sheaf and scanned them cursorily, even with distaste. Red Masquerade I hope scarcely any man has known me closely but for his benefit, or cursorily but to his innocent entertainment. Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784 She gave him a cursory glance, smiled cursorily, and walked on further into the depths of the garden. On the Eve He hardly ever describes it, only alluding to it cursorily. Rudin In other animals of this order, which I have as yet only cursorily examined, further differences will no doubt occur. Facts and Arguments for Darwin The ‘Aegean deep’, and ‘Delphi’s steep’, and ‘Meander’s amber waves’, and the ‘rosy-crowned Loves’, are too cursorily summoned, and dismissed, to suggest that they have been brought in for their own sweet sakes. Proserpine and Midas Over the first of the letter, he skipped cursorily…. A Fool There Was M. Ribot declines to pursue the subject further, and has only cursorily alluded to it. Life and Habit Indeed, in looking at the two men cursorily a stranger might have said that the condescension was all on the other side. Castle Richmond Bryce, absorbed as he was in the thoughts of the moment, glanced cursorily at the place into which Folliot had led him. The Paradise Mystery Perhaps I may already have written you this; I only mention it cursorily, because I just remember that I met him at a house which I must now tell you about. The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 But excepting two odd incidents, the circumstances of his stay until the extraordinary day of the club festival may be passed over very cursorily. The Invisible Man One or two of the group glanced cursorily backwards. Angel Island You mention cursorily some new programme-form concerning which "you rather flatter yourself." Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 2 from Rome to the End But the young man only glanced cursorily in the direction she indicated; he was wondering why Louise did not come—the time had all but gone. Maurice Guest I need not enter upon the invidious task of cataloguing these errors, especially as the most glaring have been cursorily noticed in my volumes. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 16 Her hair, also worn in a knot, was of an ordinary brown, and so, I think, were her eyes, but the niceties of her features were not to be gathered so cursorily. The Well-Beloved We must cursorily refer to some other fortifications which really scarcely belong to our subject, though certain archaeologists claim for them a prehistoric origin. Manners and Monuments of Prehistoric Peoples However that may be, this at least is undeniable: the opinion current of the Irish character is demonstrated to be altogether an erroneous one by the incontrovertible facts cursorily narrated above. Irish Race in the Past and the Present Mr. Barnet had cursorily remarked when leaving that he might return on the Thursday or Friday, but they were directed not to reserve a room for him unless he should write. Wessex Tales He had looked upon the interview as a distasteful necessity to be disposed of as cursorily as possible. Jewel Here I but cursorily describe misery, at which the monarch shall shudder, if the blood of a tyrant flow not in his veins. The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck, Volume 2 He had asked, cursorily and generally, after "all my brothers and sisters," and been answered in the same tone; but neither he nor we had as yet mentioned the names of Edwin or Louise. John Halifax, Gentleman But neither the wonders of nature, nor those of art, could so occupy his attention as to prevent him from noticing, though cursorily, the abuses of the Government and the misery of the people. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 Notice the technical skill in the placing of 'you know, rather cursorily' at the end of the sentence. Yet Again Speaking to Graf von Hoym, who is Saxon First-Minister, and Factotum of the arrangements here, he took occasion cursorily to ask, Could not a glimpse of Leipzig, among all these fine things, be had? History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 07 During the summer one or two other agents took up the matter cursorily, but made no discoveries. The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: Real life I live in my heart and in my head, sir—not in this feeble carcass I cursorily inhabit. Michael, Brother of Jerry Jorgenson noted things quickly, cursorily, perfunctorily, as phenomena unrelated to his own apparitional existence of a visiting ghost. The Rescue A Romance of the Shallows We will cursorily make a few general observations only: Concerning the law of association, very little has been learned since the time of Aristotle. Criminal Psychology; a manual for judges, practitioners, and students Judge, then, of the nature of our emotions, when, in cursorily turning over a few of the well-penned pages, we found that it far surpassed every thing the lady had said in its praise. The Provost I noticed these objects cursorily only—in them there was nothing extraordinary. Jane Eyre It has led many to read closely what they would otherwise have read cursorily, and I believe I have many earnest friends whose liking was of a nature to be confirmed by such opposition. A Biography of Sidney Lanier |
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