| 单词 | elusiveness |
| 例句 | But to become a stockvel member required large amounts of startup money, the resourcefulness and shrewdness of an Indian trader and the elusiveness of a double agent, during police raids. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z It was difficult to be specific when the core of a man’s character was elusiveness. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z What he's getting at is the relationship between subject and biographer, the one condemned to existence, in all its three-dimensional elusiveness, and the other determined to find a narrative. Hanif Kureishi's 'The Last Word' lacks a certain sense of voice 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z As the subtitle suggests, it’s more a poetic essay on Twombly’s art and elusiveness than a chronicle of his days. A Life of Cy Twombly Brings a Poet’s Eye to the Artist’s Mythic Work 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z Electric guitars surge and spill over in “Dylan Thomas,” as Bridgers and Oberst sing about power, entertainment and the elusiveness of truth. The Playlist: Vampire Weekend’s Plucky Return, and 15 More New Songs 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z And though the composer was famous for his political stands, Moore’s interpretations help emphasize these works’ elusiveness. Rzewski for Lovers? A Pianist Mines a Prickly Modernist’s Gentler Side 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Ballet often depicts the elusiveness of women, but here it’s Elgar who at several moments gently eludes his wife; as she holds his hand, he moves away. Review: Sarasota Ballet Blends Oddity and Englishness in a Double Bill 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z In an era of neat furious accounts of victimhood, this novel stands out for elusiveness, its exceedingly complex, inventive, resourceful examination of harm and power. Girl, Interrupted 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z All this elusiveness frustrates Caitríona with the sense that she has spent years “being solicitous to the two people who hold the keys and the clues to who I am”. Why I conducted a 16-year ‘affair’ with my mother 2016-03-05T05:00:00Z USA Today’s Susan Page, who moderated the debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Democrat Kamala Harris, was bedeviled by the candidates’ long-windedness and elusiveness, preventing her from following up questions unanswered. Disastrous first debate is one rerun Fox’s Wallace avoids 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z Yet one had little sense of whether to value this elusiveness, or to beware of it. A Great Writer at the 1968 Democratic Disaster 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Unpredictable behavior was his norm, elusiveness his everyday mode, and provocative answers a matter of course. Sigmar Polke, Whose Sly Works Shaped Contemporary Painting, Dies at 69 2010-06-12T02:59:00Z Roma takes this strategy further, pushing elusiveness into the realm of pseudo-profound illogic. Learning How to Sell From ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ 2012-11-11T04:40:29Z But the original Dirty Dancing has a firefly elusiveness. 30 Years Later Patrick Swayze Still Stuns in 'Dirty Dancing' 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z The philosopher Jacques Derrida might have said it is this very elusiveness — the sense that meaning can never be pinned down by language — that is Gorey’s overarching point. Nightshade Is Growing Like Weeds 2011-03-06T00:26:18Z How you define that something, though, is hard; and its elusiveness can turn conducting competitions into strange events of questionable meaning. Elim Chan’s Flick Conducting Prize Is Rare Win for a Woman 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z There was a playful elusiveness and a comfort that Benoit Blanc had about him, almost in deliberate contrast to Bond’s rigidity. Ladies and Gentlemen, Daniel Craig 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z Morandi’s fascination with elusiveness likewise transforms his works into acutely observed instances of life’s mysteries. One artist is from Italy, the other from New York; what happens when worlds collide? 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z Among the most encouraging qualities of the design by SO-IL and BCJ is its elusiveness, its ability to shrug off or slip past easy readings. New UC Davis art museum hints at fresh directions for American architecture 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z So I became the queen of elusiveness, throwing up walls all around me, because I doubted my ability to resist temptation when temptation was standing in my dorm room looking very hot and bothered. 27 and never been kissed 2012-08-17T23:30:00Z But making a film about the retiring Dalton posed a larger predicament, too: Mystery and a sense of elusiveness are inherent parts of her music’s appeal. Karen Dalton, a Musical Mystery That Doesn’t Need to Be Solved 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z There is something about a swimming hole that implies elusiveness. The Magic of Swimming Holes 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z He spent more time and energy avoiding the world, it was sometimes said, than most people do in embracing it, and his elusiveness only added to the mythology growing up around him. 2010-01-29T13:57:00Z It’s all talk, but Stein’s pounding repetitive words circulate in a way that illustrates what the play is interested in — the mist of expression and the elusiveness of meaning, and of people. Review | Three plays from the Women’s Voices buffet 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z What LaBute is writing about is the elusiveness of truth and the deceptiveness of appearances. In a Forest Dark and Deep - review 2011-03-15T00:35:22Z Eventually the gentle polonaise began, played here with beguiling elusiveness. 2010-02-11T23:33:00Z But Palma manages to weave that unusual present into a larger meditation on the complexities of human affection and the strange elusiveness we can sometimes encounter, even in the arms of the ones we love. Review | In ‘The Heart and Other Viscera,’ Félix J. Palma turns mundane moments into spellbinding tales 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Given the elusiveness of information, this is less a biography than a critical study that searches for traces of Caravaggio in the milieux, both churchy and raunchy, which he frequented. Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane 2010-06-26T23:11:00Z What makes the work so haunting is its ambiguity, its dreamy elusiveness. Paul Taylor’s Canon: Flippant, Savage, Idyllic 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z "The national promise is so great that a tremendous bitterness is evoked by its elusiveness." Author Robert Stone has died at 77 2015-01-10T05:00:00Z On one hand, Nicol is philosophical about the elusiveness of perfection. ‘My brain feels like it’s been punched’: the intolerable rise of perfectionism 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z Tortured by Li’s elusiveness, the Writer ponders during one of his solipsistic reflections why Li “was so insistent in possessing me.” ‘Art of Love’ Review: An Erotic Male Fantasy in Puerto Rico 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z And I was reminded that in his grasp of the specificity and ultimate elusiveness of human motives, Mr. Frayn is - dare I say it? - almost Shakespearean. ArtsBeat: In London, a 'Henry V' That Doesn't Take Sides 2012-06-27T15:15:09Z He lacks the imposing size of Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger or Carolina’s Cam Newton, just as he lacks the speed and elusiveness of Michael Vick or Russell Wilson. Is Kirk Cousins capable of greatness? 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z The elusiveness of the problem intensifies the strength of Morse’s user-friendly pictures, not to mention their emotional impact and intellectual heft. Aaron Morse at Acme: Paintings of sublime worlds gone wrong 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z The arduousness of the career and the elusiveness of its rewards result in some other common characteristics, which Johnson enumerates: determination, passion, and innovative thinking. Graves and Garbage: The Hard Life of an Archeologist 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z His two largest works, “Cactus and Tire” and “Dog in Landscape,” bring that elusiveness down to earth — without nailing it down. Plain objects find potency in the paintings of Nick Lowe, now at Grice Bench in DTLA 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z The images are distorted, incomplete portraits, yellowed as if from the distant past, and that elusiveness clashes marvelously with the palpable physicality and daunting weight of their support. What to see in L.A. galleries: Betye Saar, Tom Knechtel, Kay Sekimachi 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z Packing loads of information into stark symbols and iconic compositions, the L.A. painter creates point-blank images whose elusiveness intensifies their emotional resonance. What do you see? The curious allure of Linda Stark's playful imagery 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z This isn’t to deny the personal in art, only an insistence on the elusiveness of creation. Movie Review | 'The Ghost Writer': Writer for Hire Is a Wanted Man 2010-02-19T05:58:00Z Everyone knows that smells are difficult-verging-on-impossible to describe; such elusiveness is part of the magic of the bottle, the contents capturing sensations far beyond words. The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur by Jean-Claude Ellena – review 2012-07-16T23:05:29Z It takes its essence from Milan Kundera, in a passage about the elusiveness of the present moment. Books of The Times: ‘Beautiful Ruins’ by Jess Walter 2012-06-07T19:21:16Z A veteran editor of The New Yorker and Knopf attempts to pin down the life of an actress known for her elusiveness. 8 New Books Coming in December 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z The elusiveness of the central character, the renowned head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1959 to 1967, may be partly intentional, oddly enough. | ?Lombardi?: On Further Review, the Coach Stands 2010-10-22T03:39:00Z The elusiveness of famous faces might have been for the best, though. My first Oscars: booze, reality stars and queuing with Jared Leto 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z The elusiveness, the refusal to settle, in Coltrane melodies has an equivalent in Thompson’s work. Review | Bob Thompson died young, but his colorful jazz- and Old Master-inspired paintings speak to the ages 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z With the antic eruptiveness of his stories and their self-undercutting elusiveness, Tarantino flaunts a narrative playfulness in “The Hateful Eight” that exceeds any he has displayed since “Pulp Fiction.” “The Hateful Eight”: Quentin Tarantino’s Playfully Adolescent Filmmaking 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z For all the brilliance of Jim Fletcher's embodiment of the self-created Gatsby, the mere act of impersonation robs him of some of the elusiveness that makes him a great fictional character. Gatz – review 2012-06-14T06:00:06Z Since there is really not much that Pandora enjoys, she speaks stiltedly of when she “first began to formulate my theory of the elusiveness of the edible.” Books of The Times: Lionel Shriver Addresses Obesity in ‘Big Brother’ 2013-06-23T19:20:39Z Monk concludes that the "sense one has of him being almost disembodied is connected with his enigmatic elusiveness and his inability to make ordinary close contact with the people around him". A life in writing: Ray Monk 2012-11-09T22:55:03Z With everything from Cyrano de Bergerac to Shakespeare under his belt, Plummer’s entered a new phase of his career defined by introspection and the elusiveness of closure. Christopher Plummer: 'Why not bring me in to play Roseanne for the next season?' 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z It’s his elusiveness—his only saying something when he feels like he absolutely must. Frank Ocean's Visual Album Endless Is the Year's Most Curious Work in Progress 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z By the end, he radiates wisdom, gratitude, and the kind of fulfillment whose elusiveness had always been his great subject. ‘Hallelujah’ Review: From Leonard Cohen to Cale to Buckley to Shrek 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Stipe's peripatetic upbringing may hold some clues to his elusiveness. 'I'm often at a loss for words' 2011-03-06T00:02:02Z “It’s more a poetic essay on Twombly’s art and elusiveness than a chronicle of his days,” Holland Cotter writes in his review. 11 New Books We Recommend This Week 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z So Ms. Abbott tries to treat her subject’s sheer elusiveness as a selling point. Books of The Times: A Life Built on Illusion: More Tease Than Strip 2010-12-19T23:12:36Z There is a heartbreaking beauty in this elusiveness, and somehow the distancing effect created by recorded performance only enhances that feeling. Movie Review: Spalding Gray on Video in ‘Wooster Group’s Rumstick Road’ 2014-04-30T21:34:06Z Her elusiveness, along with a subterranean sensuality, has made her a force field, her often-troubled characters magnetizing filmmakers and audiences alike. Ruth Wilson Is a Riddle, and You Like Her That Way 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z That elusiveness, it seems, is part of the point. Review: Dance That Tries to Capture One Body, Two Selves 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z Ultimately, “The Dead, 1904” is more memorable as a festive party than as a heart-searing tale of the elusiveness of love, and the sadness — but also the beauty — inherent in the transitory nature of life. Review: ‘The Dead, 1904’ Brings Existential Unease to the Party 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z The themes of “Gypsy,” as the dialogue hammers home, involve duality and the elusiveness of the authentic self. Review: ‘Gypsy’ and the Problem of Well-Made Bad TV 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z But Maurice Sartre, in his essay on Ancient Greek virility, argues that there’s a special connection between misogyny and the elusiveness of virility. When Men Wanted to Be Virile 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z Even though she had no special or show, I wrote a column arguing that her elusiveness went against the grain of the dominant culture of prestige stand-up. Kate Berlant Can’t Hide Any Longer 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z The philosopher Jacques Derrida might have said it is this very elusiveness — the sense that meaning can never be pinned down by language — that is Gorey's overarching point. Edward Gorey's sensibility is growing like nightshade 2011-03-05T03:09:56Z But there’s an edgy elusiveness to Gronquist’s work that sets it apart. Artists at Winston Wächter gallery construct enticing ‘Summer Dreams’ 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z The quicksilver elusiveness of language dances through Lauterbach’s 10th collection, which darts from pithy observation to clinical definition to a chatty ongoing conversation between the poet and evening. New & Noteworthy 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z Perhaps Hunter’s greatest attributes, his elusiveness and speed, are hand-me-downs from his father, a former sparring partner for Tyson. America’s heavyweight hope 2012-07-15T16:00:00Z He ascribes Guinness’s elusiveness, his love of disciplined work and good manners to the legacy of the “indignity and disorder of his wretched early years.” Le Carré, the Con Man’s Son: Writer, Liar, Survivor, Spy 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z In “Interstellar Ghost Hour,” the temporal and personal relationships are sometimes enigmatic, but the elusiveness is usually interesting. Reality TV, ghosts and an exorcism make for an engaging ‘Interstellar Ghost Hour’ 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, with an unusually stodgy format and dialogue that either dishes up facts or broods — in blunt and repetitious fashion, about the elusiveness of truth — the play is frequently tedious and exasperating. Review | At Theater J, Albee’s ‘Occupant’ takes a lifeless look at the life of Louise Nevelson 2019-11-16T05:00:00Z When I read “The Book of Strange New Things,” I thought of it as a moving novel about the inevitability of suffering and the elusiveness of consolation. The Best Books of 2014 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z Memory is Fors' ultimate material, and his command of its double-edged elusiveness and palpability is exquisite. Cuban artist Jose Fors: A deft command of metaphor and material 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z So, how about a bit of elusiveness and sass: “Identical sisters of Sappho, actually.” I Have to Ask: Do You Own a Gun? 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z But the elusiveness of Coke in Vegas made it absolutely tantalizing to me. I tried to find a Coke in a Pepsi town 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z The elusiveness of “Blood on the Tracks” has been integral to its allure, and so it remains. Bob Dylan’s Masterpiece Is Still Hard to Find 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z It leads to the oblivion of the “Swimming Pools” full of liquor and a 12-minute meditation on the elusiveness of redemption in “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst.” Album review: Kendrick Lamar, 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' 2012-10-22T04:19:00Z There’s an elusiveness and obliqueness to Petrona’s narration, perhaps an acknowledgment of the difficulty of representing the voices of those who rarely get to speak for themselves in literary fiction. A Novel About Growing Up in the Middle of Death 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z And it’s this elusiveness that transforms him; he’s obsessed by her in a way he wasn’t with the Coquette. She Rotates, She Floats, She Glides on Her Toes 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z The Attenborough echidna's elusiveness has, according to local tradition, played a part in conflict resolution. First ever images prove 'lost echidna' not extinct 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Washington State’s burgeoning star has displayed creativity and elusiveness, wisdom and maturity, illustrating how much he developed over the offseason with nearly every dropback. Cougars rewind: After UCLA loss, Cam Ward showed different kind of leadership 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z Johnson has electrified Utah’s offense with his speed and elusiveness as a runner in special Wildcat packages. No. 12 Utah’s defensive line still dominant while battling injuries 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z After Jamil Muhammad forced a fumble for USC, Williams ended another drive with another brilliant effort, extending a play with his elusiveness before throwing a 19-yard dart to Singer 10:42 before halftime. Caleb Williams propels No. 6 USC to a 49-point first half in a 56-10 victory over Stanford 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z The injury can be catastrophic for running backs, especially those like Lloyd, who thrive on speed and elusiveness. USC tailback MarShawn Lloyd can run, but his elite blocks are firing up teammates 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Deuce Vaughn continued to show his electric elusiveness, scampering 14 yards for a touchdown the first time he touched the ball early in the third quarter to pull Dallas within 17-14. Seahawks starters look sharp in limited action, Seattle tops Dallas 22-14 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z That changed for me with the 2010 novella “Walks With Men,” which reframed that elusiveness, that opacity, by widening the authorial point of view. Literary boomer Ann Beattie refreshes her stories — COVID-19, neo-Nazis and all 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Young has shown every step of the way it’s instincts, work ethic, preparation, technique, intelligence, speed, quickness, judgment, arm strength and elusiveness that matter over size at quarterback. Bryce Young proved size doesn't always matter, inspiring quarterbacks everywhere 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z The Athletic’s Dane Brugler described Robinson as a rusher with “a unique mix of elusiveness, vision and power” who is a “complete package as both a runner and receiver.” Robinson may be a reach at 16, but running back still makes sense for Commanders 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Kelly, a junior Fresno State transfer who tallied 1,315 yards over the past three years, has exhibited elusiveness on short and intermediate routes. Receiving options plentiful as Washington State continues spring practice 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z In part, it’s owls’ sense of mystery, their nocturnal nature and elusiveness that account for their power to captivate. Why We Love Flaco 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z With his downhill running style, Robinson has combined with Gibson to give Washington an enviable mix of power, speed, elusiveness and pass-catching ability in the backfield. Brian Robinson Jr. jolted the Commanders’ offense. Now he needs the ball more. 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z His speed and elusiveness is tough for opponents to replicate in practice. Chance to work with Fields was big draw for Bears’ Eberflus 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The poem evoked this mood powerfully, but with an open-ended elusiveness that allowed readers to fill its gaps from their own wells of feeling. Opinion | ‘The Waste Land,’ T.S. Eliot’s primal scream, resonates 100 years on 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Russell Wilson looked average until Denver’s game-winning drive Sunday night, a spasm of his old elusiveness. Analysis | What to know from NFL Week 3: The AFC isn’t living up to the hype 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z The sophomore finished the game 37 of 48 for 375 yards and two touchdown passes, going viral on multiple plays via his elusiveness and creativity. ‘C—‘d it’: WSU’s letdown loss to Oregon brings a familiar feeling for Cougs 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z He has speed and elusiveness, along with polished route-running, and lately he has exuded a swagger that has come out every now and again after a score. Curtis Samuel, healthy again, adds a spark to the Commanders’ offense 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z His speed and elusiveness is requiring opponents to devote extra resources to cover him. Column: Midseason football report: Edison High linemen make statement 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Murray passed for 277 yards and rushed for 28 more while flummoxing the Vegas defense with his elusiveness. Murphy’s 59-yard OT fumble return ends Cards’ win over Vegas 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Jackson, normally such a threat to run because of his elusiveness, was sacked four times and ran for only 39 yards on nine carries. Miami’s blitz still a bad memory for Jackson, Ravens 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z The 25th overall pick in the 2021 draft looks fully healed from a Lisfranc injury and has more speed and elusiveness than Robinson. Jaguars spend big in hopes of escaping AFC South cellar 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z If they exist, why are they so different in mass and elusiveness from electric charges, and if they do not exist, why not? College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Charbonnet, whose career began at Michigan, runs with power and elusiveness and is adept in the passing game. Analysis: Here are the top 10 players in the Pac-12 entering 2022 football season 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z He built his NFL draft resumé with speed, toughness and elusiveness. Rams' Tutu Atwell has much to prove this training camp to make cut at receiver 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z The latest omicron offshoot, BA.5, has quickly become dominant in the United States, and thanks to its elusiveness when encountering the human immune system, is driving a wave of cases across the country. As the BA.5 variant spreads, the risk of coronavirus reinfection grows 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z Three years into the pandemic, much of the region has returned to its normal practices, but the collective continues to witness daily the elusiveness of stability for many of the area’s undocumented migrants. Perspective | Hungry and homeless: Life for a migrant family in the nation’s capital 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Hall’s addition to the offense could also be a major factor because of his top-flight speed and elusiveness. Jets’ draft picks being eased in, but expect to make impacts 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Breakdown: Undersized, but a darting route runner with reliable hands and elusiveness after the catch or as a kick returner. NFL draft: Breaking down top offensive players available 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z His arm strength, elusiveness and big-play ability hint at a raw Russell Wilson. Why the Seahawks could target QB Malik Willis in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z The book speaks to the persistence of delusion and the elusiveness of truth. Review | After the horror of Sandy Hook, an assault on truth began 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z “Dude we aren’t using Dune’s IP to make the animated film” Part of Spice DAO’s original momentum came from the Dune bible’s elusiveness. They spent $3 million on a Dune script bible — now what? 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z In addition to his blazing speed, his uncanny moves to get open and his elusiveness in the open field, Taylor, at 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, was a truly vicious blocker. Perspective | Extraordinarily gifted and terribly modest, Charley Taylor made a difference in Washington 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z Koalas have survived this long because of their elusiveness. Koalas are getting harder to find. Scientists in Australia are on a quest to uncover a hidden population. 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z Heinicke flashed some of his trademark elusiveness, evading pressure during a big fourth quarter, but threw an interception for the fifth consecutive game after leading Washington to the Philadelphia 20-yard line. Eagles move closer to playoff berth by beating Washington 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Powell was surprised by their presence, if not by their elusiveness. Duck! Flying squirrels take to the air in Nebraska city 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z The Browns had only two sacks, but it took all of Jackson’s elusiveness to keep some plays alive. Ugly or not, win over Cleveland put Ravens atop AFC 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z Brown showed a steadiness behind center and an elusiveness to escape Florida’s defense and keep critical plays alive and the attack moving. Beamer’s message to South Carolina: Stop thinking about bowl 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z All the broken tackles and hearts that pinballing rookie Javonte Williams left in his wake Sunday can’t do justice to the elusiveness the Denver Broncos displayed in producing one of the season’s biggest shockers. Analysis: Broncos dodge another COVID-19 QB quagmire 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z He showed composure under heavy pressure and some elusiveness running. UCLA defense squanders Ethan Garbers' promising first start in loss to Utah 2021-10-31T04:00:00Z Then there’s Young’s occasional runs and more frequent elusiveness in the backfield. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young presents running threat, too 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z Armstrong also has embraced his skills as a dual threat, often confounding defensive coordinators attempting to counter his accuracy and elusiveness. Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong is putting up video game numbers this season 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z There are times when his elusiveness may backfire, causing him to try to keep plays alive instead of getting rid of the ball. Ravens looked good in every phase in rout of Chargers 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z The surging Buffalo Bills and the Ravens have dynamic quarterbacks with special traits — Josh Allen’s freakish arm strength, Jackson’s don’t-blink elusiveness. What We Learned From Week 6 in the N.F.L. 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z Quarterback Lamar Jackson used his elusiveness to buy time, weaving around pass rushers for the Raiders before delivering a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Marquise Brown. Analysis | Something goes right for Jon Gruden’s Raiders as they outlast Ravens in overtime thriller 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z In roughly two minutes at the end of the first half, led by the poise, elusiveness and accuracy of Bridgewater, Denver had regained the lead. Saquon Barkley (and Fans) Returned. But So Did Last Season’s Giants. 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z BYU: Hall used his elusiveness and speed to create big plays that kept multiple drives alive. Hall passes for 3 TDs, BYU tops No. 21 Utah 26-17 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z He also has an elusiveness that cannot be taught, a natural agility refined by his training and deceptive strength that sometimes allows him to power through three defenders at a time. Making the NFL at 5-foot-7 is a tall order. Maurice Jones-Drew showed Jaret Patterson the way. 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z But Etienne has more speed and elusiveness than either of the other two and would have played a major role. Jags RB Travis Etienne out for season following foot injury 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z But Etienne has more speed and elusiveness than either of the other two and would have played a major role. Jaguars RB Travis Etienne out for season following foot injury 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z But Etienne has more speed and elusiveness than either one and was expected to play a major role in coach Urban Meyer's offense. Jaguars RB Etienne likely out for season with foot injury 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z One aspect of academia “The Chair” explores is the elusiveness of tenure, or a permanent post, for Black faculty. I'm an Asian American woman in academia. Here's what 'The Chair' gets right 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z His confidence in Japan is grounded in his improvements since turning pro this year and returning to the Olympics with more power and elusiveness. US boxers Davis, Torrez can get revenge, win gold medals 2021-08-07T04:00:00Z Lewis knows Gane could pick him apart with leg kicks and elusiveness, but he remains confident in the skills that got him here. Hometown hero: Houston’s Lewis fights for interim UFC title 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z When he isn’t testing their patience with his flamboyant struts and celebrations in the ring, he’s counting on the judges to recognize punch-dodging, easy elusiveness and fairly soft counterpunching as a winning combination. Dancing to gold? Boxer Whittaker is unlikely contender 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z In the run game, he’s also shown the elusiveness that allowed him to average 4 yards per carry before his two knee surgeries. Mahomes impressed by new Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon 2021-07-31T04:00:00Z “His work is political without being didactic or dogmatic; and, especially in his descriptions of Hap’s life, he illustrates the elusiveness of the American dream.” Seek out that ‘new book’ smell with a fresh bouquet of fiction, all new in paperback 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z A lefty, McDonald displays almost magical elusiveness in driving the lane for layups. Arizona’s Aari McDonald is small but no longer overlooked 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z The elusiveness of available appointments in a time of high demand and short vaccine supply makes finding them particularly satisfying, Silk said. Column: Need a COVID-19 vaccine? These Californians are helping others book appointments 2021-03-13T05:00:00Z Part of it is the elusiveness and mystery of bringing an animal consigned to oblivion back from the dead. Tasmanian tiger devotees feed Australia's guilty obsession with a deliberate extinction 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z He credited the legendary quarterback for his elusiveness in the pocket while shredding apart defenses. Chiefs' Frank Clark compares Tom Brady to Deshaun Watson when it comes to this on the field 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z So while Mr. Westberg’s article is about pandemic travel in Sweden, the poem is about the elusiveness of new beginnings. Find Original Poetry Hiding in the Pages of Your Paper 2021-01-30T05:00:00Z Investors were growing frustrated with the IPO's elusiveness. How Airbnb's CEO succumbed to an IPO he resisted 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z Still, the cultural and constitutional jobs remain undone, which is a testament to Hamilton’s elusiveness and Miranda’s genius. Review | Exploring the legal world of Hamilton — and ‘Hamilton’ 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z His trademark elusiveness around the line of scrimmage gave Sanders a style that was all his own. Screen time: Vikings star Cook uses HOFer highlights in prep 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z Cooper Kupp got loose for a 55-yard touchdown reception because the Rams tricked the Giants’ secondary into busting a coverage, and Kupp did the rest with his trademark elusiveness and speed in the open field. Whitworth: Rams’ start to season “an entirely different 3-1” 2020-10-05T04:00:00Z Detroit coach Matt Patricia he been trying to drive home to his defensive players how aware they have to be of Kamara’s elusiveness. Saints’ Kamara on early pace for his most productive season 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z Despite loving the elusiveness of it, Serre does namecheck various things associated with the symbol: Islam, the goddess Artemis, the female and astrology. Marine Serre: could Beyoncé's favourite designer save fashion? 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z The same could be said for seventh-round running back Eno Benjamin, whose elusiveness makes him a good bet to carve a role right away behind Drake. Analysis | After the Cardinals aced the offseason, ‘the moment is now’ for Kyler Murray 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z Abraham Lincoln, with characteristic elusiveness, had long since made his way down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol, alone. Review | In Lincoln’s Second Inaugural, human suffering and human sympathy 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z The ongoing elusiveness of the entourage effect “is what’s exciting, because it’s not necessarily telling us more about the plant; it’s telling us more about ourselves.” Cannabis Scientists Are Chasing the Perfect High 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z The offense couldn’t finish drives, while the defense appeared ready for everything except Herbert’s elusiveness. Herbert has 3 TD runs, Oregon beats Wisconsin in Rose Bowl 2020-01-01T05:00:00Z The offense couldn’t finish enough drives, while the defense appeared ready for everything except Herbert’s elusiveness. Herbert has 3 TD runs, Oregon beats Wisconsin in Rose Bowl 2020-01-01T05:00:00Z There are certainly more golden eagles, but their elusiveness makes it hard to estimate how many winter in Alabama, said Bartkovich, a nongame wildlife biologist for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. About 5,000 golden eagles winter in eastern U.S. 2020-01-01T05:00:00Z Murray doesn’t run as frequently as Jackson but has the speed and elusiveness to give the Rams’ defense fits if he finds an open lane to run through. FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z With his combination of elusiveness and pinpoint accuracy and touch, he is almost impossible to defend when the game is on the line. The 49ers-Seahawks has been reborn, with one major casting change 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z Stevenson’s fast strikes and elusiveness were on display throughout, but especially in the first six rounds. Stevenson wins WBO featherweight title over Gonzalez 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z “You put all those things together with his elusiveness, which is as good as it gets, probably best you’ve ever seen kind of speed, he’s really special.” Bird is the Word: Jackson and Ravens face Wilson’s Seahawks 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z Gray certainly leaves room to mine Ad Astra’s dreamy elusiveness for complexity. The gloriously surreal space epic Ad Astra is half a great movie 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z He was strong in spurts, at times showing that familiar burst and elusiveness, but he wasn’t the same relentless playmaker he once was. Column: Rams' Todd Gurley looks great in spurts, but Malcolm Brown also carries rushing load 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z Shortly after entering against New Orleans, he badly beat offensive lineman Nick Easton and sacked Taysom Hill, who would go on to win the game in the second half — largely because of his elusiveness. Chargers' first-round pick Jerry Tillery goes from 'gumpy' to gamer 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z But another reading is that the elusiveness of truth is an important clue. The Search for Truth in Physics 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z And Dowell cultivates that elusiveness, overlapping variously translucent layers of paint in a kaleidoscopic array of patterns to create even more space in his untitled paintings on linen. Look into Roy Dowell’s paintings long enough, and what you see begins to change 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z On some level, Day knew that what becomes a legend most is elusiveness. Doris Day: A guileless natural on screen and record, and a mystery even to her devotees 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z Speed and elusiveness wasn’t ignored in Round 1, of course. Loading up in the trenches a now thing for NFL teams 2019-04-26T04:00:00Z In admitting the possibility that information may be “a network of logically interdependent but mutually irreducible concepts,” Floridi seems to suggest even that such elusiveness is inherent and unresolvable. Physics Is Pointing Inexorably to Mind 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z After Flacco injured his right hip in November, Jackson took over and displayed the slick moves and elusiveness that earned him a Heisman Trophy at Louisville. Roman overhauls Ravens offense with QB Lamar Jackson in mind 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z Cooks was known for his speed and elusiveness, but also his work habits. Rams' Brandin Cooks back on biggest stage, but this time he aims for super finish against former team 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z Her journey sustains a tense, emotionally bruising story that thoughtfully considers the intractability of racism, the contradictions of code switching, the power of activism and the elusiveness of justice. Critic’s Choice: ‘The Hate U Give’ asks tough questions about racial violence and justice 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z A two-time All-American, Warner had rare elusiveness, and a talent for coming up big in spotlight games. Before he was a dad — before he was an author — Curt Warner was a Seahawks superstar 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z The unusual alignment gave Lynn’s defense more athleticism to counter Jackson’s elusiveness outside the pocket. SNYDER: Ravens embraced all-or-nothing approach 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z “He’s got very good elusiveness and quickness. He’s done a good job with their draws and one-back run schemes. And obviously he’s a dangerous punt returner, but someone who’s a special player.” Saints stressing Eagles’ transformation since previous game 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z From the start, the Chargers had extra safeties on the field in place of linebackers to account for Jackson’s speed and elusiveness. Perspective | The Lamar Jackson era began in earnest Sunday for the Ravens, but not before some boos 2019-01-06T05:00:00Z He was a reflective autobiographer like Barack Obama; in Blight’s words, he “made memory into art, brilliantly and mischievously employing its authority, its elusiveness, its truths, and its charms.” Review | Frederick Douglass: From hunted fugitive slave to brilliant elder statesman 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z His elusiveness translated into 892 yards and 11 touchdowns this season. Alabama's plan is to force Oklahoma into another dimension — one where the Sooners do nothing but pass 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z “I’m living proof of the power of repression, of the elusiveness of memory.” As the decision loomed, anti-Kavanaugh demonstrators weighed on a Maine senator’s tiny staff 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z Madness, for all its elusiveness, is a label that gives us comfort in the face of inexplicable behaviour. The myth of the she-devil: why we judge female criminals more harshly 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z While a longstanding macho ethos remains, pass-happy offenses have replaced the pounding rushing games of the past, and that has put a new premium on speed and elusiveness. The N.F.L.’s Incredible Shrinking Pads 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z In his return from torn knee ligaments, Wentz completed 25 of 37 passes for 255 yards, absorbing five sacks while at times still demonstrating real elusiveness. Carson Wentz Edges Andrew Luck as Two Comebacks Cross Paths in Philadelphia 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z Murray showed off that elusiveness last week in his “other” sport, the Oklahoma quarterback evading defenders while zigzagging across the field on a 15-yard run in which he covered about three times that distance. Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray figures to be a tough out against UCLA 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z The brutal but calculating nature of his crimes combined with his elusiveness made the case ripe for nonfiction crime writers and police investigative shows. Ex-prosecutor urges Sacramento County D.A. to avoid joining Golden State Killer case with Orange County 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z The country's spiritual and cultural elusiveness is its genius as well as its weakness. Alan Dershowitz, Jewish identity and the long road to defending Donald Trump 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z Only “patriarchy” seems to capture the peculiar elusiveness of gendered power – the idea that it does not reside in any one site or institution, but seems spread throughout the world. The age of patriarchy: how an unfashionable idea became a rallying cry for feminism today 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z In interviews with the Los Angeles Times, retired investigators who hunted the masked assailant said that poor communication between agencies, investigative tunnel vision and antiquated technology all contributed to the Golden State Killer's elusiveness. Why did it take so long to arrest the Golden State Killer suspect? Interagency rivalries, old technology, errors and bad luck 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Faye shares the elusiveness of Julie, the central figure in the first of those films, another woman forced to remake her life in the wake of a traumatic event. Rachel Cusk experiments with new ways to tell stories 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z Carter “was a guy who could finish runs and score, rather than have vision and elusiveness or power to get free but then get caught.” Saquon Barkley Tries to Bring Running Backs Into the Draft Spotlight 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z Strengths: All the arm a team would need, plus speed and elusiveness unlike anything the NFL has seen from a top quarterback prospect since Mike Vick. NFL Draft: Offensive Player Thumbnails 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z The directness of those titles feels true to the arresting quality of Ramsay's cinema but also somewhat at odds with the feverish elusiveness of her methods. Joaquin Phoenix descends into a hellish New York underworld in the haunting 'You Were Never Really Here' 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z If I had to put my finger on what unites Houston and Los Angeles, it is a certain elusiveness as urban object. Los Angeles, Houston and the rise of the unreadable city 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z The Kansas City Chiefs even had some read option in their offense this season to take advantage of his speed and elusiveness. Perspective | Washington is getting much more than a solid quarterback in Alex Smith 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z The challenge for a historian is the elusiveness of source material. Polar exploration: The forgotten journey 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z Croft’s elusiveness and creativity behind the line has at least provided some spark to the offense. Michigan much better than it was during last Minnesota visit 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z Army All-American, has produced regular offensive sparks with his elusiveness and quick feet, and has caught 22 passes for 198 yards. Small but mighty: Freshman receivers Renard Bell, Jamire Calvin have made a big impact for WSU 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z The title of Brandt and Eagleman's book perhaps reflects some of that elusiveness. Neuroscience: The mother lode of invention : Nature : Nature Research 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z Darnold’s elusiveness limited Washington State’s sack total to just two, but he was under duress all night long. They’re real. Breakout win over No. 5 USC puts WSU Cougars in title talk 2017-09-30T04:00:00Z The title is a reference to the big cats’ elusiveness and uncanny ability to seamlessly blend into their mountainous habitat, allowing them to stalk prey and protect their young. ‘Victoria and Abdul,’ a streaming Disney doc and other movies to watch with your kids 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Linares leaned on his elusiveness and punching volume while attempting to slow Campbell’s streak of winning rounds, but Campbell’s defining punches made it anyone’s fight going to the final rounds. Jorge Linares retains WBA lightweight title with split-decision victory over Luke Campbell 2017-09-23T04:00:00Z Stanford had created adequate pressure on quarterback Sam Darnold, but couldn’t bring him down because of the redshirt sophomore’s uncanny strength and elusiveness. Stanford tries not to overreact to loss at USC 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z While Pettis showed his creative elusiveness to help break the game open, he was also responsible for the one blemish on Browning’s otherwise spectacular stat line. No. 7 Washington does as expected, rolls Montana 63-7 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z “He still has that niftiness and elusiveness. I’m excited to see him go in Week 1. ... “He can make the tough catches. Keenan Allen might be the best receiver off the line, but the Chargers hope he can stay on the field 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z His elusiveness must drive pass rushers to the brink of insanity. If the Seahawks are going to be Super Bowl contenders, Russell Wilson must produce 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z But it’s been coined the ‘Asian unicorn’ due to its rarity and elusiveness – its almost magical quality for those privileged enough to encounter it. Scientists hope to breed Asian ‘unicorns’ – if they can find them 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z In the second of three title fights on the card, welterweight champion Tyron Woodley relied on his few power punches and elusiveness to quell the plans of Brazilian submission specialist Demian Maia. Jon Jones reclaims UFC title with TKO of Daniel Cormier 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z Browning also showed some elusiveness as a runner, rushing for a career-high 50 yards on five carries and a touchdown. No. 7 Washington does as expected, rolls Montana 63-7 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z His elusiveness in the often lawless bush of central Africa is legendary. As manhunt ends, top African warlord Kony eludes justice 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z They talked about gear and about writing, the solidity of images and elusiveness of language. Laurie Anderson’s Glorious, Chaotic New York 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z Owls have always been objects of fascination, and now a new book looks at the elusiveness, diversity, beauty and ecological importance of these nocturnal birds of prey. Trump, Syria, Pepsi: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z Stick with “Song to Song,” and Malick’s elusiveness becomes surprisingly direct. Terrence Malick's 'Song to Song' finds beauty, frustration and hope in the Austin music scene 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z This is the corporate landscape that will greet the next president: improving profits buoyed by rising employment and business spending—yet tempered by the elusiveness of a more resilient recovery. Corporate Profits Perk Up but Caution Rules 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z Targeted with particular suspicion: anyone affiliated with a popular movement known for its schools, good works, pro-Western brand of Islam and perceived elusiveness. ‘Turkey has become dangerous for us’: Failed coup has some seeking asylum here 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z His mobility is limited, which means he can’t offset inferior blocking with his elusiveness. Seahawks Morning After: Sputtering offense needs healthy, productive Thomas Rawls 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z But, to some, the couple’s mixture of uplifting rhetoric and ideological elusiveness suggested untrammelled ambition and hidden agendas—anything but public service. Hillary Clinton and the Populist Revolt 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z The freshman Taylor filled in nicely, using his quickness and elusiveness to rack up 168 yards rushing. Washington-Arizona Preview Capsule 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z Foremost, Wilson’s ankle injury takes away a huge element of the Seahawks’ attack — not just his scrambling and elusiveness but, more important, the threat of it. Seahawks Morning After: Russell Wilson and offense can, and should, turn it around 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z Conceicao's elusiveness, aggressiveness and creative punching kept Oumiha frustrated and hurt for the first two rounds, and a solid third was too late for the Frenchman. Brazil's Robson Conceicao wins historic boxing gold at home 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z Conceicao’s elusiveness, aggressiveness and creative punching kept Oumiha frustrated and hurt for the first two rounds, and a solid third was too late for the Frenchman. Brazil's Robson Conceicao wins historic boxing gold at home 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z Both factors contributed to Olympic boxing’s evolution into a sometimes plodding sport derided as “fencing with gloves,” with fighters rewarded for light punches and elusiveness over power, toughness and combinations. Blood and guts: Olympic boxers dealing with facial cuts 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z Nicknamed Snake for his elusiveness on and off the field, Stabler helped the Raiders win their first Super Bowl. Tony Dungy Highlight Class of Eight Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z Nicknamed “Snake” for his elusiveness on and off the field, Stabler helped the Raiders win their first Super Bowl and make it to four other conference championship games in a five-year span. Tony Dungy and his 2016 classmate enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z Thompson, meanwhile, possesses great speed and elusiveness and also brings that big-play threat. Matt Jones and Chris Thompson are ready to carry the Redskins’ running game 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Part of the appeal of Slender Man is his elusiveness; he is hard to find and is never seen attacking anyone. Slender Man child stabbers to be tried as adults 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z What do the strong feelings of unpredictability, elusiveness and urgency inspired by Whac-A-Mole teach us about how — and how not — to run our financial lives? Why Your Financial Life Feels Like Whac-A-Mole 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z "He has speed and elusiveness, he moves very well," Alvarez said through an interpreter. Canelo Alvarez is fighting Amir Khan on Saturday, though the chatter this week has mostly been about Gennady Golovkin 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z Neither mattered - he simply excited fans with his remarkable ball-handling skills, an uncanny court sense, elusiveness, and the ability to make an amazing play at the most opportune time. Former Syracuse star Pearl Washington dies at 52 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z He simply excited fans with his amazing ball-handling skills, an uncanny court sense, elusiveness and the ability to pull off unbelievable plays at the right time. Dwayne ‘Pearl’ Washington, 1980s college basketball star, dies at 52 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z Neither mattered he simply excited fans with his amazing ball-handling skills, an uncanny court sense, elusiveness and the ability to pull off unbelievable plays at the right time. Dwayne 'Pearl' Washington, former Syracuse basketball star, dies aged 52 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z Given the elusiveness of tigers and the rough, remote lands they inhabit, we’ll never know exactly how many there are, he says. How Many Tigers Are There Really? A Conservation Mystery An eloquent inquiry into grieving and the elusiveness of truth, it takes him and his screenwriting partner, Eskil Vogt, into more conventional turf than they explored in the Norwegian films "Reprise" and "Oslo, August 31st." Family secrets explode in the penetrating 'Louder Than Bombs' 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z As with most irrational fears, my problem with the blue whale is firmly rooted in the unknown — a combination of its incomprehensible size and natural elusiveness. The Verge Review of Animals: the blue whale 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z That's not an enviable task, even with the elusiveness of quarterback Cam Newton. Super Bowl 50: Key players for the Broncos and Panthers 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z The power and elusiveness of Cam Newton sends shudders through opposing defensive coordinators. Super Bowl 50: How the Panthers and Broncos match up 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z Their recent series introduces the 1950s hollywood portrait style, matched with the elusiveness of film noir: a style they say best reflects the atmosphere they felt in Egypt. These Are the Faces of Egypt’s Revolutionaries 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z He is perhaps the most dangerous receiving threat in the league, with extraordinary elusiveness for someone his size. The Only Coach Who Can Stop Gronk: His Own 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z “There’s always this incredible elusiveness about the maker of those photos,” said Jeffrey Goldstein, who was one of the first to acquire and champion her work. Digging Deeper Into Vivian Maier's Past 1459-01-25T05:00:00Z The Browns were credited with 11 quarterback hits, but Wilson’s elusiveness kept Cleveland from being able to put Seattle into long down-and-distance situations. Seahawks back in playoffs after 30-13 win over the Browns 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z The Browns were credited with 11 quarterback hits, but Wilson's elusiveness kept Cleveland from being able to put Seattle into long down-and-distance situations. It's the passing game that has Seahawks back in playoffs after 30-13 win over Cleveland 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z He broke camp as the team’s punt returner after averaging over 18 yards on returns in the preseason thanks to his quick feet and elusiveness in the open field. Former rugby star Hayne embracing 49ers practice squad 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z And for the maddening elusiveness of its provenance. A Mansion, a Shell Company and Resentment in Bel Air 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z The conviction this week of Sheldon Silver, the former New York State Assembly speaker, may have caught some people by surprise, given his track record of elusiveness. Sheldon Silver’s Lawyers Are Likely to Argue U.S. Failed to Prove Quid Pro Quo 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z The Trojans have 33 sacks, but Adams' elusiveness was a problem. USC vs. UCLA: How the Trojans and Bruins match up for Pac-12 South showdown 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z He set up New York's first touchdown by using his elusiveness for a 31-yard reception down the middle. Manning's TD pass to Donnell with 21 seconds left lifts Giants over 49ers 30-27 2015-10-11T04:00:00Z Despite his elusiveness, he was sacked 119 times over his first three seasons. Will offensive line woes ruin the celebrated 2012 quarterback class? 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z And the elusiveness of solutions to the wage issue, perhaps, also leads voters to candidates with no Washington experience. Flat Wages Add to Allure of the ‘Anti-Politician’ in Reliably Red States 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z Believers, like all contemporary people, wrestle instead with the threat of meaninglessness, the elusiveness of purpose and moral order, especially in the face of suffering. Pope Francis After America 2015-09-30T04:00:00Z There’s a lot of deceptive elusiveness to him with his size. K-State freshman Silmon making claim for starting RB job 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z The best solution to the Syrian refugee crisis is an end to the Syrian war, but the elusiveness of that goal seems to have paralyzed the United States. Let in the Refugees 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z Crowder drew raves in camp for his elusiveness and sure hands until a hamstring injury sidelined him. With offense in need of preseason lift, DeSean Jackson remains grounded 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z Callahan said the investigation was slowed by the volume, and elusiveness, of old hospital records. US attorney says no truth to stolen baby claim in St. Louis 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z His face is smooth and symmetrical, a testament to his elusiveness. Dusty Tuckness: Not Clowning Around 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z The chief difficulty in translating “Genji,” into modern Japanese almost as much as into English, is the extreme elusiveness of Heian-period court Japanese—not just the language itself but also the many references and allusions. Why “The Tale of Genji” Is Still Seductive 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z Stabler was known as the Snake for his elusiveness as a runner, at least in his early football years, though knee problems eventually caught up with him. Ken Stabler Is Dead at 69; Led Raiders to N.F.L. Title 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z He was nicknamed "The Snake" for his elusiveness on the field, and played 184 NFL games for the Raiders, Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. Super Bowl-winning quarterback Ken Stabler dead at 69 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Macdonald evokes the elusiveness of so much that we all want. 23 books we’ve loved so far this year Since it has a pair of swept-back horns, the animal’s similarity to the unicorn is purely metaphorical — what the two creatures have in common is their elusiveness. In search of an elusive wildlife creature 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z The elusiveness of the truth for the past seven years is why the murder of one young woman turned into the biggest media spectacle of modern times. How the Amanda Knox Media Circus Forgot the Murder Victim 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z Asking people if they joined the insurgency because of the drought would, in principle, provide insight, but their answers are subject to the elusiveness of collective political memory. Climate change implicated in current Syrian conflict 2015-03-01T05:00:00Z There were times when Bush flashed some of the speed and elusiveness that made him a star at USC and an exciting addition to the New Orleans Saints during his first few NFL seasons. Lions part ways with Reggie Bush 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z England winger Jonny May has the speed and elusiveness to make defenders struggle - he scores cracking tries. Who's going to win the Six Nations? 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z But Brady showed uncharacteristic elusiveness when he ran for a four-yard touchdown in the final minute of the first quarter. AFC divisional playoffs: Tom Brady outduels Joe Flacco as Patriots eliminate Ravens 2015-01-10T05:00:00Z The smoke-machine-obscured atmosphere and black-and-white collection fit well with the designer’s general elusiveness: Sulikashvili, like many Georgian labels, deliberately lacks a website. In Tbilisi, Georgia, an Experimental Fashion Scene Emerges 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z More troubling is the elusiveness of the Fed's other goal of 2 percent inflation. Fed faces big decision over a few choice words 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z “The tall junior has drawn raves from teammates. . . . Mariota completed five of his seven pass attempts for 89 yards, but his elusiveness and speed were stunning. Mariota had 55 rushing yards on five attempts.” Marcus Mariota: From Hawaii to Heisman? 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z The elusiveness of a final agreement after a year of intense negotiations indicates the seriousness with which both sides view the talks and the high hurdles that remain. Doubts about a nuclear deal with Iran as talks near deadline Maybe the setting is the playwright’s comment on the precariousness, the liquidity, the elusiveness of identity. A Review of ‘Annapurna’ in Hartford 2014-11-01T04:00:00Z There are masters of defense who rely on will-o-the-wisp elusiveness, making a spectacle of ducking punches. Bernard Hopkins, Boxing’s Oldest – and Most Cunning – Champion 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z Against Utah, the freshman finally showcased his speed and elusiveness, returning a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown. Adoree' Jackson's big plays for USC can't soothe his disappointment 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z “You saw some of his elusiveness that was legendary in fall camp,” said coach Mark Helfrich, who said Freeman is playing freer. No. 9 Oregon defeats Washington 45-20 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z Allen's elusiveness was evident in 2013 when he emerged after midseason to become the Trojans' leading rusher and most valuable player. Trojans feeling a whole lot better rushing into next game 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z He wants Smith to show off his elusiveness, to scramble for first downs and touchdowns. Packers May Be Less Forgiving of Jets’ Miscues 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z The Bruins have an eclectic group of receivers who offer Hundley size, speed and elusiveness. UCLA's Brett Hundley and receivers work on their rapport 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z He noted how the latter suggested “a sequence of horizontal pleasures,” but “also paradoxically conveyed the kind of elusiveness and grace that cannot be pinned down on a flat surface.” Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Dirty Dancing in Egypt 2014-05-13T10:44:58Z The elusiveness of truth is a symptom and an accelerant of Ukraine’s descent into uncertainty. Op-Ed Contributor: The War on Truth in Ukraine 2014-04-28T00:12:02Z "Mike is also beginning to replicate the close-quarters elusiveness outside his own half. Stuart challenged him to this - to use those abilities in areas that really count, near the try line." Mike Brown: From no-one to special one 2014-03-07T22:00:13Z Army quarterbacks are subject to more hits than most because they run the triple option, making them as prized for their elusiveness, ball security and decision-making as their throwing ability. Army Coach Faces Tough Call at Quarterback Against Navy 2013-12-13T15:50:49Z The agency appears to have added the hacker to its list partly out of frustration at his elusiveness. 'Lover Spy' hacker FBI 'most-wanted' 2013-11-08T13:22:16Z Ross’ speed and elusiveness were apparent on his 33-yard kickoff return against Boise State, when he zigzagged around one would-be tackler and nearly sprang free for a much longer return. UW’s true freshman receivers making an impact 2013-09-12T07:05:52Z Then the Bears put together a drive in the second half, going 80 yards on nine plays, keyed by Cutler’s elusiveness to hit Bennett for a 30-yard gain. New era finishes better than it starts 2013-09-08T21:08:00Z For much of the spring and summer, Durov’s elusiveness only fueled the suspicions. Is Pavel Durov, Russia's Zuckerberg, a Kremlin Target? 2013-08-01T19:35:57Z Instead, they and other major league medical personnel pointed at the elusiveness of medical diagnoses and the randomness of injuries. Washington Nationals’ bruises remain bewildering 2013-06-24T23:06:09Z U.S. officials have expressed their frustration with Snowden’s elusiveness in unusually blunt terms. Details of Snowden’s Hong Kong stay emerge 2013-06-25T00:20:14Z One of the defining aspects of the uprising is its elusiveness. Brazil’s Angry, Elusive Insurgents 2013-06-20T22:29:00Z This test, against the disruptive, harassing defense of the defending champion Heat, will be one in which the Spurs count heavily not just on Parker’s elusiveness but on his toughness. Once Wary of Tony Parker’s Toughness, Spurs Now Rely on It 2013-06-04T19:21:23Z His stamina, technique, cunning and elusiveness still make him important while his leadership makes him irreplaceable. Manchester United v Aston Villa: five talking points 2013-04-22T21:12:56Z While Saracens also have some sharp English backs, none are quite like Jonny May, the Cherry and White wing with the hurdler's stride and the elusiveness of a flying daddy-longlegs. England beckons for Jonny May, the daring wing who is a bit different 2013-04-19T14:00:06Z He needs to see acceleration and elusiveness and something special. Bernard Pierce, Ravens’ Rookie Running Back, Is Fitting In Nicely 2013-02-02T20:32:25Z James and Ginn have incredible straight line speed, while Jones has the elusiveness to make defenders miss in open space. Super Bowl XLVII: Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers: Key matchups 2013-01-28T16:31:56Z The first is the 20-year-old wing from Swansea, who shone against Toulouse and Leicester in the Heineken Cup with speed to spare and slippery elusiveness. Besieged Wales can bounce back in the Six Nations 2013-01-26T22:00:11Z His elusiveness, though, provides the Jets a true change of pace. Bilal Powell Earns Bigger Role in Jets’ Running Game 2012-12-17T20:29:23Z It’s partly the odd elusiveness of the moon that makes it so evocative a place. Setting of the Moon: Apollo 17, Forty Years Later 2012-12-13T13:35:34Z The matchup between the top two rushers in the NFL didn't disappoint, with Peterson's elusiveness causing headaches for Seattle's defense and Lynch's bullying runs giving headaches to the Vikings. Peterson not enough in Minnesota's 30-20 loss 2012-11-05T05:31:05Z His patience and elusiveness allowed Golden Tate to get open in the end zone for a 6-yard touchdown that tied the score in the first quarter. Russell Wilson's maturity on full display in win over Vikings 2012-11-05T08:01:04Z He has run with speed and elusiveness when asked to do so. Robert Griffin III makes it all work on offense 2012-10-02T21:22:00Z He continually showcased his ability to prolong plays with his elusiveness, not only extending Steelers scoring drives but also taking the starch out of the Jet defense. The Fifth Down: For Jets, Too Much Roethlisberger, Too Many Mistakes 2012-09-17T11:22:05Z “He needed these kinds of experiences, and he’s going to get more of them,” said Kelly, who, with Golson’s elusiveness and arm, may now have a quarterback capable of augmenting his spread offense. As U.S.C. Tumbles From the Elite, Notre Dame Looks to Fill the Void 2012-09-17T03:37:16Z The Vikings closed the contact portion of practice to reporters, limiting the outside eyes judging Peterson’s gait and trademark elusiveness. Adrian Peterson Says He Is Ready, but Vikings Are Cautious 2012-09-07T02:32:39Z If healthy, Ingram has the power and subtle interior elusiveness to set the tone of, and close out, games week in and week out. The Fifth Down: New Orleans Saints, 2012 N.F.L. Season Preview 2012-08-23T10:11:56Z Though Wilson is only 5-11, you see his speed, elusiveness, arm strength and knack for the big play, and you dream the biggest dreams. Russell Wilson sizzles with raw talent, but Seahawks need Matt Flynn to be starting QB 2012-08-15T19:00:07Z With no tackling permitted Thursday, Tebow’s elusiveness was not really on display. Tim Tebow Is Less Smooth Than Mark Sanchez in Jets Practice 2012-05-25T02:50:14Z Call it elusiveness or sidestepping, Hollande’s approach extends to the Socialist economic program at the heart of the election campaign and France’s grief. Op-Ed Contributor: Pinning Down the Master of Evasion 2012-05-02T12:21:26Z And the elusiveness lies not only in the distance of the past, as Justice Meir Shamgar of the Israeli Supreme Court said in striking down Mr. Demjanjuk’s conviction in Jerusalem. John Demjanjuk, Nazi Guard, Dies at 91 2012-03-17T16:21:49Z Sunday’s outcome will bring inspiration and confidence, particularly in the poise and elusiveness of ; the revelatory timing, speed and awareness of Cruz; and the battering pass rush that sacked Dallas quarterback Tony Romo six times. On Football: Giants Keep Resilience Amid Arid Stretch 2012-01-02T08:56:06Z The two have similar short area quickness and elusiveness. Reader Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag 2011-12-29T01:54:00Z In this very elusiveness is brought out his second great characteristic—steadfastness of purpose. Modern Essays 2011-12-13T03:00:25.577Z He felt the sentiment would have reached a larger dignity, a more epigrammatick crispness, a more trenchant elusiveness, if it had never strayed beyond the bonds of an heroick couplet. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z Eyes and brows are charged with potencies; with seriousness, with modesty, serenity, elusiveness. Feminism and Sex-Extinction 2011-11-11T03:00:29.100Z Still, in the two or three conversations he had been able to arrange with her during the past three weeks he had been conscious of an unfamiliar spirit of elusiveness. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z Through it all The Gray Phantom had maintained an elusiveness that confounded the keenest man hunters among the police and wrapped his identity in a mysterious glamour. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z Dantonio said his team couldn’t afford to hold back against the Wolverines because of Robinson’s elusiveness. Dantonio defends Michigan St?s aggressiveness, school reviewing possible ?conduct violation? 2011-10-18T21:10:04Z Now, be it remembered, I am only adducing this case in illustration of the elusiveness of Weismann's theory. Darwin, and After Darwin, Volume 2 Post-Darwinian Questions: Heredity and Utility 2011-10-16T02:00:14.153Z A smaller back who is able to pound inside the tackles and get to the outside with elusiveness. Five questions, five answers --- Utah 2011-09-29T03:51:23Z Logan caught four passes for 41 yards, showing off the same elusiveness that last season made him one of the nation’s most dangerous punt returners. Maryland football: Because of suspensions, wide receivers get chance to prove themselves 2011-09-22T18:34:00Z The Gray Phantom, through it all, maintained an elusiveness that completely baffled the police and clothed his identity in a glamorous haze. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z We are seeing the elusiveness in the pockets. Monday press conference update and video 2011-09-19T21:04:04Z I will give only one further example to show the elusiveness of Weismann's theory, and the consequent impossibility of finding any cases in nature which will satisfy the conditions of proof which the theory imposes. Darwin, and After Darwin, Volume 2 Post-Darwinian Questions: Heredity and Utility 2011-10-16T02:00:14.153Z Now healthy and locked in as Arizona’s workhorse, Wells is once again running with confidence while flashing big-play speed, power, and elusiveness. Wesseling: 10 NFL players poised for breakout seasons 2011-09-06T04:23:37Z He made no reply, fearing to break the spell and startle her back into her old elusiveness. Those Dale Girls 2011-09-05T02:00:18.917Z Now lacking his trademark mobility and elusiveness at age 34, McNabb is in for trouble behind the Vikings’ league-worst offensive line. Levitan: 10 NFL veterans on the decline 2011-09-01T01:03:15Z You saw the quick feet, the elusiveness of the hips, the body control. Jets? Tomlinson Still Turning Heads, if Not Turning Back the Clock 2011-08-25T01:51:41Z If they cannot fix the maul in time, they had better hope their full-back rediscovers his elusiveness. Mario Ledesma's grizzled Argentina size up England after Wales defeat 2011-08-21T16:51:00Z But I thought Bishop, again, showed the explosiveness and the elusiveness that you like out of a running back. Tuesday practice report --- Scrimmage wrapup 2011-08-17T03:20:06Z She was the gayest of the gay and seemed to evade him with the old elusiveness which had been so marked in the first days of their acquaintance. Those Dale Girls 2011-09-05T02:00:18.917Z Tampa Bay's backup QB also scrambled five times for 57 yards, showing a lot of open-field elusiveness and causing the Kansas City defense fits. Freeman looks sharp in Bucs' preseason opener 2011-08-13T03:03:08Z Rivera said he likes Edwards' elusiveness, his athletic ability and his arm strength. Panthers' Armanti Edwards could play more QB 2011-08-10T19:21:10Z Rivera said he likes Edwards’ elusiveness, his athletic ability and his arm strength. Panthers? Armanti Edwards could get more snaps at QB this year in Carolina?s Wildcat offense 2011-08-10T19:22:17Z A curious elusiveness shrouded the duty or work, and yet it kept hovering before her. In Wild Rose Time 2011-08-01T02:00:13.473Z Even before news of the French arms supply emerged, fissures were emerging in the coalition over the high cost, civilian casualties and the elusiveness of a military victory. French arms to Libya rebels expose tensions over war 2011-07-01T00:00:23Z It was guarded by hesitancy, elusiveness, and, not selfishness exactly, nor timidity, but an indefinable inaccessibility that was simply Ann. Nobody's Child 2011-06-29T02:00:24.827Z He shook his head, baffled in spite of himself by her elusiveness, but also angered to resolution. A Man's Hearth 2011-06-25T02:00:17.093Z But it was his continued elusiveness despite the best efforts of the US, and the sinister videos he released from hiding, that also fuelled his infamy. Chief bogeyman 2011-05-03T02:59:41Z Her manner was so formal and old-fashioned, and she roused a sense of elusiveness that puzzled the young lady. In Wild Rose Time 2011-08-01T02:00:13.473Z The scale of his evil and his remarkable elusiveness made bin Laden a truly titanic figure. Obama's Pivotal Political Moment 2011-05-02T09:33:00Z In that sense, it's kind of like trying to tackle a guy with traces of Ben Roethlisberger's strength and Michael Vick's elusiveness. Counting the reasons to like Jake Locker (Part 1): His extraordinary athletic talents 2011-04-25T18:06:27Z There was, besides, an elusiveness and an ethereality about him—as Carlyle expressed it—“a fine tricksy medium between the poet and the wit, half a sylph and half an Ariel ... a fairy fluctuating bark.” Leigh Hunt's Relations with Byron, Shelley and Keats 2011-04-02T02:00:11.477Z That elusiveness is epitomized in the phrase “information age,” which caught on in the 1970s, about the same time we started to refer to computers and the like as “information technology.” James Gleick?s History of Information 2011-03-18T22:10:16Z Was there not a shadow behind the hand rendering dark the future, filling his life with the elusiveness of love, and producing in his heart passionate disdain? In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z Although she was piqued by the girl’s continued elusiveness, Feo was filled with admiration at her extraordinary self-control,—a thing that she respected, being without it herself. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z The elusiveness of Nicks and Manningham led the Giants to successfully incorporate the wide receiver screen as a staple in their offense. The Fifth Down: Evaluating Eli at 30: You'll Miss Him When He's Gone 2011-01-07T12:05:17Z I do so now simply to illustrate what I mean by his elusiveness. London Days A Book of Reminiscences 2011-01-03T03:01:01.297Z Kaepernick, whose elusiveness gave the Bulldogs fits all afternoon, rolled away from pressure and sprinted into the open along the sideline. Nevada tops La. Tech 35-17, wins share of WAC 2010-12-05T00:15:00Z This week, the Spartans have a pretty good idea who will have the ball, but they have to be careful not to let Robinson's elusiveness force them to play too passively. Can Michigan St stop Michigan's Robinson? 2010-10-05T22:24:00Z “And he’s got some natural elusiveness and some quickness with his feet.” Packers Rookie Hears the Cheers, Instead of Shouting Them 2010-08-19T18:47:00Z He has a knack to create space with his initial quickness and elusiveness – even in congested areas. 2010 Indianapolis Colts Season Preview 2010-07-16T09:00:00Z Such elusiveness is an anomaly in the gear-fanatical global soccer culture that feeds the merchandising frenzy surrounding the Cup every four years. Vendors Seek North Korea Soccer Duds 2010-05-27T02:10:00Z He was considered one of the fastest players available in the draft with game-changing speed and elusiveness. Jets trade up, take RB McKnight, trade Washington 2010-04-24T17:16:00Z She is not an easy person to deal with, yet it is just her very elusiveness which gives her her hold on us. Capricious Caroline By the end of those weeks, her elusiveness, the hint of passion in her, and the steady force of her will, had enslaved Strick hopelessly: he was maddened, reckless, and timid all at once. Beggars on Horseback And during all their subsequent happy days of companionship this one thing alone marred his supreme contentment—this sense of elusiveness, that while he held her she yet slipped between his fingers and escaped. The Wave An Egyptian Aftermath "A very dream of elusiveness!" he exclaimed presently. An Engagement of Convenience A Novel In fact, it was her indifference to him, her elusiveness, which had roused his senses—which had driven him to try to reach her by clumsy physical means—but he had failed. Cinderella Jane "Understood to be Mrs. Octon" had a smack of Jenny's own ambiguity and elusiveness. The Great Miss Driver He is ever asking woman to charm him by elusiveness and then complaining because she eludes him. The Intelligence of Woman She already understood more than he did, though perhaps not consciously, and therein lay the secret of her odd elusiveness. The Wave An Egyptian Aftermath Her elusiveness made him very wretched at times. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story He's a clever rogue, but, like all men of his elusiveness and cunning, he never takes undue chances. The Sign of Silence But she became all the dearer for her elusiveness. The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards And yet, except for those smiles of an elusiveness beyond him, she betrayed no hint of being stricken in the way he was afraid of. The Side Of The Angels A Novel He found himself thinking instead of the divine tenderness that was in her, yet at the same time of her elusiveness and the curious pain it caused him. The Wave An Egyptian Aftermath The war was definitely prolonged by this Confederate dash and elusiveness—none of which would have been possible had the Union forces possessed an aviation corps. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons He also knows the eel-like elusiveness of dates and the flat contradictions of statistics which seem to disprove absolutely the adage that "figures do not lie." The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV His Alpine climbing had taught him the elusiveness of isolated peaks of knowledge. Mountain Meditations and some subjects of the day and the war The seat of the difficulty is in the elusiveness of the material. English: Composition and Literature He might have desired on the part of the maiden either more shyness, delicacy, and elusiveness, or more resonant emotion. The Rough Road She possessed an elusiveness that captivates more surely than beauty. Captain Desmond, V.C. Even in its source the diamond is not without its element of elusiveness. An African Adventure It serves to impart an elusiveness to the effect of the music, entirely in keeping with the name. The Masters and their Music A series of illustrative programs with biographical, esthetical, and critical annotations The figures would occasionally assume a demonic elusiveness and he could no longer carry his liquor with his former assurance. Stubble On ahead the height of the Aventine hid the horizon line from view, and on its slopes tiny lights began to appear that seemed to mock the weary fugitives by their distance and their elusiveness. "Unto Caesar" Brother Lawrence, as the girls began to call the apparition, showed himself frequently, but always with the same elusiveness. A harum-scarum schoolgirl Indeed, it has a kind of pungent bitter-sweet elusiveness for her, almost as if she might come up with the lost happiness. Floyd Grandon's Honor Not an adventurer or escroc in Europe could compare with him in elusiveness. The Minister of Evil The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia Napoleon and the late Lord Roberts were both small men, and he believed that the remarkable elusiveness displayed by Colonel Lawrence in the War was greatly facilitated by his diminutive stature. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-25 First, the sense of her elusiveness; then the dim resentment and fear which this knowledge of mystery awakes in her. Browning's Heroines Warren Pemberton was a slow man, but a dogged one; the elusiveness of this pert child irritated him. The Madigans These pictures are to the true observer all that could be hoped for in imaginative sincerity as well as in technical elusiveness. Adventures in the Arts Informal Chapters on Painters, Vaudeville, and Poets In my part of the country the gray squirrel is more strictly a wood-dweller than the red, and has the grace and elusiveness that belong more especially to the sylvan creatures. The Wit of a Duck and Other Papers But she invariably did, baffled by Nick's elusiveness. Gigolo Possibly it is because men feel so keenly the elusiveness of women that they grow weary in the quest of the real Herself. Browning's Heroines The Struggle for Existence 135 Animal and bird mimicry and disguise—Other kinds of elusiveness. The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4) A Plain Story Simply Told This elusiveness made the personality of the traveller puzzling and interesting, and we bestowed the title of "Our American" now on one, now on another of the middle-aged American gentlemen. The Shield The weirdness and the elusiveness of the scene seemed the inevitable ending of the strange day. The Plunderer This elusiveness, this sudden recoil from his contact, sobered him. The Mayor of Warwick But I am not the man to be put off by feminine elusiveness, so I made a vow that I would give up smoking until I had found Throp's wife and made her mine. Tales of the Ridings But Ellen released herself with a motion of firm elusiveness and looked at him. The Portion of Labor "There is something delightfully, because unsatisfactorily, fascinating in these stories, with their touch of diablerie, their elusiveness." The Black Cat A Play in Three Acts "But an advantage compensated on the other hand by the elusiveness of its lightsome spirit, its grace so easily lost," said a poet who wrote songs for the pleasure of the Court. Atmâ A Romance Nicky, the young and splendid, whom he loved so dearly in spite of—or could it be because of?—his elusiveness, did not so often warm his heart that he could spurn this. Secret Bread Over the desolate icy mountains the fleet feet of the youth sped with the swiftness of the wind gods, over the silent white seas the maiden with the elusiveness of the air spirits. The Eternal Maiden Who need be surprised at the restlessness, the fluidity, the elusiveness of the Protestant laity? Preaching and Paganism But in Painting, and especially in Landscape, it seems less easy to fix upon any ideal, not only from the multifariousness of the details, but, above all, from the elusiveness of the standard. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 76, February, 1864 Pete's face now told that, despite the proper loathing inspired by his misdeeds, this brother-in-law compelled a certain horrid admiration for his gift of elusiveness. Somewhere in Red Gap He followed, fiercely determined, putting forth his utmost strength, sometimes stumbling on the uneven stairs, yet always leaping onward, urged to wilder effort by the butterfly elusiveness of his quarry. Charles Rex The same elusiveness, the same mocking mystery, meet us throughout when we seek to investigate the manifestations of the sexual impulse in women. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 Analysis of the Sexual Impulse; Love and Pain; The Sexual Impulse in Women When Georgiana confessed her love, I had supposed this confession to mark the end of her elusiveness. Aftermath The elusiveness of "mysticism" arises out of the fact that it is not a creed, but a state of mind. Emerson and Other Essays To turn a work so delicate and full of elusiveness as Jammes' from one language into another is not an easy task, but it has been a labor of love. Romance of the Rabbit In its partizan phase socialism exhibits all of the baffling variability and elusiveness that it does in its other aspects. Modern Economic Problems Economics Volume II They were able to wage a war so protracted and murderous, only because of their extreme elusiveness. The Winning of the West, Volume 3 The Founding of the Trans-Alleghany Commonwealths, 1784-1790 SEE Roberts, Thomas S. Power and elusiveness in Shelley. U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1964 July - December The modern tyrant is evil because of his elusiveness. All Things Considered And with all her timidity, aloofness, elusiveness, he had felt an inexplicable nearness to her. The Visioning There is a measure of elusiveness about his life. James Otis, the pre-revolutionist With the elusiveness of her curious double nature, however, Sue did not stand still for any further greeting, though it wanted some time to the burial. Jude the Obscure Once more a golden moment slipped away with elfish elusiveness, and Colette, secure in her supremacy, resumed her tantalizing badinage. Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley This elusiveness on the part of a natural feature so essentially static as a mountain range is attributable to the total disregard of the name of this particular chain of hills. Yorkshire The mysterious smile which was so often upon her lips, half supercilious, half mocking, was gone, and with it something of that elusiveness which had so often puzzled me! The Great Secret It was precisely this quality of elusiveness which had first attracted Mr. Montague. A Man of Means So much depended upon the very elusiveness which the security of possession, habit, destroyed. Cytherea And yet her very reserve and elusiveness increased his passion, which daily acquired a stronger mastery. Nature's Serial Story Notwithstanding his steadfast elusiveness, she had also succeeded in making him master of extremely elementary knowledge of letters and figures. Many Kingdoms She was no longer young, but there was an elusiveness about her personality that made a more fascinating study than youth. The Treasure-Train Her eyes were just as wonderful as Chick remembered them, full of elusiveness, of the moonbeam's light, of witchery past understanding. The Blind Spot Molly Maxwell was a marvel of ingenuity, of criminal foresight, and of amazing elusiveness. Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo Kaskisoon and his braves were advancing upon the Nest with the elusiveness of foxes. God's Country—And the Woman How could I have known anything of the elusiveness in her maidenhood before which he knelt so reverently? The Red Planet It was still there, he felt; but how much else was also there—of charm, of elusiveness, of wit, of mental adroitness, of joyous eagerness to discover a new thought or a new thing! The Judgment House Thoreau's mysticism at times throws him into elusive moods—but an elusiveness held by a thread to something concrete and specific, for he had too much integrity of mind for any other kind. Essays Before a Sonata The young curate of Ivell still held aloof, tantalizing Frances by his elusiveness. Life's Little Ironies Her father, finding that Jim wanted to speak to her privately, and that she exhibited some elusiveness, turned to Margery and said; 'Come, come, my lady; no more of this nonsense. The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid He was filled somehow with a strange and powerful feeling of the passage of time; with a vague feeling of the mystery and elusiveness of human life. Main-Travelled Roads I cannot convey the pleasure I had in the very elusiveness and mystery of the sign, nor how I wished I might at the next turn come upon the poet himself. The Friendly Road: New Adventures in Contentment Once acquire a sphinx's elusiveness and you are a mystery perpetual. Other Things Being Equal And that night it was that impression of elusiveness that stopped Harvey's amiable prattle about the weather and took him to her with his arms out. The Amazing Interlude He laughed, chagrined by her elusiveness, yet hungering for her the more. The Heritage of the Sioux |
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