| 单词 | imminence |
| 例句 | At lunchtime he was chatting with Arcadio, who was already a huge adolescent, and he found him more and more excited over the imminence of war. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z “I drink to the imminence of His Coming,” said Morgana Rothschild, whose turn it happened to be to initiate the circular rite. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The sense of the Coming’s imminence was like an electric tension in the air. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The imminence of her leaving made him press his feet hard against the ground. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z When finally he slept, his dreams were layered over with an awareness of rot and the imminence of terrible danger. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z He remembered that he had felt an imminence akin to the one that came to him when he held the water wand. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Jethro was depressed by her somber mood, but not by the imminence of war. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Dear Mrs. O’Brien, Inasmuch as you have not succumbed to the imminence of litigation in our previous epistle be advised that we are in consultation with our barrister above in Dublin. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She had hoped to see it again but read in the papers that because of the imminence of war, the film had been banned. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z While the government itself admitted the progress of the rebellion, the officers in Macondo had confidential reports of the imminence of a negotiated peace. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z With the imminence of defeat, some women went into the street armed with sticks and kitchen knives. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Still, peace would mean a glorious sense of relief; in all his years Jethro had heard either the talk of war’s imminence or its reality. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Isolated on a sleeping porch and able to sense his family only when they approached the screen door, he learned to associate the sound of footsteps coming toward him with the imminence of loved ones. John Kander’s Major Chord, Undiminished 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Confronted with its imminence, the membrane that separates the rational from the irrational ruptures, and we enter the same space we occupy when we surrender to fable and myth. Kissing the Dead 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z In music, a sense of imminence gives us some purchase on that temporal forward motion that we can’t control. Perspective | Turnstile, the soaring hardcore band of the moment, has a reminiscent sound that pushes us forward in time 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z It’s all so very Canadian – the imminence of death is no reason to get a negative attitude. David Cronenberg: 'Movies were made for sex' 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z Not surprisingly, the theme of death’s imminence is also lavishly announced in Kundera’s new novel. ‘The Festival of Insignificance,’ by Milan Kundera 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z In fact, I thought this was outlandish until this morning when I ran it by my dad's oncologist and apparently it is quite common to hide the imminence of death from your loved ones. Who's afraid of the big C? 2010-09-18T23:06:00Z The householder is waiting for the visitor, and his tone of foreboding, coupled with his wife's anxiety, signals the imminence of death. In the Fog – review 2013-04-27T23:07:06Z The imminence of the Republican National Convention also helped nudge the film into the spotlight. Expendables 2 Takes the Top Slot Again, but Obamaphobia is Riding High 2012-08-26T22:33:37Z Whether you regard its imminence with resignation, dread or uncontainable glee depends on your standing in the Marvel Universe. | 'Captain America': Hey, Brooklyn, Where Did You Get Those Muscles? 2011-07-21T12:00:01Z He worried constantly about his legacy, the quality of his latest efforts and the imminence of death. Art Review: ?Andy Warhol, The Last Decade? at Brooklyn Museum 2010-06-17T21:24:00Z By November, the imminence of Democratic victory had rekindled my old enthusiasm. Young Democrats in love 2012-11-02T23:30:00Z Al Gore’s passionate call for action on climate change felt vital in 2006; watching its “what happened next” with the knowledge of the imminence of President Trump is terrifying. You can handle the truth: why political documentaries are storming the screens 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z It may be that old age and the imminence of completion are bringing him back to the agonies out of which he brought himself into being as an artist in the first place. Alasdair Gray: 'There isn't much time. Better get on with it' 2012-11-18T00:08:01Z This deprives the novel of any real dramatic tension – a lack for which even the imminence of revolution cannot compensate. The Last Banquet by Jonathan Grimwood – review 2013-07-20T10:01:08Z On Saturday, March 23rd, an estimated million people marched in London, waving European flags, to demonstrate against the imminence of Brexit. Opera and Brexit in London 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Richard Strauss’s “Four Last Songs” wasn’t quite on message, with its autumnal vision of accepting death’s imminence. Review: With Anthems and Flags, the Met Opera Plays for Ukraine 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z So I was curious about the states of their hearts and minds in a year when the imminence of mortal disease is as pervasive as fog. ‘The Keep Going Song’ Review: The Music of Faith Under Quarantine 2020-08-17T04:00:00Z If this political thread weren’t enough, the film also takes an apocalyptic turn in its concern with the melting of the icecaps and the imminence of planetary catastrophe. Alexander Payne on Downsizing: ‘The film isn’t a major statement – it’s a metaphor’ 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z Tooze leaves the reader with a clear sense of foreboding: about our preparedness for the next crisis, and about its imminence. Can American Democracy Survive Another Pandemic? 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Dread at the imminence of a home he had escaped. My quest to be more Welsh 2011-07-29T23:07:29Z Instead, imminence might be that musical sensation of time pushing everyone forward at once, like the wind at our backs. Perspective | Turnstile, the soaring hardcore band of the moment, has a reminiscent sound that pushes us forward in time 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z “The imminence of war in Europe had dropped the bottom out of art prices,” he wrote shortly before his death in 1976. Self-Portrait Of the Oilman As Collector 2010-12-26T02:23:54Z I think I do have a sense of the imminence of the apocalypse but that’s not a new thing for me. Why mystery-lit icon Kate Atkinson went apocalyptic 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z He regularly misled fans about the media deal’s imminence on numerous occasions, exacerbating the credibility crisis. WSU needs a warrior president, not a docile diplomat, after Pac-12 implosion | Op-Ed 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Before Mr. Biden’s remarks on Friday, conflicting signals abounded about the imminence of an announcement. Why Joe Biden Has Slow-Walked His Way to a 2024 Run 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Under the Brandenburg standard, the imminence provision could "well be" a barrier to Trump facing criminal prosecution for incitement, she added. "He could be jailed": Legal experts say Trump's DA threats could result in "additional charges" 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z But almost every hour suggested the imminence of rain, soft rain of the sort that deters few outdoor excursions but seems needed for floral development. Gray sky doesn’t stop spring’s advance in D.C. 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z During the dim, cloud-covered daytime hours, everything seemed to spell rain, to insist on its imminence. On a gray Washington Friday, the storm seemed clearly on its way 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Then came almost two months of war — devastating attacks against civilians, the horrors revealed by the Russian retreat from Kyiv, the imminence of massive battles in the Donbas region. Opinion | How to cut off Russian oil and gas to Europe without causing chaos 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z That qualifier appeared to be a nod to the imminence of the Paralympic Games, which have been expected to draw more than 70 athletes from Russia and about a dozen from Belarus. Russia faces global sports crackdown after invasion of Ukraine 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z The remarks added to a sense of imminence of a possible Russian military onslaught, challenging any notion that Washington expected Putin to stop after recognizing the independence of two Moscow-backed rebel regions this week. 80% of Russia's forces around Ukraine in attack positions, U.S. official says 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z In observing how Sunday signaled the sunny imminence of spring, such contrary indicators as the breezy chill of the day ought not be dismissed. Sunday spoke of winter but whispered also of spring 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z Biden spoke to a number of European leaders on Friday to underscore the concerns raised by U.S. intelligence about the potential imminence of a Russian invasion. Putin, Biden plan high-stakes phone call in Ukraine crisis 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z Moscow appears to have opted for a diplomatic track for now and U.S. officials in recent days have toned down their rhetoric about “imminence.” A hopeful sign? Despite Russian warning, Ukraine talks go on 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z The move came as tension between the United States and Ukraine over the possible imminence of a Russian military invasion spilled out into the open. U.K. prepares to deploy forces to NATO’s eastern flank, as Ukraine sees continued cyberattacks 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z “But the debate too often turned into dances on the head of a pin, over definitions of imminence or self-defense. In the public imagination, it’s the 'worst of the worst’ who’s dying. In the shadow of the towers: Five lives and a world transformed "I think there is an appetite amongst many in the queue to take their chances, but the reporting of this threat is very credible indeed. There is a real imminence to it." UK sees very credible threat of imminent IS Kabul airport attack 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z “Due to the imminence of the date of the proposed event, my Opinions Division is unable to timely respond with an official position,” Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote in the letter posted by WPMI. Alabama Trump rally canceled over ‘partisan political’ concerns 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z And it’s not clear that enough time has passed, that that problem of imminence, or dangerous organization affiliation, or lauding dangerous organizations are passed. Facebook’s Oversight Board has upheld Trump’s ban — what’s next? 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z The six-point Rabat plan considers the context and intent of the speech, the speaker, the content itself, its reach and the imminence of harm. Analysis: Facebook confronts human rights dilemma on political speech 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z They were right about the new cold war’s imminence. Column: Here's why our new cold war with China could be a good thing 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Some aides also questioned the imminence of any attack by Iran or its proxies, an assessment reported earlier by CNN. In abrupt reversal of Iran strategy, Pentagon orders aircraft carrier home 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z She also was incontinent, had a history of falls and was forgetful, disoriented and confused, “with imminence of death.” End-of-life care has boomed in California. So has fraud targeting older Americans 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z “It’s the imminence of extradition and/or an actual extradition that will trigger the attempt, in my opinion,” Kopelman said during testimony as a witness for Assange at London’s Old Bailey criminal court. Expert: WikiLeaks’ Assange a suicide risk if extradited 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z As much as her husband had embraced “the audacity of hope,” Michelle Obama emphasized the imminence — and intensity — of the threat posed by a second Trump term. Opinion | Michelle Obama went high — and right for the jugular 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z By her second day working in New York, she felt the imminence of the virus. Wyoming surgeon back from month of COVID-19 work in New York 2020-07-26T04:00:00Z “We lived permanently with the imminence of danger,” Mr. Labro told me. Denuded of Tourists, Paris Reveals Its Old Beating Heart 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z We catch the sunbathers’ thoughts and anxieties in song, as the imminence of ecological doom grows ever closer. Beyond the beach of doom: what made Lithuania art's world champions? 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z In public, scientists would sound a hopeful note; alone, they would confess to their feelings of failure and discuss the imminence of mass starvation. How to Write Fiction When the Planet Is Falling Apart 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z That most politicians in Washington last month instead debated “imminence” reveals the enduring consensus over foreign policy that justifies the wars. Americans Demand a Rethinking of the ‘Forever War’ 2020-02-02T05:00:00Z How about the framers of the Constitution, who established the impeachment process to do essentially that and declined to add any asterisks about the next election’s imminence? Opinion | Of All Trump’s Defenses, This Is the Lamest 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z But the doctrine of imminence has been eroded over recent years, the report notes. Military drone strikes becoming 'normalised' says report 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z “In view of this, the tribunal considers that the imminence of danger is established,” the judge said. Climate change protest at bank 'necessary and proportional': Swiss judge 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z “If you’re looking for imminence, you need look no further than the days that led up to the strike that was taken against Soleimani.” The Trump Administration’s Fluctuating Explanations for the Soleimani Strike 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z Keep an eye on coverage of Pompeo’s incredibly obvious backsliding on the concept of imminence — also from his appearance on Ingraham’s show. Press Watch: When Trump just makes stuff up, mainstream media still plays along 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z “I was utterly unpersuaded about any evidence about the imminence of a threat that was new or compelling,” Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., added. Pompeo contradicts Trump claim that Soleimani planned attack on embassies: We don’t know when, where 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z “No case was made for imminence,” he added. Trump administration makes case for Iran airstrike to Capitol Hill 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z “I’ve always been surprised at how presidents in general, including President Obama, stretch the idea of what imminence is,” Mr. Paul said. Democrats Press for Details on Suleimani Strike, but Trump Administration Gives Few 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z O’Brien, returning to the White House from his Fox News interview, was asked again about the imminence. Opinion | Trump to America: Impeachment and war are none of your business 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z "So," he said, "if you're looking for imminence, you need look no further than the days that led up to the strike that was taken against Soleimani." Stephanie Grisham: Strike that killed Iranian Gen. Soleimani 'saved countless lives' 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z “If you’re looking for imminence, you need not look further than the days that led up to the strike that was taken against Soleimani,” the secretary of state said. Mike Pompeo: Soleimani strike ‘entirely legal’; Trump made the ‘right decision’ 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z That would depend on the intelligence evidence offered by the United States and the imminence of any planned attack. Was the drone attack on Iranian general an assassination? 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z But Leigh Goodmark, the author of “Decriminalizing Domestic Violence” and a professor of law at the University of Maryland, said that imminence is difficult to pin down when severe domestic abuse is involved. When Can a Woman Who Kills Her Abuser Claim Self-Defense? 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z They preach the imminence of the Singularity, in which we become superhuman cyborgs or download our psyches into cyberspace, where we can live forever. Jeffrey Epstein and the Decadence of Science 2019-11-23T05:00:00Z Food offers sustenance, a source of life, but it’s the imminence of death that reawakens these gustatory remembrances. Review: For the Korean family in 'Aubergine' at South Coast Repertory, food is love, and loss 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z Despite the march’s imminence, the military council’s spokesman asked for more time to comment. Sudan’s protesters dodge crackdowns before ‘million march’ against military rule 2019-06-29T04:00:00Z Mrs. May is hoping that the imminence of that threat will concentrate minds and ultimately force lawmakers to support her unpopular blueprint when it goes to the British Parliament again in January. Turning to a New Brexit Battle, Theresa May Faces E.U. Resistance 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z “But the court is susceptible to illness or death for openings on the part of any of them. And we need to be aware and wary about the potential imminence of another opening.” Ginsburg’s hospitalization a reminder of Trump’s power to shape Supreme Court 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z But we should do so without illusions about the imminence of a peace settlement. Opinion | The Taliban doesn’t need peace. It’s winning. 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z No one knows those numbers better than Mr. Pompeo, who spent a lot of time with the CI.A.’s Korea Mission unit, assessing the scope and imminence of its nuclear capabilities. Koreans Set the Table for a Deal That Trump Will Try to Close 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z No one knows those numbers better than Pompeo, who spent a lot of time with the CIA’s Korea Mission unit, assessing the scope and imminence of its nuclear capabilities. Analysis: Korean accord offers big promises, few details 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z Old Town doesn’t lack attractions—including the Planty, the picnic-ready park that rings it—but Easter’s imminence brought on a new level of splendor. An Absurdly Inexpensive European Holiday: The Luxury of Krakow 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z And I think the latter was truest—walking along the course, understanding the imminence of defeat, he was the solitary man personified. Yep, Bubba Watson sucked the drama out of the WGC-Dell Match Play final with him blowout win, but look what he did for the Masters!! - Golf Digest 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z Maybe such honest introspection comes more readily under the imminence of the great event. Opinion | Is anyone ever wrong anymore? 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z Would it be desirable for the president to consult “high-ranking members of Congress” after a first strike, or the imminence of one, when these members might themselves be divided? Readers Respond to the August 2017 Issue 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z In a parallel case in Minnesota, two activists last month convinced a state judge to let them present evidence in their upcoming trial that the imminence of climate change justifies extreme action. Climate activist goes on trial for Montana pipeline shutdown 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z The imminence, already increasingly difficult to overlook with each victory, was impossible to ignore when they walked into their clubhouse. Michael A. Taylor takes the inside track to a grand slam in Nationals’ victory 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z That is largely a factor of President Trump's style but it's also due to growing concern about the imminence of the threat. Trumplomacy: What's changed between US and N Korea - BBC News 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z “I’m falling asleep,” she told him, oblivious to the imminence of tragedy, and curled up on a cushion for a nap. Sheryl Sandberg: ‘Everyone looked at me like I was a ghost’ 2017-04-16T04:00:00Z But when he noted the imminence of that change and the crowd began booing, he responded, “No, no, no, no, no.” President Barack Obama Says Goodbye in Forceful Speech 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z With such vast audiences exposed to incitement, the factors of “likelihood” and “imminence” acquire wholly different aspects. Donald Trump is a domestic terrorist: Why the demagogue’s violent provocations demand judicial action 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z The employees said Lehman's benefit committee breached its duty of prudence by letting them invest in Lehman stock, while Fuld wrongly hid from the committee the imminence of the Wall Street bank's demise. Lehman employees lose appeal over stock losses from bankruptcy 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z And those promises, while ambitious in the context of long-standing global inaction, are modest considering the scope and imminence of the problem. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z Why are virtual reality’s acolytes so certain about its imminence? In Virtual Reality Headsets, Investors Glimpse the Future 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z The talk in the South these days is not so much about the imminence of the collapse of the North, but more about the consequences whenever - if ever - it happens. The department pretending to run North Korea - BBC News 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z He spoke openly and enthusiastically about the imminence of “Armageddon” and End Times Prophecy. The real reason George Will is fuming at Bill O’Reilly: The Fox Newser told the truth about Ronald Reagan 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z There were midgame barbs about the rapid deterioration of his skills, the sad imminence of his retirement, the ungraceful downfall of a sure-thing Hall of Fame player. Broncos Haven’t Lost, Yet Peyton Manning Is a Lightning Rod 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z Trump’s put-down of Carson was perhaps to be anticipated, given the imminence of the Reagan library debate and the billionaire’s desire to get his shots in early. Donald Trump takes on Ben Carson as neurosurgeon rises into second place 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z The imminence of the threat was also questioned by Baroness Kennedy, a Labour peer and human rights barrister. Syria drone strike: former DPP questions legal justification 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z The imminence of risk is one reason that the role of police officer, in whatever jurisdiction, carries with it great stress. Louisiana editorial roundup 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z First among them is simply to talk, to acknowledge the imminence of death and the sadness of loss. Review: ‘Unforgettable: A Son, a Mother, and the Lessons of a Lifetime,’ by Scott Simon: Saying Goodbye 140 Characters at a Time 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z "The actions of the plaintiffs, as well as events in Utah, Michigan, and Alabama, demonstrate the gravity, reach and imminence of this harm absent mandamus relief," the filing says. Texas challenges same-sex marriage license 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z Jeffrey Goldberg, who made the case for the imminence of Iranian nuclear capacity, is now skeptical: “His recent actions suggest he doesn’t quite know what he’s doing.” Netanyahu and the Republicans 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z So I don’t think that would pass any test of imminence in law,” he told the BBC. Syria drone strike: former DPP questions legal justification 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z “At that point, we did not see the imminence of massacres that would rise to genocidelike levels,” said Sarah Leah Whitson, executive director of the Middle East and North Africa division for Human Rights Watch. Hillary Clinton undercut on Libya war by Pentagon and Congress, secret tapes reveal 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z The imminence of further monetary easing in Europe and Japan builds a strong case for bond yields to drop further. Oil-driven Asian bond rally could boomerang 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z Under prevailing law, says Schauer, “imminence” is “a very strict standard approaching standing in front of an angry mob and encouraging them to immediate illegal action.” Is It Legal to Crack Down on #BlackLivesMatter Protest Leaders? 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z Less than two weeks ago, on cue, he was abject and self-pitying at the imminence of a referendum defeat. Cameron’s remark about ‘effing Tories’ hints at what he really thinks 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z O’Connell noted that the Justice Department has adopted a definition of imminence “as sometime in the future, which is not the legal or common-sense understanding of imminent” under international law. US officials unclear on threat posed by obscure al-Qaida cell in Syria 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z At a press briefing late last month, he offered that Americans should compare the imminence of the current threat to the situation in the U.S. before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Islamic State's Murders of Steven Sotloff, James Foley Likely Won't Elicit an Escalated U.S. Response 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z She justified the swap and the decision not to inform Congress of its imminence in terms of a “sacred obligation” to leave no US soldier behind. Republicans claim Bowe Bergdahl release deal encourages terrorists 2014-06-01T04:00:00Z However, the imminence of November’s mid-term election persuaded enough Republicans to change their minds for the bill to pass. The farm bill: A trillion in the trough 2014-02-06T16:01:14Z And with the imminence of the Hispanic moment — the recent emergence of a more visible network of Hispanic influence — the timing of the Manos moment is good. JLo's Dad Lends A Hand In Silicon Valley 2013-09-23T00:31:00Z Particularly concerning are broad or ill-defined interpretations of terms which regulate targeting, including an elongated concept of imminence, ‘associated forces’ and ‘directly participating in hostilities.’ Ahead of Obama’s speech, U.S. acknowledges four American drone killings 2013-05-23T14:26:00Z Such a court would be inherently unfair and would show that the ‘imminence’ test for the use of lethal force was not satisfied.” Yemeni activist: U.S. strikes “kerosene for insurgency” 2013-05-08T19:08:00Z That broader concept of imminence was advanced, to some lawmakers’ concern, in a recently leaked Justice Department white paper outlining the rationale for lethal drone strikes against certain al-Qaeda operational leaders. In cyberwarfare, rules of engagement still hard to define 2013-03-10T21:23:00Z The “broader concept of imminence” makes it permissible to kill them whenever we get the chance. How do you explain drone killings? With post-Orwellian “Newspeak” 2013-02-09T17:00:00Z “In this context,” it says, “imminence must incorporate considerations of the relevant window of opportunity” as well as possible collateral damage to civilians. Justice Dept. document justifies killing Americans overseas if they pose ‘imminent threat’ 2013-02-05T06:36:00Z We qualify for a team, so says his imminence, Commissioner David Stern himself. What Seattle Times readers are saying 2013-02-02T01:36:40Z And in honor of the imminence of All Hallow's Eve, a New Yorker's favorite holiday, I would like to enumerate the forms and content of theater that means to terrify. ArtsBeat: Theater Talkback: Screams, Silent and Otherwise 2012-10-18T18:39:39Z A century ago, when one nation’s army massed at another’s border, imminence was clearer. In cyberwarfare, rules of engagement still hard to define 2013-03-10T21:23:00Z Despite the imminence of a reshuffle Conservative backbenchers are getting a bit panicky about their seats. Heathrow's third runway meets fourth-party politics 2012-08-28T11:38:37Z This is something that various environmentalists seem not to understand: the imminence of economic efficiency reduces, not increases, the argument for continued subsidy. Grantham Inst. Report Shows That We Should Abandon Wind Power Subsidies 2012-06-12T17:22:23Z Anthony Skinner, Middle East analyst at London political risk consultancy Maplecroft, voiced doubt about the imminence of any such incident. Insight: Israel gas finds launch navy into troubled waters 2012-05-29T07:03:37Z The thought of Camacho’s jealous antics recurred to Lily with the imminence of his return; she begged Sylvia, now that all her questions were answered, to escape. The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett 2012-04-26T02:00:17.327Z And as Sam cast his eye in that direction, the first twinkle of the beacon met his view, and in an instant he saw the imminence of their danger. I've Been Thinking; or, the Secret of Success 2012-04-18T02:00:11.437Z Three times they sought the door, and every minute they began to realize the imminence of their danger. The Story of the Great Fire in St. John, N.B., June 20th, 1877 2012-03-27T02:00:21.067Z The close of Sir Robert Walpole's long and peaceful administration, and the imminence of war with France, had raised the hopes of the Jacobites to the highest pitch. Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z To talk," with supreme scorn, "of the licence of the press and the imminence of anarchy to a girl of nineteen! Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z The very imminence of the danger restored me to the use of my faculties I changed my tone and laughed aloud. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z The imminence of the danger acted as a spur to Jack's resourcefulness. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z That sense of imminence was a thing to bear, especially if you wondered whether sleep would come at all. Steel The Diary of a Furnace Worker 2012-02-21T03:00:18.360Z "Your husband?" he retorted desperately, moved to boldness and action by the imminence of the danger. A Little Wizard 2012-02-15T03:00:38.160Z She was ignorant, therefore, of the approach of the flames and of the imminence of the peril. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z Till this moment she had not quite realised the imminence of the danger, and now that she fully knew it it was past, for Jean would demand to see his betrothed and the marquise. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z No-Kami thrilled with glee as he realised the imminence of his peril. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z The near approach of the lovers—the imminence of a declared engagement—made a change. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z The imminence of the visit filled her with alarm, and before she realized it, she was deposited—a bundle of quivering nerves, before the very door. The Maker of Opportunities 2012-01-30T03:00:18.090Z During a tour of the property that included guest cottages, the art collection and archival material from the glory years, the bustle of construction and last-minute tidying-up suggested the imminence of the official opening. Annenberg Estate, Sunnylands, to Open to the Public 2012-01-24T04:07:41Z This shows their sense of the imminence of the danger which had always impended over him, and which was first in their thoughts when the protection of office was about to be withdrawn. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z Many persons even recognize the imminence of an indisposition by the inability to recall proper names. A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis 2011-12-06T03:00:21.763Z The President recognized, none too soon, the imminence of the danger. Legends of Loudoun An account of the history and homes of a border county of Virginia's Northern Neck 2011-11-26T03:00:16.703Z More than any member of the Cabinet he was aware of the imminence of this danger. Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism 2011-11-23T03:00:55.563Z Andrew explained the imminence of our peril, and Flurry listened to him with his inscrutable eye on me. In Mr. Knox's Country 2011-11-21T03:00:16.010Z Whatever his purpose may have been, the King and Queen, from whom the imminence of the Princess's situation had been carefully concealed, were naturally and grossly insulted. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z Had I entertained a moment's doubt as to the imminence of the crisis, the aspect alone of the new Assembly would have clearly announced it to me. The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville 2011-11-02T02:00:13.477Z Suppose Webster had seen the imminence of such a dreadful evil to New England, would he not have felt that his duty to his section was now the great thing? The Brothers' War 2011-11-01T02:00:24.007Z “Practically speaking, then, the question turns principally on how you define ‘imminence,” he said. U.S. Will Hit Al-Qaeda Beyond ‘Hot Battlefields,’ Brennan Says 2011-09-16T22:43:01Z The prodigious moral shock of the Japanese War roused China’s élite to the imminence of their country’s peril. The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy 2011-09-13T02:00:33.070Z The legendary David Lacey waxes lyrical about why the new season is immediately hamstrung by the imminence of the transfer deadline. The Fiver 2011-08-26T15:52:20Z When we had played together as children in that wood he had always shown great faith in the imminence of the improbable. The Return of the Soldier 2011-08-26T02:00:23.937Z "Considering the imminence of the—the catastrophe," Sally went on, smiling a little, "it might be just as well to climb while I have the chance." Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z Brennan said because al-Qaeda doesn’t have a traditional force structure or present a threat as a nation-state might, such as massed troops at a border, the concept of imminence “should be broadened.” U.S. Will Hit Al-Qaeda Beyond ‘Hot Battlefields,’ Brennan Says 2011-09-16T22:43:01Z Jealousy has no place in love, especially when a loving relationship is placed in jeopardy by the imminence of death. Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer 2011-08-14T02:00:18.947Z Several traders and bankers, including Mr. Zandi, said the imminence of a possible default was already damaging the United States’ standing as the most creditworthy country in the world. Wall St. Makes Fallback Plans for Debt Crisis 2011-07-21T02:56:19Z Realizing the imminence of an attack, he constructed a rude fortification at Great Meadows, which he called Fort Necessity, and here the rest of the Virginia troops and the regulars from South Carolina were concentrated. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z Then for the first time Raynier realised the imminence of his peril, for he saw that no common incident in the fortune of war lay behind this. The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z Louder and louder grew the noise, but they could see nothing of the danger, and its imminence seemed to them the nearer. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Perhaps it is the imminence of death," he reflected; "but death, now that it has come so near, has no terrors. All Men are Ghosts 2011-06-28T02:00:12.497Z Roused by the imminence of the danger, and by the hope of rescuing his daughter, Mr. Thorneycroft exerted all his energies, and sprang forward. Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z It was not with matters of such certainty that she was concerned, but with the problematical issue of the Summerlad affair, an issue whose imminence was to be measured now by hours. Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel 2011-06-19T02:00:18.633Z A sense of the imminence of something strange thrilled him; his soul seemed to stand tiptoe upon the summit of expectation and stretch forth its hands. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z The imminence of infinity abashed us; it was as though earth and air were full of ears bent to catch every word we uttered. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Writing to Haslam on January the 15th, Severn shows himself almost broken down by the imminence of money difficulties about to add themselves to his other cares:— Life of John Keats His Life and Poetry, his Friends, Critics and After-fame 2011-06-10T02:00:19.290Z Thus the weather forecaster is enabled to give notice of the imminence of those violent winds that destroy life and property at sea, and, to a less extent, on land. The Mentor: The Weather Serial Number 110; 1 July, 1916 2011-06-09T02:00:19.213Z A few days after she fell ill, and died in my arms, literally frightened to death by the imminence of the danger from which she had just been so happily rescued. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z Europe was astounded at the revelation and alarmed at the alleged imminence of war. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." 2011-05-27T02:00:16.463Z Not a Homeric hero in the imminence of a personal encounter ever did so fine bragging. The Letters of Ambrose Bierce With a Memoir by George Sterling 2011-05-26T02:00:19.673Z Just as one strike ended, the sound of jet engines from low-flying aircraft in the stormy skies above the capital signaled the imminence of another. NATO Bombs Tripoli in Heaviest Strikes Yet 2011-05-24T13:49:45Z Struck by the imminence of the peril, he sent Delescluze a note, which was lost. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z In the larger cities, a separate high pressure water system for fire extinguishment is an absolute necessity, to diminish the extreme imminence of general conflagrations. Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress at Saint Paul, September 5-8, 1910 2011-05-07T02:00:26.100Z The imminence of this misfortune is what appalls me. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z These few words recalled Irène to the imminence of her peril. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z The mad whirling thing lay right at his feet, but his interest in it and even its imminence never disturbed his tranquillity. Seeing Things at Night 2011-04-10T02:00:05.360Z It was no apprehension, however, as to the result of this final struggle—no nervous trepidation arising from the imminence of his situation, that now clouded Steinfeld’s brow and spoiled his appetite. Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z "How could he have known just where to look for us?" asked Alaric, who had been greatly alarmed at the imminence of their recent danger. Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast 2011-03-24T02:00:12.337Z Everywhere the people gather, discussing the imminence of the danger. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z If it is wished to accentuate the imminence of the danger it is done by making the flag into a “weft,” that is, by knotting it in the middle. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z My loud word of command alone saved her from the imminence of death. The Great White Army 2011-03-12T03:00:25.450Z “The imminence of your death is very powerful,” Dr. Asgary said. Proving Torture, to Help Win Asylum 2011-03-05T18:18:40Z It needed no experienced eye to recognize the imminence of the peril of the boy, and the sight of the solitary being, helpless and exposed to the rude mercy of the waves, was pitiful. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z Julius was very definitely impressed with the imminence of his peril. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z But Kitty Thwaites, though almost shocked out of her senses, gained strength from the imminence of peril. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z She had bought it-278- in obedience to a sudden impulse, and its imminence had long weighed upon her conscience. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z The warriors felt the imminence of the frowning, brooding manitou of Harney; they almost heard the moaned syllables of the Soulless Ones' complaint. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z The imminence of the danger inspired me with a happy thought. Under a Charm, Vol. III. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:37.767Z Thus in the darkness the place was even more grewsome with its associations of concealment and flight, the imminence of his young master's capture and violent death. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z The news flew from mouth to mouth; the people, influenced by present suffering, and by the imminence of the supposed danger, readily embraced the belief. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z The "endless chain" with its ineffectual bond issues, the imminence of specie suspension, and the fear of treasury bankruptcy will never again result from the outstanding greenbacks. Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted 2011-02-01T03:00:14.553Z Through the red glory of this apparent victory, the most sweeping ever accomplished by the plains Indians, he saw clearly the imminence of final defeat. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z For the first time in his life he realized the certainty of death, and simultaneously with the certainty its imminence. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z The imminence of the danger and the prospect of safety restored the young girl's presence of mind. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z Morning brought confirmation of Billy Baker's news, at least so far as Austria's action was concerned, and the imminence of what promised to be a concerted movement of other great nations toward war. The Car That Went Abroad Motoring Through the Golden Age 2011-01-27T03:00:39.880Z Sturgess was the first to break the spell cast on the whole party by the seeming imminence of death. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z Despite the imminence of the danger that he ran, the youth's thoughts now returned to Mademoiselle Plouernel. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z There was a certain palpitating fervour in the air, as though the imminence of the New Year and Judgment Day had strung all spirits to a higher tension. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z The entire day had been dark, gloomy and threatening; clouds had been gathering in the heavens, and everything indicated the imminence of a severe storm. The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, 2011-01-17T03:00:42.913Z The grief which was oppressing them was only to be explained by the imminence of life's mystery. The Children of Alsace Les Oberl?s 2011-01-16T03:00:19.697Z However, the imminence of a quarrel was a matter demanding woodsmen’s attention. King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z There, then, remains this one objection—the imminence of an uprising in which we would take part, and, consequently, Tina's anxiety for your safety. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z Unencumbered by the imminence of a World Cup on its own shores, the Premier League's bosses will be free once again to do the thing they do best: the wholehearted pursuit of their own interests. Failure to win the 2018 World Cup is a deep humilation for our game 2010-12-03T09:01:00Z Despite the imminence of the Uefa break-even rules, the Premier League is still wedded to the idea of owners putting money in to fund spending on players. Questions over health of Premier League as scale owners' loans revealed 2010-05-19T06:00:00Z “The notion that the free will of a longtime New York state senator was overridden by the imminence of trial, coercion by his attorney, or pressure from this court is preposterous.” Judge Won?t Let Senator Withdraw Guilty Plea 2010-04-09T00:49:00Z Terrified, then, by the imminence of the danger, and finding it impossible to put off to sea, the pirates had preferred flight to fighting, and were, at this moment, abandoning their vessel. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas That old crowd of ours would have grown deadly tired of one another if there hadn't been always the prospect and imminence of change. The Ship Dwellers A Story of a Happy Cruise The princess, seeing the imminence of the danger, along with the authorization, instantly sent off her physician, Cornelio, to Yuste, while she herself prepared to follow. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 The people of Cuba seemed to be aroused by the imminence of danger to a better degree of public spirit than they had ever before manifested. The History of Cuba, vol. 1 Michael realized he could already regard the digs without a pang for the imminence of final departure. Sinister Street, vol. 2 I had not really understood the imminence of the danger; but I always looked upon the captain's face as a kind of sea-barometer, and, on this occasion, the barometer fell considerably. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas He stood by the fireplace tearing it slowly to pieces, feeling the approach of reality in his existence, a little frightened at its imminence. Making Money From the three men George received an impression of imminence, shared it himself. The Guarded Heights The coroners say they cannot make inquisition, by reason of the imminence of the war.” Rambles in an Old City comprising antiquarian, historical, biographical and political associations Yet without the imminence of disaster he would not have found the strength to drive himself so. The Year When Stardust Fell The elegantly modulated accents of Aristocrates, announcing the imminence of luncheon, aroused Barres from disconcerted but wrathful reflections. The Moonlit Way This impression may be feebly likened to that which is made upon children in Western lands, by the immediate imminence of Christmas, or in the United States by the advent of a Fourth of July. Village Life in China A Study in Sociology He never doubted Rolleston's presence, nor the imminence of the fight which would ensue between them, nor its favourable outcome, followed by Isabel's release. The Tremendous Event She only spent a matutinal penny on "The Morning Post;" she only saw, on each occasion, that that inspired sheet had as little to say about the imminence as about the abandonment of certain nuptials. The Spoils of Poynton But the moment the charge left the barrel, he perceived the imminence of the danger threatening him, and, dropping his gun, he sprang lightly on one side. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa The dank air of the room where Treving had been murdered was thick with imminence. The Gray Mask Inexpressibly weary, exhausted both bodily and mentally, not even the imminence of present danger had succeeded in keeping him awake. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel The imminence of the peril seemed to have stricken every one dumb, passengers and stewards alike. By Right of Conquest A Novel The “urgent cause” such as was necessary to be produced when exceptional actions were required of the popes was the imminence or even certainty of civil war if no such heir was born. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII Not until night had come did the imminence of his going seem to lie upon them. Ewing\\'s Lady Perhaps Nora's attitude was partly responsible for his feeling of oppression, of imminence. The Gray Mask The imminence of peril affected the spirits of most men, but not Offley. The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington If the imminence of a horrible form of death had been appalling to these two, it was nothing to this. Harley Greenoak's Charge Both seemed to recognise the imminence of a grim alternative—an early rescue, or a speedy end. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance The imminence of his danger, the knowledge that there were enemies very near and on either hand, seemed to have braced his nerves. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War The first-mate, seeing the imminence of the danger, sprang forward; seizing an axe, he and the missionary, who had quietly followed him, were soon busy cutting away the wreck. The Ruined Cities of Zululand A few hours later practicable breaches had been made in the walls, ways were filled in over the ditches, and on the imminence of a general assault Surville upon the 28th demanded terms. Malplaquet Alarms often repeated, by night and by day, suggested the imminence of the danger. Eleven days in the militia during the war of the rebellion A journal of the 'Emergency' campaign of 1862 Now the imminence of this hideous peril was forcibly thrust upon him. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance The last possibility of the spectacular departed, leaving him with a new sense of the imminence of death. The Bright Shawl They seated themselves, and the young soldier pulled out from the shore, Demer�, both angry and cast down, realizing as he had not heretofore the imminence of the peril to the settlement. The Story of Old Fort Loudon Seeing now the imminence of the attack, I hoisted sail, hoping to take advantage of the first wind, and bring the Cassandra closer to the Greenwich. The Rose of Paradise Being a detailed account of certain adventures that happened to captain John Mackra, in connection with the famous pirate, Edward England, in the year 1720, off the Island of Juanna in the Mozambique Channel; writ by himself, and now for the first time published The temperature of his bath water induced doubts as to the imminence of the thaw. The Silent Barrier Already, since the declaration of war and the imminence of the results, one of the papers had ratted, and the white population were girding at the new ordinance. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) St. Petersburg may be apprehensive, but they know nothing of the real truth nor the imminence of our uprising. Trusia A Princess of Krovitch The mind is not prepared for the imminence of the swaying roadway that leaps from side to side of that tremendous gorge. Cynthia's Chauffeur Alas! no muse will suffer this imminence of interruption—and at the second stampede of j�dellers you find your modest inspiration fled. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XXII (of 25) Juvenilia and Other Papers Inspired by the imminence of his peril, he hurled one of the stones at Tiger the instant he showed his ugly visage above the fence. Try Again or, the Trials and Triumphs of Harry West. A Story for Young Folks Nearly every evening he popped into our boarding house, where, owing to the imminence of my departure, I had been 20 restored to favour. Gold A vague sense of "something evermore about to be" is not as interesting to the reader as a vivid sense of the imminence of some particular occurrence that he wishes ardently to witness. Materials and Methods of Fiction With an Introduction by Brander Matthews With a hand rendered doubly vigorous by the imminence of the danger, he shut the door of the protecting cabin, and secured it with a beam he found within reach. Happy Days for Boys and Girls That infectious smile, sometimes the flash of his teeth, but always a snap in his honest gray eyes, were invariably quickened by the imminence of danger. Wings of the Wind I was idly wondering whether the imminence of war could account for this when I heard a church clock beginning to strike. The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War The sense of imminence increased, of a genius loci unguessed and troublous, vaguely threatening in the perfumed dark. Wild Oranges There is, in its way, nothing more powerful as a reason for holiness than the thought of the certainty and imminence of the Lord’s coming. The Prayers of St. Paul He had been so accustomed to her prognostications of evil, and harangues on her difficulties, that he was case-hardened, and did not realize that there was actual imminence of a separation by death. The Broom-Squire "God, what a sky," I at last exclaimed, through sheer panic at the imminence of crying aloud my love for her. Wings of the Wind A vague sense of “something evermore about to be” is not so interesting to the reader as a vivid sense of the imminence of some particular occurrence that he wishes ardently to witness. A Manual of the Art of Fiction They stood there as people might in the imminence of the supernatural, awaiting they knew not what. Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 But that was a little matter, or at least it seemed little and vague beside the imminence of Jeffrey’s failure and what he would consider his disgrace. The Shepherd of the North Theodora was ready to sink with emotion and fear, but the very imminence of the danger inspired her with a sort of desperate tranquillity. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. “Yes,” said she, brightening at the imminence of victory, “and she says she thinks it will be just the thing.” The Harbor of Doubt The Duke of Guise perceived the imminence of his danger, and, feigning sudden indisposition, immediately retired. Henry IV, Makers of History Such thoughts passed in instantaneous, successive flashes through the Rector's mind, as though the imminence of death were whetting his dull intelligence. Mayflower (Flor de mayo) A Tale of the Valencian Seashore The imminence of conflict is evidence of failure to have discussion or to arrival at mutual agreement. Herbert Hoover The Man and His Work Though drowsy and stiff from his winter sleep, he was roused for the moment by the imminence of danger, and, barely in time, scurried to his hole. Creatures of the Night A Book of Wild Life in Western Britain On the historic third of August when war was formally declared, its nature was as little understood by the Allies as had been its imminence. England and Germany "Not now," she cried, finding voice and word in the imminence of the peril. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main Nothing will quicker exhaust men than the nervous tension occasioned by the continued firing which indicates the imminence of a battle. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 "Let me by this instant," she commanded, plucking another crumb of courage from the sheer imminence of danger. Sunlight Patch Even greater than his irritation at this intrusion of Levitsky was his joyful indignation at the imminence of his play. Ghetto Comedies There was no blinking the imminence of his peril. The Backwoodsmen Along the river shore the travelers had endless variety to keep them interested, with a less exhausting imminence of peril than in the depths of the jungle. In the Morning of Time His acute ears were registering a dull hum, indicating the imminence of high-geared machinery or of dynamos. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China Her wild, harum-scarum spirits 53 welcomed the element of possible danger, and the imminence of discovery added an extra spice. The Madcap of the School The imminence of our trial was now heralded by the cook’s coming to Rocklin’s office punctual to his direction, and after her Pidcock almost immediately. Red Men and White Helpless though he was, in a position that was ignominiously and grotesquely horrible, and with the imminence of an appalling doom close before his eyes, his nerve never failed 178 him. The Backwoodsmen But when Grôm had explained his purpose to her, and the imminence of the peril that threatened, she yielded readily enough, the dread of Mawg being yet vivid in her imagination. In the Morning of Time One of the rules was that no body of troops were ever to retreat without first fighting, whatever the imminence of the danger might be. Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series She felt the imminence of a disaster greater than that which had already occurred. When Dreams Come True Their organization is usually quite informal and is determined by the nature and imminence of its conflicts with other groups. Introduction to the Science of Sociology These hasty measures fitted in with the rejection of the ultimatum and went to prove the imminence of the dreaded catastrophe. The Frontier There could be no doubt concerning the imminence of the danger. Heart of the Blue Ridge "Turn Billy's head that way," said Warren, growing desperate in the imminence of the peril, and swerving his pony to the right; "Jack can carry us both as well as one." The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux He was no militarist, but he was a good soldier, and he knew the imminence of war with Germany. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force In all quarters people proclaimed the imminence of revolution, the dictatorship of the King, and the legitimacy of coups d'état. Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 Offers of assistance had poured in from Greater Britain from the moment that the imminence of war in South Africa was realised. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government The latter expresses by her gestures her grief and indignation at the warrior's departure, the imminence of which is signified by the chariot that awaits him. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life The establishment of such a covenant was most necessary in view of the imminence of the incredible and incalculable wrath of God. Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II Luther on Sin and the Flood The imminence of the fresh danger made the little party forget their sufferings, and with the quickness of highly disciplined men, they were apt to obey the orders whispered sharply by the midshipman. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop Of first importance in the education of children is the institution of an ideal of the imminence of great helpers, the Compassionates. Child and Country A Book of the Younger Generation It was the old story—repentance, the wrath of the Shining One, and the imminence of the judgment. The Doomsman At last Hawley was aroused to the imminence of the danger. The Red True Story Book After hunting in odd corners for their caps, the boys finally found them all and departed gayly on their way, only slightly depressed by the imminence of the fall term at high school. The Radio Boys at the Sending Station Making Good in the Wireless Room He walked rapidly, with the oppressed heart that had lately grown familiar, the sense of imminence, the feeling of advancing into a vague, towering shadow. Mountain Blood A Novel The imminence of his danger allowed him but little time to reflect upon his situation. Heroes and Hunters of the West Comprising Sketches and Adventures of Boone, Kenton, Brady, Logan, Whetzel, Fleehart, Hughes, Johnson, &c. But only for a moment, for again the imminence of the peril in which she stood broke over her like a wave. The Doomsman It was the imminence of violence that had aroused her, the portent of a lawless deed that might result in tragedy. 'Firebrand' Trevison He returned to Juelich, where he preached on the imminence of Judgment Day, with the result that the peasants sold their property and declined to work any longer. Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church A strange feeling crept over him, a deepened sense of suspense, of imminence. Mountain Blood A Novel It had been a peculiar change, that for awhile startled him more than the imminence of war. Where the Souls of Men are Calling In the haze the airy trunks, because of their imminence, bore the reality of thought, but the sterner green sank in the distance to the faint avail of speech. Friendship Village The inaction, with the imminence of failure after ten years of effort, had its effect on Trevison. 'Firebrand' Trevison This arose at a much later period; and arose, not on the general question of policy, but on the question of the necessity of military precautions in view of the imminence of war. Lord Milner's Work in South Africa From its Commencement in 1897 to the Peace of Vereeniging in 1902 He grew, in turn, uneasy at the other’s supernatural detachment; it chilled his blood like the grip of an unexpected, icy hand, like the imminence of inevitable death. Mountain Blood A Novel Too late Clement became aware of the imminence and magnitude of the danger that threatened him and the capital of Christendom. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 The imminence of the danger threatening both forced his anger into the background for the moment. The Huntress Watching the rider, filled with a sudden, breathless premonition of impending tragedy, Rosalind saw his eyes glitter with the imminence of physical action. 'Firebrand' Trevison Horse and man rolled over, but the fire of the 53rd never slackened till the imminence of danger was past. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 We have felt and are feeling the imminence of war, and, though our judgments are firm and patriotic and prepared for sacrifice, our minds are clouded with a heavy anxiety. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 147, August 12, 1914 The excitement of the moment, the imminence of the crisis, gave a superhuman strength to the great youth. The Riflemen of the Ohio A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Doubtless the unfortunate man was perfectly aware of the imminence of the danger; but we may charitably suppose, that he held such language for the purpose of preventing alarm which might be fatal. Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy A weird series of tales of shipwreck and disaster, from the earliest part of the century to the present time, with accounts of providential escapes and heart-rending fatalities. She was aware of the imminence of her loss without deploring it. The Creators A Comedy A wireless message that came through emphasized the imminence of the danger. World's War Events, Vol. I Naturally, they were all greatly discomposed at my statement of the imminence of our danger, but never for a moment did they flinch. The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise The next instant, before he had any inkling of the imminence of doom, the raccoon's forepaw shot out like a flash. The Watchers of the Trails A Book of Animal Life Weary as she was, the imminence of disaster at first fascinated—then enthralled her. The Secret Witness Suddenly the imminence of the peril was brought to his attention. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality A few sporting men thronged the bar of the principal hotel, and stragglers hung about the low beer-shops; but there was nothing at all to indicate the imminence of the great event. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis The attention of the men in the firing line was by no means always centred on the imminence of danger. The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I Egypt, Gallipoli, Lemnos Island, Sinai Peninsula Fanatic and bloodthirsty as they were, the imminence of the ordeal that was to requite their wrongs startled them. The Return of Blue Pete The imminence of the danger to Sophie Chotek should have obsessed her to the exclusion of all personal considerations, but while she dressed she could not help thinking of the imperturbable impudence of her visitor. The Secret Witness Henry recognized the imminence of his danger, but he steeled his nerves. The Border Watch A Story of the Great Chief's Last Stand It was necessary to stop, despite the imminence of the chase, and to loosen the bearings and feed them liberally with salad oil mixed with gunpowder before they were in working order again. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The tribunes of the people, awed for once by the imminence of the peril, forgot to be factious. The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 He was a harried man, and he was keyed up to the limit by the multiplied strain due to the imminence of the Platform’s take-off. Space Platform "But I did not know," she went on breathlessly, conscious only of the imminence of Sarajevo and of the power of the man beside her perhaps to aid her. The Secret Witness The change of tone speedily convinced the French people of the imminence of schemes of partition. William Pitt and the Great War His insides writhed with helplessness and the imminence of a crash. The Stars, My Brothers France and Russia were incensed, the French Ambassador was recalled, and on the 18th of May Baron Brunnow intimated the imminence of similar action by the Czar. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from her Majesty's correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861 Volume 2, 1844-1853 He knew of the imminence of the rainy season and wanted, to return to Zanzibar before it set in in earnest. Homo 1909 There was in the air an imminence of incident, acid and barbed. Nights in London But just as his mind grasped the full imminence of the danger, there came a sudden darkness, a crash and vibration of the water, then a terrible, rattling roar of sound. "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea The imminence of our war with Japan, which has been threatening daily for months past, and which is now an all-but-acknowledged fact, would not allow of it. A Chinese Command A Story of Adventure in Eastern Seas There was no time for any effort to avoid the danger; and even had there been, we were too much paralysed by its imminence, to make such an effort. The Island Home The imminence of the danger seemed to sharpen our vision. Old Jack In Jesus' plan provision for the earthly future was of no importance because of the imminence of eternal life, but now it is considered one's duty to provide for old age. The Mistakes of Jesus She was not perplexed or afraid of the uncertainties of one's beliefs, of the imminence of death or of the questions of the hereafter. Nelka Mrs. Helen de Smirnoff Moukhanoff, 1878-1963, a Biographical Sketch Through South Carolina and Georgia, men seemed more awake to the greatness of the change and to the imminence of its results. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death In 1831 the Lord Jesus Christ revealed anew the indications by which the imminence of His glorious advent may be perceived. Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern A Milan dispatch to The London Daily News on July 25 reported the evacuation of Goritz by the Austrian General Staff in view of the imminence of its fall. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 The imminence of the danger drove the Jolly Rovers into a helpless panic. Canoe Boys and Campfires Adventures on Winding Waters The imminence of his release from whatever power had dominated him might, Archie thought, have subdued him to this unfamiliar humor with its attendant long periods of sober reflection. Blacksheep! Blacksheep! The people felt the imminence of the danger; and here, as in all matters of deep import, they placed the conservation of the cause high above partisan prejudices, or jealousies of cliques. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death Only through watchfulness and prayer may the signs of the times be correctly interpreted and the imminence of the Lord's appearing be apprehended. Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern At a glance the latter understood the extent and the imminence of their danger. Which? or, Between Two Women But I return to the imminence of death. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume II (of X) - Rome Edwin, feeling the imminence of an ordeal, surreptitiously explored a pocket to be sure that the proof of the wedding-card was safely there. Clayhanger For a moment she stood immovable before the imminence of the crucial scene; then, with a sensation of physical weakness and helplessness, she turned, moved blindly forward, and sank into a vacant seat. The Mystics A Novel The imminence of Roberts's advance, when his purpose became apparent, drew away so many of the enemy to oppose him that the task of Clements and Gatacre became relatively easy and rapid. Story of the War in South Africa 1899-1900 Every one said, that notwithstanding the imminence of the danger, the population of Richmond continued their daily avocations, and that no alarm was felt as to the result. Three Months in the Southern States, April-June 1863 Saturday had a distinct quality about it, derived from the imminence of Mrs. Hutch's visit. The Promised Land At the table, instead of the light and airy talk which might have been expected in the situation, the conversation assumed that grave and serious tone which denoted the imminence of the emergency. For Love of Country A Story of Land and Sea in the Days of the Revolution Even as the dome shattered under the copter's shell and Dark recognized the imminence of death, the groundcar twisted out of control and careened from the highway. Rebels of the Red Planet In those ill-smelling stairways and lofts there was little to divulge the imminence of anything other than themselves. Christmas A Story They staggered to their feet numb from their long bondage, but inspired by the frightful imminence of their peril they seized their swords and presented a bold front to the two-sided enemy. The Eagle of the Empire A Story of Waterloo The Baron, filled with terror of anarchist plots, was one of the first to prostrate himself, and at that there could be no further doubt of the imminence of the peril. The Lunatic at Large There the child, awed by the imminence of what he had sought, halted to control the rapturous, fearful trembling of his heart. Old Man Savarin and Other Stories Henry thought it unsafe, considering the imminence of a breach with France, for English wine ships to resort to Bordeaux; Wolsey thought otherwise, and they disputed the point for a month. Henry VIII. Her visit was cut short somewhat, at the end, by the imminence of the outbreak of hostilities, in which case she might have found a difficulty in traversing the country. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS Even though his comrades, alarmed by the imminence of his danger, and aroused by the energetic determination of the old Marquis, besought him to give up the Eagle, he refused. The Eagle of the Empire A Story of Waterloo But the one which follows reminds us that the Puritans, although they originated our Thanksgiving festival, were after all a sombre people, seldom free from a realizing sense of the imminence of sin. Good Cheer Stories Every Child Should Know The calmness with which he continued at his post, long after the imminence of his danger was apparent, gives an heroic colouring to the close of an honourable and devoted life. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" The former expedition ended in disaster, and the latter was forced to withdraw, owing to the imminence of a British crossing of the Jordan in its rear. With the British Army in The Holy Land Curiously, perhaps, at that moment the thought of failure was far more important to him than the imminence of death, as such. Man of Many Minds But the imminence of the danger brought a speedy and violent reaction. History of Rationalism Embracing a Survey of the Present State of Protestant Theology For eight miles on either side of the firing lines—whose fire will probably never altogether die away while the war lasts—men will live and eat and sleep under the imminence of unanticipated death.... Anticipations Of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress upon Human life and Thought His life, to him, was a mission to the unconverted to point out the imminence of death and its meaning. Sergeant York And His People However the man's vengeance was to come, he felt that he must discover some sign in him of its imminence. The Triumph of John Kars A Story of the Yukon What made her position most terrible was the absolute certainty of the fatal result, and its close imminence. The White Sister Even then the imminence of the danger does not seem to have been grasped. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 7 Italy, Sicily, and Greece (Part One) The usual communiqu�s were made to the Press, whereby a chorus was produced setting forth the insult to France, the imminence of war, and the general gravity of the situation. Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond Evidences of the imminence of such an attack showed themselves very soon, for advance parties from the 9th division came up to learn the front, and they intimated that they had a "big job on." The Seventh Manchesters July 1916 to March 1919 His dreams were innocent and agitating, occupied with supernatural terrors, weighed upon by the imminence of shadowy presentments. Some Diversions of a Man of Letters What finally emerges from the 'clear and present danger' cases is a working principle that the substantive evil must be extremely serious and the degree of imminence extremely high before utterances can be punished. The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952 I glanced at him; he was smiling at her with that strained politeness which alters the natural expression of men in the imminence of a conversation with a new and pretty woman. Police!!! The imminence of the peril had cowed even the party of confiscation, and they offered no opposition to the issue, by Ginckle, of proclamations renewing the offers of William. Orange and Green A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick This was a danger, the imminence of which Napoleon fully comprehended. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 The peaceful citizens of Newark, returning from dance or card-party—even the imminence of war did not wholly stifle their desire for innocent revelry—found it embarrassing. The Story of Isaac Brock Hero, Defender and Saviour of Upper Canada, 1812 Quite justifiably, in view of the imminence of "Baby Week." Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, June 20, 1917 Quick action was necessary—quick but diplomatic action—in view of the imminence of this young man Green, who evidently was persona grata at the bungalow of this irritable old dodo. Police!!! Again they pushed off, the boys with their excitement increasing after this interlude, which showed them the imminence of danger. In Search of the Okapi A Story of Adventure in Central Africa This lack he laid to that apparent inability to believe in the imminence of war, which was even more prevalent in Britain, with her centuries of inviolate security, than in France. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies The older nations, knit by tradition and startled by its imminence, flew to arms at a word from their leaders. The Parts Men Play This minute had been anticipated by both of them; for many months, when they had stood close together, they had felt the imminence of surrender to the longing that dwelt in both of them. The Trail Horde The reality and imminence of "a yellow peril" was another of his 13 devices for stimulating the efforts of his countrymen. Armageddon—And After The imminence of tragedy had swept the space about them empty of people. The Sheriff's Son And write me about the peach trees and the budding imminence of spring; and about the children who now live all day outdoors and grow brown and plump. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I In view of the imminence of demobilisation, education classes were started, and much good work was done in this direction. The Story of the "9th King's" in France This operation lasted until January, 1917, when the imminence of war with Germany led to the withdrawal of the American soldiers. History of the United States The youngest Miss Purcell here showed signs of the imminence of tears, and rooted in the torn pocket of the dressing-gown for the hereditary pocket-handkerchief that went with it. All on the Irish Shore Irish Sketches She felt the imminence of her danger, but it only aroused her faculties to a more acute observation of every incident and circumstance that might, by any possible chance, be turned to advantage. Eveline Mandeville The Horse Thief Rival She sank back in the shadows of her litter, covered her face with her hands and shuddered because of the imminence of her trial. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt There was nothing really to frighten Fred as he cried out unless it was the sudden imminence of the turn, which had seemed much further away when they had first seen it. The Boy Scouts In Russia The passage of the Bayán which Bahá’u’lláh here quotes draws the attention of the believers to the imminence of the coming of "Him Whom God will make manifest". The Kitáb-i-Aqdas Neither Penelope nor Kitty sensed the imminence of any real danger. The Moon out of Reach He perceived now the imminence of his peril. Vergilius A Tale of the Coming of Christ The burghers were not informed of the imminence of a battle; but they required no such announcement from their generals. With the Boer Forces I hope I am not one to take my civic duties lightly," I replied with some hauteur, "but observe that I merely said I had reason to suspect the imminence of the peril. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-02-11 They were awed by the imminence of dreadful uncomprehended things. The Summons Sir, here's a surer sign: We know we live, for with our every breath we feel the fear and imminence of death. A Cynic Looks at Life The army reserve and the special reserve are not called upon to serve until, under regular constitutional machinery, consequent upon the outbreak or imminence of war, they are summoned to do so. New York Times Current History: The European War from the Beginning to March 1915, Vol 1, No. 2 Who Began the War, and Why? The terrible depression which had afflicted Ambrose since Nesis had disappeared was dissipated by the imminence of a great event. The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest There was that in them that showed the haunting imminence of something terrible. The Turtles of Tasman The size and composition of the escort must depend upon the nature of the country and the imminence of the danger. Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. It was the thought of the battle about to be waged that filled the minds of both--the imminence of the coming struggle. French and English A Story of the Struggle in America The announcement clearly implied that the Government knew beforehand of the imminence of new pogroms. History of the Jews in Russia and Poland. Volume II From the death of Alexander I. until the death of Alexander III. (1825-1894) The heart quails at the imminence of their peril! The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest Sir, here's a surer sign: We know we live, for with our every breath We feel the fear and imminence of death. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 8 Epigrams, On With the Dance, Negligible Tales The imminence of such good fortune made me doubt my own efficiency. Paradise Garden The Satirical Narrative of a Great Experiment He was thoroughly sobered by the imminence of disunion. Stephen A. Douglas A Study in American Politics Letters seized on a dead officer speak of the imminence of a military and economic hemming-in of Germany. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 When all the states of Italy seemed sunk in peace and cradled in prosperity, he predicted war, and felt the imminence of overwhelming calamity. Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7) The Age of the Despots He comprehended, at once, the hostile purpose of Ohquamehud, and the imminence of his own danger, but betrayed not the slightest fear. The Lost Hunter A Tale of Early Times I had not thought of the imminence of this disaster. Paradise Garden The Satirical Narrative of a Great Experiment But in proportion to the imminence of the danger rose the courage of our countrymen. Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy; between 1793 and 1849 Their appearance indicates the imminence of epidemics, which will last throughout the four seasons of the year.” Myths and Legends of China In Germany there was no internal anarchy, such as prevailed in England; there was also no illusion about the imminence of war. Outspoken Essays In the imminence of death, their feeling for these old-timers, who had faced death so often, amounted to hero-worship. Out To Win The Story of America in France Now that the imminence of the attack had made unpleasantly real his duty of sending us over the top, he had grown quite fatherly. Tell England A Study in a Generation It needed no words to point out to them the imminence of their danger, and the necessity of their setting an example of steadiness and intrepidity to the men. Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy; between 1793 and 1849 Much of its interest lies in the continual imminence of the rod and the skill of the child in saving the situation:— M. In the meane time let me aske you one thing more. A Wanderer in Holland "With my most grateful thanks," he was able intensively to rejoin, in spite of his dismay at the imminence of her departure. My Friend Prospero Apparently he had not believed in the imminence of the danger, although he had been constantly informed of the progress of the prince's illness. Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 I believe it averted a disaster the imminence of which was, fortunately, not at the time generally understood by our people. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland He only retired from the ungrateful office when he saw the imminence of a radical change in the form of government, which was not desired by him any more than it had been by Rossi. The Liberation of Italy The imminence of war produced a peculiar exaltation in Aunt Wilshire. Mr. Britling Sees It Through She clung to the rock of her theories like a drowning man, and like the drowning man she realized the imminence of the inundation that threatened her. Max Once, indeed, there were hurried preparations on the part of the Burgundians to repulse an attack, of whose imminence they were warned by a page before break of day, one misty morning. Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 A gentleman named Neill, who lived in the country, about twelve miles from the city, gives a vivid conception of the imminence of the danger. The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln A Narrative And Descriptive Biography With Pen-Pictures And Personal Recollections By Those Who Knew Him You have already seen the imminence of a popular discontent which may shake the throne of England, none too safe in these days of change. The Mississippi Bubble The Orangemen were delighted at the imminence of a schism, and the discomfiture of the Catholics under a decree, the result of internal division, was hailed with pleasure only by the enemies of the Church. Ireland and the Home Rule Movement What chance remained of rescuing the name of Heth from the scandalous horrors of a suicide lay all in arousing this stalwart man to the imminence of the common peril. V. V.'s Eyes It, however, gave Mr Redmond one of the main arguments for impressing the Convention that the Birrell Bill could alone save the ratepayers from the imminence of this burden. Ireland Since Parnell I saw the imminence of the catastrophe, and hurried to the stern of the boat to witness, since I could not possibly avert it. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 51, January, 1862 It was no use for Auntie Louie, more red and more rigid than ever, to defy the imminence of her forty-ninth birthday. The Tree of Heaven But now even he, the veteran of far more than one hundred fights, was grave and preoccupied when he considered the greatness, the imminence of his peril. Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean The imminence of the peril inspired the Uzcoques with unwonted courage and energy. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844 The seamen endeavored to dissuade her, but the imminence of her danger on shore, and the magnanimity of her spirit urged her on. Tales of a Traveller It was evident that he had no suspicion of the imminence of the revolution. The White Morning Having recovered his temper this generous soldier sought for something to justify his naturally sympathetic attitude toward a brave man in the imminence of a dishonorable death. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce — Volume 2: In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians She didn't, considering the circumstances, she didn't judge the imminence of the Germans to be a sufficient explanation. The Romantic The latter shrieked for mercy; while the Proveditore, unmoved by the imminence of the peril, preserved his dignity of mien, and fixed his deep stern gaze upon the pirate. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844 He appreciated the imminence of death acutely, and struggled to complete, as he has, the narrative of his life. The Certainty of a Future Life in Mars Antonym: sloven. danger, n. jeopardy, hazard, peril, insecurity, risk, exposure, imminence, impediment. Putnam's Word Book But they found their chief encouragement in the imminence of another war between France and England. Speeches from the Dock, Part I At last, however, the imminence of the danger gave him back some of his strength. The Teeth of the Tiger The latest intelligence from Europe indicates the imminence of a war between France and North Germany. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 7, part 1: Ulysses S. Grant But, above all, we are to press upon the attention of the people the imminence of that danger that is threatening us, and that embodies within itself all other perils that hang over the nation. Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler Each of them—and especially Louis—had the sense of being awakened to events of formidable grandeur whose imminence neither had suspected. The Price of Love Despite the world's anguish and the besetting imminence of danger, life and the city which he inhabited had never seemed so enchanting, so lovely, as they did then. The Pretty Lady Footnote 61: Aside, naturally, from the life and imminence that may be created for such a sentence by a particular context. Language An Introduction to the Study of Speech Even in the West one felt its imminence. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts Though Ludlow, at each moment, expected a shot, even the imminence of the danger did not prevent him from gazing, in absorbed attention, at the image. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas Men whose terror of such punishment as this, and whose vivid faith in the imminence thereof, were strong enough to kill them were much more, or less, than secularists. The Long White Cloud Twice the engines broke down and had to be tinkered up, and each time there were snow flurries to warn them of the imminence of winter. Brown Wolf and Other Jack London Stories Chosen and Edited By Franklin K. Mathiews But it was at B———, sixteen kilomètres from Nancy, and sixteen from the lines, that I first felt the imminence of the war. A Volunteer Poilu The imminence of a severe storm forced us to roll out and look after the tent. Tales of lonely trails I did not know what I expected, but I felt the imminence of the fates. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1919 Nothing can show more forcibly the imminence and pressure of the crisis than words like these, not merely from Froude and his friends, but from such a man as Mr. Hugh James Rose. The Oxford Movement Twelve Years, 1833-1845 The ignominy which he had just undergone had had the effect of revealing to him the imminence as well as the full extent of the peril in which he stood. Bred in the Bone Probably he felt that had he guessed the imminence of the event he might have made better terms. The Story of Ireland Roused from his fright by the imminence of his peril, Tom raised his rifle, only to have it knocked from his hands by a swing of one of the bear's paws. Comrades of the Saddle The Young Rough Riders of the Plains There could be no thought of not winning; the imminence of the supreme test had served to fill him with the consciousness of indomitable strength, to thrill his muscles with the call for tremendous action. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 The pressing imminence of the danger is taken for granted by the calmest and most cautious of the party, Mr. Rose, in a letter of February 1833. The Oxford Movement Twelve Years, 1833-1845 The voyage seems full of promise in spite of the imminence of delay. Scott's Last Expedition Volume I And his growing animation plainly indicated the imminence of the fit that Gaydon had been apprehensive about, and which questions of this character invariably brought on. Facing the Flag Dorothea, clinging to the area railings, even in the imminence of discovery had not the heart to leave them as he went out. M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." Now that he had learned the imminence of Paul's danger, and the futility of pleading for delay, a thousand fantastic projects were contending in his head. The Custom of the Country The mind's sense of the prevalence of one set of influences over another set; an effect whose cause is the imminence, immediate or remote, of the performance of an involuntary act. The Devil's Dictionary You do not realize the imminence of your peril. The Monster Men Continually changing its intensity and abruptly variant in pitch, it impinged on his nerves and senses, made him nervous and restless and worried him with a perpetual imminence of happening. White Fang Perhaps of this young couple, the girl, in her perfect faith and entire self-sacrifice, may have been less aghast than her lover at the imminence of discovery, reprobation, and scorn. M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." The air was damp with the on-coming of rain, for the storm had not yet burst, though the rising wind proclaimed its imminence. Burning Daylight The Afro-American community remained oblivious to the hostilities in Europe and was late in becoming aware of the imminence of war. The Black Experience in America Up to October, no overt defiance of the Austrian Government had yet asserted itself; but the imminence of an outbreak was the anxious thought of the hour. Tracks of a Rolling Stone By the middle of September snow flurries have announced the imminence of winter, the sipaller streams congeal, the earth freezes, the miner perforce abandons his diggings, and navigation ceases even on the Yukon in October. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 The Baroness hated to be reminded of death; but even in its imminence, so far as Mrs. Acton was concerned, she preserved her good manners. The Europeans Hester saw it, recognized the imminence of the danger, and descended to the emergency, pulling herself resolutely together and plucking victor from the open jaws of defeat. The 30,000 Dollar Bequest and Other Stories Accustomed to a couple of louis providing meals for three weeks, he was stupefied by the imminence of scattering the sum in a brief half-hour. A Chair on the Boulevard But the sight of his drawing the cinches, the imminence of his departure, cleared her mind again. Black Jack For a single instant, Birch was helpless, his blood curdling in his veins at the imminence of the danger, and his legs refusing their natural and necessary office. The Spy His great nose glowed with the imminence of victory. Mr. Justice Raffles The ten minutes seemed interminable that elapsed ere the grinding couplings advertised the imminence of their start. The Black Bag Why in the world had he not managed to guard against a danger of whose imminence he had had full warning? The Ashiel mystery A Detective Story We understood now, we felt the imminence of the Long Trail. The Forest Roused by the imminence of the crisis, Nicias determined to make one more effort to regain his mastery in the field, and led his troops to the attack. Stories from Thucydides He sighed with a full sense of the imminence of the inevitable. With the Procession To be in love is to live in a crisis, and the very imminence of uncertainty makes the lover perfectly self-possessed. Prue and I And the people answered: "Then are we sooner done with pestilence and famine and the imminence of war." The Gods of Pegana The words came upon Esther with something of a shock, helping her to realise the imminence of her trouble. Esther Waters Those poor wretches who feel the imminence of danger do readily play the ostrich: they hide their heads behind a stone, and pretend that Misfortune will not see them. Jean Christophe: in Paris The Market-Place, Antoinette, the House The imminence of his arrival reminded her of his dullness, his handsome, sullen face and, more tenderly, of those tears which had put her so oddly in his debt. The Misses Mallett The Bridge Dividing I saw the imminence of the catastrophe, and hurried to the stern of the boat to witness its consummation, since I could not possibly avert it. Our Old Home A Series of English Sketches A Series of English Sketches In another moment the imminence of her terror passed by. A Fountain Sealed The imminence of the common danger favoured the attempts of the South German States to effect an agreement with the German Protestants, and the efforts of Butzer in that direction. Life of Luther But, when all was told, and in spite of the imminence of a Franco-German war, Paris still had the greatest attraction for him. Jean-Christophe Journey's End The air was charged with a sense of imminence, the vague discomfort of pending catastrophe. The Happy End But the very imminence of the emergency paralyzed his invention. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 5. Otherwise the two together would dissipate any lingering German hopes of victory; and the imminence of the danger counselled the taking of risks which had hitherto been eschewed. A Short History of the Great War Perhaps they always reached the end of a story at the time the band came to that closing number, or perhaps they felt its imminence in their nerves. Seven English Cities And should anybody doubt the efficiency of German control in Turkey, and be disposed to be optimistic about the imminence of Turkey's detachment, he might do well to ponder that story. Crescent and Iron Cross His very revolt against its imminence had hastened its shaping. The Abandoned Room Though personally not a believer in the imminence of invasion, the English admiral knew that 'most men were in fear that the French would invade.' Sea-Power and Other Studies I cordially assented, for now that the imminence of M. Zola's return to Paris had been reported in the newspapers it was certain that delay meant a possibility of demonstrations both for and against him. With Zola in England Your imminence," she said, "when a woman reaches my age it takes her some time to dress. The Turquoise Cup, and, the Desert It was those words of hers, coupled with that furtive yellow face still lurking at the window, which made me realise the imminence of my danger. Uncle Bernac A Memory of the Empire This feeling of imminence reached Bobby; increased his restlessness. The Abandoned Room Her courage rose with the imminence of the danger. The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France |
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