| 单词 | genteelly |
| 例句 | The heroines in books seemed to faint a lot, swaying genteelly onto a handy padded couch or into the convenient arms of some concerned suitor. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The character’s occasional zingers go only so far to redeem “In Praise of Love,” the talky, genteelly plodding Terence Rattigan play that is receiving a revival from the Washington Stage Guild. ‘In Praise of Love’: A second look at the 1970s play’s retorts and tear-jerkers 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z I recall my first meal in North Carolina, where I was introduced to the glorious world of Southern fried food by way of the hushpuppy, all the while being referred to genteelly as “honey.” North Carolina just lost some of its charm: There’s no way the governor’s backward measures legalizing discrimination against LGBTQ individuals can stand 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z Throughout the book, Amis penetratingly relates the horrors of late middle age, less genteelly known as the beginning of the end. In Fiction, Martin Amis Summons His Literary Friends and Role Models 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Nor is she, as one of her dates genteelly put it, “carrying extra weight.” A Frank Talk About Fat 2020-04-16T04:00:00Z A reporter who worked for him at CNN put it more genteelly, telling New York Times columnist Ben Smith that ratings were always the executive’s “North Star.” Perspective | They may be at odds now. But Trump and CNN’s Jeff Zucker have always had one thing in common. 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z Edwin Newman, Journalist, Dies at 91 Edwin Newman, the genteelly rumpled, genially grumpy NBC newsman who was equally famous as a stalwart defender of the honor of English, has died in Oxford, England. Edwin Newman, Journalist, Dies at 91 2010-09-16T15:17:00Z When our turn came, we panelists chatted genteelly, trading solemn nods and shakes of the head. Obama’s Lessons, Unlearned 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z The blatantly fake object, or “exact replica,” as the exhibitors put it more genteelly, is a reproduction of Mahler’s baton. Critic’s Notebook: ‘Vienna’s Musical Giants’ Brings Artifacts to Carnegie Hall 2014-03-11T21:56:53Z All this helped ensure Ms. Rich’s continued relevance long after she burst genteelly onto the scene as a Radcliffe senior in the early 1950s. Adrienne Rich, 1929-2012: Adrienne Rich, Feminist Poet and Author, Dies at 82 2012-03-28T23:54:57Z But the way these women then step off balance and stretch their bodies up to the fullest exposure subverts genteelly conventional ideas of Mozartian decorum. Dance Review: Miami City Ballet in Liam Scarlett Work at Kravis Center 2013-01-28T23:05:18Z At the time, Hope genteelly ribbed the demagoguery of anti-Communism: “Eisenhower isn’t really worried about Russia using the atomic bomb,” he said in 1953. Exhibition Review: ?Hope for America? at the Library of Congress 2010-06-11T22:47:00Z Jane had to be a tough negotiator; the Porters were genteelly poor. Review | The Porter sisters’ ‘genius’ bestsellers are back in the spotlight 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The time remaining on Café Presse’s clock — with the wallpaper beyond it genteelly peeling — now numbers in hours rather than days. As all-time favorite restaurant Café Presse closes forever, Seattle says a sad adieu 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z The parents trash one another like professional wrestlers as the board members stammer genteelly, swathing their similar hostilities in H.R.-department-safe passive aggression. Experiments with Context in “Betrayal” and “Eureka Day” 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z But he will say that “the production, cleanly directed by Echo artistic director Chris Fields, concentrates on the interactions of characters who exemplify some of the worst traits in their genteelly dog-eat-dog line of work.” Essential Arts: L.A. Phil turns 100, an opera inspired by David Lynch, tumult at a university museum - Los Angeles Times 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z The production, cleanly directed by Echo artistic director Chris Fields, concentrates on the interactions of characters who exemplify some of the worst traits in their genteelly dog-eat-dog line of work. Review: A workplace comedy turns unpredictably dark in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' 'Gloria' by Echo Theater Company 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z The latter description is particularly searing in a city that once housed numerous slave camps, more genteelly termed in the tourism booklets lining the hotel mantles of North Charleston as plantations. Reporter’s notebook: The killing of Walter Scott 2015-04-11T04:00:00Z Mrs. Phillips was also keen, genteelly, to keep pace with the times. Pauline Phillips, Flinty Adviser to Millions as Dear Abby, Dies at 94 2013-01-17T19:25:59Z Could this genteelly combustible, professorially rumpled priest, Mr. Demme wondered, be his long-lost cousin Bobby Castle, a former star athlete 15 years his senior? Robert W. Castle Jr., Episcopal Priest Who Turned Anger Into Activism, Dies at 83 2012-11-07T00:52:08Z "Poor old Spot," she murmured, disengaging her lips from a cobweb as genteelly as possible. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z But the greatest advantage of dancing well is, that it necessarily teaches you to present yourself, to sit, stand, and walk genteelly; all of which are of real importance to a man of fashion.” The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z Sally sat up prim, as if she were pinned to the chair-back; her hands crossed genteelly upon her lap, and her eyes looking straight into the fire. The Portland Sketch Book 2012-03-28T02:00:28.847Z The plan suited him: it left him free to face either way, and it would fill his pockets more genteelly than would open robbery. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z This is not the case with Biddy; she has a great deal of what we are apt to call “cunning” in the poor, but which we genteelly denominate “tact” in the rich. The Irish Penny Journal, No. 1, Vol. 1, July 4, 1840 2012-02-11T03:04:02.107Z Here the smell of sewage that pervaded the vessel was rather genteelly mingled with an odor of rum. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z Remember that the graceful motion of the arms, the giving of your hand, and the putting off and putting on of your hat genteelly, are the material parts of a gentleman’s dancing. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z I kept that up until I got to being genteelly intoxicated—always genteel, but always going to bed being pretty well intoxicated. Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler His Life and Work 2011-11-01T02:00:21.043Z Presently a woman made her appearance at the gate; she was genteelly drest, about the middle age, rather tall, and bearing in her countenance the traces of beauty. Wild Wales The People, Laguage & Scenery 2011-10-09T02:00:29.740Z The young woman in this case was a milliner, genteelly bred, sensible, lively, and of most pleasing conversation. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:37.443Z Yes, I sit on my seat genteelly—I find I understand a good deal of Italian—Now to court her—hem! hem! what shall I say? The Castle of Andalusia A Comic Opera, in Three Acts 2011-07-09T02:00:12.740Z So all robberies both on sea and land are done under more respectable looking flags; and very much more genteelly. The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer A Page of Past History for the Use of the Children of To-day 2011-07-06T02:00:45.180Z Of the other I could only say, that he was plainly, but genteelly dressed, and was considerably advanced in years. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z You see I do things genteelly, and know how to receive my friends. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, September, 1851 2011-06-14T02:00:20.590Z Well, then, I wish to write to her in a letter, “Fair Marchioness, your beautiful eyes make me die of love”; but I would have this worded in a gallant manner, turned genteelly. French Classics 2011-05-22T02:00:12.620Z Remember that the graceful motion of the arms, the giving of your hand, and the putting off and putting on of your hat genteelly, are the material parts of a gentleman's dancing. Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness 2011-05-08T02:00:05.770Z Send out 97 for paper—let it be gilt-edged, Waddy,—that we may do the thing genteelly. Humours of Irish Life 2011-04-19T02:00:16.057Z It is better to return a dropped fan genteelly than give a thousand pounds awkwardly; you had better refuse a favor gracefully than grant it clumsily. The Man Who Pleases and the Woman Who Charms 2011-04-05T02:00:10.347Z She had been genteelly bred, was sensible and lively, and of most pleasing Conversation. Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes 2011-03-08T03:00:46.777Z It wouldn't make so much difference if they would do the work a trifle genteelly, in a gentlemanly way; but the fact is, we have low fellows along our Texas stage-lines. The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, 2011-01-17T03:00:42.913Z She had known better days and was genteelly bred, but before long she became Ralph’s mistress. The True Benjamin Franklin "Well, Kay, you always do the thing genteelly; but who is this friend of yours?" said a fat little man, in very rusty black, of a clerical cut. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 He did his work genteelly; his drift was a matter of a few hours; but they were hours of vigorous and terrible exertion. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 They found him a young man of handsome, but somewhat awkward personal appearance, genteelly dressed, and of kind and agreeable manners. The Settlement of Illinois, 1778-1830 Elizabeth Kirk is of opinion that this should be brought to the notice of Session, she herself always taking her peppermint while genteelly wiping her mouth with the corner of her handkerchief. International Short Stories English Hot blood glowed in his veins, and he became genteelly dissolute; his pride would never allow him to stoop to vulgarity. Hernando Cortez Makers of History And no sooner he's dead, but I'll rattle over his grave with a coach and six, to inform his covetous ghost how genteelly I spend his money. The Constant Couple or, A Trip to the Jubilee "I mean it, sir," said I, with a familiar nod; and so, genteelly touching my cap in salute, I walked away. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas Wherever you find a good dancing master, pray let him put you upon your haunches; not so much for the sake of dancing, as for coming into a room and presenting yourself genteelly and gracefully. A Letter Book Selected with an Introduction on the History and Art of Letter-Writing All passed as it should, genteelly; and in Christina’s mind, as she mounted the first steep ascent for Cauldstaneslap, a gratifying sense of triumph prevailed over the recollection of minor lapses and mistakes. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25) The Ebb-Tide; Weir of Hermiston And, as they were at work on Tuesday in consequence, they succeeded, as they said, in saving the wages of a day usually lost, just by doing the thing so genteelly. My Schools and Schoolmasters or The Story of my Education. People who can’t keep a place up, let it run down genteelly. Outside Inn That morning at the steam-boat wharf I meets a young man very genteelly dressed; he looked in deep distress about something. The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes I have, Providence be thanked, given each of them £5000, and that is laid in East India stock, sufficient to keep them genteelly, above the frowns of fortune, and free from the fear of want. The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) or a History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana The Lady was much surpriz’d to hear a young Creature, so meanly habited, talk so genteelly; and after surveying her very strictly, said the Lady, Have you ever experienc’d it before? The Works of Aphra Behn Volume V Cats sedately walked up and down the avenue or sat genteelly with tails tucked in on the steps of the cathedral—as if the place had been theirs all along. The Most Sentimental Man He was about thirty-seven years of age; of the middle size; lightly and genteelly made: evidently of a delicate, sensitive organization, with a fine intellectual countenance and a beaming poetic eye. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. But never mind, they did very well to fill up, and sat smirking at the company very genteelly. Funny Little Socks Being the Fourth Book They lived as genteelly, and associated with as polished society, as that of any governor before or since has ever done. Patrick Henry Ods catgut and fiddlesticks! as Bob Acres would genteelly have exclaimed. The Bow, Its History, Manufacture and Use 'The Strad' Library, No. III. Here, as everywhere else, the people seemed utterly insensible of the enormity of Hatfield’s offences; the ostler told William that he was quite a gentleman, paid every one genteelly, etc. etc. Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland A.D. 1803 It was the lady of the wardrobe who advanced at last, slowly, with dignity, her hands genteelly clasped in front of her. The Dust Flower Fred was a good looking young man, genteelly dressed, but with a dissipated, rakish air. City Crimes or Life in New York and Boston If, therefore, two or three dark-eyed flute girls in Phaleron had helped him to part with a good many minæ, no one scolded too loudly; the thing had been done genteelly and without scandal. A Victor of Salamis In this open carriage sat a plain looking, dark, fat man, reclining in an attitude of the most perfect ease, and genteelly dressed. Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. Then he took some more Wine-and-Water, and at eight desired that his Wig might be sent to the Barber to be combed out genteelly. The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 2 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... Two persons, genteelly dressed, coming to his mother’s house, called for a room and some beer, and asked if they could get dinner. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 Lady Melvyn's jointure was not great; Sir George, her eldest son, received but just sufficient out of his estate to maintain himself genteelly. A Description of Millenium Hall And the Country Adjacent Together with the Characters of the Inhabitants and Such Historical Anecdotes and Reflections As May Excite in the Reader Proper Sentiments of Humanity, and Lead the Mind to the Love of Virtue Since his relatives had seen him he had suffered what is genteelly called a slight threatening of paralysis. The Bertrams It is the handsomest, and perhaps the most genteelly attended of any of the Parisian theatres. Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. “If the claim goes through, the De Willoughby family will be very wealthy,” she said, genteelly. In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim Hearing of the liberality of Frescobald, he applied to him for aid; who, having inquired into his circumstances, took him to his house, clothed him genteelly, and kept him till he had recovered his strength. Anecdotes for Boys Is it not known that the exposure of the feet to wet and cold, in 114shoes genteelly thin, may induce disease? The Young Maiden His boots were brand new, and fitted me very genteelly, and I put them on, and sunk my old shoes in the creek to atone for them. The Story of the Outlaw A Study of the Western Desperado Professional men, the fathers of families genteelly bred and educated, were summarily bereft of every farthing, and condemned in the decline of life to begin the world afresh. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 460 Volume 18, New Series, October 23, 1852 What they may do hereafter, under a triple tree, is much expected; but they live very civilly and genteelly among us. Rookwood His boots were brand new, and fitted me genteelly; and I put them on and sunk my old shoes in the creek, to atone for them. Diary in America, Series Two Mr Smiles, the shop-walker in Rose and Storey’s general drapery mart, discussed it genteelly with the ladies who sat before the counter on the high wicker-seated chairs. The Nebuly Coat And the sight of the tall figure, genteelly swinging its cane and beaming patronage upon the world in general, was a little too much for him. Fair Harbor The only difference between him and a sot was drinking his liquors genteelly from his own cellar, and lying in bed when a sot lies in the gutter. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 1, July, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy I therefore, if you wish me to fight freely, Request that they may both be used genteelly.' Don Juan He was genteelly, I may say fashionably, dressed in a suit of black, with a white neckcloth. Jacob Faithful The ring-leaders in the mutiny were two scoundrels, Christian and Young, who had great influence with the crew, because they were genteelly connected. The Romany Rye a sequel to "Lavengro" You might have had more regard for appearances, perhaps, and controlled your emotion genteelly; but, as I have said before, Tom Drift was not anything like so strong-minded as you. The Adventures of a Three-Guinea Watch "There's great quantities of sickness just now among children," said Lady Magnifico, crooking her little finger genteelly. Prudy Keeping House Jess, however, having three whole white plates and two cracked ones, insisted on the meals being taken genteelly, and her husband, with a look at me, gave way. A Window in Thrums Once more the bottle of cologne was produced and handkerchiefs genteelly dampened. The Best Short Stories of 1917 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story Mr Handcock invited the whole company into his house in the afternoon & treated them very genteelly & generously, with cake, wine, &c. Diary of Anna Green Winslow A Boston School Girl of 1771 He speaks himself of 'equivocating pretty genteelly' in regard to one of his peccadilloes. Hours in a Library, Volume I. (of III.) It sometimes happened that a man left his house, swept clean and genteelly furnished, for the devil to take possession of it for a whole month. The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales Presently came the guest, knocking very genteelly and softly at the front door. Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm The strangers were not elegantly or genteelly dressed, but they wore good clothes, and would have passed for masters of vessels, so far as their costumes were concerned. Fighting for the Right Was there ever anything so genteelly turned—so terse—so sharp—and the point so stinging and so true? Early Reviews of English Poets No doubt in the seventeenth century the protection of poor relations was carried on more systematically than it is to-day, and certainly Mrs. Trotter contrived to live and to bring up her two daughters genteelly. Some Diversions of a Man of Letters He is only to be dreaded, however, if one be genteelly ignorant, after Mrs. Booby's plan. Russian Rambles I endeavored to conceal my excitement by backing and edging very genteelly out of the door. The Story of Mattie J. Jackson Her Parentage—Experience of Eighteen years in Slavery—Incidents during the War—Her Escape from Slavery The whole design was to show the vanity and folly of all professions and worldly things, lively represented by the exact properties and mute actions, genteelly, without the least offence or scandal. A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. Economy, on the one hand, by which a certain income is made to maintain a man genteelly; and waste, on the other, by which on the same income another man lives shabbily, cannot be defined. Many Thoughts of Many Minds A Treasury of Quotations from the Literature of Every Land and Every Age Ellen herself advanced, holding her skirts genteelly clutched in her left hand, her eyes fixed upon her husband, her expression a mixture of defiance and appeal. The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton His rough, pumpkin-coloured front feet hung genteelly limp, and his tail slowly described a half circle on the highly polished floor. The Halo On the contrary, he behaved very genteelly with me. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2 There was only one carriage in the colony for many years, which though belonging to a private person, was hired for such as wanted to do the thing genteelly . Town Life in Australia In those days it was respectable to be genteelly poor, and starve rather than work and live on the fat of the land. Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life Caste was a very marked feature in Northbury society, and between the people who let lodgings for money, and those who lived genteelly on their means was a great and awful gulf. The Honorable Miss A Story of an Old-Fashioned Town The plan suited him: it left him free to face either way, and it would fill his pockets more genteelly than would open robbery. Count Hannibal A Romance of the Court of France Something like this was once the attitude of the swaggering youth of Britain and Ireland, who quarreled "genteelly" and fought out their bloody duels "in peace and quietness." How To Write Special Feature Articles A Handbook for Reporters, Correspondents and Free-Lance Writers Who Desire to Contribute to Popular Magazines and Magazine Sections of Newspapers To-morrow, as soon as I genteelly can after breakfast, I go up to Verner's Pride and show myself. Verner's Pride Having been brought up genteelly, she declines the mode of conveyance provided for her journey to Tyburn with the utmost volubility. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 21, 1841 When I was fighting my way up, I was very glad to attend a working man, and I starved genteelly for a long time in a big fishing-port. A Dream of the North Sea The child sleeps soundly; He sits genteelly; They live contentedly and happily together. English Grammar in Familiar Lectures We are always in pain for a man who, instead of cutting up a fowl genteelly, is hacking for half an hour across the bone, greasing himself, and bespattering the company with the sauce. The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant There are hospitals enough to provide for them in sickness; and as for marrying, they have no idea of that, till they can find a man who will support them genteelly. The American Frugal Housewife By a cheerful acquiescence in the suggestions that are daily made to you, you may accumulate old masters as impersonally, as genteelly, let me say, as you do railway bonds. The Collectors In the same place with himself and another man mere was a woman very genteelly dressed, who had been committed for shoplifting. Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences He had lived always genteelly, but frugally, and had saved a large sum of money, which he now engaged in the South-Sea scheme. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume V. Now I am on the subject of cards, I must not omit mentioning the necessity of playing them well and genteelly, if you would be thought to have kept good company. The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant Rather ask, genteelly and courteously, that it may be continued, if you see that the speaker has paused on your arrival, out of civility. George Washington's Rules of Civility Traced to their Sources and Restored by Moncure D. Conway Red Liz was flapping her long ears an' coming along very genteelly in the rear. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, June 18, 1919 By this his education suffered, and he was put apprentice to a glazier, although his father had been a man of some fashion, and the boy always educated with hopes of living genteelly. Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences In your states a planter with ten negroes with difficulty supports a family genteelly; here well managed they would be a fortune to him. American Negro Slavery A Survey of the Supply, Employment and Control of Negro Labor as Determined by the Plantation Regime Both are accustomed to ape quality.—Both are genteelly descended. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6 He was very genteelly dressed; he bowed to the crowd, who cried out, 'God bless you,' repeatedly. Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume I. On his way down, he overtook, in one of the passages, a stranger genteelly dressed in black, who was also moving towards the dining-room. Nicholas Nickleby Miss Trotwood was good enough to mention that she had a nephew who was her peculiar care, and for whom she was seeking to provide genteelly in life. David Copperfield Presently a woman made her appearance at the gate—she was genteelly drest, about the middle age, rather tall, and bearing in her countenance the traces of beauty. Wild Wales: Its People, Language and Scenery Well," she drawled, coughing genteelly at the same time, "better late than never, as the saying is. The Conquest of Canaan Was asked to pay for it just now, and genteelly refused, and then agreed, in view of general good-will, to pay a half of what is still due. Vailima Letters All passed as it should, genteelly; and in Christina's mind, as she mounted the first steep ascent for Cauldstaneslap, a gratifying sense of triumph prevailed over the recollection of minor lapses and mistakes. Weir of Hermiston Mr. Micawber, genteelly adjusting his chin in his cravat, presently proceeded with his composition. David Copperfield So that in a word, expecting a plain diet, coarse lodging, and mean clothes, we were brought up as mannerly and as genteelly as if we had been at the dancing-school. The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders But no, innocent friend; in these days men have learned the art of sinning expertly and genteelly, so as not to shock the eyes and senses of respectable society. Uncle Tom's Cabin Her ladyship had labored assiduously to acquire the art of penmanship since her marriage; and, in a common note of invitation or acceptance, acquitted herself very genteelly. The History of Pendennis, Volume 2 His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy There were beside two gentlemen in the coach, genteelly dressed; and they all appeared to know each other. The Adventures of Hugh Trevor She had been genteelly bred, was sensible, lively, and of a most pleasing conversation. From Boyhood to Manhood Life of Benjamin Franklin The air," says Miss, sniffing genteelly as the coach jolts past the blossoming May orchards, "is most agreeably perfumed. Quaint Courtships He seemed early sensible of human weakness in this respect; he brought a person genteelly dressed to every assembly.' Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776 His boots were brand-new, and fitted me genteelly; and I put them on and sunk my old shoes in the creek, to atone for them. Life on the Mississippi, Part 6. Oh, that little O'Grady!" sighed Dill genteelly; "he is impossible; he will end with disgracing us. Under the Skylights What, still more prosperity!—mercy upon us, "This boy'll be the death of me"—oft as, already, Such smooth Budgeteers have genteelly undone us, For Ruin made easy there's no one like Freddy. The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes As I rang the door-bell, a genteelly dressed lady in black satin met me at the door. A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences A man, indeed, is not genteel when he gets drunk; but most vices may be committed very genteelly: a man may debauch his friend's wife genteely: he may cheat at cards genteelly.' Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776 Her Ladyship had laboured assiduously to acquire the art of penmanship since her marriage; and, in a common note of invitation or acceptance, acquitted herself very genteelly. The History of Pendennis Thus we kept walking genteelly about the orangery, till the carriage drew up and conveyed us to Mr. T’s. Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents Among other stray flashmen disposed of, this week, Was a youngster named Stanley, genteelly connected, Who has lately been passing off coins as antique, Which have proved to be sham ones, tho' long unsuspected. The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes "I don't know; she came in the hack and is genteelly dressed, and I think came from the boat." A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences His own appearance, as to clothes, was genteelly neat and plain. Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776 At the death of her father, her mother had been left with an income that enabled her to live, as she said, genteelly, at Brighton. Rujub, the Juggler This he had adapted from the prospectus of a correspondence school, which had come to him through the mail, very genteelly worded. From a Bench in Our Square Worst of all, the gentlemen who had managed everything and subscribed by hundreds very genteelly forgot to pay, and it was all left at my master's door. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 04 — Fiction After returning, two colored women, genteelly dressed, and quite intelligent, called on us and gave us a thrilling history of the past. A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences He fancied, that if a sea-officer dressed well, and conversed genteelly, he would abundantly uphold the honour of his flag, and immortalise the tailor that made him. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War These do not often run away to go to sea; they prefer to voyage genteelly in yachts or packet-ships, and, if the impulse be very strong, will get a commission in the navy. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 15, January, 1859 She places herself at the table after what she conceives to be the manner of the genteelly gluttonous; then she quakes a little. Alice Sit-By-The-Fire At this moment Jenkinson and the gaoler's two servants entered, hauling in a tall man very genteelly dressed. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 04 — Fiction When you apply scholastic phrases as happily and genteelly as you do in your Bas Bleu, they are delightful; but don't muddify your charming simplicity with controversial distinctions, that will sour your sweet piety. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 With which maternal orders Mrs. Wilkins assumed a sky-blue bonnet, and went beaming away with several dishes genteelly hidden under her purple shawl. Work: a Story of Experience He was genteelly dressed, and possessed an air of dignity and self-command, that would obtain for him at once the good will of any. Town and Country; or, life at home and abroad, without and within us At length, however, I perceived a very handsome creature, genteelly dressed, sitting by herself in a box, at some distance from me; upon which I went up to her, and offered my service. The Adventures of Roderick Random But, as Deborah used to say, we have always lived genteelly, even if circumstances have compelled us to simplicity. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 04 — Fiction Ha! a pretty formal young gallant, in good sooth; pity he is not more genteelly propagated. Cynthia's Revels If the baron only possessed this, he could pay his creditors, and have a small amount over, sufficient to live upon economically and genteelly. Old Fritz and the New Era Now it's particularly necessary to behave nicely and genteelly, that all may see that you are well-born children. Crime and Punishment Mr. Johnson asked his pardon generously and genteelly, and when he left the room, rose up to shake hands with him, that they might part in peace. Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson Behave affably and genteelly to all, but not cringingly towards any. Life of William Carey While she was so employed, a young gentleman, about ten years of age, very genteelly dressed, entered the room, and in a familiar manner asked her how she did. Life and Perambulations of a Mouse "Run right in and tell Content to stay in her room," whispered Sally, hastily, for the callers, their white-kidded hands holding their card-cases genteelly, were coming up the walk. The Copy-Cat and Other Stories He shewed me to-night his drawing-room, very genteelly fitted up; and said, 'Mrs. Thrale sneered when I talked of my having asked you and your lady to live at my house. Boswell's Life of Johnson Abridged and edited, with an introduction by Charles Grosvenor Osgood The fat girl, seizing the chance afforded her, remarked genteelly that she too had "heard hof me," with emphasis upon the "hof." Paul Kelver, a Novel The one was a little billet, genteelly folded, with a pretty seal in green wax on which was impressed a dove bearing a green branch. The Three Musketeers When the picnic was over, when the children were climbing into the straw-wagon and Madame and Miss Acton were genteelly disposed in the victoria, a lamentable cry arose. The Copy-Cat and Other Stories She minced genteelly, lifting her quite fashionable skirts high above very slender ankles, which were hereditary. The Copy-Cat and Other Stories A man, indeed, is not genteel when he gets drunk; but most vices may be committed very genteelly: a man may debauch his friend's wife genteelly: he may cheat at cards genteelly.' Boswell's Life of Johnson Abridged and edited, with an introduction by Charles Grosvenor Osgood |
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