| 单词 | good-tempered |
| 例句 | As she grew up, a sound English education corrected in a great measure her French defects; and when she left school, I found in her a pleasing and obliging companion: docile, good-tempered, and well-principled. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z We march up, moody or good-tempered soldiers—we reach the zone where the front begins and become on the instant human animals. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He was a good-tempered man and treated us all kindly. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z From certain angles, she looked a bit like a large, good-tempered toad. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z She had no doubt of Harriet’s happiness with any good-tempered man; but with him, and in the home he offered, there would be the hope of more, of security, stability, and improvement. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z The keepers and vets seemed good-tempered and caring and the animals were unthreateningly anthropomorphised. The Zoo; Horizon: The Truth About Personality; England v Australia – TV review 2013-07-11T06:00:08Z “In person, he’s very charming, teasing and joking, though sometimes he’s less good-tempered in print.” Daniel Dennett, Author of ‘Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking’ 2013-04-29T21:49:23Z With the snake weighing more than 80kg, Harrison said it was lucky for him the reptile was good-tempered. 'Fright of her life': Gold Coast woman finds five-metre python on her doorstep 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z “I am looking forward to being part of what sounds like a very good-tempered, positive experience, not marching against something, but marching for something.” Faith groups backing march see an ally in science 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z It is Maddon’s job to tutor and temper this bunch like a good-tempered Dr. Freud. In the Cubs’ Locker Room, No Worries About a Curse or a Goat 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z The discussions were good-tempered, if not always fully coherent. ‘Brexit’ Upsets Londoners Who Find Harmony in a Cultural Cacophony 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z Not everyone, warned Global Times, is as “good-tempered” as China, whose officials loftily ignored the slur. Dodging peril 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z A certain resemblance to Pius IX there is; he is not so amiable as was that good-tempered Pope who was nicknamed by his intimate friend, the Abb� Liszt, Pia Nina, because of his musical proclivities. Franz Liszt 2012-05-22T15:16:50.923Z Is he old or young, has he a hump on his back, and does he wear spectacles? is he a nice, good-tempered fellow, or sour as crab beer? The Cambrian Sketch-Book Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales 2012-04-27T02:00:33.040Z I shall therefore content myself with surmising that the horses with which we may have to do throughout these remarks—be they school-horses, roadsters, or hunters—are at least sound, good-tempered, and properly trained. Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes 2012-04-23T02:00:28.843Z Is he good-tempered, or is he touchy and masterful, and, like most Chinese, does he want his own way? Sidelights on Chinese Life 2012-04-21T02:00:23.993Z They are, on the whole, good-tempered and patient, and, considering the absolute lack of self-control in their method of bringing up, they give way far less to their passions than might be expected. Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia An account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence amongst the Women of the East 2012-04-18T02:00:15.997Z They were a friendly and good-tempered people, much given to religion. Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921 2012-04-12T02:00:28.417Z He has a steady, resolute sort of face; looks pleasant and good-tempered, too. The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure 2012-04-06T02:00:24.610Z I don't think he is a very good-tempered man; I call him rather sulky. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z If these efforts of the Japanese caricaturists do not often possess much power to amuse the outside world, they have one qualification that entitles them to respect—most of them are good-tempered. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z I said, with a shudder of compassion; every one seemed to be so good-tempered, and yet so hard. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z They seemed good-tempered, easy-going folks, living a happy careless life in this land of sunshine. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z He became perfectly chivalrous in his homage to you, and was so extraordinarily good-tempered throughout the evening, that I really hardly recognised him.' Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z "If anything in the world could make me feel good-tempered at this moment, it's the sight of you!" he cried, joyously. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z The bright, good-tempered people of Japan are familiar with humor in many forms, and know how to sport with pencil as well as with pen. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z The man must be willing, industrious, good-tempered, obedient, energetic, who gets release in this time. A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution 2012-03-17T02:01:00.033Z I am good-tempered, and wear mousie-coloured clothes that fit well, and I have a small waist. The Devourers 2012-03-16T02:00:23.493Z He was a good-looking and good-tempered fellow, if not remarkable for his abilities. Mathieu Ropars: et cetera 2012-03-15T02:00:28.013Z I'm sure I have written him some very genial letters on matters which less good-tempered individuals than I might have taken more seriously. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 21st, 1916 2012-02-21T03:00:19.417Z The late Lord Mare was in werry good time, and passed by amid our shouts, looking jest as good-tempered as he did last year, when he was our Rising Son of power. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 4th 1914 2012-02-17T03:00:35.863Z This one happened to be a good-tempered mob, for the patriotic speaker had gained a point that day. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z Which remark being usually irrelevant, not to say incomprehensible, he met it by a good-tempered nod, which brought the irate lady to the extreme of patience. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z The animal was a very shapely chesnut, nearly thoroughbred, very good-tempered, but full of courage. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z My visitor's comely, good-tempered face was flushed with heat and nervous indignation. The Strand Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 161, May 1904 2012-02-11T03:03:45.230Z He drew himself up to his full height, towering like a good-tempered giant over Gray's slight figure. The Bushranger's Secret 2012-02-09T03:00:14.847Z Tanyusha and her mother caused no constraint, partly because they were more good-tempered and friendly to their guest, and also because they often withdrew and left the others to their own devices. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z They are lively, good-tempered fellows, and, properly treated, make good and serviceable travelling companions. Oregon and Eldorado or, Romance of the Rivers 2012-02-07T03:00:09.010Z He had quite recovered his bombastic tone, only he had learnt by bitter experience to quell it, except when addressing his son, who was too good-tempered to resent it. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z There was no one so good-tempered so long as she had her own way; and she generally had it. The Truants 2012-01-28T03:00:26.257Z She seemed a good-tempered, ignorant sort of girl, but nothing more. The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 1 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:26.330Z They were good-tempered, quiet people, who respected my grandfather as much as the official in charge of them. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z Just as we were leaving, however, a frowsy, dirty, but apparently good-tempered fisherman came rowing up and claimed the cabin as his home. Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers 2012-01-13T03:00:14.813Z The hours of work were from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M., and the main feature was that the convict durst not leave his employer, whether kind and good-tempered, or harsh and cruel. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-04T03:00:31.713Z Andrè came home that night as hearty and good-tempered as ever. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z He saw dimly a stout, autocratic, but on the whole good-tempered being whom he called Nanny. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z It is impossible to consider Lord North a great statesman, but he was a most good-tempered and humorous member of the House of Commons. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z The cardinal said, with that good-tempered laugh of his, which entirely belied his astute scheming nature, that as I was as yet ignorant of my task, I need not be so careful. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z It was a good-tempered mite, and seldom cried. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z If he was indolent he was at all events extremely good-tempered, and his oldest servants scarcely ever remembered to have seen him ruffled. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z It will make him kind, unselfish, good-natured, good-tempered, and considerate for others. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z But how pleasant it is to play with and amuse, an intelligent, affectionate, and good-tempered little thing, to hear its innocent sayings, and to see the first buddings of its infant mind. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z He is no more than a good-tempered, careless Southerner. The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century 2011-11-04T02:00:24.773Z There was such a complete absence of anger in the other's tone that Harry felt a momentary outburst of sympathy for this honest, good-tempered creature. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z These rough, good-tempered fellows were flattered by the attentions of their passengers, and never tired of answering their questions. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z It will make a man humble, kind, gentle, unselfish, good-tempered, considerate for others, loving, meek, and forgiving. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z But all women who invite friends to visit them, are not sensible and good-tempered. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z The lady president was about thirty, plainly but neatly dressed, and, though not handsome, had a frank, amiable, and good-tempered expression, indicating that greatest of woman's attributes, a good heart. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-11-01T02:00:22.197Z The Heirs to the Wealth of Morality.—Even in the domain of morals there is an inherited wealth, which is owned by the gentle, the good-tempered, the compassionate, the indulgent. Human, All-Too-Human, Part II 2011-10-26T02:00:29.773Z He could not imagine why he took such interest in them, but they were such good-tempered, pretty, clever little creatures, that it was impossible not to be pleased with them. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:26.667Z They are neither truthful, nor straightforward, nor honest, nor manly, nor just, nor good-tempered, nor unselfish, nor merciful, nor humble, nor kind! Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z She went through her duties, and was civil and good-tempered; but love me she never could. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. II (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:24.180Z "Come on!" he exclaimed, with a good-tempered laugh. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z A certain kind of satire, much less good-tempered than the earlier forms, became indeed common at this epoch. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z The character of Phœbus de Chateaupers, the bold, reckless, gay, gallant, good-tempered, light-hearted, and faithless captain of gendarmerie, is also original, and wrought out with great skill. Victor Hugo: His Life and Works 2011-10-07T02:00:23.887Z Any good-tempered horse learns the dragoon duty in wonderfully short time, and you are rider enough not to want one quite broke in. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 6 2011-10-07T02:00:22.270Z Artillery horses are not as a rule well bred; one finds in their characters an astonishing mixture of cunning, vulgarity, and docile good-tempered willingness which makes them altogether lovable. Servants of the Guns 2011-10-06T02:00:39.987Z Yes, always laughing, always showing those white teeth of his and rolling his expressive eyes, and good-tempered all day long. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z Dorothy, married to the good-tempered and shiftless Stan, sometimes did not know which way to turn for the overdue quarter's rent. A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z Herrick looked round him on the good-tempered, smiling people at the little clean tables, and laughed. "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z I was already aware that something was amiss with that very prominent feature, and I might have felt aggrieved at this allusion to it but for the good-tempered manner in which Billy spoke. Palm Tree Island 2011-09-21T02:00:31.730Z Cap'n Snow," she says, "speakin' as one who has learned to rise above their baser self, and perfectly calm and good-tempered, I advise you to mind your own business. The Postmaster 2011-09-21T02:00:28.863Z Perhaps I have not really a good temper at all, but if you have everything you want and every one is kind to you, how can you help but be good-tempered? A Little Princess Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time 2011-09-09T02:01:08.700Z Very fortunately, in some of the incidental passages it gets away from conventions and authorities, and enlarges in a modern good-tempered fashion on the vanities of the current time. Medieval English Literature Home University of Modern Knowledge #43 2011-09-09T02:00:56.970Z The king was so easily pleased, so good-tempered, and so generally jolly, that Harry really could not help liking him. Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy 2011-09-08T02:00:23.340Z They may not all fall as lightly as Mahaash, and they may not all be as good-tempered.” The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z He was, however, very good-tempered, and the more he was chaffed the more he seemed pleased. The Gentleman Cadet His Career and Adventures at the Royal Military Academy Woolwich 2011-08-31T02:01:40.423Z From his general smartness at drill and exceedingly good-tempered disposition he was a universal favourite. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z Father was naturally good-tempered; he always seemed to me incapable of hurting a fly, and yet his tone was so full of contempt for the R�feh. Stories and Pictures 2011-08-30T02:00:28.080Z I'm not a diplomatist, I'm just a lumpy, good-tempered ox. The Sixth Sense A Novel 2011-08-24T02:00:18.870Z Even if so, an incident so trifling was not likely to ruffle the composure, or prevent the intimacy, of two such good-tempered men as Reynolds and Gibbon. Res Judicat? Papers and Essays 2011-08-24T02:00:18.157Z Kate was pleasant and good-tempered, and was easy to get on with. Salome 2011-08-20T02:00:12.970Z She was a great favorite with her mates, being good-tempered, and possessing the happy art of pleasing without effort. Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy 2011-08-18T02:00:21.810Z That night Zole lay down and did not get up again—Zole the little fat schoolboy, always out of breath, always good-tempered and quiet, as tame as a pet dog. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Supplies were conveyed by waggons drawn by mules of South African breed—sleek, and as a rule good-tempered beasts. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z But she was very pleasant and good-tempered, and made a great fuss over me, and told Mrs Blunt that she would sooner keep a powder magazine than have a troop of such man-killers to manage. A Fluttered Dovecote 2011-07-29T02:00:21.880Z Kate was as good-tempered and kind as ever, and infected Salome with her bright spirits. Salome 2011-08-20T02:00:12.970Z Most of them were old gaol-birds, all of them were the slaves of drink—quarrelsome or good-tempered according to their respective temperaments. Crying for the Light, Vol. 2 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago 2011-07-23T02:00:11.327Z If I had not been permitted to read it, I should never have believed that anything so caustic could have been uttered by a man so genially good-tempered as I knew Mr. Harper to be. Recollections of a Varied Life 2011-07-14T02:00:11.837Z Now the Carpenter’s daughter was a very pretty girl—as pretty as any Ranee you ever saw; she was also good-tempered, clever, and could cook extremely well. Old Deccan Days or Hindoo Fairy Legends Current in Southern India 2011-07-12T02:00:31.917Z Captain Smith, our chief, was a jolly, easy-going Scotchman of about sixty, always good-tempered, and disinclined to worry about anything. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z ONE really sunny, good-tempered person has a wonderful effect in a household. Salome 2011-08-20T02:00:12.970Z Trevanion couldn't quite understand the savage tone with which these words were uttered; he thought that something had occurred to put Ned out, as he was habitually a good-tempered fellow. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z But the familiar manner in which the queen conversed with Count Gerhard soon restored his self-possession, and brought back his even, good-tempered simplicity of character. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z The only pity is, though, that we could get in at all; but we did, and tried to go slowly up the great corkscrew staircase, crowded with good-tempered people, laughing, and pushing their way up. Adventures of Working Men From the Notebook of a Working Surgeon 2011-07-07T02:00:30.453Z Then Yvonne retorted, and the banter went on fast and furious, but always good-tempered, and sometimes really humorous, until it finally merged into plans for fishing on the morrow. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z He was a strong, energetic, good-tempered fellow, who loved his calling, and was a favourite with everybody. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Concerning him, therefore, we will merely state what may be gathered from his book; that he is plump, elderly, good-tempered, and kind-hearted, and, we suspect, an ex-militaire. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z He was a very good-tempered dog, and I had no fear that he would be at all likely in any way to alarm the children. Blanco y Colorado Old Days among the Gauchos of Uruguay 2011-06-28T02:00:11.447Z He was, however, good-tempered enough to praise the dinner, and to say "Scotch broth and good Scotch collops were pleasant changes from the roast beef of old England, her Yorkshire pudding and cherry pies." A Reconstructed Marriage 2011-06-23T02:00:23.143Z He was very good-tempered with Tim, who was a trifle taken aback when he learnt that he had ordered off the son of the Prime Minister.” King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane 2011-06-17T02:00:22.043Z He was good-tempered, and by no means a fool, and, in fact, Laura might have done worse. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z She was not clever—she made no pretension in that direction; but she was cheerful and good-tempered and domesticated. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z He was a fresh-coloured, good-tempered looking man, still in middle life, and he seemed cheerful and comfortable with his wife and three children round him. Blanco y Colorado Old Days among the Gauchos of Uruguay 2011-06-28T02:00:11.447Z "When Robert was in love with Dora, love made him a kind, good-tempered man." A Reconstructed Marriage 2011-06-23T02:00:23.143Z And then he burst into a roar of laughter which carried away his ill-humour, for Mr. Greatorex was normally a very good-tempered person. King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane 2011-06-17T02:00:22.043Z Burpee, Lord Streathmere, possesses a good, though rather effeminate face, and now, when lit up by enthusiasm, he looks the ideal of an easy, good-tempered fellow, of whom any mother might well be proud. Zoe; Or, Some Day A Novel 2011-06-11T02:00:13.290Z He laughed a merry, good-tempered laugh, as though a child had asked for the moon, and again reminded me of our distance from civilization. A Diplomatic Woman 2011-06-10T02:00:18.297Z The growling A.B.'s grew suddenly good-tempered, and evinced a certain alacrity in obeying orders from which nearly four weeks' bad weather had divorced them. From Chart House to Bush Hut Being the Record of a Sailor's 7 Years in the Queensland Bush 2011-06-08T02:00:16.290Z Dr. Doran thus writes her epitaph: "Her married life had been unhappy, and every day of it was a disgrace to her profligate, unprincipled, and good-tempered husband." The Impeachment of The House of Brunswick 2011-05-31T02:00:34.353Z And to do Rhoda justice, she worked her fingers to the bone, she walked to poor people's houses through the rain and mud; she was always good-tempered, she was a valuable inmate in the household. Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z I remember George, a Russian Pole with a fiery nature, sitting on a stone by me one day and watching a ferocious but perfectly good-tempered round which drew much blood. A Prisoner in Turkey 2011-05-28T02:00:23.023Z Her expression, however, was good-tempered, and the nursing costume she wore gave her an air of respectability, even refinement. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z And when you said you did not like the tune she liked best, she was not angry with you, but said, "Then play William's first, if you please,"—was not that good-tempered?' The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children 2011-05-18T02:00:12.733Z She became the intimate friend of the pretty peacocks and the big, good-tempered dogs, with whom, in utter fearlessness, she rolled about in the grass half the day. Sir Noel's Heir A Novel 2011-04-24T02:00:07.013Z The horse was good-tempered, and carried its burden willingly enough, across fields, over heaths and through dark woods, always in the direction of the Rhine. Ekkehard. Vol. II (of II). A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:45.217Z In his early years he was handsome, witty, good-tempered, and a brilliant conversationalist. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z Far from it—altogether too good-tempered and fascinating—especially where a pretty girl is concerned. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z "I thought then he was pretty good-tempered not to take offense." The Pearl of Peace or, The Little Peacemaker 2011-04-03T02:00:16.450Z He was married to a tall, ugly, but good-tempered Basque woman, by whom he had been blessed with a son and daughter. The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] 2011-03-23T02:00:19.910Z "Well: then there are the stories of good-tempered old sheepdogs turning wicked and 'savaging' children?" The Terror A Mystery 2011-03-22T02:00:24.957Z The Major, having talked himself back to a proper eminence remains good-tempered. booth. Well, Three Plays by Granville-Barker The Marrying of Ann Leete; The Voysey Inheritance; Waste 2011-03-22T02:00:23.063Z The portrait of an unusually handsome, merry, good-tempered young officer, who smiled at him through the twilight. Felix Lanzberg's Expiation 2011-03-15T02:00:14.763Z "My dear, here is a little present I have brought to make you good-tempered." How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z Schnaps, snuff, and cigars have encompassed me round about with small duns, and I live in a charmed circle of petty persecutions, that would drive a less good-tempered man half-crazy. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z "Come, don't be angry with me, Dodd," cried he, in one of his good-tempered, coaxing ways. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z Every body spoke well of him, as a sober, industrious, good-tempered man; and she became his wife when Mrs. Stanwick returned into Hertfordshire. Christmas Stories 2011-02-27T03:00:31.413Z He competes vigorously with Pistasch, whose skill he soon surpasses, and enjoys the society of the two agreeable and to-day good-tempered young men, who are both old acquaintances of his. Felix Lanzberg's Expiation 2011-03-15T02:00:14.763Z Sir," was the indignant reply, "do you dare to say that it is necessary to bribe me into being good-tempered? How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z I acquiesced, because I mean to keep him good-tempered, if keeping good-tempered myself and acquiescing will do so. Seeing France with Uncle John 2011-02-26T03:00:47.827Z Minna was much dejected at the small success of her strategy; deeply shamed, she walked along beside Salomon, casting her good-tempered eyes to the ground, and crushing the poor trauer mantel's head to death. Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z He had just dined, and having taken much wine, was bland and good-tempered. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z A less patient and good-tempered person than Mrs. Moodie would, however, have had little difficulty in getting rid of the troublesome and intrusive borrowers. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 4, April, 1852 2011-02-23T03:00:33.760Z He is so amiable and good-tempered that he will never quarrel with his wife. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z Sometimes he has, sometimes he leaves all to the good judgment of his mother, always, however, stipulating, that the girl must be young, pretty, and good-tempered. The Thistle and the Cedar of Lebanon 2011-02-20T03:00:13.767Z Torvald was just as bad; but he is always so good-tempered after champagne. Mr Punch's Pocket Ibsen - A Collection of Some of the Master's Best Known Dramas 2011-02-19T03:01:38.583Z He seems fearless, and he is certainly good-tempered. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z Sidney's cousin sang the praises of her brother all dinner-time; what a good-tempered, good-hearted fellow he was, and how universally liked by all with whom he came in contact. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 2 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:19.937Z And I felt so important, and so impressive, and simply gloriously good-tempered. Fr?ulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther 2011-02-17T03:00:18.413Z I meant to have knocked and asked for a scrap to eat after awhile, when they'd all got good-tempered over the beer and things. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 1 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:17.787Z She was, likewise, good-tempered, willing, and to all appearance strictly trustworthy. The Home Mission 2011-02-12T03:00:30.217Z And so he was,—very good-tempered, very obliging, most liberal of his cigars, his lodgings always open to loungers, with pale ale, and even iced champagne, to be had |for asking. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z I wish I was pretty and good-tempered and pleasant, like Em Murray: every body loved her; but I ain't, and never will be. The Actress' Daughter A Novel 2011-01-23T03:00:14.117Z "O, no, not at all; but he seems very good-tempered and forbearing." Vineta The Phantom City 2011-01-21T03:00:10.377Z In health Mattie was a good-tempered, sharp-witted girl—bearing the ills of her life with composure—selling lucifers and singing for a living. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 1 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:17.787Z He was liberal, kindly, good-tempered and easy of access, and his yielding to his subjects’ wishes in order to obtain supplies for carrying on the French war contributed to the consolidation of the constitution. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" 2011-01-19T03:00:19.027Z But when she fed it with her milk it grew fat and strong, and became good-tempered. The Pagan's Cup 2011-01-06T03:00:42.697Z It is a long suffering, good-tempered tree, and like human individuals of similar temperament, is subjected to shameful treatment. Wayside and Woodland Trees A pocket guide to the British sylva 2010-12-25T03:00:16.510Z But the Americans themselves are good-tempered, and pay no attention to these things. Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society 2010-12-20T17:12:16.420Z Pretty, vain, foolish, and fond of attention, on the one side; but good-tempered, good-hearted, and innocent of design on the other. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 1 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:17.787Z I rather takes to that little ’un inside, though; she looks good-tempered. Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z Never had the usually good-tempered young man spoken so fiercely to her. The Pagan's Cup 2011-01-06T03:00:42.697Z I said quietly, for I had taken my gentleman quite by surprise; and I felt very good-tempered and comfortable from the effects of those two glasses of sunshine; so “Hallo!” Christmas Penny Readings Original Sketches for the Season 2010-12-20T17:11:47.497Z It is important that a horse be good-tempered. Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. He found her guileless, cheerful, gentle, kind-hearted, and good-tempered, beloved by all around her, and returning the affection bestowed on her with a sincere and ardent love. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 But Hugh Lingon was not to be shaken off, and trotting up to his side, fat and good-tempered, he talked on. By Birth a Lady Poor beast; faithfully he worked for us, good-tempered and willing to the end, and then, for thanks, when he could do no more, to be killed for provender! Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 The policemen, too, for once looked good-tempered; and one was actually seen to smile upon a ragged urchin going surreptitiously down a slide. Christmas Penny Readings Original Sketches for the Season 2010-12-20T17:11:47.497Z Where is the good-tempered, curly-headed boy for whom I used to make the tea; the boy who taught me, very patiently, how to play the marbles and to spin the top? The Cabinet Minister A farce in four acts A smart repartee will tickle his sides agreeably; he understands demi-mots; he is good-tempered, and can take a joke as well as see through one. Friend Mac Donald Our donkey-woman was an exception: comely and wonderfully good-tempered, with a surprising amount of energy. Glories of Spain During the first evening of this third visit, he was so good-tempered, so frankly lazy and amusing, that even Deal was disarmed. Rodman the Keeper Southern Sketches "I say, it's really awfully ripping of you to be so jolly good-tempered about it," Michael exclaimed. Sinister Street, vol. 1 He is a good-tempered animal, and, consequently, easily tamed; but his habit of prying into every thing renders him rather troublesome, for he is in constant motion, and examining every object within his reach. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom She became the intimate friend of the pretty peacocks, and the big, good-tempered dogs, with whom, in utter fearlessness, she rolled about in the grass half the day. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir He seems to have been very good-tempered except when people wanted to capture him; and was always ready to forgive that horrid woman who tried to betray him to his enemies. Maori and Settler A Story of The New Zealand War "He seems a good-tempered creature," said the old lady, who could not repress a laugh this time. Tony Butler Like most lazy and good-tempered men, George could show a good deal of energy and decision, when the occasion arose. The New Gulliver and Other Stories Mrs Holt, stout, comfortable and good-tempered, quite incompetent when it came to controlling a house in the Finchley Road, was not of the termagant type that Victoria had expected when she became a companion. A Bed of Roses And a real tryer he is, too, and as good-tempered as a lamb. Hard Pressed He is as lazy as a land-turtle, and too obstinate for any good-tempered man's patience. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency "Well, I believe you are good-tempered," said she, frankly. Tony Butler "I am not feeling very radiant, or even good-tempered—with you," replied Violet. A Traitor's Wooing Capital! so I was right after all about the character of these good-tempered neighbours of ours. The Squirrels and other animals Illustrations of the habits and instincts of many of the smaller British quadrupeds The girls must be pretty, good-tempered, not given to purloining sweetmeats, and fond of making fires at daylight, and with a constitutional love for Sunday Schools and Bible-lessons. The Dangerous Classes of New York And Twenty Years' Work Among Them She had never known him anything but good-tempered hitherto, and from the very beginning he had always shown a marked affection for her. Just Gerry At all events, they are Jolly and good-tempered girls. Tony Butler The two in the kitchen now were both kindly, good-tempered girls, utterly ignorant, but simple-hearted and honest. Under the Mendips A Tale He was too good-tempered and easy-going in his normal state to keep up this savage mood with her. Shadows of Flames A Novel She was a year younger than Fritz, and a good-tempered little "M�dle;" and who, but for over-hard work for one so young, might have been even handsome. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume II (of II) Bruno, certainly, appeared good-tempered enough, and he seemed to take a fancy to the new girl. Just Gerry The men were witty and good-tempered; the women—albeit many of them handsome—were aimable, and disposed to be pleased; the weather and the champagne were perfect. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II) They were not ill-natured; they were even cheerful and good-tempered. Was It Right to Forgive? A Domestic Romance Nice good-tempered women, who will behave themselves with due decorum. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life Vol. II. "Not so long as I have life and health," said Lenz; "remember I am your husband, only be calm and good-tempered." Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. III. He embellished a short-lived journal, La Vie militaire, with a series of illustrations, among them being some good-tempered caricatures of the German army, which showed how accurately he was acquainted with military detail. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" His large good-tempered eyes met hers and then the colour mounted very slowly into her cheeks. The Duchess of Wrexe Her Decline and Death; A Romantic Commentary She appeared to be a very good-tempered old lady, and she must be so, for she has invited Yanna and her brother to stay with her until Easter.” Was It Right to Forgive? A Domestic Romance I married him because one of the doctor's daughters would have taken him, and because I wanted to get away from home, and because he was good-tempered and everybody spoke well of him. Edelweiss A Story "Fain would I please every man," the good-tempered printer exclaims. The Children of Westminster Abbey Studies in English History He was, by all accounts, a type of the fine, high-spirited young fellow of those days; good-tempered, generous, and overflowing with wild animal life and spirits, which he threw off in a thousand impetuous extravagances. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 She liked Francis, was proud of his fine appearance, knew him to be good-tempered and honourable, and was complacently assured that they would “get on.” What a Man Wills You will make such a nice, cheerful, good-tempered wife!” cried Hope bravely; whereat Miss Minnie indulged in an elephantine byplay of bashfulness, and ran rustling down the staircase. The Daughters of a Genius Small wonder indeed that his said master, at no time a good-tempered man, vows to make a condign example of him. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War The jury reasons that the plaintiff, Mary Brown, is as good-tempered a girl as ever lived—that provided she could but marry she did not care who made her his wife. About London He was a handsome, careless, good-tempered boy, decidedly weak in character, who drifted aimlessly along without even an ambition in life. The Head Girl at the Gables “Why don’t you fence your confounded mealie-field, or whatever you call it?” said Gerard, angrily, for although a good-tempered fellow he had all the average young Englishman’s objection to being bullied or crowed over. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Going back over our trip I could not but remember that he had proved an exceedingly willing, handy and good-tempered man, and my earlier prejudice against him melted away. A Frontier Mystery But I always say, it is so easy for people of small means to be good-tempered. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly The oxen which had worked kindly and patiently, well handled by good-tempered men, yet all confused and half dead with exposure, could do no more. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Ten Christmas stories “Ah! yes,” answered the beast, with a great sigh; “I hope I am good-tempered, but still I am only a monster.” Favorite Fairy Tales The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and Women He had many good traits in his character, though he was not uniformly good-tempered. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections Twining was far too good-tempered to feel hurt by this peevishness, and only rubbed his hands and laughed joyfully. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "If you do not think me well mannered, my Lord, you must at least believe me very good-tempered," said she, flushing. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly And," added he, in the moralizing tone, "though the world does take liberties with the good-tempered fellows, it shies them many a stray favor,—many a sly five-pun'-note into the bargain. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day “Oh!” said she, “what a sad thing it is that he should be so very frightful, since he is so good-tempered!” Favorite Fairy Tales The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and Women The good-tempered heartiness of the O'Donoghue himself—his frank speech, his ready humour, won each moment more and more on Sir Marmaduke. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago "You are certainly very good-tempered, Annesley," said she, after a pause. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day Add to this, too, a good-tempered smile always ready to light up his weather-beaten countenance, and you have before you Mess Lethierry. Toilers of the Sea An expression of vexation came over his good-tempered face as he took his seat at the lady's side, and he lapsed for a few minutes into a moody silence. A Century of English Essays An Anthology Ranging from Caxton to R. L. Stevenson & the Writers of Our Own Time The nearest approach to a gay note, in this concert of groans and grumblings, is struck by some humorous and good-tempered American. A Frenchman in America Recollections of Men and Things I dare say she is so good-tempered that she never contradicts you, and you grow peevish out of sheer weariness at having everything your own way. A House-Party Don Gesualdo and A Rainy June I found them honest, obliging, good-tempered, and possessing a certain share of local and traditionary intelligence. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia He was delightfully good-tempered, and money meant very little to him save as a useful medium of which there was sure to be enough. Rose MacLeod He, however, was not in a position to reveal his knowledge, and looked at Mr. Dainopoulos with good-tempered curiosity. Command Thus alternately telling stories, singing, and dancing, they passed the happy hours, mingling something of heart, and brain, and body, in all they did; and the midnight found them unwearied and good-tempered. Christine A Fife Fisher Girl They tease him about the black women, moreover, and for once he is not easy enough to be good-tempered and indifferent. A House-Party Don Gesualdo and A Rainy June There was something good-tempered in his face, especially the eyes. The Wine-ghosts of Bremen He is a strange creature that painter," said the professor, "mild, good-tempered, sober, industrious, as I told you before, but weak in his intellect. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors Generally the natives with whom we are in closest contact are a civil and good-tempered people. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 1 Doctor," replied the good-tempered, but thoughtless man, "don't stand upon ceremony. Coelebs In Search of a Wife But remember, my dear, that there is no merit in being patient and good-tempered, when there is nothing to irritate you. The Lamplighter As I sat there, sipping my tea, and chatting with her, I little guessed what would befall the comfortable, homely, good-tempered old lady a very few days hence. The Red Symbol But the individual barred my passage, took me politely by the hand and said, in a kindly manner, with a good-tempered smile on his face: "'"Good-morning, dear neighbour. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. We were married; I found him an amiable, industrious, good-tempered man; he respected religion and religious people; but with excellent dispositions, I had the grief to find him less pious than I had hoped. The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales Our female companion's veil was down and doubled, so that I could not well make her out; my other four companions were young men, all Frenchmen, apparently good-tempered, and inclined to be agreeable. Olla Podrida He bullied Jessie, who was a good-tempered little girl, and deceived his father and mother with a wonderful amount of success. A Little Hero You must always show a good-tempered face—whether you feel it or not. Ditte: Girl Alive! The colonel was a good-tempered, jovial man, and his wife quietness and simpleness personified. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. The speaker was a tall, stout, good-tempered looking man. A Mad Love This lunatic was good-tempered and cheerful, and Count Pisani had devised a scheme which he hoped might have some effect in mitigating the delusions under which he labored. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 And Maggie was not always very good-tempered, and used to scold the little master for very trifling matters. A Little Hero Dodi was a lively, healthy, good-tempered boy, and Timar said he would teach him everything himself—reading, writing, swimming, also gardening and mason's and carpenter's work. Timar's Two Worlds Then those birds, though they are good-tempered and kind-hearted, take this amiss, and they tear those children's breasts open with their sharp beaks, so that they fall down from the clouds bleeding. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. He was a little less good-tempered than usual; the upright black line in his forehead was very marked, and his utterances were not always amiable. Under False Pretences A Novel She wondered too, when she saw her, what granny would think of Mary; round-faced, untidy, good-tempered Mary, with her crumpled apron, torn dress and untidy head. Anxious Audrey I am a man too good-tempered for that. Talkers With Illustrations She was feared and yet liked by the girls of her own age, for she was generous, always ready to do a service, and good-tempered except when excited to passion. Facing Death The Hero of the Vaughan Pit. A Tale of the Coal Mines He has the expression of a cut-throat, and yet he is quite young, good-tempered, and shy. A Diary Without Dates The inmates of Room IX. expected to see a pale man, bent and bowed with long imprisonment; but the new comrade bore a tolerably healthy appearance, and had a good-tempered, friendly face. Jena or Sedan? Faith, so good-tempered and willing, at the beck and call of everyone. Anxious Audrey And I have to be good-tempered and nice just because they are girls. The Girls and I A Veracious History I was going to say that I'm sure Ger would be very good-tempered if they didn't tease him so. Miss Mouse and Her Boys “Well,” said I, “I hope you may be able to give a fair account of me—sober, steady, industrious, good-tempered, and with a first-rate character from my last place?” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Presently others come in, mildly curious to see the strangers,—all with the same aspect of unthinking, good-tempered, insensitive, animal content. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 90, April, 1865 Mary was rough, and not thorough, but she was good-tempered, hard-working, and ready to turn her hand to anything. Anxious Audrey He is the most good-tempered fellow in the world, and you would like him very much. The Landleaguers Even the Judge, being a very good-tempered man, laughed too, and said: “O yes, Taylor on Evidence, Mr. Nimble.” The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit He had caught the sadness, sullenness, and remorselessness of his sitter rather than his gay, good-tempered smile. Money Magic A Novel Tommy Merton, who, at the time he came from Jamaica, was only six years old, was naturally a very good-tempered boy, but unfortunately had been spoiled by too much indulgence. The History of Sandford and Merton She was always so easy-going and good-tempered; so ready to fall in with any plan for making others happy. Anxious Audrey In the “Bacchus and Ariadne,” Titian gives triumphant expression to a mood of wild rejoicing, so gay, so good-tempered, so simple, that we must smile in sympathy. The Venetian School of Painting He was a mild, good-tempered, well-behaved boy enough, but ridiculed many proceedings which he ought to have reverenced. The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit His neck was thick, his figure stout, his hands big—a jovial, good-tempered looking man. Amaryllis at the Fair The quiet enjoyment of this good-tempered and vivacious throng is the marked attitude of such Canadian gatherings. Westward with the Prince of Wales Urbain was short and broad, with quick eyes, a clever brow, a strong, good-tempered mouth and chin. Angelot A Story of the First Empire "Of course it is, my dear chap," said Urquhart, quite in his old vein of good-tempered scorn. Love and Lucy They are cheerful and good-tempered, and even when intoxicated they do not show 101 the ferocity which disgraces a drunkard in England.” The Rambles of a Rat He was not thin-skinned; and he certainly was good-tempered and forgiving; and he could make allowances for jealousy and envy. A Great Man A Frolic This crowd not only filled the sidewalks with good-tempered liveliness, but it had sections in all the windows of the fine blocks of buildings the Prince passed. Westward with the Prince of Wales The favourable side of his character is, that he is good-tempered and good-natured—by no means cruel—and, in a certain way, generous, though rapacious to as high a degree. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 I am good-tempered, long-suffering, and have a certain grain of sagacity that might have been useful to him. Is He Popenjoy? Baby was sleeping, and she left her safely in charge of a good-tempered servant who asked no better. Diana He had put on a light vest and a white tie, and he had that clean, healthy, good-tempered look that pleases all women. An Orkney Maid He was a very rich man, and was considered by the neighbours to be good-tempered. The Fairchild Family The life does make boys enduring, self-reliant, good-tempered and honourable, but it most carefully endeavours to destroy all original sin of individuality, spontaneity, and engaging freakishness. Another Sheaf The ganger, Sullivan, seemed good-tempered enough, only shouting to let off his superfluous vitality. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule He was good-tempered, and spent large remittances which reached him at regular intervals in the lulls which occurred in his desultory search for gold. The Twins of Suffering Creek The man had nothing when he married her, but he was hardworking and honest and good-tempered, and they kept themselves going comfortably enough. The Soul of a People As to what she is, I can as yet say little," added the old lady, "except that she seems to be affectionate and good-tempered; but she is also idle, wasteful, and ignorant in the extreme. The Fairchild Family Chocolate is a dear child, very good-tempered and easy to manage. Lotus Buds There was a screw loose somewhere, and every one was not quite so merry and good-tempered as usual. Soldiers of the Queen Often he could laugh at her good-tempered cynicism. The Prisoner Then David asked Michael Angelo how it was that he had changed the stern resolve of the inexorable Rhadamanthus into such easy, gracious, and good-tempered indulgence. Among the Brigands "Yes, ma'am," said Lucy, "because she has had no mamma for many years; but Emily and I begin to love her, she is so good-tempered." The Fairchild Family Helen was bound to be popular among any crowd of girls, for she was so gay and good-tempered. Ruth Fielding at Briarwood Hall or Solving the Campus Mystery Mihake is a jolly, good-tempered kind of man, very knowing in stock and farming matters, and a frequent guest of ours. Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand As in "The Bomb-Shell," there came a sudden laugh, sharp as a dog's bark; it was followed by other single laughs, by a boom of throaty, good-tempered chuckling; and the whole house was warmer. The Education of Eric Lane There was a long-tailed, shaggy pony belonging to the cottage—a sturdy, sure-footed, good-tempered animal, and Dr. Ross would often drive his wife through some of the lovely dales. Lover or Friend He appeared to be a good-tempered man, and made us a most reasonable charge for mending the car. Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland A.D. 1803 He liked Bertha Keys very much; she was always jolly and good-tempered, and she often tried to smooth over matters when there was any little difference between himself and Mrs. Aylmer. The Time of Roses He was thoroughly good-tempered, and fully a match for any of his messmates in chaff, and he soon became a favourite in the fo'castle. Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California But if he made no friends, he at least made no enemies; he was always friendly and good-tempered, and he was preserved by his solitariness from all grossness and evil. Beside Still Waters And he was only too pleased to find me good-tempered and ready to talk to him, or to bring Cyril to play with him; for he was fond of the boy, too. Lover or Friend All elderly ladies are talkative; All good-tempered ladies are talkative. Symbolic Logic "Aunt" meanwhile had missed her pitcher and her soap, and was in no good-tempered mood when Tom came to make his confession. The Grey Woman and other Tales "At all events," said I, "I think we must have a laugh at him to-night when he comes home; though he's such a good-tempered fellow, it's rather a shame, too." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 363, January, 1846 It is usually lively and good-tempered and is very teachable. Man And His Ancestor A Study In Evolution Her self-consciousness made no claim on one; she was not exacting—always pleased and good-tempered. The Limit Here is an honest, good-tempered young fellow, but with no particular push in him; he has money, you say,—yes, but not enough to give him the standing I want him to have. Not Like Other Girls She looked so kind and so good-tempered that he thought he would speak to her, and mayhap, if he found that she lived near, he would ask her to give him something to eat. Tales From Scottish Ballads It proved to be Miller himself, followed by the under-porter, a good-tempered fellow, who was the factotum of the under-graduates at late hours, when the ordinary staff of servants had left college for the night. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 363, January, 1846 He leant against the bank looking up at her, smiling in his easy, good-tempered way. Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker There was Noc�, pleasure-loving, pleasure-giving, always good-tempered, always good-humored, always serenely confident that the world as it existed was made chiefly for his amusement and the amusement of his friends. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama "It's all here," whispered Tuttu, one great smile stretching across his good-tempered little face. Soap-Bubble Stories For Children He is good-tempered and good-hearted, and never quarrels with his wife. My Friends the Savages Notes and Observations of a Perak settler (Malay Peninsula) Violet was very good-tempered, and did not feel inclined to resent Miss Bethia’s tone of command. The Inglises Or, How the Way Opened The thoughtless, good-tempered, dissipated, extravagant, ungrateful, unprincipled Charles, had been called by the sedate, thinking, and moral people of England to reign over them. The Buccaneer A Tale He proved a most willing, honest, good-tempered servant, and a most useful linguist. A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition On the contrary he was bright and good-tempered. The Brothers Karamazov The Captain, never very good-tempered at the best of times, is especially peppery to-day. Under the Southern Cross He is so careless and good-tempered that anything pleases him for the moment. The Inglises Or, How the Way Opened And if you want a big one, he is pretty sure to be good-tempered.” One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford That and Sister Philippa’s faces are the ugliest things I ever saw, except the Cellarer, and he looks so good-tempered that one forgets his ugliness. In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers The life which healthy, good-tempered, unsophisticated children may live on a farm has in it more of the elements of true enjoyment than can be found in almost any other kind of life. David Fleming's Forgiveness In a few hours that prince of bumboat men, old Attam, had paid us a visit, giving us a kindly welcome, with his good-tempered, ever-smiling, and flat celestial face. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 He had been an obstinate child, always good-tempered but always bent on his own way. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 “Couldn’t be thought of!” was Stephen’s decided though good-tempered answer: and the petitioners succumbed with a look of disappointment. One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford He was always good-tempered enough, though he did tease outrageously. In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers They told me that he works with a fiery zeal that is new in their house; that he is good-tempered and helpful. Child and Country A Book of the Younger Generation He loved an argument, and, though always good-tempered in it, was tenacious of his own convictions when he thought the facts bore out his way of interpreting their significance. Admiral Farragut She had high cheek-bones and a wondrous round moon face; a large, good-tempered mouth filled with beautiful teeth, a good complexion, and weak, thin, straight flaxen hair, combed back from a very high forehead. Through Finland in Carts He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out. The Twelfth Hour The last words that reached me were "Fivepence ... tuppence-ha'penny;" but still, when I could no longer catch any details at all, the voices continued to sound pleasantly good-tempered. Change in the Village But Denys's good-tempered laugh rippled out and interrupted the flow of eloquence. The Girls of St. Olave's Awaken in them a desire to know the reason of things and a love of Nature, and endeavor to interest them by giving all possible explanations very clearly, in a cheerful, good-tempered tone. Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion Dame Paula, an elderly, good-tempered, kind-hearted matron, shortly made her appearance; and to her charge did Wagner consign his newly-found relative, whom he now represented to be his sister. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf He was as good-tempered as the third, but no poet, though he could be witty. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen So they assume the burden, sometimes surly and swearing, oftener with a good-tempered jest. Change in the Village A shadow fell over Denys's happiness, but she drove it away with her usual good-tempered large-mindedness. The Girls of St. Olave's As for saying "Please—well——" "You ought to have straightened them up," said Major Hunt, with a good-tempered growl. Captain Jim She knew also that she could not trust herself to be pleasant and good-tempered. The Third Miss Symons Her cousins were two good-tempered boys, whose names were James and Adolphus. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen She was always bright and good-tempered and fresh; she performed with constant cheerfulness the little revolting services which the disease necessitates; nothing was too difficult, or too harassing, or too unpleasant for her to do. The Hero "It keeps them good-tempered, and it rests the nurses," the smiling matron used to say. The Girls of St. Olave's We should thus make a party of seven, Addison urged, and would have a fine time; for the Edwards young folks and Willis were good-tempered and intelligent, with tastes much like our own. When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine Martha was a good-looking and good-tempered girl; but, in both respects, and in several others, she was much surpassed by her younger sister, Rosy, as we, too, prefer to call her. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 There seems to be something in the life of a practical housekeeper that answers to the needs of a woman's best nature, and that makes her pleasant and good-tempered. Modern Women and What is Said of Them A Reprint of A Series of Articles in the Saturday Review (1868) James looked at her with a good-tempered stare. The Hero They appear to be good-tempered, but it would not be wise to risk one's self on foot in their immediate neighborhood. Lippincott's Magazine, December 1878 A quaint vein of pure, good-tempered, ethical Philistinism prevents his really entering the evasive souls of Shelley or Keats or Heine. Visions and Revisions A Book of Literary Devotions Ah, my dearest Billy," said Amelia, squeezing his hand while she spoke, and weeping on his shoulder, "what a sweet good-tempered little fellow you are! The Looking-Glass for the Mind or Intellectual Mirror He's one of a thousand," said Hardy; "handsome, strong, good-tempered, clever, and up to everything. Tom Brown at Oxford Poor Cornelian herself was very kind and good-tempered, and a very hard-working giantess, and she was very much to be pitied for having such a disagreeable, grumpy old husband. Cornwall's Wonderland He had a tidy, thrifty, good-tempered wife, and half a dozen fine, hearty boys and girls—the eldest nearly young men and women. Stories and Legends of Travel and History, for Children But 'tis all done in a capricious cobweb-headed manner; and on the morrow they are as quiet and good-tempered as may be. The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 2 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... And yet, you know, they were quite good-tempered chaps when you didn't cross them. Uncanny Tales He was good-tempered, well-mannered, sprightly in conversation, and had not a scruple in the world. The Vicar of Bullhampton "Very well," returned the other, quite good-tempered again. The Windy Hill The theatre after that, the crowded rows of faces, the music and the thunder of applause—the audience were good-tempered and inclined to be amused at anything—passed before her like some gorgeous light-flecked dream. To Love The Javanese are described generally as an excellent race of people, patient, good-tempered, and very handy. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 385. November, 1847. I am, of course, alluding to good-tempered, well-made hunters which go best with a rider who sits still on their backs and trusts to their experience and honour. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Every new study, every new injunction cost a warfare, disobedience, and passionate defiance and resistance on the one hand, and steady, good-tempered firmness on the other, gradually growing a little stern. Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster It is not that I am always good-tempered and jolly. A Poor Man's House The young fellow's face was much more intelligent than those of the majority of his countrymen, and there was a merry and good-tempered expression in his eyes. Condemned as a Nihilist A Story of Escape from Siberia "They are certainly very good-tempered," said Olive to herself. A Christmas Posy Everyone should try to be genial and good-tempered, so that, even if there is only a moderate run, you return home feeling happier for the exercise and the good fellowship. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. She had selected one as her husband because it had been suggested to her that she had better settle herself in life; and this special one was well-to-do, and good-looking, and pleasant-mannered, and good-tempered. Linda Tressel He was good-tempered enough, and would answer questions; but he seemed to have nothing to give out. A Beautiful Alien Among the Rockies the black-headed grosbeak is much in evidence, and so is his cheerful, good-tempered song, which is an exact counterpart of the song of the rose-breasted grosbeak, his eastern kinsman. Birds of the Rockies Mr. Rowles grew good-tempered over his own wit, and at length allowed that Thomas Mitchell's mode of life was a necessary evil, but an evil all the same. Littlebourne Lock The above candidate for the position of parlour-maid is in the act of responding to an inquiry as to whether she is honest, industrious, good-tempered, truthful and obliging. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 29, 1914 Colet was certainly very lucky in his friend's lessons, but he was perhaps quite as fortunate in finding a host so patient and good-tempered as Archbishop Warham. Stray Studies from England and Italy Headland is so anxious and so good-tempered that I cannot be very stormy with him; but it is the simple fact that he has no notion of the requirements of such work as this. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 2, 1857-1870 By no means clever, yet good-tempered and amiable, he troubled himself very little with the affairs of the colony. History of Australia and New Zealand From 1606 to 1890 That horse, you see, was not good-tempered, and so even the kind cabman could not make her happy. The Children's Book of London There was, moreover, the curate, "bonnie, pleasant, light-hearted, good-tempered, generous, careless, crafty, fickle, and unclerical," to add piquancy to the situation. Emily Brontë And yet two men had lived in that pen all winter, and emerged healthy and fairly good-tempered in the spring. Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters It was generally laid down as a rule, he said, that big men were good-tempered. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis The last is the most difficult, for as you have often observed, there is scarcely a good-tempered man in India. An African Adventure But while Douglas replied to their good-tempered raillery in laughing tones, it was easy to see that his mind was far away. The Day of Judgment You’re such a good-tempered, patient chap, and you seem like one of us. The Peril Finders And everything invariably goes wrong with his affairs," she continued briskly; "but he is always good-tempered, and never neglects to be polite to the ladies. Two on the Trail A Story of the Far Northwest He was not a small man; but until he gave his heart to God he was never good-tempered. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis The representative with us was a very good-tempered, amiable, unpresuming man, too young as yet to be formed in character. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life With the exception of Ibrahim Pasha, they are exceedingly good-tempered, but this fine animal is obliged to be kept separate, as he is very apt to fight with his brother. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 Harry and Philip Inglis were rather different-looking boys to their cousin, for, stouter in build, they bore upon their good-tempered faces the brown marks made by many a summer’s sun. Hollowdell Grange Holiday Hours in a Country Home He was like some good-tempered, little familiar of the forest. Two on the Trail A Story of the Far Northwest He had laid his hand to the plough, and if a hundred good-tempered well-meaning fat sergeants came or gave their advice he could not look back. The Queen's Scarlet The Adventures and Misadventures of Sir Richard Frayne He was a Kentuckian, very competent, ordinarily very good-tempered; but there was red in his hair. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life These unattractive-looking personages were considerably under the ordinary size, but appeared, notwithstanding the character bestowed on them of being the most cruel and treacherous in the Pacific Ocean, to be a good-tempered, merry race. The Three Commanders The ponies are generally about thirteen hands in height, good-tempered, sure-footed, strong, and hardy, and think nothing of doing thirty or forty miles a day, if given an occasional rest. Peeps at Many Lands: Norway He is a sensible man at bottom, as well as good-tempered, this Mr. Brown. The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated: In Nine Discourses Delivered to the Catholics of Dublin She was as good-tempered as ever; not in the least flustered or put out. In the Mist of the Mountains She used to be so bright and sweet and good-tempered. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume IX (of X) The good farmer had given the farm to his only son, an amiable, good-tempered young man, but unhappy in his choice of a wife, whom he had married a short time before. The Basket of Flowers Mistress Flint was a cheerful, good-tempered woman, with whom life went easily, and who had a large family of sons and daughters, the youngest but one, little Will, being a special favourite with Agnes. For the Master's Sake A Story of the Days of Queen Mary They were mounted on Saladin, a high-spirited, fleet, and good-tempered pony of coal-black color. The Story of Red Feather A Tale of the American Frontier The doctor was a good-tempered woman, with a strong sense of humour, and, instead of scolding, she laughed heartily at having been taken in by such a trick. The New Girl at St. Chad's A Story of School Life Fat people are good-tempered, but indolent; thin people, full of life, but irascible. The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother And then dinner was announced, and he looked so good-tempered when he returned and gave Lena his arm that her spirits were again lifted up. Jewel Weed Lady R— is very odd and very good-tempered, and permits more liberties than any other person would. Valerie The more the hole gets filled up the more they seem to grow good-tempered again. Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites That was the name her mother gave her when she was a baby, and she was so good-tempered that everybody continued to call her Sweetest Susan when she grew older. Little Mr. Thimblefinger and His Queer Country For this last he had offered good-tempered apology. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance She had an odd way of talking incoherently to herself, and nodding her head at almost everything; yet she was good-tempered and always ready to do as she was told. A Little Girl of Long Ago The brass teakettle looked to be good-tempered but unreliable. The Cat in Grandfather's House For my three uncles kept accounts as to exchanges of work, and were very careful as to balancing them, too—though Rob occasionally “took the loan” of good-tempered Eben without repayment of any sort. The Dew of Their Youth Anne, a really good-tempered little maid-of-all-work, vanished, and Mrs. Home made some fresh toast, which she set, brown, hot, and crisp, in the china toast-rack. How It All Came Round He was a good poet, and sang his own songs; he told tales, he made jokes—but was always good-tempered. Gudrid the Fair A Tale of the Discovery of America She was good-tempered and kind to all about her, but not as sensible and discreet as she should have been. Won from the Waves Ben also found him a good-natured, good-tempered young man, who would not say No to what he was asked to do. Taking Tales Instructive and Entertaining Reading Albeit their arms are red and coarse with the combined effect of iron-water, hot sun, and exposure to the air, their faces make ample amends in their innocent, good-tempered comeliness. A War-time Journal, Germany 1914 and German Travel Notes Simple, honest, and good-tempered enough; you see how courteously they salute us as we ride by them. Acadia or, A Month with the Blue Noses Father soon gets good-tempered again after he has been cross; but it always makes him angry if anybody praises up the king.” Crown and Sceptre A West Country Story An elderly, good-tempered looking man was standing behind the counter. Lavengro The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest Ailwin was very kind and good-tempered; but then she was apt to be so very hungry! The Settlers at Home They are good-tempered, and possess great energy, ingenuity, bravery, and presence of mind. Diary in America, Series Two The little flying figures sped away towards the house, and Miss Mervyn following, was pleased to see that Dennis allowed Philippa to win the race; that would perhaps make her more good-tempered. Black, White and Gray A Story of Three Homes You think I’m a quiet, good-tempered sort of an old chap, but a ship’s captain has to be a bit of a Tartar too. The King's Esquires The Jewel of France He was about her own age, and so far as she could at first judge, a reasonably good-tempered man. The Well in the Desert An Old Legend of the House of Arundel “Nay, for I will not promise that for myself,” said Queen Blanche, with a good-tempered smile. A Forgotten Hero Not for Him I have before observed, that the Americans are a good-tempered people; and to this good temper I ascribe their civil bearing. Diary in America, Series Two Maisie’s eager questions and exclamations of pleasure were more than enough to satisfy her and make her feel quite good-tempered again. Black, White and Gray A Story of Three Homes Madame Houlard's flat, good-tempered face grows troubled: "Ah yes, I have heard some talk; and listen to that noisy fellow;" then she points to Floris Marceau, who is gesticulating and vehement as usual. Lippincott's Magazine, Volume 11, No. 26, May, 1873 I have always found them good-tempered and obliging, wonderfully amenable to authority, and quite as sensible of benefits conferred, and as grateful, as other people of more favored countries. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy Behind the cashier's grill of a Broadway drug store the good-tempered young lady was reading Zane Grey. Pipefuls The English shew it differently; but the English are not so good-tempered as the Americans. Diary in America, Series Two I have tried many persons by many tests, and while I have found a great number who were industrious, intelligent, zealous, conscientious, good-tempered, and expeditious, I have found scarcely one who was always accurate. A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries Johnstone remained alone, and in a singularly bad humour for such a good-tempered man. Adam Johnstone's Son In person they are stout and well-made, of middling height, round good-tempered countenances, and fairer than the Malays. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy Of course I understood it: it is seldom that you find a literary man who is good-tempered, well-dressed, sufficiently provided with money, and amiably obedient to all the rules and requirements of "society." Stories by American Authors (Volume 4) I consider that it is this habitual control, forced upon the Americans by the nature of their institutions, which occasions them to be so good-tempered, when not in a state of excitement. Diary in America, Series Two When he first came among us, hailing from Llano County, Texas, Doc was as fine a puncher and jolly, good-tempered range-mate as any in the Territory. The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier He can cover a hostile argument with ridicule, and drive it out of the field with good-tempered laughter. Personality in Literature The favorable side of his character is, that he is good-tempered and good-natured; by no means cruel; and, in a certain way, generous, though rapacious to a high degree. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy And withal he is imperturbably good-tempered: he brands and gibbets with a smile, and with a smile he adores and applauds. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation The matron, for all her good-tempered face, was well developed muscularly, and did not seem the kind of woman to be trifled with. The Grell Mystery Jane, to Rosamund, was an ordinary good-tempered girl, with whom she could put up, and on whom she could impose to a certain extent. A Modern Tomboy A Story for Girls When he was good-tempered, as he seemed to be just now, it generally meant that there would be a present for her coming along. Good Old Anna They are a good-tempered, very hospitable, and unwarlike people, the victims of their rajahs; the oppressed, but not the oppressors. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy And the boy was charmed to find that any one who was good-tempered could have relations with letters. Maxim Gorki He talked but little, but his broad face was ever alight with a good-tempered grin. For Name and Fame Or Through Afghan Passes Oh, they like her well enough because she's gentle and easy-going, and good-tempered and easy to get on with; but there isn't a servant in that house would change characters with her. We Three Maud, a buxom young woman with a good-tempered face, dressed as a lady’s-maid, enters quickly, tying her apron, and runs to Lily. The 'Mind the Paint' Girl A Comedy in Four Acts Dain, cheerful, good-tempered, and intelligent, gained daily on my esteem; and, by the time we reached Bonthian, I was rejoiced that he accompanied me. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy He's not so old, Kate, after all; at least not so old as he looks; and he's very good-tempered, I know, because his servants say so. Kate Coventry An Autobiography He was naturally sharp-witted, active in mind and body, good-tempered, and well disposed, but disinclined to study, and fond of physical exertion. Digging for Gold Adventures in California She was good-tempered by nature, however; a fact which became apparent the longer I conversed with her. Ungava He was argumentative; so, you know, am I. He was also good-tempered, therefore we got on well. Six Months at the Cape He was so cheery and good-tempered over it, too, and so amusing, and full of fun and jokes, that the young Ingletons buzzed round him like flies round a honey-pot. The Princess of the School She liked him because he was always good-tempered and unaffected, and she could not imagine Etouvent without the Abbé Picot's fat figure trotting past the farms. The works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 5 Une Vie and Other Stories He seemed to fill for her exactly the part that a good-tempered brother might have done. The Dictator The good-tempered red Newfoundland seemed to be growing corpulent on this species of living, protracted hunger alternating with an over supply of food. Adrift in the Wilds or, The Adventures of Two Shipwrecked Boys My messmates are good-tempered, although they laugh at me very much: but I must say that they are not very nice in their ideas of honour. Peter Simple “Well, we shall see,” replied Nancy, taking her seat in the boat, and looking archly in Mrs Chopper’s face; “the fact is Mrs Chopper, you don’t know what a good-tempered woman you are.” The Poacher Joseph Rushbrook Julien had changed for the better also; he had become gay and good-tempered, and their friendship seemed to have brought peace and happiness to both families. The works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 5 Une Vie and Other Stories Well, we cannot expect everything in this world; he is handsome, good-tempered, and a good officer—I cannot see why Amelia does not like him, particularly as her affections are not otherwise engaged. Percival Keene Alice soon learnt to milk her, and she became very tractable and good-tempered. The Children of the New Forest “Why, I’ll tell you, Mr Simple; he’s a good-tempered, kind fellow enough, but—” “But what?” Peter Simple Of course, I am supposing my gentleman to be naturally good-hearted and good-tempered. The Poacher Joseph Rushbrook He was facetious and good-tempered, but was very dilatory in every thing. Newton Forster The Merchant Service What with this promise and calling him captain, our hero and Gascoigne won the master’s heart, and being a very good-tempered fellow, they did what they pleased. Mr. Midshipman Easy He’s a very good-tempered man, but he don’t exactly treat us midshipmen as if we were officers or gentlemen; and as for his wife, she is really too bad. The King's Own The Javanese were described as an excellent and faithful race of people, patient, good-tempered, faithful, and very handy and ingenious. Mark Seaworth Our female companion’s veil was down and doubled so that I could not well make her out; my other four companions were young men—all Frenchmen,—apparently good-tempered, and inclined to be agreeable. The Poacher Joseph Rushbrook Mrs Beazeley, the housekeeper, was a good-tempered woman, long passed the grand climacteric, and strongly attached to Forster, with whom she had resided many years. Newton Forster The Merchant Service He was truthful and honest, and sincerely, desirous of doing his duty, while he was manly and good-tempered, ever ready to forgive an injury, though well capable of standing up for himself. Ned Garth Made Prisoner in Africa. A Tale of the Slave Trade There was no unnecessary pushing and shoving, and none of that abusive language which is so disgusting in an English crowd; on the contrary, every one appeared good-tempered and happy. Fred Markham in Russia The Boy Travellers in the Land of the Czar “He looks serene and good-tempered at present; but how fearful must be these mighty waves when he is enraged, and fierce storms blow across them.” Charley Laurel A Story of Adventure by Sea and Land He was good-tempered by nature, but he was also good-tempered from principle. Ernest Bracebridge School Days I have a mother who is a great invalid, and requires the constant attendance of a sensible, good-tempered Christian woman who can read to her, and talk and amuse her. Ben Hadden or, Do Right Whatever Comes Of It The two lads were fast friends, as they had always been, for both were honest, kind-hearted, and good-tempered. The Loss of the Royal George The men had a peculiarly serious cast of countenance; not one of them smiled while with us, but they appeared good-tempered, and were perfectly civil. In New Granada Heroes and Patriots He was a young, pleasant-mannered, good-tempered youth, apparently somewhat light-hearted, and inclined to amuse himself with whatever fell in his way. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham He was rather rough, but it was in a good-tempered fashion, and I felt as if I should like the captain in spite of a whisper from Walters which sounded like “boor.” Sail Ho! A Boy at Sea They were all big fine-looking men between thirty and forty, stern enough when they were busy, but wonderfully good-tempered and full of fun when business was over; and I’m afraid they spoiled me. Patience Wins War in the Works Yet Franklin, in his broad tolerance of all that is bad as well as good in human nature, spoke with good-tempered indifference, and with more of charity than of justice, concerning the deceiver. Benjamin Franklin He was good-tempered and obedient, but at the same time it was very evident that he could fight desperately with those powerful jaws of his. In New Granada Heroes and Patriots The adventure in the cave that morning was rough, but Kenneth was merry and good-tempered, and ready to assure his new companion that it was for his good. Three Boys or the Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai It’s all your fault, Master Aleck, for he was as good-tempered as could be this morning when I went in to ask him what I was to get ready for dinner, and what time.” The Lost Middy Being the Secret of the Smugglers' Gap The men were quite cheerful and good-tempered, doing their tasks and taking their wages, and though we kept our regular watch nothing disturbed us in the slightest degree. Patience Wins War in the Works Both Don and Jem found their messmates rough, but good-tempered enough, and the days glided by rapidly; but the opportunity was never given Don for joining one of the exploring parties. The Adventures of Don Lavington Nolens Volens Black Jack’s face was now covered with a series of good-tempered wrinkles. King o' the Beach A Tropic Tale The lad clenched his fist as he spoke; but he was met by such a good-tempered smile that he turned away again more angry than ever. In Honour's Cause A Tale of the Days of George the First While Glyn had been earnestly engaged comforting Burton and before he started his letter, he had not observed the return of Singh with his pockets looking bulgy and his face wearing a good-tempered smile. Glyn Severn's Schooldays “Yes, laugh away, you cowardly hounds,” said Uncle Bob indignantly, and I looked at him wonderingly, for he had always before seemed to be so quiet and good-tempered a fellow. Patience Wins War in the Works I’m as good-tempered a chap as anybody, only people turn disagreeable with me. Devon Boys A Tale of the North Shore His regular teeth were white with a china whiteness, more than that of ivory, and there was a genuine good-tempered look about his features which even the distortion produced by anger did not take away. Bunyip Land A Story of Adventure in New Guinea His character, as given amongst the history of the French literati, is very amiable—of great learning, of extreme industry, simple and amiable to a degree, and invariably benevolent and good-tempered. Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808 He was handsome, good-tempered, efficient, and so kind to his men that sometimes the discipline of the camp suffered because of it. In Africa Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country In this state of things the only person in the house who seemed always good-tempered and ready to talk was Maria, the nursery-maid—perhaps she had not so much on her mind. Susan A Story for Children Perhaps, by doing so, it helped to soften a face which would have been a little hard without the good-tempered expression which generally filled the bright brown eyes. Thistle and Rose A Story for Girls Lilac thought that her uncle’s face looked unusually good-tempered as she handed up his meal to him. White Lilac; or the Queen of the May They were healthy, good-tempered girls, who had companions and interests out of the home-circle; and they soon learned to yield to or evade what was distasteful in their aunt’s rule. Christie Redfern's Troubles We all liked him, as I have said, for he was imperturbably good-tempered. Parkhurst Boys And Other Stories of School Life He was not always good-tempered, but Mother had told Susan that she ought to be patient with him because he was so often in pain. Susan A Story for Children Close by stood a clock, tall and stately in its case, the hands of the brightest brass, over which appeared the moving face of a good-tempered looking moon. Frank Oldfield Lost and Found I thought you would be quite good-tempered after such a holiday!” The Fortunes of the Farrells The others could have had little pleasure with me, only they were strong and good-tempered and didn’t mind. Christie Redfern's Troubles They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate. A College Girl “And—er—er—I suppose you are good-tempered, and would not quarrel with the other servants?” Sisters Three For once in her life Mrs Chester’s kindly, good-tempered face had lost its smiles, and was puckered up into lines of distress. Tom and Some Other Girls A Public School Story He was good-tempered and a man of bluff cheerful humour. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 Rex Fortescue, on the other hand, was so thoroughly good-tempered that it had grown to be a tradition among the employés of the firm that it was impossible to “put him out.” The Pirate Island A Story of the South Pacific They were all good-tempered, agreeable lads, and in other respects were about on a par with the average run of midshipmen. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War “Are you good-tempered and kind to children?” she asked. A Dog with a Bad Name "He is a very good-tempered bird, and he wants a wife." Wonder-Box Tales Mina glanced at him; he was smiling; he had become good-tempered. Tristram of Blent An Episode in the Story of an Ancient House The Elks—for this was the name of these odd neighbours of the Ottawas—were upon the whole a very good-tempered, friendly people. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 3 Whether she was good-tempered or cross, I cannot tell, for she had no husband, and so there was nothing to vex her, or to try her patience. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 Yet it may be that I am calumniating all this time the little old mother in the most sinful manner; she may be the most good-tempered woman in the world. The Home M. Bellestre was a large, fair man with auburn hair and hazel eyes, generous, kindly, good-tempered. A Little Girl in Old Detroit The Mongols are a good-tempered and amiable people. From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People You remember how gay and light-hearted and good-tempered he always was. Molly Brown's Orchard Home "I am very good-tempered as a rule, but I do not like people to be rude to me." Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo There are good-tempered and bad-tempered judges, harsh and tender judges, learned and foolish judges, there are even judges with an eye to self-advertisement, and a few wise ones. The Shrieking Pit Young vigorous Anna Howard Shaw proved to be a campaigner after Susan's own heart, tireless, uncomplaining, and good-tempered, an exceptional speaker, witty and quick to say the right word at the right time. Susan B. Anthony Rebel, Crusader, Humanitarian The Tibetans are at bottom a good-tempered, decent people, but they will not allow any European to enter their country. From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People Philip was handsome, lively, good-tempered—everything that I 150was not; and without attempting it, innocently enough, he fascinated Catherine. Ten Tales She is just and good-tempered, and is ready to give her time and money when she sees she can be of use. Girls and Women When, after this interview, Faraday descended the broad steps between the sleeping lions, he did not feel so good-tempered as he had done after his first visit. The Spinner's Book of Fiction Well, this morning at Glencarn we had a scene; and, as an easy, good-tempered old man, I hate scenes, and keep away from them. My New Curate Their senses of smell and hearing are remarkably acute; they are of a good-tempered and peaceable disposition, and do not care to expose themselves to unnecessary risks. From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People |
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