| 单词 | curtness |
| 例句 | Was that unusual curtness directed at her, or was it something else? Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Yet, despite their curtness, the soldiers, surprisingly, had not been rough with her. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z His face softened, as if he were trying to make up for his curtness. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps, going for crispness, van Zweden occasionally erred on the side of curtness, and the final movement sometimes tipped into feeling more driven than witty. Review: The Philharmonic Tries Out Another Temporary Home 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z And curtness will probably serve you better than trying to illustrate the boundaries of acceptable questions to tenacious neighbors. I Was Fine With Being the Breadwinner, Until 2020 Came Along 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z I immediately excused her curtness because I detected that she was suffering from an advanced physical condition. Critical Shopper | Zero + Maria Cornejo: Maria Cornejo Plays All the Angles 2010-02-24T23:05:00Z “I expect so—I expect so,” he said, still brushing and trying with that shy curtness to avoid the contact of reality. The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett 2012-04-26T02:00:17.327Z "Right!" he said, with a certain curtness which hid his secret disgust. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z "You know best," Mrs. Gilson answered with more than her usual curtness. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z He spoke with Napoleonic curtness, and rode on, leaving the man, amazed and jubilant, to calculate his gains. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z "Why, sir—why, sir—" The flame died out of his eyes, and he drew himself up stiffly, speaking with a curtness that surprised her. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z The question was asked with business-like curtness, and was answered as shortly. The Honour of the Clintons 2012-01-24T03:00:25.947Z "Do you mean Mr. Lindo?" said the curate, with some curtness. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z He had also a trick of looking at one steadily with his head held well erect, and then speaking with a curious clipped curtness. Delilah of the Snows 2012-01-23T03:00:09.087Z Yes, his very curtness, sternness, preoccupation would all be part of this boast. Gargoyles 2012-01-05T03:00:27.063Z But she refused, with a curtness that was almost rude. In Jeopardy 2012-01-04T03:00:35.013Z Then will these pleasant manners insensibly fade away, with the up-to-time curtness of modern travel. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z The note was brief almost to the point of curtness. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z James was off; off almost before the words were out of his mouth, and Stodger, struck by the sudden curtness of his tone was afraid he had outraged the feelings of the god. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z But he did not seem to notice her curtness. The Story of Louie 2011-10-26T02:00:27.053Z Amory supposed that it must be something in that close and grey-looking oblong that was at the bottom of his imperious curtness. A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z “I should think not,” he answered, with a curtness he was unable to prevent. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z None whatever in the notices, which are brief almost to curtness. The City in the Clouds 2011-08-31T02:01:31.807Z “That is true,” replied Tessa, the sorrowfulness of the tone softening its curtness. Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline A Story of the Development of a Young Girl's Life 2011-08-09T02:00:30.317Z He gave his orders with the curtness of a drill sergeant and the rude assurance of a savage chief. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z He admired the curtness of its intimation, and the lofty haughtiness with which the writer dismissed the subject of his bathing. Helena's Path 2011-07-29T02:00:22.607Z Its very curtness was the outcome of a studied expression of feeling, as of one who should nerve himself to the numbing consciousness of sudden and overwhelming ruin. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z "Glad you liked it," Joan replied with the curtness of chagrin. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z He sat thus for a moment, and then, facing me, he questioned, with a sudden curtness of voice and manner, "What is your business with me?" The Story of an Untold Love 2011-06-17T02:00:17.643Z Though she herself was at fault, the curtness of his message aroused her irritation. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z Having paid for it—with something extra for his curtness—he led the seaman out of the place. The Secret of Lonesome Cove 2011-06-07T02:00:12.563Z "Obliged to you, Hardy," he said; and only the addition of the name saved it from curtness. Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z I will sketch it for posterity; not, however, with that curtness with which a newspaper-writer condenses the funeral of a king into three sheets, but a little more circumstantially. Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. I. A Biography 2011-05-11T02:00:19.453Z Still standing, Miriam replied to this question quietly and with curtness. A Woman's Burden 2011-02-13T03:00:21.253Z "Fine eyes," asserted the teacher of mathematics with her usual curtness. Concerning Belinda 2011-01-21T03:00:12.087Z What is noteworthy, though, is the curtness with which they’ve done so. On the Supreme Court, not a lot of respect for Elena Kagan 2010-04-16T01:01:00Z He had come East in obedience to a wired summons from Martin Harrison, brief to curtness as were all business messages from that man of few and trenchant words. The Law of Hemlock Mountain Westboro' smiled at the first curtness he had ever heard in his friend's voice. The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode “No, we don’t,” Mary said shortly, and then, ashamed of her curtness, she lingered to make some more inquiries. Dolly's College Experiences "Well, anyway, I'm going to bed," said Alan, and with a good-night very typical in its curtness of many earlier ones uttered in similar accents, he went upstairs. Sinister Street, vol. 2 There was a curtness in it; nevertheless it represented a considerable part of the basis of their new life. The Spoils of Poynton The curtness of his response scorched the wires: Explain in person if you can. The Law of Hemlock Mountain "Set your mind entirely at rest," he cut in, with a curtness which was born altogether of his determination, and not at all of his attitude toward the woman he loved. The King of Arcadia “He’s a surly dog, anyhow,” he continued, annoyed at the curtness of the man’s answer. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley "Dawdlin'," answered the old woman, with a curtness that was eloquent, lifting the frying-pan from the stove, and shaking it into a more aggravated sputter. Stories of the Foot-hills She spoke now with the curtness of the morning. The Girl in the Mirror Jean’s curtness was even less explainable than Eleanor’s, though it mattered less. Betty Wales Freshman Denver thanked them, but with brief curtness, for Charley's condition worried him. Master of the Moondog "And he's going to pay you two thousand pounds on his wedding-day," said Mrs. Trent, with cruel curtness. Brooke's Daughter A Novel Her good-bye came with a curtness that might well have inspired consternation. The Law-Breakers She nodded with a curtness due to disillusionment; the man was palpably frightened; and, whatever his excuse, a timid Raffles was a sorry object in her esteem at that instant. Nobody When she did speak, the same childlike curtness and immobility were observable, that had been shown by the couch of her dying relative. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve. Thurston of Orchard Valley His curtness, his abruptness, would once have startled and terrified Lesley. Brooke's Daughter A Novel But afterwards the game was ended with a good deal of curtness on Mrs. Ferguson's part, who had lost; for, while people were strenuous enough on some points, no one disdained to play for money. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia “You go up to the nursery,” commanded my husband, with more curtness than usual. The Prairie Child "The symbol of my authority, your Majesty," he said, with soldierly curtness. In Brief Authority Beyond this she made no allusion to what had occurred, but she answered all my questions regarding her travels with the curtness of one who mistrusts the interest of the questioner. A Romantic Young Lady It was from one of these, about half a mile south of the hut, that a voice issued suddenly, halting the two riders abruptly by the curtness of its snarling menace. Shoe-Bar Stratton The command came when it was needed, for Hetty was almost dismayed, and its curtness was bracing. The Cattle-Baron's Daughter At least it seemed so to Helen, who attributed the curtness to Hester's being hurt at being asked such a question. Hester's Counterpart A Story of Boarding School Life Something in the cattleman’s eye, in the curtness of his speech, brought Dillon back to earth. The Fighting Edge Every movement was quick and decisive; his articulation was rapid, but distinct and emphatic, and often made the impression of curtness. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History There was no impact, and there was no curtness; there was simply empty space. The Dark Tower Words that passed between the two were brief to curtness, technical to the last syllable. Between the Lines She spoke quickly and perhaps, with unusual curtness. Hester's Counterpart A Story of Boarding School Life I reproduce it in its official curtness: Report of Resident Magistrate, Barkly West, January 28, 1900.—Native despatch rider shot and mutilated. The War in South Africa Its Cause and Conduct There was more than mere business curtness in the denial. The Man from the Bitter Roots With enthusiasm undampened by the curtness of the latter's refusal, he turned to the remaining passenger—a youth upon whose lip sprouted a tenderly pruned mustache, so obviously new that it looked itchy. The Promise A Tale of the Great Northwest "Tenderloin with mushrooms—asparagus tips—strong black coffee—cognac," he ordered with the curtness of an army officer snapping commands at a trooper. The Pirate of Panama A Tale of the Fight for Buried Treasure A voice behind them spoke with a kind of steely curtness, "Stand up, and let me see who you are!" The Long Roll For a third time she considered, as if a certain curtness in her companion's manner rather hindered, in such a question, than helped. The Outcry "How's the west-bound—on time?" queried the young man rather shortly, but despite the curtness of his accents there was a musical quality in the ringing tones. At the Time Appointed Then her sense of downright honour undermined her curtness. The Brentons And Edwin nodded with equal curtness and made off slowly into the maze of Bursley. Clayhanger “No,” said Stirling, with a curtness at which Weston could not take offense. The Gold Trail Something in her manner, the curtness of her laugh, her way of speaking, puzzled Stane, and moved him to press for an answer. A Mating in the Wilds She snapped out her orders with a curtness that brought a jerkily quick response from forty waving Indian clubs. Just Patty Reed questioned, with a sudden curtness that betrayed to Olive's ear the crackling of the thin ice on which, day by day, they skated over the surface of the tragedy. The Brentons "No doubt," put in Isabella, with a queer curtness. Dross Possibly for this reason, Major Darr affects a Napoleonic curtness and decision of speech. Border and Bastille The Marquess's brows lifted, and he bent his head as if apologizing for his curtness. The Woman's Way He received me with the curtness I had been taught to expect when I inflicted myself upon him at his office. The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont But when the lawyer, with a fatherly solicitude of his own, suggested that it would be safer if he took care of her money for her, she rejected the proposal with an uncommon, haughty curtness. Happy Pollyooly The Rich Little Poor Girl "I asked you if you milked," she said, with an attempt at curtness. The Cow Puncher Instead, she had closed the discussion with a curtness that was not reassuring to the plotters. Jane Allen: Right Guard Though I have not quite as impulsive a heart as yourself, and am not nearly as proud-spirited, I cannot always bear meekly the curtness and harshness with which Mr. Delancey treats us. The Brother Clerks A Tale of New-Orleans It was called "The Last of the Hurons," and the colonel now avenged himself for the curtness of M. Picot by styling him "The Next to the Last of the Hurons." A Chance Acquaintance His brief and decisive phrases had the martial curtness of command. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution “No, I did not,” replied Carroll, with unmistakable curtness. The Debtor A Novel "Well?" he said, with the stern curtness of a military commander, as he stood before her. The Black Douglas And though his eyes rested upon his daughter with very evident pride and affection, the custom of quickly terminated interviews and the economy of precious time gave a sharp, decisive curtness to his manner. The Title Market "Achmed!" he began—with such discourteous curtness did he address the Sultan! Halil the Pedlar A Tale of Old Stambul "Come, come; do as I say," cried Brown with somewhat of his original curtness of manner. A Little Florida Lady None, outside his immediate family circle, had ever known the curtness of his speech to be softened unless in sarcasm; and his habitual expression was one of haughty tolerance. Adrien Leroy "I was in New York until recently," he said with some curtness. The Odds And Other Stories Sharp jealousy of her defense of the American intruder drove Falconer to unseemly curtness. The Palace of Darkened Windows Afterward Pietro, who took his turn at the switchboard when the day operator departed, spoke of the quiet curtness of his voice. Kenny To prove this he wilfully exaggerated his gruffness and curtness of manner. His Masterpiece Thus, Jesus' part in the transaction is simply permissive, and the one word which He speaks is authoritative indeed in its curtness, and means simply 'away,' or 'begone.' Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII "Have you got the stuff?" returned Smith with the curtness of an old friend. Round the World in Seven Days The young man spoke with cold curtness in his effort to combat the wild temptation of that moment. The Palace of Darkened Windows "Twenty has got quite enough individuality for me, thank you!" asserted Barton with some curtness. Little Eve Edgarton Then, with an air of concern, as if to excuse his curtness: 'Your parents will be very uneasy, if they have heard of the accident.' His Masterpiece Permit me in the meantime to subscribe myself with all proper curtness, Yours. &c. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 31, 1891 With which Everett found himself dismissed with a seeming curtness which he could plainly see was an heroic control of emotion in the feeble old stoic who was trembling with exhaustion. Rose of Old Harpeth "Have a drink, Buck?" he asked, seeming not to have noticed the other's curtness of word and manner. Six Feet Four George's curtness was accounted for by the fact that he had been afraid of saying too much, but Sylvia carelessly handed the letter to her companion. Ranching for Sylvia There was an expressive curtness in the two words. The Story of the Foss River Ranch A Tale of the Northwest He shut the door now somewhat puzzled by the young man's marked curtness; but then Nicolovius knew nothing about the turpentine. Queed "Thanks," said Romarin—instantly noting that the monosyllable, which matched the other's in curtness, was not at all the reply he had intended. Widdershins Could this be the reason for Norman's curtness? Gordon Keith But, evidently regretting his curtness, he said, "Tell her if she is at liberty to-morrow I will offer her a cup of tea." The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 But despite his own volition the monosyllables were accompanied by a smile that destroyed the effect of their curtness. Leonora And at last with the curtness of speech which always denoted displeasure with him, he made reply. Greatheart The very curtness and coldness of the announcement testified to its exactitude. The Waters of Edera Both men curtly acknowledged Barrington's greeting, hardly conscious of the curtness maybe. The Light That Lures "Better," she said with even more than her usual curtness, and she was never prolix. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 100, April, 1876 Notwithstanding his general reserve and curtness of speech, on two or three occasions he showed himself to possess quite a quick and vivid fancy, and even a certain share of humor. Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume II "Without!" replied George, with a curtness that equalled Mary's uncle's. The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories "How is Mrs. Maldon?" demanded Mr. Batchgrew with curtness, after he had snorted and sniffed. The Price of Love The invincible cheerfulness of unseen men chanting music-hall songs in the drenched night made no impression on him, nor the terrible staccato curtness of a N.C.O. mounting guard. The Roll-Call "I don't know," said Robert, with curtness; though he added after a pause, "But I can spell population—p,o,p,u,l,a,t,i,o,n." The Regent There is an occasional curtness about Cambridge men that is hard but not impossible to reconcile with good feeling. In the Name of the Bodleian and Other Essays To deny my request was simply one of his ill-advised whims, and his refusal was given with customary curtness and contempt. A Mind That Found Itself An Autobiography They look so strangely beside the brisk, dapper curtnesses in which metropolitan journals transact their daily squabbles! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 38, December, 1860 To the small crowd, however, this was the extreme of brutal curtness. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 12, 1917 "I certainly do refuse to fall into any such clumsy trap as you have been trying to bait for me, Mr. Meigs," said David Kent, dropping back into his former curtness. The Grafters It was not the insulting curtness of one who wishes to be left in peace, but simply a statement of bald fact. Trailin'! "What 's the trouble?" asked the lawyer, with business-like curtness, for he did not scent much of a fee. The Wife of his Youth and Other Stories of the Color Line, and Selected Essays “I have heard of him,” admitted the visitor in his slow, painstaking tone, which yet had a certain curtness of intention. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale When first she was approached by timid, tentative questionings revealing this point of view, Betty felt hot and answered with unamiable curtness. The Shuttle She felt that he would think this curtness ungracious, but more she could not say. The Conflict The curtness of retort roused Anna's latent antagonism. The Reef Mr. Hawley's mode of speech, even when public decorum repressed his "awful language," was formidable in its curtness and self-possession. Middlemarch He therefore forgave the Mayor his curtness; and this morning on his way to the fair he had called at her house, where he learnt that she was staying at Miss Templeman's. The Mayor of Casterbridge At the curtness of his speech a very faint wave of color ran up her cheek; and when he saw this he was sorry and glad in a single breath. Captivating Mary Carstairs Lanyard's reply just escaped a suspicion of curtness: as who should say, what did you expect? The Lone Wolf A Melodrama "Extremely possible," replied Tompkins, with a sudden curtness in his voice. The Mystery of Murray Davenport A Story of New York at the Present Day Faults are hit off and condemned with the curtness sententiousness of proverbs devised by youth to sanctify itself and correct its own faults. Youth: Its Education, Regimen, and Hygiene Milly scarcely spoke, but in the curtness with which she turned her sullen head when poor Ethel asked some question, I wasn't slow in finding a meaning. The Bacillus of Beauty A Romance of To-day "It may be," responded mademoiselle, with her manlike curtness of speech. The Isle of Unrest The answers were sharp to the point of curtness and his daring roused the wrath of Brown to instant action. The Man in Gray A certain curtness of manner, and his rough familiarity, had astonished the monks, accustomed to the exquisitely refined manners of his predecessor, a Roman of noble birth. The Saint There was no aggressive brutality, only a peremptory curtness, entirely proper in the circumstances. The Subterranean Brotherhood Margaret was too much engrossed in her own thoughts to notice the curtness of the answer. Esther Waters And with the curtness of a great official he turned his ear to Stepan Trofimovitch with disdainful impatience, taking him for an ordinary person with a written petition of some sort. The Possessed (The Devils) Their question is met by Elisha with curtness and scant courtesy, which indicates that it was asked in no sympathetic spirit, but from mere love of telling bad news, and of vulgar excitement. Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII Now there is something contradictory about this man and his curtness invites. A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago Then he repented his curtness and climbed down. Married The extreme curtness he cultivated often leads him into something bordering on obscurity. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius "No; not at all," said Gwendolen, with some curtness, and a pretty little toss of the head as she put on her hat again. Daniel Deronda A tale is the better for length, a ballad for its curtness. English Fairy Tales Never ask more than one question at a time," Napoleon answered, with his usual curtness; "my orders to you are to return at once. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War Mr. Longdon had spoken with a curtness to which his friend's particular manner of overlooking it only added significance. The Awkward Age They took her curtness for snobbery, but it was not. We Can't Have Everything She told him, with peculiar curtness, how she had seen him from her window, and how she wished to ask him an important question. Hilda Lessways His voice lost its curtness as he turned to the girl. Man Size A time had been when the lawyer studied curtness and precision under minds of abridgment in London. Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale When he was most in earnest, his usual brevity of speech fell into a curtness that might have seemed, to one who did not know him, indifference. The Iron Woman I make no pretence of understanding any sort of woman, much less Mary's sort, but why this charming indifference at one time, this indignant curtness at another? Miss Gibbie Gault ‘Concepçion Vara - Conyngham’s servant,’ replied the General, who for some reason was inclined to curtness in his speech. In Kedar's Tents The young man had been alarmed at his stern old uncle's curtness, on the return trip from Allahabad, his strange manner and his grim silence. A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story With even more than the curtness customary in language at a halfpenny a word, it contained his dismissal. Many Cargoes The curtness of the answer might have displeased another woman. The Masquerader Even the servant spoke with a curtness that could not be mistaken. Castle Craneycrow "I am informed," he went on coolly ignoring her curtness, "that there is a guest in this house named Santos—Ramon Santos." Constance Dunlap The flushed cheeks, and a certain icy curtness in Leo's tone, warned her companion that she was rashly invading sacred precincts. At the Mercy of Tiberius "Come with me," he said, with awful curtness. The Intrusion of Jimmy I returned his nod with a curtness I was at no pains to dissemble. The Firefly of France Stephen was made of much finer stuff than Bob, but he had not the latter's graceful humor and his curtness jarred. The Girl from Keller's Turning from a muttered word to the soldier at his side, Thorkel answered her with his usual curtness. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest But he had carried his curtness too far, and was not prepared for the quick retort. Dennison Grant: a Novel of To-day He paid absolutely no attention to the tone of my reply or its curtness. The Rise of Roscoe Paine "I never sacrificed my husband to another," Mrs. Touchett continued with her stout curtness. The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 1 Ratcliffe looked sternly at the baron and said, with some curtness, that he saw no reason to accept such conclusions. Democracy, an American novel It referred with official curtness to an unanswered communication of the previous week, and was "compelled to remind her of rule 47." Colonel Starbottle's Client "I fear the worst, Mrs. Forbes," he said with nervous curtness. Jewel "That was last night's order," said the commander, with military curtness. Clarence Once, however, he had overcome that sort of agonizing hesitation sufficiently to tell me that he had no such intention, he became rather communicative—at least relatively to the former off-hand curtness of his speeches. Under Western Eyes "There's been no elephant and no swarm of bees in here," he said with trembling curtness. The Prophet of Berkeley Square At the cruel curtness of those words, Gyp gave the tiniest start forward. Beyond Dr. Duchesne's gravity seemed to give that significance to this symptom, and his cross-questioning of the patient was characterized by more than his usual curtness. A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready Eton and Christ Church, Oxford, and what the book with its customary curtness called "one d." A Damsel in Distress "For aiding and giving comfort to the enemy, and for harboring spies," replied the major with military curtness. Thankful Blossom "I prefer to think him disinterested, and therefore trustworthy," Mrs. Gould said, with the nearest approach to curtness it was in her nature to assume. Nostromo, a Tale of the Seaboard The curtness of this answer brought clouds to his mother's brow, and she resolved to postpone the explanation till the morrow. Beatrix "From which you conclude?" said Rastignac, with that curtness of speech which to a prolix speaker is a warning to be concise. The Deputy of Arcis Judged from the view-point of your beautiful old civilisation, I am aware my curtness must seem crude. Zuleika Dobson, or, an Oxford love story His voice had changed so much, he spoke with such curtness and even with such contempt, that Mrs. Cosham looked at him fairly puzzled. Night and Day “You left a few of your feathers in it, nevertheless,” the banker concluded with a wooden face and with the curtness of a man who knows. The Arrow of Gold A Story Between Two Notes |
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