| 单词 | distractedly |
| 例句 | “I think it went well,” I said distractedly. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She gathered up her lecture notes and, somewhat distractedly, called the children together. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z “This is...not the moment to discuss it,” said Lupin, avoiding everybody’s eyes as he looked around distractedly. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She distractedly pulled off his shirt and thrust a towel at him. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t know exactly how it happened,” said Professor McGonagall distractedly. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “Yes, yes,” Bunny would say distractedly, and bluster away. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She laughs at odd places in the conversation or drops out of it distractedly. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “Goodness,” he said distractedly, looking around my room, at the unmade four-poster bed and my clothes scattered on the rug beside it. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Oh yes, they’ll have to go,” said Fudge, running his fingers distractedly through his hair. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “What does she understand?” said Harry distractedly, still looking around, trying to tell where the voice had come from. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Then she lost count because she started distractedly thinking, Surely we didn’t walk thirty-two steps before. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Tara only nods distractedly, and then they discuss other matters of little import while the clock ticks through the afternoon hours and the light beyond the frosted-glass windows fades considerably. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He nods distractedly and says, "Sure ... you bet." Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She has beautiful lips, I notice distractedly, the top one fuller than the bottom. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “You’ll think of something,” Dad said distractedly, pulling into our driveway. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “Yes, yes, fine, fine,” he said distractedly as she left the bookshop without looking at Hugo. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z I stood up, unable to bear it any longer, and looked around my room distractedly. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She nodded distractedly as she searched for her lighter. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He ran his fingers distractedly through his filthy hair, then shrugged again. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z As her pregnancy advanced, she seemed to be distractedly letting go of reality and turning inward in a secret, unceasing conversation with her baby. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z You distractedly pay a small sum of money. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “Let’s hope not,” Oriana says distractedly, her eyes on Oak, lifting her glass of canary wine. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z And now, with his bottle and his fountain pen drained, he simply sits, dragging a hand through his hair distractedly, staring across the room at nothing in particular. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She saw me looking at them and pushed the plate at me distractedly. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z They walk to the museum, and her father remarks distractedly to the warder who meets them at the door, “They say we are holding the river.” All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z “Oh, don’t,” I half pleaded, and distractedly pushed the pie a half inch farther away. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z “Is it going to be as bad as the last one?” he asked, distractedly. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z “Black? Black?” said Fudge distractedly, turning his bowler rapidly in his fingers. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Chandresh takes credit only for the white blooms, keeping one pinned to his lapel that he toys with distractedly throughout the service. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Her eyes roved distractedly around the room as though searching for something. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z She reached distractedly into the pocket of her skirt and took out the music box and, without thinking, twisted the winding key with trembling fingers. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Master’s plate was always the most rice-strewn, as if he ate distractedly so that the grains eluded his fork. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The mood is very different from last year’s, when the Gamemakers were half drunk and distractedly picking at tidbits from the banquet table. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “He was only 20,” one woman says, distractedly, of the boyfriend who died from a police chokehold, as if she were fully registering his youth for the first time. Review: ‘Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992,’ a Wrenching John Ridley Film 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z Today, Jacobs writes, we live so distractedly, so situationally, that “we lack the density to stay put even in the mildest breeze from our news feeds.” Review | The key to a more tranquil mind? One author argues it’s all about revisiting books from the past. 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z In the second movement the piano mostly plays a wistful, simple melody meant to evoke a child practicing distractedly. Classical Recordings: POUL RUDERS 2011-06-10T14:29:27Z As her friends set up their movie cameras, Ms. Stafford began snapping away as Einstein slumped into a floral-print chair near a fireplace and stared distractedly into the distance. Marilyn Stafford, a Photojournalist Rediscovered, Dies at 97 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z The best way to enforce this equality would be to make each sex scene last for exactly three thrusts, during which the female actor yawns distractedly, before the male actor cries and apologises. Fragile masculinity: why no one in the Fast and Furious films can lose a fight 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z This way, you can continue hosting the meeting without distractedly watching the chat. Most workers hate meetings. Here’s how to make sure yours are productive. 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z It was – in the case of no-show Matthew Perry’s taped appearance – an excuse to distractedly promote current projects. An unscripted Friends reunion would be a diabolical mess 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z Wringing my hands distractedly, I asked, "What voice?" The startling power of my "sweet" white lady voice. 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z For all anybody knows, The Get Down’s entire audience consisted of a single confused child watching distractedly in a shed. Which Netflix shows are being binged the fastest? 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z It has been printed on T-shirts, signs and buttons, like the one worn on Friday by Mr. Garner’s 2-year-old daughter, Legacy, as she distractedly took in Mr. Blanchard’s performance near the foot of the stage. A Cri de Coeur From Jazz Musicians in a Black Lives Matter Age 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z He said he knows a collector whose wife once distractedly switched on a vintage machine worth over $10,000, “and the tubes melted the radio,” he said. Antiques: Exploring the Art of Louisiana Furniture 2010-12-10T00:01:00Z The way he’s checking his cellphone, distractedly, you wonder if it’s the actor texting his agent about an unrelated matter of more dramatic interest than anything in Fantastic Four. Here Are Some of the Roughest Critiques of 'Fantastic Four' 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z After years of being tethered to my middle seat too near the lav, struggling distractedly through great prose, tough reporting, clear-minded thinking, biting analysis — and understanding nothing. Learning to Love Airport Lit 2012-02-17T20:39:16Z Responding to questions asked by an off-camera interviewer, the women talk haltingly and distractedly about their histories, which in many cases involve deprivation, abuse, crimes and drugs. ‘Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook,’ a SculptureCenter Exhibition 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z “The portfolio does need … managing,” he says, pulling his fingers through his hair distractedly. Peter Gordon's six delicious salad recipes 2016-03-20T04:00:00Z I started shrugging instead of stressing if my kids were late for school, and I began engaging wholly with my family after work instead of opening a computer to peck distractedly at a lingering task. Does happiness in your 50s signal the end of ambition? 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z Harris, playing James Tyrone, an aging former matinee idol, touched his toes and did squats as he spoke, while Lange, playing his fragile, morphine-addicted wife, Mary, flitted distractedly around the room. Filming Eugene O’Neill When the Elements (and Investors) Don’t Cooperate 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z But in the background, there was lots of emailing, tweeting, chatting with neighbors and staring distractedly into space, along with some actual literary progress. ArtsBeat: In a Brooklyn Cafe, It's Write! Camera! Action! 2012-11-20T00:06:03Z When that song was done, the audience applauded distractedly. Music Review: Kacey Musgraves at the Highline Ballroom 2012-10-19T23:42:36Z The ninth season of Larry David’s comedy has distractedly followed Larry’s quest to create “Fatwa! The Musical,” which was inspired by Salman Rushdie going into hiding after the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini called for his death. What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Curb’ and a Carol Burnett Celebration 2017-12-03T05:00:00Z “Would you like something to drink,” she asked twice in quick succession, before catching herself, and murmuring distractedly, “Oh, I asked you that.” Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Companion, Diana Taylor, Gives a Rare Interview 2013-12-27T23:22:28Z When it was over, I was again looking distractedly, as if outside of time. Putting art to music, with wondrous results 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z But new missteps have been introduced: what doomed prisoner whiles away the moments before his execution distractedly playing chess with a jailer, as Roberto Alagna’s Cavaradossi did near the start of Act III? Music Review: ?Tosca,? With Tinkering, Cooler Tempers and a Fill-In Tenor 2011-01-11T22:13:44Z A teacher is drawing on the blackboard an elaborate diagram of the human ear, when he hears a student distractedly drumming on a desk. The Paradox at the Heart of Abbas Kiarostami’s Early Films 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z How much do you share in a letter that will be read quickly, distractedly? Letters from camp, letters from home 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z She's leaving the boutique late, and as her boss distractedly makes notes in her ledger, Margaret discreetly slips a dress off the hanger and stuffs it in her purse. "Boardwalk Empire" recap: Unhappy surprises 2010-10-11T05:01:00Z She murmured distractedly, mostly to herself, as she fumbled for her jewelry. Cynthia Erivo Takes on a New Role: Fashion Diva 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z Often the women were in unison, and would then separate, skittering from place to place, pointing distractedly, as though lost or trying to regain a memory. Dance of the Everywoman 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z During those times when they should be listening attentively, they might be distractedly looking at their phones, or are busy thinking about their next venting spree. Perspective | Ask Amy: House and friendship are both on the market 2021-07-04T04:00:00Z “Mom, what are you talking about?” he replied distractedly into his cellphone. Meet your online doppelgänger: On the Internet, nobody knows you’re not really trolling Ann Coulter 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z I can see Richards now, tottering distractedly down the sloping, tongue-shaped stage to create a cacophonous discord. Is Keith Richards a 'good thing'? 2010-10-23T23:06:00Z The spouses deal resignedly with the quirks of home, synagogue and community life, which are portrayed in scenes that range distractedly in various directions, often in a mode of loving spoofery. Play inspired by rabbi and his fake torahs misses its mark 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z The Five Stairsteps, though—they’re doing more of a halfhearted little kick, the way a person might distractedly swat at a fly. The Best Song for Soothing Your Election Anxiety 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z Many more ambled about distractedly, as if lost. Sao Paulo’s downtown takes a turn for the worse, with wandering drug addicts harassing residents 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z Tethered to IVs and fatigued with restless anticipation, Trinity Landrum distractedly nodded to the legion of scrubs scurrying in and out of her hospital room. After deadly spike, WA looks for advocates in pregnancy care 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z “It’s a tract that thousands of people pass by each day, distractedly driving their car. They probably have no idea where they are.” Ancient Roman Road’s Beginning Will Remain a Mystery for Now 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z But a series that claims to represent real historical events can lead one to wonder, distractedly, what truly happened and what was embellished or didn’t happen at all. 'George & Tammy' is a cautionary love story with good songs 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z This will require some research, so you’re not distractedly asking Siri for the closest Mediterranean restaurant or trying to type “best cheeseburger” into Google while you drive. How to make the most of long solo car trips 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Heading past Royce and distractedly chilling to an electronic drone, I nearly collided with a creepy, if cute, robot rolling by that read: “I deliver to Bruins.” Review: The environmental impact of composers Ellen Reid and Gabriela Ortiz, indoors and out 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z A Ukrainian teenager in an Italia sweatshirt sat silent at a table, distractedly picking tape off scissors. Italian City Tied to Russia by a Revered Saint Feels the Sting of War in Ukraine 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z I distractedly left my phone at a nearby grocery store. Rant and Rave: Reader not happy about car being used for parking practice 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z Then on April 5, when Aida called for an update, the aide answered distractedly, even getting her mother’s gender wrong. When Their Mother Died at a Nursing Home, 2 Detectives Wanted Answers 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z As his health minister discussed regional payouts on Wednesday, the president distractedly rolled a pen back and forth across his desk, lost in a moment of reverie broadcast nationwide. Covid-19 puts Putin's power plans on hold and economy in peril 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z Wanting it in easy reach for his next one, he distractedly fumbled for it, he told a police detective — and hit Ms. Butler’s car. The Unforeseen Dangers of a Device That Curbs Drunken Driving 2019-12-23T05:00:00Z She’s explaining distractedly that her father, who lives in Miami, arranges for small alligators to be delivered to his pool when Pons visits, so that she can swim with them as a form of therapy. Lele Pons made millions on YouTube by turning herself into a perfectly generic social-media star 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z Then, on a different day, I distractedly left my wallet at the same grocery store and Mabel, an always friendly clerk, set it aside for me. Rant and Rave: Reader not happy about car being used for parking practice 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z While darting between characters, he toys distractedly with plot possibilities, few of which are adequately established. Review: Ethan Coen lifts the curtain on 'A Play Is a Poem,' but there's no rhyme, no reason 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z Most of the game slid by distractedly under cloudy skies while the focus intensified on the clock ticking down to the 4 p.m. trade deadline. Nationals’ rally falls short in 5-4 loss to Braves in extra innings 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z During the day, he tries distractedly to get work done; at night, he meets with high school friends to reminisce about “Old Hong Kong.” He watched the Hong Kong protests from his Virginia apartment and decided he had to join 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z During our car trip, he was boyishly restless, drumming on his knees and distractedly whistling a tune. Venezuela’s Two Presidents Collide 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z When a reporter from Smash Hits attended the ensuing tour, they reported back in horror that Hollis had distractedly wandered on stage and started playing wearing no shoes, only a pair of socks. Mark Hollis: reluctant pop star who redefined rock 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z I spent more time listening to her, and less time distractedly nodding and mumbling while checking my inbox or tapping out tweets. Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My Phone and Unbroke My Brain 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z After graduation, he enrolled at the University of Southern California, distractedly studying business, certain “my graduation present would be an AR-15 and some camo gear”. What happens when you put cowboys in a room to talk politics? 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z But she distractedly veered too close to the edge, and fell down. Mother and child survive Tube track fall 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z There are other men, too, and the movie sifts through them almost distractedly, as though expressing its heroine's own mounting impatience. Juliette Binoche lights up Claire Denis' exquisite 'Let the Sunshine In' 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z As I ask Campbell about this acting phase of her life, one facet of a highly visible career resurgence, she taps away at a text, peering distractedly at her phone for the response. Naomi Campbell: ‘People try to use your past to blackmail you. I won’t allow it’ 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z Joe Wright's films always have a way of looking brilliant, but not distractedly so, and that seems to be the case here, too. 9 new trailers you should watch this week 2017-09-30T04:00:00Z It may dart distractedly from place to place, climb upwards only to fall back to where it started, and always sound sad and fraught, but it presses doggedly on. 'It's all about feeling': Chicago dance great Larry Heard takes house to the heavens 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z I took his hand so distractedly I can’t have failed to seem rude. “Signal” 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z The one time I asked my mother about why she did not resist, she answered distractedly and somewhat defensively: it was a very confused time. Donald Trump Through a Loudspeaker, Darkly 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z And at first, as he sang along distractedly to “Where Are U Now” and “Company” — both blaring from Staples’ sound system in prerecorded form — it seemed his heart wasn’t in the effort. How Justin Bieber turned KIIS-FM's Jingle Ball into an acoustic jam session 2016-12-03T05:00:00Z He’s either sharply engaged or so vague that I understand why he’s nicknamed “the Abstract”: distractedly gazing at his phone or slapping me on the knee and joking about putting me on a track. A Tribe Called Quest return: ‘You fight for what you love – and you go through hell to get it’ 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z She’s especially comical in her despairing tour de force rendition of “I’m Breaking Down,” distractedly waving a large knife while forcefully hacking up bananas. Review: Complex family emerges in lively ‘Falsettos’ 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z One, dark-haired and with a nose stud, clutched a packet of tobacco and distractedly rolled a cigarette. Imagining a Cashless World 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z There is a consensus that, though often so distractedly busy he forgets where he is, he is extremely kind and civil. Simon McBurney: British theatrical alchemist ready to dazzle Broadway 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z Sometimes, she steps in to hit the brakes, like the time Dave wanted to do a photo of him reading the newspaper while he distractedly lit a cigarette for Alice. A day in the life of the World’s Best Father 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z During a break, Royal answered questions distractedly, staring at his fingers as if contemplating future moves. The Littlest Chess Champions 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z A sad-looking young man in a Statue of Liberty costume turned around distractedly on a narrow median that looks like a sidewalk but is posted as a no-go zone. D.C. streetcar makes its first voyages on H Street. ‘Is it really happening?’ 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z But does Aspatia lose her wits and go around distractedly handing out pansies and fennel? Theater reviews: ‘The Maid’s Tragedy’ and ‘Antigone Project: A Play in 5 Parts’ 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z Go into a shop nowadays and you’ll often find both customer and staff on their phones, grunting at each other distractedly. Was Jennifer Lawrence right about smartphone etiquette? 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z She gazed distractedly at the rows of books between the two windows. After the Circus by Patrick Modiano – extract 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z If focused concentration is a good workout for your brain, bouncing around distractedly is being a mental couch potato. How to Focus: 5 Research-Backed Secrets to Concentration 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z This would keep the Religious Right happy—or at least, distractedly busy—while not eliciting the concern of Reagan’s larger, more secular support. Ronald Reagan stiff-armed the religious right: What today’s GOP must learn before wingnuts swallow it whole 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z Rather than sticking with that entirely workable setup, writer-director Martin keeps distractedly flip-flopping back and forth in time leading up to the big heist, preventing the plotting from building any tangible tension. '10 Cent Pistol' wants to be pulp fiction but misfires 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z In a quaint London tea shop, Mackenzie Scott is distractedly fiddling with the handle of her dainty bone china cup. Torres: 'You’re not really an American any more when you’re in the ocean' 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z He made his reservation on a ship leaving on Saturday, January 2nd, but was still in town that evening, distractedly playing cards with some of his poker companions. The Cabaret Beat 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z The guy’s fantastic in Game of Thrones, no argument from me, but here he sounds like someone distractedly reading a bedtime story to a child while texting on his smartphone. 8 Things Bungie's Destiny Could Have Done Better 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z Or do they rush by looking distractedly self-important, not realizing that you are their job, rather than a potential interruption of their job? Customer Service Culture: How To Find Out If You Already Have One (And Build One If You Don't) 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z Her black Rawlings glove hung at her side as she distractedly chewed at the fingernails on her right hand. Little Big Leaguer Mo’Ne Davis: Remember Her Mane The child began flitting around the room distractedly, ignoring the doctor’s questions and squirming in his chair — but then he leapt up and yelled: “Freeze! What do you think is the problem here?” Doctors Train to Evaluate Anxiety Cases in Children 2014-02-19T02:38:14Z You suspect the Galaxy are unlikely to slip up again though — they look a different bunch from the side that wandered distractedly into their early 2012 campaign. MLS week four: fan previews 2013-03-22T13:00:00Z Here, though, is the problem: as I distractedly jump from song to song, am I actually listening, or merely hearing? The antidote to rampant capitalism? 33⅓ revolutions per minute 2012-12-25T18:00:01Z No, she was told, as the shopkeeper knelt distractedly near a small chalkboard. For Close-Knit Town, Horror Halts a Season of Celebration 2012-12-15T18:02:45Z Instead, I found myself at an Orthodox Jewish wedding in Brooklyn, distractedly watching the daughter of my wife’s cousin marry. Slap Shot: N.H.L. Playoffs: In 1994, Plenty of Tension but No BlackBerrys 2012-05-14T19:17:20Z "At what, hammer and tongs?" gasped his father distractedly. The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z “What’s the matter?” he asked her from the next room, distractedly, choking with the smoke of his freshly lit samovar. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z "What are we to do?" and she turned distractedly towards the women. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z She made good view of me; indeed, so much, That, sure, methought, her eyes had lost her tongue, For she did speak in starts distractedly. Twelfth Night or, What You Will 2012-02-18T03:00:14.920Z "He hasn't merely left it," she distractedly explained. Running Sands 2012-02-05T03:00:08.983Z It was a dreadful moment, for Rose could not run away,—she could only grasp her precious nose with one hand and extend the other, crying distractedly,— "O uncle, save me, save me!" Eight Cousins Or, The Aunt-Hill 2012-01-15T03:00:12.507Z The mother bird was hovering distractedly over her nest, uttering shrill, excited cries that brought her mate to her side. Bert Wilson at the Wheel 2012-01-14T03:00:19.827Z Cyril Milliter leaned back, distractedly, and held his beating forehead between his two pale hands. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z In the midst of a flock of sparrows forty or more in number, all hopping about distractedly but none daring to attack him, stood a big blue jay with his crest militantly erect. The Unpopular Review, Number 19 July-December 1918 2012-01-09T03:00:24.167Z Drops of agony stood upon my forehead as I looked distractedly upon those narrow walls, and thought they might inclose me for ever. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z He walked distractedly, for a while, up and down his study. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z Three men of the roughest order were dancing distractedly around. Bert Wilson at the Wheel 2012-01-14T03:00:19.827Z “He said he did not want to be disturbed,” murmured poor Gwen distractedly. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z “Dear me, what shall I do?” cried Archie’s mother, running distractedly up the garden with a bucketful of greens in her hand. Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z How distractedly did Hari comfort her,— 'Now I shall not go to Mathura': When this sweet sound reached her ears, The lovesick nymph revived. Vidy?pati: Bang?ya pad?bali; songs of the love of R?dh? and Krishna 2011-12-02T03:00:26.297Z He jumped distractedly around the boys for a moment and then crouched down upon the floor with a short length of broken cord trailing from his collar. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z “And—could—he really believe this of me?” she said distractedly. An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z She rose distractedly, and, running to the edge of the precipice, threw herself into the abyss. Folk-Tales of the Khasis 2011-11-01T02:00:19.730Z Jenny loved him more distractedly than ever, but, having no assurance that he loved her in the right way, or loved her at all, she knew what her duty was. A Humble Enterprise 2011-10-29T02:00:12.483Z Mr. Tallmadge mopped his brow, and looked about distractedly, like one who has lost his thread in a labyrinth. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z In the Bay the weather was tremendous, and the Nicobar banged and shook and pitched distractedly across in a howling world of thunderous green sea, washed within and without, above and below. Chronicles of Martin Hewitt 2011-10-24T02:00:16.617Z To be distractedly in love was his normal condition. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z “Besides,” he added, “to drink thus distractedly profits naught but one’s kidneys.” The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z For two days after this Monsieur Montoyer was observed to walk distractedly through the salons and occasionally to place a maximum upon a single number. Chance in Chains A Story of Monte Carlo 2011-10-03T02:00:32.613Z He dashed his hands to his brow distractedly. Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z "But oh! what shall I say to His Grace?" she moaned distractedly. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z He turned as if to rush back upstairs, distractedly, and turned again as if to rush distractedly out into the street. Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z Henri glanced distractedly at the baby and then at the other visitors, before he turned to answer the call. Polly in New York 2011-09-18T02:00:27.103Z "Follow that!" the girl cried, pointing to the Thing, half limping, half running distractedly before them. The Second Jungle Book 2011-09-10T02:00:30.870Z Most of the victims were robbed while distractedly looking at their phones. Robbers seize golden opportunity to steal precious metal; big guns hired for protection 2011-09-06T07:48:40Z The audience laughed, and clapped, as it had been doing most of the evening, and Samantha scuttled distractedly 236 behind the scenes, where she clutched the nearest person to her. Winona of the Camp Fire 2011-08-28T02:00:35.510Z "I do wish one could get Miss Vivian to eat something," she murmured distractedly to her neighbour. The War-Workers 2011-08-25T02:00:32.260Z Philip, my dearest, what can I do?" she cried, distractedly; "if I had thought—if I had guessed——" "Do nothing. Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories 2011-08-25T02:00:30.323Z "Dear me, how you are wasting your time sitting there doing nothing!" said Mr Swinglebinks distractedly. The Zankiwank and The Bletherwitch An Original Fantastic Fairy Extravaganza 2011-08-19T02:00:16.653Z “Oh, I don’t know,” replied that lady distractedly; “if the doctor were only here!” Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z And, waving her hands distractedly, like a woman in a dream, she walked swiftly towards one of the tents, which she entered, and was hidden from his view. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z His mind sought distractedly for an expedient to avert the threatened doom. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z "She has become like his other victims—like my victims!" cried Auriol distractedly. Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z Every now and then would he pass from one to the other of the suffering creatures, endeavouring distractedly to comfort them with words. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z “We shall need you, Mademoiselle,” the Frenchwoman said distractedly. Ruth Fielding In the Red Cross Doing Her Best For Uncle Sam 2011-06-14T02:00:23.757Z He glanced distractedly about the room, barely remembering it. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z "If I ha'n't I'm a gourd!" and Luke scratched his head distractedly. Hoosier Mosaics 2011-05-20T02:00:35.173Z "I cannot yield my soul, even to save him," cried Ebba distractedly. Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z Slouched sideways at his desk in the front row of class, a sneakered foot jittering distractedly, Chase Brown could be any 14-year-old in academic captivity. Hope builds for treating intellectual disabilities 2011-05-09T17:33:05Z Helen flung herself distractedly upon the bed, she seemed to have gone mad. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z The man who muttered these words was seated with elbows resting upon a table, and hands thrust distractedly through his hair. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z Needless to say, he joins in the search with ardour, but distractedly, suffering all the sadness of a torn and harrowed heart. Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z "Seven then, though it will ruin us!" he cried distractedly. First Person Paramount 2011-04-07T02:00:19.233Z After the head had disappeared I surveyed the linen closet distractedly, wondering what else I should take. Four and Twenty Beds 2011-03-30T02:00:13.610Z He looked distractedly across the wide, open space before the slips. The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z The daughter of the king is distractedly fond of your bull. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z With a muffled cry of despair, she fell back in her chair in a half-fainting condition, her hands pressed to her face, moaning distractedly. The Man Without a Memory 2011-03-09T03:00:45.963Z The old men closed in the ends of the lane where the rabbits ran about distractedly with shrill squeals of anguished fear. The Basket Woman A Book of Indian Tales for Children 2011-03-09T03:00:44.330Z "Oh, Arthur, Arthur!" moaned the poor lady distractedly, wringing her hands. The Tenants of Malory Volume 3 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:53.937Z "But what is to be done?" asks Nicholas, distractedly, though inexpressibly cheered by these professions of loyalty and devotion. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z The first preached admirably to his assembled brethren, who applauded him by clapping their hands; the second was distractedly fond of music; and the third was a passionate lover of the fair sex. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z Has he been rubbing his tummy distractedly and wondering what it is? So Sarah Brown didn't make Gordon a boiled egg and soldiers. Get over it 2011-02-27T00:05:36Z Why, is she bound? why looks she so distractedly? Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (8 of 10) The Womans Prize; The Island Princess; The Noble Gentleman; The Coronation; The Coxcomb 2011-02-19T03:01:07.890Z Is that the copy?' he asked as Raphael handed him a couple of slips he had distractedly scribbled in the cab under the heading of 'Talmudic Tales.' The Grandchildren of the Ghetto 2011-02-12T03:00:35.663Z Tim," she says, distractedly, "do not bring murder on your soul. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z They ran about distractedly hunting for her, Turk, Drum Major, Indian Chief, and Charles the First, then reluctantly gave up the quest and drifted off to seek for another ideal. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z "If you go on much longer, you will drive me out of my mind," remarks Guy, distractedly. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z Needless to say, he joins in the search with ardour, but distractedly; suffering all the sadness of a torn and harrowed heart. Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z "Who never needed counsel more than at this moment!" said Jack, running his hands distractedly through his hair. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z "Great God!" cried Theresa, Louis Rennepont's young wife, pressing her child distractedly to her breast, and unable to hold back her tears. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z "But how can you follow?" asked Lucille, distractedly, "you don't know which way they went, after the turn, do you?" The Diamond Pin 2011-01-22T03:00:15.907Z But when I turned from rescuing them I found her standing with her hand at her neck, searching distractedly among her laces. The Professor's Mystery 2011-01-18T03:00:11.317Z She locked the door upon him, and swiftly and distractedly walked her chamber. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z Ms. Hileman was talking — frantically, distractedly, but speaking in a full voice. From Bloody Scene to E.R., Life-Saving Choices 2011-01-15T02:20:40Z With her back turned to her companion and her two hands gripping the gunwale, she stared distractedly before her. The Secret of Sarek 2011-01-14T03:00:49.903Z But when he had kissed her three times on the mouth she pushed him away and cried distractedly. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z The Girl rushed frantically to her closet and pulled the Man's coat out from among her fluffy dresses and thrust it into his hands, and he fled distractedly for his train without "Good-by." The Sick-a-Bed Lady And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business 2011-01-04T03:01:00.723Z "What care I for news now that she has deserted me?" groaned Leo distractedly. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z She uttered loud, hysterical cries, twisting herself against the chair; her eyes stared distractedly out of her face; her hair hung loose about her cheeks; her features were pale and distorted. Dr. Adriaan 2010-12-29T03:00:33.467Z "Oh, I didn't mean to kill him," the girl cried distractedly. The Pioneers 2010-12-20T17:12:11.787Z The cornerstone of cognitive therapies, t his roughly translates as "engage with the moment, whether it's soaping your hands or delivering a report rather than letting your thoughts roam distractedly". The secret to ? Keeping up office morale 2010-08-20T23:06:00Z Still, at least we can read all about it on the latest iDespair format while waiting distractedly for society to upgrade itself. Technology fetishism is skin deep 2010-07-24T10:00:00Z Blinded with the sunlight, it hovered distractedly hither and thither for a time, and then vanished with a screech. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z They talked about it, the three of them, semiseriously but somewhat distractedly as they did other things throughout the rest of the morning. 2010-02-09T17:50:00Z My uncle sat glued to the news, watching the streets he knows so well, sipping strong Turkish coffee and distractedly fingering his prayer beads. 2010-01-21T10:54:00Z I had been wandering aimlessly and distractedly about London for four days since the dreadful episode at Arabella's, when I came to St. George's Church. Toppleton's Client or, A Spirit in Exile At this period of the operation, I was rather importunately addressed by Mrs G——, whose feelings—for she was an irritable creature, and distractedly fond of her husband—overcame her. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 Fear?" replied her companion, somewhat distractedly—"I fear the face of no single man, weapon to weapon; but, were I to enter Banff, I might not have such fair play. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 I had thought he would fall headlong down the ladder, so distractedly did he behave himself, and called upon him sharply to tell me wherein lay this danger to Idonia he affected to fear. Idonia: A Romance of Old London "I don't know what is the matter with me to-day," she murmured distractedly. The Hillman When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty. The Sword of Deborah First-hand impressions of the British Women's Army in France "Oh, my poor, dear father!" exclaimed Louise, almost distractedly; "when I had hoped to have saved you!" The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 2 of 6 He gazed distractedly about and still thought he saw the walls. The Way of the Gods Catharine left, and Charles, alone, began walking up and down distractedly, whistling a hunting-song, one hand in his doublet, the other hanging down, which his dog licked every time he paused. Marguerite de Valois With the cry on her lips Lady Belinda appeared in the half-light hurrying towards them distractedly and wringing her hands as she came: "Alas, Betty!" Our Admirable Betty A Romance At every street-barricade, there whirls simmering a minor whirlpool,—strengthening the barricade, since God knows what is coming; and all minor whirlpools play distractedly into that grand Fire-Maelstrom which is lashing round the Bastille. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII Little Phœbe, who, earlier in the day, had been restless to a frightful degree, flinging about her waxen, chubby arms distractedly in the effort to gain breath, now lay almost motionless. Love's Usuries An instant later she said distractedly: "The fires of hell are burning in my veins!" The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess "What can you do?" asked Joy-of-Life, distractedly trying to wipe that pulpy corner dry with her napkin. Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road Concealed among the trees, I perceived the female on bended knees, distractedly blessing God for her deliverance; and I knew that it was Katherine, my only—my beloved sister! Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. The gardener rushed about distractedly with buckets of water, assuring everyone that he had sent for the fire brigade from Chetbourne. A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story He would then toss about in his bed distractedly. Black Forest Village Stories The shopman in attendance, quite overwhelmed with the unexpected honour, answered distractedly, "a shilling"—the true price being about fifteen shillings. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) "It will be at the risk of my life," declared the bachelor, "but if you want—any more——" "More—what?" asked the widow, distractedly. The Widow To Say Nothing of the Man Arthur was clacking distractedly, but I didn’t pay any attention to him. The Knights of Arthur Upon my life I gave her those vile bon-bons," says Mr. Dare, distractedly, "If I wanted them couldn't I buy them? Portia or By Passions Rocked He ran his hands distractedly through his hair. The "Genius" The last of the leudes who still remained on their feet dropped distractedly on their knees, and with them the rest of the troop that followed on foot and were now upon the scene. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres She seemed to have that whole zero void in her heart now, its light, stifling gases in her distended throat–Toandoah’s little pal–as she looked distractedly down the gorge. Pemrose Lorry, Camp Fire Girl Rosie paused distractedly, then clutched at the only straw that floated by. The Rosie World She stared wildly at me, for a second, an' then, utterin a scream, ran into the house, exclaimin, distractedly—"O James, James! mother, mother! here's Mr. Smith's ghost!" Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III Four days before the time of her proposed departure, Mrs. Dale was still obdurate or parleying in a diplomatic way, and Suzanne, disgusted, made the threat which caused Mrs. Dale to wire distractedly to Eugene. The "Genius" And Pierre, seated near the window, distractedly looked out of doors, and dreamed. Pierre and Luce The half consciously heard, half distractedly read, became a burning reality. The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature Staff began to stride distractedly up and down the room. The Bandbox He struggled a while against this knowledge and continued to fight, but he was startled by it and his attacks seemed to be aimed distractedly. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Masterpieces of German Literature Vol. 19 "I will keep my word," she observed distractedly. The "Genius" He shook his head distractedly, and came to his senses in time to rescue the pieces of caribou before they turned to cinders. The Wilderness Trail Monk sat down and put his black tie on distractedly. Heart At this, the courtiers began banging their heads distractedly on the grass. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island —The father is going too quickly … we can't follow him, murmurs the old dowager as she distractedly plays with her hair. Letters from my Windmill He swept a hand across his forehead, distractedly. Mabel's Mistake He looked distractedly about, and seeing Jane Combs in her field, called to her and came running. A Prairie Infanta She explained swiftly, distractedly: "From the shouts of the Rogans I learn that he got into the great dome building, somehow, and then was driven into the pen of the...." The Red Hell of Jupiter He and the Cowardly Lion and Sir Hokus were running distractedly around the great throne trying to think up a way to rescue Dorothy. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island Norah was going about distractedly from room to room, looking in impossible places for the missing boy. Death Points a Finger She cried distractedly, and always when Jan-an wept she made such abnormal “faces” that she disturbed any onlookers. At the Crossroads He set down the candlestick on the altar step, walked distractedly to the end of the low vaulted room, then back to where she stood gazing at him with a pitiful terror in her eyes. Angelot A Story of the First Empire "And to think that I have not yet arranged the matter!" he thought distractedly. Dreamers of the Ghetto No exhortations to righteousness adorn the walls, and the chaplain is joking with a big stoker who is distractedly turning over the cardigans in search for one large enough to encompass his massive frame. Submarine Warfare of To-day How the Submarine Menace was Met and Vanquished, With Descriptions of the Inventions and Devices Used, Fast Boats, Mystery Ships He glanced into the orchard from time to time, and once drummed on the window when a dog dashed across and ran distractedly back and forth along the brick wall. The Prisoner The third signal is struck, the hatchets are lifted up: when the Princess, shrieking, runs distractedly to the block, and presses Smith's head to her bosom. The Indian Princess La Belle Sauvage Others will have it that the lady's ghost may be seen flitting about, distractedly, in the woods, on a particular night of the year—the anniversary, it is supposed, of Arndilly's murder. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland Guard, who had been distractedly hovering between the two couples while their party was divided, barked and danced, and raced away and back again, as pleased as any of them. The Carroll Girls "That I warrant we shall!" the elder traveller moaned to himself distractedly. A Tangled Tale "Yes, yes," said his father distractedly, "better go." Jennie Gerhardt A Novel The people mourned, some sitting on the ground, some walking about distractedly, some standing, holding each other. Shaman The child sobbed distractedly, she could not hear. The Rainbow "Yes, go at once!" answered Miss Poppleton distractedly; and turning to the rueful constable, she began to explain matters with much volubility. The Leader of the Lower School A Tale of School Life Then she begins to sing very distractedly about loving the wrong man, and that "hope is dead," and several other pitiable things, which are very funny. Operas Every Child Should Know Descriptions of the Text and Music of Some of the Most Famous Masterpieces You know I love that dear boy distractedly, and that nothing could have given me more pleasure than his dear, long-wished-for visit. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 3, 1854-1861 And the Colonel fondly pictured his nephew wandering distractedly through a long suite of padded cells—but, alas! the bird had flown. When Dreams Come True The women wandered aimlessly from one place to another; their caps were crushed and in disorder from their frequently putting their hands upon their heads; they stood before the kitchen fire and sighed distractedly. An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story Billy Louise gave a little gasp and distractedly poured two spoons of sugar in her tea, although she hated it sweetened. The Ranch at the Wolverine Unseeing, unhearing, she reached her own room, paced it distractedly, moving between desk and dressing-table, window and bed, like some bewildered animal. The Beloved Woman He swung his arms like a pair of flails and advanced distractedly upon Langdon, who immediately retreated. The Gay Rebellion Yes," answered the intruder distractedly, "it is me. A Vanished Hand For Mason continued to pace distractedly about the room. The Red Triangle Being Some Further Chronicles of Martin Hewitt, Investigator He lifted the sacking at one corner so that he could look out between the canvas of the cart’s back and side, and hoped to see the classical master distractedly looking for him. The Magic World "Well I'm sunk!" muttered Tony, distractedly running his fingers through his sandy hair. Bandit Love The old lady gazed about distractedly, while her nephew regarded the pool of blood forming in his hand. Juggernaut "I dare not!" he cried, distractedly—"I dare not, I am afraid." The Birthright At two I pass and see him still dancing distractedly on the front steps—certainly very much like a man who has had a serious misfortune, or expects one. The Red Triangle Being Some Further Chronicles of Martin Hewitt, Investigator He begins thus distractedly: Receive from thy unfortunate husband these his last lines: these the last words that ever thou shalt receive from him. Raleigh The elder woman had broken down altogether and was sobbing distractedly. The Explorer She looked at him distractedly, the fire burning through her heart. The Hero She looked at him distractedly, brushing her hands across her eyes. Privy Seal His Last Venture She turned her head distractedly to one side and the other as she spoke, while he held her wrists. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 I suppose I'll have to let him go," said Virginia, distractedly, "but Oliver will be horrified. Virginia "Oh, Conrad, what has happened?" she cried distractedly, just able to distinguish her husband's figure standing in the midst of the disordered room. Vixen, Volume II. Time was pressing, and James still hesitated, hoping distractedly for some unforeseen occurrence that would at least delay the marriage. The Hero She was gazing into that awful face distractedly—half divining its solemn meaning—yet watching for the kind eyes to open and look at her again. Vixen, Volume I. Eleanor rises and walks up and down distractedly, her face ashen pale, her figure trembling. When the Birds Begin to Sing Tears sprang to her eyes and overflowed, but she paid no attention to them as she gazed distractedly at the exasperating lawyer. The Opened Shutters She would have continued to be quite certain about it, had she not, glancing distractedly down the street, caught sight of him coming up with Captain Puffin. Miss Mapp Twelve dozen of bottled porter has got loose upon deck, and the bottles are rolling about distractedly, overhead. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete And what are they doing there?” she whispered distractedly to Rags. The Dragon's Secret She gazed about her distractedly, for that hoarse cry still rang in her ears: "Get out of here! . . . get out!" The Comedienne The Assistant Clerk ran distractedly for the ladder. A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions Alarmed at their approach, some Frogs fled distractedly into the green sedge. The Fables of Phædrus Literally translated into English prose with notes Gazing distractedly into space, she remarked that the manager had discharged her because the public was no longer satisfied with her work. The Goose Man "The kitchen cat!" he repeated, looking distractedly at Nurse. The Kitchen Cat and Other Stories Majkowska's face wore a scornful expression while Pepa, unable to conceal the anger that raged within her, tore distractedly at the lace on her sleeves. The Comedienne Out in the heavy sunlight, hens fled clucking from the sudden tumult, pigeons circled overhead and cooed distractedly, children were driving dogs away with stones and curses. The Valley of the Kings Do you ever see him pacing distractedly about, wondering if the mood will come to him? In the Mist of the Mountains “Well, what is the old man doing?” asked Daniel distractedly. The Goose Man Mrs. Windsor looked rather distractedly towards Lady Locke, who was reading a military article in the Pall Mall Magazine with deep attention. The Green Carnation And he began to stray distractedly all about the theater. The Comedienne “I know—I know,” whispered the old man distractedly. The Blue Wall A Story of Strangeness and Struggle "What am I to do?" he said distractedly. The Tinted Venus A Farcical Romance "Oh—er—Cram, come in, come in, man," said he, distractedly. Waring's Peril “I have no money,” said Jones, feeling in his pockets distractedly, “only about four pounds.” The Man Who Lost Himself Glogowski occasionally flung out into the silence and distractedly rumpled his hair. The Comedienne Suddenly I heard a wild shriek, and, parting my curtains, saw the porter dashing down the aisle with Poky Pry clanging distractedly to his kinky black head. Chicken Little Jane Lord Fallowfeild, still grasping his walking-stick,—though he could not but fear that trusted weapon had proved faithless and sadly failed in its duty of support,—gazed distractedly at the speaker. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance Through the glare, many birds, unceremoniously routed from their nests beneath the eaves, flew distractedly. Under the Rose “Only one—which?” half distractedly interrogates the youth. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco With this she bustled away to the Louise rabbit warren, wherever it was, leaving me to the tender mercies of fellow "B's," who began to swarm round me and buzz distractedly. Lady Betty Across the Water Ernest waved the tiny lantern about distractedly in an effort to pierce the gloom about him. Chicken Little Jane Colonel Armstrong is still roaming distractedly around, searching for his daughters, Dupré by his side, Hawkins and Tucker assisting in the search. The Death Shot A Story Retold “The kitchen cat!” he repeated, looking distractedly at Nurse. The Kitchen Cat, and other Tales Milkmaids, bare-legged and wild-haired, ran about distractedly with pails and three-legged stools in their hands, crying, "Lord, guide us!" and "Eh, sirs!" Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North When she caught sight of me coming, and saw distractedly the encircling arms of Troy, terror-stricken at the vision marvellously shewn, her gaze fixed, and the heat left her frame. The Aeneid of Virgil Wringing her hands, sobbing distractedly, she flung herself into a chair and moaned in such a way that Mrs. Gallant hurried to her side anxiously. Spring Street A Story of Los Angeles Looking up he sees a face, with cheeks pressing distractedly against the bars; at the same time hearing himself hailed in a familiar voice. The Death Shot A Story Retold He dashed from the control room, calling distractedly to Ora as he raced along the passageway. Creatures of Vibration “But I’ve already said,” she confessed, distractedly, “that they were brought to me by a friend of his.” Good Old Anna So speaks he, and distractedly checks the reins. The Aeneid of Virgil On his knees, beside the bed, her son, a magistrate of inflexible principles, and her daughter Marguerite, in religion, Sister Eulalie, were weeping distractedly. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume VIII. Half frantic with this fear, he rashes distractedly over the ground, calling out the backwoodsman’s name. The Death Shot A Story Retold "You would not plunge me into so much shame, into so much anguish!" cried she, distractedly. A Simple Story She walked the floor distractedly, and wrung her hands and tore her garments. Hubert's Wife A Story for You Lily waits for the door to close and then walks about distractedly. The 'Mind the Paint' Girl A Comedy in Four Acts Scores of poor shipwrecked men are wandering distractedly about Brixham and Churston, the greater part of them having lost all they possessed. Battles with the Sea So rancorous she cannot sleep, but turns distractedly on her couch, from time to time changing cheek upon the pillow. The Death Shot A Story Retold Servants, men and women, were rushing distractedly downstairs, those who slept above; those who slept below were rushing distractedly upstairs. The Dictator And, one thing more, Araminta, I never would, passionately, distractedly fond as I might be, acknowledge to my husband the extent of my devotion and affection for him. The Poacher Joseph Rushbrook These, on the contrary, are the prey of sorrow and despair, they cover their faces, or weep distractedly at His feet. Fra Angelico She looked distractedly at the little faces smiling with delight and eager to plunge into the pleasures of the fair. Penelope and the Others Story of Five Country Children The closing words of the letter, “yours distractedly,” puzzled me most of all. The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba He threw down the bags he had loaded himself with and walked distractedly up and down the cave, without having the least regard to the riches that were round him. The Arabian Nights Their Best-known Tales Miss Upton delved distractedly into the large bag that hung on her arm. In Apple-Blossom Time A Fairy-Tale to Date My mother moved about, weeping distractedly, all the while the officers were in the house. The Promised Land There, yet gasping for speech, the great man lifted his eyes, and was aware of Mrs. Pope and Miss Gabriel distractedly advancing along the path. Major Vigoureux “The shadow of deception and falsehood!—no fault of ours!—yours distractedly!” The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba In short, the events which reappear by preference in the dream are those of which we have thought most distractedly. Dreams “He’s probably hunting distractedly for you on the hill,” said Bob, glad to have something definite to do. Betty Wales Senior "It's there, plain as day," he said, in a perplexed tone, sitting down on the corner of the bed, and running his fingers distractedly through his hair. Three People Mr. Pill took a chew of tobacco rather distractedly, and said:— "I'd like to ask you a few questions." Other Main-Travelled Roads She rose and distractedly looked about among the furniture, as if he might somehow be a cat and be hiding in a corner somewhere. Prairie Folks He ran his fingers distractedly back through his long, black hair, rose, and, coming over to me, laid a trembling hand on each shoulder. Lords of the North The bell was continually sounding, and the proprietor and the waiter, with napkins under their arms, were running distractedly hither and thither. Ten Tales Then they try the door; swift, crushing blows are rained upon it, the door is burst open, and they come rushing distractedly in. Continental Monthly , Vol. 5, No. 6, June, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy But, my good sir," he whined distractedly, "it is a matter of the utmost gravity. Dross Mr. Pill took a chew of tobacco, rather distractedly, and said: "I'd like to ask you a few questions." Prairie Folks "Get it, Rufus, get it!" shouted Hamilton to me, throwing his hands distractedly to his head, a habit too common with him of late. Lords of the North "Can we not inoculate them with smallpox, or set bloodhounds to track them?" he writes distractedly. Canada: the Empire of the North Being the Romantic Story of the New Dominion's Growth from Colony to Kingdom With his trusty companion he goes distractedly through the passages. Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform Taking the glass distractedly, he drained it to the dregs, clapped a hand to his windpipe, and collapsed, sputtering, in a chair facing the Doctor. The Mayor of Troy Very gently Bonnie Dundee took the small hand that was distractedly rumpling the brown waves which swept back from the widow's-peak. Murder at Bridge Behind them distractedly hovered three shocked nurses, quivering with horror at the upheaval of the social edifice; and horror-stricken mothers were slowly approaching the dreadful spot. Happy Pollyooly The Rich Little Poor Girl Of Khusraw’s host some were slain and others wandered distractedly over the field of battle. A Traveler’s Narrative Old Miles tugged at his tufts of red hair and smote his hands together distractedly. Girlhood and Womanhood The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes Twice, thrice, he made the effort to cross and returned to his place on the curb, interlacing his fingers distractedly. Tom Slade at Black Lake It consists of five paragraphs, each one of which is pulling distractedly in contradictory directions. The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey—Vol. 1 With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg The wife hung terror-stricken over the side of the vessel, not knowing what to do, calling for assistance, and shrieking distractedly. Stories about Animals: with Pictures to Match "Mamma will certainly scold me this time," he subjoined, turning every pocket inside out, and staring distractedly up and down the street. Choice Readings for the Home Circle Far out in the woods Gladys wandered about distractedly until her anxiety regarding Sahwah drove her back to camp to face the girls and find out bow she was. The Camp Fire Girls in the Maine Woods Or, The Winnebagos Go Camping The lady bumped herself into the nearest chair, breathed heavily and smoothed her apron distractedly. Madame Flirt A Romance of 'The Beggar's Opera' Then he returned to his desk and looked distractedly at his papers, but it was no use—back he went to the window again. King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties "It is not that, it is not that!" she murmured, distractedly; but Lady Kynaston went on as if she had not heard her. Vera Nevill Or, Poor Wisdom's Chance As she was running distractedly along the road from Lizerne to Boesinghe a German shell had fallen, and a fragment of it had killed her baby in her arms. In the Field (1914-1915) The Impressions of an Officer of Light Cavalry Then rushing away distractedly—"Minister!" cried he, "I am—I was—No, no—I was not—but I soon will be!—Leave me, sir! leave me! leave me!" The Children's Portion I could never learn her fate, but the thought of her sweetness and purity has comforted me when I have thought distractedly of her. Clemence The Schoolmistress of Waveland The shrike was frightened away; its nest was torn down; the osprey and all the other birds lost their nests too, and they flew about distractedly, shrieking in their terror and anger. Stories from Hans Andersen Perhaps some fair lady of former days had lost them here, and swept distractedly up and down the long walks seeking them. Mrs. Overtheway's Remembrances I heard him slap his forehead, and say distractedly, "But perhaps she is not in a ship." Romance Then he began to search the dense coppices, occasionally roamed about distractedly, halting to listen. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 4 I was distractedly looking for my overcoat, but she gave me a push, and panted out: "Come along, come along." The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 3 My eye, roving distractedly, pounced upon a gold-embroidered, purple silk kimono, perhaps more appropriate to Pooh-Bah than to a stout English lady of the lower middle class. The Motor Maid "I must send for the police at once," said mother distractedly. Five Children and It How very strange the imaginings of those who speak as prompted by their own caprices, and who wander distractedly in the wilderness of self and passion! The Summons of the Lord of Hosts You look distractedly round for a table, but all are occupied. Autumn Leaves Original Pieces in Prose and Verse I loved him, I have loved him distractedly, like a mad woman, for the last six months.' The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 3 The prisoner stood up quickly and looked distractedly about him. I.N.R.I. A prisoner's Story of the Cross I laid my hands on one who had grabbed a gold piece from between my feet, but the girl pulled at my arm distractedly. Jacqueline of Golden River The public man runs about the room in his shirt-sleeves smelling distractedly at the papers on the floor and on the bed and everywhere else. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 192-06-30 Then, clasping tightly with one hand the stiff wrapper, you search distractedly with the other for a ball of twine, which you distinctly remember tossing into the paper-drawer only the day before. Autumn Leaves Original Pieces in Prose and Verse She was pale and agitated, and stood for a moment gazing about her distractedly, when Jim blundered against her, whereat she put out a hand and spoke to him. Poison Island Come along—it's my treat!"The students instantly thronged around Ralph, who stood distractedly swinging his cane and smiling idiotically."I am not quite well," said he; "leave me alone."" Short Story Classics (American) Vol. 2 She jumped up, distractedly, and ran over the meadow, but the gold-horned cow was certainly not there. The Pot of Gold And Other Stories If," thought Mrs. Wilkins, distractedly helping herself, "I share my room with Mellersh I risk losing all I now feel about him. The Enchanted April "When will I ever attain to that state of mind that I am sure God is pleased with me?" he mused distractedly. Luther Examined and Reexamined A Review of Catholic Criticism and a Plea for Revaluation "To—to—no matter what," returned the widow distractedly. Jack Sheppard A Romance "Oh, mistress dear," one of them exclaimed, seizing her affectionately by both hands, and looking almost distractedly into her face, "oh, mistress dear, what did you ever do to desarve this?" Phelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three Sir," said Lanigan's wife, seizing his hand in both hers, and looking distractedly in his face, "are you a priest? The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three "For Heaven's sake, mother, tell us at once," inquired the son, rising from the table, and walking distractedly across the room. Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One She knelt beside the settee, looked distractedly,—but keenly, at her for about half a minute—but there she sat, calm, pale, and unconscious. Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One Page 20And so it seemed; for all the answer she could make was to murmur distractedly, "I can't find the key." Jack Sheppard A Romance "Oh! how I love you!" he said, distractedly, all his passion shattering his coldness of manner, as the sun melts the snow. His Excellency the Minister Like plundering soldiers they'd enter the door, And made a distress on the goods of the poor, While frightened poor children distractedly cried; This nothing abated their insolent pride. The Haskalah Movement in Russia The child's voice was shrill with excitement as she pulled back from the encircling arms, her lips quivering, her eyes staring distractedly first at the younger man then at the dog. Leonie of the Jungle For a moment she trembled violently and ran her fingers through her golden hair distractedly, but she partly regained her composure, came forward and told the servant to show him into the room. An Unpardonable Liar “What are we to do?” and she turned distractedly towards the women. Count Hannibal A Romance of the Court of France Everything about her, even the frame that surrounded her beauty, the dwelling, perfumed with passionate love, distractedly captivated Sulpice. His Excellency the Minister She goes distractedly from one object to another, now leaning upon a chair, then against the pillar of the cheval-glass. The Gay Lord Quex A Comedy in Four Acts Portlaw was making considerable noise over the matter, running about distractedly with little, short, waddling steps. The Firing Line "Oh!" cried Sally distractedly, and clapped her hands to her head with the human instinct to shut the stable door after the horse is gone. The Militants Stories of Some Parsons, Soldiers, and Other Fighters in the World "I know not," replied the young man distractedly. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest As she was leaving the office in company with a representative of the Association, they met the young man, who had been distractedly searching for her and had just discovered her whereabouts. A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil "You've been putting magic into that flame," said Sarah Brown distractedly. Living Alone Say," he almost shouted, at the same time shoving his hands distractedly through his hair, "what does he think I am? Twelve Men Aloud he said, "As I was telling you—" and went on distractedly with his rigmarole. Christopher and Columbus Richard," she cried distractedly; "you ask more than I can perform. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest Mavis had scrambled up; and she stood on the rock, a tragic figure, with a finger to her lip, watching the hat chase distractedly. The Devil's Garden "You talk as if you was an encumbrance your dad had to pay me to take off his hands," blurted Johnny distractedly. The Thunder Bird When the shadow of a branch would cross that slowly lumbering vehicle, the swarm would rise and bumble around distractedly for a moment before settling down again. African Camp Fires "But is it natural?" asked Mr. Sack, looking at them distractedly. Christopher and Columbus Then he strode distractedly everywhere, till at last he was hustled by Deborah into a taxi waiting outside. His Family It is with me as with the fishes whom a fox, walking once by a river's side, saw darting distractedly to and fro in the stream; and, addressing, inquired, 'From what, pray, are ye fleeing?' Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala "I don't know—I don't know!" she answered, distractedly. Cleek: the Man of the Forty Faces Oh," he cried, leaping to his feet and beginning to walk up and down the room distractedly, "isn't there something we can do? The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border Mollie was crying distractedly when the girls themselves burst through the underbrush, crying despairingly that they had not been able to find water, that there was not a house anywhere for miles around. The Outdoor Girls at the Hostess House Or, doing their best for the soldiers "Oh yes, sir—yes, sir!" said the Ashes' butler, as he looked distractedly round the drawing-room. The Marriage of William Ashe The house was full from end to end; a late comer ran in from the twilight of the south door and looked distractedly about him in the full light before he saw his vacant place. Lord of the World Other people went aboard, but an hour passed before he gave up all hope and distractedly made up his mind to institute a search for the missing girl. Nedra Joe began to prepare supper for the three who had searched so long and distractedly for Dol that they confessed to not having eaten for hours. Camp and Trail A Story of the Maine Woods Henriette, her little satchel in her hand, rushed distractedly up to the men in quest of information. The Downfall "Carry him into the house and get him to bed," cried Mrs. Bagley, the housekeeper, wringing her hands distractedly. The Boy Inventors' Radio Telephone He flung round distractedly, but Baring stopped him. Rosa Mundi and Other Stories It looks to me," said St. George only, peering distractedly into the gloom, "as if all those fellows had on uniforms. Romance Island I will answer by a parable: A fox was once walking by a river side when he saw the fish rushing distractedly hither and thither. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 13 — Religion and Philosophy A bewildering, maddening mob of reckless, terrified human beings rush hither and thither, unseeingly and distractedly. Across China on Foot Waiters hired from the club were flitting distractedly about the rooms, dressed in black swallow-tails and dirty white ties. The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories He was carrying various slips of paper in his hand, and asked her distractedly if she could throw any light on the question—"Why is Lord Salisbury like a poker?" A Great Success Dear Mr. St. George," said Mrs. Manners, going distractedly through her hand-bag for something unknown, "our secretary will thank you formally. Romance Island He then stated, with the emphasis of which he was master, that he distractedly awaited his dismissal, or Miss Schuyler's permission to declare what he had so awkwardly concealed. The Conqueror "Here they come!" murmured Charlotte, trying distractedly to hush the baby by means which were never known to have that effect upon a startled infant in a strange house. The Second Violin The bank clerks were standing round red in the face too, and, evidently harassed, were looking at each other distractedly. The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories Priscilla grew more and more wretched, caught, obliged to stand there, distractedly stroking his hands in her utter inability to think of anything else to do. The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight The neck of her dress is undone, and falls like foliage from her throat, and I just saw the real curve of her bosom, nakedly and distractedly throbbing. Light Yes, in love with you," repeated my mother; "devotedly, distractedly in love with you. Two Ghostly Mysteries A Chapter in the History of a Tyrone Family; and the Murdered Cousin She sat down upon a rock and watched Casey distractedly bungle his cooking. Casey Ryan "Grand Dieu! who can tell--unless he is the very devil?" cried the sergeant, distractedly. In the Days of My Youth Her husband loved her dearly, as she merited, and when she was captured by the Spaniards he almost lost his reason, and wandered distractedly in desert places, doubtful what course to pursue. De Orbe Novo, Volume 1 (of 2) The Eight Decades of Peter Martyr D'Anghera "I know not what I doubt, or what I believe," exclaimed Lady Roos distractedly. The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance She was informed that Count Nobili was distractedly in love with the signorina, and addressed himself to her for help. The Italians In truth, I have wandered distractedly for seven years; I cannot find the smallest trace of the object for which I set out, and have this day reached this city. Bagh O Bahar, or Tales of the Four Darweshes Kelly paused to glare at him distractedly, "Oh, curse the diamond!" he said, "It's Mrs. Burke I'm thinking of." The Top of the World “Here comes a fellow looking for a chance to bring you some,” and he called to a waiter wandering distractedly about with a “Heigh!” that might have been offensive from a less obviously inoffensive man. Between the Dark and the Daylight Deer and pig are bounding to safety while birds and wild bees hover distractedly overhead. The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry A neighbour's cat, war-scarred and bold, traversing the fences in search of single combat, halted to watch her; an early bee, with no blossoms yet to rummage, passed and repassed, buzzing distractedly. Ailsa Paige He was not losing time when he asked himself distractedly these questions, for he was again in his gay carriage and driving back to the wayside inn. Tommy and Grizel "If we could but postpone the trial for a while," went on the abbot almost distractedly. Dawn of All The night wore on, the sea and wind ever rising, and the ship ever plunging more distractedly; we shortened sail to main topsail and staysail, stopped engines and hove to, but to little purpose. Scott's Last Expedition Volume I "Well, then," she said distractedly, "let us love each other and escape together." The World's Greatest Books — Volume 07 — Fiction Albert flew distractedly into the park, and, at length perceived her quietly sitting by the side of the lake, near a bower, which, when a boy, he had helped to decorate. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 401, November 28, 1829 "For God's sake get on your horse again!" cried De Catinat distractedly. The Refugees "She made good view of me; indeed so much, That sure, methought, her eyes had lost her tongue, For she did speak in starts, distractedly." The Red Rover "But have you ascertained whither they have gone?" said the clergyman, distractedly. The Irrational Knot Being the Second Novel of His Nonage "Ah, but how?" exclaimed the disconcerted trainer, dancing about distractedly. Martin Hewitt, Investigator Let me speak to him," exclaimed little Birdie, distractedly; "he will hear my voice, and answer. The Garies and Their Friends She had been on her feet moving distractedly about the room. Mary Wollaston "I have not got it," replied Chowles, distractedly, "I cannot tell where to find it." Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire So it came about that the bill for the fancy-dress was still unpaid, and Undine left to wonder distractedly what had become of Van Degen's money. The Custom of the Country Dear Mr Pinch!' she clasped her hands distractedly, 'be merciful to us. Martin Chuzzlewit Oh, father!" she asked distractedly, "what can this mean? The Garies and Their Friends On the other hand it was keeping Aunt Lucile distractedly busy. Mary Wollaston "I know not," replied Wyvil, distractedly; "I have not yet given up my intention of carrying off the girl." Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire Crying to him distractedly, he rushed into the bar.—The landlord bound and fastened to his chair; the place dismantled, stripped, and pulled about his ears;—nobody could have taken shelter here. Barnaby Rudge: a tale of the Riots of 'eighty ‘The One old man!’ cried Mr. Goodchild, distractedly,—‘and the Two old men!’ Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices "All," insisted Alfred, and his hands went distractedly toward his head. Baby Mine Trumpets were blown distractedly, some for a rally, some to charge. The Black Arrow Heed me not," rejoined Nizza, distractedly, "you shall not run any risk on my account. Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire With all their conversational endowments, they spoke somewhat distractedly, and at random, in consequence. Dombey and Son Then Alice said distractedly, in a voice which she vainly strove to render firm— 'Let's give up the circus. The Wouldbegoods She was looking distractedly about for her family, even then; and her last words to me were, that she never would desert Mr. Micawber. David Copperfield "Nay!" cried his mother, distractedly, yet without raising her voice. Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates Uttering these words, the good lady pointed, distractedly, to the cupboard, and underwent a convulsion from internal spasms. Oliver Twist She stared at Joanna, while between the short gusts of broken laughter she raved, fumbling distractedly at the buckle of her belt. An Outcast of the Islands He rushed distractedly out of the room, and I heard him clatter down the stairs. Tales of Terror and Mystery I signed myself, hers distractedly; and I couldn't help feeling, while I read this composition over, before sending it by a porter, that it was something in the style of Mr. Micawber. David Copperfield A shower of pebbles from the hands of exhilarated boys dented the soft asphalt about him; the hideous clamor of the pursuing bell increased as he turned the next corner, running distractedly. The Conquest of Canaan He looked up distractedly for a moment at his wife, then returned his attention to the newspaper. Undo, a Novel By Joe Hutsko They found Anne and Marilla distractedly trying to restore Matthew to consciousness. Anne of Green Gables "No guns, no guns!" he shouted, waving his arms distractedly. O Pioneers! The house was full of cries and lamentations, shrieks and screams, servants frantically tearing their hair, throwing themselves on the ground, or running distractedly about, lamenting. Uncle Tom's Cabin "Yes," replied Mrs. Corey distractedly, and coming back to her slowly from the virtuous distance to which she had absented herself. The Rise of Silas Lapham "But father was only a little bit ill!" exclaimed Tess distractedly. Tess of the d'Urbervilles It's my belief,' says my friend, 'that that woman is distractedly in love with you.' The History of Pendennis, Volume 2 His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy Evelyn was wondering distractedly how she could escape from Kathleen, when they reached New York, without arousing suspicion on the part of the newspaper girl. Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus He had found the household disorganized, his father hovering, frantic, round the sick bed, and Sadie distractedly distributing her energies between her mother's room and the kitchen. Treasure and Trouble Therewith A Tale of California Now he laughed, and took his comrades' hands, and bade farewells, all distractedly, and with impatience. The Trespasser Hyacinth flung herself distractedly into her sister's arms. London Pride Or When the World Was Younger On it went, at first somewhat distractedly, next more regularly, then with slowly retarding movement. Wilfrid Cumbermede "No, no, Serena, not that—never that," her host cried distractedly. The Far Horizon Madinier, unwilling to confess that he had lost himself, wandered distractedly about, declaring that the doors had been changed. L'Assommoir Well," he heard his uncle say distractedly, "I have not broached the subject to her yet. Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense C�sar took the letter and put it distractedly into his pocket. Cæsar or Nothing Hastily and very distractedly she had said her prayers, had spoken, asked and prayed and then waited for the miracle, waiting for Our Lord, Who now, living in her, would speak. The Path of Life He cannot see the pictures for prices, and he lies back, looking round distractedly, not listening to the timid, struggling artist who is foolishly venturing an explanation. Modern Painting Meanwhile Cope, with Randolph's invitation driven altogether from his mind by more urgent matters, was pacing the streets, through the first snow- flurries of the winter, and was wondering, rather distractedly, just where he stood. Bertram Cope's Year "It is that knitting," she answered distractedly, "but I must finish those silk stockings for Honor's New Year's gift, so I hurry them up while I can sit in here alone." Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense At the side door stood a woman with a shawl over her head, looking distractedly up the street. The History of David Grieve The crops in the fields and the leaves of the trees trembled with fear of the impending disaster; shudder after shudder ran across the waters; the crows flew wildly about, distractedly cawing. Glimpses of Bengal Selected from the Letters of Sir Rabindranath Tagore He put his hands distractedly to his head. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People Germaine Astaing did not move, but stood with folded arms and anxious eyes, while Hortense Daniel sat distractedly awaiting the confession of the crime and the explanation of the unfathomable mystery. The Eight Strokes of the Clock In the background the maid, her face streaming with sympathetic tears, was hovering distractedly with a jar of volatile salts. The Happy End The mother looked distractedly up from her writing. Indian Summer Its my belief,' says my friend, 'that that woman is distractedly in love with you.' The History of Pendennis Limpet was pacing up and down distractedly, uncertain whether to stick to his post or join his comrade in pursuit. A Girl Among the Anarchists And when in his new abode he had again the same experience, he distractedly transferred his residence to some other place. Dio's Rome, Volume 5, Books 61-76 (A.D. 54-211) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form By Herbert Baldwin Foster She woke with a little confused cry, and sat gazing distractedly into the dark, her hands pressed to her cheeks. The Happy End "Did I dream everything—everything?" he said distractedly. Three More John Silence Stories Suddenly he ran distractedly at an armchair and kicked it. The Green Mouse Another, M. A—— N——, perspiring, red-faced, out of breath, rushed about distractedly. The History of a Crime The Testimony of an Eye-Witness While we were looking distractedly at the boat and at each other, there came a sudden splash at the end of the hillock, as though a body had fallen into the sea. An Antarctic Mystery Then distractedly Denis printed another kiss upon his hand and hurried off. Fruitfulness And she turned and ran distractedly back into the cabin while Johnnie hurried on to join her uncle. The Power and the Glory "Yes--just a tiny, noiseless atom of white fire----" Her father bounced to his feet and waved both hands at her distractedly. The Green Mouse In such mental agony as this, from very excess of feeling one no longer thinks, or if one thinks, it is distractedly. The History of a Crime The Testimony of an Eye-Witness Do—do you really care for me, Jack?" she asked, softly; then cried, "No, no, you needn't answer—because, of course, you worship me madly, unboundedly, distractedly. The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck A Comedy of Limitations |
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