| 单词 | greybeard |
| 例句 | The stocky greybeard at the foot of the stairs shook a finger at me, as if to say he'd deal with me later, then hastened away. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z One greybeard took the weir- wood branch they handed him and used it as a weapon, laying about with it until the queen’s men converged on him with spears. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He slew a greybeard and a beardless boy, a giant, a gaunt man with filed teeth, a girl with thick red hair. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Mounted in solemn sable ranks with tall spears in hand, they had drawn up their hoods to shadow their faces ... and hide the fact that so many were greybeards and green boys. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Bloodbeard, the savage commander of the Cats, was a roaring giant with a ferocious appetite for slaughter who made no secret of his disdain for “old greybeards in rags.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z His Grace had need of every sword, so all he could spare were greybeards and cripples. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Steel, you mean,” said the man beside him, a greybeard whose left arm ended in a stump. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z When he looked across the grove at the woman with her child, the two greybeards, the Homfoot man with his maimed feet, all he saw was men. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They pressed on, covering not quite a mile before Renly's outriders came swooping down on them, twenty men mailed and mounted, led by a grizzled greybeard of a knight with bluejays on his surcoat. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “First you must needs come through us, ser,” said the eldest of them, a hard-faced greybeard whose bloodstained surcoat showed three silvery mermaids upon a violet field. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Laertes armed as well, and so did Dolios— greybeards, they could be fighters in a pinch. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It was on the curriculum at my high school in Paris, but its image was pretty crusty – philosophers were greybeards who wrote convoluted sentences and looked as if they might need a good wash, right? Lessons from the ancient philosophers to help improve our lives today 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z The greybeards hated the archaism of Burne-Jones's dense application of scumbled and rubbed watercolour, designed to mimic the tempera techniques of early renaissance painters. Watercolour at Tate Britain - review 2011-02-05T00:05:30Z They'd all be greybeards by now if it weren't for the Grecian Formula. 'The Expendables': Sly and the Family Clones 2010-08-12T22:00:00Z It has to be said that the shows by Mari and Mendini were my picks of 2010, but if we're going to talk about sustainable design culture, surely recycling the greybeards is a dead end. When is a chair not a chair? 2010-04-19T12:12:00Z But no, the government-sponsored greybeard conceded – even though both candidates wanted it a lot, this one should get it because she wanted it the most. I deserve it because I want it the most. Come on, Sugar! 2010-12-21T19:00:00Z "After all, the greybeards that want to see her running are not getting any younger." Puffing Billy keeps Australian steam train history alive 2014-11-02T04:00:00Z Of course, there were the greybeard quarterbacks benefiting from fewer practices and less pummeling, favorable rules and a league bent on protecting them like the golden geese they are. 2018 NFL season featured the young and the old 2018-12-26T05:00:00Z He also wrote drily to a friend in late 1847: “It would be pleasant to have the Nantucket girl carry off the prize from all the greybeards and observatories in Europe.” Maria Mitchell at 200: a pioneering astronomer who fought for women in science 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z Drill supervisor André Arctander, a tanned greybeard from Stavanger in Norway, calculated that he had spent a third of his life on this rig. Where oil rigs go to die 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z Maybe not quite as comfortable as Paul, who enjoyed his eighth All-Star Game, or greybeard Tim Duncan, invited to the party for the 15th year. SNYDER: All-Star Game shows how much John Wall has grown, where he’ll go 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z A clear divide exists between the rich world, with its young leaders, and the emerging one, with its legions of greybeards. Rulers’ ages: Antique cabinets 2012-07-26T15:11:14Z Many of the globe-trotting greybeards who met there, and at a similar gathering in Qatar in 2007, remain actively and optimistically engaged. Sunni-Shia strife: The sword and the word 2012-05-10T15:06:15Z Why, that Bishop, London chap as he is, is a greybeard beside you. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z This secret is possessed in greatest perfection by those who have longest studied its details, and some long existent nations who display little practical wisdom in matters of political science, are greybeard sages here. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z But the fact that barriers are collapsing for the young does not mean that they are being erected for greybeards. Schumpeter: Enterprising oldies 2012-02-23T17:07:45Z The only friend the two sisters and the boy have is Aglovale, a greybeard, who, like Arkel, has long since renounced the vanity of resisting fate and having a will of his own. Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck 2012-02-19T03:00:16.920Z He wished to sell his decrepit greybeard, and was met with laughter wheresoever he turned. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z Let us live, my Lesbia, live and love; and, as for the slanderous tongues of greybeards, value them all at a farthing’s worth. Tennyson and His Friends 2011-12-28T03:00:32.373Z A group of greybeards, some sporting Mao badges, murmur in assent. Maoists and Wall Street: Long march, longer memories 2011-10-19T21:03:16Z A greybeard, staff in hand, led the stumbling beast. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z “How loving they must have been to have died together like this!” said some greybeards of the village. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z Had he not turned by mere accident just at the one moment when the greybeard's eyes were raised, he would have lost his chance now and forever. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z He was a sturdy, honourable greybeard, who had once been a Captain in the army. The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z "Because I might forget that you are my father--as you forget it when you sold me to that greybeard?" On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z But the greybeard led the woman to the mighty Neith and helped her to climb into its deep granite lap. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z He was a greybeard of seventy years of age, in a gardener's apron, with watery eyes and a bent back. Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z "Say old greybeard," said a voice from the crowd, "which of you holy men is contracted to Isabel to-night?" and the insinuation was followed by shouts of laughter. Corianton A Nephite Story 2011-04-28T02:00:14.830Z A greybeard wagged over the bulwark, and a thick voice yelled something Harvey could not understand. Captains Courageous 2011-04-22T02:00:10.677Z And as I passed a greybeard said, 'Here used to stand of old A city built by giants, and passing rich in gold.' Love, Worship and Death Some Renderings from the Greek Anthology 2011-04-21T02:00:45.290Z The mother slept, the radiant Child slept, the greybeard slept ... and the mighty Neith watched over their sleep in the starry night! The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z It could never be ascertained who first whispered and quoted the prophecy in this connexion—whether it was a child, or a girl, or a greybeard on the threshold of the beyond. Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z Those who remain are for the most part greybeards and priests, good for nothing but to assemble in private coffee-houses, and to prate treason together. The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] 2011-03-23T02:00:19.910Z This greybeard rewardingly spools back no end of grand matches, grand moments, and grand men. Dragon dreams of Barry John, Gareth Edwards and springtime in Paris 2011-03-16T00:06:00Z Some of them were old greybeards, some of them were chic young men. A Woman's Experience in the Great War 2011-02-26T03:00:48.257Z And many fans spent the week overlooking the Seahawks and daydreaming of a possible NFC Championship Game featuring the two rival greybeards. For an encore, Seahawks must truly do the unimaginable 2011-01-16T03:36:28Z And, behind him, three greybeards, who had posted themselves in the recess of a window, were whispering some risqu� remarks. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z A habitual and so far unproductive debate over youth development must be resumed soon, but the greybeards can still do something valuable in Port Elizabeth. World Cup 2010: England's Old boys seek something new for group finale 2010-06-22T18:00:00Z The demographics of its U.S. audience are not encouraging: 56% of those who saw the movie were male, but 63% were over 30 — greybeards in movie audience terms. Box Office: Iron Man Outmuscles Robin Hood 2010-05-16T22:25:00Z "When it was bruited round the court How Reynard was by greybeard brought." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846 So the days went on, and the great Cape Horn greybeards rolled up with glistening flanks and white crests that broke and poured down them in thunder. Beggars on Horseback The old greybeards were, for the most part, very stupid, and were so accounted. Last Words First, I will kill you; then greybeard André; then—then her!” Seven Frozen Sailors "Why does the greybeard so torture the brave hero?" cried Hildebad angrily. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) And so all particulars are asked, and the advice of all the greybeards, while Manak Khan catches at the idea as a dying man at a straw. Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier A Record of Sixteen Years' Close Intercourse with the Natives of the Indian Marches Forsooth, sir," was the greybeard's answer, "I am an old man: I think that Tenterden Steeple is the cause of Goodwin Sands. Logic, Inductive and Deductive The barque was labouring unsteadily, with a long westerly swell—the ghost of the Cape Horn 'greybeards '—running under her in oily ridges. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea "That's right, old greybeard, let thy diamond crown flash and sparkle," he cried at last, riveting a fixed but fiery glance upon the canvas. Weird Tales. Vol. I They chose for president a sergeant-major in the 4th Dragoons, a greybeard of the army, an excellent military subject, and a good man. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) “Brag on, ye auld greybeard,” exclaimed the youth; “but while a Scott o’ Harden has a finger to wag, no power on earth shall make his tongue say ‘I am conquered!’ Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative I have seen myself as a puling infant, and as a greybeard. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930 The power of gales long since blown out is working a way for us: the ghostly descendants of towering Cape Horn 'greybeards' have come to our aid! The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea But how could I tear you from those whose years were suited to yours, to shut you up with an old greybeard! Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 The greybeard with the marmoset face and leathern apron let us out at the red door: he had a history. In the Tail of the Peacock The utmost tenderness for this joyous Walsung speaks in the tones of the greybeard. The Wagnerian Romances Their life was dreary enough, for they could hold but little comradeship with the invalids, whom they dubbed "greybeards, drivellers, and kill-joys." The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 1 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... It needed but a bite of freshening wind to rouse the sea; at the lash of a sudden gale the 'greybeards' would be at us again—whelming and sweeping. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea But he who would produce a song that shall profit boys, youths, and greybeards, must sing it in the midst of thousands of men, even as now I sing the virtues of Orfitus. The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura The guard had stopped talking, and were all asleep and snoring round the tents, except one old greybeard, who was sitting up by the fire. In the Tail of the Peacock Aged greybeard of the forest, With thy pine-leaf hat and moss-cloak, Dress thou now the woods in linen, And the wilds a cloth throw over. Kalevala, Volume I (of 2) The Land of the Heroes At the bottom of his heart he was also wondering why the greybeards of the mess stood all this tomfoolery without protest. A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions Stretching far to the black murky curtain—the rear of the last shrieking rain squall—the great Cape Horn greybeards swept on with terrific force and grandeur, their mile-long crests hurtling skyward in blinding foam. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea It must have been now approaching eleven o'clock, and two old greybeards with tousled heads placed themselves abreast at the door of the west porch. The Little Manx Nation - 1891 “I am not obliged to tell you, old greybeard; what business is it of yours?” she replied disdainfully, turning her back on the fire and going towards the forest. Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen "Nay, nothing," said the greybeard, wagging his head. The Sundering Flood But the greybeards in the French navy frowned on these novel methods, declaring them "immoral" and "contrary to the laws of war." A History of Sea Power Next morning the old woman said to her husband:— “Drive out, old greybeard, and wake the young couple!” Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore Dames and thrifty greybeards dread Lest you turn a stripling's head; Poor young brides are in dismay Lest you sigh their lords away. Ionica And so he came into a literature of formalists, like a child, a vigorous, unabashed, malicious child, into a company of greybeards. Figures of Several Centuries The servants were thus obliged to carry the moaning greybeard back to his castle as speedily and carefully as possible. Legends of the Rhine The greybeard laughed loudly with the others, and tossed the lad a copper. A Chinese Wonder Book Finding that the cause of this punishment is an unpaid debt of fifty roubles, Nikita ransoms the greybeard, who straightway disappears. Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore The greybeard, old Wisdom, may boast of his treasures, Give me with gay Folly to live; I grant him his calm-blooded, time-settled pleasures, But Folly has raptures to give. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham Climbing farther, the deciduous woods give place to sombre pine-trees—the greybeards of the mountain. Round About the Carpathians And even greybeards friends could spy, Their childhood comrades there could find, Companions from the days gone by, The age of youth, now left behind. Bearslayer A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verse The greybeard uttered a loud cry and covered his face with his hands. A Chinese Wonder Book "Simon is a bad man," whispered the greybeard, putting his nodding head close down to mine. Jacqueline of Golden River In Australia alone, of all countries, can any sport be called national in the sense that the whole nation, from the oldest greybeard to the youngest child, takes an interest in it. Town Life in Australia Of what use to mankind is the old man's experience and the greybeard's wisdom when they sink into the grave with their possessors? Autobiography of Friedrich Froebel translated and annotated by Emilie Michaelis ... and H. Keatley Moore. Gregory Greybeard was probably some ballad, alluding to the execution of Charles I, who was beheaded by a person disguised by a visor and greybeard. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 07 The greybeard bent over until his mouth was at Ying-lo's ear: "Did you ever see me before?" A Chinese Wonder Book Houses were few and far between and, save for an occasional greybeard hoeing in the wet fields or an old woman hobbling along the road, the countryside seemed dead. The Man with the Clubfoot I remember him as a dignified greybeard, genial and jocose. The Awakening of China The greybeards at Venice have chosen an envoy who is right well informed of your small numbers, bad equipment, and cowardice in broad daylight. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 341, March, 1844 At an inn I asked one of the greybeards who courteously visited us if there would be much competition for his seat when he retired from the village assembly. The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People The bedroom door had blown open in the night, and there lay a young man sound asleep, instead of the greybeard whom the gander called his master. A Chinese Wonder Book And he who led the car, and he himself The greybeard, sought to thrust me from the path. The Seven Plays in English Verse I say, old greybeard, hast thou found an answer? Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIV. A greybeard’s ire shall never—,’ while the hero remarks that ‘the welkin reddenes i’ the west.’ Reviews He did not speak like a dying greybeard, but like a young man ready to take up to-morrow morning the struggle with the misery of the whole world. The Authoritative Life of General William Booth Mechanically St. George passed his hand along the inert arm, and it was no more withered than his own—the arm of no greybeard, but of a man in the prime of life. Romance Island Either we shall go under as greybeards with golf clubs in our hands, or we must will to live longer. Back to Methuselah The argus-eyed greybeard My swift sword shall smite. Russian Lyrics An old greybeard palmer had broken down that afternoon and died. A Tramp's Sketches A few lines in the plainest language found in the file here tell to such a greybeard a story that fills his eyes with tears. Hodge and His Masters "He don't look mean," said the greybeard, stepping back in haste. Alcatraz A poor, old greybeard strums on a three-stringed instrument—I forget what they call it, but anyhow, it is something in the nature of our balalaika. A Hero of Our Time The greybeards wonder at her loveliness, and she stands by the side of the king. Intentions He was a placid greybeard who had spent all his life upon the road, full of wisdom, gentle as a little child, and very frail. A Tramp's Sketches By my fair rays, as you're aware, Gay lovers swear—gay lovers swear, While greybeards sleep away their care, The lamp of night am I. CHO. The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan The old greybeard uttered no word, and when his companion tried to ask him the meaning of it all he felt that his voice died in his throat. The Violet Fairy Book Never had there been such a tapping of barrels, and such uncorking of greybeards, in the village of Wolf's Hope. The Bride of Lammermoor Bowed and sighing the greybeard wends Alone to the mart where sighing ends. A Lute of Jade : selections from the classical poets of China "You won't find lodging here," said the greybeard in a false stentorian voice. A Tramp's Sketches Watch and ward him with all thy skill; and mark thee well, greybeard, should aught untoward befall, thy old head shall answer for his—and a murrain on both of them!' The Wind in the Willows Then the greybeard opened his mouth, and said: 'The kettle is boiling; we are expected at home.' The Violet Fairy Book The greybeard moved uneasily in his seat; then he opened up new country. Beasts and Super-Beasts Then arose a greybeard from a bench nigh the high-table, and came up on to the dais; a very tall man had he been, but was now somewhat bowed by age. Child Christopher and Goldilind the Fair Speech.—"Why walkest thou so slowly?" asked the lad of the greybeard. The Book of Delight and Other Papers They were of all ages, from greybeards down to lads scarce out of their teens, all with the same solemn and austere expression of countenance, and clad in the same homely and sombre garb. Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 Speak now to me his name, this greybeard wise. Suppliant Maidens and Other Plays The greybeard was obviously disconcerted at this new check to introductory conversation, but the defeat was only momentary. Beasts and Super-Beasts Now just you dare to measure strength with me, old greybeard, and I warrant you you'll never eat garlic or black beans more. The Eleven Comedies, Volume 1 In Scotland the first words stammered by an infant and the last uttered by a dying greybeard are 'combat—blood—revenge.' The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day But James Casey was missing, and Jack Dwyer had been closeted from time to time with several long-headed greybeards, canvassing the occurrence, and wondering at the default on the bridegroom's part. Handy Andy, Volume 2 — a Tale of Irish Life Both were rich and of noble birth; but the greybeard was counted extremely wise, and of a foresight more than human. Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volume 2 You may chance be deceived, old greybeards; here's he will spend some of it; thanks, thanks, honest butler! A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 9 But, Pompey, if our Spanish jennets' feet Have learnt to post it of their mother-wind, I hope to trip upon the greybeard's heels, Till I have cropp'd his shoulders from his head. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 But she was beginning to believe the old greybeard to be a bear. The Little Regiment These are not times to sacrifice to the dotage of greybeards, or the tears of silly women, the measures of salutary severity which the dangers around compel us to adopt. Old Mortality, Volume 1. The dancers are all men, young warriors and older men, but no greybeards. Spinifex and Sand The former is, almost always, some sharp-witted greybeard, with a minute knowledge of genealogy and precedents, a retentive memory and an eloquent tongue. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2 But, by my sword, I wrong this greybeard's head; Go, sirrah, place it on the capitol: A just promotion fit for Sylla's foe. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 This his adversary!—this poor old mangy greybeard, who stood blinking a pair of rheumy eyes and weakly smiling. Australia Felix Behind the abbot rode two greybeard knights, kinsmen of the King, in whom Alessandro recognised acquaintances, and, making himself known to them, was readily received into their company. The Decameron, Volume I In front came one of these greybeards steadying with one hand a huge and ponderous tome which he bore upon his head. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 13 Am I cotton refuse or threadbare rags that thou marchest me about from greybeard to greybeard, each like a wall ready to fall or an Ifrit smitten down of a fire-ball? The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 08 The greybeard continued to return to the shop regularly for five months, and my brother ceased not to lay up all the coin he received from him in its own box. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01 There were many noble oak-trees, some hung profusely with mistletoe, and others with the long, Spanish greybeard moss, that droops from the branches in silvery lines, like water spray. A Summer in a Canyon Did he suppose that even were there no Florimond, it would be left for a harsh, war-worn old greybeard such as he to awaken tenderness in the bosom of that child? Saint Martin's Summer Kim cleared his throat and looked around at the village greybeards. Kim I have no brother, I am like no brother, And this word 'love,' which greybeards call divine, Be resident in men like one another, And not in me! King Henry VI, Part 3 When the silence has continued a minute or two, the greybeard says, "There is Alexei Ivanof; he has not served yet!" Russia As she was coming home, with her ale in a greybeard in her hand, a chaise in full bir came upon her and knocked her down, and broke the greybeard and spilt the liquor. The Provost Thou a greybeard art—so I am; Land and men we make to stiffen. The Poems of Goethe Translated in the original metres Thou greybeard, old Wisdom! may boast of thy treasures; Give me with young Folly to live; I grant thee thy calm-blooded, time-settled pleasures, But Folly has raptures to give. Poems and Songs of Robert Burns All day long he sits at his old-fashioned hand-loom, which, like the fruit of his toil and the dear old greybeard himself, belongs to a day that is past and gone. Penelope's Experiences in Scotland Even elderly matrons and greybeards with a foot in the grave screeched and shrilled their joy in the spectacle. Jerry of the Islands His set of solemn greybeards Nodded and argued much Of arc and of circumference, Diameter and such. The Congo and Other Poems Now as a greybeard I sit here in state, By street and by lane held in awe, sirs; And may be seen, like old Frederick the Great, On pipebowls, on cups, and on saucers. The Poems of Goethe Translated in the original metres As a boy, reserved and naughty; As a youth, a coxcomb and haughty; As a man, for action inclined; As a greybeard, fickle in mind.— The Poems of Goethe Translated in the original metres Then were the tongues of all loosen'd, and words of wisdom and feeling Not by greybeards alone, but by men and by striplings were utter'd. The Poems of Goethe Translated in the original metres |
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