| 单词 | deuced |
| 例句 | Well, it may be all right for you; but it seems deuced uncomfortable to me. Frank Merriwell's Backers The Pride of His Friends 2012-04-14T02:00:22.840Z Ever since I broke the glass at one hundred and twenty-nine I've been deuced uneasy. The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z It is a good thing,—a deuced good thing! and I promise you, if I were a marrying man, you 'd have a competitor. Barrington Volume II (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:32.490Z "Faith! then, Master Fred, I was deuced near doing it,—so near, that when I came away I scarcely knew whether I had or had not done so." Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z There had been boating and swimming and tennis and "a deuced pretty girl" down there at the resort where he had been recuperating, and yet he was glad to be back. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z "I shall be deuced glad to be on salt-water again," he said. Horace Chase 2012-03-08T03:00:09.693Z I feel I haven't explained properly how sorry I am, but it's so deuced hard in a letter. The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z I reckon it’ll make those deuced lawyers sit up!” chuckled my father, as he slowly dismounted. Mr. Marx's Secret 2012-03-02T03:00:10.327Z Jones has himself been discounting a bill for a lady; and a deuced pretty one, too. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z "It's deuced hot," said Harris, with characteristic emphasis, as he lifted his hat to wipe a perspiring brow. Out of a Labyrinth 2012-02-17T03:00:38.887Z The Guardian deuced and devilled, and said: "Ward, are you a parson or a fool?—Have not I told you twenty times, there was a maggot in your head about this?" Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z Fox remarked what deuced good natured fellows your friends at Barmouth must be; and if I did not know that you and Butler were so, I would not think of giving you so much trouble. Charles Darwin: His Life in an Autobiographical Chapter, and in a Selected Series of His Published Letters 2012-01-22T03:00:19.733Z That's the worst of having such a deuced common name as yours; no one ever dreams of recognizing your relations. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z Oh, I say, Vanulm," he drawled, "don't be in such a deuced hurry to get their coin. Loaded Dice 2012-01-04T03:00:36.343Z It was like your deuced effrontery; but still, the Synagogue doesn't lose anything. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z And then, you see, we know so many people! it would be deuced strange if we didn't see some familiar face in a large party. Fr?d?rique; vol. 1 2011-12-19T03:00:39.830Z To see his and your caution on the species-question ought to overwhelm me in confusion and shame; it does make me feel deuced uncomfortable.... Charles Darwin: His Life in an Autobiographical Chapter, and in a Selected Series of His Published Letters 2012-01-22T03:00:19.733Z Nelly will have to wait a year or so more, I'm afraid--I'm deuced hard up. The Heart of Denise and Other Tales 2011-12-14T03:00:15.733Z It’s a deuced odd thing, but that chap I got out of the pond, you know—to this day I can’t make out whether I killed him or whether he killed himself. The Heath Hover Mystery 2011-12-01T03:00:22.357Z It was unpleasant, deuced unpleasant, I can tell you, boxed up like this beneath the heart of the mountain. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z Really, gentlemen, this is—a—a—a—deuced good joke!” An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z If Hemsworth goes on giving that girl a hold over him, he will find himself deuced uncomfortable one of these days. Diana Tempest, Volume I (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:36.223Z At one time I was deuced jealous, but you behaved like a gentleman, and left me an open field, for which I thank you, and cordially invite you to the wedding. Jessie Graham 2011-09-21T02:00:30.653Z It's a hard thing having money! a deuced hard thing! The Wanderer (Volume 3 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:28.670Z She was deuced bad aboard; and not much better ashore. The Wanderer (Volume 2 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:26.867Z It’s deuced ugly, don’t-che know,” he continued aloud, in the same cutting accents. An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z “I’m deuced hungry,” continued I. “My dear sir, excuse me, but it is just our dinner hour; nice roast turkey, and boiled leg of mutton with—” “Any pickled pork?” Medical Life in the Navy 2011-09-08T02:00:20.387Z "I don't want him bothering, you know," explained Little Grand; "she's such a deuced magnificent woman!" Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories 2011-08-25T02:00:30.323Z "Something deuced funny, here, I'm blowed if there ain't!" he soliloquized, apparently quite composed. No title 2011-08-23T02:00:29.833Z “That self-confidence of his is deuced irritating to the onlooker.” The Locusts' Years 2011-08-16T02:00:41.777Z And again drawing himself up erect, haughtily fixed his cold gray eyes steadily on Mr. Harris, and continued in a drawl: “It’s deuced ugly, don’t-che know; deuced ugly, by Jove.” An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z Bit of buccaneer blood in that fellow," said Dennis Deventer, "a hard horse to hold in sober times, but deuced dependable in an emergency. A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z Irons declared it would look "deuced standoffish" if he didn't. Helena's Path 2011-07-29T02:00:22.607Z “You must think me a deuced lucky fellow.” Throckmorton 2011-07-25T02:00:15.900Z He had by his side and under his protection one whom he remarked, aside to his friends, was not only an actress, but a deuced fine woman. Crying for the Light, Vol. 1 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago 2011-07-23T02:00:10.740Z If she was a fool, they could at least laugh at her, which was impossible with the Hartwich, she was so deuced clever at repartee. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z I've heard since that he was the wrong man, but the Sergeant—queer card and deuced dangerous, that Dayrell—wanted a case—the diggers had lost so many horses that they wanted a conviction. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z This is a funny world, and I’m very fond of my pretty Cynthy, who’s a regular little trump; but I’m getting deuced hungry. Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family 2011-07-08T02:00:20.557Z I’m deuced glad to see you, but awfully sorry I can’t give you any cheering news,” began the other. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z There was a deuced pretty girl at table d’hôte. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z “You know, Wagram, it’s a deuced rum world,” said Haldane as the two were driving home again. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z When the snow melts we’ll go down and prospect Burntwood Creek, and as it’s unlucky—deuced unlucky—to discount one’s successes beforehand, we’ll just dismiss the subject out of hand until then. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z The general consensus of opinion was—especially among the garrison—that the missing Raynier was a deuced lucky fellow, but why the mischief had he kept his engagement so dark? The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z If not, I’m deuced sorry for you, for I fear there’s no chance—the smash is too thorough, and it’s supposed they won’t pay sixpence in the pound. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z But, I say, Fordham—what a deuced slow crowd there is here now. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z Though,”—he added to himself—“that amiable quadruped is likely to give the door a deuced wide berth considering the mortal funk he was in when he shot through it just now.” The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z “She’s a deuced bad sea boat, anyhow,” said Frank, as the deck suddenly sloped away at a fearful angle. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z It's deuced bad luck, but you can stand it. The Sweep Winner 2011-06-24T02:00:21.067Z I know I am deuced slow at it. A Butterfly on the Wheel 2011-06-21T02:00:24.683Z You run a deuced good chance of being shot, Brent, in that rig. Men, Women and Guns 2011-05-27T02:00:17.367Z “I say, but this is deuced exciting work,” cried Jim, who had not had a bite the whole morning, a misfortune wherein he was not alone. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Those deuced yearlings will haze us more than any other plebes in the place. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z I'm deuced glad I thought of asking you, Mark, ye know. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "Early, yes," said the other; "but not so deuced bright, old chap." A Butterfly on the Wheel 2011-06-21T02:00:24.683Z A wood or a river would have been deuced awkward. Men, Women and Guns 2011-05-27T02:00:17.367Z That’s deuced uncomplimentary of you when I tell you a piece of news before I’ve imparted it to any one else. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z My friend Indian here got so deuced mad the other day that he nearly killed one, don't ye know. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z Now, I have two friends," he said, "plebes, don't cher know, who are deuced anxious to come with me. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z A fellow naturally gets forgotten when he has kept out of sight for years—and besides, he makes himself so deuced disagreeable! That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 1 2011-04-26T02:00:29.063Z I'm getting a deuced sight too old and ugly nowadays to chop and change about. Men, Women and Guns 2011-05-27T02:00:17.367Z That’s a feather in Sam’s cap, and a deuced good thing for him. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z That seemed much more normal and natural in a girl of her age than being so deuced logical and high-strung, and that sort of thing. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 3 2011-04-26T02:00:25.180Z "And we've shown ourselves a deuced bit livelier than the yearlings, don't ye know." On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "I was saying, Admiral, your daughter gave a deuced fine performance last night." Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Something is sure to turn up," he muttered, "but the right thing is a deuced long time in coming my way." The Second String 2011-04-08T02:00:07.383Z In one way that little bonfire isn't bad," said Castillon, "for it is deuced cold. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z I warrant me the people in the Moon take us a deuced deal more easily, and give themselves very little trouble to make out the size of Ireland's eye or the height of Croaghpatrick. Nuts and Nutcrackers 2011-03-08T03:00:45.687Z "Bah Jove, I think the deuced idiot has taken the bait." On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z “I made a deuced fool of myself to her yesterday; and, to say the truth, I don’t very well know how to look her in the face!” Tales from Blackwood Volume 4 2011-03-04T03:00:58.347Z The girl likes you; I know it, and it is a deuced shame to see a fine girl like her thrown away on such a puppy as Vane. Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z The fact of my having good blood in my veins, and being called Ancram Errington, is no merit of mine, of course—just an accident; but it's a deuced lucky accident. A Charming Fellow, Volume I (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:28.240Z "But it's deuced unfortunate for me that he should be laid up at this time, and quite helpless in the hands of that old catamaran." A Charming Fellow, Volume III (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:27.467Z I am sorry he has got off—deuced sorry! A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z I have not sufficient influence; people will talk, and it's deuced disagreeable to be at odds with the old man. The Eichhofs A Romance 2011-02-19T03:01:37.327Z Not that I owe the country I came from anything but a curse; but she is a deuced deal better-looking for her straight nose and smooth hair. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z It is deuced hard, however," continued he, in a fiercer strain, "if one must go on backing the horse that you know will lose, staking your money where you see you cannot win. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume II. 2011-02-18T03:00:19.343Z My share of the disaster is a deuced deal the worst. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z "It's a deuced shame to have Madame alone at the fort without a single lady friend, and the sooner we secure a suitable companion for her the better." In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z The gun is deuced heavy—it weighs fifteen pounds—so don't tire your arms carrying it at the ready. The Three Sapphires 2011-02-07T03:00:24.770Z I know that, as agent over the property, he 'll make a deuced good thing of it for himself. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z As Tom Beecher said, you are a 'deuced deal too 'cute to prosper.' Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume II. 2011-02-18T03:00:19.343Z Do you know I am just beginning to suspect that you are, for all your quiet simplicity of manner, a deuced deep one. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z "I could never place the least confidence in that deuced Saint-Clair," added the smart colonel. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z "When I heard it," Gilfain broke in, "remembering what you had said about the hunting leopard, I was deuced well bashed, I assure you." The Three Sapphires 2011-02-07T03:00:24.770Z "This is all very bad," said Massingbred, gloomily—"It's a deuced deal worse than you know of, old fellow," said Martin, bitterly. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z "Ah, yes--I admit, he is a deuced handsome fellow," said the dandy, angrily, casting a sidelong glance at the object of his forced admiration. Problematic Characters A Novel 2010-12-26T03:00:15.780Z He's a deuced handsome chap, too, but not such a universal favourite as George. One of My Sons 2010-12-21T22:55:57.893Z “Sorry for you, Armstrong; deuced sorry, egad,” said the senior magistrate, coming up to the carriage door. Commodore Junk 2010-12-20T17:12:13.450Z You see"—and the major crossed his long legs—"in spite of all our talk about moral force in governing, physical superiority is what always appeals to the governed—Ananda knows that deuced well. The Three Sapphires 2011-02-07T03:00:24.770Z The fourth is at college--Bonn--belongs to all the most expensive clubs--but smart, deuced smart! The Joy of Living (Es lebe das Leben) A Play in Five Acts No, but somebody’s got to keep a deuced sharp lookout to find just where this business will end. Zula Canna be fashed!" cried my acquaintance, hurrying from the shop; "what a deuced fool! Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 “Why, bolted, man; gone to the devil—or with the devil, that black-looking rascal Malpas; and a deuced good job too!” A Double Knot He was deuced curious over the night's work, but I told him we saw no one. The Three Sapphires 2011-02-07T03:00:24.770Z “I say, doctor,” he said, chuckling, “did—did you hear that deuced good story about Lady Grace Moray?” Lady Maude's Mania "It need not talk with such a deuced lot of emphasis," Peckover rejoined. A Poached Peerage A deuced poor trafficker I am proved to be! Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 “It’s deuced unfortunate, Rob,” said the other in his nervous way. A Double Knot "That is too hard," said he; "deuced hard." Rachel Ray “I’m glad I look well, Tom, deuced glad,” said the old man, brightening up with pleasure. Lady Maude's Mania But they were both so deuced proud, Heaven's special intervention alone seemed likely to bring them together. Beatrice Boville and Other Stories We were a deuced deal more comfortable, and quite as useful, in our snug quarters at Valladolid. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 You are somewhere about thirty years old, and you are a deuced good-looking young fellow. A Double Knot But, first of all, catch hold of one of these cigars; they're deuced good ones. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 5 of 6 I met him last summer at the German baths; he is a deuced fine fellow,—sings like a swan. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 2 of 6 I say, it's getting deuced warm—one must begin to go somewhere. Beatrice Boville and Other Stories I was going to tell you something deuced interesting about myself when you buzzed off this morning. Sinister Street, vol. 2 “I’m deuced glad I came,” thought Mr Elbraham, as the choice, well-iced wines reached him in turn, and after several rather awkward attempts at conversation with Clotilde he found himself getting on much better. A Double Knot So deuced hard to remember that anything so delicate and sweet and fetching could be Billings' sister, you know. The Haunted Pajamas The old boy—I mean my respected uncle Darcy—will cut up deuced rough, you know, when he first comes to hear it. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir "No: deuced ugly, like the generality," yawned poor Belle, giving me a kick to remind me of my promise. Beatrice Boville and Other Stories I'm deuced hard up just now," he said, "Christmas is coming on. A Republic Without a President and Other Stories "It's deuced hard to get one of these messenger-ships," said one of the guardsmen; "they say it's far easier to be named Secretary of Legation." Tony Butler And I was trying to catch and hold some of the deuced queer things the professor had discoursed upon about ancient Oriental what's-its-name, and astral bodies, obsession, psychical research and all that sort of thing. The Haunted Pajamas "No offence—no offence—deuced sorry, I'm sure," said Colonel Frank, whose name as well as his jolly proportions indicated the utmost good-humour. The Firebrand But then she made such desperate love to me, took such a deuced fancy to me, you see: else, after all, the women I might have chosen——By George! Beatrice Boville and Other Stories "Osgood told me you were back; I am deuced glad to see you." With Edge Tools I 'll tell you one thing, Alice, it's deuced dear at the price we are looking at it; I mean, at the cost of this precious bit of road we stand on. Tony Butler I tried to recall what Jenkins had said was the name of the brand—something deuced clever, I remembered that much. The Haunted Pajamas In the old days of my prosperity Alice had her own horse, and deuced good across country she was. Hard Pressed "It's something to have saved such a deuced pretty girl as that." Beatrice Boville and Other Stories "Well, I'm deuced glad I didn't go into Wall Street," Roland replied. With Edge Tools Battledore had reminded him that there was "a deuced deal of cut-and-come-again in a hundred and twenty thousand pounds." Ayala's Angel I couldn't say anything, for words are so deuced inadequate, you know. The Haunted Pajamas Still, if I like to open my mouth widely enough I could make it deuced hot for Copley & Co. Hard Pressed I vow I couldn't give a greater test of my devotion than by getting up at six o'clock to go after her—deuced horrible exertion! Beatrice Boville and Other Stories "You arranged the hushing-up process deuced cleverly," the screw manufacturer went on. A Traitor's Wooing "We're camped in a little cave at the south end of the bench, deuced comfortable." A Man in the Open Some people would have gone about the thing in some deuced abrupt way, don't you know, and alarmed him. The Haunted Pajamas "I should say you were a deuced smart woman," was his ready answer. Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth "And first-rate style," said I. "And a deuced pretty foot," cried Fred. Beatrice Boville and Other Stories "That didn't end so deuced happily, did it?" The Great Miss Driver "Yes—deuced funny," returned Cleek, sucking in his lips suddenly and his face gone grim. The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel Of course you couldn't do anything of that sort, so it was deuced wise of you to ignore the hint. The Riddle of the Night As soon as he was rid of this deuced pain, he would go and look up a rowboat. Shadows of Flames A Novel "If you want to know, because you are all so deuced prim." The Perfume of Eros: A Fifth Avenue Incident "I made a deuced fool of myself to her yesterday; and, to say the truth, I don't very well know how to look her in the face!" Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 She knows a good deal more than she says, and is wily—deuced wily, as all drug-takers are. The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel "Sorry if I've poked my nose in where I'm not wanted, old chap, deuced sorry." The Riddle of the Night She looks deuced pretty in her street clothes. John Marsh's Millions You needn't have been so deuced anxious to make the number right.” Bye-Ways Gad! my boy—I'm deuced glad you came. Ewing\\'s Lady “Carriage broke down—two daughters—deuced fine girls, too.” Thereby Hangs a Tale Volume One It must be deuced rough to be sold by one of your own men. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War “This is a deuced thirsty country of yours, Lamont, if you don’t mind my saying so.” In the Whirl of the Rising "It is deuced hard to say what she is," broke in Trover. One Of Them They're just as well off in slavery as not—deuced deal better, I think; I dare say some of their kings and chiefs think they have a right to sell them if they like. The Galaxy, May, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—May, 1877.—No. 5. Shady side of a deuced good bamboo's the place for them. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) "It will go deuced hard with the Ministry that have made this fellow a peer." Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day I’ve always said we go about a deuced sight too careless in this country, with no more means of defence than a toothpick, a pipe, and a bunch of keys.” In the Whirl of the Rising "Not but, as a matter of education, the youth has gained a deuced sight more from me than you!" One Of Them And so he set about thinking how, by marrying her, a man might make a "deuced good thing of it." Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day And there we see a swamping gun, Large as a log of maple, Upon a deuced little cart, A load for father's cattle. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 5 July 1906 "He felt, naturally enough," resumed Beecher, "that ours was a deuced hard case." Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "True," cried Bubbleton, "quite true; but in a thing of this kind, every fellow will be so deuced anxious to come forward,—a kind of military feeling, you know." Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I "What detained you so deuced long," said his friend, when they were again on their way. Little Wolf A Tale of the Western Frontier Even now," said he, with increased warmth of voice, "there's a deuced deal to be done abroad. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day “Yes, I believe you are right,” said Mr. Morris, reluctantly replacing the articles, “but it's deuced hard upon the children.” The Travellers A Tale. Designed for Young People. I knew deuced well what I was preparing for myself there. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day But that seems to me deuced like cant; and a cheap variety of it at that. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia I warrant me the people in the Moon take us a deuced deal more easily, and give themselves very little trouble to make out the size of Ireland’s eye or the height of Croaghpatrick. Nuts and Nutcrackers "I begin to feel it deuced cold here," said Beecher, shuddering. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "One hundred and five minutes is the shortest time in which I can get over the ground, and that by a deuced hard scramble of it too." Hand and Ring It will be a deuced sight better to have him as my friend and pal than to send him to break stones in Australia. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day ‘She’s a deuced bright little woman, but how even the brainy ones can be so ignorant of life beats me, and how you chaps can be such hypocrites. . . . !’ Modern marriage and how to bear it "Certainly," replied Master Martin, going towards the young man, "certainly it is; but you needn't shout so deuced loud and lumber in like that; that's not the way to find people." Weird Tales, Vol. II. "What became of the daughter?" asked Beecher, abruptly; and then, not awaiting the answer, went on: "A deuced good-looking girl, if properly togged out, but she had n't the slightest notion of dressing herself." Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "It's dashed inconvenient when I must put in a deuced lot of camping in the cold weather." Banked Fires He found the world a deuced puzzling place and he didn't see the conventional God as any sort of a solution. Old Crow He was seized with a creditable fit of coughing as he passed me, and having growled out something about being "deuced tired, and sleeping like a log," he went upstairs. The House by the Lock It's a deuced high thing, you may depend upon it, and you can't be fit company for swells without it, Tit! Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. It was a deuced fine thing of you, Grog, to do this. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day “As a general rule, there’s deuced little in anything,” said Havens. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) This was a deuced hard job, but I managed it at last. A Castle in Spain A Novel “My dear fellow,” he protested, “I couldn’t dream ... if you are sure it won’t inconvenience ... merely as a loan ... and deuced handsome of you, I will say.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) "Lord, Tit, you don't really mean—eh?—it's deuced dull work!" Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. But I am a deuced good-humoured old boy, let me tell you, when not ruffled; and I will do the best I can to put you right. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) I think it is deuced pretty—upon my word, I do.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 4 (of 25) "Huh, a deuced of a lot they know about the woods and camping," said Bruce in disgust as he surveyed the scene. The Boy Scout Fire Fighters The trouble is with that deuced Mohawk, who has a way of turning up just when he isn't wanted. The Wilderness Fugitives It was “deuced stupid,” to use Marston’s elegant phrase, but there was little to do for it. That Mother-in-Law of Mine I have always loved her, and you—you with your deuced intellect—cannot kill that part of me. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Ah! it is deuced hard to be drowned in this puddle, like potatoes in a tub.” Hair Breadth Escapes Perilous incidents in the lives of sailors and travelers in Japan, Cuba, East Indies, etc., etc. "Then let me tell you that it takes deuced little to make you glad." Is He Popenjoy? It is so deuced picturesque, you know, and rural. The Spoilers of the Valley "It is deuced strange Victor doesn't come," he said, impatiently. Jolly Sally Pendleton Or, the Wife Who Was Not a Wife "Well, if you do either lose baggage or want to buy a trunk already marked, deuced if I ain't the man to call on." The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. It has been deuced lonesome these dark blowy nights along back. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 And there we saw a swamping gun, Big as log of maple, On a little deuced cart, A load for father's cattle. The Contrast I shall prosecute to the utmost deuced rigour of the bally law, and be-dimned to him. The Spoilers of the Valley "Well, after three months he could make himself deuced handy." Cleo The Magnificent Or, the Muse of the Real Young soldiers in garrison towns have a deuced poor time of it—is that not so?... A Nest of Spies It's easy enough to ask that question, but deuced hard to answer it. My Life: or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson Being the Auto-Biography of an Author. Written by Himself. Only you must be careful, Lewis, old man—deuced careful. Hushed Up! A Mystery of London “Of course, you know, Phil, I will admit I was deuced raw.” The Spoilers of the Valley You must have been deuced clumsy to irritate him. Cleo The Magnificent Or, the Muse of the Real It's a deuced awkward thing for a man to be suspected of disease. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius As for the girls, I don't see what right I have to be troubled; they took deuced little trouble with me. The Perpetual Curate At first I thought it was acting, deuced fine acting. The Art of Disappearing It is deuced kind of you, though, to take such a warm interest in them, and I thank you for it with all my heart. The Voyage of the Aurora The fellows all think it was awfully mean—I had promised to take them out in it, and it made me feel deuced cheap, I can tell you. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 You're always putting your oar in, and its deuced impertinent of a child like you, when I'm talking to my mother. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius Oh yes—I have your names; Rodd and Hartnoll… and a deuced lucky thing for you we tumbled upon you as we did. Merry-Garden and Other Stories Then we had a game or so of poker, and ——, the grand finale is that I have had a deuced headache all day. Macaria I'm sorry," he thought, "deuced sorry! but really I can't be expected to take Mr. Copley, wine and all, on my shoulders. The End of a Coil They were so deuced knowing, some of them; but it seemed a pity to let an idea like that, what had actually leaped from his brain full-fledged, go to waste. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 Oh, there was another girl in the crowd—Miss Falkner—deuced pretty girl, too. The Sign of the Spider Well, I thought you were pretty deuced hard down on us—— Dolly. Dolly Reforming Herself A Comedy in Four Acts Well, Lew, we're glad to see you, and we would be a deuced sight gladder if we could see the rest of the Riflemen. The Riflemen of the Miami He was mounted on something deuced like a thoroughbred, and gained on me hand over hand. Tom Brown at Oxford We're so deuced afraid of everybody now, we never show fight; it's perfectly sickening. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, May 13, 1893 Yes, I visit you here and then go away deuced thankful for my mercies. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 Well, anyhow, I know I bought a Panama hat last summer—and deuced expensive it was, too. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, January 7, 1893 “The whole thing is a deuced muddle,” he announced gloomily, addressing himself to Josephus. Antony Gray,—Gardener I am a deuced bad hand at letter-writing myself, and always was. Vixen, Volume I. A daub on this leg, parson, where she kicked—deuced take her!... A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time But now—well, it was a deuced good thing she was handy with her needle. Skinner's Dress Suit I have been a deuced sight too quiet, because I have not chosen to disturb him in his illness. The Bertrams Horses must have exercise—get a ride as soon as weather serves; deuced muggy still. My Recollections of Lord Byron She looked deuced coy when she thought he was proposing. The Prodigal Father He was so deuced ready that I knew he lied. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete "Nobody can answer you when you keep roaring like a deuced megaphone," said Charles wearily. The Dark Tower "I say that is a deuced pretty girl," said the stranger. The Keepers of the King's Peace Catch old Jacob Herapath at that game—he was a deuced deal too fond of life and money! The Herapath Property "It's deuced rough luck on Andrew, losing that girl," he said suddenly. The Prodigal Father "It's a deuced poor game, don't you know," said Barking. Frank Merriwell's Son A Chip Off the Old Block I've been here two years now, and Alberti, the principal local chief, thinks no end of me; and he's a deuced fine fellow, and has been as good as ten fathers to me. The Ebbing Of The Tide South Sea Stories - 1896 "And you're a deuced brute, dear sir," said Bones, "but hitherto I have not commented on the fact." The Keepers of the King's Peace I really am sorry, you know—deuced sorry—that your splendid speech was so quietly taken this afternoon. Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories 1898 He's a good fellow—a deuced good fellow; he'd have made Jean a deuced good husband. The Prodigal Father Miss Collett was a person of means, and of somewhat bulged attractions for those who admire size, of whom Uncle Tom had often spoken as a deuced fine woman. The Lowest Rung Together with The Hand on the Latch, St. Luke's Summer and The Understudy Philip Farringford, I'm deuced glad to see you if you are to be the entry clerk. Desk and Debit or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk Fact of the matter, he wants to know with quite a bit of deuced bad language. Greener Than You Think I think it's deuced hard lines to lock up a fellow for merely humbugging an old parson up in Kentish Town. The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols But Ponny harks back to his 'deuced clever fellows,' applauding one of them especially, a Bohemian friend of his, who, he says politely, is far cleverer a fellow than any at the Punch Table. The History of "Punch" To die for one's country may be glorious; to kill for one's country is very much more so, and a deuced sight less uncomfortable. No Man's Land "I should think it was strange! confoundedly strange—and deuced unpleasant, too." Tales of Fantasy and Fact Sir Piers never troubled his head about the matter: he was a "deuced good fellow—rode well, and stood on no sort of ceremony;" that was enough for him. Rookwood But he can make a deuced pretty thing out of the other side as well. Orley Farm He had deuced bad taste in making the talk he did, and I'm rather sore on him. Frank Merriwell's Pursuit How to Win Everybody knows which is going to win, so there's deuced little interest in the race; and then you can always read it on the tape at your Club. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, March 25, 1893 “Why, he’s as free as air now; a deuced sight freer than I am.” Plantation Sketches The best he could do, for that evening at least, was to shake Druro's hand warmly at parting and tell him that he was a deuced lucky fellow. Blue Aloes Stories of South Africa I’ve got two things against me which are about as serious as anything can be—the mother’s prejudice against you, and the daughter’s prejudice against me—both deuced well founded, it seems to me.” Adam Johnstone's Son That's bringing about a deuced curious situation in Trinidad, you know. Plotting in Pirate Seas If I could think it would be so, I'd be a deuced sight easier in my mind about her. The Lady of the Ice A Novel "But it's such a deuced heavy price to pay," said Captain McCollop. Kept in the Dark "I call it horribly hard lines for you both," Skinner put in; "deuced hard lines, especially for your brother." The Dash for Khartoum A Tale of Nile Expedition Even if I were not such a sinner myself, I'd be deuced charitable where love was concerned, marriage or no marriage—O Lord! The Californians The warm moist air of Trinidad is deuced enervating. Plotting in Pirate Seas And then, you know, I'm so deuced hard up. The Lady of the Ice A Novel A thoroughly decent chap, I should say, and it's deuced hard luck on him to go through life with a memory of that sort rankling in his soul. Afterwards "Pooh! he never goes there; but he comes to your place though, too deuced often for my pleasure." Some Everyday Folk and Dawn “He’s a deuced deal better off than he desarves to be,” cried a man from the boat, whom I at once recognised as the fellow on whom I had drawn my knife for hurting Nero. The Little Savage Rather sadly he added: "Once I thought the missis would have to go back and do her acrobatic act, but she couldn't do that, she's grown so deuced fat." The Easiest Way A Story of Metropolitan Life Put 'em all out but An-Andorvski, and he's nothing but a fish—deuced Russian fish. Shorty McCabe on the Job It's a deuced difficult wood to beat, that is. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, December 10, 1892 What do these deuced Barebones Puritans know about witches, or the devil, or anything else? Dulcibel A Tale of Old Salem "You don't catch my meaning, Jack; girls are deuced dull, you know,—I mean obtuse." The Spinner's Book of Fiction Yes, I know it's deuced difficult to keep up with these new notions, unless you're in the way of hearing all about them. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, December 24, 1892 So I floundered about, trying to shift the subject, until we hit on antique vases—deuced if I know why. Shorty McCabe on the Job "He's a deuced fine fellow, my dear, and he has found a wife that's worthy of him." The Great Amulet You stand to me for all the good old ideals, including the pride which we are beginning to see is deuced unchristian. Merely Mary Ann I must ask the father to dinner I suppose—it's a deuced bore; but it will put him under a heavy obligation. Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform "Let's hear the deuced lot," said the lady, with business-like cheerfulness. The Lady Paramount And he has made it in such a deuced short time!' Henrietta Temple A Love Story It was strange and perverse, and it was deuced taking! Cape Cod Folks And, of course, it must be deuced annoying. The Third Violet And I has to look at it a deuced long time before I gets it. Can You Forgive Her? "There 's such a deuced lot of things to be thought of," said he, despairingly. The Lady Paramount I've had a deuced unpleasant scene with him, I can tell you; and it's upset me deucedly. The Woman's Way I suppose," went on the astronomer, "you think it's deuced funny my dropping in casually this way after all this time, but the fact is I came on purpose. The Man Who Rocked the Earth I despise the girl with her greedy maw, and deuced airs of high gentility when she is a perfect beggar, but it is a second heaven to dance with her. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 22. October, 1878. It's a deuced good thing for him, and he ought to be very much obliged to me for putting him in the way of getting it. Can You Forgive Her? Yes, cleared out, within a fortnight, bag and baggage; all on account of that deuced little spree we had here the other night. The Brother Clerks A Tale of New-Orleans It was deuced hot; I woke and had a fancy for a swim. The Woman's Way I go slap through a room full of MSS, criticising deuced conscientiously, with the result that I post back some years of MSS to addresses, which I should imagine, must be private asylums. Gilbert Keith Chesterton "At any rate he has got hold of a deuced fine woman," said another, seeing Rodolphe about to leave with his partner. Bohemians of the Latin Quarter "A deuced becoming dress too; but it's not so fine as what you had on yesterday." A Crooked Path A Novel All classes speak with a deuced brogue, and worship graven images; arrived at Cove to a late dinner—and here follows a great deal of nonsense of the same kind. Great Sea Stories Had he suddenly come into a fortune, and gone into society where his antecedents were unknown, five-sixths of his male associates would have pronounced him "a deuced gentlemanly fellow." The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 3, March, 1891 It happened at a deuced bad time, but Sir Thomas took his defeat manfully, while those animated volcanoes, Hawley and Markham were wonderfully passive—a fact we must attribute to Major McNair. Lady Rosamond's Secret A Romance of Fredericton It was too deuced hot to go to bed, so I've been strolling around. The Debtor A Novel I am deuced glad I haven't to pay all your milliner's bills, my dear. A Crooked Path A Novel "Yes, I do," said the little master, "or something deuced like it." Great Sea Stories But the little fellow was deuced curious; and Dirty Davy's confidence gave him a sort of right to be satisfied. The House by the Church-Yard Suddenly, he said: "You seem to be deuced intimate with that man—deuced intimate." Romance He liked talking to her, and walking beside her in the sunshine; he decided that "Berke was a deuced lucky fellow, and had fallen on his feet," and he was glad of it. Princess No; I only mean to say you are an angel, and a deuced lucky angel in every sense into the bargain! A Crooked Path A Novel It is a risky thing to carry a woman off in our days," Conkling said, thoughtfully, "and a deuced difficult one to do. The Queen's Cup I was a deuced fool before I met you and began to run straight. Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" "What a deuced pretty sight!" remarked Fordyce, in his pleasant drawl. The Riddle of the Frozen Flame A young woman—and a deuced pretty one—thrust her head out and shrieked at me. The Submarine Boys for the Flag Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam "A deuced lot she really cares about my sympathy," he exclaimed. Sally Bishop A Romance Well he's a deuced handsome pair of sons, tell him. Hills of the Shatemuc The old boy was deuced friendly—gave me his whole hand instead of two fingers, and asked me to dine with him. A Comedy of Masks A Novel "Give me a chance to digest my dinner, and—dash it all, the thing's so deuced uncanny that it doesn't bear too much laughing at either!" The Riddle of the Frozen Flame It was deuced extraordinary, and I had to do something quickly, so I rode alongside the cab and told the driver to hold up. The Submarine Boys for the Flag Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam "And I have never heard of Hector being really in love before, and with an angel, too—deuced dangerous folk at the best of times!" Beyond The Rocks A Love Story "There is something deuced queer about this business!" said the officer. The Boy Scouts In Russia "It's deuced good, after all," he said to himself, with his head poised a little on one side. A Comedy of Masks A Novel Success breeds carelessness, you know, and if they think that Scotland Yard is giving the business up as a bad job, they won't be so deuced particular as to clearing up afterward. The Riddle of the Frozen Flame She looked able to take care of herself, so I just left my revolver with her, and, by Jove, here I am—and deuced glad of it. The Submarine Boys for the Flag Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam You stand to me for all the good old ideals—including the pride which we are beginning to see is deuced unchristian. The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes Fancy, now, a music-hall singer—no disrespect to you, Moore—I mean a music-hall comic—fancy his finding himself all at once in heaven; don't you think he'd feel deuced awkward? Prince Fortunatus Howard said it was a deuced shame, and Jack told her not to cry. The Cromptons Oh, that chap is so deuced odd about that name of his. The Palace of Darkened Windows Oh, I say, Joe," he said, "this is deuced bad news. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow Able enough now, but my head swam a while ago at a deuced rate. Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two A man does not always want a moping complaining woman hanging about him; and she had a deuced unpleasant way of forcing herself upon me when it was particularly disagreeable to have her do so. The Fatal Glove No matter, your book sent me into a deuced fever. His Masterpiece "We must keep this thing deuced quiet, you know." The Palace of Darkened Windows "Why, in a deuced unlucky way," says he. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow You be deuced careful, I mean to say. The Man from Home "It is deuced hard, though, to see a fellow like that taking the shine out of us all," grumbled Alfred. Ishmael Or, In the Depths And every night as they went upstairs, he repeated that, after all, it was deuced lucky. His Masterpiece That was a deuced long shot, all the same, that you polished off in the last drive. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, November 5, 1892 Perhaps he would have been if he had not tried with such a persistent energy to make himself "so deuced agreeable." Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 31, 1891 "All deuced fine," he went on, "I'll bet you a fiver you don't know who he was either!" The Great Lone Land A Narrative of Travel and Adventure in the North-West of America The coffee-room is very small, consequently all the frequenters are drawn together, and if a conversation is started a man must be deuced unsociable that does not join in the cry. Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities He has a deuced fine temperament, hasn't he?' His Masterpiece "Well, I think it's deuced lucky, anyhow," said Barker. Doctor Claudius, A True Story It was going to be deuced awkward explaining his sudden appearance to the Weston party. The Honorable Percival But, at sixteen, the conscience rarely gnaws So much, as when we call our old debts in At sixty years, and draw the accounts of evil, And find a deuced balance with the devil. Handy Dictionary of Poetical Quotations I was deuced sorry for him when I heard the truth. The Keeper of the Door If I could have got him outside, I declare I would have given him a deuced good hiding. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, July 30, 1892 "Because—well I don't know, but it would be so deuced inappropriate," in which expression the honest-hearted Englishman struck the truth, going for it with his head down, after the manner of his people. Doctor Claudius, A True Story It was deuced uncanny to see them hang at an angle of twenty-five degrees, then slowly and mysteriously fall back into their places. The Honorable Percival I did my lad one d—er—deuced bad turn in my life. The Wings of the Morning For an outsider, like yourself, it's really a deuced clever little bit. Father Stafford "Gentlemen," said I seriously when the noise had slightly abated, "you know I am a deuced good fellow." Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 86, February, 1875 You are what the English call a deuced sharp little pickle. My Friend Prospero I'm panning out about this, because it seems so deuced interesting and I should like to know what you and Barbara think. Jaffery "True enough," Jack admitted, "but to my mind it takes them a deuced long time to get started." The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets Or, the Fall of the German Navy After all, he had shot grouse and most other things for thirty years; and, as he said, "The parson was a change, and the house deuced comfortable, and old Eugene a good fellow." Father Stafford "Well, I am going to get a deuced good wife." Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 86, February, 1875 "This is going to be deuced uncomfortable," was the reflection that crossed his mind in its naked selfishness. Nightfall You've been so deuced square and straight with me, all along. The Way of a Man How a woman can act so deuced innocent, beats me. The Range Dwellers Then sinking his voice he whispered, "What's up with the policeman, he looks deuced queer?" The Sorcery Club I will tease them a bit, any way: I'll pay a deuced lot of attention to Eva, and keep the other fellows away. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 86, February, 1875 "Oh, he's a nerve-doctor, and a sort of little saint, lives for his work, and is a deuced religious chap, never does anything, you know." Flames "Well, I will take deuced good care that he gets no nip at me," declared Chick, with a grin. With Links of Steel "Yes; deuced glad to hear it, too," replied the gunner. The Elephant God It's all very well—this wonderful compact of ours," Curtis grumbled, "but I'm deuced hungry, and Matt and I haven't a cent between us. The Sorcery Club They were deuced nice girls too, but more like peonies than wild roses. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 86, February, 1875 "It seems to me, Judith, you're always deuced ready to see any one's point but mine!" Mount Music It's a deuced hard thing, I can tell you, for any editor to keep; and Jewdwine, I'm afraid, has latterly been induced to part with it to a considerable, a very considerable extent. The Divine Fire As long as they can keep the boat out of the trough we'll ride the waves safely, but the deuced danger lies in the reefs and little islands. Nedra The girl is deuced pretty—splendid eyes, hair, teeth, hands and all that sort of thing, and I've set my heart on a bit of canoodling with her, but as for love! The Sorcery Club Marguerite, in her wrath, told the story as a grievance to every one; people listened, shook their heads, and pronounced Monsieur Ramin to be a deuced clever fellow. International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 8, August 19, 1850 "I beg your pardon," Chillingworth said quickly, "but you see this is such a deuced unnatural arrangement." Romance Island Your way, Ricky-ticky, is deuced hard for the likes of me. The Divine Fire Egad!" he said then, with a harsh laugh, "it's a deuced ingenious lie, this of yours. The Tidal Wave and Other Stories "You'll be deuced cold without an overcoat," Curtis called out after him. The Sorcery Club "I thought I could, but it's too deuced hard." The Motor Maids in Fair Japan "He'll get a deuced lot of it in a hurry, if you persuade him off with you." Vanguards of the Plains "My dear, drink some water immediately, this curry is very hot--deuced hot, in fact," said Mr. Ghyrkins, in perfectly good faith. Mr. Isaacs "This is deuced odd, do you know, old chap; and I can't imagine how the mischief you got here!" The American Baron Why?" he repeated, as if startled by the suddenness of the question, then adding carelessly: "Because you always have that deuced old fellow, Monsieur Pilot, running here. Strange Visitors A little errant knight of the press who has just arrived on the Delectable Mountains, comes rushing in, looks over my shoulder, and says, "A deuced expensive thing a Viceroy." Twenty-One Days in India; and, the Teapot Series She was deuced handsome when she got angry. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 87, March, 1875 "Gad, sir! she said it would be a deuced good thing for both of you." Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 90, June, 1875 "Well, there is a deuced odd coincidence about it, that's all." The American Baron He's so deuced haughty; the Welsh are worse for that than we English. What Dreams May Come "A deuced active old fellow!" everyone says; and they go home and dine solemnly with one another under circumstances of extraordinary importance. Twenty-One Days in India; and, the Teapot Series Especially when you're so deuced keen on doing the course before dinner. The Air Trust My dear old boy," he said, "we have been friends for a long time; and, now we are coming to hometruths, I must say I like your deuced cold-blooded point of view on every subject. The Reason Why He's joined the Papal Zouaves from some whim, and a deuced good thing it is for them to get hold of such a man. The American Baron It would be very pleasant for a time, but a deuced bore later on. What Dreams May Come Well, it's deuced lucky I caught sight of you at that show yesterday! Fenwick's Career But, cruel fate! with woman's deuced inconvenient spirit of order you had cleared up the room and packed the music—for the Prince wished to see a number or two from the opera. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 07 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes You meant to shut me up with one of our patent Oxford epigrams, I know—and, of course, it is deuced smart! Father Payne Miss Fay treats her quite like an elder sister, and is deuced fond of her, too. The American Baron She has some admirable traits, and she's deuced clever, but she has an ill-regulated sort of a nature, and is awfully obstinate and prejudiced. What Dreams May Come Write me a good, sharp, cutting, criticising, deuced brotherly letter soon. Bart Ridgeley A Story of Northern Ohio It's deuced hard, when a fellow is on the square like that, to make two ends meet when he comes across defaulters. Mr. Scarborough's Family "That must have been a good place, with deuced good pickings, eh?" Bred in the Bone Now isn't it?" 75b "It's deuced odd, too—queer, by Jove! The American Baron "By Jove, deuced clever that," drawled the duke. Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3 Done, whether she loves me or not,— But don't look so deuced unhappy,— Y'know it was I fired the shot. When hearts are trumps Now, with some girls it's so deuced hard to find out. Mr. Scarborough's Family Let us suppose I have won it; the man must be deuced ill-bred mentally either to wear the so-called fame as an ornament or to put it up for show. Without Dogma Augustus found it "deuced unpleasant," he told me, as, instead of remaining quiet until he knew his ground, he proceeded to commit a series of bêtises. The Reflections of Ambrosine A Novel A deuced pretty woman, very much admired, but she was in deep mourning then, and went out very little. The Rome Express He's a deuced deal too handsome for a speaker! The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 340, Supplementary Number (1828) She'd make a good nurse, could look after my traps, and, though she is as ugly as sin and a nobody, wouldn't be the deuced disgrace to a fellow this Rollins woman will be. Not Pretty, but Precious "There was deuced little the matter with the governor when I saw him last." The Irrational Knot Being the Second Novel of His Nonage But I'm feeling a deuced sight better over the situation just the same. The Hunted Woman "You're the most innocent little kitten I ever saw," he said softly; "it's a deuced shame that you have to work for a living!" For Gold or Soul? The Story of a Great Department Store They arrive at their knowledge by intuition—a deuced easy road and cheap travelling too. The Red Thumb Mark This he does not quite believe, but is aware, nevertheless, that he is much enfeebled, and that his system has sustained what he himself calls "a deuced awkward shake." M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." Jack is a deuced clever fellow, and I 'll have to do something more for him. The Wife of his Youth and Other Stories of the Color Line, and Selected Essays That's why I was so deuced anxious to rush the book to an end. The Hunted Woman ‘She was so deuced imperious and exacting,’ said he. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall You see he has just rusticated long enough to excite curiosity, and not long enough for men to have forgotten that deuced unpleasant—by-the-bye—you know the rights of the affair, of course? Nicholas Nickleby Tom Ryfe was a "friendly fellow," people declared; "a deuced friendly fellow, and knew what he was about, mind you, better than most people." M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." We had scored a few "long singles," but our "best shots" had gone "straight to hand," and we were "playing a deuced slow game." Raffles, Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman I was a deuced deal more nervous than you were that morning. Vanity Fair The whole thing's deuced unnatural—I'd say impossible if we weren't in it. Herland You intended to be deuced good to me—and what have I done that you should round on me now? The Market-Place "You'll be deuced glad to say papa to IT a year from now," he retorted. The Touchstone With the Americans I 'm deuced careful—I never breathe a word about anything. Confidence It 's deuced clever, it 's deuced knowing, it 's deuced pretty, but it is n't the topping high art of three months ago. Roderick Hudson It will make a deuced fine estate; but hang it! you know a fellow's never satisfied. Wylder's Hand "Charmed, old man; deuced pally of you to stay by us down in that hole, you know." The Spenders A Tale of the Third Generation A young woman—deuced pretty girl—also reticent. The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf Well, when I told him he couldn't see you because you had driven over to Hawkhurst, the fellow positively couldn't sit still—deuced nervous, y'know,—though probably owing to drink. The Amateur Gentleman "Well, it 's deuced perfect, it 's deuced simple; I do believe in him!" he said. Roderick Hudson And you really must consult me about your gowns—I'm deuced clever at that sort of thing! Sir George Tressady — Volume II Well," he had remarked, "that is rather deuced cool, isn't it? A Fair Barbarian I know it's deuced hard work; but a man must work uncommonly hard in these days before he picks up three thou'. Birds of Prey I thank you, but—regret I have already supped—hem—duck and green peas, gentlemen, though I'll admit the duck was tough—deuced tough, hem! The Amateur Gentleman You make a fellow feel deuced queer with your remarks.' Wilfrid Cumbermede It was deuced hard to be bullied by a woman! Heather and Snow "An honour which I used to find deuced expensive, by Jove!" exclaimed Viscount Caversham, who was standing near Douglas Dale. Run to Earth A Novel "How deuced pretty she is!" he said to himself. Weighed and Wanting Well, down went the Corporal's musket and the Sergeant's pike, and on to their backs we scrambled—a deuced painful business for both of us, I give you my word, Beverley. The Amateur Gentleman "I wondered why Mr. Crane was so deuced friendly; but there's nothing to get cross about, girl, he's a fine old chap, and got lots of wealth." Thoroughbreds "Not so deuced a thing to me as you think," said Buckhurst, laughing; "for, poor as I am, I can assure you the fortune is not my object—I am not a mercenary dog." Tales and Novels — Volume 07 One of his nieces was always ready to shake him by the elbow, and address him with an expostulatory "Oh! dear uncle!" which, though delivered with silvery voice, seemed to him deuced provoking. A Love Story Is it possible," he said to himself, "that the fine woman I married—for she was a fine woman, a deuced fine woman!—should have died to present the world with such a travesty! There & Back Why, I still owe Gaunt, as far as I can figure it up, about eighty thousand pounds, which is a deuced lot more than it sounds. The Amateur Gentleman In truth, it seemed to him that his marriage with Allis would be a deuced good thing for the Porters. Thoroughbreds "That's a deuced fine girl," he thought, and followed her to the library instinctively. The Heavenly Twins Yes, isn't he?" answered the Consul, "and a deuced good business man into the bargain. Tales of Two Countries There was a breath of merrymaking in the air—deuced fine revelry, but not objectionable so far. L'Assommoir "He's a deuced old Roman, of course," said he, "and yet—!" The Amateur Gentleman "Came up to see your father's mare run, I suppose—I'm deuced sorry she was beaten." Thoroughbreds It would be easy enough to answer him, but self-interest keeps us quiet—a deuced sight oftener than discipline, by the way. The Heavenly Twins Her name was known to him as that of a woman whom one or two of his "pals" began to call a "deuced pretty girl" but his interest in her was not greatly awakened. The Woman with the Fan He's a deuced quiet sort, but he's not been knocking around by himself these ten years, at school and college and vacations, without picking up an idea or two—possibly about women. A Touch of Sun and Other Stories Jolly old boy, though—deuced fond of him—ha! there's Haynes! The Amateur Gentleman "Now Elersley, don't take to moralizing—you were never made for it, your face would get so deuced eloquent looking, that the rest of us would lose all our present chances." Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense "I suppose you had a deuced good time?" The Heavenly Twins The number of deuced pretty girls that had been in his life, and in the lives of his pals, was legion. The Woman with the Fan I said to him that I called that a deuced bore, and he laughed heartily. Remarks But mark you, Beverley, a man has no right—no business to go on living after he's seventy, at least, it shows deuced bad taste, I think—so thoughtless, y'know. The Amateur Gentleman I did see deuced pretty girls, but the emotion, as you call it, vanished as I handed the last fair bundle of shawls into her carriage. Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense No," the naval man was obliged to confess; "she's deuced handsome; but she presumes on her good looks, and doesn't trouble herself to be agreeable. The Heavenly Twins She is deuced like Vi at a distance. The Woman with the Fan It was deuced difficult to know how to begin. A Wodehouse Miscellany Articles & Stories "Gad!" said the Viscount suddenly, "Gad, Beverley, what a deuced determined fellow you are!" The Amateur Gentleman It is so "deuced" hard for a conceited sensitive fellow to bear the taunts of his more free and independent companions, when he is forced to decline their invitation to "come along." Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense It would be a deuced nasty thing for me if the story got about. The Heavenly Twins "Don't cut up so deuced rough," he said; "I'll go and lock up." The Woman with the Fan What's to be done? if Sol will be So deuced early, so must we: And when the day thus shines outright, Even dearest friends must bid good night. The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes My leg was deuced—uncomfortable, y' know, but I put on a spurt, and managed to draw level with him. The Amateur Gentleman I had often wondered who did them, for they were unsigned, and I had often thought what a deuced brainy fellow the chap must be. Death at the Excelsior And Other Stories Jimmy's a fellow who writes plays—a deuced brainy sort of fellow—and between us we set to work to question the poor pop-eyed chappie, until finally we got at what the matter was. My Man Jeeves I found it deuced hard to get the old woman's consent; but I knew she wouldn't refuse me, as she is looking out to cotch me for one of the daughters. Life in the Clearings versus the Bush She married him because he was in love with her and that was a deuced clever thing to do. Married Couldn't, y' know, what with one deuced thing or another. The Amateur Gentleman Look here, Ann," I said, "Suppose I pull off some stunt which only a deuced brainy chappie could get away with? Death at the Excelsior And Other Stories They all looked deuced keen and businesslike, as if from youth up they had been working in the office and catching the boss's eye and what-not. My Man Jeeves "He is a great favourite at White's; no one rides cross country like him, and he is a deuced fine shot in the bargain." Endymion Well, Mr. Edestone," the Count smiled, "whether you are descended from a cowboy king or a business baron, you are deuced good company. L.P.M. : the end of the Great War Jerningham came within an ace of fighting Tufton Green of the Guards about it, but the Marquis is deuced knowing with the barkers, and Tufton, very wisely, thought better of it. The Amateur Gentleman I put down the photograph album, and looked at him in a deuced serious way. Death at the Excelsior And Other Stories "He wouldn't listen to me when I suggested it the other day; but he's so deuced mysterious that I don't know what he may have done since." Sanctuary It's a deuced bore, for we were very pleasant together. A Mummer's Wife But if Mr. Snape is to go, why the office certainly would be deuced dull without him.' The Three Clerks Found your man Martin on guard with a loaded pistol in each pocket, y' know,—deuced trustworthy fellow. The Amateur Gentleman I was deuced thankful that he had taken such a liking for George Caffyn, old George being a steady sort of cove. Death at the Excelsior And Other Stories The fact that he needs the money and the success a deuced sight more than any of us? Sanctuary I showed him his cousin's letter casually, just to amuse him, I think, for he has been deuced low lately, about—about a young man's scrape that he has got into. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family Then, Tummas, my man, you know a deuced deal more than I do. Tom Cringle's Log "He's—deuced Roman, of course, Bev," said the Viscount, staring hard after his father's upright figure, "but there are times when he's—rather more—than human!" The Amateur Gentleman I was deuced sorry for the poor girl, but I felt like a surgeon. Death at the Excelsior And Other Stories Besides, if we all reformed the Army would get deuced little from us for its city mission. Children of the Bush Getting beyond a joke—deuced exasperating, Perry, y' know. Peregrine's Progress "But why, my dear Bang, why do you ask the question?" persisted Wagtail, in a deuced quandary. Tom Cringle's Log "For a parson, David, you are a deuced impatient man," the colonel said. David Poindexter's Disappearance, and Other Tales If they be all as beautiful, accomplished, and agreeable as this lady, they must be a deuced dangerous set indeed, and I should not choose to trust myself amongst them. A Publisher and His Friends Memoir and Correspondence of John Murray; with an Account of the Origin and Progress of the House, 1768-1843 Had a deuced hard time in getting fifty of 'em up from Le Pas. The Danger Trail The neighbours, Jasperson," replied Ajax, "will say some deuced unpleasant things. Bunch Grass A Chronicle of Life on a Cattle Ranch Aaron Bang led gallantly, and made a deuced good jump of it, Transom followed, and made not quite so clever an exhibition—I then rattled at it, and down came mule and rider. Tom Cringle's Log "It will be a deuced awkward situation to face if Scotland Yard has been hoaxed." The Hampstead Mystery Jack, I have something rather difficult to say to you—yes, it is deuced difficult, and the sooner it is over the better. The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck A Comedy of Limitations I regard you as my worst enemy, and though you are deuced near to your friends I tell you that you were never in a tighter box in your life. The Danger Trail "No; but I'm deuced uncomfortable What's this mattress stuffed with— needles?" Ghosts I Have Met and Some Others Dished, and served up, deuced like Saint Barts. Tom Cringle's Log I could more and more understand the Grand Duke's infatuation; in fact, considered him quite a "deuced, lucky beggar." The Secrets of the German War Office Hubert Tracy glanced moodily at his companion and muttered something in the fashion of an oath, then exclaimed, "and a deuced hard time I had to get here." Marguerite Verne A pot of tea," ordered Howland; and under his breath he added, "Pretty deuced good for a wilderness town! The Danger Trail It seems to me you are deuced suspicious, all at once. From Wealth to Poverty "If I get within hail, I will alarm the lieges, if a deuced good pipe don't fail me." Tom Cringle's Log It is easy to get into England, but deuced hard to get out. The Secrets of the German War Office If we can only get that deuced sprig of the law entrapped out there, some goodly stroke of malaria may come to the rescue, and I can breathe the grateful fog with double freedom. Marguerite Verne "He's a deuced deal better off than he desarves to be," cried a man from the boat, whom I at once recognised as the fellow on whom I had drawn my knife for hurting Nero. The Little Savage You were a deuced clever fellow, you know. Vautrin "If that be not my dear old dog Sneezer, it is a deuced good imitation of him," thought I. The woman again spoke—"Yowl leetle piece more, good dog," and the howl was repeated. Tom Cringle's Log Then the General Hospital nurses are not especially busy,—no battle lately, you know,—and there are some deuced pretty girls among them. My Lady of the North A deuced queer sort of thing this, too," said he, "this manuscript. A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder It would be a deuced fine match for her. The Mill on the Floss The men called her a "deuced fine little woman." The Moccasin Maker "Yes I do," said the little master, "or something deuced like it." Tom Cringle's Log In the house a deuced deal of smoke. The Wonder-Working Magician Then it seems deuced odd, too, that we should pick up this copper cylinder with the manuscript. A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder "I saw her at church,–she's handsomer than this,–deuced fine eyes and fine figure, I saw; but rather dangerous and unmanageable, eh?" The Mill on the Floss The appearance, and still more, the disappearance of the crone, had, however, made an impression; "'Twould be deuced provoking, though, if he should break my neck after all." Half-Hours with Great Story-Tellers All classes speak with a deuced brogue, and worship graven images; arrived at Cove to a large dinner and here follows a great deal of nonsense of the same kind. Tom Cringle's Log |
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