| 单词 | ill-tempered |
| 例句 | Further downhill, the rest of the legion was trying to form up, but the Second, Third and Fourth Cohorts were now surrounded by a sea of ill-tempered monstrous allies. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He drifts off, leaving me more ill-tempered than before. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He shouldn’t have been so ill-tempered with the poor man; it wasn’t Harrison’s fault that Okeoma felt he was condescending. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Roy wondered what made a grownup turn out so ill-tempered and obnoxious. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s nothing will upset a house like an ill-tempered girl. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He sat astride a roan mare, a lean and nervous steed speckled red and yellow, with a long, narrow head, whose expression was as ill-tempered as her master’s. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “I should take him, even on my slight acquaintance, to be an ill-tempered man.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z The young woman was gaining weight before everybody’s eyes and daily grew more languid and ill-tempered. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z But, judging from what Jason had said, those ruins hadn’t held any answers for him - just a bunch of ill-tempered ghouls and ghosts. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She might be ill-tempered, he thought, but it was with a certain amount of justification, after all. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “Something small and ill-tempered. I know ... a shrew!” The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z The expression was haughty and severe, like that of an ill-tempered old man who has complaining on his mind. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He is not in the least a cruel or ill-tempered man.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z They talk, but only to make ill-tempered demands and cold refusals. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Folk shoe their horses badly, saddle them improperly, feed them poorly, then complain that they were sold a half-lame, sway- back, ill-tempered hack. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The volume titled Silky Mischief, in which Rainbow’s gentle influence saves an ill-tempered pony on a neighboring farm from a gruesome fate, left an especially lasting impression. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “You know he is as ungainly within as without. A deficient, ill-tempered, lowering, stupid fellow.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “I’m invariably ill-tempered in the early morning. I repeat to you, the choice is open to you. Either you go to America with Mrs. Van Hopper or you come home to Manderley with me.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z All day she dreamed of escaping from Ayemenem and the clutches of her ill-tempered father and bitter, long-suffering mother. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a good enough voice, not loud, not soft, plain, and not ill-tempered. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z She said nothing of these things to Hasina, though, whose own father was an ill-tempered taxi driver who in two or three years would almost certainly give her away. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Attempts to capture the "real" India almost inevitably result in ill-tempered debates about authenticity. The Village by Nikita Lalwani - review 2012-06-22T21:55:05Z In his sunbaked, ill-tempered exile, he looks like a forgotten member of the Great Train Robbers, or a lost Piranha brother, with a touch of Wilfrid Brambell. Beware of Mr Baker – review 2013-05-16T14:29:00Z He plays Jax, Bobby’s mercurial, ill-tempered employer and sometime confessor, a kind of Fagin in red bathrobe and slippers. | 'Loosies': ?Loosies,? With Peter Facinelli - Review 2012-01-10T23:32:00Z In the decades before Yugoslavia's dissolution, Danilo and his wife, Stoja, raise two sons, the elder an ill-tempered tinkerer, the younger brawny and dutiful. Reif Larsen's 'I Am Radar' transmits narrative magic 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z She’s a troublesome performer, irascible, ill-tempered and almost impossible to book. Review: Simone Biopic Nina Is All Wrong, But Who's to Blame? 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z Marx understood that criticism doesn’t mean delivering petty, ill-tempered Simon Cowell-like put-downs. Riff: A Critic’s Case for Critics Who Are Actually Critical 2012-08-15T15:40:06Z By contrast, the Führer, idol of millions, is an ill-tempered and nondescript figure with a bad case of body odor. The Plot to Kill Hitler 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z Louisiana, always hungry, finds this idea irresistible, and though the ill-tempered motel owner advises her not to listen to Burke, Louisiana knows it’s already too late: “I believed him entirely. I believed everything about him.” New Novels From Three of Today’s Most Beloved Children’s Authors 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z While noting the importance of her photo, Watson disparaged Franklin’s scientific abilities, her unglamorous work attire, her allegedly ill-tempered disposition. ‘Photograph 51’ puts female scientist’s work under the microscope 2013-01-30T23:37:54Z However ill-tempered, the civilized world is, for the most part, musically well-tempered. What do microtones have to do with global warming? Two concerts offer an answer 2017-10-25T04:00:00Z But the humor of the line lies in Potter’s assumption that her readers will be in common agreement about some verities of feline nature: that cats are selfish, unpredictable, ill-tempered, unhelpful, and possibly violent. The Bittersweet Announcement of a New Beatrix Potter Book 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Now Bobby Farrelly has turned out his first solo feature, “Champions,” in which an ill-tempered basketball coach is court-ordered to supervise a team of intellectually disabled athletes. ‘Champions’ Review: Following the Playbook 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Whether the above ill-tempered statement is true or not, it shines an uncomfortable spotlight on Grande’s obsessive relationship with her fans -- who are not to be mistaken for her audience. Ariana Grande: A pop star obsessed with her fans 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z The 2004 satire “Team America: World Police” depicted the late Kim Jong Il as an ill-tempered old man with a speech impediment. With 'The Interview' controversy brewing, North Korea tests missiles 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z How are we to love the ungrateful, deluded and ill-tempered who cannot return our love? What if We Pursued Vigilante Justice on Reality TV? 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z Driver’s ill-tempered character goes undercover among Starkiller Base workers as a radar technician named Matt in a spoof of CBS’s reality show Undercover Boss to see what his employees think of him. Watch 'Star Wars' Villain Kylo Ren Go 'Undercover Boss' on SNL 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z That their music is a symphony of ill-tempered threats shouldn’t be a surprise. Chicago Hip-Hop’s Raw Burst of Change 2012-10-07T04:49:05Z Not only do they see themselves as brave nautical adventurers: encountering the Blackett sisters, the four treat them as piratical rivals and then as allies in their war on an ill-tempered houseboat owner, Captain Flint. Swallows and Amazons ? review 2010-12-08T21:30:00Z The rhetoric of “incivility,” when used as a pejorative ideological label, serves to discredit political rhetoric as ill-tempered, rude and uncivilized. Are the politics of “incivility” paving the road to an American fascism? Part 1 of 2 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z He revealed the ill-tempered, retired fishmonger Carter will cause problems for his family in the next few weeks, when an ankle injury results in him moving into the Queen Vic. West: Soaps 'undervalue' old actors 2014-03-25T10:16:46Z This was a chaotic moment that summed up an ill-tempered game played in the usual Toon Army hothouse atmosphere. 'Arteta must face scrutiny for trying to fix something not broken' 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Officials from spcaLA speculated that Cinderella’s pit bull breed — and it’s largely unfounded reputation as ill-tempered — played into her delay. A pit bull named Cinderella waited more than three years in a shelter. Her story has a happy ending 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z But it took the war in Ukraine, officials said earlier this year, for the animosity to spill into the open, frequently expressed by Mr. Prigozhin in ill-tempered posts on Telegram, a social media platform. U.S. Was Aware Prigozhin Was Preparing to Take Military Action Against Russia 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z After the ill-tempered game, Mourinho was seen in a car park confronting Taylor with a foul-mouthed rant. Mourinho charged for abusive language at official 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Mourinho was booked during an ill-tempered game, with Taylor repeatedly called to the benches to take action as fourth official Michael Oliver struggled to keep control. Uefa wait before deciding on Mourinho action 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z In another ill-tempered exchange, Ms Nokes questioned the minister on whether menopause could be classed as a disability in discrimination cases. Minister Kemi Badenoch clashes with MPs over menopause law 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The elections' results follow an ill-tempered campaign marred by alleged death threats and disinformation. Petr Pavel: Ex-general beats populist rival in Czech election 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Now, two weeks of increasingly ill-tempered and at times surreal campaigning now come to an end. Czech Republic: Second round of presidential election 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z He’s vindictive: He details fights with Prince William, portraying his brother as ill-tempered, entitled and violent. Your Wednesday Briefing: Shanghai’s Devastating Outbreak 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Harry, the “spare” to William’s heir, portrays his elder brother as ill-tempered, entitled, and prone to violence, knocking Harry to the floor in one altercation and grabbing his shirt in another. Prince Harry’s Bridge-Burner of a Memoir Signals a Bigger Royal Rift 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Sex dreams about mermaids, ill-tempered seagulls who seem possessed, flatulence employed as “deliberate displays of power.” How 'The Northman' resurrects 10th century Viking civilization -- almost from scratch 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z An ill-tempered second half spilled over in the 89th minute, with both benches emptying. Argentina advances to World Cup semis with part dazzle and part chaos 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z It’s not clear how any of this makes users want to give their hard-earned money to an ill-tempered billionaire, or why other workers might want to subject themselves to this kind of work environment. Commentary: $44 billion can buy Twitter, but it can't buy respect 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z But unlike Gritty, the slightly unhinged looking and ill-tempered Philadelphia Flyers mascot, Buoy isn’t about to partake in anything that could get him arrested. ‘Hey, it’s Buoy!’ Game night with the Kraken’s new mascot 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z You might believe that resistance to this idea is ill-tempered. Opinion | Don’t let Putin fool you — an aggressor can’t be a peacemaker 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Those 22 games have also brought 14 defeats, City adding another painful loss to their list as Mohamed Salah's runaway goal in the 76th minute decided a full throttle, ill-tempered but enthralling game. 'Anfield visit delivers more pain for Man City' 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z But the biggest problems facing this presidency have been brought about by external factors, not by an ill-tempered or short-sighted chief of staff. Nuking the hurricane: Biden isn't to blame for Putin and Trump — but he needs to outlast them 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Tom Brady ended his four-game losing run against the New Orleans Saints as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won an ill-tempered game 20-10. Brady beats Saints and Miami's stunning comeback 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z But, during an ill-tempered campaign, both candidates have been forced to shift their positions somewhat. Leadership Vacuum Heightens Worries as Crises Loom in U.K. 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Johnson, the mayor, said the Wisconsin Legislature must make it more difficult for people to get guns, especially those who are “so ill-tempered and not responsible enough” to have them. Deer District shootings leave Milwaukee leaders at the brink 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z They proved to be ill-tempered as Ms Truss urged Russia to move its troops away from the Ukrainian border and accused it of "Cold War rhetoric". Ukraine crisis: UK defence secretary warns Russia of tragic effects 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Tracy Beaker was an ill-tempered girl with behavioural problems, and created by author Dame Jacqueline Wilson. Tracy Beaker TV nostalgia 20 years on 2022-01-08T05:00:00Z The Speaker described the atmosphere at Prime Ministers Questions as "ill-tempered". Sir Keir Starmer calls Boris Johnson coward in furious Commons row 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z In March this year, an ill-tempered public session between Chinese and American negotiators in Anchorage, Alaska, saw the Chinese push back against US criticism by accusing their hosts of "condescension and hypocrisy". How China’s past shapes Xi's thinking - and his view of the world 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z "Although on more than one occasion subjected to vulgar insults by splenetic, ill-tempered players, he uniformly preserved that gentlemanly demeanour which has endeared him to opponents as well as his club companions." The 'most influential' black footballer & his slave trade link 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z In a letter to the publisher of the Almanac of the Federal Judiciary, Yagman wrote that the judge was “ignorant, dishonest, ill-tempered, and a bully,” going on to add “buffoon” and “sub-standard human.” A fraud conviction ended his battles for civil rights. 14 years later, Stephen Yagman is back 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z Sevilla and Wolfsburg are on two points after drawing 1-1 in an ill-tempered game in Germany, while Lille is last with one point. Adeyemi nets 2 penalties as Salzburg beats Lille to go top 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z The ill-tempered start to the two days of talks in Anchorage, with rhetorical sniping and accusations, was to be expected after four years of the disruptive policies of Donald Trump’s administration. Editorial Roundup: US 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z King's ill-timed and ill-tempered presentation had "diminished his usefulness to his cause, to his country, and to his people." Joe Biden echoes MLK's call to save America's soul. But is that even possible? 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z The question is set within a tangle of tightening budgets, greedy politicians, ill-tempered bureaucrats and a creepy zillionaire media darling who is insinuating himself, for unknown reasons, into Slough House’s affairs. Get your crime fiction fix with new books from Walter Mosley, Belinda Bauer and Mick Herron 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z He was fined £21,500 and given a suspended three-month ban for his behaviour at the 2018 Grand Slam of Darts after he clashed with Anderson in an ill-tempered final. From rugby to darts champion - Price's story 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Price triumphed but an independent panel later found he resorted to gamesmanship in an ill-tempered final where the duo twice squared up to each other. Anderson & Price renew rivalry in final 2021-01-03T05:00:00Z The tweets and comments from Republican politicians and right-wing media commenters about Harris being ill-tempered are proof enough of that. Column: Harris showed Black women how to be 'angry' and handle a condescending white man 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z The statement followed Tuesday's ill-tempered debate that descended into squabbling, bickering and insults. Rules on debates to change after Trump-Biden spat 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z The paper went further, saying the event "was not a debate in any meaningful sense" but rather "an ill-tempered and at times incomprehensible squabble between two angry septuagenarians who palpably loathe each other". How the world reacted to the presidential debate 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z Jefferson and others considered the ill-tempered Chase, who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, to be a dictatorial jurist who blatantly inserted his Federalist politics into his decisions. Adams chose a new chief justice just before leaving office. Jefferson was furious. 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z A United Nations investigator has warned of the danger of “another iron curtain” falling across Europe during an ill-tempered debate in Geneva on alleged human rights violations in Belarus. Belarus could bring down 'another iron curtain' across Europe 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z It’s lively, clear, concise and remarkably good-humored, given its ill-tempered subject. Review | A deep dive into President Trump’s doublespeak and other rhetorical tricks 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z They are cases in which it seems the police were just being mean or ill-tempered or perhaps bigoted. Opinion | The police-violence story has many sides 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z Her best-known creation was Martin Beck, the subject of a massively popular series about a Swedish homicide detective in mournful middle age, lugubrious and ill-tempered. Maj Sjöwall, master of Nordic noir, dies at 84 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z Her father, a government statistician, was an ill-tempered drunk who she said beat her and her siblings with a leather strap to enforce discipline. Honor Blackman, actress who played Pussy Galore in ‘Goldfinger,’ dies at 94 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z Super Tuesday may clarify matters, but if it fails to deliver a clear winner a primary season that is already fractured and ill-tempered will grow uglier by the day. Buzz of expectation as Bernie Sanders looks to blow away rivals on Super Tuesday 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z In the book, Metts describes the crime scene to a defense attorney and says he feels sympathy for the accused, considering the victim was ill-tempered and vitriolic. Coroner featured in ‘Midnight in the Garden’ book dies at 88 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z Fraught, that is, in the sense that the pirate blames the doctor for his daughter’s death and vengefully flings him into a dungeon with an ill-tempered tiger voiced with deep-throated irascibility by Ralph Fiennes. ‘Dolittle’ review: Talking-animal tale — led by Robert Downey Jr. — gets doctored up 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z And the House of Commons was the scene of some the most ill-tempered debates anyone can remember. Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare? 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z As we learned in the first “Maleficent,” this mistress isn’t really evil; she’s just impulsive, ill-tempered and perpetually, tragically misunderstood. Review: Angelina Jolie and Michelle Pfeiffer lock horns in 'Mistress of Evil,' an enjoyably deranged 'Maleficent' sequel 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z In a raucous, ill-tempered parliamentary debate on Wednesday, Johnson pushed the notion that he is safeguarding the will of the public against the interests of the political establishment. Adviser to Johnson dismisses concerns about Brexit tensions 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z MPs criticised a number of comments Mr Johnson made during an ill-tempered debate in the House of Commons, the day after the Supreme Court ruled the prorogation of Parliament was unlawful. Anger at MPs 'not surprising' says PM's adviser 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z Nearby, women grilled fish and vegetables over open fires and shooed away marabou storks—hideous, ill-tempered carnivores with rotten bills and stringy, matted feathers. Jonathan Ledgard Believes Imagination Could Save the World 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z In an ill-tempered annual message to Congress, Johnson accused Republican lawmakers of helping blacks “rule the white race” and “Africanize the half of our country.” Review | A national debate over politics, principles and impeachment — in 1868 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z In a sometimes ill-tempered interview, the Labour leader also strongly rejected the idea that he had stood on the sidelines during the 2016 referendum campaign, describing it as “absolute nonsense”. Corbyn defends Labour's bid for both leavers and remainers 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z And I sure didn’t want whatever ill-tempered karma my old machine possessed sneaking into my new one. Perspective | I thought a new computer would improve my life. That was my first mistake. 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z The problem is that Horace — a stingy, ill-tempered misogynist — doesn’t want to marry her. Review: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ hits the Pantages with goofy charm and a glorious Betty Buckley 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z US President Bill Clinton famously changed an ill-tempered press statement by Russia's Boris Yeltsin into a hilarious event, simply by behaving as if Mr Yeltsin was being intentionally witty, and laughing helplessly. The unexpected secrets of laughter 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z Open waiting to be handed her trophy after defeating Williams in an ill-tempered final, Osaka heard only boos from an angry and frustrated crowd. Tennis: Armed with inner peace, Osaka thirsty for more success 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z Wednesday’s vote followed an ill-tempered debate in which Corbyn accused May of presiding over a “zombie government”. Theresa May survives vote, but Britain remains in Brexit deadlock 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z Open waiting to be handed her trophy and a winner’s check after defeating Williams in an ill-tempered final, Osaka heard only boos from an angry and frustrated crowd. Leaner, mature Osaka stays grounded in Melbourne 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z “To poke the SEC In the eye in this manner -- most would consider it an ill-advised and ill-tempered move,” said Charles Elson, who directs a corporate governance center at the University of Delaware. Analysis | Elon Musk, the say-anything CEO 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Instead of achieving a diplomatic victory in Brussels to salvage a chaotic week that nearly toppled her from power, Mrs. May engaged in an ill-tempered spat with the president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker. Theresa May Finds No Joy in Brussels. Now What for Brexit? 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z The games, one parent wrote to the New York Times in 1982, “are cultivating a generation of mindless, ill-tempered adolescents”. From Pac-Mania to Fortnite fever: are video games becoming more addictive? 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z In ill-tempered exchanges, he called a CNN correspondent "a rude, terrible person" and told an NBC reporter: "I'm not a big fan of yours either." Trump offers Democrats carrot and stick 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z J.C., according to the report, “has a reputation as a prodigious shopper with an ill-tempered personality who has been kicked out of multiple businesses around Los Angeles.” Stan Lee addresses allegations that his daughter abused him 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z While President Trump may be “amoral,” ill-tempered, erratic and narcissistic to an extreme, these non-redeeming characteristics are not criminal offenses. Opinion | What ‘Fear’ and the anonymous op-ed say about America 2018-09-09T04:00:00Z Insult-filled videos and diss tracks have flown back and forth, and ill-tempered press conferences have taken place in Los Angeles and London. YouTube heavyweights set for boxing fight 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z On Wednesday Trudeau and Trump will again meet at the Nato summit in Brussels, for the first time since the last month’s ill-tempered G7 gathering in Quebec. Trudeau and Trump set for first face-to-face encounter since G7 clash 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z Six of the eight players booked during an ill-tempered game were Colombian, and Geiger also awarded England a penalty after Harry Kane was wrestled to the ground at a corner. Colombia's Radamel Falcao says US referee guilty of pro-England bias 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z Deutsch and James are gloriously ill-tempered in their high-decibel exchanges, while Hood and Rogers are hilarious in their less showy turns. 'Bad Jews' at the Odyssey: High-decibel hilarity 2018-05-02T04:00:00Z But if you prefer their larger, ill-tempered cousins? Agriculture census of state plows fertile fields of facts 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z Here, for bad example, is an ill-tempered tweet the other day that’s less cogent than just sore at the Chinese and maybe the rest of the world. Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Arkansas newspapers 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z The other two are a little “ill-tempered,” she said, and Duke “got depressed.” Guardian angels: Man’s best friend saves woman from fire 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z In person, Henry is considerably more approachable and good-humored than his often ill-tempered, weed-smoking alter ego. 'Atlanta' star Brian Tyree Henry is 'exhausted beyond belief' — and he's thrilled about it 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z Manchester City are cooperating with a police investigation into the ill-tempered scenes following Monday ’s defeat at Wigan Athletic, which included their supporters throwing objects and ripping up advertising hoardings. Manchester City to cooperate with police over crowd trouble at Wigan 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z But it was a nervy, occasionally ill-tempered victory as Federer, 36, became the oldest winner of the title since Ken Rosewall 46 years ago. Federer wins 20th grand slam title with Australian Open victory over Cilic 2018-01-28T05:00:00Z During the occasionally ill-tempered leadership race, Mr Leonard defended his birthplace and private school upbringing, saying that nobody should be criticised for where they were born or went to school. New Labour leader backs England vs Scotland 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z The victim is a well-dressed, ill-tempered gangster type named Ratchett, which even those unfamiliar with the story will guess from Johnny Depp’s scarred face and menacing scrape of a voice. Kenneth Branagh gives good Poirot, clumsy direction in 'Murder on the Orient Express' 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z Mr. Stark may have been irascible and ill-tempered, but he was hardly trying to start a riot. Opinion | Is it legal to curse at police? Hell yeah. 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z The batch furnace could belch fire out of its chimney, like an ill-tempered whiskey drinker. Becoming a Steelworker Liberated Her. Then Her Job Moved to Mexico. 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z He was also probably mentally ill, as so many people remark on his choleric, ill-tempered, jumpy, unpredictable personality — even those, like Cardinal del Monte, one of his earliest admirers and patrons, who wished him well. Caravaggio the criminal: The violent life and crimes of an artistic genius 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z Mr. Madsen, above, a celebrated figure with a reputation as ill-tempered, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. Phoenix, Afghanistan, Louise Linton: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z Adrian’s parents, whose frequent reunions tend to be grudging, ill-tempered and alcohol-fuelled in the books, get a heart-rending duet about how much they miss each other. A new musical aims to introduce Adrian Mole to a new generation 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z The ill-tempered conclusion did not dampen Löw’s spirits. Germany win Confederations Cup after Lars Stindl punishes error to deny Chile 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z French voters will choose their next president Sunday after a final campaign that has been scrappy, ill-tempered and overshadowed in the home stretch by a hacking attack. Authorities vow to investigate hacking attack in French presidential campaign as voting begins Sunday 2017-05-06T04:00:00Z French presidential candidates Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen faced off in a combative live television debate that veered into ill-tempered exchanges on Wednesday evening. France's Macron and Le Pen slug it out in no-holds-barred debate before Sunday's presidential election 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z He’s an ill-tempered killing machine, for whom the mere descent of a foot can kill a human — and does. ‘Kong: Skull Island’ review: The creature feature, evolved 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z At home, he was the ill-tempered master of a mini harem. A Wonder Woman at the UN? How about a real one? | Catherine Bennett 2016-12-17T05:00:00Z The other side was “angry, vindictive, ill-tempered, mean-spirited,” and there’s considerable evidence to support that, too. The Dark Sides of American Presidents 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z Bieber's UK tour was marred by ill-tempered rants at the audience. Robbie Williams sympathises with Justin Bieber over screaming fans - BBC News 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z The scheduled 90-minute session on the campus of St. Louis’ Washington University bookends a disastrous stretch for Trump, which started with an ill-tempered and erratic performance in the candidates’ first debate Sept. 26. Tonight’s debate is now an even bigger test for Trump amid GOP division over leaked recording 2016-10-09T04:00:00Z Mr Smith made the comments during a sometimes ill-tempered hustings debate in Glasgow on Thursday evening, even pressing Mr Corbyn to declare that he voted Remain. Brexit Watch: At-a-glance day-by-day summer briefing - BBC News 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z There is a vigorous—and sometimes ill-tempered—debate among academics about the impact of low-skilled migration, both legal and illegal, on wages. Wage war 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z She also seared Trump as haphazard, ill-tempered and lacking substance – characteristics she deemed too risky for an uncertain, complex world. Hillary Clinton: America at a ‘Moment of Reckoning’ 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z The politician I profiled in "Why Bernie Sanders Matters" is too ill-tempered to cooperate with Clinton and the Democrats. The Revolution Ends Here 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z These exchanges, such as with the great entomologist EO Wilson, are often ill-tempered spats, in which entrenched positions are expressed with animosity. The Selfish Gene turns 40 2016-05-29T04:00:00Z In 1986, writer and artist Frank Miller portrayed Batman as an ill-tempered middle-aged man. Review: Batman’s life as a night stalker, dancing machine 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z For now, no proof has been presented, and Mr Longworth - who has not commented - finds himself at the centre of an increasingly ill-tempered row. EU referendum: Boris Johnson condemns BCC boss suspension - BBC News 2016-03-05T05:00:00Z With Mrs Clinton and Mr Trump as the nominees, America, which is as repulsed by political mudslinging as it is ghoulishly drawn to it, can expect an extraordinarily ill-tempered and divisive election in November. Goodbye, Rubio Tuesday 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z And at an ill-tempered final news conference, which ended with the fighters pushing and shoving after the face-off, it became clear how just how fractious the relationships are between the two camps. Scott Quigg & Carl Frampton in dressing room row ahead of title fight 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Wolverines are notoriously elusive and ill-tempered, so they aren't easy to count and study. Searching for Wolverines by Running Through the Woods In the early days of the Obama presidency, I argued that the left was more ill-tempered. Ted Cruz gets burned by the birther fires he stoked 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z Often the balance of power is contested in an ill-tempered battle between principals and police. Arresting developments 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z Both clubs still face an outstanding charge of failing to control their players during the ill-tempered match, which Arsenal finished with nine men. Chelsea’s Costa banned for 3 matches by FA 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z At the height of the carping, Ryan Lizza of the New Yorker likened Clinton to an “ill-tempered coot driven a little mad by Obama’s success”. Hillary Clinton campaign deploys not-so-secret weapon: Bill 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z Once won, she submits to his spreading his legs around her as an ill-tempered, living cage until she sheds her heavy armor and offers herself up to him. Blue Claws: The Tasty Embodiment of Crabby 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z Relations between the two parties which dominate the executive, Sinn Fein and the Democratic Unionists, have degenerated into ill-tempered public spats. The consequences of a killing 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z After a tumultuous, often ill-tempered and at times surreal all-night debate, Greek MPs are voted early on Friday on new multibillion euro bailout deal aimed at keeping their debt-stricken country afloat. Greek parliament still thrashing out rescue deal vote 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z Still, the actor’s exhortations to the black community “spoke a valuable truth,” writes columnist Leonard Pitts, as “ill-tempered and overly broad as they sometimes were.” Dr. Huxtable and Mr. Cosby 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z She had somehow weathered a young Brit named Heather Watson, who was backed by a strangely ill-tempered Wimbledon Centre Court crowd. A Jordan Spieth Grand Slam? In this crazy hot sports summer, why not? 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z He has made 87 international appearances for the Netherlands, including the ill-tempered 2010 World Cup final in Johannesburg, in which he was sent off as the Dutch lost 1-0 to Spain. Ajax signs defender John Heitinga on free transfer 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z In an at-times ill-tempered contest between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, the Revolution led at the break courtesy of a Charlie Davis goal in first half stoppage time. Revolution get two red cards in 1-1 draw with DC United 2015-05-24T04:00:00Z U.S. criticism of human rights violations elicited a swift and ill-tempered reaction from the Uzbek authorities. Decade after Uzbekistan massacre, justice remains elusive 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z “It created an impression of him as an ill-tempered, thoughtless person.” Even in New Hampshire, ‘Bridgegate’ Dogs Christie 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z They wrestle with complex issues, boring meetings and ill-tempered constituents, yet by and large they do good jobs. Blunder of the year? Fla. board fires acclaimed schools chief 2015-02-01T05:00:00Z And it shouldn’t devolve into the ill-tempered ventings of a highly privileged elite. Three Reasons Why You Don't Need To Feel Sorry For Doctors 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z The Victory inflicted Adelaide’s first loss of the season in an ill-tempered game in which six players were booked. Perth draws with Brisbane to stay top in A-League 2014-11-30T05:00:00Z Space travel is notoriously hard and rockets are notoriously ill-tempered. NASA's Antares Explosion: What it Means 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z During an ill-tempered session of first minister's questions, he said that if the UK government ignored a democratic endorsement by yes voters, Scotland would be entitled to renege on its share of the UK's debt. It's Scotland's pound and we're keeping it, says Alex Salmond 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z With big, fast ill-tempered players, of course, but also with a scheme tailored to the Legion of Boom. Seahawks’ defensive strategy worked to perfection 2014-02-05T00:05:48Z Italy lost 4-3 on penalties to Argentina in the semis, before West Germany beat the South Americans 1-0 in an ill-tempered final. The all-time World Cup finals league table 2013-12-11T17:05:30Z Groves received support from the crowd for his performance after an ill-tempered build-up to the fight. Ref made a terrible decision - Groves 2013-11-24T09:58:02Z It was an ill-tempered game in Charlotte, where St. Louis defensive end Chris Long was ejected for throwing a punch during a large melee. Chiefs unbeaten, Jets top Patriots after controversial call 2013-10-21T02:57:52Z It stated: 'Although on more than one occasion subjected to vulgar insults by splenetic, ill-tempered players, he uniformly preserved that gentlemanly demeanour which has endeared him to opponents as well as his club companions'. Looking into Scotland's black history 2013-10-08T00:13:24Z Yesterday's Photos of the day Through five rounds of play, Murray muttered under his breath, let winnable sets slip away and labored so hard at times that he appeared injured when he was merely ill-tempered. Stanislas Wawrinka ousts defending champ Andy Murray in U.S. Open quarterfinals 2013-09-06T00:20:52Z But critics say that his credibility is strained by the legacy of years of ill-tempered confrontations between the government and the local news media. As World Awaits News on Mandela, Tensions Rise Over Media Swarm 2013-06-27T12:38:19Z But critics say that his credibility is strained by the legacy of years of ill-tempered confrontations between the government and the local press. As World Awaits News on Mandela, Tensions Rise Over Media Swarm 2013-06-26T23:19:51Z Ottawa and Vancouver combined for 236 penalty minutes and nine players were given a game misconduct in their ill-tempered playoff. Line brawl, fights and penalties mar Senators 6-1 victory over Canadiens 2013-05-06T14:40:09Z The pigs — ill-tempered eating machines weighing 200 pounds or more — roam city streets, collide with cars, root up cemeteries and provide plot lines for reality TV shows like “Hog Hunters.” Hunting Ranches Resist Efforts to Curb Feral Swine 2013-04-28T00:47:01Z And there were mild scuffles last week in the National Assembly as an ill-tempered debate on the second reading of the bill finally concluded. In France, Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Bill Grows 2013-04-22T23:21:45Z To Mrs. Merz, rhinos — far from being the stupid, aggressive, ill-tempered sorts many suppose — were, in her words, beautiful and elegant. Anna Merz, Protector of Black Rhinos, Dies at 81 2013-04-21T22:18:56Z Based on what is known of Singh, he was a nasty, ill-tempered man, already well known to law enforcement. Was an accused perp in the Indian fatal gang rape case murdered? 2013-03-11T16:11:00Z Has inattention to your research program for the past year and a half produced ill-tempered students and a mountain of unprocessed data? So You're a Scientist Wanting to Write a Popular Science Book? 2013-01-04T12:45:02.857Z After this ill-tempered shellacking, there is no doubt that these two teams don't care for each other. Seahawks have something to say to Niners, NFL 2012-12-24T06:00:06Z Party leaders dropped him quickly after his loss, and the hot-potato effect accelerated after his ill-tempered comment that Obama won because he offered "gifts" to youth and minority voters. Hey, Mitt Romney: Time to Act Like an Entrepreneur 2012-12-05T14:00:00Z In 1970 Chelsea finished third in the league and won an epic, engrossing and ill-tempered final against Leeds United, after a replay which was watched by 28 million people on television. Dave Sexton 2012-11-26T16:40:39Z Gatherings to negotiate the long-term budget only happen every 6 or 7 years and are notorious for running over deadline and for being extremely hard-nosed and ill-tempered affairs. Forget Nobel Peace Prize, EU launches summit warfare 2012-11-22T10:17:01Z Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III wants a golf-style shootout, not the battleground of ill-tempered wills that marked memorable matches in the past between top U.S. and European players. U.S. captain Love seeks kinder, gentler, winning result 2012-09-25T22:08:10Z Telling her he had "nothing to hide", he said he was repeating an accusation he thought Ferdinand had made about him during an ill-tempered exchange. Terry lawyer attacks 'tenous' case 2012-07-10T13:19:39Z Webb was the referee for the ill-tempered 2010 World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands in South Africa. EURO 2012 LIVE: Czech Rep. vs. Portugal 2012-06-21T18:53:09Z Calm and resolute or rash and given to another in a chronic series of ill-tempered behavior and underperformance at major tournaments? Euro 2012: England 1, Ukraine 0: Wayne Rooney Returns, and England Wins 2012-06-19T21:33:01Z In an ill-tempered game that featured four hit batters, home plate umpire Mike Winters warned both benches after Boston's Kevin Youkilis was drilled on the shoulder in the sixth. Bautista homers as Blue Jays beat Red Sox 5-1 2012-06-03T20:14:13Z The assistant told the ref that he saw an elbow raised by Barton, the consequence was a red card, and in the ill-tempered altercations that followed Barton kicked Agüero in the back of his thigh. Manchester City 3, Queens Park Rangers 2: After 44 Years, Manchester City Wins Premiership 2012-05-13T23:34:12Z Your father's son should know that where a Barrington lived he had a home,—not to say you have already paid some of the tribute of this homeliness, and seen me very cross and ill-tempered. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z She was surprised to find how much he loved her; grateful to him; sorry she had made him unhappy, and believed him ill-tempered. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The dinner had been good, and Frederick's temper was improving; he was not an ill-tempered man, as a rule, and he was now half-ashamed of his late annoyance. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z The popular pictures grew ill-tempered as the hopes of the people declined, and the word aristocrat became synonymous with all that is most hostile to the happiness of man. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z "Surely," thought she, "that ill-tempered Miss Villars has actually spoken the truth, and they are to be married—and Miss Lesly remains to be a useful bridesmaid." Mabel, Vol. III (of 3) A Novel 2012-04-04T02:00:58.490Z As a result of this climax quarrel, De Fiesque scuttled away in red wrath, vowing that he was forever and ever done with so ill-tempered and cranky a woman as Ninon de L'Enclos. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z There is the ill-tempered, sulky person, and the grumbling, whining, dolorous soul never without an ache or a grievance. One Day at a Time and Other Talks on Life and Religion 2012-03-31T02:00:20.873Z A dance is supposed to amuse, and nothing is more out of place in it than a gloomy scowl, unless it be an ill-tempered frown. 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 It was a chilled and ill-tempered trio that finally reached the beach, and sought the shelter of the thicket. The Ice Queen 2012-03-22T02:00:40.843Z Even in this sort of mute soliloquy she did not venture to say, "Randall will be very ill-tempered and unreasonable." Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z The Dutchman's wife was a plain, honest, affectionate creature, bearing the humors of two heated and ill-tempered children, with a patience we were compelled to admire. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z She found the house, new as all things in it were to her, dull and over-quiet; she found Lady Betty, once so lively, no company; she found Tom snappish and ill-tempered. Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z Perhaps she is ill-tempered just because she is an old maid, Laura. Dorothy and other Italian Stories 2012-03-18T02:00:18.513Z He thought of ringing the bell, but the old servant that appeared on the rare occasions when he wanted her, had, after the first week, looked so ill-tempered that he dreaded asking for anything. The Devourers 2012-03-16T02:00:23.493Z We discover in all this the very same "ill-tempered donkey," as at the time when he lived at Bonn. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z This is a counsel of peace, but if "ugly, ill-tempered and vengeful spirits" seem to the mother to threaten her children, who will decide what are superfluous devotions? The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire 2012-03-11T03:00:13.983Z Her spouse wished heartily that she would retire to the family vault, or be less ill-tempered; for what can be more odious than a snappish better-half? My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z Well, handsome too, but ill-tempered evidently; as rich in scowls as a tiger in stripes; a wild beast, whose taming might amuse. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z She only understood one thing, and that was that Dicky was marvellous ill-tempered and ridiculous to-day. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z The beast shambles and stumbles, and, ill-tempered from hunger, he will bite and fight, scatter his corn like a prodigal, and even paw it with his hoofs into the mire. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z It is the fashion to consider donkeys stupid, ill-tempered, and obstinate, which I do not think quite just. Donahoe's Magazine, Vol. XV, No. 4, April, 1886 Volume 15 (January 1886 - July 1886) 2012-01-29T03:00:07.953Z Is it not worth while to be haughty, arrogant, ill-tempered--as the case may be--if only for the fuller appreciation of our benignity when we elect to be benign? My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z Their wings fall off and in some cases are pulled off by the more ill-tempered females of the family. Bert Wilson at the Wheel 2012-01-14T03:00:19.827Z It was the same shrill, ill-tempered little bell, and when the door opened it was Miss Macks herself who opened it. The Front Yard 2012-01-09T03:00:23.183Z The President's bediamonded fingers recommenced their ill-tempered tattoo; he was fuming inwardly with a sense of baffled wrath, of righteous indignation made unrighteous. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z "Yes—candidly, but not insultingly," I replied, seizing my chair, and, after giving it a very ill-tempered fling upon the ground, throwing myself into it. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z In the old days, men sang more and they weren't so ill-tempered as they are to-day. Fr?d?rique; vol. 1 2011-12-19T03:00:39.830Z A deal in Durban IN THE early hours of December 11th, after three days and nights of exhausting, often ill-tempered final negotiations, the United Nations’ two-week-long climate-change summit in Durban ended with an agreement. Climate-change summit: A deal in Durban 2011-12-15T16:00:44Z Noel had known him a long time, and liked him, ill-tempered though he was. The Front Yard 2012-01-09T03:00:23.183Z Perhaps I was ill-tempered, but a secret instinct warned me that this man hated me, and I paid him in his own coin. The Joy of Captain Ribot 2011-12-15T03:00:16.510Z But we lost the rest as we hurried on, the guards smiling to themselves, and Braccio very ill-tempered. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z By that time, however, the vicar had gone, and Rhys, who had been round the church to look for the absentee, came back cross and ill-tempered. The Making of William Edwards or The Story of the Bridge of Beauty 2011-12-07T03:00:17.867Z No one noticed her much nor spoke to her, and though she knew she deserved it, she was indignant at being treated like an ill-tempered child. Frederica and her Guardians The Perils of Orphanhood 2011-12-05T03:00:50.157Z He surveyed it with disfavor, while the little, loose-hung bell rang a small but exceedingly shrill and ill-tempered peal, like the barking of a small cur. The Front Yard 2012-01-09T03:00:23.183Z He was not an ill-tempered boy, though Mr Dawson had received that impression from what he had seen and heard in his own home. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z I fear that heaven would be no place for an uncharitable and ill-tempered man!—What said a little boy one day? Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z In a city so abounding in churches and halls as Rome this seemed an act rather of ill-tempered caprice than of hospitable care. Letters From Rome on the Council 2011-11-25T03:00:11.447Z The ill-tempered contest between division rivals turned nasty in the third quarter when Suh became entangled with Green Bay lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith, pushing his opponent's helmet into the turf and then stomping on his arm. Lions' Suh unapologetic after being ejected for stomp 2011-11-24T23:45:18Z Because I—not only because I am ill-tempered, but because though I do like being liked, still I don't want you or any one to make a mistake, or go on making it. Diana Tempest, Volume II (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:31.283Z If they knew more people were listening, perhaps potty-mouthed, ill-tempered and abusive players would be more likely to hold their tongues. Column: Time to wire soccer for sound? 2011-11-11T21:20:10Z Naturally, we are all more or less selfish, envious, ill-tempered, spiteful, ill-natured, and unkind. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z Hookham was so ill-tempered as not to send the book I asked for. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z Now Master Tom was still quite ill-tempered and, contrary to his usual custom, very much disinclined to oblige her. 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story 2011-11-07T02:00:16.163Z “And just as ill-tempered as she can be,” put in Jess Morse. The Girls of Central High at Basketball The Great Gymnasium Mystery 2011-11-04T02:00:20.757Z Her husband, without loving or appreciating her, was ill-tempered and jealous. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 2011-11-03T02:00:15.113Z As Savage Landor says, he was "irreverential to the great and to God: an ill-tempered, sour, supercilious man, who flattered some of the worst and maligned some of the best men that ever lived." The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z I have not seen him; he morally disgusts me; and Marianne says that he is very ill-tempered. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z He was quite ill-tempered this afternoon, and this was quite unusual with him. 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story 2011-11-07T02:00:16.163Z He either becomes morose, ill-tempered, hard to manage and dangerous, or he degenerates into a fat, lazy, short-winded cob, "only fit for a baby or an octogenarian." Small Horses in Warfare 2011-10-26T02:00:30.897Z But then, with a little ill-tempered gesture, she threw down the pen, pushed the book aside and, letting her head fall into her hands on the blotting-book, sobbed aloud. Ecstasy: A Study of Happiness A Novel 2011-10-18T02:00:20.340Z The earlier poems of Adam are of a sentimental character, the later ones satirical and somewhat ill-tempered. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z He became very ill-tempered the moment she approached the subject. Dr. Lavendar's People 2011-10-13T02:00:52.167Z "Of course," said Bill, positively growling, "it's a lottery anyway—" He was so absurd, so little-boyish, so ill-tempered, that I wanted to mother him. Mavis of Green Hill 2011-10-12T02:00:41.317Z The men are all ill-tempered, but the women quite the contrary. Wild Wales The People, Laguage & Scenery 2011-10-09T02:00:29.740Z Crabbed and ill-tempered as the man had often been, surly and rough of speech as he had become, there did not live a more rigidly honest man—his word was his bond. Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life 2011-09-21T02:00:34.517Z No. Though I have heard of him, I met him for the first time to-day, but even on this short acquaintance I should take him to be an ill-tempered man. Pride and Predjudice, a play 2011-09-17T02:00:30.190Z While no one described the gathering as ill-tempered or heated, it appeared clear from the reaction afterwards that Geithner and the Europeans did not see entirely eye-to-eye. Geithner presses EU to act; meets resistance 2011-09-17T00:34:43Z I have to remember things quickly to keep from saying something ill-tempered.” A Little Princess Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time 2011-09-09T02:01:08.700Z The little brute was so ill-tempered and vixenish, and so determined not to stay, that I opened the door and threw her out about half an hour after I left you.” The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The older Turk got, the more crusty and ill-tempered he became. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z Being a man he did not take sentiment into consideration at all, but merely thought her ill-tempered and ungovernable. The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z It was that he'd appeal to that base in a more skillful way, one that wouldn't make it nearly so easy for him to be caricatured as an ill-tempered extremist. Rick Perry's dangerously overheated campaign rollout 2011-08-16T15:39:00Z He had come aboard in Thursday as a stowaway, and was, I found out, a vindictive, ill-tempered fellow, who never lost a chance of making himself objectionable. In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z They did not seem ill-tempered, but dangerously inquisitive. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z The proceedings were ill-tempered, with heated exchanges between executives and investors. Vedanta bosses clash with protesters over pollution and human rights 2011-07-27T18:26:49Z Evelyn slouched away, looking as cross and ill-tempered as a little girl could look. A Very Naughty Girl 2011-07-27T02:00:30.947Z They meant it in the ironic sense, since Evans often appeared humorless, prone to excuses, excessively private and ill-tempered. With New Outlook, Evans Becomes First Australian to Win Tour de France 2011-07-24T17:02:06Z In place of the hasty, ill-tempered man Juanita had always described him to be, I found him patient, long-suffering, and even hopeful to an extraordinary degree. In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z His father was a groom in the duke's stable, and appears to have been merely an ill-tempered, thick-headed boor. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. I (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:11.383Z They lost by an innings in Centurion, and they scraped an ill-tempered 63-run win in Jamaica when the Australian umpire Daryl Harper became a convenient fall guy. India's batting gives Strauss optimism 2011-07-17T17:20:12Z "Is it possible that that hectic, ill-tempered girl can rival me with such a man as M�llner?" she said to herself. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z The proposals were drawn up in the aftermath of the ill-tempered Scottish Cup replay at Celtic Park which saw scenes of unrest within the stadium. New police unit to tackle bigots 2011-07-11T10:58:53Z Your wretched daughter is always giving me trouble; she is such an ill-tempered, spoilt hussy, that I cannot do anything with her. Polish Fairy Tales 2011-07-10T02:00:20.137Z "I am afraid of myself, mamma; for I fear I am always more ill-tempered and proud after any such pleasure as going to Moorlands would be." Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters 2011-07-10T02:00:16.790Z He was very ill-tempered after his mere trifle of a journey and vigil, and asked for more money on hearing that he had three quarters 29 of a mile further to go. Three in Norway by Two of Them 2011-07-10T02:00:15.900Z They don't permit a woman to smoke—if she is worried or ill-tempered—it is not ladylike. Playing With Fire 2011-06-29T02:00:30.590Z Anti-sectarianism moves were made after an ill-tempered Old Firm match A new national police unit dedicated to tackling sectarianism at football matches in Scotland is expected to be announced later. New police unit to tackle bigots 2011-07-11T10:58:53Z He was an enormous brute with a sallow, ill-tempered face, and black hair. The Trail of the Axe A Story of Red Sand Valley 2011-06-27T02:00:56.823Z She had been so often reproved as fretful and ill-tempered, whenever in tears, that she always checked and concealed them. Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters 2011-07-10T02:00:16.790Z He was so ill-tempered Mrs. Campbell thought it best to leave him alone with his cigar. A Reconstructed Marriage 2011-06-23T02:00:23.143Z I am sure some good woman's love sweetened the dour, ill-tempered Macrae blood in your heart. Playing With Fire 2011-06-29T02:00:30.590Z This is a paragon of due�as," he cried, "and I might have known that none of the ill-tempered, unreasonable school of such beings, would be tolerated near thy person. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z A fine time, indeed, to be laughing," said Giacomo, ill-tempered as possible, "when we are being driven from the country as if we were spotted with plague. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, September, 1851 2011-06-14T02:00:20.590Z I am sure she has nothing to be ill-tempered about; there are few girls in her situation who would have made one of your family, as she will be. Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters 2011-07-10T02:00:16.790Z His punishment relates to the ill-tempered Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona in April. Real Madrid appeal Mourinho ban 2011-06-10T11:34:47Z In short, I am slouchy, and ill-tempered, and generally unattractive, with an old wrapper on, and my hair down. The Mystery of the Locks 2011-05-29T02:00:08.800Z She was an over-bearing and ill-tempered woman, but her heart was not wholly unkind; and on seeing that Rachel so readily took her at her word, she was overwhelmed with mingled rage and shame. Rachel Gray 2011-05-20T02:00:39.547Z "I cannot think you ever had any faults to cure; you never could have been ill-tempered." Amy Herbert 2011-05-20T02:00:31.467Z "I am not ill-tempered, Percy: I suppose I may have my own opinion of Ellen and Edward, as well as all of you," replied his sister angrily. Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters 2011-07-10T02:00:16.790Z Well, I don't like her, anyway," said Sophie, now thoroughly ill-tempered, "and I don't see why you do. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z Mollie's ill-tempered mother was just about as shiftless; but for her there was some excuse. The Cinder Pond 2011-05-17T02:00:20.320Z The exchange is the latest ill-tempered dispute over the future of the Schengen accord, which gives people the right to cross frontiers in most of Europe without stopping. Denmark Warned Over Border Plans 2011-05-13T18:01:22Z "O Dora! pray don't say so; it makes me think I must be so deceitful, for I am often ill-tempered, and I used to be so every day at my lessons." Amy Herbert 2011-05-20T02:00:31.467Z Bob Winslow had been weak, vain, ill-tempered, and, to a certain extent, vicious. Love and hatred 2011-05-13T02:00:08.103Z On Tuesday, Barcelona will be hosting a Real Madrid team still seething following an ill-tempered loss at home last week. Barcelona, United on course for 2009 final rematch 2011-05-02T19:50:09Z Resuming the sort of ill-tempered skirmishes these Southeast Division rivals engaged in during the regular season, there was plenty of hard hitting and near-fights. Roloson, Stamkos help Lightning beat Capitals 4-2 2011-04-30T02:03:08Z The devices were sent in the weeks after an ill-tempered match between Celtic and fierce Glasgow rival Rangers, two clubs with a history of sectarian conflict. Parcel bombs sent to Celtic manager were real 2011-04-20T10:27:07Z Last month an ill-tempered Scottish Cup clash between the two sides led to political intervention. Letter bomb sent to Neil Lennon 2011-04-19T21:33:31Z Godfrey had been kinder, less, less—she shrank from putting it into words—but yes, less ill-tempered, mean, and tiresome than usual. Love and hatred 2011-05-13T02:00:08.103Z She frowned a little at Saxton's name, not an ill-tempered, but a thoughtful frown, as a new idea struck her. Plain Mary Smith A Romance of Red Saunders 2011-04-09T02:00:09.887Z Indeed, he offered his own mediation to effect its settlement, but I was angry at the thought of such submission, and wrote back, I fear, a hasty, perhaps ill-tempered answer. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z Teresa, her visage looking more grim and ill-tempered than usual, carried the beverage which she grudged to the daughter of Don Lopez de Rivadeo. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Never in all my life, before or since, have I been so long and so willingly ill-tempered. All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography The Red Leaves of a Human Heart 2011-03-31T02:00:16.763Z The captain, the crew, and the passengers, are all ill-tempered and weary. Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends 2011-03-30T02:00:14.620Z A more ill-tempered, disappointed, and irritable cargo cannot be imagined. Mississippi Outlaws and the Detectives Don Pedro and the Detectives; Poisoner and the Detectives 2011-03-28T02:00:28.167Z The principal personage was a surly ill-tempered looking fellow of about thirty-five, whom eventually I discovered to be the alcalde of Finisterre, and lord of the house in which we now were. The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] 2011-03-27T02:00:17.093Z Doña Josefa is justly indignant now, but her anger will pass off, and she will see how absurd it will be to punish you and Clarence for the sins of his ill-tempered, foolish father. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z Her words produced a magical effect; both men made their appearance, the father with a honeyed smile, the son, a short thick-set fellow with handsome features but a rude ill-tempered air, frowning and sullen. 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z The call follows a recent ill-tempered Scottish Cup clash between Celtic and Rangers, described as "shameful". Monday matches 'may cut trouble' 2011-03-24T00:34:50Z The fictional supervillain dreamed of outfitting sharks -- or at least ill-tempered sea bass -- with lasers. Bill Gates Backed Venture To Use Video Game Technology To Kill Mosquitos With Lasers 2011-03-18T23:04:26Z I went to him again and said 'if I had seemed the least ill-tempered I begged his pardon.' Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z Celtic and Rangers will meet at the Co-operative Insurance cup final following an ill-tempered clash last month. Churches back Old Firm clash call 2011-03-20T01:12:14Z You are looking splendid to-night, Peg! perhaps because you are so ill-tempered—evil passions always become you. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z For though his first wife was all that he could have desired, his second was ill-tempered and little capable of appreciating the lofty principles that actuated her husband. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z The fictional supervillain dreamed of outfitting sharks — or at least ill-tempered sea bass — with lasers. Bill Gates Backed Venture To Use Video Game Technology To Kill Mosquitos With Lasers 2011-03-18T23:04:26Z He said I had not seemed at all ill-tempered, I had only differed from him. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z It does try my courage to speak to our new servant Hannah, that masculine, loud-voiced, ill-tempered woman. The Haunted Room A Tale 2011-03-10T03:00:46.157Z The old fellow turned to me, and I noticed that he snarled and showed his teeth like an ill-tempered cur as he spoke. The Three Impostors or The Transmutations 2011-03-09T03:00:45.227Z In the wake of last week's ill-tempered Scottish Cup replay, Strathclyde Police requested a summit to address issues of Old Firm-related disorder. 'Old Firm' faultline 2011-03-08T00:11:40Z “I am always ill-tempered when men do not call me worthiness.” The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt 2011-03-08T03:00:42.177Z He stoops and strokes the creature's neck, but the dog seems ill-tempered, and snaps at him. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z Their confrontation was sparked off by a dispute between the two men over the conduct of Rangers striker El-Hadji Diouf, who became the third Rangers player sent off during the ill-tempered tie. Old Firm clash: Salmond calls in football and police chiefs 2011-03-03T15:51:55Z Rangers had three players sent off as they lost an ill-tempered Scottish Cup fifth-round replay against Celtic. Celtic 1-0 Rangers 2011-03-02T21:55:59Z What is so extraordinary about an ill-tempered football match that it has to be discussed at a government summit convened at the request of the police? 'Old Firm' faultline 2011-03-08T00:11:40Z Add to this, that she was always ill; and ill-tempered, and you have a woman, whom you will admit could not be very agreeable for a wife. Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z Critics he regards as persons existing solely for the purpose of crushing him, and showing ill-tempered hostility born of envy. Above the Snow Line 2011-03-03T03:00:49.380Z “And as for old Paul,” continued Mr Penwynn, from behind the paper, “he’s a bilious, chronic, ill-tempered, liverless old capsicum, who would rob his own mother of her good name—if she had one.” The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z We had a wicked servant too, a Malay woman, who hated me, and who was readily persuaded into spreading a report that I was ill-tempered. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z You were hot-headed, and I was ill-tempered and raspish, and so we quarrelled, and you—you, my only brother—sulked with me for six and twenty years. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 2 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:19.937Z They were surly, growly, ill-tempered birds, and were apt to make themselves very disagreeable if one met them after dark. The Joyous Story of Toto 2011-02-16T03:00:35.520Z "Yes, two servants, and a small ill-tempered terrier." Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z Now to be just, one must admit that, though very garrulous, Letitia Lawton was not an ill-tempered woman, and this unusual sharpness of tone and word brought utter amazement into the eyes of her daughters. A Pasteboard Crown A Story of the New York Stage 2011-01-26T03:00:25.590Z They talked about the trouble in the ironworks, and the trouble in the cotton-mills, and what would Mr Joseph do if his girls went on strike, and didn't the policemen look ill-tempered? Half-Past Bedtime 2011-01-23T03:00:13.247Z He was gloomy and ill-tempered all through the meal. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z She was no longer a tired, depressed-looking young woman of ill-tempered appearance. The Golden Web 2011-01-15T03:00:38.007Z The sunshine of the pea-garden faded away from Miss Martha, and poor Bell found himself engaged—and his hand pledged to that bond in a thousand letters—to a coarse, ill-tempered, ill-favored, ill-mannered, middle-aged woman. A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy 2011-01-13T03:01:13.027Z Lady Rety was rather ill-tempered, and she showed it to the surgeon as well as to Kalman, who received her with a low bow. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z He remained absorbed and ill-tempered the rest of the day. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z Possibly the over-captious visitor may consider the combination of small heads and surrounding clouds somewhat reminiscent of the buttons holding down upholstery, but such a carping critic should be packed off about his ill-tempered business! Stained Glass Tours in France 2010-12-30T03:00:24.760Z He did not tell me what it was, but he became so morose and ill-tempered, that no one but his daughter ventured to speak to him. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z Some in ill-tempered silence, the rest whimpering for mercy, threw up both hands. Adventures Among the Red Indians Romantic Incidents and Perils Amongst the Indians of North and South America 2010-12-20T17:12:20.420Z This, it struck her, was a sign that her mistress was fearfully ill-tempered. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z Altogether he struck me as a particularly gentleman-like and ill-tempered looking old man, and his features wore a character of hauteur that was perfectly insolent. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z It grows ugly of face, shrivelled of form, ill-tempered, wailing, and generally frightful. British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions 2010-12-20T17:11:57.810Z Last week, France’s decision to expel thousands of Roma caused a backlash within the , leading to one of the most ill-tempered meetings of the bloc’s leaders in recent years. Integration at Issue in Close Swedish Vote 2010-09-19T19:59:00Z The same companies are locked in an ill-tempered contest for a $50 billion deal to supply tankers to the U.S. Airbus and Boeing to bare teeth at Farnborough 2010-07-19T01:38:00Z Dutch players criticized Webb's performance in Sunday's match at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, complaining about a series of decisions during an ill-tempered match that was decided by Andres Iniesta's goal. World Cup referee Howard Webb defends his work in final | Soccer 2010-07-14T02:42:00Z It seemed a harsh and confusing decision and the game became somewhat ill-tempered but in the dying seconds Pernis conceded a penalty when he brought down McGeady and Keane slotted in Celtic's second goal. Celtic win to secure second and make Rangers work for title 2010-04-25T13:26:00Z The bishop did well in turning him out of the sacred office, though he was no ill-tempered man, for how unfit was such a man to read the sacred Scripture! British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions 2010-12-20T17:11:57.810Z The scene underscored Mr. Brown’s reputation among Downing Street aides for ill-tempered outbursts, usually well out of view of the TV cameras. Britain Preps for Its First Campaign Debates ? Ever 2010-04-14T18:10:00Z But reports suggest it was an ill-tempered affair between two old dogs scrapping over a bone nobody cares about. Haye is The Man and the Klitschkos have nowhere else to go | Kevin Mitchell 2010-04-05T12:02:00Z With talks now starting for the 2010/11 financial year that begins on 1 April, China's ill-tempered approach appears to be continuing. 2010-02-10T11:33:00Z It was hastened, perhaps, by Hannah, for that ill-tempered spinster had been ever watchful, and with shrewd insight had seen or guessed all that had transpired. The Girl From Tim's Place In the midst of it she would break off, often with a bad discord, as if in some unusual, ill-tempered mood. A Divided Heart and Other Stories Almost any promising bride may soon be made an ill-tempered wife, a discontented homekeeper and an indifferent mother by an improvident, extravagant, selfish and neglectful husband. What a Young Husband Ought to Know Vicious Male Elk.—The male elk is ordinarily docile, but in the rutting season the older ones often become ill-tempered and dangerous. Fur Farming A book of Information about Fur Bearing Animals, Enclosures, Habits, Care, etc. Her petulance increased with every moment, and when the bell rang about ten o'clock she felt more like a naughty ill-tempered child than anything else. The Gay Adventure A Romance She is grossly ignorant, and may be ill-tempered, and once given to understand that you have practically adopted her, you can’t–or won’t–have the heart to turn her off. The Girl From Tim's Place "I know how rough and ill-tempered I have grown of late; and though it frets me sorely, I can no more throw it off than I could a fever." Tony Butler "Well, my mother!" replied the ill-tempered girl, throwing out as she spoke two vipers and two toads. Tales of Passed Times The surprise in Betty's melancholy eyes testified to the rarity of the ill-tempered tone; particularly it was rare from one of them to the other. The Furnace She does not seem exactly the most friendly of people; but yet she does not appear to be either proud or ill-tempered. The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise Others still have abandoned an ill-tempered step-mother or father, and rushed out on the streets to find a refuge, or get employment anywhere. The Dangerous Classes of New York And Twenty Years' Work Among Them Angrily at his door is pounding the ill-tempered laborer, Cursing the dawn that only calls him back to his bondage. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII She was handsome, report says, with beautiful eyes, but ill-tempered and unrestrained, sometimes even violent. Lafcadio Hearn "They say that he irritates them dreadfully—is exacting and ill-tempered, and punishes for nothing." Mary In fact he was so outrageously ill-tempered about it that Belinda was in inner ecstasies at the sureness of her "inspiration." Shadows of Flames A Novel Sometimes a servant would say boldly that Mrs. Van Hoosen was ill-tempered and took too much wine, but no one credited the judgment, except those who hated Rose and wished to believe it. Was It Right to Forgive? A Domestic Romance He stood irresolute, embarrassed, not knowing what to do to help her, trying to feel that he didn't care, surly and ill-tempered because he felt contempt for himself. By Right of Conquest A Novel I never was ill-tempered in my life, and you are the first person that ever said so. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. II. They give good wages, and must do so, because no one can stay more than a year with that ill-tempered, fierce woman. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. I. Now as he sat, parrying Cecil's rather ill-tempered thrusts with imperturbable good-humour, he was watching him narrowly out of his large, vague looking eyes, though he seemed casual enough. Shadows of Flames A Novel She did not seem annoyed, she was, in truth, very seldom ill-tempered. East Angels A man cannot be happy if he be malicious, envious, or ill-tempered. Arabian Wisdom No. It was a cross-grained, ill-tempered, ill-conditioned old scratch, that looked like nothing under heaven save the husk of a hedgehog. Jack Hinton The Guardsman He used to return home late, worn-out, weary, and hoarse with much speechifying and shouting, and ill-tempered into the bargain. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. The prince’s horse was ill-tempered and badly broken, and, frightened by the firing and yells, he was so restive that the prince was unable to mount. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars The tone was ill-tempered and sneering to the last degree. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising “Well, you were rather ill-tempered,” she admitted maliciously. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance One meets in travelling so many people who think to make themselves of importance by being ill-tempered, that one catches the unfriendly spirit, and harms himself the most. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine There seemed nothing to warrant the ill-tempered outburst—unless— Ah, that was it. In the Whirl of the Rising I didn’t think I was such an ill-tempered, wicked old woman. Blind Policy They had, however, only been married a few weeks, when an occurrence of a very awkward character threw her and her husband, who was, in fact, an ill-tempered, passionate man, into much perplexity. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume I Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative Laura seemed born to be under the tuition of none but ill-tempered people, and Madame Pirouette appeared in a constant state of irritability. Holiday House A Series of Tales "We poor ill-tempered mortals--must forgive, Though seven times sinning threescore times and ten." The Bible Story "I am afraid that scandal is inevitable," retorted the officer dryly, for he still felt sore at Lord Radclyffe's ill-tempered thrust. The Heart of a Woman He knew that he was ill-tempered, and wondered why he should be. Anne “I wish you had said so before,” was the ill-tempered reply. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley “Oh, well—yes, of course, if you want to get rid of me—” “I generally do want to get rid of people when they are sulky, and disagreeable, and ill-tempered,” was the tranquil reply. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland Generally speaking, boarding houses are bad and uncomfortable, for the landlady is sometimes drunk and generally ill-tempered, the servants are usually dirty and always overworked; the furniture clamors for destruction by the city council. The Intelligence of Woman They are by many considered vicious and ill-tempered. Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products It was a pity that her grand-aunt was so hard and ill-tempered; but probably she was old and infirm. Anne You know that I am a stubborn and ill-tempered horse; I cannot endure to draw together with another. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 This is an infallible test that every ill-tempered young lady carries at her finger's-ends. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) He awoke in the morning tired and ill-tempered. Keep Your Shape Realizing that for them there was possible no such thing as true love and domestic happiness, they became rapacious and vindictive, cynical and ill-tempered. Greek Women She knew that Miss Vanhorn was obstinate and ill-tempered; she knew that she had discarded her mother on account of her disobedient marriage, and had remained harsh and unforgiving to the last. Anne An ill-tempered dog might attempt to bite you. The Dog They can keep us from feeling ill-tempered when we cannot have our own way. Applied Physiology Including the Effects of Alcohol and Narcotics And the third bobby dealt such an ill-tempered gash to the dog's nose that the combat ended in instant death for the cat. The Story of the Trapper Hardly a bright, healthy face among the lot—surly and ill-tempered looking many of them. The Case and Exceptions Stories of Counsel and Clients She had money besides but little good it did her because she was such an ill-tempered vixen that nobody, not even the poorest laborer, would marry her. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales Mr. Tolleshunt was not ill-tempered, but he had a morbid passion for efficiency. Command The great man was very ill-tempered at being roused from sleep by the loud calls of his darwan. Barclay of the Guides What an ill-tempered child a great general may be, after all! Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I As ill-tempered as tired, the boys roused up from the ground, and began taking their guns from the stacks. Si Klegg, Book 6 (of 6) Si And Shorty, With Their Boy Recruits, Enter On The Atlanta Campaign He wondered what it was that he felt, for at first he hardly thought it was jealousy, and it was assuredly not a mere passing fit of ill-tempered resentment. Cecilia A Story of Modern Rome The captain, the crew, and the passengers are all ill-tempered and weary. Life of John Keats But as soon as the customer would arrive, glad to pay the moderate price demanded, and take away his prize, Cardillac would become morose, ill-tempered, rude, and insolent. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II He was sober then, and, what is more, ill-tempered. Eyes Like the Sea Moses that once she used to know—frank, careless, not ill-tempered, and who sometimes seemed to love her and think she was the best little girl in the world? The Pearl of Orr's Island A Story of the Coast of Maine "But of all the ill-tempered, bearish, detestable men I ever met in my life, he is the worst." Rossmoyne Moreover she was ill-tempered and sulky, and was for ever grumbling. Old-Time Stories Mean in all the relationships of life, ill-tempered, grumbling, sulky, with a great tendency to miserliness, he had the utmost appreciation for everything in the shape of fun and amusement. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II This man had a selfish, ill-tempered wife, and a family of great boys. Cudjo's Cave Casting an ill-tempered glance towards the bricked-up door, he turned abruptly round and passed his hand across his forehead, as if desirous of banishing some disagreeable recollection. Weird Tales. Vol. I He danced for them and sang for them, and was never weary, never ill-tempered. A Little Dusky Hero So Tod Denver was uneasy in the presence of such an obviously ill-tempered desk sergeant. Master of the Moondog Priests were notorious for being the most ill-tempered, obstreperous, and unstable of men. Rastignac the Devil I laughed against my will at her ill-tempered sallies; they were too funny not to amuse, in spite of their vitriol. Miss Cayley's Adventures Are they worth ill-tempered words, such as are almost sure to grow out of a discussion? The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 91, May, 1865 When I was cross or ill-tempered, mother spoke seriously to me, sometimes even sternly, but she seemed to believe that I wanted to be good, and that I had sense to understand things. The Boys and I And he is growing so ill-tempered and irritable and rude that I really can’t endure it.” The Fate of Felix Brand When, then, indeed, I'm grieved to see That you can so ill-tempered be: You make your faults a great deal worse By being sulky and perverse. Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 Little red monkeys grinned down at her as they raced clutching among the branches, while a big bandy-legged sambo, an exceedingly ill-tempered member of the same family, bawled his reproaches in a tone gruesomely human. The Missourian She could not explain so as to make her granny understand that it was not Lucy's fault that she was rude and ill-tempered. The Making of Mona If one puts aside the frivolous and ill-tempered studies and considers alone the fairer and more competent observers, the least pleasant of all the criticisms is that we are essentially a lawless people. The Conflict between Private Monopoly and Good Citizenship An ill-tempered letter, once sent, will sometimes embitter a life-time. Life and Literature Over two thousand extracts from ancient and modern writers, and classified in alphabetical order Here he was soon found by an ill-tempered cook, who ordered him to go about his business. Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 He was pleased to see them; he felt decidedly less ill-tempered than he had done a moment ago. The Phantom Lover Millions of people were made peevish or brutally ill-tempered, and there was a frightful increase of reckless profanity. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) Her manner, as the consciousness grew, became more frankly that of the vain, ill-tempered child, ignored. Tante A celebrated naturalist says: “This bird seems incapable of uttering a harsh note, or of doing a spiteful, ill-tempered thing.” Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 3 March 1897 Why then, indeed, I'm grieved to see, That you can so ill-tempered be: You make your fault a great deal worse By being angry and perverse. Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 Anything or anybody they happened to meet always drew aside to let them pass, and they were not as a rule ill-tempered. Angelot A Story of the First Empire They will not, however, be united in this their spoliation, but will remain uncomfortably separate and individually ill-tempered. Modern Painters Volume II (of V) It would be absurd to say of Mr. Quinn that he was an ill-tempered man, but it would also be absurd to say that he was of a mild disposition. Changing Winds A Novel Perhaps, if he himself had been less impatient and ill-tempered, it might have fallen to his lot to supersede Mr Wentworth. The Doctor's Family “I certainly don’t want you if you are likely to be ill-tempered, Jim.” The Crimson Tide A Novel He was a splendid soldier, though ill-tempered, cruel, and overbearing. Angelot A Story of the First Empire There is not another person in the world who thinks me ill-tempered but you. The Fairchild Family And yet, whether strong or weak, refreshed or exhausted, healthy or diseased, sober or intoxicated, sweet or ill-tempered, yielding or resisting, a new life is begun which may be either of two extremes. Treatise on the Diseases of Women There are the three Banellic girls, the most ill-tempered, ugly cats in England. The O'Ruddy A Romance The character of Columbus has been greatly misunderstood, and his 600 biographers have in turn invested him with the glory of the religious hero and the contumely of the ill-tempered and crack-brained adventurer. Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia being a concordance of choice tributes to the great Genoese, his grand discovery, and his greatness of mind and purpose The sepulchrally-dressed man gave the table a brush with a cloth he carried, then thrust his head forward like an ill-tempered scavenger bird. The Man from Time The merchant’s elder daughters were idle, ill-tempered, and proud; therefore people soon forgot that they were beautiful, and only remembered them as very disagreeable. Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales The silvery sheen had died away from their scales, and had been succeeded by a dark, dull red; and the fish were sluggish and ill-tempered. Creatures of the Night A Book of Wild Life in Western Britain If you have been impatient or ill-tempered, you will no longer be anything of the kind; on the contrary, you will always be patient and self-controlled. The Practice of Autosuggestion Was his determination to run away and be independent of Great-Uncle Hoot-Toot's assistance a real manly resolution, or not rather a fit of ill-tempered boyish spite? Great Uncle Hoot-Toot An ugly, ill-tempered, masterful man, who showed in every line of his attitude that he meant to be supreme lord in his own household. A Bride of the Plains Rosamond was ill-tempered and spent most of her time in her room. Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight "The greater portion of ill-tempered, ugly women are ill-tempered simply because they believe themselves hopelessly ugly." Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society But the ravens’ nature has not changed, and to this day they are an ill-tempered, lying, thieving lot. Eskimo Folk-Tales The archbishop wrote to the guardian of St. Francis an ill-tempered letter, threatening him with vengeance; but the guardian was not asleep, nor did he forget the rule of “interrogation and reply,” etc. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898—Volume 39 of 55 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of The Catholic Missions, As Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century, Volume XXXIX: 1683-1690 Do not think that I am ill-tempered, but I do not care one jot about my promotion or what people may say. General Gordon A Christian Hero The most amiable animals when hungry become ill-tempered: our best friends employ the time they are kept waiting, in recollecting and repeating any real faults we have, and attributing to us a thousand imaginary ones. The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual A woman, finding her fairer friends constantly preferred despite her vain attempts to please, grows disheartened, then sarcastic, envious, ill-tempered, half unconsciously. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society This evidently contemptuous mode of treating him, aroused all our ill-tempered hero's bad humour; so, without considering the consequences of the action, he raised his big paw and knocked the leader down. The Adventures of a Bear And a Great Bear too I have been cross and ill-tempered all the week, just unbearable, as Christine said; but oh, Bessie, it seemed as though I could not help it. Our Bessie Now, my doctor would call it nervous sensitiveness; but then people did not give fine names to their humors, and mother only looked sorry, and said she was afraid I was growing ill-tempered. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 122, December, 1867 The man was so ill-tempered he had not the sense to try to protect himself by hiding his anger and defiance. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel He lavishes praise upon Agesilaus, a second-rate man, while he is curt and ill-tempered concerning Epaminondas, the real genius of the age. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History The ill-tempered bear stood abashed before his parents, although he moved his head to and fro in an obstinate manner, as though rejecting all interference. The Adventures of a Bear And a Great Bear too He was at times unhappy, and perhaps ill-tempered with the world; but never with us. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness We're all very glad to see him; and he need not think any little ill-tempered speeches he may make will disturb me. The Perpetual Curate For nothing can be further from scientific fact than that cross-grained and ill-tempered puritanism identifying pleasure with something akin to sinfulness. Laurus Nobilis Chapters on Art and Life Un Hiver à Majorque is perhaps the most ill-tempered book of travel, except Smollett's too famous production, ever written by a novelist of talent or genius. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century But she was dreadfully vexed at the mere idea, as her own daughter was still unmarried, and was likely to remain so, because she was so ill-tempered and stupid that no one wanted her. The Olive Fairy Book She spent the rest of the day in a dismal, ugly room, with a number of girls, who were rough and disagreeable and ill-tempered, and could not possibly have been more wretched. Little Folks (November 1884) A Magazine for the Young The man whose losses make him ill-tempered, must not play at all. Round Games with Cards A Practical Treatise on All the Most Popular Games, with Their Different Variations, and Hints for Their Practice He had been, when younger, passionate and a trifle ill-tempered, but he had, while still in his teens, successfully overcome these defects. The Silver Lining A Guernsey Story But from his brain were created all the ill-tempered clouds.” Hidden Symbolism of Alchemy and the Occult Arts Aunt William pulled the bell with manly vigour and ill-tempered hospitality. The Twelfth Hour “Well, whether you like it or not, you needn’t be so ill-tempered about it.” The Watchers of the Plains A Tale of the Western Prairies He was certainly an ill-tempered brute, with a lot of the devil in him, but Patsy Kenny was never angry with a horse; it was an invaluable quality in a stud-groom. Love of Brothers I demanded irritably, for I was ill-tempered from the heat. Where the Strange Trails Go Down Sulu, Borneo, Celebes, Bali, Java, Sumatra, Straits Settlements, Malay States, Siam, Cambodia, Annam, Cochin-China Mrs. Hudson is sour and ill-tempered, and Sinclair—the only child—is a second edition of his mother. The Young Adventurer or Tom's Trip Across the Plains He was not generally ill-tempered, but furious when roused. Spare Hours This is another instance of what so often seems to us a matter of wonder,—the power of a narrow-minded, mean-spirited, ill-tempered, false-hearted man to inflict pain on a noble and lofty nature. The Farmer Boy, and How He Became Commander-In-Chief Patsy had had a hard tussle that morning with an ill-tempered horse he was breaking, and he felt tired out. Love of Brothers It was impossible to remain cross or ill-tempered when Shirley danced into a room and it is to be feared that her gifts of cajolery bought her off from often needed reproofs. Rainbow Hill But his thoughts could not help dwelling on the rash youth who had placed himself at the mercy of this ill-tempered steed, and he heartily wished he could be sure of his safe return. Tom, The Bootblack or, The Road to Success Miss Ballantyne says that he was not ill-tempered, but on the contrary, kind, especially to children. Spare Hours I don't want to interfere with him; it makes him ill-tempered. Vixen, Volume I. The brownies would not let untidy or ill-tempered children into their neat little nests of houses. Hoodie He was a cross old party, and sat huddled up in the straw, scowling at every one, like an ill-tempered old bachelor. Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag No; it is an ill-tempered creature, and is always anxious to use its teeth. Adventures of a Young Naturalist More than ever Jack was determined that little Helene should not be left in the charge of such an ill-tempered man. Air Service Boys Flying for Victory or, Bombing the Last German Stronghold What would be the result of your reviving a friendship with an ill-tempered, intolerant person who would be just as capable to-morrow of turning upon you like a savage——? The Big Drum A Comedy in Four Acts Ogallah stretched out with one of his men, while the ill-tempered member sat down with his back against the tree, as though desirous of imitating his leader in every respect. Camp-fire and Wigwam This was the first time that she had perceived how the girl's ill-tempered countenance spoilt her really good features. Littlebourne Lock I was shrewish and ill-tempered, and deserve a severe lesson in courtesy. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days We cannot bear to suppose that, ill-tempered as he was, he could have meditated the destruction of his gentle sister’s little favourite. Norman Vallery or, How to Overcome Evil with Good They are usually ill-tempered to strangers; but I have never found one that would face a stick, although they can fight well when attacked. Heads and Tales : or, Anecdotes and Stories of Quadrupeds and Other Beasts, Chiefly Connected with Incidents in the Histories of More or Less Distinguished Men. “I don’t really want to tell you a bit,—but Jim says I must,” and Daisy looked decidedly cross and ill-tempered. Patty's Social Season It was, as it were, a break in her life; her old ill-tempered, unteachable childhood went into the past, and a gentle womanhood sprang up in the future. Littlebourne Lock “Was he always cross?” asked Patty, amazed that any one could be invariably ill-tempered. Patty's Friends She made the remark, abstractedly, in the direction of her neighbour, who only looked at her in a bored and ill-tempered fashion, as befitted one who had gout without arched feet to display as compensation. The Mystery of a Turkish Bath I was irritable, ill-tempered, disposed to cut my own throat, and every body else's. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847 I remember an ill-tempered old body living on the Curragh, who was supposed to possess the evil eye. The Little Manx Nation - 1891 This displeased the king, who became gloomy and ill-tempered. Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen It seems he had not been very fortunate in his choice, for according to Charlie's account Mrs. Wood, the landlady, was often ill-tempered. Charlie Scott or, There's Time Enough Nature had given her neither gaiety nor gentleness; under the pressure of this insoluble mystery she became ill-tempered as a wife and moody as a mother. The Goose Man She was not avaricious, nor intriguing, nor ill-tempered, nor unjust. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 A man who has been engaged as a Brother finds himself saddled with an undesirable acquaintance after the engagement is over.” “an ill-tempered girl can make matters very unpleasant.” The Idler Magazine, Volume III, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly "The anaconda is a little too ill-tempered for me." Joe Strong, the Boy Fish or Marvelous Doings in a Big Tank She often has some part of the care of children, and it is wrong to have an ill-tempered or unkind person in charge of, or in company with, children. The Canadian Girl at Work A Book of Vocational Guidance A typical specimen of the borough-owner was that "ill-tempered, violent fellow," Lord Downshire, who controlled the Crown patronage in the North by virtue of his seven borough seats. William Pitt and the Great War And upon the simpler and more guileless place the name Iota; and upon those who are more ill-tempered and less righteous the letter Xi. A Source Book for Ancient Church History But she was ill-tempered and would not stay at home, but rushed through the forest and swamps and wasted all her milk on the ground. Finnish Legends for English Children I sat down again, hot and ill-tempered; when Tom tapped the ashes out of his pipe and stood before me. The Golden Magnet Wraysford, however, sticks to him through thick and thin, and declares that, so far from being ill-tempered and selfish, he is one of the best fellows in the school, and one of the cleverest. The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story Very soon, Glum and Thiostolf grew tired and ill-tempered, and each told the other he was stupid and lazy. The Red Romance Book All goes well until he takes a second wife, who turns out ill-tempered and jealous of the first wife. The Science of Fairy Tales An Inquiry into Fairy Mythology Actually the most disobedient and ill-tempered of all serviceable beasts,—yet passing his life in the most painful service. Our Fathers Have Told Us Part I. The Bible of Amiens “Because you are so often cross and ill-tempered,” replied Mimi; “and if people will be cross, and will be ill-tempered, they cannot expect that others will love them.” The Young Lord and Other Tales to which is added Victorine Durocher An ill-tempered, captious man might have suggested that Malcolmson ought to have taken his place with his men—a regiment of volunteers I suppose—a little sooner. Gossamer 1915 You will forget only the part of me that was stubborn and unreasonable and ill-tempered—and you will remember me only as I wished to be. The Return of Peter Grimm Novelised From the Play She had a dog named Ponto, an ugly ill-tempered little black dog of no pedigree whatever, who ruled as king in that house. The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson This was not the only unpleasant discussion Nancy Nelson had with her ill-tempered roommate. A Little Miss Nobody Or, With the Girls of Pinewood Hall The fretful, the ill-tempered, the selfish, the exacting, must, somewhere and some way, learn their lesson and grow toward the light; but their influence should not be allowed to poison the spiritual atmosphere. The Life Radiant A handsome man, indeed, and a gentleman; but, oh, what an ill-tempered one, apparently! A True Friend A Novel As a consequence of all these trials, I sometimes become impatient, inaccessible to compliment, and—since the truth must be told—a little ill-tempered. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866 |
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