英语词汇“humoring”造句子简单的方法、技巧、例句及翻译-英语例句辞典

And when I saw that box I remembered the boy at Warren and the lousy lamp he made and the way we were all humoring him, pretending he had done something wonderful when he hadn’t. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Hell, I don’t blame you for humoring me.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh, no! I couldn’t let you do that. You’re just humoring me. It isn’t the time and you know it.” The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z

God, he was humoring me and I couldn’t stop myself. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

I decided to pretend I thought she was crazy, and that I was only humoring her along. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

Even if he is humoring her, at least he isn’t a coward. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

I poked my head into the twins’ room, humoring my sisters as they sorted through a pile of unfolded laundry in the middle of the full-size bed. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

"We can check," he says, but he's just humoring me. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

I hesitated, then decided that I was better off humoring her, as I still had favors to ask. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“I’m beginning to feel as though I’m humoring myself.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

“No, you don’t,” she said, “or you wouldn’t be humoring him that way.” We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

She couldn’t tell if he was humoring her or teasing her, but Grace didn’t care. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

“What happened?” he asked, in the placating tone used for a child, as if humoring his wife’s madness would make it go away quickly. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Their mom sighs, too stressed to continue humoring her, so Dalton looks at the boards, and takes up the slack. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

The sorry business with Jimmy and Chuck: the latter has no case because Jimmy could always say that he was humoring Chuck, who was certifiably a mental case at the time. ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 2 Finale: The Ultimate Betrayal 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z

The two then perform a thought experiment humoring anti-vaxxers who believe that 1 in 110 kids will be affected, despite science indicating otherwise. Penn & Teller slam anti-vaxxers: “Total bullsh*t” 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z

"That would be interesting," he says, humoring his questioner. Robert Taylor: arresting as TV lawman 'Longmire' 2013-05-23T14:08:08Z

The rest are humoring him because they've been big meanies for so long. "American Idol" recap: Kara weeps, I drink 2010-03-11T15:12:00Z

He called me Lady Beautiful, but I thought he was just humoring me. Modern Love: How I Got to Here 2013-06-20T19:01:38Z

Watching it, even this pretty solid season premiere, feels like a chore, like humoring the dull blowhard at the dinner party just because he means well. “The Killing”: Who killed Rosie Larsen? We’ll finally learn 2012-06-14T15:25:00Z

Jimmy just has to say that he was humoring Chuck to restore his sanity and would probably be believed since Chuck was pretty much a basket case at the time. ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 2 Finale: The Ultimate Betrayal 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z

If you’d prefer to mix it up: “I’ve got this”; “Interesting, thanks”; “I’ll keep that in mind”; “You do realize, I hope, that my standing here and nodding means only that I’m humoring you.” Perspective | Carolyn Hax: She’s probably the 0ne, but he still wants to play the field 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z

Like, there’s just this boss in charge who, like, doesn’t really seem to know what he’s doing, and everyone’s just kind of humoring him. Life Under Musk: Two Twitter Employees Speak Out 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z

As I have grown older, I have come to realize he wasn’t being humored by me as much as he was humoring me. Hernández: 'Mr. Scully' had a playful side that helped a young sportswriter feel important 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z

"What's the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? No one seriously thinks the results will change," said one senior Republican official. Trump's coup was much more organized than we knew 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z

“Maybe I was the only one who felt that way. Maybe they were just humoring me. I don’t know.” Inside a district attorney’s campaign to reform the Austin police department

"What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? No one seriously thinks the results will change," the official said. Now the GOP has a coup plan — and Steve Bannon's ready to put boots on the ground 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z

So, this thinking goes, what's the harm in humoring the guy a little longer? Memo to "respectable" Republicans: Stop looking for GOP heroes to fight Trumpism from the inside 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z

“What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? No one seriously thinks the results will change,” one unnamed Republican official told The Post in November. Opinion | RIP, the GOP of ‘Personal Responsibility’ 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z

Over the time I’ve interviewed Franco A., senior defense officials have gone from humoring my queries about extremist networks to publicly sounding the alarm. A Far-Right Terrorism Suspect With a Refugee Disguise: The Tale of Franco A. 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z

Even though I’m not entirely sure they ever bought into the myth, the boys played along, humoring us. Honey Roasted Nuts are a sweet treat for Santa (or his human helpers) 2020-12-12T05:00:00Z

As the Republican Party official cited at the top of this essay stated: "What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time?" The U.S. and the coddling of Donald Trump 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z

“What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time?” a senior Republican official told The Washington Post. Opinion | Goodbye, Golden Goose 2020-11-14T05:00:00Z

“I’m more troubled by the fact that other Republican officials, who clearly know better, are going along with this, are humoring him in this fashion,” Obama told CBS’ “60 Minutes.” Trump putting democracy to the test after his loss to Biden 2020-11-14T05:00:00Z

“I am more troubled by the fact that other Republicans officials, who clearly know better are going along with this, are humoring him in this fashion,” Mr. Obama said. Obama: Trump’s refusal to concede is ‘delegitimizing’ democracy 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z

“The Attorney General may think that he is merely humoring a President who will eventually concede the race and transfer power to his successor,” Nadler said. Shock and frustration inside Justice Dept. over Barr’s vote-investigation memo 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z

What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? The U.S. and the coddling of Donald Trump 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z

"What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? No one seriously thinks the results will change," a senior Republican official told the outlet. Martha McSally refuses to concede Arizona Senate race even as math shows she can’t win 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z

"What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? No one seriously thinks the results will change," a senior Republican official told The Post. Top Justice Dept. voter fraud official resigns in protest after Barr authorizes nationwide probes 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z

“What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? No one seriously thinks the results will change,” said one senior Republican official. Top Republicans back Trump’s efforts to challenge election results 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z

“He was her boss. She wanted to marry him but he was humoring her for being a faithful lapdog.” Ghislaine Maxwell was ‘a faithful lapdog’ to Jeffrey Epstein, wanted to marry him, royal cousin claims 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z

Part of the platform's Faustian bargain is humoring the debunked claim that it actually harms Republicans by hosting clandestine talks with Tucker Carlson and Sen. Lindsey Graham to discuss free speech issues and potential partnerships. Elizabeth Warren's frenemies: Her rise has been helped by haters 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z

And while party officials spent the summer humoring the no-shot candidates who have failed to demonstrate support through fund-raising or polling, patience among some Democrats was running low. Democratic Candidates Jostle, and Gripe, as Debates Winnow the Field 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z

Obama tweeted back: “Merry Christmas and happy holidays to the extraordinary kids, families, and staff at Children’s National. And thanks for humoring me as your stand-in Santa.” Barack Obama plays Santa at Washington children's hospital 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z

Nix told the BBC he was speaking with a certain amount of “hyperbole” and humoring the Channel 4 undercover team. Cambridge Analytica’s Alexander Nix: Bond villain, tech genius or hustler? 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z

One diplomat compared it to humoring an angry relative who controlled a family vacation estate, and periodically threatened to burn it down. Rewrite Iran Deal? Europeans Offer a Different Solution: A New Chapter 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z

Perhaps Mattis has decided to preserve his influence by humoring Trump’s parade envy. Opinion | Trump’s parade plan isn’t just another distraction 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z

Mr. Xi was left merely humoring Mr. Trump by agreeing to tougher sanctions at the United Nations this past week. Kim Jong-un, Taking On U.S. Directly, Sidelines China and South Korea 2017-09-23T04:00:00Z

And thanks for humoring me as your stand-in Santa. Barack Obama plays Santa at Washington children's hospital 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z

“Does the kid want to work in the business? To what extent is the kid humoring the parents about wanting to work in the business?” How to Make the Family Business Work Across the Generations 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z

But humoring the secessionists for a moment, let’s just stipulate that they do succeed. Say goodbye to those U.S. Opens should California secede from the United States - Golf Digest 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z

I think humoring up is a good thing. Jeff Goodby: Work for Bosses Who Can Take a Joke 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z

That meant they trained intensively for the journey, humoring themselves with the hashtag #ihaterowing on social media as they prepared for the attempt. Team Essence embarks on audacious attempt to row nonstop across Atlantic Ocean 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z

"I think Paramount was probably just humoring me," he said. The gamble on Adam McKay and 'The Big Short' looks like it might pay off 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z

What is less and less clear, in the interaction between the potential Presidents and the crowd, is who is humoring whom. Trump and the Man in the T-Shirt 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z

And you just kind of play along, humoring it for a few days. Verge Fiction: The Date 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z

But, fine, for the sake of humoring the non-believers, let’s do a bit of more traditional analysis. NFL East preview: are the Eagles unstoppable for a complete mess? 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z

I tried ignoring it, coddling it by moving gingerly or humoring it by making fun of my aging body. He had a terrible pain in his back. Here’s what he did. 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z

She might have been humoring me, but still seemed genuinely excited by my sighting and seized on it as a point of connection. Re-Re-Re-Reintroducing Hillary Clinton 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z

My friend smiled and nodded politely, humoring me. The Retire Overseas Challenge No One Talks About 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z

But they knew that he was only humoring them, and that he was spending more and more time on radical Web sites. A Tunisian teenager’s path from top student to aspiring suicide bomber

Shields was quiet for much of the conversation, taking notes, humoring the bigger egos around the table while she got on with the real work. Assange: Google Is Not What It Seems

“They were more or less humoring me. I realized I needed to find the investment professional who totally supported what I was doing.” Investing to Make a Difference Is Gaining Ground 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z

Suspicion: Campaigns are adept at humoring their donors. Memo to Self: Do Not Run for Office 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

"At some level I think I was humoring a colleague when I started reading into it," Mr. Espley says, "and now I'm sitting there with my piles of handwritten-notes and photocopied articles." In England, Researchers Investigate Case of the Talking Mongoose 2014-05-01T11:49:01Z

But Apple’s lawyers are not humoring any arguments from Google. Bits Blog: Samsung Executive Says Marketing Drove Phone Sales to No. 1 2014-04-14T22:02:02Z

They were only humoring her, the woman supposed. Joyce Carol Oates: “Mastiff.” 2013-06-24T04:00:00Z

They appear to be humoring me on the matter. Firsthand: Washington Nationals’ Charms Proved Hard to Ignore 2012-09-29T20:58:59Z

Dreading the experiment of forcible rescue, it occurred to me to try the effect of quietly accosting her, and endeavoring—by humoring her present mental condition—to decoy her away from her perilous amusement. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z

"See what humoring her has done," said Mr. Tracy, with a smile, that did not conceal the underlying gravity. A Singular Metamorphosis 2012-02-01T03:00:10.613Z

I find it convenient to—keep my affairs to myself, so you see, dear, I have a selfish motive in humoring the others.” The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach In Quest of the Runaways 2011-11-04T02:00:22.360Z

"Glad to see you, Elmer; and this is nice of you, humoring a cranky old fellow like me when you deserved your rest to-night," was the way the gentleman met him as he entered. Fast Nine or, A Challenge from Fairfield 2011-09-22T02:00:24.220Z

"I hate people to require so much humoring!" exclaimed Ruth, with some reason. Tiny Luttrell 2011-09-07T02:00:16.757Z

“We may as well watch the first act,” she smiled, humoring his metaphor. The Locusts' Years 2011-08-16T02:00:41.777Z

“Ah,” said the gentleman, humoring her, “ask his highness to be seated.” Erskine Dale?Pioneer 2011-06-13T02:00:32.327Z

For policy we made a practice of humoring these peoples and made it a rule always to be friendly with them. Sawdust & Spangles Stories & Secrets of the Circus 2011-05-27T02:00:18.113Z

She had been a mother indeed; humoring his every whim. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z

He was not a rigorist; he could not be called a severe man; still, he did not believe in spoiling children by humoring and flattering them. The Cave by the Beech Fork A Story of Kentucky?1815 2011-05-07T02:00:28.747Z

I had no experience to guide me, yet I knew Saxton needed humoring. Plain Mary Smith A Romance of Red Saunders 2011-04-09T02:00:09.887Z

“I just waked up,” he yawned, humoring the jest. Erskine Dale?Pioneer 2011-06-13T02:00:32.327Z

"To be sure; I remember it well," said Mac, humoring the drunken lucubrations; "but my chant is twice as aisy to sing,—the air is the 'Black Joke;' and any one can chorus." The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z

I have met very few persons who realize the importance of humoring the yearnings for love and friendship of these American young men, prostrated by sickness and wounds. The Wound Dresser A Series of Letters Written from the Hospitals in Washington during the War of the Rebellion 2011-04-01T02:00:42.513Z

Evidently Brack was a man who wanted humoring; it was humiliating, but he must go through with it. Fast as the Wind A Novel 2011-03-22T02:00:19.407Z

“Yes, dear,” she replied, humoring him; “then all will be as before.” The Spell 2011-03-20T02:00:34.173Z

The wise man, humoring him, said, “Be a cutter.” Laos Folk-Lore of Farther India 2011-03-14T03:01:03.290Z

"Indeed, I do," I emphatically rejoined, humoring her in the hope of learning what I wished to know. The Amethyst Box 2011-03-02T03:00:29.083Z

To be a "politic," clever fellow, a vast deal more humoring of prejudices, errors, and follies, is requisite, than at all assorts with true honesty of character. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 4, April, 1852 2011-02-23T03:00:33.760Z

Once mounted, The Rascal seemed tractable enough; but Picton knew the horse was not in the best temper, and required humoring. Fast as the Wind A Novel 2011-03-22T02:00:19.407Z

By humoring the animals they might be able to get through with a pair to each schooner. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z

"I always relied implicitly upon your skill!" said Massingbred, humoring his vanity. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z

It isn’t the wound—the outside of your head that needs humoring. Lost Farm Camp 2011-01-23T03:00:16.437Z

"Do so, if you like," and Iris gave him a humoring smile. The Diamond Pin 2011-01-22T03:00:15.907Z

You were only playing at being in love, and the sportive little Undine was humoring you at the same play. A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy 2011-01-13T03:01:13.027Z

Much might be learned by humoring the monster—nothing by opposing him. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846

He thought he noticed in Barnes' manner a suggestion of humoring him. Sinister Street, vol. 2

"You'll forgive an old man for humoring his feet," he croaked. The Return of Tharn

He was humoring her in her desire to play at being a detective. Penny Nichols Finds a Clue

I asked, with only a partial humoring of his ill nature. Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth

Perverted, it spoils children by excessive fondness, pampering, and humoring. The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology

"Here's our man, then," said MacNaghten, humoring the whim, as he pushed the innkeeper towards him. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience

The doctors and Mr. Grumble came to Miss Maxwell to interfere and put an end to this ungodly and unprofessional humoring of one departing soul. Leerie

"You may have your way," he said good-naturedly, as if humoring a child. Bedside Manner

Helen followed the old gentleman, absently humoring him in his fancy. The Vision of Elijah Berl

They probably fear that in humoring their parents and kin they will humor themselves to the point of losing their grit. A Canadian Bankclerk

Has she not been mounting guard over and humoring these two giddy young people before her? Rossmoyne

His words were false, the visitor realized; he was humoring the madman. The Inhabited

"Well, no," said I, humoring her as much as possible. Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches

He saw no harm in humoring her, and did as she had suggested. A Knyght Ther Was

"Now why would you want to do a thing like that?" asked Goil in a tone cold with obvious disbelief, and the tenor of humoring a madman. Jack of No Trades

It had never occurred to him that the woman might simply be humoring him, and yet that was the tone her voice had taken. The Barbarians

In speaking to me now, do you still believe yourself to be addressing Mersey, your fellow human being, and humoring him in a delusion? The Inhabited

"Emma Jane," said Mrs. Haley, in the tone of one who is humoring a child, "these ladies are from the North." Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches

And these trousers I wear have already rendered long and faithful service; they have arrived at the stage where they require, let us say, humoring. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story

Now I was tall enough, but I had a new vanity that I felt like humoring just then. Confessions of a Neurasthenic

There was Betsy Chivers was that mild and humoring to her husband that at last he made her do everything, even clean his teeth for him. The Broom-Squire

"You sound like a school teacher humoring a stupid child." The Sound of Silence

The tone was one reserved for humoring madmen. Dead Ringer

“Tell me something about it,” said Richard, humoring the older man’s deliberation in arriving at his point. The Eye of Dread

Well, Yoris," he said in a tone that meant he was just about through humoring him, "I'm waiting. Trees Are Where You Find Them

No harm in humoring this poor devil of an officer who had crashed and lost his wits. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930

With gentleness, with a tactful humoring, he would yet win her attention. The Cruise of the Shining Light

“Any time,” Mackenzie told him, speaking easily, as if humoring the whim of some irresponsible person. The Flockmaster of Poison Creek

It savored of the harmless humoring of a childish vagary. Once to Every Man

We followed him, and for an hour crossed to and fro, up and down, humoring him, responding to his every caprice, as if he verily were a king. Tales of Fishes

They had nothing to lose by humoring him. Smugglers' Reef

O Lord! at Joseph's humble bench Thy hands did handle saw and plane, Thy hammer nails did drive and clench, Avoiding knot, and humoring grain. Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul

“No, you don’t want to go back to bed,” she agreed, as if she was humoring a child. The Dust Flower

Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it. Kings in Exile

“Why, Gracie,” he said, humoring her, “this is more than a wife would do for me!” Not Like Other Girls

This view infers the disguise of Cæsar to be an instance of the profound guile with which Shakespeare sometimes plays upon his characters, humoring their bent, and then leaving them to the discipline of events. The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar

"Fifty?" said the Minister, humoring him a little. The Big Bow Mystery

On other matters he was more compliant—humoring her old-maidish fancies in a most docile and conciliating manner. A Book About Lawyers

This course recommended itself strongly to the strictly honest Rebecca, because it eliminated at once all necessity for "humoring" Phœbe's madness, with its implied subterfuges and equivocations. The Panchronicon

Well, you are a queer sort of a chap," retorted Peveril; "but, seeing that you were so kind about the lunch, I don't mind humoring you a bit. The Copper Princess A Story of Lake Superior Mines

You may think I am humoring Hartman too much, and letting him shirk the subject. A Pessimist In Theory and Practice

There used to be high words between us, I accusing her of humoring the boy; and she calling me a hard old tyrant. Bertie and the Gardeners or, The Way to be Happy

She has got a shock, and wants a bit of humoring. Girls of the Forest

She'd sweat and stumble after a few minutes run, no amount of dieting, humoring or whipping affected her. The Dark Tower

But there were reasons for humoring this curious beauty. The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play

He spoke in the voice people use in humoring drunken men and children. Little Lost Sister

It was a long time before he realized that she was humoring him. Space Platform

But I know some folks have a partiality to being called by their names, and I have no objection in life to humoring them. Fairy Fingers A Novel

I believe he thought I was rather a simpleton and needed humoring. The Short Life

“Ah but, Grosse tante, remember—God does not want all the trouble on his own shoulders,” Th�r�se answered humoring the woman, in her conception of the Deity. At Fault

By humoring him in this way Caroline obtained, without any consciousness on his part, an almost absolute power over him. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I

Lavender began to have some respect for Sheila's father, and made a resolution to guard against the impertinence of humoring him too ostentatiously. Lippincott's Magazine, Volume 11, No. 26, May, 1873

"Come! come away!" he cried; and humoring his wishes, I darted away, this time in the direction of the dining-room and Ambrose. The Hermit Of ——— Street 1898

If pastors knew what hurt they do in humoring female vanity, they would be more severe against it! The Autobiography of Madame Guyon

"I fancy that you bring me good news, major?" said Isabel, humoring his mood. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878

After humoring Paul's every whim and doing many little positive kindnesses, Pierre, in most persuasive tones, begs as a special favor that they change shifts for once. Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898

A very little humoring of their prejudices, and some courtesy of language and demeanor on the part of Englishmen, would work wonders, even as it is, with the public mind of the Americans. The Best of the World's Classics, Vol. V (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland III

I met, one evening, a pretty enthusiastic woman who wanted, for the purpose of humoring a poetic fancy, to spend a night with me in a boat on a river. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume VIII.

Mrs. Langham, who always spoiled him, entering stately in silk and gems, engaged him in a game of cribbage, humoring gravely all his startling and original vagaries in the game. Vesty of the Basins

"I know a little witch of that kind," said Master Raymond, humoring the Captain's fancy; "but she is now in Boston prison, and in danger of her life." Dulcibel A Tale of Old Salem

The uncompromising coldness and solidity of the viands was enough to appall a man conscious that his digestion needed humoring. Love Among the Chickens A Story of the Haps and Mishaps on an English Chicken Farm

Well, perhaps some of the impulses of sincerity are better held in check; they are too closely allied to the humoring of our cherished prejudices. Etiquette

My plan must have seemed very foolish to her, but she was often large-minded about humoring the desires of other people. My Ántonia

Forthwith he essayed to teach her to speak English, and, humoring his every freak, she sought to profit. The Ordeal A Mountain Romance of Tennessee

"My little freshwater college wasn't strong on the sciences," said Shelby, speculating whether this particular crotchet required humoring. The Henchman

Deane, already at a loss to grasp the mental attitude of the range dwellers, was further mystified by a sheriff who spoke of humoring the ladies in a matter pertaining to a double killing. The Settling of the Sage

That," I said humoring him, for I knew something great would be evolved from his wonderful brain, "is a ball of red twine I bought at the ten-cent store. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume III. (of X.)

"Now what in the world gave you an idea like that?" he asked, as though humoring the vagaries of a child. Murder in the Gunroom

Mr. Chamberlain had the air of humoring a lunatic. The Stolen Singer

"Point him out to me when we reach the street," I said, humoring what I thought to be a fancy, "and I'll put a head on him." Arms and the Woman

Of course," she said, with the air of one humoring a child, "you are not in earnest. Nobody's Man

What particular crotchet could he have been humoring in this case? Idolatry A Romance

"Yes, dear, I'll look at anything you like," said the housekeeper, with a sigh, for she thought she was only humoring a lunatic. The Lost Lady of Lone

I suppose so, Denis," she replied, humoring' him, for she was still doubly convinced that he labored under some incipient malady, if not under actual insanity; "an' what son is this, Dinny? Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three

"Of course," replied Val, humoring him in his hypocrisy, "of course it is from these motives I act; certainly it is." Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two

The Bible says nothing about humoring the selfishness of the heart, of adopting plans of beneficence that will be scarcely felt. The Faithful Steward Or, Systematic Beneficence an Essential of Christian Character

Where is the sense in humoring her so? The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary

"Do anything you blame please," he said, more by way of humoring her than from faith in her stratagem. Judith of the Plains

"What else can it have to do with?" queried Gorham, incredulously, yet humoring James for his father's sake. The Lever A Novel

"Lots of 'em," smiled the cabby, humoring him. More Toasts

"In that belief you are safe companion for my first disciple," he returned, humoring her jest. The Ramrodders A Novel

We turned from the corridor into a suite in these upper rooms, the gendarme humoring Madame de Ferrier, and making himself one in the crowd around us. Lazarre

"The fewer the better," said Stafford, with a smile, half in earnest, half humoring the genius of the place. Father Stafford

Yet, though she appreciated that her husband was merely humoring him by his reply, she did not like the suggestion that any flattery could affect her principles. Unleavened Bread

She asked the question chiefly for the sake of humoring him. The Street Called Straight

"I see the Scorpion, Auntie," said Lewis, humoring her. Through stained glass

She had begun by "humoring" the delirious man; but now she found his delirium taking a course which was excessively embarrassing. The American Baron

Antonyms: mortify, deny, suppress, restrain. indulgence, n. humoring, pampering, gratification; kindness, favor, lenity, forbearance; absolution. Putnam's Word Book

I told you that Miss Wildmere was humoring that fellow Arnault to save her father, and consequently her mother and the child. A Young Girl's Wooing

"Yes," replied one of the citizens, humoring the idea; "the platform gave way, and you tumbled to the ground." Round the Block

Proudhon, who represented the Protagorean school among us, humoring his whim, produced a work on art. Delsarte System of Oratory

The priest visited him there, humoring a bent which seemed as inelastic as a vow. The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World

He is downstairs now in the smoking room, impatiently humoring this lifelong habit of mine to have one hour of the day all to myself. Revelations of a Wife The Story of a Honeymoon

Even the belief that I am humoring Arnault for papa's sake tests his loyalty greatly. A Young Girl's Wooing

Racine, moreover, showed tact in humoring the susceptibilities of Louis XIV. and his counsellors. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5

But some months later the peace of Crespy was made; and Francis I. felt no longer the same solicitude about humoring the Protestants of Switzerland and Germany. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4

He comprehends that the savage "gratifies himself" by humoring the whims "of his children." Primitive Love and Love-Stories

I must tell you that the company I have been in required a great deal of humoring, for of course it is not safe to trifle with any evil principle. Figures of Earth

Willingly humoring her whim, Selkirk takes the pipe from her hands, fills it with his most spicy tobacco, lights it, and restores it to her. The Solitary of Juan Fernandez, or the Real Robinson Crusoe

Her husband, while humoring her, could never alter that instinctive dread she had. The Man Whom the Trees Loved

He uttered a tentative and rather incredulous "Come in" as one just awakened speaks, humoring the illusion of a dream. Mary Wollaston

"The son's a little in our way at present, I'm afraid," added the old man, humoring the joke. Ten Girls from Dickens

Harrison, instantly seeing our intrusive and raw guest, and humoring the joke, responded in a like style. Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers

My benefactor, humoring my curiosity and enthusiasm, which seemed to please him very much, suggested that we take a short walk before dinner. The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

I wouldn't have minded humoring him and fooling about it a little. Her Father's Daughter

"Why have they not seized me?" he asked, humoring her grotesque belief. Return of Tarzan

He wanted sore to sit up again, but while I made show of humoring him and getting ready, he dropped off. Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates

Add to all, the remembrance of Camillus's treatment, which made it now seem a dangerous thing for officers to command without humoring their soldiers. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans

He well might feel that he was responsible, if after humoring Jimmy like a child all his life, he at last lost his temper and dealt with him as if he were a man. At the Foot of the Rainbow

"You can repay me by humoring all my whims," said Uncle Oliver, smiling. The Errand Boy

Grayson was testing himself again, and, angry with him for the absurdity of the thing and with myself for humoring it, but still not sure of him, I picked up my hat and went. Hell Fer Sartain and Other Stories

We had but one idea, and that was to get away, though we could not forbear humoring our curiosity by peeping out upon the village. Before Adam

Insomuch that it amazed those who did not well consider, to see the people always prefer Phocion, who was so far from humoring them or courting their favor, that he always thwarted and opposed them. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans

She smiled, somewhat as mothers do in humoring an unreasonable boy. The Certain Hour

"I am more with you than perhaps you understand," he said quietly, yet without too obviously humoring him. The Centaur

He regarded her through frank and even tender tears, his voice humoring her. Star-Dust

She had been in bed for a week, humoring herself, Anthony fancied, though the doctor had said that she had best not be disturbed. The Beautiful and Damned

And from thenceforward humoring the king in all things according to his heart's desire, and finding fault with nothing that he did, she obtained great power with him, and was gratified in all her requests. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans

But, after tonight, the time for humoring her moods was past. Treasure and Trouble Therewith A Tale of California

"Do let him, Mrs. Alderling," I entreated, humoring his joke at her silence. Questionable Shapes

Yet, even then, there could only be a mitigation or humoring of blemishes, not a remedy for them. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 24, October, 1859

In vain the conscientious correspondent, at the appointed time, takes the letter which she would answer out of the compartment of her portfolio, whereon stationers, cunningly humoring a popular weakness, have gilded,—"UNANSWERED LETTERS." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858

It was almost as though she were humoring him in his foolishness. Jurgen A Comedy of Justice

"I hope you will not be here long, Ned," Dr. Green said, humoring him. Through the Fray A Tale of the Luddite Riots

The comedy evidently afforded all engaged in it immense enjoyment—and the cavaliers humoring the angelic maid-servants, gravely advanced toward the table. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee

With admirable patience, as if humoring two spoiled children, Imogen filled another cup with greater care. A Fountain Sealed

"Well?" whispered Zack, humoring him, "suppose he was, what of that?" Hide and Seek

"A great while ago," she answered, humoring his fantasy, "but I can remember." The Lady of the Aroostook

In the society of his mistresses he abnegated his duties as a monarch, and the labors of his life were employed in gratifying their resentments and humoring their caprices. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers

There he set forth a new proclamation stroking the people with fair promises, and humoring them with invectives against the King and his government. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 08 The Later Renaissance: from Gutenberg to the Reformation

The princess, humoring her own fancy as well as Beverly's foibles, took to riding with her high-spirited young guest on many a little jaunt to the hills. Beverly of Graustark

We tried our best for some time to do what the gentleman told us; but it's so hard—as you've found I dare say, ma'am—not to end by humoring them you love! Hide and Seek

Mara understood her and did not protest, for she felt the necessity of humoring her aunt, who quite thawed out at the semblance of her former state. The Earth Trembled

James I was an extravagant monarch, and needed parliamentary subsidies, yet his own pedantic principles prevented him from humoring Parliament in any dream of power. A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1.

He wished to impress Mildred with the fact that if he had not quite succeeded, he had by no means failed; but she listened indifferently, with the air of humoring an insistent child. The Silver Horde

"The vision may argue a passing soul," Stone said kindly, as if humoring her, "but the effect on your other senses, seems to me to indicate a living person." Raspberry Jam

For the first hundred yards he hobbled along on three legs, and after that he found that he could use his fourth by humoring it a great deal. Baree, Son of Kazan

Her manner, her courtesy, her respect for the older woman, her humoring her whims, show her to be the daughter of a Cobden. Tides of Barnegat

"Are you really bent on humoring this insane or idiotic vagary?" asked Mr. Churchill, as he saw his companion take his hat and prepare to follow the negro, who had left the room. At the Mercy of Tiberius

Molly spoke as if she were humoring a rebellious infant. The Intrusion of Jimmy

I could not doubt that she would find some means of humoring him in the same way at Frankfort. Jezebel's Daughter

"It is a maxim of mine never to ride when I can walk," said he, "for I don't believe in humoring those omnibus drivers by paying their exorbitant prices." Cousin Maude

Thus adherents were lost who turned into dangerous foes—lost for the want not so much of tact as of a sense for the need and use of tact in humoring and managing men. William Ewart Gladstone

"Well," said Archie, humoring him, "what am I going to say?" The Green Mummy

Add to all, the remembrance of Camillus's treatment, which made it now seem a dangerous thing for officers to command without humoring their solders. The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch being parts of the "Lives" of Plutarch, edited for boys and girls

She was always my father's pet as a little girl, and during this illness and convalescence he had been very tender with her, humoring as far as he could all of her fancies. Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee

He believed, don'tcherknow, in humoring them and letting them follow out their cranks, under his management. Condensed Novels: New Burlesques

The two did as he bade them, standing side by side, painfully humoring what seemed to them to be wanderings of a dying man. In a Hollow of the Hills

Runt was comfortably drunk, and as Bob urged humoring him, I gave my consent, provided he would place it all at one bet, to which Pickett agreed. The Outlet

And yet there would be some reason for humoring him in this if he asked me. Armadale

What is it, dear?' he asked, humoring her. Other Things Being Equal

Kent nodded his head approvingly, intent on humoring this strange visitor, but wholly unprepared for the outburst which was to follow his effort to be agreeable. The God of His Fathers: Tales of the Klondyke

"Certainly," she replied, hoping to smooth matters by humoring him. An Unsocial Socialist

"Have you got a large family, miss?" she inquired, humoring the joke. The Evil Genius

Under those circumstances, but one alternative was left—the alternative of humoring him again. Armadale

"Wait till morning," he resisted, humoring this inevitable idiosyncrasy. Other Things Being Equal

I am only humoring one of the fancies of poor Miss Dunross. The Two Destinies

Father Benwell handled his young friend's rising emotion with the dexterity of a skilled angler humoring the struggles of a lively fish. The Black Robe

He answered, humoring the joke, "One at the top and one at the bottom of the table, I suppose?" Man and Wife

"Tails!" cried Midwinter, humoring what he believed to be one of Allan's boyish jokes. Armadale

He began to remove the matches, but stopped in alarm at the vociferous result; and his wife looked in from the kitchen to caution him about humoring little Christopher. The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains

She was perfectly aware, in her critical position, of the necessity of humoring me. The Two Destinies

It shall take but a quarter of an hour, I answer for everything, madame; believe me, I know the people; they are like a great child, who only wants humoring. Twenty Years After

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例句	humoring And when I saw that box I remembered the boy at Warren and the lousy lamp he made and the way we were all humoring him, pretending he had done something wonderful when he hadn’t. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “Hell, I don’t blame you for humoring me.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, no! I couldn’t let you do that. You’re just humoring me. It isn’t the time and you know it.” The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z God, he was humoring me and I couldn’t stop myself. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I decided to pretend I thought she was crazy, and that I was only humoring her along. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Even if he is humoring her, at least he isn’t a coward. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I poked my head into the twins’ room, humoring my sisters as they sorted through a pile of unfolded laundry in the middle of the full-size bed. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z "We can check," he says, but he's just humoring me. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I hesitated, then decided that I was better off humoring her, as I still had favors to ask. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I’m beginning to feel as though I’m humoring myself.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “No, you don’t,” she said, “or you wouldn’t be humoring him that way.” We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z She couldn’t tell if he was humoring her or teasing her, but Grace didn’t care. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “What happened?” he asked, in the placating tone used for a child, as if humoring his wife’s madness would make it go away quickly. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Their mom sighs, too stressed to continue humoring her, so Dalton looks at the boards, and takes up the slack. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The sorry business with Jimmy and Chuck: the latter has no case because Jimmy could always say that he was humoring Chuck, who was certifiably a mental case at the time. ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 2 Finale: The Ultimate Betrayal 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z The two then perform a thought experiment humoring anti-vaxxers who believe that 1 in 110 kids will be affected, despite science indicating otherwise. Penn & Teller slam anti-vaxxers: “Total bullsht” 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z "That would be interesting," he says, humoring* his questioner. Robert Taylor: arresting as TV lawman 'Longmire' 2013-05-23T14:08:08Z The rest are humoring him because they've been big meanies for so long. "American Idol" recap: Kara weeps, I drink 2010-03-11T15:12:00Z He called me Lady Beautiful, but I thought he was just humoring me. Modern Love: How I Got to Here 2013-06-20T19:01:38Z Watching it, even this pretty solid season premiere, feels like a chore, like humoring the dull blowhard at the dinner party just because he means well. “The Killing”: Who killed Rosie Larsen? We’ll finally learn 2012-06-14T15:25:00Z Jimmy just has to say that he was humoring Chuck to restore his sanity and would probably be believed since Chuck was pretty much a basket case at the time. ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 2 Finale: The Ultimate Betrayal 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z If you’d prefer to mix it up: “I’ve got this”; “Interesting, thanks”; “I’ll keep that in mind”; “You do realize, I hope, that my standing here and nodding means only that I’m humoring you.” Perspective \| Carolyn Hax: She’s probably the 0ne, but he still wants to play the field 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z Like, there’s just this boss in charge who, like, doesn’t really seem to know what he’s doing, and everyone’s just kind of humoring him. Life Under Musk: Two Twitter Employees Speak Out 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z As I have grown older, I have come to realize he wasn’t being humored by me as much as he was humoring me. Hernández: 'Mr. Scully' had a playful side that helped a young sportswriter feel important 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z "What's the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? No one seriously thinks the results will change," said one senior Republican official. Trump's coup was much more organized than we knew 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z “Maybe I was the only one who felt that way. Maybe they were just humoring me. I don’t know.” Inside a district attorney’s campaign to reform the Austin police department "What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? No one seriously thinks the results will change," the official said. Now the GOP has a coup plan — and Steve Bannon's ready to put boots on the ground 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z So, this thinking goes, what's the harm in humoring the guy a little longer? Memo to "respectable" Republicans: Stop looking for GOP heroes to fight Trumpism from the inside 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z “What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? No one seriously thinks the results will change,” one unnamed Republican official told The Post in November. Opinion \| RIP, the GOP of ‘Personal Responsibility’ 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z Over the time I’ve interviewed Franco A., senior defense officials have gone from humoring my queries about extremist networks to publicly sounding the alarm. A Far-Right Terrorism Suspect With a Refugee Disguise: The Tale of Franco A. 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z Even though I’m not entirely sure they ever bought into the myth, the boys played along, humoring us. Honey Roasted Nuts are a sweet treat for Santa (or his human helpers) 2020-12-12T05:00:00Z As the Republican Party official cited at the top of this essay stated: "What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time?" The U.S. and the coddling of Donald Trump 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z “What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time?” a senior Republican official told The Washington Post. Opinion \| Goodbye, Golden Goose 2020-11-14T05:00:00Z “I’m more troubled by the fact that other Republican officials, who clearly know better, are going along with this, are humoring him in this fashion,” Obama told CBS’ “60 Minutes.” Trump putting democracy to the test after his loss to Biden 2020-11-14T05:00:00Z “I am more troubled by the fact that other Republicans officials, who clearly know better are going along with this, are humoring him in this fashion,” Mr. Obama said. Obama: Trump’s refusal to concede is ‘delegitimizing’ democracy 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z “The Attorney General may think that he is merely humoring a President who will eventually concede the race and transfer power to his successor,” Nadler said. Shock and frustration inside Justice Dept. over Barr’s vote-investigation memo 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? The U.S. and the coddling of Donald Trump 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z "What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? No one seriously thinks the results will change," a senior Republican official told the outlet. Martha McSally refuses to concede Arizona Senate race even as math shows she can’t win 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z "What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? No one seriously thinks the results will change," a senior Republican official told The Post. Top Justice Dept. voter fraud official resigns in protest after Barr authorizes nationwide probes 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z “What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? No one seriously thinks the results will change,” said one senior Republican official. Top Republicans back Trump’s efforts to challenge election results 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z “He was her boss. She wanted to marry him but he was humoring her for being a faithful lapdog.” Ghislaine Maxwell was ‘a faithful lapdog’ to Jeffrey Epstein, wanted to marry him, royal cousin claims 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z Part of the platform's Faustian bargain is humoring the debunked claim that it actually harms Republicans by hosting clandestine talks with Tucker Carlson and Sen. Lindsey Graham to discuss free speech issues and potential partnerships. Elizabeth Warren's frenemies: Her rise has been helped by haters 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z And while party officials spent the summer humoring the no-shot candidates who have failed to demonstrate support through fund-raising or polling, patience among some Democrats was running low. Democratic Candidates Jostle, and Gripe, as Debates Winnow the Field 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z Obama tweeted back: “Merry Christmas and happy holidays to the extraordinary kids, families, and staff at Children’s National. And thanks for humoring me as your stand-in Santa.” Barack Obama plays Santa at Washington children's hospital 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z Nix told the BBC he was speaking with a certain amount of “hyperbole” and humoring the Channel 4 undercover team. Cambridge Analytica’s Alexander Nix: Bond villain, tech genius or hustler? 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z One diplomat compared it to humoring an angry relative who controlled a family vacation estate, and periodically threatened to burn it down. Rewrite Iran Deal? Europeans Offer a Different Solution: A New Chapter 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z Perhaps Mattis has decided to preserve his influence by humoring Trump’s parade envy. Opinion \| Trump’s parade plan isn’t just another distraction 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z Mr. Xi was left merely humoring Mr. Trump by agreeing to tougher sanctions at the United Nations this past week. Kim Jong-un, Taking On U.S. Directly, Sidelines China and South Korea 2017-09-23T04:00:00Z And thanks for humoring me as your stand-in Santa. Barack Obama plays Santa at Washington children's hospital 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z “Does the kid want to work in the business? To what extent is the kid humoring the parents about wanting to work in the business?” How to Make the Family Business Work Across the Generations 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z But humoring the secessionists for a moment, let’s just stipulate that they do succeed. Say goodbye to those U.S. Opens should California secede from the United States - Golf Digest 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z I think humoring up is a good thing. Jeff Goodby: Work for Bosses Who Can Take a Joke 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z That meant they trained intensively for the journey, humoring themselves with the hashtag #ihaterowing on social media as they prepared for the attempt. Team Essence embarks on audacious attempt to row nonstop across Atlantic Ocean 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z "I think Paramount was probably just humoring me," he said. The gamble on Adam McKay and 'The Big Short' looks like it might pay off 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z What is less and less clear, in the interaction between the potential Presidents and the crowd, is who is humoring whom. Trump and the Man in the T-Shirt 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z And you just kind of play along, humoring it for a few days. Verge Fiction: The Date 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z But, fine, for the sake of humoring the non-believers, let’s do a bit of more traditional analysis. NFL East preview: are the Eagles unstoppable for a complete mess? 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z I tried ignoring it, coddling it by moving gingerly or humoring it by making fun of my aging body. He had a terrible pain in his back. Here’s what he did. 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z She might have been humoring me, but still seemed genuinely excited by my sighting and seized on it as a point of connection. Re-Re-Re-Reintroducing Hillary Clinton 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z My friend smiled and nodded politely, humoring me. The Retire Overseas Challenge No One Talks About 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z But they knew that he was only humoring them, and that he was spending more and more time on radical Web sites. A Tunisian teenager’s path from top student to aspiring suicide bomber Shields was quiet for much of the conversation, taking notes, humoring the bigger egos around the table while she got on with the real work. Assange: Google Is Not What It Seems “They were more or less humoring me. I realized I needed to find the investment professional who totally supported what I was doing.” Investing to Make a Difference Is Gaining Ground 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z Suspicion: Campaigns are adept at humoring their donors. Memo to Self: Do Not Run for Office 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z "At some level I think I was humoring a colleague when I started reading into it," Mr. Espley says, "and now I'm sitting there with my piles of handwritten-notes and photocopied articles." In England, Researchers Investigate Case of the Talking Mongoose 2014-05-01T11:49:01Z But Apple’s lawyers are not humoring any arguments from Google. Bits Blog: Samsung Executive Says Marketing Drove Phone Sales to No. 1 2014-04-14T22:02:02Z They were only humoring her, the woman supposed. Joyce Carol Oates: “Mastiff.” 2013-06-24T04:00:00Z They appear to be humoring me on the matter. Firsthand: Washington Nationals’ Charms Proved Hard to Ignore 2012-09-29T20:58:59Z Dreading the experiment of forcible rescue, it occurred to me to try the effect of quietly accosting her, and endeavoring—by humoring her present mental condition—to decoy her away from her perilous amusement. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z "See what humoring her has done," said Mr. Tracy, with a smile, that did not conceal the underlying gravity. A Singular Metamorphosis 2012-02-01T03:00:10.613Z I find it convenient to—keep my affairs to myself, so you see, dear, I have a selfish motive in humoring the others.” The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach In Quest of the Runaways 2011-11-04T02:00:22.360Z "Glad to see you, Elmer; and this is nice of you, humoring a cranky old fellow like me when you deserved your rest to-night," was the way the gentleman met him as he entered. Fast Nine or, A Challenge from Fairfield 2011-09-22T02:00:24.220Z "I hate people to require so much humoring!" exclaimed Ruth, with some reason. Tiny Luttrell 2011-09-07T02:00:16.757Z “We may as well watch the first act,” she smiled, humoring his metaphor. The Locusts' Years 2011-08-16T02:00:41.777Z “Ah,” said the gentleman, humoring her, “ask his highness to be seated.” Erskine Dale?Pioneer 2011-06-13T02:00:32.327Z For policy we made a practice of humoring these peoples and made it a rule always to be friendly with them. Sawdust & Spangles Stories & Secrets of the Circus 2011-05-27T02:00:18.113Z She had been a mother indeed; humoring his every whim. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z He was not a rigorist; he could not be called a severe man; still, he did not believe in spoiling children by humoring and flattering them. The Cave by the Beech Fork A Story of Kentucky?1815 2011-05-07T02:00:28.747Z I had no experience to guide me, yet I knew Saxton needed humoring. Plain Mary Smith A Romance of Red Saunders 2011-04-09T02:00:09.887Z “I just waked up,” he yawned, humoring the jest. Erskine Dale?Pioneer 2011-06-13T02:00:32.327Z "To be sure; I remember it well," said Mac, humoring the drunken lucubrations; "but my chant is twice as aisy to sing,—the air is the 'Black Joke;' and any one can chorus." The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z I have met very few persons who realize the importance of humoring the yearnings for love and friendship of these American young men, prostrated by sickness and wounds. The Wound Dresser A Series of Letters Written from the Hospitals in Washington during the War of the Rebellion 2011-04-01T02:00:42.513Z Evidently Brack was a man who wanted humoring; it was humiliating, but he must go through with it. Fast as the Wind A Novel 2011-03-22T02:00:19.407Z “Yes, dear,” she replied, humoring him; “then all will be as before.” The Spell 2011-03-20T02:00:34.173Z The wise man, humoring him, said, “Be a cutter.” Laos Folk-Lore of Farther India 2011-03-14T03:01:03.290Z "Indeed, I do," I emphatically rejoined, humoring her in the hope of learning what I wished to know. The Amethyst Box 2011-03-02T03:00:29.083Z To be a "politic," clever fellow, a vast deal more humoring of prejudices, errors, and follies, is requisite, than at all assorts with true honesty of character. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 4, April, 1852 2011-02-23T03:00:33.760Z Once mounted, The Rascal seemed tractable enough; but Picton knew the horse was not in the best temper, and required humoring. Fast as the Wind A Novel 2011-03-22T02:00:19.407Z By humoring the animals they might be able to get through with a pair to each schooner. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z "I always relied implicitly upon your skill!" said Massingbred, humoring his vanity. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z It isn’t the wound—the outside of your head that needs humoring. Lost Farm Camp 2011-01-23T03:00:16.437Z "Do so, if you like," and Iris gave him a humoring smile. The Diamond Pin 2011-01-22T03:00:15.907Z You were only playing at being in love, and the sportive little Undine was humoring you at the same play. A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy 2011-01-13T03:01:13.027Z Much might be learned by humoring the monster—nothing by opposing him. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846 He thought he noticed in Barnes' manner a suggestion of humoring him. Sinister Street, vol. 2 "You'll forgive an old man for humoring his feet," he croaked. The Return of Tharn He was humoring her in her desire to play at being a detective. Penny Nichols Finds a Clue I asked, with only a partial humoring of his ill nature. Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth Perverted, it spoils children by excessive fondness, pampering, and humoring. The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology "Here's our man, then," said MacNaghten, humoring the whim, as he pushed the innkeeper towards him. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience The doctors and Mr. Grumble came to Miss Maxwell to interfere and put an end to this ungodly and unprofessional humoring of one departing soul. Leerie "You may have your way," he said good-naturedly, as if humoring a child. Bedside Manner Helen followed the old gentleman, absently humoring him in his fancy. The Vision of Elijah Berl They probably fear that in humoring their parents and kin they will humor themselves to the point of losing their grit. A Canadian Bankclerk Has she not been mounting guard over and humoring these two giddy young people before her? Rossmoyne His words were false, the visitor realized; he was humoring the madman. The Inhabited "Well, no," said I, humoring her as much as possible. Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches He saw no harm in humoring her, and did as she had suggested. A Knyght Ther Was "Now why would you want to do a thing like that?" asked Goil in a tone cold with obvious disbelief, and the tenor of humoring a madman. Jack of No Trades It had never occurred to him that the woman might simply be humoring him, and yet that was the tone her voice had taken. The Barbarians In speaking to me now, do you still believe yourself to be addressing Mersey, your fellow human being, and humoring him in a delusion? The Inhabited "Emma Jane," said Mrs. Haley, in the tone of one who is humoring a child, "these ladies are from the North." Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches And these trousers I wear have already rendered long and faithful service; they have arrived at the stage where they require, let us say, humoring. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story Now I was tall enough, but I had a new vanity that I felt like humoring just then. Confessions of a Neurasthenic There was Betsy Chivers was that mild and humoring to her husband that at last he made her do everything, even clean his teeth for him. The Broom-Squire "You sound like a school teacher humoring a stupid child." The Sound of Silence The tone was one reserved for humoring madmen. Dead Ringer “Tell me something about it,” said Richard, humoring the older man’s deliberation in arriving at his point. The Eye of Dread Well, Yoris," he said in a tone that meant he was just about through humoring him, "I'm waiting. Trees Are Where You Find Them No harm in humoring this poor devil of an officer who had crashed and lost his wits. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 With gentleness, with a tactful humoring, he would yet win her attention. The Cruise of the Shining Light “Any time,” Mackenzie told him, speaking easily, as if humoring the whim of some irresponsible person. The Flockmaster of Poison Creek It savored of the harmless humoring of a childish vagary. Once to Every Man We followed him, and for an hour crossed to and fro, up and down, humoring him, responding to his every caprice, as if he verily were a king. Tales of Fishes They had nothing to lose by humoring him. Smugglers' Reef O Lord! at Joseph's humble bench Thy hands did handle saw and plane, Thy hammer nails did drive and clench, Avoiding knot, and humoring grain. Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul “No, you don’t want to go back to bed,” she agreed, as if she was humoring a child. The Dust Flower Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it. Kings in Exile “Why, Gracie,” he said, humoring her, “this is more than a wife would do for me!” Not Like Other Girls This view infers the disguise of Cæsar to be an instance of the profound guile with which Shakespeare sometimes plays upon his characters, humoring their bent, and then leaving them to the discipline of events. The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar "Fifty?" said the Minister, humoring him a little. The Big Bow Mystery On other matters he was more compliant—humoring her old-maidish fancies in a most docile and conciliating manner. A Book About Lawyers This course recommended itself strongly to the strictly honest Rebecca, because it eliminated at once all necessity for "humoring" Phœbe's madness, with its implied subterfuges and equivocations. The Panchronicon Well, you are a queer sort of a chap," retorted Peveril; "but, seeing that you were so kind about the lunch, I don't mind humoring you a bit. The Copper Princess A Story of Lake Superior Mines You may think I am humoring Hartman too much, and letting him shirk the subject. A Pessimist In Theory and Practice There used to be high words between us, I accusing her of humoring the boy; and she calling me a hard old tyrant. Bertie and the Gardeners or, The Way to be Happy She has got a shock, and wants a bit of humoring. Girls of the Forest She'd sweat and stumble after a few minutes run, no amount of dieting, humoring or whipping affected her. The Dark Tower But there were reasons for humoring this curious beauty. The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play He spoke in the voice people use in humoring drunken men and children. Little Lost Sister It was a long time before he realized that she was humoring him. Space Platform But I know some folks have a partiality to being called by their names, and I have no objection in life to humoring them. Fairy Fingers A Novel I believe he thought I was rather a simpleton and needed humoring. The Short Life “Ah but, Grosse tante, remember—God does not want all the trouble on his own shoulders,” Th�r�se answered humoring the woman, in her conception of the Deity. At Fault By humoring him in this way Caroline obtained, without any consciousness on his part, an almost absolute power over him. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I Lavender began to have some respect for Sheila's father, and made a resolution to guard against the impertinence of humoring him too ostentatiously. Lippincott's Magazine, Volume 11, No. 26, May, 1873 "Come! come away!" he cried; and humoring his wishes, I darted away, this time in the direction of the dining-room and Ambrose. The Hermit Of ——— Street 1898 If pastors knew what hurt they do in humoring female vanity, they would be more severe against it! The Autobiography of Madame Guyon "I fancy that you bring me good news, major?" said Isabel, humoring his mood. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 After humoring Paul's every whim and doing many little positive kindnesses, Pierre, in most persuasive tones, begs as a special favor that they change shifts for once. Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 A very little humoring of their prejudices, and some courtesy of language and demeanor on the part of Englishmen, would work wonders, even as it is, with the public mind of the Americans. The Best of the World's Classics, Vol. V (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland III I met, one evening, a pretty enthusiastic woman who wanted, for the purpose of humoring a poetic fancy, to spend a night with me in a boat on a river. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume VIII. Mrs. Langham, who always spoiled him, entering stately in silk and gems, engaged him in a game of cribbage, humoring gravely all his startling and original vagaries in the game. Vesty of the Basins "I know a little witch of that kind," said Master Raymond, humoring the Captain's fancy; "but she is now in Boston prison, and in danger of her life." Dulcibel A Tale of Old Salem The uncompromising coldness and solidity of the viands was enough to appall a man conscious that his digestion needed humoring. Love Among the Chickens A Story of the Haps and Mishaps on an English Chicken Farm Well, perhaps some of the impulses of sincerity are better held in check; they are too closely allied to the humoring of our cherished prejudices. Etiquette My plan must have seemed very foolish to her, but she was often large-minded about humoring the desires of other people. My Ántonia Forthwith he essayed to teach her to speak English, and, humoring his every freak, she sought to profit. The Ordeal A Mountain Romance of Tennessee "My little freshwater college wasn't strong on the sciences," said Shelby, speculating whether this particular crotchet required humoring. The Henchman Deane, already at a loss to grasp the mental attitude of the range dwellers, was further mystified by a sheriff who spoke of humoring the ladies in a matter pertaining to a double killing. The Settling of the Sage That," I said humoring him, for I knew something great would be evolved from his wonderful brain, "is a ball of red twine I bought at the ten-cent store. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume III. (of X.) "Now what in the world gave you an idea like that?" he asked, as though humoring the vagaries of a child. Murder in the Gunroom Mr. Chamberlain had the air of humoring a lunatic. The Stolen Singer "Point him out to me when we reach the street," I said, humoring what I thought to be a fancy, "and I'll put a head on him." Arms and the Woman Of course," she said, with the air of one humoring a child, "you are not in earnest. Nobody's Man What particular crotchet could he have been humoring in this case? Idolatry A Romance "Yes, dear, I'll look at anything you like," said the housekeeper, with a sigh, for she thought she was only humoring a lunatic. The Lost Lady of Lone I suppose so, Denis," she replied, humoring' him, for she was still doubly convinced that he labored under some incipient malady, if not under actual insanity; "an' what son is this, Dinny? Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three "Of course," replied Val, humoring him in his hypocrisy, "of course it is from these motives I act; certainly it is." Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two The Bible says nothing about humoring the selfishness of the heart, of adopting plans of beneficence that will be scarcely felt. The Faithful Steward Or, Systematic Beneficence an Essential of Christian Character Where is the sense in humoring her so? The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary "Do anything you blame please," he said, more by way of humoring her than from faith in her stratagem. Judith of the Plains "What else can it have to do with?" queried Gorham, incredulously, yet humoring James for his father's sake. The Lever A Novel "Lots of 'em," smiled the cabby, humoring him. More Toasts "In that belief you are safe companion for my first disciple," he returned, humoring her jest. The Ramrodders A Novel We turned from the corridor into a suite in these upper rooms, the gendarme humoring Madame de Ferrier, and making himself one in the crowd around us. Lazarre "The fewer the better," said Stafford, with a smile, half in earnest, half humoring the genius of the place. Father Stafford Yet, though she appreciated that her husband was merely humoring him by his reply, she did not like the suggestion that any flattery could affect her principles. Unleavened Bread She asked the question chiefly for the sake of humoring him. The Street Called Straight "I see the Scorpion, Auntie," said Lewis, humoring her. Through stained glass She had begun by "humoring" the delirious man; but now she found his delirium taking a course which was excessively embarrassing. The American Baron Antonyms: mortify, deny, suppress, restrain. indulgence, n. humoring, pampering, gratification; kindness, favor, lenity, forbearance; absolution. Putnam's Word Book I told you that Miss Wildmere was humoring that fellow Arnault to save her father, and consequently her mother and the child. A Young Girl's Wooing "Yes," replied one of the citizens, humoring the idea; "the platform gave way, and you tumbled to the ground." Round the Block Proudhon, who represented the Protagorean school among us, humoring his whim, produced a work on art. Delsarte System of Oratory The priest visited him there, humoring a bent which seemed as inelastic as a vow. The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World He is downstairs now in the smoking room, impatiently humoring this lifelong habit of mine to have one hour of the day all to myself. Revelations of a Wife The Story of a Honeymoon Even the belief that I am humoring Arnault for papa's sake tests his loyalty greatly. A Young Girl's Wooing Racine, moreover, showed tact in humoring the susceptibilities of Louis XIV. and his counsellors. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 But some months later the peace of Crespy was made; and Francis I. felt no longer the same solicitude about humoring the Protestants of Switzerland and Germany. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4 He comprehends that the savage "gratifies himself" by humoring the whims "of his children." Primitive Love and Love-Stories I must tell you that the company I have been in required a great deal of humoring, for of course it is not safe to trifle with any evil principle. Figures of Earth Willingly humoring her whim, Selkirk takes the pipe from her hands, fills it with his most spicy tobacco, lights it, and restores it to her. The Solitary of Juan Fernandez, or the Real Robinson Crusoe Her husband, while humoring her, could never alter that instinctive dread she had. The Man Whom the Trees Loved He uttered a tentative and rather incredulous "Come in" as one just awakened speaks, humoring the illusion of a dream. Mary Wollaston "The son's a little in our way at present, I'm afraid," added the old man, humoring the joke. Ten Girls from Dickens Harrison, instantly seeing our intrusive and raw guest, and humoring the joke, responded in a like style. Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers My benefactor, humoring my curiosity and enthusiasm, which seemed to please him very much, suggested that we take a short walk before dinner. The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man I wouldn't have minded humoring him and fooling about it a little. Her Father's Daughter "Why have they not seized me?" he asked, humoring her grotesque belief. Return of Tarzan He wanted sore to sit up again, but while I made show of humoring him and getting ready, he dropped off. Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates Add to all, the remembrance of Camillus's treatment, which made it now seem a dangerous thing for officers to command without humoring their soldiers. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans He well might feel that he was responsible, if after humoring Jimmy like a child all his life, he at last lost his temper and dealt with him as if he were a man. At the Foot of the Rainbow "You can repay me by humoring all my whims," said Uncle Oliver, smiling. The Errand Boy Grayson was testing himself again, and, angry with him for the absurdity of the thing and with myself for humoring it, but still not sure of him, I picked up my hat and went. Hell Fer Sartain and Other Stories We had but one idea, and that was to get away, though we could not forbear humoring our curiosity by peeping out upon the village. Before Adam Insomuch that it amazed those who did not well consider, to see the people always prefer Phocion, who was so far from humoring them or courting their favor, that he always thwarted and opposed them. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans She smiled, somewhat as mothers do in humoring an unreasonable boy. The Certain Hour "I am more with you than perhaps you understand," he said quietly, yet without too obviously humoring him. The Centaur He regarded her through frank and even tender tears, his voice humoring her. Star-Dust She had been in bed for a week, humoring herself, Anthony fancied, though the doctor had said that she had best not be disturbed. The Beautiful and Damned And from thenceforward humoring the king in all things according to his heart's desire, and finding fault with nothing that he did, she obtained great power with him, and was gratified in all her requests. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans But, after tonight, the time for humoring her moods was past. Treasure and Trouble Therewith A Tale of California "Do let him, Mrs. Alderling," I entreated, humoring his joke at her silence. Questionable Shapes Yet, even then, there could only be a mitigation or humoring of blemishes, not a remedy for them. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 24, October, 1859 In vain the conscientious correspondent, at the appointed time, takes the letter which she would answer out of the compartment of her portfolio, whereon stationers, cunningly humoring a popular weakness, have gilded,—"UNANSWERED LETTERS." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858 It was almost as though she were humoring him in his foolishness. Jurgen A Comedy of Justice "I hope you will not be here long, Ned," Dr. Green said, humoring him. Through the Fray A Tale of the Luddite Riots The comedy evidently afforded all engaged in it immense enjoyment—and the cavaliers humoring the angelic maid-servants, gravely advanced toward the table. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee With admirable patience, as if humoring two spoiled children, Imogen filled another cup with greater care. A Fountain Sealed "Well?" whispered Zack, humoring him, "suppose he was, what of that?" Hide and Seek "A great while ago," she answered, humoring his fantasy, "but I can remember." The Lady of the Aroostook In the society of his mistresses he abnegated his duties as a monarch, and the labors of his life were employed in gratifying their resentments and humoring their caprices. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers There he set forth a new proclamation stroking the people with fair promises, and humoring them with invectives against the King and his government. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 08 The Later Renaissance: from Gutenberg to the Reformation The princess, humoring her own fancy as well as Beverly's foibles, took to riding with her high-spirited young guest on many a little jaunt to the hills. Beverly of Graustark We tried our best for some time to do what the gentleman told us; but it's so hard—as you've found I dare say, ma'am—not to end by humoring them you love! Hide and Seek Mara understood her and did not protest, for she felt the necessity of humoring her aunt, who quite thawed out at the semblance of her former state. The Earth Trembled James I was an extravagant monarch, and needed parliamentary subsidies, yet his own pedantic principles prevented him from humoring Parliament in any dream of power. A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1. He wished to impress Mildred with the fact that if he had not quite succeeded, he had by no means failed; but she listened indifferently, with the air of humoring an insistent child. The Silver Horde "The vision may argue a passing soul," Stone said kindly, as if humoring her, "but the effect on your other senses, seems to me to indicate a living person." Raspberry Jam For the first hundred yards he hobbled along on three legs, and after that he found that he could use his fourth by humoring it a great deal. Baree, Son of Kazan Her manner, her courtesy, her respect for the older woman, her humoring her whims, show her to be the daughter of a Cobden. Tides of Barnegat "Are you really bent on humoring this insane or idiotic vagary?" asked Mr. Churchill, as he saw his companion take his hat and prepare to follow the negro, who had left the room. At the Mercy of Tiberius Molly spoke as if she were humoring a rebellious infant. The Intrusion of Jimmy I could not doubt that she would find some means of humoring him in the same way at Frankfort. Jezebel's Daughter "It is a maxim of mine never to ride when I can walk," said he, "for I don't believe in humoring those omnibus drivers by paying their exorbitant prices." Cousin Maude Thus adherents were lost who turned into dangerous foes—lost for the want not so much of tact as of a sense for the need and use of tact in humoring and managing men. William Ewart Gladstone "Well," said Archie, humoring him, "what am I going to say?" The Green Mummy Add to all, the remembrance of Camillus's treatment, which made it now seem a dangerous thing for officers to command without humoring their solders. The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch being parts of the "Lives" of Plutarch, edited for boys and girls She was always my father's pet as a little girl, and during this illness and convalescence he had been very tender with her, humoring as far as he could all of her fancies. Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee He believed, don'tcherknow, in humoring them and letting them follow out their cranks, under his management. Condensed Novels: New Burlesques The two did as he bade them, standing side by side, painfully humoring what seemed to them to be wanderings of a dying man. In a Hollow of the Hills Runt was comfortably drunk, and as Bob urged humoring him, I gave my consent, provided he would place it all at one bet, to which Pickett agreed. The Outlet And yet there would be some reason for humoring him in this if he asked me. Armadale What is it, dear?' he asked, humoring her. Other Things Being Equal Kent nodded his head approvingly, intent on humoring this strange visitor, but wholly unprepared for the outburst which was to follow his effort to be agreeable. The God of His Fathers: Tales of the Klondyke "Certainly," she replied, hoping to smooth matters by humoring him. An Unsocial Socialist "Have you got a large family, miss?" she inquired, humoring the joke. The Evil Genius Under those circumstances, but one alternative was left—the alternative of humoring him again. Armadale "Wait till morning," he resisted, humoring this inevitable idiosyncrasy. Other Things Being Equal I am only humoring one of the fancies of poor Miss Dunross. The Two Destinies Father Benwell handled his young friend's rising emotion with the dexterity of a skilled angler humoring the struggles of a lively fish. The Black Robe He answered, humoring the joke, "One at the top and one at the bottom of the table, I suppose?" Man and Wife "Tails!" cried Midwinter, humoring what he believed to be one of Allan's boyish jokes. Armadale He began to remove the matches, but stopped in alarm at the vociferous result; and his wife looked in from the kitchen to caution him about humoring little Christopher. The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains She was perfectly aware, in her critical position, of the necessity of humoring me. The Two Destinies It shall take but a quarter of an hour, I answer for everything, madame; believe me, I know the people; they are like a great child, who only wants humoring. Twenty Years After
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