| 单词 | deep-laid |
| 例句 | There may be almost infinite powers against us, but at least there is a deep-laid scheme working towards goodness and happiness. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 2012-04-25T02:01:12.830Z Kung-Ming had always been noted for the fertility of his resources, and now he had evidently thought out a deep-laid scheme to involve his enemies in utter ruin. Sidelights on Chinese Life 2012-04-21T02:00:23.993Z Pride, delicacy, regard for his child, every consideration, forbade his exposing the duplicity of my mother; and, indeed, had he attempted it—it would but have confirmed the opinion, her deep-laid project had established. The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. III A Novel in Three Volumes 2012-04-13T02:00:20.243Z Early in 1861, Mr. Felton had made, as he supposed, a remarkable discovery of "a deep-laid conspiracy to capture Washington and break up the Government." Baltimore and The Nineteenth of April, 1861 A Study of the War 2012-04-04T02:01:00.923Z What a deep-laid plot it seemed, and how artfully and successfully concealed from her! It May Be True, Vol. III (of III) 2012-03-20T02:00:14.013Z Spencer has pointed out that the Universe is one deep-laid framework for the production of such beneficent contrivances. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 2012-04-25T02:01:12.830Z Quevedo swears that Eve and Helen Wrought dire mishaps: That Adam and the Trojans fell in Their deep-laid traps. Mathieu Ropars: et cetera 2012-03-15T02:00:28.013Z Whether the crime was prompted solely by his own imagination, or whether he was the instrument of any deep-laid conspiracy, was never clearly ascertained, though the latter was the general supposition.—Chambers' The Last Words of Distinguished Men and Women (Real and Traditional) 2012-02-22T03:00:24.020Z Oh, miserable and guilty woman, what have you gained by all your deep-laid schemes of villainy? The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) 2012-02-11T03:03:50.943Z Mr. Spalding was really more stupid than Mr. Hines in all matters of policy and deep-laid plans to accomplish any object. A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information 2012-01-20T03:00:11.607Z As neither Keelshies nor any of his gang had the courage to kill the Copper Indians, they concerted a deep-laid scheme for their destruction; which was to leave them on an island. A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean in the Years 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 New Edition with Introduction, Notes, and Illustrations 2011-12-26T03:00:13.520Z My deep-laid schemes Of gain engrossed the long laborious days, Stretched far into the night. The Epic of Hades In Three Books 2011-11-16T03:00:28.060Z This event was only the climax of a deep-laid and skilfully organised plot—one of the most extraordinary in all history. A Literary History of the Arabs 2011-11-13T03:00:15.660Z And for all your deep-laid schemes he has a parry. Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor 2011-11-11T03:00:30.420Z The Rev. Mr. Hines, with all his wisdom, sound judgment, and experience, became, unwittingly, an important instrument and apologist in this deep-laid scheme to rid the country of Protestant missionaries and American settlements. A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information 2012-01-20T03:00:11.607Z The connection, if there was one, seemed so remote that he came to the conclusion that Mr. Shei must be at work on a very intricate and deep-laid scheme. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z How could the alleged plotters have been sure that when Colley came to cast the play he would not frustrate their deep-laid plan by assigning Plotwell to some other actor, if only by mere chance? Three Hours after Marriage 2011-10-10T02:00:20.823Z Neither she, nor the German people, understood how her policy was aiding the deep-laid plans of Bismarck. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z The deep-laid plot she had woven had been so far successful, and now events had only to develop one stage farther upon their natural course for her efforts to be crowned with complete triumph. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z They saw in the laws they had adopted, a deep-laid scheme of the whites to destroy them, and take possession of their country. A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information 2012-01-20T03:00:11.607Z The attacks on Thorwaldsson’s expedition, the disappearance of his ship and crew, all look like parts of a deep-laid plan to attain Grimm’s ends at whatever cost in human life. The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition 2011-06-06T02:00:10.330Z She represented herself to be the victim of a deep-laid plot and a much-abused person all around. Marjorie Dean High School Senior 2011-06-06T02:00:09.407Z This was strange; but soon the note from Jame-son was placed in his hands, and when he had read of the deep-laid scheme, he said with a deep sigh, "Whom can we trust now?" The Life of George Washington in Words of One Syllable 2011-05-23T02:00:10.807Z The Literary World says:—"As a story of incident, with a deep-laid and exciting plot, this of the 'Mysterious Mr. Sabin' can hardly be surpassed." A Crime of the Under-seas 2011-05-17T02:00:16.540Z The Literary World says:—"As a story of interest, with a deep-laid and exciting plot, this of the 'Mysterious Mr. Sabin' can hardly be surpassed." First Person Paramount 2011-04-07T02:00:19.233Z The poor corregidor, however, had no doubt that it was a deep-laid scheme to plunder and insult him. The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] 2011-03-27T02:00:17.093Z This plan delighted Miss Ruth, but I saw in it the beginning of the workings of a deep-laid scheme. The Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine 2011-03-15T02:00:14.097Z He could hardly control his nerves, his eager desire that this might prove merely an odd coincidence, instead of a detective's deep-laid scheme. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z A deep-laid plot was hatched to hamper British bankers so that they could not lend money to France and Russia. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z He had a deep-laid scheme, too, relative to my young sister, had I failed him. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z Neither Austria nor the German people had the slightest comprehension of the Minister's deep-laid plans. A Short History of Germany 2011-02-14T03:00:40.360Z It was less than a year since he had been graduated from the Harvard Law School, but his deep-laid plans lay far back of his graduation. Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century 2011-02-13T03:00:19.953Z This seems to have been an amorous freak, not the result of any deep-laid policy. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z It is, however, much too hot to think of going up to London, so for the present none of Palestrina's deep-laid plans have been successful. A Lame Dog's Diary 2011-02-04T03:00:23.707Z "That's my belief," agreed Stone; "the whole affair is a carefully planned and deep-laid scheme, and concocted in a clever and diabolically ingenious brain." The Diamond Pin 2011-01-22T03:00:15.907Z That one unguarded word betrayed to Waldemar that the opposition to which he had thus far attached little importance, was the result of a deep-laid scheme on the part of his mother. Vineta The Phantom City 2011-01-21T03:00:10.377Z There were also deep-laid schemes by which the Federals were to be kept in ignorance of the real designs of the Confederates, until too late to avert the blow. The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, 2011-01-17T03:00:42.913Z A proceeding which elicited an expansive smile from the Dowager, who considered it a deep-laid diplomatic plot, in furtherance of her suggested plan of campaign. Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z And in his friendly voice she read the failure of her deep-laid plans, conscious too that their early return had thrown out the scheme of time. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z Some deep-laid plan was hatching which was expected momently to develop itself. The Frontier Angel A Romance of Kentucky Rangers' Life 2010-12-20T17:12:29.603Z The street is growing curious as to what deep-laid scheme Weston & Hill are preparing to spring upon it, and Rockhaven stock is not as yet selling to any extent. Rockhaven "I thought," replied Catharine, "from your Majesty's silence and apparent forgetfulness, that there was some deep-laid plan." Marguerite de Valois She thought that it was a deep-laid plot of Haralal's to captivate her boy, in order to prolong his own appointment. Stories from Tagore There was no cunning wile or deep-laid plot that was not familiar to him and he was wondering what dodge Sir George was up to. Hard Pressed Is all this a deep-laid scheme against my honor and my life, or do you, indeed, desire to trace this crime to its author? Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) The Literary World.—"As a story of interest, with a deep-laid and exciting plot, this of the 'Mysterious Mr. Sabin' can hardly be surpassed." A Traitor's Wooing As from the point of view of charity the well-being of the community depends upon the vigour of the deep-laid elemental life within it, so in passing to Roman times we consider the family first. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" We need not, however, see in this transformation any deep-laid malice or remote significance. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII I am bound to confess it looks very like a deep-laid conspiracy. Hard Pressed Who could tell but what this was part of a deep-laid plan to give her free access to the crown prince's apartments? On the Heights A Novel So he waits with a patience born of a deep-laid plot. The Warfare of the Soul Practical Studies in the Life of Temptation She had detected many a deep-laid plot he had devised to secure for her that eminence and station he longed for. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience Whatever agitation Washington may have felt when these documents of deep-laid treachery were put before him, he wore his usual air of equanimity when he rejoined his companions. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess. Hard Pressed Thus, womanlike, secure in the possession of her own heart’s desire, she spoke contemptuously of one for whom she really entertained a great and deep-laid respect. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt Grenville had a deep-laid scheme which was just now hatching in his fertile brain, and what this superbly audacious project was, will presently appear. Into the Unknown A Romance of South Africa And it was so much the more remarkable that now he should pretend to be pious, and that too, before he had married Manna; there must be some deep-laid game here, not easily seen through. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine This was as he had anticipated and desired, for he had deep-laid plans which could best be carried out by himself. Sube Cane He had long excited the suspicion of the police of that place, but so deep-laid were his diabolical schemes that he eluded their vigilance for a considerable time, until Monday last. The Diary of a Resurrectionist, 1811-1812 To Which Are Added an Account of the Resurrection Men in London and a Short History of the Passing of the Anatomy Act The great lesson of that tempter was to 'distrust,' never to accept a benefit in life without inquiring what subtle design had prompted it, what deep-laid scheme it might denote. Gerald Fitzgerald The Chevalier I can't call it a "deep-laid plan," because I'd laid it on no firmer foundation than the spur of the moment; but I was wildly excited about it. The Brightener "Just as I said," muttered Dunn, in a deep and suppressed voice,—"a systematic plot, a deep-laid scheme against me." Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day It was a long time before Lady Knob-Kerrick could be persuaded to see in the Rev. Andrew MacFie, the minister of her chapel, an innocent victim of a deep-laid plot. Adventures of Bindle In the first place, a display of emotion smacked of vulgarity; in the second place, she felt that all of her deep-laid schemes depended upon her perfect self-control. The Vision of Elijah Berl "This is certainly a deep-laid plot," he said, when all had told their story. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck She says I have no head for business, and some deep-laid plan for filling the family coffers is in hand.” The Bartlett Mystery It was a case where all the evidence was purely circumstantial, but wherein the most deliberate and deep-laid scheme could be distinctly traced. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day This deep-laid scheme deprived the Prussian army of eighteen thousand men, and that on the very moment when defeat and disaster had spread their demoralizing influences through the entire army. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II Steno was furious at the miscarriage of his deep-laid plot, and the shame of banishment from his idol. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. Ellen shared to a great extent her mother's belief in her own ability, and she tried to share likewise Mrs. O'Brien's firm conviction that there was a deep-laid plot to keep her down. The Rosie World "Good Lord——" "Oh, it isn't a deep-laid plan." The Return of the Prodigal And I must away to unravel this deep-laid plot. Olla Podrida Oh, it is a subtile, A deep-laid mischief, by the earl contrived In hour malignant, to o'erturn the state, And, horror to conceive! dethrone the queen! The Earl of Essex Everyone read what had happened as a deep-laid scheme of vengeance on the part of Hankin and Mrs. Abel, of whose part in the transaction no secret whatever was made. Mad Shepherds and Other Human Studies So," he said, slowly, "my deep-laid plans are frustrated, it seems. Under False Pretences A Novel He saw it all clearly, that deep-laid plot of Mrs. Fazakerly's. The Return of the Prodigal When they were alone, they commiserated each other on the failure of their deep-laid schemes. Dainty's Cruel Rivals The Fatal Birthday It is not without significance that the deep-laid plot should be defeated through the agency of the immortal Dogberry, most deliciously foolish of constables. An Introduction to Shakespeare It is some plan, some deep-laid scheme to blight the life of Jessie Bain and ruin my happiness—ay, ruin my happiness, I say—for I love that girl with all my heart and soul! Kidnapped at the Altar or, The Romance of that Saucy Jessie Bain What if it were all a part of a deep-laid scheme calculated to delay them, for some dark purpose or other? The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France The queen was exceedingly amazed and perplexed, and feared that it was some deep-laid plot to involve her in difficulties. Maria Antoinette Makers of History Did she think that this road had come there by accident and not by deep-laid design? Wunpost Another, who incautiously boasts aloud his deep-laid scheme against Constantia's reputation in the dark recesses of a stage-coach, is unexpectedly seized by the arm. A Book of Sibyls Miss Barbauld, Miss Edgeworth, Mrs Opie, Miss Austen Thou wert a statesman once, Melanthon; now, Grown dim with age, thy eye pervades no more The deep-laid schemes which Dionysius plans. The Grecian Daughter No one could have told from Lavendar’s face, when he appeared fresh and smiling at the breakfast table half an hour later, that he was hatching any deep-laid schemes. Robinetta It sounds like a story with a deep-laid plot, and a typical villain lurking somewhere.” The Award of Justice Or, Told in the Rockies A Pen Picture of the West The submarine A, diving to avoid a surface warship, has become entangled in the mooring of a deep-laid mine which is being dragged down on top of her. Submarine Warfare of To-day How the Submarine Menace was Met and Vanquished, With Descriptions of the Inventions and Devices Used, Fast Boats, Mystery Ships It was not agreeable: it was decidedly otherwise, for it upset a deep-laid scheme of mine. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 "I have no doubt she had some deep-laid purpose, however." The Masked Bridal As these deep-laid plans of the shrewd Wampanoag chieftain were approaching maturity, Philip became more independent and bold in his demeanor. King Philip Makers of History It is no pleasure, surely, to convict the late Emperor of a deep-laid conspiracy to revolutionize the Roman State, and rob the Holy Father of his time-honored patrimony. Pius IX. And His Time The lower diagram shows the deep-laid mines arranged to receive the U-boats when they attempted to run the blockade in a submerged condition. Submarine Warfare of To-day How the Submarine Menace was Met and Vanquished, With Descriptions of the Inventions and Devices Used, Fast Boats, Mystery Ships Dilys had a deep-laid scheme, which she considered too good to be divulged at present, but which she hoped would be the undoing of Leonora. The Leader of the Lower School A Tale of School Life "Then there was a plot between you—you had some deep-laid scheme in seeking the situation." The Masked Bridal But it never occurred to me that there might be a plan, a subtle, deep-laid plan, to steal the water-works!” Counsel for the Defense Or are all the deep-laid schemes of yesterday as stubborn in his heart, and as busy in his brain, as ever?... The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. IX (of X) - America - I "He has some deep-laid plot in his mind," he thought as he looked at Frye, who, having delivered this amazing pat, turned at once to his mail. Uncle Terry A Story of the Maine Coast "But your Aunt Mary will be worried, won't she?" asked Miss Leicester, whose quick wit suspected a deep-laid plot. Betty Leicester A Story For Girls It was thought that its founders were inspired by a deep-laid political scheme for centralizing the government and setting up a hereditary aristocracy. The Critical Period of American History That she had fallen victim to some deep-laid plot was evident. The Stretton Street Affair But, as Billee had said, the stealing of Mr. Merkel's papers seemed to indicate some deep-laid plot to cheat him of his land that was so valuable. The Boy Ranchers at Spur Creek or Fighting the Sheep Herders Houses of smoke, news and trailing objects, representing deep-laid intrigues. Cupology How to Be Entertaining It is a deep-laid plot to reform us all. Elizabeth Hobart at Exeter Hall You may," he said, "by your deep-laid schemes, lull the thoughtless, enlist the selfish, and stifle for a while the voices of patriots, but the day of reckoning will come. Robert Toombs Statesman, Speaker, Soldier, Sage That Tito Moroni was his accomplice I had established beyond doubt, and equally that there had been a grave and deep-laid conspiracy against me. The Stretton Street Affair Did he think his mamma would not find out the deep-laid plot, which had cost him so much labor? Little Grandfather But an obstacle arose to even the deep-laid plans of Macnooder himself. The Varmint I have found it impossible, in writing of college days which are just one deep-laid scheme after another, to confine myself to one plot. At Good Old Siwash It must have come from somewhere else, and this was only a deep-laid plot to get itself landed on English soil without paying an entrance fee. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Our deep-laid plot to win $240,000 had miscarried, and now the necessity was upon us of engaging in another illegitimate operation if we would continue in our life of ease and luxury. Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison Fifteen Years in Solitude The latter is full of triumphant glee; he has arranged a deep-laid plan with the surviving members of his band and hopes to ensnare not only Lorenzo but his whole company. The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas The old man's self-satisfaction was so evident as he displayed his acumen in detecting this deep-laid plot that Gerrard almost laughed in his face. The Path to Honour Now I'm going to dig myself," with a deep-laid purpose in her mind, "and you may dig, too. Cricket at the Seashore A horrible fear came over him that his deep-laid scheme was about to end in failure. The Tinted Venus A Farcical Romance Many consider them pieces of a deep-laid policy by Polk to tole Mexico to war in hope of England's aid, then, suddenly pacifying England, to devour Mexico at his leisure. History of the United States, Volume 3 As for his deep-laid plans they were all scattered to the winds. Fighting the Flames The tale has no particular plot; it is a record of seeming trifles, friendships made and broken and renewed, sporadic adventures and deep-laid intrigues that lead nowhere. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-07 Whate'er betide, my deep-laid schemes will speed And I shall profit by my master's doom. The Buddha A Drama in Five Acts and Four Interludes "But surely this man Miliukoff must be prevented from speaking!" cried the unhappy woman, who saw all her deep-laid schemes crumbling rapidly away, and herself branded as a traitress. The Minister of Evil The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia That he was glad of this of course Mark Nelson did not dream, for he was not aware of his creditor's deep-laid plans. The Young Miner or Tom Nelson in California There were also strong reasons for thinking that the accusation was the result of a deep-laid plot. Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters A Family Record With his eyes against a blank wall he was able to endlessly amuse himself by calling up the deep-laid concepts of his earlier years of study. A Daughter of the Middle Border There were other tunnels which I saw dug in my square yard of earth on that morning, which, while not of quite such depth, represented equally deep-laid plans. My Studio Neighbors But my deep-laid scheme to find out their method accomplished nothing; except, perhaps, to spoil the day’s lesson. Wood Folk at School This, however, accomplished, he called for a fourth glass of grog “for luck,” and reeled out of the house to carry out his deep-laid plans. The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands In the prosecution of his deep-laid plans, Stumps attracted the attention of a gentleman with exceedingly black eyes and hair, a hook nose, and rather seedy garments. The Battery and the Boiler Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables At present it is necessary that we should return to Yarmouth, where Captain Bream, in pursuance of his deep-laid schemes, entered a bookseller’s shop and made a sweeping demand for theological literature. The Young Trawler We regret to have to record the fact that Quashy’s deep-laid schemes in behalf of Manuela and the “sick man” miscarried. The Rover of the Andes A Tale of Adventure on South America To his plea the father, with deep-laid diplomacy, replied: "Very well; study hard this year and next year you may go." The Eagle's Heart If any one had told him it was a fine morning, he would, in his present state of mind, have suspected the words as part of a deep-laid scheme to fool him. Follow My leader The Boys of Templeton Many a past bitter experience had shown the most harmless desires to mask deep-laid juvenile plots, and she was singularly wary and distrustful. A Son of the City A Story of Boy Life No one ever knew whether it were actually an accident or a deep-laid scheme on the part of the weary Landy to end this period of torture. Afloat or, Adventures on Watery Trails No. His conduct was part of a desperate and deep-laid design. Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks Book Number Fifteen in the Jack Harkaway Series There is some deep-laid plot or I'm fearfully mistaken. Marion's Faith. I shall not feel in that deep-laid rest The sheeted light fall over my breast, Nor ever note in those hidden hours The wind-blown breath of the tossing flowers. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865 Then came a rice-mortar, a pestle, a bee, and an egg, and together they devised a deep-laid plot to be avenged. Childhood's Favorites and Fairy Stories The Young Folks Treasury, Volume 1 His deceptions are more subtle and deep-laid than those of the Grecian adept. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy She knew that she was losing ground, precious, indispensable, to that deep-laid, secret, cherished plot of hers. The Lady Paramount For a moment a powerful revulsion of feeling toward the girl, who was undeniably involved in some exceptionally deep-laid plan, crept throughout his being. A Husband by Proxy If war doesn't come at once," said Byrne, "it will be because the Apache has a new sense or a deep-laid scheme. An Apache Princess A Tale of the Indian Frontier We heard you girls had been seen planning some deep-laid scheme, as you came down the street," went on Will Ford, the brother of Grace, "and we followed. The Outdoor Girls at Ocean View Or, The Box That Was Found in the Sand You can see by the deep-laid plan I set to catch help for the ranch, how there's nothing for fortune to do but lay down and holler when I make up my mind. Red Saunders' Pets and Other Critters He believes this commitment is the result of a deep-laid conspiracy on the part of the District Attorney’s office and some of the District Judges. Studies in Forensic Psychiatry Davis's bitter complaints against the English cabinet but a sham, covering a deep-laid conspiracy with treacherous Albion? The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 2, February, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy You must not imagine, however, that my stratagem was deep-laid and deliberately executed. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 No love, no devotedness, could efface the remembrance of her connivance at that deep-laid plot which had imposed her upon him as a wife. Notable Women of Olden Time Either she has heard of the accident which has occurred here—and if so, how?—or she's but carrying out some deep-laid plan which it is highly important for us to know. The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow In every adverse decision of the court he sees a deep-laid conspiracy to deprive him of his rights. Studies in Forensic Psychiatry One is often tempted to suspect that in some schools there is a deep-laid plot to destroy in the bud any love for poetry which children may possess. The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28 The Independent Health Magazine Toole hadn't to bother about such subtleties, and Henry's deep-laid plans for getting a laugh must have seemed funny to dear Toole, who had only to come on and say "Whoop!" and the audience roared. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 31, No. 1, May 1908 Such skulking could be accepted only as a symptom of treachery, of some deep-laid plan for surprise. Beth Norvell A Romance of the West The young man was quite incapable of any deep-laid scheme of wrong-doing, as he was of any high or generous impulse. Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life He did not suspect that this was part of a deep-laid plot of Bill's. Injun and Whitey to the Rescue The danger must be enormously heightened if one community begins to believe that the other community is compassing deep-laid schemes for the promotion of its own ultimate ascendancy. Indian Unrest She knew, now, that the separating of the scows was the first move in a deep-laid scheme. The Gun-Brand It is no mere accident that brings her, but a part of a deep-laid plan, which perhaps not only concerns him, but one in whom he has taken the deepest interest—Lady Ruth. Miss Caprice But alas for the deep-laid schemes of ambitious princes, and alas for the vanity of glory. The Piazza Tales It may all be a part of a very deep-laid plan of the Greeks. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 26, May 6, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls His brows were knit, as if in deep thought, and doubtless he revolved the result of some deep-laid plan, when the door was hurriedly opened, and a man, bowing low before the images, approached him. Inez A Tale of the Alamo Whatever he did know of Miriam and her deep-laid plans and schemes, he divulged to no one. Grace Harlowe's Sophomore Year at High School The Record of the Girl Chums in Work and Athletics He believed he had discovered a deep-laid scheme of the aristocrats to cultivate friendliness between whites and blacks, and then use black voters to crush the whites. The Quest of the Silver Fleece A Novel The Germans unquestionably made a deep-laid plot to capture all markets and cripple or ruin all competitors. Outspoken Essays The old Bassett superstition held, however, with many: this was only another of the Boss's deep-laid schemes, and he would show his hand in due season and prove himself, as usual, master of the situation. A Hoosier Chronicle Here was no scope for the conception and excitation of deep-laid schemes; the movements of the enemy were too rapid. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 4, April, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy No one seems to have suspected his deep-laid scheme for allaying the suspicions of his intended victims until the right moment came for laying his hands upon them and crushing all opposition by overwhelming force. History of Holland "Then you may depend," remarked Henry, "some most deep-laid and desperate plot is going on." Varney the Vampire Or the Feast of Blood If such was the fact, the minister was compelled to acknowledge that it was a deep-laid plot. Hatchie, the Guardian Slave; or, The Heiress of Bellevue For underlying that information was a deep-laid scheme. The Story of the Foss River Ranch A Tale of the Northwest That Calhoun planned some deep-laid stratagem was plain, but his speech for the time remained enigmatic, even to his most intimate companion. 54-40 or Fight The Lacedæmonians at once wished to attack them, but Agesilaus, fearing that some deep-laid conspiracy might break out, ordered them to remain quiet. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Have you no deep-laid, artful project in hand? Varney the Vampire Or the Feast of Blood Such are the consequences natively resulting from a theory alike unscriptural and absurd—a principle deep-laid in that system of opposition to the Lord and his Anointed, emphatically styled "The Antichrist." Act, Declaration, & Testimony for the Whole of our Covenanted Reformation, as Attained to, and Established in Britain and Ireland; Particularly Betwixt the Years 1638 and 1649, Inclusive This is a deep-laid plot," said he, "and I think we must immediately do as O'Brien states—look after the nurse who was sent to India. Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 Part of a deep-laid plot to make me ridiculous, Mr. Speaker, Sir!' A Diversity of Creatures There could be no doubt that the clock would go into his possession; that it was a deep-laid scheme to spoil him of the result of all his labor. International Weekly Miscellany — Volume 1, No. 2, July 8, 1850 Hugh wondered how Brother Lu would take it upon learning that his deep-laid schemes had been discovered. The Chums of Scranton High out for the Pennant Gradually as she wrote, hope grew strong within her, and it became impressed upon her that there had been some deep-laid, fiendish plot. 'Lena Rivers I thought, of course, this would insure my claim of eighteen thousand dollars, but it eventually proved to be a deep-laid plot to swindle me. History of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years, and Life of Chauncey Jerome Even though the woman was beginning to see that Bab and Ruth were a little suspicious of her, she had no idea of being frightened from her deep-laid scheme by two insignificant schoolgirls. The Automobile Girls at Washington Checkmating the Plots of Foreign Spies Toole hadn't to bother about such subtleties, and Henry's deep-laid plans for getting a laugh must have seemed funny to dear Toole, who had only to come on and say "Whoop!" and the audience roared! The Story of My Life Recollections and Reflections More than once the deep-laid plans of the most powerful politicians in Salt Lake City have been completely frustrated by a silent warning from the women. What eight million women want But he was too prudent to act with a precipitation which would have given his conduct an appearance of a premeditated and deep-laid purpose for which there was no legitimate ground. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2 He had scented a trap here and a bait there, and a dozen times, while dwelling on Dr. Addington's postponements and delays, he had accused the two of collusion and of some deep-laid chicanery. The Castle Inn Perhaps there is a deep-laid scheme to learn if the prize would repay the loss of her capture; perhaps----it is my humour. The Red Rover Subsequent inquiry discovered a deep-laid plot to surprise the guard, seize their arms, murder the captain and crew and all who resisted, and take possession of the ship. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXII He recollected all the precautions he had used; he could scarcely find a flaw in the process; and he cursed that blind and malicious power which delighted to cross his most deep-laid schemes. Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are I am glad to hear it for I lured you here to take you into a deep-laid plot. Wild Wings A Romance of Youth This was a deep-laid scheme, and quite worthy of its author. The Black Tulip Or are all the deep-laid schemes of yesterday as stubborn in his heart, and as busy in his brain, as ever? House of the Seven Gables "Is this a deep-laid snare?" he asked slowly. Roderick Hudson Jonathan, all unconscious of the deep-laid scheme to make him happy, soon came out on the porch, and stretched his long arms as he breathed freely of the morning air. The Last Trail I'm going to find Bellingham this afternoon—there's some deep-laid plot in all this, and that fellow had been cleverly coached in the event of his being unexpectedly tackled…. The Middle of Things I am afraid it is a deep-laid Russian plot, which Gladstone has done not a little to promote and encourage. Memoirs of the Life and Correspondence of Henry Reeve, C.B., D.C.L. In Two Volumes. Volume II. To Nicholas this was more perplexing than ever; although he now arrived at the conclusion, that Kate was the victim of some infamous and deep-laid plot, and that Lauder was at the bottom of it. Ridgeway An Historical Romance of the Fenian Invasion of Canada He believed now that he was the victim of a deep-laid plot. Five Thousand Dollars Reward "I fear this is a deep-laid plot," he remarked. An Algonquin Maiden A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada "My object was to disclose the truth," she cried, vehemently, "to denounce you as a blackhearted villain, and to save an unsuspecting youth from becoming the victim of your deep-laid schemes." The Mysteries of Montreal Being Recollections of a Female Physician It must spring from laborious circumvention and deep-laid stratagems. Edgar Huntly or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker If you have deep-laid plans, I would rather you paid me the compliment of showing me the deepest one at once. A Fountain Sealed It was the result of a deep-laid conspiracy. Blind Love It was then, that the Church of Rome began openly to execute her deep-laid Plot for enslaving the Laity. An Enquiry into an Origin of Honour; and the Usefulness of Christianity in War Probably there was no deep-laid plot for the diversion of the crusading host from the first. The Church and the Empire, Being an Outline of the History of the Church from A.D. 1003 to A.D. 1304 But we know what a mad creature you are anyway, so we simply suspected some deep-laid twit. Kathleen The year's successes had surpassed his expectations, and the maturing of his deep-laid plans for the reduction of Mecca by pressure without bloodshed satisfied his ambitious and dominating soul. Mahomet Founder of Islam His plan, as was always the case with him, was deep-laid, and every contingency had been provided for. A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee If the public enter into my sentiments upon the subject, they will consider it as effectually superseding Machiavel's celebrated treatise of The Prince, and exhibiting a more deep-laid and desperate system of tyranny. Four Early Pamphlets The result of their councils was a deep-laid plot against Flemish liberty; and its execution was ere-long attempted. Holland The History of the Netherlands Even Leo I. merely prepared the way for universal domination; he had no such deep-laid schemes as Gregory VII. or Boniface VIII. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity Do you mean to swear that this is not a deep-laid scheme on the part of you and your attorney to wrest from this estate enough to make a fortune for you both? Burnham Breaker I was not able to bring the artifice before the jury; the Crown had not discovered it, and Lamson's deep-laid scheme was nearly successful. The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton) Then Hugh told him that there was certainly a deep-laid plot against Governor Berkeley, and he asked the aid of Peram in ferreting out the leaders. The Real America in Romance, Volume 6; a Century Too Soon (A Story This is no place for your deep-laid machinations. The Sowers He seemed to be always ready with some deep-laid scheme for turning the edge of Mac's iron resolution. The Magnetic North This is by no means a charity on the part of the authorities, but a well-thrashed and deep-laid scheme to circumvent the Reichstag as it gives the Emperor another 75,000 men. The Secrets of the German War Office There was a dead silence at this crucial question—a silence that you could feel was the result of a deep-laid conspiracy—and all the ladies smiled. The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton) The ridicule to which he was exposed for rejecting a usurper's power he has described as follows Nor wisdom's palm, nor deep-laid policy Can Solon boast. Mosaics of Grecian History Having safely arrived at Petersburg, we have nothing to tell of that romantic city—no hints at deep-laid plots, no prison, nor tales of jail-birds—tales with salt on them, bien entendu—the usual grain. The Sowers The little frown was portentous of deep-laid designs. Beverly of Graustark You knew of all, and from your prison led Their treasonous plottings with a deep-laid plan. Mary Stuart This attack he regarded as the result of a deep-laid plot to injure him in a lucrative branch of his art. Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century It was a deep-laid scheme, this thing of putting off the discussion of expenses until the eleventh hour. The Social Cancer The shooting was the result of a deep-laid plan: Dillingham and Morley had met by appointment, moved by what motive he did not make clear, to kill Sheeley, an honest laboring man. A Romance of Billy-Goat Hill These people who had made the best of so many moons knew all this, but some of the others thought that this moon was worthy of a greater effort and a more deep-laid plan. The Wagner Story Book But what good angel prevented the execution of this deep-laid design? Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded They are thus often credited with deep-laid motives and plans which it may perhaps have been impossible for them to entertain at the time. Maximilian in Mexico A Woman's Reminiscences of the French Intervention 1862-1867 There had been mutiny on board that mat-of-war-a deep-laid plot to murder the commanding officers, and now, at sun-setting, the instigators, four in number, were to pay the penalty of their crime. Rosamond — or, the Youthful Error It was barely possible that the assault and the rescue by young Bernard were part of a deep-laid plot. Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express "It is a deep-laid plot, but it shall be foiled by Patricia Sherlock,—the only lady detective in captivity!" Patty's Suitors O how deep-laid are the mischiefs designed to fall on my devoted head!—Surely, surely, I cannot be worthy of all this contrivance! Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded There is no deep-laid plot—nothing but what is apparent. Miss Lou "But, once in, that they should take the most valuable relic I brought back with me on this last expedition, I think certainly shows that it was a robbery with a deep-laid, premeditated purpose." Gold of the Gods He himself had had no very deep-laid scheme in his addresses to Colonel Osborne. He Knew He Was Right His visit was only a part of a deep-laid scheme. The Romance of Elaine Sequel to "Exploits of Elaine" It was all so incoherent that, from what I know of drug fiends, I am sure she had a deep-laid purpose in it all. The Dream Doctor He turned around to his wife and sister almost gasping, "Is this some deep-laid plot?" Miss Lou Perhaps THAT, too, had been a deep-laid plan. Absalom's Hair The little girl was obliged to resort to a deep-laid plot in order to do this work for the teacher. Tillie, a Mennonite Maid; a Story of the Pennsylvania Dutch They are in earnest consultation,—evidently devising some plan for carrying out a deep-laid plot. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter What the Kaiser purposed, what deep-laid schemes of international policy he entertained, will, perhaps, never be known. A History of the Nations and Empires Involved and a Study of the Events Culminating in the Great Conflict From a placid, easygoing retired mariner, recent events had transformed the Captain into a plotter, a man with a "deep-laid scheme," as the gentlemanly, cigarette-smoking villain of the melodrama used to love to call it. Cap'n Eri It is a deep-laid scheme, and escaping in the airship is part of it. Tom Swift and His Airship We impute deep-laid far-sighted plans to Caesar and Napoleon; but the best of their power was in nature, not in them. Essays — First Series The one prayed for her brother,—the other tried to pray, but it was more for herself, for safety in her crime and success in her deep-laid scheming. The Golden Dog Now that all the circumstances of the assassination are known, it is plain that there was a deep-laid and well-conceived plot to kill Mr. Lincoln long before the crime was actually committed. Lincoln's Yarns and Stories: a complete collection of the funny and witty anecdotes that made Lincoln famous as America's greatest story teller At first she suspected that the stratagems which had won her heart were the results of a deep-laid plot proceeding from her lover. Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance But the way in which he accepted one office after another, each unrelated to the preceding, was so desultory as to prove that he did not begin life with a deep-laid design on the Presidency. Theodore Roosevelt; an Intimate Biography But still I don't quite see—" "I shouldn't wonder if they don't think our coming here was part of a deep-laid scheme to be near our ancestors. Actions and Reactions Toward evening a deep-laid instinct drove her forth to seek food. Animal Heroes It was whispered to Dionysius that the whole was a deep-laid scheme on the part of Dion for the purpose of effecting a revolution and placing his own nephews on the throne. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Depend upon it, it is some deep-laid scheme of that party. From the Memoirs of a Minister of France The authorities, however, were of the opinion that human hands had something to do with the explosions, and they resorted to deep-laid stratagems to get hold of the said hands. The Story of a Bad Boy He now began, furtively, to watch his brother notary and Madame Evangelista as they conversed with Paul, endeavoring to detect some clew to the deep-laid plot which was beginning to appear upon the surface. The Marriage Contract Up above the dam she waded across the limpid stream, for deep-laid and sure is the instinct of a wild animal to put running water between itself and those it shuns. Animal Heroes The persistence with which his overseers accosted him, and the crafty smile of the sergeant made him see through the deep-laid scheme. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse He is a clever court general but not a great tennis thinker, playing more by instinct than by a really deep-laid plan of campaign. The Art of Lawn Tennis A very little reflection has since convinced me that she has a deep-laid scheme against Michael Vanstone in view. No Name That night Iago began his deep-laid plans of mischief. Tales from Shakespeare Some very strange things had occurred of late, and it was impossible to tell whether or not they were accidents, mere coincidents, or deep-laid, skilfully worked-out designs of the fun-loving cowboys. Light of the Western Stars What worried him was the wire-cutting; he could not but believe that it was an important part of the deep-laid labour conspiracy. The Strength of the Strong |
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