| 单词 | desirableness |
| 例句 | The passions of men are not in proportion only to their sensibility, or to the desirableness of the object, but to the violence and irritability of their tempers, and the obstacles to their success. Winterslow Essays and Characters Written There 2012-03-27T02:00:25.647Z But no one will question the desirableness of health, good temper, and education, in the companion of domestic life. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z Our conclusion on this point is that they tend to overestimate or to underestimate themselves, according to the "desirableness" or "undesirableness" of the trait in question. Vocational Psychology: Its Problems and Methods 2012-02-24T03:00:25.813Z Without questioning the desirableness of this end, of considering general truths without any previous examination of particulars, we may well doubt the power of modern philosophers to attain it. Transcendentalism in New England A History 2012-02-18T03:00:16.210Z Speeding hither and thither by rail, her eye caught beauty and desirableness in a flash; the settler stirred in her blood, and she longed to possess and to develop. Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 2012-01-24T03:00:23.377Z The object was to urge the desirableness of allowing books to be borrowed from the Library, after the example of Cambridge. Annals of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, A.D. 1598-A.D. 1867 With a Preliminary Notice of the earlier Library founded in the Fourteenth Century 2011-12-18T03:00:20.923Z The stated recognition of his authority we urge ever, and the desirableness of regular use of the scriptures, and prayer daily in the home. The Hearth-Stone Thoughts upon Home-Life in Our Cities 2011-09-28T02:00:22.560Z As the spring advanced however, though the desirableness of such a move might be more apparent, the difficulty of it as evidently increased. A Letter of Credit 2011-05-20T02:00:40.410Z Mr. Pendarrel ventured to hint, soon after his return, at the desirableness of some arrangement, and the reception of the experiment fairly frightened him from repeating it. Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-17T02:00:19.780Z I have stated, therefore, the only ways in which that end is attainable, without venturing even to express an opinion as to its real desirableness. The Seven Lamps of Architecture 2011-04-20T02:00:20.760Z The desirableness of Tom as a husband first forced itself upon her attention, and the undesirableness of Ayala as a wife for Tom. Ayala's Angel Charles himself, though he intended to prevent, if he could, a legal decision against his aunt, had hinted at the possibility and even desirableness of a private arrangement, if Catherine would agree. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII He got out and paced about, calling to her and pointing out the desirableness of the spot as the site for their country home. The Indian Drum There is another point of which Authors are frequently not aware—the desirableness of their Manuscripts being written on one side only. The Author's Printing and Publishing Assistant Comprising Explanations of the Process of Printing; Preparation and Calculation of Manuscripts; Choice of Paper, Type, Binding, Illustrations, Publishing, Advertising, &c.; with an Exemplification and Description of the Typographical Marks Used in the Correction of the Press Mr. Pellew was bound, in consideration of his company, to dwell upon the desirableness of keeping an even mind. When Ghost Meets Ghost In almost all warm countries the luxury, almost the necessity, of arcades to protect the passengers from the sun, and the desirableness of large space in the rooms above, lead to the same construction. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3) "The desirableness of the Collect form of prayer and of Responses in general," and "The desirableness of the celebration of the Christian year." Presbyterian Worship Its Spirit, Method and History The desirableness, per se, of maintaining a surplus for this purpose does not, I think, admit of a doubt. Principles Of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy Heart and brain were strained and sore; if she could be still till she died, Diana felt it to be the utmost limit of desirableness. Diana The moral condition of man, his seeing no desirableness in the object presented to him by the Gospel, Mr. Erskine shews, at great length, to be the grand obstacle to his enjoying it. Journal of a Residence at Bagdad During the Years 1830 and 1831 The calamities of the war then in progress on the Continent gave him arguments enough for the desirableness of peace. William Penn Out of this trouble about the boots had arisen in Jem’s mind some serious misgivings as to the entire desirableness of donation visits. The Inglises Or, How the Way Opened While it failed to establish them, it at least recognized the desirableness of a universal language for schools, and a universal church for man. History of Education Hence the desirableness of securing their good will by showing them respect and supplying their needs, or else of somehow getting rid of them. Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV The desirableness of national or universal education is now generally admitted in all enlightened communities; but there are some who, honestly no doubt, question its practicability. Popular Education For the use of Parents and Teachers, and for Young Persons of Both Sexes Nelson consented to the request of Mr. Archer, member for Rockhampton, for a select committee, to take evidence as to the desirableness of constructing the line. Reminiscences of Queensland 1862-1869 We have dwelt on one point—the desirableness, if not necessity, of shortness in them—as specially valuable at the time. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 The estimate they have formed of its desirableness. The Crown of Wild Olive also Munera Pulveris; Pre-Raphaelitism; Aratra Pentelici; The Ethics of the Dust; Fiction, Fair and Foul; The Elements of Drawing The necessity and desirableness of country homes being thus easily demonstrable, it is of importance to know how to choose sites for them, and how to build. Woodward's Country Homes The desirableness of education is manifest, view it in what light we may, and whether as affecting individuals or communities. Popular Education For the use of Parents and Teachers, and for Young Persons of Both Sexes These are to be considered and acted upon by men on whom the public responsibility rests, who will, doubtless, act considerately and wisely; but the desirableness of the thing itself is unquestionable. Parks for the People Proceedings of a Public Meeting held at Faneuil Hall, June 7, 1876 We think these passages interesting, because they are entirely opposed to the modern ideas of the desirableness of yellow lights and green blues, which have been introduced chiefly by the study of altered pictures. On the Old Road Vol. 1 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature This is cited by the Chancery Barrister as showing the advantage of an early acquaintance with foreign languages, and the desirableness of a pure accent. Faces and Places A penitentiary may be described as a place of punishment and reward; and under the system proposed the difference in desirableness between a sentence and an appointment would be virtually effaced. The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays 1909 There are many instances of the desirableness and the necessity of the transmarine steam post on important lines of foreign communication where we have a large trade, and yet no postal means of conducting it. Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post The principle of real dignity in Knowledge, its worth, its desirableness, considered irrespectively of its results, is this germ within it of a scientific or a philosophical process. The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated: In Nine Discourses Delivered to the Catholics of Dublin One obvious inference from the facts I have stated, is the extreme desirableness of a native agency. Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 This excellence and desirableness of God's gifts is a subject again and again set before us in Holy Scripture. Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VII (of 8) This man shall drop a word to another, which one passing by shall o’erhear,—on the goodness and desirableness of learning, I will say. Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada It will be seen that the former became more and more conscious of the desirableness of such a junction. Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents When, then, I speak of the desirableness of forming a Catholic Literature, I am contemplating no such vain enterprise as that of reversing history; no, nor of redeeming the past by the future. The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated: In Nine Discourses Delivered to the Catholics of Dublin At the beginning of the new life, He made me comprehend, for the good of other souls, the simplicity and desirableness of this passage of the soul into God. The Autobiography of Madame Guyon Much has been said within a few years, by writers on the subject of education, in this country, on the desirableness of raising the business of teaching to the rank of a learned profession. The Teacher Or, Moral Influences Employed in the Instruction and Government of the Young But these would not have saved it in the end had it not been for the fact that Japan, France, Great Britain, Germany, and the United States discovered its desirableness simultaneously. A Son Of The Sun The desirableness of the objects being admitted, the question is, does the mode proposed for promoting them recommend itself to the sanction of Congress? History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2) Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens Being a forbidden fruit, they at once acquired a value and desirableness even beyond that which they had possessed before. Uncle Rutherford's Nieces A Story for Girls Has your attention been turned to the desirableness of uniting sculpture with painting under the same roof?—Yes. On the Old Road, Vol. 2 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature This, for reasons which it will be 250worth while some time to inquire into, is an age that as it were denies the existence of great men; denies the desirableness of great men. Sartor Resartus, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History Robert J. Walker wrote a series of powerful articles on the desirableness of Secretary Seward's pet project, the acquisition of Alaska, and Caleb Cushing was a frequent editorial contributor. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis He used to quote Burns's stanza about the desirableness of wealth:— "Not to hide it in a hedge, Nor for a train attendant; But for the glorious privilege Of being independent." Captains of Industry or, Men of Business Who Did Something Besides Making Money The convictions of the brethren as to the desirableness of commencing a station there were much strengthened, and Mr. Cochran offered his own services for that purpose. History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions To The Oriental Churches, Volume II. I am not bothering my brains as to Curtis's desirableness or otherwise, or comparing him with a worm like de Courtois. One Wonderful Night A Romance of New York The desirableness of our having a national observatory of the same rank as those of other countries was pointed out from time to time by eminent statesmen from the first quarter of the century. The Reminiscences of an Astronomer One of the natives who had sailed in an English vessel was able to interpret, and with his assistance Mr. Marsden explained the purpose of the missionaries, and the desirableness of peace. Pioneers and Founders or, Recent Workers in the Mission field By acquiring an intense perception of the miseries of existence, on the one hand, and an intense perception, on the other hand, of the contrasted desirableness of the state of emancipation, or Nirwana. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life She told herself that what her relations were perpetually impressing upon her concerning the desirableness of her marrying and making a home of her own, was perfectly just and true. Vera Nevill Or, Poor Wisdom's Chance General counsels as to my conduct, and the desirableness of turning over a new leaf for “young chaps” who had been wild and got into scrapes at home. We and the World, Part II A Book for Boys He began to suggest the desirableness of my learning to do something to make a living. The Reminiscences of an Astronomer Institute large and attractive honey and apiarian exhibits at all fairs, to educate the community to the desirableness of a superior product. The Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56, No. 2, January 12, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside For a thing is good according to its desirableness. Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition The Greek Church gives no liberty in this respect, although the priest takes it for granted that the friends have satisfied both bride and groom with regard to the desirableness of the match. The Women of the Arabs That beauty for which can be substituted the word "desirableness," and that insignificant beauty which is the beauty of gems, were in great demand. Art The idea of its being so considered any where was new to the company; and much discussion followed the departure of the stranger, as to the desirableness of making conversation an art. The Ladies' Vase Polite Manual for Young Ladies If I do, the desirableness of the pure air and free walking for Penini counterbalances them. The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II But goodness presents the aspect of desirableness, which being does not present. Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition But it was not alone that swift revelation of seductive beauty, or warm human desirableness, that stirred him so deeply, that afflicted him with those queer uncomfortable sensations. Burned Bridges A penitentiary may be described as a place of punishment and reward; and under the system proposed, the difference in desirableness between a sentence and an appointment would be virtually effaced. A Cynic Looks at Life Perpetual summer, and the utmost glory of earth, sky, and sea, are not to be enjoyed without drawbacks that would make a careful housekeeper very doubtful about the desirableness of the exchange. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 4, October, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Nothing can madden the reason of the disembodied soul, else the view of the desirableness of God and the inefficacious attractions of the glorious Divinity would do so. The Education of Catholic Girls And directly on top of that conviction another, that he would be doing her desirableness, her loveliness less than the highest honor if he posed before her in false colors. Joy in the Morning Mr. Belcher, in his self-complacency, waited, fancying that Talbot was representing his own importance and the desirableness of so rare a customer, and endeavoring to secure reasonable prices on a large bill. Sevenoaks The article, Privilegé, urges the desirableness of inquiring into the grounds of the vast multitude of fiscal exemptions, and of abolishing all that were no longer associated with the performance of real and useful service. Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol 1 of 2) Is Olivia's unattainableness the main source of her desirableness for him? Shakespeare Study Programs; The Comedies The desirableness and facility of this Undertaking may, I hope, in a short time produce the Expedients also. An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies Together with an Account of the Detaining in Captivity the Author and Divers other Englishmen Now Living There, and of the Author's Miraculous Escape The omelet—I do not perceive yet the desirableness of the omelet. The Happy Family With regard to the new departure, we are at one with those of Dr. Howard's supporters who appear to have suggested the desirableness of such a change .... In Search of Gravestones Old and Curious It may, or may not, suggest to some readers the desirableness of further inquiry; the author certainly does not hope to do more, if as much. The Book of Dreams and Ghosts Nothing would satisfy him, after this, but to call me Damon, to tease me continually about Doctor Pythias, and to remind me at every turn of the desirableness of Arcadian friendships. In the Days of My Youth It may seem almost wanton to suggest the desirableness of revising a system at once so simple, so logical, and apparently so well bottomed on facts. The Making of Religion There was indeed no reason for my folly—no beauty, no desirableness in you. Red Axe At its close, they invited an expression of the opinion of the delegates, as to the desirableness of again summoning such an assembly. A Visit to the United States in 1841 Happily, the Count continued talking of his plans for the Captain, the desirableness of which was only too apparent to Charlotte. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 02 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes Meanwhile the desirableness of an interview with Carwin again returned, and I finally resolved to seek it. Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale While away on my cruises on the bay, I took no drink along; and while out on the bay the thought of the desirableness of a drink never crossed my mind. John Barleycorn But the grim visage of slavery can assume no smiles which can fascinate the partially enlightened slave, into a forgetfulness of his bondage, nor of the desirableness of liberty. My Bondage and My Freedom Mr. Crawford suggested the greater desirableness of some carriage which might convey more than two. Mansfield Park A brother of Stephen Remington was sent west to spy out the land and report on its desirableness as a home. Cleveland Past and Present Its Representative Men For if he had given even a decent attention to the matter, he would have found in the forgery itself hints sufficient to suggest the desirableness of further investigation. Wilfrid Cumbermede The harpooner suggested the eminent desirableness of a drink, and Scotty searched his pockets for dimes and nickels. John Barleycorn Trebonius had long before sounded Antony on the desirableness of removing their chief. Caesar: a Sketch The contingencies were numerous and delicate on which the ultimate desirableness of this union depended. Edgar Huntly or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker He did so, taking as his principal theme the desirableness of having with the expedition a naturalist especially charged with researches in anthropology. Terre Napoleón; a History of French Explorations and Projects in Australia The good lady said much on the desirableness of marriage for Clarence, and the comfort it would be to my mother to see Emily settled. Chantry House But as she entered the tea-shop she was filled with keen sense of the desirableness of being slain for the lesser animal. Lifted Masks; stories The white man loved it for what he saw he could make of it; but how little he thought his making, would mar the desirableness and beauty of the Indian's home. An Account of Sa-Go-Ye-Wat-Ha, or Red Jacket, and His People, 1750-1830 Shortly after a friend enlightened the youth as to the probable value of the collection, and gave him some cheap advice, especially on the desirableness of secrecy. Tropic Days Prudence pointed to the desirableness of a return to Port Jackson with the least possible delay. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders Not only do I believe that any such scheme could not be carried out, but I doubt its desirableness, even if it were practicable. Science & Education This succeeded so well, that in the end my class became the popular class, and I became still further convinced of the desirableness of an especial plan for teaching the very young. The Infant System For Developing the Intellectual and Moral Powers of all Children, from One to Seven years of Age I refer to this fact for two reasons,—first, to verify Leverrier; and, second, to impress upon your minds the desirableness of locating our observatories in different parts of the earth. American Scenes, and Christian Slavery A Recent Tour of Four Thousand Miles in the United States As far as our records of the debates can be trusted, Lord Chatham, ten years before, had given the first hint of the desirableness of some alteration of the existing system. The Constitutional History of England from 1760 to 1860 Notwithstanding the failure of the Bounty expedition, Sir Joseph Banks pressed upon the Government the desirableness of transplanting breadfruit trees to the West Indies. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders At the very outset of the Revolution he had established a newspaper to which he gave the name of The People's Friend, and the staple topic of which was the desirableness of bloodshed and massacre. The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France Illinois was at that time settling up rapidly and there were glowing accounts of its desirableness. The Life of Abraham Lincoln They were thus agreed as to the desirableness of some adaptability in one's ideas. How to Study and Teaching How to Study Thus he served Adam; he put the desirableness of sight, and a plain transgression of God's law together, that by the loveliness of the one, they might the easier be brought to do the other. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 Thus he served Adam; he put the desirableness of sight and a plain transgression of God's law together, that by the loveliness of the one they might the easier be brought to do the other. The Riches of Bunyan Selected from His Works Marie Antoinette, though fully aware of the desirableness of having a single man of ability and firmness at the head of the administration, was for a moment surprised out of her habitual courtesy. The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France Let there be no misunderstanding with respect to the desirableness of the coastal tract of North Queensland as a territory capable of supporting a large, prosperous and healthful population. Confessions of a Beachcomber At last, some slight noise in the room above suggested the desirableness of moving there. North and South Her father had spoken to her only this very day of the desirableness of her returning home for good. Wives and Daughters My certainty in this matter was due, not to any exalted sense of my own desirableness to women, but to my anything but exalted concept of women as instinctive huntresses of men. The Mutiny of the Elsinore It is thus not without reason that I lay some stress on the desirableness of prefacing the following narrative by a brief account of the curious manner in which I became possessed of it. Stories By English Authors: France (Selected by Scribners) Maybeso it is of desirableness to leave him out to get the cool. Roads of Destiny She deliberately demonstrated that she was desirable to other men, as he involuntarily demonstrated his own desirableness to the women. The Valley of the Moon She looked at her father, as if questioning him as to the desirableness of telling the few further particulars that she knew. Wives and Daughters This, for reasons which it will be worth while some time to inquire into, is an age that as it were denies the existence of great men; denies the desirableness of great men. On Heroes and Hero Worship and the Heroic in History Poor Bright, by his efforts to reach the tempting mash, was unwittingly playing the game, for this was proof positive of its desirableness. Rolf in the Woods And she was aware of pride in herself, in her woman's desirableness that had won for her so wonderful a lover. The Valley of the Moon |
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