| 单词 | immovably |
| 例句 | It was hopeless: every part of him, even his head, was held immovably. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z I never saw it in its first version, but everything I read about it suggested that it was a caring, earnest piece of social work set to song and lodged immovably in its own time. Review: Homeless Teenagers, Strutting and Seething in ‘Runaways’ 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z And its history of resistance and adaptation preserves a quality is undeniably, immovably Oakland. A guide to Oakland’s rich history and resilience, from a waterfront saloon to the shores of Lake Merritt 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z It's just not very funny – despite the all-too-apparent struggle to deliver verbal fireworks, there's something immovably sluggish and inert about it. Film review: Cop Out 2010-05-20T22:00:00Z Things that once appeared immovably vital are now relics to be examined, mourned, and recast as affectations. Why Record Stores Mattered 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z Jejune Stars rattles off an exuberant chorus that lodges immovably in the mind, and elates, despite articulating an existential crisis precipitated by the weather. Bright Eyes: The People's Key - review 2011-02-10T22:20:01Z Unlike plays, which easily lend themselves to myriad interpretations and new stagings, movies become immovably fixed in our psyches. Thanks, guys: Going to see the all-female ‘Ghostbusters’ is now a political act 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z Ralston's date with destiny begins when he starts a very dangerous canyon climb and his arm gets jammed, immovably, under a colossal boulder. 127 Hours ? review 2011-01-06T22:05:00Z For a long time Zegna was like the Ever Given, a behemoth immovably wedged awaiting the changing of the tides. Milan Men’s Wear Shows Signs of a Renaissance 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z I was pretty sure they had lost their hold on reality as a result of being permanently and immovably on the fringes of American life. Why we are addicted to conspiracy theories 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z I know I am totally, immovably opposed to his political policies. Ted Cruz’s Conservatism: The Pendulum Swings Consistently Right 2016-04-17T04:00:00Z Now, his critique of religion seems cranky, and his immovably genocentric universe is parochial. Genetics: Dawkins, redux : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z No, because their software was immovably tied to their hardware. NetAppVoice: Software-Defined Whatnow? Data Management Without Lockin 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z A scope of the cable trailing from the hawse-pipe might have served, had not anchors, struck by several projectiles, been immovably jammed in the hawse-pipes. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z Transubstantiation had not yet had time to become immovably fixed in the perceptions of all men, and Pierre de Bruys went even further than Berenger of Tours. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z She felt that now was her moment to win the dowager immovably to her side. The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z It proved to be a small statue of metal, upright, and riveted to a stone pedestal, which was itself immovably fastened to some solid mass still deeper in the earth. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z The tide began to set in with great strength, and a heavy sea beat over the bank on which the steam-packet was firmly and immovably fixed. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z You cannot, however, consider her as perfect until she can handily complete the circle, with the opposite fore foot immovably planted, in either direction at will, and without disturbing her equilibrium. Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle 2012-03-26T02:00:39.977Z One of a group of lizards having the teeth immovably united to the top of the alveolar ridge. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z With little will of his own in the ordinary transactions of life, Mathieu rarely formed a resolution; but, once decided on, he maintained it immovably. Mathieu Ropars: et cetera 2012-03-15T02:00:28.013Z Never before had there been seen so prodigious an extent of white neckcloth, a figure so immovably rigid, an expression so inveterately grave. Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland 2012-03-12T03:00:20.310Z Their own raft was nearly round, and about four miles in circumference, and immovably locked between several grounded bergs. North-Pole Voyages 2012-03-01T03:00:27.283Z The term to correctly describe what has taken place would be "the rise of gold;" but that term is scrupulously avoided, as implying that gold does not remain immovably fixed. Money: Speech of Hon. John P. Jones, of Nevada, On the Free Coinage of Silver; in the United States Senate, May 12 and 13, 1890 2012-02-29T03:00:21.727Z In the neighborhood of Provincetown a fleet of fishing vessels that was unable to reach the harbor became immovably imbedded in the floe, thus realizing at our very doors all the perils of Arctic navigation. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z There is no rule of evidence more universally adopted than this—none better sustained by general experience, or more immovably fixed in the good sense of mankind. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:04:02.353Z Those ruthless boatmen stripped him to the skin, and forcing him to embrace a sapling about the size of his dear Pluggy’s waist, they bound him immovably in this loving squeeze. The History of Louisville, from the Earliest Settlement till the Year 1852 2012-02-04T03:00:17.917Z There are not many corner-stones immovably fixed; the outlines are often to be drawn with a wavering pen; the unavoidable explanations of the gaps to be filled up admit of a variety of opinions. The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) 2012-01-28T03:00:28.213Z We are immovably fixed in our determination to adhere to our allies, in spite of every endeavor to change our sentiments. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) 2012-01-23T03:00:12.850Z Cecil kept his eyes still fixed immovably on hers, and without a moment's hesitation answered quickly "no." The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z But Sam's face was immovably composed into the most doleful gravity. The Freedmen's Book 2012-01-05T03:00:39.763Z Throughout July and August the two armies faced each other immovably. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z His large monkey-face was immovably serious; his eye was small, light grey, and very quick. Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z Two rounded iron keys two digits thick are immovably fixed into the claws. De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 2011-11-16T03:00:21.977Z Aunt Selina stared immovably at her bank book for a moment; then she got up and faced her nephew. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z These vehicles were ill-contrived, particularly the wheels, which consisted of two circular boards fixed without spokes immovably to the ends of a cylinderical axle. Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland 2011-11-01T02:00:23.027Z His hand remained immovably fixed upon the pommel of his sword, and he seemed transformed into a marble statue. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z I fixed my eyes immovably on my desk. Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z The paleness of death overspread her face--her features were convulsed, her eyes fixed immovably upon the paper. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z But Beatrice remained just as casual as before, sitting easily but immovably in her corner of the sofa with her parasol lying lightly in her slim gloved hands. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z For her head was fixed immovably, unlike the others; yet, till we arrived at Porto Velho she kept her fierce spirit, often kicking over her water bucket with her forefeet. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z The possibilities ranging between those limits are immovably fixed at birth. Social Rights And Duties Addresses to Ethical Societies Vol II 2011-08-05T02:00:45.557Z According, then, to Mr. Manning, the natives believed in a being called Boyma, who dwells in heaven, "immovably fixed in a crystal rock, with only the upper half of a supernatural body visible". Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z The miserable Geoffry, bound immovably to the stake, watched their approach. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z Meanwhile, the painter stood there steadfast, and immovably staring upon me. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z It was an angelic "Amen" to that old sanguine assurance, which possesses so immovably the heart of humanity. A Reconstructed Marriage 2011-06-23T02:00:23.143Z While Luther remains immovably holding every step of ground he has taken, Zwingle presses on, and surprises the enemy asleep in his strongholds. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z "If you don't now, you will love me!" he said immovably. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z Merely because children are taught ideas more than the handling of ideas, and because in school their thoughts have to be fixed as immovably as their fundaments. The Invisible Lodge 2011-06-09T02:00:19.470Z One white spot was visible in the yard in front, white and pale as the moon when the vapor had dispersed but set immovably. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z His large monkey face was immovably serious; his eye was small, light grey, and very quick. Humours of Irish Life 2011-04-19T02:00:16.057Z He persevered before the wine-jug, like a general besieging a city; and sitting immovably on his bench, drank like a man, silently, but much, leaving all loud demonstrations to younger persons. Ekkehard. Vol. II (of II). A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:45.217Z For, in this way, he could tie them more firmly, as he bandaged them immovably in place with the strips of his torn shirt. The Adventures of Fleetfoot and Her Fawns 2011-04-03T02:00:18.337Z Now the great eyelids immovably closed upon the sweet looks, and gave her, like a sleep, the appearance of absence; she seemed a white May-flower on wintry soil, hanging down its blossom-bells. Titan: A Romance v. 1 (of 2) 2011-03-25T02:00:11.007Z On the first day of the week Pate was immovably pious. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z She stood immovably, her eyes fixed upon him. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z She sat rigidly erect in her chair, with her needle-like eyes riveted immovably on the face of her companion, who shifted with evident uneasiness beneath her uncompromising stare. Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z Then this earth was thought to be the centre and the principal body of the creation, immovably fixed, with the heavenly bodies, generally thought to be of diminutive size, revolving around it every twenty-four hours. The Religion of Geology and Its Connected Sciences 2011-02-28T03:00:28.890Z What could B�ller's volunteers, with their undisciplined enthusiasm do against these well trained troops, which could stand immovably under fire? Withered Leaves. Vol. III.(of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:13.983Z The little doctor proved to be the most obdurate, he maintained his opinion immovably as though it were some consultation beside a sick-bed. Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z If a passage could be made over this ridge into the gorge, the gun, which was immovably fixed in the rocks, could be brought to bear upon the rebels themselves. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z "If you will call it by that name, yes," she replied, still keeping her blazing eyes fixed immovably on his face. Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z The earth is said to be fixed immovably. The Religion of Geology and Its Connected Sciences 2011-02-28T03:00:28.890Z In the position to which she appeared immovably attached by circumstance, she seemed like a strayed bright-plumaged bird, a foreign captive, taken in infancy and reared in an alien land. The Crooked Stick or Pollies's Probation 2011-02-06T03:01:00.547Z Her glance fixed itself immovably on the pale wan faces, and she looked after them until the ambulance vanished around a corner. A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z He went to the end of the avenue, his foot hesitated an instant, he imagined he heard a cry, but when he looked back she still stood immovably in the same place. Herman A Novel 2011-02-03T03:00:12.287Z The thighs, on the other hand, should remain fixed immovably to the saddle, except while posting at the trot. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z He sat there, bent over, his eyes fixed immovably upon the young girl, who apparently put all her soul into the song, moving her head to and fro with an infinitely graceful motion. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z When the girl revived she was already clothed in the oilskin and slung in the canvas sheet as in a hammock, while the limb was bound immovably between two roughly fashioned splints. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z He glowers and glowers, and she immovably knits. In the Mountains 2011-01-27T03:00:37.910Z Let it seem, as though I were some nun-like cousin immovably vowed to dwell with thee in thy strange exile. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z Each day fixed in him more immovably the belief that behind the activities in which he was involved was a sinister purpose, more stupendous, when revealed, than he imagined. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z She stood there white to the lips, her eyes immovably fixed upon her son, and she repeated unyieldingly: "Decide for yourself--this girl or me." The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z Although the old sailor believed the tug to be immovably fixed upon the sand, he did not propose to neglect anything which would tend to extricate her. A Runaway Brig; or, An Accidental Cruise 2011-01-02T03:00:16.390Z Here another difficulty presented itself, for when it was done, the wood was found immovably fixed inside the tube, and it became necessary to procure a steel augur to bore it out. The Life of Roger Langdon Told by himself. With additions by his daughter Ellen. [With a preface by H. Clifton Lambert.] 2010-12-21T22:55:56.210Z His eyes were immovably on that woman who had called the dog—on that Daphne Bassett who, in years that were now clean-sponged from his memory, had been Daphne Wade. The Tower of Oblivion 2010-12-20T17:11:53.787Z Two chains, each equipped with leg manacles, were fastened to the staples, and the bolts were hammered again until the chains were immovably riveted in the center. The Great Mogul Appendages of 2nd pair folding in a horizontal plane, completely chelate, the claw immovably united to the sixth segment. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" The felon's widow uttered these last words so immovably that Martial lost all hope of mollifying this soul of bronze. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6 He had turned as he spoke toward Felix, who stood in the middle of the room, his eyes fixed immovably upon the figure of the insensible woman. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II The head has a chamber and wedge contrivance similar to that of the nut, in which the other end of the hair is immovably fixed. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" "No ceremony among friends," replied the count, still with the same immovably courteous face. The Children of the World The low, level, monotonous voice spoke the dreadful words, the small, light, glimmering eyes were fixed immovably upon her with a look, half-contemptuous, half-compassionate, in their depths. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir There they sat immovably, shamelessly waiting till the call for supper came. The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop His dark eyes were fixed immovably upon the occupant of the phaeton, and I wondered if he was noting the difference; it seemed as if he must be noting it. Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu Now, as the welcome daylight crept slowly over the scene, it found the strange ark, with its two occupants, again stranded, and this time immovably so. Campmates A Story of the Plains These men posed as sticklers for the Law, as the immovably orthodox, and yet had not the common indignation at crime which would have saved them from making a handle of this woman’s guilt. The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I He is to have a heavy hauberk immovably riveted on his bare flesh, and with sackcloth for an overcoat to visit Rome and beg the Pope's forgiveness. A Short History of French Literature Thus the last pull tightens the entire pack, clamps it down, secures it immovably, which is the main recommendation and beautiful feature of the diamond hitch. Camp and Trail He strove to exercise his own freedom of thought, but he saw how immovably Sonnenkamp's mind was made up, and looking over the past, he perceived how everything had been tending towards this one aim. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine The drone pipe has, instead of a mouthpiece, a socket fitted with a reed, and inserted into a stock or short pipe immovably fixed in an aperture of the bag. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" This was a small, local, but in one way powerful, minority, which stood by the accused man immovably. Anne He was standing rigid, goggled eyes staring immovably at a spot on the ceiling. Triplanetary The French had ever been keenly sensible to the indignity of an enemy thus planting his foot immovably, as it were, on their soil. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 The victim offered in sacrifice was bound immovably to the stone altar. Hernando Cortez Makers of History Swedenborg had meantime kept his eyes immovably fixed upon the youth, and now appeared to have subjected the lineaments of his face to a sufficient trial. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna But this line of clouds was immovably attached to the island, and manifestly took their shape from the influence of its mountains. The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Volume IV (of 8) They resumed their saddles and hastened to follow their mysterious guide, keeping their eyes immovably fixed upon the bright and waving emblem, which remained constantly visible in the distance. Tales from the German. Volume II. The Lichtensteins, The Sorceress, The Anabaptist The under jaws are hinged on to the quadrate bones, which extend obliquely backwards, and are immovably wedged in between the squamosal and the lateral occipital wings. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" He had approached the edge of the escarpment, and stood there motionless, his gaze immovably fixed on the horizon. Toilers of the Sea Near her pillow stood Swedenborg, with his piercing prophet-glance fixed immovably upon the sufferer. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna Parents must sometimes, ofttimes, be immovably firm, so firm as to be ready to lose the love of children rather than to sacrifice their self-respect. Child Versus Parent Some Chapters on the Irrepressible Conflict in the Home They had been immovably facing each other, but now Electra turned away and walked back to the library table, where she stood resting one hand and waiting, pale and tired, yet unchanged. Rose MacLeod In the faith of Christ have the men of many generations found fixed standing-place, immovably secure. The London Pulpit Here he made a significant pause; but my grandfather was immovably silent, only glancing nervously at him, and smoking very hard. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 And yet she says nothing, only sits silent there beside him, her other arm resting on her knees, and her eyes fixed immovably on his. Portia or By Passions Rocked His partner's teeth were set, his face drawn and bloodless, his eyes fixed immovably on the Colonel. Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) Thru The Stone River Campaign And In Winter Quarters At Murfreesboro In Ibla, the males and females are not organically united, but only permanently and immovably attached to each other. A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. In the sky floated immovably hawks, their wings spread wide, their eyes steadily fixed on the grass. Lectures on Russian Literature Pushkin, Gogol, Turgenef, Tolstoy "Oh, yes, it's quite plain," says Miss Beresford, her eyes immovably fixed on the horizon. Rossmoyne She rung a little silver hand-bell, and desired that the new-comer should be conducted to this room; and then she sat down immovably to await her, without glancing at her husband. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852 Resolve, therefore, here and now, steadfastly, immovably, to say "no" to everything in school, no matter how innocent in itself, which shall interfere with the progress of study for a single moment. In the School-Room Chapters in the Philosophy of Education I stared immovably also at the moon, when I had the opportunity to look at it once from my window, in order that I might discover its face and eyes. Sleep Walking and Moon Walking A Medico-Literary Study Donne, indeed, was of that coldly phlegmatic, immovably complacent, densely self-satisfied nature which is insensible to shame. Shirley The guns, however, being immovably fixed in the snow and mud, had to be spiked and abandoned. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France On the level he rode, urging the animals on and keeping his eyes on the tracks of the horses and sleigh, while his strong stern face seemed immovably frozen into an expression of grim determination. The Peace of Roaring River The canonical list was not fixed immovably in the time of Eusebius. The Canon of the Bible It has immovably fixed the precise moment of every one’s life and death, with every particular circumstance thereof.” The Calvinistic Doctrine of Predestination Examined and Refuted The man was bound immovably to his seat. Slaves of Mercury The founder, immovably sure of himself and of his doctrines, goes from place to place, spending the rainy season in town, and preaching everywhere. History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems This then was gained, though the other points remained immovably fixed. The Prison Chaplaincy, And Its Experiences The chairman insisted upon “E Pluribus Unum,” the second member’s favorite was “Murderer’s Holler,” while the third would not listen to anything except “Wolf Eye,” and each was immovably set in his convictions. A Waif of the Mountains It is of prime importance that each log rest immovably on the one below. Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911 The Vagabond, stanch and faithful companion of all his travels, rested immovably on the deep green grass. Slaves of Mercury The gods who are most worshipped do not exercise that function; they are not immovably identified with the moral order of the world, but frequently deviate from it themselves. History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems The jeep was fixed immovably, as though set in concrete. The Leech He was looking out of the window now, pale and immovably obstinate. The Prisoner For, clustered in serried rows at the end of the island directly beneath them were sleek, stream-lined grayhounds of the interplanetary traffic lanes, now resting immovably on the smooth gray stone—the missing space-liners! Pirates of the Gorm My mate on vibrant invisible wing is immovably suspended in a near vertical position over a large bell white corolla, while I feast from a platter with a scarlet border and a golden center. Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight Wondering, he turned to see her stepping backward in slow, measured steps while her eyes, fixed immovably upon him, blazed with a fell light, mingled of grief, horror and rage. Louisiana Lou A Western Story The woman looked up suddenly; and there, almost upon her, was the giant horror of the Dinosaur, his cold, expressionless eyes gaping at her immovably from their goggling sockets. In the Morning of Time She met his look immovably, in the softest obstinacy. The Prisoner The dogs bark at him; his steed, a fiery black, tosses its head and paws the ground; he stands beside it immovably, and to all appearance is ready so to stand till sunset. The Bridge of the Gods A Romance of Indian Oregon. 19th Edition. Looking then to the approaching struggle, I take my stand immovably. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 7 In this, as in other disputes, probably neither party will ever convince the other; and the only effect of the contention is to fix each more immovably in its own opinion. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 363, January, 1846 “So long as you are alive and well,” I replied in slow, meaning tones, my gaze fixed immovably on hers. Hushed Up! A Mystery of London Thirdly, The earth is said to be fixed immovably. The Testimony of the Rocks or, Geology in Its Bearings on the Two Theologies, Natural and Revealed In the field of a telescope kept rigidly pointed towards such a mirror, stars appear immovably fixed. A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century Fourth Edition He stood high in the estimation of the King and the Royalists, having ever remained immovably faithful to his cause, his order, his friends, and his sovereign. Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 If the question be whether the decisions of the Supreme Court, or the dictation of demagogues, shall rule our destinies, then is our stand taken and our purpose immovably fixed. Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject My family, mistaking ambition for honor, and rank for dignity, have long planned a splendid connection for me, to which, though my invariable repugnance has stopped any advances, their wishes and their views immovably adhere. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) The radical principles of the North are immovably fixed upon negro suffrage as a condition of Southern State reconstruction. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II It consists of strapping the joint by means of long, narrow strips of adhesive plaster incasing it immovably in the normal position. The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI) Be assured, that the change in their administration has produced none in the sentiments of America; they are immovably fixed in their determination to support their independence, and not to violate their alliance with France. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. VIII Each platform displayed a layout of varnished pigs with immovably staring eyes, plates of uncooked strips of fish, and decorative objects suggesting place in a well-to-do Chinese home. East of Suez Ceylon, India, China and Japan It's simple mathematics: if all the soldiers in the mound tried to get in that room back there where the ruler was, they'd get jammed immovably in the tunnels near-by. The Raid on the Termites And he was so everlastingly, firmly, quietly, politely, immovably always there. Free Air Rule 2.—Put to bed, with hot-water bottles about joint, and wedge immovably with pillows. The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI) Longing with all my heart to touch but the hem of her gown, I would yet ride with a wooden face set to the front immovably, deaf to her indirect little appeals for friendliness. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 "What has happened?" asked Vernon anxiously, for the vessel, instead of resting immovably upon the bed of the channel, was now rolling sluggishly. The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War One of the team began chipping at the brown shell where it encased and held immovably to his body Denny's left hand. The Raid on the Termites Be this as it may of the average ghost, certain it is that this particular apparition, after glaring immovably at the spinster for the space of five minutes, began to find it monotonous. Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter From the intimate social life of the town he had remained immovably detached; but from the beginning it had been impossible for that life to ignore him. Virginia A very little "gumption" will enable the learner to cope with these small difficulties, always remembering, however, that both body and head must be immovably fixed during the process of casting. Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy. The Indians followed them to within a distance of ten paces, where they squatted on their heels or stood still, staring immovably. The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] Winn stuck his hands in his pockets and looked immovably obstinate. The Dark Tower Now he sat immovably in a corner of the deck, wrapped in a thick overcoat and speaking to none. The Rapids It seemed a shame that such delightful boats should have been built only in half and nailed immovably to boards. The Adventures of Bobby Orde He jumped back and forth as if mad to get out, and sat with open mouth, panting as if exhausted, with eyes immovably turned to the baby. In Nesting Time He gasped and stood still, his eyes fixed immovably on the flag. The Flag "The security is hardly satisfactory," said Aunt Rebecca immovably. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906 Miss Calista was known to be a kind and generous mistress, although she had her "ways," and insisted calmly and immovably upon wholehearted compliance with them. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 Far be it from me, however, to wish to fix you immovably in this or in any other theoretic conception. Fragments of science, V. 1-2 But, unfortunately, the next mud-flat was too wide to get over it before the swiftly ebbing tide left it entirely bare, and so there, within five hundred feet of the island, she finally stuck, immovably. Cricket at the Seashore By touch he found that the poor seaman, whoever he was, was pinned down immovably to the deck, the mast lying right across the middle of his body. Across the Spanish Main A Tale of the Sea in the Days of Queen Bess Stark and straight, rising from floor to ceiling, it was fixed immovably in the wall, a pilaster of porcelain. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 12, No. 32, November, 1873 Spencer listened immovably to the music for a time. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 He sits immovably still, so far as his body—his jar or pepper-reservoir—is concerned; indeed, if he is not disturbed, he sits immovably altogether, and sleeps. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 30, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Her eyes, great, deep pools of darkness, were glued immovably to the scene before her. The Heart of Arethusa All this and much more Sir Denzil had seen, and doubtless measured, for all that he appears so immovably calm and apart. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance What woke him up and, at the same time, fixed his feet immovably to the spot, was a voice asking him what he was doing there in tones of thunder. Chance A Tale in Two Parts Baldwin nodded approval of this, but the nod was lost on his comrade owing to the fact that his helmet was immovably fixed to his shoulders. Under the Waves Diving in Deep Waters The allusion had no effect whatever on the imperturbable Gascoyne, on whose countenance good humour seemed to have been immovably enthroned, for the worse his case became the more amiable and satisfied was his aspect. Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader Her ears were pitched to a painful intensity of listening and her eyes were fastened immovably on the motionless curtains. Laramie Holds the Range There was no point in allowing it to stay, and that band of solid light, immovably in place on the wrestler's head, made a perfect battering ram for head-butting mayhem. The Glory of Ippling Excepting the invalid, there was no one in that chamber save the faithful Ali, who moved noiselessly about, from time to time, or sat immovably upon the floor and gazed on his master's pallid face. Edmond Dantès Jumping up in excitement, he attempted to haul on the line, so as to bring Edgar to the surface by force, but to his consternation he found it to be immovably fixed. Under the Waves Diving in Deep Waters She now sat quite quiet, with her hands crossed on her knees before her, and her eyes immovably fixed on the table which stood in the centre of the court. Orley Farm Our conviction has gradually, but how immovably, established itself! The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Seating themselves immovably upon it, the surging life-stream hurtles on far below, bearing them not forward on its hurrying flow. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 5, May, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy To that rock were immovably anchored structures strong enough to move a world. Masters of Space "I have my own reasons, my dear young lady," was the man's firm response, his eyes fixed immovably upon hers. The Doctor of Pimlico Being the Disclosure of a Great Crime With a treasury empty and immovably averse to anything like decisive action, the astute lawgivers of Montgomery hesitated and doubted. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death "Very well, thank you," with a smile, his eyes fixed immovably upon the fresh beauty of her face. Molly Bawn Surrounded on all sides by real estate and other improvements, it held its own as immovably as if Texas had here taken her last stand, in hollow square, against the encroachments of civilization. The Wrong Woman The other, hands moving faster than the eye could follow, was locking it—micrometrically precise and immovably secure—into place. Masters of Space For days he had lain half-submerged on a mass of starwort, his limbs idly anchored off his body, his quaint, puckered face and goggle eyes fixed immovably on infinity. "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" Studies of Animal life and Character Now, Jack's features, by long indulgence in the gayer emotions, had immovably moulded themselves into an expression of joyousness and hilarity. The Lady of the Ice A Novel Only were I so immovably constituted, is it probable that I should be able to compose at all?” The Daughters of Danaus The fore part of the Penelope stuck fast immovably, and then, at last, the ravenous waves attained their longed-for meal. The Hot Swamp His fore legs were jammed immovably against his ribs. Ungava The Pyramid of Cheops is not more immovably solid than was Mr Blurt. Post Haste To have Pegasus in harness is bad enough; but when the waggon that he draws is immovably stuck in the mud, and he himself bespattered by his efforts, the spectacle is yet more pitiable. Milton Involuntarily he rises from his chair and straightens himself, out of the rather forlorn position into which he has fallen, and fixes his eyes immovably upon the door. April's Lady A Novel It is otherwise liable to split if immovably fixed. Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. The next day, when the storm had abated, the body was found far above where the brig lay fastened immovably in the vice-like fissure of enormous rocks. Captain Mugford Our Salt and Fresh Water Tutors The sign-post was torn up and fixed immovably between the wheels and the wagon, and in that position was carried aloft, as "slowly the eight big Lincoln steeds" continued their wonted course towards Royston. Fragments of Two Centuries Glimpses of Country Life when George III. was King For the book lacks that convincing something which fastens a story immovably within certain chronological limits. The Bibliotaph and Other People "You have come to a wise decision," says Lady Baltimore, immovably. April's Lady A Novel Harold sat with head propped on his palm and eyes fixed immovably upon her face while she sang, If I Were a Voice. The Eagle's Heart Mr Bertrand had done his best to gain more time, but it was difficult to fight against a man who was so quiet, so composed, and so immovably determined as Arthur Newcome. Sisters Three These decks were bolted down and secured with thumb-screws to beams which fitted into sockets under the gunwale; and when the whole was once fixed each section contributed to keep all immovably in place. The Pirate Island A Story of the South Pacific But alas for the Peruvian, she missed her blow, and struck immediately upon the rock over which the gunboat had a moment before passed, becoming immovably fixed there. Under the Chilian Flag A Tale of War between Chili and Peru "It was quite a natural idea," says she, immovably. April's Lady A Novel After making sure that everyone was fastened immovably in their seats he strapped himself in the pilot's seat, then set the bar toward the strange vessel and applied fully one-third of its full power. Skylark Three The court of Versailles seems to pursue immovably its pacific system, and from every appearance in the country from which I write, we must conclude that its tragedy is wound up. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) But Mina kept hers on it, pinning it immovably to the table. Tristram of Blent An Episode in the Story of an Ancient House You see, the outer sphere stays immovably fixed in that position, with the bar at liberty to turn in any direction inside it, and the ship at liberty to do the same thing outside it. The Skylark of Space Inside the Forlorn Hope the mass of metal was urged into the shop, where Stevens clamped it immovably to the steel floor, before he took off his space-suit. Spacehounds of IPC The Prince, enraged, drew his sword of adamant, and at one blow thrust it through the lock, but the door did not open, and the sword was fixed immovably. Ting-a-ling He was standing rigid, goggled eyes staring immovably at a spot upon the ceiling. Triplanetary It was not Eva, for she sat on the grave of her brother! she sat there immovably upon the earth, and resembled a ghost. The Home Silently, immovably he heard me, never interrupting me by question or explanation. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author "I am glad of that," replied the prelate; "'tis a good symptom that the disorder has changed place, for I had a long time thought it immovably settled in your neck." The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings The control was now suspended finally, with a series of attraction drives about it, locking it immovably in place, while smaller attraction devices stimulated gravity for the occupants. Invaders from the Infinite Neither, therefore, if this sacrament be reserved until morning, will Christ's body be there; and so it is not immovably in this sacrament. Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition "Yes," said he, giving her his hand; "if I could not, then——" he did not finish his sentence, but fixed his eyes with a stern expression immovably on her. The Home Continue immovably tied to your assemblies, live in the forum; the necessity of taking the field, which ye avoid, still follows you. The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 She stayed there immovably, till Mrs. Council came down to see her, piloted by two or three of the children. The Arena Volume 4, No. 20, July, 1891 I have never known a man whose nature was so immovably based on truth. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 77, March, 1864 Hence it is clear that Christ, strictly speaking is immovably in this sacrament. Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition For a moment it looked as though the iron yoke were immovably fixed. The French Revolution A Short History As he did so, he glanced for the first time at the old man, who was sitting so quietly, so immovably. The Woman's Way Indeed, so deeply has it penetrated into the body of the faith that many ideas and prayers are now immovably rooted in the general body of orthodox doctrine and practice. Secret Societies And Subversive Movements I am immovably convinced—I know that they will come. John Gabriel Borkman Tissue cells," he says, "are not structures like stone blocks laboriously carved and immovably cemented in place. The Breath of Life He stood, still holding Galen Albret immovably in the chair, looking steadily and angrily into the Factor's eyes, driving each word home with the weight of his contained passion. Conjuror's House A Romance of the Free Forest Ki-Ming continued to gaze fixedly— at the spot where bubbles were rising; and presently up came the livid face of the drowning man, still having those glazed eyes turned, immovably, upon the mandarin. The Hand Of Fu-Manchu Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu-Manchu, the Devil Doctor Bone grafts yield better functional results when they are immovably fixed to the adjacent bone by suture, pegs, or plates. Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. It was impossible to proceed with this man directly in her way, so she could only stand immovably, trying to repress all feeling of apprehension. Clemence The Schoolmistress of Waveland It is also contrary to reason, because intelligible species are contained by the "possible" intellect immovably, according to the mode of their container. Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition A weeping and noisy infant lay strapped immovably in a wooden cradle with no rockers, which a young maiden attempted to soothe by covering it with a thick cloth and rocking it vigorously. The Land of the Black Mountain The Adventures of Two Englishmen in Montenegro Therefore whatsoever is written therein, is there not in a temporary way, but immovably, and indelibly. Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition Ten times we gave him an opening to retract his declarations, but he persisted in them immovably. The History of Napoleon Buonaparte He himself sits immovably calm; his whole bearing as he sits at the piano is soldierlike; his lips are tightly compressed and his coat buttoned closely. Great Violinists And Pianists Beside them sat an old man in blue eye-glasses, immovably holding the hand of a woman in prison garb and listening to her. The Awakening The Resurrection All at once I saw that she flushed, and, following the direction of her eyes, I beheld Sir Cyril Smart, with a startled gaze fixed immovably on her face. The Ghost A Modern Fantasy Consequently he does not hold that the soul has innate knowledge, as Plato, who held that the participated ideas remain immovably in the soul. Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition Upon these do we place ourselves, as immovably fixed as the decrees of the living God. The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States He could never argue with Hamilton and yet on one or two subjects he was gently and immovably stubborn. Destiny As a reformer, Mohammed did indeed advance his people to a Islam.certain point, but as a prophet he left them fixed immovably at that point for all time to come. Two Old Faiths Essays on the Religions of the Hindus and the Mohammedans He remained at first immovably fixed to the spot where he was, and feeling confused he leaned against one of the lions of basalt at the foot of the stairway descending from the Capitol. Corinne, Volume 1 (of 2) Or Italy Consequently man's will adheres to a thing movably, and with the power of forsaking it and of clinging to the opposite; whereas the angel's will adheres fixedly and immovably. Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition The ideal of God is no longer impersonated as a waif or wanderer; and Truth is not fragmentary, disconnected, unsystematic, but concentrated and immovably fixed in Principle. Retrospection and Introspection Again, "I have seen the prince have his eyes immovably fixed upon the Infanta half an hour together in a thoughtful speculative posture." Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 Jan eyed them all quite good-humoredly, wagging his tail in response to enticements, and growling a little, very quietly, when they tried harsher tactics, but remaining throughout immovably in charge of his post. Jan A Dog and a Romance She turns again hurriedly to Rylton, who is looking very white and breathing heavily, with his eyes immovably fixed on Tita. The Hoyden But such as are not capable of repenting, cling immovably to sin, and are not delivered by the Divine mercy. Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition You may take this, reader, in any sense; apply it to hanging if you like, it is still immutably and immovably true. Phelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three He sat in the cook's arm-chair, leaning a little back, his feet placed upon the fender, and his eyes, as before, immovably, painfully, and abstractedly fixed upon the embers. The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One On the contrary, he was not only resolute in resisting what he conceived to be oppressive or unjust, but he was also immovably obstinate in anything wherein he fancied he had right on his side. Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One Montcalm's face, upon which death had already set its seal, remained immovably calm and tranquil. French and English A Story of the Struggle in America Nevertheless, he understands the composition and the division of enunciations, just as he apprehends the reasoning of syllogisms: for he understands simply, such things as are composite, things movable immovably, and material things immaterially. Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition It was knotted immovably; but by rolling over and rubbing my face into the turf, I contrived at length to slip the gag down below my chin. Noughts and Crosses Stories, Studies and Sketches St. George, who had at first stood like a golden bronze cast immovably in an irate surprise, then shook his shoulders, and stepped towards the table and carelessly parted the papers. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 79, May, 1864 The allusion had no effect whatever on the imperturbable Gascoyne, on whose countenance good humor seemed to have been immovably enthroned; for the worse his case became, the more amiable and satisfied was his aspect. Gascoyne, The Sandal-Wood Trader A Tale of the Pacific I stand firmly, immovably upon those great principles of self-government and state sovereignty upon which the campaign was fought and the election won.... Stephen A. Douglas A Study in American Politics The Yogin who stays immovably after having entered his self into the soul, destroys his sins and obtains that indestructible spot which is the possession of those that are righteous. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Tom stared; then followed his cousin's eye, fixed immovably upon one little spot on the platform. What Answer? But for the context and my knowledge of the game I should have concluded that Makepeace kept his feet immovably on the crease; but the very opposite was intended. Society for Pure English Tract 4 The Pronunciation of English Words Derived from the Latin Silently, immovably, they saw each other face to face—eye to eye. Darkwater Voices from Within the Veil A rope was made of the dead wolves' sinews, and as soon as it touched Loki's body it turned into bands of iron and bound him immovably to the rock. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) He had grown into a solitary being within whom were immovably locked all the confidences, the spontaneous expressions of self, that bind men into a solidarity of common failings and hopes. The Three Black Pennys A Novel Francesca was sitting, her hands supporting an aching head, her large eyes fixed mournfully and immovably upon something which she seemed to contemplate with a relentless earnestness, as though forcing herself to a distressing task. What Answer? Nor within Ireland, even after the Reformation, was it a religious antipathy between a Protestant race and a race exclusively and immovably Catholic. The Framework of Home Rule Everything else in the silent, breathless, midsummer forest was rooted immovably deep in the earth. The Brimming Cup His face was again expressionless, and the beady eyes were fastened immovably on Chief Arkwright's. The Diamond Master But it was fastened immovably—his responsibility was as baldly apparent as the February noon, its greyness now blotted by a wind-driven, metallic shift of snow. The Three Black Pennys A Novel The poor Sudra is not only low-born and degraded, but he is immovably fixed in his degradation. Oriental Religions and Christianity A Course of Lectures Delivered on the Ely Foundation Before the Students of Union Theological Seminary, New York, 1891 He was just as immovably cynical about the vast majority of his own co-religionists as about the conquered race. The Framework of Home Rule The hero is the man who is immovably centered. Leaves of Life For Daily Inspiration They keep on along their stolid, uncomplaining ways, having long ago faced the fact that they were immovably at the bottom of Fortune's wheel, and having forgotten since even to repine over it. A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees He had no wish to contradict her needlessly even in thought; he was immovably fixed. The Three Black Pennys A Novel It was fixed so immovably that it could not fail. The Cave in the Mountain A Sequel to In the Pecos Country / by Lieut. R. H. Jayne She couldn't even shake her hand, however, because it still held, immovably, the fork. Christopher and Columbus This insect stood immovably among a host of ants, many of which ran over its legs without ever discovering there was food within their reach. Darwinism (1889) The girl's eyes were fastened immovably upon her work as she sat down again, painting rapidly in an ineffectual, meaningless way, with the merest touch of color in her brush. A Daughter of To-Day He and his companion-sentry under the other arch were aware of officers in "mufti" on the opposite sidewalk, and kept their eyes immovably to the front. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 22, January, 1873 The line of junction of two parts which are immovably connected together. The Ancient Life History of the Earth A Comprehensive Outline of the Principles and Leading Facts of Palæontological Science The king," Monsieur went on, as immovably as Mayenne himself at his best, "with that warm heart of his pitying beauty in distress, is eager for mademoiselle's marriage with her lover Mar. Helmet of Navarre We were fortunate to be able to do that, for, with every stiffish wind blowing inshore, we had feared she would drag her moorings and ground immovably on the swamps. At a Winter's Fire Her faith was immovably fixed on Him who is able to save to the uttermost. The Authoritative Life of General William Booth We have great constitutional laws and principles to which we are immovably attached. Political Pamphlets Then one must transfer it to the bridge of the nose, between the two eyes, and must strive to keep it there immovably. Poise: How to Attain It Even his brother seemed lost in meditation with his eyes fixed immovably upon a lamp that hung from the ceiling and swayed ponderously in the draught. The Lamp in the Desert Her look was immovably fixed upon St. George as if she divined that in some way his coming affected her. Romance Island The little bronchitic boy sat on the fender, in front of the untidy fireless grate, shivering, his emaciated face like a yellowish white mask, his eyes fixed immovably on his father. Marcella The draw being lifted to permit the passage of a schooner laden with wood from the Eastern forests, she sticks immovably right athwart the bridge. Twice Told Tales "Then you will give me this promise," Max returned immovably. The Rocks of Valpre Stella turned beside him in silence, aware that he could be immovably obstinate when once his mind was made up. The Lamp in the Desert An attempt was made to obtain the latitude which failed in consequence of the screw that adjusts the telescope of the sextant being immovably fixed from the moisture upon it having frozen. The Journey to the Polar Sea In some of the streams through which the Hecla passed, a vessel of a hundred tons less burden must have been immovably beset. Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volume 1 There she was, sitting immovably before the fire, in the same reverie. Aylwin The two aunts go on sitting in the same position immovably, with their arms folded across their bosoms and doze, staring with their pewtery little eyes at the lamp. The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories She was gazing at him immovably, without blinking, as though she was pondering something or was lost in a reverie. The Party What figure more immovably august Than that grave strength so patient and so pure, Calm in good fortune, when it wavered, sure, That mind serene, impenetrably just, Modelled on classic lines so simple they endure? The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell "He shall have his price, yes, he shall have it!" cried the Elector, his eyes fixed immovably upon the portrait. The Youth of the Great Elector They are not immovably fixed and settled, by their constitutional structure, in only one way. Sermons to the Natural Man As he spoke these words, Sanghurst, his eyes immovably fixed upon the changing face of the beautiful girl, drew from his breast a small packet and placed it within her trembling hands. In the Days of Chivalry Then should we, growing in strength and in sweetness, Fusing to one indivisible soul, Dazzle the world with a splendid completeness, Mightily single, immovably whole. The Poems of William Watson Somehow for Mrs. Maldon the carpet was solid concrete, and the legs of the table immovably embedded therein. The Price of Love I know it," replied Rebecca quietly, her eyes fixed immovably upon her beloved—"I know it, Gabriel, and I have prepared everything, as Count Schwarzenberg himself directed. The Youth of the Great Elector He seemed like a restive horse, the more he was whipped and spurred the more immovably he retained his balking attitude. Abraham Lincoln, Volume II Still, however, the kitten sat watching immovably upon the same spot. Cowper Greenfield, who had waited immovably, allowed him to approach within a quarter of a mile before putting his horse in motion. Murder in Any Degree Then she was herself again and immovably cheerful in her secret heart. The Price of Love Mrs. Haim lay like a giantess, immovably recumbent between their puny, straining figures. The Roll-Call The stiff and bony finger of the doctor remained immovably pointing, like a sign-post, to the misty blue spot in the sky. The Man Who Laughs And there he sat as immovably as if he had gone back to the hydropathic establishment, and were in the enjoyment of a sitz-bath! The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 08 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes He, too, got hold of the weapon, and brazed up the breech-block immovably, so that it could not be surreptitiously reloaded. A Master of Fortune Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle But for long after she had gone, Muriel remained with fixed eyes and tense muscles, watching, watching, dumbly, immovably, despairingly, at the locked door of her paradise. The Way of an Eagle "I think," she said slowly at length, as he waited immovably for her answer, "that I see my duty more clearly now than then." The Knave of Diamonds At last he stopped and looked back to where she waited in the light, her face set immovably, commandingly, toward him. The Mettle of the Pasture A heavy beam descended over his neck and wrists, and fastened him down immovably; while, amid the exulting shouts of the spectators, his ears were nailed to the wood. The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance He waited for a while, his eyes so immovably fixed upon hers that she had a mild wonder if they were lidless—as the eyes of a serpent. The Top of the World Our legs were immovably fixed in boxes, and our bodies so wedged in with pillows and heavy furs that we could neither get out nor turn over. Tent Life in Siberia In another twenty minutes the boat's keel would have taken ground immovably. True Tilda At one end the long, straight row of the servants, immovably devout, staring at the wall, with their backs to us. Nancy Brother and sister so immovably fixed against the only means that could be taken to put all right with every body?—And what now can be done? Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 Still, however, the kitten sat, watching immovably, on the same spot. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 09 — Lives and Letters They fixed their gaze on the maiden's limbs, and wherever the eyes first rested there they remained fixed immovably. Primitive Love and Love-Stories The stern, under which lay the cabin which contained all that was dear to me on earth, was immovably fixed between two rocks. The Swiss Family Robinson; or Adventures in a Desert Island The sight of the man himself, standing erect in the doorway, gazing immovably out over the sunlit earth, looking and waiting, but asking no question, completed the impression. Where the Trail Divides Forming instantaneously and in perfect silence, but with the accuracy of a regiment on parade, they threw forward their bayonets, and knelt down, sedately, calmly, immovably, to confront destruction. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 16, February, 1859 Two conclusions I draw from my investigations as immovably established, so far as I am concerned. The Autobiography of a Journalist, Volume I Sir Leicester is honorable and truthful, but intensely prejudiced, immovably obstinate, and proud as "county" can make a man; but his pride has a most dreadful fall when the guilt of Lady Dedlock becomes known. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook He stood, still holding Galen Albret immovably in the chair, looking steadily and angrily into the leader's eyes, driving each word home with the weight of his contained passion. The Call of the North Out of bloodshot, terrible eyes he was looking at that mute figure on the floor; looking at it immovably, indescribably, with an impassivity that was horrible. Where the Trail Divides Now, as proved in another place, we can only stake our forces safely on a world policy if our political and military superiority on the continent of Europe be immovably established. Germany and the Next War The face of the college professor's wife continued immovably grave during this brief summary of an educational system. The Bent Twig Not a word was spoken by Moslem or Christian, but slowly and silently we advanced into the still expanding plain, our eyes immovably fixed on the frowning precipices of the stern and desolate mountain. Choice Specimens of American Literature, and Literary Reader Being Selections from the Chief American Writers The zealous and intelligent officer was asked by his superior, whose back remained turned to him immovably: “You connect Michaelis with this affair?” The Secret Agent a Simple Tale He saw two unflinching black eyes, flanked by high cheek bones, out of a copper-brown face meet his own, meet them and hold them; hold them immovably, hold them so he could not look away. Where the Trail Divides But although catching sight of me thus suddenly, she did not exhibit alarm like the bird; only her eyes, wide open, with a surprised look in them, remained immovably fixed on my face. Green Mansions: a romance of the tropical forest The Troopers place themselves in the four corners of the stage, standing at ease, immovably, as if on sentry. The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan Mr. Sleary, who with his mouth open and his rolling eye as immovably jammed in his head as his fixed one, had listened to these doctrines with profound attention, here stepped forward. Hard Times They are all over six feet high, immovably solemn, neither smiling at the general hilarity, nor at the absurd changes which are being rung on the harmonium. A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains "Why,"—the Indian did not stir, but his eyes had shifted until they looked immovably into those of his companion,—"why, please, was not the mother of the child at least at the funeral?" Where the Trail Divides He nodded twice at Lakamba sagaciously and gave himself up to silent musing, his solitary eye fixed immovably upon the straight wall of forest on the opposite bank. An Outcast of the Islands Lady D—— was so far affected by her sister's terrors, that she became, at least, uneasy; and seeing that her sister was immovably determined upon setting forward immediately, she consented to accompany her forthwith. The Purcell Papers — Volume 1 It was immovably set and hungry, dominated like the whole man by the singleness of one instinct. Falk A Reminiscence Norbert, not ordinarily talkative, had nothing to say; he seemed to find sufficient occupation in keeping the place he had gained; and from this close vantage he fastened his small eyes immovably upon Ariel's profile. The Conquest of Canaan Susan's gaze rested immovably upon the heavy bundle in her lap. Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise It was as immovably stern as if carved out of stone. Remember the Alamo "I beg your pardon," said the priest immovably, "that is where the story ends." The Innocence of Father Brown He was immovably persuaded that at one time Maria or Maria's people had possessed these hundred golden dishes. McTeague I see with great regret that your mamma is still immovably bent against our correspondence. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 Indeed, in almost the entire drill, are not these parts held immovably in one constrained position? The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 58, August, 1862 I went on thinking after the laird had left the room, and Miss Jean still kept her eyes immovably on her page. The Man from the Clouds Her eyes rose from the floor to the dragoon, and were again fixed immovably on the carpet—she evidently wished to utter something but was unequal to the effort. The Spy To the accidental or adventitious parts, as to every thing human, some slight exceptions may be made; but the main fabrick is immovably supported. Lives of the Poets, Volume 1 Hall and Flint raised the body, and the clutching fingers were found to be frozen by death immovably around a whole handful of gold. Harrigan In sentiment she was immovably on my side. Southern Lights and Shadows They must be twelve feet in length, and must be immovably fastened to the ground. Spalding's Baseball Guide and Official League Book for 1889 The draw being lifted to permit the passage of a schooner, laden with wood from the Eastern forests, she sticks immovably, right athwart the bridge! The Toll Gatherer's Day (From "Twice Told Tales") Do you meditate too much or sit too immovably? Life and Remains of John Clare "The Northamptonshire Peasant Poet" And in order to fix this distance immovably, he fastened these arms, respectively, by means of thorns, to a cross piece of wood. The Mysterious Island He found him in his cart, immovably expectant, his pony eating the grass at the edge of the road. There & Back Though, as Johnson says "his literature was immense", there was no humanity in it; it was fitted immovably into a scholastic frame-work. Milton This was to stand perfectly still—inexorably, indomitably, immovably still. An Algonquin Maiden A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada Even I did not know what the new captain intended to do, for he had given his orders in the manner of one whose mind was too immovably made up, to admit of consultation. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale Beneath striped awnings and white umbrellas a multitude of flat-capped heads sat immovably still on their three-legged stools, or darted hither and thither. In and out of Three Normady Inns All this time Mat sat immovably serene in his place next to the fire. Hide and Seek The old woman seemed to listen to the strokes of the oars; her dead eyes rested immovably on the sea. O. T. a Danish Romance Allan fetched a rounded stone that she could roll into this door by night and arranged a stout sapling to brace the stone immovably. Darkness and Dawn My body became immovably rooted; breath was drawn out of my lungs as if by some huge magnet. Autobiography of a Yogi But he must not expect that I recede from my Sentiments both in Theology and ecclesiastical Polity more than he from his, in which I presume he is immovably fixed. The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut I am very sorry," said Mother Pepper to Miss Parrott's man, still immovably staring at them, "to keep you waiting. The Adventures of Joel Pepper He seemed to be telling something rather than asserting himself or accusing her; portraying a past fact or defining a situation; and she waited immovably silent till he had finished. Familiar Spanish Travels Sewell went back to his guest in the reception-room, who seemed to have remained as immovably in his chair as if he had been a sitting statue of himself. The Minister's Charge My family, mistaking ambition for honour, and rank for dignity, have long planned a splendid connection for me, to which though my invariable repugnance has stopt any advances, their wishes and their views immovably adhere. Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 2 Decently dressed in black, he stood with his hands in the pockets of his trowsers, gazing immovably in Mrs Catanach's face. Malcolm He, though, stood And looked at her immovably. Rose and Roof-Tree — Poems Foxy, immensely dignified, sat on her haunches, her chin tucked into the forget-me-nots, immovably bland. Gone to Earth Madeline, trembling and deadly pale, sat down in the operating chair, and her head was immovably secured by padded clamps. Dr. Heidenhoff's Process France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy and Holland, have seen revolution after revolution, one new Constitution after another, and liberty has a thousand times been immovably established. Count the Cost An Address to the People of Connecticut, On Sundry Political Subjects, and Particularly on the Proposition for a New Constitution Her gaze fixed immovably upon the boy, she wept slowly, endlessly. Doctor Pascal It was immovably fixed to a bracket, against the partition of his state-room, so that it was the first object that greeted his eyes when he opened them from his nightly sleep. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War For five seconds more he sate immovably, like one that mused on some great purpose. Miscellaneous Essays She had a tremendous desire to escape from the responsibility thrust on her by the situation; but she knew that she could never escape from it; that she was immovably pinned down by it. Hilda Lessways If the barrel of this device is immovably fixed to the ground it is not at all doubtful that it will communicate its shock over our whole planet. Topsy-Turvy He spoke with earnest appeal, but he still blocked the passage squarely, stoutly, immovably. The Bars of Iron Marston, breathless and ghastly pale; his lips compressed—his brows knit—and his dark, dilated gaze fixed immovably upon the speaker. The Evil Guest The latter looked immovably at the little girl, while tears were coursing down her cheeks. Maezli A Story of the Swiss Valleys The institutions of Gracchus stood, for the moment at least, immovably firm, with the exception of a single one—his own supremacy. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) There fell a silence while he stood immovably watching us. The Unspeakable Gentleman He merely made way for her, his hands still hard clenched, his eyes immovably upon her. The Bars of Iron Here and there, from a picture-frame high up on the wall, a painted face looks down immovably on the comings and goings below. Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 1 Mr. Trius had long ago observed them and stood immovably behind the door. Maezli A Story of the Swiss Valleys The fractured front of the craft being immovably fixed in the bank, he leaned his head over the side and washed the paint from his face. The Lost Trail The handles of these knives Otter had lashed together immovably with strips of hide, forming from them a weapon two feet or more in length, of which the curved points projected in opposite directions. The People of the Mist "I see," said Sir Beverley, with his eyes still fixed immovably upon her. The Bars of Iron I have come because I wish to be just, because I will not think ill of you unless I must, because I wish you to know where I stand immovably. The Earth Trembled Her hand often lay immovably on these, while she absently looked in front of her. Maezli A Story of the Swiss Valleys A stagnant universe, with every star fixed immovably in its place, would not content the imagination or satisfy our longing for ceaseless activity. Curiosities of the Sky His concern primarily was with the delayed breakfast, but at once his slanting eyes became immovably fixed upon the unstirring curtain. Victory An Island Tale For five seconds more of his seventy he sat immovably, like one that mused on some great purpose. The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc She again determined to seek an explanation with him herself, and immovably to refuse joining the party to Violet Bank. Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 1 This insect stood immovably amongst a host of ants, many of which ran over its legs, without ever discovering there was food within their reach. The Naturalist in Nicaragua You may take this, reader, in any sense; apply it to hanging if you like; it is still immutably and immovably true. Stories by English Authors: Ireland It paused, with the one goggle eye immovably gazing down the whole length of the room and through the door opening on to the "piazza." Victory An Island Tale The house needed painting, the roof required attention, the front gate was half open and immovably imbedded in the earth. Viola Gwyn Salvation Army Santa Clauses stamped their feet and rang bells on the corners, and pink-faced children fixed their noses immovably to display-windows. Beasley's Christmas Party He looked at Maria, fastened immovably upon the lawn. The Extra Day Doramin, waiting immovably in his chair on the hillside, with the smoke of the guns spreading slowly above his big head, received the news with a deep grunt. Lord Jim It must not, however, be supposed that such cotyledons are immovably fixed in a horizontal position. The Power of Movement in Plants Every heart stopped beating, every breath was held, every eye was fixed immovably upon that man. Short Stories for English Courses For a moment the two men glared at each other, immovably, unwaveringly. Castle Craneycrow At the door stood an immovably tall form, surmounted by a cavalry hat and wrapped in a long army overcoat. Miss Lou Crouched immovably in his seat, the driver scanned the causeway that leaped into view and vanished beneath the wheels, like a tremendous ribbon whirling upon spools. The Auction Block When Mrs. Carter meant to go out, her maid pinned and pressed and veiled her hat immovably, while dressing her, as a fixture, with the puffs and braids and curls of white hair. Harriet and the Piper In a moment more Isabella Gonzales stood before him; her eyes bent upon the floor, seemed immovably there; she could not raise them; but she held forth her hand towards him! The Heart's Secret; Or, the Fortunes of a Soldier: a Story of Love and the Low Latitudes. His head was half-averted, and the sharp black eyes seemed to rest immovably upon some central figure on the luxurious tapestry. Leah Mordecai By his side stood a woman of the world, whom Dawn at once knew to be his wife, and on her, she felt that involuntarily her look was steadily, almost immovably fixed. Dawn She carries her body immovably, and her steps are stiff and measured. When We Dead Awaken Her left eye was closed; while the right was staring and gazing immovably and frightfully, having already lost its sparkle and resembling mica that had lain for a long time. Yama: the pit Their minds had not become enslaved to any creed; not wedded to any of the fashionable and popular forms of the day, nor immovably fixed to any of the dogmas of the schools. Town and Country; or, life at home and abroad, without and within us To this decision he adhered immovably, and when Garnett conveyed it to Hermione she accepted it with a deep look of understanding. The Hermit and the Wild Woman If Mary joined her there, George would sit silently, immovably, in the front seat, chewing his cigar, his eyes on the road. Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby Oh, I don't know what I think.—But how could I ever imagine that you would fix your mind so immovably on that statue? When We Dead Awaken The Pope turned his eyes slowly round in his waxenlike head to Gherardi—then to Moretti—and seeing confirmation of the news in their looks, fixed them again as immovably as before upon the Cardinal. The Master-Christian Both he and I were immovably still for a moment. Cousin Phillis Then quickly rising he drew himself erect and waited, his eyes fixed on the woman who stood as immovably as a statue, apparently resigned to some untoward fate. The Life Everlasting; a reality of romance Now their eyes met and seemed immovably fixed. Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends The air-ship stopped dead—suspended immovably over the wild waters and almost hidden in spray; and though the strange vibration of its multitudinous discs continued in itself it was fixed as a rock. The Secret Power Her pale face grew paler, her eyes so dark, rested immovably on his, but her hands remained clasped in front of her. To Let At the words, the light returned to his eyes, and a look of ineffable beatitude overspread the face which could be so immovably expressionless. The Witch of Prague Her immovably placid features, her mournful look, betokened the renunciation of the flesh, and the abdication of all independence of thought. The Widow Lerouge The old judge, deep in his armchair, stuck there immovably. Mother His countenance exhibits no surprise, but his eye is immovably steady. A Journey to the Interior of the Earth The portfolio lay there quietly and immovably; Victoria vainly stretched out her hands toward it—she was unable to reach it. Louisa of Prussia and Her Times Mrs. Finch is anchored immovably in her nursery. Poor Miss Finch But the Beeswaxes and the Gotobeds would not go, and the poet sat staring immovably. The Duke's Children Then his gaze directed itself immovably upon Goisvintha, as she stood at a little distance from him, with her blood-stained knife, silent as himself. Antonina Silently, immovably they stood behind him, their eyes fixed upon the king, who remained still with his back turned to them. Frederick the Great and His Family I am neither afraid of his interviews with the empress, nor of Bernadotte's papers, and shall immovably pursue my own path. Louisa of Prussia and Her Times He submitted to it, silently, gravely, immovably—a perfect contrast to the talkative, lively young man of half an hour since. Poor Miss Finch Montanelli remained seated on his throne, looking straight before him, immovably. The Gadfly "They must be a pair of them," said Mrs. Mulbridge immovably. Dr. Breen's Practice The King looked immovably at the yellow mass. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest I set his arm straight and bandaged it tightly and fixed it absolutely immovably. At Suvla Bay Being the notes and sketches of scenes, characters and adventures of the Dardanelles campaign, made by John Hargrave ("White Fox") while serving with the 32nd field ambulance, X division, Mediterranean expeditionary force, during the great war. Carefully as I had tried to accustom his mind to the idea, my poor father remained so immovably reluctant to let me leave him, that I was obliged to consent to a sort of compromise. Poor Miss Finch These things being safe and immovably settled in my mind, I sought anxiously "whence was evil?" The Confessions of St. Augustine So still she sat in a white loose gown, pale with watching, her eyes immovably fixed on him, her lips pressed together, and quivering at his faintest motion. The Patrician The little word that would have set her active spirit on fire to aid in the search for Caroline was not spoken, and her thoughts remained immovably fixed upon her death. The Golden Dog Then you compel me to show YOU," said Courtland immovably, "what any Federal citizen may do in the defense of Federal law. Sally Dows But the doctrine of nonresistance, such as it had been taught by Anglican divines in the days of the Rye House Plot, was immovably fixed in his mind. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 She thrust her head through the bars, and succeeded in casting a glance at the corner where the gaze of the unhappy woman was immovably riveted. Notre-Dame De Paris In April the Pavlograds were stationed immovably for some weeks near a totally ruined and deserted German village. War and Peace I stand firmly and immovably upon those great principles of self-government and State sovereignty upon which the campaign was fought and won. Life of Stephen A. Douglas When he smiled, it was only with the mouth and a portion of the cheeks; the brow and eyes remained immovably sombre,... The Modern Regime, Volume 1 Then I heard the quick swish of female skirts on the staircase, and one of the fair guests knocked impatiently at the door of the end room, still immovably fixed. Stories in Light and Shadow He stuck immovably to his last, from the first lighting up, through the long blaze and the slow decay, till his large solitary candle was the only light in the place. Our Village When, however, the tendril of a plant of which the stem is immovably fixed, catches some fixed object, it does not contract, simply because it cannot; this, however, rarely occurs. The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants Yet the want, absurd and impracticable as it was, not only remained fixed immovably in her heart, but grew in intensity day by day. Eminent Victorians Staring and immovably their eyes were now fixed upon the silent pair sitting in the bright moonlight which surrounded them as with a glory. The Daughter of an Empress Finding himself immovably riveted there, the old boy resigned himself to remain motionless; but his thoughts kept running in all directions. The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard These are prospects for an observant, immovably steady-going young Woman! History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 20 And, in the afternoon of Wednesday, Daun is astonished to learn that this wily Enemy is arrived in Reichenbach vicinity; sweeping in our poor posts thereabouts; immovably astride of the Silesian Highway, after all! History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 18 "Who knows?" repeated Glenarvan, keeping his eye immovably fixed on the bird. In Search of the Castaways; or the Children of Captain Grant But though the Greek's body seemed almost lifeless, so quietly and immovably he rested on his chair, there was a restless look in his eyes that told her how fiercely and irrepressibly his anger burned. Stories by English Authors: Africa (Selected by Scribners) The wary Pedgift, as became one of the quick-witted youth of the present generation, submitted to female influence, with his eye fixed immovably all the time on his own interests. Armadale A beautiful young man indeed, with the air of race these people have beyond all others;—a cold haughty face, immovably dignified. The ninth vibration and other stories Then after the tenth year, the prisoner sat immovably at the table and read nothing but the Gospel. The Schoolmistress, and other stories "Now go," breathed out Rajah Hassim, his gaze levelled into space immovably. The Rescue A Romance of the Shallows Apparently it seemed clear to the church authorities that the authors of the Bible believed the world to be immovably fixed at the centre of the universe. A History of Science — Volume 2 The interview over, Mrs. Milroy's suspicions fastened at once and immovably on her husband's mother. Armadale It has lifted the Chinese above the level of barbarism only to fix them almost immovably upon a plane considerably lower than Christianity. New Forces in Old China An Inevitable Awakening The house-cat occupied a third chair, with her eyes immovably fixed on the movements of the knife and fork. The Evil Genius She looked immovably at her hands clasped in her lap, and then with a burst of distress, "Mr. d'Alcacer, what is going to happen?" The Rescue A Romance of the Shallows The white figure still stands immovably in its place. The Frozen Deep She stopped, looking in astonishment at the tall black figure of the nurse, standing immovably by the window. The New Magdalen It is not immovably bound to one dull spot of earth by the chains of a cellar and a system of water-pipes. Little Rivers; a book of essays in profitable idleness Quite probably their broad, flat noses, and their long, lank hair, their faces fixed immovably, as if they were carved in ñandubay, contrasted strangely with their finery. A Vanished Arcadia: being some account of the Jesuits in Paraguay 1607-1767 What woke him up and, at the same time, fixed his feet immovably to the spot, was a voice asking him what he was doing there in tones of thunder. Chance A Tale in Two Parts It cannot loop-the-loop, as in the instance where the planes are fixed immovably to the body. Aeroplanes The small, thin, black figure stood immovably inside the door. The New Magdalen I find you next," Thomson went on immovably, "visiting the one French statesmen whom we in England had cause to fear, in his hotel in London. Kingdom of the Blind The housekeeper listened to the praise of her domestic virtues with eyes immovably fixed on her elegant chemisette. No Name Yes, yes; this is not your view, but it remains, immovably remains, my view for all that. No Thoroughfare Stepan Arkadyevitch took the letter, looked with incredulous surprise at the lusterless eyes fixed so immovably on him, and began to read. Anna Karenina Lest Pa should see it, and feel encouraged thereby, she looked immovably at her plate. Chronicles of Avonlea He cut a ridiculous feature, gazing immovably, and with open mouth, into her dazzling eyes. Taras Bulba and Other Tales He stood dumbly before a man who lolled back in a deep, cushioned chair and whose almond-shaped eyes, black as night, were set immovably upon him. Fire-Tongue But she, that she might not suffer the constancy of her chaste mind to falter by looking at the world without, restrained her gaze, keeping her lids immovably rigid. The Danish History, Books I-IX Her heart turned cold when she saw Kitty sitting on a low chair near the door, her eyes fixed immovably on a corner of the rug. Anna Karenina Braces of oak beams had been slanted where they would do the most good; chains strengthened the weaker spots; and on top of all ton after ton of railroad iron held the whole immovably. The Riverman Hi eyes were immovably fixed on something visible to him alone; his mouth was half open and speechless. Taras Bulba and Other Tales His stumps were stuck immovably in his pockets. Within the Tides Not one of his limbs moved the breadth of a hair; his eye was fixed immovably, not on any person present, but, as it appeared, on the projecting corner of the fireplace opposite to him. The Oregon Trail: sketches of prairie and Rocky-Mountain life His eyes encountered other eyes fixed immovably upon him. Taras Bulba and Other Tales |
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