| 单词 | idle words |
| 例句 | "Our actions aren't idle words or dead letters on the page," he said. Abramovich's jet among 100 planes grounded by US 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Those may seem idle words, until you recall that Engine No. 1 has already shaken up one company — Exxon Mobil, in one of the most startling proxy fights of recent times. Shareholder Democracy Is Getting Bigger Trial Runs 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z But they’re all just idle words full of sound and fury signifying nothing. Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Arkansas newspapers 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z Bush called Reagan “a leader of clarity and resolve, not given to idle words,” someone “who took command of events, rebuilt America’s strength, and moved the world toward peace.” Where Jeb Bush Went Wrong 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z It is time for specific actions, not idle words, from those whose job it is to protect sensitive U.S. data. We’re paying the price for lax cybersecurity 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z Mr. Ryan cast his approach as a politically brave effort “to meet serious challenges in a serious way, without excuses and idle words.” Paul Ryan Accepts Republican Vice-Presidential Nomination 2012-08-30T02:59:29Z To what end, may I ask," he said, haughtily, "to what end does all this tissue of idle words lead, sir? The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale 2012-04-06T02:00:27.227Z There are vain words, and idle words, and hasty words, and spiteful words, and silly words, and empty words. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z There are foreign carvings described by Mr. Evans as being of the devil taking notes of the idle words of two women during mass. The Grotesque in Church Art 2012-03-27T02:00:18.973Z She talked of a few idle words, a few pretty speeches—ordinary gallantries. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z We have no time to waste in idle words.' The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) 2012-02-11T03:03:50.943Z I beseech your pardon, sweet Prue!—indeed, indeed, I knew not what I said; they were but idle words; good mouse, I pray you heed them not. Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures 2011-10-20T02:00:22.743Z I had not calculated on the effect of my idle words. Mavis of Green Hill 2011-10-12T02:00:41.317Z Those arguments are not necessary, they are all supererogatory, like idle words. The Chalice Of Courage A Romance of Colorado 2011-09-22T02:00:25.630Z What floods of idle words, foul words, words that wound like knives and sting and bite like serpents, deluge the world! The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z There was no hurry; she knew all that it was really necessary for her to know, thanks to Maud Stanwood's idle words. Jane Oglander 2011-08-30T02:00:38.717Z He may have reasons for distrusting me; and in truth I complain not; 'tis a small matter; but I would not have you think ill of him through these idle words of mine. Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures 2011-10-20T02:00:22.743Z By the time she had finished speaking he had regained his former self-possession and seemed to regard her threats as so many idle words. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z In that day sleeping rooms led to deplorable additions to the register of "idle words." Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:17.663Z More likely he has gone to beg some person's pardon for some idle words spoken, or may be he's gone to hand over some patch of land that we got in fair and open fight. The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer A Page of Past History for the Use of the Children of To-day 2011-07-06T02:00:45.180Z But now the idle words of this casual acquaintance became tremendously significant, pregnant with vital issues. Jane Oglander 2011-08-30T02:00:38.717Z His phrase, his look, His steady countenance, raise something here, Bids me beware of him.—I have no time To bandy idle words, with slaves like thee. The Count of Narbonne A Tragedy, in Five Acts 2011-07-03T02:00:12.153Z "Let us be clear," I made answer, for I knew that he had not been speaking idle words. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z If "idle words" were to go down, then angry or wicked words would also be recorded. Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:17.663Z Those were not idle words which came from the lips of Wisdom Incarnate:—"Their angels do always behold the face of my Father:" "Of such is the kingdom of heaven." Guide to the Kindergarten and Intermediate Class and Moral Culture of Infancy. 2011-06-30T02:00:25.950Z Now you see that we spoke no idle words when we told you that ill would come of your marriage! The Orange Fairy Book 2011-06-29T02:00:31.520Z Have done with these idle words—let us to acts! The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z A burning glow overspread his features: it was not the light blush of boy or girl, called up by idle words, but the ardent fire of a manly heart's deep and passionate emotions. Daisy Burns (Volume 2) 2011-05-20T02:00:30.427Z "Have you done?" she asked, in a tone of disdain for what she deemed the idle words of the speaker. Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z Nay, blench not, good my lords; I mean not you; the idle words I say Can have no sting for you! Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z From what I’ve lately learnt, I can assure you that my former communication—though I thought so at the time—contained no idle words. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z Put all the idle words which have been uttered into one scale, and into the other the blood of a man, and the blood will weigh down. A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" 2011-03-31T02:00:21.443Z The Andalusian went on, enjoying his luscious fruit, quite unconscious of the keen pang which his idle words had inflicted on a youthful and tender heart. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Come you as a friend? or only like others, to torment me with idle words? Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z "You think these are not the idle words of some partially demented prospector?" The Great Gold Rush A Tale of the Klondike 2011-03-06T03:00:22.017Z Your threat of suicide I know you will not fulfill—'twas but idle words. Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z The words of my brother are idle words and mean nothing. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z These idle words," she said, "do me no good; mine is no common grief, but, since you will know it, I shall no longer conceal my crime, if crime it be. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z Each individual was too much occupied in looking for an object for his aim, to waste time in idle words or shouts. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z There are vain words, and idle words, and hasty words, and spiteful words, and silly words, and empty words, and profane words, and boisterous words, and warlike words. The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society 2011-02-01T03:00:13.500Z A curse is but a few idle words; still, since that time, not a decent seaman had ever sailed with him. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z I little knew at the time how dearly I should have to pay for a few idle words. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z La Russa, of course, preached the positive, but they were not idle words. St. Louis Has Big-Name Talent, but Also a Big Division Deficit 2010-09-04T00:59:00Z "For the Chinese people and the Chinese military, those are by no means idle words." China PLA warns U.S. over fresh military drill in region 2010-08-12T08:07:00Z Have your portion with the speakers of idle words. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII The compliments, too, which she had been receiving from the crowds who had bent over her fingers that night had been no idle words. The Hillman These are not idle words, but are fully substantiated by the lives of the men who stand at the head of our modern medicine. The Popes and Science The History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time Thy tale is false; forget it, and I will forgive the idle words. Comic Tragedies Written by 'Jo' and 'Meg' and Acted by The 'Little Women' Olive could hear the beating of her own heart, and she knew that Herbert Briarfield's pleadings were but as idle words compared with what this man had said. The Man Who Rose Again She is too simple for thy promises; To one who knows not Sister Poverty Thy lures, my lord, appear as idle words. One-Act Plays By Modern Authors He appears, from other documents, to have been of a light-hearted and merry temper; not very wise, but wholly innocent of any crime, except a few idle words. the confession of sir edward neville. Rambles in an Old City comprising antiquarian, historical, biographical and political associations He sent for us twice or thrice, to talk politics, or, as the Chinese phrase it, to speak idle words. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 Don't take my idle words of last time for more than they are worth. The Day of His Youth "You speak idle words, professor," said I. "On the eve of confronting unknown and perhaps terrible consequences you walk blindfold into the desperate chances of our journey with a jest on your lips." The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar "You shall not listen to these idle words, O Princess!" he cried. The Flower Princess The Flower Princess; The Little Friend; The Mermaid's Child; The Ten Blowers But cease these idle words: though all be true, His failings many and his virtues few, Still clings my heart to him, its chosen lord, Nor fails nor falters at thy treacherous word. The Birth of the War-God A Poem by Kalidasa The great masters, were their eyes to fall on our idle words, might haply smile—not contemptuously—on our ignorance of art—but graciously on our knowledge of nature. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) But today it seemed to him a humming of idle words which he listened to from so far away, oh, so far away! in a bored and mocking demi-torpidity. Pierre and Luce All scurrility, jests, and idle words were to be avoided; and after any foolish saying, the repetition of the Lord's Prayer was enjoined. Old and New London Volume I "Why, Cousin Anna," replied a sprightly young lady opposite, "what do you mean by idle words?" The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings He sent for us two or three times, to talk politics, or to use the Chinese expression, to speak "idle words." The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852 He paused, congratulating himself that these were words, idle words. Seven Keys to Baldpate No gathered sheaves Of life’s fair ripening grain; We sow our seeds; lo! tares and weeds— Words, idle words, for earnest deeds— Then reap, with toil and pain, Nothing but leaves! Sowing and Reaping I hastened to explain, to protest, to sympathize, to say the idle words with which we waste ourselves and weary mourners, at such times; but the daughter paid little attention to me. The Gates Between It is not for ill-judged words, but for idle words, that we are to be judged—words uttered without any consideration at all, and producing bad results. The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings It has become a jumble of idle words, a mumbling of silly formulæ, a category of stupid, insensate ceremonies! Carmen Ariza No priest is to profane the sanctity of death by mumbling idle words over his grave concerning what he is as ignorant of as the corpse at his feet. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) What it condemned was idle words and she regretted that her mother employed them. The Paliser case There was a sudden pause, as they all came to a realizing sense that Sally's idle words had sent them sliding out upon thin ice. The Dominant Strain "Yes, but her threats were only so many idle words—they cannot harm you; you need not fear them." The Masked Bridal The princess's jokes were conveyed to the old Platen just as our idle words are carried about at this present day: and so they both hated each other. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges Aunt Lois was ever afraid of idle words and vain babbling. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia The Gospel condemns idle words, theosophy forbids disagreeable ones. The Paliser case Could he sit by her side, and bandy idle words with her? The New Tenant The eagerness in Anthony's voice was arrestingly pathetic, and André started at the effect of her idle words. Anthony Lyveden Look you, Esau, or Cain, or whatever else you may call yourself," I said, "these are but idle words of yours—idle words. The Birthright But, in place of argument, I have found opinions without number—volumes filled with idle words that have no truth in them. The Seventh Day Sabbath, a Perpetual Sign 1847 edition “I—I—my lord——” “Let us not waste time in idle words, Isaachar,” cried the marquis. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf Still, he could hear false notes and bad singing, gossip and idle words, scandal and slander, groaning and moaning, without and within. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen I marvel that Judas, son of Mattathias, a bold man, and deemed a wise one, should have let himself be swayed from his purpose by the idle words of a woman. Hebrew Heroes A Tale Founded on Jewish History No more the questioner, But folded o'er his face the Eastern hood, Lest idle eyes should mark how idle words Had struck him home. Indian Poetry Containing "The Indian Song of Songs," from the Sanskrit of the Gîta Govinda of Jayadeva, Two books from "The Iliad Of India" (Mahábhárata), "Proverbial Wisdom" from the Shlokas of the Hitopadesa, and other Oriental Poems. I am no sour churl to take offence at the idle words of a foolish boy. Fifty-Two Stories For Girls This paper, after reading aloud, he handed to the cardinal, who, however, cast it contemptuously aside, declaring it to be a mass of idle words and irrelevant quotations. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan The attack was indiscriminate; spies were employed, and idle words of obscure persons were made grounds of indictment. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration Such idle words thou must not say Thy Ráma lives whom none may slay. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse Mr. Trimm wasn't in the habit of letting men deceive him with idle words. The Escape of Mr. Trimm His Plight and other Plights It would be strange if, amidst such a number of idle words, chance did not now and then jumble some of them into sense. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VII (of X)—Continental Europe I Now the man was not careless of the Gods, nevertheless because he stood in great fear of the Consuls he went not, lest he should be laughed to scorn for idle words. Stories From Livy It was like the aimless talk of a man pursuing a secret train of thought far removed from the idle words we so often utter only to keep in touch with our fellow beings. Chance A Tale in Two Parts These idle words I speak are vain, Wrung forth by love's consuming pain, And ne'er of Rávaṇ be it said He wooed a dame with prostrate head.” The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse Alas! too many say little besides idle words. Grace Darling Heroine of the Farne Islands "Am I in the habit of using idle words?" Monte-Cristo's Daughter It is a solemn thought to realize, that at the judgment we shall give account for even our idle words. And Judas Iscariot Together with other evangelistic addresses Arbor Day: A queen whose welcomed by the birds, Feels joy too deep for idle words. Ohio Arbor Day 1913: Arbor and Bird Day Manual Issued for the Benefit of the Schools of our State She could not answer in a different spirit; she must abide by the idle words he had remembered, and go. The New England Magazine Volume 1, No. 3, March, 1886 Bay State Monthly Volume 4, No. 3, March, 1886 But for Elizabeth's idle words this vision would have been a reality instead of a a hopeless dream. The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, February, 1886. The Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, February, 1886. Mrs. Sickles was not inclined to give attention to any such idle words as these, and she stepped up to Captain Abner. John Gayther's Garden and the Stories Told Therein I cannot see, for my part, why it is much better to sing "idle words" than to say them. Tired Church Members Do not cast me off for a few idle words. Molly Bawn But, in the place of argument, I have found opinions without number—volumes filled with idle words that have no truth in them. The Seventh Day Sabbath, a Perpetual Sign, from the Beginning to the Entering into the Gates of the Holy City, According to the Commandment Such commands, as forbid foolish laughing and jesting, "which are not convenient;" and which forbid all idle words, and vain conversation, cannot apply to any thing, except what is foolish, vain, and useless. A Treatise on Domestic Economy For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School Nor need I write to tell the tale, My pen were doubly weak; Oh what can idle words avail, Unless my heart could speak? The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 3 "Others look upon me as a red-headed fool with big ears, &c.;" and thus I knew Dawn's idle words had returned to his ears, as these things invariably do, and had stung. Some Everyday Folk and Dawn Why should he be influenced by the idle words of some idle man in the street? Before the Dawn A Story of the Fall of Richmond Caesar: And silence! speak nor write not idle words, For they are often swords which cleave the soul; When enemies who wield a cunning hand Shall thrust them back, and laugh in gleeful scorn. 'A Comedy of Errors' in Seven Acts I do not know what to think," the young woman said; "but Soyera has seen much, and is a wise woman, and what she says are no idle words. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War Braggart to stand here, filling the careless air with idle words, while all is unaccomplished. Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity Ignorant, and greatly daring that ye are, the bandar-log, or such thievish scum among ye, drive ye with idle words and chatterings even to the brink of death. Golden Stories A Selection of the Best Fiction by the Foremost Writers I could read you a long lesson on your ways of living, but they would be idle words, like all the rest that I have wasted on you. Michael Angelo Buonarroti I hear the echo of my own idle words, and impeach my fellow-man upon it. Bohemian Days Three American Tales You must have glanced at the idle words of that faithless person—words that are wholly motivated by selfish and personal interests. Bahíyyih Khánum Has it not A claim for some remembrance in the book That fills its pages with the idle words Spoken of man? The Dog's Book of Verse Cost me what it may, let me not go on coming to Thee with idle words and empty hands, seeing that the reward of every one will be according to his works. Santa Teresa an Appreciation: with some of the best passages of the Saint's Writings But her woman's intuition had gone far below his idle words. The Cow Puncher She had suffered more than enough for the idle words spoken in haste all those years ago. The Lost Valley The county leader was in no mood for idle words, and looked as Grant may have looked when about to pass judgment on a disgraced soldier. The Henchman "In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin;" and there's a fearful multitude of words,—idle words, and mischievous ones too,—in that Book. Modern Skepticism: A Journey Through the Land of Doubt and Back Again A Life Story Manlike, he was quite unconscious of the consummate impertinence of the form this compliment had taken; but afterwards he realised it when his idle words recurred to his mind. A Dozen Ways Of Love Idle words—all idle words; not worth the waste of your breath. Infelice It is idle to speak of “words, idle words,” as though they were the transient froth on the permanent ocean of thought. The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28 The Independent Health Magazine Say: Woe betide you for the idle words that proceed from your mouths! The Summons of the Lord of Hosts "Thou art speaking idle words," he said with a sigh, and he rose to go out. The Mormon Prophet This talk of the boys' fortunes being at stake was not a matter of idle words. The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep They partake not of the billows of this surging and treasure-laden Ocean, but disport themselves with their own idle words. Gems of Divine Mysteries These were not mere idle words, and the belief then expressed became with Hugh Worthington a firm, fixed principle, which his skeptical uncle tried in vain to eradicate. Bad Hugh There was an astonishing contrast between these two girls, MacRae thought, his mind and his eyes busy upon them while his tongue uttered idle words and his hands coped with a teacup and cakes. Poor Man's Rock Dear Lady Lucia," said he, "I cannot amuse you with idle words. Vergilius A Tale of the Coming of Christ Not more now, dearest, for time is pressing, but you will answer this,—the love that is not here,—not the idle words, and I will reply to-morrow. The Letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, Vol. 1 (of 2) 1845-1846 But these are idle words, born of the spleen which such a thought engenders. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front "Why waste time in idle words?" replied Arthur. A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') The idle words and deeds of my companions have faded from my mind, but never will the memory of the bright lake rippling under that moonlit sky. The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 1, October, 1884 All the rector told of a fallen world seemed but idle words when the sunset glory was too much for human vision and the young heart trembled before its ineffable suggestions. The Flower of the Chapdelaines Nor let it be forgotten that such impertinent remarks as these come directly under the description of those 'idle words,' of which an account must be given in the day of judgment. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 3 (of 12) Classic Tales and Old-Fashioned Stories This was lucky, for the grass was too wet for the children to play on it, and when mothers and children were crowded on the veranda idle words sometimes changed to cross ones. Ethel Morton at Rose House You know that these are no idle words. The Lever A Novel I could whisper thee a tale, That surely would thy pity move, But what would idle words avail, Unless the heart might speak its love? The Lost Hunter A Tale of Early Times And it requires great circumspection of its followers with respect to what they may utter, because it makes every man accountable for his idle words. A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 1 How ever, titles and formal preambles are not always idle words; and the lawyers frequently argue from them. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12) "Speak not such idle words: thy sorrow is without cause." Stories from the Greek Tragedians "There are no idle words where children are," and this little boy had built up such a strong complex against marriage that he could not possibly be happy as a grown man. Outwitting Our Nerves A Primer of Psychotherapy Trouble me not with tears or idle words, my mother, for to this battle I must go. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) "Know thou that for all thy idle words, God will bring thee to judgment?" The Redemption of David Corson Stanley bent over, pelted by flying pebbles and fragments of idle words. Copper Streak Trail Mr. Sweeney, the tenant by marriage already mentioned, was not content to express his particular dissatisfaction in idle words, but kept on going into arrears. Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (2 of 2) (1888) But Valentine seemed painfully struck by the almost idle words. Flames This is no time for idle words, for stern war is already upon you. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) "I shall not take up your Majesty's time with idle words," said the Abbé, glancing at a written memorandum which he held in his hand. The Touchstone of Fortune Who can blame her for not remembering some idle words her artistic perceptions had prompted three weeks earlier? The White Riband Or, a Young Female's Folly Aladdin was thunderstruck, but wasted no time in idle words against the Sultan. The Children's Hour, v 5. Stories From Seven Old Favorites Here we are frightened at names, dilly-dallying and quarreling over idle words, when a tremendous crisis calls for acts. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 2, February, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy They were idle words: she would forget them. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 "Oh, but she is not the king's friend, as you suppose, as my idle words might lead you to believe," returned Nelly, pleadingly. The Touchstone of Fortune It has simply become a silly habit, this jotting down of idle words. Sweetapple Cove Has it not A claim for some remembrance in the book, That fills its pages with the idle words Spoken of man? Voices for the Speechless Being still a woman with some strength of purpose, Mrs. Minchin did not stop at idle words. The Shadow of the Rope "It ain't my fault that you are here," said he; but she put up her hand as much as to say, "No idle words." A Perilous Secret Well, well, multiplying idle words is not multiplying gold. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas There was something in the old man's voice that conveyed the impression that these were not idle words. Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories Thus, without idle words, you change your sorrow to joy. Eastern Shame Girl My dear Countess, they are not merely idle words when I say to you that you have won my respect and admiration. The Purchase Price I could read you a long lesson on your ways of living; but they would be idle words, like all the rest that I have wasted. The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti Those were not idle words which came from the lips of Wisdom Incarnate:—"Their angels do always behold the face of my Father": "Of such is the kingdom of heaven." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 61, November, 1862 He was immensely relieved to see that the youngster was cloaked for the street and murmured a few idle words to her before she went. Midnight Joy, sorrow, laughter, tears, love, friendship, longing, despair, are idle words to them. Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow "All that is Kadour ben Saden's is thine, my friend, even to his life," he said very simply, but Tarzan knew that those were no idle words. Return of Tarzan But idle words, in the sense of innocent amusement, are not vicious. Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author Adams and Hancock and Franklin are paling stars, despite our printing-presses, have become little more than idle words in the school-boy's lexicon. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 01 And as to people saying a few idle words about us, we must not mind that, any more than the old church-steeple minds the rooks cawing about it. Adam Bede To his credit be it spoken, Mount Dunstan managed to say it as if in the mere putting together of idle words. The Shuttle "They're all words, words, idle words," he laughed; but his eyes shone. Miss Billy's Decision He thought again of those idle words—hitherto quite forgotten—about the first kiss of a girl, and the theory seemed more than reasonable. A Pair of Blue Eyes They were silent after this, for some time, but at last Rowland addressed certain idle words to Miss Garland. Roderick Hudson Pay no attention to my idle words, I really have no desire for olives now. The Arabian Nights The ape-man wasted no time in idle words. Jungle Tales of Tarzan Fate, Destiny, Chance, particular and special Providence; idle words! Vivian Grey I'm using no idle words, Mrs. Mallathorpe, when I say it's for your own good. The Talleyrand Maxim The identical grunt answered him; he was free to interpret it as he would; young William—as old Bob named him—had no breath for idle words. The Black Bag How cross the young man's idle words had made Jack! The End of Her Honeymoon These were not idle words that Jason used, or words spoken without a full realisation of their meaning. The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale Are you children to be led by his idle words and moved by his foolish dreams? Helen of the Old House Better be dumb than have the gift of speech to be used in the miserable idle words, insincerities, and backbitings too common in modern society. Girls: Faults and Ideals A Familiar Talk, with Quotations from Letters Beyond doubt de Soyecourt has much to answer for, in those idle words which were its germ. Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes What I require of you is, not idle words, but liberty. The Living Link Love, tenderness, affection, all are idle words with me. Cord and Creese But you will read this with disdain, as mere idle words: so be it. Tales and Novels — Volume 10 The servants, moved by their example, performed their duties with exemplary zeal, frequented the churches and the sacraments, and abstained from profane or idle words. The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others By idle words and dastard wiles Hath he the mastery gained; He holds our sacred fatherland In slavery enchained. Germany from the Earliest Period Volume 4 Well, sir, there's no earthly promise to bind you—only so many idle words said over a bottle, which very likely any gentleman may forget. The Virginians Be in all things sober, without levity or laughter; and without vain and idle words, works, or thoughts; much less heedless or idle. The Communistic Societies of the United States From Personal Visit and Observation Indeed, her warm, breathing self threw a spirit of life into the moonlight and gainsaid his idle words. Literary Love-Letters and Other Stories Wheeler came one day to console him; but, at the sight of him, refrained from idle words. A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day I will make no compromises; I have sworn a vow against idle words—they may dislike me as they will. The Journal of Arthur Stirling : the Valley of the Shadow “Nay now, my sweet young lady, take not the idle words in ill part,” pleaded the good hostess. Grisly Grisell Before quitting Jersey the Queen was made acquainted with the fact that Louis Philippe's voluntary protestations with regard to the marriage of his son, the Duc de Montpensier, had been so many idle words. Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 2 None know better than the priests how to speak idle words to women. Between Whiles Did the child make his mother weep," he said; "did his idle words bring rain to her eyes, and make her heart heavy? The Last of the Foresters Or, Humors on the Border; A story of the Old Virginia Frontier My knowledge would depart from me, and the words I speak would be no weightier than the idle words on every gossip's lips. Arthurian Chronicles: Roman de Brut Pity, sorrow for her grief, would be but idle words, which she would spurn with contempt,—and she would be right. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 12, October, 1858 "Santa Maria! holy father, you should know best, but----" "We will not lose more time in idle words, son, when there has already been this delay—show us to the closet of his Highness." The Bravo He hurried out into the brilliantly lighted street, stung by the laughter and idle words. Purple Springs I would have saved her if I could; and when I called her 'my darling Lucy,' they were not idle words. Aikenside Dangerous—danger!—What idle words to make cowards of men! Temporal Power Such commands as forbid foolish laughing and jesting, "which are not convenient" and which forbid all idle words and vain conversation, can not apply to any thing except what is foolish, vain, and useless. American Woman's Home The intelligence is formed and developed by means of language, and language, considered from this point of view, furnishes us with no idle words. Serious Hours of a Young Lady Fair of form art thou; no god could better thee; but thou speakest idle words. The Story of the Odyssey These are idle words and avail nothing: one thing only I know, that we are sundered. The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale Green fields, and running rivers, and fruit that did not grow in wooden boxes or brown paper cones, were myths and idle words to Snipes, but this "unclean, wicked city" he knew. Gallegher and Other Stories That is enough, said he, interrupting me; let us not waste time in idle words. The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Volume 01 But what good Words, idle words? for Beauty's Goddess could By Iris be replaced, nor one suppose The secret fraud—their grace so equal shows. Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Complete The man in the rubber coat hastened to say: "Mine were but idle words." The Dock Rats of New York Why do you trouble me with such idle words. Pearl-Maiden That I remember now such idle words, spoken in the pride and strength and gayety of youth! The Hidden Children "Did Willy Hammond speak only idle words, when he accused Green of having followed him like a thirsty bloodhound?—of having robbed, and cheated, and debased him from the beginning?" Ten Nights in a Bar Room Yours were no idle words; and I can never forget them. The Hand but Not the Heart or, The Life-Trials of Jessie Loring I will not use idle words to convince you. The Lights and Shadows of Real Life No idle words—but yes or no upon your honor. It Is Never Too Late to Mend There are vain words, idle words, hasty words, spiteful words, silly words, and empty words. Friends and Neighbors They exchanged simple, natural thoughts, or idle words in which was no thought at all. In the Year of Jubilee But hers had not been the charity that thinketh no evil, and her idle words had been like thistle-down, lightly sent forth, but when they had lighted, bearing thorns and prickles. Friarswood Post Office "Your majesty will not condemn us for the idle words we have spoken from excesss of wine?" Joseph II. and His Court Oh! idle words are a woman’s curse Who loves as woman can; For put to the test, she will bare her breast And die for the sake of the man. The Kingdom of Love These were no idle words, for, as well as she could, she kept her promise; and though she often committed errors, she usually tried to do the thing which her children would approve. Cousin Maude "For God's sake, do not use such idle words as these!" replied Lepitre. Marie Antoinette and Her Son Were they idle words calculated to do no more than plague him, and to keep fresh in Asad's mind the memory of Rosamund, or were they based upon some actual knowledge? The Sea-Hawk Has it not A claim for some remembrance in the book That fills its pages with the idle words Spoken of men? Complete Project Gutenberg Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Works Of these shall one pair or the other mourn their dear son today; for verily not with idle words shall we two satisfy our strife and depart out of the battle. The Iliad When he had finished they shook their heads and said: 'Now you see that we spoke no idle words when we told you that ill would come of your marriage! The Orange Fairy Book "What," said he, "do you absolutely remember those idle words I made use of then?" The Champdoce Mystery "These are idle words that but delay me." The Sea-Hawk Which of us has not idle words to recall, flippant jokes to regret? Roundabout Papers “Nay, nay,” said the old carle peevishly, “take a third cup, and wish me youth with no idle words tacked thereto.” The Story of the Glittering Plain; or, the land of Living Men He said that he hoped he might yet live to prove by acts, and not by idle words, how deeply he felt all she had done and suffered for him. Put Yourself in His Place Monsieur de Bardelys," said he very insolently, "we waste time in idle words. Bardelys the Magnificent; being an account of the strange wooing pursued by the Sieur Marcel de Saint-Pol, marquis of Bardelys... They respected the bitterness of his uncontrollable sorrow; no idle words of sympathy were offered to him; men passed him by with an averted face—women with tearful eyes. Dora Thorne Those words, the chief of sinners, were but idle words in Paul’s mouth. Bunyan Characters (3rd Series) We had been taught, and we believed, that idle words were a sin, whether spoken or written. A New England girlhood, outlined from memory (Beverly, MA) —Thus we waste the time in idle words! do nothing,—betray him. Egmont It was like the aimless talk of a man pursuing a secret train of thought far removed from the idle words we so often utter only to keep in touch with our fellow beings. Chance A Tale in Two Parts Yes, my Lord; these are no idle words! Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes Wretch, thy glib lips scatter idle words, unfit for the ears of the good. The Danish History, Books I-IX Oh, idle words and vain are these; Hear me! Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell Let us not lose time in idle words. Egmont |
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