| 单词 | deprecatory |
| 例句 | “Yes, Milo, of course. We all want to spend more time in combat. But people like you and me serve in different ways. Look at my own record,” Colonel Cathcart uttered a deprecatory laugh. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z If the separation in rating points had been minimal, Bobby’s opinion of Collins might not have been so deprecatory. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He was also criticised for his "deprecatory" and "patronising" tone towards the Standards Commissioner during inquiries in to the breach. Tory MP must apologise after 'patronising' conduct 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z “I totally get why you might think it was arrogance, but it’s more our self deprecatory sense of humour,” he insisted. 'It's not coming home': England's anthem returns to haunt them 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z That deprecatory note is a common one: the Comic Novel as the revolving bow tie, the novelty Christmas jumper of fiction. Has fiction lost its sense of humour? 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z “They were extremely deprecatory towards me,” he said. German hackers find security hole in software used for vote counts 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z No, Radford--no," he replied, in a faltering and deprecatory tone; "you cannot mean such a horrible thing. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z He waited till the door had closed upon the involuntary guest, and then gave a deprecatory shrug. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z His tone was deprecatory when he spoke at last. Vistas of New York 2012-04-14T02:00:25.810Z This brought the Esquimaux to their senses, and with many deprecatory gestures they promised to do all that was asked of them. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z He spoke sharply to her, and received only such sad, deprecatory answers as made him reproach himself, and still more lose sight of peace of mind. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z Tom turned to the Irishman; and the latter's deprecatory shrug was vain. Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z In the presence of the official he was meek and deprecatory. The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia 2012-03-13T02:00:27.187Z "Ye—es, I—I—I think so, Mr. Maurice—James, then," she continued, in compliance with a deprecatory wave of his hand, "or Jim—or—" she hesitated a moment and added the word "dear." Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z "Oh, I scarcely supposed you would know me," said Slyne with a deprecatory shrug. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z When they returned, the soft brown eyes of the widow had a partly pleased, partly deprecatory expression. Horace Chase 2012-03-08T03:00:09.693Z He made a little deprecatory gesture as he turned to the papers in front of him, and Benicia went out quietly. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z "Are the ladies of our country, then, so remiss in politeness?" said a young American lady present, in a deprecatory tone. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z In deprecatory manner they say: 'Please drive North. Behind the Mirrors The Psychology of Disintegration at Washington 2012-02-11T03:03:55.693Z She gave a little laugh, triumphant, yet deprecatory and nervous. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z And a bewitching maiden in Madrid, as I passed some favorable comment upon the photographs of her two brothers, gave a deprecatory shrug. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z Then he limped up the stairway leaving red marks behind him, and made a little deprecatory gesture when he appeared before Dom Clemente. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z "It is," agreed Jimmy, making a little deprecatory gesture. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Tom, who was waiting for him, made a little deprecatory gesture. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z Harry's deprecatory smile seemed to threaten some such disarming suggestion. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z "I'll be all right in a minute or two," and Leger made a little deprecatory gesture. Delilah of the Snows 2012-01-23T03:00:09.087Z Desmond, who still hesitated, looked at him in a curious deprecatory fashion. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z There was something deprecatory in it, and it appeared to suggest that he wished his comrade to realize that he was under compulsion and could not help himself. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Señor," he said, with a little deprecatory gesture, "for ourselves we others do not complain, but these men are very sick, and the medicines of the Señor Austin do not make them better. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z But Lady Lettice was stopped by a deprecatory gesture of her mother the Countess before she came to the end—which made her regret having over-elaborated the beginning. A Bride from the Bush 2011-12-24T03:08:05.053Z The miner had apparently got rid of it when they met him coming back, and smiled in a deprecatory fashion in answer to Ingleby's inquiring glance. Delilah of the Snows 2012-01-23T03:00:09.087Z He saw the little glint in Ormsgill's eyes, and made a deprecatory gesture with his hands. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z The man Jordan had pointed out as Merril's agent leaned forward and whispered something to the auctioneer, whereupon the latter turned to Jimmy with a deprecatory air. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z During one brief interlude he found breath for a deprecatory word or two with Austin. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z "Here's a seat," said the little stout man; and his partner, an elderly and amiable matron, sat down, bestowing the deprecatory smile of old-fashioned courtesy upon the two already in possession. A Mere Chance, Vol. 3 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:45.990Z Besides this, it indulges in a variety of chirps, twitters, and cheeps, some angry, some deprecatory, and some pert, which a practised ear only can refer to their proper author. British Birds in their Haunts 2011-11-23T03:00:23.677Z Then he moved towards the door bareheaded, with only an unbuttoned duck jacket over his thin singlet, and the mate ventured a deprecatory protest. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z He stopped a moment as if for breath, with a deprecatory gesture. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Still," said Muriel, unconscious of the irony of her deprecatory answer, "Mr. Jefferson is neither a Turk nor an idolater. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z The mate, poking in a head deprecatory of further waste of time and energy on so hopeless a job, stood staring amazedly. Maid of the Mist 2011-11-21T03:00:11.937Z They are worshipped almost always in a deprecatory way. Fetichism in West Africa Forty Years' Observations of Native Customs and Superstitions 2011-11-18T03:00:28.907Z "It is nothing," he said with a deprecatory shrug in reply to her thanks; "it was only to give myself the pleasure of buying something for some one." The Heatherford Fortune a sequel to the Magic Cameo 2011-11-15T03:00:18.930Z But he spoke at last, prefacing his remarks with a sort of deprecatory little cough. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z The hostess herself, gentle and winning, was an object of more admiration than would ever be suspected from the simple, almost deprecatory tone of her scraps of journal. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume II (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:10.110Z As she started to walk doorward she turned her face directly toward his and gave him a deprecatory little smile of understanding, exactly like the one Beatrice had thrown him a short time ago. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z With a deprecatory gesture of his left hand Mostyn attempted to convey the impression that he was busy. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Brooke made a little deprecatory gesture while the blood crept to his face. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z "The profession is overcrowded," he murmured, with a deprecatory movement of his hands. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z "A mining engineer, a painter, an author—" "Don't!" he protested, raising a deprecatory hand. The Angel of the Gila: A Tale of Arizona 2011-10-16T02:00:17.623Z Even the dog ran trembling under the table, and uttered a low deprecatory howl. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z "Saved waiting, for one thing," Cliffe answered in a deprecatory tone. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z Lemon paused a moment, and, with a deprecatory smile, pointed to an opium pipe which lay on the rug near the couch. Boy Scouts in the Northwest Fighting Forest Fires 2011-09-22T02:00:25.017Z With a deprecatory glance at the Duke's carriage the guard perforce hurried off, and Beaumanoir peered out of the window after him. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z Then, with his head high in air like a red harvest moon, the rampant Sullivan made his way toward the main door of the dining room, followed by the apologetic and deprecatory head waiter. Mortmain 2011-09-09T02:01:10.217Z Again Mr. Sharp made a little deprecatory gesture, “Come forward, Miss Belding,” he said. The Girls of Central High on the Stage The Play That Took The Prize 2011-09-05T02:00:21.083Z "I used to go fishing when I was a boy," Cliffe replied with a deprecatory smile. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z Dainty looked at the Austrian with a little deprecatory smile, as she said: “You will admire her for what she is, rather than what she is not.” An I.D.B. in South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:33.733Z "Oh, I don't know," was the deprecatory rejoinder. The City of Numbered Days 2011-08-31T02:01:25.807Z Hubert made a deprecatory gesture and forcing me down again seated himself insolently close to me. Penelope Brandling A Tale of the Welsh coast in the Eighteenth Century 2011-08-25T02:00:27.073Z An address deprecatory of the project was said to be preparing; and William, his patience exhausted by this last sally of faction, determined to appeal to the good sense and patriotism of the country. William the Third 2011-07-31T02:00:12.077Z The woman in the big chair sat silent for several moments, and then made a little deprecatory gesture. By Right of Purchase 2011-07-14T02:00:10.167Z "My terrible great-uncle again, I suppose!" said Her Highness with a deprecatory smile. A New Medley of Memories 2011-07-12T02:00:37.147Z "Why, my dear Brouillard! what in Sam Hill do you take us for?" was the genial retort when the young engineer had made his deprecatory protest. The City of Numbered Days 2011-08-31T02:01:25.807Z But his amiability was unimpaired, and it was in quite a deprecatory tone that he requested me to "pop across the road" and get him a drop of rum, as he didn't feel very well. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z So he assumed a tone at once conciliatory and deprecatory, as though he would convey the idea that Pollock, though incapable of a false statement, might be mistaken in his inferences throughout. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z "Well," he said with a little deprecatory gesture, "I have seen you laugh." By Right of Purchase 2011-07-14T02:00:10.167Z With deprecatory words, and far from easy in his mind, the Hakim told him that the Miss Sahib was not there. The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z “Well, I don’t,” she replied, in a deprecatory tone. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Matthias, ignoring the hand, lifted one of his own in a gesture deprecatory. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z He threw himself back and, with half-closed eyes, looking now at the ceiling, now at the witness, shook his head gently with the blandest of deprecatory smiles. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z One could have fancied he was anxious about the point, but in another moment he turned away with a little deprecatory gesture, and commenced to grope about for his carbine. By Right of Purchase 2011-07-14T02:00:10.167Z "I don't like to ask the question too directly, wenerable," said Ginger, in a deprecatory tone—"but is your master—hem!—is he—hem!—the—the——" Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z There was a roar of laughter, half deprecatory, half of intense amusement, from the group of listeners who had drawn near, at this sarcastic hit. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z The man stirred, granted with pain, and made a deprecatory gesture with his left hand. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z The General gave a slight shake of the head, half deprecatory, half perplexed. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z "Don't ye mind me, July," he would say, when his spouse with anxious face and deprecatory manner would waive her native fastidiousness and aver that "she liked it." Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z Mr. Mudge waved his hand in a deprecatory manner and continued. Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter 2011-06-06T02:00:08.460Z She never had friends who were not servile, or permitted herself to be contradicted, except by a few privileged ecclesiastics, and then only in unctuous and deprecatory tones. Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography 2011-06-02T02:00:21.050Z He checked and laughed in a deprecatory manner. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z The dog walks slowly up with a downcast air and a drooping tail, though the latter is softly agitating in deprecatory wags. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z Ah, my dear Don Arturo," said the Padre, with a slightly deprecatory movement of his brown hands, "I fear you will be no more fortunate than others. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z With the exception of the hunchback, in whose beady eyes still lurked subdued ferocity, all were sobbing, and even he broke into deprecatory whinings. The Mystery of The Barranca 2011-05-25T02:00:16.720Z The dauphin then took a place upon his father's right hand, and the chancellor, after a deprecatory bow to the Duchess of Valentinois, advanced to the king's left. Corse de Leon, Volume I (of 2) or, The Brigand; a Romance 2011-05-07T02:00:29.347Z Theodore had not joined in the tasteless banter; but then Theodore's way of receiving it—with a partly stiff, partly deprecatory air, as though there could possibly be anything serious in it—was almost worse! That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 3 2011-04-26T02:00:25.180Z He carried a strip of paper torn across the middle, and made a little deprecatory gesture as he passed it to Maccario. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z "No, no!" she continued, in the same deprecatory voice. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z A deprecatory wave of the strong brown hand lent emphasis to the phrase. The Mystery of The Barranca 2011-05-25T02:00:16.720Z He accompanied the apology with a graceful, deprecatory wave of his white hand. By Wit of Woman 2011-04-13T02:00:13.247Z I murmured some deprecatory reply as Helen took me out on to the side porch. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z Then more men grimed with dust and smoke poured into the veranda, and Maccario, who made a little deprecatory gesture, raised his sword. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z The old man held up his hand with a deprecatory gesture. The Spell 2011-03-20T02:00:34.173Z "She was jealous, the poor Empress," the old lady is wont to close her narrative by declaring, and then, raising her eyes to heaven, she says, with a deprecatory shrug, "Of me!" Erlach Court 2011-03-12T03:00:24.407Z With a little deprecatory air the lady got up and instantly left the cottage. Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir 2011-03-11T03:00:14.423Z He had entirely accepted the theory of a fall instead of a collision, and was only a little deprecatory and embarrassed at being so long in getting himself away. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z The man made a little deprecatory gesture as he said, “We were sent.” The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z I was not aware then that Lyle, in his own specious, deprecatory way, was her informant, directly or indirectly—“grieving to set such unpleasant truths before her, but deeming it his duty to do so.” Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z The Doctor, much confused, made a deprecatory gesture. Under a Charm, Vol. I (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.700Z Mrs. Davenant looked up with the nervous, deprecatory expression which always came upon her face when she was in the presence of her son. Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir 2011-03-11T03:00:14.423Z They were timorous, with a dread of decisive action and definite speech suggesting the deferential, deprecatory corporeal wrigglings of the mediæval Jew. The Grandchildren of the Ghetto 2011-02-12T03:00:35.663Z The tobacco merchant made a little deprecatory gesture, and Appleby felt his hands tremble as he watched the man move a step nearer the officer’s chair. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z Cecilia lifted her eyes to him, and the deprecatory look in them was touching to behold. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z He made a deprecatory, characteristic gesture with both hands. A Maid of the Kentucky Hills 2011-02-04T03:00:15.877Z He made some deprecatory murmur, and she proceeded. Abington Abbey A Novel 2011-01-30T03:00:14.557Z Whether it were the pain of this touch, or the bitter cry "Arno!" which brought him back to consciousness, Raven opened his eyes and made a faint, deprecatory gesture. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z Then “—and Palliser made a little deprecatory gesture—“I feel sure, when I tell you that they are necessary, you will excuse me asking you a question or two. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z Mademoiselle de Courcelles met the judicial glance with a sweet and deprecatory smile. Concerning Belinda 2011-01-21T03:00:12.087Z "That I freely grant, your excellency, and it vexes me that it be so," replied his host, with a smile and deprecatory wave of the hand. Vasco Nu?ez de Balboa 2011-01-02T03:00:18.200Z "Heaven forbid!" exclaimed the Jew, with a deprecatory gesture of both hands. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z There was something in his air and looks, as he stood with his hat raised, so unspeakably deprecatory, that I felt at once re-assured. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z She turned and looked curiously at her companion, in a fashion that almost suggested that she recognized the finely moulded figure, grave gray eyes, and gleaming hair, while Violet made a slight deprecatory gesture. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z It was in vain, however, that they urged their complaints in the most respectful and deprecatory terms before the governor. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies "Why, Donald!" she protested, in a laughing mockery of deprecatory concern. Stranded in Arcady The smile with which she slid past me was amiable as well as deprecatory. The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen Masters raised a pair of nerveless hands in a deprecatory gesture. The Tempering Nettie Harding said nothing, but there was a significant sparkle in her blue eyes, while her father’s nod was deprecatory. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z Although this deprecatory comment seems rather abrupt coming after five sections devoted to the Elizabethan satirists, Joseph Warton is not disparaging where his brother praised. A History of English Poetry: an Unpublished Continuation "They 're severe, certainly," muttered the other, in a deprecatory tone. Tony Butler "You leave me no option," said Nugent slowly, waving his soft white hand in a deprecatory gesture. A Traitor's Wooing The strain was wild and broken, but its tenor was deeply mournful and deprecatory. Sketches of Aboriginal Life American Tableaux, No. 1 Burton said, "Oh, pshaw!" with deprecatory emphasis, but he accepted his allotment and ate it with the others. A Romance in Transit The Lamas were a little deprecatory, but evidently amused. The Unveiling of Lhasa He smiled and made the slightest of deprecatory gestures. Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth The sergeant kept shifting from one foot to another, emphasizing the silence with deprecatory coughs. A Traitor's Wooing In the so-called cultivated world, a rude expression excites a deprecatory "Ah!" while elegant vulgarity is smiled upon. On the Heights A Novel The apologetic and deprecatory tone in which he records his exploits is amusing enough. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 On this, as on other occasions, he was always most deprecatory when asked to read something of his own. Fragments of an Autobiography Mr. Moore made a little disclaiming murmur in his throat; "Er-um, er-um," he said, waving his hand in a deprecatory way. East Angels From an adjoining table Mrs. Silverman waved a plump and deprecatory hand. Just Around the Corner Romance en casserole "You see, I've never seen anything just like this," he added, almost apologetically, with the little deprecatory lift of his hands that had already fastened itself upon Roger as characteristic. Thirty And for all answer Jim simply shrugged his broad shoulders and made a deprecatory gesture with his brown, hairy hand, then turned slowly into the little hallway, and went heavily to his room. Harper's Round Table, July 30, 1895 Sometimes she is "modern" and "American" in the deprecatory sense of these words; in some of her parts she exudes no atmospheric suggestion. Interpreters The operator nodded solemnly and flipped his fingers in a deprecatory gesture. The Competitive Nephew She threw a deprecatory glance at the Hermit, as though condoling with him on his own late arrival on the scene. The Daughters of a Genius “Now, Mrs Waybridge, I think we agreed that that subject was to be treated as—er—a somewhat stale one,” he said deprecatorily. Harley Greenoak's Charge A confused murmur arose among the crowd, a sort of deprecatory wail. Haviland's Chum But—” with a deprecatory shake of the golden head. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising “I don’t think it would,” she answered with a deprecatory smile. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War She disappeared, and as the playful, chiding tone, the merrily deprecatory glance remained in my mind, I realised a strange impression. A Veldt Vendetta Then he would wait with anticipated pleasure the deprecatory grimace, the penitent, appealing glance. Lady Cassandra Uncle Billy lifted his abstracted eyes from the current, still pouring its unreturning gold into the sulking sun, and said, with a deprecatory smile, "Never!" International Short Stories American “I don’t know how it was done,” he said, with a deprecatory laugh. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising The buzz of small life-forms was a deprecatory murmur, ready at any second to burst into condemnation and terror.... Uniform of a Man The question was met by a deprecatory laugh. A Frontier Mystery “Well, Mr Halse, I don’t often take anything,” said the young fellow deprecatorily. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion Cassandra gazed so long silently at this picture that again the little man coughed his deprecatory cough and essayed to lead her on; but she was seeing visions and did not heed him. The Mountain Girl But the deprecatory smile on the other’s face was beautiful to behold. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising "A monologist! a monologist!" replies Mr. Wootton, with a deprecatory accent. A House-Party Don Gesualdo and A Rainy June “Oh, as to that, Miss Sewin,” I said, idiotically deprecatory, as the Major’s eldest daughter came forward to welcome me, “I am only trying to make my experience of service to you.” A Frontier Mystery A man must live,” was the answer, with a deprecatory smile. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion If you should——" "My dear fellow," said Moreas with a deprecatory wave of his hand, "I don't think anything of the kind. Long Live the King A pace or two away, she stopped and regarded the other woman with a charming and deprecatory grace. Rose MacLeod "Oh, so, so!" answered the landlord with a quick, deprecatory shrug which meant that he was very well satisfied with it. The Spiritualists and the Detectives The dog was licking his hands, and whining softly, his tail agitating in deprecatory wags. A Frontier Mystery “Not accused—complimented,” he interpolated, with a deprecatory bow. The Red Symbol "You flatter me," he said, with a deprecatory wave of his hand. The "Genius" And with a deprecatory bow to both gentlemen, he drew back and quietly left the room. Hand and Ring The lieutenant hinted, with a deprecatory wave of his hand, that no more need be said about the matter. Eyes Like the Sea “Not nearly enough,” she said, with a sweetly deprecatory moue. The Silent Barrier He spread his hands with a deprecatory gesture as if to soften his reply, which, however, was spoken decisively enough. The Red Symbol "Do you think so?" she protested, with a deprecatory look. Room Number 3 and Other Detective Stories A distressed look crossed the amiable spinster's face, and she looked around at the jury with an expression almost deprecatory in its nature. Hand and Ring He made some deprecatory remarks, quite in character, about "learned chaps as goes 'umbuggin' about things they don't understand." Mad Shepherds and Other Human Studies Clarissa made a deprecatory gesture, yet she retained a friendly and calm air. The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature You know I never used to be able"—she laughed a deprecatory laugh—"in the old Clarges Street days. When Ghost Meets Ghost There was an air at once deprecatory and insinuating about the rascal that I thought I recognised. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Haughtily as she held herself, there was a deprecatory humility in her tone that neither judge nor jury could have elicited from her. Hand and Ring Dr. Annister’s gaze, wandering downward, fell upon his companion, and he came back to the matter in hand with a deprecatory smile. The Fate of Felix Brand And, whilst I made some modestly deprecatory sound in reply, my thoughts said: 'You are precisely right.' The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography Back into its sheath under his countenance his soul slipped, and he stood before the girl smiling a half deprecatory smile. In the Heart of a Fool True, he growled low down his throat every time the black hound's jaws came together, but the growl was almost meek, certainly deprecatory, rather than in any sense threatening. Finn The Wolfhound She lifts not her eyes; she neither stirs nor speaks—unless, indeed, it be to return a brief respectful answer to Mrs. Pryor, who addresses deprecatory phrases to her now and then. Shirley At length the player, with a deprecatory smile and a half apology for "boring his guests," extended the instrument again toward the visitors. The Pathless Trail I suppose my face betrayed that I had heard him, for he gave me a little deprecatory bow and smile, half playful, half apologetic. Mabel's Mistake He held a pen in his hand and turned over his shoulder at her a face thin, brown, humorous and deprecatory, as if he were used to bearing chiding with philosophy. The Fifth Queen And How She Came to Court Why limit our introductory sentences to seven deprecatory texts? A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer The Navy Department was the unhappy recipient of deprecatory letters and a vast quantity of little cardboard battleships. Navy Day "Not so good," the old gentleman replied, with a deprecatory gesture. The Pathless Trail He gave her a hurried, deprecatory kiss, and swept 214 his sister out into the night. Cloudy Jewel He puckered up his deprecatory and comical lips as he imagined that that medal would purchase him the right to sigh dolorously in front of whatever stomacher it finally adorned. The Fifth Queen And How She Came to Court Oly-koeks, with a final deprecatory glance at the 158 coach, expressive of his estimate of his master’s light conduct and his apprehension of the outcome, disappeared to obey this order. The Strollers I ask him what the ringing means, and with a deprecatory wag of his head he says:— "Deed an' deed thin, I couldn't tell ye." Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule "Sugar, please," he said with a deprecatory grimace, indicating the bowl just beyond the girl's place. Nobody That”––and he made a deprecatory gesture––“is one reason why I’m especially sorry I couldn’t profit by it.” The Greater Power One pudgy hand was uplifted in sudden, deprecatory haste, as though he would not be misunderstood. Once to Every Man "The deck of the mail boat's about as near as I want to get to it," said the steward with a deprecatory shrug. The Gaunt Gray Wolf A Tale of Adventure With Ungava Bob "I must," said Esther, with a little deprecatory look and another significant one at Madame Beattie's back. The Prisoner “I hardly know how to put it, now that I have permission,” he apologized, with a deprecatory little laugh. A Breath of Prairie and other stories One of the men stood up with a deprecatory gesture. The Greater Power It was not his wish to represent himself as a hero, and now and then he spoke with deprecatory humour, but he betrayed something of his character in doing justice to his theme. Blake's Burden The little confidences, introduced with a deprecatory cough, floated down from a height one stair above him. The Education of Eric Lane "Which is just what he is not," said the lady, who bore Mrs. Marchbold's deprecatory stare with the most complete indifference. Miss Grantley's Girls And the Stories She Told Them She laughed as she recalled the deprecatory little man who had preached in the church she had occasionally attended. The River Prophet Wisbech told him, and added that there were many things he would like to talk about, whereupon Nasmyth smiled in a deprecatory manner. The Greater Power At this the President of the Council waved a deprecatory hand to signify that it was a principle, not profit, for which he battled. Red Men and White "Madam," said Lodloe, in a deprecatory tone, "I can scarcely pick up the courage to say so, but that is the nurse-maid." The Squirrel Inn Mrs. Dennistoun gave him an abashed look, deprecatory and wistful, but did not make any reply. The Marriage of Elinor At this time there was a deprecatory knock at the drawing-room door. In Brief Authority He paused, and laughed in a deprecatory fashion before he went on again. The Greater Power Americans, taken individually and collectively, are to the Chinese—at least such was my impression—a rather simple folk, taking the word in its good and its deprecatory sense. China, Japan and the U.S.A. Present-Day Conditions in the Far East and Their Bearing on the Washington Conference The tinker winced, reaching out a deprecatory hand. Seven Miles to Arden It was full noon when he awoke, and, somewhat ashamed of himself, he sprang up, ready to apologize, but the hunter waved a deprecatory hand. The Great Sioux Trail A Story of Mountain and Plain Her attitude was deprecatory; it might have moved a stone, but it produced no impression on her listener. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 He hesitated for a moment with a gesture which seemed deprecatory of his point of view. The Greater Power With a deprecatory manner that was irritatingly exaggerated she crossed the room on tip-toe, bestowing a single searching glance on the sofa and its occupant. Juggernaut I pushed the bottle toward him, and with a deprecatory salute he turned out a stiff drink. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines But I transgress,” he interrupted himself, with a little deprecatory laugh. Lucile Triumphant He broke off for a moment with a deprecatory gesture, which in connection with the story was very expressive. Hawtrey's Deputy General Rojas bowed gravely, and with a deprecatory gesture, glanced at the turnkey, as though to explain why he did not address them. The White Mice The little deprecatory gesture was graceful, and Hetty flashed an approving glance at him; but she also looked at Grant, as if to beseech his comprehension, when she went out. The Cattle-Baron's Daughter The attention of the Committee was drawn to advertisements appearing in certain periodicals which, while openly advocating the use of various contraceptives, referred to restraint and self-control in deprecatory terms. Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Various Aspects of the Problem of Abortion in New Zealand The deprecatory smile, and the shrug of the shoulders with which Febrer answered him, reassured the boy. The Dead Command From the Spanish Los Muertos Mandan He paused, and it was significant that he turned to Agatha with a little deprecatory gesture. Hawtrey's Deputy Then, in the deprecatory tone of one who believes he has not heard aright, he asked, “You are going to do—what?” The White Mice Some of the men looked confused, and the leader made a deprecatory gesture. The Cattle-Baron's Daughter He was one of those deprecatory men who, in every difference of opinion, are convinced that they are certainly in the wrong. The Hero Duncan masked his dislike of Doubler 224 under a deprecatory smile. The Trail to Yesterday Also, Agatha’s continued deprecatory speeches had begun to annoy her, and at ten o’clock she ordered one of the men to saddle her horse. 'Firebrand' Trevison "Yes, Miss," replied the butter, with a deprecatory look at St. Cloud, as much as to say, "You see, I can't help it," in answer to his impatient telegraphic signals. Tom Brown at Oxford Another man stepped forward, and there was no doubt about his accent, though his tone was deprecatory. The Cattle-Baron's Daughter These and a dozen other deprecatory thoughts flashed across his mind as he stumbled onwards. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The secretary and chairman stuck out deprecatory heads and coaxed the mob. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life He held the arm up to the moonlight, examining it, dropping it with a deprecatory word. 'Firebrand' Trevison He was giving you a nice character, in a sort of sneaking deprecatory way, as if he was sorry for it. Tom Brown at Oxford Then with a little deprecatory gesture she touched the keys again. The Cattle-Baron's Daughter "I'm glad to see you!" he told Hastings, speaking over Mrs. Brace's head, and smiling a deprecatory recognition of the hopelessness of contending with an infuriated woman. No Clue A Mystery Story "I've a sort of vague, misty idea," she answered, with a laugh that was plainly intended to be deprecatory of her own power. Ravensdene Court Looking at Trevison “close up,” Murphy was constrained to mentally label him “some man,” and he regretted his deprecatory words of a few minutes before. 'Firebrand' Trevison She turned to her companion with deprecatory remarks about second-class traveling, where one could not have either a lunch or dinner. Elizabeth Hobart at Exeter Hall Its tone was not at all that of a strong government; it was deprecatory. The Forester's Daughter A Romance of the Bear-Tooth Range The "straightforward chap" made a deprecatory gesture, and then yielded obligingly. A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time With that, of course, I shall not quarrel,' said Mr. Purvis, spreading out his hands in a deprecatory fashion. Peter and Jane or The Missing Heir Ottawa chiefs did not thrust themselves forward, and when they spoke it was in a deprecatory way. The Riflemen of the Ohio A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Her deprecatory, worried expression showed that she appreciated the disadvantages of the place. Elizabeth Hobart at Exeter Hall "It's no work for an ignorant black man," she informed Mrs. Morris, in a deprecatory tone. Nancy McVeigh of the Monk Road Wyllard broke off for a moment with the deprecatory gesture, which in connection with the story was very expressive. Masters of the Wheat-Lands “I’m glad to say they are, though I thought I was in for trouble,” Stanton said with a deprecatory smile. Prescott of Saskatchewan Our hero blushed again, and stammered out some deprecatory remark. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer The servant shrugged his shoulders in a deprecatory way, and his smile became rather compassionate. Fair Margaret A Portrait The deprecatory respect implied by his genuflections could scarcely be computed. In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim He turned with a deprecatory glance to Carp. Little Lost Sister Ruth felt that she was shaking a deprecatory finger at him. The Range Boss Traditional instruments were in one far corner but most of the museum seemed to be a diatribe without words, a deprecatory pronouncement against Siam, French, and American imperialists in photographic images, uniforms, and guns. An Apostate: Nawin of Thais But, as I explained to G. in reply to a deprecatory gesture when he took away the floating mass untouched, I have not for more than three years been able to eat a potato. Faces and Places Then a faint little chuckle broke from him—not an intrusive chuckle, quite the contrary; a deprecatory and inadvertent sort of chuckle. In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim "If you will excuse me, Mr. Woolridge, I think it is a very bad habit," added the commander with a deprecatory smile. Asiatic Breezes Students on The Wing But even smoking never interfered with her pleasant, rather deprecatory, smile. Black Oxen He lamented it; but it was done, and had he not done this he would have humiliated himself both in the emasculate and the deprecatory sense. An Apostate: Nawin of Thais "I do not think that Sara Medway or her father covets your wealth," added Edward, in a very mildly deprecatory tone. Little Bobtail or The Wreck of the Penobscot. Taylor threw up his hands with a deprecatory gesture. The Uncalled A Novel We remonstrated, but were met with a shrug of the shoulders and a deprecatory but imperturbable smile—"Yes; Johanna wash!" From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life Beliani smiled and spread wide his hands with the deprecatory gesture of the Levantine. A Son of the Immortals And as they went she heard Miss Wealthy's voice addressing the great cat in humble and deprecatory tones. Hildegarde's Holiday a story for girls "I want you to understand, Alick, that I am not concerned in this business," said he, in a deprecatory tone. Up the River or, Yachting on the Mississippi "Well, I don't know anything about it, you see, Levi," added Dock, in deprecatory tones. Freaks of Fortune or, Half Round the World The abbé shook his head with a deprecatory smile of mingled modesty and melancholy. Renée Mauperin Mr. Collingsby glanced at the old lady, and shook his head, with a deprecatory smile. Desk and Debit or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk She hesitated a moment, and Rose shrank back and made a little deprecatory movement with her hand; but Hildegarde was not to be stopped. Hildegarde's Holiday a story for girls His voice was slightly deprecatory; I think he didn't quite give us credit for our father's affability. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Andrew's deprecatory gesture implied that he couldn't help it. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VIII (of X) Furtive glances, deprecatory and timid, were met by the sweetest of smiles from Lorraine or a kindly nod from Jack. Lorraine A romance "I do not object to reading your letters; indeed shall be glad of the privilege," replied Kate, with a deprecatory gesture. The Right Knock A Story Her judgment was too vigorous and rapid for her to fall into, the mistake of using futile deprecatory words to a man in Baldassarre’s state of mind. Romola She kept her own counsel with a gentle, deprecatory obstinacy, her lips tightly pressed together and tears welling in her eyes. The Gods are Athirst "Bear with me one moment," persisted Mr. Elmendorf, with deprecatory gesture. A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike The General made a deprecatory gesture, and was on the point of saying something, when the man of the house spoke up. A Little Union Scout But she was modestly deprecatory, though her old eyes did shine, and her appreciation was written all over her. The Heart of Arethusa He curled his lips in a faint deprecatory smile. The Lost Girl Again he repeated the question—with a deprecatory smile, as if he already regretted his outburst. The Parthenon By Way Of Papendrecht "Oh, my Lord, you over-estimate my poor capacity!" returned the nobleman's unasked caller with a deprecatory gesture. Under the Rose She dropped him a small deprecatory curtsey and laughed. Shining Ferry From there he sent forth a lengthy message to the Senate, recounting the accidental shipwreck, and telling how Agrippina had plotted against his life, recounting her crimes in deprecatory, sophistical phrase. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 He was riding behind Ben Butler, the greatest horse in the world, and talking to the Bishop, the only person who ever heard the sound of his voice, save in deprecatory and scary grunts. The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills Captain Bunce waved a deprecatory hand to the first lieutenant, who came aft at once, while Mr. Shack descended to the waist, and the boatswain ascended the forecastle steps to attend to the anchor. "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea "We have to take those that come," he said, deprecatorily. Under the Rose The confidential clerk shook his head in a deprecatory way, and smiled. Saved by the Lifeboat “The sledge that you lent me, I have brought back,” said the half-breed with a deprecatory air. The Buffalo Runners A Tale of the Red River Plains As he observed the man’s deprecatory air, and thought of his own position, he burst into a fit of hearty laughter, whereupon the negro recovered himself and smiled the smile of the guiltless. Blown to Bits The Lonely Man of Rakata, the Malay Archipelago “Well, well,” said Maroon, with a deprecatory smile, “owld father an’ me’s always bin misonderstud more or less; but no matter. The Story of the Rock Hockins observed the act, and there passed over his soul another wave of self-condemnation, which was indicated by a deprecatory shake of his rugged head. The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar He colored and frowned slightly, then he laughed as he met the now timid and quite deprecatory gaze of the upturned eyes. Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden "Do you think so," she protested, with a deprecatory look. A Difficult Problem 1900 Chairman on his feet peremptorily signalling Major to sit down; Members near him tugged at his coat-tails; those further off frantically wave deprecatory hands. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, March 25, 1893 "Yes, dear Lucille; alas! yes," she answered, in a tone that was almost deprecatory. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 He was slow and mild, deprecatory and forgiving. Joan of Arc of the North Woods Ezra flushed and coughed behind his hand in more than a commonly deprecatory way when he sighted his nephew. Aunt Rachel You may be as mild and deprecatory as you please at home; one sniff of foreign air, and up goes the Stars and Stripes. Little Miss Grouch A Narrative Based on the Log of Alexander Forsyth Smith's Maiden Transatlantic Voyage The other made a deprecatory gesture with his hands. The Grell Mystery “I really mean it, sir,” persisted “Cobbler” Horn, with a deprecatory smile. The Golden Shoemaker or 'Cobbler' Horn "Now, my dears," said the mate, waving his hand with a deprecatory gesture, "don't be silly." Sea Urchins The chief clerk, with a little deprecatory cough, got close to the door as a dim idea that there might be something after all in Captain Trimblett's warnings occurred to him. Salthaven "I'll put you up at about ten to one," Mr. Underwood called after the retreating figure, but a deprecatory wave of his hand over his shoulder was the doctor's only reply. At the Time Appointed "Make out!" cried the Governor with a deprecatory wave of his hand. Blacksheep! Blacksheep! Tommy waved his hand, in a deprecatory way, and rising from his chair, said “good night,” and betook himself to bed. The Golden Shoemaker or 'Cobbler' Horn At this instant Ellen was heard to give a little sniff and both turned their gaze upon her, Dalton's questioning, and Joyce's laughing and deprecatory. Joyce's Investments A Story for Girls In vain had he more than once sought to break the spell by venturing a deprecatory or leave-taking word. The Confidence-Man “Pardon me,” said the middy, with a deprecatory air, “a sneeze is sometimes difficult to repress.” The Middy and the Moors An Algerine Story Mrs Marrot gives a deprecatory grunt between snores, but it is merely a complimentary “Hallo! ’s that you?” sort of question which requires no answer. The Iron Horse “No, not everything, dear,” replied Mrs Wright, with a deprecatory smile; “but here comes your father, who will tell you.” The Battery and the Boiler Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables My dear," murmured Patty, in a deprecatory tone, "I should have taken you for a senior; but"—with a wave of her hand toward the nearest dry-goods box—"come in and sit down. When Patty Went to College The voices of Miss Lentaigne and his uncle reached him, the one high-pitched and firm, the other, as he imagined, apologetic and deprecatory. Priscilla's Spies “Oh!” cried Will, with a deprecatory movement of his hand. Menhardoc He said little at the time, so far as we know; but many years afterwards he gave a narrative of his course in language which was almost apologetic and deprecatory. Benjamin Franklin The brown man smiled, and raised his hand with a deprecatory gesture. The Skipper's Wooing, and The Brown Man's Servant His deprecatory smile and the gesture of his hands and shoulders conveyed his meaning. Doom Castle Mr. Sandford softly rubbed his white hands and bowed with a deprecatory smile. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 2, No. 14, December 1858 "That's all right," said Terry with a deprecatory wave of his hand. The Four Pools Mystery Johnnie made a deprecatory sound with his tongue against his lips, and frowned, determined to take his proper share in the general anxiety. Clayhanger “Justice!” exclaims the ex-Ranger, with a deprecatory toss of the head. The Lone Ranche He broke off for a moment, and when he went on again his manner was deprecatory. The Gold Trail “I—I—” Sylvia pursed up her lips and elevated her eyebrows in deprecatory fashion. More about Pixie If I’d been able to move—” Mr Farrell held up his hand with a deprecatory gesture. The Fortunes of the Farrells “It is not permitted to me to say, Lord,” answered Arima with a deprecatory bow. Harry Escombe A Tale of Adventure in Peru Ainley would have preferred to hear her story first; but he did not demur to her suggestion, and with a little deprecatory laugh he began. A Mating in the Wilds At last he rose with a deprecatory smile. The Gold Trail Despite his host’s deprecatory signals, he began to tell stories of an offensive character, and joke about matters not generally held to be amusing in a company of gentlemen. Roger Ingleton, Minor Dilly whispered something to her husband, which was received by that gentleman with a modest and deprecatory cough, coupled with an urgent request that his wife would chuck it. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton "Humph!" said I. "That may account for the extra $5000—" "It may," said Raffles Holmes, pursing his lips into a deprecatory smile. R. Holmes & Co. I noted a deprecatory gesture, and following his gaze saw the Chevalier himself coming our way at a good round pace. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV Then he turned to the storekeeper with a deprecatory gesture. The Gold Trail The man was deprecatory, and pointed contemptuously towards the heavens with a rake. Dross He strode out of the room and Jane followed him, smiling back at Mrs. Richards with a deprecatory shake of her head. Jane Journeys On He threw out his hands with a deprecatory gesture. The Lion's Brood A dispassionate observer could have seen that behind this moderate, rather deprecatory letter there was an abundant reserve of controversial material held for the moment in check. John Quincy Adams American Statesmen Series “I’m afraid,” and he made a deprecatory gesture, “that I’ve made a deplorable mess of the whole affair.” The Gold Trail I started telling you this afternoon, but you got so excited——" Making a deprecatory gesture with his hand he said indifferently: "That's all right. The Mask A Story of Love and Adventure These words, which did not lessen Ransom's wonderment, were the young lady's answer to his deprecatory speech. The Bostonians, Vol. II (of II) Willie received it with an humble and deprecatory look, as if he felt the whole responsibility and weight of the reproof that had fallen upon his cousin. The Rector of St. Mark's With a little deprecatory gesture, he used one of my matches to light a cigarette. The Holladay Case A Tale Then Devine, who was white and gasping, made a deprecatory gesture. The Gold Trail She's very uncertain in her hours," the old lady explained with a deprecatory little laugh, "since she has undertaken this newspaper work. One Woman's Life "How are you, Ruffin?" he said, with an amiable smile, but in a somewhat nervous and deprecatory tone. Happy Pollyooly The Rich Little Poor Girl "We saw you in Glazebrook's meadow this afternoon—poaching," said the Terror in a gentle, almost deprecatory tone. The Terrible Twins To these she did not answer at all, or slightly nodded, or shook her head in a deprecatory manner, as if they were matters not worth considering. The House of Martha Weston looked at her gravely, and then made a little deprecatory gesture. The Gold Trail "Spare me!" pleaded Christy, with a deprecatory smile and a shake of the head. Fighting for the Right And one felt assured, without trying the experiment, that her resentment at such a liberty would be expressed only by a gentle and deprecatory withdrawal. The Mayor of Warwick "Oh, Mamma!" said the eldest Miss Evelyn, in a deprecatory tone, "you shouldn't talk so it isn't right I am sure she is very nice nicer now than anybody else I know, and clever too." Queechy, Volume II "Do not assume that tone to me, Horatio: it wounds me to the heart," said Homer, in a deprecatory tone. Taken by the Enemy Just then Colvin approached them, and his manner was for once slightly deprecatory. The Gold Trail "That would be a risky cruise for you, my friend," suggested Captain Chantor, shaking his head in a deprecatory manner. Fighting for the Right He was supple, smooth, apologetic, deprecatory, and his nature was one which would sooner run a mile than fight a moment. The President A novel It was outrageous; and what made it worse was that decency obliged him to take henceforth a regretful, deprecatory attitude towards Mrs. Ellison, whom he liked least among these people. A Chance Acquaintance Mr. Gibney halted the advance by lifting both great hands in a deprecatory manner. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates “I interrupted what you were going to say,” he observed, with a deprecatory gesture. The Gold Trail "I have not thanked you half enough," she began, "for all the delightful things you have done for my birthday——" "Pray spare me!" he interrupted, with a deprecatory gesture—"I would rather you said nothing." The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches Mozart gave a deprecatory wave of his right hand. Potash & Perlmutter Their Copartnership Ventures and Adventures "More's the pity," she sighed, with a half-inquiring, half deprecatory look at this fortunate first comer. The Chief Legatee The other raised a deprecatory hand and turned away. Boy Woodburn A Story of the Sussex Downs Instantly the expression of her face changed to one of cringing submission, and she rose and dropped a little deprecatory curtesy. Clemence The Schoolmistress of Waveland "I?" gravely, courteously protested the Mexican, with deprecatory shrug of his shoulders and upward lift of eyebrow. Foes in Ambush Jest look—” Then Madame Griggs spoke, her small, deprecatory snarl raised almost to hysterical pitch. The Debtor A Novel All she said was once in a deprecatory whisper to me, to the effect that she was a little sorry to have strangers see her house looking so, but she supposed it was interesting. The Jamesons "Oh, him!" and again came the deprecatory shrug of the shoulders. The Moving Picture Boys on the War Front Or, The Hunt for the Stolen Army Films Clarkson knew perfectly well, but it was better to make a deprecatory confused noise. None Other Gods ‘No. You would have been taken in if I were the author.’ p. 15Professor Lachsyrma waved a white hand, loaded with scarabs and gems, in a deprecatory, patronising manner towards Carrel. Masques & Phases He extended his hand with a pathetic, deprecatory air. The Debtor A Novel The Lees were at the supper-table when Wollaston made his deprecatory remark concerning Maria, and he had been led to do so by the law of sequence. By the Light of the Soul A Novel The eldest lady says weakly deprecatory things, and the feeblest male is jocular after his wont. Certain Personal Matters He made a deprecatory gesture, and for a moment conversation ceased. The Parts Men Play A deprecatory wave of the right hand from front to right, fingers extended and joined. Sign Language Among North American Indians Compared With That Among Other Peoples And Deaf-Mutes First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1879-1880, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1881, pages 263-552 Lind interrupted him with a slight deprecatory motion of the hand. Sunrise "You ought to say something deprecatory or—a little coy, perhaps." Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" Do not speak of last night," she said, throwing up her hands in a deprecatory manner, "let it be utterly forgotten, and not reckoned among the number of the nights. The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters Jasper raised his eyebrows; then, with a low bow to Lady Constance, and a gentle, deprecatory shrug of his shoulders, walked away. Adrien Leroy By the way," Parker continued, with a deprecatory smile, "I haven't entered suit against you in the matter of that foreclosure. The Pride of Palomar "Oh, I don't know about our being so far apart," was the deprecatory protest. The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush He stirred uneasily; then smiled, waving a deprecatory hand. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century "I think Mr. Gaviller expects to get the fur anyway," said Strange with a seeming deprecatory air—but the suspicion of a smirk wreathed his full lips. The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest All my lodgers have come home long since; you are always the last, and'—— 'That is not my fault, I assure you, my dear M. Thiebaut,' said, the old woman in a deprecatory tone. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 422 Volume 17, New Series, January 31, 1852 The latter must have guessed Parker's feelings, for he favored his guests with a Latin shrug and a deprecatory little smile, begged to be excused and departed for the barn. The Pride of Palomar The old man made a comforting sort of little noise, half sympathetic and half deprecatory. The Child of the Dawn Fauchon considered for a moment, a slight, deprecatory smile stealing over his face. A Loose End and Other Stories The sewing-maid was a pale, weakly creature, with large wondering eyes which wore a deprecatory expression. Garman and Worse A Norwegian Novel In manner he was nervous, tremulous, deprecatory—perpetually bowing, wriggling, stepping back to let you pass, waving his hands, palms outward, as if to protest against giving you trouble. Grey Roses Yes,' he added, with a faint deprecatory smile, 'my theories about death are thoroughly philosophical, but one cannot always act up to one's theories.' Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes Lady Verner lifted her hands with a deprecatory movement. Verner's Pride The subject of this eulogy murmured something deprecatory. Success A Novel There was something so vaguely deprecatory in his voice that it brought from me the question—"why not? isn't Penton Baxter all right?" Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative But he felt sure, somehow, that she understood it and there was nothing deprecatory about the tone in which, presently, he went on speaking. The Real Adventure As he observed the man's deprecatory air, and thought of his own position, he burst into a fit of hearty laughter, whereupon the negro recovered himself and smiled the smile of the guiltless. Blown to Bits or, The Lonely Man of Rakata "Don't hope it, sir; nor wish it, neither," returned the old man, lifting his hand with a deprecatory movement. Verner's Pride He listened mechanically to the message, "For Miss Bailey with Mr. Benedict's good-morning," and then his face took on a deprecatory expression. The Girl from Montana Oh, yes," in the same deprecatory tone,—"he's all right enough, alone—but, together, you'd be like two balloons without ballast. Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative The young man wasn't intrinsically formidable—a rather limp, deprecatory sort, he looked. The Real Adventure Wallace made a deprecatory gesture and Miss Lawrence drew herself up and faced LaHume in an attitude of scorn. John Henry Smith A Humorous Romance of Outdoor Life Mrs. Verner made a deprecatory movement of the hands, as much as to say that it was no business of hers. Verner's Pride If Froude had had more practice in drawing up official documents, he would probably have left out this deprecatory argument, which does not agree with the rest of his case. The Life of Froude The intonation of his voice, his solemn almost deprecatory smile, set me off and I laughed till the tears ran down my face. Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative We had only a week's association, but the depression ceased, the furtive look and deprecatory manner were replaced by a joyous buoyancy. Outwitting Our Nerves A Primer of Psychotherapy “I have gone far beyond my stipulated half hour,” he said, forcing a deprecatory smile. The Stowmarket Mystery Or, A Legacy of Hate This confidential talking with Madame, strange to say, implied no confidence; it resulted from fear—it was deprecatory. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh Indeed, the attitude of some of the men was mildly deprecatory, as though they felt that in assisting in what was going forward they were doing an unusual thing. Winston of the Prairie The motley throng of loafers sidled up to the bar with a deprecatory and automatic movement. The Redemption of David Corson Whether she did or not, Maria only answered with her usual deprecatory smile. Christian's Mistake "Don't ask me," he said with a deprecatory gesture! Elsie's Motherhood Joey interrupted him by a gentle waving of a deprecatory hand. Copper Streak Trail "I really don't want my due," said Winston, with a deprecatory gesture, as he laid the silver cup upon the stove. Winston of the Prairie I have a favor to ask," she said, with a deprecatory smile, "Don't call me Mees, please. Lippincott's Magazine Of Popular Literature And Science Old Series, Vol. 36—New Series, Vol. 10, July 1885 The small freighter imparted this information in a low voice, with some hesitation and a deprecatory half-smile. Lippincott's Magazine, October 1885 Mr. O'Connell joined in the objection and succeeded in reducing the petition to a single paragraph, deprecatory of the Tenth Clause of the Bill. The Felon's Track History Of The Attempted Outbreak In Ireland, Embracing The Leading Events In The Irish Struggle From The Year 1843 To The Close Of 1848 Mr. Gladstone uttered a quiet, gentle, deprecatory "Oh!" whereupon Sir Henry James reiterated his statement with a look of surprise and shock. Sketches in the House (1893) It was not his wish to represent himself as a hero, and now and then he spoke with deprecatory humor, but he betrayed something of his character in doing justice to his theme. The Intriguers "As you like, sir, but it's perhaps not quite usual in this country," the other answered in a deprecatory tone. Carmen's Messenger Henderson, the ancient African who attended the two men, knocked upon the shut door with the deprecatory announcement that he had twice rung the supper-bell. Queed There was a deprecatory murmur that had yet in it grim approval, and the surveyor smiled a little. Alton of Somasco She turned to me with a gentle and deprecatory smile. The Living Present She made a little gesture deprecatory of his suggestion. If Winter Comes "I have been trying to get up courage to show it to you all week," she said, with a deprecatory laugh. Sandy With every mark and gesture of deprecatory servility the woman sidled back to his side like a whipped dog. The Great Taboo Then he made a little deprecatory gesture, and glanced at Hallam. Alton of Somasco They point in the direction of Herat, and deliver themselves of a marvellous quantity of deprecatory pantomime. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama She saw that he was blinking almost boyishly at the compliment and noted the little deprecatory shake of his head, as much as to say that they were making a mistake. The Last Shot Whatever might be toward, they were eager to be about, though Rollo ventured to St. George a deprecatory: "You know, sir, one can't be too careful, sir." Romance Island Gadke, who appeared officially at Aldershot some years ago, was hospitably entertained, being shown all that he desired to see, and on his return to Berlin published a most deprecatory description of our forces. New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index Mr. Daney replied to this encomium with a deprecatory shrug and hoped The Laird would never ask him who had made the bargain. Kindred of the Dust "Persian-like, receiving a present of money only excites his cupidity for more," I think; and so reply by a deprecatory shake of the head. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama "There must be give and take, mustn't there?" said Miss Elizabeth, in a deprecatory voice. The Testing of Diana Mallory She flushed, and shook her head with a deprecatory gesture. Romance Island He has, in return for the contumely, only a smile, a deprecatory wave of the hand and a speech. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 27, 1891 Pretty soon there came a deprecatory cough from the stairway—the local method of announcing a visitor. A Woman's Impression of the Philippines Finding me ignorant of the latter language, he openly accuses me of being a Russian, raising his finger and wagging his head in a deprecatory manner. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama But the elder man shrugged his shoulders and smiled a tired, deprecatory smile. Jason "Madame!" exclaimed Orsino in the deprecatory tone of a man taken by surprise. Don Orsino "It's nothing more than using one's eyes and putting two and two together," he would modestly declare, when he wished to be deprecatory rather than impressive. Four Max Carrados Detective Stories "Excuse me," he said with a sort of deprecatory smile, "but I was not thinking of you; at least not altogether." The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales Mrs. Wildmere, who was on the piazza with her child, informed him, with a deprecatory smile, that Stella had gone to drive with Mr. Arnault. A Young Girl's Wooing The Belgian made a little deprecatory gesture with his two hands, and he laughed. Jason "But there is nothing to fear, Sir," he said with a deprecatory smile. Ensign Knightley and Other Stories Wessels stationed himself in a hopefully deprecatory attitude and watched Pollock build a monument of sand, balance his ball, and whistling nervously through his teeth, lunge successfully down. Murder in Any Degree They were timorous, with a dread of decisive action and definitive speech, suggesting the differential, deprecatory corporeal wrigglings of the mediaeval few. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People Julia had been writing letters for him; she gave Walter a deprecatory look, as much as to say, "What I am doing is by compulsion, and you won't like it." A Perilous Secret Such deprecatory phrases imply that you think the bestower of the gift cannot spare or afford it. Routledge's Manual of Etiquette Mealy extended a deprecatory hand, and took Piggy's wet, glistening arm and stumbled nervously into the stream, with an "Oo-oo!" at every uncertain step. The Court of Boyville We should have more peremptorily interfered but for our unfortunate client's deprecatory gestures. The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney "Save us and grant us peace!" said the father in deprecatory horror. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People No, no," answered Valentine, in a deprecatory tone; "don't say at the bottom, that sounds unkind. Fated to Be Free Such deprecatory phrases imply that you think the bestower of the gift cannot spare or afford it. Routledge's Manual of Etiquette "That is all," said the other Honoré, standing partly behind the first, as the eyes of his little menial turned upon him that deprecatory glance of inquiry so common to slave children. The Grandissimes His son flung himself on the seat with—I could have kicked him for it—a deprecatory titter. The Delectable Duchy "An ancestor of mine—But I am afraid," said the baronet, casting a deprecatory look at Miss Sherwood, "that some here have read it, or heard me repeat it before." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 331, May, 1843 He thinks he detected in Cobden a deprecatory manner—a recognition of the sublime truth that he, Richard Cobden, had not been half so well educated as the mob of Tories he was addressing. In the Name of the Bodleian and Other Essays Joe again rolled a deprecatory eye at his crony and cleared his throat, but did not otherwise commit himself. North, South and over the Sea "H-my dear boy, I overlook"--but he met in Frowenfeld's eyes a spirit so superior to his dissimulation that the smile quite broke down and gave way to another of deprecatory and apologetic distress. The Grandissimes Manuel took the flattery with a glimpse of white teeth and a deprecatory wave of the hand, and himself qualified it modestly afterward. The Gringos It rather amused her to listen to this deprecatory manner of speech. Ronicky Doone The eyebrow was raised with a deprecatory, inquiring look. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859 Mr. Hardy made a little deprecatory gesture, still holding his hat in his hand. Dawn of All You see, Ned," Mac would say, in a deprecatory tone that amused me vastly, "I really pity the poor little devil, and can't help doing all in my power for him. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 33, July, 1860 If you tell them they are very beautiful, they say, "Ma che?" deprecatorily, or perhaps admit the fact. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 18, April, 1859 "But I have been told that you were leaving town——" The judge waved him down with a deprecatory fork. The Grafters "I beg your pardon, Mr. Abbot," Mr. Heath hastened to say, in a deprecatory tone. Virgie's Inheritance "Oh!" cried Mrs. Marshall, checking herself in a sudden deprecatory gesture of apology towards her sister-in-law. The Bent Twig The priest shrugged his shoulders and looked deprecatorily at the artist and at the breakfast. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 27, January, 1860 The player of the zampogna was an old man, with a sad, but very amiable face, who droned out the bass and treble in a most earnest and deprecatory manner. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 18, April, 1859 Portia added with the falsely deprecatory air of a mother apologizing for a child's prank, that Pietro had in fact, already invited him to the dinner and had only just informed her of the fact. Mary Wollaston "Well, it's nothing—much," he said, with something deprecatory in his tone, as if he felt vague impulses toward both humour and apology. Alice Adams "Do you suppose your sister would be willing to let me make up for the objectionable Charlie Winthrop's deficiences?" he asked with a deprecatory air as though he feared a refusal. The Bent Twig With a deprecatory grunt, the jackal again complied. A Tale of Two Cities Mr Rokesmith inclined his head in a deprecatory manner, and went on. Our Mutual Friend "No scalp," quickly interposed the Aztec, with a deprecatory gesture to match his words. The Lost City The gentlemanly man, with feeble and deprecatory gestures, and in the manner of a hypnotised person, produced an excellent large tarpaulin. The War in the Air The academic career also has its heroic obligations, so I stand here without further deprecatory words. Varieties of Religious Experience, a Study in Human Nature "And you have observed, my wife," said Defarge, in a deprecatory manner, "the anguish of his daughter, which must be a dreadful anguish to him!" A Tale of Two Cities He used to nod many times to her and smile when she came in, and utter inarticulate deprecatory moans when she was going away. Vanity Fair Kedgers' low, deprecatory chuckle made itself heard again, "Perhaps I'm going too fast," he said. The Shuttle He made a deprecatory gesture, sat down, and took up a paper. The Shadow Line; a confession He had just got home from a trip to the store at Carmody, and he sheepishly produced a small parcel from his pocket and handed it to Anne, with a deprecatory look at Marilla. Anne of Green Gables With a deprecatory shrug, the young man smiled knowingly. The Scarlet Car "This is beside the question," said the moneylender with a deprecatory shrug. Beyond the City You rear like a frightened colt, because I use a word to which your Christianity ascribes a deprecatory meaning. Of Human Bondage "Oh—we go not so far as that," said his Grace, with a deprecatory wave of the hands. The Market-Place "Oh, just improvising," Cora tossed off, carelessly, with a deprecatory ripple of laughter. The Flirt "I am next door to a dead man," he went on, paying no heed to the other's deprecatory gesture. The Damnation of Theron Ware The butler smiled a nicely regulated three-by-one smile, a little deprecatory as was his wont. The Yellow Streak Austin waved them away with a deprecatory gesture and a smile. Viviette "It ain't your business, is it?" asked the baronet, with a sulky and deprecatory look. The History of Pendennis, Volume 2 His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy After a moment Cora added, with a deprecatory ripple of laughter not quite free from the same shrillness: "You see, Richard, it's so—it's so hot, to-night." The Flirt She pointed to a chair and changed her inflection to a deprecatory laugh full of minute gasps. The Beautiful and Damned "Oh, no," she answered quickly, with a little deprecatory air. The Under Dog He vainly turned over a thousand deprecatory expressions in his mind, with which to soften the blow but he let his letter go without including one. Questionable Shapes But she only threw him a deprecatory look. Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume I He begins modestly with a deprecatory address to his most gracious sovereign, without whose wise order he would never think of setting himself up as a judge of his fellows. The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller He glanced with a deprecatory smile at the flimsy-looking contrivance to which they were presently to entrust their lives. The Lone Wolf A Melodrama The chemist made a deprecatory motion of his hands, spreading them out and bowing. Jennie Baxter, Journalist "I am sorry, Mr. Versál," he said, with a deprecatory smile, "that I did not sooner recognize the fact that your knowledge surpassed that of my scientific advisers." The Second Deluge "I am aware that I am not strong, sir," acknowledged Jenkins to Mr. Galloway, with a deprecatory glance towards his wife to be allowed to speak. The Channings He went on talking in his self-effacing, deprecatory, but very earnest fashion. The Gray Dawn Porter made a deprecatory gesture, but Dolman proceeded. Thoroughbreds "I consent to it all, Monsieur," replied M. M. ——, with a deprecatory gesture; "you have reason, and I am desolated that it is the impossible that you ask of me to do." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 03, January, 1858 If Paston had attempted the chastened, the deprecatory, she would have feared that he was not enjoying himself. With the Procession "Oh mamma!" said the eldest Miss Evelyn in a deprecatory tone,—"you shouldn't talk so—it isn't right—I am sure she is very nice—nicer now than anybody else I know; and clever too." Queechy De Vasselot turned with a deprecatory shrug of the shoulders, and busied himself with the girths of his saddle. The Isle of Unrest As the room took life from the sudden lines of fire within the bulbs Isabel made a deprecatory gesture, and, with a faint laugh of apologetic protest, turned quickly away from George. The Magnificent Ambersons With many deprecatory expressions, and many warnings and charges, he at last consented to let her divide the morning attendance with him. The Living Link With a slight deprecatory laugh she removed it and went hurriedly down the stair. Crowded Out! and Other Sketches Moreover, he was thoroughly well trained in keeping his temper under the severest provocation, so he expressed his feelings merely by a deprecatory smile. The Philistines The colonel, who was always gentle in manner, made a deprecatory gesture with the great riding-whip that he invariably carried. The Isle of Unrest He followed and stood behind her with an air at once deprecatory and insinuating. The Puritans After his ignominious wetting he was quite unable to bear up under them, and slunk to the rear with deprecatory blinks and waggings of his tail whenever one of the men looked back. In Exile and Other Stories You forget, Baron," replied De Herbert, with a deprecatory gesture—"you forget that there is no system of telegraphy by which you could be reached. The Water Ghost and Others When she was gone, he shrugged his shoulders, and spread out his hands with a deprecatory gesture. The Philistines "And you have perceived nothing that would seem to confirm the gossip current regarding your—enemy?" he asked, with a good-natured, deprecatory laugh. The Isle of Unrest |
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