| 单词 | flippantly |
| 例句 | I would be angry too if she told me she was leaving this world for another that may or may not exist, so flippantly and easily, like I didn’t really matter to her at all. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “Off and on,” I said flippantly as I sat down. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “The thing is,” she said, flippantly lighting a cigarette, “they aren’t going to find Jose. You can be assured of that.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t mean to use it so flippantly, but it’s too late now. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “Okay, then,” I said flippantly, trying to alleviate the suddenly tense atmosphere. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The convicts range from the very dangerous to the flippantly annoying. Five Action Movies to Stream Right Now 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z There are many shots of Christine looking in the mirror, wordlessly asking herself the extent to which she is able to treat her new job as flippantly as her friend and clients do. The new normal: why television has chosen to humanize sex workers 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z It really was as simple as, if you make a promise keep it – what you might just say flippantly, someone else is taking very seriously. Clarke Peters: Razzle dazzler 2010-08-08T20:30:00Z The Music Center broke the news somewhat flippantly on the Grand Park website: "the Music Center regrets that this event has been cancelled. Unfortunately, underwriting needed to support the installation did not become available. Awww...." Why Salonen's 'Universe of Sound: The Planets' L.A. stop was canceled 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z He answers, flippantly—“I wouldn’t take you without your consent, Maxine!” “The Carmichael Show’s” definitive take on Bill Cosby’s legacy: How Jerrod Carmichael became the most important comedian in America 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z I hope my children never flippantly use the phrase “I’m so poor”, just as I hope they will never experience true poverty again. You're not poor. You're broke 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z Watson once flippantly described Holmes as “a brain without a heart.” Exhibition Review: A Sherlock Holmes Exhibition Stops in Ohio 2014-02-14T23:25:09Z And whether that norm is eating meat, driving massive cars or flippantly waging war, changing the status quo warrants more than just knowledge — it requires the will to change once knowledge is available. Did slaves catch your seafood? 2012-05-21T14:26:00Z I watched in quiet horror as she flippantly added an inexplicable amount of bacon to a pan, cranked the heat to high and stirred it around a few times. The biggest mistake you're making when you cook bacon 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z “My bad”: “I’m scoring points by flippantly admitting that I messed up.” Style Invitational Week 1204: At least ... 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z As it is, even when flippantly asking weighty existential questions about war and faith, this production calls into question the reasons for its own existence. Theater Review: Kenneth Lonergan’s ‘Medieval Play’ at Signature 2012-06-08T02:05:00Z “Who says I’m not in my heyday now,” he retorts before flippantly tossing his hat onto a coat rack — only to see it tumble awkwardly to the floor. Can Campus Culture Wars Be Funny? ‘The Chair’ Dares to Think So. 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z Last week, reports of new residents walking their dogs on the campus drew the ire of students and D.C. natives; one pet owner, in response, flippantly suggested that the school be moved. Go-Go Music as a Rallying Call to Resist Gentrification 2019-04-24T04:00:00Z Some thing I say really flippantly gets this full-on rampage of stuff happening. M.I.A. steps from art underground to media spotlight 2010-06-12T23:51:00Z Her voice and mannerisms drenched in meretricious satire, von Fliss eschews actual rich perspective on her dad to flippantly dive into anything goes misery disguised as jokey, "scientific" inquiry into the nature of loss. Review: 'Cancer: The Musical' suffers from unappealing treatment of its subject 2010-06-10T20:54:00Z Combined with the album's title, "Nostalgia," it's an invitation to rethink a word that often is used lightly, even flippantly. Annie Lennox makes the past her own on 'Nostalgia' 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z You could describe the opening track, flippantly, as an approximation of what God would have sounded like talking to Moses. Hidden Treasures: Gas – Gas 2013-03-19T16:12:15Z And I say this not flippantly, but because I deeply believe it to be true: I do not believe Donald Trump possesses any humanity. Who’s the real insane clown posse? Trump fans give Juggalos a run for their money in “7 Days in Ohio” 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z It’s a way of living that sometimes flippantly earns them the nickname of ‘Dirtbags’. A 250 mile protest run: the fight to save Navajo land and US national parks 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z The flippantly named NoFap community has gained a strange prominence since it was founded in 2011 by Pittsburgh web developer Alexander Rhodes. What’s causing women to join the NoFap movement? 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z I often wonder, when derogatory terms towards disabled people are thrown around so flippantly, if people mean to be hurtful or if they are simply reacting to something different. A letter to … The man who insulted my brother, who has cerebral palsy 2017-03-18T04:00:00Z “I don’t have a family,” he said flippantly when I asked how they were doing. When a Summer Hookup Lasts 12 Years, It’s Time to Reassess 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z In its recap, the New York Times’ Arts Beat flippantly titled the episode “Unlucky Pennsatucky.” We still don’t know how to talk about Pennsatucky: The reality of rural sexual assault and how class plays out in “Orange Is the New Black” 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z His barbed comments are tossed off so flippantly they seem like throwaways. 'Inherit the Wind' airs current creationism debate 2011-09-09T23:16:04Z When Blackheart tries to lecture her on impulsivity, the lively redhead flippantly pops the tab on her soda. The National Book Award Finalists in Young People’s Literature 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z Not on trial but in the middle of it all is a fiercely competitive circle of high-priced Miami defense attorneys flippantly referred to as the “white powder bar.” Shadowy snitch takes starring role in bribery trial of veteran DEA agents 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z "Quite flippantly, we would be tempted to say that valuations don’t matter until you need to sell the assets, quickly!" Europe's banks in 'better place' than U.S. in terms of commercial property risk - JPMorgan 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z “And I said, flippantly, ‘I’m thinking about Americans and sex.’ Esther Perel’s Business Is Your Business 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z And, yes, during one stretch they won three in a row, including two on the road, something not to be flippantly tossed aside in a sport where success away from home is never easy. Depleted Chargers clash with Falcons in struggle against mediocrity 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z It would be unreasonable to expect the movie’s various second bananas to be nearly as well drawn, though I do wish that “Bros” didn’t treat them quite so flippantly. Smart, self-aware laughs are among the pros of 'Bros' 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z “Warehouse users can’t just flippantly lease large amounts of space in anticipation that people are going to keep spending the way they have been these past couple of years,” he said. Red-Hot Warehouse Market Faces a Reality Test 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z The disclosure has caused division in Schembechler’s family, with some saying he never would have flippantly dismissed complaints. Opportunities were missed to stop sports doctor Anderson 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z He’s also asked what the key to winning derby matches is, and flippantly says something about scoring four goals in the first ten minutes. Manchester United v Manchester City: Premier League – live! 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z “Strategic decisions have strategic consequences,” he said flippantly. Strategic Failure — Perfectly Executed 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z I flippantly tweeted that age discrimination surely was a much bigger problem. Opinion | Is menopause really driving women out of the workforce? 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z The post also flippantly described the experience as "fun for the family". TripAdvisor 'sorry' for offensive Auschwitz review 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z Historically, however — and somewhat flippantly, according to many researchers — their outlooks have been divided into two broad camps, which some journalists and researchers call the pessimists and the optimists. How Long Can We Live? 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z The 55-year-old, of no fixed address, told her "sorry", and added flippantly: "Drink in, wits out," the court heard. 'Monster' Paul Devaney jailed for raping two women 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z In no way do I make that allusion flippantly. Review: Andy Ngo's new book still pretends antifa's the real enemy 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z “For anyone to use the phrase ‘trail of tears’ flippantly represents ignorance of these atrocities at best, and willful verbal harm at worst,” the center’s statement said. University leader criticized for using ‘trail of tears’ 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z Later, he tweeted more flippantly: “Do you get the impression that the Supreme Court doesn’t like me?” Trump decries Supreme Court decisions as ‘shotgun blasts into the face’ of conservatives 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z When asked why no working people were included on the committee, Reeves flippantly said, “We don’t need union bosses to tell us how to take care of our people.” Editorial Roundup: Mississippi 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z Now is not the time to flippantly believe what you will. 'And then my patient begins to crash ...' A California nurse on the hardest shift in his career 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z But in response to that advice, which comes from some of the president’s own experts, he flippantly says he’s not going to wear a mask. Column: Why can't Donald Trump be more like Queen Elizabeth? 2020-04-05T04:00:00Z "It's a process. You dig a hole, put a seed in, put dirt on top, add water, up comes the corn," he said flippantly. Three farmers hit back at Mike Bloomberg: 'absolutely outraged and disheartened' 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z I couldn’t imagine him being so flippantly fatalistic about any other civilisational hazard that the free market had failed to address. Big Swinging Brains and fashy trolls: how the world fell into a clickbait death spiral 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z To put him off, Lowell said, “as flippantly as I could, ‘Oh Harvey, you know you hire us for our intellectual and literary abilities.’ Opinion | People told the truth about Harvey Weinstein in 2004 and 2010. Why weren’t they heard? 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z She openly dated, freely lived her life and flippantly retorted on social media to hateful comments she felt were unfair. They grew up in the K-pop limelight. Is it to blame for their deaths? 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z Pushback In our last edition, I wrote somewhat flippantly that “YouTube has had such a rough year that I struggled to come up with a major product or policy win.” Singapore’s fake news law should be a warning to American lawmakers 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z Social media users responded with outrage and disbelief that the Uber CEO would respond so flippantly to the assassination and dismemberment of an American journalist. Tech’s transportation companies keep bending the knee to Saudi Arabia 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z You can’t normalize some of this conduct and when the President of the United States says, even flippantly, you know maybe we should get rid of the judges. Transcript: Preet Bharara 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, Trump publicly condemned Omar after the revelation that she flippantly described the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks as “some people did something” during a fundraiser for a Muslim group back in March. Omar's socialist supporters denounce Seattle-area protesters as 'fascist' 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z “She left him,” he says—and then he adds, flippantly, “The heart wants what the heart wants.” TV’s Reckoning with #MeToo 2019-05-27T04:00:00Z Omar’s remarks follow Trump public condemnation of her after revelation that she flippantly described the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks as “some people did something” during a fundraiser for a Muslim group back in March. Ilhan Omar claims she's Trump's 'biggest nemesis' 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z When congressional Republicans and the president don’t like a government program, they flippantly condemn it as sign of creeping socialism. Opinion | I’m a proud Democrat. I’m also a proud capitalist. 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z “Allowing that information to be recorded and scrutinized will prevent officers from flippantly using their firearms in such a way that creates these types of dangerous situation.” King County Sheriff’s Office to pay motorcyclist held at gunpoint $65,000, plus change use-of-force rules 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z Rand Paul, the Kentucky Republican who sits on the Foreign Relations Committee, said on “Fox News Sunday” that it would be a “big, big mistake to flippantly get out of this historic agreement.” Gorbachev Calls Trump’s Treaty Withdrawal ‘Not the Work of a Great Mind’ 2018-10-21T04:00:00Z “It’s a big, big mistake to flippantly get out of this historic agreement,” Paul said on “Fox News Sunday.” GOP lawmakers criticize Trump’s decision to withdraw from nuclear arms treaty 2018-10-21T04:00:00Z But for much of the NHL season, some critics flippantly dismissed the expansion side as a gimmick and waited for the collapse. 'We have no history': Can casino-chip bonuses and llamas turn Vegas into a soccer city? 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z The Times engages in casual exaggeration, such as referring flippantly to the oceans boiling, in place of wrestling with the hard problem of evidence. Fuel-Mileage Rules Are No Help to the Climate 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z As portrayed by Alex Nee, he seems to embody the Weimar Republic in its death gasps, his breathtakingly inventive performances turning flippantly angry and his behavior growing zombie-like as things deteriorate. The world is ending, so come to the 'Cabaret' 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z Last week, when Mr. West flippantly and foolishly ascribed blame for American slavery on African-Americans during a TMZ interview, he provided his critics the out they needed to dismiss him. Kanye Had One of the Best Tweets of All Time 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z “We can’t just go in there flippantly,” said a senior E.U. official who is involved in monitoring violations of European treaties and who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe backroom discussions. In Eastern Europe, the E.U. faces a rebellion more threatening than Brexit 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z As Trump's apologists so flippantly explain, any issues "values voters" may have with Trump were clearly not important enough to stop them from giving him supreme executive power. ‘I Know I Will Be Criticized’: The Latino Evangelical Who Advises Trump on Immigration 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z But more often than not, the female versions of these characters are flippantly used and discarded without any sort of development or nuance, like Katie Aselton's Sarah in "Father Figures." Commentary: Some stereotyped women's film roles we'd like to do away with 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z "For someone to use it flippantly for engagement online is abhorrent." Why is Khloe Kardashian's latest campaign 'problematic'? 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z JFK and Reagan had the good sense not to speak flippantly about nuclear weapons. Trump, Oprah and the Art of Deflection 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z I was on the range with Ernie early in the week, and a young player said flippantly to another, "I guess Tiger won't be a factor this week." My Shot: Claude Harmon III - Golf Digest 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z In Luke Cage, after watching a man get tossed off a roof, Turk flippantly remarks that’s he’s heading back to Hell’s Kitchen “where it’s safe.” Meet the guy who gets beat up in all of Marvel’s Netflix superhero shows 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z Yet here he was, behaving flippantly about the same lack of transparency and conflicts of interest that are typically associated with big biotech players like Monsanto. When GMOs Are the Movie Star 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z But he acknowledges that Khloe is far from the first to use the term flippantly, adding: "This is a global thing that's happened for so many years." Why is Khloe Kardashian's latest campaign 'problematic'? 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z Fred Maddox, who is retired from inspecting commercial airline planes, says he doesn’t agree with many of the things Trump flippantly says, but he still believes in the president and would vote for him again. Many Trump voters who got hurricane relief in Texas aren’t sure Puerto Ricans should 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z He understands that his unremitting coarseness satisfies their unpolitical agenda of smashing crockery, even though his self-indulgent floundering precludes fulfillment of the promises he flippantly made to assuage their sense of being disdained. Opinion | Sinister figures lurk around our careless president 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z On the campaign trail he said he was open to the idea of meeting directly with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un - flippantly adding that they might best talk over hamburgers. AP Analysis: In Asia, Tillerson ponders US-N. Korea reboot 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Especially after hearing about the details of their crimes, it is easy to flippantly brush off their killings. Alabama editorial roundup 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z Last year, he flippantly told Bloomberg Business Week: “I’m totally autistic or sociopathic. I guess I’m both.” The rise and fall of Milo Yiannopoulos – how a shallow actor played the bad guy for money 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z Democrats, however, said they were shocked that the president of the United States would speak so flippantly about destroying a lawmaker’s career. Texas Democrats Angered by Trump’s Remark on Destroying Senator’s Career 2017-02-08T05:00:00Z “The biggest misperception is that somehow me and my colleagues and predecessors and successors have just been flippantly giving this money away,” Benzel said. Tough McCleary puzzle: How the complex history of teacher pay won’t make a solution any easier 2017-02-06T05:00:00Z But I also view the drugs with much greater disconcert than I did before, and I am constantly shocked by how flippantly some Americans — both patients and doctors — seem to view them. Doctors prescribed me pain meds but couldn’t help me get off them 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z “Most of the time people are saying these things flippantly, and they think it’s funny,” he said. In election’s wake, racist incidents have schools on edge 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z And then, very flippantly, after months or years of lying, say whatever you have to say to make the press go away. Hillary Clinton’s ‘psychotic’ lies she gets away with 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, he pretended to sneeze when pronouncing the name of a Chinese executive whose last name is Chiu — pronounced “choo” — and has drawn criticism for speaking flippantly about Indians and Bulgarians. Governor’s Views Don’t Help as Maine’s Population Dwindles 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z Reines, who had worked for Clinton at the State Department, reiterated that he was serious, though he suggested maybe a campaign spokesman could respond less "flippantly." Clinton aides mulled telling GOP 'Bring a dolly!' for emails 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z I flippantly told him if he happened to run into my mother back in Chicago, he could let her know that I was behaving myself, eating regularly, and wearing clean clothes. James Wolter: The Peace Corps Experience 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z Surprisingly, this isn’t one of those Labour statements I’m starting to suspect are made out of flippantly arranged fridge magnets. Victoria Beckham’s secret is out: she’s changed. Haven’t we all? | Barbara Ellen 2016-09-03T04:00:00Z But it faulted one senior state official after another for doing his or her job negligently, or much worse—in the case of Steve Mullins, the Governor’s General Counsel at the time, “flippantly and recklessly.” The End of the Open Market for Lethal-Injection Drugs 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z "It is unacceptable for the governor's general counsel to so flippantly and recklessly disregard the written protocol and the rights of Richard Glossip," the grand jury said in its report. Grand jury investigating Oklahoma executions delivers report 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Slater turned to his friend of 13 years and asked, almost flippantly, what he remembered. A 153-mile run through the Sahara — on prosthetic legs 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z He answers flippantly, something about a chunk of tile from an exploding building in Bosnia. Stop and think before you commit to 'Mr. Right' 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z There was too much at stake to flippantly reject it, no matter how many unanswered questions rattled in my brain. Apocalyptic upbringing: how I recovered from my terrifying evangelical childhood 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z It would’ve felt taboo to treat it flippantly and make weird, awkward jokes like I usually do, so I pulled back my banter. Talking to singer-songwriter Julien Baker about art, pain, and Dashboard Confessional 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z When it became his turn to talk, he didn’t do so flippantly. How Tony Clark made his way from the ballfield to the board room 2016-02-28T05:00:00Z Every taxpayer dollar should be treated as sacrosanct and not spent flippantly indulging the lavish tastes of public officials. Golden Hammer: Audit finds USAID workers improperly flying first class 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z In a video posted on Wednesday he flippantly referred to “the miserable monotony of being ultra-rich.” Vilified for drug pricing, CEO Shkreli busted for securities fraud 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z And it’s relentlessly, fastidiously obsessed with helping us see the consequences of the choices so often flippantly made, and the implicit violence we’re wont to do in the name of freedom. Top 10 Video Games 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z Not to put too fine a point on this, but hearing an 83-year-old flippantly dismiss the concerns of a 91-year-old because the latter is “getting up in years” seems a little ridiculous. Rumsfeld, Cheney, and a Bush-family drama 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z Democrats quickly seized on the comments, accusing Bush of flippantly brushing off the shooting at an Oregon community college last week that left 10 dead, including the shooter. Hillary Clinton slams Jeb Bush over 'stuff happens' comment 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z "I don't mean this flippantly, because I've made plenty of mistakes, but humans will screw up anything if you give them enough opportunity," Sumwalt said. Deadly SpaceShipTwo Crash Caused by Co-Pilot Error: NTSB 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z The anti-abortion group calling itself The Center for Medical Progress recorded Deborah Nucatola, senior director of medical services at Planned Parenthood, speaking casually and at times flippantly about the details of abortion procedures. Planned Parenthood releases video in response to accusations 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z The doctor discusses with them, sometimes flippantly, the body parts most in demand. Video Accuses Planned Parenthood of Crime 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z But the doodles – flippantly flitting through the highlights reel – encourage the idea that data, readily accessed, is all history is. Google doodles aren’t just naff – they’re trying to rebrand the past | Phil Hoad 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z Colangelo doesn’t believe that a situation will materialize in which a team flippantly changes course on a player. DeAndre Jordan’s Mavericks-Clippers flip-flop isn’t the first, but could lead to changes 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Paul Waldmann tweeted: "Shall stop using the phrase Death by Chocolate so flippantly after reading this." Weekend edition: The best of the week's reads 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z “Everybody flippantly says, ‘CX,’ but what does that mean?” asks McFarlane. OracleVoice: Put A (Social) Ring On It 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z It’s easy for personal finance experts to flippantly say, “Don’t buy what you can’t afford.” Is Overdraft Protection Real? A Look at the Big 4 Banks 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z He acknowledged the need for rules and safety checks for drivers, saying it had been "easy to say something flippantly negative about every law" in the past. Uber promises 50,000 jobs in Europe 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z In that moment, my efforts to thwart global terrorism involved flippantly shooting civilians, whose vehicles functioned as just another interesting form of cover. 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' review: let's talk about shooting people 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z I have written it flippantly, but it is - at a stretch - just about possible. Jon Sopel: Can US politics be fixed? 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z “A hundred years ago who could vote here? To have that so easily, so flippantly ignored in that lazy-arsed way, in that ‘I take drugs and tell not very funny jokes’ way, it’s very poor. Johnny Rotten and I agree: neither of us wants Russell Brand’s ‘revolution’ 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z “What cuts?” he flippantly exclaimed to the New York Times. India’s mixed climate change forecast “Dating is one of those important things and should be treated as such, not flippantly,” he says. How Men Can Save on First Dates 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z Worse, Amazon rather flippantly, with no explanation as to why, says it will lose between $410 and $810 million in the current quarter. Amazon: Trouble In River City? Or Wall Street's Magical Leprechaun 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z But don’t you dare flippantly call yourself alcoholic. My friends should know better: there's no pride in alcoholism 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z He then became the target for much of the public wrath that followed the collapse of the economy when he flippantly declared that Goldman was doing “God’s work” by lending money to businesses. Disgraced Wall Street CEOs are living large 2013-09-10T12:19:00Z Davis said the briefs were known flippantly at Guantanamo Bay as "baseball cards" since they provided such information as biographical background, religious affiliation and extremist links. Leaked Gitmo 'baseball cards' had little value: WikiLeaks trial witness 2013-07-09T17:32:17Z Asked what he learned from his suspension, Smith said flippantly, “Don’t throw elbows.” On Pro Basketball: N.B.A. Playoffs — Knicks Need the New J.R. Smith and Carmelo Anthony 2013-05-01T01:27:28Z In a Salon retort headlined, “Free Your Workers,” Irin Carmon argues it’s a mistake to flippantly dismiss the existence of gender discrimination in the workplace as “negative energy.” Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Is Building a Nursery By Her Office, Disses Working Moms 2013-02-28T11:05:26Z One opposition leader this week flippantly referred to him as "Al Capone." Analysis: Trio of Chavez protégés hold key to Venezuela's future 2013-01-14T06:04:35Z A few years ago, while running careers workshops at a conference in Finland, I was chatting with a marketing manager and said flippantly that one day I would put all this information into a book. Turning point: Sarah Blackford 2013-01-02T18:20:30.343Z He said improved security measures needed to be “more carefully thought through, not just flippantly appended to a budget bill, which is now being treated as a political opportunity.” Christie Curbs Scrutiny of Halfway Houses 2012-06-30T01:25:42Z He merely put the gun back in its place and continued the conversation, which I had so flippantly interrupted, with a long-bearded friend. The Rulers of the Mediterranean 2012-04-25T02:00:58.380Z To speak of them flippantly, argues but small acquaintance with the historical forces which have hitherto governed India or indeed Britain itself. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z "Yes, miss, that's my name, at your service," he answered, glibly and flippantly. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z Hitherto his pen had glided along flippantly enough. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z I did tell Dickson he might change the name in his song, but he wouldn't, in fact he answered rather flippantly. Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2) A Novel 2012-04-03T02:00:33.630Z If you wish to have your finger pinched," Basset replied, flippantly, "it does. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z "Answering these questions wasn't very difficult," the embattled president said flippantly as he wrapped up his responses. Grilled by Iran's Parliament, Ahmadinejad is Defiant as Ever 2012-03-15T09:15:00Z "And now--what on your own account?" she asked, almost flippantly. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z How flippantly do they discuss each theme! how easily read each character, and unravel each motive that presents itself! Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z Or take it this way," he continued flippantly "Suppose I had stuck you in the back this evening, in that cursed swamp by the river, M. de Berault? Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z We shift easily—often flippantly—from one purpose to another. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z You do not speak of it in a serious way, but lightly and flippantly, as if it were all a matter of fancy and conjecture, and not worthy of sober consideration. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:04:02.353Z One tulip, a smart little flirt, Screams loudly and long for the rose; But a wee, giddy, columbine bud Does flippantly interpose. Donahoe's Magazine, Vol. XV, No. 4, April, 1886 Volume 15 (January 1886 - July 1886) 2012-01-29T03:00:07.953Z "Oh, the Public," commented Norton flippantly, "well, as Vanderbilt said--" But Hamilton went on gravely. The Money Gods 2012-01-04T03:00:39.617Z He flippantly tossed the ball to McGee, who made a lazy underhanded pass back to Wall. John Wall more in command 2011-12-14T13:00:00Z The land laws were safe from disturbance under a Premier who flippantly remarked that tenant right was landlord wrong. Letters of Lord Acton To Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone 2011-12-06T03:00:20.687Z “And religion is enough to content some people,” said Tessie flippantly. Frederica and her Guardians The Perils of Orphanhood 2011-12-05T03:00:50.157Z “I thought you were going to picnic with us,” said Grace flippantly. The Automobile Girls at Palm Beach Proving Their Mettle Under Southern Skies 2011-11-26T03:00:16.047Z "That depends on how you look at it," said Harry flippantly. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z "One never has to answer so long as there are no questions asked," he said flippantly. The Transgression of Andrew Vane a novel 2011-11-17T03:00:37.293Z It is not seemly to treat such a momentous occasion thus flippantly. Contemporary One-Act Plays 2011-11-12T03:00:36.860Z "You can if you rub your nose the wrong way," said Jessie flippantly. Across the Stream 2011-11-05T02:00:11.673Z At first she wrote flippantly, touching chiefly on the humors of the New Plymouth life; and when he took to sending her books, she bade him keep all the improving ones to himself. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z It was said flippantly, yet with a certain feeling far back in the mind. Denis Dent A Novel 2011-10-04T02:00:16.973Z "She writes rather flippantly for a stranger," he added, eyeing the scented missive doubtfully, but not offering to show it. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z When Miss Bolton flippantly observed that she intended having her photograph taken at Thompkins and Co.’s, she did not mean it seriously; for she had not considered the matter, and only spoke upon impulse. The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z "Bless me! are they as exclusive as all that?" exclaimed Joanna flippantly. The War-Workers 2011-08-25T02:00:32.260Z “But how I run on!” she declared flippantly. The Locusts' Years 2011-08-16T02:00:41.777Z Judith then plucked up courage and offered her assistance, somewhat flippantly, indeed, making a jest of his awkwardness. Judith Trachtenberg A Novel 2011-08-03T02:00:13.470Z “Dear me, are we listening to a sermon,” broke in Judy flippantly. Molly Brown's Freshman Days 2011-07-12T02:00:31.110Z "It would take an X-ray to discover them through all that plumpness," put in Dee flippantly. Tripping with the Tucker Twins 2011-07-10T02:00:21.613Z "I'm sorry you don't like my Louis XV.," said Lady Vivian flippantly, and turned to greet the rest of the party. The War-Workers 2011-08-25T02:00:32.260Z "Something about a dress?" the footman asked flippantly. The Weight of the Crown 2011-06-26T02:00:09.240Z Olwen assured him, laughing flippantly, but dropping her eyes to gaze so hard at the carpet that only the top of the head was to be seen. The Disturbing Charm 2011-06-17T02:00:21.077Z This fact, which his wife so flippantly reminded him of, had been rankling all day in his hitherto blameless conscience like a torturing thorn. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z “I couldn’t get a glimpse of the late lamented,” he said flippantly, “for the casket was closed, but I learned that he had hair slightly tinged with gray and—” “Gray!” exclaimed Murray. The Best Policy 2011-06-13T02:00:32.860Z “I’m glad to be assured of hearing the truth, at any rate,” replied George flippantly. The Meadow-Brook Girls Across Country The Young Pathfinders on a Summer Hike 2011-06-13T02:00:31.687Z “Well, you see, I feel sheepish,” confessed Stanhope flippantly. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z When he sailed for England I extorted from him a promise that he would send me the manuscript of Lazarus which his orthodox uncle has so flippantly condemned. In Both Worlds 2011-06-08T02:00:17.360Z “And, meantime, I believe you said we were to be deprived of the pleasure of any conversation with you,” I remarked, rather flippantly. Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter 2011-06-06T02:00:08.460Z "I don't see anything about Black Magic in this?" he remarked flippantly. The Slayer Of souls 2011-06-01T02:00:26.487Z But Marseilles lives on other things than its bouillabaisse—a rich soup or stew of all sorts of fish—not to be flippantly eaten, not to be lightly forgotten. Cities of the Dawn 2011-05-13T02:00:10.047Z Before any of these gentlemen come forward flippantly to ridicule the public works going on in any part of the country, they should realize that there may be some things they don't know about. Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress at Saint Paul, September 5-8, 1910 2011-05-07T02:00:26.100Z Smoking, sipping, and chatting with light nonchalance, at times even flippantly, one could ill have guessed the subject of their conversation. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z "On two grounds," replied Lever, flippantly; "he is a tailor and a Tuscan." Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I 2011-04-15T02:00:13.527Z "How do you do, Cousin Cralo?" flippantly cried the Duchess from her saddle. Ekkehard. Vol. I (of II) A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:55.273Z It was aggravating of course; the truth, flippantly suggested, frequently is; and he was in that mood when small jibes galled. By Wit of Woman 2011-04-13T02:00:13.247Z “Well, evidently, Young Grandson is in college somewhere,” interposed Peggy flippantly. Peggy Parsons at Prep School 2011-04-01T02:00:43.170Z “Where are you going to college?” they ask flippantly, unknowingly inviting worry and uncertainty to the most benign conversations. The Choice: Even the Optometrist Asks, 'Where are You Going to College?' 2011-03-25T17:00:11Z She hesitated to turn the subject upon what seemed to her to be forbidden ground, yet she could not resist opposing his expressions, even though they might be uttered flippantly. The Spell 2011-03-20T02:00:34.173Z "On the contrary, I am the Commissioner of this district," he said flippantly—"but you were saying——" "I want to stay here—it's devilish pretty." Sanders of the River 2011-03-12T03:00:26.427Z It has been flippantly asked why we should consult the interests of the next generation since the next generation has done nothing for us. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z "Why, Aunt Liz, because he's just like a spider, for all the world—all legs," flippantly replied Gipsy. Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z I gathered that he was taking our mission more to heart than I had supposed, and that, prompt in action as I had been, I was considering it too flippantly. The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z When we meet Virginia and Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, in consultation, as at Cincinnati, it is the supremacy of Pharisaism to flippantly denounce such association as either dangerous or degrading. Presidential Candidates: containing Sketches, Biographical, Personal and Political, of Prominent Candidates for the Presidency in 1860 2011-02-27T03:00:34.390Z Cigarettes are not lighted in front-line communication trenches after nightfall—not by officers, at any rate—nor do second lieutenants address staff captains so flippantly. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z This accusation, though most frequently and flippantly made, is in point of fact based upon the most absurd arrogance and a love of slanderous assertion that passes understanding. Fishing and Shooting Sketches 2011-02-23T03:00:33.463Z "Going to organize a Bakery of ex-chorus girls?" asked Bates, flippantly. In the Onyx Lobby 2011-02-14T03:00:31.897Z Evidently she was in a gay and contrary humour when she wrote so flippantly to him. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z "Auguste,... if that were true you would not speak so flippantly." Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z He did not believe that, but the whole conversation had revolted him—it was not decent somehow to discuss the most serious things of life flippantly. Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z The girl moved off airily, shaking her sides flippantly as she went. The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z He had commented rather flippantly on the moral tone of a recent supper party. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z Anyway, she reasoned, it was very different comforting a man for his mother who had died, and for a sweetheart who was flippantly alive and breaking his heart from a distance. God's Green Country A Novel of Canadian Rural Life 2010-12-21T22:55:55.287Z Really, Prince--pardon me--but since, by birth and political affiliations, you are a supporter of existing institutions, would it not be well to speak of them less flippantly? The Joy of Living (Es lebe das Leben) A Play in Five Acts “As you like,” said Richard, flippantly, and assuming an injured tone. The Parson O' Dumford “Oh, it’s only my way,” he said flippantly. A Double Knot "Have you gone saddle shy too?" she asked flippantly to conceal her frightened suspicion that he was going with her. The Trail of Conflict "Well," he rejoined flippantly, "you are engaged, and I may be." A Poached Peerage "You may keep the carrion," said the French general flippantly, as he handed the relic to the Grand Master, minus the ring. The Story of Malta “Well, there, all right, mother, I’ll own to it all,” he said, flippantly, and then he winced as the poor woman cast her arms round his neck, and strained him to her breast. The Parson O' Dumford The subject touched Valiant so closely it seemed almost as if it belonged to him and to her alone—not a thing to be flippantly touched on. The Valiants of Virginia "I don't quite savez the responsibility," retorted the little lady, flippantly. A Romance in Transit "It was Mr. Purvis, guided and sustained by me, who pushed out for you, sir, and——" "It was Mr. Purvis, directed by you, who nearly sliced the top of my head off," Peckover interposed flippantly. A Poached Peerage "All the more loss for us," giggled Helen flippantly. A Pair of Schoolgirls A Story of School Days "The more fools they if they do," she answered, flippantly, coming abruptly from the clouds, and flicking at a gnat with the stem of her fan. Love's Usuries Yes, my girl," he answered flippantly; "this wary old rat is going to nip into the trap after the excellent bit of cheese you baited it with this morning. Shadows of Flames A Novel The cloak saleswoman may talk flippantly about it, but, at heart, isn’t she seriously right? The Women of Tomorrow It is almost as venerable as a sin can be, and to treat it flippantly is as shocking to comfortable ears as the blasphemies of a boy. The Book of This and That "Our own time gives us as good models, and with less trouble to look for them," said the Count, flippantly. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience The statement often so flippantly made that the Bible was not intended to teach natural history has no application here. The Origin of the World According to Revelation and Science Sophy answered flippantly that in that case he would always be provided with a unique and inexpensive "button-hole"—much more unique and economical than Mr. Chamberlain's orchid. Shadows of Flames A Novel She completed the “front” of his life, and he not only supported her but, as Miss Salmon, of Vassar, flippantly and seriously says, he “sported” her as he might a diamond shirt stud. The Women of Tomorrow "Ah, but supposing, like me, she's got a fireproof curtain?" said Jenny flippantly. Carnival ‘We don’t know anybody of that name in here,’ she said, and went on talking flippantly to the girl beside her. The Youngest Girl in the School I said flippantly, to get rid of the thought of the great blind nation in her unrest putting out her hand to the Sword. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel "I was behind the door when shame passed by," replied the robber, flippantly. Mothering on Perilous The Priest succeeded, continuing the conversation, in diverting it entirely from the subject so flippantly introduced. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine For she was not deceived by the flippant phrases which had surrounded the avowal: Helen would talk flippantly on her death-bed. Anne But although Step Hen spoke so flippantly, he was far from being as confident as he pretended. The Boy Scouts in the Rockies or the Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine First, the Bengal Civilian who goes to Writers' Buildings and sits in a perfect office and speaks flippantly of "sending things to India," meaning thereby referring matters to the Supreme Government. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel Her Ladyship's strictures upon the visitors, their morals, and their manners, were pleasantly and flippantly thrown off. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day There was a moment’s puzzled silence; then, “Mr. Thornton?” hazarded Court Parker, flippantly. Under Boy Scout Colors To put it flippantly, the character will be made to talk naturally by making him speechless. The Technique of Fiction Writing "And who is this happy husband, this time?" asked he, flippantly. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life It seemed to her as though hours and hours had passed since she had so flippantly bade Claire "pray for me!" Happy House But Felicia only said flippantly: “If I acted badly, I should expect to be beaten.” McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 4, August 1908 "Don't look so shocked, Dickie," he said flippantly. Old Crow "Well, so long as his sleep is sound it's little we care how or when he gets it," announced Jack, flippantly. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret “I never argue with young atheists or habitual drunkards,” said Attwater flippantly.—“Let us go across the island to the outer beach.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25) The Ebb-Tide; Weir of Hermiston Once his grievance had been voiced, and had been taken flippantly, he was reduced to glowering. Coquette What Mr. Magee flippantly termed his dinner party was seated at last, and there began a meal destined to linger long in the memories of those who partook if it. Seven Keys to Baldpate "Neither rain, snow or sun stops the Division of Agriculture in its appointed rounds," Troy said flippantly. The Thirst Quenchers Spoken flippantly enough, there was yet steady determination in the words of Stuart. With Joffre at Verdun A Story of the Western Front “And yes, girls,” exclaimed the youngest Miss Morton flippantly, “he’s sent around to the Music School for Miss Howe to come and sing ‘O Promise Me’!” In the Heart of a Fool "I don't know which fellow your aunt saw," she answered flippantly. Coquette "What better proof could you ask," said Mr. Magee flippantly, "than my presence here?" Seven Keys to Baldpate “Oh, all right, kid,” said the thief flippantly. The Bondboy The prosecutrix gave her evidence very flippantly, and did not seem in the least concerned that her virtue had had so narrow an escape. The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit Yes, I think I've heard it," said Mona, flippantly, "but I never saw any sense in it. The Making of Mona Men here talk flippantly of the evils of absenteeism, while they are the very first to object to measures which would render it possible for landlords to reside at home. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 367, May 1846 The brown curls waved flippantly about his shoulders. Seven Keys to Baldpate It was not a cheerful conversation, for Charley flippantly confessed that he didn't hold any family reunions, and that all he knew of his brothers he gained by chance. Money Magic A Novel She would have been surprised if she could have known the desperate unhappiness in his heart, the bitterness that 209 drove him to speak so flippantly of all that he held best and dearest. The Phantom Lover Now I was larger, taller, more pronounced in face and person than the pretty fairy who could entertain him so flippantly, while I sat dumb and silent in his presence. Mabel's Mistake "How can you talk so flippantly of things so deplorable?" Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 "The bandits of Baldpate," he remarked flippantly, glancing at the two men, "have their own code of honor, and the first rule is never to betray a pal." Seven Keys to Baldpate There is one startling little paragraph from a London paper, dated July 7, 1906; the ignorance of the subject so flippantly dealt with is its only apology. Lotus Buds "Fool if she doesn't," replied this elegant young gentleman, flippantly. Australia Revenged "I hope none of God's bears is roaming about," replied Alice, flippantly. They of the High Trails When I allude thus flippantly to "man," I refer to Papa Moore. The Lightning Conductor Discovers America “She looks like a cross old thing,” returned Celia rather flippantly. A Dear Little Girl at School Thurlow Weed calls the Tribune "infernal," because it wishes a serious war, and thus prevents the raising of a Union party in the South, so flippantly looked for by him and Mr. Seward, his pupil. Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 Felix now used the word “deception” flippantly, and with no further apparent apology for applying it to our hero. The Boy Broker Or, Among the Kings of Wall Street I'm astonished that you take this situation flippantly. The Faith Healer A Play in Three Acts "Nope, can't be done," said Tom flippantly; "any place that can give Bert three such meals a day as he gets at the training table is sure to make a hit with him." Bert Wilson on the Gridiron She listened with a sort of wondering disgust when her girl acquaintances chattered flippantly about their lovers, and boasted openly of their power over them. Our Bessie He might even be flippantly indifferent, 338 and remind me that much worse things could have happened. The Prairie Child Phrony Walker tossed her braid flippantly over her shoulder, casually displaying a new hair ribbon with which she meant to impress the city girl who wore and needed none. The Brass Bound Box The young gentleman was very lavish of his powers of pleasing, loaded Jane with flippant compliments, devoured confectionary with high relish, and chattered most flippantly in the most approved style of fashionable inanition. Madame Roland, Makers of History He had simply stated history, but I was moved to say flippantly, "What luck!" Hurricane Island To which Christopher replied flippantly that it was a question of “vantage out,” and he was not going to imperil his game with a rash service. Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker I am devoting my life to it; that’s why my family take me a little—flippantly.” Seven Miles to Arden "Oh, for that matter," interjected Mrs. Morton flippantly, "most of us are married." Making People Happy "You couldn't expect that any but the 'poorest specimen' would condescend to be a curate at Drum," she returns flippantly. Only an Irish Girl "You shall have anything you like of mine directly," I said flippantly, and began the descent of the ladder. Hurricane Island The moment one begins to talk for effect, or to hedge flippantly, he is talking insincerely. Conversation What to Say and How to Say it We are forced to smile at such charges, which are flippantly repeated from year to year. The Faith of Our Fathers “Thanks,” said Darrow, flippantly; “I only wanted to know.” A Young Man in a Hurry and Other Short Stories Of course I'd be glad to see you, but, Lucy, it pains me so to hear you speak flippantly of your marriage. Virginia "I didn't know you cared for Botany," said Helen a little flippantly. The High Calling I speak flippantly; but as a matter of fact the story of Edward and Sally is not free from tragedy, very simply and movingly told. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 147, August 12, 1914 Yet the heralds of this soulless gospel talk flippantly about culture! Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel and Selections from his Writings “Two minutes is a long time,” said Patty, flippantly. Patty's Social Season They should cause those to fear and tremble who flippantly declare it a matter of little consequence whether we obey God's law or not. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan "No more dangerous than a cold in the head," he answered flippantly. The Keepers of the King's Peace I venerate the police," replied James flippantly, "and the Admiralty are as a father and mother to me; but I want to keep this absolutely quiet for a few days—anyhow, till after Friday. A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions "Where is the distinguished Moor now?" asked Captain Ringgold, carelessly and flippantly, as though it was of no consequence to him where he was. Asiatic Breezes Students on The Wing "Yes, I know; but excuse me, please," put in Tilly, flippantly. The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch Does he treat the sacred subject of matrimony too flippantly? Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: The New York Idea "I'm perfectly aware of that, also, that yours is purple, Bea's brown, mine and Kittie's grey; tell me something I don't know," said Kat flippantly. Six Girls A Home Story Let it be recalled that those whom Mr Bennett so flippantly accuses are honourable gentlemen and fellow-countrymen. Khartoum Campaign, 1898 or the Re-Conquest of the Soudan After robbing me of my hopes and my reputation, he can talk very flippantly about burying the hatchet. Little Bobtail or The Wreck of the Penobscot. "I hope he didn't miss," I said flippantly. A Dominie in Doubt Let us not dismiss such an hypothesis too flippantly. The Pursuit of God "I exist on my pretty things almost as much as I do on my food," answered Ernestine flippantly, "and what does two dollars buy?" Six Girls A Home Story Nor did he ever flippantly call himself "Jack." The Story of Commodore John Barry "Oh! you make me ill!" said the Goblin, flippantly. Davy and The Goblin What Followed Reading 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' "And what may the seeker after truth be thinking of now?" she remarked flippantly. Mufti "My moral character, I presume, is now being assailed," he said flippantly. The Man Who Knew "I am literary and even worse," he said flippantly. The Green Rust You won't miss me much," I said flippantly—I had a creepy, crawly presentiment that a scene of some kind was threatening—"and I'm awfully tired of Thrush Hill and country life, Jack. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1907 to 1908 The wreck of a man's life and hopes dismissed flippantly as petty details! Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 "You had better lock me up," she said flippantly and he nodded in the same spirit. Jack O' Judgment He was so flippantly shrewd that his newness to the business was insolently apparent to Schwalliger, who knew a thing or two himself. The heart of happy hollow A collection of stories She wears her fullest and richest dresses then; if we may speak flippantly without offense to the simplicity of her majesty, she is then en pleine toilette. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy "Not a bit of it," said the Admiral, flippantly. The Admiral's Caravan "Why don't you use your Sherlock Holmes talent on her," Sue inquired flippantly. Blue Bonnet in Boston or, Boarding-School Days at Miss North's In replying to my paper Mr. Bellamy thus flippantly dismissed this case: “Of this it may be remarked that had it happened two centuries ago it would have been symptomatic; to-day it is a curiosity.” The Arena Volume 4, No. 23, October, 1891 Thus flippantly he addressed the ruddy-faced, middle-aged gentleman in gray tweeds, whose attention was apparently concentrated upon the lengthening ash of his cigar. The Promise A Tale of the Great Northwest I have written, I fear, rather flippantly on this topic; but that is only because I dare not trust myself to be serious. Nights in London "I couldn't have made more than one, at least I hope not," said I, flippantly. Lady Betty Across the Water "Miss North didn't take us into her confidence," Mary said flippantly. Blue Bonnet in Boston or, Boarding-School Days at Miss North's The others chattered flippantly for an hour, and said that the old place was dreadfully lonesome of late. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War People in your time," Evelyn had interrupted flippantly, "were wise and good. Mistress Anne "I b'lieve I'm smart enough to know when to go in and keep dry," returned his son, flippantly. How Janice Day Won "Very well, then," said I flippantly, "so far as I'm concerned you needn't say 'good-bye' to the Valley Farm till you feel the first symptoms coming on." Lady Betty Across the Water Ali raised his whip to strike the ruffian who had spoken so flippantly of Monte-Cristo's daughter, but the indignant mute was instantly overpowered and dragged to the ground. Monte-Cristo's Daughter I speak thus flippantly now, of what was then the agony of death. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War People just went to tea-dances and talked flippantly, and some of the men had drinks. I've Married Marjorie "All that proves is that nobody can be wrong all the time," she replied flippantly. Masters of Space “Oh, only made some funny noises,” retorted Miss Jones, flippantly. Joan of Arc of the North Woods The Lensman ignored as completely as did the observer, if not as flippantly, the distinct possibility that at any moment the observatory and all that it contained might be resolved into their component atoms. The Vortex Blaster In the handsome rooms above they puffed fragrant and real Havanas, while the latest developments of news, strategy and policy were discussed; sometimes ably, sometimes flippantly, but always freshly. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death In reference to this it is flippantly asked, 'What does the house build?' The Verbalist A Manual Devoted to Brief Discussions of the Right and the Wrong Use of Words and to Some Other Matters of Interest to Those Who Would Speak and Write with Propriety. To Oswald's tense perception the general tenor is along severely orthodox lines, but as to occult verities the style appears flippantly superficial. Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 Not flippantly, but reverently, leave your misdeeds in a limbo where they may not rise to haunt you. The Untroubled Mind And this is the man, so easily scared at the very shadow of trickery, who is so flippantly pronounced to be a patron of lying. Apologia Pro Vita Sua Mrs. Green had received her communication flippantly, and had probably felt that her friend intended to demean herself by some mere common marriage. Kept in the Dark And after a few moments of silence I began to feel sorry that I had talked flippantly. We Three Seriously, I have considerable sympathy with your view, and no wish to treat it flippantly. The Daughters of Danaus "To be a country parson, all your days?" she queried flippantly. The Brentons Tolly did not feel inclined to submit, and was not possessed of much patience, but he was too fond of Betty to answer flippantly. Twice Bought "To see New York," the girl began a little flippantly, but ended more tremulously, "and to see you." Flint His Faults, His Friendships and His Fortunes It is strange with what ease, rapidity, and apparent unconsciousness the average man jumps from crisis to crisis in that strange medley he is accustomed so flippantly to call His Life. A Bid for Fortune or Dr. Nikola's Vendetta I answered carelessly, rather flippantly, perhaps, “Tell the captain I’m going to dine in the ward-room.” Rattlin the Reefer The master, one day, incurred his displeasure, and he very flippantly told the poor man to go to hell. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer It is sometimes said flippantly that "poverty is no disgrace but it's mighty uncomfortable." Pushing to the Front Many of the “sailors’ yarns” of past times, which we have been accustomed so flippantly to discredit, on account of their appearing rather tough, have under the light of recent scientific exploration been proved true. The Castaways There was something in Mr Smith’s voice and manner and frightened eyes which made the question, coming from him, very different from the same inquiry flippantly thrown out by one of my old comrades. My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life "I don't like to hear you speak flippantly about him." Tom Slade with the Colors A Canadian newspaperman once flippantly asked the late W. T. Stead: "What do you think about continentalism in North America?" The Masques of Ottawa "I am sorry to hear you speak so flippantly on a solemn subject," said Milburgh. The Daffodil Mystery Then, as Bob flippantly remarked, the fun began. Betty Wales Senior Of course you will understand, Bunsey, that however flippantly you may choose to regard what I have said to you, you will have the decency to keep the subject-matter to yourself. The Romance of an Old Fool And He doesn't do so lightly and flippantly, but there seems to ring through it scorn and indignation—positive anger, anger that is all the more terrible because it is the anger of love. Sermons on Biblical Characters "It pained me to finish him off," said Siebold flippantly, "I got his two eyes taken out, and thus added to my collection of rarities, the best archer on the Rhine." Legends of the Rhine Flora gave him a quick glance, but he had not spoken flippantly. The Coast of Chance He spoke of them flippantly as "those two old flyaways," and would never go to their house. The Letter of the Contract And we have a right to deny point blank the assertions so flippantly made by men like M. Renan. Continental Monthly , Vol. 5, No. 6, June, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy “You can’t hear them cry out clear down here, can you?” asked Mary Reynolds flippantly. Grace Harlowe's Problem After first flippantly suggesting that the plumbing business would at least afford Pelgram the chance to indulge his taste in porcelains, he eased the artist's mind by a phrase as soothing as it was noncommittal. White Ashes There may be those in the wide world who hug themselves in the belief that she can tell little fibs and large fibs pretty flippantly. Eventide A Series of Tales and Poems Ah! there is a part of the commandments too often skipped flippantly over. Hidden Treasures Or, Why Some Succeed While Others Fail "I suppose, my dear, he thinks he may as well put Mr. Quisanté off as long as possible," Lady Richard answered flippantly. Quisanté And this is the man who is so flippantly pronounced to be a patron of lying. Apologia pro Vita Sua "But men don't like serious women," Milly said flippantly, dangling her slipper on the end of her toes. One Woman's Life Its accuracy and honesty have sometimes been flippantly questioned, but usually by men who have not spent as many days in the study of the subject as Cooper did months. James Fenimore Cooper American Men of Letters "I am going to cure you—you, personally, as well as the sick situation—Mr. Raymer," she said flippantly. The Price "Fire away!" she said flippantly, turning to Tom. The Fifth Wheel A Novel "The necklace is probably gracing the swarthy neck of some fair gypsy damsel," remarked the latter, rather flippantly. The Outdoor Girls on Pine Island Or, A Cave and What It Contained Calvin's sallow complexion reddened a very little as he laughed flippantly, and stroked his dry side-whiskers and took the tablets again: "I want you to see the ghost's walk," he wrote. Bohemian Days Three American Tales Not to speak flippantly, it was a genuine go-as-you-please hurdle race, for they had to jump the low, mud walls forming the fences. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World It has been the fashion among our younger writers to speak slightingly and flippantly of Emerson, referring to him as outworn, and as the apostle of the obvious. The Last Harvest I remember when Bentley had a burning boyish admiration for Professor Huxley, and when that scientist died some foolish friend asked him quite flippantly in a letter what he felt about it. Gilbert Keith Chesterton "Like the King of Yvetot, he wears his crown in bed," I said, flippantly. In Search of the Unknown "Is that why you broke it off?" she asked flippantly. Molly Make-Believe The attacks on the stage for its indecency and blasphemy had been flippantly met by the theatrical agents, but they had sunk deeply into the conscience of the people. Some Diversions of a Man of Letters "Yes—all the kings and princes wanting to borrow money," she said quickly and flippantly. The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches Otherwise, even for the sake of brevity, he could not so flippantly refer to the body, sewn in a sack and thrown into the river, as just "Eliza." Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, November 10, 1920 I passed her the pancakes with a cheerful smile, and flippantly pressed the hand next me. In Search of the Unknown "Might knock off going to church, and save the money we give in collections!" suggested Percy flippantly. The Luckiest Girl in the School Indeed, it appears that you have the right to demand of me the explanation I so flippantly offered you an hour ago. Told in a French Garden August, 1914 I hope you will not think that I am talking flippantly. Recreation by Viscount Grey of Fallodon, K.G. Maria was wrong, and she was sorry she laughed when she spoke flippantly of Mrs. Little's magnificent gift of a penny a Sabbath amounting to fifty-two cents annually. Clemence The Schoolmistress of Waveland "Aw, forget it," retorted Tom flippantly; "it's toe bad about you, anyway." Bert Wilson in the Rockies "Besides," she said flippantly, "I'm going over to Heston this afternoon with Mr. Kettering." The Second Honeymoon They comment flippantly on great pictures in art galleries, and snicker over undraped statues, evincing the commonness of their minds and their lack of knowledge of art. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada "Marry, and then you will not have to," I said flippantly. The Princess Elopes "I wouldn't pick nunky for exactly a moral man," he said flippantly. Tangled Trails A Western Detective Story "Does anything ever do that?" she asked, a little flippantly. A Lost Leader But to return to Christmas.—I could go on writing for a week in this off-hand, slap-dash way, saying wise things flippantly. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II And for that very reason his son would fain avenge him," said Hubert flippantly, "and flout the ghosts, if such things there be. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars "Why, Elsie Gurney! how dare you speak those words so flippantly!" said Cora severely, looking at her sister in surprise and displeasure. Miss Dexie A Romance of the Provinces Well," Mary V retorted flippantly, "I believe the wondering is very good to-day. Skyrider "What is my income from all sources?" suggested Lightmark rather flippantly. A Comedy of Masks A Novel Judy, scenting this, told her flippantly that a miss was as good as a mother, and Georgie laughed, but warned her to remember the children were in the room…. Secret Bread For this was Mabel, the chieftain's wife, or "Mad Mab," as they flippantly called her, and only on hearing from afar the unwonted sound of preaching in the camp had she been drawn in. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars I wasn't thinking flippantly, if I did speak so. Miss Dexie A Romance of the Provinces Give the words to your tongue, not flippantly, but with a sober eye, and often, my brave knight—often. Vergilius A Tale of the Coming of Christ If the reader thinks I treat this episode rather flippantly, let me promptly admit that this is so. Richard Wagner Composer of Operas "Don't let me hear you speak so flippantly of matrimony," she began severely; "and for your future edification, it is not the man but the woman who swears to obey." Tales from Many Sources Vol. V It was too dark for Mr. Hamilton to see my face, so I answered a little flippantly,— 'I daresay you would like to know. Uncle Max They talked flippantly, and sneeringly of the negroes, whom they found we had come down to teach, using an epithet more offensive than gentlemanly. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 79, May, 1864 She had narrowly, flippantly misjudged a good man—good in all essentials. The Seeker And sometimes he spoke gravely, argumentatively, sometimes almost flippantly, and once or twice his laugh rang out through the empty room. The Firing Line "Of course you have never sold a print," he remarked in a laughing tone, and she responded as flippantly. One Man in His Time Devices such as these, under any circumstances, are not only unworthy, but childish, and their sole object is to throw dust in the eyes of those they flippantly call the common people. Drake, Nelson and Napoleon "Oh, yes, I shall die some day like the rest of you," she answered flippantly. The Keeper of the Door I tell the story rather flippantly, because I heard it from Callan, and because it was impossible to take him seriously. The Inheritors It was a smart little breeze and it flippantly sent the ashes flying on the hearth and several sheets of paper broadcast in the room. The Man Thou Gavest Little did I dream, when I flippantly spoke of our expedition as "driving out to pay calls," how nearly my thoughtless words were to be realised. The Princess Passes He was not the man to talk flippantly for the entertainment of a pretty woman. Jaffery Francesca," I said, "how can you allude so flippantly to the tragedies which are inseparable from the possession of Buff Orpingtons? Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, February 28, 1917 Then, with a change of manner, she observed flippantly: "Sometimes one's relatives are useful and sometimes they're not." Life and Gabriella The Story of a Woman's Courage Upon returning to his friends he said, “Never again can I speak flippantly of the ocean; never again can I use the expression, ‘crossing the pond.’ The Reconstructed School The wounded man tossed his answer off so flippantly that Yeager scowled at him. Mavericks "If at any time you should not," he went on, flippantly, "just let me know, Miss Richards, and I will see what I can do for you, for I have considerable influence with Aunt Marg." Mona "To have cogwheels instead of corpuscles must be trying," said Zora flippantly. Septimus He spoke rather harshly and flippantly, and apparently put the question without desire of an answer, and rather with the intention of ridicule than for any other reason. Flames I did not greet him with the cheerful warmth which had characterized our meetings, and seeing the disappointment in his look I kissed him rather flippantly. The Light in the Clearing She answered me flippantly, and I am sure if I had offered her my other arm, the Queen would not have objected to it. Chateau and Country Life in France Read-y Wit.—A young man, in a large company, descanting very flippantly on a subject, his knowledge of which was evidently very superficial, the Duchess of Devonshire asked his name. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 574, November 3, 1832 Title Mr Lloyd George grossly offended Irish sentiment when he flippantly declared that Ireland was not one nation but two nations. Ireland Since Parnell "Think you can get anybody to play any better for you than I play?" he asked flippantly. Don Strong, Patrol Leader "Drink, puppy, drink!" she said flippantly, and elevated the glass towards her guest's somewhat grim lips. The Tidal Wave and Other Stories "Thought maybe you were dead," said Clint flippantly, "and dropped in to see." Left Tackle Thayer The little girl says that she approves of my doings, but complains that I write rather flippantly, at times. Sweetapple Cove I fully recognize the fact which the Frenchman flippantly stated—that no human beings really believe that death is inevitable until the last clasp of the stone-cold king numbs their pulses. The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions Joints In Our Social Armour "Married women are used to that," she retorted, flippantly. Broken to the Plow As some one flippantly put the case, there came to be in many sections "two kinds of people—Democrats and negroes." The New South A Chronicle of Social and Industrial Evolution Yes, that, as you call it so flippantly. Back to Methuselah The master, one day, incurred his displeasure, and he very flippantly told the poor man to go to h——. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer "Oh, that doesn't cut any figure in the bill!" he was told flippantly. The Boy Scouts with the Motion Picture Players And although he contracted two marriages afterward, they were simply marriages of convenience, to which, after their termination, he frequently referred flippantly, sometimes with irreverence, for they were unhappy alliances. A Texas Matchmaker I beg pardon," he said, in his flippantly gallant way, "but I'm inclined to think you are very selfish; you are having your enjoyment all to yourself. Four Girls at Chautauqua "Chimera of the imagination is a good line," laughed Helen May flippantly. Starr, of the Desert "Well," said Clay flippantly, "if you will set up as a little tin god on wheels, you must expect them to say their prayers to you." A Master of Fortune Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle It was flippantly spoken, but Muriel realised that it would be better to obey. The Way of an Eagle He tried to speak flippantly, at which Squire Boatfield frowned deprecation. The Nest of the Sparrowhawk "A widower!" and Ethie looked up so inquiringly that Mrs. Pry, mistaking the nature of her sudden interest, went on more flippantly. Ethelyn's Mistake Next day, dining with Doctor Sevier, said the Doctor, "That chap's working himself to death, Anna," and gave his fair guest such a stern white look that she had to answer flippantly. Kincaid's Battery Clive's marriage was performed in Brussels, where Mr. James Binnie, who longed to see Rosey wedded, and his sister, whom we flippantly ventured to call the Campaigner, had been staying that summer. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction As to that great hereafter to which the clergyman had so flippantly alluded, he was content to leave that to herself. John Caldigate "Very well; 'tear into it,' as Horace would say; but if it is anything frightful, break it gently," I said flippantly. My Brilliant Career "It's like you Olga, of course," she said flippantly, "but it's not at all pretty." Madcap "Well, if you ever do, may I be there to hear!" she rejoined flippantly. The Obstacle Race "Not when I saw you," she broke in flippantly. The Grafters She had been flippantly confident in her memories of the marriage ceremony when questioned on behalf of the prosecution, but had forgotten everything in reference to her friend's subsequent married life. John Caldigate In saying this, I am not speaking flippantly either. Fighting in Flanders Thus Ted flippantly mixed his familiar American and newly acquired British vernacular. Wild Wings A Romance of Youth "Not you, uncle," answered Tom flippantly, "so don't distress yourself on that score." M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." Nevertheless, George bade Bertram Bertrand be of good cheer, "for," said he flippantly, "a live poet is better than a dead duke." The Prisoner of Zenda Some one shall pay well for this, Jav, and unless I mistake it is yourself who has dared thus flippantly to trifle with the good nature of your jeddak. Thuvia, Maid of Mars She completed the "front" of his life, and he not only supported her but, as Miss Salmon, of Vassar, flippantly and seriously says, he "sported" her as he might a diamond shirt stud. Stories from Everybody's Magazine La, man!" she replied flippantly, "how serious you look all of a sudden. The Scarlet Pimpernel "Sir Charles Mirabel was always a theatrical man, sir," the major said, annoyed that his nephew should speak flippantly of any person of Sir Charles's rank and station. The History of Pendennis, Volume 2 His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy The phrase is not to be taken flippantly, but when two young people talk with the primary object of concealing their respective thoughts, the conversation is apt to partake of futility. Till the Clock Stops No one could contradict oftener or more pertinaciously than he, or more flippantly substitute quotations and sophisms for reasoning, or rhetorical phrases for real bursts of feeling. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The cloak saleswoman may talk flippantly about it, but, at heart, isn't she seriously right? Stories from Everybody's Magazine "Their wardrobes are so limited—poor damp, sloppy things!" said Laura flippantly, as she brushed her stepmother's hair. Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume I There is a class of women in every community whom society flippantly denominates "old maids." Girls: Faults and Ideals A Familiar Talk, with Quotations from Letters "If you are going to talk flippantly, I think I will postpone what I have to say until another time." In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories Yet questions relating to them are discussed most flippantly at table, and in public places; the hare-brained youth, the uneducated labourer, and the dotard, give their opinions freely on the highest mysteries of the Faith. The Spirit of St. Francis de Sales I asked flippantly, though I was really a little disturbed. The Bacillus of Beauty A Romance of To-day Upon this the young scatter-brains answered rather flippantly: "Supposing, good mother, that an enemy had shut me up in that place—do you mean to say that God wouldn't have heard me just the same?" Saint Augustin Young men talk flippantly of "fossils," and "old fogies," and wonder why men who have been buried once will not remain quietly in their graves. Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays But I do not talk flippantly—" "Indeed you do, though. Jurgen A Comedy of Justice "I don't like to hear you speak of death so—so—flippantly." The Pagans A look of genuine distress began to shadow Mrs. Ranger's face, and it deepened as Miss Merrivale said, flippantly,— "Is Boston such an abandoned place?" The Philistines At that moment an attendant, noting the keen interest of the missionary, said to him rather flippantly, "Would you not like to have your arm branded, too?" Buddhism and Buddhists in China "All intelligent women read the magazines—and believe what they hear or else what their husbands tell them," she rejoined flippantly. Together Faith and honour were laughed at; pure lives were disbelieved; selfishness was proclaimed as common practice; sacred duties were sneeringly spoken of, and vice flippantly condoned. The Virginians If we put all these things together, we get an awful glimpse into the secrets of that dark realm, which it is better to ponder with awe than flippantly to deny or mock. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark She had flippantly told herself that as long as he did not make a "scene" she would be satisfied. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People "Are you going to compare it with the Vatican, Millicent?" asked Anna, flippantly. Life at High Tide "Sir Charles Mirabel was always a theatrical man, sir," the Major said, annoyed that his nephew should speak flippantly of any person of Sir Charles's rank and station. The History of Pendennis The distinguishing opinion of Massachusetts concerning slavery in America is often flippantly branded in these Halls, as wild, passionate, unreasoning fanaticism. The American Union Speaker "Oh, p'r'aps he thought it was a ham he grabbed hold of," remarked Steve, flippantly, as he pointed to Bandy-legs' rather plump lower limbs, of which he was rather vain, in spite of their shortness. The Strange Cabin on Catamount Island I wrote flippantly simply because I was having a thoroughly good time. The Clicking of Cuthbert "In that case," I said, putting it a bit flippantly, naturally, "we'd probably damage it." The Ghost Pirates Then, with the appearance of the destined mate, beauty and youth and desire carry the day against duty, but neither callously nor flippantly. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, October 10, 1917 If you take on a tender and affectionate tone, she replies flippantly, or perhaps changes the subject. Life, Letters, and Epicurean Philosophy of Ninon de L'Enclos The Celebrated Beauty of the Seventeenth Century He never casts a fling at Christianity; he never utters a sarcasm in reference to revealed truths; he never flippantly aspires to be wiser than Moses or Paul in reference to theological dogmas. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 12 American Leaders "Enter the Lord High Executioner!" said Piers flippantly. The Bars of Iron Did he think she treated lightly, flippantly, the courage which became him so? The Green Mouse It takes its pleasures too intensely, its pains too seriously, its troubles too flippantly. The Glands Regulating Personality "If we live long enough we may even see each other in the sere and yellow leaf," said Doris flippantly. The Postmaster's Daughter I shall engage the table flippantly: Hear how preposterously the fellow talks!—he jests to satisfy a grudge. There's Pippins and Cheese to Come This, however, was simply due to the fact that he treated everything flippantly in conversation. Tales of St. Austin's To this day, a French system of theology is the strongest and most coercive over the strongest of countries—Scotland and America; and yet shallow thinkers flippantly say the French are incapable of religious ideas. Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 You often hear it flippantly said, that if a girl loves a man she can always let him know it. Observations of a Retired Veteran Thus, limb from limb, they dismember'd him So entirely, that e'en when they came to his wrists, With those great sugar-nippers they nipped off his "flippers," As the Clerk, very flippantly, termed his fists. The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe Studious to recommend himself to her notice, and indifferent by what means, one moment he flippantly extolled the entertainments of the town; and the next, rapturously described the charms of the country. Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 1 And the pale little boy, with big, owl-like eyes," continued Addie, flippantly, "stalked along as if going to a funeral, while Ninon tripped and danced at his side. From Jest to Earnest Both were flippantly arguing as to which one had got the best of the other. Our Pilots in the Air "My child," the shocked Emperor exclaimed, "you really should not speak so flippantly of so dreadful an idea!" The Unwilling Vestal He did not know what course to pursue, so he repeated vacantly, "I am willing to pay—" Fran interrupted flippantly: "I have all the money I want." Fran I was not flippantly disposed, or I would have said I had thought the time he spent away always short, by his avowed eagerness to decamp. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 "If it's cold in winter, it's warm in summer," retorted he, flippantly; and Addie giggled approvingly, for the reason that it sounded flippant and smart. From Jest to Earnest Well," she said, flippantly, "I've got over wanting to play with dolls. Viola Gwyn "They were the last time I heard of them," spoke Brinnaria flippantly. The Unwilling Vestal Lucy road flippantly; Sophy in the hoarse, dull, dogged voice of a naughty boy. The Young Step-Mother Contrasted with the inconceivable antiquity of this modest fossil, those other things were flippantly modern—jejune—mere matters of day-before-yesterday. A Tramp Abroad — Volume 07 They tell you flippantly that the king is training his son to run for president. The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me "That sounds like 'the longer she lives the shorter she grows,'" said Patty, flippantly. Patty's Suitors I must not reply flippantly, Make them all Wards in Chancery; yet that would be enough to put any sensible person on the track of the reply. Getting Married For an instant she was on the point of addressing him, flippantly, no doubt. The Film Mystery There was the young lady who had been talking so flippantly to the woman with a grievance, and she was now talking, of all people, to Drummond! Constance Dunlap Had we disliked him, among ourselves we would have dubbed him James, intending thereby disrespect; but to us he was Jimmy, flippantly, perhaps, but with a sure affection under all our impudence. The Hidden Children To this the youth replied, flippantly, that he thanked his stars the Mother was underground, otherwise that men would lose their senses with fright. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2 "Perhaps I might differ something from this sage conclusion," he answered a little flippantly. The Allen House I single out one of the survivors, who hums as he goes, and steps in time with it flippantly, as hussars of the stage do. Under Fire: the story of a squad "H'm," said the young man flippantly, "what became of the Bambino meanwhile, I wonder?" The Valley of Decision "There's your young man, Rose," said Frances flippantly. Sisters She seemed to write flippantly about things—but that was just because she hates insincerity and flummery, and the world she lives in doesn't satisfy her. Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land: a story of Australian life "You have, then, some one in your mind "; he remarked at last, almost flippantly. The Leavenworth Case My dear president," returned Marianna, flippantly, "how can you be so absurd? Prince Eugene and His Times "Not even enough to ask him to lunch at a restaurant," said the Duke flippantly. Arsene Lupin As they were flippantly giving utterance to the arguments of atheism. Napoleon Bonaparte But she blundered into an answer and spoke flippantly from nervousness. Who Cares? a story of adolescence "Don't let us judge women by our standard here, for we can't afford to be judged by their standard in some other"—— "Hear, hear; loud applause; much laughter," interrupted the delegate flippantly. Such Is Life This girl, whom, for her dear mother's sake more than for her own unquestionable attractiveness, he would have guarded as the apple of his eye, how could she estimate him so flippantly! The Well-Beloved His ducking had an effect which Albert noticed with considerable satisfaction—he was never quite as flippantly personal in his comments concerning the assistant bookkeeper. The Portygee Who could have expected her to associate with people who show contempt for their Maker's intentions by flippantly assuming other characters than those in which He created them?' A Laodicean : a Story of To-day "And that is no lie, and a mighty good thing too it is," said Dr. Kane flippantly. Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted Police; a tale of the Macleod trail I asked—rather flippantly as it seemed to me. The Lady of the Shroud It shocked everybody to hear these great names so flippantly handled, for to us these renowned soldiers were almost gods. Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1 "Dear me, what a tender heart he must have!" said Mrs. Jasher flippantly. The Green Mummy |
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