单词 | free-spoken |
例句 | In his sermons he had been singularly free-spoken. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z All the old work of prosecuting newspapers and snubbing, or if possible punishing, free-spoken politicians, came into play again. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z It is noble, manly, generous, brave, free-spoken, natural, superb. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:52.627Z Conversations between her commander and his very free-spoken subordinates, however, revealed the fact that what might be called her commission as a ship of war was exceedingly roving. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z It saves him from what might be the nuisance of having to reply, and on my part it has the advantage of being more free-spoken and direct. The Letters of William James, Vol. II 2011-11-24T03:00:48.427Z "And you appear to be a free-spoken woman." A Duel 2011-11-20T03:00:13.840Z She finds a free-spoken and insinuating young woman with an air of pathos. Search-Light Letters 2011-10-06T02:00:43.957Z What did our free-spoken guide mean by that insinuation? The Cup of Trembling and Other Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:29.180Z Many a one becomes a free-spoken Diogenes, not when he dwells in the Cask, but when the Cask dwells in him. The Campaner Thal and Other Writings 2011-04-26T02:00:29.827Z The young girl by my side was fair and free-spoken; she talked almost continuously; and I could plainly perceive, that every thought of her mind must find expression in speech. Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z You are a remarkably free-spoken young lady, Miss Darrell—you have quite an oratorical flow of words. Love Works Wonders A Novel "You doubted her, but the common village voice, so insolently free-spoken, never did so for a moment!" The Firebrand Being a high-spirited and free-spoken young woman, she would have been likely to reply, and that would have made matters worse. Wait and Hope A Plucky Boy's Luck Nature had made him frank and free-spoken, and the circumstances of his early life had encouraged the habit. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) The haughty monarch is the citizen king; the wily and secret politician, the most free-spoken and candid of men: the most cautious in an intrigue, the very rashest in action. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II) What is called by French authors the esprit gaulois—a spirit of mischievous and free-spoken jocularity—does not make its appearance at once, or in all kinds of work. A Short History of French Literature You know, Uncle Nathan wasn't a church member, and he had his own way of lookin' at religious matters and he was mighty free-spoken. Clover and Blue Grass Just opposite them at the table sat the old lady, who shook her head frowningly at the free-spoken young lady. Wait and Hope A Plucky Boy's Luck Of the conservative quality of reverence he was, however, altogether devoid; and his love for Athens was that of the most free-spoken of sons. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" A trivial action in itself but delightful to the “Peer,” showing that this free-spoken “Commoner” no longer regarded her as “stand-offish” but “just one of the crowd.” Dorothy at Oak Knowe The words, perhaps, in this free-spoken world, were gross enough to make a carter blush; and the most suggestive feature was this feint of shame. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) Tennyson was not as free-spoken as some poets—greater poets than himself. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) Other young girls could not have made such an open declaration without rosy blushes suffusing their cheeks; they would have been frightened at their free-spoken words, even though the morrow was their wedding-day. Daisy Brooks Or, A Perilous Love Unfortunately for her, however, a free-spoken man called Shackleby, who said that he had been sent by his colleagues who managed the Industrial Enterprise Company, called upon Thurston and Savine together in their city offices. Thurston of Orchard Valley He durst not interfere, for knowing his mother's character, he was well aware that any intervention on his part would only draw down upon Wilhelmine a flood of free-spoken remarks. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg He had been annoyed, too, by the remarks of the free-spoken young lady, who had rallied him on his 'new conquest,' and when they entered the church the evil spirit was again dominant. Bristol Bells A Story of the Eighteenth Century As you, my reader, might enter therein, and purchase a yard and a half of oilcloth, if you were so minded, I think that the free-spoken friends of the family were not far wrong. Miss Mackenzie What woman does not feel flattered by receiving a proposal of marriage from a fine-looking, free-spoken young man. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor “I’m sure I’m very sorry, ma’am, very indeed; for Mr Oldfield was a most kind, free-spoken gentleman; and if he’d only—only—” “I understand you,” said the poor sorrowing mother. Frank Oldfield Lost and Found I had formerly known Mr. Douglass as a slave in Maryland; I was therefore not prepared for the progress he then showed,—neither for his free-spoken and manly language against slavery. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 100, February, 1866 "Simon," said the brave and free-spoken Scotsman, "how the devil came you to put up such boasting romantic stuff?" Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. All the young women in this country seem to be either uncommonly free-spoken, or else extremely shy. Three Months in the Southern States, April-June 1863 The spirit of the free-thinking, free-spoken old sea-captain—nurtured by the free winds and the free waves for forty years—was fully alive now in his daughter. Dulcibel A Tale of Old Salem Lucretius’ Death is thought to be too free-spoken for Publication, I believe; not so much in a religious, as an amatory, point of View. Letters of Edward FitzGerald in Two Volumes Vol. II She's one as it does you good to see, so pleasant and free-spoken. The Village by the River He had many a gay word and passing jest for her, for he was by nature a gallant, free-spoken man; and this had its effect. The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II He mimicked the speech and grotesque gestures of Plutarch, and laughed over the ludicrous finale of the encounter with that free-spoken genius. A Dream of Empire Or, The House of Blennerhassett That lady was informed on a great many points, and, moreover, was exceedingly free-spoken. The House of Martha You are extremely free-spoken for a fellow in your condition. Gordon Craig Soldier of Fortune Nor was there, I am bound to say, much of coarse ribaldry, even from the free-spoken representative of the Tindals and Woolstons of other days. The Eclipse of Faith Or, A Visit To A Religious Sceptic He was jovial, free-spoken, open, easily approached, and at home with all classes. Luther and the Reformation: The Life-Springs of Our Liberties Not less strong was the hostility of the monastic orders which is often expressed in Matthew Paris's free-spoken abuse of them. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) If country people of all lands are free-spoken let us be neither hypercritical nor hypocritical. The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People In England, during Queen Elizabeth's reign and at the Restoration, it was possible for respectable women to be present at the theatre, even during the performance of the most free-spoken plays, because they wore masks. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism The men laughed at the free-spoken lad, but were not long in finding that he was in most serious earnest. Roman life in the days of Cicero What doth the jealous-pated slayer of his wife and unborn child within the reach of free-spoken voices, and mayhap of well-directed blades? Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 One day his free-spoken aunt was visiting with them, and, as usual, disagreeing with Keith's mother, who evidently felt one of her dark spells approaching. The Soul of a Child He had yielded to the free-spoken representations of Walter de Manny and to the soft entreaties of his royal wife. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 2 We see too many brave men, free-spoken men, affectionate men, who come to shame and ruin. Town and Country Sermons This ready-witted lady, who liked to be in the secret about everything, soon observed, in a few conversational feelers which she threw out, that Edward was very fluent and free-spoken in praise of Ottilie. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 02 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes As the leader of a loose-living, hard drinking set, such as was to be found in every parish, he was a determined and free-spoken enemy of the kirk, whose tyranny he several times encountered. English Literature: Modern Home University Library of Modern Knowledge Quilp glanced at his free-spoken friend with a mingled expression of cunning and dislike, and wringing his hand almost at the same moment, declared that he was an uncommon character and had his warmest esteem. The Old Curiosity Shop It is the temper of a vigorous, independent, opinionated, free-spoken yet sometimes suspicious people among whom every individual feels in himself the impulse to rule. Essays in War-Time Further Studies in the Task of Social Hygiene The peasant answered that the Count himself was said to be friendly and free-spoken, but his provost committed terrible exactions, of which he gave a full account. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II I thought her a dashing, free-spoken, free-hearted sort of eccentric person, who would make a staunch friend and a jolly companion. Tales and Novels — Volume 03 But Domitian's tyranny had little effect on belles-lettres, however adverse it may have been to free-spoken philosophy, rhetoric, or history. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal Mr. Henry Dunbar was a very handsome young man in those days--very handsome, very aristocratic-looking, rather haughty in his manners to strangers, but affable and free-spoken to those who happened to take his fancy. Henry Dunbar A Novel Captain George is a cool hand, and I'm not afraid of him; but you're too wild and too free-spoken for such folks as hang about the 'Jolly Tar'. Run to Earth A Novel In ancient Athens they shall some day dwell, My babes, free men, free-spoken, honourable, EURIPIDES And when one asks their mother, proud of me! Hippolytus/The Bacchae An' he's as free-spoken—och, but he's put me into the confidence! Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet An Autobiography As she passed the retainers she heard, “Here comes our Grisly Grisell,” and a smothered laugh, and in fact “Grisly Grisell” continued to be her name among the free-spoken people of the north. Grisly Grisell When Huxter commenced his attack, that free-spoken young gentleman had not seen who was his opponent; and directly he was aware that it was Arthur whom he had insulted, he began to make apologies. The History of Pendennis The only man in Rome who did not tremble under the rod with which this hard old monk ruled his people and the Church was the free-spoken marble jester. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 36, October, 1860 With people whom he trusted he was unusually frank and free-spoken. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09 European Statesmen He may, among the drunkards, be a hearty fellow, and, among sober handicraftsmen, a free-spoken gentleman; but he must have some better distinction, before he is a patriot. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 06 Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons He was always free-spoken in his cups; and, to say the truth, he was in his cups many more times in a week than his doctors allowed. Barry Lyndon In the first place, nothing could be clearer than that Chaucer was a very free-spoken critic of the life of the clergy—more especially of the Regular clergy,—of his times. Chaucer But in The Nights we meet principally Egyptian maids, matrons and widows, of whose "devilry" I cannot speak too highly, and in this matter even the pudibund Lane is as free-spoken as myself. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 16 The age was a free-spoken one; and perhaps none the worse for that.' Plays and Puritans There are classical comedies in verse, too, wherein the knavish valets, rakish heroes, stolid old guardians, and smart, free-spoken serving-women, discourse in Alexandrines, as loud as the Horaces or the Cid. The Paris Sketch Book It was his duty, they urged, to have an immediate interview with this free-spoken Anna and instruct her in the proprieties. Seventeen A Tale of Youth and Summer Time and the Baxter Family Especially William |
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