| 单词 | devilment |
| 例句 | "My guess is that he and my son Bruno are up to some devilment," Mr Jenkins went on. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z Not I. I fled, with every ship I had; I knew fate had some devilment brewing there. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “You do hit fer devilment. I knows you got plenty sense to. But I cant trust you. Hush, now,” she said. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z In the extremely unlikely event that he even came across a hog, he figured, he’d allow it to study devilment in peace. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z He describes it as “a strange little instinct like something from childhood, a sudden capricious wickedness, a piece of wretched devilment.” Review: ‘On Blueberry Hill’ Looks Back in Radiant Regret 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z Mark Thomas knows, because he recently walked its entire length, an act of "curiosity, devilment and rambling" that he recounts in this new standup show. Mark Thomas ? review 2011-01-30T17:31:00Z She is all mischief and devilment, huggably wise, possessed of an agile mind and a sweet nature as a mystery writer/amateur detective who is always one amiable step ahead of the police. 9 Angela Lansbury favorites to watch and where to find them 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Schools needed them in September, when the monthly TikTok challenge was to trash school bathrooms — and post videos of the devilment online. Challenge the TikTok challenge with school resource officers 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z But that was as menacing as United got in early stages during which Villa upset them with a welcome show of devilment, as well as clever probing by Douglas Luiz, in particular. Paul Pogba ends Manchester United drought and deepens Aston Villa woes 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z The idea is that they must be given some kind of edible treat, else they will return tonight for devilment.” Perspective | We celebrate Halloween. But old-timers remember Beggar’s Night on Oct. 30. 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z In the eighth Lomachenko’s fists continued to contain the greater devilment but Campbell was giving it everything to stay with his opponent. Vasiliy Lomachenko outpoints Luke Campbell to add WBC lightweight title 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z This half-witted hooligan, capering on the world stage with a box of Fun Snaps, creating mini-explosions in a spirit of devilment, is foreign secretary. The UK ignored the Irish abortion question for too long – it was a failure of solidarity 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z He’s a devil-may-care dude whose devilments include drug-running, gunrunning and money laundering. ‘American Made’ review: Tom Cruise steers this devilish ride 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z Unlike a contemporary version of Cassius, who was forever pacing the floor and wondering how much devilment he could put his fellow citizens up to by calling it conscience instead of opportunism. Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Arkansas newspapers 2016-12-27T05:00:00Z “Panti is in that lineage in a way. Despite our social conservatism there is a sense of devilment among Irish people.” Panti Bliss, Ireland’s Queen of Drag, Expands Her Kingdom 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z There is no violence to him, no murderous strokes or devilment. England’s James Taylor wrestles back initiative from Pakistan 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z But even then cooking always seemed to be a source of devilment for her — recipes worked or didn't work according to their own mysterious whims. Not all mothers are great cooks, and what of it? 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z He thought you wanted to go 'round kind o' on a lark; and that pony, for mere devilment, had just as lief go-a-courting as not. A Breeze from the Woods, 2nd Ed. 2012-04-23T02:00:29.820Z My little bit of devilment was duly reported to the management. The Secrets of a Savoyard 2012-04-08T02:00:19.727Z "What devilment have you in your mind now, Dove?" he demanded. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z Pretty devilments I knew those fellows at crammers' were up to sometimes. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z "Ay, but they might attack you and tell of some devilment you went into before we were married." The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 12 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:47.297Z He saw your brother in Paris and believes that some devilment is on foot. By Right of Sword 2011-12-22T03:00:24.563Z Billy Williams was my particular chum; we were constantly together doing some kind of devilment. A Texas Cow Boy or, fifteen years on the hurricane deck of a Spanish pony, taken from real life 2011-12-17T03:00:14.127Z Out all night on a played-out bronc, an' me too thick to guess he was up to some devilment an' shoot him for it! Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z And when any man talks about despotism, you may be sure he wants to steal or be up to devilment. Ingersollia Gems of Thought from the Lectures, Speeches, and Conversations of Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, Representative of His Opinions and Beliefs 2011-11-24T03:00:41.267Z On the other hand, few other masters could maintain order on a system that gave such illimitable possibilities for devilment. From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days 2011-10-10T02:00:19.987Z Yes, there's shrewdness enough in your last devilment. By Right of Sword 2011-12-22T03:00:24.563Z That was your great forte, freezing your friends out of asking questions where your private devilment was concerned. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z The conviction forced itself into my mind that my next-door neighbor was up to some of his old devilment, and that that signal whistle had some connection with the mysterious disappearance of his boots. Kitty's Conquest 2011-08-30T02:00:36.270Z “Quick as you can, sir,” I whispered, “for there’s some devilment ’most ready;” when mounting the table himself, Mr Ward put a chair ready, and helped Mr Bell and his sister up beside him. Midnight Webs 2011-07-29T02:00:30.077Z Dr. Wortley was sent for, and at once demanded to know what devilment Delilah had been up to in the way of puddings and such, and soon found out the true state of the case. Throckmorton 2011-07-25T02:00:15.900Z Moreover I argued that the knowledge that I had tracked him would keep Devinsky from attempting any devilment as yet. By Right of Sword 2011-12-22T03:00:24.563Z I'd as soon try to love a hissing rattlesnake, standing coiled in my path, as such a dried-up bundle of devilment as you are. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z Very probably he was stationed somewhere in the vicinity, for loud appeals had been made for regular cavalry ever since the year previous, when the Ku-Klux began their devilment in the neighborhood. Kitty's Conquest 2011-08-30T02:00:36.270Z Them devils were just a lot of young Cheyenne bucks out in search of any devilment that might come handy. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z Or if they are, it’s because they are hatching devilment. The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z At first I thought to myself, “He bows too low, he must have been up to some devilment lately!” The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 2011-06-29T02:00:28.167Z All they study is idleness and to do devilment these days. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume I, Alabama Narratives 2011-05-04T02:00:16.830Z "Pretty much what he always was doing,—mischief and devilment," said the Knight, half angrily. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z The whole lot, ripe for any devilment, provided it offered a safe chance of success. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z "Quite correct, my Lord; you've only omitted that, to save expensive searches, lawyers' fees, and other devilments of the like nature, that your Lordship should advance the blunt yourself?" The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z He had a good heart, but he was naturally full of devilment, and he enjoyed making trouble for Franks. Tales and Trails of Wakarusa 2011-03-08T03:00:41.730Z In Amsterdam he was known for what South Americans call picardía, a bit of devilment – the cunning and ability to be there when it counts. Su?rez savours partnership with Carroll 2011-03-04T22:00:00Z I had good times and jes' played round and got in devilment. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 2011-02-25T03:01:02.913Z We had it so much better dan other slaves dat our neighbors would not let their slaves associate with us, for fear we would put devilment in their heads, for we had too much freedom. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume X, Missouri Narratives 2011-02-25T03:01:01.877Z "If I don't appoint your men and do appoint mine, what particular form of devilment would the party feel called upon to put on me?" The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z "I thought it was a fabulous game, we just needed a bit of devilment to finish things off," he said after seeing Rangers extend their unbeaten run to 11 matches. QPR 0-0 Norwich City 2010-10-16T17:52:00Z There was pace, devilment, physicality and a little bit of mischief from both teams afterwards, each seeking the psychological high ground. London Irish 23-17 Munster 2010-10-10T23:06:00Z It may not be devilment that influences Benítez's thinking on Sunday, however, but what has unfortunately become standard managerial practice at this stage of a season. The Anfield dilemma ? win over Chelsea could hand title to United 2010-04-27T07:00:00Z But I know enough to keep out of devilment. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume X, Missouri Narratives 2011-02-25T03:01:01.877Z To attack, to go forward with pace and devilment, to risk conceding a goal in the belief that you will outscore the opponents in the end. Global Soccer: Different Routes Yield Same Result 2010-03-16T17:00:00Z The caf�s were open and crowded with revellers, and bands of youths rushed madly past the homeless man, attracted by that beacon shining in the sky which promised devilment and plunder. The Princess Galva A Romance P. Walton smiled disinterestedly—but there wasn't any doubt in P. Walton's mind that devilment was in the wind—Big Cloud, in the early days, knew its full share of that. The Night Operator Well, of all the cheeky devilment I ever heard or saw—" But Mr. Setchell had him by the arm in a second, crying: "Hold on, old man! Life on the Stage There is some devilment going on in these woods, major. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency As I stood outside that building of mystery I wondered what devilment was being plotted within. Spies of the Kaiser Plotting the Downfall of England It was not trusting to balls and parties, to dinners and routs, but to all kinds of fun and devilment besides. Jack Hinton The Guardsman "Was he wounded in the war, or is he jest up to some of his old-time devilment?" Gabriel Tolliver A Story of Reconstruction “It’s warranted not to raise any devilment, but it can’t, for it has all it can do to stand up alone, and can’t very well run away.” The Orphan "I know things is wrong on Trigger,—I am afeared Todd is at his devilment again," he said. Mothering on Perilous And above all true to his own devilment. Where the Pavement Ends The dissipation, the dining-out, and all the devilment would destroy him entirely; but a few weeks' peace and quietness up at Murranakilty will make him as sound as a bell.' Jack Hinton The Guardsman Looks as if Old Nick had built it out of sheer devilment.” 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War And when you know all that I know about him you’ll take his reputation as a natural result of hard luck, spunk, and other people’s devilment and foolishness. The Orphan But, you know, they gave me the idea of being up to some devilment. In the Whirl of the Rising “No—” The “no” was devilment pure and simple, and gave Mrs Fotheringham what is technically described as a “sensation.” Lady Cassandra He may be asleep—and then again he may be up to some devilment.” Stepsons of Light We’ve squashed their devilment for the time being, but, after all, we are very much at their mercy. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley "What kind of devilment is this?" he whispered. The Golden Amazons of Venus "Don't be talking about it," said Mary, crossing herself devoutly; "they said it out of devilment, sorra more." The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago He told me to watch out sharp and let him know when the men come in sight again; said they was up to some devilment or other—wouldn't be gone long. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Tom Sawyer's Comrade There's a piece of devilment going on at this post that it's my business to stop before it gets too late. A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade He and Tom have been up to some devilment. The Frontier Boys in the Sierras Or, The Lost Mine The girl looked sad, but that is frequent with Kayan and Dyak maidens, when, in truth, their souls are dancing with fun and devilment—a mere expression of the features. The Woodlands Orchids There was no more revelry or devilment left in his audience. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 August 1906 Look here," he would say, "what devilments are these? Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol 07 (of 10) Tribolo to Il Sodoma I smiled back at her, "The Chief has had me up to a lot of out-of-town devilment." The Double Spy “The Boss is planning some devilment or ruther,” said the red-faced scout to the other white man. The Frontier Boys in the Sierras Or, The Lost Mine Those dratted little rats were all over camp last night, and into more kinds of devilment than so many pet crows. Si Klegg, Book 6 (of 6) Si And Shorty, With Their Boy Recruits, Enter On The Atlanta Campaign "There's one feller somewhere over there doin' all that devilment," he said to Shorty, who was pushing his head eagerly out of the front of the wagon to find out what was going on. Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys No tellin' what devilment the rebels are up to on the bank over there. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign I'm glad I didn't kill him, but he'll keep out o' devilment for sometime. Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) Thru The Stone River Campaign And In Winter Quarters At Murfreesboro Anybody can see that when he is not rooting or sleeping he is studying devilment. Our Southern Highlanders Arvid 6, an amused set to his mouth and devilment in his eyes, watched the jailer's expression as he walked through the bars of the door. The Ultroom Error Well, why didn't you get breakfast for them and put them on the cars peaceably and quietly, without letting them riot around and kill citizens and do all manner of devilment. Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys I've Irish blood in me, old chappie," said he, "and that means a natural taste for amateur conspiracy and general devilment. The Recipe for Diamonds I do not doubt that dancing flicker of refraction–or of devilment–was very near the surface. Gold Then," she went on, "the devilment was done. Dwellers in the Hills There’s so much devilment of various sorts going on down there that a harmless chap like Singleton wouldn’t be remembered.” The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine But you are good now because you haven't strength enough to be up to any devilment. Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys "I thought it would be some such devilment." The O'Ruddy A Romance But though only five hundred years in power, this recent dynasty succeeded in doing about as much devilment and as little good as many dynasties much older in years. Where Half The World Is Waking Up The Old and the New in Japan, China, the Philippines, and India, Reported With Especial Reference to American Conditions Sometimes, as if from devilment, they will roll in the mud a few minutes after they have been nicely groomed. War Letters of a Public-School Boy "They're just about sure to run off the stock, or be up to some other devilment," he said. They of the High Trails You're up to some devilment; probably taking information or contraband out to the rebels. Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys “The ‘Centipede’ was now but a short half-mile ahead of us, her 224 deck alive with men, and manifestly ready for some desperate devilment. Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life They’ll try to pick us off; but if we continue as strong as we are now, they are likely to draw off and try some other devilment, or wait for a better chance.” The Road to Frontenac I wasn't sure at first whether it was hunger or devilment, so I watched. In the Musgrave Ranges There was a little streak of devilment in Ward, and happiness was uncovering the streak. The Ranch at the Wolverine Not that they cared—either of them—for the sunlight leapt with a joy that took the sting out of the horseplay and turned the edge of the devilment. Anthony Lyveden He knew that his boy flew high occasionally, but that was because he was "jess nachally sprightly and full o' devilment." McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908. I’ve wanted a chance like this—a chance to make up for some of the devilment he’s done to folks—and some he’s made me help at. That Girl Montana “And there is to be no roving off wid pirates and smugglers that may be doing their devilment along the shore,” continued Brother Bart, anxiously. Killykinick He and all the rest of the neurologists have divided up devilment into provinces, and labelled each province with names all ending in enia or itis. The Pools of Silence “I wonder what new devilment is at work in your mind?” The Place of Honeymoons Always up to some thing and never satisfied till ye've committed some devilment. Over the Line "My dear Ned, I'm no prude, but there's always some devilment in the blood in these cases." Simon Some reckless fellows tried it out of devilment, but were promptly put down by the strong hand of the city marshal, whose sympathies were with the broken "ring." A Spoil of Office A Story of the Modern West To take to Europe and show to men that they may see the devilment of this place, and the work of Satan that is being carried out here.” The Pools of Silence She fancies the stranger saw her before she pulled the trigger, and let off her gun out of sheer devilment, to show her accuracy. When the Birds Begin to Sing I am a pretty old man, and sometimes there is great devilment going on in will cases. Two Wonderful Detectives Jack and Gil's Marvelous Skill When Tony is drunk he becomes most affectionate, and begins 'slatting things about'—not violently or maliciously, but simply out of joyous devilment and a desire to feel that he is doing something. A Poor Man's House As a last humanizing touch, there was a hint of cavalier devilment about him, of the gambler who was also a sportsman. The Kingdom Round the Corner A Novel He knew these people, and that nothing could move them to mirth and joy that was not allied to devilment, or treachery, or death. The Pools of Silence Jack was reminded of that secret conference in the cabin and Joe's conviction that some uncommon devilment was afoot. Blackbeard: Buccaneer The roar is simply grand, and one cannot help glorying in the tremendous power of man's devilment. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" Mac called it devilment, but it was merely curiosity. A Dominie in Doubt As fur my part," she said, "I 'd 'a' ruther seen that child in the childern's home, devilment or no devilment, than where he is. The Uncalled A Novel I didn't know what freedom was, but I know the soldiers did a lot of devilment. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives, Part 4 They contained all Heaven, and they contained all Hell; in them lay the glory of a God, the devilment of a Siren, and the peace of a woman . Mufti He was "one of the worst blackguards in the county, mixed up with every kind of League and devilment." Gossamer 1915 There is devilment in some of Tom's activities, for example in his deliberate destruction of Dauvit's apple tree. A Dominie in Doubt Oh, as fur that matter, he 'll learn devilment soon enough anywhere," snapped Mrs. Warren, "with that owdacious father o' his before him. The Uncalled A Novel He's up to some fresh devilment, an' 'pears like he's scairt. The Promise A Tale of the Great Northwest While I was setting there in come Old Man Wright hisself from down town, and he was so happy I was shore he'd thought out some new devilment for his neighbor Wisner. The Man Next Door Then I used to say, "Bill is studying up some new devilment." Forty Years a Gambler on the Mississippi That's part of this modern devilment of substituting humanitarianism for Christianity. "George Washington's" Last Duel 1891 Munroe was a typical sailor, full of devilment, especially when he had had a few glasses of grog. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century These here boys that they bring in here have broke the law of Gawd an' the law of the land, an' they jest natchelly got to pay fur their devilment. From Place to Place It looked as if it had blood in its eye, while the still, heavy, brooding air felt to be ominous of evil, harboring devilment of some sort. The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier "They like to kill just for pure devilment, and when they can make it without risk, their choice of game is a white man." Bloom of Cactus The doctor seemed perfectly contented with the arrangement; and as he bade Murphy "good night," a lurking devilment hung about his huge mouth. Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes And we never lost an opportunity to put in motion some devilment to make the time pass in what we thought was the most pleasant way. The Life and Adventures of Nat Love Better Known in the Cattle Country as "Deadwood Dick" Zely had the last one, and Fluke for devilment gets a lot of the Artichokes over early ter help the cause. Vesty of the Basins More devilment in Oklahoma than any place I know. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Oklahoma Narratives Well, they came all right—ready to see the crazy Americans' newest devilment—and all set for the feast they knew I'd give! Terry A Tale of the Hill People The boys, out of pure devilment, set fire to the leaves, and to-night the forest was illuminated. The Citizen-Soldier or, Memoirs of a Volunteer I suppose there was such dancing and general devilment in Macedonia that every one said the younger generation had gone to the dogs since the war, and the world would never amount to anything again. Gigolo When Martha shouted, "What devilment are you up to now?" he never imagined it was his appearance that so amused the girls. Watch Yourself Go By He say, "while your Master is going f'om pillar to post, looking after your intrusts, you is always doing some devilment." Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Oklahoma Narratives "What devilment are they working now?" thought Jack. Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks Book Number Fifteen in the Jack Harkaway Series The committee caught sight of Jeb turning from the roadside into the bushes and the leader motioned them too into the rhododendron, whispering: “Wait an' we'll ketch him in some mo' devilment.” In Happy Valley "He's been as savage as a bear with a sore head two days past, and that means he's brewing some sort of devilment." Frontier Boys in Frisco It might be Indian devilment of some kind. The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 Who he was or what he was Sergeant Haney didn't know, but that he was a villain with a history and a capacity for further devilment was certain. Under Fire A horse can think of only one thing at a time, while a mule can pay attention to the mule-skinner's lash and think of forty-seven varieties of devilment at the same time. Ted Strong in Montana With Lariat and Spur Well he knew that this new devilment was due in some way to that spirit of evil so long harbored by his wife, and suffered by himself. An Apache Princess A Tale of the Indian Frontier And jest last night a friend o' mine he camped with me, and said Hank was up to his old devilment ag'in. The She Boss A Western Story It is believed that he is now in hiding somewhere about the suburbs, and that an innate propensity for devilment will speedily betray him to the clutches of the law. A Daughter of the Sioux A Tale of the Indian frontier Since de colored peoples got de law, dey get in all kind of devilment. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 1 Well, he's up to some devilment," exclaimed Dolan; "you can depend on that. A Certain Rich Man A huge, ragged multitude had poured into the High Street from St. Martin's Lane, jostling, fighting, cursing, eager for devilment, no matter what. Madame Flirt A Romance of 'The Beggar's Opera' Nobody didn't feel sorry for her 'cause they knowed she had done too much devilment. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 4 I had plenty o' devilment in me, but I quit all my devilment when I was ma'ied. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 3 "I wonder what devilment he's up to now." Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates Meanwhile the refractory urchin, with no fear to stimulate his sluggish conscience, chuckles, rejoices and is glad, and bethinks himself of some uninvented methods of devilment. Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals Assuredly some fresh devilment was rife, and for the moment, anyway, the cup had slipped. "Contemptible", by "Casualty" When I get up in the mornin' I always have to put sulphur and salt and pepper in my shoes to keep down the devilment he puts out for me. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 4 The 'oman got up to preach and, out of pure devilment, somebody on the outside hollered; 'The house is fallin' down.' Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 3 And yet underneath I have a feeling it is for some absurd reason, and not for sheer devilment. Red Hair The assailants' fire, too, is still, but that, as Drummond's men well know, means only "look out for other devilment." Foes in Ambush He glared straight at the skipper with a dancing flame of devilment in his eyes. The Harbor Master “We never waste effort,” sed Satan to me; “he carries enough natural cussedness about him, all the time, to sink him, without pilin any devilment on his shoulders wich is ten days old.” "Swingin Round the Cirkle." His Ideas Of Men, Politics, And Things, As Set Forth In His Letters To The Public Press, During The Year 1866. No offence is intended; the men jeer out of mere harmless devilment. In the Roaring Fifties She decided that Johnny Jewel was up to some devilment, and had probably hired that man to answer the 'phone for him so her dad would not know he was gone. Skyrider "What new devilment is this?" exclaimed the brave but ignorant tribesmen. The Story of the Guides They felt that this work at church-building was sure to lift any curse and devilment from the harbor, if such things had really been, and establish the skipper's good luck for all time. The Harbor Master I see a boy who can invent much devilment and get himself and others into an almost incredible amount of trouble and sorrow. "Say Fellows—" Fifty Practical Talks with Boys on Life's Big Issues If one escaped with knowledge of the facts, the devilment must end. Carette of Sark His duty does more harm than most men's devilment—it stands like a stone wall between him and his ambition. The Voice of the People Something in the girl's air tells her that there is some little touch of devilment in it, some anger, some hatred. The Hoyden The fairies proper were a merry race, full of devilment, and malicious, tricky, and troublesome, and the cause of much annoyance and fear among the people. Folk Lore Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland within This Century In New York the Kiraly appears in Kit's bed-bathroom in the early morning, for devilment; to our loud enjoyment, for the great bath joke has an assured immortality. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 14, 1917 He speaks to the help as if they was dirt under his feet, an' he'd as lief lie as look at you, an' always up to some new devilment. Martha By-the-Day I venture to say she's fit to teach nothing but devilment—not that she has taught you much, my dear—yet at least. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh "What devilment you been leading paw into, Brill?" demanded Bess promptly when he appeared in the doorway. Mavericks I began immediately searching my memory for some especial brand of devilment that I'd been sampling, but there was nothing doing. The Range Dwellers I never did anything but devilment the whole second year of freedom. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 2 Add five days or so for natural procrastination and devilment, and we have seventy days interval, which we have posited as the ideal orbit for our tonsorial ecstasies. Mince Pie The Old Man wrote a check, twisted his mouth into a whimsical knot and inquired mildly: "What's the brand of devilment this time, and how long's it going to take yuh?" The Happy Family And right now I'll add, for all the devilment that has been going on in these parts for years. Mavericks She says that colored people are naturally religious and that they learned all their "devilment" from the Whites. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 1 It's they children overhead: they 'm up to some devilment, I know, because Matthew Henry isn't snoring. The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales It makes my blood boil just to think that he was going to have that lovely looking young girl whipped for his devilment. Iola Leroy Shadows Uplifted She didn't want my uncle to steal, but he was just full of all kind of devilment. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Florida Narratives Then when they got to the meeting place, they would put their disguises on and go out and do their devilment. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 6 Look at those three monsters squatting there, plotting some ugly devilment or other! The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth For the present there is no end to his devilment, and the great consideration is how to safeguard Oates. Scott's Last Expedition Volume I It was the young folks did all that devilment. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 5 The Uncle what I libbed with, he was awful full of all kinds of devilment. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Florida Narratives I didn't like to think about it, for she was a nice little yearlin', and it looked to me like Mike was up to his usual devilment. Laughing Bill Hyde and Other Stories I would do everything in the world I could think of just for devilment. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 1 Yet when Alleyne had passed him, of a sudden, out of pure devilment, he screamed out a curse at him, and sent a jagged flint stone hurtling past his ear. The White Company Porters and general devilment, say 5 Cabs in London, say 2 shillings, and in Bournemouth, 3 shillings=5 shillings, 6 frcs. Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 2 I have known pregnant women to go ten miles to help do some devilment. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Florida Narratives Perhaps that which induced the Deity to repent him that he had made man and send a deluge to soak some of the devilment out of him, was the nearest approach to it. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 12 They each get their own jobs to do, but they're apt to flock together for a big piece of devilment. Mr. Standfast I'm fond of Matey—all the fonder on account of the spice of devilment that's in him—like there is in all cats. Anne's House of Dreams Hal was the worst of the lot and always up to some devilment. Winesburg, Ohio; a group of tales of Ohio small town life Finally, there was our host, with his rugged, eagle face, and his cold, blue, glacier eyes with always a shimmer of devilment and of humor down in the depths of them. The Lost World Their very 'wills' were spiced with the devilment of the 'testators,' and abounded in insinuations and even language which were scandalous. Wylder's Hand They were reckoned the neatest hands in the world at carving up a man and removing devilments from his intestines. Mr. Standfast I was out for all the devilment I could get into. The Personal Touch I doubt if there's another Resident in India who knows as little of the underhand devilment in his State as I do. The Bronze Bell It is all out of pride and devilment because he wants to win and conquer me and add me to his scalps, and I won't be conquered. His Hour He was a daft wee fellow for devilment, was your Uncle William, and yet he's sobered down remarkably. The Foolish Lovers He had no thought now of bucking in pure devilment—he was galloping madly, his eyes wild and staring. Chip, of the Flying U I came back to America and immediately got involved in some more sprees, such as driving horses into saloons, and other devilment. The Personal Touch What many believed high spirits in you was nothing else than the reckless devilment of a man that only thought of himself. Lord Kilgobbin And into her spirit flowed a devilment.—Duels! His Hour All three were flushed and mad, ripe for any devilment, when the thought of the woman crossed the pirate's evil mind. The Last Galley Impressions and Tales Dr. Galbraith looked hard at her: "I wonder what devilment you've been up to now?" he thought. The Heavenly Twins And it was a beautiful fine night in August and the moon up, and plenty of people walking about, and all kinds of fun and devilment going on,—drinking and dancing and everything. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 I wonder if it is pure devilment that induces her to lead people on to a proposal, and then drop them. Revenge! But nearly every religion has accounted for the devilment in this world by the crime of woman. Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll - Latest My devilment waxed apace, and I followed them. Hunger Already in the breeze I scent The whiff of coming devilment; Of strife, to me more stirring far Than the Opium or the Sulphur war, Or any such drug ferments are. The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes Our dress was costly; not that it had much lace and gold on it, but that, what between falling on the road at night, shindies at mess, and other devilment, a coat lasted no time. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 He recanted; he even wrote that he believed the whole business; and that he just said it for pure devilment. Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll, Volume I Including His Answers to the Clergy, His Oration at His Brother's Grave, Etc., Etc. And at this Grindhusen changed front; for sheer devilment he fell to again about the engineer and his cousin, knowing it would annoy me. Wanderers But I knew his voice the moment he entered the cabin, and realized that some devilment was afoot. Keith of the Border I cried, half angry and yet wholly delighted; "what of marvel or devilment is there in picking up a hat and coat one has found lying under a tree?" The Yeoman Adventurer He was mentally braced for devilment, but his arch-enemy, Fay, was not in sight. The Claim Jumpers Nearly every civilization in this world accounts for the devilment in it by the crimes of woman. Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll, Volume I Including His Answers to the Clergy, His Oration at His Brother's Grave, Etc., Etc. I have tumbled upon one of the most peculiar cases of 'haunting'—or devilment of some sort—that I have come against. Carnacki, the Ghost Finder Then, at least, I should have known my danger, and been able to meet it; but to wait like this, through a whole night, picturing all kinds of unknown devilment, was to jeopardize one's sanity. The House on the Borderland It seems that the Indians were almost all young bucks out for a frolic, but quite ready, officers say, for any kind of devilment. Army Letters from an Officer's Wife, 1871-1888 Come back to the West; we all want you, the service and I. When I saw you this afternoon I knew you instantly, only I was worried as to what devilment you were up to. Man on the Box What do we need of a sheriff, if we get down to the bottom of this devilment? The Law of the Land Good books, and there are plenty of them free in all cities, are the best things in the world, anyway, to keep a boy out of devilment. Tales of the Road Might they not be up to more devilment with regard to Appincourte? Our Pilots in the Air Like as not, choost so like, he's up to some new devilment! The Midnight Passenger : a novel These men were up to some international devilment. Green Fancy It was his scheme to have other people stir up all the trouble they could, so he could carry on his own devilment behind the smoke. The Law of the Land In the reaction from Sunday evening's intensity and strain she was especially full of what Miss Cornelia would have called "devilment" on Monday. Rainbow Valley Had we not run on to them no doubt they would have done some devilment in the white settlement the following day. Thirty-One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains, Or, the Last Voice from the Plains An Authentic Record of a Life Time of Hunting, Trapping, Scouting and Indian Fighting in the Far West "What new devilment of thine is this?" cried Leo in a scared and angry voice. Ayesha, the Return of She "So he gets his devilment from you, eh?" The Auction Block Well, I reckon you didn't see no devilment. The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Nobody tried to stop them, though everybody who saw them wondered what fresh devilment those manse youngsters were up to now. Rainbow Valley He's picked the worst time for his cussed devilment! Bar-20 Days There I would sit and tell you of my escapades—my days and nights of devilment. Hedda Gabler "Do you know the reason why the' 's so much devilment in this world?" Happy Hawkins My father was a devil, so I guess I came naturally by all the devilment in me, and that's a few. The Prospector "Liqueurs, truffles, and every devilment under the sun?—cold beef, and nothing to drink, Beauty, if you've any conscience left!" Under Two Flags The tavern was full of Murphy's gang, a motley crew, mostly French Canadians and Irish, just out of the woods and ready for any devilment that promised excitement. The Man from Glengarry; a tale of the Ottawa "What is the special form that Tony's devilment has taken, may I ask?" enquired Jack. To Him That Hath: a Tale of the West of Today "Surely you do not suspect her of having a hand in the devilment?" The Green Mummy Looked as if he'd been up to some devilment, or more like as if he was primed for it. A Sappho of Green Springs He's up to some devilment or other, she just knows. Back Home He's not a bad horse for a Mexican plug, only when he thinks there is any devilment around he wants to wade in and take a hand. The Three Partners As it is, I shall be in a state of anxiety for the next six months, wondering, every moment that she is out of my sight, what new devilment she is up to. They and I "For pure pleasure—for sheer beastly love of the devilment I can't do." The Deliverance; a romance of the Virginia tobacco fields The parent is a selfish wretch who, out of pure devilment, and without consulting the Child itself upon the subject, lures innocent Children into the world, apparently for the purpose merely of annoying them. The Angel and the Author, and others The peasants do not like to be out after dark, for they are afraid of ghosts and all sorts of devilments, and it was difficult to induce them to start so late in the evening. Unbeaten Tracks in Japan And I'm past the age when you make war for devilment. Messer Marco Polo They were locked in the room while some devilment was going on in the rest of the house. The Bat Why, for three months after I married Molly I didn't touch a single drop, and I'd have kept it up, too, except for grandpa's devilment. The Deliverance; a romance of the Virginia tobacco fields In his anger and triumph over her he devised the most cunning of all punishments; he told her of the movement's progress, of its ingeniously contrived devilments in store, of its inevitable success. A Poor Wise Man He had looked with untroubled eye upon many a hell of devilment in his time, but the sight of Captain Blood in this condition filled him with sudden grief. Captain Blood Keep your heart English, Thomas; let no foreign devilments enter there. Montezuma's Daughter I rose and made a fourth with them, and even as I was drawing near, the devilment in Hortense's face sank inward beneath cold displeasure. Lady Baltimore The relation of women to such devilment becomes more instructive when it has to be discovered through woman witnesses. Criminal Psychology; a manual for judges, practitioners, and students Put briefly, the deluded patient is more apt to divine correctly the diseases of his body than his devilments by society. The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 "That," Cash retorted, "depended on what devilment he was into when we called!" Cabin Fever When a man's half drunk he's fit for any devilment that comes before him. Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields The devilment had come out again, suddenly and brilliantly: "I never have been afraid!" declared Gazza. Lady Baltimore He certainly was wonderful clever in all sorts of ways when there was any devilment to be carried out. Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields He was like a boy home from school sometimes—mad for any kind of fun with a spice of devilment in it. 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