| 单词 | discomfiture |
| 例句 | This was such a great fall, that I said in discomfiture, “O, more than that.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z When Ben returned the other players grinned at his obvious discomfiture at his father’s intrusion into the forbidden realm of the pre-game locker room. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The arm muscles would begin to hurt, but it was the personal denuding he experienced under the many-eyed gaze of the class that was the prime cause of his discomfiture and embarrassment. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The captain chuckled at his discomfiture and extended his hands flat into the air. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z When he reported me the company commander laughed at him and told him he ought to keep his eyes open; he understood Himmelstoss, and apparently was not displeased at his discomfiture. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Betrayed the right amount of feeling—indignation, disgust—but no guilt, no discomfiture? And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z “No. It’s nothing to do with blue fire,” she said with a low chuckle at my discomfiture. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Mr. Struthers replaced his pince-nez in one convulsive movement and gave vent to a soft cough of discomfiture. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z They danced in silence for a moment or two with Ben watching his feet and Lillian smiling at his adolescent discomfiture in formal dress. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z A big burst of laughter at Daisy’s discomfiture. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Many of the leading Whigs dined daily at the Queen, and one man after another stopped at their table to laugh over Merchant Lyte’s public discomfiture that morning in court. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z That pays off superbly as the air thins, and the surrealism of the terrain, the hallucinatory wanderings of oxygen-robbed brains and the discomfiture of sapped bodies converge cinematically. Review | Adventure seekers — and a few ghosts — make a dangerous trip up a mountain in ‘Mysterium’ 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z His discomfiture about earning money extends to himself. Ira Glass’s ‘This American Life’ Leaves PRI 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z Although Pinero's play has one tumultuous scene in which Jedd and his butler prepare midnight potions to the accompaniment of pealing thunder, a dean's discomfiture never achieves the mania we expect. Dandy Dick – review 2012-07-04T11:35:31Z Despite her involvement in the fashion world, she is the self-professed “tomboy” of the family and has often reacted with discomfiture to her sisters’ performance of flamboyant femininity. The Profound Silence of Kendall Jenner 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z But, like the BBC gloating at ITV's troubles, many advocates of the 's approach are too thrilled at the discomfiture of their old enemy, the demon Murdoch, to recognise that they share common interests. Of course Rupert Murdoch's evil, but that doesn't mean he's wrong 2010-07-10T23:05:00Z The story unfolds as a series of scenes that gradually ratchet up Leo’s discomfiture, which ultimately leads to him raiding a sporting goods store and arming himself with a shotgun and armful of dynamite. Top 10 Movie Shrinks 2011-11-22T09:59:12Z Dating is just a veneer that these shows use to plumb the depths of human discomfiture. Swipe left: why dating shows have become irrelevant 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z If Rabelais is the most immoderate of writers, he is also the cruellest, rejoicing in trickery and malice, sending people to their discomfiture or death with an oath and a jest. Howard Jacobson on taking comic novels seriously 2010-10-08T23:07:00Z While both Browning and Glover play with reversal of expectations and discomfiture to elicit some form of metamorphosis, for Glover it is all about subversion and questioning. What exactly is it? Crispin Glover’s surreal, cinematic vision of the big, bad world 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z “There is something in the British psyche that sort of quite enjoys the discomfiture of successful people,” said the food writer Nigella Lawson. It’s Not Always Excellent to Be Jamie Oliver 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z While not frequent, negative notices have periodically made their way in, to the discomfiture of previous Met administrations. Opera News Will Stop Reviewing Metropolitan Opera 2012-05-22T03:06:11Z The title track is torpid rhythmic goth that includes references to asylums and rhymes "crawling on your knees" with "disease", presumably as in: dis-ease, a discomfiture with the quotidian drag that is existence. New band of the day (Rough Days for Diamond Trade No 1,473) 2013-03-18T17:00:00Z “We’ve put hundreds of millions of dollars into ethnically targeted microbes,” he said, delivering his spiel to dining companions who heard him out with increasingly evident discomfiture. Column: RFK Jr. gets around to blaming the Jews 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The House Republican leader was a study in discomfiture. Opinion | For Republicans, it’s going to be a fabulist year 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z They’re reveling in what they see as the discomfiture of authorities at the destinations forced to scramble to bring care and services to the passengers. Column: The ugly historical roots of the GOP's migrant transports 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Yet instilling confidence and solidarity among democracy’s friends — and discomfiture among its foes — has intrinsic value. Opinion | At a moment of peril, the world’s democracies needed Biden’s pep rally 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z His own discomfiture was heightened by learning CBS had experimented with such aerial views of holes at a godforsaken tour event. Clifford Roberts: The man who made the Masters - Golf Digest 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z This caused some discomfiture for Clayton when he aired out the same “Main Street” spiel at a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Dec. 10. Column: The SEC is trying to stifle shareholders' right to challenge corporate managements 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z Milch: I’m wondering if I’m going to be able to tolerate this discomfiture. David Milch’s Third Act 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z The wind picked up, blowing so fiercely it prevented Vardon from lighting his pipe, and Nicklaus, detecting his discomfiture, began playing more boldly. The GOAT: Woods and Miller get testy, Palmer and Norman get a shot at revenge as match play begins - Golf Digest 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z For now, it can only take solace in Mr Turnbull’s discomfiture. Waiting for a vote 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z And then among the pro-plebeian party there is an unworthy glee at the discomfiture of the patrician “establishment.” A Walk in Rome in the Days of Trump 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z Among Dr. Hansen’s colleagues, some of the discomfiture about the new paper stems from his dual roles as both a publishing climate scientist and, in recent years, a political activist. Scientists Warn of Perilous Climate Shift Within Decades, Not Centuries 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z Just one among many examples over recent years of Labour's relative discomfiture over Scottish politics. SNP conference 2015: Judging the Scottish government's record - BBC News 2015-10-17T04:00:00Z Though the pilot hits some of the expected beats — don't muss my pants, baby with dirty hands — it doesn't revel in the comedy of discomfiture common to such stories. New Fox sitcoms 'The Grinder' and 'Grandfathered' are done well 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z Eurosceptics in the Netherlands and Italy joined the chorus of glee at the EU's discomfiture. German calls for Grexit mount as EU stunned by 'No' vote 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z The downfall of Richard Nixon, like the discomfiture of Lyndon Johnson, are history. Just imagine Ben Bradlee as a ‘director of content’ 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z The easy analysis is that nothing all that serious is amiss in Pyongyang aside from Kim’s physical discomfiture, as acknowledged by Pyongyang, but as of now we don’t know who’s in charge. What's Up With Kim Jong-Un? Really, No One Has Any Idea 2014-10-11T04:00:00Z On some divisive issues like abortion, attitudes have not shifted much; sonograms and advances in medical treatment have increased the discomfiture of some Americans with the procedure. Democrats Seize on Social Issues as Values Wedge Cuts Their Way 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z Obligingly, Mr. Walker relieved the discomfiture of the witness by giving him a friendly wave. Retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Arthur J. Walker, member of ‘family of spies,’ dies But where Felicity Lawrence writes: "It's always fun to enjoy the discomfiture of politicians, but there is no such thing as the price of bread any more". Papers discuss US budget shutdown 2013-10-02T04:46:21Z There is no getting to the root of her discomfiture, no reasoning, and no resolution. Don't read the comments! (Why do we read the online comments when we know they'll be bad?) 2013-07-30T14:15:08.333Z One minister, Home Secretary Theresa May, will probably be looking at the SFO's discomfiture with mixed emotions. Can the SFO survive Tchenguiz humiliation? 2012-07-31T15:39:10Z Moreover the convent also plays its part in that numerous class of folk songs, which tells of the discomfiture of a too bold gallant by the wits of a girl. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z He is also depicted in the performance of the yet more wonderful achievement, the discomfiture of the “thrice twenty mounted Moors,” who are all flying before him. Curious Epitaphs 2012-04-26T02:00:22.397Z "You've spun a jolly queer yarn, Meg," he said, after she had retailed, for the second time, and with evident gusto, the discomfiture of James Walker. The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z Ichabod laughed with great glee over the discomfiture of this new enemy, whom he looked upon as more formidable than the other. The Frontiersmen 2012-04-10T02:00:18.933Z The sportsman who sees the bird he has just winged flutter away to his neighbor's preserve may understand something, at least, of Dr. Dill's discomfiture as he saw his wealthy patient threatening a departure. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z It is this that enables us to persevere—that we have God’s assurance that present discomfiture does not doom us to final defeat. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis 2012-04-08T02:00:21.793Z And the Hebrews that lay hid in caves and thickets and pits, when they saw what was going on, rushed forth to join in the discomfiture of the Philistines. The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel 2012-04-08T02:00:20.427Z This injunction not infrequently was disregarded, and discomfiture of the student followed as a matter of course, if he was called on to answer. Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work 2012-04-06T02:00:32.097Z Van Rensalaer has been charged with acting rashly, and exposing himself to discomfiture, when success would have been of no advantage. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z I looked over, and nearly tumbled over too, for I could hardly keep my balance, so great was my inward rejoicing at their discomfiture. A Winter Nosegay Being Tales for Children at Christmastide 2012-04-04T02:01:01.593Z Only cultivate that dogged pertinacity of Gad, which has no thought of ultimate defeat, but rallies cheerfully and resolutely after every discomfiture. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis 2012-04-08T02:00:21.793Z He had completely sloughed off all share in the theft and plainly enjoyed his superior's discomfiture, being of that order of creatures whose malice revels in the mischances of others. A Pilgrim Maid A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 2012-04-02T02:00:24.090Z He had many failures, but, as in the case of his political discomfiture, he had always the art of learning from failure the way how to succeed, and accordingly succeeding. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z The discomfiture of Hull had filled every heart with trembling solicitude for the fate of our other armies. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z The pope made an eloquent address to the head, a hymn was sung entreating the saint's aid in the discomfiture of the Turks. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z Then, as we looked at one another, the first hasty joyful words spoken, I saw the very expression of dismay and discomfiture, which I had read on Louis St. Alais' face, dawn on his! The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z He looked the complete host, affability itself, and all the time he was planning the discomfiture of his guest. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z Accordingly, with their best despatch, they steered back for New Orleans, where they arrived without farther accident; and where the French, in great glee at their discomfiture, spared no ridicule at their expense. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z It becomes us all to be equally faithful to our country, whether victorious or not; it is in times of discomfiture that the patriot's resolution and virtues are most needed. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z To add to this discomfiture Jenny Mule was affected with a touch of "Maudism" at times, especially while engaged in eating grain. The Conquest The Story of a Negro Pioneer 2012-03-26T02:00:32.910Z He could still smile, and with marvellous self-command, in one and the same instant he recovered from his discomfiture and changed his tactics. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z Hereupon he was caused much embarrassment and discomfiture, for of the three girls, he knew not which one was Irene. The Homesteader A Novel 2012-03-26T02:00:30.703Z The English were ordered to evacuate the spot;82 and, being quite unable to resist, they obeyed the summons, and withdrew in great discomfiture towards Virginia. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z A defeat by artifice, shifts, and turns; discomfiture. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z Then he turned to them, a queer look upon his face; it was not triumph altogether, for there was discomfiture and apprehension in it as well. The King's Stratagem and Other Stories 2012-03-22T02:00:40.343Z Meanwhile Mr. Keogh, standing in a state of considerable perplexity and discomfiture where the rector had left him, heard a well-known voice at his elbow, and turned to find that Gregg had arrived. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z "It will never do for me to disturb them," said she, quietly, rather enjoying the joke of Charles' discomfiture, now visibly expressed on his face. It May Be True, Vol. II (of III) 2012-03-20T02:00:12.527Z But he spoke shamefacedly, and only to cover his discomfiture. Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z But presently a laugh broke through her discomfiture. Dorothy and other Italian Stories 2012-03-18T02:00:18.513Z The workers on the railway were delighted at the discomfiture of Captain Espejo; none of them had any wish to share the unenviable lot of men impressed in the revolutionary cause. Swift and Sure 2012-03-16T02:00:24.627Z "What do I mean?" the doctor answered, striving to cover his discomfiture with a feeble smile. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z Mr. Sutton stood a moment in anger equal to his discomfiture. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z Count Hannibal made no attempt to interrupt him, nor did he betray the discomfiture which he undoubtedly felt. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z Perhaps the most amusing phase of the secret agent's discomfiture was the fact that neither Jones nor Florence had the least idea what had happened. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z Hurrying back across the city, he found that Captain Espejo had learnt of his chief's discomfiture, and was already in full flight. Swift and Sure 2012-03-16T02:00:24.627Z He should not have taken such delight in their discomfiture as he climbed the steps of a bus and bade them farewell. The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces 2012-03-12T03:00:26.180Z For an hour, writhing under the reflection that even the yokels about him were aware of his discomfiture, he was cast down to the very ground. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z And the fact that the fight was now over, the scene left behind, made no difference in her conduct--to my surprise and discomfiture. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z The condition of bewilderment and utter discomfiture which would be natural to Freddy Perth was also easily imagined. The Auto Boys' Quest 2012-03-12T03:00:25.647Z Little thought they, as they marched along, each laden with his pocket of pebbles, of the sore discomfiture which had been planned for them by the foe! Wise Saws and Modern Instances, Volume II (of 2) 2012-03-12T03:00:23.003Z Slyne inquired perversely, safe in the certainty that the other could not resent that rudeness, and was again amused by Mr. Jobling's cough of discomfiture. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z "I saw the young lady, and didn't--I couldn't understand----" "What the lay was," Mr. Bishop answered, grinning at the other's discomfiture. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z But Boloko had in this case reckoned without the spirit of confidence engendered in the natives by the discomfiture of Elbel. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z A meaner nature than our hero might have been glad to note the discomfiture of one whom he had every reason to dislike, but Bert was not built after such a pattern. Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball 2012-03-02T03:00:09.747Z "Poor Bab!" and suddenly she cut short Boccherini's music and our chat by striking a terrific discord and laughing at my start of discomfiture. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z And well pleased with himself, chuckling a little--for Clement's discomfiture had not escaped him--Arthur hurried away. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z It was all I could do to hide my discomfiture and face them without flinching. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z Even through the thick folds of the blanket Dennis was able to hear a great scuffling on board within a few seconds of his own discomfiture. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z She flushed for a moment, then turned pale again, and stood, not unlike a hunted animal, while those merciless ladies enjoyed her discomfiture. For the Cause 2012-02-19T03:00:18.033Z Our discomfiture was complete upon the younger of the ladies turning round to ask us in perfect French how long it would take them to get to the village. Vagaries 2012-02-17T03:00:27.693Z If at that moment the speaker, who has apparently used up his material, boldly announces a new head, the hearers' discomfiture is complete. The Gentle Reader 2012-02-15T03:00:37.463Z These were knotty problems, and another false move might mean irremediable discomfiture. The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:34.990Z The silly geese who dubbed themselves patriots had received a check by the discomfiture of young Tone, but the snake was scotched, not killed. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z And Vaughan had been brave indeed, he had been a hero, if taken by surprise and at this disadvantage he had not shown some discomfiture. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z I am authorised by his excellency's goodness to tell you that the French are on the sea--but flying back to their native ports by this time in every phase of discomfiture and distress.' My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z In spite of his discomfiture, the artistic instinct of the abb� could not but keenly appreciate the still long-suffering woman who had braved and circumvented him. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z She loathed herself for having bungled; she hated Gabrielle with an all-absorbing hate as the author of her discomfiture; she detested the abb� for his domineering ways--and Clovis for not having defended her. The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:34.990Z There was something so pitiable in this abject discomfiture--in this refusal to be insulted--that Miss Wolfe's resolution failed her. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z Asleep he probably was not, for he rose at once to a sitting posture and, with wild and dishevelled hair, confronted the intruder with a mingling of wrath and discomfiture in his looks. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z There was naught to tell the tale of the geisha's discomfiture but the shattered sak�-cup. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z Like the breaking of a young colt in the case of a pupil learning to ride over a fence, if you ask too much at once or confuse the learner, you obtain nothing but discomfiture. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z Miss Hatch was now so occupied with feeding her dog that she had no time to titter at my discomfiture, but I caught sight of Culpepper's hateful and invidious smile. Bolanyo 2012-02-12T03:00:14.503Z We blame our discomfiture, the higher prices and the lower standard of living on the war, but much of it was inevitable, war or no war. Behind the Mirrors The Psychology of Disintegration at Washington 2012-02-11T03:03:55.693Z During the past three months the choir had had a new Te Deum every Sunday—to the discomfiture of Senator Ashley, who liked to join in "old Jackson's." For the Major A Novelette 2012-02-10T03:00:17.550Z A sense of their mistake, and the speedy discomfiture of the feeble gang, acted on the system of the despot like a dash of fresh salt brine. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z "Why, dear!" hurriedly interposed the Mistress, noting her son's discomfiture. Lad: A Dog 2012-02-08T03:00:19.720Z It was always intensely humorous to observe the discomfiture of others. The Unpublishable Memoirs 2012-02-03T03:00:18.447Z On that July afternoon Amraphel, the high-priest, left the presence of the king, bearing with him not only the discomfiture of a defeat at the hands of Belshazzar. Istar of Babylon A Phantasy 2012-01-31T03:00:15.543Z His Grace looked at her through narrowed lids, and shot a swift glance at Lovelace, whose discomfiture at finding him there was palpable. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z Robert Daventry turned aside to hide his discomfiture, and walked once or twice across the room. The Turnstile 2012-01-29T03:00:09.260Z He had accepted each stroke of ill-fortune--his discomfiture at Lady Oxford's hands, the grapple on the steps, and now this duel--without disputation. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z With a scream, he darted off beneath a low-branched thicket, ran lamely up another tree, and crept away from the place of his discomfiture by the path of the interlacing branches. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z The face revealed was black with discomfiture and rage. Frank Merriwell's New Comedian The Rise of a Star 2012-01-20T03:00:15.013Z But her discomfiture amused the drunken youths, and they laughed aloud. The Monk and The Hangman's Daughter 2012-01-19T03:00:23.620Z But she had humor enough to appreciate her discomfiture, and, even as she turned her back, her lips were twitching into a smile which she did not mean him to see. The Turnstile 2012-01-29T03:00:09.260Z On the contrary, he came very near to hinting that it was the Parson jilted Lady Oxford, who therefore fell back upon Colonel Montague to cover her discomfiture. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z There, across the glade, stood a tawny puma, eyeing his discomfiture through narrowed lids. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z For all of this revelation, Trueheart enters the boat and aids in winning the race against Harvard and Cornell, greatly to the discomfiture of the villainous father and son, who have bet heavily against Yale. Frank Merriwell's New Comedian The Rise of a Star 2012-01-20T03:00:15.013Z Vincenzio, heated with wine, irritated at his discomfiture, and also, it is said by some, inspired by jealousy, took the sword and plunged it into Crichton's heart. Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight 2012-01-19T03:00:21.953Z The other three boys were at that stage of fatigue and discomfiture when the well of emotion is easily pumped; their eyes grew moist at the dog’s steadfast look. A Scout of To-day 2012-01-11T03:00:22.820Z It might be thought that Christian Spain, in the throes of her struggle with the Moors, took kindly to a literature so constant in its reference to the discomfiture of her hereditary foes. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z Finding no tail to wag, he did the best he could with his whole massive hindquarters, to the discomfiture of all that got in the way. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z In the final act the hero was in straitened circumstances, but all ends well, with the discomfiture of old Dubad and his worthy son, and the final settlement of all jealousies between the other characters. Frank Merriwell's New Comedian The Rise of a Star 2012-01-20T03:00:15.013Z The success of the scientific student and the discomfiture of the mere sportsman are told in the conclusion of the story. Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight 2012-01-19T03:00:21.953Z From the terraces of Bern, Lola looked forth over Europe and beheld the utter discomfiture of her enemies. Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties 2012-01-08T03:00:19.240Z Mrs. Carroll listened to the one-sided conversation which followed without visible discomfiture. And So They Were Married 2012-01-05T03:00:34.437Z Aubrey, to the judge's secret discomfiture, somehow managed to convey an assent to these views, but an assent based upon superior motives. Gargoyles 2012-01-05T03:00:27.063Z The discomfiture of Spike Dubad at the close of the second act was relished by all. Frank Merriwell's New Comedian The Rise of a Star 2012-01-20T03:00:15.013Z I mumbled something unintelligible, and, to add to my discomfiture, Warriner actually laughed. In Jeopardy 2012-01-04T03:00:35.013Z He is a favourite butt of William's, who seems to rejoice in his discomfiture. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z Elizabeth's new-found dignity enabled her to face the woman's angry looks without visible discomfiture. And So They Were Married 2012-01-05T03:00:34.437Z Later on the trio tried to steal Jimmy’s set, but the radio boys got it back in a way that brought a good deal of discomfiture to the Looker crowd. The Radio Boys at Mountain Pass The Midnight Call for Assistance 2012-01-02T03:00:17.697Z And the mischievous little thing looked slily at her friend, enjoying her vexation and Ramoncito's discomfiture. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z The train, which had been exhibiting signs of indecision, suddenly quickened its pace and shot past, to the discomfiture of the desperadoes, who childishly fired a volley at the wheels. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z This retort caught the audience so happily that the tide swept around my way, to the discomfiture of the noble lord. My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands Dictated in My Seventy-Fourth Year 2011-12-12T03:00:33.863Z With keen enjoyment of the discomfiture of the other she gave more details of her husband's restoration to health. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z Ho! ho!" laughed Baglioni, at my look of discomfiture, "the future countess can speak her mind. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z People soon began to talk, and generally designated him the Earl’s chief rival, but neither Gwendoline nor Lawrence paid any attention, only amusing themselves with the Earl’s discomfiture. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z Much to Mr. Brett's discomfiture, all three of his companions turned and gazed at him in undisguised astonishment. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z I am afraid you will not take to Morier; but he is the greatest force in our diplomatic service, in spite of his discomfiture at Lisbon. Letters of Lord Acton To Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone 2011-12-06T03:00:20.687Z Again, when Nicholas II. died and a new schism broke out, the discomfiture of Honorius II. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z In their delight at the discomfiture of the quarrelsome Whigs, the citizens expressly stipulated there should be no hint of War and War's alarms in the construction of their Hall. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z He pushed his inquiries further, and learned to his ever-increasing discomfiture that it was to Mr Morgan’s fiancée he had made his unguarded remarks. Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z Meanwhile it is truly wonderful that so much could be said at all; it was felt to be a moral discomfiture or capitulation of the Curia in its state of siege. Letters From Rome on the Council 2011-11-25T03:00:11.447Z He was full of arts and falsities, but he could not fail to regret any calamity that brought with it her own sharp discomfiture. An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z Her silent extremity of grief—her utter discomfiture was pitiful to look upon. Maid of the Mist 2011-11-21T03:00:11.937Z In that he told a story which convulsed the House to the great discomfiture of the member at whom it was aimed. The Life of Lyman Trumbull 2011-11-20T03:00:11.243Z Mrs Henry’s primary emotion, when this point became clear, revealed itself in a vindictive gratification in her mother-in-law’s discomfiture. Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z Why have these theologians come to such utter discomfiture? Letters From Rome on the Council 2011-11-25T03:00:11.447Z Only tried to act like one, eh, I guess so,” and Sam inwardly chuckled at the balm he offered for her discomfiture. An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z Mr. P.'s moderation was equal to his vigor, and he soothed his brother's discomfitures by his logical reasoning. Memoir of John Howe Peyton in sketches by his contemporaries, together with some of his public and private letters, etc., also a sketch of Ann M. Peyton 2011-11-15T03:00:20.413Z Further on, the same knight is unhorsed and overthrown by a Moorish huntsman, two ladies from a castle in the background most ungratefully applauding the Christian's discomfiture. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z Roars of laughter followed one another at Jim’s discomfiture, and he came in for some real joshing. The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid 2011-11-06T02:00:13.167Z Even in their discomfiture our friends could not help noticing what a pretty and pleasant mannered girl the stranger was. The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach In Quest of the Runaways 2011-11-04T02:00:22.360Z The letters exulted over our discomfiture, but it was supposed that, as usual in Mexico, they exaggerated the misfortune of the Americans. Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican Vol. 1 of 2 A Historical, Geographical, Political, Statistical and Social Account of That Country From the Period of the Invasion by the Spaniards to the Present Time; With a View of the Ancient Aztec Empire and Civilization; A Historical Sketch of the Late War; And Notices of New Mexico and California 2011-11-02T02:00:11.380Z Thus their fraternal discussions proceeded and terminated in the discomfiture of Col. Memoir of John Howe Peyton in sketches by his contemporaries, together with some of his public and private letters, etc., also a sketch of Ann M. Peyton 2011-11-15T03:00:20.413Z Not only was their grandmother standing at the door, but cousin Ethan was looking in at their discomfiture over her shoulder. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z When the Indians had retreated nursing their discomfiture and several wounds, the first attack was repulsed. The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid 2011-11-06T02:00:13.167Z With his high voice and dramatic presence, Colfer would probably send Allen’s Last Man Standing character into paroxysms of discomfiture, not to mention any number of men like him. The Masculine Mistake 2011-10-21T14:43:15Z Without having fought a single battle, he was outwitted and outmanœuvred, and returned crestfallen to Kabul—his brothers, the Peshavar chiefs, who were jealous of his recent elevation, having aided in his discomfiture. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z They did not do as did the angry Italians of a New Jersey town,—smash the invidious pictures which shamed their homes; they sat in stolid silence and discomfiture, dimly conscious of an unresented insult. Atlantic Classics 2011-10-16T02:00:18.497Z This shameful discomfiture quickened all the suspicion and jealousy fermenting in France. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z "Why, arrest you, my friend," said Graham senior, as if he rather enjoyed the little man's discomfiture. The Enchanted Barn 2011-10-13T02:00:50.933Z Amid these discomfitures of the Protestants a peace was offered them on terms of such extraordinary generosity by the Catholics, that they were unconditionally accepted. Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues 2011-10-12T02:00:43.383Z Before they had gone far they reached the scene of the brigands’ discomfiture. Flemish Legends 2011-10-10T02:00:21.467Z The interview between the now roused and indignant woman and her husband on her return to Rhinebeck must have been a source of amaze to him as well as discomfiture. From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days 2011-10-10T02:00:19.987Z Their discomfiture was so complete that not even a hiss broke from the silence of their annihilation. Vondel's Lucifer 2011-10-09T02:00:28.557Z There was something in his manner as he shook hands with her that told her he had got over any discomfiture he might have been made to suffer before. Luck at the Diamond Fields 2011-10-06T02:00:43.067Z Then one of the Ladies of the Court, mayhap, or one of the Lords or pages, would stumble across him; and if they fell down and hurt themselves, he took delight in their discomfiture. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z McClellan, watching from his cab the discomfiture of his foe, calls derisively, "Wouldn't you like to swap horses now, Lincoln?" The History of the Nineteenth Century in Caricature 2011-10-04T02:00:18.533Z Not for days had Shorty seemed so like his old self, bright, buoyant, and chatting like a parrot, to the discomfiture of a most tolerant home circle. From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days 2011-10-10T02:00:19.987Z "He was in a tear!" said Farnworth, with a laugh at the thought of the fellow's discomfiture. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z "We shall meet elsewhere," he said, casting a look of hatred at Chares, who stood smiling at his discomfiture. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Never dreaming that they meant to wield a pick-axe," she laughed, "and encompass your discomfiture. Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z The Phantom crawled into the opening, feet foremost, and softly pulled the door to, then lay on his back, chuckling gently to himself as he pictured the lieutenant’s discomfiture. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z The gate-keeper laughed quietly at the discomfiture of the porter who was inordinately proud of his new uniform and brass-corded cap. Natalie: A Garden Scout 2011-09-18T02:00:30.203Z One morning, a few days after the discomfiture of the herring-gull, Sir James had another adventure. The Strange Story Book 2011-09-15T02:00:13.747Z He was still chuckling over the discomfiture of the tame detective, when his eye was caught by a label in a cheap boot-store. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z Realizing their discomfiture and revelling in it, Mr. Saltus made a dive under the table. Edgar Saltus: The Man 2011-09-13T02:00:36.953Z Many a time he had wriggled out of corners seemingly as tight and unescapable as the present one, chuckling at the discomfiture of the police and the bedevilment of his foes. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z They were making merry at his discomfiture, before they did something worse. Wang the Ninth The Story of a Chinese Boy 2011-09-12T02:00:25.620Z Lady Caroline exhibited no further trace of her discomfiture. My Lord Duke 2011-09-09T02:01:11.940Z There had been an air of insolent confidence in the fellow as he showed his ticket and walked away which hardly tallied with total discomfiture. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z Then, seeing the discomfiture of the prime minister, she decided that she had for to-day had enough of the animal world, and would indulge no more in such amusements until to-morrow. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z With a laugh at the discomfiture of his pursuers, who but a few moments ago had thought him inextricably trapped, the Phantom moved a little farther into the opening. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z It was a hoarse voice muttering to the wall, in a dire discomfiture that had its effect on the insulted Minister. The Crime Doctor 2011-09-09T02:01:05.570Z To my surprise and discomfiture, I received a heavy box on the ear which nearly knocked me down. The Gentleman Cadet His Career and Adventures at the Royal Military Academy Woolwich 2011-08-31T02:01:40.423Z It was the General who answered the lady's banter, and that without any visible discomfiture. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z The speaker here examined the dog at a nearer range, to Mr Musgrave’s further discomfiture. Coelebs The Love Story of a Bachelor 2011-08-31T02:01:28.960Z "Where did Nina find her?" asked Sir George in an effort to ameliorate his wife's evident discomfiture. The Tigress 2011-08-30T02:00:39.657Z With a rather angry discomfiture he realised that he had become afraid of Mrs. Maule and of her power over him. Jane Oglander 2011-08-30T02:00:38.717Z We require now such childish laughter at each other’s discomfiture to break the spell of this land into which we are sinking deeper. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z You’ve told me a tale that interested me, but in the telling of it you made one mistake—you enjoyed the discomfiture you thought it would give me. The Ranchman 2011-08-27T02:00:21.017Z There was a good deal of joking at their table for several days after Saxton's appointment over Margrave's discomfiture, to which Wheaton contributed little. The Main Chance 2011-08-26T02:00:27.127Z It blew with a steady and increasing violence, dead ahead; pull as he would, he made little progress, and, to add to his discomfiture, he had to be continually baling. Masterman and Son 2011-08-23T02:00:35.033Z And after a very few days Wantele discovered with amusement, discomfiture, amazement that Lingard was actually consulting Athena about his book, reading her passages as he wrote them. Jane Oglander 2011-08-30T02:00:38.717Z They were full of the puzzle of Sevier's failure, or laughingly rueful at their own discomfiture, and she stopped but a moment before a negro coachman tucked her into a carriage. The Long Lane's Turning 2011-08-23T02:00:34Z The Spider alone was unhurt; so he merely shook himself, and sat chuckling at the discomfiture of the others. The Cricket's Friends Tales Told by the Cricket, Teapot, and Saucepan 2011-08-23T02:00:33.033Z He had probably sympathized in their hostility; and had come expecting and desiring the discomfiture of Jesus. The Gospel According to St. Mark 2011-08-20T02:00:14.427Z Nor can I with truth aver that I did not let him see that I rejoiced at his discomfiture. In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z He smiled grimly at her flushed discomfiture when he found her pondering ways and means, and somewhat brutally said to himself that she would find that she had little rope to run upon. The Locusts' Years 2011-08-16T02:00:41.777Z After his discomfiture there, he is stated to have sent his servant, Dalgleish, into Edinburgh from Dunbar, to demand the coffer from Balfour. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:23.870Z He was much struck with the maid's beauty; moreover, from what I can hear, his discomfiture hath been much laughed at by the wits of the town. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z Ten minutes later Bob’s blanket was fluttering from the awning rod and Barry, curled up in a patch of sunlight and looking somewhat woe-begone, was striving to forget his recent discomfiture. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z The loss of seven of their leaders had caused their followers to hesitate, and the fury of Simcoe's attack and the tremendous blows he dealt completed their discomfiture, and they turned and fled in dismay. The Lost Heir 2011-08-07T02:00:09.367Z And Saul and all the people that were with him were gathered together, and came to the battle: and, behold, every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture. Heroes of Israel Text of the Hero Stories with Notes and Questions for Young Students 2011-08-05T02:00:47.727Z But he thought better of joining Collins, Mack, and Tierney in wild expressions of joy at the old man’s discomfiture. The Heart of Canyon Pass 2011-08-04T02:00:24.083Z Old Solomon had outwitted me, even as he had said, and I fancied I saw the grin on his face as he had planned my discomfiture. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z There were no signs of discomfiture in Mildred’s manner, however, when the new dresses arrived from town a week later on. A Girl in Spring-Time 2011-07-29T02:00:31.493Z Nor had she gained a definite idea of the appearance of any one of them, so keen was her own momentary discomfiture. Marjorie Dean College Freshman 2011-07-27T02:00:32.033Z One lesson, which the Apostles could hardly help learning, would arise, in this way, out of the discomfiture of their hopes. Pastor Pastorum 2011-07-25T02:00:14.597Z The girl's "No," expressed a good deal, and the despair in her voice completed the man's discomfiture. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z We don't need your schools, we don't need your houses and we don't need your road He was clearly thoroughly enjoying the festivities - and, I suspected, my discomfiture too. Not on our land 2011-07-21T07:06:17Z Spectators on the other side saw his discomfiture, but, before they could reach the door, Master Rick had lifted the latch and was walking triumphantly in. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1 2011-07-17T02:00:36.813Z She had once been visited by the same discomfiture in the first days of her friendship with Marjorie. Marjorie Dean College Freshman 2011-07-27T02:00:32.033Z What leader ever prophesied his own discomfiture and death? Pastor Pastorum 2011-07-25T02:00:14.597Z A life of becoming, being, and doing, is not loss, nor failure, nor discomfiture, though the dark tower for ever tantalise and for ever withhold.” The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z His mother would not have been so much amused over the discomfiture of a young lover. Molly Brown of Kentucky 2011-07-16T02:00:18.603Z Molly laughed at her husband’s pretended discomfiture as he settled himself to find out what was going on at the front. Molly Brown's College Friends 2011-07-16T02:00:15.700Z To his discomfiture somebody in the office found the manuscript about that time and we returned it to the author. Recollections of a Varied Life 2011-07-14T02:00:11.837Z For a few moments I was visited with heavy doubts and discomfiture of spirit, but I had immediate recourse to prayer. The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z He died of grief at his discomfiture in the art of song by Sordello. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z This crushing sarcasm totally abashed the Duchess, who perceived that he had penetrated her schemes and crept away in discomfiture. A Bayard From Bengal Being some account of the Magnificent and Spanking Career of Chunder Bindabun Bhosh,... 2011-07-13T02:00:17.950Z "You're welcome!" said MacNeath; and completed our discomfiture by poling out a tremendous shot, which carried well over the direction post and went sailing on up the plateau toward the clubhouse. Fore! 2011-07-11T02:00:06.097Z Much to the discomfiture of our fellows a large ship, the Stornoway, came rushing past us, bound into dock, having just finished the long round we were beginning. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z Then Saint Thomas hung his head, and yielded him in the dispute; and thereafter he went to Saint Paul and told him of his discomfiture. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z But, although every now and then the wind curled and soughed about her, it was not violent, nor was it chilling; and she came to regard it as a wail of discomfiture. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z But as though he read her thoughts, Philip Orlebar was not the man to add to her discomfiture. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z Then, to add to the boy's discomfiture, Waddles played a perfect spoon shot, taking advantage of the wind, and the ball stopped six feet from the pin. Fore! 2011-07-11T02:00:06.097Z He had marked the visible discomfiture produced by his hideous threat. The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan 2011-07-05T02:00:28.367Z Then they withdrew to drown their discomfiture in drink, though some of the party, less easily pacified, would fain have started in pursuit of the fugitive, but that they knew it would be useless. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z So the old woman departed, but was not disposed to accept discomfiture. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z For to many of his age and temperament that very thing would have occurred, and does occur, not infrequently to their own ultimate discomfiture if not disaster. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z Mr Bain, as I found his name was, saw my discomfiture. A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 2011-07-03T02:00:07.507Z But the Cavite-Batangas “patriots” of 1905 could never have given the authorities as much trouble as they did if the people had not at least taken secret joy in discomfiture of the American authorities. The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 2011-06-29T02:00:28.167Z In the extreme of mortification and dejection they returned to Trent, to bear themselves the tidings of their swift and utter discomfiture. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z To add to his discomfiture he further became aware of footsteps approaching. The Trail of the Axe A Story of Red Sand Valley 2011-06-27T02:00:56.823Z The strain of such repartee proved too much for Austin; he felt himself outclassed and, shuffling to cover his discomfiture, sought another subject. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z And since there would be no need of explanation, it occurred to Adriance that he might not recount to Elsie the tale of his discomfiture. A Man's Hearth 2011-06-25T02:00:17.093Z If he were secretly in sympathy with the discomfiture American authority in Samar was having, he might let the man go, no matter what the proof. The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 2011-06-29T02:00:28.167Z We were highly diverted by his discomfiture, and to punish his blustering, we let him go and seek a lodging elsewhere. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z But Tom had neither eyes nor ears for the discomfiture of his enemies. King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane 2011-06-17T02:00:22.043Z Displeasure and the inclination to retaliate upon the instrument of his discomfiture were unprofessional, and the display of them impolitic to the last degree. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z The boys forgot the serious side of the incident in their enjoyment of their companion's discomfiture. The Pony Rider Boys in the Alkali or, Finding a Key to the Desert Maze 2011-06-15T02:00:19.437Z In reality she had no interest whether they were, or were not absurd; but they chanced at the moment to be a convenient scapegoat for her anger and discomfiture. The Turn of the Tide The Story of How Margaret Solved Her Problem 2011-06-14T02:00:18.357Z Mrs. Dennison laughed till her clear voice rang far out among the flowers as she witnessed Lawrence's discomfiture. Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z The sight was so unexpected that she gave forth a peal of the merriest laughter ever heard, and Lucindy gave a snort of discomfiture. The Bishop and the Boogerman 2011-06-12T02:00:07.497Z At first they listen with simple curiosity; then with astonished interest; then with intense satisfaction at Papa’s evident discomfiture, for they hate him as the slave ever hates his tyrant. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z The Salamanders were still in gales of laughter over the discomfiture of their common enemy. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z Worse than all, he had lost the opportunity of previously threatening Mrs. Conroy with the disclosure, and the delicious spectacle of her discomfiture. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z Greatly to his discomfiture, Laurie had received numerous requests to play on his violin, and had reluctantly consented to render a solo as the concluding number of the revue. Marjorie Dean High School Senior 2011-06-06T02:00:09.407Z For many years, the States of Greece had been engaged in bloody civil strife, which ended in the discomfiture of Athens. Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z After misjudging distance so often to his own discomfiture a tourist is said to have been found disrobing preparatory to swimming across an irrigation ditch. Visual Illusions Their Causes, Characteristics and Applications 2011-06-02T02:00:25.247Z Dock giggled disrespectfully at his crestfallen grandparent, but Bunch, seeing the old man's discomfiture, hastened to change the subject. The Tobacco Tiller A Tale of the Kentucky Tobacco Fields 2011-06-01T02:00:27.327Z To add to Gabriel's discomfiture, at the mention of the Grand Conroy House he had felt Olly stiffen aggressively under his hand. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z In the earliest portraits of the Aryan race, as delineated in the Vedas, we find their ideas and their thoughts centred in their homes, their cattle, their fields, and in the discomfiture of their enemies. Phallic Miscellanies Facts and Phases of Ancient and Modern Sex Worship, as Illustrated Chiefly in the Religions of India 2011-05-31T02:00:29.133Z Which she did obediently and thoroughly, to the author's discomfiture, as he was besieged with questions that taxed his memory and ingenuity pretty thoroughly at times. Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z He was known here, as through most of the region round about, where he was regarded as an honest gambler—for his methods had improved in the twelve years since his discomfiture by Fingie Whalen. The Shooting of Dan McGrew, A Novel Based on the Famous Poem of Robert Service 2011-05-28T02:00:24.557Z In seizing the music in which the whole Company had an interest the thoughtless tenor was, of course, injuring himself and preparing his own discomfiture. The Mapleson Memoirs, vol II 1848-1888 2011-05-26T02:00:18.807Z Another and a later idea was to spend the strength of his murderous passion upon the man, and then to enjoy her discomfiture, the failure of her plans, and perhaps her appeals for forgiveness. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z A gleam of satisfaction, a little cold and scornful, shone from the girl's eyes at this evidence of his discomfiture. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z They were particularly interested in the discomfiture of a fat traveling salesman who came puffing up on the platform, a suitcase in each hand, just in time to see the train depart. The Rover Boys on a Tour or Last Days at Brill College 2011-05-24T02:00:14.887Z And lo! when they passed on to consider the last case, that of Dr. Mudd, the same incomprehensible reluctance to shed more blood did but add to their discomfiture. The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt 2011-05-24T02:00:12.183Z At these words Mr. Messing stood as if thunderstruck, and in his bewilderment he tried in every way to convince Gem�nder that he was mistaken, but failing in this attempt, his discomfiture was complete. George Gem?nder's Progress in Violin Making With Interesting Facts Concerning the Art and Its Critics in General 2011-05-20T02:00:32.993Z This detection gave many of our party disgust, who accordingly abandoned his cause, and occasioned our more speedy discomfiture in the synod. Franklin's Autobiography (Eclectic English Classics) 2011-05-20T02:00:26.573Z There was not a cheer or a sound of the usual merriment that might have accompanied the discomfiture of the "lobster backs." Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z Carlton could not resist a moment's enjoyment of his discomfiture: it heightened the pleasure of letting him off. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z “So you’ve won Bill’s confidences already, have you?” he said without the slightest trace of shame or discomfiture. The Snow-Burner 2011-05-17T02:00:21.527Z It had been gallantly fought, and discomfiture was only less honourable than success. Trevethlan: (Vol 2 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-16T02:00:19.270Z "I found Treve away when I reached Oxford, so I came back again, and got home last night—to Nora's discomfiture." Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z They were still chuckling over it and the general discomfiture of the yearling class and their own future prospects as triumphant plebes, when inspection put an end to the discussion and scattered the crowd. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z He could not tell till he tried; and it was one thing to experiment in private, but quite another thing to court open discomfiture of the very nature which would most delight the looker-on. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z All at once Katty realised, with a sense of acute discomfiture, that as yet her host had said nothing—nothing, at least, that mattered. Love and hatred 2011-05-13T02:00:08.103Z This hesitancy lasted but for a minute or two; very speedily the discomfiture became an abject panic, and each one for himself made a rush for the valley. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z "He has not been guilty of anything," interposed Mr. Wall, who appeared to be enjoying a smile at George's astonishment and Mr. Chattaway's discomfiture. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z And still nobody had seemed to hit upon any suitable plan for the discomfiture of Bull Harris. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Astral did not take note of his wife's discomfiture. Overshadowed A Novel 2011-05-07T02:00:24.483Z "Bear a hand, you pale runaways!" cried the captain to the men, who, seeing that their spirit had proved of flesh and blood, returned, scowling darkly on the cause of their discomfiture. Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z They were ready to rejoice in his discomfiture, and their hostility to Wilde spread swiftly and gave a quality of triumph to the delight of all classes as soon as he was arrested. Oscar Wilde A Critical Study 2011-05-04T02:00:14.580Z "Went up the statue! what do you mean?" snapped Brown, foreseeing discomfiture. From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z He splashed and floundered about, and rose wrathful and spluttering, to find five boy figures standing in the field and grinning at his discomfiture. For the School Colours 2011-04-28T02:00:12.693Z Thinking the field was his own, after Steavens's discomfiture, he had formally proposed for Miss Raslaff's hand, and had been rejected. True and Other Stories 2011-04-26T02:00:27.117Z My lady has her own views on the subject—views in which the discomfiture and mortification of Theodore Bransby form a conspicuous and pleasing feature. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 3 2011-04-26T02:00:25.180Z They talked loudly among themselves discussing the cause of their discomfiture. The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z "Yes; but by more than a promise; by an oath," he said, flightily; "and she is not the only woman who is infatuated with me," he added, chuckling at his companion's discomfiture. A Romance of Toronto A Novel 2011-04-23T02:00:04.677Z Every crowned head in Europe had its “scare” or discomfiture; and, for a time, it was thought that liberty was at length achieved. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z I exclaimed, at this point, remembering my discomfiture at that dinner. True and Other Stories 2011-04-26T02:00:27.117Z Roy, however, seemed to possess a fund of sweet temper for family use, which was a marked contrast to Richard's dictatorial and somewhat stern manner, and he hastened now to cover poor Olive's discomfiture. Heriot's Choice A Tale 2011-04-20T02:00:22.760Z There was nothing for me but to obey, and my heart sank as my imagination pictured Hezekiah's discomfiture when we should find her seated on the huge trunk behind the door. The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z He enjoyed the discomfiture of the defeated team; he gloated over the player whose costly error brought upon him the wrath of the spectators. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z He told himself, in an attempt to be sane, that this discomfiture was merely because he had been out of the sight of women so long. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z If they are carried, it is no party triumph; if they are lost, it is no party discomfiture. Congressional Government A Study in American Politics 2011-04-15T02:00:18.863Z The Prince, chagrined at this discomfiture, asked, with more than the authority of a lover, if the Princess “would do him the honour to mention the artist so deserving of her patronage.” Tales from Blackwood Volume 9 2011-04-15T02:00:18.057Z Perhaps they would find themselves prisoners underground, or face some new peril the master criminal had invented for their discomfiture. The Black Star A Detective Story 2011-04-14T02:01:01.883Z After a wicked moue over his discomfiture, she took out a “stick” and proceeded openly, calmly, critically, to rouge her youth-ripe lips. Lonesome Town 2011-04-12T02:00:24.580Z But he was a political Don Quixote, not to be held nor bound; he could but rush straight upon his own temporary discomfiture. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z Yet true it is that some there were, who though they perceived the manifest discomfiture of their party, had the courage to show some defence, the which were very quickly despatched from life. The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea Vol. II 2011-04-05T02:00:10.813Z It enables him to enjoy his own discomfiture. The Man Who Pleases and the Woman Who Charms 2011-04-05T02:00:10.347Z And again the old man broke into a hearty laugh, in which Heffernan, notwithstanding his discomfiture, could not refrain from participating. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z The old doctor laughed till it made him cough, and when the fit was over, laughed again, wiping his weeping eyes, and chuckling in the most unearthly glee at the lawyer's discomfiture. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z As they did this they laughed at Latona's discomfiture and jeered at her sorry plight. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z A look of the uttermost discomfiture and confusion came into her face. All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography The Red Leaves of a Human Heart 2011-03-31T02:00:16.763Z If so, the sham message will result in my own discomfiture. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z He recovered his composure in a moment, but not before his discomfiture hadbeen noticed, and its cause shrewdly guessed. At Large 2011-03-27T02:00:14.907Z "I see you have not heard the news this morning," said Lord Castlereagh, who really enjoyed the discomfiture of one very vain of possessing the earliest intelligence. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z Unused to discomfiture of any kind, she thought not of defeat in the game of passion she was playing. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z "I am going to take it away now," returned the girl insolently without moving, for an evil spirit seemed to possess her, and she was absolutely gloating over her stepmother's evident discomfiture. Unlucky A Fragment of a Girl's Life 2011-03-24T02:00:14.360Z Not silent, however; instead, at short intervals, giving utterance to that neigh of melancholy cadence, alike proclaiming discomfiture and despair. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z Our movement had been watched, and our discomfiture was already known throughout the whole army. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z He joyed, with all the turbulent impulses of victory, in the blacksmith's discomfiture. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z He laughed heartily over his story, and though, of course, I apologised most humbly for having deceived him, I inwardly enjoyed the description of his discomfiture. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z I must narrate here an adventure in which my own part was rather a discomfiture, but which will show somewhat the manners of the people. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 2011-03-21T02:00:11.920Z The girl felt Emory’s questioning glance upon her, and it added to her discomfiture. The Spell 2011-03-20T02:00:34.173Z He might feel regret at having made a proposal so ill received; but far more at the disappointment of his hopes, and the utter discomfiture of his designs. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z Then he turned to her with an exasperating grin; he was getting immeasurable satisfaction out of her discomfiture. Jane Lends A Hand 2011-03-20T02:00:32.553Z Then my discomfiture was further increased by Haroun calling to Ali Khan to look at the things, when the two turned over everything, while we explained their use. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z But all these successes were followed by a discomfiture. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z Inez as well came in for her share of the resentment, her very silence during the discussion serving to aggravate Helen’s discomfiture. The Spell 2011-03-20T02:00:34.173Z Rendered frantic by the ridicule of his merciless adversary, his attorney had rushed wildly from the scene of his discomfiture, mounted his horse, and galloped away, and poor Rump was left inops consilii. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z “Lord Cornwallis has surrendered?” she said calmly to Amanda Bryce and the two gossips, who had run in to tell her the news and to gloat over her discomfiture. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z It has often happened that shippers or local sellers, by inadvertence, have supplied the one chemical in place of the other—to the detriment of the rubber and the discomfiture of managers of estates. The Preparation of Plantation Rubber 2011-03-09T03:00:40.870Z Their clattering descent was followed by the strains of the guitar, thinly debonair and mocking as if exulting over their discomfiture. Miss Maitland Private Secretary 2011-03-08T03:00:39.100Z “I owe you both an apology; first of all to my wife, for not heeding her good advice, and then to my ‘sister-worker,’ as Cerini calls her, for adding to her discomfiture.” The Spell 2011-03-20T02:00:34.173Z The miser foresaw a probable discomfiture, and sought for some means of escape. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z And, truth to say, Joscelyn herself sorrowed never a bit over the short colonel’s discomfiture. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z I went so far as to gloat over poor Hugh's discomfiture, taking vengeance on his habit of rating me with the socially incompetent. The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z Leonard would have been no meek saint, but a saint militant, and long ere this the Bishop would have been down upon him, to the episcopal discomfiture. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z We have full particulars of the celebrated battle which ensued, and which ended in the complete discomfiture of Porus. The Library Magazine of Select Foreign Literature All volumes 2011-03-02T03:00:25.433Z There was a degree of discomfiture on the part of the prosecution. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z So when he has acknowledged the melancholy fact, they both laugh, with the happy enjoyment of youth, at their own discomfiture, and go back to the cottage good friends once more. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z “Grace before meat” was sung, and, to Mrs. Saumarez’s great discomfiture, bread and water were passed round. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z Putting his redoubtable quill in rest, he tilts most chivalrously at my narrative; and, the operation over, chuckles with delight at my supposed discomfiture. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z “So you are, Tom; so you are,” snarled the old man, watching him keenly, and enjoying his discomfiture; “but you can’t afford to be affronted, Tom, can you?” Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes 2011-02-25T03:01:05.303Z This thrust must have carried discomfiture to the banks of the Tiber. A Short History of Italy (476-1900) 2011-02-24T03:01:00.630Z Had a thunderbolt fallen at his feet, he could not have betrayed more thorough and complete discomfiture. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z Now that the Guard had failed, and Ypres still defied him, he spitefully ordered his artillery to batter down the historic building which seemed to mock at his discomfiture. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z The ruse worked so well that it was not discovered until after their arrival at the anti-Mormon headquarters, where "Bill Miller" was recognized, and the wrath and discomfiture of his captors knew no bounds. Life of Heber C. Kimball, an Apostle The Father and Founder of the British Mission 2011-02-21T03:00:08.060Z Nevertheless you were ready enough to laugh with the others at your 'comrade's' discomfiture; and that laugh broke the bond between us. The Eichhofs A Romance 2011-02-19T03:01:37.327Z And no wonder; for the driver of the foremost vehicle was sound asleep, though sitting bolt-upright upon his box, and to Frankfort’s discomfiture, and May’s terror, Piet had not come up. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z "Oh no, not so bad as that," said a laughing voice; and Lucy peeped over a laurel-hedge with a rake in her hand, and seemed immensely amused at his discomfiture. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z Mr. Gray, on the whole, was a little disappointed in his daughter—agreeably disappointed, we might have said, had not the discomfiture been so apparent on his features for a while. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 2 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:19.937Z But the plans of Napoleon were too carefully laid for final discomfiture. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z Yet there could be no doubt that discomfiture and perplexity were beginning to play the deuce with the Chief Constable's official placidity. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z There had been serious fighting during the night; it had ended in the discomfiture of the insurgents, who had fled in the greatest disorder, hotly pursued by the victors. Under a Charm, Vol. III. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:37.767Z Her allusion to the relationship between himself and the new-comer only increased the young man's discomfiture. Under a Charm, Vol. I (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.700Z Her smile broadened as she enjoyed the discomfiture of her enforced hostess. In the Onyx Lobby 2011-02-14T03:00:31.897Z Miss Judy said, smiling herself now, and quite forgetting all discomfiture and all displeasure. Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century 2011-02-13T03:00:19.953Z People never get up spelling-bees to hear good spelling: the discomfiture of their neighbors is what amuses them most. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z By the independent direction of their leader, the 52nd made a sudden flank movement at the crisis of the fight and initiated the final discomfiture of which the Guards got the sole praise. Toronto of Old 2011-02-10T03:00:45.907Z They had seen my uniform, as it became uncloaked in the struggle; and, under a pretence of patriotism, were now about to take satisfaction for their discomfiture and disappointment. The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains 2011-02-09T03:00:48.583Z Cyril had confidently anticipated such a different reception that her unexpected coldness completed his discomfiture. Who? 2011-02-09T03:00:47.380Z "He came in his boat, and he has returned by it," replied Colonel Belthorpe, with something like a chuckle at the discomfiture of the ruffian. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z A conviction that her longing is a vain one only adds to her discomfiture; she lacks the courage to lift her head and encounter the eyes she knows are fixed upon her. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z But, in order to his passing the mustering-officer of the Customs, a medical certificate, to be obtained only by personal examination, he, somewhat to his discomfiture, was told would be requisite. Memorials of the Sea My Father: Being Records of the Adventurous Life of the Late William Scoresby, Esq. of Whitby 2011-02-07T03:00:26.033Z How easy thus to talk—thus to resolve—during the first throes of a wounded vanity—when the spirit is strengthened by its discomfiture. The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains 2011-02-09T03:00:48.583Z Foley laughed cynically when the two searchers stood empty-handed, discomfiture patent in their faces. The Three Sapphires 2011-02-07T03:00:24.770Z In truth, a provoking, unreasonable martinet narrowly escaped personal discomfiture. The Crooked Stick or Pollies's Probation 2011-02-06T03:01:00.547Z The dragon, seeing his discomfiture, turned upon him, and smiting him with his tail, felled him to the ground. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z To his marvellous discomfiture, however, these measures were not followed by any success. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z I dared not risk such a discomfiture; and I determined upon the men remaining by their horses. The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains 2011-02-09T03:00:48.583Z This general rule indicates that the villain should be temporarily triumphant, if the play is to end in his discomfiture. The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 2011-01-31T03:00:16.193Z He had a way of laughing—just like that—in a peculiar mirthless, derisive manner, as if with joy at another man's discomfiture, at another's material or moral downfall. Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel 2011-01-31T03:00:13.650Z She no longer moved about with her customary princely bearing, but became sad, low-spirited, and full of foolish fears; nor could she discover the cause of her discomfiture. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z "We should prefer that,—under the circumstances," had been the prompt and somewhat haughty rejoinder, much to the father's discomfiture. The Road to Understanding 2011-01-29T03:00:20.840Z However it came about, the men were accustomed to speak of their superior officer as Gen. "Toejam," "Frog Eater," and various other disrespectful appellations, much to his chagrin and discomfiture. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z They fled in terror followed by the raja, and did not halt till they were many miles away from the scene of the raja’s discomfiture. Santal Folk Tales 2011-01-26T03:00:24.700Z Dazed, half-unconscious, wholly distraught, he had fled from the scene of his discomfiture as fast as his trembling knees would allow. Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel 2011-01-31T03:00:13.650Z He returned with her and examined the wound, but said that Marinell's present discomfiture must have some other source, perhaps an unknown grief. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z For Ursula Pell had a queer twist in her fertile old brain that made her enjoy the temporary discomfiture of her friends, whenever she was able to bring it about. The Diamond Pin 2011-01-22T03:00:15.907Z Nature had provided for the discomfiture of any possible besiegers by the inaccessibility of the steep rocks that formed its base on the southern side. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z True, I had gained the point of receiving my dismissal in person, but Reid's very readiness of acquiescence indicated the completeness of his confidence in my discomfiture. The Professor's Mystery 2011-01-18T03:00:11.317Z She appeared to be too enthralled by the discomfiture of her enemy to utter a word. Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z That moment the phantom faced him; and Pierre saw Enceladus no more; but on the Titan's armless trunk, his own duplicate face and features magnifiedly gleamed upon him with prophetic discomfiture and woe. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z "I do, too," agreed Mrs. Bowen, eating a date appreciatively, and feeling sorry for Iris' discomfiture. The Diamond Pin 2011-01-22T03:00:15.907Z But, when he had taken his seat and when the motor-car drove slowly round the lawn, he saw something that completed his discomfiture. The Woman of Mystery 2011-01-15T03:00:36.260Z I thanked fate and my own discomfiture that I had let fall no word to the Ainslies and we went off to our tennis. The Professor's Mystery 2011-01-18T03:00:11.317Z “I’m glad you apologize,” she said, and she glanced at the Guardsman beside her, as though to bid him take notice of what she supposed to be the discomfiture of the offender. Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z How can you ask him to play on after his discomfiture? Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z For this was the name given it, and by this name it was long remembered, much to Brenda's discomfiture, when the subject of Mrs. Rosa and her money was brought up. Brenda, Her School and Her Club 2011-01-15T03:00:31.087Z Then, in her terror, she bit him with all her might; and, profiting by a second of discomfiture, she released herself with one great effort, leapt back, drew her revolver, and fired once and again. The Secret of Sarek 2011-01-14T03:00:49.903Z "Ah," she cried, laughing merrily at his discomfiture. Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z Everyone shrieked with laughter, much to the discomfiture of the snubbed intruder. The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z Enjoying his discomfiture, Salt and Penny grinned from ear to ear. Signal in the Dark 2011-01-06T03:00:43.537Z "Bravo, my boy!" cried Pratt, laughing at her discomfiture, and clapping Leo on the back. The Pagan's Cup 2011-01-06T03:00:42.697Z If the housekeeper, who is always the first to observe faults in the service, can conceal her discomfiture, it is but right for the others to be considerate. The Century Cook Book 2011-01-04T03:01:10.367Z “Down the trail a short distance,” Penny replied, thoroughly enjoying the widow’s discomfiture. Voice from the Cave 2011-01-04T03:01:09.533Z He eyed her discomfiture with a sinister look. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z His discomfiture filled the girl with hysterical delight, and she came and perched herself opposite him on the farther end of his desk and smiled at him. The Sick-a-Bed Lady And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business 2011-01-04T03:01:00.723Z I resented the position in which my husband was placed; I would not add to his discomfiture by hectoring. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z The discomfiture of my hostess at hearing her darling miracle explained away by natural causes, and those, too, of so ridiculous a nature, was truly pitiable. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z The keeper drew back; he remembered his comrade's discomfiture, and the skill the youth had displayed. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z Apparently she did not, for next minute I saw her faltering figure proceeding up alone, while the scowl which had begun to form on George's forehead had smoothed out, and only Alfred showed discomfiture. One of My Sons 2010-12-21T22:55:57.893Z Then shall you behold the completion of your hopes, in the discomfiture of your enemy. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z To her discomfiture, Mrs. Weems, who chanced to be getting a drink in the kitchen, saw the disheveled clothing. The Wishing Well 2010-12-20T17:12:27.090Z But the merriment at his discomfiture was of short duration. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z She thought that Davey had not forgiven her sex for the discomfiture it had put upon him that morning, and was determined to have nothing to do with little girls. The Pioneers 2010-12-20T17:12:11.787Z "Give us a rhyme for that, brother!" shouted the successful marksman, and all laughed now in good earnest; but it was the brutal laugh of malice and ridicule at another's discomfiture. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z The Welsh Satan seems to have received his discomfiture good-naturedly enough; in the German tale he tears the fowl to pieces in his rage. British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions 2010-12-20T17:11:57.810Z But we'd be enjoying the discomfiture of the Chinese, wouldn't we? Move to cloud computing is unstoppable ? but WikiLeaks gives us pause 2010-12-07T15:26:00Z Beyond Mr. Corker, he saw little prospect of Republican backing to compensate for discomfiture among fellow Democrats. A Brief, but Failed, Pass at Bipartisanship 2010-03-15T03:37:00Z But Mr. Weir's particularly public persona creates discomfiture at a moment when figure skating has been struggling to reassert itself as a legitimate sport in the aftermath of a 2002 judging scandal. 2010-02-14T20:11:00Z It ended in their discomfiture, Thomas Percy, Earl of Northumberland, being beheaded at York as the chief ringleader, and his head stuck on the Micklegate Bar as a warning to others. Cathedral Cities of England But to his surprise and discomfiture, Brother Hawkins shook a stubborn head. The Law of Hemlock Mountain The tidings were received with exultation by the court,—by Philip with the stolid composure with which he usually received accounts either of the success or the discomfiture of his arms. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies To his defence, therefore, and the discomfiture of his judges, but to the latter without any malice, we turn at once. The Will to Doubt An essay in philosophy for the general thinker Mohammed himself was wounded, and sank to the ground, so that a report of his death was spread, which added to the discomfiture of his host. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII However, at different periods, Winchester received much unwelcome discomfiture. Cathedral Cities of England Unquestionable as these warnings had been considered, their fulfilment, to Nanny's great discomfiture, did not follow so speedily as had been expected. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 "Bless you, my lord, for these words; they have infused new vigour into me, and they will the better enable me to bear my discomfiture." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 "Has he refused them?" inquired the worthy brother, with a look of grievous discomfiture, when he saw the girl enter without the much-desired articles. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 Linklater chafed and glowered, and muttered "Swine!" under his breath,—symptoms of discomfiture which only roused Mr. Bradshaw to further humorous efforts. "Pip" A Romance of Youth Hence the discomfiture of the comrade and the single-handed success of the hero have to be represented as simultaneous. Beowulf An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and Finn Nay, Denis," he said, smiling at my discomfiture, "you speak for my ease, I know well, and I thank you; but this may not be. Idonia: A Romance of Old London "But—but," urged Lady Ormstork, almost speechless with discomfiture, "do you call this person a good match?" A Poached Peerage The farmer and his friends were still more amazed, as, for their very souls, they could see nothing in discomfiture and imprisonment to make any man laugh. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 He was a very bright boy, and intensely excited and jubilant over our rescue and the discomfiture of the guard. A Kut Prisoner In 1798 a Turkish force was sent from Bagdad into El Hasa, but was compelled to retreat without accomplishing anything, and its discomfiture added much to the renown of the Wahhābi power. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" While the siege was in active progress, all Europe was anxiously watching the struggle, and when it closed with such decided results, and with the utter discomfiture of the Ottoman power, Europe rejoiced. The Story of Malta Rousing themselves from the gloomy preoccupation of their discomfiture, their graces, with a quite futile pretence of ease, hastened to minister to their undesirable visitor's request. A Poached Peerage So, don’t you see, it’s useless to argue further?” asked Denin, his eyes still laughing at the big man’s ruffled discomfiture and surprise that such things could happen between a poor author and a millionaire. Where the Path Breaks The merry laugh of Madam Breeze rolled out through the hurly-burly at this discomfiture of her page. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies Lady Hampton did not attempt to conceal her delight at the captain's discomfiture. Love Works Wonders A Novel The little boys were amazed and shocked at his discomfiture and cowardice. The Wonderful Visit Mr. Leo's stony stare of discomfiture did not relax to traverse the statement. A Poached Peerage She walked away, chuckling to herself as if she rather enjoyed the prospect of their discomfiture; as she turned into the garden she looked round, and laughed outright. The Jolliest Term on Record A Story of School Life "You have become too pale, Herr Baron, for us not to observe your discomfiture." Regina or the Sins of the Fathers Then he turned and walked away with long, but not hurried steps, while I remained on the bench in a mood of painful discomfiture. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History His affection for his cousin, always real, and the sympathy between them, always genuine, returned to complete his own discomfiture. The Wave An Egyptian Aftermath "All right, my little wallaby-rat," responded Carnaby in a tone unpleasantly threatening, and with a valiant attempt to cover his discomfiture. A Poached Peerage Dolly was quite ready to go, and as they ran lightly down the steps, she confided in a whisper to Elizabeth her plan for the Sophomores’ discomfiture. Dolly's College Experiences The black demons of hell darted before his maddened stare, laughing joyously, dancing happily, because of his great discomfiture. The Nightrider's Feud The policeman, who had salved the discomfiture of his over-throw by hectoring the crowd and cuffing the nearest urchins, obligingly blew his whistle. The Gay Adventure A Romance It was the other person in her—the remote, barbaric, eastern woman, set somehow in power over him—who watched him seal his own discomfiture, and smiled to know his obedience had to be. The Wave An Egyptian Aftermath He was really sensitive that even a room should witness such a discomfiture. Sinister Street, vol. 2 Neither one nor the other of them seemed to be much perturbed by the meeting, nor to notice my own discomfiture. The Seven-Branched Candlestick The Schooldays of Young American Jew Hence arise the363 moral impulses which often carry us away to the discomfiture of selfishness, the strong law of duty, and the weaker of benevolence. Creative Intelligence Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude His sons looked forward to the time when visitors were expected, in order to hear the stories of wild adventure which generally befell them, and to laugh at their discomfiture. 'Phiz' (Hablot Knight Browne), a Memoir. So he was really none the worse for the encounter beyond feeling sulky at his discomfiture. The Wreckers of Sable Island I have done for him what he as a gentleman would probably never do for himself—pumped this old party and got every thing in trim for Hartley's discomfiture. X Y Z A Detective Story I saw plainly through their schemes, and heartlessly amused myself at their discomfiture while I paid my attentions to Maud. Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I Her discomfiture, however, was but momentary; she held obstinately to her intuition. The Shadow of a Man On paper it is inspiring; in practice, a paradox to the discomfiture of every friend of the revival of religious thought. The Arena Volume 18, No. 93, August, 1897 Swinging to the right and left, much to the discomfiture of one of our men, who received a blow on the top of his head, which, judging from the sound, might have felled an ox. My First Campaign Dalroy, of course, did not share the Frenchman’s opinion as to the speedy discomfiture of the invader; but night was falling, the offer of shelter was too good to be refused. The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 Then she stopped short in confusion while Jess laughed the more at her discomfiture. The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship As they crouched among the canes, the effect of his sudden discomfiture of the captors of the child Isabel became apparent. The Firebrand Ben found it difficult not to laugh at the old lady's discomfiture; but he felt called upon to apologize for his young charge. Wait and Hope A Plucky Boy's Luck The minority of this prince, notwithstanding the vices and dissensions of his court and the inglorious discomfiture of our arms in France, was not perhaps a calamitous period. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 At the desk the last stone was heaped on the cairn of her discomfiture when the cashier politely returned to her a quarter rupee which she had given her thinking it was a sixpence. A Bed of Roses She would own to no discomfitures deeper than those that were creditable to her. The Nest, The White Pagoda, The Suicide, A Forsaken Temple, Miss Jones and The Masterpiece At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture. Hard Pressed But, before bestowing the benediction, and much to the discomfiture of the Emperor and the confusion of Rinaldo, he pronounced a few words of earnest exhortation, counselling obedience to the authority of Alexander III. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. His plight told a tale upon him of discomfiture. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency Victoria felt like an intruder, and her discomfiture was heightened by the gripping hot perfume. A Bed of Roses He wondered, as their eyes met over the anemones, whether Mrs. Waterlow guessed his discomfiture. The Nest, The White Pagoda, The Suicide, A Forsaken Temple, Miss Jones and The Masterpiece As you know," he said at length, "the Maharajah left England within a few days of the ball at Brabazon House, where I understood that his discomfiture took place. A Traitor's Wooing Why," said Harry, laughing enjoyably at his discomfiture, "just stay where you are. The Crimson Sweater Observe, however, that as the active exertion of the host does not displace the silence of intercession, neither is it displaced itself: Joshua really bore his part in the discomfiture of Amalek and his host. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus Brockway admitted it cheerfully, and when he had laughed aloud at the President's discomfiture until the sore spot under his right collar-bone ached again, he thought he was fit to venture among the Tadmorians. A Romance in Transit David's eyes had been frightened and round; these eyes were just as round, but, as much as anything else, they seemed to express mild amusement at Anthony's discomfiture. In And Out "Shall we go out on deck and watch Brant's discomfiture?" A Traitor's Wooing "An implied antithesis to poetic ideals," I volunteered, to enhance my sister's discomfiture. Love's Usuries The funniest sight is to see the Gurkha soldiers trying to drag the toboggan uphill, slipping and tumbling and sprawling on the ice, and immensely enjoying one another's discomfiture. The Unveiling of Lhasa The roar of laughter which followed this unexpected discomfiture was probably more pleasant to the ears of Oscar than to those of his antagonist. Reminiscences of the Thirty-Fourth Regiment, Mass. Vol. Infantry But you are a traitor; you enjoyed my discomfiture. Faith and Unfaith At this point, we opened fire, which completed their discomfiture. The Black Watch A Record in Action Mr. Naylor had been out at the time of the call, and Mrs. Naylor had not dared to tell him of the constable's visit and discomfiture. John Dene of Toronto A Comedy of Whitehall In his excitement he committed the tactical blunder of causing the carriage to be removed, that he might charge the enemy and complete its discomfiture. Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle But at the end of the seventeenth century in France, this research was not regarded with favour, and put the final touch on the discomfiture of Aymar. Custom and Myth New Edition He glances, in a despairing fashion, at Clarissa; but she is plainly delighted at his discomfiture, and refuses to give him any assistance, unless a small approving nod can be accounted such. Faith and Unfaith A dead silence followed this explanation, and I fear I rejoiced maliciously over the evident discomfiture of the crowd while at the same time I was gratified by the apparent confirmation of my own views. A Master Hand The Story of a Crime Meanwhile the rival theatres triumphed over our discomfiture. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second Shame, discomfiture, terror, and dismay, seize on the intruding players. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume II (of II) Only the screaming sea-gulls were there to witness his discomfiture, yet his face had the expression of one detected in an unworthy action. By Right of Conquest A Novel But it must not be thought that I was always worrying poor innocent Magisters, and rejoicing in their discomfiture; some of my teachers I think of with gratitude. Fragments of an Autobiography The glory of Giant Bluff, whose boasts were as prodigious as his profession was mysterious, had recently, however, been tarnished by an open discomfiture. Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road What was the cause of our complete discomfiture we never ascertained, but we resolved to give up business as ladies' Daguerreotype portrait takers. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. He was wholly absorbed in his own discomfiture, and the gharry drew up and halted at the wharf before he was aware that Siak had been reached and the journey was done. A Transient Guest and Other Episodes Remembering his former discomfiture, he began very tactfully. Thirty When my companions came up, they gave expression to their unbounded delight at my discomfiture, and generally treated me, their appointed leader, with every mark of disrespect. Fragments of an Autobiography To-night a friend, a revolutionist like herself, characterized her ideas as foolish and nonsensical, while the audience she was accustomed to routing looked on delighted at her discomfiture. The Shadow Lafitte appeared highly amused at this discomfiture of his tars, and promptly declared in their hearing that I should be rated as third mate. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois Concealing my discomfiture as well as I was able, I bustled about, and finally secured a place for my companion at one of the side-tables. Jack Hinton The Guardsman None were above telling of their own defeats and discomfitures. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience I have often wondered where I found the courage to undertake what I had never attempted before, and whence came the capacity which saved me from discomfiture. Fragments of an Autobiography Ford’s Station was openly jubilant, for the town exulted in the discomfiture of the Cross Bar-8 and in the proof that their sheriff was right. The Orphan The scoundrel went, followed by a muffled yet none the less hearty laugh over his discomfiture from the rough, honest soldiers. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois I said this suddenly, by way of reprisal; but to my utter discomfiture she replied with perfect calmness— 'I rather was amused with him at first. Jack Hinton The Guardsman By reason of the said loss and discomfiture, King Robert's followers and their men increased greatly in vigour and audacity, and those of the king of Germany the contrary. Villani's Chronicle Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani She apparently explained the situation to the satisfaction of the fish, to the intense glee of the man who had sent for her, and to the rather complete discomfiture of the leader of the five. Astounding Stories, August, 1931 She gloried in his discomfiture of the melancholy showman with squeaky wit. Carnival The success was followed up by a cavalry charge, which completed the discomfiture of the enemy, who fled with the loss of 2,000 men. The Greater Republic A History of the United States A volley from the foe, a shout, and a charge of the bayonet, completed their discomfiture. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools After the said discomfiture, the stronghold of Montecatini surrendered to Uguccione, and the stronghold of Montesommano, which the Florentines held; and they which were within were allowed to go out safe and sound under conditions. Villani's Chronicle Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani The wives are explaining their tricks and plotting Falstaff's final discomfiture in spoken dialogue. Confessions of an Opera Singer The Liberals gave the matter up in utter discomfiture; they, too, threw up their commissions as representatives. Revolution and Counter-Revolution or, Germany in 1848 If set at liberty, it was only contributing so many more troops to swell the ranks of Achmet the Butcher, and thus, perhaps, to insure the total discomfiture and destruction of the French army. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 He had scarce written the foregoing, when he received a letter from the now unfortunate Gates, dated at Hillsborough, August 30th and September 3d, giving particulars of his discomfiture. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools How is it that you have not already—” Katrine stopped short, as an expression of discomfiture flitted over the handsome face, and altered the character of her enquiry. An Unknown Lover A great and thunderous roar, accompanying a hail of heavy slugs into the very thick of them, completed their discomfiture. Harley Greenoak's Charge |
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