| 单词 | heedlessness |
| 例句 | And I suspect we had a similar intensity, a similar heedlessness, a similar agitation of the soul. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Its activities had saved the fruit growers several millions of dollars a year, but in a moment of heedlessness the benefit was canceled out. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Indeed, it’s only through talking that this sometimes-volatile vein of humor can achieve its more counterintuitive goal: heedlessness. Comedians and Others Are Joking About Cancer 2011-10-07T19:57:27Z Mr. Lucas gives Mat a stubborn heedlessness that’s past its sell-by date, while Ms. Owen brings an amusing officiousness to her dialogue, suggesting someone who hasn’t figured out as much as she lets on. Review: Hapless Brothers and Their Lovers Intersect in ‘The Mend’ 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z The result of that heedlessness, as we’ve seen in these pandemic months, is quite literally death. What the Church Meant for James Baldwin 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z I think that heedlessness comes from being a young man in a violent society, seeking some kind of recognition. Kit Harington Isn’t Trying to Compete With ‘Game of Thrones’ 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z This self-deluding scientist will come to embody just about everything that has brought about the climate-change crisis in the first place: greed, heedlessness and a willful refusal to think about consequences or the future. Books of The Times: Ian McEwan?s ?Solar? Features a Boorish Physicist 2010-03-29T21:45:00Z My generation is guilty of heedlessness, I can see that now. Talkin' 'bout my generation 2010-08-21T23:06:00Z Its massive forces deployed with wasteful heedlessness, “Lélio” is a rarity. Review: Berlioz, Rendered Newly Audacious at Carnegie Hall 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z Greed and domination, heedlessness and arrogance are hallmarks of the culture. Where are all the women in American film? 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Well, sleeping in the subway, in Petula’s time, was a sign of charming heedlessness, like walking barefoot in the park, the kind of thing eccentric and lovable characters might have done in a mid-sixties comedy. Let Us Sleep on the Subways! 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z But from a narrative standpoint, the bludgeoning foreshadowed future bloodshed as it illustrated the unintended consequences of the royals’ actions and heedlessness. ‘House of the Dragon,’ Season 1, Episode 5 Recap: Wedding Crashers 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z She also places the birds amid invasive plant species whose spread is another threat to nature caused by human heedlessness. In the galleries: Washington from on high, as it was and as it was meant to be 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z Indeed, it's only through talking that this sometimes-volatile vein of humor can achieve its more counterintuitive goal: heedlessness. Laughing at The Big C 2011-10-10T23:15:04Z But he triumphs as Armand, the greedy heedlessness of his passion for Marguerite suffused with an all-consuming, youthful selfishness that makes his cruel anger, when he thinks she has betrayed him, all the more credible. Dance Review: In 'Marguerite,' Sparks Between a New Star and a Senior Ballerina 2011-10-17T11:43:13Z Physically, cheerleading requires a surreal mix of rigidity and flexibility, control and heedlessness. The Pathos of “Cheer” and the Extraordinary Deceptions of Cheerleading 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Mr. Vyse’s latest book, “Superstition: A Very Short Introduction,” is an example of destiny’s heedlessness of everyday human concerns. We’re Holding Tight to Our Good Luck Talismans 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z He's up there on a tightrope stretched between heedlessness and self-examination, and no one else walks it better. Streets takeover: Charting Drake's progress 2011-02-07T12:37:43Z The consequences of heedlessness are dire and all around us: the heated planet, the worsening droughts and storms, the fires, the clogged air, the poisoned water. Review | ‘The Language of Trees’ could change how you think about nature 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z His mayoral years were a dizzying tableau of heroism and heedlessness. Perspective | Giuliani had ‘no fear gene.’ That led to his predicament. 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z The United States is not alone in its heedlessness. Opinion | As Haiti sinks into pandemonium, the international community is silent 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z KK, the greatest in the Holy Koran, they give us a verse that says, man’s biggest flaw, his biggest weakness, is heedlessness. RZA on the current state of hip-hop: ‘The wisdom is missing’ 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Certainly there are other years or periods in which stupidity or heedlessness brought civilization in general close to eradication. Column: Farewell to 2021, the stupidest year in American history 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z “It took only his refusal to see a doctor and the heedlessness of others to ensure the end he so devoutly wished for,” Cornwell wrote. John Paul I was pope for just 33 days. The story of his death is still evolving. 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z In the face of Haiti’s agonies, the heedlessness of the Biden administration and the United Nations is unconscionable. Opinion | Haiti descends into chaos, yet the world continues to look away 2021-10-31T04:00:00Z More serious ideas, including moral double standards for creative genius, the commodification of art or the wounding heedlessness of generational change, are glanced at but never plumbed. Review | ‘The French Dispatch’ is pretty and playful but with little genuine curiosity 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z Bangstad was so angered by the heedlessness he saw among Republican politicians that he decided to run for the state assembly, though he gives himself little chance. From coronavirus to race to the economy, Wisconsin is a microcosm of the forces roiling America 2020-10-24T04:00:00Z He spied in their ambition, in their enthralment with the capacities of computers, the wide-eyed heedlessness that remains Silicon Valley’s Achilles heel. Scientists use big data to sway elections and predict riots — welcome to the 1960s 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z In this pandemic, the reach of an individual’s freedom to be foolish ends an inch away, where the next individual is entitled to protection against the peril posed by the fool’s heedlessness. Opinion | In-person church services right now are an affront to public health — and morality 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z The run-amok heedlessness of our present political culture need not define its future. Lessons to Be Learned from the Afghanistan Papers 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z I might only be hoping to remember that my ecstatic disposition is the source of the good in me—spontaneity, devotion, sweetness—and the worst things, too: heedlessness, blankness, equivocation. Losing Religion and Finding Ecstasy in Houston 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z That was a break from his predecessor, Jeff Sessions, for whom heedlessness of routine bigotry was his stock in trade. Opinion | Americans shouldn’t become inured to racial animosity. They should be outraged. 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z Thanks to his enemies’ heedlessness, the world suffered one last Napoleonic assault — the battle of Waterloo, where 50,000 soldiers were killed or wounded, a high price to pay for underestimating one man’s quenchless ambition. Favorite nonfiction from 2018, from Princess Margaret to a Silicon Valley scammer 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z Trump frequently railed at Sessions for recusing himself, evincing an utter heedlessness to the question of a potential conflict of interest should Sessions, a major Trump campaign figure, oversee an investigation of the Trump campaign. Trump Whitaker pick may provoke constitutional crisis, Democrats say 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z His tweets are his Nixon tapes; the “Access Hollywood” recording his Starr report; his heedlessness for checks, balances and the rule of law his Iran-contra affair. Review | The presidency survived the Watergate, Iran-contra and Clinton scandals. Trump will exact a higher toll. 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z Somewhat ironic, given the president’s heedlessness about so many in distress around the world, not to mention the health of millions here. Opinion | The dying child who became an ideological football 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z And by repeatedly overlooking bad actors within its ranks, even when their deeds became public, it came to popularize a new heedlessness in tech — not just disruptiveness but a celebrated recklessness. Uber’s Lesson: Silicon Valley’s Start-Up Machine Needs Fixing 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z This Comey didn’t confront, he navigated, walking the treacherously narrow path between his desire not to alienate the new president and his mounting alarm at Trump’s heedlessness of proper boundaries. Opinion | A tale of two Comeys 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z There’s a hint of the ancient song “The Cuckoo” in Shelley’s “Go Wild,” a song about a bird flying with a heedlessness she envies. Jammin Java hosts folk singer Joan Shelley, a distinctive voice in Americana 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z It would be the height of imprudence to worsen the problem, whether based on phony math or sheer heedlessness. Opinion | The Trump administration’s magical thinking on taxes would bust the budget 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z Otherwise the country should brace for foreign-policy disasters — caused by the same heedlessness with which the president calls for the seizure of Iraq’s oil. Trump making dangerous call to seize Iraq’s oil 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z Also in the basket of worries about temperament: Trump’s heedlessness to issues of conflict of interest and nepotism. Bad news: Trump is not becoming any more presidential 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z He categorized the country’s problems as a series of “bubbles” akin to the housing bubble or the dot com bubble and criticized the “heedlessness” of the elite in ignoring them. Peter Thiel takes Donald Trump's Muslim ban 'seriously but not literally' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z There was also the heedlessness of the needs of their host city, which was already laboring under a reputation for being rife with crime and unsafe for tourists. Is Ryan Lochte a Raging Narcissist? 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z Tilda Swinton becomes the rock star she always has been in “A Bigger Splash,” a seductive, sneakily malignant chamber piece about passion, heedlessness and the conditional morality of fame. Tilda Swinton is a rock star in ‘A Bigger Splash,’ but you already knew that 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z A third wall is the blank face of heedlessness and incomprehension that most whites present to black classmates. We, the people, remain filled with rage: Race, Yale, p.c. and a nation spinning apart on Thanksgiving 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z The Brussels operation represents an attempt to bring that voracity, alacrity, and heedlessness to Europe. Can Politico make Brussels sexy? | Gideon Lewis-Kraus 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z The report found that Virginia was one of the only states with no limits on campaign contributions and no state ethics commission, a double-whammy of heedlessness that amounted to an open invitation to influence-peddlers. The trial of Bob McDonnell should spur a serious reform of Virginia’s ethics laws Moreover, the Prince has often shown a disregard, either cynical or stupid—probably the latter—for public opinion, a heedlessness of public scandal, in other matters as well. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z The ecclesiastic's cynical heedlessness, his air of one whose mind is made up, seemed so cruel to me whose life was at stake, that I lost patience. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z But now she had aggravated the matter by her heedlessness. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z He well knew Edmund's heedlessness and indifference to all business matters, and was persuaded that he had left matters exactly as he had found them. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z The evolution of civilization contains an element of blindness and heedlessness which is bound up with both its excellencies and its faults. A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution 2012-03-17T02:01:00.033Z Her heedlessness, her feminine indifference to logic, to the inevitable sequences of cause and effect—this, too, had given him many a moment of mirth. Horace Chase 2012-03-08T03:00:09.693Z Unluckily, however, the worst of the mischief caused by Miss Bess's heedlessness didn't show for some little time to come. Nurse Heatherdale's Story 2012-03-06T03:00:21.190Z Thus ends our wedding morn, and she, poor child, Has paid the penalty of heedlessness! Mr Punch's Model Music Hall Songs and Dramas Collected, Improved and Re-arranged from Punch 2012-03-06T03:00:20.097Z You reproach me frequently with my heedlessness and frivolity, Oswald, but even they have a limit. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z The enemy fled; but many of the English were drowned "because of their own heedlessness, as they rushed ahead of the main force to get at the booty." Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Hastening into the car with her usual heedlessness, she tripped and nearly fell, Chase, who had followed, catching her arm just in time to save her. Horace Chase 2012-03-08T03:00:09.693Z I hit my toe of heedlessness on the same obstruction. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal 2012-02-11T03:04:05.257Z And Danton seems to have shown a singular heedlessness. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Vixal, the evil genius computer, “seems less like a plausible villain than like a metaphor for the greed and heedlessness that overtook Wall Street,” she wrote. Way of the World: A Revolution of Machines Quietly Hums 2012-02-09T12:00:37Z With that a sudden silence fell upon as all, and I sat inwardly cursing myself for the heedlessness which had prompted so inopportune a saying. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z Neither the heedlessness of Fletcher nor the perversion of Ford is discoverable in his plays. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z For an explanation of such horrible occurrences, we must consider the heedlessness of the natives, and the peculiar conditions affecting the mode of agriculture followed on the island. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (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. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z Ye shepherds, hear the word of God: My sheep are scattered through your heedlessness, and are devoured. The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. 2011-12-20T03:00:28.907Z That sort of heedlessness is typical of the American people. Our National Defense: The Patriotism of Peace 2011-12-14T03:00:16.577Z They never borrow trouble, and everything is rose-colored in their eyes!—I am not of that opinion; heedlessness means disorder, and disorder means ruin; and that is the fate of such happy-go-lucky natures. San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams 2011-11-14T03:00:22.247Z He could not bear to think of Overleigh passing out of his protecting love to the careless hands and selfish heedlessness of Colonel Tempest and Archie. Diana Tempest, Volume II (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:31.283Z On my presentation of her case, and conviction that he was wrong, he, being persuaded of his heedlessness, offered to do everything in his power to repair any mischief he might have caused. Recollections and Impressions 1822-1890 2011-10-15T02:00:25.820Z Of that heedlessness the prophet spake with lamenting voice, thus saying, "The stork and the swallow keep the time of their coming, and this people knew not the doom of God." The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. 2011-12-20T03:00:28.907Z A year ago Lionnette sold every jewel she had, with that heedlessness, that lightness of disposition, and that want of consideration, which are the basis of her character, and which you so well know. The Princess of Bagdad a play in three acts 2011-09-15T02:00:11.723Z Mr. McCann certainly captures the dominant miseries — in his depiction of life in housing projects, in Corrigan’s ministrations in the Bronx, in the heedlessness that results in the loss of two crucial lives. | 'Let the Great World Spin' 2011-09-06T11:09:35Z It was her death which broke my life—not only for the piteous loss and all it meant to me, but because death came with tragic heedlessness—for she was young, and strong, and beautiful. The Divine Adventure Volume IV 2011-09-04T02:00:03.717Z The pressure got to them in the games against Montenegro and Switzerland and a certain heedlessness crept into their game. England lack stability under Fabio Capello, says Lothar Matth?us 2011-08-29T21:01:00Z We live diversely for twelve months: now we shall at this time repair our heedlessness, and live to God, we who at other times have lived for ourselves. The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. 2011-12-20T03:00:28.907Z He had stayed there rather from natural heedlessness and inexperience than from choice; partly also in the hope that the invaluable Bundy would arrive; but now his fears were thoroughly aroused. Masterman and Son 2011-08-23T02:00:35.033Z Surely His own illustration has admitted her right to profit by the heedlessness of “the children.” The Gospel According to St. Mark 2011-08-20T02:00:14.427Z Into many of these calamities Mr. Campbell had brought himself before it was long, by his heedlessness, and running, according to the wild dictates of youth, counter to all sound and wholesome advice. The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campell A Gentlen, who, tho' Deaf and Dumb, Writes down any Stranger's name at first Sight; 2011-08-14T02:00:22.973Z He knew everything clearly enough, but it was all in an atmosphere of dull heedlessness. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z “To do the thing handsomely we want 150,000 men,” a tactician declared at the onset; but nobody heeded him, and in consequence of this heedlessness the complications in Natal had arisen. 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 Her brother was of no avail, as when at sea he was too far away, and when on shore he had shown a thoughtlessness and heedlessness which made him a burden rather than a help. Crying for the Light, Vol. 1 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago 2011-07-23T02:00:10.740Z Even if I should have to deny myself now and then, what is it in comparison with the injury that my heedlessness has inflicted upon the poor child? Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z He had never been taught, and therefore could not understand, the imperative necessity, when guilty of heedlessness or disobedience, boldly to step forward, whether others were injured or not, and avow it. Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters 2011-07-10T02:00:16.790Z After the event every one is wise; surprised, too, that the criminal should not have perceived to what his heedlessness plainly led. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z "The blood of Christ cleanses us" is interpreted "His spiritual teaching and love which saved His disciples from the ruin of ignorance and heedlessness." Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha 2011-07-04T02:00:25.783Z If the French were impatient with a flier who lost his life to the Germans through excess of friskiness, they were doubly so at the flier who endangered his life at school through heedlessness. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z Charles cannot sit still, nor keep in rank, and his heedlessness prevents reproof having any effect. Mentally Defective Children 2011-06-19T02:00:24.963Z The commissioners turned toward each other in surprise, and while some saw in the moderate request the enthusiastic heedlessness of a visionary, others detected the steady reliance of faith. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z And it was thus with all that class of men—the same elegance—the same luxury—the same prattle—the same heedlessness. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, September, 1851 2011-06-14T02:00:20.590Z As a matter of fact, you are working to save men and women from their own selfishness or heedlessness. The Best Policy 2011-06-13T02:00:32.860Z "I had forgotten it," he said bitterly, "but you forget nothing—nothing; years pass, and words spoken in the heedlessness of ignorance and the presumptuousness of youth, still live in your pitiless memory." Daisy Burns (Volume 2) 2011-05-20T02:00:30.427Z And yet their heedlessness, their incapacity, had been mortal. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Such cruel heedlessness deserves reproof, but it is all lost on Livy; she will never understand how we feel about these things.' Heriot's Choice A Tale 2011-04-20T02:00:22.760Z With that heroic heedlessness which distinguished him throughout his career, Charles Lever allowed 'Men of the Time' to state that he was born in 1809. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I 2011-04-15T02:00:13.527Z Charlotte from morning until night bewailed her husband's unconscionable heedlessness, but in reality she was much happier than in Wipling street. 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z "And are we to submit to her heedlessness without even reproving her for it?" said the baroness indignantly. Our Own Set A Novel 2011-03-26T02:00:12.923Z This culpable heedlessness, which the people have paid for with their blood, was the salvation of criminals. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Only a pharaoh may act thus, or a traitor, or—a frivolous stripling, who with the same heedlessness will do hasty deeds or belch forth words of blasphemy.” The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt 2011-03-08T03:00:42.177Z But it cannot have arisen there through heedlessness--no work has been done there since noon. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z The swirling waters of Niagara have ever been a challenge to a vast army of adventurers who found in their own daring heedlessness a means here of gaining money and a mushroom glory. The Niagara River 2011-02-08T03:00:09.703Z He may well be forgiven the heedlessness of a moment. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z In this respect you are of incomprehensible heedlessness. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z With her usual heedlessness of consequences she drew out the sword and began to make passes at Napoleon until she had driven him into a corner. Napoleon's Young Neighbor 2011-01-24T03:00:18.637Z One of my workmen, through heedlessness, has come by a hurt. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z These paisanos look on him as a sort of ‘little father’ and borrow money of him with utter heedlessness of the day of reckoning. The Delafield Affair 2011-01-19T03:00:21.497Z Yet thou mayest be very delicate in some point, where delicateness is not all essential, and in some quick impulsive hour, omit thy fullest heedfulness somewhere where heedlessness were most fatal. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z Her father, of course, could easily have given her the sum at once, but he preferred to make her realize her heedlessness. Brenda, Her School and Her Club 2011-01-15T03:00:31.087Z In the flower garden the efforts are for upbuilding, for giving back some of the beauty intended in the Perfect Plan, too often defaced by man's heedlessness. Beautiful Gardens in America 2011-01-11T03:00:36.140Z But Bertie himself was shocked at his own heedlessness, for he suddenly exclaimed! Footsteps of Fate 2010-12-20T17:11:56.663Z For it is nothing but heedlessness and shiftlessness that prevents us from making salt enough for a supply. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams Boys ring bells with intense heedlessness of its being some one's journey—oftener four journeys—to answer them. Household Organization Yes, I know it, that is undoubtedly one reason for her heedlessness, but it sometimes seems as if her wilfulness increases every day. Brenda, Her School and Her Club 2011-01-15T03:00:31.087Z Beside such heedlessness it were vain to conjure too remorsefully the past. Sinister Street, vol. 2 As he went slowly down the path with his usual heedlessness, a strange thing happened to him. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 The thought that her own heedlessness and obstinacy had brought the disaster only made it the harder to bear. The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge The Ranch Girls Series All who are well acquainted with the character and manners of sailors know that it is no easy matter to rid them of their habitual heedlessness. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day Count it all as my heedlessness and be confident that I alone was to blame. Plashers Mead A Novel I mean none of the heedlessness of a man merely berserk. Where the Pavement Ends Such a reckless mode of proceeding, which seemed at once to proclaim his purpose, intimated too plainly the heedlessness of his character, and his utter ignorance of affairs. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 Mark the absolute Asiatic dignity, only outwardly slurred over by a heedlessness of behaviour. The Dog No, a glorious lot was prepared for me, I have become aware of it too late; the punishment of my heedlessness is that I must renounce it for ever! The Pictures; The Betrothing Novels Nothing breeds more discontent than haste and heedlessness in a judge. Studies in Contemporary Biography With a sort of angry heedlessness Eddie forced his way among tall perpetually-youthful men in bright leisure clothing—and consciously alluring women clad in filmy garments as teasingly transparent as mist. The Instant of Now Lack of knowledge on the part of some, heedlessness on the part of others who should be intelligent enough to interpret such conditions, are responsible for their continuance. Euthenics, the science of controllable environment a plea for better living conditions as a first step toward higher human efficiency The child ran away, and Pepperill fell into the ranks, only to get repeatedly and severely reprimanded by the drill-officer for his heedlessness that morning. Cudjo's Cave No—she would not say a single word to undo the effect of her heedlessness. When Ghost Meets Ghost Katherine, with her usual heedlessness, had slid down part of the grassy embankment, and, as a result, the hem of her skirt was decorated at uneven intervals with large grass stains. The Campfire Girls on Ellen's Isle The Trail of the Seven Cedars But what is most provoking in Mr. Buckle is the heedlessness or wantonness with which he is constantly insisting that the causes in question are necessarily present and uniformly acting. Old-Fashioned Ethics and Common-Sense Metaphysics With Some of Their Applications The chevalier began to find his r�le less diverting and to curse the stupid curiosity, the imprudent heedlessness which had thrown him into a position as complicated as it was dangerous. A Romance of the West Indies Such a style is often rapid from heedlessness rather than force, and animated from caprice rather than fire. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 1 July 1848 Life, hitherto so assured, of a sudden becomes the most transient of human gifts, to be enjoyed with a feverish heedlessness before it vanishes forever into the unknown. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas The writer who neglects punctuation, or mis-punctuates, is liable to be misunderstood—this, according to the popular idea, is the sum of the evils arising from heedlessness or ignorance. Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 “This is more of my heedlessness, mother would say,” muttered Sandy to himself. The Boy Settlers A Story of Early Times in Kansas If the amount of your good qualities has not brought you much more than the heedlessness of youth, this house would not have been open to you, be certain of that, sir. A Romance of the West Indies Venturesomeness dallies on the edge of danger and experiments with it; foolhardiness rushes in for want of sense, heedlessness for want of attention, rashness for want of reflection, recklessness from disregard of consequences. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions The truth is our captain taught us to think before we acted at all times, and we had little of the heedlessness which less experienced children often show. A Son of the Middle Border She believed that too little allowance was made for the heedlessness growing out of pure exuberance of spirits. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I It is profitable to contemplate this diligently so that we may be safeguarded against such vicious heedlessness of the wicked. Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II Luther on Sin and the Flood Was it the heedlessness of the compiler that associated the Jew with this merry company, in which he was as much out of place as a Gothic spire on a synagogue? Jewish Literature and Other Essays This sudden change of purpose, this heedlessness in the face of danger tells me that the insect forgets nothing, because it has learnt nothing, because it has invented nothing. The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles The tyranny of Richelieu had in the end attained to something noble by the high-handed heedlessness of all his acts. Political Women, Vol. 1 Could she bear his reproaches, his pity, after her heedlessness? The Trail to Yesterday As he spoke the river roared and rushed downwards on its course with a heedlessness that quite justified him in his hesitation. Chasing an Iron Horse Or, A Boy's Adventures in the Civil War Berselius knew quite well that they had not told simply from heedlessness and want of initiative. The Pools of Silence In consequence of the mother's heedlessness, the number of those who escape all these voracious hunters and the inclemencies of the weather must be curiously small. The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles In one case, Yorick errs through whim, in the other, merely through heedlessness. Laurence Sterne in Germany A Contribution to the Study of the Literary Relations of England and Germany in the Eighteenth Century With the usual Frohman financial heedlessness, he had failed to renew all his insurance policies, and the result was that he was left with but a small surplus. Charles Frohman: Manager and Man My dear friend," he said, taking Mrs. Starkey's hand, "it has been a mistake, brought on by my heedlessness. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 87, January, 1865 Was this an intentional act of discourtesy on the part of the viceroy? or was it simple heedlessness? Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century Certainly it was not exactly a cheerful Christmas Day for the one whose heedlessness had brought it all about. The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch At such moments of levity he is described as almost boyish in recklessness, plunging into any madcap escapade that might be afoot with heedlessness of all consequences. Recollections of Dante Gabriel Rossetti "Yes," said cousin Joseph, in his slow way, "Marjery is smart enough, but she ought to be very smart to make up for her heedlessness." Aunt Madge's Story Piecing together these fragments of evidence, we may infer that Pitt's near relations were a source of considerable expense, and that his own heedlessness had by this time further served to embarrass him. William Pitt and the Great War If camp-regulations are violated, it seems to be usually through heedlessness. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 85, November, 1864 It was her heedlessness that made her make so many mistakes, for her quick eyes flashed along the page, taking in the meaning and general form of the words, without grasping the exact spelling. Cricket at the Seashore At length, after an almost fabulous retention of the place, the very facility of tenure having led to heedlessness and neglect of proper precaution, the day of reprisal came. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 457 Volume 18, New Series, October 2, 1852 "I didn't s'pose Faith was sick," she whispered with white lips as she flew down the path to the gate, swinging the heavy basket dangerously near the ground in her heedlessness. At the Little Brown House England has replied to the senseless clamour, the disgraceful ingratitude, by voting ten millions sterling in a single year to relieve the distresses which the heedlessness and indolence of the Irish had brought upon themselves. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 378, April, 1847 The result of his heedlessness is one of the grimmest spots in English colonial history. A History of the Four Georges, Volume II Next follow the directions concerning errors from heedlessness and ignorance. A Ribband of Blue And Other Bible Studies Pain cries out to God, while boisterous health strides along in heedlessness. My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year Let me at least be near him, that I may feel myself to be making such poor reparation as my heedlessness requires.” Julian Home Oh! how she repented her heedlessness about the ribbon; and yet in her heart she forgave the reprobate his crime. The Broken Cup It is too bad that such a fine young fellow as Little Joe should spoil a good disposition by such selfish heedlessness. The Adventures of Buster Bear He watched its gambols at the feet of that distressed household, watched its pawing at the fringe, turning round upon itself in playfulness, emblem surely of the cruel heedlessness of nature. Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure Gentle emotions began to stir in a heart hardened by heedlessness and sin. My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year Thus ends our wedding morn, and she, poor child, has paid the penalty of heedlessness! Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, February 1, 1890 If only this besetting hardness had not been the spoiler of his life, that great heedlessness, that fatal procrastination, this too frequent sin! The Life of the Waiting Soul in the Intermediate State And my heedlessness drove Grimes to go and tell him. Agatha's Husband A Novel Presently a small fly, with that giddy heedlessness which characterises the race, alighted about two inches in front of blenny’s nose. Black Ivory The other had been foolish in the extreme and had drawn him into the whirlpool of her heedlessness. The Tyranny of Weakness But in her moments of passion or heedlessness she ever saw before her the dead face—kind, but so calm and firm, that it repressed in an instant her most impetuous outbursts. A Child of the Glens or, Elsie's Fortune Time after time the lava from Mount Vesuvius has overwhelmed the localities that nestle on its slopes, but human heedlessness proves incurable. Problems of Immanence: studies critical and constructive For several days she haunted the region and her anxiety and heedlessness of her own safety nearly caused her to fall a victim to the wary hunter, but she finally disappeared altogether. Black Bruin The Biography of a Bear She rather enjoyed the excitement of keeping a firm hand over the elder ones, and she soon learned to have patience with the noise and heedlessness of the little ones. Christie Redfern's Troubles I frankly plead guilty to the charge of deplorable heedlessness. The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba "Monsieur Giraud," he then said to him in French, "as a man of affairs I cannot but deplore your heedlessness." Dross I noticed that the beach sloped downward to the rock; but in my heedlessness I did not notice that the sand was slightly damp. We Ten Or, The Story of the Roses The omission illustrates his carelessness in respect to the chronicling of his deeds, his heedlessness as to fame and glory. Amerigo Vespucci Much of the present heedlessness respecting animals is caused by the popular idea that they have no souls, and that when they die they entirely perish. The Human Side of Animals As it was, in the course of life which Goethe was to follow in Leipzig we may detect a certain defiant heedlessness which points to an uneasy consciousness of duty ignored. The Youth of Goethe One thing, in particular, he learned from him which was of immediate interest to him and which Hervey, with characteristic heedlessness, had forgotten to mention. Tom Slade's Double Dare That God minds is hardly thought of, for at home and abroad we have been carried into war in a peace-condition of great heedlessness of Him. Thoughts on religion at the front Then all at once, as so often has happened to so many of us, he saw his heedlessness where he had fancied himself vigilant. Gideon's Band A Tale of the Mississippi What is this heedlessness and ignorance and what is this antagonism and insubordination! Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas In the morning the breeze of My grace passed by thee, and found thee sleeping on the bed of heedlessness, and wept over thy condition, and turned back.’ A Traveler’s Narrative Again and again have We in most of Our Tablets borne witness to this truth, that mankind may be roused from its heedlessness.” The World Order of Bahá’u’lláh Blessed souls and detached teachers have not traveled through these parts repeatedly; therefore these states are still in a state of heedlessness. Tablets of the Divine Plan Notwithstanding this, the world of humanity doth not take warning, nor doth it awake from the slumber of heedlessness. Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá All the people are drunk with the wine of heedlessness; and blood-thirstiness and rapaciousness are considered the noblest excellencies of the world of men. Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas I know not how long they shall ride the steed of desire and wander erringly in the desert of heedlessness and error. A Traveler’s Narrative We shall consider how He was sent to the children of Israel when they were in the abyss of despair, in the lowest degree of ignorance and heedlessness, degraded and under conditions of bondage. The Promulgation of Universal Peace Over and over again Bahá’u’lláh cried out against the heedlessness of humanity, and warns of the fate such an attitude must lead to. Directives from the Guardian “The days are approaching their end, and yet the peoples of the earth are seen sunk in grievous heedlessness, and lost in manifest error.” The Advent of Divine Justice The raising of the dead means the spiritual awakening of those who are asleep in the graves of ignorance, heedlessness and lust. Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era Through the heedlessness and discordance of the favored people and the smoke of wicked souls the Fair Nation is seen to be darkened and enfeebled. A Traveler’s Narrative Consider the heedlessness of the world, for notwithstanding the efforts and sufferings of the Prophets of God, the nations and peoples are still engaged in hostility and fighting. The Promulgation of Universal Peace Notwithstanding this, the world of humanity has not become aware and has not awakened from the sleep of heedlessness. Bahá’í World Faith Again and again have We, in most of Our Tablets, borne witness to this truth, that mankind may be roused from its heedlessness.” The Advent of Divine Justice Truly I say, whatever lowers the lofty station of religion will increase heedlessness in the wicked, and finally result in anarchy.... Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era We shall consider how His Holiness was sent to despair, in the lowest degree of ignorance, and heedlessness, degraded and under conditions of bondage. Japan Will Turn Ablaze! They were in a state of extreme humiliation, ignorance and heedlessness, living in a very lowly manner in Egypt under conditions of life worse than death. The Promulgation of Universal Peace A young man he was with mighty hands and iron body, with life leaping high in his laughing eyes, a man who might have been some pagan god of youth and joy and heedlessness. The Short Cut It was the voice of authority commanding the urchin on the curb; of seasoned seniority chiding the heedlessness of the stripling of twenty-two. Winner Take All Say, We, in truth, entered the school of inner meaning and exposition at a time when the minds of all that dwell on earth were wrapt in heedlessness. Selections From the Writings of the Báb But they were reckless, and would not hearken; and a sore price they paid for their heedlessness. The Well of Saint Clare "Forgive me the pain I caused you by my heedlessness." Bohemians of the Latin Quarter I hope you will excuse her heedlessness in this place. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 2, February, 1891 Would that prevent your being crushed by the machinery, if you got entangled in it through ignorance or heedlessness? Westminster Sermons with a Preface There was a good deal of heedlessness and neglect on Nelly's part, and nearly constant scolding on that of her new mother. Lucy Raymond Or, The Children's Watchword Others perceived only a passing casualty; they endeavoured to exchange terror for heedlessness, and plunged into licentiousness, to avoid the agonizing throes of worst apprehension. The Last Man Two of these causes are also in those who are in drink—viz. heat and high spirits, on account of wine, and heedlessness of dangers and shortcomings. Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition In what condition should we find ourselves facing duty, sacrifice, suffering and death, after so many years of peace, well-being and pleasure, of heedlessness and moral indifference? The Wrack of the Storm A teacher is present to modify and chasten the hurry and heedlessness of childhood, and there is decorum without apparent repression. The Vitalized School The explanations which were set forth awaken the people from the slumber of heedlessness. Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas My affection for Clara also led me to oppose these fond dreams of cherished grief; her sensibility had already been too much excited; her infant heedlessness too soon exchanged for deep and anxious thought. The Last Man A single one of them sufficeth for a proof unto all who are in the heavens and on the earth; yet the people, for the most part, persist in their heedlessness. The Summons of the Lord of Hosts No statistician can collect and classify the instances of young lives impaired by the heedlessness and insensibility of the mature to the beatitudes which glorify all youth. The Young Man and the World So were they felled to the fiery abyss into the hot hell through heedlessness and through arrogance. Anglo-Saxon Literature Fear ye God and suffer not your deeds to be rendered vain and be not of them that are sunk in heedlessness. Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas Once more hath the eternal Spirit breathed into the mystic trumpet, and caused the dead to speed out of their sepulchres of heedlessness and error unto the realm of guidance and grace. The Kitáb-i-Íqán Indeed, their heedlessness is such that were they asked concerning the water and its properties, they would prove entirely ignorant. The Summons of the Lord of Hosts He went, but returned wounded in spirit by the heedlessness of the State Committee and the indifference of the men of prominence who had refused to notice him. The Young Man and the World P: Their reckoning draweth nigh for mankind, while they turn away in heedlessness. Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side Follow ye the Way of the Lord and walk not in the footsteps of them that are sunk in heedlessness. Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas This is the fire which, in one and the same moment, kindleth the flame of love in the breasts of the faithful, and induceth the chill of heedlessness in the heart of the enemy. The Kitáb-i-Íqán If ye rebel against Me, I will in My clemency endure it patiently, that haply ye may awaken and rise up from the couch of heedlessness. The Summons of the Lord of Hosts Tell the rich of the midnight sighing of the poor, lest heedlessness lead them into the path of destruction, and deprive them of the Tree of Wealth. The Hidden Words of Bahá'u'lláh S: Their reckoning has drawn near to men, and in heedlessness are they turning aside. Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side Thus have We manifested the truth of Our Revelation, that haply the people may be roused from their heedlessness, and be of them that understand. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh Notwithstanding, they are still oblivious of this truth, and in the sleep of heedlessness, are pursuing the vanities of the world, and are occupied with thoughts of vain and earthly leadership. The Kitáb-i-Íqán Such was their heedlessness that they regarded every injury inflicted upon that sacred Being as ranking among the greatest of all acts, and constituting a means of attainment unto God, the Most High. The Summons of the Lord of Hosts Thus did they wander in the paths of delusion and the ways of heedlessness, and return to their abode in that fire which feedeth on their own souls. Gems of Divine Mysteries Quick in all his ways, a moment's heedlessness, possibly misunderstood or misrepresented, may produce lasting injury. The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain And yet all, except such as God was pleased to guide, are bewildered in the drunkenness of their heedlessness! Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh As we advance in age, our weaknesses and temptations change, and no longer take the form of heedlessness, intolerance, extravagance, and most trying of all to the critical and dignified observer,—freshness. The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) And still ye slumber upon the couch of heedlessness! The Summons of the Lord of Hosts He was forced, in some confusion, to attribute his heedlessness to a life-long defect in hearing. The Husbands of Edith In meeting the case of desertions, caused by the heedlessness and weakness of seamen, Nelson became more vague. The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain Be ablaze as the fire, that ye may burn away the veils of heedlessness and set aglow, through the quickening energies of the love of God, the chilled and wayward heart. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh Awake from the sleep of heedlessness, and give ear unto these words of My Forerunner. Epistle to the Son of the Wolf Our purpose is that thou mayest lift up thy head from the couch of heedlessness, shake off the slumber of negligence, and cease to oppose unjustly the servants of God. The Summons of the Lord of Hosts Hath the drunkenness of passion laid hold upon you, or is it that ye are sunk in heedlessness? The Kitáb-i-Aqdas It is often raided by the head-hunting tribes of the interior—something which cannot be checked, especially on account of the heedlessness and lack of foresight inherent in the character of the Indians. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 23 of 55 1629-30 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. Quench the thirst of heedlessness with the sanctified waters of My grace, and chase the gloom of remoteness through the morning-light of My Divine presence. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh Thou beholdest, O my God, the tears that my shame hath caused to flow, and the sighs which my heedlessness hath led me to utter. Epistle to the Son of the Wolf What wonderful lines those are of Tennyson's"—they had just come out,—"'Who pleased her with a babbling heedlessness Which often lured her from herself!' Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton, B. A. Of Trinity College, Cambridge Extracted From His Letters And Diaries, With Reminiscences Of His Conversation By His Friend Christopher Carr Of The Same College Now she had got to pay for her heedlessness, and she buried her face in her pillows and lay shivering. The Summons Although it would be pleasant to aid the widow in this case, it is hardly fair to ask the Government to grant a pension for the freak or gross heedlessness and recklessness of this soldier. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term Thus hath Our Pen revealed the truth, and yet the people are sunk in heedlessness. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh It is also in their power, by neglect, by sloth, by heedlessness, to prolong their country's agony, and maybe to endanger at least the completeness of its triumphs. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 I never, in heedlessness, addressed any disagreeable or evil speech to my husband. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 The king, even if he be powerful, should trust them that are weak, for in moments of heedlessness the weak may assail the powerful like a flock of vultures seizing their prey. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 "Well, well, Ella," rejoined Reynolds, "I crave pardon for my heedlessness; and promise you, on that score at least, no more cause for offence in future." Ella Barnwell A Historical Romance of Border Life And yet, behold how ye have shut out yourselves from its splendor and are sunk in utter heedlessness. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh Out of heedlessness, they trod upon the worms and the frogs, and killed them without caring for the pain and suffering which they caused. The Magic Speech Flower or Little Luke and His Animal Friends Through heedlessness men fail to obtain a sight of it. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 As a rapid current ceaselessly eats away the high bank and causes large landslips, even so heedlessness and error cause a kingdom to be ruined. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Almost from infancy, he was distinguished for the gravity of his deportment, and his utter heedlessness of small things. The Underground Railroad A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &c., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom, As Related by Themselves and Others, or Witnessed by the Author. One singular story of Diderot's heedlessness about himself has often been told before, but we shall be none the worse in an egoistic world for hearing it told again. Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol 1 of 2) Not with wine, But old fantastic tales, I'll arm My heart in heedlessness divine, And dare the road, nor dream of harm! Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series Let no danger overtake thee on thy way, and let no heedlessness be thine, O sinless one.'—Thus blessed by her, I took her leave, bidding farewell unto the daughter of the prince of apes. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Ignorance, attachment and error, heedlessness, stupefaction, and terror, meanness, cheerlessness, sleep, and procrastination,—these, when brought about by particular causes, are the properties of Tamas. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Instead of this heedlessness, they should carefully and thoughtfully select their associates. Golden Steps to Respectability, Usefulness and Happiness The ignorance of Irish affairs in England is due partly to ourselves, but also to a natural heedlessness arising from distance and preoccupation with problems with which Englishmen are more intimately concerned. Ireland and the Home Rule Movement Through Telemachus' heedlessness in leaving the doors open, the suitors contrive to secure weapons too, and the fight in the hall rages until they all have been slain. The Book of the Epic Whether those services have come up to the mark or fallen short of it, it behoveth you to forgive me, for I have attended to my duties without heedlessness. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 The renunciation of pride, the suppression of heedlessness, contentment, living by one's own self,—these are said to constitute supreme excellence. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 A heedlessness in these matters, is fraught with dangerous consequences. Golden Steps to Respectability, Usefulness and Happiness And I really believe that they nearly all do die out of pure heedlessness. Romance Island To no purpose, I reminded my Viking that sleeping in the night-watch in a craft like ours, was far different from similar heedlessness on board the Arcturion. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I Suddenly she stopped and said, 'I have left my hat on the tower,' and laughed merrily at her own heedlessness. Aylwin When men thus became overwhelmed with wrath, conduct implying modesty and shame disappeared from them, and then they were overcome by heedlessness. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 There was, in truth, a sort of wild excitement in the air at that time, and it brings heedlessness. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Not that I accuse my own niece of heedlessness in this particular. Romance Island Or else they slipped as they drew back, upon the rock that overhangs the lake; and so must have fallen through heedlessness. Pélléas and Mélisande The proprietors were not to blame; it was simply the child's heedlessness, they said. Apples, Ripe and Rosy, Sir Afflicted by heedlessness, they could no longer see as before, and as the consequence thereof they began to oppress one another and thereby acquire wealth without any compunction. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Well, then," said Gymbert stiffly, and as I thought somewhat ashamed of himself, "I will ask pardon for a bit of heedlessness in all truth. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford And I always think that what one must avoid is heedlessness, don't you think? Romance Island He continues to use and abuse his mental and his moral faculties, but, for most of his probation, with all the blindness and heedlessness of a mere animal instinct. Sermons to the Natural Man Antonyms: disregard, connivance, inattention, heedlessness, ignoring, oversight, slight. notice, v. see, observe, note, heed, recognize, perceive, mark, take cognizance of, pay attention to. Putnam's Word Book Behold the survivors among our foes have, through our heedlessness, slain so many sons and grandsons of kings, each of whom was really like Indra himself. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 And this some one, taking advantage of his heedlessness and knowing from his words that the papers existed, had searched his jacket and rifled the pockets! The Teeth of the Tiger If once your youthful spirits, in a fit of heedlessness, have led you to bring trouble upon your parents and cause them to weep, just consider the line of argument which I have been following. Tales of Old Japan And so in his heedlessness he yielded to the enjoyment of the meed till he perished. Iranian Influence on Moslem Literature, Part I It is with an apprehensive joy that I regard the heedlessness of the happy. Romance of the Rabbit Practising without heedlessness the duties inculcated by that religion, they attain to heaven through those acts of theirs.'"'" The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 I see, oh, I see now, clear before mine eyes, the cause of my former heedlessness and blindness concerning spiritual things! The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 05 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English Such persons remember and connect their own sensations with the object, thinking little or nothing of the feelings they may themselves excite by the heedlessness of their manner. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 64, February, 1863 I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, November 22, 1890 With the levity and heedlessness of a Frenchwoman, she must have forgotten all about the claim. The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance Indeed, a servant who desires to win prosperity should never display heedlessness in the discharge of his duties. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 What is this acknowledged heedlessness, this apologetic arrogance? Paul Faber, Surgeon Competence and aptness, or folly and heedlessness, make a world of difference. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 64, February, 1863 The heedlessness of one family may bring an epidemic upon an entire city. Modern Economic Problems Economics Volume II I mean the cynicism of the dwellers in that place; I mean their insensibility, their indifference and calm heedlessness in the presence of such grave subjects for thought. Delsarte System of Oratory And it so happened that one day the cat, in a moment of heedlessness, was caught in the snare. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Unfortunately this time, through some heedlessness, the Spirit did not creep out of the frame-work with sufficient care, and some portion of her garments must have caught when she was only on her knees. Preliminary Report of the Commission Appointed by the University of Pennsylvania to Investigate Modern Spiritualism In Accordance with the Request of the Late Henry Seybert Why it should have shown such truculence and heedlessness I cannot imagine, unless perhaps it was a female, with eggs near by. Through the Brazilian Wilderness In all youth's happy heedlessness these two fell in love—the daughter of "the baron of the James" and the grandson and heir of London's social leader, Lord Peterborough. Virginia: the Old Dominion This is the true philosophy of most of what is called heedlessness in children, and for which, poor things, they receive so many harsh reprimands and so much punishment. Gentle Measures in the Management and Training of the Young Or, the Principles on Which a Firm Parental Authority May Be Established and Maintained, Without Violence or Anger, and the Right Development of the Moral and Mental Capacities Be Promoted by Methods in Harmony with the Structure and the Characteristics of the Juvenile Mind He, on the other hand, who is destitute of wisdom suffers himself, in consequence of his heedlessness, to be over-reached by the wise. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Hermia must have known, too, and yet it seems they had both rushed to their danger with heedlessness which deserved no better fate. Madcap At length she wholly conquered her heedlessness and inattention. Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are And the English, with their characteristic heedlessness, have never troubled to disillusion him. What is Coming? She was afraid for her,—the good lady,—that her heedlessness might compromise herself and others in some untoward scrape. A Summer in Leslie Goldthwaite's Life. Keeping thy senses under restraint and without yielding to heedlessness, thou shouldst always worship those high-souled persons who bear such love for virtue. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 She would gain courage, however, from his own heedlessness. Dust "Today, senor, through your own heedlessness you were bitten by a venomous snake." Green Mansions: a romance of the tropical forest But not with both; for this were heedlessness! House of the Seven Gables Thou thyself will bear me witness that we were never charged with sloth or heedlessness. Barlaam and Ioasaph Of what avail would then the distinction be between heedfulness and heedlessness? The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 In China we have, among other examples, Lake Man, which was once the site of the flourishing city Chiang Shui—overwhelmed and sunk on account of the heedlessness of its inhabitants regarding a divine warning. History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom She raised her right hand, and with a sort of impulsive heedlessness let it drop into his. Tales from Two Hemispheres Presley wondered at the heedlessness of leaving the sheep so slightly guarded, but made no comment, and the two started off across the field in the direction of the Mission church. The Octopus : A story of California Glad I am, at least, that Helen still refuses to discard Her, through tales false gossips tell in spite or heedlessness.—'Tis hard!— Poems by Adam Lindsay Gordon Whatever state, as regards either the body or the mind, exists with error or heedlessness, should be known as indicative of Darkness which is incomprehensible and inexplicable. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 It is a matter of sheer heedlessness in the selection of what they intend to publish. The Haunted Bookshop There is a top and a bottom in this obscure sub-soil, which sometimes gives way beneath civilization, and which our indifference and heedlessness trample under foot. Les Misérables There, he had learnt to distinguish between the steadiness of principle and the obstinacy of self-will, between the darings of heedlessness and the resolution of a collected mind. Persuasion There remained but one hope: to ascribe the unavertible death of her husband to some accident, some heedlessness. The Indian Lily and Other Stories Thou shouldst bear me without heedlessness, and with penances and prowess.' The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 The outcry raised, however, against the income-tax on this score, particularly on the ground of the heedlessness of subordinate functionaries, is subsiding. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 327, January, 1843 Take them, O tide, And I will turn aside, Gazing with heedlessness, nay, even with laughter! The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 2 When I had gone some distance, I bethought me of my heedlessness in coming away from the inn without my sword. An Enemy to the King There is heedlessness in the young dog which is not readily got rid of until age has given him experience. The Dog Ignorance is the root of that tree, and heedlessness is the water that gives it sustenance. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Too late, Dryope saw her heedlessness; and there her steps had taken root, and there she had said good-by to her child, and prayed Iole to bring him sometimes to play beneath her shadow. Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew I drove back my tears, and declared that I would bear up courageously against this success which had come to interfere with my tranquillity, my heedlessness, and my "don't care-ism." My Double Life The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt So speaking she laughed with the happy heedlessness of an impassioned /amorosa/. The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 3 Keep watch and ward Lest heedlessness bring death: full oft, I ween, Friend hath slain friend, not knowing whom he slew. Suppliant Maidens and Other Plays Alas, even they that had endured that fierce fire whose terrible energy was represented by the mighty weapons in Bhishma's hand have at last fallen through heedlessness. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 "The whole party, Edmund and all, may have to suffer for our heedlessness." A Columbus of Space Let me speak of this quiet grave-yard with all due reverence, for I owe it amends for the heedlessness of my boyish days. Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies He drank the poisonous liquors of those pot-houses which swarm about the docks; he drifted about in whatever company came in his way; he let heedlessness develop into a curious disregard of personal tidiness. The Poems and Prose of Ernest Dowson With a memoir by Arthur Symons This explains the comfort and utter heedlessness of Mr Rayne's slumber after such a miserable time as he passed arguing against himself in his drawing-room. Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense That king, through whose heedlessness the subjects are plunged by robbers, and who does not offer protection to those whom he is called upon to govern, is said to be the very embodiment of Kali. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 "I've lent—that is to say, I've lost it," he answered, and then stood with his eyes on the ground while the Father reproved him for heedlessness of health, and so forth. The Christian A Story There is much that in itself is wrong and undesirable, the criminality of which is diminished by the fact that it was heedlessly done, though the heedlessness itself is a crime. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke Incurably ruined for life—by my own heedlessness! Ghosts The immaturity and heedlessness of youth bear carriage better than the more precious vintages of that sunny land—its freshness of eye and heart, its openness of mind, its energy of hand. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark Such a king when injured falls upon the injurer like the hawk swooping down upon its prey, in moments of heedlessness. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 The heedlessness of his early days; his disposition for social enjoyment; his habit of throwing the present on the neck of the future, still continue. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography Her eyes were opened to certain facts which hitherto had escaped her in her heedlessness. Jean-Christophe Journey's End I believe that burden is the knowledge that he has sinned against you, that in his heedlessness, folly, what you will, he has spoiled your life. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People Foolish confidence opposes to natural fear a groundless resolve not to be afraid, as if heedlessness were security, or facts could be altered by resolving not to think about them. Expositions of Holy Scripture Psalms The destruction of intelligence is followed by heedlessness that is at once destructive of both Virtue and Wealth. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Goldsmith certainly gave reason for some such distrust by the heedlessness with which he conducted his literary undertakings. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography But it was genuine, ineradicable fondness, nevertheless—however often heedlessness and temptation might overpower the still small voice in which its impulses spoke to his conscience, and pleaded with his heart. Hide and Seek But for this golden fever, which attacked the gentlemen more fiercely than it did the common people, the story of Jamestown would not have been one of disaster brought about by willful heedlessness and stupidity. Richard of Jamestown : a Story of the Virginia Colony But his jeweled thoughts were not cast into ashes of heedlessness or stupidity. Autobiography of a Yogi From such heedlessness proceed dire atheism and systematic wickedness of conduct. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Others of his tradespeople evinced the same confidence in his integrity, notwithstanding his heedlessness. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography Sir Charles was especially concerned at the heedlessness which disregarded the interests of the great self-governing colonies, who had no authority to deal with foreign affairs. The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 1 Their negligence was the result, not of deliberate wish to let their lights go out, but of their heedlessness; and because of that negligence they earned the name of 'foolish.' Expositions of Holy Scripture : St. Matthew Chaps. IX to XXVIII Out of the way we went, and then we found What 'twas to tread upon forbidden ground; And let them that come after have a care, Lest heedlessness makes them, as we, to fare. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4 Wrong judgment, stupefaction, heedlessness, dreams, and sleepiness, however caused, belong to the attribute of Darkness. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 He was so ashamed of this fresh instance of gross heedlessness and imprudence that he remained some time in Dublin without communicating to his friends his destitute condition. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography Notwithstanding the heedlessness with which Antony abandoned himself to these luxurious pleasures when at Rome, no man could endure exposure and hardship better when in camp or on the field. Cleopatra Little she thought, in her heedlessness, what a dark cloud of fear and suspicion, ever deepening and spreading, she had put between his heart and hers. Two Years Ago, Volume I Through their inexperience in the manners of the world and their heedlessness or ignorance of ceremony both young ladies are mortified by falling into embarrassing and awkward predicaments. The Life and Romances of Mrs. Eliza Haywood People, given to jealousy and vanity and cupidity to lust, wrath, and fear, to desire, heedlessness, and pride, suffer themselves to be stupefied. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Goldsmith knew the soundness of his judgment and his practical benevolence, and often sought his counsel and aid amid the difficulties into which his heedlessness was continually plunging him. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography Again, the mere quality of caution is often mistaken for cowardice, while heedlessness passes for daring. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 13, November, 1858 But old men may come here through their own heedlessness and unsuspicion. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction Baldy brought his whole weight to bear on the rebellious sail, and in his frenzied heedlessness let go his hold on the tie. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War When a person becomes overwhelmed by attachment and aversion, and yields himself up to the mastery of earthly objects, the desire of enjoyment then seizes him, taking its rise from heedlessness, O king. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Could he have been admitted in her hours of dishabille and heedlessness, he had been long ago master of his wishes. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 4 The heedlessness of George brought his purse to a state of emptiness. Precaution Youth, though declared by the thoughtless to be a period of heedlessness, takes to heart far more seriously than does Age all happenings which touch its own interests. The Everlasting Whisper This serious aspect of their position soon contracted the indulgence naturally conceded to youth's heedlessness and animal spirits. Across the Zodiac Brother Abe,"—in her heedlessness of the mischief she had wrought, Blossy seemed almost to sing,—"I never shall forget your speech as long as I live. Old Lady Number 31 If he got into difficulties through heedlessness, at least he made a good shot at getting out of them again by his dexterity. The Secret of the Tower The Christians were too much attracted by the rich spoil before them to think of following, and dispersed in every direction in quest of plunder, with all the heedlessness and insubordination of raw, inexperienced levies. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2 As the three friends dived over the bank—and their haste and heedlessness carried them pell-mell to the bottom—there sounded a yell behind them that certainly was not emitted by the bull. Ruth Fielding at Snow Camp Or, Lost in the Backwoods If camp regulations are violated, it seems to be usually through heedlessness. Army Life in a Black Regiment His patient equanimity and heedlessness of the waste of time are too much for the impetuous haste of the European. China This mode of address answers for all the little acts of heedlessness, awkwardness, or ill-manners so frequently occurring with children. American Woman's Home The learned editor takes much credit to himself for having purified the work from many errors, which had flowed from the heedlessness of his predecessor. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2 He pursued his good fortunes, half perhaps in heedlessness, half in desperation, until he was roused by the clamorous displeasure of her family upon first discovering the situation of their kinswoman. Biographical Essays It somewhat harmonized with my own temper, and in a measure beguiled me into a momentary heedlessness of my particular griefs. Confession, or, the Blind Heart; a Domestic Story There are some men who, conscious of their own quickness of resource, are careless of danger, and run into it from mere heedlessness, trusting to good fortune to aid them should peril arise. In Kedar's Tents Yes, they jump to conclusions with an absurd heedlessness. The Gilded Age, Part 4. When there was nobody but himself to think about, and no one to worry about him, his heedlessness didn't so much matter. Mrs. Peter Rabbit Often, of course, it was mere heedlessness, mere want of reflection. A Tramp Abroad — Volume 06 He even tried to get up some emotion about that poor courier, who never got a chance to see anything, on account of my heedlessness. A Tramp Abroad — Volume 05 I am so afraid of disobeying him, by heedlessness or forgetfulness. In Kedar's Tents What stands in the way is, partly, ignorance and heedlessness on the part of employers, and, still more, the initial cost of installing safety appliances. Problems of Conduct But Peggy had already grown wise to the folly—yes, rank heedlessness— on board the other launch. Peggy Stewart: Navy Girl at Home At first the scholars wondered what had become of their teacher's wonted severity; they soon perceived that this remarkable forbearance was not due to any merit on their part, but to complete heedlessness on his. Stories by Foreign Authors: Polish, Greek, Belgian, Hungarian Opium slaves are subject to accidents like that which had overtaken Mr. Jocelyn, who, through heedlessness or while half unconscious, had taken a heavy overdose, or else had punctured a vein with his syringe. Without a Home When you leave free scope to a child's heedlessness, you must put anything he could spoil out of his way, and leave nothing fragile or costly within his reach. Emile The dangers of wind or flood check heedlessness in the choice of location for the home and foster prudence and foresight. Problems of Conduct What did matter was that Kilmeny was in trouble which his heedlessness had brought upon her. Kilmeny of the Orchard And the other answered lightly, laughing, and with boyish heedlessness, "I know not wherefore; but well he knows himself." The Coming of Cuculain Almost always they are due to heedlessness or carelessness. Whitefoot the Wood Mouse He affects heedlessness of everything, is quite disinterested, and, thrusting his hands deep into his pockets, assumes an air of dignity that would not unbecome my Lord Chief Justice. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter Shall we insist that people unhappily married shall endure their wretchedness and forego the possibility of a happier union in order that heedlessness and license may not be encouraged in the lives of others? Problems of Conduct "I knew the young man," said Mary, with perfectly acted heedlessness. Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland Peachey did not often lose self-control, though sorely tried; the one occasion that unchained his wrath was when Ada's heedlessness or ill-temper affected the well-being of his child. In the Year of Jubilee It was heedlessness that got Whitefoot into one of the worst mishaps of his whole life. Whitefoot the Wood Mouse Playful, and even mischievous, he delights in pulling the hair which curls over his head; and when the woman calls him he answers with a childish heedlessness, and runs for the door. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter Hunger and thirst imperiously check the tendency to laziness, or heedlessness, and stimulate to industriousness and prudence. Problems of Conduct A man in his agony may call upon some unseen power, but the heavens are mute; can a father turn away in heedlessness if the eyes of his child reproach him? The Whirlpool With luxurious heedlessness she cast aside every thought that might have sobered her; even as she at length cast off all her garments, and lay in the warm midnight naked upon her bed. In the Year of Jubilee "Not in her features; in size and gay heedlessness of manner she is like Lilly as I saw her last." Beulah For first, as the subtle discernment of the language would have taught us, with all his negligence he is still secure; but the sluggard, notwithstanding his heedlessness, is insecure. A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers Some wrong-doers again are evidently so through heedlessness, through weakness, timidity or haste. First and Last Things There is a very great difference between carefulness carried to extremes in this respect, on the one head, and a heedlessness and total disregard of personal health, on the other. The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken And she was wild at the wrongs wrought by sordid circumstances—her father's and sister's heedlessness—upon herself. Sisters What had been done was done in heedlessness and not by intention. Japanese Fairy Tales She had, as he himself acknowledged, already saved him from dangers into which his natural heedlessness and impetuosity would have led him. The Vultures If Raoul, with the heedlessness of youth, mocked at the future, Louis, the man of the world, looked upon it with different eyes. File No. 113 Her dress was fantastically fashionable, her manners affected all the various passions of youth, and her conversation was perpetually embellished with accusations against her own “heedlessness, thoughtlessness, carelessness, and childishness.” Nature and Art This unmanly heedlessness, so injurious to civilisation, so unjust to those that are to follow us, is the very thing we want to shake people out of. Hopes and Fears for Art No more gaiety, no more frivolity, no more heedlessness. Happy Hawkins The latter, perhaps, recalled the thoughts of Martin and his heedlessness; the former made her think of—she knew not what. The Vultures Of the Bumpus family Lise alone found refuge, distraction, and excitement in the vulgar modern world by which they were surrounded, and of whose heedlessness and remorselessness they were the victims. The Dwelling Place of Light — Complete I grew up, thinking my inbred heedlessness a sort of grace, so to say, rather manly—the reverse of finikin. The Daisy chain, or Aspirations It made her eyes flash like so much fire, it gave her a millionfold more grace, more abandon, more heedlessness. Under Two Flags She had awakened to a heedlessness of risk. The Man of the Forest Allah be merciful to thee for this thy heedlessness! The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 10 So long have you been wont to use your tongue on my heedlessness, that it begins mechanically to perform the same office for Edmund. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest "But I never can—I'm like him, every one says so, and he says the heedlessness is ingrain, and can't be got rid of." The Daisy chain, or Aspirations Bah!" she would say, when they told her of her heedlessness, "money is like a mill, no good standing still. Under Two Flags Through heedlessness, the taper was placed in another part of the tent near the hangings, which, being blown against it by a gust of wind, immediately took fire. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada "There's no help for it," said Lady de la Poer, seeing her disconsolately surveying it; "perhaps it will not be bad for you to feel a few consequences from your heedlessness." Countess Kate I am afraid there are errors in it, also, heedlessness in antiquated spelling—e's stuck on often at end of words where they are not strictly necessary, etc..... 1601 Conversation as it was by the Social Fireside in the Time of the Tudors This—this shutter will be taken down as abruptly as by some inconceivably drowsy heedlessness of common Nature it has been put up. The Return The water was calm: but the boy with the heedlessness of youth stayed in it nearly an hour: he was seized with cramp and screamed to his comrades. Hard Cash Some cautioned him against the sanguine temperament of the count and his heedlessness of danger: Moclin, they observed, was near to Granada and might be promptly reinforced. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada But though Aunt Barbara listened politely, she could not think that Lady de la Poer knew anything about the perverseness, heedlessness, ill-temper, disobedience, and rude ungainly ways, that were so tormenting. Countess Kate It was loosed in ignorance and heedlessness, no doubt, but I trow it is the rule in England, as elsewhere, that ladies of the blood royal are not bound by forest laws.' Two Penniless Princesses It would serve no purpose to go on like this—this incessant heedlessness and recrimination. The Return If, through heedlessness, through momentary forgetfulness of her own house in the tumult of the city, some neighbour so much as comes and looks in at the door, the owner soon puts her to flight. The Mason-Bees But you shall pay dearly for your heedlessness,—if, indeed, it has not been something worse. Windsor Castle Mr. Sherwood was quick to act in such an emergency as this; but he was too far from the spot to give practical aid in saving Turner from the result of his own heedlessness. Nan Sherwood at Pine Camp or, the Old Lumberman's Secret Nevertheless, her song breathed joy, most of all, and she seemed to sing like a bird, from serenity and heedlessness. Notre-Dame De Paris Almost every criminal is subject to a failure of will and reasoning power by a childish and phenomenal heedlessness, at the very instant when prudence and caution are most essential. Crime and Punishment A little carelessness, a little heedlessness on his part is not to be wondered at. Dona Perfecta It is, says the analytical jurist, because, although he was not negligent at the moment of escape, he was guilty of remote heedlessness, or negligence, or fault, in having such a creature at all. The Common Law The discord struck by Ramsgate was the more disastrous because, in my heedlessness, I had placed that ignoble label within an inch of my point d'appui—the trinity of Oxford, Newmarket and Assisi. Yet Again In an instant he felt the full force of his foolish heedlessness, but it was too late. In a Hollow of the Hills Lestocq listened to her with most intense interest, taking a piece of paper from the table and mechanically writing some unmeaning lines upon it with an appearance of heedlessness. The Daughter of an Empress Birotteau, overcome by the frivolity and heedlessness of a man to whom the world attributed extreme depth and capacity, dared not question him any further. Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau As for the government, it showed the weakness, indecision, flabbiness, and heedlessness common to all governments, and from which none has ever departed without falling into arbitrariness and violence. Penguin Island The charming heedlessness of youth disguised the haughty insolence of the words, which drew the attention of every one present to the new-comer. The Chouans Still, the mask of jovial heedlessness glued by pride on his face would sometimes be suddenly detached. Tartarin of Tarascon Ah! madame, do not punish me for my heedlessness. The Deserted Woman And straightway she came forth and opened the shining doors and bade them in, and all went with her in their heedlessness. The Odyssey Done into English prose Lincoln played the scapegoat, "took the whole blame upon himself, said it was carelessness, heedlessness on his part; he ought to have been more careful and attentive." Lincoln; An Account of his Personal Life, Especially of its Springs of Action as Revealed and Deepened by the Ordeal of War In this affair, my dear Madame Cardinal, you behaved with a really unpardonable heedlessness. The Lesser Bourgeoisie We went back joyously to Bougival, talking over our projects for the future, which, thanks to our heedlessness, and especially to our love, we saw in the rosiest light. Camille Cornelius no longer seemed formidable to the young man when he threw himself on the pallet where so many poor wretches had wakened to their doom; and this light-hearted heedlessness proved his ruin. Maitre Cornelius And straightway she came forth, and opened the shining doors and bade them in, and they all went with her in their heedlessness. The Odyssey Done into English prose Her idea at first had been to get her niece as far away as possible from herself, and at the same time place her where her childish heedlessness would not destroy valuable furnishings. Pollyanna One of the things that struck him about the city was its heedlessness of Time. Where the Blue Begins I allowed that their conduct was bad, but I urged him to take into consideration their heedlessness, their youth; then, too, the young men had only just been lunching together. Anna Karenina Buckeye, the Delaware Indian, was scandalized at this heedlessness of the hunters when an enemy was at hand, and was continually preaching up caution. The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West No party exaggerates to itself the means at its disposal more than the democratic, none deceives itself with greater heedlessness on the situation. Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte And thus he excused his flout by the heedlessness of the man he flouted. The Danish History, Books I-IX And after long heedlessness there ensued a panic. Four Short Stories By Emile Zola Thy nature portrays the courage of thy sires; none has conquered thee, only thine own heedlessness has hurt thee. The Danish History, Books I-IX |
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