| 单词 | discomposed |
| 例句 | “I am glad I have done being in love with him. I should not like a man who is so soon discomposed by a hot morning. Harriet’s sweet easy temper will not mind it.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z The young man Sorve, not at all discomposed, led me on and brought me into the Inner Hearth to the Lord of Estre. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z She saw how Romero avoided every brusque movement and saved his bulls for the last when he wanted them, not winded and discomposed but smoothly worn down. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Karkaroff, Harry saw, looked slightly discomposed to see them standing there. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z In watching his face, I made quite a firework of the Aged’s sausage, and greatly discomposed both my own attention and Wemmick’s; for which I apologised. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z As the poison of jealousy moves through his blood, Leontes’s seething monologues are accompanied by eerie, high-pitched strains in Keith Clouston’s score that cannily evoke the warped perspective of a discomposed mind. | 'The Winter's Tale': The Cool Ferocity of a King Inflamed by Jealousy 2011-07-24T22:32:50Z Without the injured Albiston, who had failed to emerge after the half-time break, they were crucially discomposed when Sulley took a corner in the sixtieth minute. FA Cup third round, Barcelona v Granada and more: clockwatch – live! 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z I would fain find her--speak with her; but I am discomposed to-night. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z Friday.—For middle-aged gentleman of long experience never saw man so discomposed as Jesse Collings was just now, when he let cat out of bag about future arrangements of the Unionists personal to himself. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, November 11, 1893 2012-04-12T02:00:28.173Z His face was embrowned by long exposure to the extremes of weather, while its expression had a rigidity that was scarcely ever discomposed. The Frontiersmen 2012-04-10T02:00:18.933Z But the other was neither to be abashed nor discomposed; and his manners, which were those of a gentleman, softened down a good deal of the effrontery which his demeanour displayed. The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale 2012-04-06T02:00:27.227Z Without the injured Albiston, who had failed to emerge after the half-time break, they were crucially discomposed when Sulley took a corner in the sixtieth minute. FA Cup third round, Barcelona v Granada and more: clockwatch – live! 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z The dining-room was dishevelled, discomposed; chairs piled on tables and brooms all about. The Literary Sense 2012-04-02T02:00:28.147Z He was much discomposed, yet he made an attempt to assume an air of severity which did not sit well upon him at the moment. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z The architect began by asking for the site, and seemed a little discomposed to discover this had still to be found. Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul 2012-03-18T02:00:19.567Z "I think you are over many men for one woman," she continued, setting her cap straight, and otherwise not a whit discomposed by the men's attitude. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z This cook was a notable character, never discomposed, but invariably self-possessed even in the most critical moments. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z "You can count him out," Captain Dove asserted, with a cold assurance which very much discomposed his more imaginative companion. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z Suddenly a strange change took place in him, a complete revulsion of feeling; he ceased to tremble, his despair disappeared, and his face, so discomposed by the prolonged crisis, assumed an air of strange serenity. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z He was his usual calm, courteous self, seeming in no wise ruffled or discomposed by the events of the previous day. Out of a Labyrinth 2012-02-17T03:00:38.887Z "The cloak!" he said hurriedly--the noise discomposed him. A Little Wizard 2012-02-15T03:00:38.160Z For the rest, he easily accommodated himself to his destiny; and discomposed himself no more about it, than if some bargain for a ton of malt had chanced to come to nothing. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z What is the matter, Sir George, you look discomposed? Next Door Neighbours A Comedy in Three Acts 2012-02-06T03:00:17.157Z It was he, however, who was the one to be discomposed. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z Her ladyship was still too discomposed to speak; she drew her breath in quick gasps; her colour still came fitfully and went. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z The Silky fowl is so called from its plumage, which is snowy white, being all discomposed and loose, and of a silky appearance, resembling spun glass. Poultry A Practical Guide to the Choice, Breeding, Rearing, and Management of all Descriptions of Fowls, Turkeys, Guinea-fowls, Ducks, and Geese, for Profit and Exhibition. 2012-01-19T03:00:19.390Z The delay had discomposed the Master as much as it had whetted the curiosity of the congregation. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z But auntie was a little discomposed at the brusque mention of “fiddlesticks.” Wild Life in the Land of the Giants A Tale of Two Brothers 2011-12-12T03:00:34.923Z It was a flustered, guilty, generally discomposed Henry Harper who was admitted by Mr. Ambrose's servant, whom he addressed as "Sir." The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z “And what is the proper manner?” inquired Thyrza, who was growing more and more discomposed at every fresh detail. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z "You here, my dear?" exclaimed Mrs. Hardy, much discomposed by the circumstance. A Mere Chance, Vol. 1 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:44.097Z He soon after went on shore with his men, evidently much discomposed. The Adventures of John Jewitt Only Survivor of the Crew of the Ship Boston During a Captivity of Nearly Three Years Among the Indians of Nootka Sound in Vancouver Island 2011-11-15T03:00:19.650Z It was so compact and well filled that it would roll across the table without being discomposed, though it contained eight little mice that were naked and blind. Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. 2011-11-12T03:00:32.773Z I had one; like all things perfect in its kind, it was fleeting, and mine only lasted ten minutes, but these ten minutes have discomposed the rest of my life. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume II (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:10.110Z Even the Channel and the Bay, though they had been more than usually rough, had not discomposed him. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z Sophia introduced them to the colonel, and they were now able to speak; but were still too much discomposed by their recent fright to be very fluent, or much at their ease. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z Don't be discomposed, however, for I don't say this by way of a sift, nor yet for a reproach; I merely drop it as a piece of advice.' The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:27.667Z An extraordinary change came over the recumbent man's fair face; it became livid, discomposed. The Red Cross Barge 2011-09-05T02:00:20.603Z It was not until he had reached his lodging, and sate by his own fire-side, that he felt sufficiently reassured to rearrange and reconsider in his own mind the occurrences which had so discomposed him. In a Glass Darkly, v. 1/3 2011-08-25T02:00:34.247Z I do not find myself as much discomposed by the task as I expected, considering I have had so little to do with children. Memoir of Mary L. Ware, Wife of Henry Ware, Jr. 2011-08-02T02:00:25.157Z I repeated more earnestly 'I see nothing that can have discomposed you to such a degree.' Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague 2011-07-27T02:00:26.233Z Neither the handsome Judith nor little Jacqueline were at all discomposed by this elderly love-making, to which they were perfectly accustomed. Throckmorton 2011-07-25T02:00:15.900Z When the family assembled at dinner, and Mrs. Mowbray perceived the place of her son vacant, she changed colour, and appeared discomposed and absent during the whole time she remained at table. The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z The king turned away with a look of contempt, but seemed discomposed by the parting words of the robber-chief. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z Harassed, vexed, fatigued, and flurried, Shaken, discomposed, and worried, As in motors we are hurried Wildly to and fro, We perchance shall not disparage Horse-drawn omnibus or carriage! The Motley Muse (Rhymes for the Times) 2011-06-29T02:00:30.303Z This whole adventure in the village, especially the disgusting and strange words of the mad-woman, had not a little discomposed me. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z Wilhelm's thoughts soon turned to his own predicament, and he felt himself extremely discomposed. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z She gave another jump, a louder crow, and lighted on her feet, in no way discomposed by her impromptu leap. Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z Not at all discomposed by this familiar announcement, the man closed and barred the door, and then approached the woman, who was taking from her pocket a crumpled newspaper. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z A second glance at his countenance informed her that his mind was somewhat discomposed. Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:21.807Z The clergyman looked surprised at seeing Roland there, though not by any means discomposed by his recollection of the previous meeting. Roland Graeme: Knight A Novel of Our Time 2011-05-30T02:00:12.077Z Angelina waved a large red fan nervously, but otherwise did not appear discomposed. Brenda's Ward A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia' 2011-05-20T02:00:37.457Z But I was not going to be discomposed by such a trifle, and I parsed as if nothing had occurred. Daisy Burns (Volume 1) 2011-05-20T02:00:34.097Z Cecilia's companions at length recollected that, though she had embroidered a tulip and painted a peach better than they, yet that they could play as well, and keep their tempers better; for she was discomposed. The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children 2011-05-18T02:00:12.733Z Cris stared after her in blank dismay, wondering what the words meant, yet sufficiently discomposed to give up his own will for once, and remain quiet, as she had suggested. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z And now, let us leave honest Sancho here for a while for his master, who requires our attendance, Altisidora's serenade having strangely discomposed his mind. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Dr. Heriot's tone had slightly discomposed her; instinctively she felt that he failed to recognise in her some given description, and that a brief embarrassment was the result. Heriot's Choice A Tale 2011-04-20T02:00:22.760Z She pushed back his curls from his blushing face; but the cloister-pupil's metrical powers were not discomposed even by the kiss of a Duchess. Ekkehard. Vol. II (of II). A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:45.217Z This unusual appearance, and the shouts of the Clodian faction, which the military could not restrain, so discomposed the orator, that he fell short of his usual excellence. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z Mr. Sabin’s face did not darken, nor did he seem in any way angry or discomposed. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z Bosh!" said my brother politely—he was certainly rather discomposed—"we are talking at cross-purposes. Uncanny Tales 2011-03-22T02:00:16.307Z At the end of dinner the stranger said, 'Perhaps, sir, you are not aware that you have been dining with a notorious highwayman?'—'No, indeed,' said my great-uncle, not the least discomposed. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z Indeed, I believe that I was less discomposed by it than either of the others. The Secret of the Sands The "Water Lily" and her Crew 2011-03-10T03:00:43.810Z Whilst awaiting the hour of her rendezvous with the Prince, Delia, pensive and agitated, was walking in the park, when she came suddenly upon Florival, who seemed as much discomposed as herself. Tales from Blackwood Volume 4 2011-03-04T03:00:58.347Z This direct personal appeal rather discomposed me, and I didn't know what to say. Betty Grier 2011-02-24T03:01:04.507Z It was a subject that discomposed Mr. Hinchford—that kept him restless and disturbed. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 1 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:17.787Z And indeed, the grandmother seemed much discomposed by the raccoon’s suggestion. The Joyous Story of Toto 2011-02-16T03:00:35.520Z Much was I discomposed and shocked to find myself an intruder under such circumstances! Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men 2011-02-10T03:00:51.280Z In his hand he held papers, whose perusal it apparently was that had thus discomposed him. Tales from Blackwood Volume 4 2011-03-04T03:00:58.347Z But at length succeeding so that whenever it glanced towards his face it met his steady, stern, and penetrative gaze, an effect, in the discomposed expression of the creature, became soon observable. 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 "Let us hear it," cried the old steward, whose face was becoming discomposed with anger. The Count of Nideck adapted from the French of Erckmann-Chartrian 2011-01-20T03:00:07.967Z The woodsman’s keen scenting of the trail discomposed the Honorable Pulaski for a moment. King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z Alex, scarlet, and most visibly discomposed, returned to the group round the library table. Consequences 2011-01-14T03:00:53.047Z And he looked at him in such a way, that Martinon, much discomposed, was, at first, unable to see the joke. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z Well, he appeared considerably discomposed when he met you. Englefield Grange or Mary Armstrong's Troubles 2011-01-01T03:00:27.980Z Whatever her communication was, the man was much discomposed by it. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z Taught by former experience, I was not to be discomposed now. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) 2010-12-27T03:00:17.990Z They made no reply, but seemed a good deal discomposed. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 Driven thus to bay, the young girl once more turned and faced her pursuer with a look so firm and piercing, that he grew discomposed, and the words he uttered were unconnected and stammering. By Birth a Lady I long to know how you fare, and whether you are often discomposed with alarms. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams Cynthia might be angry and I extremely discomposed, but Mr. Fielding still pressed his jest. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z Something has discomposed him, for his cheeks purple. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) 2010-12-27T03:00:17.990Z Admittance!" roared out Willie, evidently a good deal discomposed by the communication—"on no account admit him, laird. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 "Se�or," said the page, discomposed at the heated manner of his patron, "the Moorish maiden was called Leila." Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico Nothing discomposed her more than his bursts of admiration over the setting sun, when he was with her of an evening. Four Phases of Love "But other people will," Quorn objected, clearly discomposed by the idea. A Poached Peerage He was a little discomposed at first—seeing the entire brotherhood he immediately jumped to the conclusion that they were about to settle in Rome. Brother Francis Less than the least On perceiving this strange agitation, the Dean wished again to hear what it was that so discomposed her. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. I. And without waiting for me to comply with her invitation, she threw her arms about me and discomposed me sadly enough with an unexpected outburst of weeping. The Span o' Life A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec This, ’tis thought, so much discomposed Sir Isaac as to hasten his end. Springtime and Other Essays In reply to the fourth, the pots were not discomposed, nor the window broke, except one pane; and it does not appear that even that pane might not have been broke before. The Affecting Case of the Unfortunate Thomas Daniels Whenever, Elizabetha, you feel yourself in the least degree discomposed or out of temper, utter no word till you have mentally counted the magic number seven. Carrots: Just a Little Boy During its progress, it was noticed, even by the servants, that their master seemed unusually discomposed, and that his countenance wore an expression of ghastly paleness. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. Warley fired after it, but his nerves were discomposed, and the light was so bad that he could hardly have hoped to hit. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa Rather amused than discomposed by this reception, Sidney bethought himself of another letter he possessed, to a Persian merchant named Ibrahim, and called by Turks Sishman. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 No, not ill, Sir," faltered Kate; "but you see me much discomposed. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 98, December, 1865 He was neither surprised, nor mortified, nor even discomposed. Trevethlan: Volume 1 A Cornish Story. Mr. Fogg did not appear any more discomposed than if he had only got out of bed. Round the World in Eighty Days She was discomposed by the prospect of obesity, the more so as Dorothea’s excessive thinness would seem to confirm the assertion that the climate was extreme in its effects. An Unknown Lover He went home thoughtful and discomposed, because this drunkard glowered at him so. International Short Stories English Then the Queen, not in the least discomposed, looking straight at him, asked if that was one of the questions or demands with which he had been charged by the Florentines. Legends of Florence Collected from the People, First Series For the first time, the former appeared discomposed. Jacob's Ladder The men-at-arms, encumbered with their unwieldy lances, were drawn up in line, and required an open plain to manœuvre to advantage, being easily discomposed by obstacles; and once broken, they could hardly rally. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 No ways discomposed, the young don raised a pistol. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845 One of them observing the Admiral softened into tears upon the occasion, said to him, “Pray, Sir, don’t suffer yourself to be discomposed.” A Letter to a Gentleman in the Country, from His Friend in London Giving an Authentick and Circumstantial Account of the Confinement, Behaviour, and Death of Admiral Byng, as Attested by the Gentlemen Who Were Present “Not thine, but in obedience to God, have I returned to bear this man company whom thou dost afflict,” says the minister, nowise discomposed, and not disdaining to argue matters clearly with the devil. Witch Stories But the dwarf was not to be discomposed by this. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors She took his hand in hers and kissed it—a movement which discomposed him exceedingly. A Life Sentence A Novel No farther attempt was made to enlighten us; nor were the peaceful seniors in the least discomposed at the unsuccessful result of the inquiries that possibly were uttered in the speech of the old man. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847 He replied, “I have not a heart of stone; I am a man, and must feel at parting with my friends; but you will not see me discomposed to-morrow.” A Letter to a Gentleman in the Country, from His Friend in London Giving an Authentick and Circumstantial Account of the Confinement, Behaviour, and Death of Admiral Byng, as Attested by the Gentlemen Who Were Present She was much discomposed by the ship's unsteadiness. Strangers and Wayfarers Ludwig was considerably discomposed on the whole by Victorine's passion for him, with its tendency to flame out into jealousy without any rational cause. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II She put the letter quietly in her pocket, and for a moment seemed too discomposed to answer. The Pearl of Orr's Island A Story of the Coast of Maine He saw nothing at first, and was therefore not much discomposed at it, but spurred his horse to go forward. Apparitions; or, The Mystery of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, and Haunted Houses Developed They walked away; and Rosa, turning suddenly round, and observing probably that I looked vexed and discomposed, asked me if I should like to see my room. Ellen Middleton—A Tale She was not very much discomposed now, but she did not want to encourage his attention. Brooke's Daughter A Novel Ludlow suspects that Cromwell was “so discomposed in body or mind, that he could not attend to that matter; and whether he named any one is to me uncertain.” Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 The next day he arrived, his features discomposed, and in a state of great mental excitement. Ivory Apes and Peacocks A shock had slightly discomposed her, but it was not a shock of sorrow for the death of Madame Gala. Coquette The gentleman, however, did not appear at all surprised, or discomposed. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. Williams, the butler, was still more profoundly discomposed. Sir Tom It would probably have greatly discomposed these “chapter and verse” men to have informed them that the Scriptures had neither chapter nor verse! Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 I was but a moderately good player, and discomposed besides, so I held out scarce an hour against the long-nosed gentleman, who was evidently of great skill. The Bright Face of Danger Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire Then Sally, rather breathless, but not at all discomposed, pulled herself away. Coquette His whole frame appeared discomposed; his tone of affected suavity became hard and imperious; and he called to an attendant to open the door, with a peevishness seldom exhibited even by the most irritable. Books and Authors Curious Facts and Characteristic Sketches The unfortunate hero was equally discomposed at the unmannerly exultation of his attendants, and at his own ticklish situation. The History of Sandford and Merton Only Maria looked gloomy, Matilda thought; even a little discomposed at so much pleasure coming to her little sister and missing her. Opportunities Matilda was extremely astonished and somewhat discomposed; but the evident kindness excused the freedom, and on the whole she found nothing to object. What She Could Gregory sat disposed of and a good deal discomposed, the more so since he had to own that he had opened himself to the rebuff. Tante "But you must not," interposed Don Lope, "suffer yourselves to be discomposed on account of our friend Ure�a, for I am happy to say he was considerably better when I left him." Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. She was not much discomposed, evidently, by that sudden assertion of will—possibly Nettie was used to it—but she looked curious and roused, and rather eager to know what was it now? The Doctor's Family He succeeded very well in pretending that he had been thoroughly accustomed all his life to the spectacle of women smoking—that, indeed, he was rather discomposed than otherwise when they did not smoke. A Great Man A Frolic Her dress was slightly discomposed at her feet, revealing a considerable portion of her magnificently formed limbs. The Life and Amours of the Beautiful, Gay and Dashing Kate Percival The Belle of the Delaware Lenyard's grave face was not in the least discomposed by the Cossack passion of the woman. Melomaniacs More, nothing discomposed, replied, that if it were still to do, he would give the same decision. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. Was it by prophetic instinct that the little colonial girl, whose first appearance so discomposed the doctor, had assumed that place? The Doctor's Family So far so good; but unhappily, not being accustomed to the habits of children of nature, this sudden introduction to the true mode of life discomposed our learned doctors in no small degree. Funny Big Socks Being the Fifth Book of the Series Benumbed with cold, and discomposed by the sudden firing of the whites, he could not render his Irish dialect intelligible to them. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State Your unexpected appearance, and the unaccountable circumstance which attends it, have discomposed me in such a manner, that I cannot express, as I wish, how happy I am in your safe arrival. The Politician Out-Witted He was taken aback, and do what he could the Colonel's grave eyes discomposed him. The Wild Geese The late possessor, however, of all that worldly wealth did not appear to be at all discomposed, or to cherish the faintest pang of regret at his loss. Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life A hostess is discomposed by the tardiness of guests, a speaker disconcerted by a failure of memory. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions No wonder her little talk died away, and she stammered in her replies, and then blushed and felt discomposed. Wee Wifie If they had been left even for ten minutes alone, who could have answered that one or the other would not have cried, and discomposed the bouquet and the veil? The Marriage of Elinor In one tent we found a dandy-hen sitting; she had been so p. 226occupied one week, and the presence of the children and adults, who shared her straw bed, in no way discomposed her. Gipsy Life being an account of our Gipsies and their children, with suggestions for their improvement He walked away, wondering at himself for being so discomposed, and pondering with sufficient distinctness one or two questions which stood out from the discomposure. Nobody I knew my way about the yacht by that time, and was not discomposed by the situation. Hurricane Island Crystal saw that Fern looked discomposed, but she took no notice. Wee Wifie The fare, who seems very little discomposed, speaks through the little trap to his Jehu. Somehow Good You are discomposed to see us, Mr. Greatson," he said, "me and my friends. The Master Mummer He had seen that worthy woman's discomposed looks, and felt that she did not shake her head for nothing. The Perpetual Curate It was evident that these words startled and discomposed the mother. One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford Tied in a bag, going she knew not whither, thrown in a carriage like so much carrion, in these indignities she only wept in silence, for her lord, the man, must not be discomposed. The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton But," Mrs. Delancy objected, much discomposed by this tirade against matrimony as she knew it, "you're upsetting all the holy things. Making People Happy "That brings you to a standstill, doesn't it?" said Ad�le, sipping her absinthe, her face lighted up with joy at sight of Germinie's discomposed features. Germinie Lacerteux While it was being read, Jack Wentworth, who was not easily discomposed, grew red and restless. The Perpetual Curate But," said the Prefect, a little discomposed, "I am perfectly willing to take advice and to pay for it. Masterpieces of Mystery In Four Volumes Detective Stories I, however, kept my own counsel, and as I did not appear much discomposed by the recital of so many miseries, they considered me a complete Johnny Newcome just caught. A Sailor of King George Ah! my dear pupil, you are discomposed, it appears to me! The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "Mebbe so," answered the old man, not appearing at all discomposed by the rude tone of his niece's husband. The Tin Box and What it Contained She saw he was discomposed, and therefore, with a feminine instinct, found more to say than usual before she made her peaceful way to bed. The Perpetual Curate The king himself seemed not at all discomposed that another should marry the beautiful maiden whom he had professed so ardently to love. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series The supple, handsome Lal Moon was standing beside his master as usual, and close behind the favourite I saw my kinsman, with a countenance somewhat discomposed. Athelstane Ford Then they noticed Malezieux, who appeared to be looking for them: they went to him, and by his discomposed face they judged that the information which he had to bring was not comforting. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental It was natural, therefore, that each should look startled and discomposed. The Tin Box and What it Contained The vicar's wife, still slightly discomposed, launched out into some parochial matter she had wished to mention to him. Uncanny Tales He just shot out one hand and wagged it in grotesque greeting, not in the least discomposed. The Convert Black Shand and Jack were genuinely discomposed at the sight of her tears. The Huntress Poor Honora was seriously discomposed at having nothing to show there. Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster She would rather that Anne had betrayed herself by some rude speech, or at least by a discomposed manner. A Coin of Edward VII A Detective Story ‘Why, it’s little Raphael!’ she said, laughing the words into the yellow beard of the sea-thief who clipped her, and again she nodded at me, in no ways discomposed by the strangeness of her position. Marjorie Dallas himself was not at all discomposed as he recognized his visitor and asked him in, offering a hand which Noel managed to touch. A Beautiful Alien A Scotch lady, who was discomposed by the introduction of gas, asked with much earnestness, "What's to become o' the puir whales?' deeming their interests materially affected by this superseding of their oil." Heads and Tales : or, Anecdotes and Stories of Quadrupeds and Other Beasts, Chiefly Connected with Incidents in the Histories of More or Less Distinguished Men. Lucilla assented, and the lady, a little discomposed, asked a few questions, furtively surveying her all the time, seemed confused, then begged her to take some luncheon. Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster "Though his tongue usually hesitated, yet it was very free at this time, for he was never discomposed in mind," writes Warwick. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 Naturally, they were all greatly discomposed at my statement of the imminence of our danger, but never for a moment did they flinch. The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise It was a very fortunate thing for Dolly that she was not easily discomposed. Vagabondia 1884 She was surprised, of course, and incredulous, but she made no remarks, and seemed not at all discomposed at the danger menacing Doctor Heath. The Diamond Coterie The choice of style was easy enough—something Grecian and artistic—but the material discomposed her. The Mystery of a Turkish Bath Sorely discomposed with the infliction of this vile contumely, Anthony was forced to descend. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 Stephen Ray, somewhat discomposed, did examine his visitor closely. The Young Bank Messenger “How could a snake get there?” said Harry, looking rather discomposed. Hollowdell Grange Holiday Hours in a Country Home "Sorry," he said, apparently not at all discomposed, and continued his wild career. The Arbiter A Novel When Mayo did face the skipper, the latter was discomposed in his turn, for Mayo showed his even teeth in a cordial smile. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 "I presume Madeleine will be here presently, to account for herself," remarked the countess, not apparently discomposed. Fairy Fingers A Novel I heard her murmur; but her serenity was no wise discomposed by my refusal, or her sickness. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy He entered Hope’s house, to learn the particulars of the outrage, and order off the prisoner into confinement elsewhere, his ideas being too extensively discomposed to admit of any more sermon-writing this night. Deerbrook “Yes,” said Dunn, in no way discomposed by the man’s laughter; “two killed.” Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites “Well, Mr. Hosmer,” said Th�r�se plainly discomposed, “you must concede you decided it was the right thing to do.” At Fault The young girl was so much discomposed that she stood motionless, aghast, expecting some terrible outburst from her aunt. Fairy Fingers A Novel Hazel felt extremely shy and discomposed at the course things had taken. The Gold of Chickaree She was discomposed, and her replies to what was said were brief, and not much to the purpose. Deerbrook Nothing discomposed at the churchman's displeasure, Jack greeted Titus cordially, and carelessly saluting Mr. Coates, threw himself into a chair. Rookwood As it was not considered absolutely necessary to take them into full confidence, they neither expected the girl to be specially cheerful nor were they discomposed unduly by the indescribable quality of her glances. Chance A Tale in Two Parts I could make nothing of her, so I left the tent considerably discomposed, as you may guess. The Bishop's Secret “What a lot of trouble I am taking!” he said, laughing lightly, though at the same time he felt discomposed. In the King's Name The Cruise of the "Kestrel" Nor are you fit just now to speak of these serious things: you are discomposed—” “One would think you were echoing Miss Miskin, Margaret,—‘You are warm, ma’am.’ Deerbrook They were a little discomposed, but said, for the most part, that they were weary of the war and glad to be in custody. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War The wound, the shock, and the loss of my weapon, had discomposed me in the manage of my horse, and it was some time before I could gain the bridle to turn him. The Scalp Hunters The lady was much discomposed and disturbed, and related the circumstance to her husband. Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680 “Yase, it vas me,” said Jan Steenbock, at once turning round and confronting the other, not in the least discomposed by his sudden appearance, and speaking in his usual slow, deliberate way. The Island Treasure They did not seem in the least discomposed, but gazed on us with great gravity. Yr Ynys Unyg The Lonely Island They were a little discomposed at his appearance, and edged off suspiciously. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War So much ill luck would have discomposed any other woman. The Broken Cup It was then, and then only, that poor Bridget became discomposed. Orley Farm Startled and greatly discomposed, she drew back, hastily thrusting her hand behind her. The Bronze Hand 1897 When the storm had somewhat spent its violence, and comparative silence had been restored, Beza, in no wise discomposed by the uproar, resumed his interrupted discourse. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 I saw it discomposed him extremely, and he agreed that it would be necessary for me to see Lord Liverpool and talk the matter over with him before it goes any further. Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents This, however, in no wise discomposed her, but turning her head round, she continued to pray and exhort the people. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs Judith was not at all discomposed by her light-minded raillery. Miss Pat at Artemis Lodge The man looked more discomposed than ever, but he said for the third time: "Not at home, sir." In Direst Peril Then all the colour had receded from her round face; it became discomposed, covered with red streaks. Good Old Anna He was somewhat discomposed, because his sister had not risen in time to set his palette, and get all things ready in his painting-room at home. Olive A Novel "Is it Lady Elmwood's writing?" asked Lord Elmwood, extremely discomposed. A Simple Story I continued still sadly discomposed, when the coach stopped before the old tavern. Peter Schlemihl I had an impression that Iffield wouldn't, but I didn't communicate it, for I wanted to pacify my friend, whom I had discomposed too much for the purposes of my sitting. Embarrassments One wonders whether M. Clemenceau might not have been somewhat less discomposed on the subject had he been at the head of affairs. Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918 But the old beams creaked under him in the weak places; and Barton, seeing how much he discomposed Maitland, sat down again, and steadied his nerves with a glass of the famous St. Gatien's port. The Mark Of Cain She is the further discomposed in that she becomes aware presently that Tommy sees through her perfectly. April's Lady A Novel He singed his clothes, and burnt his hands, lost his hat in the excitement and turmoil, and sadly discomposed his powdered ringlets. Rattlin the Reefer The old lady, perceiving me discomposed, inquired into the cause, which I directly imputed to the symptoms of an ague that I told her I had felt upon me best part of the morning. Life And Adventures Of Peter Wilkins, Vol. I. (of II.) Yet there was no earthquake on the occasion, and Orizaba was not discomposed at witnessing such a shocking act of impiety. Mexico and its Religion With Incidents of Travel in That Country During Parts of the Years 1851-52-53-54, and Historical Notices of Events Connected With Places Visited Who do you want her to give it to?” queried Pixie, with the wide-eyed stare which always made Miss Munns feel so hot and discomposed. More about Pixie I am,”—for once in her life Mollie had the grace to blush, and looked a trifle discomposed—“I’m Mollie Farrell.” The Fortunes of the Farrells “Then what is the use of studying them any more?” inquired Ella, aptly enough; but Rhoda was not a whit discomposed. Tom and Some Other Girls A Public School Story Claire stared, puzzled and discomposed, decidedly on the offensive; but Miss Bates refused a definite answer. The Independence of Claire Perhaps discomposed by the reproaches of reactionary friends abroad, Lord Aberdeen thought he had some reason to complain of the publication. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 It was so compact and well filled, that it would roll across the table without being discomposed, though it contained eight little mice that were naked and blind. The Natural History of Selborne, Vol. 1 The loud shout of joy which burst from her, and her cry "A star! a star!" so discomposed Sakechak, that he forget what he was about, and threw down the lumps, unrubbed or uncrumbled. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 One of these was Dot, too flushed and discomposed to adapt herself to any small occurrence of the moment; the other, Bertha, who rose up hurriedly before the rest, and left the table. The Cricket on the Hearth Like the rest of his generation, he was easily discomposed by fine words or any display of the finer feelings. The Hand in the Dark "Only those are ridiculed who feel the ridicule and are discomposed by it." How to Succeed or, Stepping-Stones to Fame and Fortune A Scotch lady, who was discomposed by the introduction of gas, asked with much earnestness, "What's to become o' the puir whales?" deeming their interests materially affected by this superseding of their oil. The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings "Oh! may I ask you in, gentlemen?" she added, glancing over her shoulder, and still evidently discomposed. Marion's Faith. As you may guess, this news discomposed me. The Adventures of Harry Revel At this moment Mr. Mayor, already wakened and discomposed by the violent tintinnabulation, rushed out: 'What!' said he, 'am I awake? The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey, Vol. 2 With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg Then, catching sight of his discomposed face, 'You are suffering?' she exclaimed. The Child of Pleasure Don't move, dear Henrietta,' added Miss Grandison; 'we are so happy here;' for Miss Temple, in truth, seemed not a little discomposed. Henrietta Temple A Love Story Anton was a good deal discomposed by this cool behavior, and Jordan thought it desirable to add a short commentary of his own. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag She gratified him after a moment, because she could not refuse without appearing to put a hurt upon Verena; but it went hard with her, and she was altogether discomposed. The Bostonians, Vol. I (of II) That the displeasure of the dancers, who had been discomposed and besprinkled by Juno, fell entirely upon her master, was pretty evident from their faces. The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey, Vol. 2 With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg Mrs. Dolly Page did not seem discomposed in the least by the evident interest she inspired. The New Penelope and Other Stories and Poems The lady rather started; the gentleman, not at all discomposed, courteously welcomed Ferdinand, and said, 'I feel that we are intruders, sir. Henrietta Temple A Love Story "Sit down," exclaimed Calvin Van de Lear, not a bit discomposed. Bohemian Days Three American Tales He turned upon her sharply, and she drew back discomposed by his look. The Emigrant Trail "Well, it was this way," replied Lydia, somewhat discomposed. The Silent House Percival fled up stairs, more discomposed by that unlucky black than he would have thought possible. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878 When he returned to Brynderyn to breakfast, he found his father looking somewhat discomposed as he read and re-read a letter which he had just received. By Berwen Banks In that hour of conversation, which they had had together, Lady Chiltern had said not a word to Phineas of her aunt, and now he felt himself to be almost discomposed by the meeting. Phineas Redux But he took It hard, as it were, and suffered himself to be painfully discomposed by the usual accidents of Italian life, as foreigners learn to know it. Hawthorne (English Men of Letters Series) Lucian went off with the cloak over his arm, somewhat discomposed by this last piece of information. The Silent House It was noticed when the King came down to the first Council of the new session that his face was flushed and his manner strangely discomposed. King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties I fear it has discomposed you; it was very painful for you. John Ward, Preacher It was a trifle, but trifles are magnified when the temper is already discomposed; and throwing down her gloves and Bible, she hastily proceeded to rearrange them, feeling rather unamiably towards her cousin. Lucy Raymond Or, The Children's Watchword Nay, Scott was himself unwell at the critical moment, and was taking sedatives which discomposed his brain. Sir Walter Scott (English Men of Letters Series) But without being discomposed, he explained the purpose of his visit. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air A very discomposed young lady had met Scotty just out of hearing. Ben Blair The Story of a Plainsman How long he had been there I could not guess, but the strangeness of meeting him on this spot, and the occupation in which I was surprised, discomposed me not a little. Dead Man's Rock Fatima and I therefore felt greatly discomposed by our late and disturbing entrance, though we were in no way to blame. Mrs. Overtheway's Remembrances And the lad received a jolt from behind which loosened his teeth in their sockets and discomposed the dignified stride with which in imagination he was commanding the armies of the Douglas. The Black Douglas For my own part, these 'paper bullets of the brain' have only taught me to stand fire; and, as I have been lucky enough upon the whole, my repose and appetite are not discomposed. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 With His Letters and Journals Better for us, perhaps, it might appear, Were there all harmony, all virtue here; That never air or ocean felt the wind; That never passion discomposed the mind. Lectures on Language As Particularly Connected with English Grammar. I was just starting again in a very discomposed mood, when a thought struck me. Dead Man's Rock Monsieur Chatelard, a bit breathless, but not greatly discomposed, peered out at him from the edge of the opposite bunk, where he sat uncomfortably. The Stolen Singer I was indeed astonished at the impudence of the men, though not at all discomposed at their treatment of me: however, I kept my temper. History of the Plague in London She no longer looked discomposed or angry, nor did she turn her eyes away on his approach. The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters However, I was terribly shaken and discomposed in this journey, though it were but of half an hour. Gulliver's Travels Into Several Remote Regions of the World He seemed so discomposed that Miss Macrae took compassion on him. The Disentanglers He inquired of his companions, but their wits were so discomposed by their circumstances and by apprehensions, too well founded, for their own throats, that they were in no wise able to assist his memory. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars If Lady Angela was in any way discomposed she showed no signs of it. The Betrayal "She's eat in here afore now — and I guess she can again," said old Karen, in a tone of voice which spoke her by no means so discomposed as Clam's words would seem to justify. Hills of the Shatemuc She was at first a little discomposed at this sudden interrogation; but recovering her presence of mind, she said to the Count—"Apparently, Sir, I have learnt French of an Englishman?" Corinne, Volume 1 (of 2) Or Italy Mary's direct action slightly discomposed her, but she replied amiably. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-08 Bailly was not discomposed at this projected journey; he regarded it even with satisfaction. Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men She had too firm a seat to be discomposed by the swinging plunge with which he turned from it, but her mental balance sustained a serious shake. All on the Irish Shore Irish Sketches He would not own to himself that such a senseless fear could have produced a permanent impression on him, and yet he felt disturbed and unsettled, unaccountably discomposed, and altogether uncomfortable. Marzio's Crucifix and Zoroaster From that moment the colonel felt he was a ruined man, but he would not allow himself to appear at all discomposed. Bad Hugh Such positive intelligence from a person of Clifford's rank greatly strengthened the popular belief, and the whole English nation was seriously discomposed and gravely disaffected towards the king. Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton In the warmth and light of what she was looking at, of what to her was a manifestation, and entirely new side of God, how could one be discomposed? The Enchanted April "Well, then," replied Brutus, without being discomposed, "we shall meet again." Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. He was rather pale, but by no means discomposed. The Odds And Other Stories No sooner did she determine, than she ran down with a discomposed look, to enquire of the ladies who she should send for. Mary A Fiction He did not feel like returning to his solitary room with his mind unsettled and his feelings discomposed. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 4, October, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Mr. Marvel, who had been a little discomposed by the treatment he had experienced on Holborn Hill, very composedly filled and lighted his pipe. Jack Sheppard A Romance Sen'eca seemed no way discomposed, but displayed the fortitude of conscious integrity. Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. Ind. If, sir, I seem not discomposed with rage, Feed not your fancy with a false presage. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05 She looked very pale and discomposed, and asked if she might speak to me. Uncle Max "Ah, so it is!" agrees Dora airily, not in the least discomposed at her mistake. The Haunted Chamber A Novel The sturdy Smith resisted her appeal, and did not withdraw his eyes from the face of the stockman, who seemed slightly discomposed at the pertinacity of his intended son-in-law. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia Vetch was pale and discomposed, his lips twitching, his eyes ranging restlessly between Cludde and me. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow A little discomposed: read that, and see if I have no occasion; that dagger was stuck there, by him who writ it. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05 Max looked very discomposed when he saw Miss Hamilton; he shook hands with her gravely, and sat down without saying a word. Uncle Max I assure you," begins Arthur Dynecourt, who is strangely pale and discomposed, "it was all an accident—an—" "Accident! The Haunted Chamber A Novel These words he spoke in a low, placid voice, lest the wounded man might be discomposed by his observations. The Hedge School; The Midnight Mass; The Donagh Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three But the mate was not a whit discomposed. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow Mary, on her return, at once perceived, by the flushed cheek and kindled eye of her sister, that something had discomposed her. The Tithe-Proctor The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two She, however, spoke first, simply saying: "Has anything discomposed you, papa?" The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One "Do not be discomposed, my dear Miss Folliard," said Sir Robert, striding over to her. Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One He would be sadly discomposed by an affection which came in between him and his figures. The Child of the Dawn Eh! no! the intentionally cold bearing of the minister decidedly discomposed him. His Excellency the Minister To all appearance, she was the least discomposed of the three. The Lighted Way At the first glance, she saw that something had discomposed him, and felt a kind of instinctive impression that it was more or less connected with herself. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One "Oh, dear me!" exclaimed the ancient handmaiden of Mrs. Oleander, very much discomposed by this abrupt proceeding. The Unseen Bridgegroom or, Wedded For a Week "You are still a little discomposed, child, but it will soon pass away." Garman and Worse A Norwegian Novel Sperver, pale with concentrated rage and excitement, and eyeing the young baron darkly, dropped the butt of his gun to the ground, his features discomposed, and his eyes half-hid in his gloomy frown. The Man-Wolf and Other Tales Cornelia seemed a little discomposed at this, and perhaps so gave her lover a trifling delight. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. I have been discomposed, Miss Gourlay"—for he seldom addressed her as Lucy—"and I wish to have some serious conversation with you. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One "What a strange creature you are," said the young woman, without allowing herself to be at all discomposed, and sitting very erect in her chair. First Love (Little Blue Book #1195) And Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life The young girl was not discomposed by this question, but answered in a firm, melancholy tone—"Your Majesty, I fear, is too well acquainted with my unfortunate mother's history." The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest Dorothy, even through her ears, noticed that he was startled and discomposed, and she hastened to reassure him. Heiress of Haddon This at first a little discomposed the doctor. The Book of Three Hundred Anecdotes Historical, Literary, and Humorous—A New Selection The fear of it, you see, Has discomposed my brother; but to me, All, that can bring my country good, is welcome. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 04 Then Madame Prune makes her appearance; in an agitated and discomposed manner she successively adopts every attitude expressive of utter dismay. Madame Chrysantheme So slowly and carefully did the ox step that grannie was little discomposed. The Narrative of Gordon Sellar Who Emigrated to Canada in 1825 The lady is gone to rest; something discomposed, though, and out of spirits. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Just then Mr and Mrs Chadwick came down, looking grave and discomposed. Victorian Short Stories: Stories of Successful Marriages Preached on the Jailor—discomposedly—with some glimpses of the genuine truth as it is in Jesus. The Biography of Robert Murray M'Cheyne Have they not beggared his exchequer, tarnished the splendor of his court, sunk his dignity, galled his feelings, discomposed the whole order and happiness of his private life? The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12) The Portuguese was somewhat discomposed, both at the visit and the compliment; yet he forced himself into good humour, and made shew of being very glad of the honour which the Father had done him. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 16 At the best of times they sat dimly opposite to me, discomposed me, and disappeared. The Inheritors The shout that had so discomposed the parties who were thus engaged in a terrific struggle came from a party above. Varney the Vampire Or the Feast of Blood She wasn't at all hot, as Anna-Rose had been, nor rattled, nor in any way discomposed; she was just smug. Christopher and Columbus They were startled, and at first discomposed, but presently told me I was mistaken; to which I could only reply that time would show, and perhaps sooner then even English Liberals expected. Handbook of Home Rule Being articles on the Irish question She was chagrined to learn that she had been discomposed not by 'a too exuberant financier,' as she had surmised, but by, as "Waring" called Browning, the "subtlest assertor of the Soul in song." Life of Robert Browning The seer of this striking vision descended to her family, so much discomposed as to call her father's attention. Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft Not in the least discomposed, Lord Tybar, his body in perfect rhythm with her curvettings, laughed at Sabre over his shoulder. If Winter Comes Still it is well known that he was discomposed and alarmed by the shouts in the popular assemblies. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Hence, when it was proclaimed that Home Rule was the true remedy which the Liberal party must accept, they were startled and discomposed. Handbook of Home Rule Being articles on the Irish question They were not in the least discomposed by the bustle and the automobiles, never thought of getting out of the way—jogged comfortably on keeping to their side of the road. Chateau and Country Life in France Veath stood on the opposite side of the table, just as pale and just as discomposed. Nedra Lefevre was left seriously discomposed, but at once he sent for the house-physician, summoned the Sister and the nurse, and set about his third attempt to revive his patient. Master of His Fate She looked at him, a little discomposed, and said, smiling: "Wait till you meet me next in Rome!" Lady Merton, Colonist I should have been content with any kind of lady, but this one was both fair and young, though neither discomposed nor terrified, as in such cases is the custom. Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 At the beginning of detumescence the features are frequently more discomposed. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 Erotic Symbolism; The Mechanism of Detumescence; The Psychic State in Pregnancy So much the more His wonder was to find unwaken'd Eve With tresses discomposed, and glowing cheek. The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant He had run so fast, he was so discomposed, that he could with difficulty speak. Clementina The enormity that has thus discomposed my worthy host, is an attempt of the manufacturer to have a line of coaches established, that shall diverge from the old route, and pass through the neighbouring village. Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists It was only when, by some blessed chance, turning to reach a paper cutter, he caught sight of her, that he closed the book and looked discomposed; not softened, only discomposed. Mistress and Maid Elfwyn said no more, but bade me goodbye and returned to the castle; still I saw that he was a little discomposed by the sheriff's words. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune Antonyms: composure, imperturbation, calmness. perturbed, a. excited, distressed, worried, discomposed, agitated. perusal, n. reading. peruse, v. read. perverse, a. perverted, misdirected, erring, depraved, vitiated; intractable, obstinate, stubborn, contrary, headstrong, indocile. Putnam's Word Book Was it an inward revolution caused by the silence or the murmurs of the populace, discomposed to see their regicide ascend the throne? Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books with Introductions, Notes and Illustrations As he walked back to the hut, he wondered inwardly whether the incident would have discomposed his father. The Firm of Girdlestone However, it is likely that this proceeded in a great measure from family uneasiness, which undoubtedly had for a long time discomposed him before committing that murder for which he died. Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences His habit of putting questions abrupt and straight to the point had discomposed Miss Le Mesurier upon an occasion before. The Philanderers Upon the departure of the enemy our magnanimous ancestors took full six months to recover their wind, having been exceedingly discomposed by the consternation and hurry of affairs. Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete Her changing moods had something discomposed about them, like the agitations of a happy woman rejoicing at the return of her lover. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 I found there my illustrious and venerable friend, who seemed as discomposed as I was myself. Raphael Pages of the Book of Life at Twenty I was still greatly discomposed as the carriage stopped before my old inn. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 05 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English She was not the least discomposed by the teasing of the other children, neither by Dorian's presence. Dorian It certainly seems as if this resemblance was an after-thought of Lofthouse’s, for he dismissed the matter from his mind till prayers, when it ‘discomposed his devotions’. Cock Lane and Common-Sense Those women challenged him, discomposed him, fretted him, fought him, left his nerves raw. The Pretty Lady "I beg pardon," said the Doctor, nowise discomposed at this rebuff. Marriage The force of the waves can be so abruptly discomposed that changes of direction can be easily managed, or at least are possible even in the most violent collisions. The Man Who Laughs We hear of great disorders at your masks, but no particulars, only they say the Spanish gravity was much discomposed. The Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652-54 Another lady was equally discomposed by the introduction of gas, asking, with much earnestness, "What's to become o' the puir whales'?" deeming their interests materially affected by this superseding of their oil. Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character Before this news discomposed me, I had attained to a good degree of cheerfulness. The Coquette The History of Eliza Wharton The whole eight rushed upstairs to ascertain the fact, leaving the old gentleman much discomposed at this unseasonable delay. Marriage He was horribly discomposed indeed, could not get the terrible image out of his mind. Fenwick's Career He had rather a refined look, notwithstanding the annoyance and resentment that discomposed his features. Paul Faber, Surgeon It will be understood that Mr. Prosper was considerably discomposed when he spoke with such familiar confidence to his servant. Mr. Scarborough's Family He is extremely shocked and discomposed at it. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 But you are discomposed; Stay here a little; I have somewhat for you, Shall shew, you still are in my favour. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 02 Then, a man struck in from the Sudan—far and far to the south—with a story of a discomposed judge and a much too collected prisoner. Letters of Travel (1892-1913) The Russian, astonished and provoked, endeavoured to push him away, and a jostle began that discomposed the faces and curls of both; and the Russian even dropped the word impertinent. Letters of Horace Walpole — Volume II He betrayed no symptom of a weak or a vulgar, of a discomposed or impatient mind. The world's great sermons, Volume 03 Massillon to Mason And what is the difference of a few days to you, when I am gratified rather than discomposed by it? Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 This proposal was received with shouts of laughter, which greatly discomposed the little innocent fellow. The Swiss Family Robinson; or Adventures in a Desert Island The sign of affliction was thus excluded from the Persian court in order that royalty might not be discomposed. The world's great sermons, Volume 08 Talmage to Knox Little Her pale countenance flushed, it became discomposed, and she turned her head away to hide the springing tears. From out the Vasty Deep If we were discomposed at the sudden change in our station, I it is who was to blame for having aspired to honours which I knew were not to last. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 380, July 11, 1829 Ovid images more often the movements and affections of the mind, either combating between two contrary passions, or extremely discomposed by one. The Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 1 With Life, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes This invitation, as may be well imagined, discomposed me not a little. Lectures on Art She seated herself over-against me; extremely discomposed—but indignation had a visible predominance in her features. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6 Does the reader imagine that that gentleman was in any way discomposed at this recognition on my part, or at the way in which it was signified? that he felt ashamed or abashed? Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXII She had never before seen Aunt Victoria with an unprepared and discomposed countenance. The Bent Twig In a few moments Miss Prissy rushed back as much discomposed as a clucking hen who has seen a hawk. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 21, July, 1859 Her thoughts were discomposed, and her mind was running upon something else; no wonder then that she did not play with her usual address. The Bracelets The old man felt, indeed, seriously discomposed by the prolonged absence of this the only member of his family. M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." "I fear," said Sir Ralph, "the young lady must be much distressed and discomposed." Maid Marian A second look, however, showed him that the man was particularly clean, and not otherwise discomposed as to his dress than as it answered this description. Little Dorrit Paul Overt had gathered as well that this lady was not in the least discomposed by these fond excesses and that she gave every sign of an unclouded spirit. The Lesson of the Master His Majesty, however, entreating me not to be discomposed by the contingent uproar, smoked with great placidity, and surveyed the firmament. Reprinted Pieces Their shape was very singular and deformed, which a little discomposed me, so that I lay down behind a thicket to observe them better. Gulliver's Travels Of all this, Cousin Feenix delivered himself with an obviously nervous and discomposed air. Dombey and Son Of course, it was exceedingly ridiculous in Phoebe to be discomposed by such a trifle, and still more unpardonable to show her discomposure to the individual most concerned in it. House of the Seven Gables For your very great politeness, I am sure,' said Miss Murdstone; with an irony which no more affected my aunt, than it discomposed the cannon I had slept by at Chatham. David Copperfield The questioner, in the kindness of his heart, appears a little discomposed, and changes the subject. Reprinted Pieces Dain did not seem greatly discomposed by the Rajah’s threatening words. Almayer's Folly: a story of an Eastern river It was granted immediately, though the lady still appeared much ruffled and discomposed by the degrading supposition. The Old Curiosity Shop And so, when a battle was agreed on, and they encamped in front of the Spartans at Leuctra, Pelopidas saw a vision, which much discomposed him. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans We should not have been much discomposed, I dare say, by the appearance of Steerforth himself, but we became in a moment the meekest of the meek before his respectable serving-man. David Copperfield She was chagrined to learn that she had been discomposed not by `a too exuberant financier', as she had surmised, but by, as "Waring" called Browning, the "subtlest assertor of the Soul in song." Life of Robert Browning And Babalatchi grinned confidentially to himself at the recollection of the slave-girl’s discomposed face, of the hard look in her eyes, of the tremble in her voice, when answering his questions. Almayer's Folly: a story of an Eastern river He looked up as he spoke and was surprised to see Lingard's discomposed face. An Outcast of the Islands Nor do I blame anyone, in such circumstances, for working himself into supreme power, only I would not have it thought a sign of great goodness, to be head of a State so wretchedly discomposed. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Whenever she was particularly discomposed, she always performed one of these pedestrian feats; and the amount of her discomposure might always be estimated by the duration of her walk. David Copperfield At length a flake of wax fell from the Taper which stood near her upon a favourite wreath of Violets: This compleatly discomposed her; She threw down her needle, and quitted the frame. The Monk; a romance I suddenly felt myself somewhat discomposed; my heart beat rapidly and I had a choking feeling in my throat. Selected Writings of Guy De Maupassant Why he should have been so discomposed by a trifle I cannot say—but he was seriously discomposed, beyond all doubt. The Woman in White Caesar, very much discomposed at what had past, got up from his seat, and, laying bare his neck, said, he was ready to receive the stroke, if any one of them desired to give it. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans So very emphatically and unexpectedly, that we were all three discomposed; until Tiffey came in with the bill. David Copperfield At first they had discomposed her: the poor fellow was mad. To-morrow I had expected to see it discomposed, contorted, despairing. Falk A Reminiscence "Ignorantly shocking your feelings," said Mr. Dempster, looking very much discomposed. The Woman in White The desire which Caesar had to take him alive, made him hasten thither; and upon the intelligence that he had dispatched himself, he was much discomposed, for what reason is not so well agreed. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans When Grace came down-stairs he complained of her lying in bed so late; not so much moved by a particular objection to that form of indulgence as discomposed by these other reflections. The Woodlanders The Lord Keeper's domestic, though a statesman's attendant, and of course trained to command his countenance upon all occasions, was somewhat discomposed by this appeal, to which he only answered by a bow. The Bride of Lammermoor "Mr. Burns," I cried, very much discomposed, "what on earth are you talking about?" The Shadow Line; a confession The driver was evidently discomposed by the lateness of my arrival. The Woman in White "Nor distressed, nor depressed, nor in any way discomposed you?" Confidence He held his tongue; and they observed him, and knew that he was discomposed. The Woodlanders The brevity of Newman's judgments very often shocked and discomposed him. The American No other thought had occurred to her; but when she saw him in the doorway, a ray from the autumn moon falling on his discomposed face, she understood. Summer Miss Steele was the least discomposed of the three, by their presence; and it was in their power to reconcile her to it entirely. Sense and Sensibility Blanche was manifestly not in the least discomposed by this frank discussion of her charms, for the air of distinguished esteem adopted by both of her companions diminished the crudity of their remarks. Confidence I should not like a man who is so soon discomposed by a hot morning. Emma Newman's sudden irruption had evidently discomposed both mother and son. The American The man's swarthy face was placid and still; his black hair and beard were slightly, very slightly, discomposed. The Moonstone He certainly is greatly, very greatly discomposed; I have seldom seen him more so. Northanger Abbey The professor, not at all discomposed by the extraordinary accident, kicked it carelessly to one side, and pitching his large hat and goggles after it, faced Varney with a jovial smile. Captivating Mary Carstairs Wrayson glanced quickly at the Colonel, who seemed in no way discomposed. The Avenger Into this scene Captain Lawton moved with all the composure and gravity of a man whose nerves were not easily discomposed by novelties. The Spy I lay by myself: a most uneasy night I had through impatience; and being discomposed with it, lay longer than usual. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 2 He mounted, and found Lady Tressady a little discomposed, but as affected as usual. Sir George Tressady — Volume I But the elder was in no wise discomposed. Quaint Courtships The presence of the Baroness evidently discomposed her. The Avenger She had startled and discomposed him several times in the course of their brief acquaintance; and he always resented it, priding himself in private, as he did, upon his coolness and immobility. A Fair Barbarian Mary was much astonished at the frightened, discomposed manner with which Miss Prissy received this announcement, and said,— "I'm afraid I've waked you up out of sleep, I don't think there's the least hurry." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 26, December, 1859 But his fine and scholarly face was more discomposed than she had ever seen it. Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume II Better for us, perhaps, it might appear, Were there all harmony, all virtue here; That never air or ocean felt the wind, That never passion discomposed the mind. The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 "There is no time to be lost," said Burr, coolly, measuring the possibilities with that keen eye that was never discomposed by any exigency. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 25, November, 1859 Mrs. Scudder was somewhat flurried and discomposed at the proposition;—there were the pros and the cons in her nature, such as we all have. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 24, October, 1859 I was so little prepared for the communication you had to make, that I was, perhaps, unsuitably discomposed. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 26, December, 1859 The Frenchman was in no wise discomposed; he was only abnormally gay, with a little air of triumph that was not unpleasing. Charlotte's Inheritance The mere thought of him has exceedingly discomposed me. P.'s Correspondence (From "Mosses from an Old Manse") But Henry Dunbar was in nowise discomposed by the awful nature of the event which had happened. Henry Dunbar A Novel He was evidently much more discomposed than he was willing I should perceive. Wilfrid Cumbermede These objects discomposed me more, perhaps, than it would be wise to say, as also did the dust, lumber, and stifling heat of the place. Villette At the end of a couple of hours, Manisty came out from his study much discomposed. Eleanor For my own part, these "paper bullets of the brain" have only taught me to stand fire; and, as I have been lucky enough upon the whole, my repose and appetite are not discomposed. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 Jane saw the plans composed, discomposed, recomposed, and, finally, accepted as a working basis; then, in the interval between this and the actual commencement of construction, she turned back a diverted attention to her lunch-club. With the Procession When she heard his step, she knew, from the very sound of it, that he was discomposed. There & Back I started, but was only discomposed a moment; I knew the voice and speaker. Villette He turned sharply, and let her see a countenance singularly discomposed. Eleanor "I will lie down, sir," he replied, "but I hope that I do not appear discomposed." Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 1 She was too thoroughly grounded by this time to be discomposed by any youth seven or eight years her junior. With the Procession Thus she had come back that morning, annoyed, discomposed, and more dissatisfied with herself than ever before, to hear Martha's recital of what had taken place during her absence. The Story of Kennett And the few reputable women there are in those nations, would be much discomposed to find themselves followed. Tales of Two Countries The even temperament of his mind was never discomposed, and at each moment he was able always to decide, and to do, what the moment required. Caesar: a Sketch Nevertheless, the sultan took things quietly, and would not allow himself to be discomposed, but coolly said the gun would be of no use unless I gave him some powder to feed it with. What Led to the Discovery of the Source of the Nile Rob scrambled into school, although told not to come in, and sat under the children's form, which a little discomposed them, and made some of them anxious about their legs. Three Years in Tristan da Cunha It was so unlike her to be thus seriously discomposed, that Letty began to be frightened. Mary Marston He was "umbrageous," ready to be discomposed by the action of others, but, if not vexed or startled, he was elaborately courteous. Henrik Ibsen Being as much discomposed as it was possible for him to be, his feelings individualized the man and magnetized the observer. Passages from the American Notebooks, Volume 2. The prince and camel-men now seeing me determined, and no farther discomposed by their manoeuvres, came supplicating for their daily rations. What Led to the Discovery of the Source of the Nile She came at last, flushed and discomposed, pulling the door hastily to behind her. The History of David Grieve Well, Smith, I judge by your brief answer that you are discomposed with this matter; but, after all, women are weathercocks, that is the truth on't. The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day Among them was one from the Emperor which seriously discomposed Julian. Historical Miniatures I ask your pardon only for having discomposed you, startled you. The Historical Nights' Entertainment Second Series The minds of the Kurrum people seemed greatly discomposed about various rumours which they heard. What Led to the Discovery of the Source of the Nile Reuben looked discomposed, and cleared his throat once or twice. The History of David Grieve Sir Charles was manifestly discomposed, and retired to bed early. A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day As for the miserable Vance, Mr. Blyth has discomposed, worried, and put him out, till he looks suffocated with suppressed indignation. Hide and Seek Mr. Gallilee came up to his stepson, looking a little discomposed. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time In the church the faces of the girls were discomposed with grief, and they wept hysterically in each other's arms. Memoirs of My Dead Life The only persons in the saloon who were not discomposed by them were two tall school-girls, who seemed to have innumerable whispered confidences and secrets to confide to each other. The Englishwoman in America "Send a groom with it, as fast as he can ride," said she; and she was much discomposed and nervous and impatient till the answer came bade. A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day Mrs. Grundy, who is easily discomposed by an unexpected turn in the conversation, looked confused, but said, presently, "Why, you will dine with the Midases and the Plutuses." From the Easy Chair — Volume 01 I did hear tell," he said, stroking his beard, for fear of having discomposed it, "that the Squire were under compulsion to go a bit westward again to-morrow. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War The bench was narrow, hard, and broken; and there were some snails which discomposed her;—but, nevertheless, she would make the best of it. The Eustace Diamonds So they strew the ground in discomposed, un-catlike attitudes, while the sun burns through their parched anatomy. Alone Charles Yorke was evidently terribly discomposed by it, speaking of Lord Hardwicke's language as 'exceeding all bounds of temper, reason, and even common civility.' Charles Philip Yorke, Fourth Earl of Hardwicke, Vice-Admiral R.N. — a Memoir Go on with your work, Hannibal, and don't appear at all fluttered or discomposed. The Bushman — Life in a New Country He was so much discomposed at the incident," replied the Captain, "that he rode instantly another way. Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 2 The chief seemed much discomposed at this mishap, and explained it by saying that there were many rascals in the village. A Half-Century of Conflict - Volume II They started briskly, and Edgar was glad that his father had gone on alone; the pace would have sorely discomposed him. A March on London Far, however, from appearing discomposed thereby, he returned it with such interest that at least half the girls thought they had captivated him by the end of the morning service. Dr. Heidenhoff's Process The Rout of last Thursday demonstrates this: 50 ladies in bright head dresses and not a lappet or frill discomposed. Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present —Her muscles hold their place; Nor discomposed, nor formed to steadiness, No sudden flushing, and no faltering lip.— The Antiquary — Volume 02 With that the door opened, and into the drawing-room marched the tall gaunt form of Sir Arthur, followed by Lovel and Mr. Oldbuck, the countenances of all the three a little discomposed. The Antiquary — Volume 01 The social life of Rusty, already complicated by the necessity it was under to atone for a mistake, was almost unbearably discomposed by the arrival of a strange lady. Hidden Creek But he was still so discomposed that she began to grow uneasy. Doctor Pascal "Certainly I will," answered he, much discomposed by her cool business tone. A Romance of the Republic My wife, at this, fell into a violent disorder; and I must own I was a little discomposed at the oddness of the accident. An English Garner Critical Essays & Literary Fragments But you have so much discomposed me, that I have no heart to look into the trunks. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 4 Notwithstanding the awkwardness of his situation, he was by far the least discomposed person of the party, and having pleasantly excused himself, he appeared to think no more of the matter. Precaution "I was afraid," said Miss Prim, "it would have discomposed Miss Cranley's petticoats." Damon and Delia A Tale So this went on for many times, the Judge seeming never discouraged nor discomposed at failure, but playing as a cat does with a mouse. Dracula's Guest She had promised herself not to become angry or discomposed, whatever her aunt might say or do; but before she could control herself an indignant expression flashed across her face and Jane Merrick saw it. Aunt Jane's Nieces Then he arose and went to her side, in nowise angry or discomposed so far as his outward demeanor betrayed him. The Iron Game A Tale of the War The Head, slightly discomposed by this Sherlock-Holmes-like reading of his thoughts, pulled himself together, and said, 'Ah—just so. The Pothunters The lady too was so much discomposed, that she thought proper to retire, assuring the company that she would attend them again in a moment. Damon and Delia A Tale She looked Ruthine in the face, and knew that he knew all about her; but she was not in the least discomposed. Tomaso's Fortune and Other Stories Bart, who was not to be discomposed by any thing of this kind, manifested no hurry to name his errand, and seemed to prefer that the other should be the first to break the silence. The Rangers; or, The Tory's Daughter A tale illustrative of the revolutionary history of Vermont Henry Morton was discomposed with more special cause, for he remembered that he stood answerable to the laws for having harboured Burley. Old Mortality, Volume 1. And our celebrated composer is discomposed easily by alert and nimble-footed mischief. Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 Carrie looked at me mildly, but she was not in the least discomposed at my words. Esther : a book for girls He still maintains his position as absolute ruler, and has faithful servants around him; but already he is discomposed by evil tidings. Demetrius The knight had not enjoyed his repose above two hours, when he was disturbed by such a variety of noises, as might have discomposed a brain of the firmest texture. The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves He took the scroll with a trembling hand, and read with a discomposed voice its closing words. Waverley Novels — Volume 12 In consequence of these meditations, her spirits became less discomposed. Thaddeus of Warsaw A new scene now both astonished and discomposed me. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 3 The Lady of Avenel was vexed to find how much this trifling circumstance had discomposed her, at the moment when she ought naturally to have been entirely engrossed by her husband's return. The Abbot |
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