| 单词 | ill-breeding |
| 例句 | Mr. Darcy looked a little ashamed of his aunt’s ill-breeding, and made no answer. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z But hold!—who could help being revolted also on reading this instance of Beethoven's rudeness from the pen of his pupil and friend, and reasoning thus:— Rudeness is the highest degree of ill-breeding. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z There is no piece of ill-breeding so bad to my mind as for a man who is at home in a house to flaunt his favour in the face of other guests. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z It would be the worst of ill-breeding had I not knowledge enough to congratulate my friend. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z They, however, had no inclination to punish themselves for the ill-breeding of another; and I, scorning to yield, indignantly retired alone. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z All the actors had at length successively announced themselves to Wilhelm; asking introductory letters, requiring money for their journey with more or less impatience and ill-breeding, and constantly receiving it, against Philina's will. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z For any of the members, either sons or daughters, of the family at whose house the party is given, to dance frequently or constantly, denotes decided ill-breeding. Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness 2011-05-08T02:00:05.770Z If the words "Funeral private" or "Interment private" are added to the announcement, it is the height of ill-breeding for any except very intimate friends and relatives to be present. Book of Etiquette Volume I 2011-04-28T02:00:13.993Z Such people pride themselves upon their naturalness, and on the ground of frankness they will wound by rude language, will insult you, and defend their awkwardness and ill-breeding by the plea of "natural manners." The Man Who Pleases and the Woman Who Charms 2011-04-05T02:00:10.347Z It accused him, besides those misdemeanors many times previously exploited, of clumsy casuistry, of falsehood regarding his transaction with Colburn, of ill-breeding in dragging his wife into such a book. Leigh Hunt's Relations with Byron, Shelley and Keats 2011-04-02T02:00:11.477Z "The ill-breeding of a lady of rank," Fritz interrupted her impatiently "extends usually only as far as the good-breeding of the man with whom she chances to be." 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z Can you forgive my ill-breeding in keeping you waiting on this the first evening that you have given me the pleasure of seeing you here? Erlach Court 2011-03-12T03:00:24.407Z Oh," she laughed still more insolently, ready as she always was to exaggerate her ill-breeding when she was tempted to be ashamed of it,--"oh, I only wanted to make sure I was right. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z Drawer:" "There is no better evidence of ill-breeding than the practice of interrupting another in conversation while speaking, or commencing a remark before another has fully closed. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z It is a mark of ill-breeding to use French phrases or words, unless you are sure your companion is a French scholar, and, even then, it is best to avoid them. 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 On my other side was Laura Grey, who told me afterwards that she greatly enjoyed my spirited treatment of his ill-breeding. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z If you write them, never first draw a line across the card to guide you,—it betokens ill-breeding. A Hand-book of Etiquette for Ladies Who are you, sir?" he exclaimed, without yielding an inch, "that you dare to assume a tone whose ill-breeding befits no cultured man. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History The cold look of indifference I had expected and which is such a mark of ill-breeding among certain of her class, didn’t put in its appearance. Kastle Krags A Story of Mystery In every case, selfishness is the root of all ill-breeding, and it is never more conspicuously displayed than in traveling. 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 To make one's self conspicuous in public is a sure sign of ignorance and ill-breeding. Lessons on Manners For School and Home Use I have often studied to make out what constitutes the essence of ill-breeding, which may be highly polished to the eye. Edelweiss A Story He was, certainly, convinced that such behaviour had not been commanded by Motecusuma, but had emanated from the natural ill-breeding of the man. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. Three signs of ill-breeding: a long visit, staring, constant questioning. Ancient Irish Poetry To look towards the door often, consult your watch, or give tokens of weariness, are all marks of ill-breeding. 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 It is a sign of ignorance and ill-breeding to haggle over the price of a thing and try to induce the seller to take less for it. Lessons on Manners For School and Home Use The wag's gaiety consists in a certain professed ill-breeding, as if it were an excuse for committing a fault, that a man knows he does so. The Tatler, Volume 3 I am therefore now convinced that it would be ill-breeding in Me to take your seat, Mr. Pope. Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles Their utmost flight above “pickings” and “store commissions” is a morose evangelicalism, a sort of ill-breeding illumined by the smoky light of the Apocalypse. An Ocean Tramp To take any sentence from the mouth of another person, before he has time to utter it, is the height of ill-breeding. 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 Henry, refusing to be embarrassed, put up his monocle and stared back, as if surprised at the ill-breeding of this person. Mystery at Geneva An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings I say, I would fain believe they were Friends, tho' the violence and ill-breeding of their Followers and Flatterers were enough to give rise to the contrary report. Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare "I have no wish to complain, but at present she is a little sure of herself, a little distrustful of me, and so—" "Ignorance and ill-breeding," said the Comtesse, coolly. Angelot A Story of the First Empire A photograph or any ornamentation whatever upon a card savors of ill-breeding or rusticity. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society It is a mark of ill-breeding to draw your gloves on in the street. 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 Pleasant keeps always something of the sense of actually giving pleasure, and thus surpasses the meaning of good-natured; there are good-natured people who by reason of rudeness and ill-breeding are not pleasant companions. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions At its conclusion, some of the members opposed to temperance legislation, signalized their ill-breeding, to say the least, by derisive yells for Mr. Herrington and others to answer Mrs. Fry. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III And now this fair, tall lady, whom she had disliked from the first, talked of her ignorance and ill-breeding! Angelot A Story of the First Empire Nothing so quickly speaks of ill-breeding as this course. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society It is a mark, not only of ill-breeding, but of positive want of feeling and judgment, to speak disparagingly of a physician to one of his patients. 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 They banished scholastic quarrels and ill-breeding, polished the manners, established rules of politeness, enlivened conversation, and purified gallantry. Music and Some Highly Musical People By pausing in the marked manner I had done, and gazing so pointedly at the girl, I had committed an act of ill-breeding—of which I now felt sensible. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness She is importunate; indeed, distract: 'Twere good she were spoken with; for she may strew Dangerous conjectures in ill-breeding minds. Hamlet To do so is the height of ill-breeding. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society Suppressed laughter, shrugging of the shoulders, rolling of the eyes, and significant glances are all marks of ill-breeding. 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 By the Swedish-speaking Finns it is considered the worst of ill-breeding for a younger person to address an elder as "you," or for strangers to speak to one another except in the manner above indicated. Through Finland in Carts That would be considered an act of ill-breeding of the most flagrant description; in common courtesy she was compelled to act a lie. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life I have been a teacher of youth for many years, and never till now did I have the pain of seeing a pupil of mine choke in his breakfast-cup with such deplorable ill-breeding. Vice Versa or A Lesson to Fathers To do this is simply to be guilty of an act of gross ill-breeding. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society There is an ill-breeding to which, whatever our rank and nature, we are almost equally sensitive,—the ill-breeding that comes from want of consideration for others.—Bulwer-Lytton. Pearls of Thought Rosalind flushed, and had the grace to look a trifle ashamed of her own ill-breeding, but she did not by any means appreciate the reproof. About Peggy Saville Most of the ill-breeding in the world is due to ignorance. The Book of Business Etiquette Montrose flushed at the ill-breeding of his officer, and waved us away to the left on the road that led to Argile by Loch Linnhe side, and took us clear of the coming encounter. John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn The rough, torn edges, denote haste, ill-breeding, or carelessness on the part of the writer. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society “Ay, he’s been brought up in a queer school in England, they tell me, where it’s considered ill-breeding to molest your neighbour.” Boycotted And Other Stories Again he deposited the product of his hunt at the feet of his wife, and again the silent females began to tear off the flesh as before, though with still greater rudeness and ill-breeding. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 The latter fault is often due to diffidence or awkward self-consciousness; the former is usually traceable to the caprice of an undisciplined nature, and is a significant mark of ill-breeding. Etiquette Much ill-breeding had been shown by seekers after invitations, and there was a sad exhibition of bad manners at the supper-table. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis Never handle, or play with, any articles on the table; it bespeaks ill-breeding. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society But his voice was scarcely in accordance with his general appearance, and it was easy to detect a note of ill-breeding. Chatterbox, 1905. It is a poor investigator and observer who is easily shied away from his purpose by taunts and ill-breeding. Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life Verily, they have their reward, for the stamp of ill-breeding is set on their querulous little faces. Etiquette Never again let me hear you refer to the income of persons about whom you are speaking, Elisabeth; it is a form of ill-breeding which I can not for a moment tolerate in my house. The Farringdons Here let it be added, for the benefit of their elders, that nothing can be a surer evidence of ill-breeding than for a grown person to question a child in regard to his family affairs. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society Here is a place to test good manners, and any manifestation of ill-breeding here will be noticed and remembered. St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, January 1878, No. 3 Complete and entire reform in our system of home-training of our boys and girls will go far to relieve youthful Negroes of just censure for ill-breeding. Twentieth Century Negro Literature Or, A Cyclopedia of Thought on the Vital Topics Relating to the American Negro Young people who gratify vanity by idle "conquests," so called, make a sufficiently conspicuous show of ill-breeding; but a married flirt is worse than vulgar. Etiquette Besides, ill-breeding is of itself always disagreeable enough; and here was ill-breeding in well- bred people, - worst of all. Daisy in the Field This practice savors of ill-breeding and is often very annoying to the person so addressed. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society In after-days it was considered very ill-breeding for any one to turn a loaf in this manner, if a person named Menteith were at table. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Flippancy is as much an evidence of ill-breeding as is the perpetual smile, the wandering eye, the vacant stare, and the half-opened mouth of the man who is preparing to break in upon the conversation. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society To teachers and pupils it would seem a mark of ill-breeding to expatiate upon their own things. The Vitalized School While you were exposing your ill-breeding by coarse criticisms on a people in every way your superior, I substituted for the real diamonds the paste gems you were so particular in noticing. Trifles for the Christmas Holidays It is ill-breeding to excite the comment sure to follow such a course. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society I have seen this abominable ill-breeding kept up by a set of accomplished young fops for two hours together, in exceeding cold weather. A Year's Journey through France and Part of Spain, Volume 2 Each will have his own way of being rude, and each will be angry at some portion of the ill-breeding of all the rest, thus provoking accusations and retorts. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society The woman's ill-breeding came out very plainly when she spoke; and I remember even then wondering that His Majesty could make so much of her. Oddsfish! Although unacquainted with the mode of using a knife and fork, and, therefore, compelled to depend upon the instruments furnished by nature, there was nothing in his conduct that resembled ill-breeding. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance To do so is not only an insult to your hostess but a mark as well of your own ill-breeding. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society The singular alternations of courtesy and ill-breeding in the Spanish captain were unaccountable, except on one of two suppositions—innocent lunacy, or wicked imposture. The Piazza Tales Refrain from making a noise when eating, or supping from a spoon, and from smacking the lips or breathing heavily while masticating food, as they are marks of ill-breeding. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society "Faith!" exclaimed Sir Lucius, "that same interruption in affairs of this nature shows very great ill-breeding." How To Write Special Feature Articles A Handbook for Reporters, Correspondents and Free-Lance Writers Who Desire to Contribute to Popular Magazines and Magazine Sections of Newspapers He had acquired a nervous habit of secretly rubbing his thumbs swiftly over his finger-tips when Doria, in her pride, spoke of his work, which amounted almost to ill-breeding. Jaffery Azalea's would-be haughty face and her reference to ill-breeding struck Farnsworth so funny he laughed in spite of himself. Patty and Azalea It is not unlikely that this man thinks "politics played against him," whereas the only factor against him was his exhibition of ill-breeding which proved him unsuitable to represent the dignity of his country. Etiquette "You should be content," he said, "not to eat what you don't like; but to find fault with your host's ill-breeding is to be as ill-bred as himself." Plutarch's Lives Volume III. But he uses his fist where Wagner touches with the tips of his fingers; he shows ill-breeding after the manners of the supreme gentleman. Plays, Acting and Music A Book Of Theory Yet, never did Jarl heed her ill-breeding; but patiently overlooked and forgave it. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I But since women are the mothers and teachers of the human race this is a piece of ignorance and ill-breeding which cannot be too swiftly eradicated. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 Sex in Relation to Society In Stores Or Shops Lack of consideration for those who in any capacity serve you, is always an evidence of ill-breeding, as well as of inexcusable selfishness. Etiquette Staring any person you meet, full in the face, is an act also of ill-breeding; it looks as if you saw something wonderful in his appearance, and is, therefore, a tacit reprehension. The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant Vulgarity, conceit, ill-breeding--the great lawyer detected them in five minutes' conversation. The Testing of Diana Mallory By refusing to see his ill-breeding she actually did terminate its existence. The Price of Love One who is disliked for his meanness, ill-breeding, or vulgarity. A Collection of College Words and Customs The ill-breeding of Linda Riggs, and her attempt to hurt Nan's reputation in the eyes of the Masons' friends, were both smothered under the general jollity and good feeling. Nan Sherwood's Winter Holidays Rescuing the Runaways To be silent and stiff on such an occasion would show much-ignorance and ill-breeding. Routledge's Manual of Etiquette His mock self-importance they thought ill-breeding; his humorous self-depreciation and keen sense of his own ridiculousness, mere lack of dignity and folly. English Literature: Modern Home University Library of Modern Knowledge How can you be so wholly destitute of self-respect as to be guilty of such remarkable ill-breeding?' Barnaby Rudge: a tale of the Riots of 'eighty I answered discreetly yet frankly, for there was no ill-breeding in his curiosity. The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies For never to be able to control passion shows a weak nature and ill-breeding; and always to moderate it is very hard, and to some impossible. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans To be silent and stiff on such an occasion would show much ignorance and ill-breeding. Routledge's Manual of Etiquette And over all the same air of personal slovenliness and ill-breeding. Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume II She did not mind Lilly's ill-breeding, nor was she surprised at it. What Katy Did Next It is a maxim of mine, that family interference begins in ill-breeding and ends in impertinence, and accordingly it is a thing I have ever particularly avoided. Tales and Novels — Volume 07 The comtesse, with easy assurance and impertinent ill-breeding, looked at all that lay in her way, and took up and opened the miniature pictures that were on the table. Tales and Novels — Volume 10 To reprove a waiter is the height of ill-breeding. Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society A condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life. And Laura, scanning him with some closeness, noticed with distaste a good many signs of personal slovenliness and ill-breeding. Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume II I cannot imagine those young soldiers and the women they loved pleased with the ill-breeding and theatricality of Carlyle, nor I think with the magniloquence of Hugo. Certain Noble Plays of Japan From the manuscripts of Ernest Fenollosa He is continually railing at our English want of savoir vivre, yet is himself an example of the ill-breeding which he reprobates. Tales and Novels — Volume 07 Nothing is more vulgar, than clumsy, awkward movements at the table, and it is certainly a sign of ill-breeding deliberately to fail to act in accordance with the rules of table etiquette. Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 To shout out "Waiter!" or order one about, as if you were in a restaurant, is a certain mark of ill-breeding. Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society A condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life. I am quite sensible of my ill-breeding, Miss Vernon, and I can only say for myself that I had received some communications by which my spirits were unusually agitated. Rob Roy — Volume 01 The Duchess of Queensberry, as head of the squadron, pished at the ill-breeding of a mere lawyer, and desired him to let them upstairs privately. Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) After supper the men smoked, and some of them did not even refrain from showing their ill-breeding in a more disagreeable way. Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel If this is followed, the hostess cannot feel any dissatisfaction or resentment; but the guest who insists on rushing away, shows ill-breeding and inconsideration. Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 Pushing aside another person is an act of ill-breeding. Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society A condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life. This practice doth plainly signify low spirit, ill-breeding, and bad manners; and thence misbecometh any wise, any honest, any honourable person. Sermons on Evil-Speaking The Philosopher remained for a moment speechless, whether from amazement at the Butterfly's nescience or disgust at his ill-breeding. The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales In a word, they are the same folly, the same childishness, the same ill-breeding, and the same ill-nature, which raise all the clamours and uproars both in life and on the stage. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling Her direst thunders, however, were kept for anything which approached ill-breeding. The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography It is a sign of ill-breeding to change your seat in a car or omnibus. Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society A condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life. M. de Duras, who knew how much fatigue the king had to go through, hurried every one on, not only with speed but almost with ill-breeding, to my extreme astonishment. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 3 Mr Arnott, extremely disconcerted, began a serious expostulation upon the ill-breeding of this behaviour; but the devil, resting all excuse upon supporting his character, only answered by growling. Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 1 I was, however, very well pleased with M. Du Bois, who, far from joining in their mirth, expressed himself extremely shocked at their ill-breeding. Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World This has occasioned a deep and visible resentment, all against them, yet vented upon me, not in acknowledged displeasure—pride there interfered—but in constant ill-humour, ill-breeding, and ill-will. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 He feared that his vague sense of recognition had made his gaze more open than he knew, and he was really and deeply ashamed of this as his worst act of provincial ill-breeding. The Chaplet of Pearls "Oh! yes." and then I comforted him, and laid the ill-breeding on my footman's being a foreigner; but could not help saying, I really had taken his house for the sexton's. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 "I am sorry you think so, madam," cried Cecilia, colouring at her ill-breeding. Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 1 That is just like Mr. Dodd; there is not another gentleman in the world would have had the ill-breeding to go off like that to India without even bidding us good-morning or good-by. Love Me Little, Love Me Long All that you heard was excessively ill-bred, and in really good society ill-breeding is more iniquitous than ill-nature; but, however annoying, it is beneath your notice, and unworthy of consideration. St. Elmo She dreaded him, and could not turn away as from one who tormented her out of mere ill-breeding. A Life's Morning If, under any circumstances, Mrs Bellingham could have been guilty of the ill-breeding of not answering a question, it was now; and for a moment she was tempted to pass on in silence. Ruth Mr. Henry had no doubt been extremely rude and overbearing; but in earlier years Richard had known how to behave towards ill-breeding. Australia Felix Never was loss of favor more ably marked without the least ill-breeding, and no good handle given to seek an explanation. A Woman-Hater If this be amongst you, it is a sign of ill-breeding, it is not according to rules you have in the Word of God. Miscellaneous Pieces The painter ran his hands through his hair, but stopped them half-way, as if aware that he was being guilty of ill-breeding. Saint's Progress "In the spring the young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love," she remarked, with the fictitious ease of profound ill-breeding. The Prophet of Berkeley Square At this unpardonable piece of ill-breeding, all the original company half started to their feet, and uttered the same rapid succession of wild fiendish shrieks which had before caught the attention of the seamen. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3 The rule holds equally for men of half that age Only the very young have the right to betray their ignorance or ill-breeding. The Education of Henry Adams It was accounted ill-breeding in Scotland, about forty years since, to use the phrase rebellion or rebel, which might be interpreted by some of the parties present as a personal insult. Waverley: or, 'Tis sixty years since And as for secrets, I consider them to be one of the forms of ill-breeding. The New Magdalen It was the mode among the courteous ancients to flatter whenever it was in their power: accordingly it was a sign of ill-breeding to seat themselves immediately on entering the house of their host. Last Days of Pompeii Mr. Darcy looked a little ashamed of his aunt's ill-breeding, and made no answer. Pride and Prejudice Not I, by this hand: I always take blushing either for a sign of guilt or ill-breeding. The Way of the World They have accused her of lack of elegance—in that supper scene of La Dame aux Camélias, for instance; taking for ill-breeding, in her Marguerite, that which is Italian merely and simple. The Colour of Life; and other essays on things seen and heard If this be among you it is a sign of ill-breeding. The Life of John Bunyan |
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