| 单词 | discourtesy |
| 例句 | It was accounted great discourtesy to put any question to a guest before his wants had been satisfied. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z But Gregor wouldn't be casually dismissed right way because of this small discourtesy, for which he would find an easy and suitable excuse later on. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z In town I registered at the Georgia Hotel, a luxury hotel, where I was treated with the utmost suspicion and discourtesy. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mother-in-law,” he said, “I intend no discourtesy, but this is no ordinary visit. You gave me your daughter in marriage. I have brought her back to you. She is a barren woman.” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z The Indian Summer was within their grasp, gossip was silenced, discourtesy put down. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z All the courtesies in the world do not cover up the one vital and massive discourtesy—that the Negro is treated not even as a second- class citizen, but as a tenth-class one. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z "Not if you think she will not be back till late," adding, as if suddenly aware of some discourtesy in his speech, “and I should miss the pleasure of walking home with you.” The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z “Not if you think she will not be back till late,” adding, as if suddenly aware of some discourtesy in his speech, “and I should miss the pleasure of walking home with you.” The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z Catt called the picketing “an unwarranted discourtesy to the President and a futile annoyance” to Congress. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z “Prince Quentyn has crossed half the world to offer me his gift, I will not have him treated with discourtesy.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z How could he refuse to drink without discourtesy? The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Any domestic quarreling, any discourtesy, especially to women, was not allowed. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z So when Doctor Warren, a little later, looked toward Johnny ready to smile, forgive his discourtesy, the boy looked away. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I later wrote to him, pointing out the discourtesy; he replied that it was just the terminology he was used to – it didn’t mean anything. 'Think about the bigger picture': life lessons from Meryl Streep and other successful women 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z The movie chokes on its own dreary discourtesies. Review: 'Your Highness' drowns in lowbrow humor 2011-04-06T19:07:08Z The same discourtesy was extended to some black contributors to The Secret History of Our Streets, the BBC2 series revisiting Charles Booth's social maps of London. When does subtitling risk becoming racially offensive? 2012-07-19T11:57:54Z In an essay titled “On Rudeness,” she distinguishes between discourtesy and truth telling. Rachel Cusk’s Essays, as Sharp and Glittering as Her Fiction 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z The Sheriff’s Office did not sustain an allegation of “discourtesy” against the deputy. New report on King County Sheriff’s Office represents ‘progress,’ watchdog says 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z A vice foreign minister called in Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming and strongly protested what South Korea called "diplomatic discourtesy", the South Korean foreign ministry said in a statement. S.Korea summons Chinese ambassador over reaction to Yoon's Taiwan remarks 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The sergeant was investigated by the police department for “discourtesy and conduct unbecoming,” rather than bias or prejudice, and retired before facing looming discipline. 7 highlights from Justice Dept.’s blistering Louisville police probe 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z My Gove apologised and said “no discourtesy was intended” when he spoke about the approval of the Woodhouse Colliery scheme in Cumbria - the first new UK deep mine in decades. Speaker tells Gove: Not how we do things 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Coast Guard vessel was denied permission to make a port call, another apparently intentional discourtesy. Opinion | As China targets the South Pacific, the U.S. urgently needs to push back 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z “OLEO would have sustained the allegation of discourtesy.” New report on King County Sheriff’s Office represents ‘progress,’ watchdog says 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z The reporter continued, and an angry Lavrov weighed in: “He’s discourteous. He’s working in Ukraine now. He’s got infected with discourtesy.” ‘Minister No’: Lavrov embodies Moscow’s steely posture 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z I don’t see it as a discourtesy to Her Majesty, just a correct if difficult decision. NI100: DUP asks Irish President to rethink centenary invite 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z The brouhaha, especially the recent arrest at the School Board meeting, has left residents of all races, political loyalties and religious beliefs lamenting the disruption and discourtesy. How and why Loudoun County became the face of the nation’s culture wars 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z The woman later filed a personnel complaint against the deputy for “discourtesy,” and the incident is under investigation, sheriff’s officials said. Woman goes on racist rant during L.A. County traffic stop, tells deputy 'you'll never be white' 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z Roberts acknowledged her mistreatment of staff, her misconduct in the courthouse, and her discourtesy to the assistant presiding judge. Former judge admonished for rude behavior in court hearings 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z But the chair was ignored and the prime minister left, later sending a text to Mr Bercow saying he intended no discourtesy. The day Brexit hit boiling point 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z "I don't see it as a discourtesy to Her Majesty, just a correct if difficult decision," he wrote. NI100: DUP asks Irish President to rethink centenary invite 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z It’s worth emphasizing that this isn’t just a question of discourtesy. After decrying leaks, Trump shares sensitive details on Baghdadi raid 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z He accused the Church of an abuse of process, discourtesy and a lack of pastoral care. Presbyterian elder in same-sex marriage dismissed 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z Einstein further noted that Ehrenfest “always brought clarity and acuteness into any discussion. He fought against fuzziness and circumlocution, when necessary employing his sharp wit and even downright discourtesy.” The forgotten physicist: the perils of being Paul Ehrenfest 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z He later apologised to Ms Morris and Mr Bristol's family, saying: "I didn't mean any discourtesy at all." Mum walks out of Windrush son's inquest 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z The C.C.R.B. was formed in 1993 with a mandate by the City Charter to investigate four types of misconduct allegations: force; abuse of authority; discourtesy; and offensive language. Police Complaint Board to Investigate Charges of Sexual Misconduct 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z On Saturday, members of the small progressive Minjung Party held a rally near an Olympic site, condemning Mr. Pence and Mr. Abe for committing “diplomatic discourtesy” and “ruining South Korea’s party.” Kim Jong-un Invites South Korean Leader to North for Summit Meeting 2018-02-09T05:00:00Z Lord Bates stunned colleagues in the House of Lords by stating his intention to resign after the "discourtesy" of arriving late to a session. PM rejects lord's lateness resignation 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z Yet this resignation wasn’t just caused by a piece of incompetent discourtesy to colleagues. The Guardian view on Michael Flynn’s resignation: not a Whoops but a Wow | Editorial 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z Pickens’ lawyers argue that the comments were rude but not racist, and described them as a “non-racial personality conflict and amount to discourtesy, rudeness or lack of sensitivity.” Chef Says Dude Ranch Owner Asked Him to Cook 'Black People Food' 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z At worst, Pickens’ remarks “reflect a non-racial personality conflict and amount to discourtesy, rudeness or lack of sensitivity,” they wrote in recent court filings. Lawsuit: Dude ranch owner asked chef for ‘black people food’ 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z And in the days and months that followed the Thomson home run, Branca kept that faith as he endured public discourtesy. ‘Why Me?’ Echoes Through Ralph Branca’s World, Beyond a Doomed Pitch 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z He said the Justice Department’s report doesn’t consider “data and trends on enforcement levels, discourtesy, excessive force, and police involved shootings prior to 2010.” Baltimore officials, Justice Department promise sweeping overhaul of city police 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z District Court in San Jose, Calif., “is not just a professional discourtesy, although that in itself is regrettable and all too common.” American Bar Association considers harassment rule for its lawyers 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z “A sexist remark,” said the judge, Paul S. Grewal of the Federal District Court in San Jose, Calif., “is not just a professional discourtesy, although that in itself is regrettable and all too common.” Bar Association Considers Striking ‘Honeys’ From the Courtroom 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z In addition to wrongful searches, the review board also found instances of offensive language, discourtesy and excessive force. NYPD allegedly violated civil rights in wrongful home searches 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z The next day, he apologised profusely on Facebook for his "discourtesy", apparently after multiple calls from Chechnya. Putin loyalist Kadyrov unleashed on Russian 'traitors' - BBC News 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z We required the reporting of discourtesy, use of excessive force, lethal force. Transcript of the Democratic Presidential Debate 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z We required the reporting of discourtesy– use of excessive for– force, lethal force. Read the Transcript of the Democratic Debate in Charleston 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z We reported excessive force, discourtesy, use of lethal force. Read the Full Text of the Third Democratic Debate 2015-12-19T05:00:00Z We reported openly discourtesy, and lethal force and brutality complaints. Read the Full Text of the Second Democratic Debate 2015-11-14T05:00:00Z But shouting and swearing is discourteous - is it okay to be discourteous about discourtesy? A Point of View: The underrated power of courtesy - BBC News 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z Under reforms which began before Gray’s arrest, police discourtesy complaints were down 53% and the police department was more effective in punishing officers for misconduct, she said. Baltimore mayor requests Justice Department probe of police department 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z Following an investigation, the review board will determine whether the officer committed any misconduct, including discourtesy or using offensive language. New York Detective Put on Desk Duty After Tirade With Uber Driver 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z Just as we require every major department, every county to report its major crimes, we should require police departments to report their discourtesy, brutality, excessive force. Read the Full Text of the Third Democratic Debate 2015-12-19T05:00:00Z “In any kind of encounter, discourtesy like that and language like that is unacceptable,” Bratton said. NYC detective’s video rant at Uber cab driver spurs transfer 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z But he did say that the review allowed the department to identify seemingly minor perturbations—poor performance evaluations, excessive medical leaves, discourtesy complaints—as warning signs for early intervention. The Root of the Problem 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z "The government's collective failure to schedule so many debates on EU documents over the past year is deplorable, and is a discourtesy to this committee and to all members of the House," the MPs said. MPs criticise 'lack of EU debate' 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z "Incidents involving discourtesy, use of force, and allegations of bias by officers leave segments of the community feeling disenfranchised and distrustful of the police department," the 174-page report said. Philadelphia police need more training: U.S. report on deadly force 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z The review board investigates complaints accusing New York City police officers of excessive force, abuse of authority, discourtesy or offensive language — sometimes referred to by the acronym FADO. Conflicting Trends in Complaints on Police Puzzle New York City Officials 2015-03-10T04:00:00Z There are times when our public discourse seems to have become one of hypersensitivity and discourtesy, ham-fistedly combined, of reaction, stridency and paranoia - a kind of expression of poor listening. Why do people dislike hearing foreign languages in the street? 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z Last year's Thanksgiving Race in Cincinnati - usually a good-humoured charitable fun run - was marred by discourtesy. The hazards of pursuing happiness 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z But just days after Brownback won a narrow victory over Democratic challenger Paul Davis, state revenue analysts performed the discourtesy of announcing that the state’s fiscal outlook was even worse than initially realized. Wingnuts’ tax reckoning: Why Sam Brownback’s job is about to get really miserable 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z Of the 4,222 complaints lodged with the Civilian Complaint Review Board through October, roughly 37 percent included an allegation of discourtesy, or cursing; most of those also included allegations of other misconduct. New York Police Dept. Aims to Curb Officers’ Cursing 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z New Yorkers ranked as the third-rudest drivers, and indeed, it’s common knowledge that in the bustle of the New York metropolitan area streets, discourtesy reigns. Turns Out New Yorkers Aren't the Rudest Drivers After All 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z The Tour, and even the slow players, need to see the issue as more than an inconvenience and discourtesy between players. Taxing Phil Mickelson's Conversations 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z They also accused the duke of discourtesy in failing to consult them as the official Catholic chaplains at the prison. 1982 cabinet files are released 2012-12-28T06:40:10Z The AGM was unique for its level of discourtesy and obfuscation. Mining firm Bumi accused of human rights abuses 2012-06-14T21:14:33Z The second he would have refused too, if Blanche had not insisted that another refusal would be a discourtesy to Father Dum�ny's friends. Mademoiselle Blanche A Novel 2012-04-07T02:00:33.037Z "No discourtesy meant," he would say, after asking. Mortal Coils 2012-04-06T02:00:30.740Z An acknowledgment intended as an atonement for some improper or injurious remark or act; an admission to another of a wrong or discourtesy done him, accompanied by an expression of regret. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z He begs to be excused for his apparent discourtesy in not coming to invite you in person, but he is unable to leave the house, he is so old and feeble. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z Still, there were reasons why the Chefe could not ask it or treat his guest with any discourtesy. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z "Ah, but Dr. Broughton is very reliable!" said the Frenchman, with a smile and a shrug, as if afraid of even a suggestion of professional discourtesy. Mademoiselle Blanche A Novel 2012-04-07T02:00:33.037Z In such case, by no means omit an apology for the necessary discourtesy. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z On my guard, I prayed him to pardon my declining, with many compliments and excuses, which I heaped upon him to avoid the seeming discourtesy of refusing him my name. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z In its report, the committee says: "The minister's decision was a grave discourtesy to the committee and to Parliament." WDA abolition 'loses investment' 2012-02-21T07:02:04Z His success and the affection and admiration of his parents, made him think more highly of himself, and resent with more spirit Margaret's ingratitude and discourtesy. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z Without any open discourtesy, with a well-bred effort to hide her jealousy, Eleanor made the courting of her friend a hideous ordeal. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z An invincible shyness and indisposition to reveal himself to others were in him, masked by an appearance of sullen reserve and discourtesy. Paul Gauguin, His Life and Art 2012-02-14T03:00:24.393Z One I remembered as introducing a resolution, in a meeting we had held, about the discourtesy of local politicians. A Ten Year War An Account of The Battle with The Slum in New York 2012-02-11T03:03:42.997Z "But one of the windows looked down the road," said I, understanding why he had seen no discourtesy in my precipitate departure. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z And so," she said, "you came all trim and spruce in your fine new clothes to show me what my discourtesy had lost me! The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z That was in part because Mr. Obama paid tribute to some bipartisan ideas, but also because Republicans seemed determined not to be baited into discourtesy. Obama Makes Populist Pitch 2012-01-25T13:50:44Z But she had shown him that external courtesy towards her had only hidden a deep discourtesy, and his kindness was base metal, not kindness at all. The Eldest Son 2012-01-24T03:00:28.780Z The Duchess confessed afterward that she had requested her maid to observe and copy the cap, and had been somewhat troubled in mind lest she had been guilty of a constructive discourtesy. Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 2012-01-24T03:00:23.377Z This sounds abrupt as it is told, but there was a homeliness and simplicity about everything Lincoln did which robbed the action of any suspicion of discourtesy. Why Lincoln Laughed 2011-12-29T03:00:17.037Z "It seems that we have been guilty of some discourtesy, Mr. Buckler, since you leave us so abruptly," said Father Spaur with a great perturbation. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z Some of the audience—the minority—also took off their hats; the majority, more veiled in darkness, and more inclined to discourtesy, so prevalent in the gallery, remained covered. The Fourth Estate, vol.1 2011-12-25T03:00:10.170Z You may be able to understand," the Colonel said, "that it's rash for an intruding stranger to set himself against local customs, not to speak of the discourtesy of the thing. Harding of Allenwood 2011-12-21T03:00:21.617Z So it was no longer possible to go without grave discourtesy. The Joy of Captain Ribot 2011-12-15T03:00:16.510Z Iconoclast that I am, reflection would show me what long years ago my copy-book told me, Humanum est errare,—and that violence, intolerance, and discourtesy are poor weapons to fight prejudice and bigotry with. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 120, October, 1867. 2011-12-12T03:00:23.897Z If any have treated with discourtesy a true word here and there which does not tally with their own notions, so much the worse for them, and for any cause which cannot bear sincerity. A Trip to Cuba 2011-12-05T03:00:49.610Z The girl will not resent indifference, even discourtesy and neglect, if only her aim is accomplished. The Leaven in a Great City 2011-12-05T03:00:48.150Z Mrs. Mowbray knew he was shrewd enough to take a hint, and that she could without discourtesy prevent his coming; still, she did not wish to do so. Harding of Allenwood 2011-12-21T03:00:21.617Z The flyman, in spite of a keen disappointment, received such a sincere and cordial "Good morning," that he returned it without discourtesy. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z He lit a bedroom candle for her with some attempt to atone for his late discourtesy, and asked: “Would you like anything before you go upstairs?” Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z "We must beg monsieur to kindly pardon our ignorance of these formalities," said Madame Bastien, with a mocking smile, as if to show her son how little she minded this pompous functionary's discourtesy. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z The terms of courtesy--or rather of discourtesy--on which these two stood towards each other were of such a nature that she held herself at liberty wholly to ignore him whenever she felt inclined. Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z He had been to sea ever since he was thirteen, when he had run away to Plymouth after an exchange of discourtesies with the classical master at the Grammar School: he never could abide Latin. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z Forget him for his discourtesy and come with me. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z I was sure there was another explanation behind; and as soon as I had put my father in the train for home wrote to Dr. Bellows, taxing him among the rest with discourtesy. Recollections and Impressions 1822-1890 2011-10-15T02:00:25.820Z When I had gone far enough to do so without discourtesy, I stopped and looked back. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z She treated even the most distinguished of her colleagues with haughty disdain, and often with the grossest discourtesy; and poor Mlle. Queens of the French Stage 2011-10-06T02:00:38.820Z Showed to whom it may concern that venerable age may be criticised without discourtesy, and high position attacked without insolence. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 2nd, 1893 2011-09-30T02:00:16.737Z Some loudly upbraid the chief for his discourtesy; others bitterly accuse Pierron of an untimely interference with their customs. The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks 2011-09-16T02:00:21.817Z When he became seriously ill, we visited him in Rzeslewo, but he received us with blunt discourtesy. Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland 2011-09-16T02:00:19.893Z Our opinions in order to be sincere and effective need not take the form of aloofness and discourtesy. Simon Eichelkatz; The Patriarch Two Stories of Jewish Life 2011-09-15T02:00:12.970Z I said that I had not intended any such meaning; that he mistook me; and that I had aimed at no discourtesy to anybody. The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z It might well be true that Jeanne Rouann�s would be safer in her Red Cross uniform—safer, that is, from the discourtesy of rough, stern words. The Red Cross Barge 2011-09-05T02:00:20.603Z Stayner in his rejoinder defended himself with vigour and success against the imputations of his colleagues, and retorted upon Dowling, the chairman, with charges of unfairness and studied discourtesy towards himself. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z Arnott was inclined to be offensive when he had been drinking; it was on these occasions that he displayed discourtesy towards his wife. The Bigamist 2011-08-31T02:01:34.797Z Never had she been treated with anything like this discourtesy before. The Ranch Girls and Their Heart's Desire 2011-08-31T02:01:23.303Z It was just one more discourtesy on their part.” Marjorie Dean College Junior 2011-08-27T02:00:22.827Z "That is like saying," declared Kindelon, "that the province of the future gentleman shall be to make one perceive the courtesy in discourtesy or the refinement in vulgarity." The Adventures of a Widow A Novel 2011-08-25T02:00:27.403Z Techland is here to help, with a readers guide to common faux pas and how to best avoid technological discourtesy. Top 10 Tech Taboos, Pet Peeves and No-Nos 2011-08-17T01:01:29Z Each act of discourtesy, each rough word, left its wound in her soul. The Bigamist 2011-08-31T02:01:34.797Z And after the rumpus began and Jimmie and I were safely on the way home didn't you try to find out who was responsible for the discourtesy to me? The Ranch Girls and Their Heart's Desire 2011-08-31T02:01:23.303Z In truth I know it is; for I have seen men of high standing and blameless character treated with discourtesy, amounting to rudeness if not to cruelty. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z "Yes—let that pass," softly cried Pauline, meaning no discourtesy, yet bent upon reaching the bare fact and proof. The Adventures of a Widow A Novel 2011-08-25T02:00:27.403Z The great man thereupon said, with his usual candour, and, I must add, without any personal discourtesy, that, in his opinion, the journalism of the period was just so much ditch-water. Social Rights And Duties Addresses to Ethical Societies Vol II 2011-08-05T02:00:45.557Z That he would, therefore, have treated with discourtesy a man who besides being his senior officer was also his old friend, was the most unlikely thing in the world. A Cabinet Secret 2011-07-31T02:00:10.693Z After such a display of discourtesy I refuse to allow her the privilege of playing on the junior basket ball team.” Marjorie Dean, High School Junior 2011-07-25T02:00:16.780Z My eyes were too constantly fixed on the woman I loved, and my heart was too full of fear lest some discourtesy might be paid to her. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z As on my trial I had complained of the discourtesy of their calling me a fool, the old man was particularly anxious to justify himself. The History Of The Last Trial By Jury For Atheism In England A Fragment of Autobiography Submitted for the Perusal of Her Majesty's Attorney-General and the British Clergy 2011-07-22T02:00:15.747Z If I do not speak he must, or else be guilty of discourtesy.” Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z Consciousness of the discourtesy of such behavior toward his noble companion quickly flashed upon him, and he was overwhelmed with confusion. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z Ignoring the discourtesy, Miss Archer reached to her desk for the letter, the contents of which Marjorie already knew. Marjorie Dean, High School Junior 2011-07-25T02:00:16.780Z The latter had been privately warned by Marjorie as to what might possibly occur and had agreed to meet Mignon’s probable discourtesy with silence. Marjorie Dean High School Senior 2011-06-06T02:00:09.407Z In doing so no personal discourtesy is intended. The Great Steel Strike and its Lessons 2011-05-07T02:00:25.193Z Rarely indeed have I met with discourtesy at their hands, and many a weary hour has been cheered by their native wit. From Pillar to Post Leaves from a Lecturer's Note-Book 2011-05-05T02:00:21.620Z And I hope you will not think that any discourtesy was intended to you as Americans. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z She had received the students who had entered the office with 48 a brusqueness that bordered on discourtesy. Marjorie Dean, High School Junior 2011-07-25T02:00:16.780Z Still, there was nothing in it—beyond a certain discourtesy; and it only made it necessary that some steps should be taken to create a counter attraction for the game. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z Pape had deemed a touch of official discourtesy not out of place. Lonesome Town 2011-04-12T02:00:24.580Z Besides, of all the discourtesy known, to borrow money from a guest seems to me to be the worst. The Hills of Refuge A Novel 2011-04-09T02:00:10.530Z His action was the extreme of discourtesy and contempt. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z And, lest our silence be further misconstrued, and we subjected to further discourtesy, I am induced to say a few words in defense. History of American Socialisms 2011-03-28T02:00:20.967Z Napier heard how those three had redoubled their watchful friendship, a self-constituted bodyguard to keep Miss Greta safe from any breath of discourtesy, from so much as a glance of unworthy suspicion. The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z In the motley throng Oswald was almost forced to walk his horse, pondering as he went upon the best way of excusing his discourtesy to his uncle. 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z He replied, with indifference that amounted to discourtesy: "I came to suit my own convenience; and I have changed completely." The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z Almost all the Senators felt the attack to be more than a discourtesy. The Middle Period 1817-1858 2011-03-14T03:01:05.737Z For a moment she looks at him, astonished at his discourtesy; but probably his face explains it, for her eyes drop. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z Without exhibiting actual discourtesy he had shown plainly enough that he preferred to be alone, and, except when it was inevitable, husband and wife had hardly met or spoken together for days. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z The incongruity affected him like a discourtesy; its rarity had no attractions for him, nor in the slightest degree roused his curiosity. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z So high were his aims, and so conciliating were his manners, that before the close of his senatorial term, Mr. Hale had beaten down the barriers of prejudice, and fairly conquered sectional discourtesy. Presidential Candidates: containing Sketches, Biographical, Personal and Political, of Prominent Candidates for the Presidency in 1860 2011-02-27T03:00:34.390Z He chased him through thick woods, a long and weary way, and more than once had nearly avenged the rude fellow's discourtesy towards Florimell. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z That lady was voluble and sharp-tongued, so that the Coroner quite met with his match, much to the delight of Dr. Ward, smarting under much discourtesy. The Solitary Farm 2011-02-04T03:00:21.943Z The doctor gazed after her in surprise and displeasure; the discourtesy of his niece, toward this inmate of his house, began to surpass all bounds. A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z The discourtesy he has shown me since my arrival here—his avoidance of me, too marked to be explained away—is an offence. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z It adds that leaks and announcements made on TV or radio are "grave discourtesies to Parliament". MPs attack ministers' media leaks 2011-02-02T18:35:32Z Steinr�ck observed this scene, which lasted only a few seconds, and little as he approved of his grandson's discourtesy, he was almost angry with him for yielding as he did. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z Act of Providence!" cried Galt; "act of bad temper—act of stupid discourtesy! A Pasteboard Crown A Story of the New York Stage 2011-01-26T03:00:25.590Z But the Rhine did no seem to take the discourtesy at all to heart. A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z Still, I cannot allow my guests to be treated with marked discourtesy. The Actress' Daughter A Novel 2011-01-23T03:00:14.117Z "True: the young lady was so gracious as to accede to her uncle's request on the occasion, and I could not without discourtesy refuse to be presented." Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z If an acquaintance is met, and would say a pleasant newsmonger's word in his ear, that acquaintance turns from him, affronted at his hard aspect of icy discourtesy. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z Without positive discourtesy I could not refuse their request, and ordered myself another glass of wine. The Lonely House 2011-01-13T03:01:04.920Z A dinner engagement is the most exacting of any social obligation, and no greater discourtesy can be shown than to break it except for serious cause. The Century Cook Book 2011-01-04T03:01:10.367Z "I consider Imedi TV's misuse of this footage to be a discourtesy to me as ambassador of the United Kingdom in Georgia, reflecting badly on Georgia's reputation for responsible and independent media." UK ambassador complains after being used in Georgian TV hoax 2010-03-16T14:03:00Z “I consider that under the circumstances you behaved with serious discourtesy and without candor.” The Law of Hemlock Mountain These twain treated the firm of Marsh and Martin with a disrespect that amounted almost to discourtesy. "Pip" A Romance of Youth An hour later old Pieto and a sour-looking woman, who, by the discourtesy he showed her, was presumably his wife, set out in a covered cart and made their way inland. The Princess Galva A Romance Pwyll, however, drove off the strange hounds, and was setting his own on the quarry when a horseman of noble appearance came up and reproached him for his discourtesy. Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race In a way it would not only be a personal discourtesy and deceit, there might even be international difficulties. The Red Cross Girls with Pershing to Victory There will be no resistance; but, above everything, Pietro, remember this—no discourtesy or roughness to either of the ladies. To Win the Love He Sought The Great Awakening: Volume 3 Perhaps, that was why he stood all unrealizing the discourtesy of his gaping scrutiny—a scrutiny that, even with her eyes turned away, she must have felt. The Key to Yesterday Without discourtesy, it was difficult to reply to such an absurd invitation, and even the older men felt their reserve of dignity taxed with the repression of mirth as they contemplated the volunteer. The Tempering He was in deep disgrace with the King, whom he treated with the most studied discourtesy. The Span o' Life A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec Make sure, but offer no violence or discourtesy. The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 The account for the present is balanced; and so, Miss Lindsay, without discourtesy, I may leave you, with a fair wish for a happy and prosperous journey back to your father's roof. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency "Never till this moment; but in the centuries to come it will be known that a Rivera had the discourtesy to tell a Losilla that she wore patches." Maximina To know more about a gentleman, in private life, than he cares to state, constitutes a grave discourtesy, sirs. The Tempering When we attend a lecture, concert, or other entertainment, we should go in season: to enter after the performance begins is a discourtesy to the performers and an annoyance to every person in the audience. Lessons on Manners For School and Home Use I can now pull a cracker with any man; I can accept gifts without actual discourtesy; and if the flame goes out before the plum-pudding reaches me, I am as mortified as can be. The Book of This and That In the wonder of her voice Tristrem forgot the discourtesy of the action. The Truth About Tristrem Varick A Novel The chief of government had a special tact for making his discourtesies forgiven, a frank and affectionate manner which immediately captivated whoever came near him. Maximina The manner in which our host watched our faces as he read the gazette to us, explained the discourtesy of his first greeting. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois He was ready for discourtesy, however eager he may have been for friendship. The Duchess of Wrexe Her Decline and Death; A Romantic Commentary The stallion came to a sliding halt, and Jacob spoke from his back, which was a grave discourtesy in the Garden of Eden. The Garden of Eden The loss of the chart seemed a breach of hospitality, a discourtesy to her guest, and she wanted to make amends. Clover and Blue Grass Then the boys would come back in the soft sunlight, attired in careful raiment, their tongues cleansed of evil words and discourtesy. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel I was divided between the discourtesy of wishing the ladies would go to bed and the apprehension that if they did too soon go I might yet lose everything. The Sacred Fount Both were accomplished and handsome women, and they might, by their presence at the centre of government, have removed some of the stigma of discourtesy, rather than mere uncourtliness, that lay upon it. Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) In my anger at these sensational reports, and at the sudden discourtesy to my mother at the opera house, I determined to write to the Kaiser a personal letter of explanation. Geraldine Farrar The Story of an American Singer There are many ways of throwing out a bill without the discourtesy of a positive rejection. About London “Still, his discourtesy hurts you, or you would not have dwelt upon it so often as you have done,” retorted Madame, woman-like following out her point. The Intriguers "Confusion is never improved by discourtesy or insubordination," he said coldly. Forsyte's Retreat It is not till 1562 that we observe the cardinal, in his correspondence with Spain, noticing any discourtesy in the nobles, or intimating the existence of any misunderstanding with them. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 On board the ship he began to treat her young friend with discourtesy, and at last with such brutality that it excited the indignation of both captain and passengers. A Marriage at Sea Come, come, my man," said the doctor, shocked at his discourtesy, "if his Royal Highness is good enough to promise you the money, surely that should be sufficient. Long Live the King He, who could not bear to go near them at all, who treated even elderly creatures with brusque discourtesy! Command In a parish choir, either voluntary or paid at a very low rate, the exhibition of bad temper or discourtesy in manner is quickly followed, in all probability, by the loss of the offended chorister. The Boy's Voice A Book of Practical Information on The Training of Boys' Voices For Church Choirs, &c. The plumed bonnets are no longer set up to attract our awed regard: by a better way than caprice and petulant discourtesy, the naval officer has won a high place in our esteem. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war Palpably, despite my discourtesy, Mr. Flannery had supplied the inquirers with whatever they needed, and they had gone their way. The Portal of Dreams He could save himself from discourtesy by telephoning occasionally, and, for the matter of that, the less he thought of her at present the better. Ancestors A Novel As for Frida, her good-by was so curt and cold that Durant, who had suffered many things in redeeming the discourtesy of his former attitude to her, was startled and not a little hurt. The Return of the Prodigal To such discourtesies travellers in Russian territories are too often exposed. Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century It would be difficult to find in recorded history a greater discourtesy to a friendly Power, for Austria was not at war with Russia. The Evidence in the Case A Discussion of the Moral Responsibility for the War of 1914, as Disclosed by the Diplomatic Records of England, Germany, Russia In treating of family discourtesies, I have avoided speaking, of those which come from ill-temper and brute selfishness, because these are sins more than mistakes. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 93, July, 1865 “How, sirrah?” she questioned, angrily, though the poor landlord had meant no discourtesy. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time It is a point of honour with me to put Miss Fraenkel in her place, if I may express it so without discourtesy, and that place is certainly modest and inconspicuous. Aliens In no part of the world did she meet with so little sympathy or so much discourtesy as in Spanish America, and she was heartily glad to set sail for Panama. Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century Mr. Orr said his appointment was discourtesy to the Secretary of War, whereupon the Secretary fell ill yesterday, but to-day he is well again. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital When we relieved the French, there had been a long-standing agreement against such discourtesy. "And they thought we wouldn't fight" Carmelita, seeing such an act of discourtesy, intervened severely as was her custom in any case of insubordination. The Grandee Josh actually shouted aloud to show his glee, nor did the grim British officer consider this any discourtesy. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France The unintentional discourtesy was corrected by General Harrison, with the words, "Warrior, your father, General Harrison, offers you a seat." Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. He did not at all like the suggestion that he had been guilty of discourtesy. When Ghost Meets Ghost The Queen was quick to notice this seeming discourtesy, and pointed it out to the King, who summoned Graelent to the steps of the throne. Legends & Romances of Brittany It is regretted that the Imperial Government should have regarded the publication of the American request as an act of discourtesy towards itself. My Three Years in America He had left them abruptly, not from any sense of discourtesy, but because he had not the slightest idea of, or sympathy with, the manners of civilized people. The Moving Finger And it is I who have to beg of you that you will keep my secret and not betray the discourtesy of which I was guilty. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) Frederick had directed the rhinegrave to request Henry to excuse this apparent discourtesy on the ground of his feeble health. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 I resented keenly what seemed to me the World's callous and unreasonable discourtesy to such a man as my father, whom, I thought, It should have delighted to honour. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography I regret that in the annoyance of my failure to effect my purpose I was guilty of a grave discourtesy. A Diplomatic Adventure And I have said that, in holding these ideas, the Americans do but make a fair exchange of discourtesies; for the Englishman has likewise queer notions of the typical American. The Twentieth Century American Being a Comparative Study of the Peoples of the Two Great Anglo-Saxon Nations I know of a girl, who lived a long way from her fiancé, who was made quite miserable during her occasional visits to his home by the discourtesy of his sisters. The Etiquette of Engagement and Marriage Describing Modern Manners and Customs of Courtship and Marriage, and giving Full Details regarding the Wedding Ceremony and Arrangements He hastened to assure her that it had been quite evident no discourtesy was intended; mentally, the while, congratulating himself upon not being "someone else," then quietly changed the subject. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 29, May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly The discourtesy and the irregularity of the proceeding, when it became known, shocked General Scott. The Galaxy Vol. 23, No. 1 I purposely left an opening to the Lahore government to remedy, through its Vakeel, the discourtesy it had shown, by affording to that government the facility of making any explanation it might desire. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 367, May 1846 She saw him wince at the abrupt discourtesy of this. The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards And it may be, since so much turbulence and discourtesy seem growing here, that chance will not wait long in the coming!” The Magnificent Adventure Being the Story of the World's Greatest Exploration and the Romance of a Very Gallant Gentleman Doubtless I should have avoided these dangerous interviews, but how was it to be done without an appearance of ingratitude and discourtesy? Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7 It is an act of great discourtesy to a visiting officer to omit his formal reception by the Lodge, and in an official visitation the visiting officer should ordinarily require it. Masonic Monitor of the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason together with the Ceremony of Installation, Laying Corner Stones, Dedications, Masonic Burial, Etc. The Judge was loath to show any open discourtesy to the Bishop. The Shepherd of the North Explain that it is no intentional discourtesy, but a simple necessity. Angelot A Story of the First Empire A petition of 8,000 names was presented, which had been quickly collected, but it was treated with discourtesy, one member tearing up the sheets from his district and throwing them into the waste basket. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI Sometimes they have been received with respect, sometimes with discourtesy, and occasionally they have been granted a few minutes to make their plea before the Committee on Resolutions. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV Well, whether his former discourtesy had been intentional or not, he knew how to apologise for it gracefully. Audrey Craven If his guests are to be subjected to such coarse impoliteness, discourtesy, annoyance and familiarity, he should be notified or ousted from his position. Mixed Faces Whatever my friend Don Luis may consider you, he could not be guilty of such a discourtesy. The Spanish Jade Besides, it would have been a discourtesy to refuse. The Soul of a People It was equally impossible to return them without flagrant discourtesy or to retire with any dignity. Thurston of Orchard Valley I can assure you that Dr. Leonard meant no discourtesy. A Breath of Prairie and other stories For example: whenever they were so ill-bred as to appear with their turbans on before him, he uses me this keen argument to convince them they shewed discourtesy. The Indian Princess La Belle Sauvage Just criticism for incompetence was local, and for discourtesy and dishonesty was individual. Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight He would resent as the worst discourtesy that which we call having a friendly interest in each other's doings. The Soul of a People It is a great discourtesy for a gentleman not to call at the time mentioned, or in a very few days, after being thus invited by a lady. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society The keenest argument, therefore, could not betray him into the least discourtesy. The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. A Judge of the High Court of Justice "But to understand it, you must be in the movement," cried Fougère, not dreaming of discourtesy. The Belovéd Vagabond With her came one of our captains, who said she was to be his wife, and asked me to spare her discourtesy for his sake. Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight At first this sort of thing seems to us to spring from laziness or from discourtesy. The Soul of a People I excused the discourtesy, under the circumstances, and was heartily sorry to part from him at London. Harper's Young People, March 2, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly So from day to day there was growing a hatred for the duke in Danvers by reason of his jealousy and the accumulative discourtesy which he was obliged to endure. Nancy Stair A Novel “I mean no discourtesy, father; it is a proverb in Paris.” The Maids of Paradise Mr. Adams had no reason to complain of official discourtesy. A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century Fourth Edition That at least he will not have the discourtesy to deny me. A Romantic Young Lady One I remember as introducing a resolution, in a meeting we had held, about the discourtesy of local politicians. The Battle with the Slum It was unbearable to see Isolde helplessly baited by Sagan and the Duke—each man gratifying the spleen of the moment at the expense of a woman, who was obliged to submit to their discourtesy. A Modern Mercenary You must not believe me guilty of wilful discourtesy. The Master Mummer It was this last discourtesy that roused her to rebel. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius The jury was not at liberty to exercise its own judgment upon the evidence, and without committing a gross discourtesy to the court, could render no verdict except that of guilty. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II The apparent discourtesy was, however, soon explained; for a minute or two later she reappeared, bearing in her hand a tumbler of generously stiff grog, which she handed to Leslie, saying— “I ‘prescribe this.’ Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure They, however, did nothing of the kind; a piece of discourtesy which so preyed upon the French captain’s mind that, without more ado, he bore down upon them, and opened fire from his starboard broadside. The Voyage of the Aurora Thus he showed his scorn for a sage revered in Israel and for his son, and these two were sore offended at the discourtesy. Jewish Literature and Other Essays Some of them looked up and made faces at Beth, but she did not acknowledge the discourtesy. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius Never in all his life had he been treated with such discourtesy. Colonel Carter's Christmas and The Romance of an Old-Fashioned Gentleman Neither dirt, discourtesy nor risk of infection could discourage this earnest disciple of Vincent. Life of St. Vincent de Paul He dropped back again into his lounging attitude at once, and his action was itself one of studied discourtesy. The Watchers of the Plains A Tale of the Western Prairies In any case, apart from the discourtesy, you can’t send the money back; from what you told me you are not certain even that it was a present. Lorimer of the Northwest His papers, seized after the fall of Delhi, are full of senile complaint of the disrespect and discourtesy which he suffered from them. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" It had not occurred to me to treat my guests with such discourtesy; but you Americans have an adage, I have heard,—or is it English?—that a hint is as good as a kick. Doctor Jones' Picnic The process of manufacture is a secret one, which explains, though it does not excuse, the extreme discourtesy shown by the management toward foreigners desiring to visit the plant. Where the Strange Trails Go Down Sulu, Borneo, Celebes, Bali, Java, Sumatra, Straits Settlements, Malay States, Siam, Cambodia, Annam, Cochin-China He never openly slighted Corrie Rose or showed him discourtesy, he simply failed to come in contact with him. From the Car Behind My dear Louis, what evil spirit of discourtesy led you to so ungallant an action towards your guest, this night? Historic Boys Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times The king took a strong dislike to her, and repelled her advances with marked discourtesy. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series "The insolence of her domestics," said Landor, "was only equaled by the intolerable discourtesy of her Royal Highness when she was appealed to in the matter." Stories of Authors, British and American On the other hand, Heine made the terse observation that whenever he was treated with rude discourtesy he could be sure that he had met a "La Mouche" German. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) D'Urville complains of the discourtesy of the latter, and says that his own manoeuvres intended to open communications with them had been misunderstood by the Americans. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part III. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century I certainly would not be guilty of discourtesy to you. A Black Adonis I trust you will not accuse me of discourtesy if I express my pleasure that henceforth our ways will lie apart.” Anna the Adventuress He is one that lies kindly to you, and for good fashion's sake, and tis discourtesy in you to believe him. Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters Anyway, she was sure that he was a good man, and a gentleman, for not once could she remember the slightest discourtesy on his part to any one. The Unknown Wrestler If he engages in controversy of any kind his disciplined intellect preserves him from the blundering discourtesy of better though less educated minds, who, like blunt weapons, tear and hack instead of cutting clean.... The Map of Life Conduct and Character It is not to do you a discourtesy, but my tools are my bread. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 Yet to refuse would have been impossible, without absolute discourtesy to her mother's husband and her mother's guest. Vixen, Volume II. It is discourtesy in you to believe him. Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters This unfortunate circumstance produced much comment at the time, because it looked as if the government of Canada was treating the delegates of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia with discourtesy. Wilmot and Tilley But Miss Mildmay did not resent the little discourtesy—her mind was pursuing its own train of thought. Robin Redbreast A Story for Girls This caused the girl to adopt an attitude of defence, and to meet his inquisitive questions with replies that almost bordered on discourtesy. Grey Town An Australian Story In "Uncle Tone", a comma has been added after "he shut himself off from all society"; and "discourtsey" has been changed to "discourtesy". Fifty-Two Stories For Girls She fancied it an accidental inclination or a caprice, or a sort of self-will or discourtesy or inattention. The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 2 But then, the poem was sufficient excuse for that discourtesy, Berta assured herself in anxiety to justify her behavior. Beatrice Leigh at College A Story for Girls Patty was a little annoyed at what she thought discourtesy, and said: “I’ve come to answer your advertisement.” Patty's Success The notion of discourtesy connected with this query is modern. It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot Their secretary was hurled after them, and is said to have apologized to his masters, even as he landed, for his unavoidable discourtesy in alighting upon them. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 Was this an intentional act of discourtesy on the part of the viceroy? or was it simple heedlessness? Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century She pulled Janina along to her pastry shop and there, over a cup of chocolate, began to apologize to her for the discourtesy that Cabinski had shown her at the box office. The Comedienne Who does not know this transparent pretence of courtesies, which of all discourtesies is the most offensive? Ralph the Heir Beauty and discourtesy are ill-matched together, and unseemly is the laugh which folly breeds in a vacant mind. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes To me the Northumbrian officer has been universally kind, and I have never had the least discourtesy or injustice from any of them, but many acts of kindness. Q.6.a and Other places Recollections of 1916, 1917 and 1918 It was plain enough to discern, that the old fellows dreaded some such discourtesy at my hands. The Scarlet Letter Some spirits are very sensitive concerning these details, and will resent any impoliteness or discourtesy, or flippancy from strangers. Genuine Mediumship or The Invisible Powers Bute and Grenville treated him with discourtesy; he found himself deprived of the power of dispensing patronage; the king did not even consult him as to the new peerages granted in the spring. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration The spirit of the officer and the gentleman, which disdained hazing, disdained discourtesy equally, and thrust aside with the generosity of youth the jealousy that mature years more readily cherishes towards competitors. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life He shrank from speaking to any one, he scowled at a suggestion of sympathy, he treated Mr. Opp’s friendly overtures with open discourtesy. Mr. Opp If you have been guilty of bad judgment in not sending earlier for aid, don't add discourtesy to your sins. The Eugenic Marriage, Vol. 3 A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies It is just little discourtesies such as this that accentuate ill-feeling between nations. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 29, 1914 After conversing for a short time she said— "I heard, yesterday, Ellen, that at Mrs. Harvey's party, you acted towards Mr. Evelyn with much discourtesy of manner, besides actually telling an untruth." Who Are Happiest? and Other Stories It is a little singular that among about one hundred and fifty artists who received this circular, Mr. Whistler should have been the only one to discover its latent discourtesy. The Gentle Art of Making Enemies "To be frank, Mr. Seabright, would you allow a lady to be able to truthfully charge you with discourtesy?" asked Mrs. Marsh naively. The Hindered Hand or, The Reign of the Repressionist People who live together frequently feel out of sorts in the presence of each other without a feeling of compunction, without realizing that they are guilty of a social discourtesy. The Eugenic Marriage, Vol. 3 A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies Would his beloved friend Jirad Sahib pardon his seeming discourtesy, and return to the capital, whither he would follow as soon as the life-giving influences of his sovereign's kindness had renewed his spirit? The Path to Honour Avoid discourtesy, but avoid still more a hollow, insincere, merely outward, gracefulness. The Young Maiden Wilmot complained of discourtesy, and denounced the opposition as disloyal and unconstitutional. The History of Tasmania, Volume I There was no doubt she indulged in these boorish discourtesies simply to buoy up her own ego, which must have suffered greatly. Greener Than You Think If I accept the job, I won't threaten to quit again unless I mean to carry it through, and it would take a lot more than common discourtesy to make me do that. A Spaceship Named McGuire It would be a downright discourtesy to wait until they had met by chance. A Venetian June But, equally, I am too old to be treated with discourtesy and disrespect. The Governess Believe me, I am indeed sorry to be forced to the discourtesy of saying so; but you were the first offender.” Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow Annoyed at his going over my head this way—a quite unnecessary discourtesy. Greener Than You Think Mr. Van Ostend, pardon me the seeming discourtesy in your own house, but I am compelled to mention it. Flamsted quarries Though I do not wish to act with discourtesy, I desire you will give him to understand that he is no longer welcome at Texford.” Won from the Waves I am very sorry to be compelled to the discourtesy of stating this fact, but a fact it is, and a fact which it is necessary to state strongly. Lectures on Architecture and Painting Delivered at Edinburgh in November 1853 Only the week before, Hal, enraged by his discourtesy and injustice to one of the women, had blurted out to his face a rebuke for his roughness. Carl and the Cotton Gin A little ruffled at this manifest discourtesy, I asked the man to denote some point within a radius of a mile where I would not interfere with his operations. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War All their traditions and instincts were against making themselves disagreeable or showing discourtesy to their elders. The Mothers Of Honoré From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899 You will understand that though I do not wish to treat you with discourtesy, I do not expect that you will honour me with another visit when you return on shore. Won from the Waves Our discourtesies to one another impair our worship of God. My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year The ceremony was one of absolute compulsion, and could not be avoided without discourtesy to the prince and his countrymen. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver So long as there is discourtesy in the world there must be protection against it, and the best, cheapest, and easiest means of protection is courtesy itself. The Book of Business Etiquette Short of actual discourtesy, she must show him that this warm interest in her doings, these sympathetic glances, were exceedingly distasteful. The Nebuly Coat Forgive me, sir, for my apparent discourtesy, and do not take it amiss if I say that for a few moments—for the present—I should like to be alone. A War-Time Wooing A Story Though everyone who scalps is, in the oneness of allness, himself likely to be scalped, there is such a discourtesy to an enemy as the wearing of wigs. The Book of the Damned The holding of a grudge, and the failing to forgive a slight for which apology has been made, are the height of discourtesy. The Etiquette of To-day But this does not protect him always from discourtesy in other people. The Book of Business Etiquette Our voices as we called the cartes seemed now and then to me like a discourtesy to the peace and order of the night. John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn The discussion that followed the address was animated and intelligent, and if the malcontents had intended any discourtesy to Dr. Earl their plans went awry. An American Suffragette On the other hand, letters may be so brief as to produce an impression of abrupt discourtesy. How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) A Complete Guide to Correct Business and Personal Correspondence It was probably by an inadvertence that he hung his umbrella upon the Speaker's mace, but it was certainly counted as an act of intentional discourtesy against him. Recollections With Photogravure Portrait of the Author and a number of Original Letters, of which one by George Meredith and another by Robert Louis Stevenson are reproduced in facsimile There is no special courtesy or discourtesy in any of these methods. The Book of Business Etiquette Ross found it hard to keep down his temper at this discourtesy. The Boy with the U. S. Weather Men The discourtesy does not seem to have been of a serious nature, but Mr. Gourlay became irritated to a degree altogether disproportionate to the offence. The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion While these may be the circumstances under which the letter was written and may be necessary for the identification of the letter, they are no less discourtesies to the reader. How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) A Complete Guide to Correct Business and Personal Correspondence It is opposed to everything like unseemly familiarity, discourtesy of treatment, insolence in reply, or deliberate defiance. Life and Conduct Three boys out of the hundreds who have passed through the training school in the bank of which we were speaking have been discharged for acts of discourtesy. The Book of Business Etiquette Here the woman was, however, and could not be treated with discourtesy! The Lion's Mouse Madam, my cousin," said he, "your clemency will excuse my answer, and you will not misinterpret the apparent discourtesy of my conduct. Prince Prigio From "His Own Fairy Book" It is the height of discourtesy to leave the hostess in doubt either through a tardy answer or through the undecided character of your reply. How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) A Complete Guide to Correct Business and Personal Correspondence Like them we sometimes grumble at meals or prices, at some discourtesy or incompetence, but we take it for granted that the engine is in commission, that the bottom is whole and the chart correct. The Old Coast Road From Boston to Plymouth One of the most difficult organizations to manage and one against which the charge of discourtesy is frequently brought is the department store. The Book of Business Etiquette I wanted to know why you were leaving, whether any of the employees had treated you with discourtesy. The Brand of Silence A Detective Story His smile robbed the words of any discourtesy. Afterwards Hadria had to explain the apparent discourtesy as best she could. The Daughters of Danaus The discourtesy which you profess to discover in my letter I utterly disclaim. History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2) Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens And by the same token it is the one, generally speaking, where there is most discourtesy. The Book of Business Etiquette Sidney Prale's smile weakened a bit as he turned around, but there was nothing of discourtesy in his manner. The Brand of Silence A Detective Story I thank you for coming to see me, but—forgive my apparent discourtesy—I would rather be alone. A Little Traitor to the South A War Time Comedy With a Tragic Interlude It was the height of discourtesy to stand staring; and with a blush she called Jock and turned hastily away to retrace her steps. The Making of a Soul Our guest knows, I hope, that we meant no discourtesy to him. The Princess of the School And a lack of understanding, which is a form of ignorance, is the cause of nearly all discourtesy. The Book of Business Etiquette In the enjoyment of the crowds he forgot, in part, the discourtesies of the day, but he could not forget them entirely. The Brand of Silence A Detective Story I said, "No, it would flush my face and do me harm;" to which, without any intention of discourtesy, she replied simply, "I do not believe it." In and Around Berlin "Be calm in arguing," says George Herbert, "for fierceness makes error a fault, and truth discourtesy." Architects of Fate or, Steps to Success and Power It cannot be gainsaid that his suspicions of society ways, and of ordinarily conventional literary men, often betrayed him into tactless discourtesies. Souvenir of the George Borrow Celebration Norwich, July 5th, 1913 Business, like nearly everything else, is easier to tear down than to build up, and one of the most devastating instruments of destruction is discourtesy. The Book of Business Etiquette The count collects a large sum of money annually from his subjects in the way of fines—some of them for most trivial offences or discourtesies, and these numerous fines keep the subjects very poor. Modern Persia Forgive me the discourtesy of so urgent an invitation, Trigger. Legacy When Speke, however, was desired to sit down outside to wait the appearance of the monarch, he, considering this an act of discourtesy, refused to comply. Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley But Dexter took it all good-humouredly, attributing the boy’s manner more to shyness than actual discourtesy. Quicksilver The Boy With No Skid To His Wheel It is the acme of discourtesy to keep any one waiting in this manner. The Book of Business Etiquette Teachers themselves feel that they need not even apologize for nervousness, in fact they too frequently use it as an excuse for impatience, ugly temper, discourtesy, and unfairness. Civics and Health "Forgive me the discourtesy of inquiring directly," the light voice said. Legacy The British government offset the discourtesy with which it was irritating Mr. Adams by ordering that the effects of Dr. Franklin's party should be exempt from the usual examination at the custom house. Benjamin Franklin It is a curious fact that diffidence often betrays us into discourtesies which our hearts abhor, and which cause us intense mortification and embarrassment. Pushing to the Front “Dictated but not read” bears the mark of discourtesy and sometimes brings back a letter with “Received but not read” written across it. The Book of Business Etiquette There was no absolute discourtesy; they simply did not want to be introduced. Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898 His address was scrupulously confined to "the majority of the House," and to the end Mr. Polk exhibited, as was said at the time, "a magnificent contempt for the insulting discourtesy of the Whigs." Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 Rapidly reviewing the incidents of the afternoon, he was as much surprised as shocked at the recollection of his own discourtesy. Flaming June Allusion has already been made to the sensitiveness of Lord Buckingham on personal points of form and etiquette, which sometimes disposed him to fancy discourtesy or indifference where none was really contemplated. Memoirs of the Courts and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 1 Without either discourtesy or cynicism, he refused to play a part in that dance of mimes which passes for life among the upper classes. Critical Miscellanies, Vol. 3 (of 3) Essay 2: The Death of Mr Mill - Essay 3: Mr Mill's Autobiography The covert intent was apparent through the thin veil of expediency, but the Republicans as a body were unwilling to go this length in discourtesy, and did not support the motion. Albert Gallatin American Statesmen Series, Vol. XIII In the face of the discourtesy which Miss Harris had just exhibited she thought Mr. Thornton's eloquent defence in rather bad taste. Madge Morton's Secret He looked grave and stern; preoccupied almost to the point of discourtesy, for the ordinary greetings were exchanged for a succession of short, eager questions. Flaming June These personages are, of course, not to be spoken of with disrespect or with the slightest inflection of discourtesy. An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation The result of it is that we believe ourselves to be a frank, outspoken, good-natured race; but we produce an unpleasant effect of stiffness, angularity, discourtesy, and self-centredness upon more genial nations. Joyous Gard "Surely, or he could not have shewn you such indifference—nay, I must call it discourtesy." Simon Dale It was many months since Sergius had stood before that door, and he could not, without grave discourtesy, refuse the invitation to enter. The Lion's Brood Other incidents connected with the removal tended to give it the air of discourtesy to Mr. Sumner. Twenty Years of Congress, Volume 2 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 She had gone without either telling Caius of her intention or bidding him good-bye, and, glad as he was, he felt that he had not deserved this discourtesy at her hands. The Mermaid A Love Tale Guizot, then Ambassador in London, had been kept in ignorance of the project, but the Foreign Secretary, Lord Palmerston, denied that there had been any discourtesy intended, or want of consideration shown. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 1, 1837-1843 "You spoke of discourtesy just now, my lord——" "You do not lay it to my charge?" Simon Dale I will make you a gift," she said, "to equal your discourtesy and ill breeding. Childhood's Favorites and Fairy Stories The Young Folks Treasury, Volume 1 It is a dear and lovely disposition, and a most valuable one, that can brush away indignities and discourtesies and seek and find the pleasanter features of an experience. Chapters from My Autobiography “What discourtesy, Chieftain, hast thou seen in me?” The Mabinogion Vol. 3 Against this error the present writer has endeavoured to inveigh for many years past, and it is always retorted that insistence upon the ignorance of mothers is a very unwarrantable piece of discourtesy. Woman and Womanhood A Search for Principles The discourtesy recoiled upon its author and supporters, and gave the letter a vantage-ground in respect of prominence which I could not have foreseen or expected. The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government I trust, sir," said Mr. Dudley, "that you will not ascribe it to any discourtesy that I have not called to see you. The Colonel's Dream This is the cause of my seeming discourtesy towards your excellency. Jerome Cardan A Biographical Study You know she never liked me, and latterly her aversion has deepened, though Heaven knows, without any cause on my part, and she avoided me as much as she possibly could without discourtesy. Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton's Daughters A Novel But now she felt that the halls of the Pallisers were too cold for her, and that the sooner she escaped from their gloom and hard discourtesy the better for her. Can You Forgive Her? England should be punished for its heresy and Elizabeth pay dearly for her discourtesy. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII He apologized for his seeming discourtesy at the office and assured Paul that the dispatch he had written seemed so improbable that he could not in justice blame them for not receiving it. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World There are homes whose daily life is marred by incessant petty strifes and discourtesies. Making the Most of Life When at last he could, without discourtesy, get away, he arose, bowed to the young lady, and, crossing the long, drawing-room, took his stand by the piano, where Kate still sat and sung. Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton's Daughters A Novel Sir William knew the man well enough, but was minded to punish him for his discourtesy. Can You Forgive Her? Alexander's first confusion of manner had come from the fear that her refusal of a check might seem tainted with the discourtesy of suspicion. A Pagan of the Hills He had his reasons for disapproving of the young woman; yet they were not such as warranted him in showing her the least discourtesy. A Daughter of the Sioux A Tale of the Indian frontier The city was greatly surprised to learn that the enemy actually intended a discourtesy so gross, and the Government was pained beyond expression. The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 Although Thoreau upholds the cross and the coarse man, one would really like to know with what grace he would have put up with gratuitous discourtesy or insult. The Last Harvest It was those wretched rules; and if they were to be enforced in this way, the head of the House of Martha should know that I considered the act a positive discourtesy, if nothing more. The House of Martha His request was treated with discourtesy and steadily refused. The Victim A romance of the Real Jefferson Davis "It is easy to recognize you from your reputation," I replied, irritated at his discourtesy. In Search of the Unknown The little courtesies of the world and the little discourtesies became snobbish to him. Thackeray The comforting words of his friends would mean quite as little as the discourtesies of Mr. Ratler. Phineas Redux It is the little disputes, little fault-findings, little insinuations, little reflections, sharp criticisms, fretfulness and impatience, little unkindnesses, slurs, little discourtesies, bad temper, that create most of the discord and unhappiness in the family. Cheerfulness as a Life Power Strange to say, the giver of this spiritual feast never forgave those two brothers for their discourtesy. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 2, February, 1891 The jury was not at liberty to exercise its own judgment upon the evidence, and without committing a gross discourtesy to the Court, could render no verdict except that of guilty. An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony, on the Charge of Illegal Voting The king no longer regarded the discourtesy, and treated Roland with that cordiality which unlocks men's hearts. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Rawson-Clew looked up with faint admiration, righteous indignation, or at all events the open expression of it, was a discourtesy practically extinct with the people among whom he usually lived. The Good Comrade Had she been less unfortunate, he would have moved to a different seat, but he could not show her a discourtesy after so pitiful a tale. The Chief Legatee He had not the discourtesy to explain that a very pretty girl at his side had gently manœuvred it into its place. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 2, February, 1891 The War Office is famous for its short ways when it does make up its mind to do something disagreeable, and its treatment of Sir Archibald Murray is said to have lacked nothing in discourtesy. At Ypres with Best-Dunkley He was of that large and sanguine nature which is at once easily touched by any discourtesy and very quick to resent it. The Black Douglas Her heart was heavy, her head ached; her soul rose in rebellion against the cold selfishness and discourtesy that had characterized her reception by the inmates of her guardian's house. Infelice May I ask your ladyship further to say for me that if I have been guilty of any discourtesy I greatly regret it. When Knighthood Was in Flower or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth I would charge no one with discourtesy in this particular, and mention the circumstance only because it will serve to emphasize what I shall presently say anent the scarcity of available material. History and Comprehensive Description of Loudoun County, Virginia We had reached the Achilles Statue, and a hurried retrospect showed me the terrier some thirty paces away, exchanging discourtesies with an Aberdeen. Berry And Co. He raised his head and gazed straight at the three men, fixing his eyes, however, with a studied discourtesy upon Sholto instead of upon their natural leader and spokesman. The Black Douglas Politeness an Armor.—There is no better armor against rudeness and discourtesy than politeness. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada The professors discoursed only in Latin, as most proper for them; the others in French; and they hold it a discourtesy if a man be not answered in the same language which he speaks. A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. I remember doing some side-stepping myself, and I was a diplomat, supposed to be immune from the rank discourtesies of the military. The Princess Elopes "We have shown Mrs. Crofton the grossest discourtesy, and I happen to know that she feels it very much." What Timmy Did He drops into the discourtesy of using for his own ends a condition of passive attention which was not created for him. Public Speaking The Coachman's Salute.—The semi-military salute—raising the hand to the hat as if to lift it, but merely approaching the forefinger to the brim—is a discourtesy to a woman. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada The officer was treated with the grossest discourtesy. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders I had often strolled into bookshops toward evening, and had remarked upon the cold discourtesy with which my presence was regarded. The Quest of the Simple Life She meant that he was showing discourtesy by continuing to talk to her when she had just been introduced to a stranger. Westerfelt "Any discourtesy to him will be an insult to me." Destiny But for the maid to say "I will see, if Mrs. A is at home," and return to say she is not at home or not receiving, is a grave discourtesy. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada "You might, at least, spare me the discourtesy of flippancy," she said. The Colonel of the Red Huzzars "Human nature, and innkeepers' nature in particular, does not change between Dover and Calais; yet they would hardly do us the discourtesy to think that our heads muddled so easily." Beatrix of Clare In this preliminary play the lawyers having important parts, their manner, bearing, tones of voice, their courtesy or discourtesy, repose or nervousness, are watched and unconsciously noted by the jurors. The Man in Court I am most distressed at my apparent discourtesy. The Disentanglers These calls should be returned within two weeks; it would be a discourtesy to the pastor not to acknowledge them. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada It has made the masses angry—which is of far less importance than the severe sorrow that our discourtesy of manner has brought to our friends—I fear to all considerate and thoughtful Englishmen. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II It seems, therefore, fair to acquit Orde of a discourtesy as aimless as it would be reprehensible. The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain She had been impolite, and Joyselle's discourtesy was, after all, more like a bit of schoolboy malice than the deliberate insult of a grown man. The Halo On the other hand, if you do nothing you may expect worse than discourtesy. Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions Volume 2 "Not at home" is no discourtesy to a caller if she is so informed when the maid opens the door. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada That pure discourtesy kept us apart from English sympathy for something like two years. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II Though not essentially evil they are touchy and vindictive, punishing neglect or discourtesy with misfortune and ill-luck. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 Encores and the discourtesy of stamping the feet and leaving the hall before the performance was concluded were abolished. The Harris-Ingram Experiment The humour may excuse the discourtesy, but Oscar was so uniformly polite to everyone that the incident simply shows how ineffably he had been bored. Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions Volume 2 It was not in Val's nature to show discourtesy to any living being. Elster's Folly Both these effusions were hasty and indiscreet; but, in spite of his indiscretion and discourtesy, it is easy to trace both in the letter and the pamphlet the one motive which actuated him. The English Church in the Eighteenth Century It is true that certain communities have earned for themselves in the course of centuries an unenviable reputation for discourtesy. Americans and Others It would be difficult to find in recorded history a greater discourtesy to a friendly power, for Austria was not at war with Russia. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol. 1, January 9, 1915 What Americans Say to Europe When he had taken his departure, Adrien ordered the motor, and drove down to Barminster with the intention of offering an apology for his seeming discourtesy. Adrien Leroy Irritated at this discourtesy, they returned with a host of clerks, who forced their way into the abbey. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) She had repelled, though without rudeness or discourtesy, the garrulous efforts of the motherly knitter to be sociable. The Deserter But if he failed to convict these two of sin, he convinced them of discourtesy. Burned Bridges To support its ally in actual war may be defensible, but to support it in times of peace in an iniquitous demand and a policy of gross discourtesy offends every sense of international morality. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol. 1, January 9, 1915 What Americans Say to Europe "I'm afraid I don't have much time," began Eugenia helplessly, when Mrs. Webb interrupted her, though without haste or discourtesy. The Voice of the People Here she begins to speak in terrible double-meanings: it is not Tristan's discourtesy on the voyage he must apologise for, but the more tragic occurrences leading up to his bearing her away to Cornwall. Richard Wagner Composer of Operas So far from feeling in the least rebuffed, Mrs. Rayner well understood from his manner that not the faintest discourtesy was intended. The Deserter They have witnessed over and over again the childish ignorance, the discourtesy, the vulgar deceptions of this class of bookmakers. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 23, September, 1859 I should be strangely neglectful of the duties of my station, not to speak of the discourtesy of such a neglect to yourself, were I to do otherwise; always supposing you burdened with such encumbrances. Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia The third offence of yours is the intolerable discourtesy you have shewn to me all to-day—and before servants, too. Oddsfish! There was no quarrel, and no discourtesy; but I saw I could bend an iron bar with my pleadings just as soon as his determination. Winter Evening Tales I think that the latter’s insults and discourtesy even produced considerable anger in the negroes. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 20 of 55 1621-1624 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. "Is this intentional discourtesy, or are ye ignorant of the customs of the English?" The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance He was mortified, but annoyed, too, because it involved giving Eleanor some sort of lying explanation for his discourtesy. The Vehement Flame To fail him in some task he had set became, in our boyish minds, the one thing most abhorrent in dealing with such a man—a discourtesy. Plum Pudding Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned Helen's lame excuses had been airily dismissed, and the discourtesy of a point-blank refusal was beyond her. Far to Seek A Romance of England and India It needed only this apparent discourtesy to bring Douglas into the arena. Stephen A. Douglas A Study in American Politics Lorenzo, noticing the discourtesy, is reported to have said, with a smile: 'See now! here is a stranger who has come into my house, and will not deign to visit me.' Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7) The Age of the Despots It seemed to Zora that his discourtesy was almost forced: that he was afraid he might be betrayed into some show of consideration for a black woman. The Quest of the Silver Fleece A Novel He then proceeded to meet the first charge, that of personal discourtesy. Maxims and Opinions of Field-Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, Selected From His Writings and Speeches During a Public Life of More Than Half a Century Without a shade of discourtesy, they simply keep one outside. Far to Seek A Romance of England and India You have misunderstood me, and that is the only apology that you can make for your discourtesy. Sevenoaks His voice was good, frank, and sonorous, though practically clear, distinct, and forcible, rather than melodious; the tone of him, businesslike, sedately confident; no discourtesy, yet no anxiety about being courteous. Selections from Wordsworth and Tennyson Among the malcontents was Bendereff, the hero of Slivnitza, who, having been guilty of discourtesy to the Prince, was left unrewarded. The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) Frankly—and it may seem at first sight like a discourtesy to say it—it is doubtful whether the Voltigeurs would have stood much real fighting had they been opposed to veterans. An Account of the Battle of Chateauguay Being a Lecture Delivered at Ormstown, March 8th, 1889 She refused it until she could no longer do so without discourtesy; then she came before the curtain and said a few winsome words of gratitude on behalf of her "company." The Twenty-Fourth of June There is no petty cavil they had not recourse to, to thwart and discourage, and even when all had succeeded I was treated with personal discourtesy and annoyance at the public dinner. The Felon's Track History Of The Attempted Outbreak In Ireland, Embracing The Leading Events In The Irish Struggle From The Year 1843 To The Close Of 1848 "People are not in the habit of resigning important documents simply for the sake of preserving themselves from the charge of discourtesy," Louis laconically observed. True Love's Reward "I have never yet desired to conceal my name; but tell me, Signor, who you are yourself, that I may not be surprised into any discourtesy." The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes The discourtesy was significant, but Davenant ignored it, commenting on the extraordinary mildness of the October night and giving items of information as to the normal behavior of American autumn weather. The Street Called Straight Desperately I harked back to the ten commandments in an endeavor to support my refusal by other reasons than distaste or discourtesy, but laughter met my text. White Shadows in the South Seas Highness has been informed of various acts of discourtesy of late to his Fleet off Leghorn, utterly inconsistent with the terms of friendship on which he had supposed himself to stand with the Grand Duke. The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 The crude man would undoubtedly show his eagerness to be rid of his visitor, and after offending the latter's self-pride because of his inattentive discourtesy, be late for his own appointment! Etiquette There's headcheese besides but that's made of a pig's head and is only a cheese by discourtesy. The Complete Book of Cheese "It's a premium on discourtesy," he answered, "but I yield." Katrine This restlessness in the presence of disorder was accompanied by the effort to eradicate all vices, all discourtesies, all errors in manners from the children. The Nervous Housewife Though, I think, Our master cares not for her company, He would ill brook we should express so much By rude discourtesies, and short attendance, Being but servants. The Works of Charles Lamb in Four Volumes, Volume 4 The hostess herself rarely, if ever, goes to the station, not because of indifference or discourtesy but because other guests coming by motor might find the house empty. Etiquette Her manner was quiet, without a trace of either discourtesy or effusion. The Marriage of William Ashe "And might I ask, Matilda, without intending discourtesy," said Jack, eyeing Mr. Pyecroft with disfavor, "how long your brother and sister intend to remain?" No. 13 Washington Square For it is too common in women to let a momentary neglect or absent-minded discourtesy outweigh a lifetime of devotion. The Nervous Housewife Talking in the presence of a superior, or laughter, or curious questions, or expressions of surprise, anything revealing the slightest emotion on the part of the inferior was considered a discourtesy. Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic This always seems a discourtesy to the guests. Etiquette The historian Plutarch recounts his presence at the court of Croesus, King of Lydia, and his meeting Thales and Solon there, telling us also that he reproved the wise Solon for discourtesy toward the king. The Talking Beasts She closed her eyes, drew a quick, painful breath: "My son's wife—whoever she may be—will meet with no discourtesy under my roof." The Common Law Thus the departure of the Delaware delegation was shorn of all surprise or imputation of discourtesy. The Frontiersmen Recent developments of rudeness and discourtesy among themselves and toward foreigners have emphasized my general contention that these characteristics are not due to inherent race nature, but rather to the social order. Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic Ten thousand pardons, my lord, no such discourtesy would I do the anonymous memory of the illustrious dead. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I He complained of the discourtesy, and it was corrected. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 9, part 1: Benjamin Harrison There, sir, I give you at once by my discourtesy an example of how little I merit a comparison with that courtly nobleman. Clementina Of course, he is accustomed to looking into the eyes of women and finding love there; when he doesn't find it there he thinks he must have been guilty of some discourtesy. Youth and the Bright Medusa The most delicate shades of courtesy and discourtesy may be expressed by them. Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic I could not possibly oblige my father on this point because to do so would be a violent discourtesy to my wife. Kindred of the Dust It is true that "society" is apt to do even this duty very imperfectly, and often tolerates, and sometimes even cultivates, just the rudeness and discourtesy that it is set to cure. Women and the Alphabet A Series of Essays She usually reserves her soft and gentle speeches for her own friends and for her husband's, yet discourtesy cannot begin to harm them as it harms her children. Study of Child Life |
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