| 单词 | dexterously |
| 例句 | The occasional stones which were being thrown at her by the Old Ones she dexterously caught and swallowed, in the maddening way which chickens have when you are trying to drive them off. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Nothing in the world,” was the reply; and, replacing the paper, I saw him dexterously tear a narrow slip from the margin. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z In these poems, Heaney dexterously balances the elegance of expression and stark emotional truth, distilled and intensified by his poems' deceptive limpidity. Joined to Seamus Heaney's Human Chain 2011-02-07T13:32:51Z Within a few pages, private lives and public affairs are dexterously entwined, and from then on Renton’s nimble touch never fails. Review | These three sisters were the one percent of the one percent — before it all crashed 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z They’re highly empathetic and encouraging; they trill as prettily as nightingales and they all play, quite dexterously, their own musical instruments. ‘Allegro,’ a Rarely Staged Rodgers and Hammerstein Musical 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z Increasingly clothed, the dancers dexterously merge at times into what looks like one being. Jaro Vinarsky’s ‘Animalinside’ Explores Masculinity 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z This idea is at the forefront in “Punch,” the feature debut of the New Zealand writer-director Welby Ings, which dexterously balances familiar emotional beats and an impressive, nimble approach to form. ‘Punch’ Review: Hitting at the Heart 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Her humor, her way of switching from earnest to demonic to worried has the flavor of vintage Bausch; at their best, those performances teetered dexterously on the edge of reality and fantasy. Review: A Pina Bausch Trip to Brazil Overstays Its Welcome 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z Helen Lin, the soloist, dexterously grappled with contrasting meters and hand-over-hand legerdemain, chorused by strings and two percussionists. Music Review | North/South Chamber Orchestra: New Works by Max Lifchitz and Others at Merkin Concert Hall 2010-03-09T22:31:00Z Composer Alexandre Desplat really gets a workout here, dexterously blanketing the film with ever-changing tempos and motifs to suit the moment and propel the action. Review: 'Guardians' a lively 3-D storybook spree 2012-11-19T22:31:05Z But he's enjoying increased recognition in Hollywood recently as a director who shepherds actors through some of their strongest and most taxing performances, dexterously capturing cinema's trickiest special effect, human emotion. Director Jean-Marc Vallee is on a 'Wild' ride in Hollywood 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z It most dexterously dodged stumps and boulders, with falling timber and landslides thrown in for added thrills. The celebrity war hero of 1919: The search for Sergeant York and his famous WWI diary 2018-10-07T04:00:00Z Over the course of three days, fans dexterously worked their phones, dotting fingers across glass rectangles like they were playing mini-pianos. Coachella 2015: Digital witnesses and the tyranny of the smartphone 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z But on that album — and its lively, dexterously picked opening track — Wellington reclaims the instrument’s African origins while adding his own modern flair. Meet the Next Generation of Black Folk Singers 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Drummer Hall displayed characteristic wit, responding dexterously to Jordan one moment, coyly playing against her the next. New Orleans singer Stephanie Jordan thrives with Chicago Jazz Ensemble 2011-02-19T16:43:00Z After Mr. Lapid dexterously built a coalition that blocked Mr. Netanyahu from office last year, Ms. Israel wanted to give him another chance. After Near Wipeout in Election, Israeli Left Wonders: What Now? 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z For his part, conductor Christopher Rountree, the company’s new music director, led a performance that was dexterously alive to every twist, be it Handel’s, Darrah’s, Washington’s or the very individual singers’. Commentary: Why two theatrical extravaganzas bode well for the state of opera in L.A. 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z These are narratives she dexterously braids with William Faulkner’s “The Golden Land,” which, if not Faulkner’s best work, paints a cautionary picture of youthful libertinage in sunny Los Angeles. Appreciation: How Joan Didion punctured California narratives about manifest destiny ... with a potato masher 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z Few American children have come of age in recent decades without dexterously handling the tiny pink or blue pegs designed to represent mothers, fathers and children. Reuben Klamer, toy inventor who created the Game of Life, dies at 99 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Gyasi navigates these epistemological poles, dexterously and thoughtfully, refusing to pit one knowledge against another. Heartbreaking, brilliant ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ is a luminous story of faith and family from Yaa Gyasi 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Taking place June 8-9 at the Hollywood Bowl, this year's roster will feature a collection of globetrotting musicians who maneuver through genre and style as dexterously as Charlie Parker moved along his saxophone keys. Playboy Jazz Fest 2019 to feature Angelique Kidjo, Maceo Parker, Boz Scaggs, Sheila E and more 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, the protean Jefferson Mays gave resounding theatrical voice to the panoply of eccentrics in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in a solo tour de force dexterously directed by Michael Arden. Best theater in 2018: A brave 'Cost of Living,' a radical 'Fairview' and a new star in 'Evan Hansen' 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z First and foremost, it’s an enthralling show that marries story and song as dexterously as “Fun Home,” “Hamilton” or this year’s Tony-winner, “The Band’s Visit.” Review: A social media star is born in 'Dear Evan Hansen,' as the hit Broadway musical arrives in L.A. in tip-top form - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-21T04:00:00Z But Bortolameolli “kept his cool, delivering works by Saint-Saens and Dvorak while also dexterously navigating the audience's unfettered impulse for applauding between movements and sometimes kicking wine bottles down the stairs.” Essential Arts & Culture: MOCA's new director, Bowling season and LAX-adjacent art 2018-08-04T04:00:00Z Then there’s the dog-like SpotMini dexterously opening a door — a machine so unsettling it inspired a nightmarish episode of the TV show “Black Mirror” last year. Boston Dynamics’ scary robot videos: Are they for real? 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z Only afterwards, as I was struggling to write this article, did I begin to marvel at how dexterously I avoided confronting my hypocrisy. Ethical Dilemma: What if you don't like a club's policies, but you really like its golf course? - Golf Digest 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z At the third he dexterously caught a coil of rope hurled from the Calder, and succeeded in hauling alongside. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z The psychology is suspended dexterously between self-examination and open confession, and the reader who accepts the actual dramatic situation as suggested by Browning loses the finest and subtlest savour of the speech. Shelburne Essays, Third Series 2012-04-16T02:00:02.027Z He saw, however, that he had already created a doubt which might be dangerous; but, he extricated himself dexterously. The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale 2012-04-06T02:00:27.227Z General Smith dexterously caught him on the ear with a young turnip, which in company with several friends had wandered in of its own accord from the nearest field on the home farm. The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith 2012-04-03T02:00:29.527Z Skillful agitators perceived the advantage it gave them, and the most fantastic exaggerations were dexterously diffused. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z Some collectors, in the case of butterflies, seize them dexterously between the thumb and finger, and give a sharp pinch on the sides of the thorax. Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects 2012-03-28T02:00:31.483Z And he continued quietly and dexterously to scatter the wool over the tomb. The Near East Dalmatia, Greece and Constantinople 2012-03-26T02:00:38.077Z We had heard of the existence of an official known as the "Captain of the Port," yet, one man being as dexterously mended as another, failed to distinguish him among the loiterers about the pier. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z They were mud fishers in search for prawn, shrimps, and other small fish, which, when felt by the foot, they dexterously seized between the toes. The War Tiger Or, Adventures and Wonderful Fortunes of the Young Sea Chief and His Lad Chow: A Tale of the Conquest of China 2012-03-18T02:00:17.620Z More than any other, he helped to muzzle the mad dog of religious intolerance, lassoing it dexterously with his finespun silken thread, since replaced by a stronger cord. Voltaire: A Sketch of his Life and Works 2012-03-14T02:00:25.570Z Some delay and trouble occurred in finding suitable drifts of packed snow from which were dexterously carved the snow slabs needful for the huts. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z He split them open, dexterously boned and cleaned them, and ate them raw. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z Fielding did not paint downs to show how dexterously he could sponge out mists; but because he loved downs. Modern Painters. Vol. III (of V) Containing Part IV. Of Many Things 2012-02-20T03:00:15.843Z A ready waiter detached himself from a group of his fellows and dexterously steered a rapid course, between seated diners and laden serving-tables, to Stainton's broad shoulder. Running Sands 2012-02-05T03:00:08.983Z Taking such a bar, the forger heats one end of it to the proper forging temperature, and then dexterously fashions it upon his anvil, giving it roughly the required form, edge and concavity. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" 2012-01-31T03:00:17.257Z These she rapidly and dexterously placed upon the table, and then asked me to take my seat. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z Without formal detail, he dexterously contrived to remind me of the ring which I had allowed him to keep; and of the clandestine correspondence which I had begun from folly, and continued from weakness. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z The interest of the moment is concentrated on the little Japanese soldier, who handles the British gun so dexterously, who blindly rushes into danger, and dies by thousands. Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan Notes and Recollections by Monsignor Count Vay de Vaya and Luskod 2012-01-08T03:00:16.523Z With one hand on each shoulder, she planted her knee in the middle of his back, and dexterously brought the powerful frame of the rail-splitter to the ground. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:35.370Z In the meantime she was dexterously causing to disappear everything which she considered prejudicial to her appearance since the surprise. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z This somewhat transparent artifice was boldly and dexterously defended by Pitt himself. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z He laboured to convince me that his mother's house, for so he dexterously called it, was the most eligible residence for me, at least till I should learn how Mrs Murray wished me to act. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z Her line of thought suddenly flashed across Granville, and he caught it up dexterously. A Bride from the Bush 2011-12-24T03:08:05.053Z Wilde himself has left it on record that he "cannot imagine anyone with the smallest pretensions to culture preferring a dexterously turned triolet to a fine imaginative ballad." Oscar Wilde 2011-12-10T03:00:14.120Z Miss Dobbs dexterously concealed a yawn with a dingy white glove. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z Bolitho swerved after her, but she righted herself dexterously, and smiled into his anxious face. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z She tossed the letter she had been reading so dexterously that it fell just before him on the bed. A Master of Deception 2011-11-30T03:00:12.357Z Bertie half resisted the stranger's endeavour to assist him in finding his feet, but the other managed so dexterously that Bertie found himself accompanying his new friend with a fair amount of willingness. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z She detested feeling her way in the dark, and now groped dexterously for a clue. The Transgression of Andrew Vane a novel 2011-11-17T03:00:37.293Z It may be said, however, that it is immaterial what form of knife is employed, provided it has a keen edge and is dexterously used. The Nut Culturist A Treatise on Propogation, Planting, and Cultivation of Nut Bearing Trees and Shrubs Adapted to the Climate of the United States 2011-11-12T03:00:31.793Z The operation was performed most dexterously and neatly, by holding the dao under the hair, and then slightly tapping the latter with a small piece of wood. My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills 2011-10-26T02:00:28.847Z The next instant he was spluttering and coughing, for the doctor had dexterously placed a pill, composed of the unholiest ingredients of the engineers' stores, in the wide-open cavity. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z And when, after the surgeon's knife had been swiftly and dexterously plied, it came back to life again it looked a very sick monkey indeed. Life in an Indian Outpost 2011-10-19T02:00:19.943Z Elisha Ward, a Tory in the Revolution, had dexterously gained power enough to give his old patrons a good revenge on the first advocate of independence. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z Then, grasping the haft of the missile, he dexterously snapped it in two. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z A little money, too, dexterously handled, rarely does much harm. The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:32.663Z About one hundred of them did so, and dexterously carried the British troops through the rapids of the Upper Nile. The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks 2011-09-16T02:00:21.817Z As soon as Georges d'Estouteville had reached the steps, they dexterously captured him, undaunted by the vigorous thrust he made at one of them, which fortunately slipped on the man's breastplate. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z Calmly, dexterously, as one spanks a child, she upset him, face down, and resolutely sat upon him. Caybigan 2011-08-31T02:01:21.780Z And as a parting gift Ellerton dexterously threw Mr. McKay's haversack, still containing an ample supply of food, into the pit. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z In the history of Japan, too, what is said above holds true, and the demarcation, however dexterously made, will not assist much in the study of it. An Introduction to the History of Japan 2011-08-25T02:00:29.177Z They have always a nest there, made of slender fibres dexterously interwoven. Wild Life in a Southern County 2011-08-04T02:00:27.037Z Such a servant finds plentiful occasions for dexterously gratifying the love of admiration innate in us all. The Gamekeeper At Home Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life 2011-08-04T02:00:21.507Z The quarterback stooped, picked up the ball, and dexterously passed it as the formation thundered down upon him. Caybigan 2011-08-31T02:01:21.780Z If this is dexterously done, the spermaceti will be melted without singeing the paper, and when it is cold the disk will be found transparent. Marvels of Pond-life A Year's Microscopic Recreations 2011-08-01T02:00:12.067Z "Oh, I don't ask you to believe anything I say," returned the Marchesa, dexterously avoiding saying anything on the point suggested. Helena's Path 2011-07-29T02:00:22.607Z THE extraordinary success of Homo sapiens is a result of four things: intelligence, language, an ability to manipulate objects dexterously in order to make tools, and co-operation. The evolution of generosity: Welcome, stranger 2011-07-27T17:30:42Z I handed him the bright new golden coin, and he span it up in the air, caught it dexterously, and bit it. The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z Slowly and dexterously he cut, with a diamond which he had brought for the purpose, a square of glass out of the lower pane. A Very Naughty Girl 2011-07-27T02:00:30.947Z “There!” she cried merrily, unraveling the knot dexterously. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z One of them, named Plötzlich, was a famous detective, and never so happy as when he was tracking some notorious criminal to his lair, or dexterously unravelling some-deep-laid plot. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z Along this chain the boatmen dexterously sent the little vessel, sometimes forcing it aground, and often having hard work to get it through the dense vegetation that rose from the swampy soil. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z The witch produced a pack of cards which she dexterously shuffled with her black gloved hands. Molly Brown's Freshman Days 2011-07-12T02:00:31.110Z Then the painter very dexterously and daintily put the name in black paint on the white strip at the stern. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z Rimaardson could now, for the first time, stir; and he dexterously turned his horse about, to avoid the same fate as his unhappy jagers. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z And with that, the pretended brigand took out an axe from under his coat and dexterously threw it at Kurovics, so that he jumped up nervously as it fell with its edge close to him. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z “So!” said Claverton, approvingly, as Sam dexterously made fast the prisoner’s feet with a reim he had brought for the purpose, having previously pinioned his hands. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z She carried a tin dish always, with which she had learned dexterously to wash and prospect. A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 2011-07-03T02:00:07.507Z How soft those whiskered waiters tread, Their dishes dexterously handing! The Motley Muse (Rhymes for the Times) 2011-06-29T02:00:30.303Z We have tried in vain to move him with coppers dexterously shied so as to hit him if possible on the head, but the nuisance will not abate. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z Pápis swung himself dexterously from the roof on to this tree, whose branches jutted out over the two fathoms of wall which shut in the court towards the street, that had now to be scaled. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z Don’t move from your place until I tell you,” and, dexterously feeling his way, the old man, in a couple of slashes, cut through the prisoner’s bonds. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z The latter question was shot dexterously at Mazaroff like a snap from a gun. The Weight of the Crown 2011-06-26T02:00:09.240Z The baroness had dexterously put it there without his notice; and soon afterwards the countess's little black came out, and handed him an elegantly flowered waistcoat, without very clearly saying whence it came. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z When the mercury reaches the capillary tube, the flame of a blow-pipe is applied; the glass is dexterously melted, the superfluous part taken away, and the tube left hermetically closed. A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments Explanatory of Their Scientific Principles, Method of Construction, and Practical Utility 2011-06-19T02:00:15.717Z "Ship your oars," roared the ferry-man, and the rowers dexterously trimmed the boat which had well-nigh capsized under the blow, but for their skill. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z He handled his appliances so dexterously that the airship, guided by the rope, sank steadily and accurately to the deck. King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane 2011-06-17T02:00:22.043Z She planned quaint little surprises, played dexterously with an imagination which became as lively as her own. The Soul of Susan Yellam 2011-06-16T02:00:19.090Z On this he was placed by the five priests, who secured his head, arms, and legs, whilst the officiating priest, robed in a blood-red mantle, dexterously opened his breast with a sharp flint knife. The Mythologies of Ancient Mexico and Peru 2011-06-13T02:00:26.863Z The largest p. 188and strongest man of the number dexterously closes with him and goes down with him, but not before the heavy stick has descended smartly. The Problem of 'Edwin Drood' A Study in the Methods of Dickens 2011-06-05T02:00:15.443Z A small quantity of passion, dexterously meted out, may be ample to inspire an amatorial poet. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z I looked round and saw a young man with long flaxen hair, blue eyes, and an unhealthy complexion, dexterously impaling pieces of apple upon his knife, and conveying them with it to his mouth. Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography 2011-06-02T02:00:21.050Z She cut dexterously some thin slices of brown bread-and-butter, as she spoke of the love-match between Squire's son and Parson's daughter. The Soul of Susan Yellam 2011-06-16T02:00:19.090Z She had been looking at Ruth, dexterously opening a second can of sardines. The Corner House Girls on a Tour Where they went, what they saw, and what they found 2011-05-31T02:00:33.267Z Waiter No. 1 very dexterously causes a huge chunk of bread to alight on your plate; waiter No. 2 makes a piece of beef perform the same evolution, and your cup is soon filled. History of the Dewitt guard, company A, 50th regiment National guard, state of New York 2011-05-25T02:00:23.703Z The corrections or alterations were, however, dexterously performed, for the texture of the work betrayed no trace of the rents. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z "Hah!" laughed the twister, stepping dexterously aside; and, swinging the bridle as he ducked, he brought the heavy reins down across his mount's rump. Bat Wing Bowles 2011-05-20T02:00:33.310Z See, as he passes, how he straddles behind like an old cow, and yet how dexterously he paddles himself along, as it were, with one hind foot. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z Reivers opened his mouth to laugh, and the girl dexterously tilted the contents of the spoon down his throat. The Snow-Burner 2011-05-17T02:00:21.527Z In the first place, he begged the jury to disabuse their minds of the imputations which his learned friend had dexterously cast upon some of the evidence in the case. Trevethlan: (Vol 2 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-16T02:00:19.270Z Their method of producing fire was by an arrow and a dry prepared stick, which, being rubbed together vigorously and dexterously for a few minutes, first creates a fine dust, then bursts speedily into flame. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z He then very dexterously loosens the gills with his right hand, pinching out the gills and intestines at once; which is performed with great quickness. Lachesis Lapponica A Tour in Lapland 2011-05-10T02:01:00.460Z But the Norman plies shield and sword in defence, and dexterously shifts his ground to get an advantage. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Timothy dexterously caught it in his hand and flung it some distance along the road, at the same time spurring his horse and galloping away. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z He had drawn out a pipe, which he filled and lighted dexterously. The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z Fred, bearing the flag, was slightly in advance, while just behind him was the tall form of their son, dexterously flipping the drumsticks and rolling out rhythmic march time. The Boy Scouts of the Air in Indian Land 2011-04-11T02:00:11.027Z After all, I don't apprehend so much difficulty if things be dexterously managed. Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z The girl had a comely, nut-brown face, with dark wavy clusters of hair tumbling over her forehead from beneath a white sun-bonnet, of which the poke had been dexterously rolled back. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z The men here had bows and arrows, and they used them so dexterously, that a wild goose flying over our heads, one of the Indians shot it quite through with an arrow. A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before 2011-04-07T02:00:17.607Z My sage is the conductor of my windmill, which dexterously catches the wind, and receives my corn, deposits it in the hopper, and grinds it equally, for the nourishment of myself and family. A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" 2011-03-31T02:00:21.443Z "The opinion of the King's great wisdom," as Bacon dexterously recounts it, "did surcharge him with a sinister fame, that Perkin was but his bait to entrap the Earl of Warwick." Claimants to Royalty 2011-03-31T02:00:20.557Z The night has arrived when, in accordance with the promise made on that sheet of paper so dexterously pitched into her cloister, the Sœur Marie is to see friends in front of her window. Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z Shortly after mid-day, while the sun beats strongly upon the terrace, abud is working dexterously at the rose trees. dr. remnant comes down the steps, hatted, and carrying a stick and a book. Three Plays by Granville-Barker The Marrying of Ann Leete; The Voysey Inheritance; Waste 2011-03-22T02:00:23.063Z It may do good with some readers who don't know the corrupt motives by which it was prompted: and it strikes me as being exceedingly well and dexterously executed. A Letter on Shakspere's Authorship of The Two Noble Kinsmen and on the characteristics of Shakspere's style and the secret of his supremacy 2011-03-21T02:00:11.187Z He looked at the wedding-ring and the other beautiful rings upon the little hand moving so dexterously. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z Joseph, who was beside himself with rage, flew at Allen, and aimed a violent blow at his head, which the young man dexterously warded off. Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife 2011-03-10T03:00:49.120Z "Precisely," said he; "and if not very dexterously handled, the expense may be enormous." The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z Now the worthy person who dexterously compounded this article, of which, alas! Above the Snow Line 2011-03-03T03:00:49.380Z Nasturtiums, sweet peas and morning-glories were dexterously trained to hide the ugliness of the bare brown fence. Miss Theodora A West End Story 2011-02-26T03:00:48.940Z The driver nodded again, dexterously avoiding a big truck as he answered. Ethel Morton at Sweetbriar Lodge 2011-02-24T03:01:03.877Z The bowman boated his oars, and balancing himself in the plunging bows of the little craft, dexterously secured the end of a coil of rope that was thrown from the "Trone's" deck. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z She submitted passively to his embrace, and then suddenly and dexterously disengaged herself from him, ran in, and without saying good-night to anyone went to her room to bed. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z The taste of the people took a curious turn in its development; they consider those actors perfect who can deceive them most dexterously in female outfits. A Japanese Boy 2011-02-14T03:00:37.363Z While one native discharges a poisoned arrow from a distance, his companion dexterously throws his skin coat over the animal's head. The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa 2011-02-13T03:00:17.920Z Black satin dexterously whisked out a wisp of chiffon. The Oyster 2011-02-10T03:00:49.300Z The night has arrived when, in accordance with the promise made on that sheet of paper so dexterously pitched into her cloister, the Soeur Marie is to see friends in front of her window. Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z He unbuttoned his military coat and under its cover dexterously struck a match on the milled edge of his watch. Sergeant Silk the Prairie Scout 2011-02-07T03:00:22.570Z The most cunning of their Leaders were sensible of it, and therefore very dexterously stole away the Merit of the Poem, by applauding the Poet, and patronizing the Action and Actors. An Essay on Criticism 2011-02-06T03:00:52.167Z So quickly and dexterously is this done that thirst is soon quenched. The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa 2011-02-13T03:00:17.920Z Lucy kept close to her mother, dexterously but gently declining the arm of her lover. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z After all, I don’t apprehend so much difficulty if things be dexterously managed. Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z But the young man was watchful, and, unexpectedly swerving, dexterously tripped up his bulky antagonist. The Solitary Farm 2011-02-04T03:00:21.943Z With his left hand he worked the gun and with his right he used the sword so dexterously that he attracted a crowd of negroes round him. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z "He contrived very dexterously to give to the twenty-six Congregationalists he had with him, the air of being a majority of the whole assembly; while in truth, they were barely a third of those present." The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z Anna paddled her way dexterously out from among the fleet of boats riding at anchor in the little bay; then she seated herself, adjusted one oar, and looked about for the other rowlock. Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story 2011-01-13T03:01:02.190Z He did not ask for it, but he only congratulated himself at having so dexterously got rid of the cook, and at once went back home. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z Pearl shook her black locks and turning back to the altar began dexterously to arrange the flowers. The Pagan's Cup 2011-01-06T03:00:42.697Z Clarence looked rather sheepish at this quick turning of the tables on himself, and in a moment or so dexterously changed the conversation. The Red Miriok 2011-01-04T03:01:16.847Z The blind man dexterously twirled out a little roll that crinkled pleasantly to the ear, and began counting the leaves with a steady finger. Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z His arm went backwards and forwards so dexterously, with such agility, that the gay airs he played possessed him as well as everyone who heard them. The Pioneers 2010-12-20T17:12:11.787Z So dexterously did he navigate the political waters that he could rightly claim credit for bringing about slavery’s abolition. Learning to Be Lincoln 2010-10-01T15:46:00Z Frank saw how dexterously Mrs Gabriel had managed, and came up to her. The Pagan's Cup 2011-01-06T03:00:42.697Z "The devil!" he exclaimed, and, ducking dexterously under the counter, disappeared among sundry bales that were piled beyond it. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 One got his rope over the bull's horns, and the other then dexterously roped the hind legs. A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open Fish must be helped with a fish slice: you may carve it more dexterously by taking a spoon in your left hand. A Hand-book of Etiquette for Ladies He was soon back, however, and another load of soil was deposited dexterously upon the growing bed. The Gay Adventure A Romance And in fact, the vicomte, having in his father's presence placed the pistol on his heart, had very dexterously fired it under his arm, and rapidly made off. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6 Whenever this reptile is discovered, the male darts upon it with the rapidity of an arrow, dexterously eluding its bite, and striking it violently and incessantly upon the head. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom He caught the girl and tied her in dexterously. A Republic Without a President and Other Stories Hereupon the apparition seated herself dexterously on the broad coping of the wall and from that vantage surveyed him with eyes of cold disparagement. Our Admirable Betty A Romance They tell me the cautery, if dexterously applied, is better; but I have not tried it. The Fortunes Of Glencore Then, as she clung to his arm, he guided her dexterously through the crowd to the dancing floor. Nancy of Paradise Cottage She had dexterously induced Cairns to give her a thousand a year. A Bed of Roses How often had she been dexterously left alone with them in the drawing-room! The Nest, The White Pagoda, The Suicide, A Forsaken Temple, Miss Jones and The Masterpiece He endeavors by casting his weight on the beast's neck and by dexterously twisting it to throw the animal. Across the Continent by the Lincoln Highway She rose from her seat, lifting her figure to its full height, and then dexterously darted the barbed lance she carried into the body of the monster. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa She showed him the gold piece, which he most dexterously removed from her hand and into his pocket. On the Heights A Novel She had need of him still for a while longer; under the cover he afforded she was gradually, dexterously, unobtrusively, sheering off from Lacey. The Great Miss Driver All the other missiles had been dexterously cleared away; but Geraldine, not realising any necessity for doing so, had failed to remove the one sign of the battle that had fallen near her desk. Just Gerry Once he had dexterously inserted his penknife in the bellows of the harmonium whilst looking for a pencil he was supposed to have dropped. Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle He took some strong leathern thongs, which De Walden handed him from his wallet, and with these dexterously tied their hands and legs. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa It was his duty to acquaint himself with their opinions and plans, so as to conduct his journal dexterously. Maximina I was within forty yards of the fort, where the sharp-shooters had dexterously hidden themselves. An Artilleryman's Diary Egbert put out a long arm, laid the boy dexterously on the flat of his back in the middle of the floor, and pinned him there with his foot. The Youngest Girl in the School The ram's guns could not damage the turret, and the Monitor was able to dexterously avoid the stroke of the formidable prow. Harper's Round Table, May 14, 1895 He then opened the lining of the waistband of my small-clothes, and stitched them in so dexterously, that no one could have thought there was coin there. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 It seemed that those around had grown rather more used to them, for they would chat at times, while dexterously evading any attempts to extract news. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising “It is well, Mfulini,” said the witch-doctress grimly, knowing that the other trembled for his personal safety now that she had dexterously turned suspicion upon him. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Wolsey was now Henry’s sole adviser in matters of state and managed his master dexterously, whilst endeavouring not entirely to offend the Queen. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History For, after some months fruitless pursuit of them, who could too dexterously hide themselves in the woods, the English pretended articles of peace, giving them all manner of fair words and promises of oblivion. The History of Virginia, in Four Parts Now and again they crossed their swords dexterously, trying to find a place for a good thrust, and striking one another softly. Black Diamonds "Callad!" he repeated, as he fixed his lasso dexterously under Don Manuel's arms, and, lifting him over a rock, lowered him to a depth of thirty feet. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845 These were dexterously taken out, tied up separately in a piece of thin lining kept for the purpose, leaving a long loop. Rambling Recollections of Chelsea by an old inhabitant To do this dexterously, you must wet the middle finger of your left hand, with which you are to bring the card to the middle of the pack. Endless Amusement A Collection of Nearly 400 Entertaining Experiments All this was dexterously managed, and when daylight appeared the caziques and other chiefs were not a little surprised to find only three prisoners remaining. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. The shivering youth wrapped his mantle more closely about him and followed the corporal without troubling himself respecting the soldiers; these last soon fell into the rear, and, dexterously turning into another street, disappeared. Tales from the German. Volume II. The Lichtensteins, The Sorceress, The Anabaptist They sit upon the ground, use the left hand for a distaff, and with the right hand roll the spindle dexterously on the naked thigh. Oriental Women The doctor thrust out expert hands, examined Temple's jaw dexterously. Voyage To Eternity Let a person draw a card from the pack, and let him replace it in the parcel from whence it was drawn, by dexterously offering that part. Endless Amusement A Collection of Nearly 400 Entertaining Experiments Should he dexterously intimate that, knowing all about her family and antecedents, she could not do better than secure his friendship? Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day Taking one of these in one hand, the workman dexterously separated the threads of the warp with the other, and passed the quill through, pressing down the one stitch thus formed with its pointed end. An American Girl Abroad "Move along there, please," they chorused, dexterously splitting up the group into smaller groups, and, finally, into ones and twos. Adventures of Bindle One evening Eminah accompanied Ali right up to the brass door, and as he went in she dexterously thrust a little pebble between the door and the threshold. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries He then returns them to the pack, and you dexterously place two under and two on the top of the pack. Endless Amusement A Collection of Nearly 400 Entertaining Experiments We reflected her image by means of one of the best solar microscopes, and loosened it dexterously from the white wall, without the least injury. Specimens of German Romance; Vol. II. Master Flea Selected and Translated from Various Authors A somewhat sheepish grin overspread the freckled face, and through an open gate Dale shot a paper dexterously across the porch to land accurately in the middle of the door-mat. Under Boy Scout Colors She will learn that it is her province to renew her husband physically and mentally by dexterously depositing the right kind of nutriment upon the inward, invisible frame. Maids Wives and Bachelors He and his fellow-servants were obliged to brush the floors, and with pieces of old cloth tied to their feet dexterously skated about the rooms. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors When a card has been drawn, you place it under the long card, and by shuffling them dexterously, you bring it to the top of the pack. Endless Amusement A Collection of Nearly 400 Entertaining Experiments Ah," replied Master Flea, "you would dexterously avoid my thanks, kind Mr. Peregrine; and this gives me, to my great consolation, a farther lively proof of your noble way of thinking. Specimens of German Romance; Vol. II. Master Flea Selected and Translated from Various Authors He coiled her hair into a knot, gagged her dexterously with a silk handkerchief—Voles knew all about gags—and tied her hands behind her back with a shoe-lace. The Bartlett Mystery Charles was unable to grasp the intent of their rapid Spanish, when one ran his hands dexterously over his body. The Bright Shawl She now pulled out of her pocket an old rusty hook, and thrust it dexterously into a small hole in the door, which immediately opened with a crash. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors The words of the sheriff, therefore, called forth a slight smile on every face, and a murmur of merriment ran through the room because he had so dexterously turned the tables on the coarse intruder. Pretty Michal At last he had dexterously divided, and ordered the presents according to each child's age, lighted all the tapers, and cried, "Come, come, children! this is what Christmas sends you." Specimens of German Romance; Vol. II. Master Flea Selected and Translated from Various Authors Whence came all these divers threads which Marie has so dexterously interwoven? Of Six Mediæval Women To Which Is Added A Note on Mediæval Gardens "No! it's only silly—like you!" says Dulce throwing a rosebud at him, which he catches dexterously. Portia or By Passions Rocked They quickly scampered up the stairs and returned with a pair of cocoa-nut shells lined with leather, which they placed dexterously upon the old woman's feet. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors Instead of that she took with her one of her fan-tailed pigeons, which she dexterously smuggled into her long pocket. Pretty Michal "It is Count Neroweg, whom your father dexterously kidnapped from the very midst of the leudes with the aid of two of his comrades." The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Shorty caught the log with a long pole, and dexterously steered it up close to the shore in comparatively still water. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign But the weapon was soon wrested from his enfeebled hands, and the Chippewa, dexterously turning himself so as to get the body of his enemy completely under him, now tried to scalp him alive. Wau-nan-gee or the Massacre at Chicago A Romance of the American Revolution No girl in all the streets of London could drive a barrow more nimbly, avoid pushing against passengers more dexterously, or cry her "fine China oranges" in a shriller voice. The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales The Chinese cook was dexterously slipping the feathers from a clammy fowl at the door of the kitchen tent. Stories of the Foot-hills His mind was so fertile, could see so much in a theory and apply it so dexterously, that his judgment was sometimes 162 dazzled by the brilliance of his ingenuity. Studies in Contemporary Biography When in the field, Duncan had always an opportunity of seeing Catherine; but, though he really did endeavour to ingratiate himself in her favour, she still dexterously contrived to eschew all his attentions. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III This is dexterously done with the corner of her apron. Rossmoyne He felt that by putting it that way Miss Keating had brought them a little too near what he called the verge, the verge they were all so dexterously avoiding. The Immortal Moment The Story of Kitty Tailleur The girl repelled him dexterously with her elbow. Stories of the Foot-hills He took in a character at a glance, and threw a pun at you as dexterously as a fly-fisher casts his fly over a trout's nose. Old and New London Volume I It was, in truth, entirely a tactical proceeding—a dexterously and ingeniously laid pretext for a certain intended measure which could not decently have stood on its own simple merits. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III Those trees growing on its banks were dexterously dropped so as to interlock their branches in mid-stream. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. What perilous collisions of floes they dexterously avoided! Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement However, the kick was dexterously intercepted by Glory; Master Buttons was thrown upon his back, and Nick escaped both hurt and promise. A Sunny Little Lass It was almost the first time that he had fairly caught her eye, so dexterously had she always avoided his glance. A Castle in Spain A Novel Away, away on the pinions of the wind flew the car, the speed being dexterously regulated according to the grade and curvature of the road. News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories The mason tossed his hat in the air and caught it dexterously on the point of his thumb. Clark's Field The Giant roared and bellowed as he struggled in the water, but was very soon exhausted and drowned, while Jack dexterously swam ashore. Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 Gerald dexterously caught it, and upholding the poor boy with one hand, with the other passed the string under his arms, and tied the ends of it to his own arm. Happy Days for Boys and Girls Streams of boiling oil were poured upon the heads of the assailants, and red-hot hoops of iron were dexterously tossed over their shoulders. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 The Typewriter.—The first requirement in preparing copy is a knowledge of how to handle a typewriter dexterously. News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories Thus, very dexterously, Griffenfeldt had succeeded in gaining his subsidies without sacrificing his neutrality. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" The atmosphere is well created, and the images dexterously introduced. Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 "He has, in truth," replied the servant, catching dexterously the silver piece tossed him. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts He had laid out a dexterously concerted scheme for his private amusement. Shirley A yard, a foot, an inch, and the perspiring fingers of his left hand dexterously loosened the gaudy coloured scarf that hid my throat. Byways of Ghost-Land Porson handed the book to his comrade; who, pretending to return it, dexterously substituted another in its place, with which Porson proceeded. Books and Authors Curious Facts and Characteristic Sketches They dexterously slipped handcuffs over his wrists, and at last he sank to the floor conquered. Mark Mason's Victory The only answer was a swift lunge, dexterously parried. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts Cornelia dexterously turned the conversation to another subject, to wait the return of her sons, who were gone to the public schools. Life and Literature Over two thousand extracts from ancient and modern writers, and classified in alphabetical order Disraeli keeps most dexterously in the region of the ambiguous. Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) The negro's big, yellow-palmed hands worked dexterously among the instruments to his right; then, amidships, grew a shrill whine which keened upward in pitch. Hawk Carse As he spoke he dexterously dropped it to the floor of the stage. Mark Mason's Victory Instead of flinging it over the horns of the steer he dexterously caught the loop around one of his hind legs, and jerked it taut with the quickness of lightning. The Great Cattle Trail Time-honored platitudes are brought out from their resting-places and dexterously moved to a well-known tune; and fallacies which have been refuted ad nauseam are paraded afresh as though their logical purity were still beyond suspicion. Arrows of Freethought Karen drew up the blind and Mrs. Talcott, going to the end of the room, mounted a chair and dexterously twitched from its place the sheet that covered the great portrait. Tante Elsie followed close, dexterously keeping her dress from under Tom's feet; indeed, she looked so lovely and fairy-like, that it made the awkwardness and embarrassment of her great, honest-hearted companion more apparent. A Noble Woman So Miles dexterously led the conversation round to Jan and Wren's End. Jan and Her Job In the conduct of public affairs, Philip never had a minister who more dexterously conformed reasons and actions of policy to the will, or prejudices, or passions of the sovereign. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 The van of each column was preceded by a stout fellow, who dexterously raising a long staff in a twirling fashion peculiar to Ireland, shouted, "Faugh-a-Ballagh," which being interpreted signifies "Clear the way." Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule It was the landlord of the Spaniards Inn who in the time of the Gordon Riots dexterously detained the rioters from proceeding to Caenwood House until the troops arrived to protect it. Hampstead and Marylebone The Fascination of London He pulled down his hat, swung dexterously up on Bat Wings and galloped away down the valley, waving his hand at the barred window as he passed. Hidden Water Lance picked up an extra deck of cards and began to shuffle them absent-mindedly but nevertheless dexterously. Rim o' the World At the same time producing the card from his pocket, whither he had dexterously conveyed it while pretending to examine the pack, to see if it was "all right." 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. “Perfectly!” grinned the Jackal, as he dexterously shut the door, “and if you will permit me to say so, I think matters will remain as they were!” Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales Edgar, as though he had been on the look-out for such a fine opportunity, speedily and dexterously ran one runner of our pung over the stump, and over went the pung. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 6 June 1848 Isabella dexterously poured the contents of the phial into a cup, which was filled with wine, and Morton, taking it in his hand, approached the corporal with a nod of invitation. An Old Sailor's Yarns He quieted the raving with his hypodermic needle, removed the amateurish bandage from the hand and the arm, looked at the wound, applied a cooling lotion, and dexterously wound on a fresh bandage. Rim o' the World Oh, Lord," groaned Johnny, dexterously whirling her about, "there's another coming. . . . The Innocent Adventuress Bah!" replied Benson, dexterously evading the most important part of the question, "if I were to fight all the people that spread false reports about me, I should have my hands full. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 The Indian then bounded from them, and as he fled towards the woods, dexterously removed the cord from his wrists. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State The intrepid women handle the paddles dexterously, steering clear of sunken rocks and dangerous whirlpools. Harper's Young People, August 17, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Nothing but practice will enable people to hit the joint dexterously. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families Cameron, turning dexterously on his heel, held him still at the sword’s point, and allowed him to expend his strength in desperate efforts of fierce but ineffectual violence. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI And when Simon was discovered reading 'The Pirates of Pechili,' dexterously concealed in his prayer-book, the boy received a strapping that made his mother wince. Ghetto Comedies Spears whizzed around him on all sides, but for a time he dexterously escaped death. In the Musgrave Ranges At this moment, Gentle Annie re-entered with the eau de vie; and Tresco, who was bustling importantly about his patient, administrated the restorative dexterously to the unconscious digger, and then awaited results. The Tale of Timber Town Explaining away, however dexterously and delicately, is not defending, but at once confessing error, and encumbering yourself with all the trammels of misleading associations. Social Rights and Duties, Volume I (of 2) Addresses to Ethical Societies By this time Don was on Yankee's back, dexterously making him appear as spirited as possible; whereat Dorry's steed began to prance also. Donald and Dorothy Yes, Aneta could send her away, but it might be managed dexterously. The School Queens They stood immovable until Miss Ashton entered the room, when the whole club sank upon their knees, bending their heads until they nearly touched the floor, dexterously placing the tin of ashes upon their backs. Miss Ashton's New Pupil A School Girl's Story The whole move had been planned, and most dexterously, by Sir James Graham. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 3, 1854-1861 The stockings were filled at last; the toes and heels dexterously stuffed out with apples and oranges; the gifts following next—each separate gift wrapped in paper, and tied neatly with string. Good Luck After having long sustained the violence of the raging waves, by managing their little boat very dexterously, they suffer themselves to be carried away with the impetuous torrent as swift as an arrow. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) To him, censure was sweeter than praise; and the more elevated the rank, and respectable the character of his antagonist, the more dexterously he aimed his blows, and the more frequently he renewed his attacks. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance But if he dexterously regulates the movement of the outfit according to the road, observing where it is safe and where unsafe, he will proceed securely because wisely. Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost For a moment the whole ship's company stood as if thunder-struck; and then one of the sailors, muttering, "Guess he'll want them, anyhow," lowered a hammer and oil-can, which Frank dexterously caught. Harper's Young People, March 30, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly He was about the cryptic attack on Sally's swimming and diving, which he felt to have been dexterously conveyed in his parent's speech with scarcely a word really to the point. Somehow Good There was no remedy but to silence him, which our friend dexterously accomplished by a blow on the os frontis. The Land of Thor There are our games at poule, and dominoes, and piquet; and our pipes with dexterously blackened bowls. A Tramp's Wallet stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France A newspaper was flung dexterously across his face. Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker Norma commented, turning a lovely flushed face from the pan where she was dexterously crisping bacon. The Beloved Woman There, rolling �sop on his face, he proceeded nimbly and dexterously to strip his clothes from his body. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama Again, coolly, dexterously, he pitted his adroitness, then his sheer strength against hers; and it came again to a deadlock. The Gay Rebellion Presently they were made to light upon an object close at hand, the arm of one of the group of spectators, then dexterously to rise again. Due West or Round the World in Ten Months He told of the toymakers of Nuremberg and other cities, and how easily and dexterously they did their work. Dorothy's Triumph He was seated at the end of the scrubbed and bleached little table; Kate at the other end was neatly and dexterously packing a yellow bowl with bread pudding. The Beloved Woman As he spoke he tossed the bag over to Staupitz, who caught it dexterously and put it in his pocket. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama The right-hand party held dexterously aloof, rejoicing to see the Ministers at issue with reviving opponents who were likely soon to become their most formidable enemies. Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 Lupin dexterously touched a spring, turned the handle, opened the door and slipped away, roaring with laughter as he went. The Confessions of Arsène Lupin "That feller's got sand!" he heard Joe say, as he dexterously avoided a whirlpool and dodged a snag. A Man of Two Countries The most rigorous and implacable of men can be buttered, she thought, if the emollient be dexterously applied. The Dop Doctor Then he dexterously rearranged his hair to resemble the hunchback’s dishevelled locks, compelling its curls to fall about his transformed face and shade it. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama The entrance was dexterously contrived, particularly when the fortress consisted of a single house, to present as much difficulty as possible to a besieger. One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford “Are you so eager?” she asked, in a voice in which regret and petulance were dexterously commingled. The Lady of Loyalty House A Novel The little girl made a leap from the platform but was caught dexterously by the Brand and flung behind the scenes. The Art of Disappearing She got some of the dresses and all the undergarments when Bough had dexterously picked out the embroidered initials. The Dop Doctor Now, while �sop had been saying his taunting farewell to Lagardere he had been standing with his back to the door, and with his left hand had dexterously abstracted the key. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama With a roar, the mulierose man launched himself at Mr. Middleton, who dexterously stepping aside, had the satisfaction of seeing his assailant slip and fall on the wet sidewalk. The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton In one of them she held a long silken scarf, and not until this had been dexterously twisted and tied over old Marmaduke’s eyes did that worthy awake. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 Belle is in the drawing-room reading a yellow-bound novel, which she slips dexterously out of sight at the sound of her visitor's voice. Only an Irish Girl The Doomsman caught it dexterously and fastened it on his breast. The Doomsman "Then, by your leave," said the hunchback, and dexterously edged the indignant notary out of the chair. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama We are bound to say, that as a political biography we have rarely, if ever, met with a book more dexterously handled, or more replete with interest. Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 2 In an instant her hands were at his pillows, shifting them quickly and dexterously, supporting his shoulders with her arm the while. Captain Desmond, V.C. Then came his ability to imitate the call of this wild life, sometimes by direct vocalization, or by placing two reeds to the lips so dexterously that the timid fawn is led to his feet. The Vanishing Race The Tories fomented these dissensions in an underhand way, turning them dexterously against their enemies. Political Women, Vol. 2 So much was wise to promise to men who could draw conclusions so dexterously. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama He would meet them boldly, and throw them off, coil for coil, however subtilely, however dexterously they were wound about him. The Sign of the Spider The other, unmoved, dexterously shifted a mouthful of tobacco. Mountain Blood A Novel When she moved, its head followed her, but she dexterously pinned it to the rock with her forked stick and placed the heel of her moccasin upon its writhing body. 'Me--Smith' And he struck me quickly and dexterously with a familiar movement; once—twice. The House with the Mezzanine and Other Stories Sartoris wheeled his chair rapidly and dexterously across to her, and then raised his fist in a threatening manner. The Slave of Silence Here also the women mingle freely in the streets, wearing long robes which they wind dexterously about their bodies, leaving the lower legs and the right arm bare. The Critic in the Orient The smaller man ostentatiously broke the seal from a new pack of cards, dexterously spreading them across the table. Mountain Blood A Novel His right hand maintained the sinister pressure of the weapon against the victim's deflated chest, while his left dexterously explored the side pockets of Mr. Leary's overcoat. The Life of the Party "And what was that?" asked the young cacique carelessly, as he tossed the golden balls in air and caught them dexterously. Historic Boys Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times But he dexterously limited himself to explaining the seizure of the Duchy of Oldenburg, which was the commencement of the rapacious and absurd attempt to exclude English merchandise from the Continent. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 382, October 1847 This is dexterously pounced upon by "blacky," the moment its head appears peeping from the aperture at the top of some of the branches. Trade and Travel in the Far East or Recollections of twenty-one years passed in Java, Singapore, Australia and China. Within, the week’s edition was going to press; a burly young individual was turning the cylinders by hand, while the editor and owner dexterously removed the printed sheets from the press. Mountain Blood A Novel The edges of the dough were wet and dexterously crimped together, so that the pie would not open in frying. When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine It then retreated back to the drain, when the convict dexterously seized it by the tail, and, drawing it out, held it tight by the neck. Prisoners Their Own Warders A Record of the Convict Prison at Singapore in the Straits Settlements Established 1825 Even Thackeray's old "Vanity of Vanities" wakes into new life as she dexterously couples it with the dances of the last season. Modern Women and What is Said of Them A Reprint of A Series of Articles in the Saturday Review (1868) The little ladies amused themselves with hunting these butterflies, which they dexterously caught without hurting them; and, as soon as they had examined their beauties, let them fly again. The Looking-Glass for the Mind or Intellectual Mirror The chief now dexterously, with the point of the "setter," takes the sound-post out, the owner looking on with some amount of astonishment. The Repairing & Restoration of Violins 'The Strad' Library, No. XII. As the result of much repetition, the packing of the camp articles onto the wagons was done dexterously and quickly. Crossing the Plains, Days of '57 A Narrative of Early Emigrant Travel to California by the Ox-team Method At the same time the motor-bicycle slowed down, and dexterously avoiding a huge bullock, glided past the stationary car. The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War His mouth was liberally marked with Smith's home-made blood, for the carmine had been generously though dexterously employed. A Pirate of Parts "What are you thinking of, Rosemary?" asked her brother, dexterously shifting Sarah's position so that she could not kick the fire with her shoes—a feat she was anxious to accomplish. Rainbow Hill Sometimes when dexterously applied the colour is very good, but the stain is liable to make itself too evident in parts where the wood may be a little more spongy than at others. The Repairing & Restoration of Violins 'The Strad' Library, No. XII. Stingaree had picked up a programme, and dexterously mounted it between hammer and cartridge of the revolver which he had momentarily relinquished, much as a cornet-player mounts his music under his nose. Stingaree They were soon hidden again by a thicket; and dexterously spreading themselves among the bushes, they opened a smart skirmishing fire on the pickets. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History So was Smith, and before any one could realize the situation, the bottle of red ink in his hand had dexterously performed its office over the mouth of the prostrate actor. A Pirate of Parts He greeted me with the utmost courtesy, inquired anxiously after my health, and touched dexterously on the subject of love. The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura "I should not care for the task of convincing Mrs. Bradley of it," I replied dexterously. Margarita's Soul The Romantic Recollections of a Man of Fifty Ulysses dexterously binds three large sheep together, fastens a companion under the middle one, while he clings beneath a huge ram, and out they move together. Homer's Odyssey A Commentary To attire herself becomingly, and to give the Squire the dinners he best liked, in an order of succession so dexterously arranged as never to provoke satiety, were Mrs. Tempest's cardinal duties. Vixen, Volume I. The other was caught dexterously in mid-air, but not before its contents had turned a somersault and wrought ruin all around it. The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation The young messenger stooped and caught it dexterously. The Secret House “Dear me! what a mercy we are where we can breathe!” as Thomas whirled them dexterously past a small square. Five Little Peppers at School He clambered dexterously about with his hand-like extremities, aiding his progress with his prehensile tail; but he had not calculated upon the added heaviness which his autumn diet had given him. A Tar-Heel Baron He took from his pocket a bent wire, and dexterously inserting it in the lock opened the valise. The Erie Train Boy He need only avail himself dexterously of the original contour of his ground. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 87, January, 1865 The town will understand who is the principal character if you manage your article dexterously and with humour. Grey Town An Australian Story “Let me take it, father,” and he dexterously brought it off. Five Little Peppers at School Leaning over the right side of the horse she dexterously pulled apart the top rails where they crossed, and Johnny cleverly stepped back in time to avoid their hitting his legs in their fall. A Tar-Heel Baron Placing one hand on his lips as a warning for silence, he dexterously cut steps in the ice with the other. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, August 5th, 1914 A man engaged in the Newfoundland fisheries to receive the fish from the header, and, with a sharp knife, dexterously to lay it open. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. He dexterously caught an insect on the wing, having learned that trick, perhaps, from his neighbor, the little western flycatcher, which also lived on the slope. Birds of the Rockies He swung himself swiftly and dexterously round the angle of the stair-rail, and so reached his own door. The Creators A Comedy And Tom dexterously threw her cape over her shoulders. A Tar-Heel Baron Martin aimed a blow at Ben, but the boot-black dexterously evaded it, and, slinging his box over his back, darted down Nassau Street. Rufus and Rose Or, The Fortunes of Rough and Ready The speaker sat up and juggled dexterously with a cake of soap, a sponge and a tooth-brush. The Long Trick Now, if there is anything that will make a burro move dexterously out of his tracks, it is to get behind him with a club and beat a steady tattoo on his hams and legs. Birds of the Rockies It also afforded Canning the peg on which to hang a grievance, and dexterously to prolong discussion until the matter became stale in public interest. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 As the Spaniards would not include Captain Campbell in the terms of capitulation, he managed, with several companions, dexterously to escape in a small vessel, sailed for New York, and from thence to Scotland. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America Lanfranc proceeded to Rome, and there he managed the negotiation with the pope so dexterously as soon to bring it to a conclusion. William the Conqueror Makers of History It was her system now to bring him gradually and dexterously down. The Immortal Or, One Of The "Forty." (L'immortel) - 1877 Dropping his bundle and paddle, but carefully guarding the torch, he climbed the tree above the victim, lay out on a branch, reached down, and dexterously severed the noose with his knife. The Watchers of the Trails A Book of Animal Life At others, “the spirit of an injunction is all;” and this we contrive to collect so dexterously, as thereby to relax or annul the strictness of the terms. A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians, in the Middle and Higher Classes in this Country, Contrasted with Real Christianity. This was represented by dancing and songs, and occasional movements with the hand, as if to throw the lance, which the antagonist sought to avoid by dexterously springing aside. A New Voyage Round the World in the Years 1823, 24, 25, and 26. Vol. 1 If it does not smoke, and is dexterously applied, I think we can feel safely that it cannot be too hot. Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Fifteenth Annual Meeting New York City, September 3, 4 and 5, 1924 He had severed them indeed from Pitt; and he had dexterously broken up the great party into jealous factions. History of the English People, Volume VIII Modern England, 1760-1815 When this strange new figure was introduced, number one proved equal to the emergency, hopping backward, and turning so dexterously that when his partner alighted they were facing, and about a foot apart, as before. In Nesting Time She smiled broadly, as she dexterously shifted the puffy white mass. Explorers of the Dawn The fish, seizing it, is gently drawn to the surface, then dexterously caught by the left hand, and secured before it can clear its teeth from the tough fibrous bait. The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure He unhooked his eye-glasses from the breast of his waistcoat and put them on, shook out the paper dexterously with his one hand, and began to read it aloud. The Flag The art of balancing, therefore, simply consists in dexterously altering the centre of gravity upon every new position of the body, so as constantly to preserve the line of direction within the base. The Book of Sports: Containing Out-door Sports, Amusements and Recreations, Including Gymnastics, Gardening & Carpentering When this happens, they dexterously turn themselves on their backs, make head and tail meet, and float in this posture till they can contrive to save themselves by clinging to some part of the plant. The Emperor's Rout He throws mountain peaks at the giant which are dexterously stopped with flights of arrows; and at last beats him down and kills him with a tree. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse On the stolen article being taken from under the pilferer’s shoulder-patch of seal-skin, where he had dexterously secreted it, he breaks out into a laugh, pretending to pass it off as a joke. The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure These managed their duties so dexterously that Matilda Junk was far from guessing what was going on. The Opal Serpent This superstitious party faith was what the unscrupulous politicians handled dexterously for their own selfish ends. Mizora: A Prophecy A MSS. Found Among the Private Papers of the Princess Vera Zarovitch And he set the table down and began to manipulate the ball dexterously. The heart of happy hollow A collection of stories Nan, however, despite her mental anguish, kept her head and dexterously guided it into the glade, where it found soft snow and gradually came to a stop. Nan Sherwood at Palm Beach Or Strange Adventures Among The Orange Groves The seamen had got the ropes ready, and now dexterously slipped a running bowline over the head and another over the tail. The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. She formed her plans so dexterously that Bertha was chained to her side, fretting through the tedious hours, yet powerless to secure a moment's freedom. Fairy Fingers A Novel Mr. Frederick Wedmore—a critic—one of the wounded—complains that by dexterously substituting "understand" for "understate," I have dealt unfairly by him, and wrongly rendered his writing. The Gentle Art of Making Enemies These are the materials which are so dexterously woven into the complicated plot and which furnish to many funny qui-pro-quos. The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Seeing that the youth used his paddle dexterously, Bounce, after a little thought, resolved to let him encounter the more dangerous rapid above. The Wild Man of the West A Tale of the Rocky Mountains He knotted the two ends of twine, and dropped the balls dexterously one on either side of the tree, the string thus remaining steadied against possible winds by the weight at the bottom. The Path to Honour The ivy leaves were dexterously polished, and a graceful garland laid above every tuck of the transparent white dress. Fairy Fingers A Novel There were those who were educated and formally polite, and dexterously steered the conversation into other channels every time we endeavored to present the claims of Christ to them. Have We No Rights? A frank discussion of the "rights" of missionaries Not the least of its merits lies in the text, which Friedrich worked out dexterously, and which is amusing and interesting throughout. The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas The rope was thrown and caught dexterously by Saxe, who swung loose in the act and slipped a little way down. The Crystal Hunters A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps The cigarrito, as is well known, is tobacco cut fine and dexterously wrapped in moist maize leaves, in paper, or in straw. Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce She sees at a glance all the good points of a figure; she knows how to bring them out strongly; she discovers by intuition what is lacking, and dexterously hides the defects. Fairy Fingers A Novel Hamilton looked round for something to throw at his critic and found a tolerably heavy book, but Bones dodged and fielded it dexterously. Bones Being Further Adventures in Mr. Commissioner Sanders' Country Alberich, coming forth again, is greatly flattered by Wotan and dexterously led on to show his might. The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas The “small white piece” proved to be ten inches long and very heavy, when it had been dexterously struck off, without damaging any of its clearly-cut angles. The Crystal Hunters A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps While he dexterously rolled a cigarette with one hand we surrounded him, three panic-stricken women. Land of the Burnt Thigh Madeleine remained silent, and went on with her task, dexterously rolling around her slender fingers her aunt's soft, white curls, and letting them lightly drop in the most becoming positions. Fairy Fingers A Novel Come along with me quietly or—” I finished the sentence by displaying a pistol which I had dexterously slipped from my belt. The Cryptogram A Story of Northwest Canada The candlelight glinted on the knife blade as he twisted it about dexterously. One Man's Initiation—1917 Our Uhlans and infantry were manipulated dexterously to make a battalion look like a brigade; but we had an army corps in front of us. Lorraine A romance It all fell out as dexterously as a conjuring trick. Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories He swam straight as an arrow, with the long and powerful strokes of a first-rate swimmer; and occasionally, when the grape and musket shots whistled thick as hailstones around him, he dexterously dived. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 457 Volume 18, New Series, October 2, 1852 The dark youth shuffled the cards twice dexterously and dealt. The Fifth Ace He was called upon to do so, and dexterously did he execute his design. Ran Away to Sea He slipped his arm under the pillows, dexterously raising the young man's head, and held the cup to his lips. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance He had had to live dexterously to escape it to play little and with restraint for many months afterward. Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories A small brown hand shot out unexpectedly, dexterously, and the yellow songster found itself a helpless prisoner in the child's tight grasp. The Lilac Lady She stalked on grimly, and when she came to Reid's lot she promptly and dexterously climbed its fence and continued her way in silence. The Governess By this appeal for help my companion dexterously turned the conversation, so that no further questions were asked about who set free the blacks. Ran Away to Sea But the head, ducking and bobbing like the white gentleman with black spots, whom Punch has never been able to touch, dexterously slipped aside at every blow, which descended harmlessly upon the bed-clothes. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 456 Volume 18, New Series, September 25, 1852 It may be, if dexterously managed; and I dare say we can so manage it.” Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco The mercer answered by dexterously draping an unoccupied form, first with a piece of rich purple, then one of tawny, then one of deep crimson, and lastly a bright blue. The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century “You shall convey one of the feet to the camp, and we will try our skill in cooking it,” he said, dexterously cutting it off. Adventures in Africa By an African Trader Marcus assisted Aunt Barbara very carefully down to the gate, and handed her in so dexterously that she was able to take her seat without complaining of twisting her joints with the exertion. Hatty and Marcus or, First Steps in the Better Path He felt that it was his duty as a Churchman to administer a rebuke; but Dr Graham's pagan views were well known, and a correction, however dexterously administered, would only lead to an argument. The Bishop's Secret The next minute Fred had tossed off the heavy steel morion he wore, throwing it to his follower, who caught it dexterously, and then followed closely at his leader’s heels. Crown and Sceptre A West Country Story The little pedlar had escaped dexterously, and only just in time. The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century He had a pale skin, his fingers, were long and bony, and he rode dexterously in and out, among the tree boles, with his hat in his hand. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War She would play with her rings that her courtiers might note the delicacy of her hands; or dance a coranto that an ambassador, hidden dexterously behind a curtain, might report her sprightliness to his master. History of the English People, Volume IV The quiet, though far from retiring-mannered Jasper had enjoyed the honour of handing down the fair Alethea, and had dexterously managed to place himself by her side. John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea When passing close to him, the sprig, dexterously detached, fell upon his knees, while he could just bear, uttered in a soft whisper, the word—“Tuya!” The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico He slipped into them smoothly, Pooh-Bah dexterously using its little claws to help put its turret and body through the neatly hemmed holes. The Creature from Cleveland Depths Then he bent over a fresh bowl, and dexterously dipped the cup full of milk, without seeming to break the cream. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War Justin waited while the farmer tied the horse, and then, slipping his hand through the old man's arm, guided him dexterously around the house. Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale The Burmah war-boats are very splendid craft, pulling from eighty to one hundred oars; the Burmahs manage them very dexterously, and will pull them from seven to eight miles an hour. Olla Podrida In all the Repetition lessons one of the boys used to write out in a large hand the passage to be learnt by heart, and dexterously pin it to the front of Mr Gordon’s desk. Eric, or Little by Little And Mrs Clere dexterously turned the purple placard to the light in such a manner that a little spot on one side of it should not show. The King's Daughters Judith did not know whether she was being chaffed or not, so she dexterously changed the subject. Miss Pat at School The South Carolinian stepped quickly aside, and dexterously threw his foot before the other, who—his blow not meeting the expected resistance—was unable to recover himself, and fell headlong to the floor. Among the Pines or, South in Secession Time "Ho!" gurgled Chub Tuttle, cracking a peanut and dexterously nipping the double kernel into his mouth. Rival Pitchers of Oakdale The boy swung his slipper dexterously to and fro on his bare toes. Barbara in Brittany Meanwhile Chairman had dexterously put and run through supplementary vote for Excess of Expenditure; friends near him had got the catapultic Major down again, in time to hear Chairman declare "the Ayes have it!" Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, March 25, 1893 He had never seen gentlemen move so gracefully and dexterously in a crowded room as these young Americans did. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 Now and then he flung his cap aloft, and, as it came down, ducked his head under and dexterously caught it. The Hunters of the Ozark The officer made a cut at his head: Merritt, dexterously parrying the cut, only lost his hat. History of the Second Massachusetts Regiment of Infantry: Beverly Ford. Here they flung their fish lines out into the water and hauled the little fish up dexterously; when, with a curious twitch they disengaged the finny fellows and tossed them into a big pan. A Woman who went to Alaska With strong effort of self-restraint he stopped himself midway in stentorian shout, "Yoicks!" dexterously turned the "Yo" into "No," and so saved himself from reproof of Speaker. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, March 4, 1893 He prepared his effects as studiously and almost as dexterously as Dumas himself. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation The clothes fitted excellently, and Berry saw to the neophyte's make-up, painting and powdering him dexterously, and dressing the virginal beard and moustache with a dark cosmetic. Despair's Last Journey Entering, therefore, with noiseless tread, his feet being bare, he approached the sleeper, and extracted very dexterously a small packet of coin which he carried secreted in his girdle. Tales of the Caliph Presently, his half-crown went spinning in the air: he caught it dexterously—heads. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 As she speaks she drops the flower, and he dexterously, by some fortuitous chance, catches it. Molly Bawn One, a trickster, has concealed powder in her pocket handkerchief, and applies it dexterously while pretending to blow her nose. A Book of Burlesques The quasi bric-à-brac portion of the general dealer's stock is dexterously arrayed in his window, and not allowed to take up a prominent position among the wares displayed. The Violin Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators Ah, it is a dangerous toy when brandished dexterously! The Daughters of Danaus "Well, we'll see what we can do"—and the extinguisher is dexterously and effectually applied. Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918 Throwing his spear dexterously he transfixed the monkey and brought it down. Black Ivory At the same time he dexterously cuts the laryats of such horses as he observes are not hobbled. The Dog Crusoe and his Master By the way"—he slid rather dexterously away from the subject—"you promised her a skin or something, didn't you? The Making of a Soul Then, dexterously warding off the missiles with his shield, he plunged into the Tiber. Architects of Fate or, Steps to Success and Power Ancillon was a great collector of curious books, and dexterously defended himself when accused of the Bibliomania. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 I hastened down after him; he was stunned, and I thought this a good opportunity to pull off his wig, which I did very dexterously, and concealed it. Percival Keene He carried a long, stout stick, which, dexterously wielded, was calculated to prove a formidable weapon. The Young Llanero A Story of War and Wild Life in Venezuela These strong lackeys will whisk you dexterously from the scene before the other gamblers realize what you were about to do. Europe—Whither Bound? Being Letters of Travel from the Capitals of Europe in the Year 1921 They came hurrying to the spot with a ready-made noose, which they dexterously slipped over the monster’s head, Tim at the same moment, springing on its back, leaped from thence to the shore. The Wanderers Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and Orinoco In another minute they were paddling away, Manita dexterously steering the canoe. The Settlers A Tale of Virginia Tommy directed his squirt very dexterously, hit the lighted wick of the solitary candle, which fizzed, sputtered, and finally gave up the ghost. Percival Keene These, however, the llañeros dexterously avoided; and throwing the lasso over the animal’s head, brought it with a violent jerk to the ground, when a thrust of the lance quickly finished its career. The Young Llanero A Story of War and Wild Life in Venezuela In a moment the noose was dexterously thrown over its head, when Nub gave a violent pull before it had time to grasp the branch with its claws, and hauled it to the ground. The South Sea Whaler Uncle Paul having formed a noose, slipped it over the creature’s head and told me to hold it tight while he made another, which he dexterously threw over its tail. The Wanderers Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and Orinoco Our kind captain did his utmost to make amends to them for their losses, by supplying them with food and clothing, and tools, which they use very dexterously, to rebuild their habitations. Mark Seaworth Leading forward her horse, and placing his hand a little above the ground, he dexterously lifted her into her saddle. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley At last I got him alongside, and singing out for a rope, which was quickly hove to me, I passed it dexterously over his tail, and told the men on deck to haul it taut. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days A noose was then dexterously slipped over its head and another over its tail, and it was quickly hauled up on deck by the crew. The South Sea Whaler The seaman managed dexterously to do this, and the rest of the crew, hauling away, at length got its body out of the water. The Three Admirals This completely stupefied them, and made them float to the surface, where the natives dexterously transfixed them with their spears. Mark Seaworth I had some pleasure in doing my little work very dexterously, I thought; and I did wish to draw a few readers to one of my favourite Books which nobody reads. Letters of Edward FitzGerald to Fanny Kemble (1871-1883) Another Llanero would then dexterously cast his lasso round the animal’s fore-feet, and by a jerk bring it round its legs. In New Granada Heroes and Patriots While Ben Snatchblock slipped a running bowline over the creature’s head, its tail coming to the surface, he dexterously got another round it, and, in spite of its violent struggles, it was hoisted on board. The Three Lieutenants So dexterously did he ply his instrument, that he soon had made almost as much impression as we had done, who had been working so much longer a time. In the Eastern Seas By thus dexterously managing the fish for some minutes, he at length brought it close to the shore, and I caught sight of an ugly-looking dark monster. Afar in the Forest A pear was thrown, dexterously caught, and the newcomer immediately took a magnificent bite out of it. Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea “Keep that dog back, Cob, or he’ll eat him,” said Uncle Bob, making the lantern play on the prostrate man, whose arms were dexterously dragged behind him and tightly tied. Patience Wins War in the Works As soon as Carey had delivered the flick so dexterously, one often practised on bathing excursions when at school, he repented, fully expecting that the others would rush upon him with their clubs. King o' the Beach A Tropic Tale Then letting it go again he dexterously cut the sheet in two upon the edge of the boat before there was any check, and the gig floated slowly towards the shore. Mother Carey's Chicken Her Voyage to the Unknown Isle From the ribs, strengthened by some of the stronger sinews, are manufactured the bows which they use so dexterously. Afar in the Forest But he managed to get these loans very dexterously, always mixing up a little flattery when he came to borrow. True to his Colours The Life that Wears Best Miss Munns thought him a most well-disposed young man, and did not discover one of the anxious glances at the clock, nor the yawns so dexterously hidden beneath strokings of the moustache. More about Pixie “Is he?” replied the other, beginning to get vexed, as the goat dexterously managed to preserve the same distance between them by shifting round in a sidling fashion as he and Eric advanced. Fritz and Eric The Brother Crusoes “Hurrah!” exclaimed Bob, pitching his hat in the air, and catching it dexterously again. Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel And so dexterously was the whole thing done that not a single drop of blood stained the white garment of either priest; had it been otherwise, it would have been regarded as an unfavourable omen. Harry Escombe A Tale of Adventure in Peru Betsy continued wearing the ring for the next day or two, and always dexterously parried any attempt to find out how she came by it. True to his Colours The Life that Wears Best “I will, if you will promise me good guerra, señor,” replied the Spaniard, dexterously parrying the thrust of a pikeman and running his antagonist neatly through the shoulder. The Cruise of the Nonsuch Buccaneer "How long will it take you to build it?" asked Crane, who, dexterously turning the pages of "Vega's Handbuch" was calculating their course. Skylark Three “Why, if it’s not Batchelor,” exclaimed Doubleday; not, however, advancing open-armed to meet me, but edging towards the far end of the desk, and dexterously insinuating Crow and Wallop between me and his precious person. My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life At last Ta-vwots' understood the nature of the club, and guessed the wiles of Ku-mi'-a-pöts, and raising the weapon as if to strike again, he dexterously substituted his magic ball and slew him. Sketch of the Mythology of the North American Indians First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1879-80, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1881, pages 17-56 Availing himself dexterously of his subordinate position, Mason was open to state facts but respectfully declined to draw inferences. Tristram of Blent An Episode in the Story of an Ancient House But he saw that somehow he had given pain, and dexterously slid off the subject, yet without appearing to change it. Brother Copas Dictionary useful but ..." he flipped pages dexterously, "extremely cumbrous. Skylark Three Glass after glass was dexterously emptied upon the carpet under the table, or the purple stream sought concealment under heaps of walnut-shells and orange-peel. Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford In Ten Letters, From an Uncle to His Nephew "That" was a small piece of paving-wood, dexterously hurled by the dirty-faced boy, who seemed to be finding time hang rather heavily on his hands. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton For example, upon a belt of peace, they very dexterously represent in black wampum two hands joined. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 3 Edward dexterously seized on the rumour to cut him off more completely from his old party. History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 No help for it, and I arose, at the same moment dexterously slipping my hand behind me and withdrawing the thorn in the flesh. The Blunders of a Bashful Man What an invaluable father confessor have the fair sex lost in you, Mr. Cargill, and how dexterously you would have evaded any cross-examinations which might have committed your penitents!” St. Ronan's Well Unobserved by their intended victim, with a rapid motion they endeavoured to push him head foremost into the river, Master Puppy having dexterously seized hold of his tail to make the somersault more complete. The Adventures of a Dog, and a Good Dog Too For this reason he was much adored by shepherds, who imagined he could either preserve their own flocks from thieves, or else help to compensate their losses, by dexterously stealing from their neighbors. Roman Antiquities, and Ancient Mythology For Classical Schools (2nd ed) Billaud, fearing to be outdone in the attack, hastily forced his way to the tribune, broke into what Tallien was saying, and proceeded dexterously to discredit Robespierre's allies without at once assailing Robespierre himself. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 1 of 3) Essay 1: Robespierre I myself with two of my servants took my seat in a hide boat, dexterously managed by a Tibetan, and we drifted down the Brahmaputra at a swinging pace. From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People A millstone had been 'thrown off' on some full sacks—like cushions—and Tibbald, the miller, was dexterously pecking the grooves afresh. Round About a Great Estate Russia, at the same time not wishing to give any greater impetus to the Bulgarian campaign, dexterously manipulated Rumania, which raised at that time her first claims on Dobrudja. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 They were found to be of a very slight character, and a few pieces of court-plaster dexterously applied were all that seemed to be required. Bucholz and the Detectives He could slip a specimen into his omelette soufflé, for instance, dexterously slicing it in half with his knife, with a pressure that left nothing to be desired. Moriah's Mourning and Other Half-Hour Sketches And Mendelssohn, entering into the spirit of the fun, dexterously caught the blossoms and tossed them to his players, not even forgetting the triangles and the boys who played the kettledrums. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians He dexterously lost small sums to the post commander at pool and billiards; enough to keep the old gentleman in cigars—and good-humor. Marion's Faith. With a sigh the parson swung offside from Jeb, dexterously pulling a jackknife from his trousers-pocket, opening it, and thrusting it in the high top of his right boot. In Happy Valley When the two houses were organized, he sent them a brief message, in which the national bank question was dexterously handled, "with the caution and ambiguity of a Talleyrand." Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis He alighted, and entered; returned with a pot of porter in one hand and a glass of brandy in the other; dexterously tipped half the brandy into the porter, and handed up the mixture. The Adventures of Harry Revel "I could not bear the smell of it any longer, so I slyly drew it out of your pocket, and dexterously let it fall into the deepest part of the Thames." Stories of Comedy Now, when the two horses sprang apart, she saw that he had thrown it dexterously over the Carthaginian, blinding his blow and tangling him in its heavy folds. The Lion's Brood First, he dexterously laid himself upon his back along the pole on top of the ladder. Chatterbox, 1905. Anzalas dexterously swerved aside at the critical moment and gave a thrust with his spear at the left side of his antagonist, who fell lifeless to the ground. Theodoric the Goth Barbarian Champion of Civilisation These he dexterously concealed from the iconoclastic citizen, took home, and preserved. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. |
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