| 单词 | deftness |
| 例句 | I was with her and marveled at my sister's deftness and complete lack of fear. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z His pronounced cranium indicates his future deftness with mathematics and mechanical things. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z A “smooth” strain possessed a slippery, sugary coat on the cell surface and could escape the immune system with newtlike deftness. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z His size, his deftness with the weapon, his scarred and dusty appearance—they are all supposed to intimidate me. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Will marveled at the deftness in those huge black hooks. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z In lesser hands it would be flimsy and light; here, it is written with enough deftness to charm entirely. TV highlights 16/07/2012 2012-07-15T18:59:01Z Rosenbaum compared Bergman’s “fluent storytelling” and “deftness in handling actresses” to the “skills of a Hollywood professional like George Cukor,” and in Bergman’s earliest films one feels the touch of an unusually engaged classicist. Viewing Ingmar Bergman Through a Glass Less Darkly 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z He switched from comedy to drama with deftness. Eric Sykes 2012-07-04T11:46:45Z Hislop's message is delivered with enviable deftness and wit, and very often it is irresistible. Heard the one about the corrupt, lying politician? 2011-08-25T21:30:03Z The critic David Sexton noted how De Waal "manages the move from the tiny netsuke to the great events of history, including the Holocaust, with extraordinary deftness and grace". Edmund de Waal 2011-02-12T11:38:27Z I've long felt that if one could harness British deftness and textual detail to American vigour, you could take Shakespeare to a whole new level. Are British actors the world's best? 2010-06-19T23:14:00Z It takes deftness to render fragility this sturdily. The Playlist: Blood Orange’s Fragile Pop, and 11 More New Songs 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z Informality, familiarity, and candor are transformed by this authority and persistence and deftness into an aesthetic quotient. Mississippi History 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z But the beauty of this collection was in its remarkable stylish silhouettes and the deftness of the cuts that made it a more grown-up display that we've become used to. Vuitton gives star-filled happy ending to dark Paris season 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z Yet for all the weighty subject matter, Davies has a remarkable deftness of touch, making arresting work from the simplest materials. This week's new exhibitions 2010-12-11T00:15:00Z But they both depend on the ferocity of the instruments they deploy, and on the deftness of their arrangements and deliveries, to deliver their stances. Polarized Punks 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z Thanks to his deftness as a bootlegger, his management of social unrest among poorly paid African-American workers in Atlantic City, and his fealty to Nucky, he has made a great fortune. Boardwalk Empire Recap: A Chaos of Spoils 2012-09-23T22:04:22Z It's that kind of deftness that has kept him at the top of the celebrity heap, even as some of his movies have pushed into edgier terrain. Brad Pitt's response to red-carpet prank epitomizes his appeal 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z Laced with Conceptual jokes, painterly deftness and reckless disregard for tradition, they form a marvelous prologue to the Museum of Modern Art’s anticipated Polke retrospective, opening on April 19. Museum and Gallery Listings for April 11-17 2014-04-10T22:59:28Z He’s old-fashioned without being tied to a time period and knows how to swing and soon with deftness. Grammy Awards: Fun. takes song of the year; Frank Ocean, Adele win 2013-02-11T03:02:00Z It was Stroman who, recognizing her physical deftness, pointed the way to ballet, suggesting it as a more stable track on which to advance artistically. Tiler Peck, spinning in new directions with the Kennedy Center’s ‘Little Dancer’ The Cassatt players and Ms. Oppens negotiated its changes with the drama and deftness that they require, and the alert, lively interplay between the keyboard and string lines was the salient feature of their collaboration. Music Review: Sharp Interplay and Melting Lyricism 2011-07-04T20:28:33Z But Mr. Bobbie’s agile cast members handle the lowbrow antics with the same deftness they bring to the demanding language. | 'The School for Lies': Glittering Opprobrium in Iambic Pentameter 2011-05-02T04:27:03Z In 2019, she underscored how she pulled off that victory with her relentless work ethic, passion for social justice and deftness at politics in the internet age. I need a hero: finding courage, defiance and joy in the dark days of 2019 | Josephine Tovey 2019-12-25T05:00:00Z But in a spontaneous studio demonstration of his idiosyncratic use of tobacconists’ pipe cleaners, from which he coaxes lines that uncannily mimic etched crosshatching, he displayed a quite magical deftness. Raymond Pettibon: Pictures, Literary Voices and Surfers, Too 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z Expect Greenberg's customary deftness of dialogue and emotion. The Old Woman, The Colour Purple, Memory Point(s): what to see at the theatre this week 2013-06-29T04:59:02Z Interweaving their stories with extraordinary deftness, the novel builds in intensity as it brings us to a fuller understanding of what really happened and just what was at stake and lost in that disaster. Bill Clegg's 'Did You Ever Have a Family' finds solace amid tragedy 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z With a deftness that is surprising, given the breadth of experience she has chosen to include in her panoramic view of American society, Ms. Vogel links these stories together cleanly and efficiently. Theater Review: ‘A Civil War Christmas,’ by Paula Vogel, Set at White House 2012-12-05T04:49:02Z With his first film as director, 2015’s insidious psycho-thriller The Gift, actor Joel Edgerton showed remarkable deftness on both sides of the camera, infusing a familiarly structured tale with menace and morality. And the nominees aren't: the Oscarbait films that failed in 2019 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z It’s hard to look so deeply into other people’s lives that you really understand them, except perhaps through fiction, and that is what Montemarano has done here, with deftness and subtlety. A Political Scandal’s Trauma, Seen From the Inside 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z All this is established by Ayckbourn with the deftness of a born dramatist. Snake in the Grass ? review 2011-02-15T18:44:00Z Skloot's tireless reporting is sensitively done and written with unusual clarity; she erases the line between lab and humanity with inspiring deftness. 27 best books of 2010: The Seattle Times looks back at a year of great reading 2010-12-18T01:15:33Z But I do sometimes wish that American actors had that deftness with, say, slipping into period that makes a current National production like After the Dance so exhilarating. Are British actors the world's best? 2010-06-19T23:14:00Z But the real draws are Mr. Bezuidenhout’s lively interpretive imagination and the deftness with which he uses the fortepiano’s distinctive coloration to bring the music to life. CD Review: Mozart: Keyboard Music, Vol. 1 2010-06-04T15:13:00Z But Soderbergh handles his actors with great deftness and gives the film an air of intelligence and social authority. Side Effects – review 2013-03-10T00:06:26Z Meadows, on the other hand, meshes well with the ensemble in the vivacious musical numbers, which reveal Morton’s deftness at syncopation and manipulation of the blues. ‘Jelly’ Jams with vibrancy (and only a couple of lumps) 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z Art Official Age also finds Prince incorporating his spirituality into his composition with a deftness and openness often missing from his other records. Review: Prince Is Revitalized on Art Official Age and PlectrumElectrum 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z With the deftness required of a politician’s spouse, he weaves personal storytelling with policy analysis, using his mother’s cancer diagnosis, for example, to join the debate about national health insurance. Review | Chasten Buttigieg’s ‘I Have Something to Tell You’ is refreshingly candid, but a missed opportunity 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z We were in awe of the deftness of Sondheim’s grasp of character, of plot, of music genres, and how he could take all these threads and spin them with such a refinement of intellect. Perspective | There will never be another Stephen Sondheim 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z But for all the performers' virtuosity and Lloyd and Brandstrup's conceptual deftness, I found myself wondering more than once whether the staged action added to our appreciation of Coleridge's gothically descriptive words. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner; Kooza/Cirque du Soleil – review 2013-01-13T00:05:32Z What could have been stodgy, clunky, obvious and miserable to boot is saved by the deftness of the script and particularly by the organic quality of the snugly interlocked ensemble performances. Christopher Walken's A Late Quartet is a beautiful sunset-minuet 2013-04-01T05:00:00Z The deftness with acting and character that can be this film's strength simply deserts it here. 'Selma' is a powerful telling of the MLK story 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z The deftness of the art, however, is in the more distant figures, smaller and smaller, without losing their individuality. Letters to the Editor 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z It’s a testament to his deftness that he makes this raunch sound utterly wholesome. Holiday Music for the Joyful, the Lonely and the Skeptical 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Complex matters of race, class and culture are handled with impeccable deftness. Review: Lynn Nottage’s ‘Sweat’ Examines Lives Unraveling by Industry’s Demise 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z Cyrano is a witty wordsmith and staggeringly proficient swordsman, able to defeat his opponents with both verbal and physical deftness. Beyond Cyrano de Bergerac’s nose – the real man behind the swashbuckling hero 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z Tracy K. Smith, who taught Xie more than a decade ago, appreciates her deftness. Jenny Xie Explores the Subversive Power of the Concealed and the Overlooked 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Because of their deftness at it, by the time Reiss came along in the early 80s the Lampoon had burned out of a lot of topics. National Lampoon: the magazine that became a comedy empire 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z But this miscalculation is soon forgotten when Jacobs follows it with such a wonderfully fleet account of the finale, with the Freiburg Baroque players conjuring up textures of almost Mendelssohnian deftness. Mozart: Symphonies Nos 39 & 40 | CD Review 2010-03-25T22:15:00Z Nonetheless, many of the topics Gaultier brought into the fashion world with such deftness and beauty are still worth discussing. As Jean Paul Gaultier takes a bow on ready-to-wear, a look back at a fashion agitator But he was deeply technically gifted, a master of syncopation, with a deftness that could render even the toughest talk exuberantly. How Takeoff and the Migos Flow Changed Atlanta Rap 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z More than their material, what resonated for me was their deftness as social magicians, using humor and self-disclosure to turn shame into power. Riff: Stand-Up Comedy Without the Stand-Up. Or the Comedy. 2012-02-03T22:00:07Z This is a rare kind of humour: it is not only a matter of verbal deftness – a word, or a comma, popping up unexpectedly – but of intelligence, lightly applied. The 5 Simple Machines by Todd McEwen – review 2013-04-02T10:57:00Z With another, he says you can’t “blame Black people” for Jewish pain, erecting a straw man with deftness. When Jewish Artists Wrestle With Antisemitism 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Rock often establishes his arguments with the deftness and nuance of a skilled trial lawyer, but he’s not trying to give a fair, fleshed out version of events. Review: Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’ Strikes Back 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z And Borgli, who serves as his own editor, weaves them into the narrative with a deftness that confounds our sense of what is and isn’t really happening. Review: Nicolas Cage is pure nightmare fuel in 'Dream Scenario.' That's (kind of) a good thing 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Navigating diplomacy with one of the most important countries to Biden’s agenda has enabled Garcetti to flaunt his political deftness — and burnish his foreign policy credentials. Eric Garcetti finally got his ambassadorship. But he’s not done yet 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z “My Everyday Lagos: Nigerian Cooking at Home and in the Diaspora” is the first cookbook from New York Times columnist Yewande Komolafe, written with the deftness of a seasoned pro. 19 gifts that make life easier in the kitchen for cooks and food lovers 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Mr Scalise will have to demonstrate a political deftness if he wants to avoid a similar fate. Why Republican Steve Scalise is not House Speaker yet 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Livingstone soon figured out that with a bit of manual deftness and a deep feel for his records, he could use that “scratching” sound as percussion. 50 years, 50 game-changing moments: How hip-hop took over the world 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z It’s “what’s he like, how do you negotiate with him?” said Mr. Traupe, who praised Mr. Burns’s deftness so far in “not being the center of attention.” William Burns, a C.I.A. Spymaster With Unusual Powers 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z With comparable deftness, Kelly A. Harmon’s “Trumpets of Freedom” reassembles characters from “The Lighthouse at the End of the World,” then adds steampunk robots and that aeronautical buccaneer, Robur the Conqueror. Review | 9 strangely wonderful books beyond the bestseller list 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Mr. Gaetz also displayed a lawyerly deftness when it came to cajoling the House Steering Committee into awarding him a seat on the Armed Services Committee. Matt Gaetz, Political Arsonist, Has New Powers. What Will He Do With Them? 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Beshear’s deftness at steering clear of the national political fray was on display in recent days. Kentucky governor flexes incumbency power in reelection bid 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Its stunning pearl embellishments were rendered in organic, crystallized layers showing off the deftness of the house atelier. Paris couture season kicks off with frivolity, seaborne life 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z That political deftness was again displayed in 2010 when he befriended Haley after she won a Republican gubernatorial primary that saw McMaster place third. Gov. Henry McMaster to begin historic term in South Carolina 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Timothy Noah of the New Republic incisively identifies the most distinctive feature of effective altruism as “the balletic deftness with which it tiptoes past targets likely to offend billionaires,” such as inequality. Column: How Sam Bankman-Fried exploited the 'effective altruism' fad to get rich and con the world 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z In paintings like “Gold and Black 2” — five tree trunks and a sprinkling of green leaves against a saturated yellow ground — his discipline and deftness in the face of teeming nature can leave you gasping. Review | At 95, Alex Katz is having another moment. His Guggenheim show is a knockout. 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z When I asked Ghayour about the deftness of her tightly written recipes, the author of six cookbooks said: “I’m phenomenally lazy. I don’t like washing things if I don’t have to.” 3 versatile no-cook sauces for weeknight pasta dinners 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z But also present are Heyer’s wry humor and deftness in witty badinage. Review | 3 new audiobooks to kick off your fall playlist 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z However, she made a nervous start, with her trademark volleys often finding the net as Bouzkova matched her for pace and deftness. 'Extraordinary' Maria to meet Jabeur in last four 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The result is another showcase for Miller’s prodigious visual imagination, his deftness at integrating eye-popping visual effects into his storytelling. A TikTok contretemps, and a delicious eat-the-rich satire, at Cannes 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z Williams, playing an elegantly self-absorbed first lady, reveals an unbridled deftness for political satire. Review | A bountiful Broadway season ends with laughs, thanks to ‘POTUS’ 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z What seems like deftness and nuance in one era, of course, can come across as timidity in another. Sidney Poitier was more than a symbol. He was one of the great movie stars, full stop 2022-01-08T05:00:00Z It takes a particular deftness for a movie to wear its intelligence and its irreverence so lightly. Review: Sexy, satirical and spiritual, 'Benedetta' shows a lesbian nun's life is not so wimple 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Taking time with his family meant that Mr. Buttigieg, who is admired inside the administration for his deftness as a public speaker and on-camera surrogate, was not front-and-center as infrastructure and supply chain discussions unfolded. Pete Buttigieg Joins the Parental Leave Debate: ‘This Is Work.’ 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z He’s not happy with Newsom, whom he sees as too intertwined with unions and lacking deftness in tackling big challenges. Orange County is still 'mother ship' for GOP money, but shift from red to purple accelerates 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z There are all-out, percussive beat downs — blurs of brilliance that mix power and defense and deftness — as in his straight-sets demolition of Nadal in the final of the 2019 Australian Open. It’s Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon. Don’t Roll Your Eyes. 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z Officials said the administration’s hands-off policy toward the CDC means that major shifts and decisions won’t be communicated with the deftness that Americans might want. ‘The right decision wrongly handled’: Inside the Biden administration’s abrupt reversal on masks 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z “In building his Cabinet, he is displaying that same kind of deftness,” Shrum said. Biden picks a Goldilocks Cabinet, neither too left or right 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z Yet, even as she repeatedly pressed the judge, her questioning yielded no immediately explosive moments — both a reflection of Judge Barrett’s deftness as a judicial nominee and Ms. Harris’s increasing awareness of her new position. Harris’s New Strategy: A Hearing Appearance That Doesn’t Make Waves 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z If his sensitivity and deftness as an interviewer were legendary in the newsroom, so too was his ability to write at length about those conversations. Peyton Whitely, a Seattle Times reporter for 41 years and the first ‘mobile journalist,’ dies at 75 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z But he said Redfield lacks the standing, deftness and communication capacity to persuade skeptical audiences, including those in the White House, that protecting public health and fostering economic recovery are not opposing goals. CDC feels pressure from Trump as rift grows over coronavirus response 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z Get Vladimir Putin to hack into US election machines, as he did in 2016 but can now do with more experience and deftness. 25 steps to Trump’s re-election 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z River Highlands golf course about 12 miles outside Hartford, Conn., Johnson had the right combination of strength off the tee and deftness on the greens to claim the championship by one stroke over Streelman. Dustin Johnson Splashed and Rallied to a Travelers Championship Win 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z But in this last refuge of the forgotten, Hunt says her Yale degree in sculpture and deftness with a charcoal pencil are only the starting point. From the files: Isle used for virus burials has long history 2020-04-12T04:00:00Z Former prosecutors say that cross-examination will be long, painful for the women, and require deftness from Ms. Rotunno, whose natural forcefulness could backfire. Weinstein Heads to Trial 2 Years After Claims Against Him Fueled #MeToo 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” offers further evidence of Heller’s deftness and versatility as a filmmaker. Review: Tom Hanks becomes Mister Rogers in the stealthily moving 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z Marvel at their speed, their power and deftness of touch. Rugby World Cup 2019: five things to look out for in the knockout stage 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z It’s 80 tedious minutes of shouting, swearing, nudity and gore, cut together with the deftness of a chainsaw. Review: 'In the Shadow of the Moon,' 'Sister Aimee' and recycled horror 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z The deftness of a comedian lies in his ability to judge the severity of the joke’s transgression — of knowing when and where to cross the line. The Comedians Challenging Stereotypes About Asian-American Masculinity 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z Gallagher’s deftness reveals the beauty of each of the people and animals she builds into the book. Port Angeles writer Tess Gallagher’s poetry collection reveals the beauty in all of us 2019-05-08T04:00:00Z She glides through a sea of bodies and feathers a pass to her teammate, dropping the ball with the deftness of a father trying to teach his son tennis. Sabrina Ionescu: the snarling genius ripping up basketball's record books 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z The pass got less wows than the other in the assist cheering section, yet was absolutely delicious, born of a deftness rarely expected of someone 6-8 and 285 pounds. Zion Williamson is known for his brawn. Duke teammates respect him for his brain. 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z You should sample its mixture of bacchanal and gall, and revel in Farhadi’s dependable deftness, as he sketches and frames his collection of characters. Ex Appeal in “Everybody Knows” 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z Idiosyncratic, varied songs with arresting, sparky, loose energy and a lyrical deftness which flatters the listener. Suede, Earl Sweatshirt and the Lovely Eggs: readers on their albums of 2018 2018-12-26T05:00:00Z He hugged the net, too, showing rare deftness and acumen, which maybe took the five-time champion by surprise. Alexander Zverev stuns Novak Djokovic to win ATP World Tour Finals title 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z With a Coke can, Riley crystallizes an image of the superpower of capitalism, which is its deftness with misdirection. Sorry to Bother You is exactly right about the horrors of viral fame 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z Asked Monday whether that was a difficult no to deliver — given the sport’s acute desire to have its stars be front and center — he dodged the question with Jeteresque deftness. After dazzling as a rookie, Aaron Judge is smiling through a strong encore 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z "He handles the comic scenes and moments, which are sprinkled liberally throughout, with the deftness you'd expect, but never loses sight of the underlying nervousness, fear and venality underlying the politician's moves," Mangan continues. A Very 'bone-chilling' English Scandal 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z It also means some finicky deftness because of all the chopping and the number of sauces: two! Saving the Salisbury Steak From TV-Dinner Obscurity 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z The establishment of that “Shiite Crescent” is a testament to Tehran’s deftness at cultivating proxies to expand its influence at a bargain price. National Defense Strategy eyes war on terror proxies 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z And Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan, the reigning Olympic champion, performs with deftness, creativity and emotion that may be unmatched by any previous skater. Nathan Chen Has Taken the Quad to a New Level. Is It Good for Figure Skating? 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z IT’S NOT an exaggeration to call Eva Chow’s social deftness an art. A Day in the Life of Entrepreneur Eva Chow 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z I am not tired or angry; I am soft inside, watching my kindergartner handle her fragile grandmother with such deftness. This Is How You Pick Up a Phone 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z Other options lack Ms. Yellen’s combination of deep understanding of monetary policy and political deftness. Opinion | Janet Yellen deserves a second term as Fed chair 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z Eight months into the job, Mr. Mattis has exhibited a political deftness that has eluded other members of Mr. Trump’s cabinet. Mattis Shows How to Split With Trump Without Provoking Him 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z The Leftovers dealt expressly with death, grief, and the unmovable space between, and Leder directed the finale with a grace note that proves her deftness for the subject and for endings in general. Why a woman needs to direct Star Wars, and the three women who’d be up for the job 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z Anne Madden bends creatures to her will, with the deftness of a shepherd. The Beers and the Bees: Pollinators Provide a Different Kind of Brewer's Yeast 2017-06-26T04:00:00Z The deftness with which the story moves from the prosaic horror of a hungry child to the comforting invulnerability of a fearless predator is remarkable. Review | ‘What Remains of Edith Finch’: A high watermark of narrative video game design 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z They shot with deftness from the perimeter but also bullied Boston’s starting lineup. Wizards’ hot start to Game 1 fizzles with loss of Markieff Morris and loss to Celtics 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z But listening back to the interview tape afterwards, I’m struck by the deftness with which she evades inquiries that trespass from the path of the story she wants to tell. Sheryl Sandberg: ‘Everyone looked at me like I was a ghost’ 2017-04-16T04:00:00Z Anyway, here he is showing sumptuous deftness when scoring for his country against South Korea. Manchester United v Rostov: Europa League last 16, second leg – live! 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z The thing about Mars is, he’s got a similar mix of instrumental chops, stage presence and deftness with electro-funk that made Prince so exalted. Grammys 2017: The night's most memorable performances 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z It was, nonetheless, an eye-catching performance from the 21-year-old – in front of the watching England manager, Gareth Southgate – in which he advertised both his power and the deftness of his touch. FA Cup fourth round: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z Scott Thompson, the current head of the state’s Department of Environmental Quality, praised Pruitt’s “deftness at moving complex environmental issues mired in protracted litigation toward workable solutions.” EPA nominee has long sought to scale back the federal government 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z Trump has so far shown a deftness at drawing attention away from sticky policy debates with bold, attention-grabbing strokes, a tactic that may help him deflect controversies when he moves to the Oval Office. What will happen when Donald Trump's promises meet his arch-right Cabinet? 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z Toughness and deftness in the face of male condescension. Family Disputes and a Nasty Can of Beans: Hillary Clinton as Litigator 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z After a month of deftness, he is one victory away from a third fitting. Indians down Cubs, 7-2, one win away from World Series title 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z The big striker then shows incredible deftness himself, taking one delicious touch with his left instep, delaying to allow Cambiasso to catch up, and then teeing him up with his right heel. Golden Goal: Esteban Cambiasso for Argentina v Serbia & Montenegro (2006) | Gregg Bakowski 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z But benefiting will require a deftness and discipline that Trump has been unable or unwilling to maintain in the two previous debates. To win the debate, Donald Trump needs to turn the attention to Hillary Clinton 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z But the beauty of this collection was in its remarkable stylish silhouettes and the deftness of the cuts that made it a more grown-up display that we’ve become used to. Vuitton gives star-filled happy ending to dark Paris season 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z But at other points the Illinois governor showed a deftness that Trump often lacked at his own debate last week. Insults, attacks pepper vice-presidential debate 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z But at other points he showed a deftness that Mr. Trump often lacked at his own debate last week. Tim Kaine and Mike Pence Clash on the Merits of Their Tickets 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z At no point in the last year has the Trump presidential campaign exhibited that kind of political deftness. Trump's Real Mexico Goal 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z For every lunatic statement of Trump, every wild falsehood, there’s a Breitbart News article earnestly vouching for its accuracy and political deftness. Retreating into the bubble: Donald Trump turns his campaign over to Breitbart 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z It took the introduction of Forrester to deliver the necessary deftness of touch to break the visitors down. Rangers 1-1 Hamilton Academical 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z Williams played down the number 22, while also noting the remarkable achievement of 18, with the same deftness as she hit her drop shots. Serena Williams and Garbiñe Muguruza Advance to French Open Final 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z There is both humor and heartbreak in Guerrero’s story and Sale navigates the thorny parts with her trademark deftness, making this episode one for the canon. Another Round podcast may end, while Nerdette takes on Game of Thrones 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z The estate sale business requires a deftness for both appraising and handling people. Building an Estate Sale Business by Franchising a Name and Brand 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z And the only one who displayed any political deftness was the not-lamented Sen. Ted Cruz, whose ability to personally repel trumped his political smarts. America, Your 2016 GOP Nominee 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z A lack of deftness in that area doomed him last season. Dodgers' Joc Pederson aims to make baseball a contact sport again after second-half struggles last year 2016-04-03T04:00:00Z Unfortunately one of those was Root, who had batted with his usual deftness while making 54. West Indies win World T20 final as Carlos Brathwaite sinks England 2016-04-03T04:00:00Z In “While the City Slept,” Sanders delves more deeply into the story, portraying the events surrounding the crime with deftness and intimacy. When falling through cracks in the mental health system ends in violence 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z In the debate, Clinton showed a deftness in speaking to African-American voters. The Philosophical Fight Underlying the Democratic Debate 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z And though he sounds fantastic on all of these songs — he’s realized his potential as a vocalist, balancing a breathy, gentle deftness with real power — they begin to feel oppressive. Justin Bieber sounds like the future, and One Direction sounds like the past 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z In a showing of the deftness which has marked his debate appearances, Rubio used the conversation as a way to pivot toward a discussion of the nation’s changing employment needs. GOP debate gives new life to struggling candidates 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z Advertisement Advertisement Over the years, Mrs. Clinton has also demonstrated a deftness that has thrown off her male political opponents, who are careful to avoid bullying the only woman onstage. In Debate, Hillary Clinton Will Display Skills Honed Over a Lifetime 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Advertisement Advertisement Uncertainty Ahead The deftness with which Mullah Mansour emerged as the new leader speaks to his political talents. Taliban’s New Leader Strengthens His Hold With Intrigue and Battlefield Victory 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z When you consider the band members’ pre-Chvrches work, their immediate deftness with pop music is a mild surprise. Chvrches' Every Open Eye is strong, sharp, and self-reliant 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z On Thursday, Yellen referred to "concerns about the deftness" of Chinese policy. Fed comments add to jitters about China economy but economists warn of overblown fears 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z “Developments we saw in financial markets in August partly reflected concerns of downside risk to Chinese economic performance and the deftness with which policymakers are addressing those concerns,” says Yellen. Federal Reserve puts rate rise on hold - as it happened 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z Deployed along the Sierra Madre del Sur, where a record poppy crop covers the mountainsides in strokes of green, pink and purple, she navigates the inclines with the deftness of a ballerina. Mexican Opium Production Rises to Meet Heroin Demand in U.S. 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z You can see from the deftness and precision of that dialogue why she and Dunne were in such demand as script doctors. The Radicalization of Joan Didion 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Newcastle United was the brainchild of Angina Boscso, a man renowned in the prison for his skill as a talent spotter, and his deftness at buying players cheap and selling them dear. The prison where murderers play for Manchester United | David Goldblatt 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z Mr Péladeau, a novice politician who shows little of the deftness of earlier separatist leaders, will try to win them back. No, we shouldn’t 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z “Developments we saw in financial markets in August partly reflected concerns of downside risk to Chinese economic performance and the deftness with which policymakers are addressing those concerns,” says Yellen. Federal Reserve puts rate rise on hold - as it happened 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z In eight months in the job she showed deftness. A jarring defeat 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z On the contrary, I think rather than the market playing the Saudis, it is they who are playing the market with some deftness. Saudis Vs Oil Markets: Who's Playing Whom? 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z For a time, the deftness of orangutans living near people was puzzling, because they did not seem to display such acumen on their own in the wild. An Orangutan Learns to Fish 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z Earlier in the season Hamilton, whose deftness at the wheel does not mean he is above playing mind games, suggested he was the hungrier driver. Lewis Hamilton turns up the heat with jibe at Nico Rosberg’s nationality 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z The question is, does the new government possess the skills and desire to handle the relationship with the necessary degree of deftness and diplomacy, or does stopping the boats take precedence over everything else? Analysis: Will asylum policy cost Abbott dear? 2014-01-21T01:41:04Z The US team said it was harnessing the tongue's "amazing" deftness. Body piercing controls wheelchair 2013-11-28T04:42:07Z She handles both ships with surprising deftness considering she was only lightly trained on the Soyuz and not at all on the Shenzhou. What Gravity Gets Right and Wrong About Space 2013-10-01T21:05:21Z Others spoke of Read’s humor — a deftness with carefully timed one-liners — and his years in Pennsylvania, where he often took the brunt of older brother David’s pranks. Navy Yard shooting victim Gerald Read recalled as hero who saved co-worker 2013-09-24T01:12:42Z At first glance, the deftness of securing government funding, which was intended to sustain and encourage marginal businesses, is rather pleasing. Amazon's tax arrangements are nothing short of a work of art. Bravo! 2013-05-18T23:05:48Z Khan's jab – the quickest in his division – slammed home pleasingly, he moved with his usual deftness and he kept his hands up. Amir Khan pockets a payday but no ratings payback against Julio Díaz 2013-02-27T15:58:15Z He's also shown surprising deftness at the net and plenty of mental toughness. Straight Sets: What to Watch on Saturday 2012-09-01T12:09:52Z Tuilagi, bless him, hardly counts as a model of deftness and subtlety. England show dogged persistence against South Africa but little flair 2012-06-23T18:49:36Z Crucially, he plays the ball that split-second later than most, has time to make those adjustments, and drives with precision, timing and deftness in an age of the bludgeon. Broad helps England seize control 2012-05-17T19:14:13Z This person lay flat on the ground and moved away with amazing deftness and silence. Frank Merriwell's Backers The Pride of His Friends 2012-04-14T02:00:22.840Z Employers in the textile trades declared that it is only by beginning young that children can acquire the necessary quickness and deftness of touch. Boy Labour and Apprenticeship 2012-03-30T02:00:18.807Z As each piece fell into the water, the little brown-skinned native boys would dive in after it and catch it, with a deftness born of long experience, before it reached the bottom. Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator 2012-03-27T02:00:19.467Z But it also detracted more and more from his comparable deftness on the block, where jumpers of both the face-up and turn-around variety made him a deadly, and wholly un-blockable option. Off the Dribble: Would Wallace's Un-Retirement Help the Lakers? 2012-02-28T18:50:54Z He counted the money with professional deftness, whilst the clerk filled in the slip. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z As to the art side, at least deftness of hand came early. Eye Spy Afield with Nature Among Flowers and Animate Things 2012-02-24T03:00:23.760Z Ronald Fraser, an English oral historian known for his deftness at collecting and presenting ordinary people’s experiences during momentous events like the Spanish Civil War, died on Feb. 10 in Valencia, Spain. Ronald Fraser, Oral Historian, Dies at 81 2012-02-20T06:15:06Z This is used by one man, and is thrown with great deftness and grace, in shallow waters. West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z The great ships, usually so cumbersome, made this simultaneous turn with all the deftness, and even with all the grace of a school of fish into which one has suddenly cast a stone. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z They were retained at the courts of the boyars for their special talent in reciting old ballads and love songs and their deftness in playing, notably the guitar and the fiddle. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z They require a certain deftness which can be acquired only after some practice. Gas-Engines and Producer-Gas Plants A Practice Treatise Setting Forth the Principles of Gas-Engines and Producer Design, the Selection and Installation of an Engine, Conditions of Perfect Operation, Producer-Gas Engines and Their Possibilities, the Care of Gas-Engines and Producer-Gas Plants, with a Chapter on Volatile Hydrocarbon and Oil Engines 2011-12-28T03:00:31.087Z It pleased him also to see his men drilled, and to witness their deftness in rowing and sailing, but he saw not the sense of sowing. Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z The ostrich is no other than Kwaneet, disguised with the greatest care and deftness in the skin of the slain bird. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z That has to be compensated for by the skill and quickness of the gunners themselves, and it is indeed astonishing to see with what deftness they can handle the heavy and dangerous projectiles. Marvels of Scientific Invention An Interesting Account in Non-technical Language of the Invention of Guns, Torpedoes, Submarine Mines, Up-to-date Smelting, Freezing, Colour Photography, and many other recent Discoveries of Science 2011-11-19T03:00:24.517Z The national deftness which is able to make plain women beautiful, and ordinary viands delicacies, finds its parallel in the national ability to smother the first approach of impropriety in disguises infinitely varied. The Transgression of Andrew Vane a novel 2011-11-17T03:00:37.293Z Her great, square cut stern loomed above us, and round it our coxswain steered us with a deftness extraordinary. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z If it were necessary some of them could tear a patch of hide off the side of a refractory mule with the deftness of a surgeon. The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid 2011-11-06T02:00:13.167Z When asked by Spanish reporters how Manchester City compared with those two teams, he answered with the deftness he uses for his passes. David Silva, Spanish Dynamo, Gives Manchester City Burst of Power 2011-11-03T23:51:13Z Val was sorting and folding away her own belongings with a deftness characteristic of her thin little hands. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z Now, it is human nature for the slower man to believe that the quicker man is too deft by far, and to become suspicious of his deftness. The International Jew The World's Foremost Problem 2011-10-16T02:00:19.257Z The power of Burke's pamphlet lay largely in his deftness with the methods of those he assailed. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z It was a stiff contract guiding the little ambulance over the shell-rutted roads, with deftness and precision, to those distant dressing stations where the hurt soldiers waited for him. Short Stories of the New America Interpreting the America of this age to high school boys and girls 2011-09-17T02:00:26.183Z Indefensible as they are, they are as much parts of his individuality as the deftness of his touch and the fearlessness of his methods are parts of his surgical training. The Other Fellow 2011-08-23T02:00:31.420Z Tindall is the rock of the defence and Tuilagi is directness itself, while Hape has never quite brought to the England midfield the deftness of pass that he displays at club level. England have tough calls to make for their Rugby World Cup 2011 squad 2011-08-20T21:55:02Z With a wondrous deftness, my companion loaded again and let fly. Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z When out of funds he would work, and did so with the amazing speed and deftness that stamp him a genius. George Morland Sixteen examples in colour of the artist's work 2011-08-16T02:00:42.923Z This made dividing easier but deftness was needed to assure that each half found its way into the bowl. Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer 2011-08-14T02:00:18.947Z The deftness with which they arranged the flowers suggested that she did not need vision to aid in the task. The Heart of Canyon Pass 2011-08-04T02:00:24.083Z At Trent Bridge in an age of power when bats are like blunderbusses, Bell demonstrated that there is still space for old-fashioned deftness and touch. 'England's best and luckiest batsman' 2011-07-31T20:02:00Z The bleeding started afresh, but the forester, with a wondrous deftness, applied the bandage and closely fastened it with strips that went about the body and over the shoulders of the lad. Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z The girl who made the best time as an egg-picker and baby-dresser proved to be an Oriole, and was duly applauded for her speed and deftness. Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z The skill and deftness, and the knowledge he displayed were incomparable. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z He hopes to repeat the deftness that President Bill Clinton displayed in facing down the speaker then, Newt Gingrich, and securing a second term in 1996. Working With New Script to Stop a Train Wreck 2011-07-25T01:04:25Z Tenderness, kindness, deftness, cleverness, are frequently represented by yobina; but appellations implying physical charm, or suggesting �sthetic ideas only, are comparatively uncommon. Concerning Lafcadio Hearn With a Bibliography by Laura Stedman 2011-07-20T02:00:12.413Z To increase that acquaintance and give greater deftness in the use of so exquisite an instrument is the object of this paper. The Teacher Essays and Addresses on Education 2011-07-19T02:00:17.220Z The girls quickly gathered and, after due examination, expressed by cries of praise their admiration of the handiness and deftness displayed by the two girls, and the first tent feast was held. Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z It was all done with strange deftness and silence, Elizabeth and the Frenchwoman being held also, each by two men, though their arms were not bound. House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court 2011-07-15T02:00:24.257Z Then someone, with a deftness of habit that told of long custom, tied his thumbs together, and then his little fingers. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z When he stopped, they stopped; and one or two crafty attempts which he made to fall back, they, with equal deftness, resolutely defeated. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z Lagarde emerged as the European front-runner in part on her reputation for her deftness at international negotiations to stabilize the world economy during the world financial crisis. Prosecutors say Strauss-Kahn case falling apart 2011-07-01T12:50:00Z The fair maiden of Plymouth, Priscilla, spun with such deftness and skill that she not only won the plaudits of those assembled, 282 but the prize. Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z There is, even among Romney admirers, the belief that he lacks the deftness to surf the new wave. Outsiders vs. Insiders: The Struggle for the Soul of the GOP 2011-06-16T10:10:00Z A weird deftness and intelligence characterised all they did. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z By some clever contrivance she had shortened its otherwise inconvenient length, and with the grace and deftness of a practised hand she was wielding a trout-rod. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z For she found herself laughing a number of times when their glances met as he passed her something and she relied on his masculine strength and he on her deftness of fingers in their work. The Old Blood 2011-06-13T02:00:22.897Z But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief. Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z Much of the magician’s success is due to glibness of tongue and deftness of fingers, but many of the more notable “tricks” were those involving the use of mirrors and the control of light. Visual Illusions Their Causes, Characteristics and Applications 2011-06-02T02:00:25.247Z It referred to his stately bearing, patriotism and deftness at dodging direct questions. Ohio State coach Jim Tressel resigns amid scandal | College football 2011-05-31T04:44:03Z With the deftness born of old experience Redward did his work, and soon returned with his casque filled to the brim with warm milk. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z Yet for all that she has on her plate, few are willing to bet against her, and friends and colleagues rave about her deftness with the subtle form of persuasion known as soft power. Why Facebook Needs Sheryl Sandberg 2011-05-12T04:01:16Z Even Mr. Howard was surprised at the deftness with which his son handled a rifle. The Cave by the Beech Fork A Story of Kentucky?1815 2011-05-07T02:00:28.747Z She jumped down from the wall, shook three apples from a tree, and sustained them in the air with the deftness and certainty of practised jonglerie. The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z The man dressed the wound with amazing deftness, stepped back to observe his own work admiringly, and then, picking up the folded shirt, shook it out, and began to unbutton it. Doors of the Night 2011-04-12T02:00:23.287Z Jaywardene showed that skill and placement, deftness, awareness and cunning can be a match for any brutality. India's defeat of Sri Lanka feels like a destiny fulfilled 2011-04-04T06:01:04Z Allard possessed an almost feminine deftness at such tasks; perhaps it was as well that Robert was not busied with the fragile china and glass that evening. The Game and the Candle 2011-04-03T02:00:16.907Z We put into our cold cream beside the recipe, patience, conscience, and pride, and that deftness of hand that only comes after years of training. Home Fires in France 2011-03-22T02:00:24.093Z In Cervantes he finds the greater deftness, the finer artifice, but he believes the conception of Rabelais the higher because it is the more remote. Arthur Machen A Novelist of Ecstasy and Sin 2011-03-09T03:00:47.587Z The thing was done with extraordinary speed and deftness, and ended by a lump of waste, that smelled of gasoline, being thrust into his mouth. Miss Maitland Private Secretary 2011-03-08T03:00:39.100Z Their task is a light one, demanding deftness first of all; they have delicate fingers, and enjoy a general reputation for beauty: the wages they earn may be estimated from their finery on Sundays. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z The imitation is often very skilful, for the Etruscan artist rivalled his Grecian master in deftness of hand, if not in imagination. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" 2011-03-05T03:00:24.537Z He was planing and polishing a heel, but slowly, without that deftness with which Pan Józef worked. More Tales by Polish Authors 2011-03-04T03:01:05.113Z Then I made another effort and released myself with something like deftness from the long-drawn-out argument I saw impending, and, making for the door in my turn, glanced about for Sinclair. The Amethyst Box 2011-03-02T03:00:29.083Z They worked almost in silence, with incredible rapidity and deftness. The Strength of the Pines 2011-02-25T03:01:03.770Z The girl came in with a Frenchwoman's deftness, and pulled a make-up box from her pocket. The Oyster 2011-02-10T03:00:49.300Z A second cap for Jack Wilshere was also the 19-year-old's first start and he showed confidence while producing his usual deftness. Denmark 1-2 England 2011-02-09T21:25:00Z A sudden deftness became manifest in her motions, an unguessed tenderness relieved the harshness of her features. The Mesa Trail 2011-01-27T03:00:37.207Z Similarly Angelica, in Orlando Furioso, and Ermina, in Jerusalem Delivered, are portrayed as surgeons with deftness of hand and leeches with rare knowledge and skill. Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z The confluence presents a true leadership challenge, requiring tonal deftness and offering him a chance to lift our sights. Shots Give Obama Chance to Make Better Nation: Michael Waldman 2011-01-11T02:10:24Z When my touch had mastered a certain sureness and deftness I planned a nude of Boy with the idea of later executing it in marble. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z There was a neatness and a deftness in the manner of it that must have cost you at least ten thousand liftings of the elbow to acquire. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z New Vegas looks to remedy this with a more involving and less-linear story that weaves into the fabric of the game with much greater deftness. Fallout: New Vegas - preview 2010-10-06T09:00:00Z The shot he plays backwards through his own legs may be the tennis equivalent of exhibition snooker schtick but it affirms his great spatial awareness and the deftness of his hands. Rafael Nadal pumps it up but fading Roger Federer remains grand master 2010-09-18T23:06:00Z Apples, pears, plums and raspberries are all heavily reliant on their deftness. UK bee industry abuzz with mite resistant breed 2010-08-25T19:19:00Z In the acuity of their visual system, the sensitivity and deftness with which they can manipulate objects, their sociability, chattiness and willingness to deceive, squirrels turn out to be surprisingly similar to primates. Basics: Nut? What Nut? The Squirrel Outwits to Survive 2010-07-05T21:25:00Z There was plenty of encouragement in the Slovenia match, with sightings of the burly deftness with which he refuses to let markers usher him wide as he turned instead into promising areas. World Cup 2010: England strikers suffocating in safety-first approach 2010-06-25T07:00:00Z A one-paced Cole, on the other hand, is compelled to count on deftness and Wayne Rooney deems him the current England player with the best technique. World Cup 2010: England could use Joe Cole's sleight of foot 2010-06-20T08:00:00Z The opener was incongruous in its combination of route one interplay and delightful deftness. Inter win Champions League final despite Arjen Robben's valiant effort 2010-05-22T20:52:00Z Six penalties from six attempts took him through the 500-point barrier in the tournament but the deftness of his handling and shrewdness of his option-taking were arguably even more impressive. Harinordoquy confirms French quality 2010-05-02T21:42:00Z The referee made the correct decision on that occasion, only for Warnock's luck to run out 10 minutes later, when Adam Johnson's close control and deftness caught him flat-footed. Man City 3-1 Aston Villa 2010-05-01T16:12:00Z Based on a review of the transcripts of Kagan’s appearances before the court as President Obama's solicitor general, there is little reason to believe that she possesses particular deftness on either front. On the Supreme Court, not a lot of respect for Elena Kagan 2010-04-16T01:01:00Z In setting up the funds, Pirouz showed deftness in handling the regime while keeping his employees and colleagues fired up for the venture. 2010-02-04T16:32:00Z It was the highly polished barrel of a revolver which he had whipped out casually with a deftness which seemed born of practice, and with which he now covered his rival. A Poached Peerage The piled sand-sacks that buttressed monuments and arches had a certain deftness of arrangement that escaped the unsightly. The Tempering She ironed shirt-waists badly, and the starch stuck to the irons, but she could make the worse appear the better reason with deftness and dispatch. The Preliminaries And Other Stories With a deftness, and at the same time a tenderness I had never noticed in him before, he took her from me and placed her upon a sofa. Pharos, The Egyptian A Romance He was really interested in the fluttering deftness of her twinkling hands. Geography and Plays With much deftness packers caught a square of tissue paper with the left hand, a lemon with the right hand and wrapped the fruit. Across the Continent by the Lincoln Highway With the deftness of an' old frontiersman, he staked out the horses where the grazing was good, and then the three sought the shelter of the rock. Bert Wilson at Panama He watched Nora as her fingers moved with their accustomed deftness about her knitting. The Gray Mask The present wastefulness would be little worse than an insane joke if all this multiplying of cooks and parlourmaids did not absorb such an amount of reluctant youth and deftness and energy. The Book of This and That With the deftness and patience born of his forest training in Canada he had worked at the knots that bound him, and had at last succeeded, with the help of the darkness, in untying them. Harper's Round Table, August 13, 1895 With the deftness of sailors, they removed my handcuffs, stripped me to the waist, and triced me up by the wrists to the foremast. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois But I have a certain deftness of my fingers and perhaps also—well, a certain polish—what?... Where the Pavement Ends Great was the deftness of thine imaginer, and he would have all folk who see thee wonder at thy deep thinking and thy carefulness and thy kindness. Ideas of Good and Evil Written subsequently to The Gentle Shepherd, Ramsay exhibited in it his increased technical deftness, and how much he had profitted by the experience gained in producing his great pastoral. Allan Ramsay Famous Scots Series David marvelled at her serenity under the strain, and at her courage and deftness. The Mountain Girl Qanya huddled tensely over the controls, slim hands flashing nimbly to and fro as with incredible deftness she guided the laboring machine. World of the Drone She was skinning a muskrat at the time, and he could not but admire her deftness and skill. A Guest at the Ludlow and Other Stories The Sergeant went through the storekeeper's pockets with a deftness that bespoke experience. Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) Thru The Stone River Campaign And In Winter Quarters At Murfreesboro With the deftness of expert practice, he loosened the noose and the body dropped like a plummet through the air, disappearing into the chasm below. A Prince of Good Fellows His deed had been accomplished with such savage deftness that none pursuing could have guessed the tragedy. The Mountain Girl His acuteness was great, and he had a scholastic subtlety and logical deftness which made him very formidable to the loose thinkers and reasoners of Utilitarianism and anti-Supernaturalism. A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895) Producing a silk handkerchief, fabulously fine in Melissa's eyes, he bound up the injured wrist, with evident pride in his own deftness and skill. Stories of the Foot-hills It trains both hands in deftness and proves a delight to the left-handed child, who for the joy of using his left hand again, will plod patiently across with the right. Hand-Loom Weaving A Manual for School and Home Then I made another effort, and released myself with something like deftness from the long-drawn-out argument I saw impending, and making for the door in my turn, glanced about for Sinclair. Room Number 3 and Other Detective Stories At this point the surgeon with gentle deftness removed the victim’s faded, threadbare coat, and threw it upon the ground. Roy Blakeley in the Haunted Camp Her heart stilled, and she began to dress the child, with her mother's deftness. Old Crow The tools are far more efficient than they could be if human muscles furnished the power and eyes and nerves supplied the deftness and accuracy that the making of the goods requires. Essentials of Economic Theory As Applied to Modern Problems of Industry and Public Policy But, with the deftness of a woman, he kept on putting bits of wood into the mounting blaze. The Plow-Woman As a matter of fact he is not as accomplished a master of the medium as is Anders Zorn; many a smaller man, artistically speaking, handles the needle with more deftness than Liebermann. Ivory Apes and Peacocks Mr. Hope has not lost his old deftness in dialogue.... His Lordship's Leopard A Truthful Narration of Some Impossible Facts After his first surprise has been abated, he can enjoy more fully the deftness of the author's art. Materials and Methods of Fiction With an Introduction by Brander Matthews I have no doubt of its correctness, for such is frequently the case in cities like these, where the woman is the six-loom weaver, and by her deftness is the better wage-earner. Woman under socialism He handled his witnesses capably, with deftness and dispatch, extracting facts from them with the easy grace of a headwaiter pulling corks, and each time a fact popped out he beamed benignly at his jury. The Monk of Hambleton That the incident hardly suggests dramatic treatment is beside the mark; Schnitzler, with his invariable deftness of touch, has painted a dozen vital portraits; the priest is superb, the character values of exquisite balance. Ivory Apes and Peacocks It was a good story to tell for a week, and the man who had struck the last blows became a little hero for his deftness. The Thread of Gold The “collector” was humming to himself and working with masterful deftness. Officer 666 With a deftness and a certainty of movement, remarkable in a man of his age, he removed one of the bullets from a shell, using his knife for the purpose. Death Points a Finger After his first surprise has been abated, he can enjoy more fully the deftness of the author’s art. A Manual of the Art of Fiction There was a hiss of hurtling spears thrown after him with terrible deftness. Pioneers of the Pacific Coast A Chronicle of Sea Rovers and Fur Hunters Practice soon increases deftness in this art as in every other, and in a few short weeks floral portraits are painted with a truth to nature denied the unaided pencil. Little Masterpieces of Science: The Naturalist as Interpreter and Seer In all work in taxidermy, practice develops deftness and a personal system of handling the details that cannot be brought about except by sympathetic attention to the art. Taxidermy I confess that I am lacking in deftness. Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) A Tragedy in Four Acts Girls are born to the deftness that is to become all theirs in the touch of a woman’s hand; but men, if they walk alone, pay the penalty of loneliness. Whispering Smith All the deftness and skill that have followed from the upright attitude, in its creation of the human hand, have been brought to a new edge and a broader range through electric art. Little Masterpieces of Science: Invention and Discovery Then, when it was all over with, the young mother, who had gone through everything with the aplomb and deftness of a surgeon, quietly sank back in a faint. Out of the Depths A Romance of Reclamation He unsaddled his horse mechanically, and went about his cabin duties with listless deftness. They of the High Trails It was a question of deftness of fingers. The Manor House School With deftness that might have surprised that wretch, Harrison, had his wits been more alert, he raised and closed switches for transmission, and rapped out in a quick, professional "O.K." Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China A few of the regulars were out, and it was easy even for a stranger to distinguish them by the deftness and quick sureness of their actions. Bert Wilson on the Gridiron I maintain that it has been that very deftness which has done him all the harm. The Life of Cicero Volume II. And Tamada at his work had all the deftness and some of the dignity of a surgeon. A Man to His Mate The door was that of a small French-paneled room, once the boudoir of the owner of the Flemish chateau, but set apart now by Madame Simone for jobs requiring deftness. The Dust Flower Poor David, who had certainly been induced to chatter by Grannie herself, made no response, but rose and set about his work as kitchen-maid and cook with much deftness. Good Luck As he spoke the monster made a sudden downward swoop at Edna, and, with a deftness that was quite extraordinary, hooked one of its steely claws in her girdle and soared rapidly aloft with her. In Brief Authority Click-click went the needles; the youthful fingers moved with incredible deftness and celerity, and line after line was added by each executant to her already enormous pile. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 28, 1914 One day when the Little Flower was by me with her sewing I put the matter to her with what deftness I could. Nancy Stair A Novel With a deftness which would have done credit to a professor of legerdemain he unbuckled the strap of her little wrist-watch, putting the thing into his pocket. The Dust Flower He executed the movement with wonderful deftness, but a singular condition was against him. The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux With the deftness and celerity of a true housebreaker she de-framed the tinker and stuffed the photograph in the pocket of her stolen Norfolk. Seven Miles to Arden Her mother's love of ease and luxury; the pretty knick-knacks she kept about her; her deftness in self-adornment—the little touches she gave to a hat that utterly re-created it—never failed to fascinate Phil. Otherwise Phyllis She managed with the utmost deftness to remove all ground for my embarrassment regarding my position. The Message The working of these machines needed as much attention of the eye as deftness of hand in lifting up the full spools and replacing them with empty ones, and fastening the broken thread. Nobody's Girl (En Famille) Seeing the "new hand's" astonishment at his deftness he became reckless and, intending an unusually dexterous movement, miscalculated his reach, and the result was a momentary tangle among the whirling spindles. Reels and Spindles A Story of Mill Life The hunters could not but admire the deftness and skill with which the stranger worked. The Boy Chums in the Forest or Hunting for Plume Birds in the Florida Everglades But she showed as much deftness in keeping back her admirers as most girls do in attracting them. The Twelfth Hour She had a pallid face, which she rarely raised, compressed lips, and hands which attracted Gordon by reason of their white deftness, the precise charm of their pointed fingers. Mountain Blood A Novel For the first he had not the digital facility which was necessary; his fingers lacked the requisite deftness, however agile and flexible the brain which directed the fingers might be. Sundry Accounts How often you remind me of her when you laugh or sing, and when you're funny in French; those droll, quick gestures and quaint intonations, that ease and freedom and deftness as you move! The Martian His long tapering fingers seemed to have the suppleness and deftness of a woman's and his whole attention seemed concentrated upon his patient. The Boy Chums in the Forest or Hunting for Plume Birds in the Florida Everglades Passing it on to Emma with a quickness and deftness which was almost beyond belief, she rushed forward in position to receive Emma's return pass. Hester's Counterpart A Story of Boarding School Life The deftness with which she used those small fingers suggested to me the idea of teaching her some of the more delicate kinds of fancy-work. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 109, November, 1866 Matlack and Martin cooked and waited with a skill and deftness which would have surprised any one who did not reflect that this was as much their business as hunting or woodcraft. The Associate Hermits How carefully they moved—with what fascinating deftness and rapidity! Christopher and the Clockmakers A little added grace; a little added deftness and alacrity; Mrs. Caxton had seen it in that order taken of the fire before breakfast; she saw it and read it then. The Old Helmet, Volume II It contrasts most strikingly with its clumsy predecessor in its approximation to Sterne’s deftness of touch, his delicate turns of phrase, his seemingly obvious and facile, but really delicate and accurate choice of expression. Laurence Sterne in Germany A Contribution to the Study of the Literary Relations of England and Germany in the Eighteenth Century But to their deftness with their medium was now added the rich invention of the Italian artists of the Renaissance, at the period of perfection when restraint and delicacy were still dominant notes. The Tapestry Book The cooks handled their hunting-knives with such deftness, that in a twinkling, as may be said, the jaws of the entire party were vigorously at work. Camp-fire and Wigwam Her hands were big and red, but no professional nurse could have handled a 288 patient with more gentle deftness. The Launch Boys' Adventures in Northern Waters Most of them had been stunned by the rapidity of Harlan’s action—by the deftness with which he had brought his left hand into use. 'Drag' Harlan Monty had caught some of Melvin’s deftness at the task and was most ambitious to show Molly his newly acquired skill. Dorothy's Travels It would have just about as much delicacy and deftness and discriminations. A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays It was done with great deftness, and came within a hair of laying Jack flat on his back. Camp-fire and Wigwam The bobs' crews settled themselves with the deftness of long practice. The Adventures of Bobby Orde The ingenuity exercised in the construction of these simple articles will encourage the development of deftness and skill in the little fingers, which are ever ready to imitate anything that teacher can make. Little Folks' Handy Book She looked at Butler and laughed; picked up a pistol, loaded it with incredible deftness, laid it on the table, and began loading the other. The Reckoning And what an eye she had, what deftness of hand! Jack 1877 Successful silk reeling is a matter of good machinery, practice, and deftness. The Story of Silk In the combined expedition to relieve the legations at Page 330 Peking Japanese troops displayed superior deftness, discipline, and endurance, and gained confidence in their ability to cope with the armies of European powers. A History of Sea Power It is His life which manifests itself in every member and which gives clearness of vision to the eye, strength and deftness to the hand. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John She replaced it with a deftness of touch natural to her, yet seemingly incongruous with her harum-scarum ways. Teddy: Her Book A Story of Sweet Sixteen “Good,” said Piero, curtly, helping her with much deftness to fold her mantle and veil round her. Romola Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative. The Story of Silk He worked rapidly and silently, with a surgeon’s deftness. The Squirrel-Cage But not one of the collection will bore you; there is about them all too nice a deftness, too happy a gift of phrase. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, February 25, 1914 On the deftness with which this function is discharged depends almost entirely the typographic excellence of the printed page. The Building of a Book A Series of Practical Articles Written by Experts in the Various Departments of Book Making and Distributing You may be steeped to the lips in that temperament, and yet not be able to arrange flowers with deftness, draw a volute, or strike a true chord. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly “You are very kind, Pedro,” remarked I, as the lad with singular deftness proceeded to remove the stiff and blood-stained bandage from my head. The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast “I’ve got to earn my living right now,” he objected, beginning with a swift deftness to bore a tiny hole. The Squirrel-Cage With much softness and deftness, she quickly drew away the coverings, and, without disturbing him, managed to insinuate the plaster into its proper place. Pickwickian Studies She was neither fair nor fond: a predominance of muscle and a certain rough deftness of hand were her chief charms. "Seth" The man moved lightly, with the deftness of experience, stopping every now and then to cast a look at the sheep that were slowly feeding back preparatory to bedding down. The Fighting Shepherdess The deftness which characterized Persis in most of her work, did not extend to her epistolary efforts. Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale With a deftness and ease that could only be explained by the fact that the duck was ready and willing to be carved, she removed the legs and then demolished the bird altogether. 32 Caliber The Abbé Robin wondered at the deftness of New England spinners. Home Life in Colonial Days "You will notice with what deftness they disrobe, slipping out of their clothes and into the water without exposing much more than a bare toe." Frank Merriwell Down South Though his plays were at first imitative, he soon surpassed his predecessors in gift of expression, in depiction of character, and in deftness of dramatic technic. The Facts About Shakespeare It was a fearful duel, a trial of the robber's immense strength against the officer's deftness. Plotting in Pirate Seas Generosity, decision, alertness, deftness, energy, self-control—meanness, hesitation, slowness, awkwardness, laziness, impatience: you have these characteristics and all the shades between them. Riviera Towns He nodded; then, as he watched the deftness with which her hands made a pretty ceremony of pouring tea, he inquired: "Have I seen that ring before—the opal with diamonds?" The Tyranny of Weakness With equal deftness the liver was extracted, and a few pounds of meat taken from the flanks. Adrift in the Ice-Fields And there was an elephant's steady deftness in the way he held out the tiny tobacco trays. Legacy Others formed gables, being fixed by the sailors with their customary deftness, thin rattans being used as binding cords. Mother Carey's Chicken Her Voyage to the Unknown Isle With a deftness I have never seen equaled, she had been separating joints and carving great slices of the rich dark meat, sending savory odors steaming up into my nostrils. The Rose of Old St. Louis And for all their deftness in domestic manufacture Japanese workmen are not yet as skilful in machine labour as British or American workmen. Up To Date Business Home Study Circle Library Series (Volume II.) Then with swift deftness that amazed me, the doctor slid the needle into my arm and let me have the full load. Highways in Hiding Under his masterly guidance the feet of the least rhythmic were suddenly endowed with deftness and grace. Gigolo A brief examination, made with the deftness practise gives, showed him that no bones were broken. The Spinner's Book of Fiction Their color and deftness stood out in vivid contrast to the heavy, brown, cracked, and calloused pawlike hands of the men. Wayside Courtships He made his examination quickly, handling the girl with a surprising skill and deftness, in spite of his big clumsy-looking hands. The Hippodrome Jack made it seem so easy that the boys were amazed at the deftness with which he steered the boat. Bob Hunt in Canada With a deftness that was worthy of a theatrical costumier, the detectives converted themselves and the two young men into ship's firemen. One Wonderful Night A Romance of New York One of the men gave him first aid with all the deftness and tenderness of a woman. Kitchener's Mob Adventures of an American in the British Army The instrumental coloring is prismatic, all the registers of the strings being utilized with great deftness. Musical Portraits Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers And she talked rapidly for some minutes, touching on various points in the opera with a great deal of deftness. The Way of Ambition At length Mrs. Van Stuyler, being a woman of large experience and some social deftness, recognised that a change of subject was the easiest way of retreat out of a rather difficult situation. A Honeymoon in Space He is a craftsman of the utmost deftness. A Book of Prefaces It was his first essay as coiffeur, but his natural and trained deftness stood him in good stead. The Admirable Tinker Child of the World His deftness enabled him to produce these works with as much facility as if they were mechanical copies. Woman Triumphant (La Maja Desnuda) The first of these volumes presents another instalment of the author's autobiography in the form of a series of delicately rendered pictures portrayed with quiet deftness and a laughing irony which is half sad. The Best Short Stories of 1921 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story She admired the deftness with which an egg was broken and dropped into boiling water, and in a few seconds brought to the top intact, to be placed upon the awaiting toast. Suzanna Stirs the Fire Nor is there any compensatory deftness in structure, or solidity of design, to make up for this carelessness in detail. A Book of Prefaces Joel, he was there, he'd took off his store clothes, and was handsomer than ever in his flannels, and, with his deftness and muscle, was worth any two hired men in the field. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 2, February, 1891 It came down with a peculiar deftness of handling that Cochrane had not realized before. Operation: Outer Space Morris won out, and as he shuffled the letters with the deftness of long pinochle experience he emitted a cry. Potash & Perlmutter Their Copartnership Ventures and Adventures Nothing requires more deftness than to give elasticity to a form which has no external sign of vigour. Donatello, by Lord Balcarres Encourage deftness and light handling of kitchen ware. Public School Domestic Science Among the middle classes it encourages diligence, contrivance, planning and deftness of handiwork, and among the poorer classes it promotes industry and economy. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society Its delicacy and charm revealed the true poet, and the deftness with which the plot was handled left little doubt as to the author's ability to construct an interesting and moving drama. The Romancers A Comedy in Three Acts Under him passage playing became an entirely new thing; deftness, lightness, and fluency were replaced by stupendous virtuosoship, which rested, nevertheless, on a full and solid tone. How to Listen to Music, 7th ed. Hints and Suggestions to Untaught Lovers of the Art De B�riot's playing was noted for accuracy of intonation, remarkable deftness and facility in bowing, grace, elegance, and piquancy, though he never succeeded in creating the unbounded enthusiasm which everywhere greeted Paganini. Great Violinists And Pianists It is an accomplishment to be a good waitress, as it requires special refinement and deftness, which are scarcely compatible with an untidy nature. Public School Domestic Science His hair was black and straight and long, especially over the ears, and he had long, slender, delicate hands, which one noticed at once for their uncommon flexibility and deftness. The Black Pearl Sooner or later they would leave the room, and sooner or later, with the deftness of his breed, he would enter. The Adventures of Kathlyn He had already shown a frankness that was surprising, but then with a certain deftness he had placed me in the position of the sentimental one with a problem to solve. The Soldier of the Valley The tension caused by the sailing of the Dacia, in January, 1915, and the deftness with which the issue had been avoided by substituting a French for a British cruiser, has already been described. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II A roar of laughter, during which a wag in the crowd quietly picked the costermonger's pocket of the fish with a deftness born of much practice, and sent it flying over the room. A Prince of Sinners Supper over, Gallito ensconced his two feminine visitors in easy chairs and took one himself, while José, with noiseless deftness, cleared away the remains of food. The Black Pearl As a rule such work requires only a small amount of manual skill or deftness. Wage Earning and Education She slipped about as quietly as a spirit, removing and replacing dishes with exquisite deftness. 'Way Down East A Romance of New England Life You know something of life when you have only fourpence in the world and vice is the only trade for which your hand has acquired any deftness. Sally Bishop A Romance One thing characterizes every story in the volume, viz., strong dramatic sentiment and situation, and a decided deftness and a naturalness in dialogue. A Lover in Homespun And Other Stories It was done with such incredible deftness that the American had no time in which to dodge the fearful missile. The Land of Mystery In acquiring an "eye" for the disorder he has caused, and deftness in rectifying it, he is taking lessons in tender consideration and growing in intelligent sympathy for mother, sister and the wife who-is-to-be. The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) Anna lighted the spirit lamp with pretty deftness, and proceeded to make tea. 'Way Down East A Romance of New England Life Presently she drew the iron from the fire, unclamped it, and with remarkable deftness turned out a nicely-browned waffle into a dish by her side. The King's Arrow A Tale of the United Empire Loyalists But before one eats a shrimp a certain deftness and delicacy of manipulation are needed to effect the neat extraction of the creature from its unpalatable cuticle. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-29 In this boat was a single individual, using a paddle with the deftness of an American Indian. The Land of Mystery The Japanese contingent were mainly occupied with the fruit, possessing a peculiar deftness in pruning and caring for the prunes and apricots. The Killer I knew that Jane was deft with her fingers, but I did not know that she had a special wish to cultivate this deftness or to put it to practical use. The Fat of the Land The Story of an American Farm Into Nan's mind flashed the recollection of a supple, expressive, un-English bow, and of a deftness of phrase compared with which Trenby's laboured compliment savoured of the elephantine. The Moon out of Reach Two of the same age are we, two of equal deftness, two of equal 153 weight, when we come together. The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge When Hal returned, uncle and niece were working with silent deftness over Ellis, who lay on the floor. The Clarion The transition from the jollity of the dancing to the solemnity, nay, sublimity, of this chorus is managed with perfect deftness: there is no incongruity. Richard Wagner Composer of Operas Full well did she remember the deftness and the steadiness of those brown hands. The Odds And Other Stories The men at the guns went through their work with the deftness and absence of confusion of high-class mechanics. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 He cut the bread and butter, and made the tea with all the deftness of a woman. The Story of Jessie In the instant that all were diverted toward Brent, with incredible deftness Locke slipped his hand from the cuffs, one link of which fell open as if by magic, through a secret all his own. The Master Mystery Byron was succeeded by Praed, whose social pictures are instinct with the most refined and polished raillery, with the true Attic salt of wit united to a metrical deftness as graceful as it was artistic. English Satires The idea is a happy one, and Miss Hanscom carries it through with great tact and deftness. The Record of a Quaker Conscience, Cyrus Pringle's Diary With an Introduction by Rufus M. Jones But Adam had a deftness with his barbs that his opponent lacked. Kenny He carried his deftness of hand into his new trade, and it was Mendarva who begged and obtained an extension of the time agreed on, "Rather than lose the boy I'll tache en for love." The Ship of Stars And afterwards he took a clean pair from the wardrobe and began to make the bed with all the deftness of a bachelor accustomed to that kind of thing. His Masterpiece She managed it with deftness and exhaled clouds of smoke into the still air of evening with a relish most painful to her amazed descendant. Bunker Bean And yet, amid all these futile seekings, with subconscious deftness her hands went on with their appointed work. A Splendid Hazard For the girl who has talent or even merely deftness in manual work, coupled with initiative and some degree of originality, such work may bring a better return than working for others. Vocational Guidance for Girls It was the sort of generalized, picturesque "fluff-stuff" matter which Banneker could handle better than his compeers by sheer imaginative grasp and deftness of presentation. Success A Novel But Neil saw only her soft, girlish beauty, and cared nothing for her deftness and thrift. Bessie's Fortune A Novel There was little she knew of her duties, but little, too, that she could not learn with a deftness and divination almost startling. The Quest of the Silver Fleece A Novel This meant not only quickness and deftness of handling, but the conscientious filling of every hour with the utmost work it could be made to hold. Women Wage-Earners Their Past, Their Present, and Their Future All branches of the work, however, are alike in demanding a certain degree of artistic sense and deftness of manual touch. Vocational Guidance for Girls As Alf knelt he lavishly sprinkled some more water upon Pa's face, and set the jug ready to Emmy's hand, working with a quiet deftness that aroused her watchful admiration. Nocturne A little deftness on his part when in contact with them, would have made things easier all around. Beethoven Nevertheless, though I admired their gentle deftness, I think that at that point of the discussion some forcible male element in me sided very strongly with old Banks. The Jervaise Comedy The deftness and charm of his literary style, combined with the absorbing interest of the story, can not but prove a delight to every reader. Lazarre Let us make safe men rather than vociferous mountebanks; let us put deftness in daily labor above sleight-of-hand tricks, and common sense, well trained, above classical smatterings, which awe the multitude but butter no parsnips. The Negro Problem He was very popular with collectors, but I do not experience any great joy in the presence of his work, which, with all its miraculous deftness, is yet lacking in personal feeling. A Wanderer in Holland He carried the same natural deftness into a score of small household repairs. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales In this craft she proved to have such deftness, nicety of touch, and speed that she could do in an hour twice as much as most of the other girls and women in the factory. Making Both Ends Meet The income and outlay of New York working girls Here was some one whose social deftness was no less marked than Mrs. Hallett Taylor's, and, to her mind, more brilliant, yet whom she felt at once to be congenial. Unleavened Bread She sighed regretfully when the guest of honor, Mrs. Rhinehart, spoke of the deftness and pleasant appearance of her hostess's waitress. The Mystery of Mary No mechanical contrivance has ever been designed that is comparable to the hand in flexibility, deftness, adaptability, or power of prehension. The Reconstructed School She, now suspecting, was shy and uneasy; he, his wits quickened by love, displayed a tact and deftness of words not to have been anticipated from him. Children of the Mist In dressing economically without sacrificing effect she was aided palpably by skill and deftness. Making Both Ends Meet The income and outlay of New York working girls The perfection with which many are cut, the deftness with which they are pierced, and the beauty of the polish, do honour to the craftsmen who made them. Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt Two of equal age we, two of equal deftness, two equal when we meet. The Cattle-Raid of Cualnge (Tain Bo Cualnge) : An Old Irish Prose-Epic He did not consider him a suitable person to be calling on Sharlee, and he had been doing his best, with considerable deftness and success, to deter him from feeling too much at home. Queed Coaching and golf had left the house deserted as he lay on the couch in the second hall, thinking of Katrine's masterly deftness in avoiding him. Katrine Never before had she worked at any task with such grim determination, or with such deftness; inspired by exceptional circumstances, she might for twenty minutes have been a practised dressmaker. Flames Frank found that his "boy," with the ready deftness of Indian servants, had unpacked his trunks, hung up his clothes and stowed his various belongings about the scantily-furnished room. The Jungle Girl "You meet life with a calmness and deftness unusual in a boy," said Leighton, gravely. Through stained glass He displayed the gentleness of a woman and the deftness of a surgeon, whose big fingers can be so pliant when necessity requires it. The Downfall Everything that the doctor suggested she carried out with a deftness, a tenderness, a power of mind, which keenly affected his professional sense. Marcella Adam pulled on his clothes with his usual brisk deftness of movement and went downstairs. The Tidal Wave and Other Stories He accompanied her back again with the utmost simplicity, stopped by the light, and proceeded with considerable deftness to remedy the mischief. Greatheart The girls preferred to remain in the library, which seemed to them more protection than the other rooms, and O'Haru drew up three tables and arranged the trays with great deftness and celerity. The Motor Maids in Fair Japan Hamilton had resisted the temptation to meet her, the temptation receiving no help from indifference on the part of the lady; he had answered more than one note of admirable deftness. The Conqueror Antonym: credulity. sketch, n. draught, outline, plan, drawing, design, scenario, esquisse. sketch, v. draught, portray, draw, depict, delineate. skid, n. drag, clog, skidpan. skill, n. adroitness, ingenuity, cleverness, technic, dexterity, proficiency, expertness, facility, deftness, knack. Putnam's Word Book He came back with a blanket, and stooping, he lifted the limp form and, with a certain deftness that seemed a part of his immovable resolution, he wrapped it in the rough grey folds. The Tidal Wave and Other Stories He helped her raise her weighty body with the deftness of long practice and they both went dully into the house. Hillsboro People Helena drove with the deftness of a practised hand, avoiding ruts, going softly over rough places. Helena The player holding the reeds aims to make the guessing as difficult as possible by deftness in hiding the banded reed, so as to keep his advantage. Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs Talent for poetry, deftness in inscribing, and skill in mural painting were probably gifts of the same person. The Art of the Moving Picture No, I did not say my deftness—I got that in another way. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01 Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great When it came to receive the Stoddard herd, the deftness with which the two outfits classified the cattle was only short of marvelous. Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings They had a deftness and a lightning energy, those fingers with their perfectly groomed nails, which boded little good to his opponents. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts He did not believe that Shepard's faculty of hearing was as keen as his own, and he moved with the greatest deftness. The Shades of the Wilderness A Story of Lee's Great Stand Charging her palette with lively colours, she sprang to the task—and that with a sprightly composure and deftness of touch which went far to cloak malice and rob flippancy of offence. Deadham Hard He followed her with the utmost composure, and when she stopped proceeded to divest her of her furs with the deftness of movement habitual to him. The Knave of Diamonds The whang, however, handling with all the deftness in the world the broadest and subtlest themes, and the doodle standing for a patriotism of the noblest. The Last Leaf Observations, during Seventy-Five Years, of Men and Events in America and Europe She clung to her perch with both hands, and mutely admired Burke Ranger's firm control and deftness. The Top of the World She gathered together the heavy yellow masses with both hands, twisted them up with astonishing speed and deftness, and let her arms fall upon her lap. North, South and over the Sea His mother, whose deftness, efficiency and unexpected tenderness surprised me, arranged a bed for him on the couch in the living room, and I did not hear him come in at all. Revelations of a Wife The Story of a Honeymoon He bound up the cut with the deftness of experience. The Desire of the Moth; and the Come On Instead he waited upon the tall man with a care and deftness that made that somber master grin. The Shadow of the North A Story of Old New York and a Lost Campaign Behind him came another man—a small thin man with sleek black hair and a swarthy Jewish face, who moved with a catlike deftness, making no sound at all. The Top of the World But he saw her hand go back to the dressing table and open, with incredible deftness and speed, the little top drawer behind her. Ronicky Doone But young Edington's presence soon set any uneasiness on that score at rest, and a place was evolved with deftness and despatch. The Blood Red Dawn And, inflamed by his enthusiasm, he wriggled out of the hands of the two seamen who had begun to bandage his head with a deftness learned in land combats. Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel He had the renaissance quickness of assuming all parts, its love of wide and pretentious learning, its superficial scholarship, its social and political deftness and flexibility. George Eliot; a Critical Study of Her Life, Writings & Philosophy Certainly, in no other work of the period have relations between a given mother and daughter been psychologized with greater deftness and skill. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 The houseworker only rarely acquires perfect skill and deftness or any considerable speed in performing any one process. The Trade Union Woman The seamed and hardened fingers had come honestly by their deftness. Cheerful—By Request He arranged it with his unobtrusive deftness in getting what he wanted out of a group of his fellow-beings, and she admired his skill, and leaned on it confidently. The Bent Twig She had not that lightness of touch, that deftness and flexibility of expression, and that versatility of imaging forth her ideas, which the real poet possesses. George Eliot; a Critical Study of Her Life, Writings & Philosophy But he managed them so well; one could not but admire his deftness, and admiration was weakening to disapproval. The Visioning Her hand had the cunning of the Swiss cheese-maker, and the deftness of the artist in butter moulding. The Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate As they walked backward and forward, not very far away from the piazza, and sometimes stopping to admire bits of the silver-tinted landscape, Dora, with most interesting deftness, gave Ralph further opportunity of knowing her. The Girl at Cobhurst He liked the deftness with which her hands worked the pie dough, the quick way she moved between stove and table, yet mingled with this admiration was a slight but distinct hostility. Dust I have been schooled—have caught Lore from Hebrew, deftness from the Moor— Know the rich heritage, the milder life, Of nations fathered by a mighty Past. George Eliot; a Critical Study of Her Life, Writings & Philosophy Linda slid down the side of the canyon with the deftness of the expert. Her Father's Daughter We think of walking, talking, playing the piano, the specialized skills characteristic of the etcher, the surgeon, the bridge-builder, as if they were simply ease, deftness, and accuracy on the part of the organism. Democracy and Education: an introduction to the philosophy of education He noted the softness, the deftness of her touch, and then it seemed her fingers were not quite as steady as they might have been. Desert Gold With such deftness as she possessed, Blix tried to turn the conversation upon the first meeting of the retired sea captain and the one-time costume reader, but all to no purpose. Blix No one could mistake it; it was done with all his deftness of portraiture. The Troll Garden and Selected Stories His speech was English enough to the ear, it was true, but it was the considered English of a book, and its phrases had a deftness which was hardly native. The Market-Place So then the elder cried: "Up, my sons, and show your deftness to these dear friends!" The Well at the World's End: a tale The sewing and adornment of the rich coloured silks and satins show great deftness of finger. Queen Victoria Story of Her Life and Reign, 1819-1901 The procedure in drawing a chicken is simple, but some practice is required before deftness will result. Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 3: Soup; Meat; Poultry and Game; Fish and Shell Fish His eyes perused the stranger with astonishing speed and deftness, without seeming to do so. The Spread Eagle and Other Stories Within an hour he had insinuated himself into her good graces with a deftness, an ease, that astounded. The Fortune Hunter Horse-dealers, saddlers, armourers, surgeons, and clergymen completed the company, who were waited upon by a staff of powdered and liveried servants, who brought and removed the dishes with the silence and deftness of long training. Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 The deftness with which he completed the task of laying bare the wound was notable. The Slave of the Lamp This was what Marie did for Jack Meredith, by coming into the room and bending over him and touching his cushions with a sort of deftness and savoir-faire. With Edged Tools The squirrel handles a nut with agility, the beaver builds his dam, and likewise do many other animals accomplish much with certain deftness. A Fleece of Gold; Five Lessons from the Fable of Jason and the Golden Fleece I lack not deftness wholly; and I will be a servant of servants, and ask no better if it must be so. The Water of the Wondrous Isles Then ensues a clash between policy and duty—a theme so congenial to Balzac, and here handled with characteristic deftness. Introduction to the Dramas of Balzac Presently a little girl, not certainly over twelve years, paddled out in the smallest little canoe and handled it with all the deftness of an old voyageur. Life on the Mississippi, Part 12. He and the doctor donned head phones, and Mr. Brandon manipulated the tuning coil and the crystal detector with a deftness that spoke of long experience. The Radio Boys' First Wireless Or Winning the Ferberton Prize Her capacity for remembering other people's prices was prodigious and she managed her agent and her publisher with a deftness that left them gasping. Fortitude That found her mistress, and would not forego the using of her deftness. The Water of the Wondrous Isles He went through the treatment with his accustomed deftness, however. The Web of Life I suspect more deftness was needed in handling them than in using the new fashioned pieces. The Daughter of the Chieftain : the Story of an Indian Girl Stern's wrists and arms, moreover, still pained considerably, for they had been very cruelly bruised with the ropes, which the barbarians had drawn tight with a force that bespoke both skill and deftness. Darkness and Dawn |
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