| 单词 | despondently |
| 例句 | “My Lord,” he said rather despondently, “a statement from the dock does not carry the same weight as evidence under oath.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z And so despondently Merry now stood and watched the mustering of the army. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He felt goose pimples clacking all over him as he gazed down despondently at the grim secret Snowden had spilled all over the messy floor. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “A letter like this,” Milo mumbled despondently, “could ruin any mess officer in the world.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “If life is often as hard as this, I don’t see how we ever shall get through it,” added her sister despondently. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z The wedding ring I so optimistically slipped onto my finger long ago, the same one I despondently removed many years later, is now permanently retired. Modern Love: A Second Embrace, With Hearts and Eyes Open 2014-03-13T19:16:35Z Here he is, putting in an admirable effort to win an Oscar of his own by despondently wiping his nose on a dog's back. Can Nicole Kidman pull an Oscar out of a Rabbit Hole? 2010-10-27T09:58:00Z Then he starts not rapping but ranting, less aggressively than despondently, about God knows what, while on Greyscale there's a ramble about "society" followed by a series of anguished growls. New band of the day ? No 916: Zoo Kid 2010-11-24T16:48:00Z "We're really only the latest: there's been a spike in closures in Edinburgh, quite a substantial list of venues which is terrible for a capital city," said Ally Hill, the manager, despondently. Rock music under threat as small venues go bust across Britain 2012-05-26T17:37:38Z Back in Kyrenia, we gazed despondently at the imposing buildings erected by the latest arrivals. Ruins, casinos and abandoned construction mark Cyprus 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z Portraying Lélio was the acclaimed French actor Gérard Depardieu, who paced the stage in front of the scrim, bellowing lines in fits, then slinking despondently into an easy chair. Music Review: Chicago Greets Its New Maestro, Who Arrives With Unusual Fare 2010-09-24T16:47:00Z Her character, distraught after being sexual assaulted in a motel, walks despondently into traffic. Yvette Mimieux, ’60s starlet of ‘Time Machine,’ dies at 80 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z In other pictures by Ms. Wahidy, a bride in a long white gown poses in the middle of bombed-out ruins, and another sits on a bed beside her new husband, staring despondently at the camera. In Afghanistan, Being an Artist Is a Dangerous Job 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z In an extended interaction between the two, Syril is hunched despondently over a bowl of cereal with blue milk, while Eedy demeans him: "Andor" reflects our ugly ambivalence, trafficking in antisemitic tropes while calling out fascism 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z He later emerges despondently and tells the waiting driver that he will walk home as he feels like some exercise. Letter: Lunch with Michael Winner 2013-01-22T14:08:16Z That section of the dance, performed by women, is filled with images of melancholy, bodies crumpling to the ground, cheeks resting despondently on hands. Does Mozart Defy the Limits of Dance? Mark Morris Begs to Differ. 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z "The dominant culture of contemporary poetry is promotional in outlook and anti-intellectual in spirit," he says despondently at one point. Poetry and Privacy by John Redmond – review 2013-06-21T17:30:00Z Afterward he sat despondently in front of his locker with his head in his hands in a pose that spoke for a season. Plaschke: The Lakers' painful loss to the Celtics proved it's actually worth adding help now 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z "Israelis on the left now need to take a moment to pause and think of how we've gotten to this state," Mr Mattar says despondently. Israel elections: Netanyahu election win propels far right to power 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z "I'm not sure I'll get a token today," he says despondently. Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Waiting for days to get fuel 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Others just swim through the brown, green brackish waters despondently, their eyes lighting up at the sight of rescuers, whose bright orange uniforms are visible from a distance. Assam: India floods destroy millions of homes and dreams 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z But, she added, despondently, "instead of looking after that, they are always after women". Afghanistan: Women’s faces become latest Taliban restriction after face veil rule 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z Five years later, he took to Twitter and posted his response to anyone who "actually likes" the song - a video of him staring directly into the camera and despondently shaking his head. Elvis Costello asks radio stations not to play Oliver's Army 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z But for parents whose middle schoolers are miserable, who maybe aren’t doing any of that but are just staring despondently at their screens, they shouldn’t become something they use to bludgeon themselves. How to Do Better for Your Middle School Student 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z The former agent looked despondently into his hands as U.S. Once-standout DEA agent says he conspired with drug cartel 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z Some seniors obliged and trudged despondently to the end of the line. From hope to heartache at Trader Joe's for seniors looking for a break amid coronavirus panic buying 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z The female bear, visibly weak and seemingly ill, lay despondently on the ground for hours on Tuesday in Norilsk’s suburbs, its feet caked in mud, occasionally rising to sniff around for food. Exhausted polar bear wanders into Siberian city 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z “How am I going to go home?” one elderly man asked despondently into a phone. Typhoon Mangkhut Slams Hong Kong and Southern China 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z “When I got shot I was just thinking that I didn’t want to die before I got food for my family,” Wol said, staring despondently at the floor. Civil war is pushing South Sudan closer to starvation 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z But then she despondently walked to the bench after her second yellow card, and crouched down to stare at the turf in frustration. Centreville advances to Virginia 6A semifinals with win over Oakton 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z When he’s not at work, he despondently rides his bike into New York City traffic and sits alone in a bare apartment. Review: Oscar-caliber cast can’t elevate ‘Collateral Beauty’ 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z Despite a sound display in the second half of the year, the 33 year old bluntly -- some would say despondently -- replied he didn't consider himself in the running. 10 things we really want to see at the 2016 Ryder Cup - Golf Digest 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z That will mean future generations are already dead,” she said despondently. Wildlife butchers of Belén: the town that serves up rare species for a few dollars 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z But he said despondently, “I don’t know how people are meant to believe in justice after they see this.” Egyptian Military Calls Toddler’s Life Sentence for Murder a Mistake 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z But, cheerfully and despondently, comically and tragically, reverently and heretically, he breaks—because he must be free to break—Fackenheim’s fearful commandment. The Secular Psalmist 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z “I’m not very optimistic about that,” Kahneman replies, despondently sipping tomato soup. We’re all climate change deniers at heart | Oliver Burkeman 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z “But I’m happy to pay more if the area is vibrant and fun,” he adds, slightly despondently. So long, Soho 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z On Oct. 8, the humor website Funny or Die put up a mocking video in which a guy is rejected by Ello and then walks despondently into the sea. Ello, the Anti-Facebook, Rises From a Vermont Bike Shop 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z Five of the captives shook their heads despondently when asked if they wanted to be interviewed by a foreign journalist. Syria: Rebels Continue to Torture 2012-08-15T08:45:00Z "I am lost for words," he replies, raising his hands despondently. Palestinians see 'sharp increase' in demolitions 2012-05-29T11:13:32Z Claud sat somewhat despondently at Mr. Fowler's side in the tall dog-cart as they spun along the lanes from Stanton back to Lower House. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z "They will overpower you before he comes," Master Lindstrom answered despondently. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z Some of the young men could not resist the social charms of the place, and their chief writes a little despondently of the responsibility upon him of managing so large a party. Edward Hoare, M.A. A record of his life based upon a brief autobiography 2012-03-28T02:00:25.040Z "You have every right to ask," the curate answered with firmness, and yet despondently. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z About four o'clock on that disastrous afternoon, Amos Entwistle was sitting despondently in his own kitchen. A Safety Match 2012-03-19T02:00:23.817Z When he saw her walking forlornly away with her hand to her nose, and her two plaits dangling despondently behind, he felt sorry, and called her back. The Devourers 2012-03-16T02:00:23.493Z And one by one the little troop turned and trailed despondently from the house, Clyne with his chin sunk on his breast, Bishop in a brown study, the other men staring blankly before them. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z Jones was indeed in the hall, and when he sensed the petulance in her voice his shoulders sank despondently and he sighed deeply if silently. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z "There is only you, sir, unless he comes in time," the housekeeper added despondently. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z He trudged on despondently, now and again casting anxious glances upward, to see if there was not in the sky some little cloud that bore a promise of the much-needed rain. Two Boy Gold Miners or, Lost in the Mountains 2012-03-12T03:00:19.777Z I don't know how all that is to be done,' he muttered despondently. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z Nevertheless, "Do you sleep here alone?" he asked, turning to his companion, who had seated himself despondently on one of the beds. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z And the old lady ended despondently a discourse which she had commenced in a mighty defiant tone. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z "Only I don't think I could count--not thousands," said Jack despondently. A Little Wizard 2012-02-15T03:00:38.160Z "Well, we certainly are up against it," sighed Will despondently, as he sat down on a rock, and watched his torch slowly burn. Two Boy Gold Miners or, Lost in the Mountains 2012-03-12T03:00:19.777Z "I really sometimes think he's going off his head," said Lucius despondently. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z "I fear that will not avail the Lieutenant," Roger muttered despondently. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z "Then God help you, poor boy," the superintendent cried despondently. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z Frayed linen, and an orange silk handkerchief, gave a note to the generally artistic colouring of the ensemble, while one small daisy drooped despondently in his buttonhole.... Oscar Wilde 2011-12-10T03:00:14.120Z "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," he would murmur, despondently. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z "I ought never to have allowed him to take up gardening," said Miss Shute, despondently pursuing her own line of thought, "it only promotes intimacies with dowagers." Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z “Well, it will make us feel as if we were preparing for a camp-life this summer, even though we may not be able to really afford it,” sighed Ruth, despondently. Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp 2011-10-21T02:00:19.027Z A moment later, she became aware of somebody sitting despondently on the edge of the concrete turning circle. Complaints department 2011-10-12T17:20:51.840Z “Ah, they will never catch him on Kedult; he will ride the horse to death first,” he despondently said as he watched the troopers ride across the flat. Luck at the Diamond Fields 2011-10-06T02:00:43.067Z "Oh, yes, I know that, but you have no idea how despondently you said, 'I don't care for anything now.'" The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z The widow leaned despondently against the fence and watched him as he ploughed his way through the tall grass and weeds of the intervening marsh towards Ann Boyd's house. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z Several rusty cabbage-palmettos waved above the whitish, sandy soil surrounding it; one or two discouraged orange trees fruited despondently near the veranda. Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z Mr. Fabian shook his head despondently over their benefactor’s future. Polly in New York 2011-09-18T02:00:27.103Z Suddenly her eye fell upon Bindle, standing in shirt and trousers, from the back of which his braces dangled despondently. Mrs. Bindle Some Incidents from the Domestic Life of the Bindles 2011-09-08T02:00:22.323Z "Almost the very same thing that you did, monsieur," replied Valentine, despondently. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z Reaching the point to which she had directed her steps, and taking a hasty survey of the road leading gradually up the mountain, she leaned despondently on her rail-fence. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z She shook her head over it despondently, and stood back from the easel in order to take a better look. The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z Gee, it wouldn’t be any trick at all to make it blue; but white—” He shook his head despondently. The Turner Twins 2011-08-28T02:00:36.990Z “Not such a slick rascal as he is, Frank,” rejoined Ben despondently; “no, the plan is gone, and gone for good—so good-by to that.” The Boy Aviators' Flight for a Fortune 2011-08-27T02:00:19.473Z I asked despondently, for the constant repetition of such speeches had made me believe that no man was to be trusted. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z “I don’t know, sir,” I said, rather despondently. The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z The poor fellow's pitiable appearance, as he sat there despondently and longingly gazing down on the beautiful valley below, was such as to appeal to a heart of stone. Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. 2011-07-19T02:00:19.070Z The Churchwarden sank into a chair, and, raising the lid of the tankard, gazed into it despondently. Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family 2011-07-08T02:00:20.557Z Outwardly, his proud self-possession remained unshaken, but once within those cold, gloomy walls, alone and unseen by any human eye, a groan of the bitterest anguish escaped him as he sank despondently upon his bed. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z “Only some native, herding cattle down there!” said Philip, despondently. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z He bent over and whispered to her, evidently in a tender, endearing way, but her tears only flowed the faster, and she shook her head despondently. The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z They watched the form of the retreating Baluchi, fast becoming a mere white speck in the desert waste with every stride of his camel, and shook their heads despondently. The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan 2011-07-05T02:00:28.367Z Hume turned despondently to explain, and all tightened their grasp on their weapons, and listened for any sign of this living and deadly ring, narrowing its coil for the final crush. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z She had known many an hour darkened by the fugitive despairs of youth; but never until this day had she been so despondently sorry for herself. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z “Don’t you suppose he’ll get tired, bye and bye?” queried her chum, despondently. Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm What Became of the Raby Orphans 2011-06-14T02:00:19.177Z “Please, sir, I don’t think I’ve got any friends to go to,” I said; “I thought I was going to stay at home—at least, I hoped so,” I added despondently. The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z “I’m afraid the whole thing has been a mistake,” she said despondently, when she had finished. The Turn of the Tide The Story of How Margaret Solved Her Problem 2011-06-14T02:00:18.357Z “What is there to do in this place?” repeated her sister despondently. The Corner House Girls on Palm Island 2011-06-01T02:00:23.043Z "It's a flag of truce, I think," said I. I saw the Skipper shake his head and look despondently on the ground. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z Scheff, indeed, has been reticent in the matter, but evidently anxious; and you yourself have written despondently and "forecasted" an early passing away. The Letters of Ambrose Bierce With a Memoir by George Sterling 2011-05-26T02:00:19.673Z She has a melancholy and most interesting look, and talks very despondently of the state of dramatic art nowadays. The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume I 2011-05-22T02:00:16.657Z "But I'll tell you what I will do," he went on, as the gang lopped down despondently. Bat Wing Bowles 2011-05-20T02:00:33.310Z “We came untied I guess,” said Tess, despondently, seeing the rope dragging over the boat’s rail. The Corner House Girls on Palm Island 2011-06-01T02:00:23.043Z "No; I see it must have been an illusion," he added, despondently, once more putting his hand to his head. True and Other Stories 2011-04-26T02:00:27.117Z "If I don't see you, I may as well die," she says despondently. A Romance of Toronto A Novel 2011-04-23T02:00:04.677Z “Exactly,” said Melville, thinking of Chatteris and staring despondently out of the window. The Sea Lady 2011-04-22T02:00:07.843Z I think"—he was speaking now very earnestly, very despondently—"that I shall leave you as soon as my summer's work is over—that is, if you are out of your trouble by then. The Hills of Refuge A Novel 2011-04-09T02:00:10.530Z This looked like a refuge and she went in and walked despondently over to the librarian’s desk. Peggy Parsons at Prep School 2011-04-01T02:00:43.170Z “God knows what the truth is,” she said despondently, staring downward afresh, for, when David looked at her, her eyes fell. The Late Tenant 2011-03-28T02:00:25.153Z “Lord, it was bad enough before,” he thought despondently, looking down at Mr. Tim, and shaking his head slowly. Jane Lends A Hand 2011-03-20T02:00:32.553Z And Peggy only rejoins despondently: 'Well, dear, if you are pleased, so am I.' Not, indeed, that Margaret contents herself with this depressed acquiescence in her sister's eclipsed condition. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z "The shop's shut," says my little boy, despondently. My Little Boy 2011-03-12T03:00:27.087Z I shook my head despondently; but somehow, whenever a sudden fancy strikes her, the impulse to yield to it seems perfectly irresistible. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z "It must be very bad if you wouldn't drink it," she observed despondently. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z Paul asked, despondently, stepping back from the half finished picture and eyeing it with his head on one side and a frown on his brow. Jane Lends A Hand 2011-03-20T02:00:32.553Z We become thoughtful “It looks a long way off,” observed the moralist, gazing despondently upwards. Above the Snow Line 2011-03-03T03:00:49.380Z “Those are not the same,” said Septimus despondently; “this is thicker.” Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes 2011-02-25T03:01:05.303Z Harriet shook her head despondently, and beat her tiny foot impatiently upon the carpet. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 1 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:17.787Z "It's all beyond all words," and Richard folded his arms despondently. In the Onyx Lobby 2011-02-14T03:00:31.897Z "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently. The Three Sapphires 2011-02-07T03:00:24.770Z Our Alpine tour for the season was nearly at an end, and we gazed despondently around. Above the Snow Line 2011-03-03T03:00:49.380Z “I don’t believe there are any,” said Bill despondently. The Boys of the Wireless 2011-01-24T03:00:17.997Z Kate shook her head, and stood regarding her brother despondently, till a sudden idea made her turn toward the window, exclaiming abruptly,— "Scarlet stockings, Harry!" Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story 2011-01-13T03:01:02.190Z He writes despondently as to the action of the European powers. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z “I daren’t hope, Bart,” whispered Abel, so despondently that his companion, in a wildly excited manner, laughed in his face. Commodore Junk 2010-12-20T17:12:13.450Z “But have you nothing definite to communicate?” said Harry, despondently. A Little World “Then we shall never be able to get away,” said Perry despondently. Real Gold A Story of Adventure Wardrop's face fell, and he took the bag from me despondently. The Window at the White Cat We showed her the United States colors as we approached, and a very bright “old flag” soon afterward ascended to her peak, drooping despondently for want of wind to blow it out. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z “It’s of no use, Bart,” said Abel at last, despondently. Commodore Junk 2010-12-20T17:12:13.450Z "If you go in it's all up with me," he said, despondently. The Man from Jericho Only the pastor sat with his dishevelled head bowed in his hands, staring despondently on the floor. Regina or the Sins of the Fathers "Will you take a little of the century-old——" "No, no," he cried despondently. Glories of Spain "Not sorrier than I am," said he, despondently. Tony Butler "I don't know what's going to become of us," said Sam despondently. Wait and Hope A Plucky Boy's Luck "Still, it doesn't matter," said Jane despondently, "because, of course, places like that are never to be got." The New Gulliver and Other Stories Gertrude left the room despondently, as there was nothing more to be done on the occasion. Ayala's Angel The Milanese advanced despondently and slowly in dense masses. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. "There won't anything happen as far as I am concerned," answered the other a trifle despondently. The Crimson Sweater She was either despondently or mockingly indifferent to all that was proposed. Was It Right to Forgive? A Domestic Romance Joe had but one dollar in the world when he stood despondently on the California Mail Steamship Co.’s dock in New York watching the preparations incident to the departure of the steamer. Corporal 'Lige's Recruit A Story of Crown Point and Ticonderoga He turned despondently from Mr. Brown, and passing on through the vestibule, reached the veranda that fronts the sea. The Truth About Tristrem Varick A Novel He found her pale and tired and more fragile than ever: he found her working from ten to six and idling despondently in the evenings. Years of Plenty Her face fell, she sighed despondently, then straightened herself, reassured. An Unknown Lover “I don’t know what for, miss,” said the wretched woman despondently. The New Mistress A Tale Mr. Lumsden shook his head despondently and shrugged his shoulders in a way which sent my hopes down to zero. The Great Keinplatz Experiment and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen What can I do?" said he, despondently; "there are no books in the only language she knows, and the only language she will condescend to speak. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance Could it be through those very streets that he hurried so eagerly in search of what might bring him a bare subsistence; returned so despondently from each successive failure? The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley She hung up the receiver, and sat back despondently. Dorothy's Tour “Yes,” he said despondently; “but I mean to get it all back again some day, and to pay it, and interest too.” The New Mistress A Tale "Only it's too late now, I suppose!" despondently. Hildegarde's Harvest "Wishing does not seem to be much good," said Smaly despondently. The City Curious But, even as heretofore, he could not find it, and despondently he once more turned his horse to ride back to the waggons. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley He shook his head despondently, as he reflected that the closing incident would have been more agreeable if "Sary hadn't been a-lookin' on." When the Cock Crows "I have no other wife than you," he answered, and with the note which he held in his hand he toyed despondently. Eden An Episode Well, Suzanne, you know," she said, rather despondently, "I just couldn't help it. The "Genius" "We 're up against it," he said despondently. Checkers A Hard-luck Story Oh, I lost everything with my father's death," Louis murmured despondently, and he added with concentrated fury: "That felonious bishop of Laon! The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium "I cannot, so late as that," he answered despondently. A Monk of Cruta "No, Eden, not that," her father answered; but he spoke despondently, with the air of a man battling against a stream, and conscious of the futility of the effort. Eden An Episode And in Riverside Drive was another woman brooding, lonely, despondently, desperately, over the nature of the tragedy that was upon her. The "Genius" As despondently they gave up the quest, Carter turned a grove-covered bend in the river. Trusia A Princess of Krovitch Bangs returned to his chair, and, dropping limply into it, his hands still in his pockets, stared despondently at his outstretched legs. The Girl in the Mirror "She might have said a little earlier," he remarked despondently. A Monk of Cruta "This will just about kill the madam," he said despondently. The Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon "Nothing doing," said Jack Norris, despondently, as he met Bob and Bert in the woods. Two Little Women The tramp sighed despondently, saying: "Now whoever told you that, boss?" His Lordship's Leopard A Truthful Narration of Some Impossible Facts “We didn’t get much out of the old chap after all, did we?” said Bill rather despondently. The Rushton Boys at Treasure Cove Or, The Missing Chest of Gold "Why don't you speak more kindly to me?" he said despondently. Absolution “It looks to me as if we were in for a three-days’ blow,” Marian replied despondently. Chicken Little Jane on the Big John A tender voice: and there was laughter in it and in the eyes that his own came despondently to meet. Astounding Stories, May, 1931 He shook his head despondently over a Miss Ocky returned from foreign parts so changed from the Miss Ocky of the old days. The Monk of Hambleton The illustrious and gloomy jester then moved to the centre of the room and staggered against my table as he said despondently: "Have pity on a blind man!…" Letters from my Windmill Mona turned despondently away, and slowly mounted the stairs. The Making of Mona "I suppose he's over at the tavern as usual," said the woman despondently. Robert Coverdale's Struggle Or, On The Wave Of Success The god-like morning mood was strong upon her, and she contemplated her listless self of the previous evening, the self that had sat so long despondently thinking instead of going to bed, with contempt. The Benefactress As soon as he could he got away; he went down the companion-way and wandered round despondently. The Phantom Lover We've always known," the answer came despondently, "that bacteriological warfare is far deadlier than any bomb—if there were any protection from its effects for the victor. Prologue to an Analogue Only a handful of them," Rawson admitted despondently, "and not a weapon of any sort. Two Thousand Miles Below I want to be alone,” replied Calhoun, half despondently, half angrily. Raiding with Morgan “Rather difficult case, I fear,” said Parson Stump, despondently. The Cruise of the Shining Light "It is hard for him to marry her, when every throb of his heart is for another," answered Jay Gardiner, despondently. Jolly Sally Pendleton Or, the Wife Who Was Not a Wife “Our luck’s out,” Hoggan declared despondently, as he selected a cigarette from his case and lit it. The White Lie Then, as she shook her head despondently—the presence of Asgill had driven her into herself—"Bet you a hundred crowns to one, Asgill," he said, with a grin, "cousin Sullivan don't recover her!" The Wild Geese She shook hands and walked despondently into the night. The Education of Eric Lane When he was gone the husband and wife sat despondently in the empty parlor, while Joey ate the remains of the gingerbread and drank all the raspberry vinegar, unnoticed. Treasure Valley He whittled the board fence despondently a few moments, and then added with a brighter look: “But he’s on the wrong side of politics to suit her father, and I reckon Frenchy wouldn’t have it.” With Hoops of Steel I guess I’ll give the kids their money back,” he volunteered despondently—“only I’ll have to make it up, some way, in the treasury.” Hepsey Burke Lafe helped her when he could, but often shook his head despondently as she sat down beside him on the bench, asking his advice. Rose O'Paradise He went away despondently, however, and stopped at the door. Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker "I think I'll enlist," he declared despondently, sinking down into the depths of the soft couch, one of the comforts that Allister's money had made possible. In Orchard Glen He refrained from opening fire, and the Boer army, defeated, but not crushed, made despondently, but without further losses, for the laager under the Doornberg, from which it had marched the night before. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government “There can be no worse, Tom,” said Murray despondently. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop Nothing quite so drab, so despondently dreary, or so damply dismal as “Jinny the Carrier” ever asked for a hearing and got it. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 He thought his uncle looked ill when he said goodbye, and the old man spoke despondently of the failure his life had been. Masterpieces of Mystery, Vol. 1 (of 4) Ghost Stories “Forget!” she echoed in a hard voice, her eyes cast down despondently. The Seven Secrets “Well, what’s the matter?” asked Herb, cutting short his laughter as he saw that the others only shook their heads despondently. The Radio Boys at the Sending Station Making Good in the Wireless Room Smith buried his head in his hands despondently. 'Me--Smith' "I am sure, I hope so," said Mrs. Gilbert, despondently. The Tin Box and What it Contained "Can you say nothing more to me than that?" asked the curate, despondently. The Hero Then, despondently, "Tell him I think it very beautiful." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 109, November, 1866 He sat despondently, regaining his breath and blinking the water from his eyes, when something caught to a sleeve button on his tunic made him stare. Where the Souls of Men are Calling "We shall have to go, I suppose!" answered Plunger despondently. The Hero of Garside School "I suppose I shall have to stay here all night," thought poor Harry, despondently. The Tin Box and What it Contained At times sitting despondently in Carnegie Hall, I am secretly inclined to agree with him. The Merry-Go-Round The bride elect was out of spirits, and inclined to look despondently upon life. Vixen, Volume III. He was beginning to feel the effects of unusual toil, and hung his head despondently; but Vixen urged him into a sharp trot, feeling that matters were growing desperate. Vixen, Volume II. About ten o'clock they were walking despondently through a side street, discussing ways and means. The Young Outlaw or, Adrift in the Streets "Don't you, my lord?" said Mrs. Wilkinson, very despondently. The Bertrams "I didn't know he was much of a swimmer," said the skipper, glancing curiously at a clumsily built man of middle age, who sat on the hatch glancing despondently at the side. More Cargoes 1897 She turned away, despondently; and then started upright, with her eyes flashing, and one hand raised in the involuntary movement of one who listens intently to some sound. The Dark House A Knot Unravelled Fifteen hundred a year in such a house would mean genteel beggary, he told himself despondently. Vixen, Volume II. "I'm sunk clear to my knees," she cried despondently. Six Girls A Home Story "Nothing," and the judge shook his head despondently. The Day of Judgment "It's very hard, Job, at our time of life," said Mrs. Stanton, despondently. Ben's Nugget A Boy's Search For Fortune Angel was despondently counting out his money on the counter-pane, and trying to make three half-pennys and a penny with a hole through it, look like affluence. Explorers of the Dawn All that night they rode despondently on, crossing the Chattanooga River on a bridge which they burned behind them, and by sunrise reaching Cedar Bluff, twenty-eight miles from Gadsden. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality “I hope so,” said the young man despondently, his manner seeming to belie his words. In the Mahdi's Grasp “It is almost madness to try and escape, my lad,” said my uncle despondently. The Golden Magnet And my father sank despondently into a chair. Golden Days for Boys and Girls Volume XIII, No. 51: November 12, 1892 She sat down despondently, and fell, head drooping, into a moody silence. Robert Elsmere "I fear it is all up with Butler," he said, despondently. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality "Well, if the trick was passed on down, it's now being passed on up," stated Fogg, despondently. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 "The ever-present danger from without and within," he answered despondently. The Royal Pawn of Venice A Romance of Cyprus "Really," said Mary Louise despondently, "it is the strangest thing I ever knew." Mary Louise Solves a Mystery And again looking despondently into the fire she pondered that far-off perversity of her father's. Robert Elsmere Uncle Denny, left alone in the living room, stood long on the hearthrug, talking to himself and now and again shaking his head despondently. Still Jim Had she been alone she would no doubt have brooded over it despondently; but Miss Murray's almost volatile nature kindles the philosophy of hers. Floyd Grandon's Honor “I declare, I doubts if I lives to see grass,” said Yankee Sam despondently as he manicured a rim of dough from his finger-nails with the point of a savage-looking jack-knife. The Man from the Bitter Roots "It seems rather hopeless," Mary Brander said, despondently, after a pause, "one is so unable to influence them." A Girl of the Commune If looks could have killed, Triboulet would have achieved his original purpose, but after a vindictive though futile glance his head drooped despondently. Under the Rose “If they don’t give us some help soon from the yacht, Jack,” said the doctor rather despondently, “it will go rather badly with us.” Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy He changed his rumpled attire and wandered despondently to the street. Pygmalion's Spectacles "End the farce, fool," he exclaimed to himself despondently, hurrying to the quarters of the Princess. The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette "I am a ruined man," said the young man, despondently. The Young Miner or Tom Nelson in California "How far is it to Number 7?" the young man inquired, despondently. The Rainy Day Railroad War “It is too much to hope,” said Jack despondently. Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy "There seems no possible way of reaching the ledge up there," said Bart, somewhat despondently. Frank Merriwell's Bravery "But what could we do with Fluff?" asked Winifred a little despondently. A Little Maid of Old Philadelphia "He will not play for me," the young man answered despondently. In Kings' Byways "You see, Elrigmore, what a happy King of the Highlands I am," said the Marquis, despondently. John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn "Yes," she answered, despondently, looking up at me with tear-stained eyes. In Direst Peril Down by the brookside the Sallow drooped her sunburnt leaves despondently. "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" Studies of Animal life and Character To Bakuma there was no joy in the prospect of the sight of her old home; the bitter taste of the oleander was in her mouth as she trudged despondently with downcast head. Witch-Doctors "It is very bad," Madge said almost in a whisper, as she saw her father drop his hand despondently to his side, and then with bent head walk towards the house. The Dash for Khartoum A Tale of Nile Expedition "I didn't know he was much of a swimmer," said the skipper, glancing curiously at a clumsily-built man of middle age, who sat on the hatch glancing despondently at the side. Sea Urchins Miss Tipping, shaking her head despondently, requested her parent not to worry her. A Master Of Craft "The doctor says not to tell me about anything," said the sick man, despondently. Crowded Out o' Crofield or, The Boy who made his Way Antoinette made no reply; but she shook her head despondently, as if to give Mrs. Reed to understand that she had no hope. Which? or, Between Two Women “We shall not find them,” remarked Oolalik, becoming despondently prophetic as he surveyed the wide expanse of frozen sea, with nothing but bergs and hummocks here and there to break its uniformity. The Walrus Hunters A Romance of the Realms of Ice I would not outlive him: I should reflect too painfully on earlier days, and look forward too despondently on future. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection "Well, I wish it was well over," said the mate, despondently. A Master Of Craft “No,” I said, rather despondently, and then I started, for Esau hailed us to come back, and we could see him shouting with his hands to his mouth, evidently in a great state of excitement. To The West “I don’t feel as if it matters now,” said Pen despondently. !Tention A Story of Boy-Life during the Peninsular War “It’s too much to be on my shoulders,” Syd said to himself, despondently, as he took off his hat, and stood letting the cool morning air fan his forehead. Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea “Better lie down again and go to sleep,” said Gwyn, despondently. Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea “Yes; it is hopeless,” said the doctor, despondently; and there was a long silence broken by Tim. The Rajah of Dah The look round produced no result, and the day was spent in the silent works writing letters, book-keeping, and talking rather despondently about the future. Patience Wins War in the Works “Better give up all thought of getting away,” said Nic despondently. Nic Revel A White Slave's Adventures in Alligator Land “No, I shall not go,” said Arthur despondently. Menhardoc The divine and the professor stood and gazed at him despondently. 'That Very Mab' There was a few moments’ silence, and then Mr Braine said despondently: “I am at my wits’ end. The Rajah of Dah “Let’s get back, Cob,” said Uncle Jack despondently. Patience Wins War in the Works “I’m thinking of what the captain will say,” muttered Mark, despondently, as he ignored the man’s remark. The Black Bar He shook his head despondently, evidently quite oblivious of the fact that even with hook and line he had no bait, and that it was impossible to use a net. Mass' George A Boy's Adventures in the Old Savannah He took up the American cloth parcel as he spoke and walked despondently away, musing over the lack of public spirit displayed by established orders in general and prelates in particular. 'That Very Mab' “It’s of no use,” he said at last despondently, after nearly overbalancing himself, and feeling very dizzy once more. Three Boys or the Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai “And I don’t know what uncle will say when he sees me,” said Aleck, despondently. The Lost Middy Being the Secret of the Smugglers' Gap “You won’t try and take her, sir?” said the sailor, despondently. The Black Bar “Yes, father,” I said, despondently; and I heard him draw a deep, catching breath. Mass' George A Boy's Adventures in the Old Savannah “And I’m sure I wish the same,” said Jem despondently. The Adventures of Don Lavington Nolens Volens I threw myself despondently in my chair, and had quite given up going, when Captain Brace’s servant came round to say that his master was waiting breakfast. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East “But there’s nothing we can do,” said the middy, despondently. The Lost Middy Being the Secret of the Smugglers' Gap “Well,” said Mark despondently, “what can we do?” The Black Tor A Tale of the Reign of James the First Hannibal shook his head despondently, and then his face lit up as we heard from our right, and quite close at hand, the same faint, gurgling sound, now evidently a cry. Mass' George A Boy's Adventures in the Old Savannah “I may just as well be moving,” he said at last despondently. Cutlass and Cudgel “I wish I was stronger,” I said rather despondently. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East “But—but I don’t hardly know myself,” I said despondently. Burr Junior That morning I had been despondently thinking that I was making no end of enemies in my new home. Brownsmith's Boy A Romance in a Garden Lincoln was going to ruin himself, the committee said despondently; one would think he did not want the senatorship. Our American Holidays: Lincoln's Birthday A Comprehensive View of Lincoln as Given in the Most Noteworthy Essays, Orations and Poems, in Fiction and in Lincoln's Own Writings And, friend Maitreya, you must show your pride by not speaking too despondently. The Little Clay Cart Mrcchakatika I looked at him with my face all in wrinkles, and sank down despondently in the seat to which he pointed. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East “I did try to,” I said despondently; “but he wouldn’t let me.” Burr Junior I was about to go despondently back to the cart, when, giving a final glance round, I saw him stealing away beyond some columns. Brownsmith's Boy A Romance in a Garden And the two friends strolled off rather despondently. Follow My leader The Boys of Templeton How can a poor man help speaking despondently? The Little Clay Cart Mrcchakatika Shortly afterward, Silvey met with a similar fate, and the boys looked at each other despondently. A Son of the City A Story of Boy Life "No letter from the bishop?" he said despondently, as he opened and read the letter, which ran thus:— Atheloy, 13/10/7—. My New Curate Hastily he scanned the printed lines, only at last to place it despondently in a pocket. The White Desert Hickey, too weak to argue, shook his head despondently. The Mask A Story of Love and Adventure "It seems hopeless to try to find out who it is," Philip said despondently. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS "Yes, I reckon it is," he agreed despondently. Rimrock Jones His wife had noticed that ever-increasing trouble of soul, and although she said nothing of it, she had watched him narrowly and not altogether despondently. Phantom Wires A Novel "Hardly through ice fifteen feet or more thick," said the captain despondently. Under the Ocean to the South Pole Or, the Strange Cruise of the Submarine Wonder The suspense was terrible; all night long there were groups parading the streets, anxiously conjecturing, now despondently, now cheerfully. By What Authority? Petitot shook his head, "God knows what I expect!" he murmured despondently. The Long Night The old man sank despondently into the one nearest at hand. The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont "Oh, hang it all!" said Mr. James quite despondently. Happy Pollyooly The Rich Little Poor Girl "I don't know," replied White, despondently; "but, as it is legally your property, I think you ought to decide what is to be done with it." Under the Great Bear Mr. Switzer, when you come in, after that scene where you apply for work, and can't get it, you must throw yourself into your chair despondently. The Moving Picture Girls First Appearances in Photo Dramas "I don't like the look of it all the same," Bradby said despondently. The Lost Valley "Yes, I am afraid so," returned Dimple, despondently, watching the smoke rising from a distant chimney. A Sweet Little Maid He might often be seen to shake his head despondently, and then he was probably saying to himself: "Belike he thought bad of me, keepin' the bit of money unbeknownst." Strangers at Lisconnel "Will help ever come?" asked the actor, despondently. The Moving Picture Girls at Sea or, A Pictured Shipwreck That Became Real Locked in "I think it is locked," said Humpty at last, sitting down despondently. The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911 “I don’t know where he is,” answered the woman, despondently. Adrift in New York Tom and Florence Braving the World Very well," said the King despondently, "strike off the memorandum! King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties "It matters to him what her views are," answered Dr. Howe despondently. John Ward, Preacher "Father could never stand the expense of sending them to the States, I suppose," said Henry, despondently. Captured by the Navajos My companion and I stood there for a moment looking despondently at each other. American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' So saying she passed her hand fondly over the head of her youthful favourite, while her more aged attendant replied despondently, 'Alas, madam, your thoughts stray far from home.' Sir Walter Scott (English Men of Letters Series) He sat down on the wall; would it be any good to appeal? he asked himself despondently. The Good Comrade "It's a buggy, sir," answered the Sergeant despondently. Betty at Fort Blizzard "Rabbi, I have a great sin resting heavily upon my heart," she replied despondently. The Best Ghost Stories You should have seen how despondently the dromedaries stood, and the merchant drew his caftan over his head. Stories from Hans Andersen "We don't know a soul here, except some moving picture people to whom we have letters of introduction," Blake said despondently. The Moving Picture Boys on the War Front Or, The Hunt for the Stolen Army Films He mumbled despondently:—"I am getting old... old."—"Not you," cried Belfast, with ready tact. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle I have tried," he replied despondently, "but it is no use. The Strange Case of Cavendish "I suppose, like most little men, he is as vain as he can stick, bumptious, and fidgety," said Venning, despondently. In Search of the Okapi A Story of Adventure in Central Africa And as she lay there, there rose up before her, wearily and despondently, the changes which nine years had brought to Old Place. What Timmy Did The young missioner shook his head rather despondently. The Quickening "Help me, please!" she gasped, then her voice broke despondently, but she never ceased to tug ineffectually at Chamberlain, trying to drag him out of the mass of wreckage. The Runaway Skyscraper Why will you always speak of your work so despondently? The Black Cat A Play in Three Acts "It is all uncertain: it is just as the wind blows and as my uncle fancies," replied Bessie despondently. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax It was of all this that she thought, a little despondently, as she settled herself down in the easy chair close to the little wood fire. What Timmy Did Most of the men shook their heads despondently, but a few of them promised to stand on the side of law and order. The Quickening He threw himself face down on his bunk and despondently pictured the string of calamities which could and maybe would stem from his thoughtless and hasty action. Plague Ship "For myself, I ain't so proud of it," he said, despondently. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul The Lachlans were worthy people enough, but—He shook his head despondently. Burned Bridges He was standing by the tall carved fire-place with his back to the door, his head and one hand leaning against the stone, and he turned round despondently as Chris came in. The King's Achievement "Why, I thought he was going to stay with me," murmured Lionel, despondently. Dreamland "We've got to find him first," objected Tiler gruffly and despondently. The Passenger from Calais He stared despondently through the window at the seamed roof and weather-worn walls that looked particularly forlorn and dilapidated on that gray March day. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul "And so," he added, rather despondently—"so this is my notice to quit, eh?" Jan A Dog and a Romance She had at last found the right means to conquer her son, who now hung his head despondently as Antonie entered the room. The Northern Light Nikolai gazed despondently after him, as he disappeared down the road. One of Life's Slaves "I don't believe I could," she replied despondently. Lippincott's Magazine, December, 1885 And it wasn't till then that some bystander tore his attention away long enough to stick a ladder up the elm-tree and let Colonel Gideon Ward scrape his way despondently down. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul Weber appeared once more and spoke rather despondently. The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne Elizabeth," he said then, despondently, turning round, "you still must know in your heart that you have been everything in this world to me. The Pilot and his Wife The countenances and deportment of the men harmonized with the weather; they moved about gloomily and despondently, their bright accoutrements sullied with the wet, and their buskins clogged with mire. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest Even that rash knight could see the futility of such advice, and he despondently shook his head. Heiress of Haddon The thing for me to have done," he went on, despondently, "was to report it, and stood hearin'. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul But Gray, although an undoubted "graveyard" poet, is no mere graveyard poet: he stands above and apart from the lot of them, and he was not content to end despondently in a descending gloom. An Elegy Wrote in a Country Church Yard (1751) and The Eton College Manuscript Both his side pockets had been, apparently, strained to the utmost to accommodate what looked like a bunch of pasteboard-bound note-books, now far on the way to their original pulp, and lopped despondently outward. The Real Adventure He wandered into Kensington Gardens, but the daffodils swung their heads despondently, and the gorgeous masses of hyacinths made him think of funeral plumes on horses' heads. Pearl of Pearl Island "And it's his play, too, Sam," I answered, despondently. Over Paradise Ridge A Romance He thought his uncle looked ill when he said good-by, and the old man spoke despondently of the failure his life had been. Famous Modern Ghost Stories I looked at Mr. Jervaise, who was standing despondently by the fireplace, but he did not return my glance. The Jervaise Comedy He looked incredulous, and said despondently, 'I'd rather stay here than go to the prison hospital.' A Woman's Part in a Revolution The mole-catcher went off to the square, saying, despondently, that nothing would happen until he was round the corner. Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood For a while he followed despondently, then he tried to comfort himself as he trudged at the end of the rope. Prince Jan, St. Bernard "I feel there will be not so much as the ghost of a long-perished Roman mule in this hamlet," I said despondently, hoping that Molly would contradict me. The Princess Passes Dora gazed at her plate despondently, and lost her appetite for that supper. Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country The correspondent sank down despondently, with a collapsing of the chest and a drooping forward of the shoulders. A Daughter of the Snows "I'm afraid she's determined to leave me, and that there's not much hope," said Babcock, despondently, as he gripped the clergyman's hand in token of his gratitude. Unleavened Bread "I have so many evidences of treachery in my own camp that at times I despair of the result of the struggle," he says, half despondently. The Transgressors Story of a Great Sin "Until we came here," she added despondently, "Archibald loved me better than anything in the world, and now he seems to think of nothing but this man." Life and Gabriella The Story of a Woman's Courage Happy Jack, with the cook's apron tied tightly around his lank middle, stood despondently in the doorway of the mess-tent and said no word as they approached. The Lonesome Trail and Other Stories I said, despondently; "I have no clew as to where she may be now." The Doctor's Dilemma Townshead groaned despondently, "I am afraid the prospect of a balance is very small," he said. Alton of Somasco He goes despondently, and the tap of his stick sounds all the way round the Square. The Golden Scarecrow There you are," he said despondently; "just as I thought yesterday—Mr. Joseph H. Williams, my uncle, owner. Buffalo Roost He thought despondently, as which one of us has not, face to face with the fact of death, of things undone and of words unsaid. Through stained glass I don't know what to do," I said, despondently; "you see Tardif, I have not a single friend I could go to in England. The Doctor's Dilemma Arising despondently, he turned his steps in the direction of the little cave. Nedra "Yes, he'll brag about that game all over the place," replied BILL, rather despondently. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 19, 1891 Felix clasped his own hands despondently in return, and gazed across at her from his seat a few feet off in unspeakable misery. The Great Taboo "Oh, Aldous seems to like her very much," he said despondently. Marcella "Ah!" said Henri, despondently, "do not try to convince me; it is impossible." The Forty-Five Guardsmen "That would be possible if I could once get beyond the door of the hall," she said despondently. In the Palace of the King A Love Story of Old Madrid "I'll bet that she refuses me if I do," answered the major despondently, in spite of which he retired that night feeling considerably more elated than on the preceding evening. The Firm of Girdlestone "You are right, sir," replied Tom Gates, despondently. Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work Aldous's temper was despondently critical towards the majority of these, perhaps; he had, constitutionally, little of that poet's sympathy with the crowd, as such, which had given Hallin his power. Marcella Clarice sank despondently into the most comfortable chair in the room. The Philanderers Well," said the Knight, more despondently, "they have hardly had time to try it yet. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, January 10, 1891 "No," reply I, despondently, staring out of the window, "I have no friends." Nancy It belongs to the time when people felt bound to deplore the corruption of their heart, and to speak of themselves as worms, and to compare themselves despondently with God. Father Payne Of course I cannot press the question if you say that," Adela answered despondently; "but I should have been so glad if you could have allowed me to see him. Fenton's Quest Aunt Helen turned the face of the large mirror flat against the wall, while I remarked despondently, "you can make me only middling ugly, you must be a magician." My Brilliant Career "But that lets me out," he concluded, despondently. Laughing Bill Hyde and Other Stories "By himself, worse luck!" reply I, despondently, reinterring my countenance in my pocket-handkerchief. Nancy "And yet how can we go on?" said De Catinat despondently. The Refugees "There's only one thing we can do," Dean had said despondently. The Apartment Next Door The look of him riding slowly along with his broad shoulders drooping despondently waked me to my senses. My Brilliant Career It wouldn't do any good," said Watson despondently; "their blood is up. The Marrow of Tradition "There is not enough blue sky to make a cat a pair of breeches!" cries Bobby, despondently, and with his usual vulgarity. Nancy Now I did feel a strong desire to lay hands on this very Riley and pull out his snub nose for him; but I forbore to say so, and simply shook my head despondently. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 35, September, 1860 I'm afraid," sighed Jane despondently, "I betrayed the fact that we were watching them to the nephew. The Apartment Next Door I dare say," answered Joel despondently, "but Durston will never let me stop tackling that dummy arrangement. The Half-Back The young man regarded this a trifle despondently, for it had no great resemblance to what he was seeking. Grimm's Fairy Stories Whether Serato used his best arguments could not, of course, be learned, but he came back at the close of the day, unaccompanied by any workers, and he shook his head despondently. Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel, or, the Hidden City of the Andes A blackbird flew under an old barrel by the wayside, and, ruffling himself into a ball, remarked despondently that feathers were no sort of protection in this kind of climate. The Village Watch-Tower You can seldom catch sight of her, resting thus, without seeing her in a despondently defiant manner doing something to her hair or her bonnet, and glancing at you between her fingers. The Uncommercial Traveller Blair continued to burn the midnight oil and consume page after page of Greek and mathematics and German, which, as he confided despondently to Digbee, he promptly forgot the next moment. The Half-Back I will abandon the project, then," sighed Wilkie, despondently; "but pray advise me. Baron Trigault's Vengeance "Well, we may as well give up," said Walter, despondently, to his brother one day. Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel, or, the Hidden City of the Andes "It is now too late to assemble our people," said the Tin Woodman, despondently. The Emerald City of Oz I was engaged just then in eating despondently a piece of stale Dutch cheese, being too much crushed to care what I swallowed myself, let along bothering my head about Falk's ideas of gastronomy. Falk A Reminiscence His mother had seated herself and spoke despondently. The Errand Boy He shook his head despondently, and I felt that this dried-up little man was the repository of much that he had not told me. The Circular Staircase A wet, black face appeared at the opening of the hood, and a man spoke despondently in Spanish. Soldiers of Fortune "I'm beat if I ain't aground after all!" mourned the captain despondently. The Country of the Pointed Firs "Well," said the young minister, despondently, "if he's as much against me as all that, I might as well hang up my fiddle and go home." The Damnation of Theron Ware Now and then he would pause, rest his person against a lamp-post, or the front of some emporium, and shake his head despondently, like one most fearful of the consequences of certain matters. Captivating Mary Carstairs "The berrying season won't last much longer," said his mother, despondently. Brave and Bold The Fortunes of Robert Rushton Amarilly, feeling but not betraying her utter inability to construct the menu for a "simple little home luncheon," walked despondently down the street. Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley The second young woman was too short in the back, and at sight of her features he shook his head despondently. A Chair on the Boulevard "And I'm to stay here with Simon, I suppose," I said despondently, "until everything is finished." The Four Faces A Mystery "I am the greatest waiter that the human race has yet produced," he thought, despondently, and dropping down into a chair, stared long at the shut door. Captivating Mary Carstairs "There's a frightful lot to look through," said the young man despondently, looking up from his self-imposed task. The Ashiel mystery A Detective Story "Hope!" he said despondently, with a quick lifting of the shoulders. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Only the day before, as though aware his death was at hand, he had caressed me so passionately and despondently. The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories "I am afraid I will stand a poor chance," he thought, despondently; "however, I will try to appear as well as I can, and that may help me a little." Stories Worth Rereading Seeing her enter the house, the old Cromwellian shrugged his shoulders, shook his head despondently, shoved the two trunks hastily over the threshold, ran back to his boat, and pushed off. London Pride Or When the World Was Younger "No," he murmured despondently, "not that I can call to mind." Birds of Prey "I don't think it matters much," he answered, despondently; "things are as bad as they can be, I suppose." Thoroughbreds And this chance, which her father had speculated upon despondently as a remote contingency, was now at her feet. The Golden Calf One proof of the professor's beneficence had been his rescue of his friend Schaaf on a bench in Madison Square one day, a recent arrival from Germany, muttering despondently to himself. Tales from Bohemia "He will be all the more anxious to catch the children," Mrs. Welch said despondently. True to the Old Flag A Tale of the American War of Independence She sat down despondently, and fell, head drooping, into a moody silence, Agnes watched her with a kind of triumph. Robert Elsmere Turning slowly and despondently to the westward, I began to walk over the lifeless mass of what had been the ocean not too long ago. The Revolutions of Time It must be the woman—the same woman who had spoken so softly and despondently about the poor children. Tales of Two Countries He took off his boots, and threw one of them viciously, but with unerring aim, at the expiring light, and so went despondently to bed. An Algonquin Maiden A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada Kostya's head drooped despondently, and he looked away into the distance. A Sportsman's Sketches Works of Ivan Turgenev, Volume I And again looking despondently into the fire, she pondered that far-off perversity of her father's. Robert Elsmere Then the unhappy man stared despondently out into the misty morning sunshine, plastering down his shiny hair with a moist and shaky hand. The Far Horizon They hung their heads despondently, and kept silent, too. In Those Days The Story of an Old Man With a heavy sigh she stared at it despondently, seeing in it the failure of all her hopes. The Shadow of the East "And to no good purpose for the common cause," Virginsky concluded despondently. The Possessed (The Devils) She pouted despondently, but her quick eye stole to her companion's face. The History of David Grieve Then he wilted despondently, because Morrison greeted the gentlemen with breezy hospitality, led them beyond the rail, and gave them chairs near his desk. All-Wool Morrison With a gesture of utter hopelessness she turned and left him, and made her way despondently homeward through the gathering dusk. The Vision of Desire "Think it over," the dentist counselled at last, despondently. The Web of Life Meanwhile Fan had gone to her corner and removed her old hat and kicked off her muddy shoes, and now sat there watching her mother, who had despondently settled in her chair again. Fan : the story of a young girl's life As the middle of the month came nearer, Reuben began to talk despondently to Hannah of his probable gains from his Yorkshire 'boarders.' The History of David Grieve "We shall never make a case of it now," said Bunfit despondently. The Eustace Diamonds ‘I shall only get into a scrape myself,’ said Clarence despondently. Chantry House “But I shall have to tell him, you know,” she added despondently. An American Politician "And if I do, Cousin?" she asked despondently. The Precipice The Kaiser talked rather despondently about the war. My Four Years in Germany What might have been cheerfully done by choice was despondently done by compulsion. A Short History of the Great War You wouldn't know it if they did," he replied despondently, "at your age. Linda Condon "They are saved!" he said, joyfully; then added, despondently, "but woe is me!—for they were my comforters." The Prince and the Pauper, Part 8. "Mitchell doesn't want me to come round the rest of the way with him," she said, despondently. The Clicking of Cuthbert "I'm afraid you can't make me feel any better about that," objected Bennington, shaking his head despondently. The Claim Jumpers The regular customers took their wonted places, and began in their leisurely fashion to breakfast, and still the visitor sat alone, starting up expectantly every time a door opened, then despondently resuming his seat. A Versailles Christmas-Tide "I don't see what you are going to do with a baby, when we are all on the verge of starvation, and going to be turned into the street this very day," remarked Rachel, despondently. Jack's Ward But when the revelry was at its height, there was Aucassin leaning despondently from a gallery, sorrowful and utterly downcast. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 01 — Fiction "It won't go," she said, a trifle despondently and shaking her charming head. The Green Mouse "It's a outrage, this thing," commented young Skim Clark despondently. Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation Neither it could; but there was the blood," he added despondently, "pints of it. The Happy Adventurers "So you got up to gather ye rosebuds, after all, and not to wish me God speed?" he said despondently. The Battle Ground There is not much to say," she said, despondently; "your uncle will not tell me if she be in actual danger, but he looks graver every day. Esther : a book for girls He shook his head despondently, and soon afterward accompanied her to her home. The Earth Trembled He shook his head despondently; he could not believe that such views as mine could ever be attained to among the Kosekin. A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder "Yes," answered Lena, rather despondently, "but that cannot make much difference to me, except that I shall be so glad if you or Maggie win it." Bessie Bradford's Prize "Oh, it's all up with me, sir," he began despondently. The Battle Ground "Have we time to score?" he asked despondently. The New Boy at Hilltop Then he would despondently recall all that he had said and done, and how futile had been his effort. The Earth Trembled "And no likelihood of our ever getting back!" added Mark, despondently. On a Torn-Away World Or, the Captives of the Great Earthquake "And I can't make it up," she added despondently, and shut her fountain pen with a vicious little snap. Betty Wales, Sophomore She would have had him express doubt, despondently sigh; would have heartened him with her poem. Once Aboard the Lugger So saying, she passed her hand fondly over the head of her youthful favourite, while her more aged attendant replied despondently, "Alas! madam, your thoughts stray far from home." The Abbot Potter made no reply but to shake his head despondently, and Packer sat silent in deference, as if waiting to be questioned further. Harlequin and Columbine Fuselli leaned back in his chair looking at them, feeling out of things, wishing despondently that he knew enough French to understand what they were saying. Three Soldiers "I wish I needed conversion as little as you," said Haldane despondently. A Knight of the Nineteenth Century "My prospects are not very bright here, mother," he said, rather despondently. Herbert Carter's Legacy He shook his head and muttered despondently: "Till she tells me!" Out of the Primitive "I've been thinking about this play, Mr. Tinker," Potter said, shaking his head despondently. Harlequin and Columbine "I don't know," replied the man, despondently, "I'm looking for work." The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck He returned despondently in the evening to his refuge at Mr. Growther's cottage, and his quaint good Samaritan showed his sympathy by maintaining a perpetual growl at himself and the "disjinted world" in general. A Knight of the Nineteenth Century "You are hard upon me, Squire Leech," said Mrs. Carter, despondently. Herbert Carter's Legacy I understand you too well," I began despondently, "to say another word. A Day of Fate "Yes, but there it is, you see," said Mrs. Groody, wiping her eyes and shaking her head despondently; "I didn't go." What Can She Do? Arthur Berkeley laid the letter down with a quiet sigh, and folded his hands despondently before him. Philistia The moment had come to test her fighting qualities, yet she drooped despondently. Fran His blue eyes peered out despondently from their shadowy sockets. The Desired Woman "It's no use," that moody creature was muttering despondently. Little Miss By-The-Day "Where would I be apt to get it?" asked Edith, despondently. What Can She Do? Walter used such other arguments as occurred to him, but his German friend was not to be moved, and he rather despondently put his documents into his pocket and went out into the street. Walter Sherwood's Probation "It seems as if all my money must go," thought Harry, looking despondently at his little hoard. Bound to Rise "Why, if you will know my full shame it is this, Miss Dolly," he blurted out, despondently; he started to cover his face with his gaunt hand, but refrained. The Desired Woman "To be sure, he did destroy me first or I might have kept him from committing the awful crime of suicide," she said, despondently. Her Weight in Gold "Well, well, child, I'm glad to hear you talk in that way," said Mrs. Groody, despondently. What Can She Do? For my part," Tyrrel answered, clinching his hand hard as he spoke, and knitting his brow despondently, "I simply hate it. Michael's Crag Herbert realized the uselessness of his resistance, and sank despondently upon the grass. Helping Himself "I don't know what's to be done," groaned the skipper despondently. Many Cargoes I fear," he added, despondently, "that it may be some time before I am so fortunate. Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute But I foresee how it will be," he continued despondently; "I shall inevitably be pushed further and further into the background. Without a Home My boy's face, however, was clouded, and he said, a little despondently, "I can't shoot straight—missed every time; and Junior shot 'em after I had fired and missed." Driven Back to Eden "I don't feel like playing," answered Herbert, despondently. Helping Himself Until dinner time he played billiards atrociously at his club; at dinner his mother sharply reproved him for flagrant inattentions; after dinner he smoked and wondered despondently. Graustark He laughed, and Murray sprang up from the chair where he had been despondently reclining. Ziska "Are you leaving for good?" he inquired, despondently, unable to dissemble. The Winds of Chance That log, with its one dull spot of fire, gives neither light nor warmth, but lies sizzling despondently among the cinders. Work: a Story of Experience Then, when she died,—och," he said despondently, "there fur a while I didn't take no interest in nothin' no more. Tillie, a Mennonite Maid; a Story of the Pennsylvania Dutch The debtors despondently declared that they would not attempt to redeem the property; they told Britt that he could have it for what he could get out of it. When Egypt Went Broke "I can't tack fast enough to follow you," said he despondently. Love Me Little, Love Me Long Meadows rode home despondently, then he fell to abusing his folly, and vowed he would think of her no more. It Is Never Too Late to Mend "I couldn't live here after you are married," replied the other, weakly, despondently. The Crown of Life Yes, you are quite right,' he continued, despondently. Born in Exile He was a bald, sad-looking man with a long grizzling moustache that drooped despondently. The Fortunate Youth Of the state of affairs in France he spoke openly and despondently. The Valley of Decision And the chaplain entered the cell despondently, and bent his pitying eye steadily on the thief, who seemed to him at the moment a better companion than the three honest but cruel men. It Is Never Too Late to Mend "You are the best judge of your own affairs, Madeline," he replied despondently. The Emancipated The representative of unemployed labour went his way despondently, hands thrust deep in pockets, head slouching forwards, shoulders high up against the night blast. Demos "They want stirring up a bit," said the Conservative agent despondently. The Fortunate Youth "I'm sure I should never have thought of such a thing," replied Mrs. Clover heavily, despondently. The Town Traveller He let his arm fall despondently, and sank again into brooding silence. Veranilda "She would refuse to go to such places," said Julian despondently. The Unclassed Yet here and there a man in his shirt-sleeves leaned forth despondently from a window or sat in view within, dozing over the Sunday paper. Thyrza The door closed with that severity of exclusion in which London doors excel, and Hilliard turned despondently away. Eve's Ransom "I am beginning to fear you will never see one of mine," the boy said, despondently. Neal, the Miller A Son of Liberty |
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