| 单词 | displeasing |
| 例句 | “Yes, I denied knowing him. I was afraid”— again I choose my words carefully—“of displeasing El Jefe.” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Let some civil rights “leader” make some statement, displeasing to the white public power structure, and the reporters, in an effort to whip him back into line, would try to use me. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Kelly called the "Mike & Molly" characters "downright obese", adding that she finds it "aesthetically displeasing to watch a very, very fat person simply walk across a room" even in real life. Marie Claire blog on TV "fatties" provokes uproar 2010-10-27T22:05:00Z The Lamalerans are a religious and superstitious people, and fear that unfortunate events are the results of displeasing their ancestors. The Real-Life Story of ‘The Last Whalers’ Reads Like a First-Rate Novel 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z To crash is most displeasing, Like the toxic wheezing In your chest, in your chest, in your chest. Style Invitational Week 1239: MASH 3 — combine two movie titles 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z Not since the 17th century, when playwrights were regularly put in prison for displeasing politicians, or even the long period of censorship that lasted until 1968, has British theatre had any need to conceal itself. Spirit of the underground: theatre 2011-01-30T23:00:00Z It's almost impossible to say, given how many constituencies he needs to please, and that he can't please some without displeasing others. Golden Globes 2011: who'd be an awards show presenter? 2011-01-17T20:30:01Z A 5-year-old doesn’t live in the past, doesn’t often remember the context of what happened, and hence, only feels the shame of displeasing his teacher and mother. Perspective | When a 5-year-old has trouble transitioning from playing to learning 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z And in old age, she proved his point by remembering him as “a displeasing little man who was forever skulking about in doorways.” French High Society During the Belle Époque 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Eminently likable, she can make even the most displeasing of scripts palatable. Top 23 character actors in film 2013-04-12T15:00:00Z But if the show appears to be running away from him, it might antagonize some of his constituency, not to mention displeasing a thin-skinned chief executive with influence at the Federal Communications Commission. With Schwarzenegger as Host, ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Lacks Old Bite 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z His office desk found itself upended after a displeasing phone call, and when he surveys a room, he seems less as though he's seeking clues than something firm to butt. Luther, Chris Ryan's Strike Back and Jamie Does? Venice 2010-05-08T23:07:00Z Diaz isn't alone in displeasing the confederacy with her diction. Gambit gabble: what actors' accents lack 2012-11-26T16:46:43Z You are entitled to your displeasure because this is a displeasing situation. My boss made me post this 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Female-to-male transitions, she said, were aesthetically displeasing: "You were so pretty!" Right-wing story hour, part 2: Chaya Raichik and the Libs of TikTok saga 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Several victims, then completely indoctrinated in Ray’s agenda, said they were terrified of going to prison and of displeasing Ray. Former New York college cult leader sentenced to 60 years in prison 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Analysts have suggested that the armed forces, which have been a key component of Bolsonaro’s administration, may have maintained a semblance of uncertainty over the issue to avoid displeasing the president. Bolsonaro contests Brazil election, demands votes be annulled 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z They thought it was unnecessary given the favorable weather during the majority of the baseball season, aesthetically displeasing, and far too expensive. Including roof at Safeco Field was good call, despite the protests 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z On the one hand, she wants to bring something new to the table for audiences to talk about, but she also knows that there’s a chance of disappointing or displeasing faithful fans of the original. Sunday Best: ‘Black Panther’ costume designer Ruth E. Carter shares stories behind her works at Seattle’s MoPOP exhibit 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z We don’t need “snitch lines” that encourage parents to offer complaints aimed at intimidating teachers who dare to talk about race, racism and other topics displeasing to the ideologues. Opinion | It’s time to challenge the right wing’s radical schools agenda 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z But the film instead had the opposite effect, displeasing critics and fans alike. How Joss Whedon went from writing acclaimed projects to defending abuse allegations 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Decision-making is guided by whether people perceive an option as rewarding or displeasing. How vaccine incentives and other behavioral tools can help the U.S. reach herd immunity 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z He was elected student body president, displeasing detractors who sent him hate mail because he was Black. UCLA community remembers Rafer Johnson, 'the greatest of all Bruins' 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z Instead he said something true and displeasing — judges should not be proxies for political questions. Trump v Biden at TV town halls: a president kept in check – latest reaction live 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z “Laying the groundwork” is euphemistic for cheating, and what a grand form of cheating at that: the prophylactic invalidation of any outcome displeasing to Trump. Opinion | From Trump, No Respect for Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or the Rules 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z But Wuhan was accused of acting too slowly in the early stages of the outbreak amid fears of disrupting the economy or displeasing China’s leadership in Beijing. Nothing to see: COVID origins off-limits as China's Wuhan touts recovery 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z But ByteDance will be mindful about the consequences of displeasing the Communist Party. How TikTok got caught up in the US-China clash 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z And he declined to support Britain’s Ambassador to the United States, Kim Darroch, by all accounts a skilled and decent diplomat, because he was afraid of displeasing the Trump Administration. Just How Crazy Is Boris Johnson? 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z Tastewise these “fries,” which resemble actual fries about as closely as this dog in a spider costume resembles an actual spider, have a displeasing aftertaste of potato flakes. The official spicy snack power rankings 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z Russia’s election assault carried a more significant price than Putin may care to admit, mostly because of countermeasures imposed despite Trump’s seeming aversion to displeasing the Russian leader. As the Russia investigation ends, experts see two years of American political dysfunction as a win for Putin 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z Roberts has been there for them in that quest, in cases, such as Hobby Lobby, that carved out areas where Christians need not follow laws they find displeasing. Opinion | John Roberts is trying to save the Republican Party from itself 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z These cycles of predation by men cloaked in religious authority--you think they're displeasing in the sight of God? Why They Stay. Why They Can’t: New York Catholics Wrestle With Their Faith Over Abuse Allegations 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z As a child, Brennan-Jobs’ fear of displeasing or disappointing her father was excruciating. The daughter Steve Jobs denied: ‘Clearly I was not compelling enough for my father' 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z In 2015, a drunk man kicked Pepper over after he found its attitude displeasing. Pepper the Robot is working at the Smithsonian for free 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z Many people in the newsroom interpreted Mr. D’Vorkin’s instructions as an attempt to keep attention away from a series displeasing to a powerful company that is one of the newspaper’s advertisers. Disney Ban Elevated Tension at Los Angeles Times Newsroom 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z French government spokesman Christophe Castaner said the ruling party was going through a tricky time, but added that displeasing some people was a price worth paying if the government wanted to push through reforms. Emmanuel Macron's popularity slumps again 2017-08-27T04:00:00Z One admires Sanders, an independent, for pushing the Democratic Party to broaden its appeal to purple parts of the country at the risk of displeasing some core followers. Democratic hypocrites decry Obama’s $400K speech 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z The latest figures showed an uptick in growth for the world’s No. 2 economy, paradoxically displeasing investors who predict it means less chance of financial stimulus. Asian stock markets mixed as North Korea tensions lessen 2017-04-17T04:00:00Z They were able to appeal to a considerable body of ordinary, less-educated Muslims, who fretted that the new innovations were displeasing to God. Trump’s dangerous delusions about Islam | Christopher de Bellaigue 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z But displeasing him could have an intensely personal cost, which the Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly vividly recalls in her new book, “Settle for More.” Where Will Trump Stand on Press Freedoms? 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z But as ugly as the stats looked on paper, his performance on the field was even more aesthetically displeasing. Seahawks’ defense turned in an all-time performance — too bad the offense let it down 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z She has already had her comeuppance, but where would you put the odds of Priebus fatally displeasing Trump over the next couple of weeks—two hundred to one? 2016: The Novel 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z He tweeted his frustrations on Friday, comparing his country to Turkey and saying "displeasing political opinions are being silenced in court". Geert Wilders: Dutch Freedom Party chief will be tried for racial hatred - BBC News 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z Perhaps most displeasing to Smith — and, more important, most detrimental to wise leadership — is Bush’s mixture of pious righteousness and gut-level decision-making. Arrogance, recklessness and scorn for ideas — no, not Trump. George W. Bush 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Gluttony, however, only seems to be a problem when it results in displeasing physical appearances. Fat. Single. Christian. In church, being overweight and dating feels like a sin. 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z There remain other publications whose primary concern is meeting journalistic standards, not fear of displeasing the Kremlin. The Demise of RBC and Investigative Reporting in Russia 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z Last year, it went as far as blocking its news app in the country to avoid displeasing the Chinese authorities. A Chinese company can use the name 'iPhone' for non-Apple products, court rules 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z Never use exercises or foods that you find displeasing to reach your goal. 20 Everyday Habits That Sabotage Weight Loss Goals 2016-02-03T05:00:00Z “They are burning money,” said a second major donor, who, like all the other high-dollar donors interviewed, asked not be named for fear of displeasing the Bush family. Campaigning in style: How Jeb Bush blew through his warchest 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z If Alibaba tried to boost the paper’s independence, it would risk displeasing China. Alibaba’s Hong Kong Media Push Tests Political Goodwill With China 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z Fear of displeasing their parents back home is another reason. 'One Child' Culture Is Entrenched in China 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z Companies are often hesitant to speak independently for fear of displeasing Chinese customers or partners, instead relying on business associations or the U.S. government to air their concerns. China offers huge rewards for U.S. companies like Boeing. But it could also take that business away. 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z In a footnote, the appeals court said it made "no independent determination" about the photo, but for the sake of argument said "we accept Katz's own characterizations of the photo as aesthetically displeasing." Miami Heat part-owner cannot suppress tongue-wagging photo 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z The argument that vertical videos are visually displeasing is also confounded by the stats. Vertical Video on the Small Screen? Not a Crime 2015-08-12T04:00:00Z For years, the U.S. threatened to punish countries that didn’t reduce crude imports from Iran, forcing China’s government and oil companies to walk a tightrope between rising Chinese energy demand and displeasing Washington. Oil-Thirsty China a Winner in Iran Deal 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z “The Court’s decision passes off private speech as government speech and, in doing so, establishes a precedent that threatens private speech that government finds displeasing,” he warned. Justices Side With Church, Squelch Rebel Yell in Free Speech Cases 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court’s dissenters said Thursday’s decision “threatens private speech that government finds displeasing.” Supreme Court: Texas doesn’t have to allow Confederate flag license plates 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z In dissent, Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote that the majority opinion “establishes a precedent that threatens private speech that the government finds displeasing.” Supreme Court Says Texas Can Reject Confederate Flag License Plates 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z Justice Samuel Alito said in dissent that the decision “threatens private speech that the government finds displeasing.” Justices rule for Texas in dispute over license plate 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z A group of Baptist pastors called the invitation to Flunder to be a speaker and worship leader “irresponsible, scandalous, non-biblical, and certainly displeasing to God.” Black college seeks to recapture social justice voice 2015-04-04T04:00:00Z A group of Baptist pastors calls the invitation to Bishop Yvette Flunder of Oakland, California, to be a speaker and worship leader next week “irresponsible, scandalous, non-biblical, and certainly displeasing to God.” News briefs from around Tennessee at 1:58 a.m. EDT 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Airbus is gradually changing its business model, even at the risk of displeasing some airlines, by moving towards less customisation, especially in the choice of cabin layout. Insight: Airbus deepens carmaker thinking to drive jet output 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z But others were older—and not offended when some of the rally’s speakers bemoaned a divide between idealistic youth and an older generation warier of displeasing Hong Kong’s overlords in Beijing. Hong Kong Protesters Defy Government With Massive Rally 2014-10-04T04:00:00Z Both men risked displeasing hard-liners in their own countries by taking part, and Mr. Sharif delayed for almost three days before accepting the invitation. Leaders of India and Pakistan Hold Rare Meeting 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z The compromise bill is displeasing many civil liberties activists but would significantly change the most controversial program revealed by former agency contractor Edward Snowden. House poised to pass curbs on NSA surveillance 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z Gray managed to avoid displeasing the majority of District residents, who support the measure, while not alienating more conservative voters, who were concerned about the prospect of public smoking in the city. Gray keping Lanier as police chief hailed as signature accomplishment in crime fight 2014-02-16T22:47:07Z But the fear of displeasing Saban persists, while, as the senior linebacker Nico Johnson said, “We want people to fear our defense.” Alabama Defense Fears but One Man: Nick Saban 2012-11-08T19:18:20Z But too many on his side believe in a version of America from which displeasing facts or arguments are ruthlessly excluded. Lexington: State of denial 2012-11-08T16:00:19Z In Singapore, for instance, media is usually careful to avoid displeasing the government and not falling afoul of strict libel laws. Myanmar government abolishes direct media censorship 2012-08-20T19:45:38Z But he also walked a batter, displeasing his manager, the famed Sadaharu Oh. Extra Bases: C. J. Nitkowski, Hoping to Return to Majors, Will Appear on Big Screen 2012-07-28T18:20:33Z The fact that White knew this perhaps gave him a bit of power, but in reality it frightened him: they were dangerous men to consider displeasing. Alex White, Professional Snitch 2012-06-30T03:17:16Z The advice given was not displeasing to the stubborn rivals and they finally agreed to follow it. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z He had no sensitive dread of displeasing his master. Mariquita A Novel 2012-04-24T02:00:19.737Z While studying beats Sauveur makes the remark that they are displeasing to the ear. Popular scientific lectures 2012-04-24T02:00:17.273Z The burning of books displeasing to the authorities was a custom respectable by its antiquity. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z His treatment by Frank was altogether displeasing to him, and he felt that he had been humiliated, which caused him to register a secret vow of vengeance. Frank Merriwell's Backers The Pride of His Friends 2012-04-14T02:00:22.840Z Then, after declaring that: 'among all things which are licit, divorce is the most displeasing to Allah,' he allowed a wife to ask for release if the husband neglected the duties of marriage. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z This advice was in fact exceedingly displeasing to the King. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z They were all to the highest degree displeasing to her. Annouchka A Tale 2012-04-13T02:00:19.120Z You will again this evening see me take off these garments which are so displeasing to Candaules. One of Cleopatra's Nights and Other Fantastic Romances One of Cleopatra's Nights?Clarimonde?Arria Marcella?The Mummy's Foot?Omphale: a Rococo Story?King Candaules 2012-04-08T02:00:23.693Z Their proposal was especially displeasing to David at a time when God had given them such tokens of undeserved goodness. The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel 2012-04-08T02:00:20.427Z Then, as his tears flowed in still greater abundance, he added: 'The eyes shed tears; the heart is full of affliction, but we utter no exclamation displeasing to the Lord. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z But one of their first conditions was that neither Rupert nor Maurice should set foot in Scotland, and this was exceedingly displeasing to the Prince of Wales. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z The housekeeper's frankness was not displeasing to Jasmine, although she was much amused at the idea of inheriting money from anybody. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z Giles said and departed, successful in both his aims, in pleasing the child by his name for her, and displeasing her mother. A Pilgrim Maid A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 2012-04-02T02:00:24.090Z This may, perhaps, be a displeasing reflection; but the following consideration ought to make amends. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z Some of his223 sudden sallies serve the purpose of the condiments, which displeasing if taken alone, give piquancy to our ordinary food. Letters to the Clergy On The Lord's Prayer and the Church 2012-03-29T02:00:12.080Z He refrained, for instance, from displeasing Basilius, when this emperor, having been reconciled to Photius, wished to replace this prelate in the patriarchal chair of Constantinople, which the death of Ignatius had left vacant. The Power Of The Popes 2012-03-27T02:00:20.043Z Portraits and genre studies; the lovely bent neck of the weaving girl, the breathing livingness of the Maids of Honor, the displeasing dwarfs,—each canvas is an achieved success. Heroic Spain 2012-03-26T02:00:38.797Z Which, far from displeasing him, rather increased his ardor. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z Yet there was a hesitation, an uncertainty about it, all too evident to a watchful eye; it seemed as though with her anxiety to please, there was an evident fear of displeasing. It May Be True, Vol. III (of III) 2012-03-20T02:00:14.013Z He met with the common misfortune of displeasing the ultras of both parties. Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland 2012-03-12T03:00:20.310Z I feel a desire to act in accordance with the will of God; to do nothing which would be displeasing in His sight. Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent 2012-03-10T03:00:13.687Z I do not mean to criticise the little country shrines whose inartistic decoration is often most heart-moving; in a remote village certain things are touching which elsewhere are displeasing. Heroic Spain 2012-03-26T02:00:38.797Z It is not even displeasing to persons placed in happier situations, who admire the doctrine, well assured of finding the secret to elude the practice of it by the assistance of their indulgent guides. Ecce Homo! A Critical Inquiry into the History of Jesus of Nazareth: Being a Rational Analysis of the Gospels 2012-03-06T03:00:27.910Z It now denounces the former as displeasing to God; it then denounced the latter for the same offence. The Trial of Henry Hetherington 2012-03-06T03:00:21.680Z Braun shudders at the thought because the men who are now urging this change—the Industrial Workers of the World—are displeasing to him. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z The samurai were in high spirits, and noisy withal, and the Daimio observed with displeasing the effect of discipline relaxed. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z How displeasing, I thought, not to use a coffin! Heroic Spain 2012-03-26T02:00:38.797Z Not only so, but they insist that the morality of an unbeliever is displeasing to God, and that the love of an unconverted mother for her helpless child is nothing less than sin. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:04:02.353Z Men and women were in those less humane days burned for displeasing God, while now they are only fined and incarcerated. The Trial of Henry Hetherington 2012-03-06T03:00:21.680Z It is never interesting—it is either pleasing or displeasing. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z It is easy to understand how Dante’s bitterest scorn is reserved for those “sorry souls who lived without infamy and without renown, displeasing to God and to His enemies.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z That is a sign that she is displeasing to the goddess. Istar of Babylon A Phantasy 2012-01-31T03:00:15.543Z This action, in many quarters, was most displeasing, and a number of the clergy refused to read the order. Old Church Lore 2012-01-31T03:00:14.880Z And that my attentions are displeasing to you! The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z The calm scrutiny of Henry Smale was a displeasing splash of cold water. The Turnstile 2012-01-29T03:00:09.260Z Contact with this side of nature is not only displeasing to the good and pure gods, it gives the evil influences power over the men contaminated by it. The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) 2012-01-28T03:00:28.213Z I asked Romar if it's more satisfying or displeasing to win a different way. Huskies are learning to win a different way 2012-01-26T06:32:55Z The assumption of magnanimity in the last few lines was singularly displeasing, and the eager assertion that the party had not left Frobisher until he was actually dead seemed to protest overmuch. The Four Corners of the World 2012-01-26T03:00:15.920Z That no life can be displeasing to God which is useful to man. The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ 2012-01-19T03:00:18.027Z The fact that these American destroyers were placed under the command of a British admiral was somewhat displeasing to certain Americans. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z But even those who were most inclined to believe in Him, dared not speak openly in His favour, for fear of displeasing the Jewish rulers, who were violently opposed to Him. "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) 2012-01-13T03:00:12.913Z Remember the time when I first met you in the lovely South, and you gave me the happiness of feeling that my society was not displeasing to you. Woman and Artist 2012-01-10T03:00:14.960Z She looked at him with an air of interest, scrutinizing him from head to heel without detecting anything of the displeasing youth of former times. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z For a time they hesitated to give him a passage to Rewa, for he was as much disliked by them as he was by the natives, and they knew the danger of displeasing Thakombau. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z "But I hear you are very apt to be displeasing." Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z Never let us be tempted, for fear of man, to say or do the least thing which we know to be displeasing to God. "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) 2012-01-13T03:00:12.913Z I forget his exact comment, but the point of it was that the double s, winds slowly, would have been to his ear most displeasing. Tennyson and His Friends 2011-12-28T03:00:32.373Z In her eyes, every man who has a good time, and doesn't do wonderful things, is displeasing to her. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z The facts are so plain that an English judge, who was a vice-president of Miss Cobbe's society, admitted that "vivisection enlarges knowledge"; but he condemned it as ''displeasing to Almighty God.'' Liberty In The Nineteenth Century 2011-12-24T03:08:02.240Z Assuredly our faults are displeasing to God, but He does not on their account cease to cherish our souls. Light and Peace Instructions for devout souls to dispel their doubts and allay their fears 2011-12-22T03:00:27.660Z All deceit and hypocrisy; holding our tongues when we ought to speak the truth; and telling part of the truth; are as displeasing in the sight of God as direct lies. "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) 2012-01-13T03:00:12.913Z He was imprisoned by the Inquisition of Toledo, because he spoke of the court of Rome, in his Essays, in a manner displeasing to the Jesuits and inquisitors. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z De Quester's appointment, while displeasing to the foreign merchants, gave dire offence to Lord Stanhope. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z The reader to whom any appearance of digression is displeasing in art will now kindly believe that only a second has elapsed since he began the only complete paragraph of page 183. George Cruikshank 2011-12-18T03:00:20.137Z The essential thing is to suffer with Christian patience and generous resignation everything that is naturally displeasing to us. Light and Peace Instructions for devout souls to dispel their doubts and allay their fears 2011-12-22T03:00:27.660Z This decision was very displeasing to the Jews, and led to a dreadful war, which ended in the destruction of Jerusalem a few years later. "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) 2012-01-13T03:00:12.913Z The resolution of the Pope appeased the fathers of the council for the present; but they soon began to discuss an affair equally displeasing to the King of Spain. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z Would not the Scotch bill for drawbacks answer the purpose, or if that were likely to be displeasing to the North British members, some one of the many money-bills that were then pending? The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z Romney, laying track for his next presidential run, risked displeasing the eventual governor of the key early primary state. Mitt Romney, Nikki Haley and the Endorsement Derby 2011-12-16T20:06:16Z That being the case, nothing would have made him desist, not even the thought of displeasing Marie-Rose. Autumn Glory The Toilers of the Field 2011-12-11T03:00:11.417Z Of course, we are bound not to treat them ill, for cruelty is an offense against the holy law which our Maker has written on our hearts, and it is displeasing to Him. Atlantic Classics, Second Series 2011-12-09T03:00:20.203Z As this measure was displeasing to Isabella, her council, by her order, suspended the execution of the bull until less severe remedies had been tried. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z If your saying that I do not love you, because you do not know me, is not an error, it is at least displeasing to me. The Old Yellow Book Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book 2011-12-08T03:00:22.847Z The first of these displeasing assertions of psychoanalysis is this, that the psychic processes are in themselves unconscious, and that those which are conscious are merely isolated acts and parts of the total psychic life. A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis 2011-12-06T03:00:21.763Z That fact was not displeasing to Mr. Lovell. Amusement Only 2011-12-04T03:00:06.637Z Is there anything in my conduct here displeasing to you? Life Gleanings 2011-12-01T03:00:23.890Z The events of this year proved how displeasing the institution was to the Castilians. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z The attorneys for the Defence try to argue from this ready credulity that the name of the lover was not hateful to Violante, and that hence his intimacy with Francesca was not displeasing. The Old Yellow Book Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book 2011-12-08T03:00:22.847Z But there seems nothing which is so displeasing to Christ as hypocrisy and unreality. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z My dear Holt,—At the risk of displeasing you, I think I won't have my photograph taken, even at no cost to myself. The Letters of William James, Vol. II 2011-11-24T03:00:48.427Z In Singapore for instance, media is usually careful to avoid displeasing the government and not falling afoul of strict libel laws. Insight: "The Lady" media splash presents new face of Myanmar 2011-11-22T06:26:52Z The legates encountered many difficulties, because their mission was displeasing to the bishops. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z There was not a dot missing from her veil, not the suggestion of a wrinkle in her white gloves, and not a displeasing note in the harmony of the whole. The Transgression of Andrew Vane a novel 2011-11-17T03:00:37.293Z Being one day reproved by a friend for using profane language, on the ground that it was displeasing to God, he enquired who was meant. The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character 2011-11-07T02:00:18.317Z Ainu music is sentimental, and not displeasing, but it is monotonous, and continually repeats itself. Alone with the Hairy Ainu or, 3,800 miles on a pack saddle in Yezo and a cruise to the Kurile Islands. 2011-10-30T02:00:10.270Z And though in so great a multitude many were pleased with this order, yet it was displeasing to the greater part, who had a greater affection for their relations and native country. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z Others fear violence if results are displeasing to one party or another. Tunisia Prepares to Vote: A Harbinger of More Spring or Stormy Weather? 2011-10-22T06:15:00Z Some, however, did not like it, as telling them of their duty caused indigestion, while others were delighted, as they loved a man who shunned not to declare all counsel, whether pleasing or displeasing. Alter Ego A Tale 2011-10-13T02:00:41.707Z "That a contrariety to moral rectitude was consequently infinitely displeasing to God and infinitely evil." Reason, The Only Oracle of Man Or a Compendius System of Natural Religion 2011-10-12T02:00:53.110Z Some of them have a small semicircular tattoo on the upper lip, which is not very displeasing to the eye; and in some cases is even becoming. Alone with the Hairy Ainu or, 3,800 miles on a pack saddle in Yezo and a cruise to the Kurile Islands. 2011-10-30T02:00:10.270Z In short, things pleasing to God or displeasing, with them had the same weight, even if the worse were not the weightier. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z “This,” said Smetse, “is displeasing to me, and it is most unwholesome for a nursing mother to suffer hunger, for so the milk turns sour, and the child grows in sickly wise.” Flemish Legends 2011-10-10T02:00:21.467Z Clairon, who gave no other reason for her hostility than that his personal appearance—he was a remarkably plain man, short and thick-set, with a harsh voice and rough manners—was displeasing to her. Queens of the French Stage 2011-10-06T02:00:38.820Z She must indeed have had a conception of life in the light of which Nancy Beck would show both for displeasing and for dangerous. Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales 2011-10-06T02:00:37.063Z At table, the turn of the conversation was often displeasing to her. The Jew 2011-10-06T02:00:34.840Z This agitation however took a form displeasing to many, who thereupon ceased to lend it their aid and consent. The Katipunan or The Rise and Fall of the Filipino Commune 2011-10-03T02:00:24.600Z Mr. Canning's, when we picture to ourselves a high-minded and frank-hearted gentleman, in spite of the plausibility of explanations, is displeasing. Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume I (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:31.450Z If the representations of Miss Piner's fretfulness are displeasing to contemplate, how much more vexatious must it be, when your parents find the same disposition prevail in their own child. Jemima Placid or, The Advantage of Good-Nature 2011-09-25T02:00:16.800Z What I disliked could not be exactly described as something lacking, and may not have been displeasing to women at all. The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z "No, indeed, that would be displeasing to monsieur le marquis." The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z The writer had indeed well understood the characteristics of late love on only its displeasing side. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z But there was naught displeasing to the eye, nor anything that would inspire awe in the room. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z This proposal seems not to have been displeasing either to Æne´as or to the Trojans. The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies 2011-09-12T02:00:29.450Z I will confess, so little were my dispositions at this time penitential, that when the word "penitents" was pronounced, it was to me displeasing and repulsive. Four Years in France or, Narrative of an English Family's Residence there during that Period; Preceded by some Account of the Conversion of the Author to the Catholic Faith 2011-09-09T02:00:59.237Z Pan Andrei could not see the colonel's face, but he inferred from his quick panting, that the mission had failed, and had been also displeasing, for the envoy had lost desire for talk. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Nothing could be more displeasing to the Court. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z I’ll put you out of harm’s way at the risk o’ even displeasing ye.” Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z The idea that the Son of God should do carpenter's work on earth was very displeasing to many Christians, and attempts to get rid of the obnoxious phrase are evident in Mark. Supernatural Religion, Vol. I. (of III) An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation 2011-08-30T02:00:33.183Z The displeasing effect of this difference could not have been concealed by the walls of the Pandroseum, the south one of which reached as high as the parapet of the porch of the maidens. Problems in Periclean Buildings 2011-08-26T02:00:29.353Z Besides, the text is already sufficiently encumbered with them, and any increase in their length or number could not but be displeasing to the eye, while it would divert attention from the main subject. The Moral and Intellectual Diversity of Races With Particular Reference to Their Respective Influence in the Civil and Political History of Mankind 2011-08-19T02:00:11.867Z But Samuel thought that he should be paid a fee for instructing his cousin, and the suggestion was so displeasing to Josiah that he took the lad back to his own home. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:39.793Z The educated gentleman of Yorkshire or Sligo is differentiated only by a very slight and not displeasing accent. The Awful Australian 2011-08-11T02:00:14.850Z There are movements among our wrestlers which are sometimes displeasing, and certain gestures of our comedians which are somewhat ridiculous; they would both recommend themselves to the public better by simplicity and decency. Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State 2011-08-10T02:00:16.913Z Now it so happened, that the notion was by no means displeasing to Mr. Honeybee. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z "There is something of affectation in this term," he finds, "which is always displeasing to me." The Romantic Story of the Mayflower Pilgrims And Its Place in the Life of To-day 2011-07-18T02:00:23.730Z I suggested to Mr. Hay that perhaps a review of Mr. Davis's book by one who had been thus warned of the situation might be a displeasing impertinence. Recollections of a Varied Life 2011-07-14T02:00:11.837Z Supporters stress that the new rules do not ban incandescent or any specific bulb types, and that stores already offer a choice of energy-saving incandescents, LEDs and the curly CFLs that some find aesthetically displeasing. House to vote to ban rules on new light bulbs 2011-07-12T16:19:51Z To be the object of the people's attention was nothing new to the young drost, and was, indeed, not displeasing to him. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z It is lamentable to have to record the fact, but her husband’s resentment against his son was not so displeasing to Mrs Dorrien as her conscience told her should have been the case. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z A PAGAN, according to our language, is a beast as it were, or an unclean dog; for what is unclean among men is displeasing to God. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z "She feared the connexion would be displeasing to you and Lady Stephenson." The Widow Barnaby Vol. III (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:15.707Z The communication thus strangely made seemed highly displeasing to Rougemont, who knitted his brows, and delivered some instructions in an undertone to the monkey. Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z It was also, if truth would out, far from displeasing. Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel 2011-06-19T02:00:18.633Z Thomas More “followed his conscience, even at the cost of displeasing the sovereign,” Bini Smaghi cited Pope Benedict XVI as saying in a September speech in London. Draghi ECB Succession Deal Piles Pressure on Bini Smaghi to Quit 2011-06-16T23:17:13Z Strive earnestly, therefore, to look on thyself as utterly contemptible, to think thyself unworthy of any benefit, to be displeasing in thine own eyes, but pleasing to God. On Union with God 2011-06-14T02:00:24.337Z Hitherto, the modern writers who have appealed to a public less prejudiced than that of young girls and upper-form boys have resorted to a laborious stratagem the hypocrisy of which is displeasing to me. Ancient Manners Also Known As Aphrodite 2011-06-13T02:00:23.863Z All this was very displeasing to the Turkish janissaries, and to several members of the divan. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z This led to a Google ultimatum, displeasing to the Chinese government, that the company would no longer censor results on Google.cn, that nation's version of the search engine. Cyber War-of-Words Escalation: China Goes On the Offensive Against Google 2011-06-03T22:45:07.703Z Lord Clarendon seems to have been fully aware that the freedom of the historical pen is equally displeasing to all parties. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z I also look at them as a little floral joke that is harmless and not displeasing, but they cannot for a moment compare in beauty with the free-growing Snapdragon of the older type. Wood and Garden Notes and thoughts, practical and critical, of a working amateur 2011-06-02T02:00:22.983Z Hence, by constantly toadying and flattering each other, they insensibly foster that description of pride which apes humility, and acquire that air of subdued arrogance which is so displeasing to society at large. Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography 2011-06-02T02:00:21.050Z I may venture to whisper that you'd find her estimate of your work and personality "not altogether displeasing." The Letters of Ambrose Bierce With a Memoir by George Sterling 2011-05-26T02:00:19.673Z These institutions were man-made, and highly displeasing to Jehovah. Studies in Zechariah 2011-05-26T02:00:17.670Z All this was pleasing and yet displeasing to the dean, whose soul languished for the smiles of the great. The Viceroys of Ireland 2011-05-24T02:00:11.197Z However, we are told that this is a state highly displeasing to God; if so, we must get out of it. French Classics 2011-05-22T02:00:12.620Z Such is the nature of novelty, that, where any thing pleases, it becomes doubly agreeable, if new: but if it displeases, it is doubly displeasing upon that very account. Essays 2011-05-19T02:00:06.077Z But the relay was controversial as the US sold the right to run each kilometre of the relay to runners for $3,000, displeasing the Greeks. Torch timeline 2011-05-18T06:51:58Z It was exactly what Gwynneth did feel, and the sensation was by no means displeasing to her. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z If he is a gentleman he starts no subject of conversation that can possibly be displeasing to any person present. Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness 2011-05-08T02:00:05.770Z The strangest feature of this second crowd was the number of Prussian officers who had assembled to render the last honour to their comrade at the risk of displeasing their superiors, Generals Roeder and Sturm. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z Our parents were not unacquainted with our attachment, nor was it displeasing to them. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z If it’s displeasing to you to hear about it, I’ll not say another word. Humours of Irish Life 2011-04-19T02:00:16.057Z But the growth in height was not displeasing to the priestly builders. The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia 2011-04-14T02:00:46.297Z I Beoni is a plebeian poem of a different and more displeasing type. Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) 2011-04-09T02:00:14.990Z Some speak in high, shrill tones which are not only displeasing but positively irritating because discordant. The Man Who Pleases and the Woman Who Charms 2011-04-05T02:00:10.347Z Such demonstrations of love are never altogether displeasing to women, and the most disdainful, in spite of all their coyness, reserve a little complaisance in their hearts for their admirers. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z But triumphantly right through the shrill notes of their eager queries rang the weird and displeasing sound that had so disturbed them. Peggy Parsons a Hampton Freshman 2011-04-01T02:00:36.933Z She smiled at the flattery; it was not at all displeasing to her, and she held out her hand to him as she said "Good-by." Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z The tableau that saluted her eye was not displeasing. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z His blunt conscientiousness and quite pedantic frankness of speech were displeasing on first acquaintance. Our Own Set A Novel 2011-03-26T02:00:12.923Z Her love for Helen conquered her fear of displeasing her. Uncanny Tales 2011-03-22T02:00:16.307Z Dear child, she loves her father so dearly that the thought of displeasing or disobeying him, would never enter her heart. Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife 2011-03-10T03:00:49.120Z To doubt her after that were impossible; and he excused his former brusqueness by saying a soldier’s duty was oftentimes most displeasing to himself. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z It must be because the matter was gone about in a way displeasing to the sex. The Road to Paris 2011-03-07T03:00:11.103Z George's tone of mingled doubt and supplication was by no means displeasing to her. The Doctor's Wife 2011-03-06T03:00:18.770Z He appreciated a good story, though the slightest tendency to vulgarity was extremely displeasing to him. Makers of Modern Medicine 2011-03-05T03:00:29.580Z I soon saw that my attentions to his daughter, were displeasing to the proud merchant; and I was told by the girl herself: that she had been commanded to discourage my addresses. Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you. A Charming Fellow, Volume I (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:28.240Z Her hand had frequently been sought by princes and nobles, whom she had uniformly rejected, at the risk of displeasing her brother; and the eyes of a jealous court were upon her. The Romance of Biography (Vol 1 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. 2011-02-25T03:01:04.597Z But unlike the little black bears, the grizzlies developed displeasing habits. The Strength of the Pines 2011-02-25T03:01:03.770Z David was silent for a moment, filled with nameless and displeasing apprehensions. The Wicked Marquis 2011-02-24T03:01:06.123Z I knew that Vane must have done something very displeasing to Cannon, else the other would scarce have made use of such strong expressions, while speaking of his old associate. Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z And this assumption of superiority—never coarse or ponderous, like his mother's, but worn with the airiest lightness—was far from displeasing to old Max. A Charming Fellow, Volume I (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:28.240Z Titus in the example murdered Balbus, not because he had an absolute dislike for him, but because the thirst for revenge made Balbus displeasing to him. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z After this day's sport, President Young cautioned the brethren not to kill game wantonly, as it was displeasing to the Lord. Life of Heber C. Kimball, an Apostle The Father and Founder of the British Mission 2011-02-21T03:00:08.060Z I 'm not sure that his young wife would n't be displeasing to me, and I know that his children would be insufferable.' Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z The limbs shone like dull copper, emitting an odour evidently not displeasing to a waving cloud of mosquitoes, which hovered around and filled the hot tent with their thin note of defiance. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z It was displeasing to him, I know, and yet he did not hesitate to range himself on my side, because I had gone too far for him to undo my work without openly disavowing me. Under a Charm, Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.173Z The thing attributed to the absent person may be either something evil or something that is only seemingly evil, but in either case it will be something displeasing to the listener. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z The proposition made to them was evidently displeasing. Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men 2011-02-10T03:00:51.280Z This persistence of the name of Ireland with its national pride, and its perpetual recalling of a distinct people, was displeasing to Englishmen in the height of their “godly conquest.” The New Irish Constitution 2011-02-06T03:00:57.247Z Remember, Burke don't want me at home, now, so I'm not displeasing him. The Road to Understanding 2011-01-29T03:00:20.840Z I would be afraid, above all, of displeasing the other military chiefs and high dignitaries of our court. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z Besides, lip service is displeasing to God, just as burnt offerings were not acceptable when made without love. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z He was unpleasantly reminded of a bird fascinated by a snake; the displeasing simile stirred his wits and unlocked his tongue. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z This suggestion that they would stand together against Teddy's enemy was far from displeasing to Master Massey. Teddy and Carrots Two Merchants of Newpaper Row 2011-01-24T03:00:19.897Z This did not fail to make itself manifest to Mrs. Martin, and, strange to say, instead of displeasing her, it seemed to have quite a softening effect upon her callous heart. The Hazeley Family 2011-01-24T03:00:16.447Z However, there was nothing displeasing to the sight about the chamber. Garrick's Pupil 2011-01-22T03:00:14.780Z I am perhaps too fastidious; but I again repeat, such a display, even of grace and beauty, in a married woman, is displeasing, but carried to the excess Rosolia did, detestable. Mystery and Confidence (vols. 3 of 3) A Tale 2011-01-15T03:00:31.910Z He regards it much as the average city man views wind and rain—displeasing additions to life’s minor worries, but not to be considered as affecting the daily task. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z It was advertised as an exhibition of ventriloquists, but it had a general air of vulgarity that was extremely displeasing to them. Brenda, Her School and Her Club 2011-01-15T03:00:31.087Z The crew failed to heed bad weather warnings because they were afraid of displeasing President Lech Kaczynski, Russian aviation officials said. Polish pilots blamed for air disaster 2011-01-12T18:59:33Z He was a wonderfully handsome man, young, bold-eyed, and with a look of gay impudence more winning than displeasing. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z The decision seemed displeasing to Mrs. Comstock who obviously considered them as intruders in the house. The Vanishing Houseboat 2010-12-20T17:11:37.787Z Nor can it be supposed that the outward worship of idols was alone displeasing to God, and that the indulgence of the passions, which was the soul and spirit of idolatry, was disregarded. An Amicable Controversy with a Jewish Rabbi, on The Messiah's Coming The home government was calling on all the colonies for war supplies, and Pennsylvania must comply not only to secure her own safety but under fear of displeasing the Parliament and king. The True Benjamin Franklin And this was done without risk to anyone, after many evils displeasing to God had been effected. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII He closed the curtains of his palki with an angry gesture, as though the sight of them was displeasing to him. The Great Mogul How please the vulgar sensual crowd without displeasing God and conscience? Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius He came, a fine man, larger than his worship, and with a manner of bending his brow, which methought betokened a swiftness of comprehension and an impatience of all he found displeasing. Idonia: A Romance of Old London But its first steps towards a peaceable reconciliation with the Hussites were displeasing to the Pope, who authorized the Cardinal Legate to dissolve the Council. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis Unhappy we who are so displeasing to God that His wrath breaks forth on us through the fury of savages. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII It seems that the conspicuous attention thus bestowed by a new aspirant for her favor was not entirely displeasing to the youthful beauty. The Story of Malta My energy in the matter was fully acknowledged, and they added: "If ever we should ask you a similar service, you may refuse to render it without the fear of displeasing us." Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Many of these innovations were displeasing to the citizens. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. II. Their appearance was not displeasing; they wore Turkish armour, a sabre, and a targe, but they were wild robbers, and in the worst repute. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. To him the picture of the Professor being wrapped about in Mrs. Harvey-Browne's amenities was manifestly displeasing. The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen He—” He halted abruptly, conscious that his manner was one of resentment for being led, unwarned, into displeasing surroundings, which was not at all what he meant. The Key to Yesterday Messire, I will not deny that many things displeasing to me are said concerning thee. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions It was evidently not displeasing to Magnhild either, in the face of a winter journey,—for which she had been promised the loan of a variety of wraps,—to have such presents lavished upon her. Magnhild Dust They wished to dance without mantles; they lifted up, swung, and twirled about their partners, which was strictly forbidden, and the thronging of the gaping domestics into the saloon was displeasing to the authorities. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. That was as it should be, though the alteration was none the less displeasing to its victim. The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 She had even inferred that there was “an understanding” between her niece and the painter, and this inference she had not found displeasing. The Key to Yesterday It was a little touch of the war spirit and order, not displeasing. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 As for Florence, she felt in no mood for conversation, and had taken the first opportunity to rid herself of a person whom she considered actually displeasing. With Edge Tools It was above all displeasing to the furious Jews, to see thirteen men of other families, following the example of Wenzeslaus, abjuring Judaism the same year. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. There was a spirit about the son which was not displeasing to the father. Ayala's Angel Your attentions are not at all displeasing to me," she said; "but we have determined that you shall not entirely monopolize our amiable guest. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. Announce me to her as such; you shall be present when I call upon her, and I promise you, by all that is sacred, to say nothing that is in any way displeasing to her. The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise He was also a voter, and the alms appealed to his weakness and indolence; and the fear of displeasing him and losing his vote kept him, socially, master of the situation, to his own ruin. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" Madam, I know my company is displeasing to you, therefore I'll take my leave. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 Enigmatical, incomprehensible it might be, but there was nothing displeasing, nothing objectionable as in a native Arab town, or even in the streets of Canton or Shanghai. Lafcadio Hearn "There is no reason why you should be distressed," says Branscombe, very coldly, lifting her hand from his arm, as though her very touch is displeasing to him. Faith and Unfaith You are an interesting girl, and you have, what your mother had not, a serious side to your nature that is anything but displeasing to me. Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth This system, though somewhat tedious, and decidedly displeasing to one’s self-love, was incomparably superior to the method practised by the Chinese Christians towards the European missionaries in giving them Chinese lessons. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 No; but I presume by this he has gained so much interest, as he would not be very displeasing to you. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 Although she had seen him the day before at home, she felt a slight trembling, without knowing why; and a bright blush suffused her face, a sign which was not displeasing to the Andalusian dandy. Maximina Suppose again that this contrary thing was the very act that he knew was most displeasing to you. The Warfare of the Soul Practical Studies in the Life of Temptation That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips. Thirty He would gladly have pleased Henry could he have pleased him without displeasing Charles. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII The conductor had learned in his many years of service that nothing is more displeasing to the sort of people for whom trains are held than officiousness. The Blind Man's Eyes And her words were not all that was strange about her speech, for the very tones of her voice sounded completely unhuman, although not displeasing. Astounding Stories, August, 1931 Japanese maids of fourteen or fifteen are not altogether displeasing to behold. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel "I see," said Good, admiring, in spite of himself, the undeniable ability of the man, however displeasing his personality. Thirty If possible, he was to keep this part of his instructions secret, for fear of displeasing the King. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII Here were voices too, but these were harsh and displeasing, common human voices. Where the Pavement Ends It was often displeasing to him that she so excessively praised, even in his presence, his goodness, his even disposition, and his noble views of life and the world. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine If ye have heard aught displeasing, remember I but tell the tale as it was told unto me. My Dark Companions And Their Strange Stories Apart from that, it has nothing whatever to do with the arts, except the art of never displeasing, which, in itself, is the whole secret of mediocrity. Oscar Wilde An Idler's Impression It may not be displeasing to the reader to see the portrait of her sketched by the Venetian minister at this period, or rather two years earlier, when she was twenty-three years of age. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 I regard a woman's person as displeasing, the formation of her hips as ugly and un�sthetic. A Problem in Modern Ethics being an inquiry into the phenomenon of sexual inversion, addressed especially to Medical Psychologists and Jurists “Don’t be an idiot,” answered the girl, but in a tone which seemed to say the “chaff” was not altogether displeasing to her. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley When the youngest, at twelve, is wanted by her friends of the mission board to “live out” with them, the mother refuses to let her go, at the risk of displeasing her benefactors. Neighbors Life Stories of the Other Half He could also banish from the country any persons whose conduct should be displeasing to him. Hernando Cortez Makers of History To this was added, that the latter had fallen out with several of our officers, from a frankness of disposition displeasing to them. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. If the face of the bride is displeasing to the bridegroom, he is at liberty after this one glance to reject her. Oriental Women This morning he went straight to the altar of the Blessed Virgin and prayed fervently that in this trying situation he would do nothing displeasing to her or her Son. A Boy Knight All this was displeasing to the Cardinals, and also to Michelagnolo, who went off in tears. Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol. IX (of 10) Michelagnolo to the Flemings You can understand, madam, that if I went there, it was not with the thought of displeasing you. Toilers of the Sea Mehemet shook his head and laughed, from which one could see that the proposition was not displeasing to him, whereupon Ali beckoned to the odalisks to fetch the bottles from the cellar. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries Pope answered that the repetitions were more numerous than he anticipated, and that crossing them out defaced the copy to a degree that he feared would be displeasing. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition The general security requires that men do only those things and do them only in the way which long custom has shown at least not displeasing to the gods. An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law She gives much, and we see that she hides still more, for fear of displeasing him. Priests, Women, and Families "For my part, I confess that there is nothing so displeasing to me as ghost stories." Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace This was not displeasing, for the land could not get away and he could frighten Elijah into disgorging. The Vision of Elijah Berl I had little inclination to prosecute my pilgrimage in these unsettled times, but it is said, an unfulfilled oath is displeasing to the Almighty; so I was obliged to perform my vow. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. It was with great reluctance that he abstained from inviting each of them to dinner; nothing but his fear of displeasing Nelly could have restrained him. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life This intelligence was far from displeasing to me. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas As members of the community, the individuals, separately and collectively, were required to perform established ceremonies which were pleasing in the eyes of the gods, and to refrain from acting in ways displeasing to them. The Next Step in Religion An Essay toward the Coming Renaissance But, believe me, although content to live in this town, I realize that they have done an unlucky thing in displeasing Hannibal. Sónnica Canning's private instructions to this envoy declared that, Any project for putting the U. S. of North America at the head of an American Confederacy, as against Europe, would be highly displeasing to your Government. The United States and Latin America For the jubilations of the Sunday townsfolk were exceptionally displeasing to him, giving him a sensation of being in places which were not by any means convenable--at all events for people of his position. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II We do not want only to be kept from displeasing Him, but to be kept always pleasing Him. Kept for the Master's Use I am sensible of the honor Mr. Drane does me in seeking my hand; but I am surprised at his persisting in a suit which he must know is displeasing to me. Crestlands A Centennial Story of Cane Ridge It is said that the intellectual gymnastics of Greece were displeasing to her traditions. The Lords of the Ghostland A History of the Ideal Is a young man;--out of fear of displeasing the Privy Counsellor, he has lent his aid. The Lawyers, A Drama in Five Acts Something negroid in character and face was still displeasing; but his ugly mouth became attractive when he smiled, his figure and bearing were certainly noble, and his eyes superb. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) His lips were closely set, and his expression, though painfully eager, was not otherwise displeasing. A Monk of Cruta So, however fearful she might be of displeasing and disgusting him, she spoke of this matter also. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages It is buried forever, all that is displeasing. Jack Winters' Baseball Team Or, The Rivals of the Diamond Nan didn't mean to do anything definitely displeasing, especially to Aunt Anne. Old Crow I was obliged to concur with his sentiments for fear of displeasing my masters. Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 He would "continue to advocate economy in the State offices, whether it was displeasing to some gentlemen or not." History of the Constitutions of Iowa His order will stand, whether pleasing or displeasing to any on earth. The Negro: what is His Ethnological Status? 2nd Ed. Such was their fear of displeasing their master. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 Yet hardly in a single instance is the result displeasing, within or without, above decks or below. Old Plymouth Trails It struck me that it was not displeasing to my invisible love to receive divine honors even in this wild rite, so I held my peace. Stories by American Authors, Volume 10 If it be wanting, then all that is done, is false, and hence not only displeasing to God, but an abomination. The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli He was very cordial to the two ladies from the North, and strove to demonstrate the liberality of his cloth by a certain gaiety of manner that was by no means displeasing. Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches It will be your business to intercept them; they may be negligently written; there may be solecisms in them, or misrepresentations of facts, which might be displeasing to their friends. The Academy Keeper Or Variety of useful Directions Concerning the Management of an Academy, The Terms, Diet, Lodging, Recreation, Discipline, and Instruction of Young Gentlemen. With the Proper Methods of addressing Parents and Guardians of all Ranks and Conditions His recognition of Mary Kingston had evidently been displeasing as well as embarrassing to him. Brooke's Daughter A Novel This time it was a problem that was not displeasing, though Mr. Talpers was not quite sure as yet how it should be followed out. Mystery Ranch Transactions of this sort have not at all been displeasing and repugnant to your feelings heretofore. The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli She admired many things in Europe which she would not have considered admirable in America, and whatever she found displeasing she tolerated as the natural outcome of social or climatic conditions. Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches Didn't suppose I'd ever really care enough about a girl to risk displeasing him. The Corner House Girls Growing Up What Happened First, What Came Next. And How It Ended It was an arrangement all the more displeasing to Oliver because the waiting-woman who sat so demurely in the library, within earshot of all that he chose to say, was his brother's wife. Brooke's Daughter A Novel It was impossible to pick a fault in him, and yet the sum-total was displeasing. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) His face was a little long, his features irregular but not displeasing, his deep-set eyes seemed unnaturally bright. The Moving Finger The free discussions permitted at Marguerite’s court encouraged a licence of thought as displeasing to the Calvinists as to the Catholics. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" A sudden and involuntary movement of the monarch reminded him that he had touched upon a theme displeasing to royalty. Paris from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1 The fear of displeasing the patient often causes them to hold their tongues, if they do not even flatter her insane notions. Woman under socialism “At the same time, my dear children, let me tell you that the effect is not displeasing,” insisted Mrs. Foss. Aurora the Magnificent This was displeasing to Puramitra, though he thought it beneath him to show it. The Unknown Quantity A Book of Romance and Some Half-Told Tales A second charter, granted by Henry III. in 1229, limits the power of electing a provost by requiring that he shall be removed if he be displeasing to the king. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" All young people interest me, and must be wonderfully displeasing if they do not please me. Records of Later Life They will patronize the arts and literature, while at the same time mellowing them by eliminating that too urgent insistence upon contemporary fact which makes so much of what is done to-day harsh and displeasing. New Worlds For Old A Plain Account of Modern Socialism Her weariness made her cross—too cross almost to speak to Caroline; and besides, that young person's white dress and lively look were displeasing in the eyes of Miss Mann. Shirley Though a creature may do many actions, which, by his fellow creatures, will be named evil, yet he can not act what will be in itself displeasing to God. Benjamin Franklin A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago American Pioneers and Patriots Series You see, Bet, we all think so highly of your father that we do not take any chances in displeasing him. The Merriweather Girls and the Mystery of the Queen's Fan "Not to mention my own principles, the fear of displeasing you would be enough at any time—" "'Sh!" interrupted Rosa, in a frightened whisper. The Wilderness Fugitives So much is this the case that there is hardly a mediæval spire in the country which can be called ill-designed or displeasing. Our Homeland Churches and How to Study Them The pollution of the sacred vessels is displeasing to God. Early English Alliterative Poems in the West-Midland Dialect of the Fourteenth Century Nothing is so displeasing to a Hungarian as to be called an Austrian, or to be told that Austrians and Hungarians are one and the same people. The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone Naturally he did not like this mode of travel, but he submitted to it for fear of displeasing his hosts. Pathfinders of the Great Plains A Chronicle of La Vérendrye and his Sons He was so far from conceiving that his account of the defalcation in the Events could have been displeasing to them, that he bore them none of an offender's malice. The Quality of Mercy Rather abandon yourself at once to God, that he may destroy, in you, all that its displeasing to him. Letters of Madam Guyon Patience is often displeasing, but it assuages heavy hearts, and quenches malice. Early English Alliterative Poems in the West-Midland Dialect of the Fourteenth Century Something in the General's tone was so displeasing to one of the Prefect's little dogs, that it suddenly sprang up and snapped at him. Angelot A Story of the First Empire A witness with a long beard was giving evidence that was displeasing to Jeffreys, when judge, who said: "If your conscience is as large as your beard, you'll swear anything." Law and Laughter He was eager for religious instruction, and soon knew God made him, and that Jesus was his best friend, and that sin was displeasing to God. Anecdotes & Incidents of the Deaf and Dumb There was something oddly foreign in that heavy, harsh, and yet not displeasing voice. The Heart of Thunder Mountain Then he sniffed as if the air contained an odor that was displeasing to him. A Waif of the Mountains I believed that so many prayers and tears, and love without measure, would not have been displeasing to God. . . . Italy, the Magic Land Those sounds which are too loud become gradually displeasing to the ear of one who has known the pleasure of silence, and has discovered the world of delicate sounds. Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook This Parable likewise has been very displeasing to my Enemies, yet they never complain'd of it, nor ever shew'd their Resentment against those Passages, where their Frailties were most exposed. A Letter to Dion Perhaps she saw just a trifle more in those eyes; whatever it was, it was not displeasing. Traffic in Souls A Novel of Crime and Its Cure With sincere wishes that my conduct may not be displeasing to Congress, and with the highest respect, I have the honor to be, &c. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX The first edition of this work having been printed in my absence, and upon an incorrect copy, several misprints have occurred, and even expressions and phrases displeasing and interrupted. The Phantom World or, The philosophy of spirits, apparitions, &c, &c. At Gollegã the design was even more outrageous, but there it was pulled together and made into a not displeasing whole by the square framing. Portuguese Architecture Going to the other extreme, the use of stones so small and irregular as to suggest a "crazy-quilt" mosaic rather than structural stonework is equally displeasing. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia Natural Perception is that principle whereby a fibre perceiving any alteration offered to it, whether pleasing or displeasing, is excited either to accept that change, or to avoid it, and moves accordingly. North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 I have informed the Czar, your Imperial master, of the circumstances which render your further presence in my dominions displeasing to me. The Traitors For, my dear child," she said to her, "it would be a great sin to submit to your father's wishes, but you can avoid the necessity without displeasing him. The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault If any shall offend at our discharging our conscience & doing our duty, yet we shall rather chose to take our hazard of that, then of displeasing God by neglect of duty. The Acts Of The General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland But if the trees ever bear fruit, the women are prohibited from eating thereof, for fear of displeasing the bad spirit, Anit. A Narrative of the Mutiny, on Board the Ship Globe, of Nantucket, in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 1824 And the journal of a residence of two years on the Mulgrave Islands; with observations on the manners and customs of the inhabitants Not a little displeasing, also, is an assiduity in trifling which withdraws the mind from solid subject-matter out of which true beauty springs. An Essay on True and Apparent Beauty in which from Settled Principles is Rendered the Grounds for Choosing and Rejecting Epigrams "I am sorry to say anything which is displeasing to you, uncle, but I fear that you would never have proved Frank's innocence." Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California A peculiar but not strong nor displeasing odor came from this drawer, which was lined with a wood that we afterward discovered to be hazel. The Boy Scouts Book of Stories There is hardly an anecdote of Berlioz extant that does not deal with his cynicism or displeasing qualities, therefore we may more or less assume that they pretty-53- correctly reflect the man. Operas Every Child Should Know Descriptions of the Text and Music of Some of the Most Famous Masterpieces All acts of violence and bloodshed were deprecated, and Lexington and Concord pronounced a useless sacrifice, and displeasing to God. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia It was evident that these expressions of admiration were not displeasing to her. My Life: or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson Being the Auto-Biography of an Author. Written by Himself. She was shut out in the mist and dark; he wasn't thinking of her at all; he was chill, preoccupied; something was displeasing him; decisively, almost sharply, he told her where to write. Amabel Channice Instead of assuming an expression of severe reproof, she blushes from time to time, and casts down her eyes, and I cannot discover from her face that this ungodly conduct is displeasing to her.' The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 122, December, 1867 Still more displeasing however were some other articles of general import, which were carefully kept back from the knowledge of the public. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) "Is anything displeasing to thee about Rachel?" was the rather nettled response. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia They dwelt long on those things that they found displeasing, and passed over in silence those distinctive virtues with which they were not in harmony. Patrician and Plebeian Or The Origin and Development of the Social Classes of the Old Dominion And give everybody to understand that he is personally displeasing to you! In Brief Authority This matter was very displeasing to the Magnificent Ottaviano, who would never have consented to deprive Florence of such a picture, and he marvelled that the Pope should have given it up so readily. Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol. 05 ( of 10) Andrea da Fiesole to Lorenzo Lotto By either derivation, it indicates the earnest spirit of that strange people who, in the seventeenth century, were annoying and displeasing all their neighbors. William Penn I am often forgetting and displeasing Him now—never serving Him well nor loving Him right. The Wide, Wide World Willy Forrest, to give him his due, took an instinctive liking to the new intruder and was not to be put off, however much his attentions were displeasing to Anna. Aladdin of London or, Lodestar He stood still, therefore, with his eyes fixed on the weirdly displeasing face and neglected to look at the twitching hands. Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker They concurred; or at least, perhaps for fear of displeasing such a desperado, said what he understood to mean that they concurred. Mary Queen of Scots Makers of History That the helping of the enemies of God, joining or mingling with wicked men is a sin highly displeasing. Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies I had no thought of displeasing you, sir," said Ellen, bursting into tears, "and I was very sorry for it last night. The Wide, Wide World The galloping of horses was now distinctly heard, and the sound was as displeasing to the bravos as it was delightful to Lagardere. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama The expectation of displeasing all classes has not been unaccompanied with pain. An Appeal in Favor of that Class of Americans Called Africans To refuse to do a good thing known unto us when we have opportunity is wrong and displeasing to God. The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity She was certainly a very beautiful woman, and her expression by no means displeasing. The Master Mummer Other actions of Clarence were displeasing to the king, and when Parliament met, 1478, Edward with his own mouth accused his brother of treason. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII And what human being shall arrogate to himself the authority to pronounce that our form of it is worse in itself, or more displeasing to God, than that which exists elsewhere? Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject On Monday of each week a composition should be handed in; irregularity only makes the work displeasing and leads to shirking. English: Composition and Literature If you hold but little or no examination of your conduct there may be many imperfections in your ways of life displeasing to God, and yet unknown to you. The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity The temerity with which Bute provoked the hostility of powerful and deeply rooted interests was displeasing to Mansfield's cold and timid nature. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) It must have been very displeasing in the sight of God to have a man brought up in a Christian land do such a thing. Scenes in the Hawaiian Islands and California One has to take a good many chances—even the chance of displeasing Him—if it comes to a crisis.” Robert Orange Being a Continuation of the History of Robert Orange For all other rivers there is a surface, and an underneath, and a vaguely displeasing idea of the bottom. English: Composition and Literature “Paris, for me, of all places in the world!” replied Ivan, without any suspicion that the answer would be displeasing to the father. Bruin The Grand Bear Hunt It is not permitted, highly honoured EMPEROR, that in my sermon I say anything displeasing to your Imperial self. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 30, 1914 If she had any “citified airs” they were not of the kind that are especially displeasing to country people. David Fleming's Forgiveness Evidently, this persistence was a distracting influence—a displeasing. Making People Happy Also, in addition to her awakened interest in Lord Farquhart—or possibly because of it—the Lady Barbara thought she saw in Mr. Ashley’s devotion some new, some curious, some quite displeasing quality. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 I soon observed that this work was far from being displeasing to his majesty. Niels Klim's journey under the ground being a narrative of his wonderful descent to the subterranean lands; together with an account of the sensible animals and trees inhabiting the planet Nazar and the firmament. And to enforce this lesson, he assured them that it was displeasing to the gods for men to attempt to pry into the wonderful art wherewith they had constructed the universe. A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory Since she was very far from being a model young person, Hilary’s manifest anger was not displeasing. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 God does not forbid patient, submissive pleading, but murmuring fears are displeasing to Him, and He withdraws from the soul that will not lean on Him. Gold Dust A Collection of Golden Counsels for the Sanctification of Daily Life The divine influence from which man gets a knowledge of the things pleasing and displeasing to God, he cannot obtain without the divine will. A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy These conditions, although very honorable, were very displeasing to me, for I considered it both unsafe and illicit to forsake my wife, whom I left behind in pregnancy, and marry a lioness. Niels Klim's journey under the ground being a narrative of his wonderful descent to the subterranean lands; together with an account of the sensible animals and trees inhabiting the planet Nazar and the firmament. He saw the Dyaks among whom he lived, ruled by a fear of evil spirits, and carrying out many superstitious ceremonies, which he knew must be displeasing to God. Children of Borneo This order was most displeasing to the young men of the legal academies, who were given to swaggering amongst the brave gallants of city ordinaries, and delighted in showing their rich attire at Paul's. A Book About Lawyers To-day I will pray more fervently, try to realize Thy Presence, Thy Goodness, Thy Love; and my heart shall be a sanctuary into which nothing shall penetrate that could be displeasing unto Thee. Gold Dust A Collection of Golden Counsels for the Sanctification of Daily Life Eyes red-rimmed and staring, a long thin nose, and an unearthly pallor made it displeasing: the dropped jaw, showing the toothless gums, made it repulsive. Anthony Lyveden For in the Jewish family, girls were not valued so highly as boys, and were made to feel their unimportance in many ways that would be highly displeasing to little sisters of to-day. Christmas Light The dishonouring of the corpse of Leonidas was displeasing to more than one high-minded Aryan nobleman. A Victor of Salamis There was a stout gentleman and a thin gentleman, and they tiptoed into the presence of Bones with a hint of reverence which was not displeasing. Bones in London Self-renunciation, in short, is destroying, even at the risk of much heart-rending, all in our heart, mind, imagination, that could be displeasing to God. Gold Dust A Collection of Golden Counsels for the Sanctification of Daily Life The dissimilarity of the two sisters, the one universally pleasing, the other displeasing everybody, created such misunderstanding between them that their father was obliged to separate them. Political Women, Vol. 2 They seemed to be afraid of displeasing somebody called Martin. The Wall Between Judging by his frequent purrs and sighs, the result was not displeasing. Colorado Jim The Prophet Isaiah declared that the Jewish sacrifices had become displeasing to God and would be abolished. The Faith of Our Fathers I soon discovered that my manners were displeasing to him, and that he evinced towards me a compassionate sympathy, as if he regretted the sad turn my tastes had taken. Major Frank Mrs. Hylton made this inquiry sharply, but not as if such a circumstance would be altogether displeasing to her. The Talking Horse And Other Tales This hatred she concealed, and even the eagle-sighted Ibrahim perceived not that he was in any way displeasing to the lovely Nisida. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf To the casual eye the effect of this was far from being displeasing. Fibble, D.D. I should not have been afraid of displeasing you, which is what encourages me to be obstinate now,” he said. The Cattle-Baron's Daughter Indeed, with the exception of a very few cubes not in themselves especially attractive, I cannot remember any things which do not present quite as many displeasing aspects as pleasing ones. The Beautiful An Introduction to Psychological Aesthetics This, however, is displeasing to God, who has no pleasure in such people. Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church The stain in her eyes was wonderfully vivid, but it did not produce a displeasing effect, as I had fancied it would. The Blue Germ The kiss I would have impressed upon her countenance was not to her displeasing. Fibble, D.D. So that either we must have a reformation displeasing to God, or displeasing to men. The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) She was irritated, and proud, and afraid of displeasing Mr. Carlisle; and above all this and keeping it down, was the sense that she was bound to him. The Old Helmet, Volume I The news was displeasing, but probably not wholly unexpected. Lewis and Clark Meriwether Lewis and William Clark "Away, let nought to love displeasing," the authorship, 27. Notes and Queries, Index of Volume 3, January-June, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. The women are naturally ugly, and the hard work they have to do, with their general mode of life, render their appearance yet more displeasing. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part III. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century “They’ll be through mighty soon now, Ericus,” soothed Davis, who was uneasy between his fears of displeasing his wife’s cousin and giving offense to the young men. A Virginia Scout This girl's spontaneous gaiety, which I found at first displeasing, was what I wanted to help me to shake off the gloomy incubus of thought oppressing me. The Crack of Doom Mac could not sleep and watched, by the silver light of the waning moon, a not displeasing vista of palm trees, crops, houses and villages which went jogging steadily by. The Tale of a Trooper The Use of the Slur is pretty much limited in Singing, and is confined within such few Notes ascending or descending, that it cannot go beyond a fourth without displeasing. Observations on the Florid Song or Sentiments on the Ancient and Modern Singers Made-up eyes are by no means desirable, and to many are singularly displeasing; but the same may be said of made-up faces generally. The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources The Vizier of Nourgehan was avaricious; but for fear of displeasing his master, he concealed that vice with the utmost care. Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers For having pleased you by more serious efforts, I have no fear of displeasing you when I speak on a frivolous subject. The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura Honora was afraid of displeasing her domestic vizier, and rendering him for ever unpropitious to her little guests if she deferred his removal of the breakfast things beyond a reasonable hour. Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster Not the less displeasing to me is another book of sonnets, printed in octavo form. The Writer, Volume VI, April 1892. A Monthly Magazine to Interest and Help All Literary Workers I never dreamed of competing—a business having in it at the best, for my temper, if not for my total failure of temper, a displeasing ferocity. A Small Boy and Others I should die with vexation were I capable of displeasing you; but I am not afraid that I will ever be so unlucky as to give you offence.' Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers No fear of displeasing God now marred the comfort which the maiden found in supplication for a Gentile. Hebrew Heroes A Tale Founded on Jewish History He would willingly have avoided the ascent could he have done so without displeasing his son; but George made a point of it. The Bertrams It is akin to the displeasing vanity of those persons who walk upon a boat with easy stomach while their companions lie below. Chimney-Pot Papers Everything about her was displeasing, her careless enunciation, queer little face, coarse clothes, impulsive, crude ways, even occasional mistakes in grammar. Beatrice Leigh at College A Story for Girls I venture to say this to you in an unaffected and earnest spirit, and I hope it will not be displeasing to you. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 3, 1836-1870 A reverent curiosity concerning the life of our departed is surely not displeasing to God. The Gospel of the Hereafter Now Miss Baker in her wisdom had taken this as a strong hint that the match would not be displeasing to him. The Bertrams Should a man who had succeeded more than once through bold but not displeasing words in causing the scarlet to stain that cheek of cream, carelessly forgo any chance for future experiment? The Silver Butterfly Eberhard Ludwig, disgusted at the sight of the puny monstrosities, had refused to permit them to go about the palace, and they had been relegated, poor displeasing toys, to the servants' regions. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg I was afraid of displeasing him, so I simply bent my head. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VIII (of X) - Continental Europe II. It saw beneath it its own likeness; but no longer that of an awkward grayish bird, ugly and displeasing—it was the figure of a swan. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847 In a few minutes he did something displeasing to the bull, which started him to running at a fearful speed. Detailed Minutiae of Soldier life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865 I think our displeasing cousin found that piece of poetry that Noël was beginning about him, and read it, because he is a sneak. New Treasure Seekers or, The Bastable Children in Search of a Fortune Happy is the Prince who finds a friend who, out of obedience and the fear of displeasing him, dares commit an action which the common rules of morality condemn. Faustus his Life, Death, and Doom Everything, say they, that the one is entitled to should be conceded to the other; everything that pleases or displeases in the one is necessarily pleasing or displeasing in the other. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VIII (of X) - Continental Europe II. Their sin, indeed, not being committed under gospel light, is not so aggravated as that of others; but is still displeasing in the sight of God. The Ordinance of Covenanting Her virile expression was rather displeasing to him. The Goose Man It is said by Rochefoucault, that "there is always something in the misfortunes of men's best friends not displeasing to them." The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 2 There is nothing else but adaptations of means to ends in nature, however displeasing some of them may be to us. Theism or Atheism The Great Alternative The idea was equally displeasing to the king and to the Americans. 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 If nothing hostile or displeasing is perceived, they will generally leave; but should a quick motion or offensive breath offend them, the dreaded result is almost sure to follow. Mysteries of Bee-keeping Explained Everything," he continued, "that I have ever wanted to do since I can remember has been bad, or against my duty, or displeasing to God. The Uncalled A Novel The teeth, too, were fine, when not disfigured by the chewing of the betel nut, which, when long continued, stains them a displeasing dark red. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life Antony—"Oh! yes; all that it shines upon is displeasing to me." The Temptation of St. Antony or A Revelation of the Soul The soul which desires that which is good, acceptable, perfect, can no longer find affinity with that which is bad, imperfect, and displeasing to God. Amusement: A Force in Christian Training He had been answered in that way so seldom during their married life that the novelty was displeasing. A Son of the Immortals The fear of displeasing them is my chief distress. A Confederate Girl's Diary My desire is that it may be the means of leading the simple ones and the children to their Father, who loves their humble confidence, and to whom distrust is so displeasing. A Short Method Of Prayer And it is he himself who makes himself impious and displeasing to God, not suffering evil from God, for the Divinity does only what is good. A Source Book for Ancient Church History Were he responsible to his ministers or to the local House of Assembly, he might have to act in a way displeasing to the mother country, and subordination would be at an end. The Tribune of Nova Scotia A Chronicle of Joseph Howe In 1820 he had made himself so displeasing to the king by some lithographs which were scattered among the people, that it was thought best for him to leave Paris. A History of Art for Beginners and Students Painting, Sculpture, Architecture And he didn't dare run the risk of displeasing Virginia so soon after their meeting. The Snowshoe Trail St Augustine says, “Love, and do as you please;” for when we love perfectly, we shall not desire to do anything that could be displeasing to our Beloved. A Short Method Of Prayer Let them say, then, that all things ought to have remained in their first dark beginnings; that the world covered with darkness is now displeasing because it has brightened with the rising of the sun. A Source Book for Ancient Church History And I see that it is displeasing to our authorities, who are always suspicious and fearful of losing their newly-gotten power. Hortense Makers of History Series Nothing can be more out of character, or even displeasing, than a froward or too pensive a look. A Treatise on the Art of Dancing But these designs were displeasing to the English colonists, who had already extended their settlements far into the interior. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges We are all by nature displeasing to Him, till He justifies us freely for Christ's sake. Loss and Gain The Story of a Convert The education of the slaves was very displeasing to the planter. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 7, 1922 The young man's evident desire to talk more than circumstances warranted, was displeasing to her, and she rejoined very stiffly, "It is a matter of perfect indifference to me," and turned away. Wired Love A Romance of Dots and Dashes This boasting is an evil so predominant among men, that I know not any more universal in its dominion, or more hurtful to us, or displeasing to God. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning The elevation of Meer Jaffier was, of course, displeasing to the imbecile Emperor of India, and a large army was sent to dethrone him. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges But his face was not displeasing, and his eyes were animated and vivid. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II Nobody," said Gallagher, "would want to say a word that was displeasing to the Major, who is well liked in this locality and always was. General John Regan She often did things, and said things, and thought things that she knew were displeasing to both, but she did not want to do so. Katie Robertson A Girls Story of Factory Life That the helping of the enemies of God, or joining and mingling with wicked men, is a sin highly displeasing. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Lysimachus hearing this, it was beyond measure displeasing to him, for that he saw himself bereaved of the hope which he cherished, that, an Ormisdas took her not, he should certainly have her. The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio |
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