| 单词 | high-handed |
| 例句 | No matter how high-handed he sounds giving advice or how much he bothers me, I would be a fool not to listen. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She wasn’t sure she liked Fabyan, whose high-handed ways reminded her of her father. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Leahy, the prosecutor who had been hired by the Osage Tribal Council, considered all this to be the most “high-handed and unusual course of conduct I had ever witnessed on the part of attorneys.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “But your honor will not deny me this one and only poor privilege of protest against this high-handed outrage upon my citizen’s rights,” Anthony responded. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Never having been a high-handed or demanding girl, she had been able to make a little go a long way. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The captain, who tried to run a Birmingham foundry after leaving the Royal Navy through poor health, was a high-handed man who clashed with fellow directors whom he openly despised, and lost his job. Googie Withers obituary 2011-07-16T09:19:52Z But the teacher is a traumatized wallflower and Corryn is high-handed — their exchanges are tense, but the tension is false. ‘Gidion’s Knot’ is sharp as a knife, but undone by threadbare plot details He has refused overtures from the city to help stabilize the museum and has driven away trustees who resent his high-handed and confrontational manner. Finances Could Sink Seaport Museum 2011-02-19T00:36:26Z Their favor is therefore highly sought by bar-goers due to their high-handed, undemocratic authority. Tipping breeds indentured servitude 2013-09-09T12:00:00Z He exaggerates, perhaps, but many of her sympathisers and colleagues have been dismayed by her authoritarian and high-handed ways as the NLD has been trying to prepare for power. All change, or not 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Rather than issue high-handed proclamations, what we need now, Davies says, is something more humble, and admittedly more scary. How the Mind-Body Connection Is Rewiring Our Politics 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z It was an establishment that cultivated a high-handed air and “a reputation for stocking and specialising in iconoclastic and esoteric records”. From rock to crock 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Forby, whose wife was raised in Hawaii, presumably wants to bring attention to America’s high-handed treatment of Hawaii in a way that resonates today. | 'Princess Kaiulan': Q?orianka Kilcher Stars in Tale of Hawaiian History 2010-05-13T23:12:00Z He's insufferable when he insists on playing the entitled gentleman – like when he's high-handed about Passepartout's valet duties – but becomes more brilliant and human with each challenge overcome. In PBS' playful "Around the World in 80 Days" David Tennant channels Jules Verne's liberated spirit 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z She continually locks horns with hunters and asks a high-handed priest why “thou shalt not kill” doesn’t apply to killing animals. ‘Spoor’ Review: Hunters in the Snow 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z She doesn't elucidate, though we might reasonably deduce that he provides her with some theoretical justification for what Tietjens calls "her high-handed divagations from fidelity". Julian Barnes: a tribute to Parade's End by Ford Madox Ford 2012-08-24T21:55:03Z Likewise the railroads, the nation’s largest industry at this time, often acted in high-handed ways, especially when a railroad had a monopoly on freight transportation, as often was the case on branch lines. Books of The Times: How Economic Brawn Transformed a Nation 2010-11-19T07:00:00Z In this telling, her success was mainly a matter of securing meetings with high-handed world leaders and disarming them. ‘Queen Marie’ Review: Border Talks 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z Clare’s place in the Tasmanian social hierarchy places her above Billy just as surely as it ranks her below Hawkins and his soldiers, and she treats her new companion with high-handed, racist condescension. ‘The Nightingale’ Review: A Song of Violence and Vengeance 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z The party has also been accused of legitimizing New Delhi’s high-handed militaristic policies there. Kashmir leader says the region lacks democracy and asks India to restore its special status 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z In countering misinformation, FDA also risks coming off as high-handed. FDA head Robert Califf battles misinformation — sometimes with fuzzy facts 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z “Xing’s remarks were unusually high-handed. … They sounded like a threat of Chinese retaliation if South Korea does not take Beijing’s side,” the paper editorialized. South Korea faces China down in diplomatic escalation 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Japanese occupation proved abusive and high-handed, marked by the denigration of local religions and customs and sometimes by physical abuse, such as against workers building the Burma-Thailand Railway. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Britain did try that divorce once, in the mid-1600s, when parliamentary forces cut off the head of the high-handed King Charles I, and replaced him with a Commonwealth led by a politician-soldier named Oliver Cromwell. King Charles inherits a changed Britain — and public apathy about the crown 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The media criticised him for what was described as high-handed behaviour and an overly lavish lifestyle. King Charles' brother Prince Andrew still casts a cloud over monarchy 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z As China’s stature has risen, its diplomacy has grown more nuanced than the high-handed approach that has sometimes sparked resentment in the past. China’s Xi seeks new diplomatic inroads with Asian leaders 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z The force admitted that both officers "committed batteries", and also that Sgt Flint "behaved in a high-handed and oppressive manner". Police pay woman £40,000 after using unlawful force 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Similar anti-Abe rallies happened across the country, a reflection of a deep resentment about honoring a man who critics say repeatedly tried to whitewash Japan’s wartime atrocities, stir nationalist sentiment and engage in high-handed leadership. Abe’s militaristic funeral captures Japan’s tense mood 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Youngkin was not the first to broach this difficult subject in a high-handed manner. Opinion | Youngkin should have stayed out of school gender identity policy 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Khrushchev was ousted in 1964 following a plot by fellow Communist Party leaders who accused him of rude, erratic and high-handed behaviour, policy failures and going against the teaching of Lenin. Factbox: Honour or disgrace - how Russia has buried its past leaders 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Draghi's sometimes high-handed manner has also won him enemies in the cabinet, well-placed government sources say, meaning only a few members of his coalition team tried to fight his corner as the vote progressed. "Anyone but Draghi" - how an Italian presidential bid fell flat 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Experts say Kishida’s victory showed Japanese voters chose stability over change, even though many were not necessarily supporting the governing party’s ultra-conservative policies and high-handed approach. Kishida set to be reelected Japan’s PM in parliamentary vote 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z Basically, what we are seeing are which remnants of the original proposal are left after the two high-handed senators cut out whatever they didn't like for reasons that we may never fully understand. Fighting to preserve Trump's legacy: Manchin and Sinema cement his only legislative achievement 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Kishida’s immediate task has been to rally support for a party weakened by Suga’s perceived high-handed approach to pandemic measures and his insistence on holding the Tokyo Summer Olympics despite widespread opposition. Japanese parliamentary elections crucial for new PM’s rule 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Suga’s perceived high-handed approach to virus measures and holding the Olympics despite rising cases angered the public and hurt the ruling Liberal Democrats. Kishida vows to lead with ‘trust and empathy’ to fix Japan 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z Part of his loss of support has also been linked by analysts to the party’s sense of complacency and increasingly high-handed approach forged during Abe’s long years of leadership. Japan’s next PM must work quickly on virus, economy, China 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z “Today its high-handed practices have gone beyond the limit.” N.Korea accuses U.S. of double standards on missiles, hampering talks 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z He found that it sought to impose solutions in a "rather high-handed manner" and in a "vacuum of ignorance and understanding" as to any of the women's disabilities and needs. Little Mix promoter discriminated against deaf mums 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Ministers must not fall into impatient, high-handed assertions of confidence. Editorial Roundup: US 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z But for people in Kibera, there is a sense that their communities have been disproportionately hit by the government's anti-Covid restrictions, and that police action to enforce the rules has often been violent and high-handed. Covid in Kenya: The woman who refuses to be defeated by the virus 2021-04-04T04:00:00Z It’s possible, for instance, for the royal family to be inhumane, hierarchical to the point of lunacy, snobbish and racist – and simultaneously for Prince Harry and Meghan to be spoilt and high-handed. Now there’s no doubt Meghan and Harry had to leave 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z On Monday, the government described Facebook's action as high-handed and said Thursday's elections would be free and fair. Uganda elections 2021: Social media blocked ahead of poll 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z But high-handed changes often don't consider all consequences—and that can lead to real danger. A Federal Law That Protects Competition but Permits Hate and Harassment Online Must Be Revised 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z In that spirit, a new marching club parodies a privileged, high-handed character called Karen. Meet the Krewe of Karens: The group asking for a manager 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z In an extraordinarily high-handed letter this month, the senators claimed the pipeline, which will import Russian natural gas to Europe via Germany, posed a “grave threat” to US security. How should Europe respond now its American ally has turned hostile? 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z "He was constantly, in high-handed language, doing exactly the same sort of tribalizing activity with regard to American politics he accuses others of." Ben Shapiro blasts Obama response to Flynn dismissal motion as 'high-handed garbage' 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z Maybe people around the world, shocked by all the high-handed bungling, will begin to resist and reverse the recent trend towards authoritarianism. From Trump to Erdoğan, men who behave badly make the worst leaders in a pandemic 2020-04-26T04:00:00Z His deference to Murdoch was greater than I’ve ever seen from any Australian politician and was in marked contrast to the high-handed way Trump treats most people. Malcolm Turnbull on Donald Trump: 'You don't suck up to bullies' 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z The point is not to juggle the team selections so much as to wonder whether any useful historical purpose can be served by operating at such a high, and high-handed, level of generality. Inside the mind of Dominic Cummings 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z His report said the complaints were of "high-handed and over-authoritative behaviour amounting to bullying". Vicar and choir 'disgrace' to Christian community 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z He condemned the police response as “high-handed and unlawful”. Uganda's pop star MP Bobi Wine arrested as police break up rally 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z The administration’s high-handed order that witnesses not cooperate with the House probe and refusal to turn over relevant documents is an act of obstruction — and a likely count in the articles of impeachment. Opinion | The House is now fully entitled to hear from Pence, Pompeo, Mulvaney and Giuliani 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z Mr. Reeves was endorsed by the current governor, Phil Bryant, but other Republicans have bristled at what they describe as his high-handed leadership style. Deep in Trump Country, Democrats Hope to Sweep 3 Governors’ Races 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z But some problems are distinct to Whittier: Staff and patients have complained that ill-advised, high-handed and destabilizing management practices interfere with and disrupt clinical care. The battle to defend low-income clinic workers and patients 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z It follows a pattern of what independent researchers say is a high-handed approach from the Hungarian government that allows for only minimal consultation or discussion of its centralising policies. Hungarians remember Imre Nagy, hero of '56, as Orban tightens grip 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z It saw itself as a developing country that was oppressed by its high-handed, imperialist neighbor. Opinion | Trump is destroying three decades of hard work with Mexico 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z Her high-handed and dismissive response was typical of the Tory government’s approach to the rights of EU citizens. May close to abandoning Brexit bill amid growing cabinet backlash - live news 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z These obtuse and high-handed governmental removals almost never concluded so peaceably. The Missouri River Flood Hits a Historic Native American Homeland 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z What struck me was the high-handed way that some of these journals don't stand by their product. Readers Respond to the October 2018 Issue 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z The rest of the world is quite fed up with the patronizing and high-handed ways of stooges like Macron who like give lessons to their 'lessers'. Macron Returns to Turmoil, as France Weighs State of Emergency 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z I occasionally look at my own “drafts” folder with chagrin, chiding myself for ever being so arrogant or selfish as to offer high-handed reprimands, even when they might be merited. Border wall funding fight looms larger 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Few areas of Faguet’s life better demonstrate his high-handed attitude to the rest of humanity than his approach to the opposite sex. Extreme biohacking: the tech guru who spent $250,000 trying to live for ever 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z Some of Mr Petro’s critics worry more about his high-handed managerial style than his ideology. Colombians hope for change in the first post-war presidential election 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z He is often seen as high-handed and aloof and was unable to forge bipartisan deals while mayor of Bogotá. 'Of course he can win': leftist defies odds in Colombian presidential race 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z The rest of the world is quite fed up with the patronizing and high-handed ways of stooges like Macron who like give lessons to their 'lessers'. Macron Returns to Turmoil, as France Weighs State of Emergency 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z A ravaged natural environment is one, high-handed land grabs from subsistence farmers another. Hun Sen, Cambodia’s ruler, has been in power too long 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z But local critics found him arrogant and high-handed. How to stop a mosque: the new playbook of the right 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z With white evangelical numbers in decline, and the Democrats increasingly in hock to groups that consider abortion less a necessary evil than a splendid right, that high-handed attitude may endure. The evangelical divide 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z To achieve these goals, Ja said, “we should immediately obliterate the high-handed measures of the U.S., including the sanctions imposed on the developing countries.” North Korea accuses US of imposing an ‘economic blockade’ 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z The transgender ban, attacks on Mr Sessions and high-handed treatment of Republican legislators all came from Mr Trump himself. John Kelly’s impossible job at the White House 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z It is a bare expression of a high-handed and arbitrary act in pursuit of their own interests trampling upon international justice,” the spokesman added. North Korea lashes out at China for cooperating with U.S. 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z High-end fashion tends to be the terrain of jaded, snobby insiders—the megalomaniacal couturier, the high-handed boutique clerk, the intern with a ten-thousand-dollar handbag. The Cool Kids Behind Opening Ceremony 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z Cordial at first blush, she contrives to be both high-handed and tightfisted—concerned about having too many guests, because that would mean extra labor for her housemaids, who might in turn demand higher wages. Reading Jane Austen’s Final, Unfinished Novel 2017-03-05T05:00:00Z Those now calling on the GOP to present a fait accompli “replace” plan, and to ram it through alongside repeal, are advocating essentially the same high-handed approach. Lessons From Obama’s Failure 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z He said the cardinal involved in the effort is spending too much time with the opposition taking a high-handed approach with the government. Venezuela opposition skips planned meeting with government 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z In other words, the “system,” with its high-toned rationale and its high-handed maneuvers, struck millions of people as unaccountable and unjust. The System Didn’t Work 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z The last thing our local school boards need is some high-handed, unaccountable commissar seizing our schools, firing our teachers and contracting with opportunistic, for-profit charter companies anxious to gorge on taxpayer dollars. Georgia editorial roundup 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z Yet its high-handed style tends not to provoke legislators who would prefer a close relationship with an agency many are inclined to see as performing unsavory tasks for the greater national good. Inside the fight to reveal the CIA's torture secrets 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z Fiji’s foreign minister calls that policy “inconsiderate, prescriptive, high-handed and arrogant”. Foam flecked 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z Williams has an elegant briskness that can seem severe, high-handed, ruthless. Joy Williams’s Refractory Brilliance 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z A fearful public is always susceptible to the tyrant who vows to implement quick solutions, and if high-handed unilateral action is required, so be it. The menacing Trump is a danger we can confront 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Even more worrisome is what this high-handed approach augurs for a Trump presidency: to airily promise transparency while repeatedly failing to deliver. Donald Trump: Stonewaller, shape-shifter, liar 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z Wright’s high-handed rule was at the root of the disaster, the inquests heard. Hillsborough disaster: deadly mistakes and lies that lasted decades 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Mr Duncan Smith's manner - often brusque, high-handed and dismissive - meant he was regularly personally vilified. Duncan Smith and Osborne's uneasy relationship - BBC News 2016-03-19T04:00:00Z Tucker was high-handed, egotistical and boastful, yet people loved her warmth and honesty. Sophie Tucker: Everybody loves a fat girl - BBC News 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z They cited his strong criticism of past board actions, desire for publicity and occasionally high-handed style. Mutual disdain split Metro board: ‘You’ve got your head in the sand.’ 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Even so, the high-handed treatment of such a prominent business figure is worrying. Another turn of the screw 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z But don’t be a high-handed snot, don’t wear your bias on your sleeve. The Not Ready for Prime Time Bush 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z His high-handed approach and his rivals’ failure to challenge him and achieve political reforms are fueling popular discontent, critics say. Iraq’s Kurds, key U.S. ally in Islamic State fight, embroiled in violent political crisis 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Those arguing for Catalan independence resent Madrid governing their lives, making decisions for them in what they see as a corrupt, high-handed and mistaken manner. Catalan election: Looming independence or little change in Spain? - BBC News 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z There was his summary high-handed decision to “improperly” deprive Brady’s counsel of any background documents or notes on the investigation. DeflateGate exposed Roger Goodell as unfit to serve his office 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z Payments for the condemned land were low, and government negotiators were high-handed. Columbia River: B.C. residents want stable reservoir levels 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z Athens’s high-handed grip on disposable university budgets is unlikely to generate any substantial revenue. Greek cash grab 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z Sen. Patrick J. Leahy of Vermont, the most senior Democratic senator, accused Republicans of orchestrating a "tawdry and high-handed stunt that has embarrassed not only Israel but the Congress itself." Netanyahu's U.S. speech drives a wedge between Democrats, Israel 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Many voters, even some BJP MPs privately, welcomed a check on what is widely seen as his arrogance; he is known as high-handed and aloof in government. Mufflerman triumphs 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Many areas of business are a zero-sum game, meaning pain for a competitor or high-handed vendor means gain for their rivals and customers. Bad News For IBM (And HP) Is Good News For IT And Your Business 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z Riquetti had told me that asking families to leave the set off could seem intrusive and high-handed. Talk to Your Kids 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z The high-handed demands of the International Olympic Committee were another turnoff. Europe Says ‘No Thanks’ to the 2022 Winter Olympics 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z It is a characteristic phrase, from a writer of a very definite prose, with sharp outlines and a distinctly high-handed economy. The Trials of Penelope Fitzgerald 2014-11-17T05:00:00Z Instead it mocked Sisi’s high-handed habit of telling the country’s long-suffering citizens to “share the burden” of Egypt’s economic crisis. Why Sisi’s new Egypt is no laughing matter for a cartoonist 2014-10-11T04:00:00Z Her candidacy never fully recovered, and memories linger here of the high-handed way Clinton was seen as campaigning in Iowa. Hillary Clinton back in Iowa with presidential speculation on the menu 2014-09-14T04:00:00Z She described as "arrogant and high-handed" the government's decision to override the NHS pay review body recommendation of a 1% pay rise. TUC attacks Tories' union curb plans 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z So the court issued an equally high-handed order on June 12, demanding that the other two branches answer for their failure in court Wednesday at 2 p.m. McCleary showdown: Two messages from the Washington Supreme Court 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z The ministry's report described China's action in maritime disputes as "high-handed" and called on China to observe international norms. Japan's security fears grow as neighbors build up arms 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z Denying the governor of a state that kind of information is high-handed and disrespectful. The Flood Of Illegal Immigrant Children: Why The Secrecy? 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z Rotten Labour councils, the closed shop, high-handed police—he shows them the special loathing of a man whose talent and drive enabled him to shake free of the throttling social order they helped underpin. Cannonball Clarke 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z The administration’s high-handed manner, according to the letter, contradicts the very democratic values and academic freedoms that distinguish the university from others in Belarusia. Belarus’s University in Exile Looks to the West 2014-06-29T04:00:00Z And if Democrats try to quash such opportunities, they could seem high-handed. Senate Democrats scuttle a vote on spending bill 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Washington's legal approach against China is "high-handed and hypocritical," the People's Daily said, citing media reports that the U.S. In cyber spying row, Chinese media call U.S. a 'mincing rascal' 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z Easterners complained of Kiev’s high-handed treatment of their region, while officials of the interim government extended an olive branch, promising to address demands for decentralizing power by ceding more authority to Ukraine’s regional capitals. ‘No trust, no solutions’ in Ukraine He saw her as difficult, high-handed, and lacking in finesse in her management of people at the paper. Jill Abramson, Arthur Sulzberger, and the New York Times: What Went Wrong? 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z Parliamentary officials privately mutter that TI acted in a “high-handed” manner, demanding wholesale access to officials and documents. The dragon in the room 2014-04-24T04:00:00Z Microblog user Xurizhaohaifeng said: "This proves that high-handed policies do not bring stability, it will only explode in other more furious ways." Explosions by China Communist office 2013-11-06T08:58:47Z Sir David Jason created his voice, imbuing the masked rodent with a high-handed manner that turned the most innocent of phrases - "Good grief!" - into an instant catchphrase. When Danger Mouse ruled the roost 2013-10-11T02:10:14Z The protests in Turkey began on 28 May against a plan to redevelop Istanbul's Gezi Park, but snowballed into nationwide anti-government protests after the perceived high-handed response of the authorities under their three-term prime minister. Turkey faces strike over crackdown 2013-06-17T01:24:22Z The protests began in earnest on 31 May against a plan to redevelop Gezi Park, but snowballed into nationwide anti-government protests after the perceived high-handed response of the authorities under their three-term prime minister. Riot police pour into Istanbul 2013-06-16T12:01:40Z The protests began as a local protest against a plan to redevelop Gezi Park, but snowballed into nationwide anti-government protests after the perceived high-handed response of the authorities. Istanbul protesters defy police 2013-06-16T04:02:19Z Mr. Erdogan, the target of a wave of unrest against what is seen as his high-handed governing style, once advised Turks that they should eat grapes instead of drinking wine. IHT Rendezvous: Alcohol, Islam and Turkey’s Founding Fathers 2013-06-06T12:35:05Z Fans like Mr. Verdez and Mr. Broussard, who are hardly in the ultra camp, are irked by the management’s high-handed approach to the club’s identity, so cherished by longtime supporters. Letter from Europe: Qatari Hopes for Paris Saint-Germain Meet Reality 2013-05-24T11:52:19Z The elites were members of the Jockey Club, the organization that ruled racing, often in a high-handed fashion. Orb is first Kentucky Derby champion for Phipps family’s pedigreed foperation 2013-05-13T16:31:36Z "Behaving in what looks like a high-handed and patronising fashion towards South Africa is no way to treat one of the world's key emerging nations and is not in Britain's national interest." Charities criticise S Africa aid cut 2013-05-01T09:56:31Z In contrast to the abrasive and high-handed Zakir, Ibrahim is an admired figure among the insurgents. Taliban Prisoners Walk Free 2013-01-11T22:50:00Z Roth’s high-handed approach to export controls also shattered the promising career of his former protégé and collaborator, Daniel Sherman. Why the Professor Went to Prison 2012-11-02T01:21:45Z The scandal sparked street protests and allowed Mr Ivanishvili to portray the government as high-handed. Georgia rivals claim poll victory 2012-10-02T00:20:54Z As mayor of the disadvantaged Paris suburb Evry, Valls’ authoritarian views on dealing with crime and delinquency—and his at times high-handed management of the town’s ethnically diverse population–earned him criticism from fellow Socialists. On France's Security, Hollande Imitates His Predecessor 2012-08-17T08:05:30Z Shot through these iniquities is a high-handed sense of being above the law. Barclays Libor scandal: how can we change banking culture? 2012-07-02T19:00:00Z His death is a very clear case of the high-handed, tyrannical way the government dealt with a citizen. HK alarm at China activist death 2012-06-17T17:08:36Z He reckoned he’d made a big mistake and he wanted to put it right, but he was afraid of being laughed at, because the young lady in question was a bit high-handed. The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett 2012-04-26T02:00:17.327Z These high-handed measures provoked the liveliest indignation on the part of Innocent VI., but the republic stood firm, and nothing seems to have been gained. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z Such phrases contrast strongly with the Prince's usual high-handed procedure, of which we find the King himself complaining at this very time. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z Proud in her superior strength, and blind to her own true interests, she continued her high-handed violation of neutral rights and the laws of nations. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z Just before the execution of this high-handed measure, a committee of the legislature waited on Jackson, to inquire what he designed to do if compelled to abandon his position. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z The high-handed, daring imposture was successful; our feelings were taken by storm. Old New Zealand A Tale of the Good Old Times; and A History of the War in the North against the Chief Heke, in the Year 1845 2012-04-05T02:00:37.337Z The Jewish nobility at Jerusalem seized upon this high-handed action as a pretext for satisfying their jealousy of their Idumaean rulers. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" 2012-04-04T02:00:56.447Z How can we, law-abiding citizens, applaud the "Boston Tea Party" and condemn the high-handed conduct of strike-leaders of the present time? The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z Scorn and rage at this bold high-handed robbery, filled every bosom, and the nation trembled on the verge of war. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z Through his high-handed course, both as a leading ecclesiastical dignitary in Normandy and as earl of Kent and vicegerent in England, he gave William no small amount of trouble. A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance 2012-03-23T02:00:40.930Z The most high-handed expedients were resorted to by the ministry to assure the success of the coalition. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z I don't say that employers aren't frequently most high-handed and tyrannical, but I also say that employ�s are extraordinarily touchy and thin-skinned. A Safety Match 2012-03-19T02:00:23.817Z Even the Obama Administration, which came to power pledging a less high-handed hemispheric policy, snubbed Brazil this week by not designating President Dilma Rousseff’s trip to the U.S. next month as a high-level “state visit.” Is the U.S. Dissing Brazil's Dilma On the Eve of Her Trip? 2012-03-18T16:36:25Z To this high-handed measure the democratic judges refused to submit, and held court sessions as formerly, side by side with the new judges. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z The result of these high-handed measures was that all classes of the people—barons, clergy, and commons—were driven into an attitude of open protest. A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance 2012-03-23T02:00:40.930Z He had gone on exercising the most high-handed despotism, and violating the most explicit and sacred guarantees of the Constitution. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z It depicts the judge in that case as high-handed and prejudiced — qualities many South Koreans, according to opinion surveys, associate with the country’s judiciary as a whole. South Korean Judges Losing in Court of Public Opinion 2012-03-12T18:19:27Z There was more talk about the coming ball season, and some still persisted in denouncing the high-handed methods of the manager and his crowd. Baseball Joe on the School Nine or, Pitching for the Blue Banner 2012-02-17T03:00:33.267Z Any day they might descend on Settle, or a handful of them pass the farmstead, and levy contributions in the old high-handed Royalist fashion. A Little Wizard 2012-02-15T03:00:38.160Z The judge in Essex Market Court no longer dared to be so high-handed. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z If they don't play well, everyone criticises; and if they stop altogether, people think it is high-handed, and criticise equally. Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 2012-02-12T03:00:13.210Z The event brings millions of Swiss francs into the local economy, but the locals have to put up with jammed streets, security restrictions and sometimes high-handed visitors. DealBook: Davos, in the Style of Occupy Wall Street 2012-01-27T21:19:10Z Much discussion ensued, and the settlement was for some time thrown into commotion, by what Mr. Mauger called in his letter to England, the high-handed proceedings of the Governor. History of Halifax City 2012-01-26T03:00:13.263Z The documents that follow are given to show the fact stated in the petition, as also the high-handed measures of the company and Dr. McLaughlin. A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information 2012-01-20T03:00:11.607Z On one occasion at least he acted in a very high-handed manner. Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight 2012-01-19T03:00:21.953Z Well," said Mr. Ranquist, at length, "I must say I consider this a rather high-handed proceeding. The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys 2012-01-13T03:00:11.507Z He especially desired to draw Mr. Hunter's attention to the phenomenon that the present age was democratic, and British workmen—with whom he did not disdain to be associated—were becoming impatient of high-handed methods. A Drake by George! 2012-01-09T03:00:22.163Z It may be asked, Who were the men actively engaged in this high-handed measure? Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z The records of Europe contain nothing more high-handed or shameful. The War Upon Religion Being an Account of the Rise and Progress of Anti-christianism in Europe 2011-12-24T03:07:55.507Z From the Old Country," he said with a laugh, "and a bit high-handed, but there's sand in him. Harding of Allenwood 2011-12-21T03:00:21.617Z Such were the arguments by which Freeling excused himself to the postmasters-general, as though an excuse were necessary, for not going on with the high-handed proceeding he had originally contemplated. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z There's been some high-handed doings, Some quite the reverse; Some's took sick, and some's took sulky; Some took soft, or worse. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 62, Jan 13, 1872 2011-12-12T03:00:30.070Z The captain, pompous and self-assertive, preferred to rise and rant against the "infernal injustice of this high-handed method." On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z She felt that, even though Phil had been a lifelong friend, he had no right to try to extort the secrets of her heart in any such high-handed manner. The Heatherford Fortune a sequel to the Magic Cameo 2011-11-15T03:00:18.930Z After one of the usual tiffs with Mabel, high-handed Laura spitefully scratched a disfiguring mustache right across the beautiful face, ruining the priceless treasure beyond repair. Dandelion Cottage 2011-10-29T02:00:16.960Z Nor did Coke's indignation confine itself to words, for it is impossible not to conclude that he was at the bottom of the high-handed proceeding that followed. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z The people feel an especial love and respect toward the genius who wields political power, and they say of all his high-handed actions: 'It is base, but clever! The International Jew The World's Foremost Problem 2011-10-16T02:00:19.257Z Naturally such high-handed procedure is observed by many and deeply resented by the owner of the tree, who suffers the steady but less spectacular raids of the robins without serious disquiet. Bird Neighbors An Introductory Acquaintance with One Hundred and Fifity Birds Commonly Found in the Gardens, Meadows, and Woods About Our Homes 2011-10-14T02:00:28.840Z Let us first contemplate the good which he accomplished for Cuba, before scanning the darker pages of his high-handed rule. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z "These great lords behave in as high-handed a fashion as if they had absolutely no superior." 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z Well, of all the high-handed, piratical proceedings this is the limit. The Heroes of the School or, The Darewell Chums Through Thick and Thin 2011-09-03T02:00:19.963Z Catherine, seeing herself in imminent danger, was compelled to act as a high-handed sovereign. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z Immediate success was 217 the price demanded for the continuance of a backing; there was just a little of the high-handed quality in his manner which says, “No more nonsense, if you please.” The Wayfarers 2011-08-28T02:00:32.867Z This is an arbitrary and high-handed practice intolerable in the international community. North Korea says no way to opening up, or reform 2011-08-09T10:44:45Z In a land where laws existed this act would be regarded as a high-handed, monumental and dishonorable theft. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z That which brought about this open warfare was the refusal of Congress any longer to recognize the president on account of his high-handed, illegal, and venal official conduct. Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America 2011-08-05T02:00:46.387Z There the seat of Government would have been safe from surprise and high-handed invasion. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z “It strikes me that Miss Archer behaved in a rather high-handed manner,” he observed dryly when Marjorie had ended her sad little story. Marjorie Dean, High School Junior 2011-07-25T02:00:16.780Z Wyso escaped into the house, not without abusing the visitors, and even the other monks were frightened and startled out of their quiet life by the rough incursion of this high-handed party. The Hour Will Come: Volumes I and II A Tale of an Alpine Cloister 2011-07-23T02:00:09.843Z These high-handed measures of an obstinate and superannuated man, inflamed the public mind. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z High-handed as Wentworth was by nature, his rule in Ireland made him more high-handed than ever. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z Of course, they knew nothing of Judy’s being married, but unhesitatingly approved of the step Kent had taken and did not consider him at all high-handed. Molly Brown of Kentucky 2011-07-16T02:00:18.603Z “This is a case of high-handed measures being set to achieve political goals.” Eight Banks Fail EU Stress Tests 2011-07-15T22:24:56Z This high-handed proceeding reached the ear of the king, who was in no amiable frame of mind toward the Puritan colonists, who were believed to be sheltering two of the regicides. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z The Bahais suppressed this portion from expediency, and it appears thus mutilated in Baron Rosen's translation.87 Is not this a high-handed way to deal with God's Word, as they profess to regard it? Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha 2011-07-04T02:00:25.783Z "The government's handling of the issue has been high-handed and arrogant." Miliband strike call 'a disgrace' 2011-06-30T17:23:52Z Disagreements between the traders and natives are frequent, and, for the most part, seem due to the dishonesty and high-handed behaviour of the former. In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" 2011-06-30T02:00:24.487Z Pensions were a "contract" that shouldn't be "changed unilaterally in this high-handed way", Mr Burnham said. VIDEO: House of Commons 2011-06-28T17:33:54Z The latter had been labouring under a genuine grievance, and their somewhat high-handed action would admit of an excuse. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z Mr Miliband described the PM's remark that armed forces chiefs should stick to "the fighting" and leave "the talking" to him as "very crass and high-handed". VIDEO: House of Commons 2011-06-22T12:46:44Z He spoke strongly of the high-handed and tyrannous way in which a rich and powerful company were trying to crush a poor man and rob him of the fruits of his skill and enterprise. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z I think there've been enough high-handed attempts to take over this island for one night.'' Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Until the old man was dead, he was the rightful chief, and for his grandsons to push into his place would simply be the same high-handed robbery Amulius had committed. The Childhood of Rome 2011-06-02T02:00:22.297Z No; but to have Rachel, who knows she is in the wrong, take that high-handed way about the affair, and end up by making me feel ashamed. Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z The Melampus was not sent because she was too near the Chesapeake's armament, and resistance might be successfully made to any attempt at high-handed interference. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z Opal's high-handed ways would probably be the main obstacle, but Mavis thought that with tact even Opal might be managed. A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z First he had convinced the king's proprietor to reduce rents on the island, then he had created an elected Assembly of small freeholders to counter the high-handed rule of the powerful Council. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Certainly Harry owed the money and had been reckless and extravagant enough, but even then the method of arrest strikes us to-day as a little high-handed. The Law and the Poor 2011-05-07T02:00:30.390Z The governor protested against this high-handed proceeding, and in no mild terms insisted that he was amply able and willing to preserve order if called upon to do so. The Pullman Boycott A Complete History of the R.R. Strike 2011-05-02T02:00:15.510Z As has already been observed, it would be open rebellion to do what God has forbidden, and high-handed presumption to ask his aid in the things which he has prohibited. War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ 2011-04-18T02:00:09.590Z This high-handed proceeding was characterized by the greatest cruelty as well as illegality on the part of the Chief. The Last Laird of MacNab An Episode in the Settlement of MacNab Township, Upper Canada 2011-04-14T02:00:54.620Z They wished to get him out of the way, but hardly dared to undertake such a high-handed proceeding before the captain and crew of the tug. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z Whether deceived by his high-handed play or playing a higher hand herself, she hadn’t thrown him out. Lonesome Town 2011-04-12T02:00:24.580Z Ah! hot-headed, high-handed, go as you please, These Highlanders no worth a copper, Wi' their kilt and hose, and their uncovered knees— A bold dress, and highly improper! The Cornflower, and Other Poems 2011-04-07T02:00:18.740Z The people began to consider means of counteracting this high-handed tyranny. When the Ku Klux Rode 2011-04-06T02:00:03.767Z She said the debate cancellation was the result of "high-handed" behaviour by the government. Loophole in energy bill could see UK taxpayers funding nuclear bailouts 2011-04-04T14:36:00Z Samuel Adams felt that only slaves would submit to such high-handed oppression. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z Mr. Gourlay denounced the enclosure as an act of high-handed tyranny, and harangued the common people on the subject until he had worked them up into a state of frenzy. The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 2011-03-23T02:00:23.527Z It was improbable that such high-handed proceedings could be instituted to-day, but the sheriff had taken the precaution to summon the aid of five or six burly fellows, all armed to the teeth. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z He was a very high-handed man, and, having made up his mind to marry Nina Randolph, he regarded her opposition as non-existent. A Daughter of the Vine 2011-03-09T03:00:47.790Z Prince Alexander of Bulgaria had for some time been fretting under the high-handed interference of the Russian agents in the principality, and had begun to oppose systematically what the Russians considered their legitimate influence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" 2011-03-05T03:00:24.537Z What is more simple; what more high-handed; what more un-Democratic and subversive of national principles of government than this? The Negro and the elective franchise. A Series Of Papers And A Sermon (The American Negro Academy. Occasional Papers, No. 11.) 2011-03-03T03:00:50.323Z "So if councils are being high-handed - I'll consider giving our reasonable expectations statutory force." Pickles warning over charity cuts 2011-03-01T16:25:16Z This high-handed action stimulated discontent so much that it seemed as if the time for a Byzantine invasion had come, but Justinian, not having fully spun his web, delayed. A Short History of Italy (476-1900) 2011-02-24T03:01:00.630Z Crimes about which there could be no self-deception, a life of high-handed wrong. The Ravens and the Angels With Other Stories and Parables 2011-02-23T03:00:29.860Z It was this high-handed proceeding which thereafter inseparably linked the name of Hohenzollern with that of Prussia. A Short History of Germany 2011-02-14T03:00:40.360Z The conversation went on as it had begun, Wanda teasing the young man in her usual merry, high-handed way, and Waldemar lending himself to the sport with infinite patience. Under a Charm, Vol. I (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.700Z He left behind Archbishop Hubert Walter as justiciar, a faithful if a somewhat high-handed minister. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z So high-handed did his acts become, and so many were the complaints made against him, that the Confederate Government had to take cognizance of them. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z It also shows the writer’s resentment at the high-handed action of the “grand possessors,” the Globe players, who were unwilling either to act the play themselves or yet to allow it to be published. Shakespeare in the Theatre 2011-01-30T03:00:17.973Z I hate that detestable swaggering high-handed way of his, carrying off everything as if nobody had a right to exist except himself. Abington Abbey A Novel 2011-01-30T03:00:14.557Z I sent a high-handed email pointing out that "commensurately" and "commensurably" were not the same word. The misery of the detox 2011-01-19T08:00:03Z It certainly appears that some of his followers, and notably his three reckless sons, had given good cause for offence by high-handed and selfish acts. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z His government in New York sustained his reputation: it was as high-handed as it was corrupt. Dutch and English on the Hudson A Chronicle of Colonial New York 2011-01-17T03:00:47.770Z After all, we did act in a high-handed way. Signal in the Dark 2011-01-06T03:00:43.537Z This was lucky for Kent, for had the booms been owned by a river improvement company, as were those on the lower river, he could not have carried out the high-handed act he contemplated. The Boss of Wind River 2010-12-30T03:00:28.770Z The English in British India deal with their Indian princes in a more arbitrary and high-handed fashion. The Hidden Force A Story of Modern Java 2010-12-24T03:00:34.823Z But his high-handed proceeding, though it forced the Lords to reconsider their decision, strained the allegiance of many of his supporters, and still further impaired the popularity of his administration. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z The Countess X. was sufficiently exalted to be personally immune from the high-handed methods of her country’s secret service, but every approach to her was tapped. Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z But when a fellow begins to bully me, and to come the high-handed, I hit back. The Mynns' Mystery 2010-12-20T17:12:18.180Z Isn't it your own blood speaking in all his high-handed ways? The Pioneers 2010-12-20T17:12:11.787Z He was known as a loner, courtly and respected, to be sure, but also occasionally high-handed, defensive and pedantic. Senator Robert Byrd Dies at 92 2010-06-28T11:10:00Z Cobden, however, brought forward a motion in the House of Commons condemning these high-handed proceedings. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z “The action might be a little high-handed, one admits, but when you, appropriately clothed and in your right complexion, stepped into the witness-box and I said: ‘Gentlemen of the jury, what is my crime? Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z In the process, a symbol of high-handed autocratic excess under the last of the Julio-Claudians became a monument to Rome itself, built by the new dynasty. A Wonder From Any Angle 2010-05-29T04:32:00Z While this high-handed attitude contributed to Newmarch's resignation, it was not the trigger. Mick Newmarch obituary 2010-04-12T17:20:00Z The returns suggest a striking comeback for Mr. Allawi, a figure seen in political circles as high-handed and aloof. As Voting Fog Begins to Clear, Iraq Sees Hints of Change 2010-03-15T22:25:00Z "We should be vigilant and high-handed in our fight against terrorism, separatism and extremism," he said. 2010-02-05T05:18:00Z Had so high-handed and audacious a proceeding occurred in our day, no rank, however exalted, could have screened the offender from punishment. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies In 1784 he led a force of Pennsylvania militia against the Connecticut settlers in Wyoming Valley, and treated them in such a high-handed manner as to incur the disapproval even of the Pennsylvania legislature. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" Not many years passed ere this very minister was tried for a crime much more high-handed than gluttony, though sometimes the sequel to it; and not only tried, but silenced. Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders Cogitations and Confessions of an Aged Physician The impression increased the terror his name excited throughout the country-side with his high-handed and eccentric methods of warfare, and perhaps he would not have resented it if he were cognizant of its general acceptance. The Raid of The Guerilla and Other Stories He freely expressed his views and feelings and was among the first to oppose the high-handed policy of the British cabinet. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution Ferdinand and Isabella, alarmed at the consequences, were filled with indignation at the high-handed conduct of Ximenes. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies Rivalries and feuds, street broils and conspiracies, high-handed insolence from the great men, rough vengeance from the populace, still continued to vex jealous and changeful Florence. Dante. An essay. To which is added a translation of De Monarchia. He might undertake to rebuke Boone openly but could hardly assume so high-handed a course with Anne—or in her presence. The Tempering It was during his governorship that a dispute broke out with the Chinese; and the irritation caused by his “spirited” or high-handed policy led to the second war with China. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" I beg your pardon, but that strikes me as a little high-handed, your running off with me, like this, and then demanding that I marry you. Cinderella Jane This is the most infernally unjust and high-handed action that ever was taken by the police of any country! The Shadow of a Man "This is a high-handed proceeding," said he, as calmly as possible, although his mind was in a whirl. At the Fall of Port Arthur Or, A Young American in the Japanese Navy But these gentlemen in the heat and passion of political fervour seem to have assumed—unintentionally, perhaps—a somewhat high-handed and domineering attitude. The Tempering Yes, with round-eyed astonishment, I saw that this almost tyrannically high-handed ruler had someone to placate—someone to deceive. Life on the Stage Jaltor, stern, ruthless and high-handed though he was, was a man with ideals and a strong sense of honor. The Return of Tharn At first sight it appears to be a very high-handed and obscurantist procedure, little in keeping with the ingenuous simplicity of the Franciscan spirit. Saint Bonaventure The Seraphic Doctor Minister-General of the Franciscan Order It's inconceivable that he could get by with such high-handed robbery! Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery And Jonathan took a most high-handed course; For greediness mostly falls back on brute force, When parties go "bouncing" and "boning." Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 14 1890 For the first time in modern history Great Britain had taken a decisive, almost high-handed, step to obviate a danger that was far from imminent. The Unveiling of Lhasa The high-handed daring imposture was successful: our feelings were taken by storm. Old New Zealand: being Incidents of Native Customs and Character in the Old Times If in her high-handed manner of playing their game she had not named the thing hidden, she had named the hiding-place. The Spoils of Poynton His high-handed ways made you remember the letters in the cottage attic. Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery The judge could not stomach such a high-handed claim as this, and his decision set aside the admiral in favor of Captain Dickinson and the crew of the Lightning. 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 If they cannot fulfil the duties of citizens towards them, rather let them give up their lands and quit the country, than provoke God by high-handed violence and injustice. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa "I suppose you understand that this is a pretty high-handed sort of proceeding?" began young Clavering agitatedly, half indignantly. The Riddle of the Night The guillotine alone was wanting to cap the climax of those high-handed proceedings. Letters of a Lunatic A Brief Exposition of My University Life, During the Years 1853-54 "It strikes me as rather high-handed to send you a wire like this—without a word of explanation." Shadows of Flames A Novel The war had broken out over England's high-handed occupation of an insignificant island off the Venezuelan coast. Harper's Round Table, October 15, 1895 The collusion of the courts with this high-handed robbery was so ill-concealed that Raleigh Clopton soon discovered the fact, and his indignation rose to such a white heat that it drove him to excesses. Gabriel Tolliver A Story of Reconstruction Georgia was equally determined to force them out of the State, and her government was so high-handed that President Adams interfered for their protection. The Greater Republic A History of the United States These measures of high-handed severity have created deep feeling and disapprobation, to which, however, no one dares give expression, either in print or in public conversation. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. Then they might come on again and talk of "high-handed oppression" as much as they liked. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel In spite of Charles I.’s high-handed policy five subsidies were voted after the Petition of Right had been accepted, and even the Long Parliament made similar grants. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4 "England" to "English Finance" They appear to have acted in a pretty high-handed way at Madúla’s, and the wonder is they didn’t come to blows. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising The estrangement was complete after the opening performance of "Madame Butterfly," when we both lost our manners and our tempers in high-handed fashion. Geraldine Farrar The Story of an American Singer At first the Royalists went so far as to advocate the banishment of their opponents, but were unable to find any reasonable excuse for such a high-handed proceeding. The West Indies and the Spanish Main Most of the high-handed doings of the Broglie Cabinet were revoked, much to the disgust of Mac-Mahon, who frequently lost his temper when obliged to sign documents of which he disapproved. A History of the Third French Republic It is common knowledge that high-handed outrages have been perpetrated; if not by your men themselves, in such circumstances that your agents could not have been ignorant of them. Triplanetary The first was represented by the comrades of the degraded man, who looked up to him on account of the very derelictions which had brought him into trouble—his high-handed thoroughness, to wit. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising These high-handed measures caused, as may be supposed, great indignation at the court of the regent. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 She was far too high-handed and domineering to win any measure of popularity among the juniors. The Head Girl at the Gables The consequence was that a good minister either would not come to Virginia, or if he did, was soon driven away by the high-handed proceedings of the vestry. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia But what say the fathers and brothers of the purloined damsels to this high-handed procedure of the young men of Benjamin? Oriental Women "Marian can be very high-handed," she whispered to May. The New Warden The high-handed measures of the government caused great consternation through the country, especially amongst those of the reformed religion. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 And he seemed to agree, because he didn't protest against my high-handed way of talking. Stamped Caution She resented the high-handed and arbitrary manner in which the release of this famous prisoner had been effected. Border Raids and Reivers Even Alexander, who, it must have been perceived, was on terms of comparative freedom with his parent—even Alexander had never before dared to cut short an interview in this high-handed fashion. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 10 (of 25) The sting of remorse, it may be hoped, will bring them to a sense of their guilt, and an upright conduct make some amends for their high-handed offences. Essays on the Constitution of the United States We respect the high-handed but not the light-headed. Ancestors A Novel It is enough to make a man rub his eyes when he reads Colonel de Coetlogon’s protest and the high-handed rejoinder posted alongside of it the next day by Dr. Knappe. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) Catholic James II. sought to establish arbitrary power in America, as in England, by his prerogative—the Omnipotence of the King; he failed; the high-handed despotism of the Stuarts went to the ground. The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence The Pope adheres to his high-handed measures of reaction. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. It certainly will; and its violators be hurled from the seat of power, and arraigned before a tribunal where impartial justice will no doubt preside, to answer for their high-handed crime. Essays on the Constitution of the United States But she was far too high-handed to suffer actively for long. Ancestors A Novel “Well, that’s what I call a rather high-handed proceeding,” thought Matt. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone So if killed I am for this high-handed piece of work, why killed I shall be! The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years But from every State complaints are made against the military agents of the Confederate Government, for their high-handed oppressions. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Never had such high-handed judicial usurpation been witnessed. History of the Great American Fortunes, Vol. I Conditions in Settlement and Colonial Times Far too hospitable and high-handed to incommode a guest, she did not tell him that Paula had gone, and that Stone had sauntered out in search of a "bracer," and had not returned. Ancestors A Novel "I think," she said, "that she has been—high-handed...." The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman Even so," replied the professor, "his high-handed career of graft in Reuton must come to a speedy close. Seven Keys to Baldpate But will it not appear a little too high-handed if you arrest every Englishman who rides in a motor-car in any part of Germany on suspicion that he is this thief Ewart? The Count's Chauffeur As he was virtually the governing body there, without fear of being hindered, he thus could act in the most high-handed, arbitrary and forcible ways. History of the Great American Fortunes, Vol. I Conditions in Settlement and Colonial Times Tact it was much too high-handed to cultivate. Ancestors A Novel Where, may I ask, can one find a more high-handed tyranny of spurned authority than that? Captain Pott's Minister Horace had been too shocked and startled to speak before, but now humanity, coupled with disgust for the Jinnee's high-handed methods, compelled him to interfere. The Brass Bottle For these gifts wasted, for this rich mercy scorned, for these high-handed bravings of your better angel—what have you to say? The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XV Whilst the driving back of the aborigines has indeed been ruthless and high-handed, it seems the destiny of the Anglo-Saxon to sweep inferior races from his path wherever he goes. Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 He became in a measure dictatorial and high-handed in his dealings with the doctor, and altogether patronizing. Claim Number One I don’t want to seem arrogant and high-handed in the matter of that small loan. Captain Pott's Minister He would show this high-handed captain that Martin Blake would risk his skin as readily as the next man; and as for his employment—a fig for Smatt, and Dr. Ichi, and all their ilk! Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story “Isn’t this an outrage, this high-handed business of Major King’s?” The Rustler of Wind River Many a time in the years gone by he had steered Nancy through some high-handed escapade that she would only have consented to on the spur of the moment. Outside Inn I replied that as a British subject it would be impossible for me to comply, unless force was used; that I protested against this high-handed proceeding. Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew It was a high-handed proceeding that showed the temper and the intention of the Judge and a stir of protest ran around the courtroom. The Shepherd of the North His high-handed orders caused dissatisfaction, which he probably mistook for a want of loyalty among the clergy. The 'Patriotes' of '37 A Chronicle of the Lower Canada Rebellion What excuse could he offer when coming into the presence of the two American visitors for so high-handed an interference with their rights? Up the Forked River Or, Adventures in South America In behalf of countless members of this association, I protest against this high-handed action. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume V It was high-handed rascality, but I cannot connect it with Woodford. Dwellers in the Hills Although there was much sterling worth to be found in this class, a high-handed lawlessness broke out now and then. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 Two alternatives were now open to the British ministers—either to make a complete capitulation to the demands of the Patriotes, or to deal with the situation in a high-handed way. The 'Patriotes' of '37 A Chronicle of the Lower Canada Rebellion I dare say you understand I will brook no high-handed silence in a matter of this kind. The O'Ruddy A Romance But the relief was only temporary, and Parliament soon returned to its high-handed measures of repression. Benjamin Franklin From one high-handed act of usurpation to another, assisted by unprincipled, ambitious men, he proceeded, evidently aiming to secure the crown for his own head. Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad This high-handed procedure on the part of the Government created a bad impression in France and Great Britain. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War I didn't like Tipene, and never had, and I fancied even less the high-handed attitude he was taking. The Death-Traps of FX-31 Among their Whig brethren they had been very high-handed. The Siege of Boston It was a high-handed proceeding, of course; and it was perhaps undertaken without scruple because of the unpopularity of all Newfoundlanders. Billy Topsail & Company A Story for Boys I’ll steal up while you two are wrangling over your high-handed 51 outrage, Ted. Ted Marsh on an Important Mission The Greek Government protested at this breach of neutrality, declaring that such high-handed proceedings undermined its sovereignty and the enemy Powers also protested and threatened reprisals. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War "What does this mean?" she in turn demanded in a high-handed manner. Operas Every Child Should Know Descriptions of the Text and Music of Some of the Most Famous Masterpieces "Why, then, master, we are your men," said Much; "for we are all sick to death of the Normans and their high-handed ways, to tell truth; and right gladly will we take service with you." Robin Hood This was doubtless a high-handed step, and it set certain pulpits preaching about love. Red Men and White While it was being completed Newton and seven others were sent to uphold the dignity of the University, before the Court of High Commission and Judge Jeffreys, against a high-handed action of James II. Pioneers of Science Presently, however, the Jesuits being followed by the Dominicans and Franciscans, mutual factions broke out; while, elated by their success, some of the missionaries began to adopt an attitude of high-handed intolerance and interference. Religion in Japan The latter was not the pupil of the former, since she was too intense and high-handed to be the pupil of anyone. The Dust Flower "Look here, my good woman," he said, "it's very fine for you to talk in that high-handed style to me, but you can't get over the fact that five pounds are missing." Good Luck Mr. Hamilton Wilcox made a manly protest against Judge Hunt's high-handed act of oppression, and Mrs. Marie Rachel made another, in behalf of the German association. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III The absence of friends, combined with the prejudice against vagrants which everywhere exists, subjects them to arbitrary and high-handed injustice such as no other body of American citizens has to endure. Introduction to the Science of Sociology This high-handed act roused the resentment of a young man, the parent or guardian of the children. The Combined Maze "This is a high-handed proceeding, boys," observed one, "and if a shoulder-strap should come in and order us to put these guns back, then what?" True To His Colors He imprisoned those who refused to assist him and ran things in a high-handed way. Birdseye Views of Far Lands “Well, someone’s got to understand,” persisted the boy in a high-handed way. Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker “You people will regret this high-handed outrage,” he cried. Ralph on the Engine The Young Fireman of the Limited Mail They would be up sides with Gavie yet, for all his high-handed, bossy ways! In Orchard Glen "Does seem a little high-handed, don't it?" said Anderson guiltily. Anderson Crow, Detective One dignified Scotch matron, looking him steadily in the face, indignant, at the behavior of the men, said with sternness and emphasis: "I protest against such high-handed proceedings." History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I With fonda number one we could not come to terms; it was not attractive-looking: we took a high-handed line and left. In the Tail of the Peacock The whole story is an extraordinary picture of high-handed rapacity—the crudest possible assertion of the right of the stronger. A Little Tour of France The time for such a high-handed measure had not yet arrived; and when it came to the question of “Who dies next?” it was still found necessary to resort to the ballot. The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea She was generally condemned for this high-handed and abominable action. Niels Klim's journey under the ground being a narrative of his wonderful descent to the subterranean lands; together with an account of the sensible animals and trees inhabiting the planet Nazar and the firmament. The high-handed manner in which he had dealt with his stepmother and Sartorius might yet land him in most unpleasant difficulties. Juggernaut "Don't you think that would be rather high-handed?" Seek and Find or The Adventures of a Smart Boy Peking took serious umbrage on account of Japan's high-handed conduct—for such it seemed to Chinese eyes. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era Napoleon met Francis Joseph at Villafranca, and the preliminaries of peace were arranged on July 11 in a high-handed fashion, and without even the presence of Victor Emmanuel. Lord John Russell “He was,” according to Saint Simon, “a hot, hasty, impetuous, high-handed man, who could tolerate neither superior nor equal.” Political Women, Vol. 2 We protest, therefore, against the occupation of Rome by foreign troops as a high-handed act of injustice, and a gross violation of the Commandment, “Thou shalt not steal.” The Faith of Our Fathers She shall not die if any high-handed outrage that I can commit will prevent it. Doctor Jones' Picnic The zeal of the Federalists was so intense that they could wait no longer, and they hurried the event with a high-handed vigour that was not altogether seemly. The Critical Period of American History It wasn’t due to this high-handed adventure of Cleigh, senior; it was something leaning down darkly from the future that worried her. The Pagan Madonna This measure was in utter contempt of international law, even as then understood, and was a high-handed outrage against neutral powers, in particular against the United States. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) In view of such high-handed injustice, she wishes and struggles to return back into the earth and be merged with her wisdom in sleep. The Wagnerian Romances When they were all seated in the sittingroom, the Doctor immediately reiterated the question: "What is the meaning of this high-handed proceeding, Count Icanovich?" Doctor Jones' Picnic And an interesting tale it is, for it recounts deeds of the sea quite as audacious and high-handed as anything performed on land by Jesse James and his stage-coach bandits. East of Suez Ceylon, India, China and Japan I regret, Mrs. Gilbert," she said, seriously, "that you defend your son in this high-handed outrage. The Tin Box and What it Contained This shameful deed of high-handed violence must be laid at Canning's door. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) 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 The Tibetans—Lamas and officials—maintained a high-handed and insolent demeanor as long as we were in Bhot, which they regarded as part of their own country, but which was in reality British soil. An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet It is reported that Fowey was made a member of the Cinque Ports, that very elastic "five"; but its comradeship in that association was clearly of a stormy and high-handed fashion. The Cornwall Coast In fact, Philip was getting a little anxious about the results of his high-handed treatment of Harry. The Tin Box and What it Contained Hodson, of "Hodson's Horse," a young officer who had once been cashiered for high-handed conduct in India, offered to General Wilson to capture the king and the royal family of Delhi. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) “Positively,” exclaimed Corona, turning to the bishop, “this is the most high-handed proceeding I ever heard of!” The Associate Hermits After April 17 Napoleon took the high-handed step of confiscating all American shipping in his ports. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) To my surprise the two Highland gentlemen watched this high-handed proceeding with much amusement, enjoying not a little the ridiculous figure cut by the frightened, sputtering host. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 I confess that I took it for granted that even your lordship, in so very high-handed a proceeding, would take care to have right on your side. The Vicar of Bullhampton This high-handed act provoked an Revolt at Göttingen insurrection among the students, which had to be quelled by troops, with bloodshed. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) It was, perhaps, scarcely necessary, after the temple had been destroyed, to make any effort to justify these high-handed proceedings. The Huguenots in France For this purpose they suppressed at once the further issue of small notes from country banks by a high-handed act of authority, for which they admitted that an act of indemnity might be needed. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) He went back with a swing to the high-handed policy he had so often denounced. The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886 "You've no right to take such high-handed action," snarled the master of the tug. Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants or, Serving Old Glory as Line Officers He was reluctant to quarrel with them; he was still more reluctant to sanction their high-handed proceedings toward men who worshipped the same God, but after a different fashion. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 He has asserted repeatedly that this high-handed procedure was the individual action of the French consul-general. Peking Dust "Do you know this is a very high-handed proceeding?" Dave Porter and His Rivals or, The Chums and Foes of Oak Hall "You will regret this high-handed proceeding!" exclaimed Fletcher angrily. In A New World or, Among The Gold Fields Of Australia The two faced each other; Jack Smith, red and panting with honest rage, only the sense of his lady's proximity keeping him from carrying his high-handed measures a little further. The Light of Scarthey He had lost money over the Review and now he was going to lose the Review itself, owing, she could perfectly well see, to her high-handed editorship. The Creators A Comedy Resort to impressment was not merely the act of a high-handed Government, but the demand of both parties in the state, coerced by the sentiment of the people, whose will is ultimately irresistible. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 He who had so often made others tremble, trembled now in his turn, with an acuteness of terror and distress which only the boldest and most high-handed offenders ever feel. William the Conqueror Makers of History No monarch ever ventured upon more open and high-handed rebellion against the authority of Heaven than did the king of Egypt. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan His beauty and his high-handed way impressed them as being the belongings of one favoured by fortune and worthy of admiration and respect. In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim The action of the railway was so high-handed and unjust that it could not succeed. Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters The course of Great Britain was high-handed, unjust, and not always straightforward; but it was candor itself alongside of Napoleon's. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 The Earl's contempt evidently cut deep, and strongly emphasised the necessity of dealing authoritatively with such a high-handed rebel against the appointed rulers. Royal Edinburgh Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets He was not so high-handed as his mother, and he once sulkily told her that she might better have taught her granddaughter to cook before she sent Johanna away. A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays With high-handed magnanimity he had declared that he wanted no money, and therefore the trifle which would have been adjudged to be due to Gus was retained to help her as yet less fortunate sisters. Ralph the Heir But while Jane may be high-handed, she has certain rigid ideas when it comes to Society and who shall enter its gates. Black Oxen Lord! but she carried it high-handed with me at times, plaguing me, teasing, pouting when my attention wandered midway in the pretty babble with which she condescended to entertain me. The Reckoning This early sight of high-handed murder embittered the 92 boy who at once began to carry a gun and drink and lead a life of lawlessness. Blue Ridge Country There were a great many other accusations, relating to alleged usurpations of the prerogative of the king and high-handed violations of the laws of the land. Margaret of Anjou Makers of History The whigs were enraged at this high-handed proceeding. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration This high-handed diplomacy was backed by formidable demonstrations. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) The Dutch colonists and traders in the Far Eastern seas had used high-handed measures to prevent English competition. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Why, if she had loved him, the high-handed proceeding would have roused the lion of her spirit! A Confederate Girl's Diary These words were added because the French Royalists and the Spaniards asserted that England's high-handed conduct at Toulon arose from her resolve to make of it a second Gibraltar. William Pitt and the Great War Administrative abuses existed, and the extreme financial difficulties caused by the wars with the Maráthás, Haidar Alí, and the French, drove Hastings to adopt some high-handed measures. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration The latter expected some apology or explanation in relation to the high-handed outrages which had been perpetrated. Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61 These, in short, told the story of the most high-handed attempt at river piracy known in recent years. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Case after case of high-handed dealing was reported to these officers. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2 On the whole, however, he deemed such an expedient high-handed and likely to cause alarm. William Pitt and the Great War Footnote 23: Before ten days had elapsed, Lord Palmerston had resumed his high-handed methods. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from her Majesty's correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861 Volume 2, 1844-1853 Cora made the most of her chance to get back at Linda for her high-handed treatment of her. Nan Sherwood at Palm Beach Or Strange Adventures Among The Orange Groves While no attention should be paid to rumors such as the latter, the despatches went on to say, it was obvious that a most high-handed outrage had been perpetrated. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Pembury and his friends had quite expected that the Sixth would attempt a high-handed blow at their paper, and they were not disappointed. The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story They thundered against the export of gold to the Emperor, and demanded a searching inquiry into the high-handed dealings of the Minister with the Bank and with national finance. William Pitt and the Great War Men are very high-handed, my love, when you come to live with them. The Lowest Rung Together with The Hand on the Latch, St. Luke's Summer and The Understudy Against this high-handed and domineering spirit, God himself has ever set his face. The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada The resistance of the citizens to this high-handed act of injustice was only quelled by the spreading of the news of the King's presence. The Story of Rouen He was, however, never without enemies at Court, created largely by his high-handed behaviour. Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592 And how bossy and high-handed you were about the bathing? Still Jim After this he grew more turbulent, and was guilty of high-handed outrages and of a general disposition to run things wherever he went. The Story of the Outlaw A Study of the Western Desperado Situated as you are in the burning centre of excitement, and aware of the high hopes, as well as high-handed measures of your opponents, you have great need of patience, and forbearance. The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada Again Castagnos pleaded for his captive, but his high-handed officers were still dissatisfied. Chatterbox, 1906 "What do you mean by this high-handed outrage, Captain Lloyd?" he demanded bitterly. The Lost Despatch It were well for them to thus obey the law of God, for by the law of the land high-handed disobedience of parents was punishable by death. Customs and Fashions in Old New England He refused to believe there was the slightest necessity for such high-handed measures as he had dared to use. The Root of Evil First, I'll agree that all this may seem a bit high-handed. Damned If You Don't The word rankled in her memory even more than the monitress's high-handed manner. The New Girl at St. Chad's A Story of School Life But his department had gone too far in a recent case, and he had been warned by no less a person than the President himself that his high-handed methods would no longer be tolerated. The Lost Despatch "Where did she go when she took herself off in that high-handed fashion?" The Fifth Ace The Minister of the Interior is called upon to explain some rather high-handed measure against obstreperous agitators, and he informs the deputies that “the republic” will not permit laws to be broken with impunity. The Arena Volume 4, No. 23, October, 1891 He began political life a Whig and ably represented that party in the national Congress from 1847 to 1849, making his voice heard against the high-handed procedure of the Administration in the Mexican War. History of the United States, Volume 3 "But I want it known that I resent this high-handed treatment, and I shall write a letter complaining of it." That Sweet Little Old Lady Before marriage the woman always, I am told, takes this high-handed attitude. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen The impression increased the terror his name excited throughout the countryside with his high-handed and eccentric methods of warfare, and perhaps he would not have resented it if he were cognizant of its general acceptance. The Raid Of The Guerilla 1911 Having taken so very decisive a step as to board and carry the brig, there was now of course nothing for us but to go through with the affair in the same high-handed fashion. The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast Calhoun wished General Jackson censured, while all his cabinet colleagues disapproved his high-handed acts and stood ready to disavow them with reparation. History of the United States, Volume 3 He appears to have carried on all his negotiations and communications with the Nawab Mir Kasim with a high-handed arrogance and an absence of tact which were in their way astonishing. A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III There can be no doubt that many high-handed and arbitrary acts were done against English subjects by the officers of Spanish authority. A History of the Four Georges, Volume II I have never heard of any such law, but in view of my council’s somewhat high-handed action, I thought it possible such a law might exist, of which I had not heard. In Search of El Dorado Such high-handed action did not appear like that of a European naval officer, and therefore the most obvious conclusion was that the vessel must be either Chinese or Japanese. A Chinese Command A Story of Adventure in Eastern Seas This high-handed official at once put the poor navigator in chains and placed him on board a ship bound for Spain. A Book of Discovery The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole To this hour, I am ignorant of any lawful cause, or of any thing but suspicion, that may be alleged in palliation of the high-handed wrong. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver In the beginning “big business” assumed an arrogant, high-handed attitude toward the public and rode rough-shod over its feelings and rights whenever possible. The Book of Business Etiquette To most people in that section, as well as to very many at the North, this dictation by Congress to acknowledged States in time of peace seemed high-handed and guilty usurpation. History of the United States, Volume 4 It was rather a high-handed proceeding, perhaps, on the colonel's part, but he was saving his troops from an unavailing fight against overwhelming odds. At the Point of the Sword Sir William, however, not only lived through the storm that the high-handed action raised, but actually succeeded in moving Parliament to pass an Act regulating the burial fees that might be asked of the poor. Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts This high-handed mode of dealing with the Church is in marked contrast to the monarch's complaisance when dealing with the people. The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa The rebellion had actually broken out again; and the students, in the most high-handed manner, had established a tribunal in the school-room, to try the issue of my affair with the principal. Breaking Away or The Fortunes of a Student This was the most painful, violent, and high-handed episode of Buttermilk's young life. Oh, You Tex! Thus the French themselves had, by their high-handed conduct and their absolute disregard for the feelings and religious sentiments of the people, prepared a mine that was on the point of exploding. At Aboukir and Acre A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt She even added a little high-handed touch or two, referring to the aggravation of being thrown by one's horse and thus delayed in one's business; not to speak of being made such an intruder. The Wrong Woman Against this high-handed measure there was no redress. The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa Cheplahgan had a bite of fish now and then in his own high-handed way; and honest Ismaques, who never went long hungry, made the best of a bad situation. Wood Folk at School During her freshman year at Hamilton she had acquired a certain kind of popularity by her high-handed methods. Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore That this young unknown dared to try such high-handed methods so boldly in Lost Springs—which he ruled—maddened him! Kid Wolf of Texas Several times during the day she had pondered upon his high-handed way of taking charge of her affairs. The Wrong Woman He kissed her again, secretly astonished at his own audacity, and the high-handed way in which he was conducting things. A Master Of Craft But this high-handed treatment roused all the determination that Algitha had inherited from her father. The Daughters of Danaus Warren Hastings’ high-handed dealings with the temples and time-honoured if scandalous customs of the Hindoos filled Burke with horror. Obiter Dicta Second Series Lately, especially, Netta had taken a rather high-handed tone, and was apt to order her chum about in a manner that Gwen's independent spirit greatly resented. The Youngest Girl in the Fifth A School Story Enclosure was being actively carried on by some nineteen lords of manors, and some three thousand acres had been enclosed by rather high-handed means within the preceding twenty years. An Introduction to the Industrial and Social History of England La Salle had no resource but to appeal from the Governor's high-handed injustice to the King. French Pathfinders in North America Henry VII, in high-handed fashion, presented it to the Earl of Bedford; and a subsequent occupant was the notorious Elizabeth Chudleigh, the bigamous spouse of the Duke of Kingston. The Magnificent Montez From Courtesan to Convert It was rather a high-handed transaction; but the service wanted them badly, and we can’t afford to be too particular at a time like this.” Nic Revel A White Slave's Adventures in Alligator Land Sometimes as an alternative penalty for crimes was the system of enlistment for the Army and Navy, with which may be coupled the high-handed proceedings of the "Press-gang." Fragments of Two Centuries Glimpses of Country Life when George III. was King "Why, I never heard tell of such high-handed proceedings in my life before!" he went on. The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle Short, sharp, peremptory this, but is also a high-handed proceeding—an infringement upon personal rights. The Story of a Dark Plot or Tyranny on the Frontier His comrade, less prone to acts of high-handed punishment, restrains him; and the two stand considering what they are to do with their prisoner, now proving so inconvenient. The Lone Ranche If he suspects us of an intention to smuggle he may follow and watch us, of course; but to stop us in this high-handed fashion is coming it rather too strong. The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection Chili did not intend to submit tamely to the high-handed action of Bolivia, which constituted a serious and intolerable infraction of treaty. Under the Chilian Flag A Tale of War between Chili and Peru I have never entertained a very high opinion of him, it is true; but I must admit that I was quite unprepared for any such high-handed behaviour as that of to-night.” The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron Such high-handed proceedings of the Company might create little excitement if carried out on the high seas and at a distance from home, but in the port of London they were not to be tolerated. London and the Kingdom - Volume II However, from the Galaxian standpoint, you have no rights at all and you are going to be extremely surprised at just how high-handed I am going to be. The Galaxy Primes Also, you will please tell your captain that we demand an ample apology for his high-handed behaviour in daring to fire upon us.” The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection That it should have come to this at all, in days of such high-handed authority, was sufficiently remarkable. Short Studies on Great Subjects Catherine's so high-handed, and Helen's nearly as bad. For the Sake of the School The army would in all probability have been disbanded in due course, and all might have gone well but for the high-handed treatment it received from the Commons. London and the Kingdom - Volume II It was a high-handed piece of business, the bleached men and kalsomined women declared, as they passed from the humor of contemplating Seth Craddock's return to fretful chafing against the restraint of the present hour. Trail's End "Oh, yes," she doubtless says to herself, "you Jews with your high-handed pride, you Jews with your bitter contempt for us Samaritans—you never have any use for us except when you need us." Sermons on Biblical Characters What a state of insanity the religious delusion had reached, can be seen by this high-handed proceeding. Dulcibel A Tale of Old Salem It was a high-handed outrage upon the person of a volunteer soldier; the last and worst of the many arbitrary and severe acts of which I had been guilty. The Citizen-Soldier or, Memoirs of a Volunteer "Oh, I should love to," Flora murmured, not knowing whether she was more embarrassed or pleased at this high-handed dispensation which placed her where she wanted to be. The Coast of Chance M——was a popular man; the other cattlemen would certainly side with him and resent such novel and apparently high-handed proceedings. Ranching, Sport and Travel Jean knew, however, that Evelyn, who was devoted heart and soul to Grace Harlowe, could not fail to disapprove of her high-handed disregard of Grace’s authority. Grace Harlowe's Problem They even have wished me warned against the consequences of my high-handed proceedings. Dulcibel A Tale of Old Salem For Theo is still high-handed with him about sleep and rest. The Great Amulet It was not an occasional act of high-handed arrogance that was done; there were not only a few unfortunate victims, of whom a large proportion might be of unascertained nationality. John Quincy Adams American Statesmen Series A clever, and, I gather, somewhat high-handed amateur. Ambrotox and Limping Dick To think our girl should sin in such a high-handed way! Lill's Travels in Santa Claus Land And Other Stories With such a title as this, every act, even the most high-handed, Page 108 on the part of the barbarian king was rendered legitimate. Theodoric the Goth Barbarian Champion of Civilisation They felt that the rascals who had abducted Dora and Nellie in such a high-handed fashion would not give in without a struggle. The Rover Boys in the Air From College Campus to the Clouds Ever since Eleanor's high-handed departure she had been undergoing a metamorphosis. Quin We are at one on the question of these Dutchmen; at one also on the question of William's high-handed action this afternoon. The Blue Pavilions Fully incensed by this high-handed procedure he determined to place his inalienable rights in the hands of a lawyer the first thing after the early morning meeting. Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life I never heard of a child doing such a high-handed thing! Good Cheer Stories Every Child Should Know Along with the change in system went high-handed and absolutist tendencies in policy. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" Henry continued his high-handed policy towards the City up to the day of his death, and thereby greatly increased his treasure. London and the Kingdom - Volume I When sent as prisoner to the Marygold, he had angered every man of the crew by high-handed authority. Vikings of the Pacific The Adventures of the Explorers who Came from the West, Eastward He was not at all disconcerted or offended, only we heard him mutter to his subordinate, when they got outside our door: "That's a pretty d——d high-handed sort of a chap, anyhow." Border and Bastille This second trial was absolutely illegal, and Lynch was reproved by the King for his rash and high-handed conduct. The Pirates' Who's Who Giving Particulars Of The Lives and Deaths Of The Pirates And Buccaneers Perhaps he felt just now unusually sympathetic towards these victims of the high-handed methods of Macdonald. The Yukon Trail A Tale of the North The high-handed Subhí Páshá, who had peremptorily summoned Bahá’u’lláh to the government house in Akká, lost the position he occupied, and was recalled under circumstances highly detrimental to his reputation. God Passes By The cook returned about 5 o'clock and seemed rather inclined to take up a high-handed attitude with me, until a few well-chosen words from her master quietened her down a little. The Lost Valley Uncle Sebastian half turned, paused, cleared his throat, and for the first time lost his high-handed control of the situation. The She Boss A Western Story The refusal to do so was a high-handed one. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower No less high-handed than Great Britain's were Napoleon's offenses against American commerce, and there was just cause for war with France. The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 He was not sure, now that he reflected on the matter, but that he himself would have scorned the legacy in the same high-handed fashion. Flood Tide They had always been a high-handed bunch, apparently, and he had served his purpose. The Sky Is Falling |
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