| 单词 | emulous |
| 例句 | That book included his own poem titled Wuthering Heights, in which he drew comparisons between Plath and Bronte, writing: "You breathed it all in/With jealous, emulous sniffings. Weren't you/Twice as ambitious as Emily?" 5 ways Emily Bronte has inspired modern artists 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z An emulous industry was never more apparent than in this beautiful assembly. The Portland Sketch Book 2012-03-28T02:00:28.847Z But in the tenth century, the partisans of the pope, were only citizens, emulous of obtaining the independence of their city or republic, and to withdraw their elective head from all domination. The Power Of The Popes 2012-03-27T02:00:20.043Z The ladies put their best smiles upon their faces, and their best adornments upon their persons; indeed, every individual seemed emulous of shewing respect to the royal visitor. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:15.267Z This treat gives fresh animation to the emulous tongues. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z The Foote girls began again, with rich profusion of detail, their voices rising shrill, one above the other, and playing together at their full height like emulous fountains. The Crux 2012-01-12T03:00:12.630Z With all the alacrity of men fresh and "eager for the fray," they began the ascent, and, such was the emulous ardor to be first, that it assumed all the features of a race. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z Fired by this hope I hurried back to my carriage, preceded at an emulous gallop by the officials. Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z He recognised their superiority in most things and, as headman of his tribe, was emulous of their accomplishment. White Fire 2011-11-21T03:00:15.067Z The dynasty of Abbad, emulous of the glories of Cordova, outshone all the other rulers of Spain in elegance and culture. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z The conflict will become one of ideas merely, an emulous peaceful contest for the prize of truth. Creed And Deed A Series of Discourses 2011-10-12T02:00:40.147Z A babel of oaths and sporting outcries shook the place, pierced from the street without by the strains of an emulous organ-grinder jocularly jerking out the tango. "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z Thomas Cavendish, emulous of Drake’s example, fitted out three vessels for an expedition to the South sea in 1586. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" 2011-09-19T02:00:10.473Z A friend—envious and emulous of the detective work so minutely described by Conan Doyle—was driving last summer on an old New England road entirely unfamiliar to him. Stage-coach and Tavern Days 2011-08-31T02:01:27.587Z And at the head of this urbane and flourishing commonwealth sat the great Umeyyad khalifa, emulous of the glories of Bagdad and Cairo, and eager to surpass them in elegance and splendour. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z The previous chapter showed us a little child set in the midst of the emulous disciples, whom Christ instructed that the way to be greatest was to become like this little child, the least. The Gospel According to St. Mark 2011-08-20T02:00:14.427Z English philosophy was too bashful, and should be more emulous in this field of competition. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:39.793Z Difference of opinion on political subjects, honorable competition, and emulous rivalry, may indeed be useful. The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 2011-07-27T02:00:32.830Z Remember, that the end of true friendship is the good of its object, and the cultivation of virtue, in two hearts emulous of each other, and desirous to perpetuate their society beyond the grave. Letters on the Improvement of the Mind, Addressed to a Lady 2011-04-19T02:00:19.607Z Writing to please the mistress of his heart, and emulous of epic fame, Boccaccio rejected the usual apostrophes and envoys of the Cantori da Banca, and constructed a poem divided into books. Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) 2011-04-09T02:00:14.990Z Groups of young men in gaily-coloured and picturesque coats, were seated in separate circles each possessing a kānūn or other instrument players of its own, emulous to surpass the notes of his neighbour. The Thistle and the Cedar of Lebanon 2011-02-20T03:00:13.767Z Thanks to nature for intolerance, for envious and emulous self-seeking, for the insatiable desire to have and to rule! Socialism and the Social Movement in the 19th Century 2011-02-09T03:00:48.103Z The latter were as emulous to fight the battle of their master as those who had been sent to the new road. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z I would have you, as now, emulous of superior acquirements; but, at the same time, aware, that in this emulation there would be no jealousy or unkind feelings. The Boys' And Girls' Library 2011-02-06T03:01:02.953Z Motto, "The emulous desire of increase employeth you until ye visit the graves." The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments My four steeds I harnessed, all white and black-maned, Which straight on their way, fleet and emulous strained. The Wisdom of Confucius with Critical and Biographical Sketches The colonists were emulous of one another as to which of them should harbor the new arrivals until they could provide for themselves. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter There is some little pecuniary advantage attached to the office of monitor, which makes them emulous to obtain it. Maria Edgeworth It drew together a very large number of young men emulous of these things; and few foreigners of culture came to Venice without seeking to be admitted to its sessions. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second Ludolf was a swaggering bravo, emulous, at middle age, of the vices of profligate youth. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. He knew Pranken, he knew tins everlasting galloping style of utterance, which is always so extremely animated, and even becomes enthusiastic when the conversation can be turned into an emulous contest of raillery. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine Each man seemed emulous of his comrade, as if desirous to show the superiority of his own tribe or race. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 Zephyr and Flora emulous conspire To breathe their graces o'er the field's attire; The one gives healthful freshness, one the hue Fairer than e'er creative pencil drew. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem In that keen sport along the plain, of heaven; 1837. ... in emulous company Sparkling, and hurrying through the clear blue heaven; 1838 and C. Hurrying and sparkling through the clear blue Heaven. The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Volume IV (of 8) Excited by the chase, and emulous each to outrun the other, the colonel threw off his shako, and Briolle his sword, in the ardour of pursuit. Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune It had even made them emulous of each other, in their care and attention to the highest wants of childhood. Christine A Fife Fisher Girl The most illustrious nobles were emulous to win her favor, that they might obtain eminence in the service of her renowned spouse. Josephine Makers of History "Come on, than!" cried one of the young men, emulous of Dubs's humor, and spread out his arms as if to receive Kelpie to his bosom. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20. July, 1877. C. With emulous brightness through the clear blue Heaven. The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Volume IV (of 8) With all the alacrity of men fresh and 'eager for the fray,' they began the ascent, and such was the emulous ardour to be first, that it assumed all the features of a race. Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune Provoked by his taunt, several sprang from their horses, and appeared emulous who should encounter him. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III He was emulous not only of appearing to be, but also of actually being, an accomplished scholar. Josephine Makers of History Excited by the chase, and emulous each to outrun the other, the colonel threw off his chako, and Briolle his sword, in the ardor of pursuit. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 Every one was emulous to contribute all that could be contributed to their succour and support. Railway Adventures and Anecdotes extending over more than fifty years Around the cell of some eremite like Anthony, who fixed his retreat on Mount Colzim, a number of humble imitators gathered, emulous of his austerities and of his piety. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition This people affected to appear unlearned, and seemed only emulous to excel the rest of the Greeks in fortitude and in military skill. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 My court was composed of gentlemen and ladies the most illustrious in rank, all of whom were emulous of the honor of being presented to me. Josephine Makers of History There was no young female in the county more emulous to be thought well of than I. And what a fall was there! The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Never before, since the age of Margaret, had Denmark been so well governed, never before had she possessed so many political celebrities nobly emulous for the common good. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" The chiefs of both the great parties into which the kingdom was divided, patronized literature with emulous munificence. Books and Authors Curious Facts and Characteristic Sketches In the middle of the sixteenth century, Pierre Ronsard, emulous of Greek fame, took to him six other poets more wretched than himself, and made up a second Pleiades for France. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 88, February, 1865 The close, emulous contacts bred stealthy strifes and hatreds. Tante At a time when all men are emulous to approach "you to express the lively sensations you inspire as "the Father of our country. Washington's Masonic Correspondence As Found among the Washington Papers in the Library of Congress Everybody was emulous to succor this unhappy one. Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend Lo! to the smiling Arno's classic side The emulous nations of the West repair, And kindle their quenched urns, and drink fresh spirit there. Poetical Works of William Cullen Bryant Household Edition Above the mountain summits of Man's hope There spreads, I know, a land illimitable, The table land of Virtue trial-proved, Whereon one day the nations of the world Shall race like emulous Gods. Legends of the Saxon Saints Nations which had, till then, been only emulous in prostration to the universal conqueror, now assumed the port of courage, prepared their arms, and longed to try their cause again in battle. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 But "nothing succeeds like success," and the failure of the Blues for two seasons in succession had tarnished their prestige and turned toward other colleges the players emulous of football glory. Bert Wilson on the Gridiron By this style of praise we may induce children to become emulous of their former selves, instead of being envious of their competitors. Practical Education, Volume I In shady woods, And spoils of captive beasts alone she joys; To copy Dian' emulous; her hair In careless tresses form'd, a fillet bound. The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II “Eager and emulous only, not spiteful, Grudging no friend, though ourselves he may beat; Just enough danger to make sport delightful, Toil just sufficient to make slumbers sweet!” A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid Nobles and commons greeted her with emulous devotion, the ecclesiastics joined in; they expected from her an heir to England.—Not a son, but a daughter, Elizabeth, did she then bear beneath her heart. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) With the serenity of martyrs they met their fate, each one emulous of showing to her companions how much like a heroine she could die. Madame Roland, Makers of History Am I emulous of the honour and glory that, they say, float halo-like round the brow of the author? Our Home in the Silver West A Story of Struggle and Adventure The dog maintains with watchful jealousy his own authority in his own peculiar domain; and in the chase or on the race-ground the dog and the horse are as emulous of success as their masters. A Manual of Moral Philosophy It was with nothing but her own spirits and motion; quite enough though to make hoofs still more emulous of wings. The Old Helmet, Volume I But the baby, glowing-eyed, laughing-mouthed rogue, staggering valiantly on sturdy, emulous legs, taking tribute everywhere with all babyhood’s divine audacity, walked straight into her heart. Judith of the Cumberlands Here is an arena where one may strive lawfully, emulous to build up his own inner nature, emulous to let such power as he possesses go out in blessings for the world. Humanity in the City Charles Gustavus, King of Sweden, appearing emulous of rivalling Gustavus Adolphus, the elector concluded an alliance with Holland, and sought the friendship of Cromwell and Louis XIV. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Each person's voice makes another person emulous, and the difficulty felt is not as to what one shall say, but how one shall get it in. The Bertrams White very jovial, and emulous of the inimitable in respect of gin-punch. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete Each one who followed was emulous of the example of those who had preceded him, and desirous of evincing as much zeal and generosity as they. William the Conqueror Makers of History Roman citizens, emulous of the fame and rewards of the successful combatant, entered their ranks, and men of birth and fortune, thirsting for the excitement of the arenal strife, were often seen in the lists. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Four elements, joined in An emulous strife, Fashion the world, and Constitute life. A Poetical Cook-Book This studied panegyric is nevertheless vigorous—emulous as that of Longinus, of showing the author to be— "Himself, the great sublime he draws." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 54, No. 338, December 1843 The burgomaster was emulous of so much generosity, and introduced a clause in the contract, settling his whole fortune on his son-in-law, in case of Maïna's death. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 54, No. 334, August 1843 Earth, cleft asunder, groaned in pain, As emulous they plied amain Sharp-pointed coulter, pick, and bar, Hard as the bolts of Indra are. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse My son and grandson emulous dispute 600 The prize of glory, and my soul exults. The Odyssey of Homer There was no reciting the list of precious offerings made by emulous men and communities, especially of veils and curtains and mantles. Romola Could life hold greater complement of good for a brave, little, ten-year-old soul, and slender, serviceable, little, ten-year-old body emulous of all manly virtues and manly pastimes? The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance Men heard her songs, and rushed out into the dark emulous of desperate work, and the sooner the better, to deserve well of her. Gudrid the Fair A Tale of the Discovery of America The action was commenced by emulous skirmishers, who crawled from the woodsides, and annoyed each other from coverts of ridge, stump, and stone heap. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War The carriage, next, light’ning, they bore in hand The garments down to the unsullied wave, 110 And thrust them heap’d into the pools, their task Dispatching brisk, and with an emulous haste. The Odyssey of Homer “Now bend the straining rowers to their oars; Fast the light shallops leave the lessening shores, No rival crews in emulous sport contend, But life and death upon the event depend.” The Island Home His son Philip, equally emulous and unscrupulous, was too narrow-minded and subtly cautious to initiate an expensive enterprise encompassed by so many hazards—as materially unproductive as it was devoid of immediate political importance. The Philippine Islands Then chosen men with the priest of the altar in emulous haste bring roasted flesh of bulls, and pile baskets with the gift of ground corn, and serve the wine. The Aeneid of Virgil Besides, Rushing River was close alongside of him, and several emulous braves were close behind. The Prairie Chief It becomes harder and harder, but we may not despair for our beloved country when her sons strive for posts of danger and are emulous to die in her service. A Little Traitor to the South A War Time Comedy With a Tragic Interlude The first dignitaries of the republic are emulous to administer them: nothing of low or venal has any place in them; nothing pusillanimous, nothing unsocial and austere. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection So I think it over when I milk la vache, and Sam he pushed open la porte and he show me fine cross-fox he caught, and that make me emulous. Winter Adventures of Three Boys The seamen's clamour rises in emulous dissonance; each cheers his comrade: Seek we Crete and our forefathers. The Aeneid of Virgil Thus, as it was in the days before us, Rural life in New-England, with its thrift, and simplicity, Minutely have I depicted, not emulous of embellishment. Man of Uz, and Other Poems There were afterwards many other "kids" emulous of Billy's renown, because of which, and their youthfulness, they were always the most dangerous of men. Ranching, Sport and Travel Religious sects, parties, and societies were emulous in conciliating southern adhesions or contributions and averting schisms. A History of American Christianity Then the voices of both rose together in emulous clamour—one roaring like a bull, the other shrieking like some wild bird; one full of menace, and the other taunting and impertinent. Tancred Or, The New Crusade We hurry far away in precipitate flight, with the suppliant who had so well merited rescue; and silently cut the cable, and bending forward sweep the sea with emulous oars. The Aeneid of Virgil But on his course he held Unmov'd by either, for to her he seem'd Intent and emulous alone to please A higher Judge. Man of Uz, and Other Poems Now there were beating hearts and anxious faces, and noisy summing up of the day's successes or losses, when the daily close of school proclaimed a truce to the emulous combatants. Louis' School Days A Story for Boys If the students are curious as to the secrets of greatness, and are emulous of excellence, the attraction is enhanced when they deal with persons of extraordinary powers and careers. The Friendships of Women When this fact becomes known it is hoped that more young Chinamen than at present may be emulous to be converted. An Australian in China Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma He ended; all with spirit alike emulous form a wedge and advance in serried masses to the walls. The Aeneid of Virgil Cypress here, and stateliest pine, Spire o'er the nether shades, as emulous Of sole distinction where all nature smiles. The Poetical Works of William Lisle Bowles, Vol. 1 With Memoir, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes by George Gilfillan It appears that the ambassadors were emulous in their magnanimity. Modern Eloquence: Vol II, After-Dinner Speeches E-O The bravery exhibited by the attacking troops was emulous and praiseworthy. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States The emulous imitation of the great poets and prose-writers of the past. On the Sublime Now indeed Rutulians and Trojans and all Italy turned in emulous gaze, and they who held the high city, and they whose ram was battering the foundations of the wall, and unarmed their shoulders. The Aeneid of Virgil The sunshine and the flying fleecy clouds, emulous in motion with the troop below: what life was in it all; what freedom and what breadth! The Romantic Settlement of Lord Selkirk's Colonists The Pioneers of Manitoba Mad. la Tour's page remarked the unusual dejection of his lady, and, emulous perhaps of her braver spirit, resolved, if possible, to obtain some information, which might relieve her anxiety. The Rivals of Acadia An Old Story of the New World With what laborious thought, with what emulous ingenuity, have they struggled to completely sterilise the fluids in which they are to seek for the new production of life! Is Life Worth Living? His astonished groom stared at him for a moment, then followed with emulous speed. The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters And above, the clouds in emulous sport hurried over the skies, as if a foe were chasing them, in the shape of a southwestern blast. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars For freedom, they say, has the power to cherish and encourage magnanimous minds, and with it is disseminated eager mutual rivalry and the emulous thirst to excel. On The Art of Reading Lo! to the smiling Arno's classic side The emulous nations of the west repair, And kindle their quenched urns, and drink fresh spirit there. Poems Every class, and creed, British and natives, Princes and people, Hindus and Mohammedans, vie with one another in noble and emulous rivalry. New York Times Current History: The European War from the Beginning to March 1915, Vol 1, No. 2 Who Began the War, and Why? The gentlest breezes here delight to blow, And sun and shower and star are emulous to deck the show. At Home And Abroad Or, Things And Thoughts In America and Europe All games owe the zest which they bring with them to the fact that they are rooted in the emulous passion, yet they are the chief means of training in fairness and magnanimity. Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals But her strong towers of defence and bulwarks are ye, emulous only to show your love. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance Till this fatal period the Bohemians were daring, undaunted, enterprising, emulous of fame; now they have lost all their courage, their national pride, their enterprising spirit. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power Chrysaor rising out of the sea Showed tints glorious and thus emulous, Leaving the arms of Callirrhoë, Forever tender, soft, and tremulous. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 74, December, 1863 It looks as if sovereigns abroad were emulous in bidding against their estimation. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 05 (of 12) As a psychologist, obliged to notice the deep and pervasive character of the emulous passion, I must confess my doubts. Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals Mechanic, statesman, plowboy, poet, pressed forward to the ranks, emulous of priority alone. Inez A Tale of the Alamo She had much of the exacting spirit of Elizabeth, England's maiden queen, and was emulous of supremacy which no one would share. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power She studied the lives of the most distinguished men, and was emulous of the renown of those who had been friends and benefactors of the human race. The Empire of Russia They worshipped, none confessing his folly; but it made them her slaves, and emulous to shine before her as though she had been a queen of tournay. Lady Good-for-Nothing No! the rivals who form the theme of our present paper were emulous of obtaining no place in Parliament, but, what is far more desirable, a place in the affections of a lovely maid. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 6, 1841, Her whole nature seemed to be aroused and called into play; all her countless charms were incessantly evoked; her inimitable laughter resounded through the woods and challenged the emulous birds to unsuccessful competition. The Redemption of David Corson I have been glad to see you emulous up to a certain point. Unleavened Bread Alexander had long been conscious that Constantine did not possess suitable qualifications to govern, and Constantine himself, frivolous and pleasure-loving, was not at all emulous of imperial power. The Empire of Russia Summer came, and the young men, emulous but no longer bickering, scythed down prodigious swathes; harvest-fall, and they put in their sickles among tall stalk and full ear. Lady Good-for-Nothing He was ardent, fearless, ambitious, and emulous of the fame of Wolfe. Montcalm and Wolfe With Bacchic fire is kindling me, And turns my emulous tread Where’er the mazy dance may lead. The Seven Plays in English Verse What made me indignant," said Mrs. St. George, in emulous depreciation, ignoring this flight of fancy, "was their not having 'God save the King'! Mount Music The death of Simeon in the year 1353, caused a general rush of the princes of the several principalities to the Tartar horde, each emulous of being appointed his successor. The Empire of Russia Muriel cried, unable to catch the parrot's precious words through the emulous echo of the Frenchman's music. The Great Taboo Finally, with a pensive shadow thrown across my mind, yet emulous of the light philosophy of my late companions, I joined myself to the Penobscot Indian and set forth toward the distant city. Twice Told Tales A Pacha of olden days, enchanted by the stories of Schezehezerade, becomes emulous of the great Haroun, and determines to procure his own stock of entertainment. The Pacha of Many Tales Oft, when he trims his cheerful hearth, and sees A smiling circle emulous to please; There may these gentle guests delight to dwell, And bless the scene they lov'd in life so well! Poems Earth, cleft asunder, groaned in pain, As emulous they plied amain— Sharp-pointed coulter, pick, and bar, Hard as the bolts of Indra are. Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala O then methought, 'Flash, blessed gold of dawn, And touch the topsails of our Admiral, That he may after guide an emulous flock, Old England's innocent white bleating lambs. Poems by Jean Ingelow, In Two Volumes, Volume II. "The Baltic sea," cried Bob, emulous and ardent. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843 Solomon of whose character for wisdom the little governor was somewhat emulous, had made gold and silver as plenty as the stones in the streets of Jerusalem. Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete You, soldiers, who are used to follow me, And front our charges, emulous to bear The shock of battle on your forward arms,— Why stand ye in amazement? Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: Francesca da Rimini Perhaps it was this that made Harry more emulous to get through without making any blunders. Risen from the Ranks Harry Walton's Success They like to read about the dinner-parties and supper-parties at the Grand Babylon; but they are not emulous and they do not imitate. The Regent Whereupon, emulous to please him, bending her will to his, Damaris humbled herself to consumption of a portion of the contents of the chafing-dishes aforesaid. Deadham Hard The unnumbered birds were every one awake, responsive and emulous. Red Axe Before long he had seen forming, beside Port Royal and in the solitude of the fields, a nucleus of penitents, emulous of the hermits of the desert. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 To the dazzling peaks of far-off Peru, In emulous speed some sportively flew, And deep in the mine, or 'mid glaciers on high, For ruby and sapphire searched heedful and sly. Poems Far and wide its potent influences reached, and it was a beautiful thing to see how many another home, humble or stately, grew emulous and blossomed into a new loveliness. The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss Which it did—this the more readily because, still penitent for her recent trifle of wild-oats sowing, our beloved maiden was particularly emulous of good works, the missionary spirit all agog in her. Deadham Hard Those thickets haunted by the deer and fawn; Those cloudlike flights of birds across the lawn; The gentlest breezes here delight to blow, And sun and shower and star are emulous to deck the show. Summer on the Lakes, in 1843 Every science was thus far advanced towards perfection, by the emulous diligence of contemporary students, and the gradual discoveries of one age improving on another. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 03 The Rambler, Volume II An eager and emulous zeal in the defence of the imperilled liberties and institutions of the nation showed itself all over the land, and in every condition of life. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 47, September, 1861 After that the essay became emulous of men like Stanley and Joe Cook. The Booming of Acre Hill And Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life It seemed emulous from the beginning to be the first to catch the beams of morning, and, like the statue of Memnon, to respond to the golden touch by sounds of music. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 27, January, 1860 No young people could be happier; they were good and gay, emulous, but not envious of each other; for Mrs. Villars was impartially just. The Bracelets Art thou that Beowulf, Breca’s rival, who emulous swam on the open sea, when for pride the pair of you proved the floods, and wantonly dared in waters deep to risk your lives? Beowulf He is not envious, but emulous of your attainments. Wuthering Heights Ares is represented as a warlike god, emulous, and covetous of sheep and other things. Barlaam and Ioasaph It was in fact a sort of emulous struggle with himself, as it had been with another, how he might outdo his past actions by his future. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Come here, come, revive me, Sun-God, teach me, Apollo, Measures descanted before; Since I ancient verses, I emulous follow, Prints in the marbles of yore. New Poems His fame collected round him a host of followers, emulous of his sanctity. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 The oaks, which are freshest because latest in leaf, form noble clumpy canopies; looking, as you lie under them, of a strong and emulous green against the blue sky. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 264, July 14, 1827 Apollo they represent as an emulous god, holding bow and quiver, and, at times, harp and flute, and prophesying to men for pay. Barlaam and Ioasaph Women of all descriptions were emulous of attracting his Royal Highness's attention. Beaux and Belles of England Mrs. Mary Robinson, Written by Herself, With the lives of the Duchesses of Gordon and Devonshire My friends and I were all on fire for women's education, including women's medical education, and very emulous of Cambridge, where the movement was already far advanced. A Writer's Recollections — Volume 1 He was never a Timon; but, while at best a Stoic, he was at worst a Cynic, emulous though disdainful, trying all men by his own standard, and intolerant of a rival on the throne. Thomas Carlyle Oh! when shall Britain, conscious of her claim, Stand emulous of Greek and Roman fame? The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 Soothly he is needy: but one that is needy and emulous and a minstrel cannot be a god. Barlaam and Ioasaph For 't is all one to courage high, The emulous, or enemy; And with such to enclose Is more than to oppose. Old Portraits, Modern Sketches, Personal Sketches and Tributes Complete, Volume VI., the Works of Whittier To first reach this, the winning-post, was evidently the emulous desire of each. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 25, November, 1859 Finally, with a pensive shadow thrown across my mind, yet emulous of the light philosophy of my late companions, I joined myself to the Penobscot Indian, and set forth towards the distant city. The Seven Vagabonds (From "Twice Told Tales") The young Frenchmen have been emulous to dance like dancers by profession; the women have had the same ambition; and both men and women have, above all, been desirous to shine like them in pirouettes. Paris as It Was and as It Is He seemed emulous to display every kind of virtue and gallantry that would render him amiable.' The Winning of Canada: a Chronicle of Wolf Greene rose beside him emulous in arms, His genius brightening as the danger warms, In counsel great, in every science skill'd, Pride of the camp and terror of the field. The Columbiad It is this which introduces perturbations, tumults, misfortunes, and calamities; this is the spring of sorrow, lamentation and envy; this renders us envious and emulous, and incapable of hearing reason. Why Worry? "Industry, and wealth, and education, and fashion, all emulous, act in England beneficially on each other," continued Beauclerc. Tales and Novels — Volume 10 In this last quality Ariosto, whose emulous pupil he was, is as Bologna to Venice in the comparison. Among My Books Second Series I am persuaded, that the supporters of each will be emulous to acquire honour, and promote your glory upon this occasion. Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette "Ben was a good baby for sleeping, too," said Mrs. Halleck, retrospectively emulous. A Modern Instance From this period vigour and decision attended almost every warlike enterprize; a martial spirit pervaded the navy and army, and every officer seemed emulous of distinction and glory in the service of his country. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 2 The truth is, no one was more emulous and anxious for poetic fame; and never was he more anxious than in the present instance, for it was his grand stake. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography "How so, young man?" said the Frenchman, something sternly, "Do you speak thus of a charge which the most noble of your countrymen feel themselves emulous to be admitted to?" Quentin Durward Instantly the whole band, each emulous of revenging his comrades, rushed without thought at Iskander, and endeavoured to overpower him by their irresistible charge. The Rise of Iskander All this delighted the old class, who were as envious of their riches as the new people were emulous of their style. The Voyage of Captain Popanilla Ah, Florimonde! thou art too pure; Unsoiled in the rough and miry paths Of ibis same trampling world; unskilled in heats Of fierce and emulous spirits. Count Alarcos; a Tragedy Many have imagined a concert of praise in heaven, and portrayed it as a spectacle of which the elder Christian worship seems emulous. Roman Holidays, and Others But this cabinet, with its serene and blooming visage, had been all this time charged with fierce and emulous ambitions. Coningsby Even at that age he recognized Margaret's intellectual gifts, and he was not a little emulous of her; for he fancied that he "had also drawn a small prize in the great literary lottery." Cambridge Sketches Ye admirers of his neatness, ye emulous of his talents and his fame, approach, and behold him now. The American Union Speaker "Come on," cried one of the young men, emulous of Dubs's humour, and spread out his arms as if to receive Kelpie to his bosom. The Marquis of Lossie Some shoot the marble, others join the chase seen, Of self-made stag, or run the emulous race; While others, seated on the dappled grass, With doleful tales the light-wing'd minutes pass. The Poetical Works of Henry Kirk White : With a Memoir by Sir Harris Nicolas They did not invite me to prove their contents, being cans that apparently passed their vacant moments in stables and even manure-heaps, and that looked somehow emulous of that old man's stubble and wrinkles. Suburban Sketches We bent to the oar in emulous contest, and our barks foamed and hissed through the water. Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 See! the emulous forces in fiery conflict are kindled, Much, they effect when they strive, more they effect when they join. The Poems of Schiller — Third period Some are in white and others in blue, With pointed tops that emulous tower; Some mass their power, In marching columns their purpose pursue. Poems and Songs His brother Ned, a boy still more frail than himself, but emulous of his military ardour, goes in another regiment on the same expedition. Lectures and Essays Our friend introduced my brother to him by name, and as "a boy emulous of seeing and following noble examples." Thaddeus of Warsaw The enthusiasm, indeed, of the draughtsmen and of the fair sex seemed equally emulous to place the author and the work at the head of celebrity and the fashion. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 3 Fog, grown emulous, rifled the cupboards and found small cakes baked by the practised hand of the old cook; these he hung exultingly on the higher boughs. Castle Nowhere "Summon him to our presence," said the Lord Abbot; and with an obedient start the two attendant monks went off with emulous alertness. The Monastery We are emulous of all that man can do. Representative Men His companions on the present occasion were two ladies who seemed to be emulous in supplying his wants. Castle Richmond But Anty had hitherto had no one to nurse her, and she looked on Meg and Jane as kind ministering angels, emulous as they were to relieve her wants and ease her sufferings. The Kellys and the O'Kellys "No," said I, emulous now for the first time in a new cause. Married Life; Its Shadows and Sunshine She knew it to be the carriage of a lady whose rank made her favor a desirable thing to all who were emulous of social distinction. After a Shadow and Other Stories But they were marked in their attentions to each other, emulous of affectionate words and actions, yielding and considerate. After the Storm Remember, they are young, Hardy and emulous and hazardous; And who is left to guard them in the town? Count Julian The boys were engaged in an emulous display of anathemas supposed to fit the case of the absconding cook. Rolling Stones Lord Seaforth for a time became emulous of the society of the most accomplished Prince of his age. History of the Mackenzies, with genealogies of the principal families of the name Most of the ladies present seemed ambitious of display, emulous of ornament. After a Shadow and Other Stories Yet each resolved to be more forbearing and less exacting; to be emulous of concession, rather than exaction; to let love, uniting with reason, hold pride and self-will in close submission. After the Storm We should, individually, be emulous to sacrifice quite freely still more of our time and our ease towards the raising of the standard of life. Signs of Change Such folks, it seems to me, need mountains for neighbors, to take this emulous conceit of soaring out of them. I and My Chimney The Signory and Cosmo made Luca Pitti rich presents, and all the citizens were emulous in imitation of them; so that the money given amounted to no less a sum than twenty thousand ducats. History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy The whole crowd of courtiers and nobles sought his favour with emulous eagerness. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 Seeing which, our Infantry of the right wing, which stood next to Buddenbrock, made impetuous charge uphill, emulous to capture that Battery of Twenty-eight; but found it, for some time, a terrible attempt. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 15 He was obedient to the constituted authorities, emulous to excel, courageous, energetic, capable of bearing all sorts of hardship and fatigue, simple and frugal in his mode of life. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest So emulous was he of a calm and tranquil courage greater than his own, that at last, perhaps unconsciously, something of that mysterious nature passed into his own soul. Christ in Flanders Every mariner now was emulous to be the lookout, every man kept eyes on the west. 1492 The chiefs of both the great parties into which the kingdom was divided, patronised literature with emulous munificence. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 Our Willoughby was then at College, emulous of the generous enthusiasm of his years, and strangely impressed by the report, and the printing of his name in the newspapers. The Egoist In either case, Susan was lost to all sense of passing events; and Susan's breathing became musically regular, emulous of the musical regularity of the brook. The Evil Genius But in mine emulous honour let him die With every joint a wound, and that to-morrow! Troilus and Cressida Poets sang with emulous fervour the approach of the golden age. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 Still, earnest-throated blackcap, throng The woods with that emulous gush Of notes in tumultuous rush. Poems — Volume 1 Chrysaor, rising out of the sea, Showed thus glorious and thus emulous, Leaving the arms of Callirrhoe, Forever tender, soft, and tremulous. The Complete Poems of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow His ambitions, to lookers-on, may seem narrow and school-boyish, as if he were merely emulous, and eager for a high place in his ‘class,’ as lectures are called in Scotland. Robert F. Murray: His Poems with a Memoir The pennant is flying aloft as she speeds she speeds so stately— below emulous waves press forward, They surround the ship with shining curving motions and foam. Leaves of Grass Grandchild of Ceres, Bacchus' daughter, Wine's emulous neighbour, though but stale, Ennobling all the nymphs of water, And filling each man's heart with laughter— Ha! give me ale! Bulchevy's Book of English Verse Young Patriotism, Culottic and Sansculottic, rushes forward emulous: That is my name; name, blood, and life, is all my Country's; why have I nothing more! The French Revolution Some of the more emulous among them tried to imitate my feats of agility, but always came dismally to grief—a performance that created even more frantic merriment than my own. The Adventures of Louis De Rougemont It has long been my wont to share our city's passion for noble-natured souls, alert and emulous in pursuit of virtue. The Symposium No; this was the incantation reserved for souls athirst for fame, of virtue emulous. The Memorabilia If so, I say it is to be expected that these several matters, thanks to emulous ambition, will one and all be vigorously cultivated. Hiero Both of them left it wounded; and fought another also on Agdar Ness with an emulous thirst for glory. The Danish History, Books I-IX |
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