| 单词 | facetiously |
| 例句 | Lewis “told me facetiously that he is going to have the Radiation Laboratory declared a public nuisance,” Lawrence wrote Poillon, not without a certain perverse pride. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z A topic of world-shaking importance, yet dealt with facetiously; an android trait, possibly, he thought. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z But all those 500 Bantu languages are so similar to each other that they have been facetiously described as 500 dialects of a single language. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z My officer friend Miller had, half facetiously, cautioned me against vacation, saying that in his experience, taking time off almost wasn’t worth the nausea of reentry. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z One cyclotroneer joked that “its neutrons would reach Chicago”; another wondered, less facetiously, if its beam would be so potent that the targets would be “too hot to handle.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Segal concluded his scholarly paper by facetiously musing, “Perhaps Fischer’s ascent to world champion was part of some conspiracy.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “I can see this is going to be another pleasant family meal,” he said facetiously. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “Supposedly, they just clarified their discipline policy with the Mosses,” she said facetiously. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “Sure,” I said facetiously, “I count them every day.” Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z He dived down to his voice’s rich lows on “Handy Man,” and facetiously busted a move on “Mexico,” timbales crackling. James Taylor performs at the Key — and how sweet it is 2014-06-01T04:00:00Z Homeless men reduced to living in their cars, they facetiously describe themselves as neighbors. Movie Review: Colm Meaney in ‘Parked,’ About Ireland’s Homeless 2012-11-30T00:25:06Z At the time I wasn’t taking my terrible power seriously and facetiously chose Joan as a test case because she was in fine health, as far as I knew. Perspective | Joan Rivers, Leonard Nimoy ... and now? The curse of Gene Weingarten returns. 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z One of the show’s senior figures is the Chicago artist William Pope.L — who facetiously called himself “the friendliest black artist in America,” and whose views on race and self are wildly unfixed. A User’s Guide to the Whitney Biennial 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z None of these authors treat abortion lightly or facetiously; instead, all present it as the right option for these characters at this time in their lives, sans judgment. 3 surprisingly sane books on abortion: When absolutely no women’s lives are ruined by one procedure 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z Her women neither revel in nor aspire to what one of them describes, facetiously, as “girl power.” Perspective | Thank you, Gillian Flynn for giving women permission to be bad 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z The museum also plays with an idea that Rodriguez explored early on in his career: For his first-ever solo exhibition, the then twentysomething artist staged — somewhat facetiously — a full-blown career retrospective. Bert Rodriguez is turning his apartment into a museum — with him in it 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z An introductory voice-over announces the movie as a depiction of life among the “poverty-stricken classes,” facetiously defined as the “common people” who “travel on streetcars.” The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema Lives Quietly Online 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z So my book is saying, a little less facetiously but hopefully with some humour, that Fitzgerald got his ideas from New York and Long Island and from what was happening around him. Sarah Churchwell on Gatsby 2012-07-02T11:00:00Z Today, those who are from that part of the city, say, facetiously, that they are from “Cádiz, Cádiz, Cádiz” — the original city of Cádiz, in the city of Cádiz, in the province of Cádiz. Cádiz, an Underrated Corner of Spain 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z Asked how he would sell an earthwork, Michael Govan, the director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, somewhat facetiously, said recently, “You can’t give them away.” How Do You Sell a Work of Art Built Into the Earth? 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z I heard a White House aide facetiously plead with a counterterrorism staffer, “Please tell me it was the Russians.” Watching Trump Win at the White House 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z And this same person, wearing dark sunglasses and facetiously calling herself Troublemaker, reveals that she also can rap, with appropriate levels of insouciance and conviction, and while remaining on beat. This Is Lupita Nyong’o. Hollywood, Please Keep Up. 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z By the end of the decade I was a member of a writers’ group, facetiously named The Violet Quill. How Stonewall felt – to someone who was there | Edmund White 2019-06-19T04:00:00Z Mr. Harbutt experimented with surreal composition and juxtaposition of quotidian forms in a style he described as personal documentary and facetiously branded “superbanalisms.” Charles Harbutt, Photojournalist With an Eye for Art as Well as News, Dies at 79 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z I say this facetiously, but the point still stands: Even in an age where we rarely left home, we became more conscious of our looks than ever. Let's celebrate the art of the glow-down 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z On our way out of La Push, we followed a sign, “Smoked Fish,” to the reservation home of Blanche “Pokie” Woodruff, where a small shack out back was facetiously spray-painted with the letters “ATM.” At La Push, walk wild Washington beaches and commune with native culture 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z A letter to the editor of The Times shortly after the proclamation, signed More Justice, from Cooperstown, N.Y., facetiously suggested dates for further commemorations, along with corresponding buttonhole flowers. Weekend Entertainments From the Archives of The New York Times 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z And so I facetiously said, ‘Oh yes, I’ve had many relationships with women’ – because frankly, who hasn’t? Cate Blanchett: ‘I used to be very socially awkward’ 2015-11-07T05:00:00Z I say that slightly facetiously, but, truthfully, I’m British, what is the point of me going to try to make it somewhere else? ArtsBeat: A Conversation With Steven Moffat, a ‘Sherlock’ Co-Creator 2014-01-17T18:12:54Z “Oh, sure, there are NO words that contain all the vowels in order,” she said facetiously. Style Invitational Week 1081: It’s the stupidity, stupid — be a dumb-ask “I went with the green, “ Mr. Jonze says facetiously, “because it brings out the green in my eyes.” Television Review: A Spoonful of Exotica Makes the Geography Go Down 2010-12-05T22:47:00Z In what’s been called facetiously “the Ellis Island for African Americans,” thousands of slaves waiting to be auctioned off as domestics and laborers throughout the South died in those warehouses. In Charleston, Coming to Terms With the Past 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z Parts of “The Forbidden Room” might be regarded as a facetiously witty tribute to the spirit of German Expressionism. Review: In ‘The Forbidden Room,’ a Submarine Full of Dark Imagery 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z Somewhat facetiously, Mr. Oliver, who is a British citizen, talked about whether his frequent comedic jabs at Mr. Trump might mean that he now has to return to his home country. Just a Friendly Chat Between 2 Worried Late-Night Hosts 2016-11-20T05:00:00Z “No one person can have an idea,” the singer Lu Edmonds says facetiously about their songwriting sessions in a radio interview. ‘Revenge of the Mekons’ Tells the Story of a Rock Band 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z “I’m saying that facetiously, obviously. You better arrest her, I mean, I better go arrest her for battery.” “Stop, Meghan”: “The View’s” Whoopi Goldberg cuts off McCain during outburst over Jim A... 2018-11-09T05:00:00Z I was so taken aback by her reaction that I facetiously said, “And my other daughter was born a chimpanzee!” Perspective | Ask Amy: Parent is tired of explaining gender transitioning 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z Riffing on the exorbitant running time of the film, he said facetiously, “It’s like ‘The Irishman,’ but with action. Zack Snyder’s Rough and Tumble Ride With ‘Justice League’ 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z “I heard they got six new Black members — congrats to them,” Carmichael said facetiously. Jerrod Carmichael quickly addresses the elephant in the room. 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Amy Ross, manager of East Atlanta Tattoo, asked facetiously about the man in the black stovepipe hat holding court across from a dragon sculpture. Civil War re-enactors mark 150th anniversary of Battle of Atlanta 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z Which isn’t to say that she loses sight of the art world — or The Art World, as she occasionally, and only somewhat facetiously, puts it. Seeing the Art World Through Personal and Political Lenses 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z Andrea and I were to meet on May 1, so when I forwarded the restaurant confirmation, I facetiously suggested we should wear flowers or vine leaves in our hair, it being May Day and all. Remembering a Revered, No-Nonsense Editor of Culture 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z The word “housedaddies,” referring facetiously to fathers who help in the home, appeared for the first time in The Times yesterday. Your Thursday Briefing: China Eases Covid Restrictions 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z That 27-point threshold can facetiously be described as the Keyes Constant, or Crazification Factor, meaning the amount of support a joke candidate of one of the major parties is likely to obtain. For Democrats, it was the Dunkirk election: They escaped disaster, but the road ahead is hard 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z In talking with reporters the week after the team’s season-opening loss to the Chargers last year, Heinicke was asked facetiously if he had landed a partnership with Heineken, the beer company with the similar name. Who roots for the backup? When it’s Taylor Heinicke, just about everyone. 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z If anything, the way all three have responded to the challenge appears to have quelled the combination of excitement and anxiety Tomlin — perhaps facetiously — copped to having when camp opened. Steelers looking for better O-line play, regardless of QB 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Harper has barely swallowed a bite of an apple from the garden’s tree before he’s chiding her — facetiously — about “forbidden fruit.” Review | The horror film ‘Men’ is as hard to forget as it is to pigeonhole 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z “There are people that never go to the playoffs in their career, and this guy — it’s a joke,” newly hired Denver Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said facetiously. Winding path leads Rams assistant Ejiro Evero to another Super Bowl and big career step 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z Its three-part structure offers glimpses across China’s class divides, from the lowliest workers milling outside a recruitment site to the country’s almost facetiously indulgent “one percent.” 'Ascension' targets workers' struggles and China's economic divide 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Brady continued to facetiously chronicle the Surface’s demise: “It was out of use, there was no chance of that one being used after I got a hold of that tablet.” Tom Brady says the next sideline Surface he yeets will cost him 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z We say that facetiously, but have you looked at the ages of the new guys? The Pac-12’s Football Alumni Council represents progress, even if it’s more of an optics play 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z Then, facing a reporter who had suggested Ethan Garbers wasn’t as good at running the ball as his veteran counterpart on the team, Kelly added, facetiously, “Sleep on him; he’s not a good rusher.” 'He’s a tough kid, he’ll play.' Utah expects to face UCLA's Dorian Thompson-Robinson 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Kelly then added, facetiously, “Sleep on him; he’s not a good rusher.” UCLA QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson appears increasingly likely to play against Utah 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z And he spoke facetiously in favor of capital punishment, observing, “You’ve got to execute people. How else are they gonna learn?” Mort Sahl, whose political comedy set the bar for future humorists, dies at 94 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z The title is meant facetiously, but it was inspired by an actual news report on Nigeria’s high rating on a global survey of optimism. 'At long last, Idunit!' Wole Soyinka on his first novel in nearly 50 years 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z At school, in 2017, he and his father spoke out publicly when a multiple-choice quiz for a reading assignment facetiously offered "shooting at Trump" as an answer. Baby of Wyoming Marine killed in Kabul delivered last week, senator says 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z At school, in 2017, he and his father spoke out publicly when a multiple-choice quiz for a reading assignment facetiously offered “shooting at Trump” as an answer. Wyoming troop deaths 20 years apart bookend Afghanistan war 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z The bed, which had been facetiously deemed the anti-sex bed before the Games officially kicked off, was made of recyclable cardboard and drew the ire of some Olympians. Israel Olympian apologizes for TikTok bed video: 'We meant no disrespect' 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z The volume on the TV was loud, and our conversation — during which she facetiously suggested that I sneak a peek at one of the closed exhibitions — boomed throughout the room like an airport boarding announcement. You have until Nov. 22 to visit these six Smithsonian museums. Here’s what to expect. 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z This time, even that thin pretense was dropped, as the chant was aimed at Michigan's Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer, who hasn't been accused, even falsely or facetiously, of committing any crimes. Trump is falling way behind with female voters. His response? "Lock her up!" 2020-10-19T04:00:00Z Some Chinese officials, somewhat facetiously, have suggested that Mr. Trump’s initiative could lead them to quintuple their arsenal and then enter into arms control talks. Trump Thought He Had a Nuclear Deal With Putin. Not So Fast, Russia Said. 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z T.J. and Derek facetiously gave credit for their preparation to the “owner” of the gym, who crashed their video conference with reporters on Friday by identifying as “Justin James” from the “Better Brother Gazette.” Brotherly love; Watts embracing unique family reunion 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z He was asked facetiously if it reminded him of Colonial. The well-traveled Sungjae Im learning to stay in one place 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z “When people lose Facebook and Twitter — oh, my God!” she said, not entirely facetiously. A Deep-Diving Sub. A Deadly Fire. And Russia’s Secret Undersea Agenda. 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z “Can you guys get the tape measure out, please?” he said facetiously. First day of MLB coronavirus protocol involves six feet of separation for Angels 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z During the South Carolina debate, he made an awkward joke about his performance in Nevada, facetiously claiming that he won. Trump says Bloomberg ‘can never recover’ from debates' flops 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z Trump then taunted the Democrats, writing facetiously: “When will the Democrats start blaming RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA, instead of their own incompetence for the voting disaster that just happened in the Great State of Iowa?” Democratic Party promises Iowa caucus results ‘as soon as possible today’ 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z I kind of facetiously say, "Hollywood gave me a stroke" in the book . . . . but it kinda did. David Talbot's post-stroke existentialism 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z “Who wants to see yourself from all angles?” the Warriors’ president, Rick Welts, asked facetiously. The Warriors Get a New Home, and New Neighbors 2019-12-31T05:00:00Z In my experience as a clinical psychologist and, dare I facetiously say, a Twitter addict, the most important and commonly confused distinction is between “addiction” and “dependence.” Is There Really a Difference Between Drug Addiction and Drug Dependence? 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z That word, however facetiously it was deployed—because to consider the beer leagues a career, even in jest, was grandiose—had a finality that got marbled up with whatever depression the concussions had brought on. My Year of Concussions 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z Much of that success is built on recruiting in California, the home of a whopping 48 Ducks attracted to the school facetiously known down here as the University of California at Eugene. No. 7 Oregon takes winning streak, playoff hopes to face USC 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z Justice Samuel Alito asked facetiously if it’s “excessively cynical” to think that the hedge funds were more interested in the money at stake than the constitutional challenge they are mounting. Justices seem likely to uphold Puerto Rico oversight board 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z Justice Samuel Alito asked facetiously if it’s “excessively cynical” to think that the hedge funds were more interested in the money at stake than the constitutional challenge they are mounting. Justices seem likely to uphold Puerto Rico oversight board 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z One facetiously prefaced his interview by saying, “Please, don’t cancel me.” Shane Gillis' 'SNL' firing has some L.A. comedians spooked. Others are unbothered 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z “Well, how was your August,” McConnell facetiously questioned the press corps. For Congress, a new session of compressed chaos 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z “People say that and sometimes it’s facetiously,” laughs Nash. Niecy Nash on her role in 'When They See Us': 'Her pain was palpable' 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z Last year, Russell Wilson somewhat facetiously introduced his alter-ego, “Mr. Unlimited,” to counteract what he termed “the typical boring Russell, Robot Russell.” Add Russell Wilson to hydroplanes on Seattle’s list of unlimiteds 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z Their words reach a wide swath of the public, which has varying abilities to interpret their meaning and their nuance, or to parse what is said in earnest from what is meant facetiously. How the Trail of American White Supremacy Led to El Paso 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z One profile heralded by the black flag of an al-Qaida affiliated group listed his employer, perhaps facetiously, as Facebook. Facebook auto-generates videos celebrating extremist images 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z Rep. Ted Lieu, California Democrat, facetiously vowed that “if we are not smart enough to understand them, we will send them back. Pinky promise.” Sarah Sanders: Members of Congress not smart enough to review Trump’s tax returns 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z More facetiously, commercials with skinny women sucking down TaB sold consumers the idea that drinking it would make you thin. The dark brilliance of Bret Easton Ellis, by Ottessa Moshfegh 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z He then quipped facetiously in the tweet, “But this is bad news for Russia, why would President Trump do such a thing? Thought he worked for Kremlin?” Analysis | The Daily 202: ‘I can relate.’ Trump struggles to show he feels your pain as the shutdown drags on. 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z To facetiously paraphrase a line that I often hear from global warming deniers: Don't be offended, I'm just asking questions. Right to end life on Earth: Can corporations that spread climate change denialism be held liable? 2018-12-09T05:00:00Z I ask that both facetiously and not, in a sense of genuine wonder. America at the crossroads: On the eve of an election that means nothing, but means everything 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z After he asked, it turned out facetiously, whether there were any requests from the audience Friday night, an inexplicably offended Moby attacked an enthusiastic fan for shouting in Disney Hall. Critic's Notebook: An L.A. Phil festival with Bird, beer, Moby, Hancock and new music galore - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-15T04:00:00Z Was whatever was roiling the news, from outside the industry or within it, or from both at once, addressed seriously, whimsically, ironically, facetiously or embarrassingly, or not at all? Review: Weekend Update meets Hollywood in oddly downbeat 'Emmy Awards' 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z “He said I said it to him facetiously in his freshman year when he was acting like a superstar and I said to him: ‘You act like you’re the Michael Jordan of Delaware,'” Wright said. DiVincenzo’s path: NCAA title-game star to NBA draft hopeful 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z It’s what the league has earned for using patriotism so facetiously all these years, for invoking so much hollow sentiment and bad metaphor. Perspective | The roots of the NFL’s national anthem controversy stretch to the 1960s and Vietnam 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z When facetiously replying that she should walk down the aisle to the Augusta theme song, they turn, looking for the other's approval. Masters 2018: Outside Augusta National before dawn - Golf Digest 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z “It’s O.K. when it happens to a men’s team because men can do no wrong,” Auriemma said facetiously. At UConn, No Losses and No Apologies 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z Why not give the money — or more — to the government to help reduce the deficit, a New York Times reporter once asked him facetiously. Peter G. Peterson, financier who warned of rising national debt, dies at 91 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z The group facetiously calls for the division of Catalonia into two parts. Spanish unionist rally mocks Catalan separatist movement 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z After Kris Wilkes made the first of two free throws with several minutes left, a fan facetiously yelled "Two in a row!" UCLA beats Oregon State 75-68 despite struggles from the free-throw line 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z This year – if facetiously – Trump sought to embrace the marches. One year later, thousands return for Women's March with spirits undaunted 2018-01-20T05:00:00Z “I guess her brain just hasn’t really matured yet, huh?” he said, facetiously. Some lifers sentenced as juvenile may have done their time 2017-12-22T05:00:00Z Then he added facetiously, “It would be nice if the litigants were there.” Christie Looks to Sports Gambling for a Rare Second-Term Victory 2017-12-03T05:00:00Z “It was brought out that he had been on what he facetiously termed ‘a little toot.'” A look at the killing that gave Oregon its 10-2 jury system 2017-09-22T04:00:00Z But Sherman made a joking reference to that situation beginning his meeting with the media Wedneday by noting facetiously a toe injry that is healing slowly. Seahawks CB Richard Sherman rips NFL for reasoning behind injury reports 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z “Have you seen any Russians in West Virginia or Ohio,” Trump polled the crowd, facetiously. President Trump Dismisses Russia Questions as Grand Jury Impaneled 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z When dad brings home a dumpster treasure — a mysterious box engraved with Chinese characters — Clare facetiously uses it to wish ill upon her enemy. Horror-lite 'Wish Upon' delivers more yucks than scares 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z McCain said facetiously on NBC, “I am sure that Vladimir Putin could be of enormous assistance in that effort, since he’s doing the hacking.” Trump minimizes hacking allegations and seeks to ‘move forward’ with Russia 2017-07-09T04:00:00Z “I was a witness to the World War II incident that has been dubbed, facetiously, ‘The Battle of Los Angeles.’ Essential California: The Pug Queen of L.A. and a rescue dog from Iran 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z In one of her most-viewed clips, she cleverly showed how easy it is to weave a compelling conspiracy theory by facetiously arguing that Trump can’t read. Samantha Bee goes 'Full Frontal' on the Trump administration 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z And both times Max Scherzer facetiously joined the chorus of boos from the top step of the Nationals’ dugout, turning around on the top step. This time, Matt Albers falters, and so do the Nationals against the Phillies 2017-05-07T04:00:00Z At one show, in a bar on the North Side, Nanjiani asked, facetiously, “Is Karachi in the house?” Kumail Nanjiani’s Culture-Clash Comedy 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z “No one really called me cute back then,” Wie said facetiously, comparing their debuts here. A reminder of Michelle Wie's past and a glimpse of Lucy Li's future - Golf Digest 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z “You don’t want to jinx it,” he said facetiously. A Yankees No-Hitter Is Just Part of a Strong Spring 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z On Friday, the president jumped more fully into the back-and-forth, swiping at Democrats who themselves had met with Russian officials — as his attorney general had done — and calling, perhaps facetiously, for them to be investigated. Sessions’s recusal does little to quell partisan fervor over Russia 2017-03-03T05:00:00Z Then he added, perhaps facetiously, “The fact that it’s a conversation, I’m glad it got people talking like this.” Kyrie Irving: Reaction to world is flat comment ‘hilarious’ 2017-02-18T05:00:00Z After that, the good-will gestures ceased: a Booker T. defensive end facetiously blew kisses at St. Thomas players; a skirmish nearly broke out among the two schools’ coaches. Can Technology Make Football Safer? 2017-01-01T05:00:00Z He yearns to outrage the left at every opportunity, of course, and aligning himself, however facetiously, with the most controversial figure in its ideological history is a terrific way of doing that. Steve Bannon, Bolshevik: Maybe Donald Trump’s alt-right Svengali really is a “Leninist” 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z He denied any effort to influence the U.S. presidential campaign and made international headlines by asking facetiously: “Is America a banana republic? America is a great power. If I’m wrong, correct me.” Pwned by Putin: How the Russian despot ruthlessly trolled our so-called democracy 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z The publication facetiously claims to be "Australia's oldest newspaper" and is based in a remote western Queensland town - Betoota - where the last remaining resident died more than 10 years ago. Betoota Advocate takes small town news beyond Australia - BBC News 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z The North Carolina State baseball coach repeats the suggestion facetiously. Trea Turner is faster than you, and probably everyone else in baseball 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z Naturally, Hillary was easily able to open the pickle jar, facetiously confirming that her health is robust. Pickle Jar Truthers: Alex Jones’ latest Hillary health conspiracy is extra “twisted” 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z I use that term kind of loosely and facetiously — because it’s not. Huskies excited, having plenty of proving to do 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z His trainer, Angelo Dundee, once facetiously remarked that he thought a Muslim was the cloth used to cover a cheese plate. Muhammad Ali: fighter, joker, magician, religious disciple, preacher 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z But there is no sign that he means it facetiously or with deliberate self-deprecation. 'I'm not damaged': Ben Whishaw on sexuality, privacy and playing troubled heroes 2016-04-03T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, actor Adam Scott, of “Parks and Recreation” fame tweeted facetiously: “I’d like Trump to stop talking about me right now please.” Election 2016: The most memorable 'Separation Tuesday' moments 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Asked about parallels between his two favorite pastimes, he smiled and said facetiously, "It's amazing how similar they are." Northern Trust Open notes: Aggressive players get conservative at Riviera 2016-02-20T05:00:00Z And as I asked on Twitter only somewhat facetiously earlier this evening: Hat-Trick Gridlock 2016-02-13T05:00:00Z To make this point, Moore employs a gimmick, facetiously vowing to invade a bunch of countries and loot their great ideas to bring to the United States. Michael Moore delivers insight and laughs with ‘Where to Invade Next’ 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Then he warned facetiously that a page-turning copying machine would take “the drudgery out of copyright infringement.” Paul Aiken, Leader of Authors Guild, Dies at 56 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z And in a telling moment, he facetiously suggests that a shy cook should work for him for free — all to prove a point: You have to be a jerk to get what you want. In “Burnt,” the brilliant white douche wins again: We love to excuse bad behavior from successful creeps — how else do you explain Donald Trump? 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z “I haven’t been on any commercials to this point, honestly,” Monroe said, facetiously. New-Look Knicks Try On Hard Hats 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z He praised Democrats facetiously for fighting effectively for “socialism.” Graham dominates mostly sleepy undercard debate 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z Oliver somewhat facetiously encouraged viewers to donate to his cause and the money has started to flow in more prodigiously than he expected. John Oliver parody of tax-exempt status of televangelists pays off 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z A Wall Street Journal editorial observes facetiously: “Name-calling and immoral equivalence are always the best way to win over skeptics.” Full Orwell 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z Simpson, whose plan is to sharpen his game at the tour stop in Memphis starting Thursday, said facetiously, “We’ll play for second.” Discordant Notes on the Need to Practice on a U.S. Open Course 2015-06-06T04:00:00Z A Doonsbury cartoon even facetiously credited it with presaging Francois Mitterrand socialist’s victory in France a few weeks later. Can Bernie Sanders take the 'Burlington Revolution' national? 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z Christie asked facetiously, ”If I look great, what the hell with all the jokes every night?” On 'The Tonight Show,' Christie laughs off jokes about his weight 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z “We should have something like this happen every year,” the official suggested facetiously. College Sports Teams Power Through Snow Storms and 'Frozen' on Repeat 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z The restaurant’s menu included facetiously racist items, including an “Everything but the Dog Meat Plate” and “Princeton Review Bean Paste Noodles.” Eddie Huang Against the World 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z Patterson told me of a CFO of one of the big five hotel chains who told him, a little facetiously perhaps, that their number one customer today is a bus driver. Helping Hotel Chains Compete--CheckMate Does The Heavy Lifting 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Colbert brought up the recent bright-looking jobs report, asking facetiously, “Why didn’t you fix the economy before the midterms?” Obama gets sassy with Stephen Colbert 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z He is guaranteed to be the oldest man to finish a year No.2, but Rosewall, the diminutive Australian facetiously nicknamed Muscles, won multiple Grand Slam singles titles at age 33 and beyond. Roger Federer Is Still Game at 33 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z It's at least as complicated as our very complicated talks with the Soviet Union over the years - and I don't mean that facetiously. Hart: US 'wants to help' in NI talks 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z One TV ad, airing since Sept. 30, features actors in everyday situations facetiously praising Wolf’s plan while, amid the humor, suggesting that he wants to saddle the middle class with higher taxes. Corbett attacks Wolf tax plan as election looms 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z Or so Apple said—facetiously, we hope—in an invitation sent to press this week. 3 Things Apple Might Reveal at This Week's Mystery Event 2014-10-11T04:00:00Z He facetiously titled the blog, “10 Ways Facebook Is Actually The Devil,” and then went on to confirm the WSJ’s report, and to shed new light on how Facebook’s data science team views users. Ex-Facebook Data Scientist: Every Facebook User Is Part Of An Experiment At Some Point 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z The client was shocked and facetiously asked Parker if someone got a speeding ticket in Washington, would the police officer also be the judge? Whistleblower testifies before state senators on fairness of OIC 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z Bob Wittman was asked facetiously if his son was any good in high school, given he was his school’s second-leading career scorer and ended up becoming a Big Ten player of the year at Indiana. This is who should be the Washington Wizards coach next season He delighted the audience when he facetiously suggested, “Let’s repeal 1913,” the year the Federal Reserve Act and the 16th Amendment, which authorizes a federal income tax, were passed. Rand Paul’s Mixed Inheritance 2014-01-25T22:12:28Z The most obvious thing you could say about Nelson Mandela is that he died a widely loved man — as the Onion facetiously noted yesterday, “the first politician to be missed.” How the right tried to ruin Nelson Mandela 2013-12-06T19:38:00Z Billy McDaniel, mayor of the city of Metropolis — which facetiously bills itself as the home of Superman — said closing the nearby Joppa plant would be devastating for the southern Illinois city of 6,500. Do Illinois' coal-fired plants have a future? 2013-08-11T05:00:00Z I even started to call it, facetiously, “Odra’s Photographic Bicycle Patrol.” Lens Blog: Ode to a Polish River 2013-07-26T09:00:25Z He appeared to hint, facetiously, that Singer's law school pedigree didn't guarantee quality representation for his client. Supreme Court's Thomas breaks nearly 7-year court silence 2013-01-14T20:54:23Z Schweitzer then facetiously suggested the industry could drill in New Jersey if it was looking for low royalty rates. Montana governor: Oil and gas boom could fund clean energy 2012-12-14T17:34:56Z There may possibly be some able to hear the phrase "mayor of the athletes' village" without inquiring facetiously after the location of City Hall. London 2012: obesity pushers join Boris Johnson for sponsors' day 2012-07-12T17:20:32Z "Could I catch him today?" he asked facetiously. Bats: On 38th Birthday, Jeter Prepares for Just Another Day at the Park 2012-06-26T23:22:10Z "Only for one small trifle," said Mr. Collins facetiously. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z Mrs. Power O'Donoghue is doing good service to ladies by protesting against the stirrups facetiously so-called "safety." Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes 2012-04-23T02:00:28.843Z "And see the whole of the German fleet," added a junior watchkeeper facetiously. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z But that which he facetiously christened the “Nelson touch” would itself nowadays be broken up in a few minutes and thrown into utter confusion by any powerfully-armed vessel hovering about under steam. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z All day long they had passed a bottle about which contained a liquid facetiously called “Blue Ruin” and near enough their ruin it proved. Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound 2012-04-03T02:00:30.677Z He was a most uncomfortable host; continually getting up from the luncheon table, walking about the room, worrying the maid-servants; and wounding Enid by his facetiously disparaging remarks about the food. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z It is difficult to write about a fiction otherwise than facetiously. The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets 2012-03-27T02:00:23.077Z "Hope I won't get reprimanded for leaving my ship without permission," he remarked facetiously. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z I say strangers sometimes facetiously alluded to this discrepancy, by observing that the bank was like the old Hero himself, too great for the frame that contained it. Quodlibet 2012-03-26T02:00:29.820Z “Well, Clanya,” he said facetiously, as he entered their apartment one afternoon, “you are a princess no longer.” The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z Therefore, in view of the circulation and ultimate publication of this poem, he facetiously disguised the identity of the writer by calling himself “Will.” Bacon and Shakspere 2012-03-14T02:00:24.313Z "What was your command, my lad?" asked the captain, facetiously, "a dinghy or a jolly-boat?" Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z "I can see now what's been keeping you in Paris!" he added facetiously, and, having shaken hands with Slyne, who seemed to think that superfluous, turned to receive Captain Dove with the same politeness. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z During his residence in London, Byron was customarily one of the coterie of authors—facetiously called the "four o'clock club"—which daily assembled in this room. A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors 2012-02-17T03:00:36.500Z The prelate, meantime, having attired himself in his richest robes, in the hope that their magnificence might have effect upon the simple girl, prepared, as he facetiously termed it, "to summon the fortress." Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z “Small fear of yer dying, Denny, with the price of two drinks,” said the policeman, poking him facetiously in the ribs with his club. Out of Mulberry Street Stories of Tenement life in New York City 2011-12-28T03:00:42.950Z Her husband said nothing, while Mortimer remarked facetiously that it would be a pity if they had their trouble for nothing. The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories 2011-12-17T03:00:15.447Z "Supposing they summons you now for the porter!" said Mrs. M'Evoy, facetiously, casting her eye through the open window into the bare sunshiny street. In Mr. Knox's Country 2011-11-21T03:00:16.010Z “If we had known it we might have had a pole tapped for Comalong use,” put in Grace, facetiously. The Girl Scouts at Camp Comalong Peg of Tamarack Hills 2011-11-17T03:00:34.720Z Fox terrier," he added facetiously; "must make sure they've got over the distemper, you know. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z Since night before last I have wondered what prompted Miss Darrow to send me the facetiously worded note hinting that Mr. Shei was in the house. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z He also facetiously remarks that he is on "his native heath", and that his "name is Macgregor!" Mr. Punch in the Highlands 2011-11-01T02:00:23.677Z Anthony inquired after "Mother," as he facetiously called her, and his father and sister after that young lady for whom he had been searching so long. A Humble Enterprise 2011-10-29T02:00:12.483Z "Do we fish on the bottom, Mr. Mostyn?" asked Olive facetiously. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z "And I have been referred to you as a conscientious scientific teacher," I said; "why do you speak so facetiously?" Etidorhpa or the End of Earth. The Strange History of a Mysterious Being and The Account of a Remarkable Journey 2011-10-18T02:00:20.997Z He cannot do otherwise because, as our friend, Baboo Keshub Chunder Sen, has very facetiously observed, "man is a noun in the objective case governed by the active verb woman." The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal 2011-10-13T02:00:35.977Z The per�colo giallo, or "yellow peril," as the motor post 'bus is facetiously called, rushes through streets where not so long ago solemn processions of the Mother Church wended their way. Cathedral Cities of Italy 2011-10-12T02:00:42.597Z The Captain-General is said to have received "half an ounce of gold" for every "sack of charcoal," as they facetiously dubbed the negro, allowed to pass into the country. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z Gil Brandt, the longtime Dallas Cowboys personnel executive who was good friends with Davis, said, only a bit facetiously, that he thought Davis kept an envelope somewhere with instructions. N.F.L. Fast Forward: The Raiders After Al Davis - N.F.L. Fast Forward 2011-10-10T20:14:00Z "Excluding myself as to what others have seen," he said facetiously. Etidorhpa or the End of Earth. The Strange History of a Mysterious Being and The Account of a Remarkable Journey 2011-10-18T02:00:20.997Z The London Times facetiously called it "a cross between a wheel-barrow and a flying machine." Great Inventions and Discoveries 2011-10-01T02:00:30.900Z A letter appeared in the columns of the Carlisle Journal, dated September 16th, 1823, touching facetiously upon a point which, in later years, has been successfully carried out. Wrestling and Wrestlers: Biographical Sketches of Celebrated Athletes of the Northern Ring; to Which is Added Notes on Bull and Badger Baiting 2011-09-30T02:00:19.420Z A document released by Perry’s campaign facetiously dubbed Romney “Middle Class Mitt,” noting that he disclosed a net worth of as much as $250 million last month. Perry-Romney Feud Intensifies in Republican Candidate Debate 2011-09-23T02:44:45Z The odd predicament in which Pinto had been found was described facetiously and at great length. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z While the men proceeded at route step, they lamented facetiously the ordeal ahead of them. Short Stories of the New America Interpreting the America of this age to high school boys and girls 2011-09-17T02:00:26.183Z “Don’t know a thing about it, read it in a book,” one of them would say facetiously, by way of backing up some remarkable statement, and feel herself at once relieved from personal responsibility. Those Dale Girls 2011-09-05T02:00:18.917Z "For breaking news that will shock the world ...," she said facetiously on Thursday. Patrick to Leave IndyCar Behind for Nascar 2011-08-26T03:16:19Z Thus the nickname, facetiously applied by Kiddo Cook in celebration of his piteous song, grew into use; and 'Canary' would call the creature's attention as readily as a mouthful of imprecations. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z The climate is very moist, and it has been facetiously remarked that it rains here eight days in the week. Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America 2011-08-05T02:00:46.387Z No!" he cried, facetiously, "you shall not monopolise this declaration of war. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z “What, did I download one too many movies?” he remembers asking facetiously. For Suspected Hackers, a Sense of Social Protest 2011-07-26T08:38:58Z Suddenly, after a discussion of art which was carried on facetiously, there was a hub-bub and amid frightful shouts all the plates and bottles went flying through the air. My Recollections 2011-07-16T02:00:14.973Z But he never let the sentence cross his lips, and would, instead, observe facetiously that he was not "shtruck on nu goil," and that he was dead struck on all of them in "whulshale." Yekl A tale of the New York ghetto 2011-07-13T02:00:17.480Z They wrote to inform him of the obvious fact, and advised him facetiously to throw himself upon the indulgence of the house, but "by no means to refund the money." The Cup of Trembling and Other Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:29.180Z "Say, they ain't got a table for 'draw' in there, have they?" inquired Checks facetiously. The Trail of the Axe A Story of Red Sand Valley 2011-06-27T02:00:56.823Z He yearned to speak lightly and facetiously about soldiers. The Soul of Susan Yellam 2011-06-16T02:00:19.090Z The inhabitants are facetiously described by a writer of the time as for the most part "getting their livings by keeping ordinaries at extra-ordinary rates." The Story of Bacon's Rebellion 2011-06-16T02:00:14.737Z “It’s amazin’ what valuables my people finds about the streets,” he chuckles facetiously. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z It has been facetiously said that when Mr. Calhoun took a pinch of snuff, the whole State of South Carolina sneezed. Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z "He wants a stool,—a cushion' stool like one them store counter stools, Pap," grinned Dock facetiously. The Tobacco Tiller A Tale of the Kentucky Tobacco Fields 2011-06-01T02:00:27.327Z "So that eliminates you from the Senate," facetiously continued the prosecutor; "you'll go up for the rest of your unnatural life." The Red Mouse 2011-05-30T02:00:14.700Z Perquisites, offices, forced loans were multiplied to such a point that a critic of the times, Guy Patin, facetiously declared that duties were to be exacted from the beggars basking in the sun. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z But Johnse Hatfield had a smooth, persuasive mien with him, and while he and all the men facetiously recognized young Buddy as their "Captain," they had, through Johnse, kept Buddy artfully in the background. The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky 2011-05-08T02:00:04.810Z "I'm not so bad as I'm lithographed," I said facetiously. From Pillar to Post Leaves from a Lecturer's Note-Book 2011-05-05T02:00:21.620Z If justice, facetiously so called, wanted another bout, he would "come up smiling." From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z A doctor once facetiously recommended, when the Cardinal was ill, "two drams of Boisrobert after every meal." Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z I’ve used the device just a few times in reviews, perhaps as often as not facetiously. ArtsBeat: Theater Talkback: Too Much Information? 2011-03-31T20:02:37Z “But it will be a ‘corner in wood,’” added Zan, facetiously. The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z One could almost fancy that the dumb brute comprehended the question facetiously put; at the words elevating its head, giving a wallop or two with its long ears, and mending the pace. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z “How many calves’ tails it takes to reach the moon?” said the old man, facetiously. Jane Lends A Hand 2011-03-20T02:00:32.553Z The question, what action he should take, had been facetiously asked him many times; but he had allowed no man to read his mind. The Great Gold Rush A Tale of the Klondike 2011-03-06T03:00:22.017Z "At least, the blankets will save the paint," she remarked facetiously. Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z He was educated, as it is facetiously called, at Dr. Stingem's school. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z And of their purpose there can be as little doubt—to levy for that 3,000 pounds the King facetiously terms loan. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z And yet the boy knew with intuitive certainty that beneath the mask of quiet dignity and polished military bearing of the man he facetiously called "the Governor" there slumbered a will unique, powerful, and overbearing. Comrades A Story of Social Adventure in California 2011-03-03T03:00:52.327Z His "episcopal palace," as he used facetiously to term his small and scantily-furnished dwelling, which was contiguous to the rear of the church, was the resort of all classes of the community. My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z But the word has gone forth that the road has to follow what is facetiously called the pass of the Columbia through the Cascades, and doubtless it will be done. Two Years in Oregon 2011-02-16T03:00:33.293Z A third Republican questioner, Representative Lee Terry of Nebraska, asked Ms. Jackson facetiously if she liked puppies. House Republicans Take E.P.A. Chief to Task 2011-02-10T06:10:27Z The young people, seated together near the thick end of the log—which Mozey had facetiously christened the quarter-deck of the craft—occupied themselves as they best might. Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops 2011-02-10T03:00:44.790Z "Thanks for bringing it up," he said, facetiously, during the Sprint Cup ceremony in Las Vegas in December. Gordon feels gentle squeeze to keep racing 2011-02-09T00:15:00Z Asked facetiously if he saw this coming, coach Bo Ryan joked that he could not say yes while keeping "a straight face." Wisconsin crushes Northwestern 78-46 2011-01-23T21:53:00Z Shells bespattered them facetiously with moss and earth. Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z “Here we are,” cried Betty just then, and Mr. Lee, driving in, ordered them facetiously to “pile out.” Betty Lee, Freshman 2010-12-20T17:12:25.800Z I involuntarily exclaimed, for just then my uncle gave me a poke in the ribs with his stick—very facetiously, no doubt; but it hurt. Christmas Penny Readings Original Sketches for the Season 2010-12-20T17:11:47.497Z Perry also was the leading donor to the Free Enterprise Fund Committee, which ran an ad in Montana that facetiously likened Democrats to the gay cowboys in the film Brokeback Mountain. Texas businessman gives $7M to Rove-tied group 2010-10-20T23:02:00Z Baker facetiously suggested giving umpires special glasses to allow them to see plays in slow motion. Reds Get Their Turn to Wonder About Calls 2010-10-10T04:30:00Z But on Monday, smiling and with a shrug, Ryan said he made that comment facetiously. Jets? Owner Pessimistic About Revis Deal Before Opener 2010-08-10T02:00:00Z He paused as the boy led the blind man to a chair and then facetiously capped his interrogation. The Law of Hemlock Mountain Another used facetiously to say that he had better than a dozen children. The Bristol Royal Mail Post, Telegraph, and Telephone And Quirkum rubbed his hands with a sort of professional glee, and chuckled facetiously at his own banter. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 The worthy brother's rapping on the door being unattended to, he commenced with his heel on the floor, a proceeding which he had often found, as it has been facetiously termed, an "effectual calling." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 "But a night like this!" sighed Papa Fregeau dolorously, as he joined the group, his forefinger laid facetiously against the side of his stubby little nose. The Belovéd Traitor The tall man had just arrived and was talking to a wisp of a creature facetiously known in the office as “the chucker out.” Where the Path Breaks "I'm not sure I am a sensible man," said Drake facetiously. Making Money Something rose in Boone Wellver's throat, and a strange idea stole, not facetiously but with reverent sincerity, into his thoughts. The Tempering “I suppose,” offered Ted facetiously, “that the mud made mudstones,” and he laughed till his voice echoed and re�choed startlingly. Unexplored! Again, there is intense humour in the illustration facetiously styled, "In re Guppy, extraordinary proceeding." 'Phiz' (Hablot Knight Browne), a Memoir. After questioning the applicant to ascertain if he really wanted to work, the chief would say, facetiously: "All you have to do is to follow a painted pole and eat three meals a day." Pioneering in Cuba A Narrative of the Settlement of La Gloria, the First American Colony in Cuba, and the Early Experiences of the Pioneers "Have you adopted a boy?" asked one facetiously. Wait and Hope A Plucky Boy's Luck We passed the miners' homes at Magna and Garfield, someone having written facetiously the sign "Mosquito Park" over the entrance to a swampy district with its little settlement of cottages. Across the Continent by the Lincoln Highway "It might be a Rowton's lodging-house," grumbled the officer, as he made the twenty-third entry in what he facetiously called the "Goods Received Book." John Dene of Toronto A Comedy of Whitehall We doubt if in our Houses of Parliament and palaces, much room will be spared to what is so facetiously termed "High Art." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 Isaac Henderson, the novelist of "Agatha Page" fame, happened to be at the Studio, and between them the matter was at first facetiously discussed. Fragments of an Autobiography Her career in Boston was much the same as that of many young aspirants for artistic honors,—"church choir and chores," it has been facetiously called. Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday So, too, said the Captain, and forty men of the "Backwoods Boys," as L was facetiously termed by the city companies, went doubling down the dusty street, peering eagerly ahead through the darkness. Harper's Round Table, September 3, 1895 Hubert's only comments were aroused by letters, which his humorous friends still continued to send, quizzing him about his author-wife or sometimes facetiously alluding to some of the peculiarities of down-trodden Z�e's husband. Helena Brett's Career “Right where you happened to be at, I s’pose,” returned Abel, facetiously. The Sun Maid A Story of Fort Dearborn Some one has facetiously said that the cigar ought to be the national emblem of Cuba. History of Cuba; or, Notes of a Traveller in the Tropics Being a Political, Historical, and Statistical Account of the Island, from its First Discovery to the Present Time "Well, is it, or don't it, wasn't it!" inquired Paul, rather facetiously. The Auto Boys' Mystery "No masculine passenger, please tell him, Mr. Roney," said Mr. Punch, facetiously. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) He pointed facetiously towards the splendid person now close on them. Helena Brett's Career "We may have occasion to use them," said the guide, facetiously, making some reference to the speech of Mr. Sumner, just then acting the part of a stick to stir up the British lion. An American Girl Abroad One old chap, who had evidently been to the front, facetiously claimed that it was the corks out of Butler’s bottles. Adventures and Reminiscences of a Volunteer A Drummer Boy from Maine Henry Miller led the list of players, which was facetiously headed "Who's In It?" The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 5 July 1906 Those outside the locked door, though really rather thrilled, affected to mock at the music, and would ask facetiously if the wolves were howling, or where all the cats came from. Loyal to the School The place is facetiously called, on the coast, the metropolis of false stones and real glass gems. The Pearl of India Uncle Austen was facetiously affable, and his sportive sallies, not being natural with him, embarrassed his audience. The House of Fulfilment Another asked facetiously: "Well, kid, how does this weather suit you?" and a third stopped her to exclaim breathlessly: "Say, Rosie, ain't you just crazy with the heat!" The Rosie World Some one has facetiously remarked that, "In the making of a good citizen it is necessary to catch your citizen early." Hand-Loom Weaving A Manual for School and Home Smothering that cry with a handful of mud, Evan proceeded to plaster every part of his victim, except the ears, into one of which he facetiously whispered: "Alfy dear, this is Evan." A Canadian Bankclerk The name of a ‘German Olympia,’ which had been given facetiously to the capital of Upper Franconia, it really now merited,” was said by a London correspondent. Life of Wagner Biographies of Musicians "Got a passenger for me to carry back, ain't ye?" said he facetiously. The Life of Nancy He smiled, held it at arm's length, and read again facetiously. John March, Southerner "Mind my dog don't bite you, sir," says one of the men facetiously, as we step over this rough-looking tool. A Week's Tramp in Dickens-Land Henty looked on in silence for a few weeks, then shook his head and said facetiously: "I'm afraid you don't love me any more, Nelsy." A Canadian Bankclerk “In the Thames?” inquired James, facetiously for him. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time With the idea of suggesting that it was all a joke, Evan waved facetiously to them. The Deaves Affair "Well, it might have been his grandfather's ghost, I daresay," he facetiously remarked at length, "but, anyhow, there seemed to be a strong resemblance between Harvey Farnham and him." The House by the Lock The enlisted men were even inclined to treat his disappearance facetiously. The Plow-Woman "I won't be able to swipe any more silver," he said, facetiously. A Canadian Bankclerk While she was speaking, Lady Hamilton whispered facetiously in Portsmouth’s ear. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time He liked his old associates in the purlieus of the Fleet, whom he facetiously dignified as “his Rulers,” and there, as I have heard, with the grotesque whim of a herald, established “The Dragon Club.” Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 Squire Walker volunteered some excellent advice for the guidance of the little pilgrim, who, he facetiously observed, had now no one to look after his manners and morals—manners first, and morals afterwards. Try Again or, the Trials and Triumphs of Harry West. A Story for Young Folks Now, gentlemen ... the original Vanguard was the classic example of what we now call, somewhat facetiously I'm afraid, the hybrid propulsion system. If at First You Don't... Steve had meanwhile looked after a “light lunch,” which he facetiously called a “snack”; though it filled two of his coat pockets, and Jack had some difficulty in stowing away his portion. Jack Winters' Campmates Every thing was "en train" now to make him one day a "gentleman by Act of Parliament"—as attorneys are facetiously termed. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. Leibnitz facetiously maintained that such would be the increase of literature, that future generations would find whole cities insufficient to contain their libraries. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 Someone facetiously said that probably the general had waited for our battery before he ordered the attack. Campaign of Battery D, First Rhode Island light artillery. “Give me a shilling,” said Swift, facetiously, “and I will insure you that posterity shall never know one single enemy, excepting those whose memory you have preserved.” Calamities and Quarrels of Authors A scolding bevy of crows alighted in a tree some distance off, and kept up what Steve called facetiously a “crow caucus.” Jack Winters' Campmates The firm gave him a five-dollar increase of salary on his marriage, old Savage remarking facetiously that he believed in rewarding courage. Clark's Field In his garden he had a summer-house, which he facetiously termed his scullery, where he had some three hundred plaster casts, many of which he had taken himself of public individuals and friends and acquaintances. East Anglia Personal Recollections and Historical Associations His captors facetiously told the suspected Protestants whom they met, that they had brought them a preacher, and that they would have no further occasion for leaving the town in quest of one. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 However, notwithstanding the despotic mandates of our Pichrocole and his dapper minister, there were who did not fear to meet the greater bear of the two so facetiously described above. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors Hook, having been asked for his song, and, as usual, demanding a theme, one of the guests, either facetiously or maliciously, called out, "Take Yates's big nose." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 90, April, 1865 He added facetiously,—"You don't feel cramped for money, do you?" Clark's Field The Captain, a little facetiously, took up the menu and, drawing a tiny note-book and pencil from his pocket, proceeded to copy it in French, soliciting Madame X.'s aid en passant. Liége on the Line of March An American Girl's Experiences When the Germans Came Through Belgium Whereupon the Lord somewhat facetiously asked him what was the matter. Bible Romances First Series The celebrated work here to be noticed is Marvell’s “Rehearsal Transprosed;” a title facetiously adopted from Bayes in “The Rehearsal Transposed” of the Duke of Buckingham. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors When Einstein delivers an important pronouncement, an announcement that is of universal importance, the papers facetiously give it a few paragraphs. Death Points a Finger No better than it should be, perhaps," responded his dragoman facetiously; "but no one can tell that from their words and manner, as you will presently see. Another Sheaf "There must be something very valuable in that receptacle," said Colonel Damer, facetiously, as he beat a retreat to his own quarters. Masterpieces of Mystery Riddle Stories And he facetiously punched the astonished and grieved mate in the side, and danced about as if he had perpetrated the best joke of his life. Adrift on the Pacific A Boys [sic] Story of the Sea and its Perils On the publication of the first number, in November, 1773, all is exultation; and an account is facetiously expected that “a thousand copies had emigrated from the Row and Fleet-street.” Calamities and Quarrels of Authors The battle known in history as that of "Tom's Brook," was facetiously christened "The Woodstock Races," and the confederate cavalry cut little figure in Virginia afterwards. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War Once a semester, during the discussion of the economic factor in social life, we stage what is facetiously called "a display of society's dirty linen." College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College The situation, as Lefever facetiously remarked, remained about where it was before he spoke, and nothing daunted, he asked de Spain what he would drink. Nan of Music Mountain The others disposed themselves so that she was left undisturbed whenever she chose to withdraw to her “state room,” as Captain Fred Sanders facetiously termed it. Adrift on the Pacific A Boys [sic] Story of the Sea and its Perils The trench now captured by the Germans had frequently changed hands during the past twelve months, and for that reason was facetiously called "the international trench." The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War Neither spoke an unnecessary word during the meeting, but when Chester started to leave, Richards turned facetiously to his friends. A Breath of Prairie and other stories He finished with a laugh, and then passed into the small entrance-cave, which he denominated facetiously the Church Porch. The Tale of Timber Town "Do you wear her portrait over your heart?" enquired Daisy Scatcherd facetiously. The Leader of the Lower School A Tale of School Life The ceremony took place at noon precisely, when, as Phil facetiously observed, "the shadows of the high contracting parties could never be less." In the High Valley Being the fifth and last volume of the Katy Did series "There can be no doubt of that, judging from daily observation," responded her husband, somewhat facetiously. From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services Sir Wilfred Lawson in his introductory remarks facetiously alluded to the resolution adopted by the conference as somewhat in advance of the ideas of the speaker of the evening. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III Finally, when the luggage was all cleared out, the guard took off Excalibur's chain and facetiously invited him to alight for London Town. Scally The Story of a Perfect Gentleman These were the days when Mrs. Scott was sometimes facetiously called Madame la Général. As I Remember Recollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century When Dan came in and found her at work, he would sniff contemptuously or facetiously, according to his mood at the moment. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius "Then you don't think he is going home?" continued Putnam facetiously. From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services Martha C. Wright, of Auburn, was a frequent visitor at the center of the rebellion, as my sequestered cottage on Locust Hill was facetiously called. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I "The operation—combining equal parts of hocussing, overcharging, and direct robbery—and facetiously christened by bush landlords `lambing down.'" Austral English A dictionary of Australasian words, phrases and usages with those aboriginal-Australian and Maori words which have become incorporated in the language, and the commoner scientific words that have had their origin in Australasia All of the professors and many of the officers at West Point, whom Mr. Kemble facetiously termed "the boys," had a standing invitation to these Saturday evening dinners. As I Remember Recollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century "Things like the March Hare, for example," suggested Paul facetiously. Paul and the Printing Press His hearers respond in loud 'amens,' and one of the young bloods, being facetiously inclined, procures a rotten egg, and throws it at the unhappy man, deviling his face with the nauseous missile. City Crimes or Life in New York and Boston “I inclines to the opinion that it’s a little cattle deal,” Tubbs replied facetiously. 'Me--Smith' Colombo is facetiously spoken of by Englishmen as the Clapham Junction of the East, for the reason that one can there change to a steamer carrying him virtually to any place on the globe. East of Suez Ceylon, India, China and Japan There were so many representatives of the "Buckeye State" at that time in Washington that someone facetiously spoke of the city as the "United States of Ohio." As I Remember Recollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century She was certainly doing battle in real earnest with her old enemy, the little wizard, as Uncle Morris facetiously called him. Jessie Carlton The Story of a Girl who Fought with Little Impulse, the Wizard, and Conquered Him "Don't let us disturb you, Captain," said Winter, facetiously. The Trembling of a Leaf Little Stories of the South Sea Islands So he drank away, and facetiously speculated how he could be such an idiot as to go on pulling. Tom Brown at Oxford At half after nine he breakfasted very heartily of Minced Veal, which he hoped would not indigest, he facetiously remarked, ordering Chocolate and Coffee for his Friends, whose Health he drank himself in Wine-and-Water. The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 2 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... Miss Lydia Kane, one of the wits of my day and of whom I have already spoken, facetiously called them "number 11"—two straight marks! As I Remember Recollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century The little wizard, as Uncle Morris facetiously called her changeful impulses, was her tyrant. Jessie Carlton The Story of a Girl who Fought with Little Impulse, the Wizard, and Conquered Him "I suppose that means he won't do exactly what you want," suggested the doctor facetiously. The Trembling of a Leaf Little Stories of the South Sea Islands "Especially with a little shooting thrown in—Uhlans, I mean," replied Dale facetiously. Two Daring Young Patriots or, Outwitting the Huns "And, even then, corner him in Cape Town," added Danvers facetiously. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force When the two appeared upon the street, they were sometimes facetiously dubbed "Dombey and Son." As I Remember Recollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century I showed her the nine and facetiously asked her to choose; or should I spread them all at once? A Sheaf of Corn In one region, where this system prevails, it has been facetiously remarked that each tenant has a sale every year to determine how much he is worth. The Young Farmer: Some Things He Should Know "I am sure he will be pleased to learn the identity of his fair partner," he added facetiously. The Loyalist A Story of the American Revolution "What are you going to do with it, old man?" asked Spofforth facetiously. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Spoken facetiously to a person who leans heavily on another. The Proverbs of Scotland "Boutelle's Babies," as someone had facetiously termed them, could invariably be depended on to give the school eleven as hard a tussle as it wanted—and sometimes a deal harder. Left Guard Gilbert No contrary advice having reached Pulwick since Miss O'Donoghue's letter of invoice, as Mr. Landale facetiously described it, he drove over to Lancaster on the day appointed to meet the party. The Light of Scarthey The undertaker, after Rogeen's recovery, had facetiously written on the back: This receipt is still good for one first-class funeral—and it is negotiable. The Desert Fiddler “I will go with you, brother Allan Garland,” said the rebel soldier facetiously; “I think between us we can readily decide which is the right man.” The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer Spoken facetiously when an article of clothing, which has been hurriedly mended, gives way soon. The Proverbs of Scotland The inspector explained the meaning of his facetiously garbled quotation when Elder left the table. The Young Railroaders Tales of Adventure and Ingenuity The captain was a capital fellow, but I led him, facetiously, such a life all day, that I got almost everything altered at night. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 1, 1833-1856 The captain was a capital fellow, but I led him, facetiously, such a life the whole day, that I got most things altered at night. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete They had high hopes of finding the other boat at the spot which Calvert had facetiously named the Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, but it might well happen that they 316 would be disappointed. The Launch Boys' Adventures in Northern Waters Spoken facetiously when we make a friend take the outside of the footpath. The Proverbs of Scotland “The stern’s up!” facetiously replied Jack, also struggling to a standing position. Boy Scouts in the North Sea The Mystery of a Sub "And I know that you will always be there for me," Nawin remembered himself saying facetiously. An Apostate: Nawin of Thais This affair was facetiously called the "Cornstalk War." The History of Minnesota and Tales of the Frontier I don't happen to place that piece of scenery," replied Mrs. Dunbar facetiously, "but if you see her again, and I'm within call, give me a whistle, and I'll report for inspection duty. The Girl Scouts at Bellaire Or Maid Mary's Awakening The old gentleman was pleased, and facetiously remarked that he had all along supposed there was something or somebody in New Orleans, besides Tom or the law, that had drawn him there for three winters. Little Bobtail or The Wreck of the Penobscot. "Thought you were looking up the marriage service," said Snorky facetiously. Skippy Bedelle His Sentimental Progress From the Urchin to the Complete Man of the World "With a road map and a desire to see the Midwest for their holidays," he added facetiously. An Apostate: Nawin of Thais This period of inactivity was continued until midnight on the 27th November, and was facetiously termed the "close season for Turkey." The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I Egypt, Gallipoli, Lemnos Island, Sinai Peninsula And I facetiously added that, on the present occasion, I had the certainty that both the mothers might indulge their appetites ad libitum. Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. Two-and-Two would lift a big hand facetiously, when he came into the shop. The Planet Strappers "We poor men have been shaking in our shoes," he said facetiously. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1902 to 1903 "Not me then—impossible," he said facetiously with a contrived chuckle to disguise a sigh. An Apostate: Nawin of Thais The young engineer must pick his boss as our young men are facetiously advised to pick their parents. Opportunities in Engineering This is a sample of the kind of verbal pleasantries in which, when in exhilarated high spirits, I sometimes facetiously indulge. Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. "Poor simpletons," Gimp wailed facetiously afterwards, when they had moved out of earshot. The Planet Strappers "He knows how t' spell it," remarked Barber, facetiously. The Rich Little Poor Boy Urinating in this metallic East-Asian urinal embedded within the floor of a toilet sandwiched between two cars, he facetiously told himself that the fetid little space was his friend. An Apostate: Nawin of Thais Anne now began to complain of hunger, and Edward said he would give her a treat, Indian-fashion, to celebrate their arrival into, as he facetiously said, an Indian palace! The American Family Robinson or, The Adventures of a Family lost in the Great Desert of the West I was gathering them up, after I had fastened my bateau to the stake, and intended to convey them to the Castle, as our log hut was rather facetiously called by its owner. Field and Forest The Fortunes of a Farmer Ben Jonson facetiously makes these professors boast of being able to take three whiffs, then to take horse, and evolve the smoke—one whiff on Hounslow, a second at Staines, and a third at Bagshot. Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce In half an hour I discovered why it was that Timothy had such an objection to what Mr Cophagus facetiously termed the rudiment of the profession. Japhet in Search of a Father "How do I look with a halter around my neck?" he asked facetiously of a bystander. The Story of the Outlaw A Study of the Western Desperado "I think you must have failed once, or you would not be here," retorted Sidney, facetiously. The American Family Robinson or, The Adventures of a Family lost in the Great Desert of the West They would jerk a thumb over a shoulder after him facetiously. Bonaventure A Prose Pastoral of Acadian Louisiana "Yes; what will you give for the lot?" asked Noddy, facetiously. Work and Win or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise The lieutenant watched the sullen company reluctantly coagulating before him and inquired facetiously of the platoon sergeant, "Prisoners of war?" I Was a Teen-Age Secret Weapon "You look as if you'd seen a ghost, old girl," smiled her brother facetiously. Carl and the Cotton Gin Ned smiled facetiously, but at the same time shook his head. Fighting the Flames The latter he had begun facetiously to style the “Woods and Forester.” The Eagle Cliff A chessboard was forthcoming at a later hour, when we amused ourselves with a couple of games, facetiously dubbing our chessman Federals and Confederates. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War When Mr. Hicks poured his cup so full that the coffee ran over he remarked facetiously: "It won't stack, cookie." The Dude Wrangler The chief promised his followers a spectacle,—a “bit of sport,” as he facetiously termed it. The Death Shot A Story Retold “I have them,” replied the valet, with a most knowing leer, facetiously smiling. Olla Podrida A United States admiral, rather more facetiously than patriotically, remarked that "the American people of to-day would steal anything but a cellarful of water." Three Thousand Years of Mental Healing A changed Sue was speaking now, not playfully or facetiously, or even patiently: her face was grave, her eyes were angry. Apron-Strings "It's like taking a hook out of a cat-fish," said the cook, facetiously. The Dude Wrangler Fuseli, when he found he could not rid himself of the tormentor, called out half angrily, half facetiously, “Go to Hell!” Mary Wollstonecraft From Mr. Bonar Law's speech as reported by a morning paper:— "We were quite ready to carry on the principle of keeping a united nation by keeping in opposition and not facetiously opposing the Government." Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 12, 1916 But nothing appears; and in the expectant silence that follows the actors calmly announce a collection of money, facetiously making the appearance of the Devil dependent on the liberality of the audience: New Gyse. Shakespearean Playhouses A History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration "Decided yet whether you will be a railroad man like your Dad, or a steamboat man like me?" went on the New Yorker facetiously. Steve and the Steam Engine "Oh, I guess about a hundred dollars," she returned facetiously. Peak and Prairie From a Colorado Sketch-book Of course, things were improving since the advent of the Mounted Police, for they had instituted what Inspector Jennings facetiously called a "rural mail delivery" through regions near the Pole. Policing the Plains Being the Real-Life Record of the Famous North-West Mounted Police "You bet I will!" the officer answered, facetiously; and I saw a glance pass between him and the manager which said "madman," as plainly as the spoken word itself. In Direst Peril That line of gray heights seen from the door was what Burns alluded to when he facetiously dubbed his friend 'Illustrious lord of Laggan's many hills.' Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 451 Volume 18, New Series, August 21, 1852 Some one facetiously suggested that I call this lecture "bringing light to the seeing," and, in a sense, this is what I am trying to do. Five Lectures on Blindness "These bufully flowers, mamma, see," pointing to the upper surface and sides of the nosegay, facetiously termed. Hubert's Wife A Story for You "Perhaps he is afraid of me," I suggested, facetiously. The Path Of Duty “Good luck to ye!” said Larry, nodding facetiously to the man, as he put a tin mug to his lips, and drained its contents to the bottom. The Golden Dream Adventures in the Far West He had facetiously named his residence the Mountain House, in consequence of there being neither mountain nor hill larger than an inverted wash-hand basin, within ten miles of him! Fort Desolation Red Indians and Fur Traders of Rupert's Land “Not in there, I suppose, missis,” he said facetiously, as he passed the coal-hole. Charlie to the Rescue In sea parlance, the men whose turn it is to take rest after their long watch on deck are somewhat facetiously said to belong to the “watch below.” The Red Eric Some to whom he appealed treated him facetiously, others turned him away from their doors, being too anxious about the impending flood to listen to him. The Red Man's Revenge A Tale of The Red River Flood The Cigarette remarked facetiously that he thought I was "taking exercise" as I drew near, until he made out for certain that I was only twittering with cold. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 1 (of 25) The committee appeared on the platform one by one, each received with noisy approval, and one facetiously wearing a rosette the size of a large cabbage was tendered a particularly deafening ovation. Some Everyday Folk and Dawn "Small fear of yer dying, Denny, with the price of two drinks," said the policeman, poking him facetiously in the ribs with his club. Children of the Tenements On July 1, 1782, Lord Rockingham died, and the crown, as Walpole facetiously remarked, thereby descended to the king of England. Benjamin Franklin At the end of the three hours' steady traveling Loiseau gathered up his cards and remarked facetiously, "It's turning hungry." The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 1 Boule de Suif and Other Stories "We've done four pills' worth of the journey anyway," he added facetiously. The Girl in the Golden Atom He was facetiously styled “Magog” by his shopmates, in allusion to his small stature, which required the assistance of a good-sized box under his feet to enable him to reach his “upper case.” Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life These buoys, so large that they were facetiously called “men” by the punster of the ship, are painted a brilliant scarlet, which makes them a conspicuous feature of the sea-scape. A Woman's Journey through the Philippines On a Cable Ship that Linked Together the Strange Lands Seen En Route "I'll carry home your bag if you'll carry mine, Gerald," cried Standish facetiously, as my brother-in-law, a trifle offended at the Admiral's last pleasantry, proceeded with much dignity to his allotted place. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton In which state of things the various employés of college, including the trusty colored Aquarius, facetiously denominated Professor Paley, under the excitement of numerous quarters, greatly multiply their efforts. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No 3, September, 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy. Footnote 43: Flogging was facetiously termed "putting on a new shirt." The Military Journals of Two Private Soldiers, 1758-1775 With Numerous Illustrative Notes "I hope you are not going to advance the latter incident as a proof of non compos mentis, Mr. Middleheath," said the judge facetiously. The Shrieking Pit The Earl of Lonsdale was so extensive a proprietor, and patron of boroughs, that he returned nine members to Parliament, who were facetiously called Lord Lonsdale's ninepins. The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings I asked, facetiously, but I didn't feel in the least humorous. Jane Journeys On At least, I flatter myself that——" With a wink at her sister she added facetiously: "Of course, one never knows when dealing with these handsome men. The Mask A Story of Love and Adventure Harvey winked facetiously at George Olver, who reddened deeply but did not cast down his eyes. Cape Cod Folks Strange things happen to men who travel," declared Strong facetiously; "but you'd better be going. The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes This gentleman, by the way, was very successful in discovering culprits, and was known facetiously by the boys as the "blood-hound." The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World Thomas Carlyle, who has facetiously been called a liberal thinker, had not the patience to discuss Darwin's book seriously, but grew red in the face and hissed in falsetto when it was even mentioned. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists "I have a skein of silk," interrupted Helen facetiously. The Mask A Story of Love and Adventure She opened the door, he stepped outside, and a cyclone happening to pass that way, facetiously caught him into the atmosphere and carried him away somewhere, she never knew where. The Way of the Wind "When do we do this valiant stunt?" she inquired facetiously. Jane Allen: Right Guard For goodness sake," facetiously replied the General, "don't start so early. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World The road was called the "International & Great Northern,"38 but we facetiously dubbed it the "Independent & Got Nothing." Danger Signals Remarkable, Exciting and Unique Examples of the Bravery, Daring and Stoicism in the Midst of Danger of Train Dispatchers and Railroad Engineers Southey is not generally amatory in his humour, and therefore we appreciate the more the following effusions, which he facetiously attributes to Abel Shufflebottom. History of English Humour, Vol. 2 His other admixture is facetiously described as "mostly Negro." Twentieth Century Negro Literature Or, A Cyclopedia of Thought on the Vital Topics Relating to the American Negro There has lately arisen a new-fangled style of poetry, facetiously yclept the Cockney School, that it would really be worth any one's while to enter as a candidate. Early Reviews of English Poets "I think I can provide you with a lodging for the night," he added, facetiously. A Cigarette-Maker's Romance For ten or twelve miles we kept to the MacLeod trail at an easy pace, never more than a mile behind the "transient treasury," as Goodell facetiously termed it. Raw Gold A Novel In August, 1712, a tax of a halfpenny was placed upon newspapers, and led to several leading journals being discontinued, a failure facetiously termed "the fall of the leaf." History of English Humour, Vol. 2 Chrysalus, a slave, facetiously observes, that when his master discovers he has spent his gold, he will make him "cruscisalus" i.e. "cross jumper." History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour When she met him with her hat on, he inquired facetiously if she contemplated a journey, and proceeded to make light of her response that the carriage was ordered to take them to the station. The Miller Of Old Church "You must excuse me for the present, for I do not like to make statements to one who will not believe what I say," answered Christy, rather facetiously. Within The Enemy's Lines “Your Honor, I trust that that suggestion was only made facetiously,” he said. Little Fuzzy Rale winked facetiously, evidently rather proud of the exploit as it had been related to him. The Devil's Own A Romance of the Black Hawk War He lived by himself; he had never married; and the world, although he smiled at it facetiously, was not a pleasant place in his eyes. The Shoulders of Atlas A Novel He knew well enough that people looked from their windows as he passed, and said, facetiously, “There goes Richard Alger to court Sylvy Crane.” Pembroke A Novel Seeing they were facetiously inclined, I summoned that independence so necessary to a citizen of standing. The Adventures of My Cousin Smooth While in the Prison one of the officers facetiously remarked that it was a much better gaol than he had been used to, and observed that it was built on the panopticon principle. The Story of the "9th King's" in France I believe that he or she has been given for a long time preceding the act to considering, sometimes facetiously, sometimes sentimentally, the advantages of oblivion. Mike Fletcher A Novel His dam was, as he facetiously remarked, "taking concrete shape," and he was rushing the job in order to have the structure thoroughly dry and "set" against the coming of the winter rains. The Pride of Palomar What you facetiously call "the three trifles" seem to me to be three most important points, even if you had described them simply as fine taste, deep feeling, and a good ear. Piano and Song How to Teach, How to Learn, and How to Form a Judgment of Musical Performances "Considering your early handicaps you have certainly shown some speed in adapting yourself to conditions," Carr observed facetiously. Burned Bridges "Well, then, let me guess," said the Duke, facetiously. Melchior's Dream and Other Tales Never mind it, child," remarked he, facetiously, to the disconsolate Phebe; "you have only been beautifying your countenance. Dotty Dimple Out West One of the orderlies went to the door and shouted: "Another slab for the mortuary!"—Those who died on the operating tables were facetiously called "slabs." Combed Out He was also the fortunate producer of the "Beggar's Opera," which was facetiously said to have made Rich gay, and Gay rich. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 Then he facetiously raises one to each side of his head, and you have a figure that Jerome Bosch would have rejoiced to transfer to canvas. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 1, July, 1862 "Well, give me the thousand dollars, and I'll help you out," Mr. Wright said, facetiously. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia Falstaffe facetiously recalls several points which were debated in the journalistic war provoked by Steele's loss of his governorship, but in themselves the points are of too little significance to merit explanation. The Theater (1720) In half an hour I discovered why it was that Timothy had such an objection to what Mr Cophagus facetiously termed the rudiments of the profession. Japhet, in Search of a Father "The élite," Edith remarked, facetiously; "his lovely Mrs. Dale lives there." The Vehement Flame His favourite punishment, which he facetiously called "Virginian play," was to flog his slaves severely, and then expose their lacerated flesh to the smoke of tobacco stems, causing the most exquisite agony. Three Years in Europe Places I Have Seen and People I Have Met This was facetiously called "the nursery," and its occupants "Mrs. Beers's babies." Memories A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War So proficient was he in his Greek that some of the students facetiously called him Socrates, and some still more facetious even termed him Soc. Winning His "W" A Story of Freshman Year at College In consequence of a picturesque description he gave of some closing day in a foreign country, he was facetiously nicknamed "Sunset Cox." T. De Witt Talmage As I Knew Him He had looked and spoken as any man of Stephen's acquaintance might have done, facetiously, it is true, but without ostentation or vulgarity. One Man in His Time Pale Face Harry, with pointed forefinger, gingerly and facetiously laid the coins out in a row on the table. The Miracle Man But the light-brown hair continued to curl facetiously—it was the sort of hair whose spontaneous rippling conveys to the seeing eye a sense of humor. Judith of the Plains His Cambridge Duns facetiously pleasing, as also his Parley with his Empty Purse, in their kind not out-done by any. The Lives of the Most Famous English Poets (1687) The man who climbed the tree rejoins his companion, and having seen the bear sniffing at his head, asks him facetiously what the bear said to him. Bears I Have Met—and Others Channing, when she wanted him to preside at a meeting, answered facetiously: "Napoleon will not be surprised that a corporal of an awkward squad hesitates to appear in command where the general-in-chief is present." The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years It was almost like coming into a strange shop when Win arrived with Sadie before eight o'clock in the morning for her first day in Toyland, as Earl Usher facetiously named it. Winnie Childs The Shop Girl Strange noises of unnatural laughter, for instance, proceeded from distant corners of the hall, and each of the electric lights in turn winked facetiously. Living Alone In geology, the ammonite of to-day was for Chalmers a parody facetiously made by Nature in imitation of her living conchology, and for Voltaire a pilgrim's cockle dropped in the passes of the Alps. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 28, July, 1873 It would take a deep plummet to reach bottom in the Erie County Pen, and I do but skim lightly and facetiously the surface of things as I there saw them. The Road We study Cady Stanton's handsome face as she talks on rapidly and facetiously. The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years "From the look of things," he said facetiously, "I hazard the guess that you two aren't long home from the honeymoon." The Devil's Garden “Your most obedient servant,” replied Tom, facetiously, as he placed himself in the attitude of “charge bayonets.” The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion "Fry mine one on one side and one on the other," Hart continued facetiously. Gunsight Pass How Oil Came to the Cattle Country and Brought a New West The soft, warm dusk of a July evening crept over the land and a few stars winked at them facetiously. The Lonesome Trail and Other Stories The barber meant this facetiously, but Captain Cai considered it in all seriousness. Hocken and Hunken One afternoon I gave my shotgun to one of the porters to carry afield, remarking facetiously to all and sundry that he looked like a gunbearer. African Camp Fires "Look here, father," said Ernest, feeling the creature's crania, after having facetiously begged pardon for the liberty, "its head is precisely like our own; that is very humiliating." Willis the Pilot He decided that Gladys, the facetiously named automobile, was a luxury, and sold her for a couple of hundred pounds. Mr. Britling Sees It Through The wily Ulysses declaring he was called Noman, the giant facetiously promised to eat him last, before he fell into a drunken sleep. The Book of the Epic "I hope you are not going to disappoint Mr. Löwe, sir," he commenced facetiously. John Thorndyke's Cases related by Christopher Jervis and edited by R. Austin Freeman Mr. Lowell says, facetiously, that "They are peripatetic picnic parties, faintly flavored with piety; just a sufficient suspicion of it to render them acceptable to the easy-going gods." Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic "Hereafter, please ask permission before you leave the ship," facetiously remarked the officer in charge. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" "I'd ask her to marry me," said Cameron facetiously; "only I'm afraid such a dazzling prospect would turn her head and completely spoil her." The Common Law Eh! what? you sir," said Mr. Bagges, facetiously addressing himself to his eldest nephew, Harry,—"Eh! what? International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 9, August 26, 1850 The missiles hit nobody, although one was facetiously alleged to have winged a locust. The Siege of Kimberley He leaned and ran his gloved hand forgivingly along the slatey blue neck, reached farther and pulled facetiously the roan's ears, and the roan meekly permitted the liberties. The Happy Family "He's in for a wet night by the looks of him," observed the chauffeur facetiously. The Rocks of Valpre "Will you pay the difference, and come on board, young Sir?" asked the Captain of the packet, facetiously. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 22, 1891 A critical observer might have facetiously agreed with him, but the boys were content with what they had, not being able to obtain anything better; and is not that one way to be happy? Apples, Ripe and Rosy, Sir They were careless of life and, as one facetiously adds, of truth also. A Short History of Monks and Monasteries The man's sturdy figure was absolutely immobile, and the customary facetiously quizzical lines of his face had given place to an expression of cold attention. The Rules of the Game Hence they have facetiously received the nickname of "The Pilgrims," that is to say, a people who are always seeking a better country than their own. Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete As one writer has facetiously remarked, "It took a New England conscience to hold a follower in line for the New England candidate." The Reign of Andrew Jackson Charles Hugo once facetiously wrote to a friend: "We have bought no kindling for three years." Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01 Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great "Whatever happens, or doesn't happen, Hal is going to be surprised," Cub concluded facetiously. The Radio Boys in the Thousand Islands "To think that Benjamin Franklin brought down lightning with a key and Nathaniel has made a key out of lightening!" she thought facetiously. Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America "Yes, we were boys together, as the song says," said Leonard James, smiling facetiously. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People Mr. Bones was reprimanded, but he remained upon what is facetiously known as "the force." Elbow-Room A Novel Without a Plot Recognising Mubarak, they all embraced him, and spake to him facetiously. Bagh O Bahar, or Tales of the Four Darweshes "Enter a young mourner!" says Algy, facetiously, in unkind allusion to the gloom of my appearance, which is perhaps heightened by the black-silk gown I wear. Nancy "Were you a rather naughty child," he asked facetiously. Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America Until reaching what is facetiously termed "the shell area"—as if any spot in this benighted district were not a shell area—the troops plod along in fours at the right of the road. All in It : K(1) Carries On A Continuation of the First Hundred Thousand Lord Cornwallis, simply 'The King'; but Washington, putting that toast, added, 'of England', and facetiously, 'confine him there, I'll drink him a full bumper', filling his glass till it ran over. The True George Washington [10th Ed.] I have had it pointed out, not altogether facetiously, that it is impossible to determine with accuracy what one woman, much less what any number of women, wants. What eight million women want "Oh, joy!" chuckled Billy when he lived those minutes over again, and punched the pillow facetiously. The Long Shadow Martha C. Wright of Auburn was a frequent visitor at the center of the rebellion, as my sequestered cottage on Locust Hill was facetiously called. Eighty Years and More; Reminiscences 1815-1897 The name whelp was probably given them facetiously in reference to their designation as barks. Notes and Queries, Number 07, December 15, 1849 "Possessions," as Bassompierre facetiously observes, "over which a hare leapt every day." The Life of Marie de Medicis — Volume 2 Here there had been, a few weeks later, a public auction of the property taken, the Bishop, who presided as auctioneer, facetiously styling it "plunder taken at the siege of Sebastopol." The Lions of the Lord A Tale of the Old West "Thought Bill had got too proud t' sing that song uh hisn," the cook yelled facetiously to the riders who were nearest. The Long Shadow Sir Wilfrid Lawson, in his introductory remarks, facetiously alluded to the resolution adopted by the Conference as somewhat in advance of the ideas of the speaker of the evening. Eighty Years and More; Reminiscences 1815-1897 That his wig always sat straight and even around his ample forehead, not facetiously poked to one side, nor assuming rakish airs, unsuited to clerical dignity, was entirely owing to Mrs. Katy Scudder. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 18, April, 1859 |
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