| 单词 | discomposure |
| 例句 | And, taking her hand, he would have given it to Mr. Darcy, who, though extremely surprised, was not unwilling to receive it, when she instantly drew back, and said with some discomposure to Sir William, Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “It’s good to be back,” Call said, covering the old man’s discomposure. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Diaz looks plausibly freaked out at all times as Cruise manhandles her around, and her expression of panicky good-humoured amazement had me wondering if there wasn't the tiniest hint of real life in this discomposure. Film review: Knight and Day 2010-08-05T21:36:00Z Master Bertie gave me no time for hesitation, but, holding my arm, urged me on to where the ostler stood awaiting the event with a face of much discomposure. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z Though she had the urn before her, she turned red and white, and had to bury her face in her cup to hide her discomposure. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z He was, of course, entirely at his ease, and was watching my discomposure with a quiet, mocking smile. Mr. Marx's Secret 2012-03-02T03:00:10.327Z He listened attentively, but with no sign of discomposure visible upon his countenance. Out of a Labyrinth 2012-02-17T03:00:38.887Z I noticed, too, a certain deliberateness in the indifference of his walk, a certain intention in the discomposure. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z "Who spoke?" he cried, a sudden discomposure in his voice and manner. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z Such a fact as the discomposure of Mary was unusual enough to call forth comment. A Singular Metamorphosis 2012-02-01T03:00:10.613Z While Wogan pursued in vain a flying foe, Lady Oxford and Parson Kelly waited in the house for his return, her ladyship in a great discomposure and impatience, and the Parson more silent than ordinary. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z The Squire's surprise, and what must be called, in view of his thwarted diplomacy, discomposure, were indicated by his dropped jaw. The Eldest Son 2012-01-24T03:00:28.780Z I found her in an attitude of meditation; and though she instantly advanced towards me with a smile, her countenance bore traces of discomposure. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z The Duke started as I mentioned the name and glanced keenly at me as it seemed to me in much discomposure. By Right of Sword 2011-12-22T03:00:24.563Z He met my glance without showing any signs of discomposure. Amusement Only 2011-12-04T03:00:06.637Z He staggered back against the panels of the carriage; his mouth opened and shut; it seemed there was no language sufficiently chaotic to express his discomposure. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z Mrs Darcy Sutherland observed her obvious discomposure with smiling amusement, as the proverbial child might observe the movements of the fly which it has impaled with a pin. Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z Without the slightest discomposure, and absolutely unconscious of what he was doing, Marsyas gazed and listened until the vitta fell hastily over the face, the bird flew away and the garden incense died. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z He was quietly seated in his accustomed place, and apparently failed to notice my discomposure, although he must have realized that he had withstood my first test. Etidorhpa or the End of Earth. The Strange History of a Mysterious Being and The Account of a Remarkable Journey 2011-10-18T02:00:20.997Z At times, he looked round, over his shoulder, to see if Selina evinced any discomposure at his quitting her—but he perceived no signs of it. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z The discomposure passed at once, and only the observer on the hearth-rug noticed it. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z Whatever she felt within, however, she managed to show no outward trace of discomposure. Pink Gods and Blue Demons 2011-08-31T02:01:22.827Z "Curse that bird," muttered the General, startled by the suddenness of the apparition, and unable to conceal his discomposure. In a Glass Darkly, v. 1/3 2011-08-25T02:00:34.247Z Sendlingen held out patiently, without a sign of discomposure, "like a lamb for the sacrifice" thought Baron Dernegg who was assisting with the transfer. The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z To his great discomposure he found the lady within. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z On entering Mrs. Richards's pretty flower-scented little saloon, they were startled and somewhat embarrassed at finding that lady in tears, and Major Dalrymple walking about the room with very evident symptoms of discomposure. The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z Cool and high-couraged as this witness had shown herself, he could not avoid noticing signs of discomposure which pointed to unnatural feelings and untruthful statements. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z With her usual delicacy, she would not intrust the duty to a servant, who might witness her friend's discomposure and comment upon it. Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z She glanced at Professor Kent, and, to her surprise, found him exhibiting every evidence of discomposure. The Secret of Lonesome Cove 2011-06-07T02:00:12.563Z "What," said Constantia, with discomposure in her accent, "was your motive for seeking me?" Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:21.807Z "Oh, I see what you're hinting at," he replied, having by this time got over his momentary discomposure. Roland Graeme: Knight A Novel of Our Time 2011-05-30T02:00:12.077Z Robert, with some discomposure, would find himself sitting on his aunt's sofa, hand-in-hand, listening to long and very unpleasant extracts from her correspondence. Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z Mr. Lee colored slightly, but managed to conceal his discomposure. Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z Rotha's discomposure on the other hand cooled, and a sense of amusement got up. A Letter of Credit 2011-05-20T02:00:40.410Z His discomposure was too plain to escape the notice of his wife. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z His dishevelled hair hung from his massive temples in majestic discomposure, and an extinguished torch lay smouldering at his glorious feet. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 1 2011-04-21T02:00:47.647Z Appleby, who remembered his promise, saw his discomposure, and decided that as the bank would be open at ten on the morrow Tony wanted the money urgently that night. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z The moment, however, that he got his head out again, he resumed his narrative at the exact point at which it had been perforce broken off without exhibiting the least discomposure. Above the Snow Line 2011-03-03T03:00:49.380Z "I think it is very indelicate of Mrs. Mowbray; and Rotha is welcome to tell her I say so," Mrs. Busby uttered with some discomposure. A Letter of Credit 2011-05-20T02:00:40.410Z He was wondering why that sudden purpose had flashed in Bancroft’s eyes, why he had shown that momentary discomposure, and why he was now dwelling so much more strongly on the fact of Conrad’s opposition. The Delafield Affair 2011-01-19T03:00:21.497Z And Colin MacLeod, hesitating a moment, walked straight up to Dwight Wade—to that young man’s discomposure, it must be confessed. King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z The temporary groom of the chambers bawled out, "The Honorable Percy Popjoy," much to that gentleman's discomposure at hearing his titles announced. A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy 2011-01-13T03:01:13.027Z Then, too, Mr. Ackerman’s evident discomposure when directly charged with association with him in a lumber business was suspicious. The Boss of Wind River 2010-12-30T03:00:28.770Z But now she was the hostess; and she showed no discomposure and asked the men not to mind her and to stay and smoke their cigars with her, at the dinner-table. Small Souls There was not the least shadow on her face, not the least discomposure in her manner. Love Works Wonders A Novel “But sure I can make it even,” said Larry, facing him again without discomposure; “for I’ll sing a bit of song for you to dance by.” King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z Sir, forgive the discomposure which prevented my sooner acknowledgment of your services. The Span o' Life A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec Towards evening, her mother came to inquire after her: and Juliet, unwilling to meet the family at table in her present state of discomposure, requested to have her tea sent up. Stories for Helen When he looked again upon Maywood's face, that hated individual's eyes were bent on him with a stern but enquiring glance, and in evident discomposure. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 354, April 1845 Lord Dudley, on the contrary, bowed reverently to his Royal Highness, without the slightest evidence of discomposure or irritation, his easy smile curling his lip. Jack Hinton The Guardsman Eaton glanced at her; she was watching him and, quite evidently, had seen his discomposure, but she made no comment. The Blind Man's Eyes When he turned about, his discomposure was evident. Bye-Ways This is what I should do, on a sound cause relying, Not run about bellowing, raving, and crying; I shouldn't exhibit all that discomposure, Unless in the dread of some startling disclosure. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) The beautiful wife of the doctor laughed merrily to watch the growing discomposure of the visitor, who returned the bonnet, with undiminished courtesy, but with obvious constraint of manner. Devil Stories An Anthology “That I am not,” answered Allaster hastily, and with evident discomposure. A Prince of Good Fellows Father Adrian bore the scrutiny without flinching and without discomposure. A Monk of Cruta The sound wakes up emigrant sorrow afresh; the wildly contagious Irish cry is raised, much to the discomposure of the captain, who stood on the quarterdeck with Robert Wynn. Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement In two blows he was beheaded; but from the first his body never shrunk from the spot by any discomposure of his posture, which, like his mind, was immovable. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 All thought was wholly beaten from my mind by the vehemency of my discomposure. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) She was in a state of pitiable discomposure, and her arms shook on her lap in her black lace mittens. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) “We hadn’t the least right to come, of course,” she began, recognising that speech alone could dissolve that strange silence and discomposure which seemed to have fallen upon all of them. The Moving Finger A shade of serious discomposure crossed the open countenance of Zero. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) On Agellius’s entering the room, Aristo was pacing to and fro in some discomposure; however, he ran up to his friend, embraced him, and, looking at him with significance, congratulated him on his good looks. Callista : a Tale of the Third Century When Miss Helstone went to her in the dining-room she found her seated on the sofa, trembling, fanning herself with her handkerchief, and seeming to contend with a nervous discomposure that threatened to become hysterical. Shirley “I beg your pardon,” he said, with some discomposure. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson Swanston Edition Vol. 6 (of 25) They brought the woman and she presented herself without any discomposure, and without manifesting either fear or surprise. Friars and Filipinos An Abridged Translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.' The swift flash of her eye, the sudden quiver of her lip, afforded continual gratification to such as had it in mind to effect her discomposure. A Prairie Infanta Norton was not smiling by any means; his discomposure had not gone off, whatever it might mean; and he eyed David now and then with a jealous, doubtful expression. Trading Few living things were abroad; a boy or two, and two or three babies making discomposure in the dust, were about all. Opportunities Jaime had betrayed some surprise, and even discomposure, when he found that Paco was to accompany them; but he did not venture to make any objection to so natural an arrangement. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 But the Duke having soon after returned the visit, he was observed coming back with visible marks of discomposure. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX As Valentine had prophesied, it consisted of some mounds in the middle of a field, where, to Fauvette’s infinite discomposure, some cows were grazing. The Madcap of the School She tried to look as if that didn't matter, either, while they faced each other in a silence, a curious, unfamiliar discomposure. The Flaw in the Crystal 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 “Do you mean to forbid my sister’s visits, then?” asked Archie, looking anxiously at her sweet face; Nan looked so pretty, in spite of her discomposure. Not Like Other Girls The eyes of all went round to Holgate, who stood without a sign of discomposure. Hurricane Island She saw the entire politeness while she also saw the secret discomposure, and she felt that the politeness was forced from him. The Wide, Wide World But all my enquiries for the news of earth outside the hospital, were answered only by an "order" to keep myself tranquil—prevent the discomposure of my pulse, and duly drink my ptisan. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844 And as long as he lives, he will never see Mrs. Philip Dillwyn without a clouding of his face and a very evident discomposure of his gay and not specially profound nature. Nobody Having read it he put it in his pocket, without shewing the least discomposure. Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies Beth was firmly naughty in the matter, however, and would not go, greatly to the old lady's discomposure. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius Noticing his discomposure, Miss Rougeant could not help sharing some of it, and, doubtless, things would soon have come to an awkward point for both, if Mr. Rougeant had not put in an appearance. The Silver Lining A Guernsey Story His face looked a little less bronzed than usual, but he showed no other sign of discomposure. The Cattle-Baron's Daughter Tom, all unconscious of the secret discomposure of the other, threw himself into a chair and looked at him with wonder and envy. Tom Brown at Oxford No appearance of discomposure in his manner or in his voice when he spoke; still holding her in his arms. The Old Helmet, Volume I She looked at me with sparkling eyes, laughing at my discomposure, in a half impatience of my stolid English phlegm. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 Though they walked in silence, Bob did not guess her discomposure. The Fighting Edge Lord George appeared serious, though he manifested no discomposure. True to His Home A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin Presently he ran across one of his friends, who noticed his discomposure. Luke Walton Slowly the steel-blue eyes opened, and, without any start or discomposure, the old man answered,— "And I—my most successful enterprises are developed in my dreams." Pharaoh's Broker Being the Very Remarkable Experiences in Another World of Isidor Werner Their owner surveyed the scene with an air of gratification, in which I could not detect a trace of his recent serious discomposure. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3, No. 1 January 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy He was sitting near her, and had taken Merton on his knee, to that young gentleman's manifest discomposure. Margaret Montfort For a moment Dante showed some signs of discomposure. The God of Love The agitation in which she is, ought to be painted on her countenance, and expressed by the discomposure of her steps, marking her anxiety and desire of seeing her lover. A Treatise on the Art of Dancing Even women and children visit the theatre, and I have seen the former give their children suck without the least discomposure among thousands of spectators. The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II He could not have expected to meet her here; and his discomposure was obvious. Deerbrook “No, I had not heard it,” he said, with no more discomposure than the occasion seemed to warrant, turning and leaning against the doorpost, as if he had given up his intention of going away. Romola A lump diverted the divit from its course, and it plunged into the pool, to the obvious discomposure of the fish, which was still at intervals tugging at the line. The Eagle Cliff She was having difficulty with her voice, but the men were now talking eagerly about the new plan, and her discomposure was not remarked. Joan of Arc of the North Woods She was so lovely in her discomposure, so inexpressibly winning, that I sat there with my heart throbbing as it had never throbbed before. The Paternoster Ruby Margaret believed, after a course of very close observation, that she had discovered, in investigating the cause of Hester’s discomposure, a secret which was unknown to her sister herself. Deerbrook This time nothing but the rapidity with which he puffed at his cigar was left to indicate his discomposure. In Direst Peril Tommy Dudgeon’s own confusion prevented his perceiving the momentary discomposure of his visitor. The Golden Shoemaker or 'Cobbler' Horn She took her brother-in-law's offered arm, offered with a mechanical courtesy that survived the great discomposure of mind under which he evidently laboured, and turned with him towards home. Agatha's Husband A Novel But he did suspect that man on the faith of that almost imperceptible touch of discomposure, and his suspicion did not dissipate although the man came boldly and respectfully forward. The Iron Horse This was safe practice, be the cause of her occasional discomposure what it might. Deerbrook No god of Epicurus rests his elbow on his armchair with less energetic exertion or discomposure. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection Her employer noticed these signs of discomposure, and spoke of them in his kindly way. The Golden Shoemaker or 'Cobbler' Horn At these hearty words Major Harper's face, quick in every mobile expression of feeling, betrayed much discomposure. Agatha's Husband A Novel “Cat,” said the man solemnly, and to Rodd’s great discomposure he turned to him and winked. The Ocean Cat's Paw The Story of a Strange Cruise “What shall we catch?” said Arthur, making an effort to hide the remains of his discomposure. Menhardoc It was joined three hours after sunrise by no less a person than Mr. Sefton himself, fresh, immaculate and with no trace of discomposure on his face. Before the Dawn A Story of the Fall of Richmond He stood thus for a full minute or more, seemingly striving to wring from the bound and helpless prisoner some sign of panic or at least of discomposure. The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron The Commandant lifted a hand to his brow as Mr. Fossell, whose turn it was, took up the cards and began to deal methodically, without a trace of discomposure. Major Vigoureux "It may be," he managed to smile upon her here for the easing of her sweet discomposure, "it may very easily be that I was thinking too much of my pleasure in saying it." The Lovely Lady He recognised, not without a certain consciousness of magnanimity in doing so, that there had been some reason for her quick withdrawal from his studio or at any rate for her extreme discomposure there. The Tragic Muse On this occasion he picked up his hat and cloak without a trace of discomposure. The Blue Pavilions But whatever you do, Hawkesley, maintain a bold front; let him see no sign or trace whatever of weakness or discomposure in you. The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron Whatever may happen is good, for calamities are bestowal itself, hardship is the reality of mercy, discomposure is but composure of mind, and sacrifice of life is a manifest gift. Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas "Do you dare to say——" she began, when Denzil cut her short with a hint at her former discomposure. The Silent House Having delivered the mail without the smallest sign of discomposure, he tramped up the hill again in his customary plodding manner. Tom Slade at Black Lake Althea put out her hand, and Helen gave her hers, saying, 'You are a dear,' and adding, as though to take refuge from her own discomposure, 'much too dear for the likes of me.' Franklin Kane The sight of the rails gleaming bright in the afternoon sunlight, and the telegraph poles running away in a straight line until they seemed to huddle together in the distance, increased Sutch's discomposure. The Four Feathers It is perhaps not wholly fanciful to suspect that Gibbon's next literary effort was suggested and determined by the inward discomposure he felt at this time. Gibbon She saw the entire politeness where she also saw the secret discomposure, and she felt that the politeness was forced from him. The Wide, Wide World She had seen, perhaps, a little of the child's discomposure, and wished to make her forget it. Melbourne House Meanwhile Althea was in dread lest he should see her discomposure and her bliss. Franklin Kane For a moment, I doubted whether imagination had not some share in producing my sensation; but I had not been previously panic-struck; and even now I attended to my own sensations without mental discomposure. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 The Prime Minister showed no discomposure; his demeanor was wholly urbane and conciliatory. King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties Lincoln, however bitterly disappointed, showed no signs of discomposure or hesitancy. Abraham Lincoln And one evening he comes earlier than usual in manifest discomposure, and soon it transpires that important orders have reached him. Foes in Ambush He did not see further than her discomposure. Franklin Kane I told him so, for I wanted to put him to the blush; but he smiled in my face, and answered, without the least discomposure, 'Just as whimsical a business for a young active woman. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 Neither cloud nor frown nor discomposure of any sort was in it. Wych Hazel "Where, and how many?" cried the Chancellor, in a shrill pipe usually associated with the physically deformed, but which from him meant no more than anxious discomposure. The Black Douglas Everything went well; there was no bustle or confusion; minister and guests were all there in due season; bride, groom, and attendants, including the little flower girls, performed their parts without mistake or discomposure. Elsie at Home She was in a state of rare discomposure. The Black Box Then, as if to cover his discomposure, he fell into the extreme of bluff amusement. The Half-Hearted The Cargo-master was plainly tired, but he showed no signs of discomposure. Plague Ship He considered her, half angrily, in silence, with his unanimated eyes; his dignity suffered in discomposure, and lacking this, pretentious as it was, he seemed to lack everything, becoming unimportant and absurd. A Comedy of Masks A Novel He returned into his house with heavy brow and such evidence of discomposure that his wife eagerly questioned him. Historical Tales, Vol 5 (of 15) The Romance of Reality, German The coarse humour of his refusal was analogous to the laugh of a chidden child; it expressed not amusement, but an attempt to conceal nervous discomposure. What Necessity Knows The Abbess gave no hint of discomposure, but signed to the sacristan to place it over a chair at one side. The King's Achievement There, he felt unmistakably guilty; yet from irrational dread that she, whose intuitions seemed so swift and deep, might grasp the cause of his discomposure, he strove to hide it. Idolatry A Romance The fine brown eyes of the woman smoldered a little, but she continued to gaze without the least discomposure. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem His hesitation, his evident discomposure, as he took it, were not lost upon her. Verner's Pride Both came forward immediately with formal respect, and each, by reason of the discomposure of his person and clothes, presumed to urge a title by which to recommend himself to the fair with the flounces. First Love (Little Blue Book #1195) And Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life Abbie, who showed some traces of discomposure, and held one finger nervously to her under lip, stepped into the room, and they shook hands. Bressant And so say I," I put in, taking his hand in my turn, and trying not to show my discomposure, "meaning to yourself, but not to your cause. Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. Marrineal, for once allowing discomposure to ruffle his imperturbability, rose to check the exodus. Success A Novel "I beg, my dear, that in future you will ring for Thérèse," emphatically returned Lady Verner, in her discomposure. Verner's Pride "Ask him to step in here," said my father, with a great mark of discomposure. My Mother's Rival Everyday Life Library No. 4 But the youthful and athletic champion folded his arms, and, without the slightest discomposure, replied, "Coward! strike an unarmed man;—prove your courage!" Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851 I heard a spilt drop or two fall on the carpet, and this was all the evidence he showed of discomposure. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 5, April, 1896 Sure enough Dinah returned in a moment to report that her mistress was in her rose-garden; and following her thither, they found Mrs Bosenna, flushed of face and evidently mastering an extreme discomposure. Hocken and Hunken There was no discomposure in the schoolmaster's dress, and as little in his face or manner. Audrey He started, and then struggled to hide his discomposure. The Shadow of a Crime A Cumbrian Romance Not till his glance fell on me did he show any sign of discomposure. Helmet of Navarre Nevertheless he did not disobey, but sat still, with his eyes fixed on the mantelshelf, and only his shoulders twitching to betray his discomposure. I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter Tales He was going, in great discomposure, and with an air of angry humility. The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) His hat was in his hand, and his body was obsequiously bent, but there was no discomposure in his lifeless voice and manner. Audrey Rachel had turned white, but he saw no other sign of discomposure. Harvest The baron, however, had marked his discomposure, and was curious to know its cause. The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune This was all the evidence he showed of discomposure. I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter Tales Excuse, madam, a little innocent raillery—I met you both, with a discomposure on your countenances. The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) I was going to say something further, I have really forgot what, when he turn'd from me, and walked up and down the room with a seeming discomposure. Barford Abbey Antonyms: impertinent, irrelevant. perturb, v. disquiet, excite, disturb, agitate, discompose, distress. perturbation, n. excitement, agitation, discomposure, distress, disconcertion, worry. Putnam's Word Book She had seen perhaps a little of the child's discomposure, and wished to make her forget it. Melbourne House, Volume 2 A couple of china figures disfigured it, to be sure, but Mitchelbourne could not bring himself to believe that even their barbaric crudity had power to produce so visible a discomposure. Ensign Knightley and Other Stories While you are warm with the remembrance of a past misunderstanding, I will not offer to reason with you: but let me, madam, see less discomposure in your looks. The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) When she was interrogated by the proper authorities, without the slightest apparent discomposure she replied in a steady voice, as she thought proper, to their questions. Yesterdays with Authors He was so shaken by what he had witnessed that he did not dare to face Clara for an hour afterward, lest his discomposure should arouse her suspicions. Overland And so it came to pass that Brandon found himself alone about midnight with Valentine, after a very comfortable day of little pain or discomposure. Fated to Be Free My reverend friend, however, betrayed neither surprise nor discomposure. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 331, May, 1843 The discomposure of so excellent a young creature affects me deeply. The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) Mr. Quince mastered his wrath by an effort, and with no sign of discomposure moved away without making any reference to the identity of the unfortunate in the stable. Odd Craft, Complete The priest answered without any sign of discomposure. Dawn of All I give you my word you've never seemed nearly so interesting as at this moment of discomposure. Madcap There may be a woman at the bottom of this discomposure of our holy father; for he is wrought upon by something to the very bottom of his soul. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 49, November, 1861 Last night, for the first time since Monday night, she got to her pen and ink; but she pursues her writing with such eagerness and hurry, as show too evidently her discomposure. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6 "That's a lie!" exclaimed the irritated artist, to Mr. Christie's no small discomposure, and to the great amusement of the company; "he can paint infinitely better." The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 334, October 4, 1828 He had not spoken for three or four minutes, but otherwise had shown no signs of discomposure. Dawn of All Her husband looked at her, startled at her pallor and her trembling lips, immensely moved by the rare discomposure of that countenance. The Bent Twig It is a very old block, now, Chuffey,' said the old man, with a strange look of discomposure. Martin Chuzzlewit Here's flesh!' cried Squeers, turning the boy about, and indenting the plumpest parts of his figure with divers pokes and punches, to the great discomposure of his son and heir. Nicholas Nickleby The peaceful brethren, unused to the tumult of war, had undergone, from fear and discomposure, an exhaustion of animal spirits that required extraordinary refection. Maid Marian But he spoke in his ordinary voice, without any sign of discomposure. Dawn of All Flora, without the least discomposure or surprise, but congratulating the old lady in an approving manner on being 'very lively to-night', handed her back to her chair. Little Dorrit It has been said that Mr Jonas turned pale when the behaviour of the old clerk attracted general attention; his discomposure, however, was but momentary, and he soon recovered. Martin Chuzzlewit The gentlemen entreated him not to hurry himself; and, to beguile the interval, had a fencing bout with their walking-sticks on the very small landing-place: to the unspeakable discomposure of all the other lodgers downstairs. Nicholas Nickleby He seated himself in his usual place, placid and fresh as ever; but, unharmed as he was physically, it was evident to all the company that he was suffering from some mental discomposure. The Cook's Decameron: a study in taste, containing over two hundred recipes for Italian dishes Of these he received about a score in rapid succession, without the smallest discomposure. Barnaby Rudge: a tale of the Riots of 'eighty 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 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 He remained silent for a few moments; and then, removing his hands suddenly from his face, showed, to the unspeakable discomposure of Mr. Bumble, that it was much distorted and discoloured. Oliver Twist To this Brutus, in great discomposure replied, "Why then, Casca, do you ask me about it, and not do yourselves what you think fitting?" Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The Emperor showed not the faintest signs of discomposure. Tracks of a Rolling Stone To his immediate circle of friends and relations the conduct of the Professor during this eventful week had betrayed no unwonted discomposure or disturbance of mind. A Book of Remarkable Criminals This was not the discomposure of last night; that had quite passed—such discomposures were a detail; the real coercion was to see a man ineffably adored. The Ambassadors ‘I beg your pardon,’ he said, with some discomposure. Merry Men She had paled a little under the shock of the insult, but the discomposure of the surrounding faces was not reflected in her own. House of Mirth His face remained grave, but without the least trace of discomposure. The Reef Then he continued, mastering his discomposure: "The words you said were, 'No man but an idiot would pick up the small hammer.'" The Innocence of Father Brown Waiving, therefore, his privilege of self-defence, he regarded only his discomposure. The Mayor of Casterbridge With visible discomposure the old man showed Ben to a room. Brave and Bold The Fortunes of Robert Rushton The man was struggling with a more than ordinary discomposure. The Great Secret "I say, I must look into that," said Atherstone, with discomposure. The Coryston Family A Novel Mrs. Scudder came into her room with a candle in her hand, and Mary, accustomed to read the expression of her mother's countenance, saw at a glance a visible discomposure there. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 26, December, 1859 Mary entered the room where Burr was seated, and wished him good-morning, in a serious and placid manner, in which there was not the slightest trace of embarrassment or discomposure. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 25, November, 1859 But Vavasor would have been better able to understand Hester, and would have met the distastes of the evening with far less discomposure, if he had never been in worse company. Weighed and Wanting There were no signs of haste or discomposure. With Edged Tools She was smitten dumb and rigid and her discomposure was remarked by all present. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Her momentary discomposure at having mentioned the arch fiend in the presence of those who were his professional enemies gave Wynne a chance to interpolate a question. The Puritans Rhoda came towards her instantly, showing no sign of discomposure except a controlled quivering at the corners of her firm lips; but Pauline was not deceived by her calmness. Miss Merivale's Mistake His face was pale, his eyes red, and there was an air of discomposure about his whole person. The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day This must have been owing to her recollection of the audacious stranger in the neighbouring turret at the Fleur de Lys; but did that discomposure express displeasure? Quentin Durward Longmore met her advances with a formal politeness that covered a good deal of unflattering discomposure. Madame De Mauves It was thus that I could account for his startled gaze and evident discomposure. Blindfolded Face smaller evils without discomposure, and with quietly throbbing pulses, for the fountain of possible terrors and calamities is stanched and stayed with, 'Thy sins are forgiven thee.' Expositions of Holy Scripture : St. Matthew Chaps. IX to XXVIII It is probable that I colored, or showed some mark of discomposure, with which, however, the king was not displeased, for he smiled, and said, "How do you know that?" Autobiographical Sketches I, it seems, had been prepared for at least some slight appearance of discomposure on Edith's part, and was consciously surprised at a manner which simply expressed an ingenuous gratification at my admiration. Equality The temporary groom of the chambers bawled out, "The Honourable Percy Popjoy," much to that gentleman's discomposure at hearing his titles announced. The History of Pendennis Other incidents of naval warfare than the German submarine campaign added to the public discomposure. A Short History of the Great War The consequent restlessness, where there was plenty of space as here, caused Malcolm no more discomposure than, in his old fishing days, a gale with plenty of sea room. The Marquis of Lossie They walked the rest of the way in silence, however; and even after they reached home, Duncan made no allusion to his late discomposure. Malcolm He answered, without discomposure, that, living in the mission, he would only eat what he saw was eaten by the Padres. Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2 "What's the matter?" cried he, looking with concern on his discomposure. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 05 — Fiction Had I been that ace, I should have felt no small discomposure at the sight of the girl's face when she first saw the changed and matured Weeping Scion of three years before. From a Bench in Our Square At the call of her mother, Mary hurried into the "best room," with a strange discomposure of spirit she had never felt before. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 15, January, 1859 Norris Vine, long, angular, unathletic, showed not the slightest signs of discomposure. The Governors Why, why, my dear, will you fright me with your flaming love? discomposure gives distress to a weak heart, whether it arise from friendship or enmity. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 4 The person whom Shelley addresses would, on returning home from the cemetery, find more than, ample cause, of one sort or another, for distress and discomposure. Adonais He thought the blood left her face for an instant, but otherwise she showed no sign of discomposure. The Hunt Ball Mystery There was not the slightest sign of discomposure discernible in the look or tone of the speaker; his air was more than obliging—he seemed to be responding to a compliment. The Prince of India — Volume 01 Sir Launcelot received the honest seaman with his usual complacency; and perceiving great discomposure in his looks, said, he was sorry to hear he had passed such a disagreeable night to so little purpose. The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Hereward accepted the token with a profound obeisance, and a discomposure which his station rendered not unbecoming. Waverley Novels — Volume 12 At his return upstairs, a long dialogue past between him and Mrs Honour, while she was adjusting herself after the discomposure she had undergone. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling "I ask you again, Rose," said her mistress, still with discomposure, though less angrily than at first, "whom you directed to break into my apartment?" The Betrothed To my extreme discomposure, as I dropp'd her hands, her eyes were twinkling with laughter. The Splendid Spur To add to his discomposure, one of those heavy sea-fogs peculiar to the locality began to drift across the hills and presently encompassed him. The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales With Condensed Novels, Spanish and American Legends, and Earlier Papers He remained long absent, and Sir Aymer began to be of opinion that the delay was suspicious, when the abbot returned with perplexity and discomposure in his countenance. Waverley Novels — Volume 12 Here Allworthy concluded his sermon, to which Blifil had listened with the profoundest attention, though it cost him some pains to prevent now and then a small discomposure of his muscles. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling Knut's eye twinkled, reading now the reason for the young man's discomposure, for in his hall lay stretched a wealth of just such trophies, and he asked how it was won. The Iron Star — and what It saw on Its Journey through the Ages Her cheeks glowed with the strife—her breast heaved; with difficulty she maintained her seat inflexibly, and continued, without other signs of discomposure, until the service was concluded. Charlemont; Or, the Pride of the Village. a Tale of Kentucky Yet I felt a discomposure all day, that determined me upon using the severest caution to avoid such a surprise for the future. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 Mrs. Unthank was making every effort to keep under control her fierce discomposure. The Great Impersonation To my surprise, and, I must confess, not a little to my discomposure, when I rose in the reading-desk on the day after this dinner with Dr Duncan, I saw that the Hall-pew was full. Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood Do not give yourself a moment’s discomposure or dolour. Janice Meredith It was only when in his exhaustion he set down the instrument, that he became conscious of William Hinkley's continued discomposure. Charlemont; Or, the Pride of the Village. a Tale of Kentucky "Yes, it is," answered Andrew Blake, in evident discomposure. The Young Musician ; Or, Fighting His Way To have received the cut discourteous from his future father-in- law might have been the most commonplace of incidents,—Lessingham evinced not a trace of discomposure. The Beetle Enough had been said to give her comfort; and more might have led to his discomposure. He Knew He Was Right "I am sorry that you look upon it in that light," he remarked, still without the least sign of discomposure. The Tempting of Tavernake Britt demanded, and the query made for the young man's discomposure. When Egypt Went Broke And in the quiet of the city the boy Mohammed, like a sobered man shuddering at dangers braved when drunk, hearkened with discomposure and penitence to his friend's words. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1 Oh, quite well—quite too well!" said Maryllia, without any discomposure—"But what he likes, I always detest. God's Good Man All this she acknowledged without the least discomposure. In the Wilderness Mrs. Murray saw her discomposure, but chose to take no notice of it, and superintended her toilet that night with almost as much interest as if she had been her own daughter. St. Elmo When at length she entered, Irene saw she had been hastening; but Helen's features seemed to betray some other cause of discomposure than mere unpunctuality. The Crown of Life His face, at all events, should give no sign of discomposure. Born in Exile The most trivial discomposure had often much the same effect on him; if he happened to have a difficulty in finding his way, for instance, he would fume himself into exasperated heat. The Emancipated Strap, seeing my discomposure, fell upon his knees in the mud, uttering, with a lamentable voice, these words: "For Christ's sake, have mercy upon us, Mr. Rifle! we know you very well." The Adventures of Roderick Random These talents were exerted successively, at different times and places, to the terror of Mrs. Trunnion, the discomposure of the commodore himself, and the consternation of all the servants in the castle. The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle But Elizabeth was too much occupied with little Kit to notice Malcolm's slight discomposure. Herb of Grace He knew that his random hit about the theatre had struck home,—but she allowed the arrow to pierce and possibly wound her heart without showing any outward sign of discomposure. Thelma In both of them there were signs of nervous discomposure. The Emancipated This proposal was instantly agreed to; but still some of the gentlemen lingered, evidently to the discomposure of Sir George Barkley, who at length gave them another hint that it was time to depart. The King's Highway Here Champlain visited them, and hence these intrepid canoe-men, kneeling in their birchen egg-shells, carried him homeward down the rapids, somewhat, as he admits, to the discomposure of his nerves. Pioneers of France in the New World Malcolm was quite aware of the girl's discomposure; his gentlemanly instincts were never at fault. Herb of Grace And, to Miss Carlyle's exceeding discomposure she, at this juncture, saw the governess emerge from the gray parlor, glance at the hall clock, and retire again. East Lynne The Count had now leisure to smile at the discomposure, into which he had been surprised, and to ask Ludovico in which room he designed to pass the night. The Mysteries of Udolpho Her discomposure at some foregone event was soon obvious. Two on a Tower She put the letter into her pocket and offered her visitor a smile of welcome, exhibiting no trace of discomposure and half surprised at her coolness. The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 1 Barbara had scarcely realized this with a curious sense of discomposure, when Courtier was announced. The Patrician He still showed no signs of discomposure—his voice only was not altogether natural. The Devil's Paw She tried to call upon her pride, but that came very laggardly to the relief of her discomposure. The Golden Dog Although she herself seemed proof against discomposure, I found something vaguely irritating in her soft, sweet positiveness. The Pension Beaurepas His lordship considered it very attentively, but without betraying the least discomposure. The Snare The sight of the discomposure of that old man of the world touched Pierre: he looked at Helene and she too seemed disconcerted, and her look seemed to say: "Well, it is your own fault." War and Peace To add to his discomposure one of those heavy sea-fogs peculiar to the locality began to drift across the hills and presently encompassed him. Legends and Tales For a whole week more I heard nothing from Pickering—somewhat to my surprise, and, as the days went by, not a little to my discomposure. Eugene Pickering Still, Mrs. Ashford could not make up her mind to like the idea, and the boys came to Sir Guy in a state of great discomposure. The Heir of Redclyffe In truth the feeling of the whole nation had now become such as none but the very best and noblest, or the very worst and basest, of mankind could without much discomposure encounter. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 "On what grounds then would he say so?" asked the earl—showing not the least discomposure. Donal Grant, by George MacDonald "Really, Sir Gilbert," said the minister, going back into the dining-room—but no Gibbie was there!—nobody but his wife, sitting in solitary discomposure at the head of her dinner-table. Sir Gibbie It would seem that even Bacon's brain was not strong enough to bear without some discomposure the inebriating effect of so much good fortune. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 Mr. Edmonstone, with his intense delight in lovers, patronized them, and made commonplace jokes, which they soon learnt to bear without much discomposure. The Heir of Redclyffe To the great discomposure of Hugh, Sunday was inevitable, and he had to set out for Salem Chapel. David Elginbrod After this old Bernard gave us a good supper, and continued conversing with us for the rest of the evening without showing any signs of discomposure or fatigue. Mauprat But his discomposure was heightened a moment later by the actual apparition of the returning Pendleton. A Ward of the Golden Gate He stopped, as a startled, surly animal might have stopped at some unusual object, but did not exhibit any other discomposure. Maruja Greatly to the Professor's discomposure, however, just as he spoke these words, the Veiled Lady arose. The Blithedale Romance This explained the Captain's discomposure, but the cause of Miss Susan's was still to be sought: he could not know that it was one and the same. Crotchet Castle The remembrance of my flight from the Grand Hotel, on the previous day, gave me courage; I must try a second time to get away without betraying discomposure. The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: French novels Under the pressure of that thought a horrible discomposure overspread her face and frightened Beatrix. Beatrix My mistress was standing alone on the hearth-rug, with an appearance of great discomposure in her face and manner. The Queen of Hearts Pressing it out flat, he took another look at it, then glanced up in visible discomposure. The Woman in the Alcove Emerging with much discomposure, he proceeded to the village, and roused the constable; but the constable found, on reaching the scene of action, that the dead man was gone, as well as his living accomplice. Crotchet Castle They were, however, too busy, luckily for me, to stop me and inquire into the cause of my discomposure. The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: French novels She saw him a gigantic image of discomposure. The Egoist The cause of his discomposure was soon explained. The Queen of Hearts Soon a new pulpit was erected in the palace; and, during Lent, a series of sermons was preached there by Popish divines, to the great discomposure of zealous churchmen. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 Hobbie retreated a step or two in great surprise, discomposure, and disdain, at having been placed in such danger by an object apparently so contemptible. The Black Dwarf "Odd!" said he; "did you mark that girl's discomposure?" Mistress Wilding He was debating upon the advisability of leaving her there, when Vernon Whitford crossed the hall from the laboratory door, a mirror of himself in his companion air of discomposure. The Egoist The momentary discomposure in his face and manner had both disappeared. No Name Day followed day, and still there was no cessation of the professor's discomposure. Off on a Comet! a Journey through Planetary Space The discomposure of spirits which this extraordinary visit threw Elizabeth into, could not be easily overcome; nor could she, for many hours, learn to think of it less than incessantly. Pride and Prejudice If that first night was one of the liveliest, or at any rate was the freshest, of my exaltations, there was another, four years later, that was one of my great discomposures. The Coxon Fund He fancied that his words caused some discomposure among the group, but the watchful German stilled it with a wave of his hand. Secret Adversary What was present to it was that he was to marry that beautiful girl; and yet his question made me conscious of some discomposure—I hadn't intended to put this before everything. The Coxon Fund |
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