| 单词 | deprecation |
| 例句 | He pursued his theme, however, without noticing my deprecation. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Or perhaps rarely Wang Lung would say, “This is a good dish of noodles,” and O-lan would answer in deprecation, “It is good flour we have this year from the fields.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z "The demand of a popular vehicle is going to benefit it in terms of its deprecation numbers," Wurster says. The Most Affordable Luxury Vehicles 2011-01-05T17:00:00Z There is a note of grateful amazement in his self-indicting deprecation. “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” and Jerry Seinfeld’s Identical Layers 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z Or that Postlethwaite reacted to the praise with such dry deprecation: "I'm sure what Spielberg actually said was, 'The thing about Pete is that he thinks he's the best actor in the world.'" Pete Postlethwaite: in clips 2011-01-03T13:25:29Z With typical British deprecation, he said, “It’s the makeup.” Scene City: One Night Heralds ?One Day? 2011-08-10T21:43:07Z The best way to avoid deprecation is to drive fewer miles, says Ibara. Cars That Lose Their Value Fastest 2010-10-27T21:00:00Z That being said, judgment for Mendelsohn does not always pivot on straightforward appreciation/deprecation. Review | Daniel Mendelsohn’s ‘Ecstasy and Terror’ is a master class in criticism 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z The crowd laughed at his self deprecation, but in truth the vegan singer looked and sounded great at 58. Morrissey at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre: Back on the chain gang, and soapbox 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z And it doesn't have to be something as lofty as a postmodern novel, a Bridget Riley painting – or even a heart-felt stand-up show shot through with filial deprecation. Russell Kane's ordered life 2010-10-23T23:05:00Z The first time I'd seen him was two years prior to this and he was fantastic, genuinely witty lines, some interesting self deprecation and very personal insights. Alan Davies in hot water – and some undignified comic scraps 2012-11-20T18:04:43Z And Kitty plays that game some people take glee in, cloaking insult and deprecation in a faux compliment. “The Bold Type,” “Dietland” and fashion: The feminist army is assembling (literally) in t... 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z Hence its contradictory sense of smoky enclosure and unbounded space, of deprecation and self-belief, of lyricism and improvisation. Birmingham Royal Ballet ? Pointes of View 2010-09-25T23:06:00Z But it is his voice that was perhaps the most inimitable thing about him, capable of conveying self-importance and sly, self-puncturing deprecation. Alan Rickman never disappeared into a role. But that’s what made him great. 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z But her range and diction – that characteristic mixture of playfulness, deprecation, questioning and close focus – are also strangely, and affectingly, girlish. Glass Wings by Fleur Adcock – review 2013-06-28T17:10:01Z But Hart actually takes self- deprecation to a whole new level, and genuinely doesn't seem to understand that people love her show, and find her attractive. Queen of uncool 2010-12-02T08:00:00Z Dirda originally described the essays, with characteristic deprecation, as “just me, maundering on about this and that, usually with a literary theme lurking somewhere.” Michael Dirda’s ‘Browsings’ offers meditations on the life of the mind 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z Their discussions are full of ideas for the next big trade to jump on, self deprecation and an appreciation of both winning and losing bets, as long as they’re bold. EXPLAINER: Why GameStop’s stock surge is shaking Wall Street 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z Their discussions are full of ideas for the next big trade to jump on, self deprecation and an appreciation of both winning and losing bets, as long as they’re bold. EXPLAINER: Why GameStop’s stock surge is shaking Wall Street 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z So we’re moving away from cookies and there’s this whole deprecation of cookies and what that’s going to mean for advertisers. Advertising is complicated, but Melissa Grady is very good at it 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z It's a conversation that straddles a thin, but very defined, cadence of humility, deprecation, and swagger. What is the dumbest athletic achievement you are proud of? - Golf Digest 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z The “narrative” for the announcement “will focus on quality and the user experience which will potentially provide a good umbrella to fold in some of the API deprecations”, one executive wrote in an email. Court documents reveal Facebook sold a rival-squashing move as privacy policy 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z The “narrative” for the announcement “will focus on quality and the user experience which will potentially provide a good umbrella to fold in some of the API deprecations,” one executive wrote in an email. Facebook executives planned 'switcharoo' on data policy change: court filings 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z With the creased-smile deprecation that has charmed viewers, Romo says what he does as a color analyst is not all that hard. Perspective | Tony Romo, at ease in broadcast booth, tells us how hard being an NFL quarterback is 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z He’s a fierce competitor that produces results, a respected teammate with endless daily enthusiasm and a great interview with perspective on the game and self deprecation. Mariners Sunday mailbag: What will Seattle do at the trade deadline? Details on James Paxton’s DL stint, and more 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z “Because you do understand what self -deprecation means from somebody who already exists in the margins? It’s not humility. It’s humiliation.” Analysis | Why Hannah Gadsby’s Netflix special ‘Nanette’ is so remarkable 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z Trump’s prime-time speech was a chance to push for an immigration overhaul in sober language, without vulgar deprecations of poorer countries or the fervor of his wall-building rally chants. Trump makes a prime-time case to grant ‘dreamers’ legal status, build border wall 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z In other words perhaps it would pay to think before putting your name to such self deprecation, justified or not. Calling Poutine ‘Canadian’ Gives Some in Quebec Indigestion 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z To the sceptical eye, the contemporary elevation of remembrance and the deprecation of forgetting, these can come to seem like nothing so much as hyperthymesia writ large. The cult of memory: when history does more harm than good | David Rieff 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z And Clinton hopes to show more humor and self deprecation in an effort to improve her overall popularity, the New York Times reports. Clinton Tries to Buff Her Image 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z "When a currency depreciates, hard assets tend to appreciate, because people take flight from paper currency deprecation into hard asset." BlackRock sees new opportunity in China real estate 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z In the annals of political deprecation, McCain’s charge of rallying the ‘‘crazies’’ was not terribly inspired. Should We Fear the Political ‘Crazies’? 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z Cut when this scene establishes the perfect pitch of self-deprecation, cut before everyone can see your humility for the false modesty it is. The ‘Loser Edit’ That Awaits Us All 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z This is a classic trope of star athletes, who use self-deprecation to disguise self-congratulation for their work ethic and mental prowess. Tom Brady Cannot Stop 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z In line with its plans to develop a strong omni-channel platform, the company continued to invest in various technologies, that pushed its technology expenses and related deprecation rate 40 basis points higher. Bed Bath & Beyond Falls On Sales Miss, But Profit Decline Is A Bigger Problem 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z The ‘revelation’ that most of the employees in the company are white males was a classic act of self deprecation, with the intention of looking tortured yet earnest. Good Guy Google Goes On Love Bombing Initiative To Win Back Public Trust 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z Here are five ways to ditch the deprecation and fill your mind with zeal. Why Negative Feedback Will Kill Your Career - If You Let It 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z Lewis’s term “verbicide,” the willful distortion or deprecation of a word’s original meaning. The Origins of Writerly Words 2014-04-30T22:22:07Z In his view, the history of API deprecation from Google suggests that customers should be wary when committing to their platform. Cloud Foundry Creator Tires of PaaS Posturing - But Misses Fundamental Differences 2014-01-08T17:12:00Z Accelerated deprecation represents that which is written off faster than the useful life of an asset. Today's Economist: Depreciation’s Place in Tax Policy 2013-09-10T04:01:13Z He likes to counter with self- deprecation, pointing out that he's actually a very mediocre surfer, having started too late at age 20. Adam Scott: 'I guess I'm just finally filling out' 2013-07-26T04:00:00Z “You mean, when will there be nothing in the program that—” “We poor schoolmistresses,” said Miss Ashley, with a whimsical look of deprecation. The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett 2012-04-26T02:00:17.327Z He spoke firmly, but, perhaps, somewhat bitterly; and Lena, though she raised her eyes for a moment with a look of imploring deprecation, said nothing, but wept on in silence. The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale 2012-04-06T02:00:27.227Z "You need not speak to me like that," she said, in gentle deprecation of his manner. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z He answered Clyne, but his eyes, looking beyond his patron, sought Henrietta's in modest deprecation; much as the dog which is not assured of its reception seeks, yet deprecates its master's glance. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z "I, sire?" the Italian Marshal answered in accents of deprecation. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z She waved her hand in deprecation; but he would not be stopped this time. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z Much of their teaching is of course the common property of all moral teachers—the deprecation of anger, of quarrelsomeness, of self-indulgence, of grumbling, of impurity, is peculiar to no school. The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire 2012-03-11T03:00:13.983Z But with tender scornfulness, Seraphael put out his hand in deprecation, and throwing back his hair, buried his head in the cushion of the carriage and shut his eyes. Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 2012-02-23T03:00:42.347Z The chaplain could only hold out his hands in deprecation. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z Wilde seemed perfectly calm and did not change his attitude, or tone of polite deprecation. The Trial of Oscar Wilde From the Shorthand Reports 2012-02-19T03:00:17.513Z There, visible, though she seemed to shrink from sight, and even raised her hand in deprecation, stood the Countess herself. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z With a slight but eloquent shoulder shrug of deprecation, the cunning churchman moved up the saloon again, very slowly, as if under protest. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z They, with much deprecation, protested it should be home the first thing in the morning, and went to work. A Life's Secret A Novel 2012-02-13T03:00:17.060Z "Yes," he admitted it, his hands extended in unseen deprecation, "I did." Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z David’s father, Jesse, was a citizen of Bethlehem in Judah, 5 m. south of Jerusalem; the polite deprecation in 1 Sam. xviii. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Yet I don't know that I wholly echo your deprecation of these givings to the world. The Letters of Henry James (volume I) 2012-02-08T03:00:15.197Z Nevis did not comply, and though he made a gesture of deprecation the look in his eyes warned her that he meant to let her feel his power. A Prairie Courtship 2012-02-01T03:00:12.830Z The House of Lords has been the subject of special deprecation. The Thirteenth Greatest of Centuries 2012-01-28T03:00:21.937Z There was, a note of deprecation in her voice quite unmistakable. The Four Corners of the World 2012-01-26T03:00:15.920Z Others of the family also deplored the new departure, and her personal friends almost with one accord held up hands of horror or deprecation. Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 2012-01-24T03:00:23.377Z "The trooper must not be hurt, boys, but he must not get up on the log," he said, and turned to Sewell with a little gesture of deprecation. Delilah of the Snows 2012-01-23T03:00:09.087Z However earnest these deprecations he could embroider them with a rare grace. Notes of a Son and Brother 2011-12-29T03:00:14.087Z But it is still more painful to see the deprecation of one's noble mental efforts and magnanimous endeavors for the triumph of goodness and truth. The Fourth Estate, vol.1 2011-12-25T03:00:10.170Z A choleric gentleman's row with a waiter presents itself as a fractured plate in the rim of which two tiny figures display respectively the extremes of napkined deprecation and of kicking impudence. George Cruikshank 2011-12-18T03:00:20.137Z "She shall marry a stick if I will it," said de Tavannes; but Madame the Queen Mother lifted her hand in deprecation. The Heart of Denise and Other Tales 2011-12-14T03:00:15.733Z In spite of mild deprecation, this feast, with its two toasts to his Majesty and to the memory of Samuel Butler, assumed from the outset the aspect of a solemn sacrament of believers. Modern Essays 2011-12-13T03:00:25.577Z The pariah put his hands together palm to palm in abject apology and deprecation. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z At first, as the Englishman blurted out his indignation—which, it may be said at once, was perfectly honest and deserved—Barreto attempted, with a gesture of courteous deprecation, to offer explanations. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z His drooping shoulders and deplorable countenance proclaimed apology and deprecation to the mountain tops, and more especially to the mountainy men. Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z Some cartoons, video, and fake news reports manage to leverage a modicum of insider knowledge — of the banker mindset, the Zuccotti scene, youth culture — or self deprecation. Finding the Humor in Occupy Wall Street 2011-11-22T15:25:32Z Observe that while these were distinctly prayers, appeals for mercy, pathetic, agonizing protestations, there was no praise, no love, no thanks, no confession of sin,—only a long, pitiful deprecation of evil. Fetichism in West Africa Forty Years' Observations of Native Customs and Superstitions 2011-11-18T03:00:28.907Z “Oh, yes, Corey, and your codfish made with condensed milk is so—new, and sweetish——” Corene threw a paper box cover at the head of her tormentor but Miss Mackin did not see the deprecation. The Girl Scouts at Camp Comalong Peg of Tamarack Hills 2011-11-17T03:00:34.720Z Good, good!' from all except O'Hoolohan, whose face was twisted into a queer look of deprecation. Mated from the Morgue A tale of the Second Empire 2011-11-15T03:00:23.507Z He spoke with an air of nervous deprecation, as if conscious that he was taking what might be regarded as a liberty, and was anxious to show cause why it should not be resented. Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z She gave him little glances from time to time, elevated her eyebrows as if in deprecation of this unexhilarating performance, or smiled at him, guessing that he had arranged for another waltz. Across the Stream 2011-11-05T02:00:11.673Z But to my mind the great achievement of the speech is his sublime philanthropic deprecation of war between England and America. The Brothers' War 2011-11-01T02:00:24.007Z But Lydia said nothing and Marsyas, gazing at her in hope of discovering some little deprecation, some little invitation to remain in the world, forgot that the Roman woman had spoken. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z Even some from whom he might have expected discriminating criticism accepted the vulgar version and wrote him in deprecation of a work they had not read. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z For his lordship seemed perfectly to appreciate the sentimental side—at least so far as it was embodied in his visitor—when he said p. 50without deprecation: “Did she give you any encouragement?” Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales 2011-10-06T02:00:37.063Z Mr. Strong gave a slight shrug.—"Well—Prang!——" he said with humorous deprecation. A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z The proof of that usually comes in “Leader Remarks,” when the two parties’ bosses come out to utter the first complaints, accusations and deprecations of a long day. Senate chaplain preaches peace to cantankerous flock 2011-09-23T01:42:00Z "Oh!" said the Spaniard, with a quick gesture of deprecation. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z That, she discovered later, was one of the developments of their adjusted relations, a sort of furtiveness, that comprised a mixture of deprecation and a shamed shyness that was more instinctive than anything else. The Bigamist 2011-08-31T02:01:34.797Z "Just the same, you don't pretend to say that you are enjoying it," she said in manifest deprecation. The City of Numbered Days 2011-08-31T02:01:25.807Z Indeed, all that he reports regarding the latter is merely apologetic, and in deprecation of criticism. Supernatural Religion, Vol. II. (of III) An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation 2011-08-30T02:00:31.587Z Presently the wise and ribald part of me woke, caught the note of that inhuman voice, and raised a derisive cry, heard by me with grave deprecation, but not heard at all by my listener. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z He always spoke with gravity, and with a certain air of deprecation, as of one who admitted his humility, but was quietly aware of his importance. Masterman and Son 2011-08-23T02:00:35.033Z "Oh, is that necessary?" she asked, meaning, as he took it, nothing more than comradely deprecation at putting him to the trouble of it. The Real Man 2011-07-29T02:00:28.280Z But at this suggestion, so unlike any that had ever come from Hermione's lips before, the younger sister first stared, and then flung her arms around the speaker, with cries of soft deprecation and shame. Cynthia Wakeham's Money 2011-07-18T02:00:24.717Z "Oh Sephi, bring a board, quick; the countess cannot get out here!" cried the old man with eager deprecation of the discomfort threatening the lady. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z Well," said the woman, who gazed at her with an air of deprecation, "you have got a good man, my dear. By Right of Purchase 2011-07-14T02:00:10.167Z And Will, with an air of mock humility and deprecation, obeyed. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z "Strange man that you are!" she returned, with confused deprecation. Yekl A tale of the New York ghetto 2011-07-13T02:00:17.480Z "You must not be angry with me, Margaret," answered the young girl, a little in the spirit of deprecation. The Coward A Novel of Society and the Field in 1863 2011-07-08T02:00:16.223Z She set forth a meek choice of food, blushing faintly in deprecation of the young man's eyes, of which she began to be aware. The Cup of Trembling and Other Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:29.180Z He shook his head in deprecation of offense, continuing his scrutiny of her. A Man's Hearth 2011-06-25T02:00:17.093Z She answered with an odd little laugh of love and deprecation: "I really think I have...." Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel 2011-06-19T02:00:18.633Z Arthur smiled, and made a slight gesture of deprecation. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z In classic Daniels fashion, the governor ended his note with a bit of self deprecation. Daniels Pulls Out of Presidential Race 2011-05-22T07:03:03Z But masculine deprecation of feminine independence is not entirely owing to a tender regard for the preservation unimpaired of feminine loveliness. A New Atmosphere 2011-05-20T02:00:35.903Z And he was sworn, still grinning, with an odd mixture of malevolence and deprecation for those who ran to read. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z Willis gave a vague gesture of deprecation, and Lucinda laughed a little, but not in mirth. Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel 2011-06-19T02:00:18.633Z Arthur made a grimace that might have been either of assent or deprecation. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z "He went down to Trevlyn Farm," she said, unable, had it been to save her life, to speak without deprecation. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z The father took this expression for a strong deprecation of gratitude; the step-mother, for some piece of knavery or other; the daughter, for–words. Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. I. A Biography 2011-05-11T02:00:19.453Z Vague and vain clamour of deprecation or appeal may be plaintive but is not conclusive. William Blake A Critical Essay 2011-05-04T02:00:18.110Z The landlord concealed his impatience by a gesture of deprecation. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z The lady looked all deprecation and submissiveness, but said nothing. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z Roberts shook his hands in deprecation, but made no further protest. Rose of Dutcher's Coolly 2011-04-10T02:00:07.273Z Dear me!" exclaimed Paul in a tone of deprecation, "there never was anything more select than this. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z “Oh, I’m not in a frame of mind to think they’re very important one way or another,” she replied, with an entirely maddening smile of deprecation. Peggy Parsons at Prep School 2011-04-01T02:00:43.170Z She laughed, and Vernon did not note the bitterness there was concealed in the laugh; to him it seemed intended to express only that polite deprecation demanded in the treatment of a personal situation. Her Infinite Variety 2011-04-01T02:00:30.590Z Bandini drew back sulkily, with further protestations, deprecations, and endeavours to mollify his visitor: but it was long before the cavaliere could be appeased. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 2011-04-01T02:00:28.747Z They had all quailed before him, half overborne by the strength of his emotion, and half in deprecation, because of their faith in his mysterious foreknowledge. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z He flung his hand out in quick deprecation. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, August, 1893 2011-03-20T02:00:35.193Z Before she has taken three turns a soft young voice with an intonation of excessive deprecation sounds at her elbow: 'May I take a stroll with you, dear?' Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z And the old gentleman laughed, and shrugged and expanded his slender hands with a deprecation that was menacing. The Tenants of Malory Volume 2 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:56.067Z He stared in innocent wonder at Natalie's exclamation of deprecation and Mark's harsh laugh when he pointed out such undeniable facts. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z She looked full at him with soft melancholy deprecation. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z But the revival extravagances which last year made the profane laugh and the devout grieve, merit the deprecation of every person who does not wish to see religion itself brought into contempt. My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z “Oh,” replied Findlayson, with a gesture of deprecation, “you are not a clam!” The Dreamers A Club 2011-02-25T03:01:06.720Z The General complained that his aide-de-camp was more idle than ever; and Lady Amabel would shake her head at me, and then at Clarence, with a gentle smile of deprecation at us all. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z The deprecation of marble as unnecessary suggests one of the finest literary epitaphs in the English language, that by Milton upon Shakespeare. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z She piled up her blocks, and occasionally, as one would fall, she would look up in deprecation of her mother's hush. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z Once more the brown eyes were uplifted to him in fervent deprecation, and then the young girl glided quickly away. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z Considering the dollar deprecation, $100 oil is not a significant price for this strategic product. Middle East crisis may leave world over an oil barrel 2011-02-07T00:04:01Z I see, Harry, the dubious projection of your nether lip, I appreciate the slow nod of your head, and I fancy I can hear the little half-sigh of deprecation with which you hear all this. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z The slo-mo is so slow you would need to be not only an expert lip-reader, but to speed up the footage slightly to make out exactly what deprecations were being issued. Andy Murray swears by bad body language in Australian Open defeat 2011-01-31T00:05:04Z When they talk in terms of good-natured deprecation of our king it hurts. Over Here Impressions of America by a British officer 2011-01-30T03:00:16.597Z He cannot say too much in deprecation of physicians who give medicines which they know little about for diseases about which they know less. The Century of Columbus 2011-01-29T03:00:17.380Z "My husband willed it," the new wife said in deprecation. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z A very faint smile, half in deprecation of the appeal, was the only reply of the young girl. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z I think she might help me out a little, seeing that it happens every morning and that she must have noticed my store of deprecations is exhausted. In the Mountains 2011-01-27T03:00:37.910Z Mr. Lawton, you have shown me great kindness, and I——" The old man held up his hand, saying, with quick deprecation: "No! no! A Pasteboard Crown A Story of the New York Stage 2011-01-26T03:00:25.590Z As to remonstrance or deprecation, pride forbade my having recourse to either. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z "Don't include me with yourself," she protested in quick deprecation. Why Joan? 2011-01-02T03:00:20.290Z Mrs. Asmussen went to fetch the book, shaking her head softly in deprecation. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z I found myself stammering, with a look of agonised deprecation and apology at him. In the Mountains 2011-01-27T03:00:37.910Z As he offered me the glass of claret with a charming grace, I looked down at the cords that so tightly secured my wrists with an air of humorous deprecation. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z Carrados assumed the air of mild deprecation with which he frequently apologized for a blind man venturing to make a discovery. Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z "Oh, Mr. Marston, your dead uncle!" said the good vicar, lifting his hand in deprecation, with gentle horror. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z He took her laugh as a sign of modest deprecation of his compliment, and talked himself into greater enthusiasm. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z Endearing to some, intensely irritating to others, he is an uncommon, sour-and-sweet brew of impetuosity and intelligence, of huff and subtle humor, of hubris and self deprecation. Montgomerie Leads the Chase for Europe in Ryder Cup 2010-09-29T18:00:00Z The secretary of Velasquez laid his hand on his heart, with a gesture of respectful deprecation. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico "Not so loud, I beseech you," said the visitor, stretching forth his thin, white hands with eager deprecation. Sister Dolorosa and Posthumous Fame A Salolja," he returned, with a Castilian gesture of deprecation, "never threatens. A Poached Peerage Valiant put out his hand with a little gesture of deprecation, but the other disregarded it. The Valiants of Virginia I still feel how the imperious look of an unforgettable passerby once tore me; the rude superior deprecation in that look was like a cry rising above the night. Woman The porter held up his hand in unctuous deprecation. Sinister Street, vol. 2 The professor lifted and dropped his palms in eloquent deprecation. The Haunted Pajamas The duke's grimace and pantomime expressed deprecation with a more elaborately hideous vim than that feeling had probably ever been clothed with before. A Poached Peerage At least it reassured August to hear it; but I could not suppress a smile of deprecation at the size of the fib. The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen He was thanking her for her kindness, but she raised her hands in horrified deprecation to check him. An Engagement of Convenience A Novel With a little start, a little cry of deprecation, she rose from her seat. The Gambler A Novel The Frenchwoman contrived to show deprecation in the twirl she gave to the silver hair-brush. A Traitor's Wooing It would ill become me to add a single word—unless it were of deprecation—to credentials expounded on such high authority. Naval Warfare Then as if, for a crowning splendor, to check all deprecation, "They're yours, you goose!" The Spoils of Poynton She shook her head in deprecation of this eccentric being who, long after one had mourned and forgotten her, was not even decently dead. On the Heights A Novel No," he said with embarrassed deprecation, "no, I'm more afraid of your displeasure. The Gambler A Novel She was summoning all her courage; she was full of deprecation and appeal. The Great Miss Driver In her weak blue eyes was fear—fear of her lord and master, and in her manner deprecation and apology. John Dene of Toronto A Comedy of Whitehall They used forms of deprecation as exactly expressing the doctrines of substitution and of atonement by vicarious punishment. The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I He merely turned his hands up in a quaint gesture of deprecation. Thirty "You mistake me, my Lord," said Curtis, in a voice of affected deprecation. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience At last the D.Y.G. has exhausted his stock and his familiar recitations, but fortunately not his urbanity, and he looks at his customer with deprecation in his eyes. Windyridge She looked at him with soft deprecation in her eyes. Anne "Oh, no," he answered with that gentle deprecation of anger which is usually such fuel to anger's fire. The Galaxy, May, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—May, 1877.—No. 5. Never, to the end of her days, would she forget the dreary hopelessness in his voice, the bent shoulders, the hand uplifted in deprecation. Thirty The stout man waved his hand in deprecation of unnecessary talk. Lord Stranleigh Abroad Mrs. Grant smiled in deprecation; but Stark had a habit of intuitive leaps, and he judged that she also knew Electra. Rose MacLeod Again she gave him a startled glance, half of pleasure, half of deprecation; then, as he made a movement to accompany her, she checked him. The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure "Oh, Calvert!" broke in Loyd, in a tone of deprecation; but the old lady, white with passion, retired without waiting for that apology which, certainly, there was little prospect of her receiving. A Rent In A Cloud The Lords of the Admiralty would listen to no deprecation of their gallant old wooden walls: steam propulsion was laughed at. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war Summoning all her really great courage to her aid, she affected to treat the matter humorously and gave an exaggerated little shiver of deprecation. The Song of the Wolf "Grandmother!" exclaimed Electra, in an instant and quite honest deprecation. Rose MacLeod She was even more interested in the duke's attitude; it was evident that he felt no more vanity in his royal descent than deprecation of its irregular cause and enduring emblem. Ancestors A Novel The old man seems to wither beneath it, and puts out his hands with a gesture suggestive of deprecation. Portia or By Passions Rocked If I am not mistaken, he published one or two sonnets in deprecation of the enterprise. Railway Adventures and Anecdotes extending over more than fifty years Invocations, deprecations, and thanksgivings are all mentioned by Mr. Hodgson; and they are all attended by offerings or sacrifices; libations attend the sacrifices, and feasting follows the libations. The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies “Sorry, Herr First Lieutenant,” the Jew said, shrugging his shoulders in deprecation of such high figures. A Little Garrison A Realistic Novel of German Army Life of To-day She slightly raised both hands in deprecation of this mournful resurrection. The Galaxy, Volume 23, No. 2, February, 1877 She turned from him her head, and moved her hand—in deprecation of expressions which might utterly unnerve her. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. “I told ye I was a voilent man,” said Mac, with a movement of deprecation very surprising in one of his character. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) From the anxiety to soften and smooth everything, the constant strain of deprecation and apology which had become habitual to her, she had suddenly emerged into a composure which was ominous, which was almost tragic. A Country Gentleman and his Family His visitor could only wave his head in courteous deprecation, under which there seemed a suspicion of bewildered embarrassment. The Brass Bottle They had almost given over sacrificing and consulting the flame or the entrails; for no reversal or respite of their sufferings had followed their most assiduous acts of deprecation. Callista : a Tale of the Third Century It is the American way to mask the beauty of our nobler selves, or real selves under a gibing deprecation. In the Heart of a Fool Then there were newspaper men with cameras and note-books; and there were dealers with cheque-books, and a ready hand and eye for deprecation. Finn The Wolfhound “With kindness, then,” said Mrs. Mathews, not smiling now, but shaking her head in deprecation. The Rustler of Wind River “You came all this way to see me?” she said, lifting her brows as if in gentle deprecation. A Manifest Destiny "Ah!" said the Governor, lifting his hands from his lapels with a little gesture of deprecation, but immediately replacing them. The Lieutenant-Governor A Novel He returned her accusing glance with a look of deprecation. Robert Coverdale's Struggle Or, On The Wave Of Success “De nada, amigo!” said Don Jorge, with a gesture of deprecation. Carmen Ariza Reading their thoughts, Burr raised his hand in deprecation. The Magnificent Adventure Being the Story of the World's Greatest Exploration and the Romance of a Very Gallant Gentleman "You are forgetting yourself, sir!" answered the General, waving his hand with gentle deprecation. Mabel's Mistake He maintained a gentle smile of deprecation, beckoning a little with his head and with his eyes, begging her for private conversation. The Fifth Queen And How She Came to Court She did not look at Milly as she spoke; or, if she did, she paid no heed to the mute pain and deprecation in the mother's eyes. Name and Fame A Novel "Oh, my dear Matt!" said Wade, in deprecation. The Quality of Mercy She saw what he meant—the deprecation, by their old law, of betrayals of the intimate note. The Wings of the Dove, Volume II “You are far too kind to my poor accomplishments,” he said in deprecation. The Crimson Tide A Novel What ardor, too, for the newest science, what worship of Descartes and deprecation of the philosophers before him! Dreamers of the Ghetto She shrugged her shoulders, in delicate deprecation of the decrees of Fate. Audrey Craven She paused, made a little gesture of deprecation. Nobody Mrs. Stringham pleadingly murmured; yet showing as she did so that she feared the effect even of deprecation. The Wings of the Dove, Volume II Beasley was serious again, and wore an air of deprecation when he answered her. The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills “Gentlemen, I thank you,” protested Lefever, raising one hand in deprecation, the other resting lightly on his holster. Nan of Music Mountain He wanted to laugh, he wanted to snort in deprecation, and he did neither. Rope Anne had learned this year that you should not knock at the door of business offices, but she still half believed you ought, and it gave her entrance something of deprecation and a pretty grace. The Prisoner She shook her head in beautiful grave deprecation. The Wings of the Dove, Volume II "Ah, Jane, Jane," he was saying, in mock deprecation, "is that why we are spending the summer at Wilderness, not two miles from the Martin place——?" The Innocent Adventuress Beneath the light coverlet, Mollie Babcock made a motion of deprecation, almost of repugnance. A Breath of Prairie and other stories The scissors clinked sharply to the floor as she held out her white hands in deprecation of his cry; the tears rushed to her eyes. The Flying Mercury "One moment!" he repeated, raising his hand in deprecation and keeping his point lowered. The Wild Geese His wife, looking at him with some deprecation, as though fearing an adverse judgment, smiled as his evident conquest became apparent. Louisiana Lou A Western Story The Swede boy lowered his arm very slowly, looking about him with an air of deprecation. The Biography of a Prairie Girl The hand of the man dropped in outward motion of deprecation. A Breath of Prairie and other stories There was a look of pathetic acknowledgment of his ugliness, and a deprecation of your too hasty judgment, in his countenance that was positively winning. The Grey Woman and other Tales Mrs. Beecher Stowe’s teachings undergo a playful deprecation. Australian Writers She realized that the parson had cleverly side-tracked her original subject of conversation, and as she glanced down at him she shook her head with droll deprecation of his guile. Hepsey Burke The phrase is sometimes employed with cynical deprecation as, "Oh, that's human nature." Introduction to the Science of Sociology With the name, one hand made swift movement of deprecation. A Breath of Prairie and other stories Glaucon had made shift to speak some words of deprecation and gratitude to royalty; his bow was deeper when the supreme usher led him away from the throne than when he approached it. A Victor of Salamis Almost the entire worship of the pagan nations consisted in rites of deprecation. Christianity and Greek Philosophy or, the relation between spontaneous and reflective thought in Greece and the positive teaching of Christ and His Apostles Mrs. Comerford had met Shawn with an air of affection mingled with deprecation, as though she asked pardon for the old unreason. Love of Brothers "I read about you in the newspapers," Yetta said, as they seated themselves in adjoining rockers, and Mrs. Gans flashed all the gems of her right hand in a gesture of deprecation. Elkan Lubliner, American "We call them quahaugs," he answered, with an accent of polite deprecation, as if it were not in the least to be wondered at that he should be found in the wrong. The Foot-path Way Whereupon that astonishing man waved a hand in deprecation, bowed in farewell with the grace of a dancing master; and said, 'Oh, those are not things we expect from members of the Upper Ten.' What I Saw in America The other's hand, which had been lifted in horror and deprecation, came down again. Ringfield A Novel Why, instead of deprecation, do not these journals give disproof? Nuts for Future Historians to Crack And then both men laughed suddenly—though in Dunwoodie’s laughter there was a note of deprecation and regret. Children of the Desert While enough of this loud-voiced deprecation may be true to lend a colouring to the whole, I have no hesitation in saying that the opinions of most of the critics are absolutely worthless. Life and sport in China Second Edition She raised her hands in piteous deprecation, and then held them up before her head as if to shield it from the storm. Her Mother's Secret She shook hands with her male admirers, and smacked the cheeks of her female friends with an air of modest deprecation. The Forester's Daughter A Romance of the Bear-Tooth Range Paul freed one of his arms from the grasp of the girl, waved with a gesture of deprecation, smiled a jaunty smile, and said: "No, no, no; let me walk; I'm well—I'm well." A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time It was a rare thing for her to oppose him, but Jernyngham was too preoccupied to be surprised at her boldness, and he made a gesture of deprecation. Prescott of Saskatchewan “Pray you, Sir,” said Martha with a bob of deprecation mingled with deference, “to come into the fields by the town’s end, where is one would speak quickly with you.” It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot The German shook his head in deprecation of the idea that he wished any return for his services. The Girl and The Bill An American Story of Mystery, Romance and Adventure On the 29th of October Branwell again writes to his friend:— "My dear Sir, "As I don't want to lose a real friend, I write in deprecation of the tone of your letter. Emily Brontë The Gunnery Lieutenant made a gesture of deprecation. A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions She waved a hand in a gesture of deprecation—but he went on rapidly in spite of her protest, with an air of pride, which somehow robbed the confession of its sincerity. The Secret Witness The man's wife, who was regarding Yeo's placid face with melancholy attention, turned to her husband and placed a hand of nervous deprecation on his arm. Old Junk "I had not thought so," I said, in modest deprecation, yet warming at his words. The Reckoning Dissent, dissatisfaction, deprecation, proposals for a better system fortified with better laws more intelligently administered—these are permissible and should be welcome. The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays 1909 The local president of the Workers of the World spread his hands out in modest deprecation of such applause. The Return of Blue Pete Certainly, if I were admitted to the counsels of a novelist, I should never have finished with my list of grievances, my entreaties, and deprecations. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 357, June, 1845 The Indians generally believe in the existence of a Spirit of Evil, and occasionally pray to him in deprecation of his wrath. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) There was a look of pathetic acknowledgement of his ugliness, and a deprecation of your too hasty judgement, in his countenance that was positively winning. Curious, if True Strange Tales He made a motion of deprecation, but she went on speaking in her clear, even voice, still questioning: "Thou knowest well the history of the kings of Lusignan?" The Royal Pawn of Venice A Romance of Cyprus The Greek spread out his hands in deprecation. Jack O' Judgment Why this lifting of the brow in deprecation of the present—this pathos in reference to the past? The Gentle Art of Making Enemies And I accompanied my final statement with a shrug of the shoulders which I intended should express deprecation of my own folly. Through Veld and Forest An African Story "It was not very far, and it is such a lovely, glowing morning," Violet says, with a touch of deprecation. Floyd Grandon's Honor This Eclectic attitude of the Fathers, and their deprecation of any abstraction or partial statement usurping the place of the truth, explains to some extent their treatment of the theistic argument. The Basis of Early Christian Theism His deprecation of the story is not altogether conclusive. Roosevelt in the Bad Lands Mistress Winter’s deprecation of that proceeding was merely a flourish of rhetoric. For the Master's Sake A Story of the Days of Queen Mary “Abraham!” he said, in tones which sounded like a mixture of friendship and deprecation. Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century Tito assumed the tone which was just then the easiest to him, conjecturing that in Romola’s present mood persuasive deprecation would be lost upon her. Romola The prisoner sighed and moved a shoulder in a half-shrug as of deprecation. Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories A look of comical deprecation crossed the face of the passenger, and he said, rather abruptly: "I hope Nanni is good to the rest of you." A Venetian June A century of almost unanimous European disapproval, particularly of our artistic estate, finally converted us from this attitude to one of deprecation almost abject. Contemporary American Composers Being a Study of the Music of This Country, Its Present Conditions and Its Future, with Critical Estimates and Biographies of the Principal Living Composers; and an Abundance of Portraits, Fac-simile Musical Autographs, and Compositions He put his head on one side in deprecation. The Lost Girl Goro turned his fat cheek and glassy eye on the frank speaker with a look of deprecation rather than of resentment. Romola As he scanned it it struck him that all of these were of the same character; they were words of deprecation or demur. Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories But somehow his mind declined to concern itself with that just now, and with a half-humorous deprecation, he resumed his contemplation of his two Pollys. A Venetian June It was a matter Willett would not discuss with them, nor, when they somewhat pointedly referred to Harris and his part in the affair, was it Willett's policy to say aught in deprecation. Tonio, Son of the Sierras A Story of the Apache War I murmured some polite deprecation, but I was sure it was not death that frightened her. The Best Short Stories of 1919 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story He began gravely, but blushed and stammered; and glanced with laughing deprecation at his sister, as he ended. Janet's Love and Service Brett waved his hand in deprecation of such a pernicious thought. The Albert Gate Mystery Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective "I wish I knew whether it was really good," said May, lifting her golden head in deprecation of a possibly misguided admiration. A Venetian June Denis raised his hand again, as if in deprecation, feeling in spite of his perilous position something like amusement at the success attending the playing of his rôle. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France The other, whose village it was, full-stopped the story with grunts or deprecations. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales Elsie murmured a silent word of deprecation, forgetting, as she often did, that she wasn't related to Mr. Middleton, either. Elsie Marley, Honey Mrs. Kilgore cried, "Oh, don't!" and Silas made a gesture of deprecation, but both felt that Joseph had a right to revile them as he chose, and they had no right to complain. Two Days' Solitary Imprisonment 1898 "But, Miss Maynard, you surely don't think I was in earnest about that?" he exclaimed, in strenuous deprecation. Hooking Watermelons 1898 He turned to the bashful chap, who had resumed his former demeanor of deprecation. Joan of Arc of the North Woods What I said, just now, in deprecation of set courses of reading, was designed for private students only, who so often find a stereotyped sequence of books barren or uninteresting. A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries The young man raised his hand in deprecation, but seemed unable to reply. In Kings' Byways "For Miss Saunders, miss," he said, in respectful deprecation of her precipitate behavior. The Coast of Bohemia He approached his subject in a spirit of undue deprecation. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation Ichabod spoke no word, but writhed his twisted features into a grin which expressed at once humorous deprecation and expectancy, and rabbed the back of his veiny hand across his bristly lips. Julia And Her Romeo: A Chronicle Of Castle Barfield From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray In a moment he would burst out of the drift and would dance about on the tips of his toes growling fiercely in mock deprecation of a repetition for which he hoped. Blazed Trail Stories and Stories of the Wild Life She thought the cough had a sound of embarrassed appeal or deprecation, as perhaps it had, but she refused to take notice of it, except by an added rigidity of demeanor. Aunt Rachel "What are you laughing at?" she demanded in rueful deprecation. The Coast of Bohemia He waved his hand in deprecation of Isaac's movement. Bessie Costrell Stafford had a moment in which to make a gesture of anger and deprecation—a gesture which the other acknowledged with a nod; then he was gone, looking back once. The Long Roll Then she noticed that he had stopped, and was looking at her in deprecation, and was holding aside the screen of moose-maples. Blazed Trail Stories and Stories of the Wild Life The words had no note of irony, but Lady Grace, in her great seriousness, glanced with deprecation at the possibility. The Outcry He raised both hands; he shook them at her gently, in deep and soft deprecation. The Finer Grain With no little emotion, and with words of earnest deprecation, he gave that excellent, heroic, Christian young lady into the hands of the jailer, and she was led into the cell of Watkins. History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2) Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens When he caught her in these experiments, the cicerone, in expressive deprecation, clasped his hands and lifted his eyebrows; whereupon Mrs. Theory exclaimed to her husband, "Oh, bother his old king!" Georgina's Reasons Despite his misplaced aspirates, he possessed a perfect genius for uttering gracious fibs with a totally impenetrable smile of deprecation. The Brentons She instantly broke into ardent deprecation, pleading at once and warning. The Outcry Aunt Deborah lifted up her hands and eyes in holy horror and deprecation. Kate Coventry An Autobiography Poor Zubby’s first awful glance of mingled deprecation and self-reproach was so touching that no one but a hardened monster could have withstood it; but the look, with the feelings which it implied, was short-lived. The Pirate City An Algerine Tale "It was so kind of you——" "Nonsense!" interrupted Phil in deprecation. Every Man for Himself "I don't see how you are to get out of it," says Mr. Browne, shaking his head and hands in wild deprecation. April's Lady A Novel The force of her deprecation of such language was qualified by tact. The Outcry Mr. Waxy shook his head with an air of mild deprecation. Kate Coventry An Autobiography Surely, if these holy men really believed in a just retributive God, they would never dare to utter the word war, without horror and deprecation. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection It was not what Caroline meant to say, but she accepted the emendation, with just the slightest air of deprecation. That Affair Next Door At length he cast his eyes upon Captain Reud, and putting into his countenance the drollest look of deprecation mingled with fun, said plaintively, “Are we friends, Captain Reud?” Rattlin the Reefer The waiter drew himself up and waved his hand in deprecation. Europe—Whither Bound? Being Letters of Travel from the Capitals of Europe in the Year 1921 Be assured that all my deprecations were for your sake, not mine; but there’s an end of them now. Letters of Edward FitzGerald to Fanny Kemble (1871-1883) It would be such a triumph to see Phoebe find it out, and such a pleasure to receive—with a becoming deprecation which meant nothing—the admiration of one so far her inferior. The Maidens' Lodge None of Self and All of Thee, (In the Reign of Queen Anne) He remarked that it was a fine morning with an aspect of deprecation that would have made it seem quite cruel to disagree with him, even if it were raining hard. All's Well Alice's Victory Weston looked at her a moment hesitatingly, and then made a little gesture of deprecation. The Gold Trail "Greater is He that is for you than all those who are against you" has been quoted to me again and again in deprecation of my attitude in these things. Seen and Unseen Percy shook his head in mild deprecation of such a desire. A Dog with a Bad Name A faint shriek of deprecation was the answer. The Maidens' Lodge None of Self and All of Thee, (In the Reign of Queen Anne) He told me a story repeated to him in a sort of admiring deprecation that very day by a Methodist preacher from Toronto who had a gift for elevated gossip. The Masques of Ottawa Washington admitted that slavery was wrong but he never did much to curb its growing power, contenting himself with a deprecation much like this expressed in the letter to Lafayette, April 5, 1783. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917 There may also appear to the captious to be some air of deprecation about the characterisation here offered of the past history of political traffic within the confines of the Fatherland. An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation I know not in what dramatic work the facetious frenchman has discovered the introduction of his satanic majesty under the influence of a cold, and receiving, as he enters, the usual deprecation on such occasions. The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot. As for the Campanian, he raised his hands in voluble deprecation of the apology. The Lion's Brood Paradox was a passion with him, that was stimulated by complaints, and even by deprecations, to the point of irreverence. A History of American Christianity "Fancy my appearing to challenge you!" laughed Nick in deprecation. The Tragic Muse But all at once, as if recalled from an abstraction, Susanna gave a little laugh,—what seemed a slightly annoyed, half-apologetic little laugh,—and lifted her hands in a gesture of deprecation, of self-reprehension. The Lady Paramount Verena had no glance for Ransom now, and there was neither deprecation nor entreaty in her face. The Bostonians, Vol. II (of II) "As an amusement," Basterga replied with a gesture of haughty deprecation. The Long Night M. closed between a lame argument, a timid deprecation, and some only tolerable humor. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VII. (of X.) When he came back he was readmitted by Chayter, who surveyed him in respectful deprecation of the frivolity which had led him to attempt to help himself through such an evening in such a way. The Tragic Muse Steve raised his hands in deprecation, and spoke in a muffled voice that broke at intervals. Red Saunders' Pets and Other Critters She added the last phrase after an imperceptible pause, and as if in deprecation of the hardly more perceptible frown which, at the mention of his wife's name, had deepened the lines between Amherst's brows. The Fruit of the Tree The father's smile would have shown something of deprecation, or even apology, if it had not been all pride and tenderness. The Emigrant Trail "Shucks," Calumet's voice came slowly into the silence that had fallen—slowly and softly and with apparently genuine deprecation. The Boss of the Lazy Y M. Belmont uttered a moan and made a gesture of deprecation. The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 This would be the criticism applied justly to a man who, in Kant's situation, as the author of a new system, should use a language of unseasonable modesty or deprecation. The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey—Vol. 1 With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg "Now, Mr. Douglass!" said Philetus, in a comical tone of deprecation. Queechy, Volume I "There is no accounting for taste," I said, with a polite gesture of deprecation; "personally, I find feathers unpalatable." In Search of the Unknown He had not said it surlily, but sadly, and with a gentle deprecation of their insistence. A Pair of Patient Lovers To this paragraph a line of deprecation from the editor is attached; and indeed from the point of view of a vigorous prosecution of the war it was doubtless not particularly pertinent. Hawthorne (English Men of Letters Series) The lady used a slang of deprecation and apology for having come to such a queer resort as Quebec, and raised her brows when Mr. Arbuton reluctantly owned how long he had been there. A Chance Acquaintance Tell me not, in deprecation of this sentiment "Vengeance is mine, I will repay saith the Lord." Abraham Lincoln A Memorial Discourse But having hastily checked the outpourings of his resentment he secretly followed them, yet still breathing volumes of deprecations which rose in steaming vapor from his phrenzied brain. The Black-Sealed Letter Or, The Misfortunes of a Canadian Cockney. Geraldine, smiling her deprecation of their praise, waited with the others until the two guides were ready. The Danger Mark The Widow Cloos made no reply, but dropped a couple of tears as she saw her son, Nanking, shrink away before his uncle's frown and roll his head in deprecation of such language. Tales of the Chesapeake Broussard was treated as a hero by everybody at the post and enjoyed it extremely, in spite of his deprecation of all praise and declaring that Gamechick was the real hero. Betty at Fort Blizzard The Bengali spread out his hands in deprecation. Leaves from a Field Note-Book “Aunt Camilla,” said she, in almost the same tone of timid deprecation which the little Lucina of years before might have used. Jerome, A Poor Man A Novel Expect from me no sectarian deprecation; it was a goodly rite, and fitly performed. Gifts of Genius A Miscellany of Prose and Poetry by American Authors Unconsciously one of Sidwell's hands made a downward motion of deprecation. Ben Blair The Story of a Plainsman He spoke, however, with a kind of proud deprecation. The Debtor A Novel Well, with much ado, and a great circumbendibus, and floods of tears, and all sorts of deprecations and confusions, out came the murder at last. The House by the Church-Yard But he did not hurry by; that is, he did not pass beyond the upper end, but stopped when he got there and looked back with an air of extreme deprecation at the two officials. The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow Ah, there it is," said the marshal, raising his hand with gentle deprecation, "even you, who are so highly privileged, are not wholly superior to vulgar prejudice. The Black Douglas He held a flower between his teeth, and when he saw that she had seen him, he came gracefully forward, smiling and almost hanging his head, as if in half-roguish deprecation. Bella Donna A Novel She gave me little time for any word of welcome or of deprecation. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady De Langeais, after modest deprecations, took out his violin and played. The Tree of Appomattox "Well, someone must stay, you know," he went on in deprecation of the epithets hurled at him; "and why not our regiment as well as any other?" The Queen's Cup She glanced with shy deprecation in Lady Latimer's face, and my lady smiled with a perfect sympathy in her sensations. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax The reader of sensibility will not fail to feel this very affecting deprecation; and to lament, that it should ever have been necessary. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 Sacrifices are offered to each; to the good, by way of supplication and gratitude; to the evil, by way of conciliation and deprecation. Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory Volume II. "A very minor one then," he said, with deprecation; but tears shone in his dark blue eyes. Elster's Folly If it were designed to be instead of the Church service it would be essentially defective, for it seldom has the four grand parts of public prayer—deprecation, petition, intercession, and thanksgiving. The English Church in the Eighteenth Century "You will have to change much more before you will come to that; and I never knew you despise anybody, Harry," Bessie said with gentle deprecation. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax "I believe it is," he remarked, with a shade of deprecation in his manner. A Comedy of Masks A Novel "The same old song; always the same old song with you, isn't it, Hardwick?" the senator was saying in jocose deprecation. The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush He blinked at the lights and the fire, then with a gesture of deprecation crossed the hall to the stairway. Foes The Professor's hand went forth in repressive deprecation. The Clarion Harry looked at her, laughing and saying with a humorous deprecation, "Bessie's independent criticism!" The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax "Oh, forgive me!" he exclaimed, with a quick gesture of deprecation. The Splendid Folly She had blushed, and murmured as if in deprecation, and then the others had come in. The Enchanted April Now did the man draw his head back and spread out his arms, as in surprise and repudiation; now his shoulders rose high, in deprecation or disclaimer. Idolatry A Romance And when she saw his face through the dusk, saw the courteous deprecation of it, the solicitous sympathy, she did not need his words to tell her that it was not yet all right. The Palace of Darkened Windows He then looked at the servants with something of deprecation in his face, and waving his hand, said, "Go—go quietly; and, observe me—not a word of this—not a syllable—for your lives!" The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One I was about to reply in terms of deprecation, when a confusion of sound drifted in from the street, of arriving cabs and expostulating voices. A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') Then suddenly he began to gabble, he poured out thanks and assurances and deprecations in a stammering torrent. Joanna Godden It was impotent deprecation translated into flesh,—at once ludicrous and painful. Idolatry A Romance He had scarcely got out of sight when Hannah had another visitor, Reuben Gray, who entered the hut with looks of deprecation and words of apology. Ishmael Or, In the Depths “I, sire?” the Italian Marshal answered, in accents of deprecation. Count Hannibal A Romance of the Court of France As far as that goes," poppa returned with deprecation, "I believe my business does take me to the Capitol pretty regularly now. A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') "Oh, this!" explained the flapper in pleased deprecation. Bunker Bean Io Welland looked up from beneath her dark lashes at her hostess with a mixture of mischief and deprecation. Success A Novel The boy threw up his thin hand with a gesture of deprecation. Ishmael Or, In the Depths An idle, happy time! a time to make a worker sigh only to behold, and a Benthamite lift his hands in deprecation and despair. What Answer? Of course," she said in deprecation of her stupidity, "I didn't think you were going to stay indefinitely—as long as the show ran. The Real Adventure "It's all the minister's fault," declared the thief in deprecation. More Toasts These four grave gentlemen looked up in slightly shocked deprecation; for the Collector entered without taking account of the constable at the door, save to thrust him aside. Lady Good-for-Nothing The unfreezing of Washington was begun by Irving, but was in that day a venture so new and startling, that Irving, gentleman and scholar, went at it gingerly and with many inferential deprecations. Washington's Birthday They imagine, I suppose, that an air of deprecation, not to say depreciation, is likely to commend the measure to an audience in which party-spirit is supposed to be defunct. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 2, 1917 Her tone and attitude and deprecation of self were new to him. The Cab of the Sleeping Horse Willet said something more in deprecation, and picking up the canoe, put it in a better place. The Hunters of the Hills McVay shook his head faintly in deprecation of such violence, but otherwise preferred to pass the remark by, and they soon set to work heating soup and smoked beef. The Burglar and the Blizzard A Christmas Story She said with deprecation that she sometimes went to the theatre with some young girl friends, paying 25 cents for a seat, "because I like a good time now and then." Making Both Ends Meet The income and outlay of New York working girls Maud Barrington raised her head suddenly, and looked at him with a curious light in her eyes, but the elder lady made a little gesture of deprecation. Winston of the Prairie In this I have received from some a degree of credit for having kept silence, and from others, some deprecation. Speeches and Letters of Abraham Lincoln, 1832-1865 Vandover raised a hand slowly as if in deprecation, and answered slowly and with a feeble, tremulous voice, the voice of an old man: "I did knock, Mister Geary; I didn't mean no offence." Vandover and the Brute Lewis," spoke the scamp, with a queer note of affection and deprecation, "why don't you see Dr. Gilmer? Lewis Rand "Thank you," said Christian, somewhat haughtily, till touched by the mild deprecation of that foolish, gentle face, so gentle as half to atone for its foolishness. Christian's Mistake He made a little gesture of deprecation as he glanced at Graham, who straightened himself suddenly in his chair. Winston of the Prairie "Oh, no," answered Annunziata, her pale face very sober, and she lengthened out her vowels in deprecation of the idea. My Friend Prospero The timid worshipped the deadly and destructive powers, and their prayers were deprecations. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology The Archbishop of Mayence held up his thin hand with a gesture of deprecation. The Sword Maker They became used to a deprecation of currency after that, and there was but very little grumbling in 1805, when Boulton was ordered to divide the pound of copper into 24 pennies. Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham A History and Guide Arranged Alphabetically Diane raised her hand in a gesture of deprecation, intimating that such was not her attitude of mind. The Inner Shrine The lady waved her entire knitting in deprecation. Ma Pettengill "I think, Cathcart, you're the most amazingly—" The other held up a gloved hand in deprecation; but he did not seem at all ruffled. The Necromancers On the other hand, I owed it to Norah to declare myself happy without any airs of deprecation and contrition. The Belfry "Say, boys, now is it quite the thing?" she cries in sham deprecation, but all the while she "winks the other eye" in a way her hearers quite understand. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 24, 1891 "It is neither," said Eleanor, turning to him with a strange deprecation on her fair proud face. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 30, September, 1873 Mrs. Megilp proceeded, with a mild deprecation of the Scripture. Real Folks She said it so penitently that Hugh, unable to find words, could only wave his hands in deprecation. Nedra Witty tar looks around with an air of magnanimous deprecation. Ilka on the Hill-Top and Other Stories "They did not look to me good—those women," said Bébée, thoughtfully, looking across at him in deprecation of his possible anger. Bebee On hearing it he would enjoy a good laugh, or relieve his feelings with a good oath in deprecation of avarice so naked. The Siege of Kimberley And then, having savored his mixture, you would have said: "In truth, a very excellent leaf," offering your own with proper deprecations. Shandygaff The sound of the remark struck her as too subdued; as expectant, when her purpose was one of careless deprecation. The Last Shot In a black storm-cloud above a willow tree a bearded supernatural being, with hands spread in humorous deprecation, gazes down half pleased, half horrified. Mince Pie There probably was an academic deprecation of the evils of the institution but hardly any tendency toward agitation; and if there had been such, the promoters would not have secured support among the leading people. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916 But further deprecation on my part was cut short by the appearance of two of the guard, by whom I was marched to the presence of the tribunal. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844 The arms are spread in a suppliant posture, and the voice of deprecation is uttered with sighs, groans, timidity, hesitation and trembling. The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant When the great heart of England is stirred by quick cupidity to profitable crime, far be it from us to lift our palms in deprecation. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 1 Since, you're a married woman, Mrs. Daney," The Laird began, with old-fashioned deprecation for the blunt language he was about to employ, "you'll admit that the child wasn't found behind one of old Brent's cabbages. Kindred of the Dust The spirit of military subordination is not favorable to retort, nor even to deprecation. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce — Volume 2: In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians His dark eyes became very expressive as he bowed a little, with a graceful gesture of deprecation. In the Palace of the King A Love Story of Old Madrid Veneration, or Worshipping, comprehends several articles, as ascription, confession, remorse, intercession, thanksgiving, deprecation, petition, &c. The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant Still pressing her handkerchief against her lips with her right hand, she put out her left in a gesture of deprecation. The Wild Olive He acknowledged my remark with a slight smile of half-amused deprecation and with a courteous bow took the seat to which I motioned him. True Stories of Crime From the District Attorney's Office While he relished her wit, it had always been with an unspoken deprecation of its cutting edge. The Collectors When I asked him what he said, he smiled feebly as in deprecation of his well-known ridiculous ways. Hillsboro People Confucius, shaking his head and clucking with his tongue in deprecation of this painful episode, moves to the chair just vacated by the Archbishop and stands behind it with folded palms, looking at the President. Back to Methuselah "Please, please, Mr. Prohack!" said he, with grand deprecation, and departed out of the room with his fellow. Mr. Prohack Ah," he said with a gesture of deprecation, "I can hardly understand that myself. True Stories of Crime From the District Attorney's Office Moses shook his head in sympathetic deprecation of Michael Birnbaum's wilfulness. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People "Little reflections," he cried with a modest deprecation, "worked out more or less to completeness—may I say that?—in the quiet of a rural life, sparks from the tiny flame of my midnight oil." Witness for the Defense With such elements of defence as these its capture cannot be effected without a sacrifice of human lives, which none but the flint-hearted can contemplate or foresee without deprecation and horror. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 581, December 15, 1832 She smiled upon both father and daughter with graceful deprecation. Deadham Hard Julius made a gesture of assent, with a certain humorous air of deprecation, which, however, was lost upon her. The Three Brides The old Rabbi held up his hands in comic deprecation. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People She lifted her eyes slowly to his, and made a feeble gesture of deprecation. The Grandissimes Ah—' He waved his hand in deprecation of Isaac's movement. The Story of Bessie Costrell He tried to speak flippantly, at which Squire Boatfield frowned deprecation. The Nest of the Sparrowhawk The stranger made a becoming show of deprecation. Between the Dark and the Daylight What some one has said of the peasantry, may be said, with almost equal deprecation, of these picturesque tit-bits of land, which,— “Once destroyed, never can be supplied.” A Walk from London to John O'Groat's Her brown eyes showed a dull defiance and deprecation of the human destiny. The Three Sisters He shrugged his shoulders in deprecation of his failure to discover this amazing fact in his association with Mary Standish. The Alaskan He had just stepped gingerly out of the Marshalsea Prison, and his poems reveal an amusing mixture of protest against having been put there at all and deprecation of being put there again. Gossip in a Library “I shouldn’t have supposed, somehow,” he said, with a knot of deprecation between his fine eyes, “that he would have had the pluck.” Between the Dark and the Daylight Merle lifted a hand from the wheel to wave deprecation. The Wrong Twin It comes to me, on thought," pronounced bel-Kalfate, inclining his head toward the notary with an air of courtly deprecation—"it comes to me that thou hast been defrauded. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 The Italian put out the palms of his hands with a gesture of doubt and deprecation. The Rome Express Oh, don't, Zella!" exclaimed the Squire, with a look of comic deprecation,—"don't speak in that way to your old uncle! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 21, July, 1859 The very tone adopted, that of deprecation of criticism, would be in their view a proof of weakness, and as such they accepted it. English Men of Letters: Crabbe And the parts of this division of the case are two: purgation and deprecation. The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, Volume 4 Tom had no need to direct that appealing look towards his friend, in mild and gentle deprecation of his answering with a laugh. Martin Chuzzlewit I tell you,' returned Mr Folair, waving his hand in deprecation of any further wrath; 'I wasn't in earnest. Nicholas Nickleby The use of the word "waste" as a technical term, therefore, implies no deprecation of the motives or of the ends sought by the consumer under this canon of conspicuous waste. Theory of the Leisure Class Would to heaven I could disarm thy vengeance by my deprecations! Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale Concession when the person on his trial does not defend the deed that has been done, but entreats to be pardoned for it: and this again is divided into two parts,—purgation and deprecation. The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, Volume 4 Thus far the Judge's countenance had expressed mild forbearance,—grave and almost gentle deprecation of his cousin's unbecoming violence,—free and Christian-like forgiveness of the wrong inflicted by her words. House of the Seven Gables The young author gave his work the title of 'Incondita', which conveyed a certain idea of deprecation. Life and Letters of Robert Browning It is, however, not intended to imply anything in the way of deprecation or commendation of any one of these phases of human character or of the life process. Theory of the Leisure Class A few remarks in deprecation of such an opinion, and in farther explanation of the empiricist principles which I profess, may therefore appear at this point to be in place. Varieties of Religious Experience, a Study in Human Nature In the case of the employment of deprecation, in this manner: "Whether so and so ought to be punished." The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, Volume 4 In spite of pride and temper, there was as much deprecation as anger in his voice when he said, "What do you mean, Adam?" Adam Bede The new and nervous little Lady Anstruthers, who was left to trot after her husband, smiled again at the ruddy, kind-looking fellow, this time in conscious deprecation. The Shuttle All this material apparatus may, therefore, without implying deprecation, be broadly characterized as items of conspicuous waste. Theory of the Leisure Class Ah, Judge Pike," she lifted her hand with gentle deprecation, "don't you understand that we can't quite arrange that? The Conquest of Canaan Marilla opened her lips to say she knew not what of apology or deprecation. Anne of Green Gables She had echoed it in vague deprecation, but he felt it already clear for her. The Ambassadors Halting, he bowed with an exaggerated genuflection and flourish of his free hand to Miss Madden, the while he flashed at her a glance at once of challenge and of deprecation. The Market-Place As used in the speech of everyday life the word carries an undertone of deprecation. Theory of the Leisure Class When the women pressed around him, shaking his hands, declaring that he had saved their daughters' lives, Annixter assumed a pose of superb deprecation, the modest self-obliteration of the chevalier. The Octopus : A story of California So spake the Universal Lord, and seemed So ordering: I, with leave of speech implored, And humble deprecation, thus replied. Paradise Lost "The Pococks?"—she looked about in deprecation; she seemed to see gaps he didn't. The Ambassadors Don't speak laconically to me,' she said with deprecation. A Pair of Blue Eyes This does not save them from disesteem and deprecation, for they fall short under the test of honorific waste. Theory of the Leisure Class Felix jumped up, with his palette on his thumb and a movement of the liveliest deprecation. The Europeans Mrs. Vivian laid her hand upon her daughter's with a little murmur of tender deprecation, and the girl bent over and kissed her. Confidence We supposed it--it was--Irene----" He remained blank a moment, and then he said with a smile of relief, of deprecation, of protest, of amazement, of compassion-- "OH! The Rise of Silas Lapham "I am no judge of these things," said Dorothea, not coldly, but with an eager deprecation of the appeal to her. Middlemarch Apart from the deprecation—perhaps well placed—which is contained in this presentment, it adds nothing but obscurity to the woman question. Theory of the Leisure Class "Yes, sir," he said, in breathless deprecation, as if he knew what was coming next. The Mayor of Casterbridge My companion waved his hand in contemptuous deprecation. The Lost World "Why, if you like, sir," said the son, with some deprecation. The Rise of Silas Lapham "No, no, dear, no," said Dorothea, putting up her hand with careless deprecation. Middlemarch But it is, on other grounds, worth noting that the term "waste" in the language of everyday life implies deprecation of what is characterized as wasteful. Theory of the Leisure Class "Then why play with me so cruelly now?" he went on, in a voice of tender deprecation. The Damnation of Theron Ware This night the woman of his belittling deprecations was thinking how great and good her husband was. Tess of the d'Urbervilles "But—but I don't—" Rutton lifted a hand in deprecation; and as he did so the door in the rear of the room opened and Doggott entered. The Bronze Bell There was a gleam in his eyes—a gleam of positive joy, she was sure, though he banished it at once and shook his head in deprecation. Black Jack All this, of course, has nothing to say in the way of eulogy or deprecation of the office of the leisure class as an exponent and vehicle of conservatism or reversion in social structure. Theory of the Leisure Class The priest affably disengaged his arm from the clutch which the speaker had laid upon it, and shook his head in gentle deprecation. The Damnation of Theron Ware Fine words, genteel deprecation, and magnanimous generality are the tricks of villany. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 58, August, 1862 The fat yellowish-brown face was distorted by a fugitive grimace of deprecation. The Bronze Bell The pink plump face was contorted in a furtive grimace of deprecation. The Black Bag The last paragraph incidentally touches upon the fact that everyday speech can scarcely be employed in discussing this class of aptitudes and activities without implying deprecation or apology. Theory of the Leisure Class An unfamiliar bashfulness made her look away from the gray eyes and stammer in rough deprecation: "Oh, cut it out!" Treasure and Trouble Therewith A Tale of California But as for Sam, as soon as he recovered he shook his head in thoughtful deprecation. The Fortune Hunter The man lifted his eyebrows and his shoulders in deprecation; then turned to his attendant. The Bronze Bell The garden was all drowsy peace now that Orestes spread his palms in a gesture of deprecation. Domnei A Comedy of Woman-Worship Not that I have a word to say in deprecation—not a single word. Ghost Stories of an Antiquary Part 2: More Ghost Stories "I shouldn't have supposed, somehow," he said with a knot of deprecation between his fine eyes, "that he would have had the pluck." Quaint Courtships There was no deprecation of Kellogg's goodness in his mood, simply determination no longer to be a charge upon it. The Fortune Hunter She looked half-defiantly at Father Golden, who returned the look with one of mild deprecation. The Green Satin Gown "Well, you may suppose it's a decent figure," answered Mr. Sheldon, with an air of deprecation, "or how could I afford to give you three thou' out of the share I'm likely to get?" Birds of Prey The old gentleman spread out his hands in mild deprecation. The Slave of the Lamp "My dear, I never said a word but what it was good; I never had any other thought," returned he, with deprecation. The Channings "Not so," thought I, but I restrained deprecation, and sat quietly enough. Villette Cousin Egbert wriggled modestly at this and said: "Shucks!" which I took to be a term of deprecation. Ruggles of Red Gap He merely lifted his eyebrows in placid deprecation of himself and everybody else. Lady Audley's Secret He shrugged his shoulders with a hideous grin of deprecation. With Edged Tools "We have been up to the judges, as usual, for holiday, sir," replied Gaunt, in a tone of deprecation. The Channings |
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