| 单词 | guesser |
| 例句 | It looked to him they were shrewder guessers than their elders who were trying to believe that not a shot had been, or would be, fired. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z An enormous surprise meant to arrive more than two-thirds of the way through the book was guessable even by me — a terrible guesser — almost from the start. ‘The Woman in the Window’ Nods to Classics Old and New, From Hitchcock to ‘The Girl on the Train’ 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z One of the guessers pairs with the person next to them, and so on. How to Have a Picnic, Safely 2020-05-09T04:00:00Z A word is chosen, like “chocolate,” and clues are given to lead the guesser to the word. Gaming gifts 2021: The top consoles, video games and board games | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z Cat owners were the best guessers, showing that when it comes to cats, practice makes purrfect. Cat communication, upside-down rhinos, and submarine cockroaches sweep the 31st Ig Nobels 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z By requiring it be justified, we set aside the lucky guessers. Who Really Discovered the First Exoplanet? 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z There’s another version of charades called reverse charades, where there’s one guesser and everyone else acts. Edible D.C.’s AJ Dronkers shows us a food-filled dream day around D.C. 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z I was, like, ‘I don’t know, man. Nobody knows. Anybody who claims to know is just a really good guesser.’ A Capital Gazette Reporter Prepares to Cover the Trial of the Suspected Killer of His Colleagues 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z But unbeknownst to the guesser, the group has decided to play a trick on him. Do Our Questions Create the World? 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z “I’m a good guesser,” he said, looking around at the array of Italian bumper stickers, T-shirts, Italian fashion magazines and Italian crossword puzzles. Sustained by Saints and Song, This Little Italy Shopkeeper Hangs On 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z Trump’s fictional antecedent is Berzelius “Buzz” Windrip, a folksy New Englander who was, in Lewis’s words, “an inspired guesser at what political doctrines the people would like.” Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z "They were... interesting. "It was about being the best guesser. World Championship 2016: Organisers defend 'horrific' tables 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z Analyzing the data, author Marcus Perlman—a cognitive scientist at the University of Wisconsin, Madison—says the guessers were successful because the inventors consistently used certain types of vocalizations with certain words. Spoken language could tap into 'universal code' 2015-08-12T04:00:00Z Gift cards to Macy’s will be awarded for the first and second place guessers for each quarter. Enter our stock-picking contest 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z I am about the worst guesser of a riddle in the world, Miss Barrington. Barrington Volume II (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:32.490Z If this bone is in the hand indicated by the guesser, he wins; if not, he loses. Creation Myths of Primitive America In relation to the Religious History and Mental Development of Mankind 2012-03-13T02:00:25.633Z If so, he was the shrewdest guesser the world has known. Joseph Smith as Scientist A Contribution to Mormon Philosophy 2012-03-12T03:00:27.817Z They are guesses, and one guesser should give to another guesser all the right of guessing that he claims for himself. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:52.627Z The fact that going for it is mathematically proven to be the best strategy in almost every feasible situation will never stop second guessers from questioning the tactic when, and only when, it fails. Tanier: Don't talk about first-round 'momentum' 2012-01-09T20:39:00Z “I'm the worst guesser in the world—pray don't wait for me, Sir.” Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z Unless I’m a poor guesser, the affair at the Thelma last night was only the beginning. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z Had he been a guesser, simply, he would have failed somewhere, and thus revealed his weakness. Joseph Smith as Scientist A Contribution to Mormon Philosophy 2012-03-12T03:00:27.817Z You are too good a guesser,” laughed Frank. The Outdoor Chums on the Lake Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island 2011-09-22T02:00:23.407Z You are a very good guesser, then, Miss Nancy. The Motor Maids Across the Continent 2011-09-17T02:00:31.140Z “Tell me, for I am a no-good guesser.” Marjorie Dean, College Senior 2011-08-01T02:00:12.720Z “I told you I was not a good guesser.” Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z All human logic denies that he was a guesser. Joseph Smith as Scientist A Contribution to Mormon Philosophy 2012-03-12T03:00:27.817Z A moment of silence followed this performance as the guessers racked their brains for the meaning. The Camp Fire Girls at Onoway House or, The Magic Garden 2011-07-26T02:00:18.027Z "I guess I'm a bad little guesser—eh, dearie?" Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z Her manner was light, but Walter was a good guesser. The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise The Cave in the Mountains 2011-06-16T02:00:18.377Z Mrs. Page’s eyes smiled into Nathalie’s joyous ones as she said, “I’m not a good guesser, I’m afraid, Daughter, but I’ll venture—five dollars?” Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z Therefore the sun cannot be molten or liquid at its surface, as the scientific guessers have prognosticated. The Universe a Vast Electric Organism 2011-06-09T02:00:22.450Z However, the guessers who rated themselves in a questionnaire as more “empathetic” were better at picking out the improvisations. Brains on Jazz Feel the Music 2011-05-23T20:19:16Z Violent movements and gestures are made to deceive the carefully watching guessers. American Indians 2011-04-21T02:00:55.200Z She’ll change the look of those empty pews, or I’m no guesser.” The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z Forty-five years ago, this wonderful exercise of knowledge was in a great measure unknown; the guessers were then a large and respectable class in society, and men were content with what mathematicians call approximation. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z But Peggy must have been a daring young guesser indeed had she been able to guess correctly why, as the old man’s next remark showed. Peggy Parsons at Prep School 2011-04-01T02:00:43.170Z This clever mathematician delighted in “puzzlers,” and sometimes he found a kindred soul among the guessers, which always pleased him. Lewis Carroll in Wonderland and at Home The Story of His Life 2011-03-01T03:00:47.317Z "You are a shrewd guesser, Miss," he said. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 3 of 3) 2011-02-16T03:00:37.273Z Ergo, there are no real experts, only guessers. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z The wisest guessers were now really puzzled, and the prophet who foretold Chicago had as many chances in his favor as any of his fellows. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z I don’t know the exact purpose these forces are aiming at, but I’m a pretty good guesser. Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager There was work for the entire band, for the cattle were next attended to, and once more Sam Herrick proved to be a good guesser. The Red Mustang "Ordinarily he's a good guesser," said Drake, laughing. Making Money But I pay the biggest price, and you know it mighty well, even if you're a poor guesser why I'm doing this. The Broken Gate A Novel It is easy," declared the monarch, "if one is a good guesser. Ozma of Oz A Record of Her Adventures with Dorothy Gale of Kansas, the Yellow Hen, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, Tiktok, the Cowardly Lion, and the Hungry Tiger; Besides Other Good People too Numerous to Mention Faithfully Recorded Herein But it would be even greater stupidity to be unfair to honest guessers by telling Mr. Lubin or anybody else what the word is. H. R. My family doctor doesn't have any more of an idea about this malady than you or I. The average physician is just a guesser. The Doors of Death She was at first a venturesome guesser, till her many bad shots drew scathing comments from her teachers and smiles from the rest of the Form. A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story Two or more children, or groups, may be the guessers at the same time. With the Children on Sunday Through Eye-Gate and Ear-Gate into the City of Child-Soul "I'm a canny little guesser," Ember admitted modestly. The Destroying Angel You're a good little guesser, Dad, but you didn't guess enough this time. The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp No prerogative whatever can thereby be conferred upon either the guessing faculty or the guesser as such. Rationalism I am a better guesser than you," she added, "I can tell what is in this letter without reading it. Eden An Episode "I'm a poor guesser," says I, "and he didn't leave any word; but if you was to ask my opinion, I'd say that most likely he was behavin' himself, wherever he was." Side-stepping with Shorty “I don’t know, but I am a good guesser,” she said. Cynthia's Chauffeur Second, seeing something that still requires explanation, he may lack fertility in guessing, or may be a poor guesser and set off on a wild-goose chase. Psychology A Study Of Mental Life But Tooke was a guesser, and Webster, with all his deficiencies, had always a strong reliance upon system and method. Noah Webster American Men of Letters The guessers have to separate the proverb from the din. What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes “I don’t know how good a guesser I am,” he laughed, as he held out a hand to each, “but I’ll bet you fellows are going to Rally Hall.” The Rushton Boys at Rally Hall Or, Great Days in School and Out Some of your neighborhood guessers were the nearest. Chicken Little Jane on the Big John "And that same storm will delay you to-night, my boy, if I'm any guesser," observed the old engineer. Snow on the Headlight A Story of the Great Burlington Strike And a darn good guesser; he had us all fooled. Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 The guesser is allowed to make three guesses aloud, but after that he must meditate on the word in silence or put questions to test his theories. What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes It comes to us with a “Thus saith the Lord” ringing in our ears from beginning to end, and not with the multiplied repetitions of “We may well suppose” of the scientific guessers. The Church, the Schools and Evolution "You are champion guessers, both of you," Tubby informed them, without seeming to be in the least ashamed of the confession. The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields "I guess he—" "You and the Kaiser is the same kind of guessers!" butts in the Kid. Kid Scanlan Well, I bet you wouldn’t guess in a thousand years––and you ought to be a pretty good guesser, too,” he added, with a gruff laugh. Hidden Water Thus:— This means that the guesser has lost one out of a possible six points, the others being his body, his two arms and two legs. What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes “Maybe I ain’t such a good guesser after all,” he muttered. The Coyote A Western Story Otherwise we may find our guesses much deceived, as the best guessers, upon trial, do acknowledge. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society - Vol 1 - 1666 Giving some Accompt of the present Undertakings, Studies, and Labours of the Ingenious in many considerable parts of the World With the money I took away from here I began monkeying with real estate; it didn't seem that anybody out there could lose just then: but I was a bad guesser. Otherwise Phyllis I hadn't at her age—nineteen or twenty, if I am any guesser. The Dop Doctor So far all has gone favorably with the guesser, and the gallows is still untouched. What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes “You said last night you were a good guesser.” The Coyote A Western Story Now, to prove to these other people what a good guesser you are, which is the queen?” Desert Dust "She is a fine guesser," said the young man, highly pleased. Cupology How to Be Entertaining “So many odd things have been going on lately that I confess my inability as a guesser.” Eve to the Rescue You are a good guesser, my dear Duke. The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play “Sheriff,” said Rathburn, in a peculiar tone, addressing the deputy but looking over his shoulder directly into Carlisle’s eyes; “if there’s one thing I’m noted for, it’s for being a good guesser!” The Coyote A Western Story "You're quite a guesser and you show a whole lot of interest in the answer," retorted Glass. Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters J. raises the right hand, and if the guesser be mistaken, places that hand in his lap, it being thereafter out of commission, so to speak. Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium “You’re a good guesser,” laughed Nils, giving the lad’s hand a swing. A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays He can't understand Spanish anyway, even though he's the best little guesser this side of the Ohio River. The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play "George Wash Jenks is not such a bad guesser after all," said Harry. A Voyage with Captain Dynamite "Ye're a good guesser," said Tam, pouring out the tea the waiter had brought. Tam o' the Scoots When successful, this first guesser may be seated and another chosen to blind. Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium She has fooled the guessers by sticking where she is. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 The guesser next time is the person who, in making his answer gave away the word decided upon. Games For All Occasions “You’re a good guesser, Miss,” returned the girl, who might have been sixteen or seventeen. A Little Miss Nobody Or, With the Girls of Pinewood Hall After many names had been guessed, and each guesser had taken his turn, Ben Berry had to give out. The Hoosier School-boy Should a strange voice be heard in this way, the little guesser is considered correct if he answer, "Good morning, stranger!" Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium As if my tender mother laid On my shut lids, her kisses’ pressure, Half-waking me at night, and said, “Who kissed you through the dark, dear guesser?” Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7 The prizes for the best "guessers" are books—Max Pemberton's "Queen of Jesters" for the fortunate girl, and Victor Hugo's "Man Who Laughs" for the lucky man. Games For All Occasions They deserve no more respect than those of other guessers, except such as is due to their author’s familiar acquaintance with the language and customs of Shakespeare’s day, and possible knowledge of the acted plays. The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] Introduction and Publisher's Advertising "You're a good guesser," says I. "Come up on the front stoop and sit by." Shorty McCabe If caught, he becomes questioner; if not caught, the same questioner and guesser play as before. Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium "You're a good guesser, Thomas," another man said, "for here he comes." The Second Chance If, however, the guess is an incorrect one, the company hiss loudly, and the guesser has to go outside, come back, and try again. Games For All Occasions Of course this is but a rough specimen of the dialogue which was conducted by the Church with the various guessers at great Truths, who debated, disputed, and dogmatized, during the early centuries. The Prayer Book Explained A good trailer is a good guesser, but he is a good guesser because he puts two and two together and knows that they make four. Pluck on the Long Trail Boy Scouts in the Rockies The holder opens that hand; if the guess has been correct, the guesser is "out" and the holder must go through the same performance with the next guesser. Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium Say, son, your guesser is way out of gear. Torchy As A Pa "I'm a wild guesser," says I. "Shoot it." Torchy, Private Sec. It has been some time since he hung around Hunter's—and as to why, I do not know, but I sure am some little guesser! Terry A Tale of the Hill People No; you are a wild guesser as well as a slanderer. Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College If he does not guess the voice after the first greeting, the child may be required to repeat it, until the guesser has had three trials. Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium A little dabbling in real estate, some third-rate work for the magazines, a passing notoriety as a guesser of crime riddles—it was not a record that promised a bright future. The Winning Clue If he did he was a better guesser than me. Torchy, Private Sec. Sometimes he was a mere guesser, not a clairvoyant. Modern American Prose Selections "Schmidt is a good fellow, but he doesn't know everything, even though he may be a mighty fine guesser," said Steingall. One Wonderful Night A Romance of New York But I imagine we weren't the only poor guessers in the world. Homeburg Memories If the conjecture be correct, the guesser describes another character, and so the game proceeds. Holidays at the Grange or A Week's Delight Games and Stories for Parlor and Fireside "You are a good guesser," replied the Idiot. The Idiot But how the royal guesser could be sure enough to swear it, and that officially, is what staggers plain people. Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals Me either," says I. "I'm a grand little guesser, though. Wilt Thou Torchy "Oh, I'm some guesser myself," says I. "It's you." On With Torchy Ah! yes, I see, you are a good guesser, Paul. The Banner Boy Scouts Or, The Struggle for Leadership "I don't seem to be able to follow your argument," he said; "and I'm a poor guesser of riddles." The Colonel of the Red Huzzars The Yankee passes for a mighty clever guesser, outpointing with ease his transatlantic cousin. Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals "Looks like I was a good guesser, don't it?" says I. "You're good at something, anyway," says Cousin Myra; "but—but why five places?" Wilt Thou Torchy "I'm some good little guesser," he murmured to himself as he turned back to the ladder and descended to the floor below. Tangled Trails A Western Detective Story Certainly if I don't guess 'the Sphinx' right, some of your English guessers in the 'Times' and elsewhere fail also, as events prove. The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II I felt very stuck on myself for a good guesser. The Killer My father, however, is, from long experience, the best guesser of these riddles, and he will tell you honestly his opinion as to your heroine's public capacity. Records of a Girlhood And I didn't have to strain my guesser any, to guess who. Sundown Slim Well," said Grandfather as he bent over the rubbish where the nest had been, "for a boy who had just come onto a farm, you're a pretty good guesser, my son. Mary Jane—Her Visit There's another storm brewing somewhere or I'm no guesser. Success A Novel DOCTOR—"I'm afraid I'm not a good guesser." More Toasts "I am not a good guesser, but I do guess that you are very much excited." The Meadow-Brook Girls Under Canvas You are a close observer and a good guesser. The Taming of Red Butte Western For the first glimpse, whether of lighthouse or light, would give the prize to the nearest guesser. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales For Weary was a straight guesser; he knew when he stood in the presence of the Great and Only. The Lonesome Trail and Other Stories Old man's a good guesser—or else he knows these young ones pretty well. The Thunder Bird I am not so ill a guesser, Mrs. Frampton, Not to conjecture, that some passages In your unfinish'd story, rightly interpreted, Glanced at my bosom's peace; You knew my wife? The Works of Charles Lamb in Four Volumes, Volume 4 I didn't step it off, and I'm a punk guesser. The Happy Family Here, you close guessers, do you want another try, and I'll give you odds this time, if you come within ten feet you'll win. Two Little Savages Being the adventures of two boys who lived as Indians and what they learned We have seen that the action of the guesser is based to some extent on his knowledge of the contents of the basket. A Librarian's Open Shelf I'm afraid the world will have to wait a little longer for the big guesser. The Return of Peter Grimm True statistics are the sum of little guesses, but often figures published as statistics are big guesses by a guesser who is big enough to have his guess accepted. The Dollar Hen If the guess proves to be correct, the guesser puts one of his counters in his hair or behind his ear. Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs When this is done, the "guesser" is allowed to come in, and he asks each person a question separately. My Book of Indoor Games "Well, he wouldn't have to be much of a guesser to tell that we weren't Germans, after he heard us talk," said Jimmy. The Khaki Boys over the Top Doing and Daring for Uncle Sam "Marvelous what a good guesser you are, sir," gasped Tom. The Grammar School Boys in Summer Athletics That yell was one of trouble, or I'm a bad guesser. The High School Boys in Summer Camp The player who loses the chance to "hold the reeds" becomes the one who is to be the guesser. Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs The guesser would then be told that the word chosen rhymes with "say." My Book of Indoor Games Our wise Roman scholars, as well as those in Greece, have only been guessers about the future life. An Easter Disciple The Chronicle of Quintus, the Roman Knight Some of these old worthies were good guessers. Analyzing Character He seems rather to be one of the splendid guessers. Old and New Masters If the guess is wrong, the guesser drops one of his counters on the mat and the Leader points to another player who must guess. Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs All that is necessary is for the guesser to have a sharp ear; then he is pretty sure to catch a word here and there that will give him the key to the proverb. My Book of Indoor Games It takes a pretty good guesser to be a boss. Old Gorgon Graham More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son I have to guess, and I'm not a lucky guesser as a rule. On the Edge of the War Zone From the Battle of the Marne to the Entrance of the Stars and Stripes The person concealing the bones swayed his body, arms, and hands in time to the air, and went through all manner of graceful and intricate movements for the purpose of confusing the guesser. Blackfoot Lodge Tales The Story of a Prairie People The guesser through all his motions must keep his eyes on the bunches held by his opponent, seeking for an indication to show which one contains the marked reed. Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs When it is hidden, one of the guessers cries out, "Hands up!" My Book of Indoor Games "You are a very bad guesser of secrets," whispered Hermione in return. The Fairy Godmothers and Other Tales When he finished Leverage slammed his hand on the arm of his chair— "Gerald Lawrence, or I'm a bum guesser," he stated positively. Midnight Mr. Clover introduces each guesser with a graceful speech; then the guesser solemnly names ten books. Editorials from the Hearst Newspapers The other player now becomes the guesser and must act as though he were searching among the blown reeds for the one he desires. Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs The one who by giving a bad answer gives the clue, in turn becomes guesser, and is then obliged to go out of the room while another proverb is chosen. My Book of Indoor Games Sometimes I am half persuaded that he is only a guesser, and not a good one. What Is Man? and Other Essays It IS easy," declared the monarch, "if one is a good guesser. Ozma of Oz "I assure you, Madam," replied the Princess a little embarrassed, "that I am not so good a guesser as you imagine." The Princess of Cleves "I knew it!" said Mrs. Lynde, with the exultation of a correct guesser. Anne of Green Gables "You're a good guesser," laughed Nils giving the lad's hand a swing. The Troll Garden and Selected Stories The young lady seemed as good a guesser as himself. The American Knowing his habits, the rashest guesser would not have attempted to say more definitely where the old man might be. The Spenders A Tale of the Third Generation The world must be content to wait for the great guesser! Peter Ibbetson I don't know how he knew it was bad, but I believe a good doctor is a pretty good guesser. The Glory of the Conquered The Story of a Great Love In great wonder he said, “My nephew is surely a good guesser.” Filipino Popular Tales "Out of the knowledge that you profess in regard to old friends, Doris, you must realize that they are energetic and liberal guessers." All-Wool Morrison Zack was a careless guesser; but, in this case, he guessed right. Hide and Seek Gogo—as inscrutable, as unthinkable as ever, till the great guesser comes! Peter Ibbetson Young man," he said, "you're a good guesser, but you don't guess all. The Sword of Antietam A Story of the Nation's Crisis I once heard that this man is a good guesser. Filipino Popular Tales That girl is back here with a slick young fellow, and he's the pepper in a certain mess of Scotch broth that has been heated up all over again, if I'm any guesser. All-Wool Morrison The Doctor sometimes described himself as a "good guesser." Life at High Tide In this city, a lineal descendant of the Prophet, and a lucky guesser in the way of divining, are the essential ingredients in the composition of a Moorish saint. Travels in Morocco, Volume 2. Miss Mitchell had a stock of conundrums on hand, and was a good guesser. Maria Mitchell: Life, Letters, and Journals This man heard that the King of Campao had a son-in-law who was a good guesser. Filipino Popular Tales The blush that spread over Maud's face indicated that she was a good guesser! The Black Creek Stopping-House Possibly you can guess what happened to him; I did, and I am not a good guesser. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, July 11, 1917 "You are a good guesser," he replied; "and of all unhanged criminals he is the very worst." Ghosts I Have Met and Some Others The second guesser found the ball; his side scored fifteen setting the others back five. Indian Games : an historical research He went to the palace, and said, “King, is it true that your son-in-law is a good guesser?” Filipino Popular Tales An odd player stands ready to give chase, if the guesser does not guess correctly. Entertainments for Home, Church and School I redeemed my reputation here as a guesser, I think. Round the World "What a wonderful guesser you are!" cried Molly. Sara, a Princess The last guesser found the ball; and as he victoriously carried the latter and the tubes across to his own mound, his side scored ten. Indian Games : an historical research If they see it, they will say that I was not truly a good guesser,” he said to himself. Filipino Popular Tales When he guesses correctly, the one whose name was guessed is blindfolded and takes the guesser's place. Entertainments for Home, Church and School So that, if I am not smart at figuring, I may reasonably claim to be a good guesser. The Making of an American But the public is a bad guesser, 'stiff in opinion' it is, and almost 'always in the wrong.' Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 Well, Jack Winters was a good guesser, for just as he decided it fell to the Harmony halfback to make the attempt. Jack Winters' Gridiron Chums I let you marry my daughter, because I thought that you were a good guesser. Filipino Popular Tales My agent was a Parisian apache, or I'm a bum guesser! The Devolutionist and the Emancipatrix I'm a g-good guesser, but—I can keep my mouth shut. The Winds of Chance "I don't know, and I'm a poor guesser, so tell me," responded Grace. Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School "If I'm any kind of a guesser you're holding out on me." The Landloper I will not deny that you have proved a good guesser. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days "I'm a fancy guesser," returned Johnny with a grin. Five Thousand an Hour : how Johnny Gamble won the heiress If they guess wrong, the May King rings his bell by shaking his head, and a forfeit of beer or the like must be paid by the unsuccessful guesser. The Golden Bough He would be a hardy guesser who set her age at so much as thirty. The Suitors of Yvonne: being a portion of the memoirs of the Sieur Gaston de Luynes "You prove a good guesser to know that it was not his crime," the King said dryly. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest The best Prophet naturally is the best guesser; and the best guesser, he that is most versed and studied in the matters he guesses at: for he hath most Signes to guesse by. Leviathan Vidocq, for example, was a good guesser and a persevering man. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 1 "If you turn out to be as bad a guesser when you're asleep as I am when I'm awake," said Dolly, "we're going to lose our fortune." The Man Who Could Not Lose The riddle of the universe, like less important riddles, is unravelled only by approximative trials, and the most brilliant discoverers have usually been the bravest guessers. The Unseen World and Other Essays My nation are not good guessers at that sort of thing; and, therefore, I ask you plainly whether that wine-seller has spoken the truth in other particulars?” Within the Tides |
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