| 单词 | humbleness |
| 例句 | Accept these precepts from thy devoted father, who in humbleness of spirit has made this book. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Making all that show of humbleness and scorning him all the time! Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z “Now, Marcus, I want you not to be servile. No exaggerated humbleness. Behave to her just as usual. That’s what she will want.” Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z His late poems are full of that tenderness and also of a Hardyesque humbleness in which, while still enthralled by poetry, he hesitates to make too great claims for it. A Gritty Voice of the Workingman to Be Poet Laureate : Voice of the Workingman to Be Poet Laureate 2011-08-10T02:20:31Z “I can’t feel the humanity and the modesty and the truthfulness and the humbleness and the sharing,” she said of Mr. Lepage’s work. Netia Jones, Making Maurice Sendak’s Creatures Sing 2012-10-07T05:00:06Z “There’s a directness about him, an ease, a humbleness.” Sweet Home California 2010-10-01T14:16:00Z Ms. Musgraves takes pains to underscore her humbleness throughout the album. Kacey Musgraves and Other ‘Tomatoes’ Give Country Its Bite 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z He crossed his arms on his chest in a gesture of humbleness and mouthed a big “thank you.” Three ballet companies prove the brilliance of one legendary choreographer in 'Celebrate Forsythe' 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z “It was our goal to create a one-of-a-kind experience: astonishing and dramatic, yet with great humbleness to this fragile environment,” says Jensen. On Denmark's Jutland coast an elegant new museum counters a Nazi monolith 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z I say that with the humbleness of the fans being so wonderful, but with the integrity and sureness of my abilities as a musician.” Music: Even Offstage, Lady Gaga?s Ready for the Stage 2011-05-18T13:02:40Z “Are you worried humbleness is an infectious disease?,” he asks, when David instinctively recoils. ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ Review: A Boy’s Story 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z The world is littered with editors who've turned down books that have gone on to great success, so you have to have a humbleness about that. Lennie Goodings: 'Virago survived because it's a brand with a philosophy' 2013-07-20T07:30:01Z For all the ordinariness of his performance Thursday, Rodriguez is indeed a legend, with a winning humbleness to him that was more infectious than his singing. Concert Review: Rodriguez charming but disjointed and flat 2013-04-26T18:49:42Z Mr. Ratmansky’s ballet, set to Shostakovich’s “Piano Concerto No. 2,” is a breathtakingly brilliant dance in its construction, its beauty, its drama, its musicality and the quality of humanity, even humbleness, that it contains. Ratmansky’s ‘Concerto’ Shines in Mariinsky Triple Bill in London 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z His humbleness is another of this book’s good qualities. ‘What We See When We Read,’ by Peter Mendelsund 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z But his shyness and humbleness have probably been an obstacle to getting pictures made. Arts & Leisure Preview: Monte Hellman to Release a New Film, ?Road to Nowhere? 2010-05-15T02:25:00Z After the crew rebelled, Linden argues, “he finds some kind of humbleness. I admire him.” Mutiny on the Sex Raft: how a 70s science project descended into violent chaos 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z “She is a special player with special qualities,” Andonovski said of Smith, “but the best thing is that she has the humbleness, work ethic and drive to keep developing all aspects of her game.” US talents Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson headline the rising stars at the Women’s World Cup 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Despite its humbleness, it has that enigmatic sanctity of a place of worship, a feeling that a power greater than humans sometimes drops by. After a man burst in with a gun, a San Francisco synagogue confronts hate 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Multiple times this season Capel has attributed his team’s success to a lack of ego, a humbleness that came from being spending years being humbled elsewhere. Pitt’s surprising first-place ACC run fueled by disrespect 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z “She had tears in her eyes and those were tears of joy and humbleness and I just wanted to hug her.” Augustus is first female athlete with statue on LSU campus 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z “I’m so impressed by his subtlety and a certain humbleness of materials; it’s not a fancy house, but it’s much better designed than a lot of fancy houses,” Olson says. Benjamin F. McAdoo’s lasting legacy as an architect and activist 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z “It’s all about relationships. It’s all about family. It’s all about nicknames. It’s all about laughter. It’s all about joy. It’s all about humbleness.” Family members celebrate loved ones, describe horror of stabbings 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z “It was his humbleness that won many battles for the people of the Plateau,” Wewa said. Rex Buck Jr., 66, Wanapum elder and cultural leader, walks on 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z “There’s got to be a humility and humbleness and an attitude or mind-set to get better,” Budenholzer said. Analysis | The Bucks got payback against the Heat. Their reward is a likely matchup against the Nets. 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z We wanted it to be about life, in all humbleness. Mads Mikkelsen and Thomas Vinterberg on the bittersweet 'Another Round' and alcohol boot camp 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z Most of the remembrances focused on Aaron’s humbleness and the impact he made after retiring as a player in 1976. Baseball gathers behind home plate to honor Hammerin’ Hank 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z Yet, even as he took on an almost mythical aura, Aaron always carried himself with humbleness and dignity. Aaron Appreciation: Remembering the greatness of the Hammer 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z Olympic champion Rafer Johnson’s graciousness and humbleness were part of his legend, something that is increasingly rare in today’s me-first world. UCLA scores on late drive to beat Arizona State, giving Chip Kelly first winning record with the Bruins 2020-12-06T05:00:00Z It was a moment of pure joy and excitement but at the same time with a sense of humbleness. Miss USA 2020 Asya Branch says her Christian faith helped overcome tough times: 'I really relied on my values' 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z “They’re more courteous in terms of keeping their distance. I’m seeing more humbleness.” Follow these tips to hit the bike trail safely — and politely — during the pandemic 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z As for Mourinho, the newfound humbleness should mean the greeting of his first Spurs loss with the grace of, well, the Humble One. Manchester United follow their leader to provide first test of ‘Humble One’ | Jamie Jackson 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z Whatever happens this week, Hurtado will be long remembered around Cypress for his talent and humbleness. Cypress High running back Issac Hurtado is glad he was loyal to his hometown school 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z And that combination of bravery and humbleness is what made him so successful in Congress. Lane Evans showed America how to be a hero in Congress 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z “The empathy. The humbleness. The meekness. These are the real heroes. I’m just doing my part.” NFL VP, former player Troy Vincent honored for advocate work 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z The wild, raw, physical music of a Patrick Mahomes is gone, and so is the humbleness that begs to learn. Perspective | How does Tom Brady do it? It starts with science and ends with something less precise. 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z “But also, he brings a humbleness about himself and, really, a maturity about himself.” Iowa State looks to grad transfer Pettway at WR 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z They added: "They were in America playing to thousands of adoring fans. Fans they made a point of meeting and spending time with, such was their passion and humbleness. The world was at their feet." Both members of band Her's die in US crash 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z Greeting people with a warm handshake and smile and answering questions with politeness and humbleness, Kelley is the kind of college athlete fans want to root for. Joshua Kelley's return gives UCLA a reason to be optimistic 2019-03-16T04:00:00Z Policy specialists Chris Tyler and Karen Akerlof look at successes and failures from across the globe, and find that impartiality, humbleness and providing good value for money are key to survival. Daily briefing: Nature editors review Ladybird books 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z He was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church, which cited his “humbleness, patience, and meekness,” in 2000. Perspective | Five myths about the Romanovs 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z In interviews, Liu is eager to emphasize the humbleness of his origins. How E-Commerce Is Transforming Rural China 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z I admire his and their perseverance and humbleness. The 3.25.18 Issue 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z But the humbleness and sense of community of Norski's is real! As Medals Pile Up, Norway Worries: Are We Winning Too Much? 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z Since when did the Times write about "humbleness" rather than humility? The Ski Pole That Norway Will Never Forget 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z “And he’s got the humility and the humbleness of an everyday player and the skills of a very, very good player.” Miles Bridges is back at Michigan State, and that’s good for college basketball 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z “I was continually amazed by his intelligence, wisdom, compassion and humbleness,” Travis said. 'Kelly climbed that aerial ladder to heaven': Mourners recall L.A. firefighter who died in training accident 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z Another added that while the video was "empowering and catchy... hijab is all about modesty and humbleness in attitude, and this video represents the complete opposite". Pregnant hijabi raps to celebrate Muslim women - BBC News 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z Its notably pastoral cover suggests the humbleness within. Bad Religion's Greg Graffin returns with a folk-minded record 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z “It was kind of a combination of excitement, gratitude and humbleness. I was really humbled by this whole thing and to finally see it. It was really incredible.” ICYMI: 2016 wraps up the same as it began, UConn on top 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z “The beautiful thing is he knows it. His humbleness and humility is staggering to me, to be honest with you. He works to be a perfectionist.” Has Sam Darnold surpassed Josh Rosen as city's top QB? 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z “He is going on his 14th year and it shows you his humbleness and how much he loves and respects the game.” Mathis still sending strong, silent message to Colts defense 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z Basically, they were just shooting the breeze with a lot of humbleness. Memories of Trump’s Wedding 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z Despite the decorative touches, there is a quiet tension between the humbleness of the house and the renown of the man who lived there. Hemingway’s Homey Cuban House 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z And I believe that his humbleness about what he did is what carries. 'He was like the Messiah': Larry Levan, the DJ who changed dance music forever 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z He said the gym's philosophy on humbleness counters much of the trash-talking associated with most fighters. Training champions like Holly Holm and Jon "Bones" Jones, Albuquerque's Jackson Wink MMA Academy has earned national attention as one of the sport's top gym 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z He said the gym’s philosophy on humbleness counters much of the trash-talking associated with most fighters. Albuquerque gym gets attention for training top MMA fighters 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z "I've done a lot of things in my life. But with all seriousness and humbleness, this is not an award I have expected to win." American Pharoah is the horse of the year and the top 3-year-old, winning both Eclipse Awards by unanimous pick 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z Speaking to the BBC on Wednesday, White's family paid tribute to his "amazing humility and humbleness about his many achievements". Andy White, early Beatles drummer, dies aged 85 - BBC News 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z Larry’s humbleness about what he did is the reason why the legacy stands. 'He was like the Messiah': Larry Levan, the DJ who changed dance music forever 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z “The humility of this man — his humbleness is just stunning to me.” Pope Francis to canonize Junipero Serra during Washington, D.C., visit 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z Humility and humbleness create a balance between knowing and sharing expertise. Six Behavioral Traits That Define Executive Presence 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z Japan’s women’s team is nicknamed ‘Nadeshiko’ after a pink carnation but which also implies humbleness and purity. Champs Japan count on experience at Women’s World Cup 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z "With all humbleness, my success isn't surprising in that I want to be the best in what I do," he said. Horse racing-Pharoah's owner 'pumped' for Triple Crown 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z "I set out in all humbleness to make a Thomas Hardy film and not a Thomas Vinterberg film," he stresses. Carey Mulligan turns tables on male-dominated movies - BBC News 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z Another said: "To be honest, I laughed while watching the video. But Lei's seriousness and humbleness are very impressive." A Chinese businessman's awkward English - BBC News 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z “I hope we maintain this focus, maintain our humbleness and our tough game.” Rebounding advantage, being more physical gave Wizards a 2-0 series lead 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Gensaw said, “It teaches you humbleness and respect for the river.” Hooking a Slippery Prize Where the Klamath River Meets the Pacific 2015-04-12T04:00:00Z There are the eight female paco from which a season’s worth of eggs are taken, the humbleness of the plastic tanks in which the hatchlings live. Climate Change vs. Conservation 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z Even if its success will prove to be a lasting one, humbleness is still a good policy merely for the purpose of reducing resentment. Xiaomi Employee's Snobbery Backfired 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z "Their defense was not organized. A little humbleness would not hurt now." Germany routs Brazil 7-1, reaches World Cup final 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z "The lesson in humbleness is definitely gold for sure." No medal in Sochi, but Lolo Jones is satisfied 2014-02-20T03:30:08Z Part of that is because of his natural humbleness. Luger’s Name Matches the One on His Waistband 2014-02-07T01:55:20Z Eyob will be missed as he will forever be remembered for his greatness in Ethiopian Music and his humbleness behavior. Ethiopian singer Eyob Mekonnen dies 2013-08-19T16:25:15Z “I been thinking about this aspirin here for a little while,” he said, holding it up between thumb and forefinger and shaking his head with practiced humbleness. Tom Knapp, Crowd-Pleasing Trick Shooter, Dies at 62 2013-05-04T02:57:58Z His priority is always Liverpool, which is real humbleness from the guy. Brendan Rodgers wants 'brilliant' Steven Gerrard to stay at Liverpool 2013-04-05T17:23:18Z "I try to maintain a level of humbleness to this," he says. Summly creator Nick D'Aloisio: 'I try to maintain a level of humbleness' 2013-03-29T16:15:12Z "That takes a lot of heart and humbleness to sit there and listen to that," he said. Harbaugh overcomes hurdles to finish season at Super Bowl 2013-02-01T01:57:09Z Ronaldo is now world renowned for his confidence, some would say arrogance, but most of those around him in his early years mention his humbleness and hard-work ethic. From shy guy to resolute leader, Ronaldo reaches 100 caps 2012-10-15T12:18:44Z The Ministry of Defence likes nothing better than riding to the rescue at short-notice, while retaining a Uriah Heep-ish humbleness about doing so. Olympics 2012: from tiptop venues to friendly volunteers – where did it all go right? 2012-08-12T17:01:23Z Britain offered a display of humor and humbleness that can only stem from a deep-rooted sense of superiority. The Tv Watch: At Olympic Opening Ceremony, Britain Journeys Through Past 2012-07-28T03:44:47Z The attributes for which I am most proud of my children are their integrity, compassion, patience, humbleness, kindness and sensitivity -- not their A.P. scores or goals on the soccer field. Bucks Blog: Some Thoughts on 'Average' 2012-07-03T14:30:49Z He uncovered his bald head and bowed deeply, with ostentatious humbleness and almost excessive respect—as if magnanimously determined to show that greatness though fallen was still greatness to him. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z He brings a sense of humbleness to the other team. John Erskine could return to Capitals? lineup for Game 4 vs. Bruins 2012-04-19T15:46:45Z In the 2005 Democratic primary for mayor, candidates practically tripped over one another trying to impress voters with the humbleness of their backgrounds. City Room: On the Campaign Trail, Reciting Family History 2012-04-16T13:10:48Z Open the gates, open thy heart to humbleness. Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes 2012-04-10T02:00:19.943Z From their children’s humbleness and confidence, from their simple wisdom, their hopes and fears and ignorances, the elders learn deep and affecting lessons concerning their own relations to the heavenly Father. The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians 2012-03-20T02:00:11.133Z His complete subservience and humbleness had an effect upon Miser Farebrother. Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) A Novel 2012-03-13T02:00:28.227Z Despite the difficulties and the humbleness of its start it had sold more than $60,000 worth of goods, in the first twelve months of its existence. The Romance of a Great Store 2012-02-20T03:00:21.577Z Russia is the country where men are solitary, each one with a world within himself, each one profound in his humbleness and without fear of humiliating himself, and because of that truly pious. Poems 2012-01-19T03:00:23.447Z Open the gates, open thy heart to humbleness. Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes 2012-04-10T02:00:19.943Z Not humbleness of mother, but of Child, Shines in the downward gaze of Virgin mild. The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) 2012-01-14T03:00:20.483Z He told with a homely and convincing force, yet with modesty and humbleness, of his experiences and conversion. The Code of the Mountains 2012-01-07T03:00:15.050Z I had to make my peace, and I did so with all humbleness. In Jeopardy 2012-01-04T03:00:35.013Z He was worried somewhat by the humbleness of his position. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z Open the gates, open thy heart to humbleness. Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes 2012-04-10T02:00:19.943Z But perhaps the best proof of the humbleness of his origin is his veneration for the aristocracy. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z Then forthwith the nine hosts that were left bowed to their Creator with all humbleness, and resigned their purpose to his will. The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. 2011-12-20T03:00:28.907Z The surname, “Exiguus,” refers, not to his stature, but to his humbleness of heart. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England 2011-12-19T03:00:41.437Z The banker had forgotten the Duchess and his own humbleness. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z And now you want to take vengeance, with your humbleness, on those who misunderstood you. He Who Gets Slapped A Play in Four Acts 2011-11-11T03:00:27.467Z I have hoped that I should escape the charge of presumption by the humbleness of my attempt—the attempt, that is to say, to popularize a theme which has hitherto been the domain of scholars. Recollections and Impressions 1822-1890 2011-10-15T02:00:25.820Z We quote the future Bishop's own words, as shewing his humbleness of mind, and how fully he had left Judaism behind, and entered into the joys of his new faith. Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ 2011-10-14T02:00:24.730Z Prophecy would have none of them—prophecy, free child of genius, contemned sacrifice, denounced the priesthood, even the temple and its ritual;* proclaimed humbleness and loving-kindness as the true service in which Jehovah takes delight. Creed And Deed A Series of Discourses 2011-10-12T02:00:40.147Z With great humbleness and deep emotion he accepted them as the truth. The Sins of the Children A Novel 2011-10-09T02:00:27.520Z I bow myself Humbly henceforward on the ill I did, That humbleness may keep it in the shade. The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Vol. I 2011-09-20T02:00:18.217Z Will you at last submit in all humbleness your words and acts to the Church militant, the enormities of your acts! your monstrous words! according to the infallible judgment of the priests of the Lord? The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z With all humbleness, we will thank these knaves for their many condescensions, and their good favours. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z We should be serene at all times and shun fear, which is weakness, and hope also which is the child of desire, and haughtiness and humbleness and remorse and pity should we avoid. Creed And Deed A Series of Discourses 2011-10-12T02:00:40.147Z They all wanted to do something to help him and force him out of a humbleness that made them horribly self-conscious. The Sins of the Children A Novel 2011-10-09T02:00:27.520Z And I am prescient by the very hope And promise set upon me, that henceforth Only my gentleness shall make me great, My humbleness exalt me. The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Vol. I 2011-09-20T02:00:18.217Z To the Woolwich schoolboy the gentleman cadet was a being so far above him that he was to be approached only with bated breath and whispering humbleness. The Gentleman Cadet His Career and Adventures at the Royal Military Academy Woolwich 2011-08-31T02:01:40.423Z It entered not into his mind to call it love: it was the very humbleness of devotion. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z He stood before her in all humbleness and calmly awaited her next word. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z I’ve told him a little about my frustrations with the experience and about my contradictory feelings of pride and humbleness. At War Blog: Wanted: A Good Job and Some Understanding 2011-08-16T14:52:10Z I knew the state of Spain well—his weakness, his poorness, his humbleness at this time. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z When the man heard it, he bowed in genuine and awkward humbleness, and said, as he made a rustic bow to the bench, 'Thank'ee, my Lord!' The History Of The Last Trial By Jury For Atheism In England A Fragment of Autobiography Submitted for the Perusal of Her Majesty's Attorney-General and the British Clergy 2011-07-22T02:00:15.747Z The three things I' would like to learn from Sachin are discipline, hunger and his humbleness despite achieving so much. 'Sachin Tendulkar is arguably the best batsman of my generation' 2011-07-19T18:50:23Z The kingdom of stagnation, servitude, vodka and humbleness has become a kingdom of fermentation, criticism, fight. Our Revolution Essays on Working-Class and International Revolution, 1904-1917 2011-06-04T02:00:16.113Z The humbleness of her dwelling, her plain garb, and the meanness of her occupation, were no passports to the favour of the rich and vain. Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:26.023Z The conditions of his work—humbleness of spirit, a patient tracking down of fact—these kept him sane; kept him oriented. My Little Sister 2011-05-27T02:00:14.023Z Yes, a mistake was made, but that person is showing honesty, humbleness and responsibility. Let's Move Beyond This Incident: Pollution, Local News and Responsible Investing 2011-05-16T00:26:38Z He had always secretly desired very much to carry a cane, but he had felt uncomfortably that the humbleness of his position in life would make this ridiculous. Turns about Town 2011-05-13T02:00:09.213Z I must admit that this humbleness touched me with its pathos, and I began to range myself on Steavens's side. True and Other Stories 2011-04-26T02:00:27.117Z Mrs. Bransby certainly felt no misapplied shame as to the humbleness and poverty of her surroundings; and was far too truly a gentlewoman to think of apologizing for them. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 3 2011-04-26T02:00:25.180Z With humility, with weakness, Towards uncommon, towards common; With devotion, with humbleness, With enslavement to every one. The Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, January 1865 2011-04-19T02:00:18.103Z She knew that, and in time—perhaps even now, if he came to her in humbleness and confessed his fault—she could have said forgiving words. The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z Had you come in humbleness and treated me with respect, I will not say what I might not have been tempted to do for you out of pity. Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes 2011-02-25T03:01:05.303Z There is a sense of pride about the humbleness of a station such as mine, as all the elevation of one in yours could never fathom. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z He never made a boast of his original poverty, or the humbleness of his bringing up, nor put on any vulgar show of rugged independence. The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 2011-01-31T03:00:16.193Z “I—I didn’t even speak to him,” Sally hastened to reassure Pearl, then hated herself for her humbleness. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z Such young peerlessness in such humbleness, can not have an honest origin. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z But Barrett, pricking his ears at this humbleness, was too foolish to understand. King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z From his manner it was impossible to imagine irony covert in his humbleness. She Buildeth Her House 2011-01-04T03:01:05.167Z Tengelyi and his wife left Dustbury; but they returned two years later poorer than ever, and the more disappointed from the very humbleness of their wishes and plans. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z Bread and cheese are symbols of humbleness and are seen as food of the poor. Bread riots? 2010-12-23T06:08:17Z It takes a certain type of confidence, cockiness, humbleness, humility to be able to win games, championships. Old man Odom ready seeking another chance for gold 2010-08-11T22:24:00Z I returned to the scraper and the patient horse with a new humbleness, a new realization of what one man cannot do in a day. The Idyl of Twin Fires O contemplate in humbleness The power and riches of His grace. The Story of Our Hymns The idealised saint is there, in all the grace of her pure and noble humbleness, the guide-54- and safeguard of the poet's soul. Dante. An essay. To which is added a translation of De Monarchia. The man's bow was a travesty on humbleness. The Return of Tharn But wealth of memories, and peace of mind, and humbleness of spirit are but emptiness, and life is a waste until it is filled with love. A Man in the Open She received me cordially, and I at once laid all the facts before her and—with an entirely sincere humbleness—asked her advice. The Book of Susan A Novel “Put on, therefore,” says Paul, “as the elect of God, holy and beloved, . . . humbleness of mind.” The Overcoming Life and Other Sermons There was only humbleness left, and respect for wild things. Phantom of the Forest The mosque is at the same time both barracks and prison, for here he teaches his followers humbleness, obedience, and submission. Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892 "I have been wrong, princess," he admitted, with passable humbleness. Warrior of the Dawn In her excessive humbleness she might have done so. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages For meditation full of use and art; For humbleness in habit and in heart. Old and New London Volume I No one could be more hospitable than this kindly old couple who made no excuses for the humbleness of their home and who gave to every one who entered it the true feeling of welcome. The Mark of the Knife There was a certain sweet humbleness in her voice which turned the big man's heart to water. Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist Have I not gazed into thy tender eyes And read the secret of thy holiness, Cleansing my soul in humbleness and faith, To shrine thee in thy fulness evermore? Eidolon, or The Course of a Soul And Other Poems With all of his greatness of vision, he had the humbleness of a true scientist. History of Human Society If he address thee as one ignorant of the matter, thine humbleness shall bear away his contentions. The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni The Oldest Books in the World Take up your ranks again In humbleness, remembering ye are kings, Kings for the sake and by the will of England, Therefore her servants till your lives' last end. Collected Poems Volume One The despotic monarchy is gone; the luxurious and privileged aristocracy has disappeared; and the incredibly wealthy and tyrannous Church is reduced to humbleness and poverty. Arrows of Freethought A word from her, and the men before him dropped in humbleness to the ground. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, June, 1930 The shopkeepers could do no business, so with bated breath and whispering humbleness they returned to Mr. Smith-Barry. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule And twice he was called back to correct mistakes which he admitted were his own with an humbleness that was alarming to the complainant. Once to Every Man Then her arrogance and pride, previously concealed by the humbleness of her station, broke out with the fierceness of consuming flames. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas Patient he stands, with age and sorrow bowed, And holds a piteous hat of ancient yean; And in his face and gesture there appears The desperate humbleness of poor men proud. Silhouettes It hardly seemed as if he had the right, except in a salutary humbleness, even to touch a door which shut in Esther to the gods of home. The Prisoner A right knowledge and apprehension of the past teaches humbleness and self-sustainment to the present. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index Tender-souled As that first streak, the harbinger of dawn Revealed through cloudless ether, such the queen, All charity, all humbleness, all grace, All womanhood. Legends of the Saxon Saints Daisy, in a sudden mood of that exquisite humbleness which goes with love, blushed with pleasure that it should be so, but told herself that it was an incredible thing. Daisy's Aunt In the end we reduced our prospective employer to humbleness. A Son of the Middle Border A grain of glory mixed with humbleness Cures both a fever and lethargickness. Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul Then she folded her hands and sat looking into the fire with a face on which there was a touching expression of humbleness. Say and Seal, Volume II He said "yes," and not another word, but lay there still with those closely shielded eyes; and lips unbent from their usual repose, with grave humbleness and grief and joy. Say and Seal, Volume I At the moment his assumed humbleness, his self-derision, his confession of failure irritated her. The Light of the Star A Novel That humbleness of mind is a rare virtue is not to be wondered at, for every Christian grace is a rarity. Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost Give me to practice them in humbleness And nobler power than mine doth no man hold. Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul Her lip was a child's lip in its humbleness. Say and Seal, Volume II He was long-suffering; and we are commanded to put on as the elect of God “bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering.” The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity You are so clever you look down upon my humbleness. The Brothers Karamazov Do thou protect apace My peerless one, my Peri with the face That is a marvel to the minds of men, And like a flower for humbleness of grace. A Lover's Litanies Shall I bend low, and in a bondman's key, With bated breath and whispering humbleness. Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature "Did you think so?" said Faith quickly and with secret humbleness. Say and Seal, Volume II When I was his age, Tyndall was the big voice on this subject; yet we have come to think in all humbleness that Tyndall only touched his toes in the stream. Child and Country A Book of the Younger Generation I knew the state of Spain well, his weakness, his poorness, his humbleness at this time. Raleigh The idealized saint is there, in all the grace of her pure and noble humbleness, the guide and safeguard of the poet's soul. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 That humbleness is sped, The vivid blazon of self-conscious youth, The unwilling witness to whole-hearted truth, Ne'er troubles boyhood's head. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, May 27, 1893 I have seen possibilities which have enforced a humbleness that is not good for my happiness nor conducive to my development. The Wonder It was so simple, so pure, so heavenward in its aspirations, so human in its humbleness, so touching in its sympathies. The Old Helmet, Volume I We never experienced a more stinging sense of our own humbleness and imbecility than on such occasions, and never had we greater need of patience and lowliness of spirit. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part III. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century “Watch the unfolding life of plant and animal, and then come from your planet-yearning back to earth, with a humbleness born of a realisation of our vast ignorance of the commonest things about us.” The Log of the Sun A Chronicle of Nature's Year In her attitude to him, there had always been, though Tanqueray did not know it, an immense simplicity and humbleness. The Creators A Comedy No one may give to another save in humbleness of spirit. American Sketches 1908 Even as I there was led, Her ladies with a veil were covering her; And with her was such very humbleness That she appeared to say, 'I am at peace.' Recollections of Dante Gabriel Rossetti But with an increasing humbleness he accepted her as the master of the house, and she unconsciously took the rôle. The Innocents A Story for Lovers Your young lady is happy enough with that grenadier of a woman in spite of the humbleness of the home. The Opal Serpent And still, amid the praise she hears secure, She walks with humbleness for her array; Seeming a creature sent from Heaven, to stay On earth, and show a miracle made sure. Spontaneous Activity in Education To whom the priests, in humbleness, At once to beg for alms began, Praying him grant of his excess Such as for poor men's bread might pay, Or give their saint a gala-dress. Collected Poems In Two Volumes, Vol. II Moses was the meekest of men, yet it was for one sudden transgression of the rule of meekness that he suffered, all his former gentleness, all his habitual humbleness of mind, availed him nothing. Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VII (of 8) But humbleness of mind can conform itself to all things, and this keeps the bond fast. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning But I really do beg your pardon, in all humbleness, for laughing at you. The Heart of Arethusa Even Walpole thought this was carrying humbleness too far. A History of the Four Georges, Volume II Since then, she had eaten the pie of humbleness to the last crumb. The Fighting Shepherdess And he lashed his pride with a new-found humbleness, and railed at himself. The McBrides A Romance of Arran Then, love hath a humble mind, “humbleness of mind,” else it could not stoop and condescend to others of low degree, and therefore Christ exhorts above all to lowliness. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning They are docile, cleanly, quick-witted, and respectful to humbleness. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Nevertheless, in spite of its humbleness, the sun came and gilded our roofs of straw and reeds. Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. "God hath given me strength," replied the monk simply, and with much humbleness. The Minister of Evil The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia So far as humbleness was concerned, there was no lack of that. The Cold Snap 1898 Pride is the mother of passion, humbleness the mother of meekness. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Now that he has become Minister he has laid aside his quarter-deck manner and adopted tones of whispering humbleness which hardly reach the Press Gallery. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-25 Lil, for whom this display of joy and humbleness was made, was altogether unmoved by it. Schwartz: A History From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray It's nothin' but their Christian humbleness as could mek 'em want it at all. Aunt Rachel I received her gently, quoting aloud the beautiful words of Paul in Colossians III, 12: “Put on therefore, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering.” A Book of Burlesques What is wanting in knowledge let us make up in affection, and let the gap of difference in judgment be swallowed up with the bowels of mercies and love, and humbleness of mind. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him. A Simple Story And he asked for power to preach the gospel and for humbleness and understanding to receive the gospel after it was preached. Mitch Miller An' since the robins ask no praise, or pay for all their songs o' cheer, Let me in humbleness rejoice to do my bit o' service here. The Path to Home Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13. Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Corinthians, Galatians, and Philippians Chapters I to End. Colossians, Thessalonians, and First Timothy. They are named bowels of mercies, long suffering, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, forbearance, and forgiveness, all which are tied to the believer's girdle by charity, so that where love is, every good comes. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning "Mister," he said again, with a humbleness that seemed strangely gentle after all his bluster and brag, "will you look at this and tell me what you think it's worth?" The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries Knowing himself the traitor that he was, he could yet hold her, kiss her, murmur tender things to her, allow her to cry upon his breast, to stammer repentance and humbleness. Marriage à la mode It is better in humbleness to belong to the worst of the Churches than proudly to separate one's self from the best of the Churches. The Agony of the Church (1917) So saith the Lord, and with all humbleness His servant echoes back the awful word. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 4 He had sat in spirit at the feet of Hermione and loved her with a sort of boyish humbleness. The Call of the Blood However, it made no difference in our friendship, which shows that he was fine and high, notwithstanding the humbleness of his origin. Chapters from My Autobiography But this the rather tended to endear the hitherto unknown writer, as it seemed characteristic of the union of humbleness of station with eminence of piety. The Annals of the Poor It was but indifferently written and spelt; but this rather tended to endear the hitherto unknown writer, as it seemed characteristic of the union of humbleness of station with eminence of piety. The Dairyman's Daughter "I know," Mary answered simply, and with something of the humbleness of a child rebuked by high authority. The Guests Of Hercules "I beg your pardon," he beseeched, with mock humbleness. Frank Merriwell's Chums Be not troubled because of hardships and ordeals; turn unto God, bowing in humbleness and praying to Him, while bearing every ordeal, contented under all conditions and thankful in every difficulty. Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas This immortal Tree will yield kindness and humbleness, learning and wisdom, and the divine virtues. Bahíyyih Khánum Make Thy protection my armor, Thy preservation my shield, humbleness before the door of Thy oneness my guard, and Thy custody and defense my fortress and my abode. Bahá’í Prayers: A Selection of Prayers Revealed by Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Yes," replied the little paymaster, whose present humbleness was in striking contrast to his former pomposity, "I can understand how, from your point of view, my recent course of action may be open to misconception. At War with Pontiac The Totem of the Bear Ross accepted that valuation with a new humbleness. The Time Traders With heart and soul, with entire devotion, supplication, humbleness and submissiveness, endeavor to promulgate the law of God and strive to diffuse the fragrances of God. Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas But there was also a strange humbleness in him. The Emigrant Trail The humbleness and poverty of her surroundings brought out into relief the wealth and lordliness of her charms. The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 He is a beggar without a beggar's humbleness; and a thief, moreover, without a thief's hardihood. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 437 Volume 17, New Series, May 15, 1852 Of course, the thought of daring to covet what she saw, had never crossed her, in her humbleness. Faith Gartney's Girlhood Speak of my servitude unto God, of my humbleness and submissiveness to the Beloved of God, and of my evanescence, nothingness and utter meekness to the Threshold of Baha’. Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas Fraud and fate Were leagued against her: fear was fain to prate Of honour in dishonour, pride brought low, And humbleness whence holiness must grow, And greatness born of shame to be so great. A Channel Passage and Other Poems Taken from The Collected Poetical Works of Algernon Charles Swinburne—Vol VI Salvation is not in the strength of laws nor in the multitude of soldiers; it is in poverty and humbleness of spirit. The Well of Saint Clare "Oh, I don't know, sir!" said Daisy, looking up with a sudden expression of humbleness. Melbourne House It was so evident that her true humbleness was untouched by all. Faith Gartney's Girlhood Make Thy protection my armory, Thy preservation my shield, humbleness before the door of Thy Oneness my guard, and Thy custody and defense my fortress and abode. Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas It was answered by us all, in all possible humbleness, but yet with a countenance taking knowledge, that we knew that he spake it but merrily. Ideal Commonwealths Her own insignificance, her humbleness, accentuated and betrayed her. The Place Beyond the Winds On the contrary, the mind must be opened to proofs, must be confirmed by custom, and offer itself in humbleness to inspirations, which alone can produce a true and saving effect. Pascal's Pensées Her humbleness and her faithfulness were so entire that she never thought of herself as occupying, in the eyes of others, such position. Faith Gartney's Girlhood Verily, I received thy letter*** and was informed of its meanings and contents which indicated thine humbleness before God and thy meekness to His great realm of might. Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas He expected to receive his answer that evening; and he descended the mountain in a curiously uncertain and perplexed state of mind which at times bordered on a modesty painfully akin to humbleness. The Danger Mark I have this day, with humbleness of heart, to declare that I have found myself entirely in the wrong. The Children's Portion The kingly brow may bear itself high enough before men, the voice may be commanding and imperious enough, cutting through contradiction as with a sword; but before the Highest all is humbleness and bended knees. Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country The minister had not failed, through all her humbleness and shyness, to read some syllables of that large, unuttered life of hers that lay beneath. Faith Gartney's Girlhood I have read thy brilliant letter which proveth thy humbleness before the Divine Might and thy cheerfulness by the fragrances of God emanating from the gardens of expressions and facts. Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas That was everything, and it is in all humbleness that I say that I do not think the ill experiences of those years degraded me much. We and the World, Part I A Book for Boys And there is this about such actions: they are disinterested, and the reward is sweet in proportion to the humbleness of the individual whom you have obliged. Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie In honesty and humbleness of heart, as he worked, he acknowledged a debt to the unknown Italian who stole the key of the room to sell, and called his concierge a she-camel. The Second Class Passenger Fifteen Stories Let none who read of God's great love despair, Who trusts in Him of him He will take care; But growing rich chuse humbleness, not pride, Let these dead persons' virtues be your guide. The History of Sir Richard Whittington And there be grander infinities still, Where, in Emmanuel, good has quench'd ill; Infinite humbleness, highest and first, Choosing the doom of the lowest and worst; Infinite pity, and patience,—how long? My Life as an Author Her very humbleness and candour made her a drama in herself. Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" It was too true, and it hurt her baser pride, even while her nobler pride rejoiced in the very humbleness of his origin because it emphasised his present greatness. The Halo At the very outset, the humbleness of what is professed in this little book cannot be set forth too strongly. Matthew Arnold And it is this man, with self so thoroughly crushed—the outward self by bodily austerities, the inward self by Christian humbleness—it is this man who speaks so sternly to his sovereign. Sermons Preached at Brighton Third Series There was about her, as she spoke, a wistful humbleness; and a patient sadness, infinitely touching. The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century She performed her duties faithfully and silently, she gave no trouble, and showed a gentle subservience and humbleness towards the white servants which won immense approbation. Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" Never in the history of the world did the head of a mighty nation and the conqueror of a great rebellion enter the captured chief city of the insurgents in such humbleness and simplicity. A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: A History It was indeed impossible to hear them, and look upon his noble countenance and figure, without forgetting the humbleness of his rank in life, and feeling for him a marked deference and respect. Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One The next ingredient of humbleness is, that a man must have a right estimate of himself. Sermons Preached at Brighton Third Series This, the author assures us, was due not to humbleness of spirit, but to a vow. The Haskalah Movement in Russia "It was so kind of her," she used to say with heartfelt humbleness of spirit. Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" In so confident a way was this information imparted, that visitors were compelled to receive it in all humbleness, and as a matter of course. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 72, October, 1863 "I could have taught you, Heart," was his secret thought; "I could have taught you, but since I might not, God's blessing on this dear soul whose tender humbleness was your first lesson." His Grace of Osmonde Being the Portions of That Nobleman's Life Omitted in the Relation of His Lady's Story Presented to the World of Fashion under the Title of A Lady of Quality His manner changed to an almost submissive humbleness, and, without more words, he helped Bill to place the insensible woman in the sleigh. Bressant The Marquis was full of joy because of the patience and humbleness of Griselda; but he appeared to be sad, and left her with a troubled face. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 3 (of 12) Classic Tales and Old-Fashioned Stories Hetty took it with a look and exclamation of thanks; but Phyllis thought she hardly expressed her gratitude with sufficient humbleness. Hetty Gray Nobody's Bairn Yet, O Hakim, with all humbleness we desire to beg of the Government to allow our sons and warriors to take part in this great war against the German evildoers. New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915 Their dead mother's suffering and their father's rough contempt on the rare occasions when he had chanced to behold them had chastened them to humbleness from their babyhood. His Grace of Osmonde Being the Portions of That Nobleman's Life Omitted in the Relation of His Lady's Story Presented to the World of Fashion under the Title of A Lady of Quality There were few who could boast of so pure a heart, and so much real humbleness of soul joined to a firm reliance on her own integrity and a belief in that of others. Mathilda "My son Hugo spoils me," she would say, and there was no proper humbleness in her voice. Half Portions Dante never watched the young man and maiden of to-day accosting each other, or he would not have said— "If she salutes him, all his being o'er Flows humbleness." Stray Thoughts for Girls Toward him it brings an eager humbleness that is the essence and the life of Heaven and of love. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall He saluted with a humbleness which lacked sincerity. The Goose Girl But he tried to win their friendship by humbleness and kindness, and so only made himself the more cheap in their eyes. The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him His humbleness touched and melted her—his humbleness, in him who had been at first so arrogant—and with the first exquisite rush of response she was taken out of herself. The Twenty-Fourth of June And even Henry Chichester, with all his humbleness, his readiness to yield to others, to think nothing of himself, had had the strength that belongs to purity of soul. The Dweller on the Threshold Maybe he can put his rank away among men who know him not, and that is a good humbleness in a way. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet The brown backs and bobbing heads still stretched before them in almost comical humbleness. Nedra "Thank you," said Leam, with the sweetest little air of humbleness and patience. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 101, May, 1876 There are people who often talk of the humbleness of their origin, when they are really ashamed of it, though vain of the talent which enabled them to emerge from it. The Jericho Road Love, at such a thought, must have sunk upon its knees and hid its face for tender humbleness and requital. Marcella He could see it all and he knew in all humbleness that he could construct the town as no other man of his generation would be able to do; the beautiful hill-rimmed city! Andrew the Glad She made herself ridiculous in endeavoring to imitate the manners and bearing of the aristocracy, into whose sphere she and her husband were determined to force themselves, in spite of the humbleness of their origin. International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 6, August 5, 1850 Beneath his deference and humbleness was hid the most inquisitorial maliciousness. Best Russian Short Stories So in all humbleness I conclude my presenting to your good Lordship this wish: that if it perish it is but a loss of that which is not. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 He met her flashing look with tender humbleness. Marcella "O I don't know, sir!" said Daisy, looking up with a sudden expression of humbleness. Melbourne House, Volume 2 “I excuse myself away with humbleness for impertinence, Your Excellency,” I returned to him. The Daredevil But there was no humbleness in his tone. Personality Plus Some Experiences of Emma McChesney and Her Son, Jock They never experienced a more stinging sense of their own humbleness and imbecility than on such occasions, and never had they greater need of patience and lowliness of spirit. Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa I felt, in his company, a delightful awe, and an humbleness more gratifying than any elation of earthly pride. J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 4 But, as I said before, it is of no use—your humbleness is too much for me. Pomona's Travels A Series of Letters to the Mistress of Rudder Grange from her Former Handmaiden “There is no humbleness that I will not perform for their forgiveness, my Buzz and my Sue,” I said to them. The Daredevil A poor dependant like himself, he supposed, was to be seen and not heard—must speak when he was spoken to, play chorus, and whisper humbleness. Fenwick's Career "So did I," said Nino, thoughtfully, "and I am not far from the humbleness yet." A Roman Singer With humbleness and gratitude, I drank in his sage and holy discourse. J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 4 A deep emotion was evident in his noble features, and he raised his beaming, radiant face to heaven, thanking God in the humbleness of his heart for the proud joy of this hour. The Merchant of Berlin An Historical Novel They see one side, and he is irresistible in his simplicity, humbleness, unworldliness, and ever considerate charity, combined with so much keenness and freshness of thought, and such sure and unfailing truth of feeling. Occasional Papers Selected from the Guardian, the Times, and the Saturday Review, 1846-1890 Sheer grit, determination, hard work and humbleness were his only tools of success. Behind the News: Voices from Goa's Press The rather she will find her pride in humbleness, and love him again with the same love he has set on her. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France The humbleness of his situation, combined with his ardour for literature, only served to give an inexpressible heightening to the interestingness of his character. Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are Uriah Heap's father was a very poor judge of human nature, or he would not have told his son, as he did, that people liked humbleness. Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow I hope you will pray that God will grant me wisdom, humbleness of spirit, and success in all that is right. Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society But it was not the humbleness of a servant, nor the hypocrisy of a slave; it was the admiration of Freshman for Junior. Main Street "In America people think so many new things," said poor little Lady Anstruthers with yearning humbleness. The Shuttle The redeeming point of the tenderfoot is his humbleness of spirit and his extreme good nature. The Mountains If Norman anticipated that she would be nervous before the task of receiving in her humbleness so distinguished a visitor, he must have been straightway disappointed. The Grain of Dust "There's nowhere for me to lie down, sir," he answered, and there was in his voice a humbleness which was very distressing. Of Human Bondage To-morrow night, after dinner—” “In our present imperfect understanding of these hidden forces I think one should approach them with humbleness rather than mockery,” observed Leonard, with such severity that the subject was forthwith dropped. Beasts and Super-Beasts Both faces expressed a franker perturbation, something more akin to the humbleness of dismay, than Newman had yet seen in them. The American Every thing that concerns them must be treated with tenderness, and reverence, and humbleness, and every thing of that kind.' The Adventures of Hugh Trevor "So you think that Lang ought to be approached with 'bated breath and whispering humbleness'—just as he is on the point of trampling us and our cause into the dirt?" Delia Blanchflower "Your letter to my husband made me so unhappy—that I could not help coming," she said, in a tone that was all entreaty, all humbleness. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Give me to practise them in humbleness, And nobler power than mine doth no man hold. Stories Worth Rereading The patience—humbleness even—of Betts's manner struck a pang to the young man's heart. The Coryston Family A Novel They rise from their budded, intact humbleness near the ground, they rise up, they throw up their crystal, they become handsome, they are heaps of confident, mysterious whiteness in the shadow of a rocky stream. Twilight in Italy His passionate impulse was to throw himself at her feet, and silence any further humbleness with kisses. Delia Blanchflower With such a humbleness might Diana have wooed her shepherd, stooping her goddess head to him on the Latmian steep. Sir George Tressady — Volume II There had been a certain temptation to let the future mistress of Bannisdale know that the neighbourhood was not all whispering humbleness towards her. Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume II Him and his wife have held up their heads a cut above me—oh yes, they have, though, for all Joe's humbleness—but the grand folks be a coming to. The Channings Aware of the humbleness of my birth, and unrestrained by pride in my parents—I had lost them so early—I would indulge in many a day-dream of what I would gladly have been. Wilfrid Cumbermede We be a-going home after our supper in all humbleness, my lord; for the Archbishop loves humbleness, my lord; and though we be fifty to four, we daren't fight you with our crutches, my lord. Becket and other plays You cannot educate the manliness out of him, try as you will; and for such blessings let us in all humbleness give thanks to Heaven. With Edged Tools Mary had a sort of humbleness about being the mother of such a son. In the Arena Stories of Political Life "O uncle," rejoined he, "thou didst extinguish my rancour with the humbleness of thine excuse, and I pardon thee without making thee drink the bitterness of obligation to intercessors." The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume III This humbleness it is that profits them with thee And wins them wealth and power and rank and high estate. The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume I She told herself that if she allowed this dreadful, invading humbleness way in her she would lose all power to dominate another by showing that she had ceased to dominate herself. The Woman with the Fan It finds enemies in those worldly good-fortunes where Pagan and even Hebrew literature saw the highest blessing, and invincible allies in sorrow, poverty, humbleness of station, where the former world recognized only implacable foes. Among My Books Second Series Spiritual life is love, pity, patience, courage, honesty, truth, justice, humbleness, industry, self-sacrifice, obedience to God, and therefore to those whom God sends to teach and guide us. Sermons on National Subjects The more important people had known the humbleness of His home, and could not adjust themselves to look up to Him, instead of down. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark They despise my humbleness of birth; I contemn their imbecility. Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War The dreadful humbleness, the shrinking cowardice of the unsightly human being invaded her. The Woman with the Fan From its dusty shadows a stooped figure emerged, gray-haired and spectacled, which waited for Stefan to speak with an air of patient humbleness. The Nest Builder We saw just now David’s humbleness and gentleness, the fruits of God’s Spirit in him, in his answer to his proud and harsh brother. Sermons on National Subjects She had returned him to his fellow-laborers with a new feeling toward them, a humbleness he had never known, a desire to adjust himself with them. The Web of Life And bated is used in a kindred sense in the Jew of Venice. —_in a bondman's key With bated breath and whisp'ring humbleness_. Notes to Shakespeare — Volume 01: Comedies A sort of dreadful humbleness surged through her, as if she were a guilty creature about to cringe before a judge. The Woman with the Fan In the sequel indeed they built Friaries for their residence; but these were no less distinguished for the simplicity and humbleness of their appearance, than the monasteries were for their grandeur and almost regal magnificence. Lives of the Necromancers Humility -- N. humility, humbleness; meekness, lowness; lowliness, lowlihood†; abasement, self-abasement; submission &c. Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases And, indeed, she looked once at me in such wise, that I grew near to a true humbleness of heart because of the honour and love that did be in her eyes. The Night Land Olindo, like herself, was a Christian; and the humbleness of his passion was equal to the worth of her that inspired it. Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volume 2 My lords, with all the humbleness I may, I greet your honours from Andronicus— And pray the Roman gods confound you both. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 9 But in this humbleness of mind, my lord, Whereas experience prov'd and art do meet, How happy were these fair Italian fields, If they were graced with so sweet a sun. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 If there was one quality of the mind with which Lord Nick was less familiar than with all others, it was humbleness of spirit. Gunman's Reckoning And surely she did seem so utter sweet in this new way of naughtiness; but yet I did think, odd whiles, that I should like to shake her unto dear humbleness and her usual way. The Night Land Her companion bowed his head in deep humbleness and joy. The Little Pilgrim: Further Experiences. Stories of the Seen and the Unseen. Do not disdain my voluntary humbleness: Accept my service, bless me with commanding. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 9 That eloquent word 'only' expressed the deeps of his stricken humbleness. Mark Twain Yes! gentle humbleness is beauty's crown— The beautiful forever hid, and shrinking From its own lustre: but thy spirit needs Repose, for aught of strange—e'en sudden joy— Is terror-fraught. The Bride of Messina, and On the Use of the Chorus in Tragedy I did not feel discouraged by the humbleness of my employment, and I fulfilled my duties with exactitude, handling the duster and broom to the satisfaction of my employer. The Queen Pedauque To have made him the ostensible hero of the tale, would have suited neither the modesty of his feelings nor the humbleness of my own expectation of telling it as I wished. Thaddeus of Warsaw "Please, Blair, please—" But the very tragedy of such humbleness was that it made an appeal to passion rather than to mercy. The Iron Woman "For God's sake," I whispered hoarsely in my humbleness, "say that you forgive me?" A Fool and His Money But Satan seeks to destroy all this lowliness of spirit and humbleness of mind. When the Holy Ghost is Come And so the man became very humble with a proud humbleness. Their Yesterdays It is not fit that he inhabit there Where humbleness of mind should have the chair. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 Oh! if humbleness and penitence could win it, one might be sure it would be his.' The Young Step-Mother "You will have to learn more humbleness of mind, my dear child," he retorted sternly. The Point of View It is for this reason that we need teachers after we are sanctified, and to this end we are exhorted to humbleness of mind. When the Holy Ghost is Come And for this last I beg in humbleness of spirit complete,—Grant Thou peace to the friend whose eyes eat into my heart with pity! The Maid of the Whispering Hills Lies home beneath a sickly sun, Where humbleness was taught me? Rung Ho! And yet this very chattel, thus yoked in death, toils on in doubts and fears, in humbleness and submission, with unrequited fortitude and affection. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter She could make a match, as you have said...' he muttered of 'brilliant,' and 'the highest'; and his humbleness of the honest man enamoured touched Lady Dunstane. Diana of the Crossways — Complete She could make a match, as you have said . . .' he muttered of 'brilliant,' and 'the highest'; and his humbleness of the honest man enamoured touched Lady Dunstane. Diana of the Crossways — Volume 1 She had a unique power of devotion and fundamental humbleness. Margot Asquith, an Autobiography - Two Volumes in One Yours serfdom, awe and humbleness: ours thunder and the seas. Ulysses "So in all humbleness still awaiting a more reasonable decision at your hands, I am, Most Holy Father, "Your faithful servant and brother in Christ, "Felix Bonpre." The Master-Christian So the Umpondwana made ready to fight, not because they loved it, but because they must, for they knew that no humbleness would help them in face of the spears of Dingaan. Swallow: a tale of the great trek I had lived obscure, In humbleness, in poverty, in want, Blest, oh supremely blest! with him alone: And he abandons me, rejects me, scorns me, Insensible! inhuman! for another! Count Julian It is vanity and this fundamental lack of humbleness that is the bed-rock of nearly every quarrel. Margot Asquith, an Autobiography - Two Volumes in One And we use the discoveries of science recklessly and selfishly—without gratitude, humbleness or reverence. The Secret Power A pathetic enough document in its confused medley of passionate demand and boyish humbleness. The Lamp of Fate "With MUTTON, Robby dear?" ventured Mrs. Shepherd, with the utmost humbleness. The Getting of Wisdom With that he had stood aside with a curious humbleness, had gripped the hand that she had given him and had gone downstairs and away. Who Cares? a story of adolescence I never get over my surprise, old as I am, at the surly moral manners, the lack of humbleness and the colossal personal vanity that are the bed-rock of people's incapacity to take criticism well. Margot Asquith, an Autobiography - Two Volumes in One A grain of glory mixed with humbleness, Cures both a fever and lethargicness. The Daisy chain, or Aspirations Do I seem to sue for grace too boldly because I forget to make my body match the humbleness of my heart? The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest The larger and deeper the mind, the more there would be of the genuine humbleness and gentleness that a shallow nature is incapable of. Clever Woman of the Family Now she felt a humbleness such as she knew no one should ever feel—a humbleness that was contemptible, that felt itself incapable, unworthy of notice. A Spirit in Prison His crawling humbleness changed to frantic joy in a moment, and his ghastly fear to a childish rage. Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2 But while the Roman's temper is a modest self-reliance, the Christian aims at a more passive mood, humbleness and meekness, and reliance on the presence and personal friendship of God. Meditations And there was a curious mixture of humbleness and arrogance; entire resignation to the will of God and not less entire disdain of the judgement and opinion of man. Father and Son: a study of two temperaments Many great men, particularly those of America, began life in humbleness and poverty, but none ever came from such depths or rose to such a height as Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln's Yarns and Stories: a complete collection of the funny and witty anecdotes that made Lincoln famous as America's greatest story teller It is the very image of the peace and humbleness inculcated within its walls. Our Village But now Mascarin, thoroughly assured of the value of his weapon, had resumed all his humbleness of demeanor. Caught in the Net There is no feeling of humbleness because of junior rank, for the first class is the first in rank, and therefore need humble itself to none other than the proper authorities. The Colored Cadet at West Point Autobiography of Lieut. Henry Ossian Flipper, first graduate of color from the U. S. Military Academy The younger children, scourged both by Dr Arnold and by the elder children, were given every opportunity of acquiring the simplicity, sobriety, and humbleness of mind, which are the best ornaments of youth. Eminent Victorians I clattered into the hamlet of Mirepoix, and drew up before an inn flaunting the sign of a peacock—as if in irony of its humbleness, for it was no better than a wayside tavern. Bardelys the Magnificent; being an account of the strange wooing pursued by the Sieur Marcel de Saint-Pol, marquis of Bardelys... This orison must eke be said with great humbleness and full pure, and honestly, and not to the annoyance of any man or woman. The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems Truly, in few words, either by much expense or much humbleness. David Elginbrod She threw herself on her face on the carpet, and passed the night sobbing and weeping, and forming resolutions to live, in future, like Saint Theodore, in poverty and humbleness. Thais What can be more false, or more adverse to the simplicity, sobriety, and humbleness of mind which are the best ornaments of youth, and offer the best promise of a noble manhood?' Eminent Victorians His heart was enlarged like his Master's on earth, and hence his humbleness of mind. Life of William Carey His proud spirit found a certain solace in the abasement of its humbleness. The Path of the King Is that," she answered with some haughtiness, "a reflection on the humbleness of my birth? Albert Savarus Never in the history of the world has the head of a mighty nation and the conqueror of a great rebellion entered the captured chief city of the insurgents in such humbleness and simplicity. The Boys' Life of Abraham Lincoln Two minutes earlier she would not have thought it; but humiliated pride falls lower than humbleness. The Egoist I pray Christ with all passionate humbleness that I may not.” A Lady of Quality For half thy wealth, it is Antonio's; The other half comes to the general state, Which humbleness may drive unto a fine. The Merchant of Venice Because my heart's all humbleness, All pride is in my air. New Poems Rather 'twas humbleness in being pursued, As pilgrim to the temple of a shrine. Poems — Volume 3 Dr Middleton bowed to the litany, feeling that occasion called for humbleness from him. The Egoist She took these freedoms with such a readiness and spirit that she was served with a despatch and humbleness scarcely to be equalled, and, it is certain, never excelled. A Lady of Quality Those old Martyrs sloughed their pride, Taking humbleness like mirth. Poems — Volume 2 Priest of Jerusalem, In meekness and humbleness, I deny not, I confess I am not the Christ! The Complete Poems of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow You boys who go to good schools try to learn a little humbleness. Martin Hyde, the Duke's Messenger Along with his humbleness because he knew so little, there arose a conviction of power. Martin Eden |
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