| 单词 | evasive answer |
| 例句 | His behavior toward her — his moodiness, his evasive answers to her questions, his passive-aggressive efforts to shut her down — is increasingly alarming, even as it is also the most consistently realistic aspect of the film. ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ Review: Where to Begin? 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z Would he still be treated deferentially by reporters and, when challenged, given the kind of vague, evasive answers he’s so practiced at? Why it took so long to charge Bill Cosby: Social media and public opinion had to force hand of justice system 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z “It’s definitely a challenge to interview publicists,” Ms. Silverman said after a second interview for this article yielded a series of evasive answers about her work. They’re Some of Hollywood’s Top Publicists. Just Don’t Ask Them Why. 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Grant went viral online for his evasive answers in a brief interview with model Ashley Graham, in an interaction dubbed on social media as “deliciously awkward,” as she struggled to engage the “Notting Hill” star. Is Hugh Grant rude or just British? Oscars interview may be lost in translation. 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z And while it is currently unknown if Mott ever taught Gendry his secrets, when Martin was asked that question by a fan, he responded with a very evasive answer. This Long-Lost Game of Thrones Character May Be the Key to the Series' End 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z Noah put his presidential humor into practice on The Late Show last week, offering an impression of the kind of evasive answers he observed at the most recent Republican debate. 6 Things to Expect From Trevor Noah's First Show 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z He pointed to the plight of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the doomed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, who offered evasive answers in his own trial only to be confronted by hard evidence of alleged fraud. Letitia James goes after Trump’s family, puts his children on the witness stand in N.Y. trial 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Sometimes high-profile new employees tiptoe cautiously into the job, tempering expectations with noncommittal and evasive answers. What new AD Troy Dannen means when he says UW must ‘stay ahead of the train’ 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z In a follow-up letter to the CSU chancellor, lawmakers accused university officials of providing “evasive answers” and displaying a “lack of transparency” during the Aug. 31 hearing. Newsom signs bill that requires CSU to report sexual harassment cases, following Times reports 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z I get nothing but evasive answers and thank-yous for letting her back into my life. Advice | Carolyn Hax: Can a friend who routinely ghosts you really be a friend? 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The wild affair took place during a heated hearing with Mr. Mayorkas, which saw Republicans mocking him for evasive answers and Democrats defending him as better than the Trump administration. MTG silenced by committee after calling DHS chief Mayorkas a ‘liar’ 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z “Based on what I was told today and the evasive answers,” he added, “I wouldn’t trust these people to guard my lunch.” Furious lawmakers grill Biden officials over Chinese spy balloon 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z In the debate, he attacked Mr. Warnock for supporting unlimited abortion, suggesting it belied his role as a Christian pastor, and for providing evasive answers to key questions. Walker, Warnock confront scandals, sling mud as early voting starts in Georgia Senate race 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z Twitter was rushing to court after “a two-month treasure hunt of delays, technical bottlenecks, evasive answers, and, ultimately, refusals,” Mr. Musk’s lawyers said in the filing. Elon Musk Claps Back at Twitter’s Lawsuit Over $44 Billion Deal 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z But all he found online were evasive answers from company executives as the platform struggled, eventually freezing more than $8 billion in deposits. How Wall Street Escaped the Crypto Meltdown 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z But just as they had for Thomas, Alito’s evasive answers worked: He was confirmed on a 58-to-42 vote — at the time one of the narrowest votes ever to confirm a justice. Alito was ‘proud’ of fighting to overturn Roe v. Wade in 1985 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z It is not just the increasingly predictable and evasive answers of nominees that are prodding some senators to conclude that Supreme Court hearings have become empty theater. Draft abortion opinion puts new spotlight on confirmation hearings 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Reporters have repeatedly questioned whether she still holds U.S. citizenship, their interest heightened by Gu’s evasive answers. Eileen Gu’s Olympic run launches her into stardom and the political fray 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z When pressed again, Gu gave another evasive answer. US-born Olympic freeskier Eileen Gu dodges questions about citizenship after winning gold for China 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Prosecutors argued that other evidence, including her shifting story and evasive answers to law enforcement authorities in the investigation’s early stages, combined with the blanket established her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Mother’s Murder Conviction Dismissed in ’91 Death of 5-Year-Old Son 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z His son, who ostensibly took care of him, had given what police would later describe as evasive answers. He wouldn’t let anyone into his home. Police found his father’s decomposing body in a bedroom. 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z “When given the opportunity to come clean to us about their knowledge of Instagram’s impact on young users, Facebook provided evasive answers that were misleading and covered up clear evidence of significant harm.” Congress will investigate claims that Instagram harms teens 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z Mr. Canterbury, the former national president of the Fraternal Order of Police, rankled senators with evasive answers during his 2019 confirmation hearing. Biden’s ATF nominee to tout experience at confirmation hearing to counter gun-rights doubts 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the 13-member group, known as the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, delivered a lengthy, significant, but ultimately evasive answer. Analysis | Expert panel says mistakes led to coronavirus pandemic, but stops short of holding countries, leaders to account 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z The lengthy debate last Wednesday grew heated at times, as Democrats grew frustrated with what they viewed as evasive answers from Mr. Baxley. Florida Voting Restrictions Bill Clears Hurdle in Legislature 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z But along with his success came criticism — for fawning over celebrities, for asking “softball questions” and, when interviewing politicians, for not asking tough follow-up questions, thus letting them get away with evasive answers. Larry King, TV broadcaster and talk-show host, dies at 87 2021-01-23T05:00:00Z During that call, Mr. King erupted at the vice president for what he believed were his evasive answers. Under Pence, Politics Regularly Seeped Into the Coronavirus Task Force 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z But his evasive answers to reporters’ simple queries only muddied the situation and raised new questions. Opinion | How sick is the president? When did he know? Americans need real answers. 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z But after rankling senators on both sides of the aisle with evasive answers during a confirmation hearing last July, Mr. Canterbury’s nomination had been languishing. Trump withdraws nomination of Chuck Canterbury for ATF director 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z Flynn was accused specifically of giving equivocal and evasive answers to FBI agents in the White House during a casual interview concerning those phone calls, but no transcript of the conversation existed. NBC admits Chuck Todd's 'Meet the Press' deceptively edited Barr remarks on Flynn 2020-05-10T04:00:00Z Flynn was specifically accused of giving equivocal and evasive answers to FBI agents in the White House during a casual interview concerning those phone calls, but no transcript of the conversation exists. Obama knew details of wiretapped Flynn phone calls, surprising top DOJ official, new docs show 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z Mr. Canterbury angered Republicans with evasive answers about his views on gun rights. EXCLUSIVE: ATF beleaguered by crisis in age of mass shootings 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z Regulators were seeking information about Uber’s corporate structure, but said executives provided evasive answers and instructed employees not to cooperate. Colombia antitrust regulator fines Uber for blocking probe 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z But if the ritual of barbed questions and evasive answers was not unusual, the circumstances of Wednesday’s hearing were: Amazon does not need the Council’s approval to locate new offices in Long Island City, Queens. Amazon executives grilled, jeered at New York City Council hearing 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z Offering mostly evasive answers, his hearing performance was about as disappointing as that of past successful nominees. Opinion | The Senate should delay voting on Brett Kavanaugh 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z A police officer called the woman, who gave evasive answers and declined to return to the party. Supreme Court Considers a Raucous Party and an Endangered Frog 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z “We ask where they’re from, they can’t say. We ask them the address of their parents, they don’t have that. We ask how long they’ve been there, they give evasive answers,” she said. Treated 'worse than animals': thousands of Indian women feared trapped in ashrams 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z She said the closest analog is the Nixon administration after the Watergate break-in, when officials offered evasive answers to nearly every question from an increasingly aggressive press corps. The White House press briefing, always a spin zone, is now approaching uselessness – LA Times 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z The delay was, naturally, the first question at the festival’s opening news conference, prompting an evasive answer from its producer, Ye Ning, the chief executive of Huayi Brothers Media. China’s Newest Film Festival Tests the Limits of Independence 2017-11-02T04:00:00Z Cherchesov chided his audience after yet another evasive answer near the end of a 20-minute session at St. Petersburg Stadium on Friday. Russia coach has comic touch at Confederations Cup 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z May first hinted at abandoning the aid funding pledge in an interview with the Sun, giving an evasive answer to the question of whether she will continue to back the 0.7% commitment in her manifesto. Lives at risk if Tories choose to ditch UK foreign aid pledge, says Bill Gates 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z The senator explained that Gorsuch had failed to win over any Democrats with evasive answers on issues such as campaign finance and gerrymandering. Gorsuch may fall short of votes needed for smooth Supreme Court confirmation 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z So far I’ve given evasive answers, saying something like I respect the election results and agree with President Obama that the “peaceful transfer of power” is a “hallmark of our democracy.” Coming Out—This Time for Trump 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z Questions on that issue drew a series of evasive answers from Tillerson. Rex Tillerson Says He Believes in Climate Change—But That May Not Mean Much 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z With evasive answers, shady characters and FBI investigations, there must be something going on. The FBI's email probe is a fitting end to this dumpster fire of an election | Richard Wolffe 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z The court noted that Elvik planned a robbery to get a car, fled to Southern California to try to elude police and gave evasive answers to officers. DA ponders retrial in 1995 Carson City killing by then-teen 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z The court noted that Elvik planned a robbery to get a car, tried to elude police after the shooting and gave evasive answers to officers. 9th Circuit to hear appeal again in 1995 Carson City killing 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z In it, he merely moved his lips while, off camera, an Axact official voiced a set of evasive answers for the American lawyers, Mr. Kureshi told the police. Behind Fake Degrees From Pakistan, a Maze of Deceit and a Case in Peril 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z ‘Private matter’ The skills minister Nick Boles defended Cameron’s initial evasive answers about disclosures in the Panama Papers. David Cameron faces growing pressure to come clean on finances 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z As for African-Americans, "his evasive answers on the Ku Klux Klan are impossible to explain in the 21st century," Durbin adds. Clinton Cruises Toward Inevitability 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z In a crisis meeting, Roosevelt, a visiting Churchill and their top aides settled on an evasive answer, which Mr. Elsey transmitted. George Elsey, One of the Last Survivors of World War II White House, Dies at 97 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z That evasive answer demonstrates the conflicting desire of the Clinton campaign to keep some distance from the president even as she signals to his supporters that she remains close to him. Hillary Has Her Running Mate: Obama 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z But the senator was asked about his comfort level in using the federal government to target American houses of worship, and in response, Rubio offered an evasive answer. Rubio faces leadership test and flunks 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z Which is to say, at that point—the point at which we phrased the question in a way that precluded an evasive answer—he went silent. Hillary, New and Improved 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z In the wake of a massacre that stunned much of the nation and the world, some candidates who talk a lot about leadership hid behind vague talking points and evasive answers to obvious questions. Clinton: 'Our problem is not all kooks and Klansman' 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z But the larger group, which listened to arguments from prosecutors and Bonds’ lawyers last September, concluded there was insufficient evidence his initial evasive answer was material to the grand jury’s probe. Bonds' Obstruction Conviction Thrown Out by Appeals Court 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z His grumpy demeanour and evasive answers seemed to fire up the MPs on the Business Committee. Tough at the top: 2014's troubled bosses 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z His stumbling, evasive answer when asked last week by a reporter whether the buck stopped with him—a softball question for most experienced politicians—went viral. In Ferguson, a failure of leadership 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z One politician in particular has mastered the art of the humorously evasive answer to a tricky question. The political art of the denial 2014-11-17T05:00:00Z “She doesn’t know that we are from Bombay Leprosy Project,” said Ms. Ajayan, who gives curious onlookers an evasive answer when they ask her why she is here. India Ink: India Restarts Battle Against Leprosy 2013-09-12T14:00:22Z The companies’ responses to the committee’s questions for the record after the hearing included similar evasive answers.” Huawei to US: "Butt out of our business" 2012-10-11T00:08:41Z The investigation into Bonds yielded a guilty verdict on only one count of obstruction of justice in a San Francisco court last year, based on an evasive answer he gave about injections. Lawyer: Jury 'convinced' of Clemens' innocence 2012-06-19T13:09:51Z Bonds was found guilty last year on just one count of obstruction of justice, for giving an evasive answer to a grand jury when asked about drug use. Potential Clemens jurors question Hill inquiry 2012-04-17T16:27:33Z Bonds, baseball's career home run leader, was found guilty last year on just one count, obstruction of justice, for giving an evasive answer to a grand jury when asked about drug use. Feds bulk up for retrial of Clemens over steroids 2012-04-14T15:16:11Z “Well, they are not exactly fools, are they?” was the evasive answer. Vistas of New York 2012-04-14T02:00:25.810Z The Elder had nothing but evasive answers now. The Homesteader A Novel 2012-03-26T02:00:30.703Z There were dozens of questions about the second wheel, to all of which Adrian, as well as his followers, returned polite but evasive answers. The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys 2012-01-13T03:00:11.507Z To these requests he gave evasive answers, but when implored to learn Spanish, he replied that he had already begun to study the language. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z Returning evasive answers, the journalist hurried off to the office of La Presse. Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties 2012-01-08T03:00:19.240Z Miss Graham gave an evasive answer, and he again fell behind; but, during our walk, he came forward again and again to urge his petition, as if he had forgotten having offered it before. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z My evasive answers and the news of Irene's presence in New York, gave Don new life and courage to fight for it, believing that through all she had kept her love and faith. Lord John in New York 2012-01-04T03:00:30.077Z Bonds, 47, was sentenced Dec. 16 for his April conviction of a charge of giving an evasive answer to a federal grand jury in 2003 that was investigating steroids distribution. Rangers, Flyers to face off outdoors 2012-01-02T03:38:15Z Instead, he received 30 days of house arrest, 2 years of probation, 250 hours of community service and a $4,000 fine as his penalty for giving evasive answers to a grand jury in 2003. 2011 Scrapbook: Memories From the Year in Sports 2011-12-31T22:52:01Z Bonds was convicted of giving evasive answers to a grand jury investigating a Northern California-based steroids distribution ring. Bonds files appeal of obstruction conviction 2011-12-23T00:08:12Z Bonds was convicted in April of obstructing a grand jury's sports-doping investigation with an evasive answer. Miami Marlins reportedly make 10-year offer to Albert Pujols | Baseball 2011-12-07T05:04:09Z Bonds is to be sentenced Dec. 16 following his conviction in April on one count of obstruction of justice for giving an evasive answer in 2003 to a grand jury investigating steroids distribution. Williams, Mueller top newcomers on Hall ballot, joining holdovers Larkin, Morris and Smith 2011-11-30T19:14:26Z Claire gave short, evasive answers to these and a number of similar appeals. An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z When Ogula got back to his house, Nkombe asked him the same question of the day before, “Where have you been?” and he made only the evasive answer. Fetichism in West Africa Forty Years' Observations of Native Customs and Superstitions 2011-11-18T03:00:28.907Z He seemed puzzled rather than hurt by his daughter’s evasive answers. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z "But my friends in England are so dilatory," was the evasive answer. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 2011-11-03T02:00:15.113Z So absorbed had the sisters become in novel writing, that a suggestion made by a friend, at this period, of a suitable place for opening a school, met only with an evasive answer. The Bront? Family, Vol. 2 of 2 with special reference to Patrick Branwell Bront? 2011-10-27T02:00:25.173Z I was then obliged to give you an evasive answer; now I will confide the secret to you, my much honoured cousin--and much admired truth-teller.' The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. I (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:28.357Z Catesby's proposal to serve as an escort was likewise refused by Sir William, who said he had no fears, and when questioned as to his destination, he returned an evasive answer. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z "The order shall go forthwith," said Count Bismarck, "but what if a refusal, or as is more probable, an evasive answer is returned?" he asked, with an anxious look at the king's face. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z Believe me, you have injured yourself by your evasive answer,—it will not bring you out of your scrape. John Ronge: The Holy Coat Of Treves New German-Catholic Chruch 2011-10-12T02:00:44.710Z He says he gave Prendergast an evasive answer, and is to see him again next Tuesday. Search-Light Letters 2011-10-06T02:00:43.957Z He tried to think of some other evasive answer, but in the confusion of his mind he could not think at all. Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z “An evasive answer about an issue material to the grand jury is not necessarily rendered immaterial by the later provision of a direct answer, even if that direct answer is true.” Barry Bonds Loses Appeal on Obstruction of Justice Conviction 2011-08-27T05:08:01Z Every day he stopped for a few minutes after the state business was over, and when the old king asked the reason for it went on giving evasive answers. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z But Euphrosyne was mounting guard over her young mistress as she always did, and Michael's anxious but cautious inquiries met with evasive answers, or passed unnoticed. King Matthias and the Beggar Boy 2011-07-24T02:00:11.047Z When asked questions touching vital points of his own doctrines, he usually gave evasive answers. Ludicrous Aspects Of Christianity A Response To The Challenge Of The Bishop Of Manchester 2011-07-22T02:00:20.277Z I made only evasive answers, but now I must resolve what to do. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z "What! he has guessed even Blainey?" she thought, startled; but, as she began an evasive answer, satisfied, he turned to a trunk, closed it and installed himself, folding his arms. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z Bonds was convicted of one count of obstruction of justice on April 13 for giving an evasive answer to a grand jury investigating the distribution of performance-enhancing drugs. Kyle Kendrick's World Series ring found | Baseball Notebook 2011-05-19T04:36:04Z "That is an evasive answer, and I am dying to know; tell me, dear Mrs. Dale, what it means?" A Romance of Toronto A Novel 2011-04-23T02:00:04.677Z Many fathers expect the worst from the boys their daughters bring home — but the man’s suspicions about this one’s family grew thanks to the boy’s obvious anti-Semitism and his evasive answers to basic biographical questions. Why the Eichmann Trial Really Mattered 2011-04-08T22:56:16Z Prosecutors said Bonds repeatedly used evasive answers in his grand jury testimony to avoid telling the truth, and that he impeded the grand jury’s decisions about indictments. Barry Bonds Jury Resumes Deliberations on Perjury Charges 2011-04-08T18:57:02Z He also faces one count of obstruction of justice for allegedly providing evasive answers to questions about his trainer Greg Anderson, taking steroids and getting injections. Barry Bonds Hid ‘Powerful Secret’ About Steroids, Jury Told 2011-04-07T19:42:02Z This may be gathered from his short and evasive answers, and the importunate entreaties with which he requests his mother to prepare his chamber. Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England 2011-04-01T02:00:34.340Z I instantly inquired of the latter what the man had said to him, but only obtained an evasive answer. The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] 2011-03-27T02:00:17.093Z His evasive answers were enough to fill her with unreasonable hope and to revive the worldly instincts which her terrors had for a moment cast into the background. Our Own Set A Novel 2011-03-26T02:00:12.923Z To both her employers and the Whitneys Miss Maitland returned an evasive answer. Miss Maitland Private Secretary 2011-03-08T03:00:39.100Z Her heart beat tumultuously, and a film gathered before her eyes; but she turned her face, with its agitation, away from their view, and gave an evasive answer. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z Fortunately for the young girl, it admitted of an evasive answer, under the circumstances excusable. The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover 2011-02-09T03:00:44.167Z Lord Victor queried, returning; but he received only an evasive answer. The Three Sapphires 2011-02-07T03:00:24.770Z In the darkness he passed the proper position and went forward until he reached the rebel picket line, which, after challenging and receiving an evasive answer, opened fire on him. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z The said lace happened to be on the sleeve of a surgeon-major, who to our anxious questions gave us an evasive answer, and seized time by the forelock. Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z He considered also, that his evasive answer had not pantheistically burst from him in a momentary interregnum of self-command. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z The latter was unusually proficient in reading girls, and she generally recognized the evasive answer that was intended to conceal lack of knowledge. Brenda, Her School and Her Club 2011-01-15T03:00:31.087Z She could easily have given an evasive answer; but suddenly she was conscious that she wished to know the story. Vision House 2011-01-13T03:01:00.407Z His mother made some inquiry respecting the bruises on his face; but he turned it off with an evasive answer, as the effect of a fall he had met with in the Park. The Rival Crusoes The Ship Wreck also A Voyage to Norway; and The Fisherman's Cottage. 2011-01-06T03:00:54.123Z David Roberts: I won’t dwell on your evasive answer, since our time is short, but frankly it’s bizarre to call climate change a "distraction." Cap-and-trade: A Salon debate 2010-06-23T21:25:00Z All that remained was for Cipriani to cause doubts about his departure with an evasive answer about whether he might change his mind, something scotched by Tony Hanks, Wasps' director of rugby. Wasps 42-26 Gloucester 2010-04-11T20:37:00Z To all the questions of the carrier, evasive answers were returned; the treasurer felt no desire to be communicative. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 "We weren't exactly sorry when he said good-bye," was Gage's evasive answer. A Poached Peerage On my arrival in New-York I was much interrogated to know why I had not obtained a license from Commodore Hardy; to which I gave evasive answers. Journal of Voyages Containing an Account of the Author's being Twice Captured by the English and Once by Gibbs the Pirate... He made no attempt to seek out Patsie, putting off Miss Hunter too with evasive answers. Making Money Grandmother always sits in the front window, so when Anna came in she asked her if she had to stay after school and Anna gave her an evasive answer. Village Life in America 1852-1872 Including the period of the American Civil War as told in the diary of a school-girl We requested permission to see the English consul, but received an evasive answer. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document So there are no roundabout questions for you to ask or evasive answers for you to hear. The Nest, The White Pagoda, The Suicide, A Forsaken Temple, Miss Jones and The Masterpiece You did not dare to tell me that I had not done well, and you gave me an evasive answer. Maximina I am quite satisfied with thine evasive answers. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel It reminds me of a story I read, of a lady who told the servant girl if any one called to give an evasive answer as she did not wish to 119receive calls that day. Village Life in America 1852-1872 Including the period of the American Civil War as told in the diary of a school-girl "I'm glad—for your sake," was his evasive answer. By Right of Conquest A Novel She had always put me off with the evasive answer that "a friend" had given her my address, but at last she confided to me that there was no friend in the case. Fragments of an Autobiography Lenz of course could not, at such a moment, plague Faller by depriving him of the security; and when Annele inquired what he had done, he gave her an evasive answer. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. III. No one knows why they parted, and, when interrogated, he would make the evasive answer, "I had a cause." Junius Unmasked or, Thomas Paine the author of the Letters of Junius and the Declaration of Independence She said, “Shure ye towld me to give an evasive answer, so when the man asked if the lady of the house was at home I said, ‘Faith! is your grandmother a monkey!’” Village Life in America 1852-1872 Including the period of the American Civil War as told in the diary of a school-girl Perhaps he hoped that this evasive answer would be accepted as final. A Modern Wizard When Frau Ceres sent to know why they did not return to the drawing-room, they sent an evasive answer and begged her to go to bed. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine "I'll tell ye when I come in," was the evasive answer. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 95, September 1865 This evasive answer seemed perfectly to satisfy Talbot, who assented with a shake of the head, as he said— "Very well, Lanty; if you will come here to-morrow, I'll exchange your gold for you." The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago These questions he put with a sort of stern resolution that showed no evasive answer would rescue her. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life To this she gave evasive answers, and entangled herself in contradictions. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors Questioned again and again by his Mistress Partan as to what was amiss with him, he had given her odd and evasive answers. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20. July, 1877. The very first question I propound gets an evasive answer. A Prince of Good Fellows Rafaela did not want to annoy the man, because she would thus lose a customer, and so she gave him an evasive answer: "Why, I'm already old." Their Son; The Necklace Our Marchioness will not countenance in any way the gallantries of our amorous gentlemen, and give us evasive answers of a kind that are almost quite forbidden. Weird Tales, Vol. II. When they applied to the Republican Central Committee, to their amazement, they were put off with an evasive answer. The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years His wife gave him an evasive answer, and proceeded to lay before him his supper. Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 So Marianna shrugged her shoulders when Mr. Tiralla stood before her with a perplexed look on his face, and gave him an evasive answer. Absolution There was a want of confidence among the Brethren themselves; those who had not been present wished to know what he had said, while those who had, gave evasive answers. Skipper Worse The sharpshooter hesitated, then gave an evasive answer: “Powerful long since I done any practicin’, and feel like I better try my hand.” Jessica, the Heiress Baxter’s admonition to say nothing of what he was doing confused Bucks for an instant, and he stammered some evasive answer. The Mountain Divide The Secretary, Mr Fox, with whom M. Tor had two conferences, made evasive answers, and this man of the people does not seem to have the same esteem for the republicans as formerly. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX During their walk the doctor tried to draw from Altamont the object of his expedition, but the American gave only evasive answers. The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras The governor, however, seemed to regard that as a state secret, and declined making any but a very evasive answer. An Old Sailor's Yarns The Duke bit his lips when he heard this evasive answer, and saw that he had met his equal in diplomacy. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 More than once her mother asked her if she were well; but, happily, Michael was not present to see how the blood rushed to her face as she framed an evasive answer. Lover or Friend To every question that led to the main point of our visit, these people gave us evasive answers, affecting the most complete ignorance of every thing relating to the affairs of the embassy. Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and on a Subsequent Journey through the Country from Pekin to Canton An evasive answer might again have purchased immunity from suffering and indignity, but once more the lips which scorned the semblance of evasion reply, “Thou sayest!” The Mind of Jesus Well, that's different," was the evasive answer, and then he added suddenly, "By the way, where is the girl with the wonderful eyes you met here? Uncle Terry A Story of the Maine Coast When they arrived at Auteuil, Madame Bourrat had learned nothing definite, for the journalist had given only evasive answers to her questions. Messengers of Evil Being a Further Account of the Lures and Devices of Fantômas The chieftain made an evasive answer, and seemed much troubled in mind. The American Quarterly Review, No. 17, March 1831 His evasive answer, that the tariff was a local issue only, gave an opening to his opponents, who forced the tariff to a prominent place in the few remaining days before election. The New Nation "I wish you could come," was her rather evasive answer, and she gazed at the table decorations as if pondering something in her mind. The Rhodesian To the latter I returned an evasive answer, declaring that I had run down because I had heard that her mother was not altogether well. The Seven Secrets "Monsieur is certainly very young for such a deed," he replied, shaking his head solemnly, and with this evasive answer he took his departure, bolting and barring the door behind him. My Sword's My Fortune A Story of Old France “About a certain little matter in which we are mutually interested,” was my evasive answer. The Stretton Street Affair Each time they were given an evasive answer. Flash-lights from the Seven Seas I assume a thoughtful attitude, and by means of grave looks and evasive answers, I conceal—or at least I hope I conceal—my discreditable secret. More Trivia The messenger failing in his purpose, the brothers were compelled themselves to visit the king, but as they expected, they got only evasive answers. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part III. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century They asserted, in particular, that as often as they requested directions to any point in the city toward which they were proceeding, they either received an uncivil and evasive answer, or none at all. How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits Embracing An Exposition Of The Principles Of Good Manners; Useful Hints On The Care Of The Person, Eating, Drinking, Exercise, Habits, Dress, Self-Culture, And Behavior At Home; The Etiquette Of Salutations, Introductions, Receptions, Visits, Dinners, Evening Parties, Conversation, Letters, Presents, Weddings, Funerals, The Street, The Church, Places Of Amusement, Traveling, Etc., With Illustrative Anecdotes, a Chapter on Love and Courtship, and Rules of Order for Debating Societies Mr. Mutter's calm but evasive answer was: "It will be as great as the Lord pleases." George Müller of Bristol And His Witness to a Prayer-Hearing God There is nothing more dangerous than to put a child off with evasive answers. The Renewal of Life; How and When to Tell the Story to the Young And when interrogated by his 107 uncle, or any member of the family, as to the business that called him away, he would give evasive answers. Her Mother's Secret “Don’t show off your smartness, bub,” sharply spoke the man at last, as he fully comprehended that Ree had purposely given him an evasive answer, “I asked a civil enough question.” Far Past the Frontier The tramp returned an evasive answer and shambled off. In A New World or, Among The Gold Fields Of Australia He gave me an evasive answer, which hurt my feelings. How Private George W. Peck Put Down The Rebellion or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887 She tenderly asks him why he always seems so sorrowful and gloomy, and after a first evasive answer, he confides to his faithful wife what oppresses him. The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas The embarrassed and evasive answer does not satisfy, and she keeps after the poor girl until finally she is told the truth. Have We No Rights? A frank discussion of the "rights" of missionaries She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour. Miss Mackenzie For a long time—how long she could not yet determine—she would wrap herself in garb of mourning and move about in sorrowing—giving evasive answer to the curious who questioned her. At Fault The evasive answer did not, however, satisfy the woman. Walter and the Wireless "I'll think about it," was Marjorie's evasive answer, but once she had said good-bye to the two girls she began to deliberate within herself as to what she had best do. Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman Captain Pearson then asked from whence they came, and on an evasive answer being returned, declared that he would fire if his question was not directly answered. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Erasmus, always shy of being tied down, only wrote polite, evasive answers, and did not go. Erasmus and the Age of Reformation "You shall have a change, darling," was the soothing but evasive answer. Olive A Novel It was late in the year, and the Ameer--acting, no doubt, on the advice of his Russian friends--sought to gain time by evasive answers. For Name and Fame Or Through Afghan Passes When questioned, if they seemed inclined to return evasive answers, or to withhold any information of which the judges thought they were possessed, they were taken into the torturing-room and put to the torture. Peter the Great "Do you also imply by this evasive answer that you will abandon certain plots with her mother, which I might describe in terms that would not please you?" French and Oriental Love in a Harem Here poor Beniah, held fast by his solemn promise, was compelled to give an evasive answer. The Hot Swamp The suspicion excited by this circumstance was increased by the evasive answers given to the Colonel’s repeated inquiries as to the point on which Hintza wished the troops to march. The Settler and the Savage To all my entreaties first, and to my leading questions afterwards, he gave me cold and evasive answers. Rattlin the Reefer “They are free from all pain,” was the evasive answer; but it seemed to satisfy her. Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman To this demand Cetewayo returned an evasive answer, and an ultimatum was then sent to him. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign He met his envoy coming back with an evasive answer, and he pushed on to Fallen Timbers without stopping. Stories Of Ohio For some weeks past he had been absent from his club, and from the public-house, and when questioned on the subject had given short and evasive answers. True to his Colours The Life that Wears Best This was a lame, illogical, evasive answer; but it was put forth by Douglas with an air of sincerity and urged in a tone of defiant confidence. Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 Hector’s evasive answers had not deceived her, for she knew too well that the accident had happened after, not before, he had reached Yew Hedge. More About Peggy Do not think for one moment that he is satisfied by your evasive answers. The Mother and Her Child This could go on all night—parry and riposte, question and evasive answer, each of them throwing back the other's questions in a verbal fencing-match. The Colors of Space Receiving polite though rather evasive answers to her enquiries concerning his late avocations, her ladyship could only learn that Tyrrel had been travelling in several remote parts of Europe, and even of Asia. St. Ronan's Well He gave them an evasive answer, believing that it was quite as well not to apprise them of the situation. A Canyon Voyage The Narrative of the Second Powell Expedition down the Green-Colorado River from Wyoming, and the Explorations on Land, in the Years 1871 and 1872 The inconsequence of this statement convinced Colwyn that he was seeking time to frame an evasive answer. The Hand in the Dark The man returned an evasive answer, and passing one of his fellow-officers, whispered, “Foreign; I was sure of it.” The Lunatic at Large What was he going to do with the ranch? how did he plan to get the resisters off? and other pertinent questions, they planned for evasive answers. David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story This was too good for the driver, whose answer was a loud laugh, plainly implying that he considered that the gentleman had given a most cute but evasive answer. Hidden Treasures Or, Why Some Succeed While Others Fail I gave an evasive answer, but could not entirely conceal the confusion which overwhelmed me. The Priest, The Woman And The Confessional I guessed that by her evasive answers and telltale face. The Hand in the Dark She could not meet his grave blue eyes and put him off with an evasive answer. A Houseful of Girls The fourth officer gave an evasive answer in order to reassure his neighbor, but, as a matter of fact, the ship had not yet got under way again. Banzai! by Parabellum And whenever she tried to find out from Claude what he was composing in Kensington Square she was met with evasive answers. The Way of Ambition She had plied the girl with questions as to the friends who were to meet her on arrival in San Francisco, and Miss Ray had smilingly given evasive answers. Ray's Daughter A Story of Manila An evasive answer was given to these demonstrators. Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris The king gave them a gracious, though an evasive answer. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. From Charles II. to James II. "We are going out West to witness the 'Rising Glory of America,'" was the evasive answer. A Dream of Empire Or, The House of Blennerhassett The boatman gave him an evasive answer to his question, which provoked the young officer. Fighting for the Right To our questions they returned evasive answers or were silent, and finally asked by what authority we had overhauled them. Famous Adventures And Prison Escapes of the Civil War The guard gave him, as the Irishman said, "an evasive answer," so the cablegram, I suppose, laid over. Voyage of the Liberdade We honor the scruples of our medical friends, but we do not understand nor approve the spirit which leads them to meet these cases with ridicule or evasive answers. Manhood Perfectly Restored Prof. Jean Civiale's Soluble Urethral Crayons as a Quick, Painless, and Certain Cure for Impotence, Etc. He made some evasive answer and there it ended. Life of Father Hecker To her it seemed that Sophy's confidences were frozen; she rarely mentioned her aunt, and gave evasive answers to her friend's probing inquiries. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma "I never did but once," I faltered, too proudly honest to give an evasive answer. Medoline Selwyn's Work "Let us find Colonel Sevier and beg us the loan of a pair of horses," said I; and so we were kept from coming upon the dangerous ground of pointed questions and evasive answers. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady It embarrasses a girl to be asked "When is it going to be?" and be obliged to make evasive answers. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada He then inquired their attitude towards Brisbau, and received an evasive answer. Money Island "There is no such thing as chance, or, rather, everything is chance, Ingigerd," was his evasive answer. Atlantis It seems that one Mr. Ingersoll was appointed stamp-master by the Crown, and, on being requested to resign from such an obnoxious office by the Sons of Liberty, he returned an evasive answer. "Old Put" The Patriot To this he returned an evasive answer, declining my offer. The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent He gave an evasive answer, saying that there were lots of good times coming down in Eastborough and he didn't wish to miss them. Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life "Dinner is at eight," was Scrap's evasive answer as she went upstairs. The Enchanted April His evasive answer seemed to make no impression upon her. Atlantis The Major's face brightened, but, stealing a glance at Cecil's, which only expressed consternation, it was speedily overcast, and he returned an evasive answer. Bluebell A Novel Revere at first gave evasive answers to their questions. Historic Tales, Vol. 1 (of 15) The Romance of Reality And now, when all was ready, Satouriona reminded Laudonnière of his promise, and claimed its fulfilment; but the latter gave evasive answers and a virtual refusal. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 70, August, 1863 The silence and evasive answers of adults withhold healthful knowledge and increase curiosity. The Social Emergency Studies in Sex Hygiene and Morals It recalled Lucy, it recalled the past connected with her, all too plainly to his mind; and he returned an evasive answer. Verner's Pride It never occurred to Mrs. Rolleston to enquire what time she had returned, and an evasive answer to Cecil was all that it entailed. Bluebell A Novel He did not think any of the gardeners would question her, and, if they did, he could trust her to give an evasive answer. Victorian Short Stories: Stories of Successful Marriages Questions are frequently asked in the House of Commons, to which evasive answers are given, but reaction is so obviously gaining ground that Lords Liverpool, Castlereagh, and the immortal Bathurst become perturbed. The Tragedy of St. Helena The cacique and all his people had withdrawn into the woods, and at the first message desiring them to come out sent a civil evasive answer, but complied at the second summons with some apprehension. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 05 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time "He will be coming back some time, dear," was Deborah's evasive answer, spoken soothingly. Verner's Pride "Every body knew Mr. Oakley," was the evasive answer. Christian's Mistake Jelitza receives her brother with delight, and asks of him a thousand questions, to which he gives evasive answers. Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations Septimus reddened, and for once was at a loss for one of the curiously evasive answers in which his timidity took refuge. Septimus To all her questions, Melchisedek had given evasive answers, or remained obstinately silent, being determined not to betray his master's confidence by revealing his share in the events of that fatal night. The Missing Bride Clearly the matter is solely a personal one, no other consideration is thought of, so one is tempted to give an evasive answer. Argentina from a British Point of View I had given up long before this, in despair, any questions as to the interior organization of the colony, for the doctor either gave me evasive answers or none at all. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 22, January, 1873 Even Queen Elizabeth was contented with the evasive answer of Melville, when hard pressed with the trying question, whether Queen Mary or she were the fairest. Political Pamphlets She was too truthful to give an evasive answer, and yet she hesitated to speak. Saracinesca The man made an evasive answer, which aroused his suspicions that all was not as it should be. Mischievous Maid Faynie When he further asked me questions about the positions of the Japanese I was forced to give evasive answers. Korea's Fight for Freedom When Talleyrand was questioned as to boundaries, he returned evasive answers, and said he did not know, and when pressed to be more explicit, said: "You must take it as we received it." Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission At another time he might have got out of the room with an evasive answer, but he spoke without thinking. Jason At first he received vague and evasive answers. The Rules of the Game At one or two of these places we asked the reason for the deserted ranches above, and were given evasive answers. Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico The Emperor expressed a wish to see the letters, but Bismarck gave an evasive answer. William of Germany Then the Indians burst into the house and asked the Frenchman if he had got any Englishmen concealed, the latter returned an evasive answer, telling them to search for themselves. Pioneers in Canada I asked him about Mr. Cunningham but could only obtain evasive answers, and I thought it best to order him peremptorily to quit our camp. Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 1 I had caught out my night horse, and as I led him away to saddle up, Uncle Lance, not content with my evasive answer, followed me. A Texas Matchmaker To these propositions they returned only an evasive answer. The First White Man of the West Life and Exploits of Col. Dan'l. Boone, the First Settler of Kentucky; Interspersed with Incidents in the Early Annals of the Country. But this was, indeed, a "lame, illogical, evasive answer," which enabled Lincoln to "secure an advantage in the national relations of the contest which he held to the end." Abraham Lincoln, Volume I To all these queries the Genie returned evasive answers; he was Delphic to the verge of unintelligibility. Cobwebs from an Empty Skull Observing that Curtis was obviously trying to induce me to volunteer, I made an evasive answer. An Autobiography of Buffalo Bill (Colonel W. F. Cody) Barefoot gave an evasive answer; for she was not inclined to go with Rose, knowing that the latter had selfish motives for making the proposal. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 08 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes She would give but short and evasive answers to Beverly's questions, and stubbornly refused to communicate the particulars of Miranda's history. Fort Lafayette or, Love and Secession This," says he, "they call mother wit; and the most illiterate have a quickness in parrying the effect of a question by an evasive answer. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 573, October 27, 1832 The only thing that could be gathered from her evasive answers was that the person sending her had left her upon seeing the captain. Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel It was therefore with no surprise, but a good deal of irritation, that Mr. Morris saw the weeks slip by with but one evasive answer to his demands being sent him. Calvert of Strathore "I can't talk about it, father," was Adelaide's evasive answer, her face scarlet and her eyes down. The Second Generation During the four succeeding days, the house hold at Riverside manor were much alarmed for Arthur's safety, for a violent fever had ensued, and, to judge from the physician's evasive answers, the event was doubtful. Fort Lafayette or, Love and Secession To Hector at this moment she made evasive answer. The Purchase Price Obliged to rest satisfied, in the meantime, with such evasive answers, and finding resistance useless, indeed uncalled for, as I was unconscious of any crime, I now went peaceably along with the men. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXII The youth returned an evasive answer, and withdrew; but the next day he was there again. Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire He had come to the city alone, had never been heard to speak of a wife, and to personal questions bearing upon the subject of matrimony had always returned evasive answers. The Wife of his Youth and Other Stories of the Color Line, and Selected Essays Mrs Gamp betraying in her face some intention of returning an evasive answer, Betsey added: 'IS it Mrs Harris?' Martin Chuzzlewit The proprietor, knowing the broken pieces belonged to an aeroplane, questioned Tom about his craft but the young inventor knew better than to give any clew that might make trouble, so he returned evasive answers. Tom Swift and His Air Glider, or Seeking the Platinum Treasure I was, therefore, about to return an evasive answer, when he saved my conscience by leaving me suddenly and darting across the platform. The Prisoner of Zenda This matter she consulted with her Ministers, but they gave the usual evasive answer, viz.: Two Years in the Forbidden City I instantly enquired of the latter what the man had said to him, but only obtained an evasive answer. Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society At first he returned an evasive answer, but on being pressed, he acknowledged, with great apparent reluctance, that Miss Halcombe was by no means so well as he had hitherto represented her to be. The Woman in White The countess replied: 'Give me not this evasive answer, Helena. Tales from Shakespeare I returned an evasive answer, and left him the picture of ghastly despair. The Shadow Line; a confession For the time being she took Bertram's evasive answer as he so evidently wished it to be taken; but that evening, after he had gone, she wrote him a little note and broke the engagement. Miss Billy's Decision I'll coach our people in evasive answers, which means that it will take days of deposition time for him to get the information that an unprepared witness would give in a hour. Wild Justice For a long time I could obtain no interview, I could obtain no appointment—the messenger came back with evasive answers. A Chair on the Boulevard Some have considered this merely as an evasive answer, made for the purpose of avoiding conversation with Gehazi, with whom she did not wish to enter into the particulars of her present situation. Female Scripture Biographies, Volume I "He used to teach, I told you," was the evasive answer, "until his eyes gave out." Stories Worth Rereading It was the same old system of dull question and evasive answer. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 To avoid all unnecessary questions and evasive answers, we sent the secretary to tell them that as there was some obstruction on the line, the train had to go slowly. My Double Life The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt When asked how much they earn, the boys give evasive answers, and it has been said that their society does not permit them to tell the truth upon this subject. The Secrets of the Great City You don't recollect, sir," said the justice, "is something like an evasive answer. Tales and Novels — Volume 01 He did not like to speak of the accident that occasioned his deformity, and would, if asked, always give an evasive answer. Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia with Some Account of the Late Emperor the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People As the several members of the corps arrived upon the ground, I eagerly accosted them, to know their determination; but most of them appeared shy, and gave evasive answers. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 1 He receives an evasive answer from the prisoner. Shakspere and Montaigne She seemed hardly satisfied with my evasive answers, and looked doubtingly and cunningly at me, as if some demon had whispered to her the awful truth. Life in the Clearings versus the Bush It was no use asking Psmith point-blank where it was, for Psmith’s ability to parry dangerous questions with evasive answers was quite out of the common. Mike Questioned again and again by Meg Partan as to what was amiss with him, he had always returned her odd and evasive answers. The Marquis of Lossie The sacrifice of a fourth of the Prussian monarchy seemed too bitter for King Frederick William; he replied to the envoy with evasive answers. World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France On receiving an evasive answer, he remarked that Chandra Babu would hear from him shortly and left the office. Tales of Bengal It had distressed him that the goosey-gander, who had spoken up so glibly for himself, should give such evasive answers when it concerned him. The Wonderful Adventures of Nils His rude gruff tone and evasive answer confirmed bow-ma’s worst fears. Bengal Dacoits and Tigers Metellus returned evasive answers, and secretly intrigued with the messengers for the surrender or assassination of the king. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Our silence or evasive answers may have the effect of misleading. A Lie Never Justifiable It was no use asking Psmith point-blank where it was, for Psmith's ability to parry dangerous questions with evasive answers was quite out of the common. Mike and Psmith The stadtholderess received the distinguished petitioners with courtesy, listened to their detail of grievances, and returned a moderate, conciliatory, but evasive answer. Holland The History of the Netherlands The Roman commander, after giving them an evasive answer, met them in the territory of the Sequani and Aedui and defeated them, driving them back to their mountains. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) To all inquiries, Sir Maurice was silent, or returned evasive answers. Thaumaturgia The awkward and evasive answers of the stablemen would not have been enough for any other than a man preoccupied by love. The Iron Game A Tale of the War I made some evasive answer to Curtis, for I did not care to volunteer after my long day's ride. The Life of Hon. William F. Cody Known as Buffalo Bill the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide He was received by Colonel McClure with a cold and repellent dignity, and obtained only evasive answers. Neville Trueman, the Pioneer Preacher : a tale of the war of 1812 To the plain question put to him Yeh returned an evasive answer. China Charles had made an evasive answer; but on a later day he explained himself more fully to the Duke. Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 For a moment I silently looked upon Blackana whose evasive answer had so greatly aroused my curiosity. Mr. World and Miss Church-Member A twentieth century allegory For an instant he reflected, and then gave an evasive answer. The Prince of Graustark True, he had always returned evasive answers; but the kind old man must have divined the truth. Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face But once, when he asked Randolph Carson, about a birthday, the ranch owner had returned an evasive answer. Cowboy Dave He gave an evasive answer, and my curiosity was at once aroused. The Making of an American She did not wish to be questioned, and would find an evasive answer that would leave him only more bewildered than before. Celibates And while this is the case, silence or an evasive answer is certain to be construed as proof that the vote given has not been that which was desired. Considerations on Representative Government "I don't think I shall," was the evasive answer. Winding Paths She had withdrawn her hand and now sat with averted face, the faint flicker of hope his presence had enkindled extinguished by his evasive answer. Felix O'Day Of course, the evasive answer in such a contingency was precisely what Huxley wished to avoid. Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 1 To other questions he returned curt or evasive answers, and volunteered the opinion that all this slaughter would be avenged at Omdurman. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan "Well, I'll tell you some other time," and with that evasive answer Cora had to be content. The Motor Girls When Jehu returned to his comrades at their wine, they asked him what that mad fellow had wanted, and, his evasive answers failing to satisfy them, he told them the truth. Prolegomena To all her questions on the subject, he gave evasive answers; still she gathered enough to satisfy her that every thing was not right in regard to his business. The Two Wives Or, Lost and Won "I have a right to speak for her, if any one has," was the evasive answer. Heart-Histories and Life-Pictures "She spoke of you as her daughter's friend," was the evasive answer. Eve's Ransom I gave him an evasive answer and rushed away to make the necessary preparations for my journey. Simon the Jester Yesterday, at such a question, she would have made an evasive answer; but now, so much was she one with the charming creature of her thoughts, she forgot to be cautious. Missy "You were never here before then?" continued Mr. Carlyle, setting down the last as a probably evasive answer. East Lynne Before Hetty resumed she inquired earnestly of Hist if the chiefs had understood her, and receiving an evasive answer, was fain to be satisfied. The Deerslayer She left the old woman with an evasive answer, and with a breaking heart crept along the road. Two on a Tower And had Mr. Musselboro been asked what was his trade, he would have probably given an evasive answer. The Last Chronicle of Barset Never doubting that the British would furnish all necessary aid, the chieftains returned evasive answers. The Old Northwest : A chronicle of the Ohio Valley and beyond Irma had wept loudly, had asked a few sensible questions and a good many silly ones, and had been content with evasive answers. Where Angels Fear to Tread The sun, when asked to turn spy, gave an evasive answer. Myth, Ritual and Religion — Volume 1 I gave her an evasive answer "Why, don't you want to have favors from a girl like me?" she laughed I colored, whereupon she remarked, reflectively: "I don't blame you, either." The Rise of David Levinsky Douglas in his reply took up Lincoln's rather evasive answer to his second interrogatory submitted at Ottawa. Life of Stephen A. Douglas I asked him how her husband appeared, to which he made the evasive answer that he appeared just as one would expect him to do. Stepping Heavenward Charneck eagerly promised obedience; Smith returned an evasive answer: but the great body of the members of the college firmly declared that they still regarded Hough as their rightful head. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 Don't try to put me off or give me evasive answers. Keziah Coffin For a long time the monk gave evasive answers but when I showed him the ring of Hutuktu Narabanchi and presented him with a large yellow hatyk, he became more communicative. Beasts, Men and Gods She was about to make an evasive answer, when a heavy push at the outer door suddenly drew all her thoughts to the immediate danger. Pathfinder; or, the inland sea “In England is it more chic to have a bull-dog than a fox-terrier?” p. 2Reginald threw his mind back over the canine fashions of the last ten years and gave an evasive answer. Reginald in Russia and other sketches This person—evidently a stranger—made good use of his eyes, and asked numberless questions, to which he received only evasive answers. Michael Strogoff Or, The Courier of the Czar But I could only get from him evasive answers and vague explanations. Other People's Money And with words they would give evasive answers; but their minds would tell him the truth. The Red Cross Girl Amy tried to shape some evasive answer, but could say nothing. New Grub Street This evasive answer of course put an end to any further interrogation on my part. The Survivors of the Chancellor This evasive answer of course put an end to any further interrogation on my part, but it only set me thinking the more. The Survivors of the Chancellor, diary of J.R. Kazallon, passenger If you are questioned about anything, especially about Celeste, make evasive answers which will keep your questioners in suspense. The Lesser Bourgeoisie He ruminated for a minute, and then suddenly recalled what the Count's evasive answers and sympathetic assurances had driven from his mind. Count Bunker: being a bald yet veracious chronicle containing some further particulars of two gentlemen whose previous careers were touched upon in a tome entitled the Lunatic at Large This evasive answer is common enough in New England, but the literal dowager had her doubts, and promptly rejoined: "I rather think he supports you!" The Life of Phineas T. Barnum Colonel Zane's light and rather evasive answer did not deceive his wife. Betty Zane Edwards made a mental note of the frontiersman's evasive answer. The Spirit of the Border The men returned us evasive answers, like the kind-hearted fellows they were, and cheered us up in every possible way. The Adventures of Louis De Rougemont On a cold morning she will perhaps walk to church with you without her furs, and she will blush and return an evasive answer when you ask her why she does not wear them. The Turmoil, a novel An evasive answer and a request for more of his work was all he received. Martin Eden |
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