| 单词 | distrait |
| 例句 | Looking more than a little distrait, she paused just long enough to push downward on Bloomberg’s roving hindquarters. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Though weary and distrait, Margu�rite Garth was of too frank a disposition to allow such an extraordinary incident to pass without comment. The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z But Kipps was distrait for some seconds, perhaps, and the mischief had begun in him. Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul 2012-03-18T02:00:19.567Z Slyne grew somewhat distrait and restless as the long dinner ran its course, and Carthew had to devote more attention to the duchess. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z I found my cousin distrait, absent, moody, sad, preoccupied, unlike herself. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z Then bowing with a distrait air to Doctor Dufour, whom he had always treated with such affectionate cordiality before, Frederick approached his mother and said: "Come, mother, let us go." The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z Yes, I have been thoughtless—I have been distrait, but not because I have any ill news to impart; but because I had decided to ask mademoiselle an important question this morning. The Heatherford Fortune a sequel to the Magic Cameo 2011-11-15T03:00:18.930Z The sight of his studious face and short-sighted eyes and distrait, shy manner chilled them and reduced them to quietude and self-consciousness and suspicion. The Sins of the Children A Novel 2011-10-09T02:00:27.520Z The Jew, distrait and silent, thanked him for his solicitude, and motioned for him to be silent. The Jew 2011-10-06T02:00:34.840Z She talked, and their replies were tardy and distrait; she looked at them, and they were gazing at each other, and several times she found them earnestly engaged in a whisper. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z She in her fresh and clinging gown, with the first delicate sunmask tinting her unaccustomed skin, sat silent and distrait, her idle fingers linked in her lap. Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z Gentlemen, you seem melancholy and distrait," said I. "Are you so pensive because my Lord Dunmore has burned our pleasant city of Norfolk? The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z The latter remained distrait and contemptuous, and when Quelch asked them to go to the theatre after dinner, curtly replied that she had a bridge engagement. Pink Gods and Blue Demons 2011-08-31T02:01:22.827Z "Why?" asked Mona, who had been sitting at the head of the table rather distrait and silent. Jill's Red Bag 2011-08-13T02:00:21.893Z And then supper was served, but Jacqueline was perfectly distrait and could not keep her eyes off Freke, who was the life and soul of the party. Throckmorton 2011-07-25T02:00:15.900Z Unused to dissemble, she must have grown distrait, unmindful of the gay scene and the duties it imposed upon her, but for the example of his fidelity in the performance of these. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z Then she went to her mother's room, a pale, distrait figure of impatience, with face drawn. The Old Blood 2011-06-13T02:00:22.897Z He advised him to appear distrait and inattentive, so as not to detect and disturb her in the hatching of her secret plan. The Invisible Lodge 2011-06-09T02:00:19.470Z Evan, oppressed by the memory of his last two visits to these scenes, was silent and distrait. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z You will readily forgive me, if I am silent about London, and about the impression which it might make on so distrait a heart as mine. Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. II A Biography 2011-05-14T02:00:08.440Z And when in her company he was distrait, uncomfortable, longing to ask if she thought Oliver's constant presence in his house odd or—or peculiar. Love and hatred 2011-05-13T02:00:08.103Z Buddy sat beside her saying things, which she heard vaguely and to which she made distrait response. The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky 2011-05-08T02:00:04.810Z Cecilia appeared distrait, and I wondered what new turn her affairs had taken. The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z Miss Jocyln's partner found her and led her off; but Miss Jocyln was very silent and distrait all the rest of the night, and watched furtively, but incessantly, the fluttering pink fairy. Sir Noel's Heir A Novel 2011-04-24T02:00:07.013Z "Monsieur was distrait," said the other, with a smile. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z He looked worried and distrait as I admitted him, and passing me without a word, he went straight up to his bedroom. First Person Paramount 2011-04-07T02:00:19.233Z Like the fleck of a lash Adrian's tongue touched each weakness and stung each exposed hope of the courtier three times his age, until even the distrait American found himself compelled to amusement. The Game and the Candle 2011-04-03T02:00:16.907Z Nevertheless, he was absent and distrait all day, whereas the others were in rather higher spirits than usual, and the contrast was uncomfortable. At Large 2011-03-27T02:00:14.907Z He seemed to his nephew to be rather distrait, which he certainly was, for all the while he was thinking of matters of which no mention was made. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z And by degrees, beneath her influence, Mona grows pale and distrait and in many respects unlike her old joyous self. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z He is very distrait and hardly gives the famous War-Correspondent a thought. A Woman's Experience in the Great War 2011-02-26T03:00:48.257Z Scarcely is the election over when he buries himself in accounts, shuts himself up all day in his room, and if ever I stay with him there he is silent and distrait. The Eichhofs A Romance 2011-02-19T03:01:37.327Z He lives in contemplation of her beauty and her saucy ways, and is unmistakably distrait when circumstances call her from his sight. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z When I looked back again, she was still distrait, and I went on; "And anyway, it's splendid to see you so well at last." The Professor's Mystery 2011-01-18T03:00:11.317Z Yet he too is a little distrait, being lost in an endeavor to catch Violet's eyes,—which eyes refuse persistently to be so caught. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z My dear Olive," he said, "if I was distrait for a moment, please forgive me. The Golden Web 2011-01-15T03:00:38.007Z He noticed that she neither gushed nor babbled in return, but seemed pleasantly aloof, a little distrait, as if she were an older woman listening to children. Why Joan? 2011-01-02T03:00:20.290Z "You have got the key, sir?" said Marston to the good vicar with silver hair, who stood meekly by, distrait and melancholy, an effigy of saintly contemplation. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z He seemed distrait and surly, and instead of eating, toyed with his knife-rest. The Undying Past He feels, however, rather out of it for a minute or two, which feeling renders him silent and somewhat distrait. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z Poor child, she is distrait, and seems cold. Lady Maude's Mania A distrait look passed over her face for a second, and Bulstrode saw he was forgotten in, as he supposed, a painter's vision of an order and its contingent technicalities. The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode ‘Comma hunting’ and such things were not to his taste, and at meetings he was often rather distrait, but when anything of real importance came up he was of extraordinary use. Rustic Sounds and Other Studies in Literature and Natural History La petite Louisa has since that time been distrait, not you understand exactly in her right senses, but harmless. The Red Cross Girls with Pershing to Victory For the first time he remembered how enthusiastically he had spoken of the girl whom he had assisted, and Lady St. Maurice remembered, too, that for several days afterward he had been silent and distrait. To Win the Love He Sought The Great Awakening: Volume 3 He went about his business as usual, a little distrait it may be, hoping occasionally that he would meet her again, and in idle moments revolving schemes to achieve this end. The Gay Adventure A Romance Boone was late for his classes that day—and so distrait and inattentive that his instructors thought he must be ill. The Tempering Miss Jocyln's partner found her and led her off, but Miss Jocyln was very silent and distrait all the rest of the night, and watched furtively, but incessantly, the fluttering pink fairy. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir Lonely and distrait Bee wandered about the house the next day unable to settle down to anything. Bee and Butterfly A Tale of Two Cousins The supper was all that could have been expected or wished; nevertheless the Maestro was distrait and even sulky. The Little Schoolmaster Mark A Spiritual Romance And he had been evidently embarrassed; and Mrs. Burton was curiously distrait and unmistakably anxious to get them out of the way before her husband should return. A Romance in Transit Before that he had been dull and distrait; now he is bright and cheerful, if still rather too devoted to his books to be quite good for him. Faith and Unfaith She did not look exactly sad, but merely grave and distrait. Bye-Ways She expected to find him distrait, and lacking in manner and speech, as she had seen him in the dawning of his passion. A Modern Wizard Her mistress, casting aside a scarf of embroidered Chinese brocade, moved about the room with an air at once languid and distrait. The Destroying Angel And you must appear absent, and distrait and r�veur; especially while your fate hangs in some suspense. Coelebs In Search of a Wife He grows slightly distrait, but, after a moment, rouses himself with a start, and looks at her. Faith and Unfaith She did not retreat from him, but looked half distrait, half entranced in his eyes. The "Genius" “We have had a quite eventful day,” she said with an air of motherly solicitude, turning to the distrait girl by her side. Cynthia's Chauffeur The remonstrances of the waitress were also audible, and, when the wailing rose high, my hostess’s face had a distrait expression, as of one prepared at any moment for an irruption of infant Goths. Stories by American Authors, Volume 8 At all other times, she was wistful and distrait. The Plow-Woman "Yes,—yes,—I dare say," says the poor vicar, who is somewhat distrait, and, to say the truth, a little miserable about the whole undertaking. Faith and Unfaith You must excuse me if I have seemed distrait or—or peculiar. Brooke's Daughter A Novel He told me, then, that in company you were frequently most provokingly inattentive, absent, and distrait. A Letter Book Selected with an Introduction on the History and Art of Letter-Writing James even ‘chaffed’ Gowrie about being so pensive and distrait, and about his neglect of some little points of Scottish etiquette. James VI and the Gowrie Mystery He trifled with the food, and was distrait and plainly ill at ease. Peggy Owen and Liberty She still sat at the tea table, but all having been served, she was idle and a little distrait. The Come Back During the banquet and the subsequent proceedings the virtuous Russell had been silent and distrait. A Castle in Spain A Novel This evening she was more distrait than ever, for her mind clung tenaciously to its one theme as was the habit of her mind. Clark's Field The twisted, meager frame slumped dejectedly, the face was haggard with fatigue and worry, the eyes deep-sunken, distrait. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story “Of course I’ll go,” replied Sibyl, but she looked anxious and distrait. Daddy's Girl Of late, since the disturbance about Philip's father, both Jemima and her mother were too distrait, too absorbed in their own affairs, to pay much attention to Jacqueline. Kildares of Storm Forgive me if I be not bright, And pardon if I seem distrait; Wood-fancies put my wits to flight;— The woods are but a week away. A line-o'-verse or two After so much excitement she felt distrait, depressed. In the Shadow of the Hills Joan was distrait again that day, her eyes fixed often in dreamy speculation as her teacher explained something that she found hard, against her wonted aptness, to understand. The Flockmaster of Poison Creek There was one in particular which so exactly pleased her that she became quite distrait and restless except when she was talking of it. Daddy's Girl He was so silent and distrait during the time, that Sally said: "Aren't you well this morning, Jay, or has something gone wrong with you?" she asked, at length. Jolly Sally Pendleton Or, the Wife Who Was Not a Wife So family and guests were scattered about the porch, conversationally distrait as people are wont to be while momentarily expecting the servant's announcement. Sunlight Patch Kitty was very much excited, but she was too gentle and noble a girl, too absolutely unselfish, not to notice that her companion was distrait and anxious. The Time of Roses That thought had persisted all through the morning hours, and, if they were distrait in the recitation rooms, the reason was not far to seek. Bert Wilson on the Gridiron He smiled, but there was something distrait and pre-occupied in his air. Phoebe, Junior He is also distrait, and when he spoke of Sally and the doctor he had shown no interest in his own words. Somehow Good Being, however, quite unaccustomed to dealing with this dual condition of mind it is to be feared he was a little “distrait” and mechanical of speech. Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker Whenever Trevor was silent or distrait Kitty would speak of Florence, and his attention was instantly arrested. The Time of Roses At luncheon more than one guest remarked upon the distrait and absent-minded appearance of the three Ministers, and deduced from the circumstance a grave political crisis. Malcolm Sage, Detective But there was one morning when he was more silent than usual; when he seemed a little distrait and very difficult to approach. The Rhodesian And Fenwick becomes distrait, with a sort of restless searching on his face. Somehow Good This premature ruin was listening distraitly to a waiter who murmured mysteriously into his ear. A Royal Prisoner But Mrs. Cregan was beyond the reach of practicalities, and she ordered her buckwheat cakes and coffee with an air that was mournfully distrait. McClure's Magazine, Vol 31, No 2, June 1908 Then, distrait, turned her blue eyes toward the window, and remained gazing out at the late afternoon sky where a few white clouds were sailing. Athalie When Cunningham saw that Jane was distrait 180 he made no attempt to pull her out of it. The Pagan Madonna This day She seemed inattentive, her air was distrait, As if thought had slipped free of the bridle and rein And galloped away over memory's plain. Three Women Kurt returned a few moments later and came into the library where she sat alone by the open fire, pensive and distrait, still thinking of Larry and of his going into service. Penny of Top Hill Trail But even our laughter that evening was distrait, or seemed to me so, as if shadowed by something sad. When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine Thorpe was there, but dull, moody, distrait, and he joined me and poured into my ears his disgust at this form of entertainment. Lippincott's Magazine, December 1878 The telephone bell rang in the study adjoining the dining-room, and Bobby, who had been more or less distrait all evening, half rose from his chair. The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man "You're a tolerably self-possessed person," was the detective's unspoken thought, for Fenley was a different man now from the nervous, distrait son who had clamored for vengeance on his father's murderer. The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley She listened distraitly to the prattle of the children who surrounded her while she was served with toast and coffee. Penny of Top Hill Trail If Uncle Jason was distrait was it any wonder? The Mission of Janice Day Marcia was fortunately at home, and I noticed at once that she was looking rather down in the mouth, and was very distrait. The Silver Butterfly She seemed thoughtful and distrait, and he glanced at her puzzled. The Rapids But the adventurer rode back to Birralong distressed and distrait, refusing, or failing, to put into words for the benefit of others his experience at the lonely Three-mile. Colonial Born A tale of the Queensland bush The First Lieutenant, however, was rather distrait; he glanced constantly upwards at the bellying awning overhead and then walked to the gangway to look out upon the tumbling grey sea and lowering sky. A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions As he held the door open for her she seemed a bit distrait. Stubble "Washy, washy," he repeated mechanically, as his mind was utterly vague and distrait. Humour of the North He was in the midst of a group of officers, each of whom seemed silent and distrait. Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61 You seem a little distrait, Feltham; I mean a little upset about something. The Man Who Knew Robert, at first silent and distrait, found it impossible after a while not to listen with interest. Robert Elsmere Bertha was unusually silent and distrait, not a single smile rippled her slumbering dimples, and she answered at random. Fairy Fingers A Novel Never remain silent; offer even trivial remarks, rather than appear distrait. Japhet in Search of a Father He looked for the deep sorrow, the patience, the proud endurance, the prouder faith that he expected in her; he met with silence, even a distrait indifference. Lorraine A romance "Don't you want to hear Mrs. Hayden's letter?" asked Kate, wondering more and more over the distrait manner and dreamy absorption of her friend. The Right Knock A Story He was distrait and mooned about the house, getting in people's way and apologizing with an air of such profound abstraction that the family were moved to comment. The Fifth Ace She was silent and a little distrait; but she was also very gentle, displaying a disposition to follow Katherine about wherever she went and a pretty zeal in doing small, odd jobs for her. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance Stephen was grave and distrait, Pixie embarrassed and nervous, but the real deep sympathy between them made it impossible that such an atmosphere should continue. The Love Affairs of Pixie I wonder why in the world he's so distrait.' Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales He is distrait, and evidently oppressed with care. Molly Bawn His mood was distrait, and in a moment he produced something that glittered; something that made me start and rivet my attention upon him. The Paternoster Ruby Stafford talked of battles and marches, but he spoke in a monotone, distrait and careless, as of a day-dreaming scholar reciting his lesson. The Long Roll And he looked at her curiously, for of all the family she alone seemed distrait and unenthusiastic. Prudence Says So Will was dull and distrait, and he hardly looked at me once, and talked about sensible impersonal things the whole time. The Heart of Una Sackville Ruth’s plea of a headache was justified by her wan looks; Jack was moody, and even Victor was for once silent and distrait. The Fortunes of the Farrells Mr Garnett was silent and distrait, hid behind his newspaper, and answered at random the remarks of his family. A College Girl The few men or women who passed, pale, distrait, hurrying from one quarter of the city to another, heeded as little as they were heeded. The Long Roll Violets continued to arrive each Saturday, and Mae became more and more distrait. Just Patty I observed that she grew more and more distrait, only half listening to the captain, and very evidently trying to overhear our conversation. The Rose of Old St. Louis Molly, on her side, was a little distrait and listless and very touchy. Molly Brown's Orchard Home "Monsieur is distrait, it appears," she said, mischievously. Fort Amity He started down the first great incline, distrait, sorely troubled. Terry A Tale of the Hill People In the centre of the window, gazing out in a distrait manner over piles of apples and grape-fruit, a white-robed ministrant at a stove juggled ceaselessly with buckwheat cakes. Jill the Reckless Mademoiselle noticed at last that I was somewhat distrait. The Rose of Old St. Louis When I did see him he struck me as rather moody and distrait, but I put that down to his illness, and the fact that he must naturally feel unhappy at his forced inaction. The Shrieking Pit The winter came on with its rains and soft verdure and desert shrubs bursting with bloom and, for a man who professed to know just exactly where he was at, Rimrock Jones was singularly distrait. Rimrock Jones She grew distrait, monosyllabic, sat for long intervals staring absently into the gloom beyond the windowpane. North of Fifty-Three Nobody could possibly be looking so aloof and distrait as Erb if there were a murder going on. Jill the Reckless He had plenty of food for thought as he donned his costume of dead black and staring white, and somehow or other he was distrait that evening all the way over to Hollis Creek. The Early Bird A Business Man's Love Story Miss Lambart had listened to them with distrait ears since she had something more pleasant to give her mind to. The Terrible Twins He was impatient, difficult, distrait, slightly pleased with himself at showing so little gratification at his magnificent inheritance. Prisoners Fast Bound In Misery And Iron I felt sorry for him—he looked so distrait. Our Elizabeth A Humour Novel Briefer intervals of apparent detachment from everything succeeded them; a distrait survey of the lantern-lit dancers, a preoccupied glance at the man speaking to her, a lifting of the delicate eyebrows in smiling preoccupation. The Danger Mark But by day she grew distrait, as if she retreated into communion with herself, and her look was that of one striving to see something afar, a straining for vision. The Hidden Places He adds that when he sets to work doggedly, he is exactly the same man he ever was, "neither low-spirited nor distrait," nay, that adversity is to him "a tonic and bracer." Sir Walter Scott (English Men of Letters Series) It was about as sharp a two-edged thrust as could have been delivered, and Molly's distrait air and undue magnificence melted under it. Great Possessions She spoke low and confidentially, and seemed excited and a little flushed, and very distrait when she came back. The House by the Church-Yard Ernest would not gratify his visitor by a question, and the latter, finding the artist reserved and distrait, suddenly recollected the races at Chantilly, and took his leave. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales She made the introduction in a distrait manner, and the two men bowed. The Riddle of the Frozen Flame De Lacy let it drift and the Countess was rather distrait and steered it uncertainly. Beatrix of Clare He is by nature what Professor Bergson calls “distrait,” aloof, absent-minded, intent only, or mainly, on contemplation. Ancient Art and Ritual But the evening after Charlie's visit she was too distrait to notice the complaints of her elders. Lydia of the Pines "Why, she and the husband, of course, and Hector is looking sad and distrait—and has really begun to feel at last." Beyond The Rocks A Love Story Robin Greenlaw ate heartily enough, but he had an air distrait, and once or twice he frowned. Foes It was impossible to keep up long a commonplace conversation, and they became more and more distrait and nervous, each wishing to approach one subject, and neither liking to begin. Bluebell A Novel Pretty chambermaid in evident anxiety about something; guest tries to kiss her in the corridor; she's too distrait to give the matter proper attention. Plum Pudding Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned The girl's eyes were suddenly sullen again—bored, distrait, inestimably dreary. Little Eve Edgarton She rose a moment later, and stood, distrait, looking out across the sunlit world. The Firing Line He was not obviously distrait; he was the man of the world, talking, making himself agreeable, "doing his duty," while his subconsciousness was busy with other matters. Judith of the Plains On the contrary, his eye rested on Harry with a somewhat sarcastic expression, and he remained thoughtful and distrait. Bluebell A Novel Finally, the august master of the house growing more and more distrait, he suddenly rose, and picking up the crumpled paper— "Gentlemen, will you have the goodness to excuse me for five minutes?" he said. The Militants Stories of Some Parsons, Soldiers, and Other Fighters in the World He would have found the lovely young Mrs. Eyre distrait and irresponsive had he not been too happy babbling of his own triumphs to notice. Success A Novel He was so moodily distrait all through the meal that he never saw the volcano smoldering, and the Vesuvian eruption took him altogether by surprise. The Baronet's Bride Another actor, shabby and distrait, reciting the sad tale of a year's misfortunes. Twelve Men A client from the country! and I, who would have taken her word against an angel's, I sat there and wondered why she was distrait and pale! Lewis Rand The colonel, pale and distrait, stared at the empty door; and he saw in his mind's eye a squad of soldiers, a wall, a single volley, and a dishonored roll of earth. The Goose Girl Io, on a brief trip from Philadelphia, lunched with him that week, and found him distrait. Success A Novel Either the excitement of the child may pass all bounds and end in tears and so-called naughtiness, or the unfamiliar surroundings may leave him distrait with a strange sense of unreality and unhappiness. The Nervous Child Here he was evincing the same thing, as soft as love itself, and he a man of years and some affairs and I an irritable, distrait and peevish soul. Twelve Men With twelve of the clock came Darden, quite sober, distrait in manner and uneasy of eye, and presently interrupted Mistress Stagg's flow of conversation by a demand to speak with his wife alone. Audrey Ford went into the dining-room, crossed it in just three strides, and ran his quarry to earth in the kitchen, where she was distraitly setting out biscuit materials. The Uphill Climb "I mean a girl is always nervous and distrait after—after she has promised, don't you see." Truxton King A Story of Graustark Hartley would have enjoyed a private talk with his hostess because he loved her platonically, and because it was impossible he was distrait and jerky, trying to appear cordial towards Heath. The Pointing Man A Burmese Mystery He was like a distrait mother with a sick child more than anything else. Twelve Men He appeared enormously interested in everything that she said and did, yet at the same time erratically distrait and engrossed. V. V.'s Eyes She seemed distrait—preoccupied, as if she, also, were considering some weighty question. The Uphill Climb She realized, however, that the young man who she had been told was "the greatest catch at The Beaches" was much distrait and that her conversation seemed not to interest him at all. Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper Lord Huntingford strangely distrait, it seemed to Hugh, considering the amount at stake, shuffled the pack and offered them for the cut. Nedra She stood resting her cheek on his shoulder, eyes distrait thinking. The Common Law He could be distrait and silent, the portrait of distinguished boredom. V. V.'s Eyes Tell me, Douglas," at last the Countess said, glancing down kindly at me, "why you are so silent and distrait. Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 She seemed, in fact, to have become a little distrait, and Jack, remarking the fact, suggested a canter. The Rocks of Valpre He opened and closed his big hands nervously, and was plainly a trifle distrait. Kindred of the Dust She was so white now, so silent, so distrait, that all the chatter of the younger girls who were lingering around her could not dispel the feeling of depression. The Fortieth Door "I hope the climbing has not made you giddy," Mrs. Trelyon said in her kind way to Wenna, noticing that she was very silent and distrait. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 We find thousands of men worrying, anxious, distrait, because of the uncertainties of their businesses and the chances they have to take. Analyzing Character Was it merely my being so distrait, or was it quite another reason, that led him to open up so suddenly about his Kentish home? Spanish Doubloons I think that most Americans rhyme distrait to 'straight' and not to 'stray'. Society for Pure English, Tract 05 The Englishing of French Words; the Dialectal Words in Blunden's Poems "Perhaps not, if I were cool and kept my eyes open; but to-night I am distrait, and should be as defenceless as yourself." In the Days of My Youth But he must be distrait, indeed, if he could forget the claim his good aunt had upon him. The Precipice He seemed a bit distrait, displayed a trifle of his earlier irritability, and complained a great deal about the warmth of the apartment. Revelations of a Wife The Story of a Honeymoon He had become so absent and distrait that he sometimes hardly knew what was going on about him. Bred in the Bone She was quick enough to see it, and, with the distrait manner of a true woman of the world, quickly changed the subject. Wife in Name Only My friend seemed to me distrait and heavy-hearted; his wife seemed to be pathetically affectionate and anxious. The Silent Isle His face was red and perspiring and his manner distrait. The Man from Brodney's He was usually very conversable, and would chat away by the hour together, in a fashion half shrewd, half simple, often very interesting; but now he was silent and distrait. Not Pretty, but Precious For the moment her air became distrait, but she quickly regained her poise, as the lawyer, who had dropped back into his chair behind the desk, went on speaking. Within the Law So distrait was he and so random his answers, that the woodman took to whistling, and soon branched off upon the track to Burley, leaving Alleyne upon the main Christchurch road. The White Company You may remember that I was distrait, and remained sitting after you had all alighted. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Uuuuuuu!—faint, nervous, distrait, horn of the free night riders journeying to the tall towns where were laughter and banners and the sound of bells—Uuuuu! Main Street I never offer to any hostess the slight of a hurried, distrait ‘call,’ with glances at my watch, and an ‘on-the-wing’ manner. Worldly Ways and Byways If a favorite tenor is singing, and no one happens to be whispering nonsense over her shoulder, my lady may listen in a distrait way. The Ways of Men And would rather sit distrait by her oriel than ride gayly to the chase as of old. The White Company He was continually drifting into reveries, abstracted, distrait. The Octopus : A story of California She was more distrait and inattentive even than usual. Wild Kitty But that evening was streaked with a tinge of horror, and I more silent and distrait than usual. Wylder's Hand Scythrop grew every day more reserved, mysterious, and distrait; and gradually lengthened the duration of his diurnal seclusions in his tower. Nightmare Abbey The three rode abreast, Alleyne Edricson with his eyes cast down and his mind distrait, for his thoughts were busy with the conversation which he had had with Sir Nigel in the morning. The White Company That her manner was distrait and her replies somewhat haphazard escaped him utterly. I Spy She gave me her hand, looking still very pale and distrait, and murmured only, "It was brave of you, Douw." In the Valley "Oh, silly, unbelieving child!" came his voice, slightly distrait it is true, but containing sufficient of the lover's chiding tenderness to fill her with delight. Treasure and Trouble Therewith A Tale of California Monmouth paced up and down with his hand to his forehead like one distrait. Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 And in the salon where they all sat, he began pointing out this one and that, making comments in a distrait voice. His Hour As it happened, she only found him distrait, and that interested her. The Incomplete Amorist Sometimes too he came back from the duty very distrait and unhappy-looking, a circumstance always noted by Madame with anger and scorn. A Knight of the Nets He found that worthy a little distrait and far from any desire to do big business. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 Casanova, however, had suddenly grown distrait and irritable. Casanova's Homecoming He was said to be distrait; to be smoking his cigarettes furiously. Ruggles of Red Gap Having been distrait, ungallant, masculinely put out for another fifteen minutes, he abruptly excused himself, sought out Nan, and went home. The Gray Dawn On the way the doctor was distrait, Gracie having most of the talking to do herself. Ester Ried Yet Speaking Then one evening she was distrait; one evening, critical; one night, cold; then she had a dinner and dance engagement at the Savoy. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 But shortly he appeared, wearing the distrait, exalted expression of the genius who has just passed through the creative act. The Sturdy Oak A composite Novel of American Politics by fourteen American authors The mere love of admiration in the heart of a young girl had interrupted the affection of years—making George and myself cold and distrait toward each other. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee In their evening walks she seemed distrait, and during the day more restless. The Desert and the Sown It is enough to say that Sepia found her companion distrait, and he felt her a little invasive. Mary Marston Sometimes I would lie awake at night, and my manner towards Wilberforce, my man, became so distrait that it almost caused a rift. Death at the Excelsior And Other Stories Yes, when the rich suffer a little it is not such a bad thing, it makes a pleasant change—cela leur distrait. In and out of Three Normady Inns He, too, seemed rather preoccupied and distrait, and as they swung out into the room together Ann cast about in her mind for some explanation of his unwonted gloom. The Vision of Desire Sylvia, distrait, but with downcast eyes on fire under the fringed lids, was thinking of the cheque Siward had given her for Sagamore. The Fighting Chance What with the shock I had had and the luxury of riding in a motor-car, I was a little distrait, and I could not say how far we went. The Man with Two Left Feet And Other Stories He turned irritably, but beamed in a distrait sort of manner when he perceived the source of the interruption. The Adventures of Sally “Young gents at the school, sir,” said the porter, perceiving from Mike’s distrait air that the boy was a stranger to the place, “goes up in the ’bus mostly. Mike And not with the nervous, easily swayed, moved, troubled, distrait, excited, restless being, not even under self-control, who is the fighting man from general to private. Battle Studies But Sir Victor Catheron sat very silent and distrait all the way. A Terrible Secret A slight strangeness sprang up between them which he was too distrait to notice. The Claim Jumpers "Ah, Sally!" he said in the distrait, tired voice which speaks of vast preoccupations. The Adventures of Sally Young gents at the school, sir," said the porter, perceiving from Mike's distrait air that the boy was a stranger to the place, "goes up in the bus mostly. Mike and Psmith Ina had assumed for the purpose an air distrait, casual, attentive to the scene about them. Miss Lulu Bett She brightened a little, but was still distrait. The Wolf's Long Howl "But naturally, I seek the reason, when I see you distrait and am conscious of your neglect." Alias the Lone Wolf Grant was attentive to his guests, but markedly silent, almost distrait. The Postmaster's Daughter He then retired to his outer fastness, yielding further details jerkily and with the distrait air of one whose mind is elsewhere. The Prince and Betty Jessie read industriously—her book seemed to rivet her attention; but I was restless and distrait. Esther : a book for girls Nobody could possibly be looking so aloof and distrait as Erb, if there were a murder going on. The Little Warrior But he was quiet and distrait, and directly after dinner he went out again. Army Letters from an Officer's Wife, 1871-1888 At one of the tables sat Paul, calm and distrait. The Man Upstairs and Other Stories The captive did not seem to hear the words addressed to her, but stood there most hopeless and distrait in the opening dawn, tears streaming out of her beautiful eyes. The Four Canadian Highwaymen or, The Robbers of Markham Swamp He massaged his right ear with the sole of his left foot in a somewhat distrait manner. Uneasy Money In the center of the window, gazing out in a distrait manner over piles of apples and grape-fruit, a white-robed ministrant at a stove juggled ceaselessly with buckwheat cakes. The Little Warrior The younger man was moody and distrait, an unusual condition for him but one that had been noticeably recurrent during the past two or three days. The Prince of Graustark The Countess, very pale and distrait, gave utterance to her feelings in a most remarkable speech. A Fool and His Money She seemed inert, distrait and at times almost unfriendly. The Hollow of Her Hand Of late he has been very nervous and distrait; scarcely touches his meals, and thinks, talks and dreams of war. Cappy Ricks Retires Before many days, the girl who sat, wan and distrait, upon the flower-shaded piazza was an object of curiosity to fashionable Pasadena. Jane Cable But he saw that she was nervous and distrait; and he knew by her unwonted interest in the mail that she was all the time hoping to get some word from him. Love's Pilgrimage Sir Timothy had begun to talk about the opera but Francis was a little distrait. The Evil Shepherd The youthful Mr. Somers, looking a little pale and distrait, strolled up apparently to speak to me; his hands were in his pockets and an unlighted cigar was in his mouth. Allan and the Holy Flower He was worried and distrait, his manner perturbed and unnatural. The Spoilers She spoke dispassionately and not in the least as though his reserve troubled her; but Anna was rather absent and distrait the rest of the day. Herb of Grace But Aunt Elizabeth, apparently distrait, had the situation well in hand. Love Among the Chickens Standing with his hands behind him and his back to the fire, the old sportsman listened, with a queer, distrait expression, to the girl's reading. Who Cares? a story of adolescence Back in the dining-room Berenice and her mother were sitting, the latter quite flustered, pale, distrait, horribly taken aback—by far too much distressed for any convincing measure of deception. The Titan They all joined in the discussion of the event except Paula, who sat distrait and silent, gazing into the fire, and Barry, who lay, drowsy and relaxed, on a blanket not far from her side. The Sky Pilot in No Man's Land The state of mind I was in, however, kept me from making any acknowledgment of it—the real cause of my keeping so much to myself and of being so distrait. The Lady of the Shroud He had been distrait during the dinner, certainly neither brilliant nor amusing, despite his efforts to seem talkative and cheerful. A Spirit in Prison He was born for tea fights and winter resorts, to listen with a distrait half-smile to the gushing adulation of the oh-my-dear type of women. Who Cares? a story of adolescence The governor was tired, distrait, but ready to listen in a tolerant way to more argument along a line with which he was already fully familiar. The Titan Something in the free, unfettered swing of her arms as she rested them lightly, after a half yawn, on her lithe hips, suggested his next speech, although still distrait and impatient. The Twins of Table Mountain Stapleton was talking with animation, but the baronet looked pale and distrait. The Hound of the Baskervilles Sir Robert, a little gouty, kept the house, and Bradley, somewhat uneasy at the Sharpes' absence, but more distrait with other thoughts, wandered listlessly in the long library. A Phyllis of the Sierras Although this was exactly what Courtland was thinking, it pleased him to answer in a distrait sort of fashion, "Certainly, I should think so," and to relapse into an apparently business abstraction. Sally Dows She realized well enough that she was at the turning of the balance, now that opportunity was knocking so loudly at her door, and she was exceedingly coy and distrait. The Titan Thatcher appeared pale and distrait: Mr. Harlowe, his counsel, at his side, rallied him. The Story of a Mine He had then retired to his outer fastness, yielding further details jerkily and with the distrait air of one whose mind is elsewhere. Psmith, Journalist She apologized, with a slightly distrait smile, for the tardiness of the household. A Phyllis of the Sierras She did not like being spoken to outside the college, and was also distrait about her basket. The Longest Journey At the thought of Mrs. Sluss—her hard, cold, blue eyes—Mr. Sluss arose, tall and distrait, and ran his hand through his hair. The Titan For a time the artist seemed rather "distrait" also, as if a memory were troubling him. A Face Illumined The baroness could not alone sustain the spirits of the party, and soon even she began to notice that Raynal's replies were short, and that his manner was distrait and gloomy. White Lies I noticed that after my host had read it he seemed even more distrait and strange than before. The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge All the same she was distrait, and "We shall meet later, sir, I dessy," was all the greeting Rickie got from her. The Longest Journey The cop came, and found a prostrate, bleeding Montagu supported by three distrait and reticent followers of the House. Strictly business: more stories of the four million But she gradually began to grow "distrait" and quiet, and to look less and less often. A Face Illumined He had grown perceptibly thinner during the past month, his manner was distrait, and, worst of all in the housekeeper's eyes, his appetite had fallen off. Keziah Coffin Mr. Beach appeared in due season, a little distrait, as becomes a man who has just been engaged on important and responsible duties. Something New I will toy with it—but absently and in a distrait manner, as becomes a man of affairs. Piccadilly Jim It was on the tip of her tongue to ask him the reason for his distrait manner when her thoughts were diverted by his next remark. The Red Seal Syme seemed a little distrait, and as he passed under the doorway he suddenly struck his stick on the stone passage so that it rang. The Man Who Was Thursday, a nightmare Frau Nirlanger, in the pretty white gown, was looking haggard and distrait. 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