| 单词 | expostulate |
| 例句 | Sometimes, when the day was very unfavourable, his sisters would expostulate. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Why merely say something, when they can declare, assert, expostulate, announce, or asseverate it? Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He ran out of the house, down its long, curving driveway, and onto the sidewalk, still expostulating with the Almighty: “Lord, give me another chance…. Haven’t I brought happiness to anyone in this world?” Richard Pryor, Flame-Thrower 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z "Oh Nimai …" Joya would expostulate with affection, as he held the floor with another great riff that combined oddity with minutiae. Nimai Chatterji obituary 2011-04-03T17:18:33Z This week’s drinking game: A chug of Newcastle Brown Ale for every time Lord G expostulates. ‘Downton Abbey’ Season 6, Episode 7: Crash and Burn 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z Her fellow workers first expostulate and then copy her. Feast; In the Beginning Was the End; The Turn of the Screw – review 2013-02-10T00:05:37Z All of this is conveyed in phantasmagoric, low-tech compositions and long following shots of people expostulating on matters that are not always clear, even to them. Review: ‘On the Silver Globe,’ Andrzej Zulawski’s Thwarted Sci-Fi Masterwork 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z With Nixon vigorously expostulating and pointing his finger into the chest of the impassive Khrushchev, the contestants look like bickering clowns. Art Review: Captured: A New York Minute, or One in Havana 2011-06-09T23:00:29Z "I was born in a provincial town, in a family that had nothing to do with the world of journalists, politicians or bankers," he expostulated, clearly annoyed. Emmanuel Macron: From political outsider to president 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z Adam Smith, who expostulated the theory of the Invisible Hand in “The Wealth of Nations” in 1776, believed that most business was narrowly focused on reducing costs and improving quality. A lesson for the Democratic left from Adam Smith 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z Right now, one of her loudest detractors is that expostulating foghorn Morgan, who believes women should be equal to men just as long their wardrobes meet his exacting age-appropriate standards. All hail Madonna, a 60-year-old woman who won’t be quiet | Fiona Sturges 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z They have come out of their way to find a doctor—not for themselves but as a useful addendum to Sanditon’s delights, upon which Parker likes to expostulate, to the exclusion of every other theme: Reading Jane Austen’s Final, Unfinished Novel 2017-03-05T05:00:00Z At least Trump expostulates of the same basic ideology in overt fascist terminology. America last: The case for moral disengagement from politics in the age of Trump 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z One theory, expostulated in this week’s edition of The Economist, suggests that he won’t. Donald Trump’s Nose Is Growing Longer and Longer 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z The man was struggling violently, and expostulating in no mild terms. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z John of Chlum’s first thought on regaining his liberty was to hasten to the pope and to expostulate with him. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z He sent Gerard to expostulate with Southampton, who offered no apology, but, saying that his words had been unfaithfully reported, repeated them accurately. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z "I do think it's mean of you," expostulated the real Dorothy, bursting into tears. The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z Once or twice Ralph thought he detected the name of Ruth Barton, as Guthrie was expostulating in a somewhat louder tone of voice than usual. The Frontiersmen 2012-04-10T02:00:18.933Z He had enough to do, sometimes expostulating and sometimes threatening, and always in danger of a mutiny upsetting all his grand projects. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z How warmly I expostulated with some of the violent 'Sons of Liberty' against their proceedings, they must remember; and with how little judgment, in their opinion, did I then seem to speak! The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z His secretary, James Hayes, wrote to Arlington's secretary to expostulate. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z "Now, don't pretend you know nothing about it," they expostulated. The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z Moses would not comply with God’s request, but remonstrated, and expostulated, and begged him not to afford the Egyptians an opportunity of speaking against him. Theological Essays 2012-03-27T02:00:21.867Z All that I could do, was done; I expostulated; but life and reason were set at defiance. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z Presently "Rosa" was heard to be expostulating with, or encouraging some one, and faint lights, like sparks from a fire, could be seen flitting about the open door of the cabinet. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z "Oh, but surely in your sister's interest?" the duchess expostulated. Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z I expostulated with him, told him I had no gold, and since a bank note was valid tender I insisted upon its acceptance. Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft 2012-03-16T02:00:21.923Z "A life may hang in the balance, man!" expostulated Norton, longing to pommel the stubborn man. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z If a wife may not expostulate with her husband, who may? Geoffery Gambado A Simple Remedy for Hypochondriacism and Melancholy Splenetic Humours 2012-03-14T02:00:27.650Z The more Mrs. Uniacke expostulated and Miss Robinson laughed, the worse the tumult became. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z See here," we expostulated, "really you should not arouse expectations, and then evade the logical conclusions. Unicorns 2012-03-14T02:00:26.677Z "But, I say," expostulated Jeremiah, looking greedily at the saucepans on the fire, from one of which an appetizing flavour was escaping, "ain't you going to give me anything to eat?" Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) A Novel 2012-03-13T02:00:28.227Z A French soldier came up then and expostulated. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z "Why do you say 'poor Sue Inness,' His Grand?" inquired Dolly, in an expostulating tone. Horace Chase 2012-03-08T03:00:09.693Z Dear brother," expostulated his companion, "don't you know that Mrs. R—— is not well? The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z “But, Phil, wasn’t that another shot we heard?” expostulated X-Ray Tyson, as he did his level best to keep close to the heels of his chum. Phil Bradley's Snow-shoe Trail The Mountain Boys in the Canada Wilds 2012-02-27T03:00:13.497Z Never," says a preacher who was present, "shall I forget the ardour and earnestness with which Mr. Fletcher expostulated, even on his knees, both with Mr. Wesley and the preachers. Fletcher of Madeley 2012-02-23T03:00:39.877Z That the unofficial pope of Western atheism should expostulate about God in moments when life is a struggle does not of course mean that deep down atheists believe in God after all. How much Christianity is hidden in British society? 2012-02-22T10:39:56Z "What on airth do you want to look at that rock for?" he expostulated rather than questioned. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Drake expostulated with them; the maroons offered to lead them the sixteen days' journey overland, and promised, if the ships proved indeed to be taken, to give them shelter in their villages. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z "Look here, Mr. Ireland," expostulated Jim, "ye shouldn't shake a chap that way." Out of a Labyrinth 2012-02-17T03:00:38.887Z As the balls descended and went out of sight, there suddenly arose from the other side of the trees a series of expostulating yells. Baseball Joe on the School Nine or, Pitching for the Blue Banner 2012-02-17T03:00:33.267Z A scared look and a flood of tears were all the reply: the old lady expostulated gently. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z To such lengths went he and his, that an English colonel, also quartered there, was forced to expostulate with his lordship, to the chagrin of the latter. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z Some of the country squires, audibly expostulating, pulled at his legs and coat tails, to end a foolish colloquy. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z He would have expostulated with his brother then and there, in the Imperial presence,--have entreated the Fountain of Honour not to give up the captive. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z "Old boy, I never ring the bell here," he expostulated. Poor Relations 2012-02-11T03:04:00.973Z "Oh, hang it—when I was trying to talk sense!" poor Billy expostulated. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z "But," expostulated the scandalized collie man, "if you withdraw your dog like that, the Association will never allow you to exhibit him at its shows again." Lad: A Dog 2012-02-08T03:00:19.720Z The coachman had been heard, at intervals, vehemently expostulating with a roof passenger who wanted to get down. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z The passenger expostulated in a half-coherent fashion, and then, apparently realizing that it was useless, fumbled for his wallet. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z She expostulated with me for taking the bread out of the mouth of her petit innocent—Ernest—the little innocent whom the slums had nothing more to teach. Our House And London out of Our Windows 2012-02-03T03:00:24.190Z But, sirs, it has seemed to me expedient to come, as a measure of peace and love, to expostulate with you, and ask that you carefully consider all these motives and reasons. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 29 of 55 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century 2012-02-03T03:00:18.817Z On the contrary, it seems necessary to expostulate with those who claim too much credit for the feelings, who ascribe to them a moral value which they by no means possess. The Moral Instruction of Children 2012-02-02T03:04:33.057Z The man expostulated, but she was quietly determined. A Prairie Courtship 2012-02-01T03:00:12.830Z "But, my dear Mr. Clavering," expostulated Mr. Curwen, "what sort of an owl is it?" Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z Richard led Jenny, whom he was to ride home, up to the door of the vehicle, and expostulated. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z "But, my dear, my promise," expostulated the doctor. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z They heard me with all the marks of surprise, and expostulated in some heat. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z But you told me," she expostulated, "I was to spare no pains. The Four Corners of the World 2012-01-26T03:00:15.920Z Oh, Edward," she expostulated, "I hope you don't think——" "Oh, you knew," he said, leaning back again in great good-humour, "you knew well enough. The Eldest Son 2012-01-24T03:00:28.780Z It was in vain I endeavoured to expostulate. Gleanings by the Way 2012-01-24T03:00:27.717Z It will be remembered that Mr. Rimington had expostulated with Mr. Binney on the last day of the previous term, and this occurrence had taken place on the second day of the present term. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z But, father darling," expostulated Joan, with an expression of puzzled innocence, "I knew Lord Sedbergh was an old friend of yours. The Honour of the Clintons 2012-01-24T03:00:25.947Z Once she expostulated with him, begging to be allowed more freedom in going out, and in receiving visits from the friends of her brothers. Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 2012-01-24T03:00:23.377Z Admiral Fitz-Roy was present, and said that he had often expostulated with his old comrade of the Beagle for entertaining views which were contradictory to the First Chapter of Genesis. Charles Darwin: His Life in an Autobiographical Chapter, and in a Selected Series of His Published Letters 2012-01-22T03:00:19.733Z I simply tell you what I thought, yet I write not, at present, to comment on your conduct or expostulate. The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume I (of 3) 2012-01-18T03:00:13.193Z "Oh, come now, Pips!" expostulated he, "don't overdo it, old man." Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z Oh, father dear," expostulated Joan, "I wouldn't tell stories, you know. The Honour of the Clintons 2012-01-24T03:00:25.947Z "You'll break down altogether," he expostulated, "and then where will I be?" A Woman of Genius 2012-01-18T03:00:09.517Z She took him from the water and rubbed him dry, with marvellous gentle little rubs, he kicking and expostulating. The White Peacock 2012-01-14T03:00:21.627Z "Dear, dear!" expostulated Aunt Cordelia, "I don't like you to be hearing such things." Emmy Lou's Road to Grace Being a Little Pilgrim's Progress 2012-01-12T03:00:14.550Z It was the Reverend Dr. Toller come to expostulate with the wandering sheep of his otherwise irreproachable flock. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z "Hold your tongue, you swine!" said Gotch, hitting him on the mouth, at which he expostulated mildly, as at an unreasonable act. The Honour of the Clintons 2012-01-24T03:00:25.947Z She protested, but the music sounded and he whirled her away before she could expostulate to any avail. The Crux 2012-01-12T03:00:12.630Z "You know, Jo Vanny, you hadn't ought to leave your work so often," said Prudence, following the boy into the garden when he took leave; she spoke in an expostulating tone. The Front Yard 2012-01-09T03:00:23.183Z Ton-hausen expostulated and raved by turns: at length he drew his sword, which terrified me to such a degree, that I was sinking to the earth—and really gave myself up totally to despair. The Sylph, Volume I and II 2012-01-09T03:00:19.583Z I have no intention of expostulating with you. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z “No use, Sir, making a row,” expostulates the next, also catching him by the collar and arm. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z Next day Hillsborough expostulated with Pitt, who, however, remained unmoved, and begged him to convey as a message to Fox that all connection between them was at an end. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z Their neighbors expostulated with them, but in vain; and as the time for the expected arrival of two or three tea-ships approached, the public mind became feverish. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z Her mother, tasting one dish after another with evident enjoyment, at length thought fit to expostulate with her. Elsie's Widowhood A Sequel to Elsie's Children 2011-12-22T03:00:21.710Z The crowd burst into joyous shouts and pointed at the Evil One, who still stood expostulating angrily in their midst. By Desert Ways to Baghdad 2011-12-18T03:00:22.240Z "Well, it comes out by itself," Percival expostulates, "and I don't even know that it is out, you know; so I should like to know what you think of that?" The Happy Warrior 2011-12-18T03:00:18.863Z “You have forced me to an explanation,” she expostulated. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z “You don’t get me at all,” he expostulated. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z Cesare's dark face whitened with rage, and dropping his hand to his side he walked straight on, and I could see that D'Amboise was expostulating with Bayard, and Strigonia openly laughing. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z In vain he expostulated and pleaded as the heap of clothes grew bigger and bigger. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z Antonio waved his arm excitedly and was about to expostulate, but Hopalong cut him short by hitting him across the face with his quirt: "D—n you!" he cried, angrily. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z Carroll expostulated; but it was evident that his companion was right, and next morning he started for the inlet, taking with him the smallest possible portion of their provisions. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z They could see nothing where they were sitting, but they heard the sound of many voices—entreating, expostulating, scolding, and at last they heard words. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z There was a rush of retreating feet, an expostulating voice, then darkness again, and silence. Amusement Only 2011-12-04T03:00:06.637Z "Whatever made you do that, Mr. Thompson?" expostulated the Old Man. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z That is all very well," expostulated Clare, "but you are neither the young woman's brother nor, as I believe, her lover. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z The last he saw of the interior of the compartment was that the stranger seemed to be warmly expostulating with his medical attendant. A Master of Deception 2011-11-30T03:00:12.357Z He returned in ten minutes with a very small one, and with the irate cook expostulating behind him, while I feared his comments would be audible all over the building. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z “But that is an English song,” expostulated Mr. Duval when the countess had finished. The Automobile Girls at Palm Beach Proving Their Mettle Under Southern Skies 2011-11-26T03:00:16.047Z "Pray do nothing of the sort!" he expostulated, with a good deal of comic seriousness. An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z Divided between indignation and bewilderment, Isabel submitted in silence; she was so helpless, the old woman's manner was so masterful, that to expostulate seemed vain. A Duel 2011-11-20T03:00:13.840Z In conversations with my heathen friends, the native chiefs, in their own houses, when no women or children happened to be present, I would expostulate with them against such a mode of government. Fetichism in West Africa Forty Years' Observations of Native Customs and Superstitions 2011-11-18T03:00:28.907Z One day Jarír met him and expostulated with him but got no reply. A Literary History of the Arabs 2011-11-13T03:00:15.660Z “You refer to this morning, I perceive, Mademoiselle,” expostulated the count. The Automobile Girls at Palm Beach Proving Their Mettle Under Southern Skies 2011-11-26T03:00:16.047Z One day the allowance of rice seemed very deficient in quantity, and the good lady expostulated on the subject with the keeper. Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. 2011-11-12T03:00:32.773Z The "Pink 'un" expostulated vehemently, and said he would have come as the Church Times if he had only known; but Di remained firm. Diana Tempest, Volume II (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:31.283Z The royal officers assembled on the bridge expostulated and threatened the crusaders in vain. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z You must, however, allow me the privilege of a father and a philosopher in expostulating with you on this depression. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z All his friends, not understanding or guessing his motive, expostulated with him, and time and again urged him to reconsider his decision. 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story 2011-11-07T02:00:16.163Z In vain did Adeline expostulate—Glenmurray wished to enjoy the mulatto's expressions of gratitude; and, in spite of all she could say, the mother and child were introduced. Adeline Mowbray or, The Mother and Daughter 2011-11-04T02:00:17.120Z Lady Hastings was angry, and expostulated warmly; but the girl was firm and resolute. The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z "It ain't a matter of life an' death," expostulated the Old Man. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z "But California's a good four hundred miles away," expostulated his companions, "and the Sierras lie between, and no one has ever crossed them." Gentlemen Rovers 2011-10-22T02:00:27.907Z “Oh, I didn’t mean to make you feel that way, when I told you about the fares,” expostulated Betty. Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp 2011-10-21T02:00:19.027Z No one, not even a white man, dared publicly to raise his voice to expostulate, for he was promptly dubbed an abolitionist and thrown into prison. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z This did not satisfy Teddy, and he continued to expostulate against the generosity; but all to no purpose. The Adventures of a Country Boy at a Country Fair 2011-10-08T02:00:21.640Z In the present circumstances he felt inclined to expostulate vehemently. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z At first his words seemed to enrage the chiefs, but finally they expostulated. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z I expostulated and implored, but the señorita was firm. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z He expostulated; but Dr. Randolph made short of the affair by refusing any further communication upon the subject. Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume I (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:31.450Z The knight prophesies and expostulates in the public ear, but Uncle Sam still sleeps, though perchance with uneasy dreams. The Story of an Ostrich An Allegory and Humorous Satire in Rhyme. 2011-09-27T02:00:15.857Z “Why don’t you lie down and get some sleep, then?” expostulated the other; “I’ll stand guard, and nothing is going to happen.” The Outdoor Chums on the Lake Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island 2011-09-22T02:00:23.407Z "Come, come, darling—a necessary matter of business," I expostulated. The Debit Account 2011-09-21T02:00:33.753Z “Nancy!” expostulated Billie, as Belle sailed from the drug store, followed by several of her loyal friends. The Motor Maids' School Days 2011-09-17T02:00:33.303Z When Ellis expostulated upon the utter impropriety of her following Mr Harleigh, she sternly said, 'Give the letter, then, to whatever other person you judge most proper to become a third in my confidence!' The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:27.667Z "Why, Jake," expostulated Mr. Spingle, "I thought you and the wife always liked to whoop it up a bit when you came to the big town." The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales 2011-09-17T02:00:25.067Z “Why, Mother!” expostulated the girl, “he has already raised it and threatened to put us out if we don’t find the increased three dollars on the first.” The Girls of Central High on the Stage The Play That Took The Prize 2011-09-05T02:00:21.083Z “I was going to lie down with Daddy,” expostulated Julie feebly. Those Dale Girls 2011-09-05T02:00:18.917Z The Canadian legislature on the first opportunity, voted an address to the queen, expostulating strongly against the course of proceedings so injurious to the interests of Canada. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z “I wish you wouldn’t be so depressing,” he expostulated. The Bigamist 2011-08-31T02:01:34.797Z I suppose you don't propose to expostulate with the lady herself? The City in the Clouds 2011-08-31T02:01:31.807Z But my dear Frieda," Professor Russell expostulated, speaking in a hushed voice intended only for Frieda's ears, "don't you think it unkind of you to suggest failure to your sister at this late hour? The Ranch Girls and Their Heart's Desire 2011-08-31T02:01:23.303Z “Now don’t sit down there and take cold,” expostulated her mother; “here, put my shawl around you.” Those Dale Girls 2011-09-05T02:00:18.917Z Then he followed her to her home, to expostulate with her parents. Hot corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated 2011-08-31T02:01:20.473Z On my attempting to expostulate and resist, I was overpowered and forced into a boat. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z I was about to expostulate again when the door opened and Boss Mulligan slouched in. The City in the Clouds 2011-08-31T02:01:31.807Z "Now you must not be a goose, Frieda, dear," she expostulated. The Ranch Girls and Their Heart's Desire 2011-08-31T02:01:23.303Z But even as BofA expostulated at Blodget, the price charged to insure debt issued by Bank of America rose sharply, a clear and worrisome sign of investor skepticism. How gloomy should we be about the economy? 2011-08-24T12:30:00Z I slipped out again, leaving the hall to those who were shouting, expostulating, wheedling, in the delusion that the host might, if he pleased, manage something for them. In a Glass Darkly, v. 2/3 2011-08-25T02:00:31.597Z Young Hurst seemed disturbed by this proposal; he even ventured to expostulate with his father's guests. Norston's Rest 2011-08-24T02:00:23.833Z In vain had Master Thornbury, who was of a thrifty and saving nature, followed his daughter about and expostulated. A Maid of Many Moods 2011-08-23T02:00:27.517Z But, Frieda," Jack expostulated, slipping an arm about her sister and smiling as she faced the group of people gazing directly at her, "I thought you wanted me to be defeated. The Ranch Girls and Their Heart's Desire 2011-08-31T02:01:23.303Z If one expostulates, You remark With hauteur That you thought you were dealing with a gentleman. Outlook Odes 2011-08-16T02:00:47.257Z “My dear fellow,” expostulated the Judge, “‘at night all cats are gray.’ The Locusts' Years 2011-08-16T02:00:41.777Z Henry was the first powerful personage who declared that the Papal authority was Divine—declaring this, indeed, with so much fervour that the good Catholic More expostulated with him. Body, Parentage and Character in History Notes on the Tudor Period 2011-08-08T02:00:20.193Z The thought was too horrible, and, starting up, I determined to expostulate with Metilulu, regardless of the consequences, upon the performance of such a barbarous rite. Richard Galbraith, Mariner Life among the Kaffirs 2011-08-04T02:00:26.337Z "Why, you have not eaten enough for a sparrow," expostulated the popadja. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z "But that wasn't your real self!" she expostulated. The Real Man 2011-07-29T02:00:28.280Z The unhappy man stared in stupefaction at the scene beneath him, then a burning crimson flushed his pale face and he raised his hand as if to expostulate. The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z "We can't stay here forever because some benighted heathen has tied it to a stick," expostulated Dane. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z It was rather a risky thing to expostulate with a man of seven feet ten; and to turn him out of the house would have been a task altogether beyond my physical strength. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z “Mercy on us, Heavy!” expostulated Helen, “just because you work in a diet kitchen, don’t think that the only thing people want when they are sick is something to eat.” Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z “And I would like to see the doctor,” said Mrs. Owen as Sally began again to expostulate. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z Before he had time to expostulate she began hurriedly: “‘These are the times that try men’s souls. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z He expostulated with Milly, who tearfully confessed to receiving presents from the new overseer, and protested her innocence of everything but their acceptance. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z You then take the pieces, expostulating vehemently all the while with the gentleman, for having spoiled your trick, likewise the lady's handkerchief. Magic In which are given clear and concise explanations of all the well-known illusions as well as many new ones. 2011-07-10T02:00:22.253Z "You have had plenty of time to rest, you lazy fellow; letting your sisters fatigue themselves without remorse, and refusing your share," expostulated Edward. Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters 2011-07-10T02:00:16.790Z “But the army is not here,” expostulated Harriet, who evidently had the matter strongly in mind. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z “Why do you take me up so sharply?” she expostulated with pretty mock petulance. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z With Valentine she often and earnestly expostulated; and the impressible boy, for boy he continued to be to the day of his death, would promise with tears in his eyes, to amend. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z "Don't say I threaten you, Mr. Butler," expostulated the girl from behind the page. The Princess and Curdie 2011-07-06T02:00:49.480Z He demanded an interview with her on their return home, struggled to speak calmly, expostulated, and, finally, reproached. Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters 2011-07-10T02:00:16.790Z But when this had happened several times—for the stoppages were pretty frequent, and even though but for a minute the Frenchman took good care to tumble out—she began to expostulate. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z There was grace in each unstudied gesticulation, music in the high, sweet key in which she was expostulating rapidly with her playfellows. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z “Mr Pike,” expostulated the chairman; “I’m astonished at you.” Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z “Not so, Sirdar Sahib,” expostulated the trader, plucking up a little courage by virtue of the name he was about to invoke. The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z But when a friend expostulated, "Pat, don't you know that your stone wall will upset if you build it on that swampy ground?" What and Where is God? A Human Answer to the Deep Religious Cry of the Modern Soul 2011-07-03T02:00:08.347Z “My dear Connie, don’t use those vulgar words,” expostulated the mother, but in a very different tone to that employed when speaking to her elder daughter. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z But, Panhandle," I expostulated as we stood on the doorstep, "I understood we were to be alone. All Men are Ghosts 2011-06-28T02:00:12.497Z Her acquaintance expostulated with her, and represented the miseries of poverty, and the mortifications and difficulties that she would have to encounter. Mary Wollstonecraft's Original Stories 2011-06-26T02:00:10.173Z "I never seen nothin' like it!" the man expostulated, with an air of grievance. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z Jodhpurs, eulogies, pluperfect, expostulate, these are not easy words to say and they are certainly not easy words to spell. VIDEO: Can you spell psychedelic? 2011-06-24T16:25:48Z “But don’t you think you are painting poor Grindelwald in very unattractive colours?” expostulated the Infliction. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z The Japanese captain was expostulating, firmly and in a dignified manner. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z "But he is a prisoner of war," expostulated the lad. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z I was on the point of expostulating, when the door opened and the Señorita entered hurriedly. The Kidnapped President 2011-06-23T02:00:29.120Z He clutched the top of the fence; his sister, still feebly expostulating, gave him a most workmanlike hoist, and in a few seconds he disappeared on the other side. King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane 2011-06-17T02:00:22.043Z “No—no?” expostulated Alma, a tinge of colour suffusing her face. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z "I wouldn't keep it in the parlor, if I were in your place, Jane," the doctor expostulated, seeing her deposit the folio upon a stand beyond his reach. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z The girls on the buckboard screamed at that; But it was too late to expostulate—or back out 33 from going on the trip. Ruth Fielding at Silver Ranch Schoolgirls Among Cowboys 2011-06-14T02:00:23.130Z This singular outbreak of cupidity astonished me, and half indignantly I expostulated with the girl. Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z Abdul expostulated, striving in his imperfect English to warn the German of the risk he ran. King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane 2011-06-17T02:00:22.043Z "You see there is more than we know what to do with," he said, when aunt Adeline expostulated with him for his generosity. Zoe; Or, Some Day A Novel 2011-06-11T02:00:13.290Z The more we expostulated, the worse he got. From Chart House to Bush Hut Being the Record of a Sailor's 7 Years in the Queensland Bush 2011-06-08T02:00:16.290Z "I wouldn't insult a man of Mr. Slosson's experience by offering him a cushy old thing like Sunset," she expostulated. The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z Just then Mrs. Pierce, our neighbor, came in, and in a half jeering, half kind way, expostulated with me for being such a little goose as to cry over a doll. Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z Moses would not comply with God's request, but remonstrated, and expostulated, and begged him not to afford the Egyptians an opportunity of speaking against him. A Few Words About the Devil And Other Biographical Sketches and Essays 2011-05-31T02:00:28.247Z "But I can't tell you anything, my dear chap, that you don't know already!" he expostulated. Men, Women and Guns 2011-05-27T02:00:17.367Z He sympathized warmly and actively with the French revolutionary doctrines, expostulating with Burke on his vehement denunciation of the same. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." 2011-05-27T02:00:16.463Z Poppy expostulated, but it was of no use: she was told that it was the rule under which rooms were let and that her luggage could be detained. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z He looked smilingly down into her face and seemed to expostulate against something that she was urging. Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z I expostulated against her buying a hat for me but she would have it so. The Comstock Club 2011-05-18T02:00:16.367Z After Hughes had blustered awhile, and found it did no good, he tried the other tack, and began to expostulate. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z I know," expostulated Chauncey, "but I hate to be called a plebe, ye know. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z But, my boy," expostulated the colonel, "I can't have such a man as that here. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z We expostulated in many tongues with the dimly-visioned head that now appeared, pleading that we were strangers from a far country who were very tired and sleepy. From the Easy Chair, series 3 2011-05-14T02:00:12.237Z The receipt of the telegram requesting him to meet his daughter in Philadelphia was followed by hurried preparations for departure, and Mrs. Mitchell ventured to expostulate. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z The captain and crew expostulated with me, but it was impossible to heed their reasonings with the shore in sight. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z "But, Dum," I expostulated, "if you get so many demerits you will not only be in bounds but you'll have to write pages and pages of dictionary." At Boarding School with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-04T02:00:13.920Z "But, Miss Adams," expostulated Mark, "you will not let me explain." On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Collins expostulated with him it was of no avail, and any further attempt to move the train was abandoned for the time being. The Pullman Boycott A Complete History of the R.R. Strike 2011-05-02T02:00:15.510Z I went out to expostulate, and found her sitting on the steps in the moonlight with that jacket of yours in her arms. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z "Don't touch her!" expostulated the girl, seizing his arm; "I would rather see you pick up a snake—I will call the domestics." Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z "The reason of your unreasonable usage of my reason, does so enfeeble my reason, that I have reason to expostulate with your beauty." The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Here, evidently, the speaker, who has “come to die,” has been aroused by some “reverend sir,” who has been expostulating with him and uttering conventional phrases about the vanity of human life. Browning and the Dramatic Monologue 2011-04-30T02:00:14.330Z The stranger stepped forward, as if he would have expostulated, but the general turned his back upon him, and walked away. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z "Come, come, you've had your little joke," he expostulated in a milder tone. For the School Colours 2011-04-28T02:00:12.693Z Cecilia faintly expostulated; but I knew Miss Octavia would not be dissuaded, and I thought it as well to facilitate her search and be done with it. The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z However, it is too late now to expostulate with him. Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z There was nothing for it but to obey, and in a few minutes Burton, well and dryly clad, was back in the consultation room, expostulating with the doctor. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z He expostulates with his Oxen very understandingly, and speaks Gee and Ree better than English. Essays 2011-04-15T02:00:16.160Z It’s growing late and we must be coming to some sort of decision,” Miss Campbell expostulated. The Motor Maids by Rose, Shamrock and Thistle 2011-04-14T02:00:48.987Z They started to lead the expostulating Oswald away. The Outdoor Chums on a Houseboat 2011-04-13T02:00:14.140Z While he was absent, Gaius lectured his nephew; but Jovinian was firm, and even ventured to expostulate on the subject with Gaius, who, however, only laughed at him for his folly, as he called it. Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z Shaky Liz dashed the hair out of her eyes, and swept her hands in a half angry, half expostulating gesture toward the others. Doors of the Night 2011-04-12T02:00:23.287Z Cicero, in his eighth Philippic, expostulated with them on their timorous and impolitic lenity of expression. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z "But that goblet," expostulated Teresa—"that which was the pride of your house!" The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z I have taken the liberty to expostulate with you upon your enterprise, but after expostulating it is my duty to obey. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z The bridegroom walked close to her, expostulating respecting her fear. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z Thus, plodding home one evening by his lordship’s horse, after an unusually long and fatiguing run, the rider could not help expostulating with the walker on such a perverse misapplication of strength, energy, and perseverance. Riding Recollections, 5th ed. 2011-03-10T03:00:52.223Z Hastings opened the door and sprang on to the hub of the wheel, expostulating angrily. A Daughter of the Vine 2011-03-09T03:00:47.790Z The dwarf followed him, and began to expostulate with him. The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z There now," she expostulated at length, "let me get the porridge on. Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z I expostulated and offered to send for my clothes in the morning, but he refused to admit me. Forty Years of 'Spy' 2011-03-04T03:00:57.237Z If expostulated with by the wretched traveller, they halt in some public place, and appeal to the bystanders in some dialect unknown to you. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z Mona," says Rodney, divining her intent, "stay you here while I go and expostulate with these men. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z "Oh, why," she expostulated, "why write unpleasant plays?" Why Marry? 2011-02-26T03:00:44.307Z But, you foolish person," she expostulated, "Lady Letitia enjoys all the advantages to which her station entitles her. The Wicked Marquis 2011-02-24T03:01:06.123Z "But," I expostulated, "I came to ask you to make me fit so that I might dance." Forty Years of 'Spy' 2011-03-04T03:00:57.237Z He values your opinion highly, sir, and I thought perhaps you would expostulate with him. The Eichhofs A Romance 2011-02-19T03:01:37.327Z I expostulated again,—eloquent exclamation, expressing the most varied sentiments. Fr?ulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther 2011-02-17T03:00:18.413Z Finally the grouse or squirrel was borne proudly down to fierce-moustached Black Jack, the cook, who expostulated and grumbled. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z "My dear man, why am I here?" she expostulated. The Wicked Marquis 2011-02-24T03:01:06.123Z I expostulated, and presently he stood once more. Forty Years of 'Spy' 2011-03-04T03:00:57.237Z To his surprise, he found it crammed with the committee, all gathered round Little Sampson, who, with flushed face and cloak tragically folded, was expostulating at the top of his voice. The Grandchildren of the Ghetto 2011-02-12T03:00:35.663Z He expostulated; Mr. MacMurray insisted; in the end, the old man went off in high dudgeon. Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men 2011-02-10T03:00:51.280Z Lafond did not understand it, and was about to expostulate vigorously against what he thought was intended robbery until he saw the face of the chieftain, who now drew near. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z Really," the Marquis expostulated, "you are behaving in a most unreasonable manner. The Wicked Marquis 2011-02-24T03:01:06.123Z Scrambling to his feet, Finnerty was just in time to throw his arms around Swinton and bring him to an expostulating standstill. The Three Sapphires 2011-02-07T03:00:24.770Z "I?" said the doctor; "no, my dear, that is your business, you must expostulate, with her yourself." A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z I began to expostulate aloud with her on her recklessness. The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 2011-01-31T03:00:16.193Z The presbyters of St. Dionysius, Bishop of Alexandria, complain of his doctrine to St. Dionysius of Rome; the latter expostulates with him, and he explains. An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine 2011-01-31T03:00:14.710Z Young George expostulated at this disrespectful treatment of his friend. Abington Abbey A Novel 2011-01-30T03:00:14.557Z Both boys seized hold of a designated limb, and soon the sleepy Jose, expostulating loudly, was hauled out into the sunlight. The Boy Scouts On The Range 2011-01-27T03:00:45.810Z "I do homage to beauty wherever I meet it; you know that, most gracious aunt," expostulated the Prince. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z What's the use of expostulating after the compartment is full of yellow, choking vapour. Mr. Punch's Railway Book 2011-01-23T03:00:16.120Z In vain Miss Jerusha expostulated; her little ladyship heard her with the most provoking indifference. The Actress' Daughter A Novel 2011-01-23T03:00:14.117Z Really, my dear!" expostulated the Vicar, "you put things in a funny way. Abington Abbey A Novel 2011-01-30T03:00:14.557Z The last revolver was thrust into the last holster, and the last cinch was tightened round the belly of the last expostulating pony. The Boy Scouts On The Range 2011-01-27T03:00:45.810Z In vain they fiercely expostulated; but at last, as if now aware that nothing farther could be done without some previous legal action, they most reluctantly and chafingly declared themselves ready to depart. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z I say," he ventured to expostulate—"you know I am no milksop—but don't you think that you and the Colonel are getting a trifle thick? Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z "Don't be tiresome, Baby, and frighten Ruth," Jean expostulated. The Ranch Girls at Home Again 2011-01-13T03:01:04.363Z "Oh, no, Albert dear," expostulated Mrs. Mercer, greatly distressed by the suggestion. Abington Abbey A Novel 2011-01-30T03:00:14.557Z Tupia, without any directions from the gentlemen of the Endeavour, began to expostulate with the natives, and told them that our people had weapons which could destroy them in a moment. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z Thus, intermittingly, ever and anon during those sad two days of deepest sufferance, Pierre would stand reasoning and expostulating with himself; and by such meditative treatment, reassure his own spontaneous impulses. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z I shall neither expostulate with nor upbraid you, for you have done exactly what I expected you would do. Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z When Arizona helped California locate lethal chemicals sufficient to kill 85 people in late September, the California bureaucrat expostulated his gratitude: "You're a life saver!" Capital punishment and Big Pharma's ethics 2011-01-07T15:42:01Z She didn't want merely to expostulate with him, or to give him advice, which she knew he wouldn't take. Abington Abbey A Novel 2011-01-30T03:00:14.557Z His companions expostulated with him without effect, till Captain Clerke, hearing of the dangerous irregularity of his conduct ordered him on board. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z "Be quiet, Jean," expostulated his companion in arms; "you will get both of us in trouble." Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z My dear Jim," expostulated his guest of honour, half an hour later, "there is not a drop of green Chartreuse, and you know I never drink the yellow. Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z "For Heaven's sake, don't turn her loose on me," he expostulated. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z "Darling, I think you might take him on a bit yourself," expostulated Barbara. Abington Abbey A Novel 2011-01-30T03:00:14.557Z Captain Cook expostulated with them, but to no purpose: they would not suffer the king to proceed, telling him, that he would be put to death if he went on board the ship. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z While he proceeded to refill my glass and his own too, the scandalized magistrate very naturally expostulated in the most vehement manner. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z "Oh, I say," he expostulated, inspecting the missive which was blank and undirected, "it's a risky thing to do, especially in the face of the whopper you just told his wife about not knowing him." Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z In vain I expostulated that I must go back to the baby. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z By turns she wept and expostulated, until I accused her of faithlessness, when she threw herself into my arms, and in an agony of tears, bade me do with her as I pleased. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 2010-12-28T03:00:18.560Z "Surely," I expostulated, "Se�or Figueras would not descend to such a base trick of democracy!" Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) 2010-12-27T03:00:17.990Z Besides harrying the head and expostulating with one another, the Housemasters wage unceasing war with the teaching staff. The Lighter Side of School Life 2010-12-24T03:00:31.150Z “But plee, sir, I really didn’t, sir, and I didn’t mean nothin’ at all, sir,” expostulated Mr Pouter, in a most ill-used tone. Christmas Penny Readings Original Sketches for the Season 2010-12-20T17:11:47.497Z Dr. Griffin once wrote, “One distinguished physiologist was so shocked by our presentation at a scientific meeting that he seized Bob by the shoulders and shook him while expostulating, ‘You can’t really mean that!’ ” Robert Galambos, Neuroscientist Who Showed How Bats Navigate, Dies at 96 2010-07-16T03:25:00Z Sir Samuel's patience had evidently evaporated; he had emerged from the drawing-room, and was now expostulating. Capricious Caroline In vain did Elspeth expostulate, and represent the cruelty of their conduct. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 In vain the driver expostulated—he had met with similar treatment at other houses at which he had called. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 I expostulated—threatened—coaxed my tormentors—for I felt there were two—but all to no purpose. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 Maude tried to expostulate, but her ladyship was inexorable, and spared herself no pains. Lady Maude's Mania "Oh, Mr. Gage!" she expostulated, as by a swift dart he got round to her side of the table. A Poached Peerage Eug�ne," she expostulated, "we are too old friends to talk always in veiled phrases. The Hillman "Why, Jean," expostulated Myrna, "of course you will, we—" she stopped abruptly. The Belovéd Traitor Cardinal Sch�nborn was despatched in haste to Rome to expostulate with the pontiff, and his representations were strongly supported by the French and Belgian bishops. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" For an hour more they talked, Winfield eagerly expostulating, and pleading, the other answering coldly and cruelly, but never raising his voice, or showing any signs of excitement. The Man Who Rose Again "What's the good of my pretending to save your precious life in four foot six of water," Gage expostulated in a disgusted tone, as he pointed to the watermark on the punt pole. A Poached Peerage "But, my dear fellow, can one help it?" expostulated Belle, pathetically. Beatrice Boville and Other Stories The pale foreheads of both the young men, visible above their masks, showed that they felt they had been led further in the work of witchcraft than was their intention; but they did not expostulate. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 The onlookers of course could hear nothing of what was said, but from the pantomime Tony appeared to be expostulating, advising, entreating. The Gay Adventure A Romance "Dearest Michael, you really must get your things together," expostulated Mrs. Fane, when he announced his intention of going round to the Exhibition as usual on the night before they were to leave town. Sinister Street, vol. 1 "Well, but——" Peckover began to expostulate, when Mr. Leo rolled up and stopped him. A Poached Peerage Every time the other offered to expostulate, his father broke out again. The Haunted Pajamas The Presbyters of St. Dionysius, Bishop of Alexandria, complain of his doctrine to St. Dionysius, of Rome; the latter expostulates with him, and he explains. The Church of England cleared from the charge of Schism Upon Testimonies of Councils and Fathers of the first six centuries It is too small for——" "My dear madam," expostulated the vicar warmly, annoyed at having his veracity impugned, "I assure you it was so. The Gay Adventure A Romance "But have you read——" "The only books I like," expostulated Michael, "are the books I find for myself." Sinister Street, vol. 1 It was no good expostulating; we could only submit, and feel thankful at receiving no worse treatment at the hands of these desperate men. Highway Pirates or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne The Bishop, the Dean and Chapter, and I have in vain expostulated; he perseveres in his harshness and cruelty.” Springtime and Other Essays Why, Benjamin," expostulated his aunt, "you have never traveled. Wait and Hope A Plucky Boy's Luck "I shall begin to think myself somebody if you go on," he expostulated. The Bachelors A Novel Dulcie Soane came out into the court presently and expostulated with Strindberg, who suffered herself to be removed from the hyacinth bed, only to make a hysterical charge on her mistress’s ankles. The Moonlit Way It would have been useless for me to expostulate and claim my property—the rascals were not likely to leave such a piece of evidence lying about on the grass—and I held my tongue. Highway Pirates or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne Resentful and disgusted the child would expostulate, only to be frigidly denounced as one possessed of an evil spirit; then she would rush to her room and remain for hours sobbing and yearning for sympathy. With Edge Tools When his wife expostulated, he consented that the marriage should be very quiet, but still he would have it as he had said. Ayala's Angel "No college graduate can afford to do that," he expostulated. The Bachelors A Novel The Shah, on learning the circumstance ordered them to be brought before him, and expostulated with them on the folly of their conduct. Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan But, my dear," he expostulated, "the thing is—is impossible. The Gambler A Novel "I am not a child," he said, as though to expostulate against her manner. With Edge Tools Mr. Traffick said not a word, but in the course of the morning Augusta expostulated with her mother. Ayala's Angel She was expostulated with long and tenderly, promised to reform, and has lately united with a church where she is an active and zealous member. The Dangerous Classes of New York And Twenty Years' Work Among Them Charles, who was at the moment engaged in his first Saxon campaign, expostulated with Desiderius; but when such mild measures proved useless he led his forces across the Alps in 773. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" "Oh, let's don't talk about Jack," Jean expostulated. The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge The Ranch Girls Series Beatrice was too tired to expostulate further, and submitted once more to the martyrdom of the poultice with little care as to the result. Bee and Butterfly A Tale of Two Cousins "Albert dear, don't!" expostulated Mrs. Rogers with unaccustomed temerity. Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle "Why browbeat and bully a witness as you do?" he expostulated at another. The Perfume of Eros: A Fifth Avenue Incident For sensual life they best philosophize; 740 Theirs, that serene, the sages sought in vain: 741 ’Tis man alone expostulates with Heaven; His all the power, and all the cause, to mourn. Young's Night Thoughts With Life, Critical Dissertation and Explanatory Notes "But this money—my allowance—it isn't yours, you know," he expostulated, almost tearfully. Thirty It was something unheard of in military tradition, but this was no time to expostulate or object. Harper's Round Table, August 20, 1895 Hester expostulated with her brother, but wrote a check and gave it to him. Harper's Round Table, August 13, 1895 Mr Schreiner expostulated in the following terms: “You do not suppose that that flag is going to disappear without a tremendous struggle and hard fighting?” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" Mr. Franklin expostulated at first, but he was finally persuaded to give his consent. Harper's Round Table, July 2, 1895 Faxon expostulated, but she was too occupied in turning her car around to heed him. Thirty “You make me think that I’m really hurt,” he feebly expostulated as he capitulated to her deft hands. The Orphan "Now, little one, you must not give up that way," Cal expostulated. Chiquita, an American Novel The Romance of a Ute Chief's Daughter "Clarence!" she expostulated, but he waved her to silence with an imperious hand. Ewing\\'s Lady “But Beechnut asks a quarter of a dollar for his rabbits.” said his mother, in an expostulating tone, “and you have not got any money.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. It was useless to reason, to expostulate, to advise. Seven Frozen Sailors The Doctor—the awful, the dreaded Doctor—expostulated with, and that before the whole school! Haviland's Chum “But the cost to your lordship will be ruinous,” expostulated the Jew. The Sapphire Cross Teliso knew that doom awaited him, but now he could not even expostulate. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising “You don’t play your own tips, I hope,” expostulated Wallingford, pausing to inspect a tattered bill. Young Wallingford This move did not altogether meet with Eanswyth’s approval, and she expostulated accordingly. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War I even expostulated with Beryl for her attention to me. A Veldt Vendetta My friend expostulated; as the toll had to be paid, he thought the better plan was to pay it at once. About London She expostulated, and at first refused to get up; but being at length constrained to do so, she put on the man's apparel. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) With a cry, the old man threw out a horrified, expostulating hand. The Doors of Death I began to expostulate with the general, but it was of no use, so I ordered my regiment forward at a gallop, dismounted, and went into action. Some Personal Reminiscences of Service in the Cavalry of the Army of the Potomac They were too busy expostulating with Billy, and lavishing endearments upon him. Dorothy on a House Boat The one interrupted would expostulate, saying, "I have not finished what I have to say;" at which the other would bow and apologize, but would presently offend again, in the same way. Reminiscences, 1819-1899 But the latter, after fruitlessly expostulating with his kinsman on the folly of his proceeding, left Madrid for the Escorial, where he doubtless reported the affair to the king, his brother. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 "Oh, but sir," expostulated the old servant, as he parted the curtains and partially opened a casement window, "I wish you wouldn't say that, sir." The Doors of Death “Oh, bother it, May, why will you harp on that insane prejudice of nationality?” he expostulated, but quite good-humouredly, purposely ignoring her real drift. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion Under these circumstances he scarce dares to expostulate so boldly as he would wish with Maverick upon the worldliness of his career; it would seem like bearding the lion in his own den. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 95, September 1865 But, my dear sir," expostulated the clergyman, "these are strange geognostic theories! The Tower of Dago She sent two envoys, Count Egmont and the duke of Arschot, to Valenciennes, in order to expostulate with the citizens, and if possible bring them to reason. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 "I don't think," remarked Judge McConnell, in a mildly expostulating tone, "that we ought to refer to that, or draw any inference from it." The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin For this offence she was summarily dismissed to bed, where her father, coming presently to expostulate with her, found her in a strangely impenitent state of mind. Margaret Fuller (Marchesa Ossoli) The young dwarf replied and seemed to be expostulating, but the chief sprang to his feet in a flame of rage. The Blind Lion of the Congo I expostulated with him; but he said it was not thought wrong where he came from. Discussion on American Slavery "What could harm them a night like this?" expostulated her husband. Molly Brown's Sophomore Days When they saw his indignation, why did they not expostulate? A Boy Knight "But my son is very short-sighted, as blind as a bat, your excellency; he won't be able to distinguish the friend from the foe," expostulated a third lady. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections But her people began to expostulate, and then, having had Philip shot by Thracians, she sent Eurydice the sword, the halter, and the hemlock, to take her choice. Greek Women "I tell you, it'd be suicide to try another trip through those jungles!" expostulated the Martian. The World with a Thousand Moons Should the outsider persevere, he was first to expostulate with him, and endeavor to persuade him to go peaceably away. The History and Records of the Elephant Club But to reason or expostulate are hopeless attempts. A Century of English Essays An Anthology Ranging from Caxton to R. L. Stevenson & the Writers of Our Own Time “Now, boys, don’t you go to planning trouble for me,” expostulated Jeems. The Frontier Boys in the Sierras Or, The Lost Mine It was in vain for Grant to expostulate. The Story of the Trapper She was brought to him, and on his expostulating with her, and soliciting her return home, he observed that she pressed her hands against her breast, and seemed to suffer excruciating pain. Priests, Women, and Families "No man gets ecstatic over a bad imitation of himself!" expostulated the bachelor. The Widow To Say Nothing of the Man And then he goes on to expostulate, with more dignity than usual, against her unreasonable use of her prerogative. A Century of English Essays An Anthology Ranging from Caxton to R. L. Stevenson & the Writers of Our Own Time Seeing that it would be a waste of time to expostulate further, he departed without another word. Long Live the King When he came on board we began to expostulate with him in order to recover our boat and the man. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 3 May 1906 "Oh, sit down and let us go on with our breakfast," expostulated still another. Elsie in the South The owner of the house rushed out thoroughly upset, and began to expostulate, and to explain how very distressing it was to have one’s roof torn off in this manner. Japan A Record in Colour I expostulated, but a storm of hisses from those near enough to be interrupted in their enjoyment of the music decided me, and I angrily rose. The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. He looked up, as if to expostulate with the driver, and then, as suddenly, turned and fled. Long Live the King The old boy expostulated, entreated, threatened, swore nothing should induce him to stay;--who wanted him to stay? The Wine-ghosts of Bremen He curtly declined to interfere, denied all knowledge of any such prisoner, and hung up the receiver while Feehan was expostulating with him. Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant Situated as we were, we did not feel ourselves at liberty to expostulate against the obvious unreasonableness of their demands. A Narrative of the Shipwreck, Captivity and Sufferings of Horace Holden and Benj. H. Nute Who were cast away in the American ship Mentor, on the Pelew Islands, in the year 1832; and for two years afterwards were subjected to unheard of sufferings among the barbarous inhabitants of Lord North's island "But, my dear Flossy, he comes of a very good family, and I have heard him praised on all sides for his distinguished manners," expostulated the General. A Life Sentence A Novel "Eden!" her husband expostulated, "Eden—" "You shall not have it, sir; you shall not." Eden An Episode When expostulated with by the Jesuits they said “it was better to be inside a friend than to be swallowed up by the cold earth.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" But, Checkers," I expostulated, "I 'd like to hear the particulars. Checkers A Hard-luck Story We expostulated against it—we entreated—we begged to be spared this additional affliction; but our entreaties were of no use. A Narrative of the Shipwreck, Captivity and Sufferings of Horace Holden and Benj. H. Nute Who were cast away in the American ship Mentor, on the Pelew Islands, in the year 1832; and for two years afterwards were subjected to unheard of sufferings among the barbarous inhabitants of Lord North's island "I just came up here to exercise my constitutional right of free speech," expostulated Rovinson. The Everett massacre A history of the class struggle in the lumber industry "Well, papa, Roland's only a boy yet, and we mustn't expect him to be as wise as his father," expostulated Mrs. West, in a tone of irritation. For John's Sake and Other Stories. The old fellow grumbled, expostulated, and protested, but if Si and Shorty had had no other motive, orders direct from the Brigadier-General would have been executed at any cost. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign If you expostulate, one will laugh and reply: “I ain’t sugar, nor salt, nor nobody’s honey.” Our Southern Highlanders "Nothing, my dear; not a single thing!" he expostulated, raising his hands in mock horror, his eyes resting on three new yawls turned bottomside up on the deck near the bow. Bring Me His Ears Governor Bent was shot in the face as he expostulated; clubbed down and literally scalped alive. Through Our Unknown Southwest I merely propose to expostulate with you upon the unfortunate and ruinous course of life you have decided to pursue. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part Littlebrain was as good as his word; he cut down his relief, and then thrashed him for venturing to expostulate. Olla Podrida "Francesca, my child!" was the expostulating exclamation of the mother; but it failed, except for a single instant, to arrest the passionate answer of the maiden. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 5 November 1848 When Mara would expostulate with him about this, he would break out upon her with a fierce irritation. The Pearl of Orr's Island A Story of the Coast of Maine He is expostulating with Monica about the cruelty of her early departure, in a tone that savors of tenderness and rouses in Mr. Desmond's breast a hearty desire to kick him. Rossmoyne She expected that he would expostulate, and plead against her decision, but he merely bowed, and remained silent. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part "Oh gracious, aunt! you must not interfere between sweethearts;" expostulated Joan, with a giggle of affected simplicity. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 Some went so far as to give up their accustomed vocations, and with such Paul had to expostulate in his epistles to the Thessalonians. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" “Shucks! he showed the right stuff for a scrapper,” expostulated the honest Perk, anxious to give credit where credit was due. Eagles of the Sky With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes “But I don’t believe I ought to go off just now,” expostulated Jack; “because I’ve got a number of things to see to; and besides, we must be out to practice again this afternoon.” Jack Winters' Baseball Team Or, The Rivals of the Diamond “But Miss King saw us,” expostulated Betty, “and you can trust Mary Brooks to know all about it.” Betty Wales Freshman Darling!" expostulated Joan, in a voice of pleading, "we are not using putters and golf balls. The Squire's Daughter Being the First Book in the Chronicles of the Clintons "But you know that can never be," she expostulated. Under False Pretences A Novel Her father, who was then an old man, had mildly expostulated; but the ambition of the daughter had prevailed, and the marriage was accomplished. Lady Anna He of course expostulated, but finally surrendered the supposed diamond. Threads of Grey and Gold This is a subject that officially comes under your cognizance as Minister, and it would be consistent that you expostulated with them upon the Case. The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804 Yet, when we expostulated with our jailers, and complained bitterly of the excess of our woes, it seemed to rejoice them. Acadian Reminiscences : The True Story of Evangeline She expostulated and remonstrated, and was just carrying her point when Mrs. Randall came home; and, having heard below how things were going on, hurried, uncalled for, into the dining-room. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. If you are at any time desirous of enlarging your terms, expostulate plentifully on your intended improvements, and the large stipends your assistants require. The Academy Keeper Or Variety of useful Directions Concerning the Management of an Academy, The Terms, Diet, Lodging, Recreation, Discipline, and Instruction of Young Gentlemen. With the Proper Methods of addressing Parents and Guardians of all Ranks and Conditions "It's only for your own protection," Cam expostulated. Telempathy "Oh, pa!" expostulated Marylyn, in a startled whisper, and flew to Dallas. The Plow-Woman In vain the sheriff of the county expostulated with Mrs. Sneed, representing that the law was the proper liberator of Persimmon Sneed, and that the payment of money would encourage crime. The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories "But this is most foolish of you—to trust your money to an entire stranger," I expostulated. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, June 2, 1920 The Fellow in his Extremity, they say, expostulated with the Devil for his Bargain, the Term of 21 Years it seems not being expir’d. The History of the Devil As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts He varied, when he did vary, in hopes of ‘his Majesty’s princely grace and favour,’ and he naturally tried to make out that he was not a mere trembling expostulating caitiff. James VI and the Gowrie Mystery “My dear child,” he expostulated insincerely, “what makes you say that?” The Bandbox The laugh that ensued was choked with a cough, and the tactless Hanway was moved to expostulate. The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories Gammon most earnestly expostulated, but Quirk was inexorable; and himself carried his retainer to Mr. Quicksilver. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. He saw that the surveyor, who had thus far kept in the background, was expostulating with the angry man. With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga “But I have no claim upon you,” he expostulated. Peggy Owen and Liberty “And meanwhile,” he expostulated, “we’re sitting here with our hands in our laps—useless—and Ismay, as like ’s not, is—” He broke into profanity, trotting up and down and twisting his small hands together. The Bandbox “But,” expostulated McTavish, “surely you do not counsel murder as a punishment for murder.” The Wilderness Trail Yes," he expostulated; "but these Hostels, these Hostels.... The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman I heard Byfield expostulating, apparently in vain: for I awoke next to find that Sheepshanks had stumbled over me while illustrating, with an empty bottle, the motions of tossing the caber. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Some of the clergymen objected to receiving them, and expostulated earnestly and even piteously against connecting themselves with any bloodshed. Mrs. Cliff's Yacht "It's closed," expostulated Mr. Quimby; "the inn is closed, young fellow." Seven Keys to Baldpate “But we can’t stand six dollars a night for these things,” expostulated Johnny. Gold The manager held his hands up, expostulating weakly. With Joffre at Verdun A Story of the Western Front In vain Adelle expostulated, declared there was a mistake, even introduced to the cashier "my husband," who looked uncomfortable, but tried to assume authority and demanded reasons for the bank's treatment of his wife. Clark's Field Even if the man was not seriously angry with the lad, he still considered it his duty to expostulate with him. The Son of His Mother “That is the very question,” expostulated the moderator. Captain Pott's Minister Muir was scolding and expostulating with him as if he were a boy. Alaska Days with John Muir Witness expostulated with them, and, seeing another knocker in the hand of the prisoner Elliott, he took him by the collar, upon which the prisoner Hammersley dropped the knocker which he had just carried off. Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign I called her to the door and expostulated with her, until she agreed to send him away as soon as possible. The Somnambulist and the Detective The Murderer and the Fortune Teller “No, I don’t want a cent of your money, George,” Fenn expostulated. In the Heart of a Fool A shrunken and ancient laborer was expostulating earnestly with much gesturing of skeleton arms, while the administrador listened as one habituated and bored. The Missourian Three tickets were handed to him, and the Pastor expostulated. A Danish Parsonage The baker expostulated, saying: "I cannot; it does not belong to me." Told in the Coffee House Turkish Tales “Now Andrew, please,” expostulated Mrs. Hill, and, still breathing hard, Old Bunk put up his gun and reached for a chew of tobacco. Silver and Gold A Story of Luck and Love in a Western Mining Camp Come, come now, uncle," expostulated Shirley, "do not begin to fret and fume, or we shall make no sense of the business. Shirley He did not expostulate, but he proceeds instead to consider the possible effect on the Bishop if he had. Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 Never mind what they say," I expostulated, "go on and tell us about the island. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 29, May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Her minister felt it his duty to expostulate with her, and reminded her of her former generosity when her means were so circumscribed. Life and Literature Over two thousand extracts from ancient and modern writers, and classified in alphabetical order “I have told you to be more careful, Peria,” expostulated Governor Lewis. The Magnificent Adventure Being the Story of the World's Greatest Exploration and the Romance of a Very Gallant Gentleman Miss Keeldar, feeling her tremble in every limb, ceased to expostulate with her. Shirley Pizarro thought these very odd preparations for a voyage; but as he did not think proper to expostulate with his brother he said nothing. The History of Sandford and Merton He took his pen for the second time and plunging it into the inkwell was just about to sign when somebody else expostulated and another discussion ensued. Liége on the Line of March An American Girl's Experiences When the Germans Came Through Belgium I saw General Harrington stop his friend after they got out of hearing, and talk with him earnestly as if expostulating about something. Mabel's Mistake I laid my hand on her head, and gently expostulated. Phemie Frost's Experiences “But I did not want a young person,” expostulated Mrs. Glenn. Daisy Brooks Or, A Perilous Love Elsie danced out upon the portico in playful defiance of her sister, and the other ladies went after her, expostulating with true feminine eagerness. A Noble Woman But when this had been done with a larger party he expostulated with his hostess. Marion Fay "Oh! let all that drop, Bristles," expostulated Colon. Fred Fenton Marathon Runner The Great Race at Riverport School “There’s no ice in it, ma’am,” expostulated Cummins gently, with the voice of a wood dove. Robinetta “You amaze me, my dear,” expostulated her husband, mildly. Daisy Brooks Or, A Perilous Love Elsie's gay laugh rang over the waters, and they could see Tom expostulating with more animated gestures. A Noble Woman Jameson followed, and seemed to be expostulating; but she took his arm and walked on, evidently unconvinced by all that he was saying, till they disappeared in the oak woods. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848 "But you say she had some sort of a rig with her," expostulated Colon at this point of the narrative, "and wouldn't that look as if they'd squatted down somewhere or other, for a spell?" Fred Fenton Marathon Runner The Great Race at Riverport School Ca�eri, no longer an unruly despot, now crouched to the danger like an abject slave, and in a piteous tone began to expostulate with the mutineers. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Miss Wodehouse, who, with a yearning admiration of a creature so totally unlike herself, came often to visit Nettie, ceased to expostulate, almost ceased to wonder. The Doctor's Family "Come now, Miss Ford, please don't mention it again," expostulated Dave. Dave Porter At Bear Camp or, The Wild Man of Mirror Lake Other friends expostulate; they cross the road and enter a thick wood crowning the hill. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance Lady Susanna had expostulated gravely, and then Lady George had spoken out. Is He Popenjoy? El Feri had expostulated with his brother chief, but could not persuade him to postpone an attempt which, planned with haste, and executed with rashness, could only be attended with disaster. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Here the conversation drifted into more technical business detail with Steve expostulating and contradicting and Constantine frowning at his son-in-law through his bushy eyebrows, admiring him prodigiously all the while. The Gorgeous Girl Before I could expostulate she had gone, leaving me in the same condition as the long-haired young man I had just derided. Melomaniacs “Did you leave the army because––” “Gentlemen, gentlemen! let us observe the proprieties!” expostulated the count. The Strollers "O Mother!" expostulates her daughter, in her most languid manner, "he was funny!" Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, September 3, 1887 "That hat," Jimmy expostulated, "was bought in the best shop on Fifth avenue and the girl that sold it to me put it on to show me how well it looked." Mixed Faces “Too late for the first movie show,” expostulated Luke. The Gorgeous Girl Daniel prayed, expostulated and even threatened to leave; but Mychowski kept on the broad, downward path that leads to the mirage called Thirst. Melomaniacs He expostulated with him, like many of his other friends, for braving the king's displeasure. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. Does God any where in Scripture, when appealing to his chosen, or expostulating with them, argue on the ground of his abstract perfections, or of his especial love and distinguishing grace towards them? Journal of a Residence at Bagdad During the Years 1830 and 1831 See here, Mary Allen," he expostulated, "a lot of things have happened since I saw you last. Mixed Faces He was exceedingly perplexed by the marriage, and at last sent a legate to expostulate with the French king. Henry IV, Makers of History “Man, ye shouldna put it like that to me,” expostulated Jim, swaying slightly as he threw his arm round by way of emphasis. The Spoilers of the Valley Upon expostulating one day with a coachman who was beating his poor straw-fed horse most unmercifully, the man replied, with a look of wonderment, "Ma, che vole, Signora? non è Cristiano!" The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 86, December, 1864 But," Mr. Baker expostulated, "she may be in immediate danger. The Film of Fear Billy did not wish to cause jealousy in Rita's breast, but hoped to induce her to expostulate gently with Dic about the attentions he permitted himself to receive from the dimpler. A Forest Hearth: A Romance of Indiana in the Thirties Trubus began to expostulate, but his thick lips quivered with emotion. Traffic in Souls A Novel of Crime and Its Cure And when, disgusted with life's dispensations, she condescends to expostulate, her "Ba-a-a-a" is a thing to affright. Lotus Buds Herbert expostulated, appealed to his protection of Auriola, to her affection for him, but in vain. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 Granger was about to expostulate with him when, watching him more attentively, he discovered that his eyes were fixed upon the bend. Murder Point A Tale of Keewatin "Why, Billy Little, you are crazy—excuse me—but you don't understand," expostulated Dic. A Forest Hearth: A Romance of Indiana in the Thirties “My dear Mr. Hamilton, we have had so little time,” Mr. Anderson expostulated. The Crevice But why," she expostulated, "was it necessary to have their own people on board? Pirates of the Gorm "How dove I know where the 'seer lives at this hour o' the night?" expostulated the boy. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 Granger shrank back and flushed as if he had been struck across the face; he did not attempt to defend himself or expostulate. Murder Point A Tale of Keewatin I have expostulated with him in a variety of ways—some gentle, others forceful, but he is incorrigible. Mountain Meditations and some subjects of the day and the war “Really, my dear, you should have consulted me, or some other of your father’s old friends, before taking such a step!” he expostulated. The Crevice Wherefore let us now examine that point, and not be under any apprehensions, lest the virtues should expostulate and complain, that they are forsaken by happiness. The Academic Questions, Treatise De Finibus, and Tusculan Disputations, of M.T. Cicero, With a Sketch of the Greek Philosophers Mentioned by Cicero "But, my dear," expostulated his wife, "I am afraid it will hurt her." Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXII No. 4, April 1848 Not until he was twenty-two years of age did he expostulate, and by that time it was too late; his training had made him dependent upon money for success. Murder Point A Tale of Keewatin I will seek and expostulate with the stubborn girl. She Would Be a Soldier The Plains of Chippewa “Oh! but all the people!” said I, expostulating; “it is so different.” The First Violin A Novel Once she had summoned courage sufficient to expostulate with her mistress upon the cruelty of her conduct to her daughter; but she was haughtily dismissed. Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 So putting up his sword, he affected to expostulate with his troublesome companion on the impropriety of his conduct, watching at the same time for an opportunity of laying hold of him. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848 When I refused to participate in the "grand leave-taking," Frederick Augustus came post-haste to expostulate with me. Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess He went from boat to boat, counselling, entreating, expostulating with them, and praying for them. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI “Adelaide,” I expostulated, “why did you remain so long?” The First Violin A Novel "Oh, I'm too little," expostulated the little girl, between two bites. The Biography of a Prairie Girl All Annie's faults were the mere exuberance of a joyous spirit; and she was quick to acknowledge and regret them; and yet he had not expostulated, but abruptly commanded her to leave. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848 "Really had n't you better do that yourself?" expostulated the Captain, who felt himself hard driven by fate. Captain Dieppe What is the force of expostulate and remonstrate? English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions I’ve been expostulating with her—trying to show her the error of her ways—trying to prove to her that she wasn’t really clever and didn’t have the first qualification for law.” Counsel for the Defense "You are not treating the matter seriously," we expostulated. Imaginary Interviews The missionary expostulated with the man on the heinousness of an act that was a crime against God and nature. 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 They expostulated and argued with him and reminded him of the probability that he could not find his way alone, and of the dangers from heat and thirst which he would have to face. With Hoops of Steel To expostulate or remonstrate with is to mingle reasoning and appeal with censure in the hope of winning one from his evil way, expostulate being the gentler, remonstrate the severer word. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions He expostulated, spoke movingly of colds and pneumonia. Counsel for the Defense “Indeed, you are mistaken, Mr. Briggs,” expostulated Jack, who did not like to be falsely accused when innocent. The Banner Boy Scouts Snowbound A Tour on Skates and Iceboats One of these had the poor taste to expostulate with the general, and remarked, "I should think your men would prefer to eat by themselves." Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History "You used to like it so!" her mother expostulated. Too Old for Dolls A Novel I expostulated, "Nancy, you mustn't talk in that way of your forbears——" "Why not?" she inquired. Nancy Stair A Novel But, sakes alive, monsieur!" expostulated the warder: "There aren't only two of us who have seen him dead!... Messengers of Evil Being a Further Account of the Lures and Devices of Fantômas “You must be fooling, Jud,” expostulated Tom, “because when I looked out not more’n fifteen minutes ago the moon was shining like everything.” The Banner Boy Scouts Snowbound A Tour on Skates and Iceboats The captain expostulated with them and the tumult increased. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Sir Joseph expostulated ineffectually, and Lord Henry continued: "Still, I am not a reformer," he said. Too Old for Dolls A Novel |
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