| 单词 | descant on |
| 例句 | Your average English school choir comprises whoever can be trusted to turn up to 30% of rehearsals and not get pregnant before mastering the descant on Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Cable girl: Gleeful 2010-06-08T09:24:00Z Will the protagonist, who loves to “descant on mine own deformity,” make us see anew the premium that society places on women’s appearances? Review: An All-Female ‘Richard III’ Makes for an Evening of Discontent 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Admirably, sir, has this paper which I hold in my hand descanted on this most wicked project. Quodlibet 2012-03-26T02:00:29.820Z Presbyterian man was descanting on the accountability of infants, and asserting that a child three years old can commit sufficient sin to doom it to the lowest hell. Doesticks, What He Says 2012-03-14T02:00:27.940Z He had friends here whom he was diligent to move in his favor by descanting on the cruelties of the other man. The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia 2012-03-13T02:00:27.187Z The influence of traditional superstitions is too generally known and admitted to require to be descanted on. An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol I (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce. 2012-03-01T03:00:24.137Z The reviewer loves to descant on the "peculiar cosmology and physical science of the volume before us." How to Write a Novel A Practical Guide to the Art of Fiction 2012-02-17T03:00:36.070Z HEN Don Quixote was descanting on the beauty of the peerless Dulcinea, the Duchess interrupted him by expressing a doubt as to that lady's existence. The Gentle Reader 2012-02-15T03:00:37.463Z Lord Clare descanted on the beauty of the scenery, the loveliness of Dublin Bay, the delights of summer weather. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z To hear him descant on the marvelous virtues and money-making qualities of his lamp, one would be inclined to take him for the lineal descendant of Aladdin, and inheritor of that scampish individual's precious heirloom. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z Forgive, however, this long descant on my delays, my doubts and fears, my final jump, rendered thus clumsy by my nervousness.... The Letters of Henry James (volume I) 2012-02-08T03:00:15.197Z Occasionally he would bring the model in the office, and while whittling on it would descant on its merits and the revolution it was destined to work in steamboat navigation. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:35.370Z Instinctively, therefore, she refrained, and listened to Richard while, with his arm touching the casket on the chimney-piece, he descanted on the writer of the unknown letter. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z Frederick, who has kept in the background, watches them disappear, and the scene closes with his final descant on revenge. Stars of the Opera 2011-11-29T03:00:15.563Z He was descanting on the want of entertainment and the absence of all things which make an American's life possible in any 180 country on the globe outside his perfect native land. Norway 2011-11-29T03:00:15.103Z Trumbull, the historical painter, descanting on the many excellencies of Cole's pencil, in the delineation of American forest-scenery—a theme the richest in the world for Mr. Cooper's contemplation. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 2011-11-03T02:00:15.113Z This time the Christ is pictured as breaking bread and walking on water, whence occasion is taken to descant on the bread of life. The Cradle of the Christ A Study in Primitive Christianity 2011-07-19T02:00:18.297Z Moses Hunn, an old stager, was descanting on the previous night's raid, having first borrowed a chew of long-green tobacco from his nearest neighbor. The Night Riders A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, Graphically Depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky 2011-06-23T02:00:24.513Z He proceeded to descant on his loss without any interruption from his auditors, whom this intelligence had struck dumb. Ormond, Volume II (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:19.953Z And you see that the eyes are really the man, For the thought of him proliferates This way over to Hindostan, And that way descanting on Yeats. Songs and Satires 2011-05-20T02:00:37.050Z Speak of cherishing a departed friend, and they will descant on the absurdity of going about moaning and weeping all your days. A New Atmosphere 2011-05-20T02:00:35.903Z He looked almost majestic as he stood before them, in his ragged dressing-gown, descanting on the merits of his Tobit, that had sold for an old song. Heriot's Choice A Tale 2011-04-20T02:00:22.760Z But here these bands contend, in alternate verses; the maids descanting on the beauty and advantages of a single life, and the lads on those of marriage. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I 2011-04-03T02:00:22.843Z In fact, a considerable part of them, descanting on the fleeting nature of wealth and beauty, and all such adventitious or transitory possessions, is borrowed from the second oration of Isocrates. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z He then began with all the volubility of a chalan to descant on the points of the animal. The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] 2011-03-23T02:00:19.910Z Now, reader, it you wish to know yourself—to "descant on your own deformity"—read on. Cannibals all! or, Slaves without masters 2011-03-06T03:00:21.020Z As this kind of men, I mean those of them who are not professed cheats, are over-run with enthusiasm and philosophy, it was very amusing to hear this religious adept descanting on his pretended discovery. Mysteries of the Rosie Cross Or, the History of that Curious Sect of the Middle Ages, Known as the Rosicrucians; with Examples of their Pretensions and Claims as Set Forth in the Writings of Their Leaders and Disciples 2011-02-23T03:00:32.190Z I cannot choose but smile to think how the villain will flout the gallows, scorn the audience, and descant on the hangman, and all presuming of his pardon from hence. The Spanish Tragedy 2011-02-21T03:00:10.373Z He contrasts a life of listless indolence with one of honourable activity; and, finally, descants on the task of the historian as a suitable exercise for the highest faculties of the mind. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z But I did not think it so, when I heard him descant on her various attractions and talents with an eloquence which was by no means pleasing to me. A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z At one of these the lecturer, who was one of the professors at the Monmouth College, descanted on the high general standard of educational attainments in this Willamette Valley. Two Years in Oregon 2011-02-16T03:00:33.293Z If it could be understood, generally, that even in England it is deemed vulgar to descant on the liquor that is put upon the table, perhaps we might get rid of the practice too. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z This reference stirred up the squire to descant on a personal matter with great gusto, and changed the subject. Englefield Grange or Mary Armstrong's Troubles 2011-01-01T03:00:27.980Z Great clearness of exposition distinguished all his harangues, and, while descanting on topics of law or equity, he possessed an inexhaustible fund of argument and illustration. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z I had had ample time, while he was descanting on the moo-calf's terrible doings, to replace my treasures in the bag. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z To this proposal the latter readily assented; and they have been together ever since, quoting Pope to one another daily, and daily descanting on the merits of their favourite author. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 It was a descant on the times, a picture of parties, of their leaders, their hopes, and effects. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 “One might descant on the promise of spring and the renewal of hope, but in reality I gather as little from the prospect as you do,” I returned. The Span o' Life A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec But they were not men to whom he could descant on the wholesomeness of cabbages as an article of daily food, or who would sympathise with the struggling joys of an embryo father. Ayala's Angel He descants on the pernicious influence of such skeptical notions, as leading to downright infidelity and atheism, "and as being nothing less than to depose the Almighty Creator of the universe from his office." Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology He descanted on the contumely I had suffered, with a vehement bitterness that chafed my young blood to flame. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. We can imagine how Perugino descanted on all this folly to the other young men in his workshop. Belcaro Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions "Arrah, don't be talking!" grunted out the old cook, whose passion could scarcely be restrained at the boastful tone Mister M'Keown assumed in descanting on his successes. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I Ethel would talk of Oliver, would descant on his perfections, and, above all, on his love for her. Brooke's Daughter A Novel “James is never weary of descanting on your goodness.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) Subject particularly inviting for Jesse; always advocated welfare of Working Classes; now seized opportunity to descant on theme. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, May 17, 1890. He recited the duty to our neighbour in the catechism, and descanted on that text in a style in all respects far superior to the others. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. III You could put six or eight of them on board one of the American steam-ferries described, not to descant on the absence of all decent accommodation. The Truth About America He volubly descanted on the frequent loss of life at level crossings and proceeded to show his devices for lessening such dangers. The Day of Sir John Macdonald A Chronicle of the First Prime Minister of the Dominion He had heard Claude descant on the subject many a time in the years when Lois was still putting in a timid appearance at dances. The Side Of The Angels A Novel Ruskin is often disquieting to conventionalists; he is too candid to be popular with those who make long prayers and descant on charity while they ignore justice. The Arena Volume 18, No. 92, July, 1897 My friend is a scientific gardener, and descanted on the wonderful climate of Ireland, where plants that will not grow in England nourish luxuriously. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule The Pelagians employed this truth to conceal a pernicious error when they unctuously descanted on the magnitude and necessity of grace as manifested in creation. Grace, Actual and Habitual A Dogmatic Treatise Alexander the Great, be it remarked, for the special behoof of schoolboys, furnishes an example of any virtue or vice descanted on in any prose task or poem under the sun. The Comic Latin Grammar A new and facetious introduction to the Latin tongue And the Allied Press was then descanting on the stagnation in German trade and the starvation of the German people. England and Germany How many such have I heard cavalrymen talk about, descanting on the "remarkable" qualities of their half-human favorites, whilst the tears wet their cheeks. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 An unhappy halibut, which had come to an untimely end, stood on his tail in a narrow basket, his mouth wide open, looking like a Home Rule orator descanting on the woes of Ireland. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule Writers are never tired of descanting on the divisions which ruined Rome; but they have not seen that those divisions always existed, and ever must exist in a free community. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 She descanted on the beauty of the neighborhood, the size of the yard, and the manifold conveniences of the establishment. Jennie Gerhardt A Novel I must leave other pens than mine to descant on that interesting if highly speculative matter. The Empire of the East Whitfield, jest as soon as he sot down, begun to descant on the beauty of his islands. Samantha at Coney Island and a Thousand Other Islands I suspect we are misled by associations of this kind when we descant on the peculiarities of race as interposing insurmountable barriers to the progress of improvement, physical or mental. The Cruise of the Betsey or, A Summer Ramble Among the Fossiliferous Deposits of the Hebrides. With Rambles of a Geologist or, Ten Thousand Miles Over the Fossiliferous Deposits of Scotland He paints history, rather than descants on it; he throws the colorings of a mind, unconsciously poetic, over all he describes. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life Flattery was the next process, and after descanting on my accomplishments the chief spokesman finished up by saying, "In fact I may say you are god." India and the Indians Famous literati thronged its portals; great poets and painters enjoyed its patronage, and annalists descanted on its magnificence. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era They descanted on the mythological events which renders "Brij," or the country around Muttra, so holy with the Hindoos, but not one of them knew nor remarked the "cross and basilica." Notes and Queries, No. 209, October 29 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. And it was little Frau's delight to descant on the qualities of the menu as she dished and served it. The Martian Ah! how wisely and well Could Mabel descant on Maternity! tell Other women the way to train children to be An honor and pride to their parents! Three Women He had often heard me descant on the charms of grouse shooting and deer-stalking, and he came to me to ask me to help him to a situation in Scotland. Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter Let not a novice like myself, however, presume to descant on the subject of fried pies to the thousands who doubtless know all the details of their manufacture. When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine She told him so in the inn, and descanted on the goodness of God, who had sent her a friend in that bitter hour. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 109, November, 1866 Her mother was descanting on lodgings, on the people already at Brighton, or coming there; on dresses ready and unready; and to vary this topic the Squire complained that his wine was not cooled properly. The Old Helmet, Volume II To that humble abode Webster once returned in his declining years, and with streaming eyes descanted on the various events of the home of his youth. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 4 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History His chapter on Solitude, wherein he descants on the delights of rural scenery and gardens; and his conclusion, directing every man towards the attainment of his own felicity, are worth perusing. On the Portraits of English Authors on Gardening, with Biographical Notices of Them, 2nd edition, with considerable additions In the afternoon of this day a clergyman, whose name it would be highly indecorous in me to mention, descanted on the aspect of Spiritualism from his point of view in the Church of England. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis They have descanted on the horrors of warfare, on the woes which befall the vanquished. The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 They would hardly have descanted on the tenderness as absolutely extinct. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography It is easy for us now to descant on the virtues of moderation. William Pitt and the Great War And then the Evening News can descant on the $25,000 each, with income of $1,700 each, and Mrs. Lincoln's share, she not being able to touch any of her sons' portion. Behind the Scenes or, Thirty years a slave, and Four Years in the White House Rods, reels, casting lines, flies and fish are described and descanted on in a way and in a language, the reading whereof reduces me to temporary insanity. Woodcraft Those Senators, it seems to me, have descanted on the punishment of the men who have levied war against their country and their parents, against their healths and their altars. The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 Then came my mother's clear, high-bred voice, just outside the door, descanting on the beauty of the Count's parterres and orangery. The King's Mirror All the way home he descanted on his influence with Wells and the trustees. A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike The fanaticism of the North was descanted on, and the character of slavery and its wisdom as a social institution upheld. Slavery and Four Years of War, Vol. 1-2 A Political History of Slavery in the United States Together With a Narrative of the Campaigns and Battles of the Civil War In Which the Author Took Part: 1861-1865 Oh, it is vary sad, vary sad!” she used to exclaim, after descanting on the liberality of her guests. Hurricane Hurry The last chapter of the Urn Burial is an almost rithmical descant on mortality and oblivion. Brief History of English and American Literature Admiration for Priestley increases on hearing him descant on the people about him—on the natives— Here every house-keeper has a garden, out of which he raises almost all he wants for his family. Priestley in America 1794-1804 They made very merry over this, and Judy descanted on the genius that could paint a picture that looked just as well upside down as rightside up. Molly Brown's Orchard Home The bridal day came.—No need to descant on the weather. Louis' School Days A Story for Boys He described at great length the incidents of his trip hither, and descanted on the industrial and political conditions of east Tennessee. The Ordeal A Mountain Romance of Tennessee Whilst music-lovers were descanting on the beauties of the 'Creation,' Haydn was busily composing a second oratorio founded upon Thomson's famous poem, 'The Seasons.' Story-Lives of Great Musicians Had the sweet psalmist of Israel sat in this spot, he would have glorified God the Creator by descanting on these his handiworks. The Annals of the Poor Then he began to descant on our miserable "politics" which brought about such a state of things. The Reminiscences of an Astronomer In this essay he descants on the greatest crime as though it were an accomplishment, and his freakish wit makes this paper as enjoyable as Charles Lamb's essay on the origin of roast pig. Modern English Books of Power Every tongue seemed now unloosed, each as if emulously descanting on the injuries of the place he represented. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 440 Volume 17, New Series, June 5, 1852 I have halted in the Alte Wiese to descant on the usual dinner of Carlsbad, which, ordered à la carte, never costs more than a few shillings. The Gourmet's Guide to Europe Pointing out his slaves, he descants on them; and goes on to explain how much trouble he had to get them; he could not value them for less than P80 apiece. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir The dread of the fever was descanted on with copious and rude eloquence. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 I had discovered them long ago, and I did not care to hear Mary descant on them at length. The Soldier of the Valley He took pleasure in these and also in some first editions, containing the original plates, which, when you knew him well, he produced from the bookcase and descanted on their value and rarity. Mike Fletcher A Novel The quality has much fallen off during the last eighteen months, but it affords a convenient outlet for the young colonists to air political and social crotchets, and to descant on philosophical theories. Town Life in Australia My host, the owner of the house, waxed over-merry in his cups and was descanting on his valiant feats in the pre-American days. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir But here I must restrain my rovings, and recall my purpose to descant on other points. Lectures on Popular and Scientific Subjects Here did he begin and finish the Translation of so many Authors, that considering their Voluminousness, a Man would think he had done nothing else; which made one thus to descant on him. The Lives of the Most Famous English Poets (1687) He ate his soup in silence when she descanted on various benevolent schemes. The Quest of the Silver Fleece A Novel At the same time he was forever reading, reading, reading—history, archæology, ethnology, geology, travel, medicine, biography, and descanting on the wonders and idiosyncrasies of man and nature which they revealed. Twelve Men He referred to past successful undertakings, descanted on his present roseate responsibilities, and hinted sagely at impending operations which would eclipse in importance any in which he had hitherto been engaged. Unleavened Bread He is dogmatically and furiously descanting on the Immaculate Conception, on fasting in Lent, on avoiding meat of a Friday, on the doctrine of the Trinity, on the special nature of hell-fire. The Roman Question I soon discovered the malady, and descanted on the nature of it, till I convinced both the patient and his nurse, that the spleen is not to be cured by medicine, but by poetry. The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 I have heard a noble earl descant on park and forest scenery with the science and feeling of a painter. Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists They no more discuss the questions of Satan, of angels, and archangels, nor arouse an undefined fear by descanting on the mysterious prophecies of Daniel: they talk to you like human beings. Strange Visitors A little provoking for the Old Salts descanting on Naval affairs to observe smile of pitying toleration with which he listens. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, March 14, 1891 Now have the people liberty to talk, And descant on his vices. The White Devil The postmaster-general condemned a direct advance as "strategically defective," while Chase descanted on the "moral power" of a victory. Abraham Lincoln, Volume I O preachers, beware of your sentimental descant on the worth of goodness, the goodness of being good, and the sinfulness of sin, without specifying either! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 64, February, 1863 Faliero, brooding over his own imagined wrongs, disclaimed that title, and gladly seized occasion to descant on his personal insignificance. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 481, March 19, 1831 But space forbids us thus to descant on the details of all active exercises. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 05, March, 1858 It was so odd to hear the old fellow descanting on his attractions. A Roman Singer Kate descanted on the beauties of the system till Ray yawned. The Precipice Agents for every kind of phosphates crowded around me, descanting on the needs of the old land, until I began to comprehend what the owner meant by "keeping it up." Adopting an Abandoned Farm Masonic writers have, however, generally adopted the more usual derivation of Cain, from a word signifying possession; and Oliver descants on Tubal Cain as a symbol of worldly possessions. The Symbolism of Freemasonry They are fond of descanting on the fact that woman is responsible for all the woes of mankind and that her very presence is dangerous. A Short History of Women's Rights From the Days of Augustus to the Present Time. with Special Reference to England and the United States. Second Edition Revised, With Additions. The last chapter of the Urn Burial is an almost rhythmical descant on mortality and oblivion. From Chaucer to Tennyson If the "courteous reader" will accompany us, we will descant on the scenery presented on the road, as well as the numerous vehicles and thronging pedestrians will permit us. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 374, June 6, 1829 The venomous old reprobate had no need of descanting on that theme. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself The hours of the day, for example, can be called out by a clock, the starting of a train announced, and the merits of a particular commodity descanted on. Heroes of the Telegraph These new advocates of prerogative were heard with pleasure by the court, and with patience by the people, when they inculcated the duty of passive obedience, and descanted on the inevitable mischiefs of freedom. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 Roderick, in the glow of that renewed admiration provoked by the fixed attention of portrayal, was never weary of descanting on the extraordinary perfection of her beauty. Roderick Hudson He was an advocate for unequivocal sincerity; and had often, in my presence, descanted on the evils which arise in society from the despotism of rank and riches. Maria, or the Wrongs of Woman But, while the lovely zealot thus descanted on splendid and half incomprehensible themes, what did I? Anna St. Ives Both descant on their own deformity and confide to the public their villainous designs. The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller The first is entitled de qualitate temporis and descants on the ultimate destruction of the world by fire—a well-known Stoical doctrine. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal Come off," said he; "I long to hear Montenero descant on the merits of the dentition. Tales and Novels — Volume 09 It was the voice of the man who had descanted on the pleasures of betting during their journey from New York. Thoroughbreds He descanted on the subject of Literary Property. Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776 Let us imagine a dignified and cultivated Chinese official conversing with a pushing Manchester or Birmingham manufacturer, who descants on the benefits of our modern inventions. Scientific American Supplement, No. 392, July 7, 1883 Some were for blowing up the old 'Brian' with all on board; and in fact every counsel that drunkenness, insanity, and crime combined could suggest was offered and descanted on. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 Ingram's descant on the golden phrase was querulous, after his manner. Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution In the midst of these scenes, remembrance is too vivid to allow me thus to descant on them. Jane Talbot It was of course easy to descant on the beauties of park and mansion, and as I did so I observed our hostess. A Passionate Pilgrim A hundred critics, who do not do much for the poor themselves, will descant on the waste of money in religious enterprises, and smile condescendingly at the enthusiasts who are so unpractical. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. John Chapters I to XIV She longed to descant on his looks, to repeat his words, above all to tell of the heavenly promise contained in that last divine sentence concerning Franky. Mrs. Day's Daughters Endymion listened with interest to other views of his master, who descanted on them at much length. Endymion A little consideration, therefore, ought to have shown me the impropriety of thus descanting on an evil without remedy; yet I still persisted. Jane Talbot Bacchus in the Oedipus, or descant on some moral theme, as the advantage of an obscure lot, in the same play. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius Mrs. Larkins got out tea things, and descanted on the noble simplicity of their lives, and how he “mustn’t mind our simple ways.” The History of Mr. Polly At Bedford he descanted on the fate of empires, forgetting that there was nothing so likely to destroy an empire as unnecessary wars. Speeches on Questions of Public Policy, Volume 1 This is not the time or place to descant on their religion, which, with many gross practices, contains not a little that is pure and beautiful. Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier Twelve Years Sporting Reminiscences of an Indigo Planter It is a quick and soft touch of many strings, all shutting up in one musical close; it is wit's descant on any plain song. Character Writings of the 17th Century As they walked back from the stables he began to descant on the population question, denouncing the century, and repeating all his old theories. Fruitfulness When he read our favorite authors with his rich, musical voice, and descanted on their beauties with discriminating taste and fervent poetic feeling, a new light fell on the page. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 02, December, 1857 He descanted on the advantages of this manual, and ocular mode of teaching the science of numbers, and gave us practical illustrations of its efficacy, by examining his pupils in our presence. A Voyage to the Moon Mankind have always taken great delight in knowing and descanting on the actions of others. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling Miss Dundas never bestowed a thought on his absence, except when, descanting on her favorite subject, "the insolence of dependent people," she alleged his daring to withdraw himself as an instance. Thaddeus of Warsaw She described his appearance and manners,—descanted on his genius as a painter, and all unconsciously poured out her ardent, enthusiastic soul on this wonderful discovery of the Real in the Ideal. Innocent : her fancy and his fact And then she descanted on the kind heart of her poor boy, and how he had been led off by bad company, etc., etc. Caesar's Column But she talked on about the scenery, about the weather,—descanting on the pleasure of living where such loveliness was within reach. He Knew He Was Right One of his most favourite topics, on which he is rich indeed, and in descanting on which his spleen serves him for a Muse, is the disproportionate match between Desdemona and the Moor. Characters of Shakespeare's Plays He commences descanting on his own fierce enmity to infidelity and catholicism. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter And these, With some exceptions, which I need not tease Your patience by descanting on, are all You and I know in London. Percy Bysshe Shelley He often descanted on the social intolerance of men, their lack of graciousness and generous instincts; he would have made room for the Devil himself—at all events in his "outer circle." South Wind As they were generally TETE-A-TETE four or five hours a day, they had ample time for descanting on all these interesting topics. Mr. Hogarth's Will He was fond, too, of descanting on Mrs. Pritchard's wonderfully virtuous temperament, notwithstanding her amazing charms. The Days Before Yesterday With all that shining beauty that I witnessed, with all the marvellous gifts that their friend Morley so descanted on,—would she shrink from me? Sybil, or the Two Nations And your royal master has discovered more genius in fitting you therewith, than in generating the most finished figure for a button, or descanting on the properties of a button mould. Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 1 (1774-1779): the American Crisis She descanted on Lord Uxmoor's courage and chivalry, and congratulated Zoe that such a pearl of manhood had fallen at her feet. A Woman-Hater There are passages in the lives of men of Captain Frere's complexion, which don't bear descanting on. For the Term of His Natural Life Yes, I should possess the modest income which would crown my ambition by allowing me to descant on animals and plants in a university chair. The Life of the fly; with which are interspersed some chapters of autobiography It moves my gall to hear a preacher descanting on dress and needle-work; and still more, to hear him address the 'British fair, the fairest of the fair', as if they had only feelings. Vindication of the Rights of Woman It was very pleasant to hear Mr. Thorne descant on this matter. Barchester Towers "Alas!" said she, "with what versatile skill do you descant on a single circumstance not very creditable." A Woman-Hater It is needless to descant on such a theme. Irish Race in the Past and the Present But Maria was at this moment descanting on the good luck of the family to her nephew,—and on one special piece of good luck which had just occurred. The Last Chronicle of Barset During a late and sumptuous tea with eggs to it, cream and jam, and thin, fresh cakes touched with saffron, Garton descanted on the Celts. Five Tales Violet was gratified by the ladies around her descanting on his book and his Syriac, and wished Theodora could hear them. Heartsease, Or, the Brother's Wife Significant smiles and a rising him of voices descanting on the affair in a way not at all complimentary to the crestfallen Chints family, followed the disappearances of all the actors in the unexpected scene. A Face Illumined She called him her son; was never weary of descanting on his virtues to Camille. White Lies He, brandishing his knife with ardour, was apparently descanting on their merits. The Madonna of the Future It was very pleasant to hear Mr Thorne descant on this matter. Barchester Towers Ursula wisely began to talk of something else—showed Muriel's eyelashes, very long for such a baby—and descanted on the colour of her eyes, that fruitful and never-ending theme of mothers and friends. John Halifax, Gentleman The Soldier, who had seen many campaigns, was riding his hobby of the Civil War and descanting on Lee's tactics in the last Wilderness struggle. The Path of the King Ah, neither be my share: She bade good night that kept my rest away; And daff'd me to a cabin hang'd with care, To descant on the doubts of my decay. The Passionate Pilgrim Ah! neither be my share: She bade good night that kept my rest away; And daff'd me to a cabin hang'd with care, To descant on the doubts of my decay. The Passionate Pilgrim "James is never weary of descanting on your goodness." The Wrecker |
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