| 单词 | diffidently |
| 例句 | He began a little diffidently, avoiding her gaze, but he gathered courage as he went along. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Impressed by this extraordinarily bad ERA, I diffidently informed my teacher, who told me to explain the fact to my class. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z But she was silent beyond the spare questions and answers she asked and gave, and so Wang Lung stood diffidently on the edge of the circle and listened to the talk. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z A little diffidently Isannah herself emerged from behind the lady’s great dark skirts. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, I was in market research, to begin with,” he says diffidently. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged diffidently and eyed him from under her brown brows. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Gitano laid his hat on the floor and diffidently sat down. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Milo studied Yossarian diffidently through the corner of his eye, hesitating tactfully. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z As good 21st-century exhibition curators must, they shine their light, a little diffidently at times, on the sordid as well as the splendid aspects of Dutch power. The full story of the British empire is yet to be told 2012-12-28T19:31:12Z Connery answers diffidently: “A little. It’s throwing the gyroscopic controls of a guided missile off balance with a … a radio beam or something, isn’t it?” Sean Connery: From Tentative Secret Agent to Suave Bond 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z He has written a few novels and short stories, he says diffidently when I ask. Tolstoy's great estate 2010-11-20T00:07:00Z It's the same musical world that Berg explored, a little bit later and sometimes rather diffidently, in his Seven Early Songs, composed in the first years of his studies with Schoenberg. Hannigan/De Leeuw/Quatuor Diotima – review 2013-01-25T12:35:01Z Every 100 feet or so, a female fan — some were in their teens, others in their 50s — would cut in, diffidently asking for a selfie with this former teen idol from Mexico City. Is Diego Boneta Mexico’s Next Big Hollywood Star? 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z Four decades after diffidently sending an album called Free At Last by the American pianist Mal Waldron out into the world, he produces outstanding works at what seems like an increasing rate. Manfred Eicher: the sound man 2010-07-16T23:05:00Z Some time ago, I was talking to a serious industry person about my writing and hers; she said diffidently that she has published some fiction, all of it on the net. Buffy the Vampire Slayer without Joss Whedon? That's been going on for years 2010-11-24T14:02:00Z She sings about love, almost diffidently, amid sustained swells of brasses and strings. an electronic drumbeat and some echoing trumpet calls raise tensions, only to dissolve them in the undulating warmth of Carm’s orchestrations. Romeo Santos and Justin Timberlake’s Team-Up, and 10 More New Songs 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z He falls passionately, and yet at the same slightly diffidently, for a married woman – as Fiennes was endlessly to do in the movies afterwards. Ralph Fiennes's 20 best film performances – ranked! 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z Toronto has gamely disguised itself as everyplace else and occasionally, diffidently consented to play itself. Film: Movie Love for Paris, City of Klieg Lights 2010-08-14T14:22:00Z Told mainly from Ada’s point of view — her tone repetitive, restrained, diffidently fantastical — the novel traces a life warped, then destroyed, by desire. A Mystical Healer, Her Ailing Crush and the Desire That Undoes Them Both 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Yes, we were responding to anonymous prompts, but we were looking, respectfully and diffidently, at a fellow human being. Review: I went to the theater for the first time in 14 months. UCLA's 'Encounter' is what I needed 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z Manchester entered on its Victory in Europe rejoicings a little diffidently and the day was physically suited to the mood. VE Day:'we have stopped the onrush of evil' - archive, May 1945 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z Joel smiled diffidently and admitted, "The ball has been bouncing my way so far." We Found the Worst Avid Golfer! - Golf Digest 2020-04-16T04:00:00Z This might scan as terminally cynical, a way of sneering diffidently at, well, everything. Why Are We Suddenly Surrounded by ‘Grift’? 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z “You are the governor, right?” one of the women asked diffidently. Kate Brown’s Verve Sets Her Apart as Oregon’s New Governor 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z Unlike diffidently wall-mounted painting, it intrudes on an already crowded world: mediocre painting is easily ignored; mediocre sculpture is exasperating. The Timely Sculpture of Rachel Harrison | The New Yorker 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z “It was much worse,” he replied diffidently, “under Saddam.” 'If Maliki Goes, Everything Would Be Perfect' No longer need CMOs creep diffidently into the chief financial officer’s lair. Marketing: Less guff, more puff 2013-05-16T14:59:50Z The nation looked diffidently into the vast mirror of the Olympics and—to collective surprise—found it liked what it saw. Britain Gets Its Groove Back 2012-09-16T08:45:00Z How many times in the past few years have I heard some young woman diffidently say, "Oh, I'm just a housewife" in the same tone in which a man might say, "Oh, I'm still unemployed?" America and Europe: Virility symbols 2012-08-03T16:23:53Z I hardly like to discuss the matter at present," he said, diffidently; "I do not know sufficiently well where I am. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z Afterwards he seems to speak diffidently of his own judgment, which is rather an unusual thing in Mr. Wakefield. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 111, December 13, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2012-04-08T02:00:23.437Z Stretching her hand, she gathered some white pinks from the garden border and inhaled their spicy fragrance; and Claud, slowly approaching, diffidently crossed the grass to where she sat. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z "Because," I answered diffidently--I repented already that I had spoken--"the state of the country is such--I mean that Madame la Marquise scarcely understands perhaps that--that----" "What, Monsieur?" The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z She smiled courageously at the cowboy who approached her diffidently. Bruce of the Circle A 2012-03-06T03:00:27.120Z Still, the task before him was difficult, and he set about it diffidently. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z He bade good evening and asked rather diffidently whether there were anywhere he could sleep, and if there were something to eat. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z "I saw your brother," he went on, diffidently. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z I do not mean," thought I diffidently, "to talk to the old gentleman. Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 2012-02-23T03:00:42.347Z “We—I—er—that is—we all were having a throwing contest,” explained Teeter Nelson, diffidently, “and—er——” “You certainly all didn’t throw at me,” interrupted the professor. Baseball Joe on the School Nine or, Pitching for the Blue Banner 2012-02-17T03:00:33.267Z Rising a little later she breakfasted with the others, and then, when Thorne went out to harness his team, she diffidently asked the woman what she owed her. A Prairie Courtship 2012-02-01T03:00:12.830Z "There is another way, sir," suggested the steward, diffidently. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z She wore a white hat with red poppies on it, and he noticed that the flowers he had diffidently offered her were still tucked in the belt of the light grey dress. Delilah of the Snows 2012-01-23T03:00:09.087Z Red Wolf all the while kept somewhat diffidently in the rear. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z “I thought he’d be a kind of whitish color, eh?” appealing diffidently to Leon. A Scout of To-day 2012-01-11T03:00:22.820Z "I reckon," he said slowly and diffidently, but no longer with a note of bitterness, "hit hain't wuth while to pester ye." The Code of the Mountains 2012-01-07T03:00:15.050Z He paused and continued diffidently: “It could be arranged with the hotel-keeper.” The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z Among modern old ladies, of whom I speak somewhat less diffidently, I affect the more frivolous sort. Atlantic Classics, Second Series 2011-12-09T03:00:20.203Z "This lumbering," began Joe diffidently, colouring at so much attention being attracted to him. A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration 2011-12-05T03:00:47.097Z She asked for it, a little diffidently, a little apologetically, but, as he felt, with an irresistible curiosity there was no subduing. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z When he diffidently pointed it out Harry laughed. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z He dropped back against the chair and peered diffidently into space. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z "It may be that I have offended you," said he, diffidently. Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures 2011-10-20T02:00:22.743Z "Then you never——" she said diffidently, but with controlled agitation. Notwithstanding 2011-10-19T02:00:22.340Z Well," he said, diffidently, "it occurred to me that when there was frost on the high peaks you might have some difficulty in getting enough water to feed the flume. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z Harry diffidently mentioned the schooner, and his father drew down his brows. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z The others stopped, stared diffidently at the steadily pointing pistol, then wavered and fell back. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z "He seemed in sore distress," the little maid said, diffidently. Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures 2011-10-20T02:00:22.743Z If he do not actually stammer, he talks at least very slowly and diffidently, and if called upon to write, his hand shakes, and in fact he becomes extremely nervous. The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal 2011-10-13T02:00:35.977Z Rather diffidently I asked what was going on. Servants of the Guns 2011-10-06T02:00:39.987Z "Do you mean this about the North-West Banks?" she asked diffidently. A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z The men regarded him diffidently and did not move. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z "That is the best that I can do for you," he said, extending it toward her somewhat diffidently. The Chalice Of Courage A Romance of Colorado 2011-09-22T02:00:25.630Z Stephen approached somewhat diffidently, taking off his cap. The Automobile Girls Along the Hudson Fighting Fire in Sleepy Hollow 2011-09-18T02:00:23.270Z I must here, rather diffidently, introduce the subject of vermin. Caught by the Turks 2011-09-09T02:01:01.073Z Then he inquired, rather diffidently, how the day had gone with Miss Luttrell. Tiny Luttrell 2011-09-07T02:00:16.757Z “My mother has met Mr. Prentice—your brother-in-law,” she said, diffidently. The Girls of Central High on the Stage The Play That Took The Prize 2011-09-05T02:00:21.083Z I shrank from putting on all the panoply of a bride, and Maurice, when I asked him, diffidently enough, to let me off white satin and orange blossoms, was perfectly content. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z Always she extended a hand in an unbuttoned black thread glove and said, "It's another fine day again," or diffidently, as Kitty continued to withhold her presence, "I hope Mrs. Baldry is keeping well." The Return of the Soldier 2011-08-26T02:00:23.937Z I only meant," said Grace Jones diffidently, "that it might really be better if she didn't do quite so much. The War-Workers 2011-08-25T02:00:32.260Z She came to him quickly, a little diffidently. The Long Lane's Turning 2011-08-23T02:00:34Z “Won’t it be a little difficult,” asked the girl addressed, diffidently, “to invent anything that will interest everybody in the building fund of the M. O. R.?” The Girls of Central High on the Stage The Play That Took The Prize 2011-09-05T02:00:21.083Z Debora laid one firm, soft hand upon his and spoke, half coaxingly, half diffidently, altogether as though touching some difficult question. A Maid of Many Moods 2011-08-23T02:00:27.517Z Plainly discontented with herself in the midst of all this fineness, she said diffidently, "Please, I would like to do my hair." The Return of the Soldier 2011-08-26T02:00:23.937Z "One thing that makes us both care so much," he said diffidently, "is that we both care so much for you." The War-Workers 2011-08-25T02:00:32.260Z She approached him diffidently, and, instead of chasing her away, he merely glanced up and coughed. Lives of the Fur Folk 2011-08-20T02:00:13.820Z "Will you give me your address?" she asked, diffidently—"the address to which you would like your money sent?" Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z He tried his hand, diffidently, as became a gentleman, at every form; realizing and pointing out, as it were, the capacity of the great instrument of the English language. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z “Seems to me I’ve been trouble enough to you,” he said diffidently. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z So he knocked diffidently at the first kitchen door; and presently he stood abashed in a burst of warm light from within. Every Man for Himself 2011-08-09T02:00:26.920Z The men in question entered diffidently--they had not been told why they were wanted--looking aghast on learning that the priest had seen fit to appeal to them. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Then, in obedience to a conjugal mandate, the mild parson diffidently approached our two friends. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z After she had taken the chapel and the Priest’s Walk—she must take that, she said—Delia asked, somewhat diffidently, if she could see the ornaments. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z And in a moment he appeared at the steps, glanced about him anxiously and diffidently, and stood as though awaiting further instructions. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z The poor creature looked up diffidently and I recognised the features of Chimer. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z "That is the most I could hope for to-day," and he held out his hand to her, which she took shyly and diffidently. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z At the front door he stopped, hesitated a moment, and then returned slowly and diffidently to the room. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z The boy took off his slouch hat diffidently. The Motor Maids by Palm and Pine 2011-06-05T02:00:14.760Z Mr. Mallinsbee," he said diffidently, "I want to tell you something of what I feel at the way things have gone through—my failure. The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z “Maybe I will be one some day,” said the boy, diffidently. The Corner House Girls' Odd Find Where they made it, and What the Strange Discovery led to 2011-05-31T02:00:34.950Z She turned to her cousin somewhat diffidently as she added this last. Nan Sherwood on the Mexican Border 2011-05-26T02:00:20.467Z Oliver's torch had gone out that evening, and he had suggested, a little diffidently, that Laura should take his arm; smiling, she had laid the tips of her fingers lightly on his sleeve. Love and hatred 2011-05-13T02:00:08.103Z The next day he was at the hangar long before any one else, and spoke diffidently to Mr. Graham's helper. Ethel Morton at Chautauqua 2011-05-04T02:00:16.097Z Therefore when the Queen of France chose to speak as if Madame la Comtesse de Stainville did not even exist, and Monsieur de Louvois diffidently but firmly begged her to stand aside, she boldly refused. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z It was easy to say—easy even for my father to pat me on the back and speak diffidently, as he looked the other way, of his confidence in me. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z "There is a colour to part of it," said he, diffidently. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z He held out his hand, which the boy shook diffidently. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z "I asked your agent," David remarked a little diffidently, "about the shooting." The Wicked Marquis 2011-02-24T03:01:06.123Z Once more he knocked, but more loudly, less diffidently than before. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z "Was your head hurt—my dear?" he added diffidently. Who? 2011-02-09T03:00:47.380Z Grafton said a few friendly words to him, and asked him to come and play lawn tennis in the afternoon, which invitation he gratefully but diffidently accepted. Abington Abbey A Novel 2011-01-30T03:00:14.557Z Hesitating a moment, she asked diffidently: “Don’t suppose you girls would like to go along?” Saboteurs on the River 2011-01-28T03:00:23.967Z “I’ll tell you what happened—if you don’t mind,” he said, diffidently. The Mesa Trail 2011-01-27T03:00:37.207Z “That was a nice rescue,” he said diffidently. Guilt of the Brass Thieves 2011-01-04T03:01:18.213Z "My dear fellow," said Whistler, "that's an opinion one would wish to express diffidently." London Days A Book of Reminiscences 2011-01-03T03:01:01.297Z “Are—are you busy?” asked the boy diffidently. The Secret Pact 2010-12-20T17:12:03.907Z "Right, so here we are in front of the elephants," says Jawed Karim diffidently. YouTube: five years on 2010-04-22T23:05:00Z Four pens began to scratch, three vigorously, the last more diffidently. "Pip" A Romance of Youth Bob heaved himself up rather diffidently, and approached the easel. The Jolliest Term on Record A Story of School Life "But why should we not go away in July this year?" he suggested, somewhat diffidently. The Gay Adventure A Romance No longer did they creep diffidently down the corridors; no longer did they dread to run the gauntlet of a Modern class lined up on either side to await the form-master's appearance. Sinister Street, vol. 1 Granning began diffidently, for he was always slow at speech and the fluency of Marsh's recital intimidated him. Making Money Morgan held out a hand, which was diffidently received, and acknowledged frankly, "You're much the better man—but where in Heaven's name did you learn to fence like that?" The Tempering Yon� came diffidently closer at the dear word. The Way of the Gods Angus acknowledged his identity and diffidently inquired the lady's name. The Land of Strong Men "Perhaps to a certain extent I do," said she, diffidently. Tony Butler "Why, sir," said the Sergeant, a little diffidently, "I took the liberty o' powdering my wig,—no objections I hope, your honour?" Our Admirable Betty A Romance The girl was going home, a few days after that, on the same train that carried the returning sheriff—this time travelling alone—and coming to her seat somewhat diffidently, he held out a book. The Tempering "Are you acquainted with Shund's past career?" asked the leader diffidently. The Progressionists, and Angela. Dulcie got up and walked slowly across the grass to where Barres stood: “May I come to see you this evening?” she asked, diffidently, and with a swift, sidelong glance toward her father. The Moonlit Way "And if I leave my letter here, when shall I call for the answer?" asked Tony, diffidently. Tony Butler Your—er—pardon madam," he answered a little diffidently, "I was but now thinking of taking—er—my departure——" "Go sir—O no sir! Our Admirable Betty A Romance “I think he said something about your making war upon a large scale,” Stephen explained diffidently. The Missioner Willy assented, but without animation; he was diffidently searching his inner consciousness as to whether he himself had not been accused of being a sissy. Stories That End Well An Adventure in Altruria——Through the Terrors of the Law——The Real Thing——The Old Partisan——Max—Or His Picture——The Stout Miss Hopkins' Bicycle——The Spellbinder——The Object of the Federation——The Little Lonely Girl——The Hero of Company G——A Miracle Play “Why don’t you paint pictures?” ventured the girl diffidently. The Moonlit Way "You 'd maybe help me with the letter, doctor," asked she, half diffidently. Tony Butler “Of course; you’re in on the reward,” said Rex diffidently and rather stiffly. Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally Published under the title of Bransford in Arcadia, or, The Little Eohippus He added the last a trifle diffidently, with a shy glance at her costly clothes and her general air of refinement and distinction. The Gambler A Novel We were speaking—or rather, I was expressing a hope," said Cashel, diffidently, "that a yacht excursion round the southern coast, and so up the Shannon, might not be an inappropriate way of reaching Tubbermore. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) Dulcie, in the beginning, diffidently aware of this, had now become entirely accustomed to it, and no longer felt any responsibility to remain motionless while he was busy with red chalk or charcoal. The Moonlit Way "Is he—in bed?" asks Sir James, diffidently, this large person having the power to reduce him to utter subjection. Faith and Unfaith Somewhat diffidently I acquainted her with a few of the titles, whereupon she joyfully declared that she remembered one of them perfectly. A Top-Floor Idyl "I—I never drink champagne," she said a little diffidently. The Gambler A Novel Mr. Barker arrived, but she met him diffidently, even shamefacedly. Just Around the Corner Romance en casserole Dulcie said, diffidently, that she liked everything, and Mrs. Barres laughed. The Moonlit Way Jenkins, the Business Manager, had suggested, rather diffidently, that a good way to begin to work would be to acquire familiarity with the files of the paper. Thirty Ewing diffidently took his place at the end of the piano, with apologetic protests. Ewing\\'s Lady “It’s a splendid sight, sir,” said the young police trooper diffidently, as they walked. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising “And don’t I eat till His Honor gets back?” he inquired diffidently. Stepsons of Light "I am as inexpert with the gun as the rod," said I, diffidently. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance She told him, told the story graphically and well, but so far as her own part in it was concerned rather diffidently. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion "I suspect not," said she, diffidently, and still blushing deeper. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly She entered the library rather diffidently pausing before Mr. Stuart, who stood near the fireplace. The Automobile Girls at Chicago or, Winning Out Against Heavy Odds So—" she paused, and continued a little diffidently—"so we could really get acquainted; really talk. Fidelity A Novel If the gentlemen and Mademoiselle will permit," he offered almost diffidently, "I would prefer to be aligned with them. Brood of the Dark Moon "Have you spoken to his Lordship about what I mentioned?" said Paul, half diffidently. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "Is there much—much to do at one of these courts?" asked he, diffidently, after a pause. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly "You mean," Whitaker took him up diffidently—"you continued to—ah—?" The Destroying Angel Then, "Did the town look natural?" she asked, diffidently this time. Fidelity A Novel "Well, it concerns the South Sea Islands," said Bertram a little diffidently. Long Live the King "Only sketching; making a hurried note of that wheel, and the quaint old-fashioned house beside it," said Sydney, diffidently. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life Finally, they rested, floating, and Charles diffidently related what was in his heart. The Bright Shawl She moved a little nearer, examining his face closely, shook her head, smiled almost diffidently, and gave a helpless gesture. The Destroying Angel "Well, why don't you?" laughed Ted, a little diffidently. Fidelity A Novel He steps forward diffidently, listens and looks around as if apprehensive of an ambuscade. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres "Not perfectly; in part, perhaps," said she, diffidently. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life A little later he came out on the lawn to where Miss Betsey and the girls were sitting and approached Madge rather diffidently. Madge Morton's Trust "Your elevation's pretty bad here," he said diffidently, "and on the 'Narr campaign the trailmen attacked us here, and it was bad fighting along those ledges." The Planet Savers "Well, Ruth," he began diffidently, "of course—of course this house hasn't been a very cheerful place since you went away." Fidelity A Novel "That, I suppose, makes a heap of difference," he remarked diffidently. Banked Fires The Greek general then said diffidently that he had a small villa some twenty miles from the suburbs of Salonika. The Invaders And Ursula Dearmer, the youngest but one, has gone, not at all docilely and diffidently, into the greatest possible danger, and come out of it. A Journal of Impressions in Belgium With that she diffidently opened the door and left, but Borgert undid one of the windows and let the pure autumn air stream in. A Little Garrison A Realistic Novel of German Army Life of To-day "But I guess," he went on diffidently, "I don't just know myself—but it seems there come times when being fair gets sort of—lost sight of." Fidelity A Novel She looks diffidently across at Taylor, who grins. The Turn of the Road A Play in Two Scenes and an Epilogue The question was decided by the dog, who was applying for admission at the door beyond the passage, somewhat diffidently and cautiously. When Ghost Meets Ghost There I found soap, water, razors—offered me diffidently by my beardless host—and an outfit of new clothes. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Johnny pushed rapidly toward this table, and I, a little diffidently, followed. Gold "Well, nothing very dramatic, Dr. Al," he said diffidently. Ham Sandwich “Of course, Doctor,” Morty began diffidently, “and naturally you know more of it than I–but–” he got no further for a second. In the Heart of a Fool "I think, sir," she began diffidently, "that if I might make so bold as to say so...." When Ghost Meets Ghost Sometimes it is put diffidently, and in the nicest words. The Truth About America She had known it before—diffidently and apologetically. The Side Of The Angels A Novel The man looked at his master diffidently, and asked if anything were the matter. The Phantom Lover He reached up diffidently and shook hands with the engineer. In the Shadow of the Hills Perhaps," said the old lady diffidently, "I can guess what it means, because I know Dave. When Ghost Meets Ghost One timid, half-clad, pretty young girl of native blood held up to us diffidently a bunch of white, fragrant orange blossoms which were eagerly secured and enjoyed, the child could not know how much. Aztec Land “And you––don’t really think of staying here all winter?” he ventured to ask diffidently. The Heart of Thunder Mountain When the parson had got to his feet again, Aunt Esther All diffidently touched his elbow. The Cruise of the Shining Light “Is there––there isn’t any one sick, is there?” he asked at last, half diffidently. Once to Every Man I think it is only to show how diffidently he makes the suggestion. When Ghost Meets Ghost “Guess you ain’t no use for me, Bill?” he hazarded, almost diffidently. The Twins of Suffering Creek "I can talk of fishing," he answered diffidently. The O'Ruddy A Romance A knock at the door arrested the answer, and a huge, wide, broad-faced German entered diffidently. Dr. Sevier And when she tried to explain, too, how she had chanced to buy up the mortgage on his own bleak house on the hill, her voice again became suddenly, diffidently small. Once to Every Man So she said, diffidently:—"Wouldn't it cost a great deal of money?" When Ghost Meets Ghost Several times Ffrench glanced, rather diffidently, at his companion's clear, firm profile, and looked away again without speaking. The Flying Mercury The settlers came diffidently in across the sill, lean, poor men for the most part, their strained eyes and furrowed faces showing the effect of hardships. Tharon of Lost Valley “Yes,” answered the young man, diffidently; “Mr. Payson said you wished to see me.” The Cabin on the Prairie Her eyes, over which heavy lashes drooped diffidently, were bafflingly deep, as with rich colour drowned in duskiness. The Roof Tree "They are for des messieurs—for gentlemen," said the patronne diffidently. The Belovéd Vagabond "Your health," he said, and sipped diffidently at the wine, and then, finding it agreeable, finished it. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama She gave her hand diffidently, because he so evidently expected it, and took it away swiftly. Tharon of Lost Valley Francis approached diffidently, and, unused to the customs of the court, remained standing. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls She was thinking of another Monday morning that belonged to the past, when a timid stranger had climbed those same stairs and diffidently inquired the way to the principal's office. Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore "Of course," she said, well pleased, for a woman delights in placing her own valuation upon the courage of which a man speaks diffidently. The Doomsman They decided that he was to ask Mrs. Hastings to stay a few days at the Grange, and then he looked at the girl somewhat diffidently. Hawtrey's Deputy "Took by shapes and complexions——" "Mr. Poddle, excuse me," the boy interrupted, diffidently, "but your eyebrow——" "Thanks," Mr. Poddle groaned, his frenzy collapsing. The Mother She did so diffidently and kneeled before the queen. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls A man in overalls came up, diffidently, and touched his broad straw hat. Athalie Later he asked me diffidently not to mention to any one his penchant for Persian poetry. The Motor Pirate The one gift he had somewhat diffidently offered Agatha since her arrival in Canada had been almost coldly laid aside. Hawtrey's Deputy Lightly she returned the finger-kiss, answering diffidently, "Our hands are mad—silly hands to think that Long Beach is a tropical jungle." The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life He was very gentle in his manner, and spoke in a low voice and rather diffidently. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 I live," she replied diffidently, "with my two sisters in West Fifty-fourth Street. Athalie Some of the guests, thinking of the past, approached her somewhat diffidently; but if Bela harboured any resentment, she hid it well. The Huntress “Girl babies may be different,” Carey suggested diffidently, at which Anthony shouted. The Indifference of Juliet The countryman here approached very diffidently, and asked if he might be allowed to take the President by the hand; after which, "Would he extend the same privilege to his wife and little boys?" Luke Walton Then, ashamed of his ebullition, halted and glanced diffidently at the young lady. The Light of Scarthey He brought peaches and chocolates and cigarettes, and offered them diffidently, as things mortal and savouring of mortality. The Creators A Comedy "How are you?" began the stranger youth diffidently. The Huntress The one gift he had diffidently offered Agatha since her arrival in Canada had been almost coldly laid aside. Masters of the Wheat-Lands “Still, I think——” He paused and continued diffidently: “You would have an answer.” Prescott of Saskatchewan He mentioned the occurrence diffidently at breakfast the next morning, expecting incredulous laughter; but Lisle, without making a comment, glanced at Jake questioningly. The Long Portage When the heavy things began to arrive, I approached diffidently, and half suggested, half directed her deliberate hops toward a safer corner. Edge of the Jungle The policeman murmured diffidently: “A real good sort.” The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] “Mr. Lansing said he’d send us a box for the Hippodrome, some Saturday afternoon,” said Mona, a little diffidently. Patty's Social Season By the way, mademoiselle, it's sheer curiosity on my part and I beg you to pardon it," he spoke a little diffidently, "but why 'mademoiselle' with Mariposa? The Silver Butterfly “He’s wearing boots,” he said diffidently, as the crackling drew nearer. The Long Portage “Not much of a one,” answered Paul diffidently, “but I learned one thing in school—I think it was in what you call ‘Physics.’” On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland “And the—the catastrophe happened down there,” she said diffidently. The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] "Is that a fact?" asked Nawin diffidently for even those limited words had to be found and forcefully educed from him and as such they fell upon each other in a stutter. An Apostate: Nawin of Thais Rather diffidently I broached the subject of Estrella's ball to father; but he was quite delighted. The Other Side of the Door They were all out now, on the ground, hanging back a little diffidently. The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch "What is this mare's-nest, my good Tobey?" said he as the carpenter's mate stood diffidently fumbling with his cap. Blackbeard: Buccaneer Peggie, who was greatly surprised at this reception, turned diffidently to her companion. The Herapath Property There is me," he said diffidently; "travelling alone with me, I mean. Two on the Trail A Story of the Far Northwest "That wasn't what you began to say,—was it?" asked I, diffidently. When Grandmamma Was New The Story of a Virginia Childhood “I’m afraid not all, sir,” I replied diffidently; “but I hope for the best.” Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant "Mr. Grahame," said Jack, diffidently, "if it would not be an impertinent question, who is going to run away in this campaign?" Lorraine A romance She shifted diffidently, looking at him with her frank eyes. Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories He sat a little diffidently on the ground beside her; Natalie's room—though its walls were of canvas—was a sacred place to him when she was in it. Two on the Trail A Story of the Far Northwest Now they speak easily of millions where before they thought diffidently of thousands. No Man's Land Somewhat diffidently I questioned him about his experiments. The Seed of the Toc-Toc Birds As they were nearing the store she said diffidently: “Mr. Hosmer, I wonder if it wouldn’t be best for you to put the mill in some one else’s charge—and go away from Place-du-Bois.” At Fault "Kind of seems to me as if he must have felt like you did when you wrote that piece tonight," he observed diffidently. The Thing from the Lake He looked a lamblike pacifist as he sat fingering his straw hat diffidently. The Dude Wrangler "Do you think," Eloquent asked diffidently, "that Mr Molyneux would like me to read the lessons some Sunday when I'm down here?" The Ffolliots of Redmarley One of them, tall and thin, spoke diffidently: "You just arrived?" The Devil's Asteroid Johnson approached diffidently, and leaned over the rail at their side, straining his eyes into the night. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport "I'm saving to get a place in the country," he answered diffidently. The Thing from the Lake Silvia asked, a trifle diffidently, for she did not want to offend by overzeal. An American Suffragette "I am sure," said I diffidently, "that Mrs. Long would be prudent." Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 It has been said that Alfred killed his men diffidently, without enthusiasm, as though loth to take the responsibility, and this in the pioneer days on the plains was either frivolous affectation, or else—Alfred. Blazed Trail Stories and Stories of the Wild Life "I—I beg your pardon," said she diffidently; "are you the real estate man?" Mary Louise in the Country "If you will care to hear me," Molly answers, coldly rather than diffidently, and rising, goes to the piano. Molly Bawn Will you, sir,” he added diffidently, “kindly tell me what funds there are, and how much I ought to give to each.” The Golden Shoemaker or 'Cobbler' Horn “Thank you,” he said diffidently, selected one, bit off the end and spat it into the corner. Witch-Doctors You see"—Owen laughed rather diffidently—"my return was to be a surprise to her. The Making of a Soul The burly character who had appeared at the door said diffidently that Professor Mantelish had wanted to be present while his lab equipment was stowed aboard. Legacy “Thank you, sir,” I said diffidently, “but—” “Woa, Teddy,” he cried, laughing. Brownsmith's Boy A Romance in a Garden Stifford, as he gazed diffidently at this fashionable, superior, and yet exquisitely beseeching woman on the other side of the counter, was in a very unpleasant quandary. Clayhanger “I—er I—am sorry that I disturbed you this morning,” began Birnier diffidently. Witch-Doctors Gardley laughed diffidently, as if he knew their hopes were all in vain. A Voice in the Wilderness But, being much entreated, the doctor was persuaded to try what an invention of his own, which he spoke diffidently of, would do. For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War It was Aura who diffidently suggested the plan they finally adopted. The Girl in the Golden Atom But the thing that has really troubled me the most," Miss Wadsworth spoke diffidently, "is a matter almost a blasphemy. Just Patty "Don't you think a person might be justified in breaking a promise?" said the soldier diffidently. Tom Slade with the Colors He had at first approached the subject diffidently, not knowing how Ramon would regard an attack on the good name of his uncle, and being anxious not to offend the young man. The Blood of the Conquerors He hesitated, almost diffidently, before he asked: "Have you met anyone else here?" Storm Over Warlock The men came forward diffidently, six of them, for three others appeared out of the shadows of the forest, and stood in a group, talking among themselves a little and smiling at their visitors. The Girl in the Golden Atom "We also arranged a little exhibition of—er—old things," continued Sir Philip diffidently. The Hand in the Dark Then, rather diffidently, he confessed that he had lost a foot and would be handicapped in his work—"at Ypres." The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 The burly keeper changed countenance a little at this embarrassingly direct question, and answered diffidently, “Well, sir, to be sure men is men and woming will be woming.” The Lunatic at Large The world could move, couldn't it," she said diffidently, "without fire insurance? White Ashes "Might I call at Sherwood Square for the lamb, do you think?" she asked diffidently. Mary Gray The other, who followed somewhat diffidently, was a young lieutenant of infantry, whose trim frock-coat snugly fitted his slender figure. Warrior Gap A Story of the Sioux Outbreak of '68. "I think you are taking advantage of me," she protested, but quite meekly and diffidently for Annie. A Houseful of Girls But when I diffidently declined, with thanks, and explained that I knew nothing about the game, those lively young fellows became at once eager and anxious and urgent to have my society. Chapters from My Autobiography The two younger girls held back diffidently in the rear. Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House), Retold from the Japanese Originals Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 2 "This is a singular case, Dr. Cairn," he began diffidently. Brood of the Witch-Queen The fact is," continued the young man, diffidently, "I've been trying a new method with you. Golden Stories A Selection of the Best Fiction by the Foremost Writers He said it diffidently, and with a rush of bright color to his face—he was not used to treading quite so near to his heart. The Tangled Threads Young Westlake stood diffidently for two or three minutes beside Mr. Turner's chair, and then he put his hand on that summer idler's shoulder. The Early Bird A Business Man's Love Story "But if he is really He," Murray said, a little diffidently, for he was not yet accustomed to being included in the council of the elders, "I think we are on trial." The Return "You"—he hesitated diffidently—"searched in Egypt with Nayland Smith, did you not?" The Devil Doctor After breakfast Bud Sellers who had after all not availed himself of Alexander's permission to spend the night on the raft, came aboard and diffidently approached the girl. A Pagan of the Hills "Fur certain reasons" was added diffidently, I thought. Blister Jones He went in rather diffidently, wondering if some of the pretty girls lined up along the marble counter knew that he was a Yale man. Andy at Yale Or, The Great Quadrangle Mystery Robert Morton opened the screen door diffidently, speculating as to whom he would confront in the kitchen; then he stopped, arrested on the doorsill. Flood Tide He balanced first on one foot and then on the other for a moment; then diffidently drew up a chair. Then I'll Come Back to You "I will come again soon, if I may," he said diffidently, "unless seeing me reminds you of painful things." Prisoners Fast Bound In Misery And Iron "It's—it's pretty hard to be comfortable without cushions," she submitted diffidently. The Best Short Stories of 1921 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story When asked her preference she would say, diffidently, "I think I'll take a little mutton!" Gilbert Keith Chesterton I don't think," he said, flushing rather diffidently, "that you quite grasped just who you have on board," and then with great distinctness he added: "He is R. G. R. Evans. Our Navy in the War "In the fireplace," she ventured diffidently, "I sometimes see curious things—dragons and snakes and creatures of grotesque and peculiar shapes." Police!!! Before quitting the African coast I diffidently suggested certain steps towards regenerating our unhappy colony. To The Gold Coast for Gold, Vol. II A Personal Narrative Henry Wasserman diffidently intimated that there was a curious but satisfactory element of safety in being last—a "fastnacht" in their language, in fact. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume II. (of X.) The purser looked diffidently at the deck floor. Parrot & Co. They had had one or two little scenes at Roya-Neh; the girl even hesitated, unquietly curious, perplexed at her own attitude, yet diffidently interested in the man. The Danger Mark Then seeing she did not resume her seat on the steps, he ventured diffidently, "Will you come too?" The Good Comrade “You said that you would devise me when the time had come for me to invest that money,” he said, diffidently, and yet with a noble air of confidence and loyalty. The Debtor A Novel "Shall we go into the villa, Ruby?" said Nigel, almost diffidently, yet with a thrill in his voice. Bella Donna A Novel The subject of dress is approached with reluctance and its description diffidently essayed. History and Comprehensive Description of Loudoun County, Virginia She touched his arm diffidently as he passed. The Second Honeymoon "Then again, I lost a small fortune because of that card,"—diffidently. Hearts and Masks As you care so much," he added a little diffidently, "I expect Betty would show you the letters his men wrote about him. What Timmy Did She looked across at her visitor a little diffidently. Nobody's Man "I have a great favour to ask," he said diffidently. The Luck of Thirteen Wanderings and Flight through Montenegro and Serbia When the train ran into the station he asked diffidently if he might be allowed to drive her home. The Second Honeymoon Making his way diffidently to one of the tables, he sat down. Bob Chester's Grit From Ranch to Riches It was a much changed man who presented himself diffidently at a house to which the public had been invited by the commissioner's advertisement. Destiny "I thought you might tell me what to do with it," Burton answered, diffidently. The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton "Mrs. Hatfield's husband is dying," he announced, as Armstrong, very diffidently, peeped through the window from the balcony, and then, seeing no one but his friend the valet, entered the room. The Man and the Moment "May I—may I walk a little way with you?" he asked diffidently. The Second Honeymoon Then one spoke diffidently: "If we follow this stream we shall eventually arrive at the waters of Merom." The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars "Will you speak to me, Brigit?" he said diffidently, "please do." The Halo "I do not think," the girl with the blue eyes said, diffidently, "that I gave you permission to sit down here." The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton I want to thank you again," she said diffidently, "for your kindness in giving me this warning. The Chink in the Armour The concerted glare of eyes that fairly assailed them when they somewhat diffidently ventured into the office of the tavern indicated that Hiram was not far off in his "figgerin'." The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul In my first lecture before you, in January 1913, I quoted to you the artist in "Don Quixote" who, being asked what animal he was painting, answered diffidently 'That is as it may turn out.' On The Art of Reading "Rather a long name, isn't it?" he asked diffidently. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 3rd, 1920 "Things like that made a bad impression," he returned diffidently. Burned Bridges The young man glowed with pleasure, and diffidently renewed his attentions. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine "May I see you sometimes?" he asked diffidently. The Voice of the People There for the moment the matter rested, but the next day Roger had asked her, rather diffidently, if she couldn't find something plainer to wear in an evening. The Moon out of Reach "You are not angry with me for coming, are you?" he asks almost diffidently, as soon as the door has closed on the servant. Tales from Many Sources Vol. V "I wonder if you would tell me something?" she said almost diffidently. The Odds And Other Stories "If you want my advice," Ambrose said diffidently, "do not trust him too far." The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest "Has Miss Francie ever been up to the theatre—to see 'The Squire's Daughter,' I mean?"—this question he seemed to put rather diffidently. Prince Fortunatus "Why," Ellen explained diffidently, not wanting to enlarge on his mother's eccentricity. The Judge Still puzzled, Diane diffidently ventured a question or two, marveling afresh at the girl's beauty and singular costume. Diane of the Green Van The young heir did not hang back diffidently this time, as he had done when he hid the roses in his pocket two months before. The Northern Light "My father say he want you come to his house," he said diffidently. The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest "Is it really necessary—do you want me to stay while a nurse is sent for?" asked Carrie, diffidently. The Wharf by the Docks A Novel "I am very fond of the book," explained Thomas diffidently. The Voice in the Fog There was a curious sense of utter rest in his veins and meeting Keela's solicitous glance, he said, a little diffidently, that he was better and that he thought they might go on. Diane of the Green Van "I chanced to be passing and heard his cry," he said, diffidently. The Grey Cloak After a pause, she asked diffidently: "Your own?" The Day of Days An Extravaganza "Why, I tell you it wasn't anything so specially interesting," protested the Traveling Salesman diffidently. The Indiscreet Letter But the next week he diffidently asked Ross if he thought he could get him a book on astronomy, explaining rather shame-facedly that there was something he wanted to look up. The Lookout Man "I was thinkin'," remarked the Chief diffidently—one hates to think before the Captain; that's always supposed to be his job. Love Stories Having related the episode to its subject, Miss Westlake said diffidently: "Do you think it was inexcusably impertinent of me?" Success A Novel They went up the path together and parted diffidently, he watching her flit away with sorrowful eyes, a little disturbed and puzzled at the burden he had voluntarily assumed, but never dreaming of drawing back. The Quest of the Silver Fleece A Novel And then gone, perhaps diffidently, to his fellows in charge of the city with the suggestive query, "Why not make the water flow the other way?" Your United States Impressions of a first visit "But, I thought," he said diffidently, "I thought you—" "So I am," said Tommy. Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood “I should think I ought to be”—pointedly returned Mr. C.—simpering somewhat diffidently at the idea that the observation was levelled at himself. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 6, 1841, Sharpe's pitch and told the assembled twenty-two—rather diffidently, I must own—that he was the deputy referee, they did gasp. Acton's Feud A Public School Story "Would you care to come along through the woods to my shanty, Miss McDonald?" he said, almost diffidently, at last. The Man in the Twilight He paused and added, diffidently: "Anything you did would be wise and generous." Ranching for Sylvia The floor manager had just called out that it was "ladies' choice," and Happy Jack, his eyes glued in rapturous apprehension upon the thin, expressionless face of Annie Pilgreen, backed diffidently into a corner. The Lonesome Trail and Other Stories Do you know, dear," he said diffidently, "I've dreamed of something all my life—I mean ever since I left home. Septimus "Really, I think I can get along for a while," Patches returned diffidently. When A Man's A Man Foster rather diffidently offered him some money, but was not surprised when the man refused the gift. Carmen's Messenger Then he got up, followed by two of the others, and the remaining man with the English appearance turned to George diffidently. Ranching for Sylvia Pink came out with heaped plate and brimming cup, and retired diffidently to the farthest bit of shade he could find, which brought him close to Cal Emmett. The Lonesome Trail and Other Stories The wild, ignorant singer, the black thrush, which had grown among starlings, listened diffidently to the words which came to his lips. Invisible Links Nancy approached these joys—diffidently and with caution. The Golden Scarecrow "Were any English ladies ever found to have lived in the place—murdered, you know—bodies found and all that?" young Marsham asked diffidently, yearning for an obvious completeness. Widdershins "Then I wonder if I could draw a pound or two?" asked Grierson diffidently. Ranching for Sylvia Her comment when, on the eve of his attempt, he rather diffidently acquainted her with his intention, was, "Do you really think you ought to?" If Winter Comes Fascism rejects professions of universal affection and, though living in the community of civilised peoples, it watches them and looks at them diffidently. Readings on Fascism and National Socialism Selected by members of the department of philosophy, University of Colorado Having diffidently taken Larry's listless and pallid paw, she had slipped into the background, and waited silently, while her eager brain absorbed and stored every detail for future meditation. Mount Music "Sometime, perhaps—if I'm very careful—" Sabrina ventured diffidently, "—if I'm very careful—may I hold it?" Widdershins "Yes," she said, diffidently, "I cared for it." The Common Law For a second she paused on the threshold rather diffidently. The Last Shot They looked diffidently at each other, as if to say: 'This is not so bad, you know.' Leonora "It's a young lady, sir," he explained rather diffidently. The Rocks of Valpre "Are you—troubled about your sister?" she asked him diffidently. Greatheart Expecting a cold business-like reception, he went in to Kuznetsov's diffidently, looking up from under his eyebrows and shyly pulling his beard. The Chorus Girl and Other Stories "But how could you fail to see what he was," I went on, speaking more softly and more diffidently, however. The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories Voldyrev, a tall, thick-set country gentleman with a cropped head and prominent eyes, took off his overcoat, mopped his brow with his silk handkerchief, and somewhat diffidently went into the government office. Love The beggar drew a log of wood towards him irresolutely, set it up between his feet, and diffidently drew the axe across it. The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories "I calculate to come and set with you, often," said James, diffidently. Scattergood Baines She paused for a moment, and then continued diffidently. The Philanderers The landlady came into the room at this minute followed by the maid to lay the luncheon; in the landlady's hand was a fat, black book which she presented diffidently to Viola. Five Nights "The fool," Azorka, a black house-dog, probably conscious of his guilt in barking for nothing and anxious to propitiate us, approached us, diffidently wagging his tail. Love She offered the bouquet diffidently, and Olive Two accepted it with a warm smile. The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories She blushed deeply, for the outbreak of which she had been guilty and which he had witnessed, then smiled diffidently. The Price of Love He took the hand diffidently, and the Major's grasp was of the heartiest. Ensign Knightley and Other Stories "I don't see no early-to-bed-early-to-rise medals on none of us," she said, diffidently. Every Soul Hath Its Song "Are you the editor of the 'Standard'?" asked Harry, diffidently. Risen from the Ranks Harry Walton's Success It was the American in him that had cajoled and coerced Seong Seob to the hospital against his will according to the characteristics of his nationality even if it had been done diffidently. Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America He spoke diffidently, but with a certain authority. The Purple Heights Benito lingered rather diffidently in the background with a group of Spanish Californians, but was finally induced to bring them forward. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts She was no longer conscious of Grange, as reverently, even diffidently, she opened last of all the little shabby prayer-book that her father had been wont to take with him on all his marches. The Way of an Eagle "Well, I'd kinda like to water them goats," the man observed diffidently. Casey Ryan Lily laughed diffidently since she was in a depressed state and words were running about nonsensibly in her head like the yelping cries of wild savages. Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America She stood for a little silent; then, "What had I better do with the coat, my lady?" she asked diffidently. The Knave of Diamonds "I think I had the pleasure of seeing you in church, last Sunday," Algy says, rather diffidently; not having yet quite recovered from the humiliation engendered by his unfortunate remark. Nancy "Ye-es," hesitated the other, glancing diffidently down at the trail and then up at the neighboring line of disconsolate, low hills. The Long Shadow Pat cleared his throat diffidently, insensibly relaxing his grip the while, so that, with a slight effort, Brian was enabled to roll him on to the floor, and to rise, looking very sheepish. North, South and over the Sea Looking at the lifeless thing in the bed he spoke diffidently, unsure of his words. Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America The former Miss Startup made her way diffidently to the witness chair and in a faint voice answered the questions relative to her marriage of the preceding spring as put to her by the judge. By Advice of Counsel Sir Roger is beginning to talk of going home—his home, that is—but rather diffidently and tentatively, as if not quite sure whether the proposal will meet with favor in my eyes. Nancy But I disagree—very diffidently—with the majority of my friends and acquaintances who hold that the right and best method is the use of contraceptives. Sex and Common-Sense "If the tariff was repealed," said Steve diffidently, "if we raised money for the National Government, just as we do for county government——" "Hush-sh!" said Mitchell, shocked. The Desire of the Moth; and the Come On She once again diffidently walked into the hall and sought the traces of the boy. Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America Mr. COURTNEY, Sir," he said, diffidently hiding his hands in his trousers' pockets, "I claim the indulgence the House always extends to young Members, in rising to address it for the first time. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, July 5, 1890 He does not speak as I come near; only he opens his arms joyfully, and yet a little diffidently, too, and I fly to then. Nancy "I'm sorry, very sorry, that I asked you; sorry most of all that—" He halted diffidently, his great hands hanging loose at his side, his broad shoulders drooping wearily. Where the Trail Divides "I say, Syb, don't treat a fellow as though he was altogether a stranger," he said diffidently, leaning against the door-post. My Brilliant Career Somewhat diffidently he removed his collar and held it up to view. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 2, 1919 "Von Blitz has been here," he was saying, half diffidently, still searching deep in her eyes. The Man from Brodney's One day, I diffidently approached him with a piece of writing and asked for permission to launch a column in the Sunday supplement. Behind the News: Voices from Goa's Press He spoke stiffly, almost diffidently, as on unused to speech with strangers, unused to speech at all; but without a trace of embarrassment or of affectation. Where the Trail Divides "You do—want to marry Miss Moore then, Dicky?" he asked diffidently. The Obstacle Race "I have a mother and two sisters over the water," said he diffidently. The Refugees He paused, diffidently, and she knew that in the pause he was hunting for polite terms of refusal. Alcatraz If it's all the same to you," he added diffidently, "I'd rather wait until we get to where your father and Mr. Sharp are before displaying the real map. Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat, or, under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure He had never varied his ground an inch, but had in the beginning diffidently taken the corner upon which the side of the house gave. Our Mutual Friend Hilarius approached diffidently, and stooped down to wipe away the grimy tears. Gathering of Brother Hilarius He presented his idols diffidently, but he expanded in Carol's bookishness, in Miss Sherwin's voluminous praise, in Kennicott's tolerance of any one who amused his wife. Main Street Well,—" she hesitated and glanced diffidently at the boys who had edged up to listen,—"that would leave room for all kinds of feature stuff. Jean of the Lazy A "Seems like the only common and ordinary folks here are ourselves," rejoined Aunt Em, diffidently. The Emerald City of Oz "How—how do you do?" he said diffidently, but still with that beaming smile. Just David I suppose," said Archie diffidently, "that college German, gone to seed, wouldn't help me out much. The Song of the Lark She came diffidently to the second meeting of the board. Main Street It was after the second duet that Arkwright asked, a little diffidently. Miss Billy's Decision Lucky ones who had bought of it diffidently, discreetly, with modest visions of four and a half per cent in their unimaginative minds, saw their dividends doubling, trebling, quadrupling, finally soaring gymnastically beyond all reason. Fanny Herself "Is it here that you stay—all day?" he asked diffidently. Just David "What would ye think of offering up prayer?" the man asked diffidently. A Study in Scarlet It happened one day, at Nantucket, that he, diffidently and reluctantly, was led to address an anti-slavery meeting. My Bondage and My Freedom "Yes, I must admit it," confessed the clergyman diffidently. The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu "I once thought of calling myself Red-handed Jack," he said diffidently. Peter Pan "Your knowledge of the world, dear aunt, is superior to mine," I suggested diffidently. The Moonstone There is the other embarrassment, then," pursued Theron, diffidently, "that Father Forbes is a vastly broader and deeper scholar—in all these matters—than I am. The Damnation of Theron Ware Then the door opened and, diffidently, but with a kind of professional dignity, the knight of several honourable orders entered the room. The Indian Lily and Other Stories "Would it not be well now to call the ship's surgeon?" he suggested diffidently. The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf "If I may say a word or two," he remarked diffidently. The Middle of Things Well," said the father diffidently, "I had a natural taste for business. The Spread Eagle and Other Stories He has offered himself to my acceptance in so unreserved a manner, that I am concerned I have written so freely and diffidently of him. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 Hereupon the pedler of books rose to his feet and rather diffidently clasped the proffered hand. The Amateur Gentleman At my outcry the dogs slunk away, and he asked me, diffidently, for a thing which was very precious in those days—pins. Strong Hearts I had an idea," Lutchester remarked diffidently, "that my arrival seemed either opportune or inopportune—I could not quite tell which. The Pawns Count He paused and continued diffidently: "It could be arranged with the hotel-keeper." Vane of the Timberlands Say," he asked, a little diffidently, "would you people object to just dropping in at this Giatron's? An Amiable Charlatan "I was hoping, sirs," said Barnabas, rather diffidently, "that I might perhaps have the honor of riding in the Steeplechase on the fifteenth." The Amateur Gentleman "Do you, woman, take this man Billy—" the clergyman in skirts began, and before I could answer diffidently, some other girl was sure to shout, "I should rather think she does." Echoes of the War I don't suppose"—the old voice halted diffidently—"I don't suppose you'd whistle it, would you? Four Girls and a Compact In another vegetable stand we found an Italian girl, whose soft lisping accent pronounced her a Genoese, and she, diffidently suggested "a fine Italian dessert." Bohemian San Francisco Its restaurants and their most famous recipes—The elegant art of dining. Impulsively she offered her hand and, when he, surprised, somewhat diffidently took it, "Be careful!" she whispered brokenly, her pale sweet face upturned to his. The Lone Wolf A Melodrama "Father," said Barnabas, advancing with hand outstretched, though rather diffidently—"Father!" The Amateur Gentleman If you do not mind," she said a little diffidently, turning to her guests after she had seated herself, "I should like to have the gas lowered a trifle. The Pagans He laid his hand diffidently upon her tumbled hair. Lonesome Land The next time I came across the Count, I sent her an invitation, a little diffidently, for he had never spoken to me of her, and he was a strange and difficult man. The Poems and Prose of Ernest Dowson With a memoir by Arthur Symons "May I ask," he said diffidently, "whether you are a pupil of Bouguereau?" The King in Yellow Not a word about money,—so downstairs Bristles must continue to sit until—" "If," said Barnabas diffidently, "if you would allow me to lend—" "No, no, Bev—though I swear it's uncommon good of you. The Amateur Gentleman "Of course I'm not worthy," Ted begins diffidently but Oliver stops him. Young People's Pride A Novel He stirred it diffidently with his spoon, and asked with great curiosity how his host first learnt to make it. Hide and Seek I told him of my desire a little diffidently, not knowing how my purpose might strike him. The Poems and Prose of Ernest Dowson With a memoir by Arthur Symons He got down and moved diffidently forward, seeing and recognizing Phebe immediately. The Happy End Why, then," said Barnabas, rather diffidently, seeing the other's grave dignity, "will you oblige me by—by holding my friend's horses? The Amateur Gentleman "Well, isn't there something we can really do?" she said diffidently, then changing, "Oh I mean it—if you don't think it's only—probing—asking that?" as she changed again. Young People's Pride A Novel Well"—the boy spoke diffidently but with enthusiasm—"between the two of us, we've got three hands. The Call of the Cumberlands Perhaps you wouldn't mind thinking of me as Ginger?'' suggested the young man diffidently. The Adventures of Sally You see," he began diffidently, "that is, as you must know, at first—you were at the convent—I thought something of proposing for your sister. The Happy End "When your conviction of a truth is not merely in your brain but in your being, you may diffidently vouch for its meaning." Autobiography of a Yogi "You were over, weren't you?" he says, a little diffidently, but his voice is that of Rachel weeping for her children. Young People's Pride A Novel "I—I suppose you couldn't say any of his things?" he ended diffidently. The Wishing-Ring Man ‘As far as I can see,’ said Clarence diffidently, but quite restored to himself, ‘Griff is only like most of his set, young men who go into society.’ Chantry House The next day it was the same, and finally, diffidently, she approached the hotel desk. Linda Condon A few beans were found, and, as I ate, several men drifted into the hut and gradually and diffidently fell to asking strange and childish questions. Tramping Through Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras — Being the Random Notes of an Incurable Vagabond "Then will you please accept this?" said I a little diffidently, aware of Diana's sharp eyes, and I thrust the timepiece into his hand. Peregrine's Progress "Don't let me interrupt," begged the youth diffidently. The Claim Jumpers "Why didn't you expect me?" he asked diffidently. Buried Alive: a Tale of These Days So he put the bag in the back of my buggy and stepped in beside me diffidently. Adventures in Friendship He looked at the slim young man who had entered his sitting-room a little diffidently and for a moment he was speechless. The Double Traitor "I should very much like to hear it," said I. "Honest an' true?" he enquired a little diffidently. Peregrine's Progress "Princess Sofia," said he, diffidently, "if I may say something without meaning to seem disrespectful--" Perplexed, she encouraged him with one word: "Please." Red Masquerade She had indeed refused banknotes diffidently offered to her by him, telling him to keep them by him till need of them arose. Buried Alive: a Tale of These Days He held out his hand, which Dawson shook diffidently. The Lost Naval Papers Miss Dalstan thought, perhaps," Philip intervened diffidently, "that you might consider accepting a post at the theatre. The Cinema Murder "I am sure of it," said Ken, and then, a little more diffidently: "Do you like me best?" Patty at Home Naïvely confiding, communicating to all comers all their joys and sorrows, they ask diffidently for confirmation of their statements, and they pass quickly from tears to laughter. The Glands Regulating Personality They rose promptly and were moving away; Mrs Dene begged them to remain, and they sat down again, diffidently, but with dignity. In the Quarter When in his turn Rust sought diffidently to penetrate the mystery surrounding Madame Gilbert, she overflowed with untruthful particulars. The Lost Naval Papers Philip held out his hand a little diffidently. The Cinema Murder Kennedy sat down, and began to toy diffidently with a sausage, remembering, as he did so, certain diatribes of Fenn's against the food at Kay's. The Head of Kay's It was not until Grace said rather diffidently, "We heard you were ill and thought we'd come in to see you," that the girl at the window turned toward Grace. Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College He came back in quick time, a bit uncertain, riding forward slowly, diffidently, and stopped a little way from them, awaiting word. In the Court of King Arthur Sister Amy," Webb remarked, a little diffidently, "if you care to see the fun, you can get a good view from the window of your room. Nature's Serial Story Molly, sitting affectionately on her sister's knee, toyed with her hair a moment, then said diffidently,— "Sara." Sara, a Princess "Be seated," said that gentleman as the young man, wearing an anxious and somewhat surprised expression, entered hesitatingly and diffidently. A Knight of the Nineteenth Century "Then you still play—the game," he said, a little diffidently. Pollyanna Grows Up "I called to ask Miss Edith if I could do anything more that would be of help to her," he said diffidently. What Can She Do? "Shall I be—meddling in what isn't my business, if I ask what they are?" queried Mr. Smith diffidently. Oh, Money! Money! Then they looked wistfully up at the pilot house, and finally, little by little, Clay ventured up there, followed diffidently by Washington. The Gilded Age, Part 1. "If I might make a suggestion," Terniloff observed diffidently, "most of the pheasants went into that gloomy-looking wood just across the marshes." The Great Impersonation "Miss Frazer is expecting me," he said, diffidently, for he was sensitive to her antagonism. Youth Challenges "Where may I telephone you when you're not here?" she inquired diffidently, resting one slim, white hand on his desk. In Secret He asked me if I knew anybody who could vouch for me—I mentioned Herbert diffidently. The Holiday Round "Not a peep—not a chirrup," answered the Doctor, still diffidently. The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me Again he laughed, and Greening echoed the sound diffidently. The Masquerader "I don't know your name, of course," he said, diffidently. Youth Challenges "I have something very particular to say to you," he began, diffidently, "but I don't know just how to get at it." The Ne'er-Do-Well Believe me," she said diffidently, "there is no question of sacrifice. Old Rose and Silver "I shall have to tell you some sad things," he said diffidently. The Paradise Mystery I have been wondering," began Mr. Grainger, somewhat diffidently, "if you would care to accept a position in my office. The Broad Highway "Well," pursued Dillon diffidently, "how are you going to pull it off, down through the sky-light, or up through the cellar?" Guy Garrick When face to face with her they were uncertain how to act, whether to approach her diffidently or boldly, smile or look serious, talk or be silent. Absalom's Hair "He—he doesn't want to—he doesn't still feel—he won't worry you, then?" she asked somewhat diffidently. Harriet and the Piper Mr. Wrenn approached diffidently, his face expressionless, lest Mrs. Arty laugh at him. Our Mr. Wrenn, the Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man The tea made to his satisfaction, he asked diffidently if there was a "bit of meat to spare," as his was a "bit off"; and Dan went to the larder with a hospitable "stacks!" We of the Never-Never How slowly I worked; how cautiously and diffidently I built up sentence after sentence, and doubtingly set a stop here, and laboriously rounded off a paragraph there, when I toiled in the service of ambition! Basil "I have never seen more splendid hair," said the hairdresser diffidently, taking up the scissors but still hesitating. Absalom's Hair Then Susan diffidently told of Master Heatherthwayte's earnest wish to christen the child, and, what certainly biased her a good deal, the suggestion that this would secure her to their own religion. Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland Sidwell raised her eyes with a look which signified that she was shaping a question diffidently. Born in Exile "Oh yes, you can look me up," she replied diffidently. Sparrows: the story of an unprotected girl Mouchon puts out his hand, and says diffidently: "Never mind the boot." The New Book of Martyrs Widdowson gazed at the pleasure-boats lying below on the strand, and said diffidently,— 'Would you care to go on the river?' The Odd Women Miriam obeyed him, and said what she had to say diffidently, but in clear terms. The Emancipated I regret," he said diffidently, "that I have had very little time to give to natural science. Our Friend the Charlatan He's altered a great deal since father came,' she added, regarding him diffidently. The Nether World Once she broached the subject to him rather diffidently. The Lamp of Fate |
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